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Housing Quality and Perceived Health Effects in Ijebu Ode, Nigeria 尼日利亚Ijebu Ode的住房质量和感知健康影响

International Journal of Advances in Life Science and Technology Pub Date : 2022-06-24 DOI: 10.18488/72.v6i1.3034

Edet Otto, Kayode Ogunyemi, Oluwasina Luyi

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Antibacterial Activities of Pentaclethra Macrophylla and Syzygium Samarangense against Opportunistic Bacteria Pathogens 大叶五甲草和撒马兰合欢对条件致病菌的抑菌活性

International Journal of Advances in Life Science and Technology Pub Date : 2022-06-23 DOI: 10.18488/72.v6i1.3033

Oyejide Stephen Oluwanifise, Nwinyi Obinna, Oniha Margaret Ikhiwili, Olugbuyiro Joseph, Taiwo Olugbenga

{"title":"Antibacterial Activities of Pentaclethra Macrophylla and Syzygium Samarangense against Opportunistic Bacteria Pathogens","authors":"Oyejide Stephen Oluwanifise, Nwinyi Obinna, Oniha Margaret Ikhiwili, Olugbuyiro Joseph, Taiwo Olugbenga","doi":"10.18488/72.v6i1.3033","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18488/72.v6i1.3033","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, Pentaclethra macrophylla and Syzygium samarangense leaves was tested for their antibacterial activities against selected opportunistic bacterial strains. The crude extracts of the plants were extracted using methanol and fractionated into hexane, ethyl acetate and aqueous fractions. The antibacterial activity of the leaves against B. subtilis (ATCC® 6633™), S. aureus (ATCC® 25923™), E. coli (ATCC® 25922™), P. aeruginosa (ATCC® 9027™) was performed using the agar well diffusion technique at 20mg/ml extracts fractions. All plants extracts extract exhibited some antibacterial activity against at least one bacterial strain. P. macrophylla exhibited the highest inhibition against E. coli (25mm) compared to B. subtilis, S. aureus and P. aeruginosa. Similar observation was noted for S. samarangense where the highest inhibition was against E. coli (22mm). In conclusion, P. macrophylla and S. samaragense exhibited antibacterial activities against the selected bacteria. The ethyl acetate and aqueous extracts of both plants had the highest antibacterial activities. This indicates that P. macrophylla and S. samrangense leaves could be a source of antibacterial agent in overcoming antibacterial drug resistance.","PeriodicalId":236829,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advances in Life Science and Technology","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131505583","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Evaluation of Abattoir Practices in Ijebu Ode, Nigeria 尼日利亚Ijebu Ode屠宰场实践评估

International Journal of Advances in Life Science and Technology Pub Date : 2022-06-01 DOI: 10.18488/72.v6i1.3013

Edet Otto

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引用次数: 2

Phytochemical and Nutritional Composition of Three Varieties of Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata) Pre-Treated with Salicylic Acid Under Arsenic Stress 砷胁迫下水杨酸预处理3个豇豆品种的植物化学及营养成分

International Journal of Advances in Life Science and Technology Pub Date : 2022-04-20 DOI: 10.18488/72.v6i1.2970

B. Ailenokhuoria, C. Olaiya

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引用次数: 1

Smart Concretes: Review 智能混凝土:回顾

International Journal of Advances in Life Science and Technology Pub Date : 2014-12-15 DOI: 10.18488/journal.72/2014.1.2/72.2.47.53

Anwar Khitab, M. Alam, H. Riaz, S. Rauf

{"title":"Smart Concretes: Review","authors":"Anwar Khitab, M. Alam, H. Riaz, S. Rauf","doi":"10.18488/journal.72/2014.1.2/72.2.47.53","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.72/2014.1.2/72.2.47.53","url":null,"abstract":"Concrete is a versatile and the most widely used material in the world. According to a recent survey, its annual production is one cubic meter per person. Historically, it is an old material, which has evolved tremendously during the passage of time. This paper envisages the most recent smart developments in this wonderful material. The smart concretes discussed in this paper include Engineering Cementitious Composites, Self cleaning concrete, self heating concretes and ultra high performance powder reactive concretes. Through modern technology, the strength of concrete has been enhanced from a few hundred pounds per square inch to more than 30000 pounds per square inch. In the same way, the utility of concrete has been tremendously broadened in many fields. Here, primarily, a brief introduction of all important recent developments is discussed. Next, the composition of these materials is narrated, followed by their applications and utilities. The main theme of this paper is to understand the importance of these concretes and to introduce it to academia and construction industry of Pakistan. It is demonstrated that the introduction of these materials will solve many problems of construction, which are not possible to solve with conventional means. Moreover, these developments could solve many energy problems and some are even quite suitable for earthquake zones of Pakistan.","PeriodicalId":236829,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advances in Life Science and Technology","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120950926","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 6

Distribution of Trace Metals in Vertebrate and Invertebrate Species from Ubeji Creek, Southern Nigeria 尼日利亚南部Ubeji溪脊椎动物和无脊椎动物中微量金属的分布

International Journal of Advances in Life Science and Technology Pub Date : 2014-06-16 DOI: 10.18488/journal.72/2014.1.1/72.1.16.24

G. Ndinwa, M. Peretomode, T. Asiagbe

{"title":"Distribution of Trace Metals in Vertebrate and Invertebrate Species from Ubeji Creek, Southern Nigeria","authors":"G. Ndinwa, M. Peretomode, T. Asiagbe","doi":"10.18488/journal.72/2014.1.1/72.1.16.24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.72/2014.1.1/72.1.16.24","url":null,"abstract":"Trace metals content in water, fishes (Tilapia mariae, Clarias gariepinus), earthworm (Libydrius violaceous) and sediment were determined from Ubeji River using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). Metals determined were lead, cadmium, zinc, mercury, arsenic, copper and Iron. The results obtained revealed that all the metals were detected. Also, there were variations in metal levels in the samples. Highest Zn level was obtained in all the samples analysed (0.284ppm and 0.284ppm in water, 24.0mg/kg in Clarias gariepinus, 28.8mg/kg in Tilapia mariae, 1.16mg/kg in earthworm and 0.64mg/kg in sediment). The concentrations of trace metals obtained in this study are found to be dangerous. The metal levels in water from Ubeji River are higher than the WHO/FEPA standards for water quality. The concentrations of lead, zinc and copper obtained in the whole body of fishes exceeded the WHO/FEPA set standards for aquatic life. The presence of trace metals found in the sample from Ubeji River is attributed to the proximity of petroleum activity, construction works and other allied companies.","PeriodicalId":236829,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advances in Life Science and Technology","volume":"88 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121180689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Biology of Senegalese Grasshopper (Oedaleus Senegalensis, Krauss, 1877) (Orthoptera: Acrididae) 塞内加尔蚱蜢生物学(Oedaleus Senegalensis, Krauss, 1877)(直翅目:蝗科)

International Journal of Advances in Life Science and Technology Pub Date : 2014-06-16 DOI: 10.18488/journal.72/2014.1.1/72.1.6.15

A. E. H. Elamin, Abdalla M. Abdalla, Ahmed M. El Naim

{"title":"The Biology of Senegalese Grasshopper (Oedaleus Senegalensis, Krauss, 1877) (Orthoptera: Acrididae)","authors":"A. E. H. Elamin, Abdalla M. Abdalla, Ahmed M. El Naim","doi":"10.18488/journal.72/2014.1.1/72.1.6.15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.72/2014.1.1/72.1.6.15","url":null,"abstract":"The Senegalese grasshopper, Oedaleus senegalensis (Orthoptera: Acrididae) is known as pest of economic importance which cause damage to millet and sorghum crops besides pastures in western Sudan. The study was done to investigate the biology of the insect on its natural habitat. Observations in the field were made twice/ week, from April-November each year for three continuous seasons 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009, in two selected sites one around Gellabiya village in North Kordofan State west Elobeid town. The other was around Kuik village in South Kordofan State north Kadugli town. The nymphs and the adults were collected by sweep net from the field and transferred to the laboratory for study. Female adults of the Senegalese grasshopper were dissected and examined under binocular Microscope (Paralux, Optigue de précision CE 0602397) to investigate the fecundity through ovarioles numbers and function. Duration of each of the developmental stages of the pest was determined. Results showed that the mean number of ovarioles is 36 / ovary and two egg pods were laid /female. The mean fecundity was 44 eggs. The female laid eggs twice during life cycle. Ovariole function average was 76% in the first laying and 36% in the second laying. Mean developmental duration after hatching of O. senegalensis to adult (nymphal instars) was 25 day. The respective nymphal duration from the 1st to the 5th instar was 4, 5, 5, 5, and 6 days, respectively.","PeriodicalId":236829,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advances in Life Science and Technology","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121677251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 6

Testicular Doses of Patients Undergoing Radiological Examination of the Chest at Federal Medical Centre Makurdi, Nigeria 尼日利亚马库尔迪联邦医疗中心接受胸部放射检查的患者睾丸剂量

International Journal of Advances in Life Science and Technology Pub Date : 2014-06-16 DOI: 10.18488/journal.72/2014.1.1/72.1.1.5

L. Alumuku, J. Iortile, E. Agba

引用次数: 1

Radiography Monitoring of Osteoconduction and Osteoinduction of Orthotopic Allograft Autoclaved Covered With Propolis 蜂胶蒸压处理同种异体骨移植物骨传导和骨诱导的影像学监测

International Journal of Advances in Life Science and Technology Pub Date : 2011-12-07 DOI: 10.18488/journal.72/2014.1.1/72.1.25.31

B. Abdellatif, Hamdi Mohamed, Amara Karim, B. Asma

{"title":"Radiography Monitoring of Osteoconduction and Osteoinduction of Orthotopic Allograft Autoclaved Covered With Propolis","authors":"B. Abdellatif, Hamdi Mohamed, Amara Karim, B. Asma","doi":"10.18488/journal.72/2014.1.1/72.1.25.31","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.72/2014.1.1/72.1.25.31","url":null,"abstract":"The veterinarian orthopedic surgeon is often faced to the loss of bone substance in diaphyseal region of long bones. Our study is based on a biological approach to the filling of segmental bone loss by implanting an autoclaved orthotopic allograft of one centimeter length covered and uncovered with propolis in the femoral diaphysis under general anesthesia and sterile condition. The experiment involved eight adult dogs, from local breed and different sex; split into two groups. An autoclaved allograft without propolis was implanted for the first animals group (control group ) then the same graft has been implanted to the second animals group. The aim of our study is to determine the osteoinductive and osteoconductive allograft covered with propolis, to follow clinically and radiologically the incorporation of the autoclaved graft.The results showed that the use of a graft covered with propolis accelerated the osteoinductive and osteoconductive process, this is reflected by an early passage of the callus . The use of a thin layer of propolis on a autoclaved allograft, stimulated peripheral and spinal osteoinduction, and accelerated osseointegration at both proximal and distal interfaces, this phenomenon can be controlled depending on the amount used of propolis on the graft.","PeriodicalId":236829,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advances in Life Science and Technology","volume":"520 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123059333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 3