Occurrence, Fisheries Interactions, Utilization, and Conservation of Rajid Skates in the Mediterranean waters of the Gaza Strip, Palestine

1. INTRODUCTION Skates belonging to the family Rajidae constitute an ecologically and commercially important group of cartilaginous fishes inhabiting continental shelf and slope ecosystems throughout the world oceans, including the…

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A Philosophical Analysis of Ancestral Land Rights/Acts in Contemporary Africa and Nigeria: Lessons for Development of Rural Areas

Introduction Land holds a foundational role in African thought, shaping cultural practices, religious beliefs, and social structures. Across many African communities, land is more than an economic resource—it is a…

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Green Synthesis and Characterization of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Cyperus pangorei Grass Extract and its Antibacterial Activity

Introduction Green synthesis of nanoparticles using plant extracts has emerged as an ecofriendly, cost-effective, and sustainable approach in nanotechnology. Nanotechnology-based antimicrobial agents have gained considerable attention as promising alternatives to…

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Assessment of Climate Change Variability and the Ethics of Land Use in Southeast Nigeria

Introduction             Climate change has become one of the biggest environmental problems facing humanity in the twenty-first century. It refers to long-term changes in temperature, rainfall patterns, wind systems, and…

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Evaluation of Scented Non-Basmati Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Accessions for Seed Storage Proteins and SSR Markers Linked to Major QTLs of Protein

Introduction Rice is the primary staple source of food for half of the world, as it gives the necessary nutrients for healthy living. Protein represents the second most abundant macronutrient…

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A checklist of epiphytic Orchid flora of Sribhumi district (Barak valley), Assam, North-east India

Introduction Orchids constitute one of the largest and most diverse families of flowering plants with remarkable variation in floral structure, variation in floral morphology, colour, texture, ecological adaptations and habitat…

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Vaginal Candidiasis among Pregnant Women in Owerri, Nigeria: A Focus on Trimester Distribution, Gravidity, and Antifungal Treatment

Introduction Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a fungal infection that arises from the overgrowth of Candida species, an opportunistic pathogen [1]. It is considered the most common fungal infection of the…

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In-Vitro Evaluation of The Antimicrobial Properties of Some Selected Natural Spices Commonly Used for Culinary Purposes in Nigeria

1.0 INTRODUCTION Spices have been used in cooking for as long as there has been human civilization, and they are not only used to enhance flavour but also may have…

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Endocrine and Thyroid Disruption Induced by Petroleum Hydrocarbon Exposure in Chickens

INTRODUCTION Petroleum hydrocarbons are complex mixtures of aliphatic, aromatic, and polycyclic organic compounds released into the environment through crude oil exploration, refining, transportation, and accidental spills [1]. In regions characterized…

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Grassland Ecology, Habitat Requirements, and Conservation Challenges of the Lesser Florican (Sypheotides indicus) in Human-Dominated Landscapes of India

INTRODUCTION The Lesser Florican (Sypheotides indicus), a critically endangered bustard species, faces significant ecological challenges in the human-dominated grassland landscapes of India [1,2]. Its survival is intricately linked to the…

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