Unveiling the Bacteriophage Reservoir of the Ganga River: Ecological Roles, Environmental Drivers, and Biotechnological Potential

Introduction The River Ganga has long been venerated for its intrinsic self-cleansing and therapeutic properties, sustaining more than 450 million people who rely on its waters for diverse livelihood and…

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Recent Advances in Capillary Electrophoresis-Mass Spectrometry for Diverse Pharmaceutical Analysis

Introduction The pharmaceutical industry continually strives to develop innovative analytical techniques that can meet the ever-increasing demands for sensitivity, selectivity, and efficiency in drug analysis. Among the myriad of analytical…

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Biodiversity, Molecular Characterization, and Phylogenetic Analysis of L-Asparaginase Producing Microalgae from Thamarai Kulam Freshwater Pond, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

Introduction Microalgae represent a highly diverse group of photosynthetic microorganisms inhabiting freshwater, marine, and terrestrial ecosystems, contributing significantly to global carbon fixation, oxygen evolution, and ecological nutrient cycling. Their remarkable…

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Extraction, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Plant-Based Natural Dyes from Rosa spp., Allium cepa, and Curcuma longa for Sustainable Textile Applications

Introduction Increasing interest in synthetic dyes is causing a resurgence of scientific interest in naturally occurring dyes based on plants. Such synthetic dyes as those used in textile, food, cosmetic,…

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Phytosociological Assessment and Biodiversity of Weed Flora in Rice Agroecosystems of Bhatapara tehsil, Chhattisgarh, India

1. Introduction Rice (Oryza sativa L.) constitutes the primary caloric staple for over half the global population, with more than 90% of production concentrated in Asia [1]. India, recognised as…

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Occurrence and Bycatch Records of the Critically Endangered Angel Shark (Squatina squatina Linnaeus, 1758) in the Coastal Waters of the Gaza Strip, Palestine

1. INTRODUCTION The Mediterranean Sea (2,500,000 km²) is recognized as one of the world's most important marine biodiversity hotspots, supporting a rich assemblage of marine organisms despite occupying less than…

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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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