Introduction Obesity is emerging as a major public health challenge worldwide. As per the recent statistics, in United States 40.3% prevalence was reported in adult population, among which 41.3% and…
1. Introduction In contemporary biomedical research, oxidative stress, cancer, infectious illnesses, and inflammation continue to be significant and interrelated issues. The hunt for novel, safer, and multipurpose bioactive chemicals from…
Introduction Freshwater lakes in Chitradurga district are increasingly vulnerable to harmful algal blooms (HABs), with cyanobacteria posing ecological and health risks. Recent studies highlight nutrient enrichment, hydrological stagnation, and climate…
1. Introduction Vegetative debris generated in landscaping/horticulture operations, and generally considered waste, amounts to large scale quantities. Peels, seeds, shells, fibre and leaves from foxtail palm, and in public gardens…
Introduction Heavy-metal contamination of aquatic and terrestrial environments is a major environmental concern because metallic and metalloid contaminants persist for long periods and may enter biological food chains. Industrialization, mining,…
Introduction One of the most ecologically significant families of terrestrial arthropod predators, spiders (Araneae) can be found in a wide variety of environments, such as forests, grasslands, wetlands, agricultural fields,…
Introduction One of the most varied and ecologically important groups of arthropods, crustaceans inhabit a variety of aquatic environments from freshwater to marine habitats. Their irregular growth pattern, which is…
Introduction Obesity is ametabolic disorder which is caused by the deposition of excess fat tissue in the body and is relatedto various complexities such as diabetes mellitus type 2, cardiovascular…
Introduction Agriculture is a major source of livelihood for rural households in Nigeria as it provides employment, food, income, and raw materials for agro-processing industries. Nevertheless, agricultural households are vulnerable…
Introduction Land is one of the most productive assets for rural households in developing countries as most smallholder farmers depend on it for their livelihood. Smallholder agriculture is a key…