Assessment of the Effects of Different Processing Methods on the Antioxidant Properties of Selected Fruits and Vegetables Consumed in Imo State, Nigeria

Introduction             Fruits and vegetables are vital elements of a nutritious diet owing to their abundant array of bioactive substances, especially antioxidants like vitamin C, carotenoids, flavonoids, phenolic acids, and…

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Physiological and Ecological Implications of Co-occurring Ivabradine and Antidiabetic Agents in Mammalian Fauna

Introduction The proliferation of human pharmaceuticals in global ecosystems represents a significant threat to wildlife preservation and habitat stability [1]. Active pharmaceutical ingredients enter terrestrial and aquatic environments through multiple…

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Development and Characterization of Cinnamon Essential Oil-Infused Corn Starch Biodegradable Films for Sustainable Active Food Packaging Applications

Introduction The widespread use of petroleum-derived plastics in food packaging has become a significant environmental concern owing to their limited biodegradability and prolonged persistence in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Packaging…

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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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