jrnls.org logo
Submit

BROWSE ALL JOURNALS

SEE ALL 19 JOURNALS
Asian Journal of Biological and Life sciencesNOW IN
Asian Journal of Biological and Life sciences volume 11, issue 3 cover
Search this issue

Cover: Asian Journal of Biological and Life sciences

Asian Journal of Biological and Life sciences

Volume 11, Issue 3

2022 · pp. 624–858 · 32 articles

Volume
11
Issue
3
Published
2022
Pages
624–858
Articles
32
Sections
4
ISSN
e-ISSN: 2278-5957 | p-ISSN: 2278-747X
Journal
AJBLS
Review ArticleResearch ArticleOriginal ArticleShort Communication

In this issue

Review Article

  1. Review

    Preparedness in Combating the New COVID-19 Variant, Omicron in Saudi Arabia: A Review of Existing Strategies, Findings, and Implications for the Future

    Suhaj Abdulsalim, Mohammed Salim Karattuthodi, Shabeer Ali Thorakkattil, Sainul Abideen Parakkal, Ajmal Karumbaru Kuzhiyil, Hafees Madathil, Gladson Skaria, Syed Iqbal Mohiuddin, Mohammed Abdul Kareem Amer, Mazhuvanchery Kesavan Unnikrishnan

    pp. 624–630 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.83 · Published

    The SARS-CoV-2 is mutating persistently with the newer variant, Omicron infecting many countries including Saudi Arabia. There are concerns regarding the efficacy of the existing treatment and vaccinations in this contex…

  2. Review

    A Systematic Review on the Antibacterial Activity of Punica granatum L. against E. coli

    Jeen Hernandez Magbuhat, Paulene Dinglasan Bool, Kristine Jane Rios Olit, Diana Rose Olavidez Sales, Axel An Lee Mangalonzo, Franzyn Evol Uy Montances, Sophia Galang Gallardo, Gilmar Chrys Parreño Salenga, Carl Vincent Del Rosario Arizala

    pp. 631–639 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.84 · Published

    Background: The global crisis in shortage production and overuse of antibiotics resulted in the resurfacing of drug-resistant bacteria, posing a threat to the effects of conventional antibiotics. The medicinal plant Puni…

  3. Review

    A Systematic Review of Phenolic and Flavonoid Compounds of Oryza sativa (Balatinaw Rice) Extracts against Cancer

    Talosig KA, Vargas MB, Tolentino RC, Biscocho EG, De Pano VB, Diolanda AB, Garcia CL, Parale AC, Bercede DH

    pp. 640–646 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.85 · Published

    This systematic review aims to determine the potential of bioactive compounds present in Balatinaw rice (Oryza sativa) extracts against the formation of cancer and aims to prove the promising bioactivity of Oryza sativa …

  4. Review

    A Review on Botanical Characteristics, Bioactive Compounds and Traditional Uses of Some Selected Unconventional Fruits of Upper Brahmaputra Valley, Assam

    Bristy Borgohain, Aandrisha Borthakur, Bijoy Neog, Pranit Saikia

    pp. 647–655 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.86 · Published

    Background: Unconventional fruits are the least concerned and least exploited fruits and require a scientific investigation. Assam is rich in biodiversity in terms of rare and endemic flora and fauna of this region. Over…

  5. Review

    Automated Detection of Plant Diseases- A Promising Tool for Smart Agriculture

    Panchashree Das, Dipen Nama Adhikary, Priyabrata Sen

    pp. 656–661 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.87 · Published

    Smart agriculture utilizes modern technologies to increase crop productivity. The productivity of agricultural crops has to be elevated for food security for the ever-increasing global population. The production of agric…

Research Article

  1. Article

    A Comparative Study of Avian Diversity at Three Selected Sites of Porbandar, Gujarat, India

    Malay A Vyas, Jatin V Raval

    pp. 662–677 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.88 · Published

    Present study on avian diversity was carried out from July 2020 to June 2022 at three selected sites of Porbandar, which is in the western part of Gujarat state in India. Rain is the major source of water for all the thr…

  2. Article

    In-vitro Assessment of Antibacterial and Electrochemical Properties of Methanolic Leaf Extracts of Holigarna ferruginea March. The Poisonous Plant Species in the Western Ghats

    Kumbar Mudakappa Manjunath, Yelugere Linganaik Krishnamurthy

    pp. 684–689 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.90 · Published

    Background:TheHoligarna ferruginea. March. (Black varnish tree) is one of the plant species belonging to the family Anacardiaceae, it is endemic to the Western Ghats. The whole genus shows potent medicinal properties in …

  3. Article

    Different Types of Gene Expression Profiles and Pathway Enrichment Analysis of Oral Dysplastic Keratinocyte Cells Caused by Heavy Smoking

    Sudeshna Sengupta, Malavika Bhattacharya

    pp. 690–697 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.91 · Published

    Aim/Background:The aim of the study is to carry out survival analysis on the candidate hub genes to check out their effects on Keratinisation of mucous cells are related to the genes which are responsible for OSCC. Mater…

  4. Article

    Production of Two Novel Polyketide Pigments by Fusarium chlamydosporum

    Tessy Anu Thomas, Abhilashini M, Deepesh Kumar, Dhruva Kumar, Karthik S, Sharmila Tirumale

    pp. 698–703 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.92 · Published

    Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the pigment production by the fungus Fusarium chlamydosporumin Glucose Peptone Yeast Extract medium and further to assess its toxicity by in vitro methods.Materials and M…

  5. Article

    Antioxidant Potential, Anthelmintic Activity and Quantification of Total Phenols, Tannins, Flavonoids of E. milii Leaf and Flower Extracts

    A Ch Pradyutha, V Uma Maheswara Rao

    pp. 704–711 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.93 · Published

    Plants possess a diverse biologically active compound that exhibits high antioxidant activity. The purpose of antioxidant studies of plants is to reveal the significance of the plants as a reservoir of new antioxidant su…

  6. Article

    Phytochemical Screening, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity of the Ethanolic leaf Extract of Tinospora crispa (L.) Miers [Menispermaceae]

    J Akila Shree, C Krishnaveni

    pp. 712–718 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.94 · Published

    The qualitative phytochemical analysis showed the presence of alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids, tannins and phenols in the ethanol leaf extracts. The ethanol leaf extract showed highest tannin, phenol and flavonoid cont…

  7. Article

    A Study of Length Weight Relationship and Feeding Habit in Two Threatened Fish Species Glossogobius giuris and Nandus nandus from Sessa River, Dibrugarh, Assam, North-East India

    Simi Gogoi, Shatabdi Deb, Shyama Prasad Biswas

    pp. 719–723 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.95 · Published

    The present study illustrates the inclusive information of morphological relationships, including morphometric parameters, meristic count, length-length relationships (LLRs), length-weight relationship (LWRs) and feeding…

  8. Article

    Synthesis and Characterization of CuO Nanoparticles and Acute Lethal Studies in Eudrilus eugeniae Earthworm

    Mohamad Rafeek J, Meeramaideen M, Suganthi P, Rajasekar P, Jafar Ahamed A

    pp. 731–736 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.97 · Published

    Introduction: Metal oxide nanoparticles are widely used in numerous fields due to their wide interacting properties. Copperoxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) has various application in industrial, agriculture, bioremediation …

  9. Article

    Biosynthesis of Copper Nanoparticles Using Chitosan Extracted from Prawn Shells, Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity

    G Poonguzhali, CM Noorjahan, S Keerthana

    pp. 737–744 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.98 · Published

    Marine waste management has been one of the problems having the most significant impact on the environment. Food industrial wastes are an essential environmental contamination source. Research has been carried out to dev…

  10. Article

    Effects of Crude Extracts of Areca catechu L. on Locomotory Behaviour in Drosophila melanogaster

    Upendra Sharma US, R Shanti Iyer

    pp. 745–750 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.99 · Published

    Background: Areca nut (Areca catechuL.) is a plant of immense economic value in South Asian countries, and has a traditional and aesthetic value in many parts of India. Areca nut has a variety of secondary metabolites su…

  11. Article

    Determination of Enteroparasites in Long-tailed Macaques (Macaca fascicularis) of Barangay Sumile, Butuan City, Philippines

    Hera T. Baloria, Eve F. Gamalinda, Jashin J. Rosal, Leonardo A. Estaño

    pp. 751–756 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.100 · Published

    Macaca fascicularisare primates known to be reservoirs of enteroparasites. Due to anthropogenic activities, they are experiencing habitat loss, forcing them to move to human settlements, resulting in the transmission of …

  12. Article

    Oil Extract of Momordica charantia Seed (OEMCS) Exhibits Biphasic Effect on Blood Coagulation, Antiplatelet and Antioxidant Properties

    Bhagyalakshmi Manjappa, Devaraja Sannaningaiah

    pp. 757–764 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.101 · Published

    Aim:Extraction of Oil from Momordica charantia seed and its characterization. Materials and Methods: Oil was extracted from the dried seeds of Momordica charantia using Soxhlet apparatus with petroleum as a solvent at th…

  13. Article

    Preliminary Larvicidal Potential of Andrographis Echioides against Dengue Vector Aedes aegypti Larvae

    Singaravel Sengottuvelu, Sheik Haja Sherief, John Staines Mark, Chinnadurai Kathirvelan, Banupriya Senthamaraikannan

    pp. 765–768 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.102 · Published

    Aim/Background:The present study was conducted to assess the larvicidal potential ofAndrographis echiodiesagainst the dengue vector Aedes aegypti larvae. Alcoholic leaf extract ofAndrographis echiodieswas studied at 500,…

  14. Article

    Extremotolerant Gelatinase Enzyme Production by UCM4 Bacterial Strain Isolated from the Rhizospheric Soil of Rhizophora mangle

    Paramashree Deepa BK, Siddaraju M Nanjundaiah

    pp. 769–775 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.103 · Published

    Gelatinases are important metalloproteases which specifically act on gelatin. Gelatinase hydrolyze gelatin into polypeptides, peptides and amino acids which can cross the cell membrane to get utilized by the organisms. G…

  15. Article

    Deciphering the Evolutionary Relationship of SARS-CoV-2: A Graph Theory Approach

    Pranjal Kumar Bora, Sanchaita Rajkhowa, Arun Kumar Baruah, Papori Bora

    pp. 776–784 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.104 · Published

    A novel coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2 was discovered in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, putting an end to everyone’s daily activities. SARS-ancestry Cov-19's evolutionary position are yet unknown. In this study, we used …

  16. Article

    Medicinal Plants Used by the Traditional Healers of Thimmarajapuram Village, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, India

    Muruganandham Priyadharshana, Mariappan Girija, Veerabagu Smitha, Mariajames Arockia Badhsheeba, Vaikundaraman Vadivel

    pp. 785–793 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.105 · Published

    Objectives:The purpose of this study is to document the indigenous/traditional knowledge of medicinal flora utilized by the traditional healers of Thimmarajapuram village, Tirunelveli district to establish the relative i…

  17. Article

    Study of the Effects of Various Polyphenols on Proliferative Processes and the Functional State of Liver Mitochondria of Experimental Toxic Hepatitis

    Surayyo Dalimova, Guzal Mukhammadjonova, Gulbakhor Umarova, Sherali Kuziev, Davron Tukhtaev, Muslima Yunusova, Nigora Khamdamova, Sobir Khamraev, Mahmudjon Gafurov, Feruzbek Khasanov, Farkhod Eshboev

    pp. 794–804 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.106 · Published

    Background:Toxic hepatitis is considered one of the most serious concern of health care. Because, would be reason for developing liver cirrhosis and primary liver cancer.Materials and Methods:In this work, models of toxi…

  18. Article

    Phytopathogenic Micromycetes of Vitis vinifera Grown in Uzbekistan

    Turaeva Bakhora Ismoilovna, Kutlieva Guzal Zhumaniyazovna, Zukhritdinova Nigora Yuldashevna, Soliev A’zam Bohodirovich, Mahkamov Amirjon Muxammad o'g'li

    pp. 805–810 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.107 · Published

    In the cultivation of grapes in Uzbekistan, phytopathogenic micromycetes cause dangerous diseases and cause the death of most of the crop. Therefore, it is important to identify the micromycetes that spread the disease f…

  19. Article

    Light Intensity Alters the Growth and Quality of Volatile Components from Hexane Extracts of Hyptis suaveolens (Family Lamiaceae): A Medicinal Plant

    Bankole Abimbola E, Umebese Caroline E, Ubajaka Somtochukwu, Asekun Olayinka T

    pp. 811–818 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.108 · Published

    Aim:This study was carried out to investigate the impact of light intensity on plant growth and n-hexane extracts of the leaves ofHyptis suaveolens.Materials and Methods:Plants were subjected to full sunlight (FS, 58753 …

  20. Article

    Fatty Acids Profile of Three Different Regions of Fresh and Ice-packed Pangasius pangasius (Hamilton, 1822)

    Konjengbam Bishwarup, Chungkham Sarojnalini

    pp. 819–826 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.109 · Published

    The proximate composition and fatty acids profile of head, dorsal and ventral regions of ice-packed and freshPangasius pangasiuswere evaluated. Fatty acids analysis were carried out using Gas chromatography–mass spectrom…

  21. Article

    Seasonal Variation in the Fatty Acid Composition and Antioxidant Content of Three Air Breathing Fishes of Loktak Lake of Manipur, India

    Angom Amala D, Chungkham Sarojnalini

    pp. 827–832 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.110 · Published

    The present study deals with the determination of Fatty acid composition and antioxidant content of three air breathing fishesAnabas testudineus, Clarias batrachus and Channa punctata of Loktak lake of Manipur, India for…

  22. Article

    Effect of Imidacloprid and Chloropyrifos Toxicity on Earthworm Amynthas alexandri Under Laboratory Conditions

    Rashi Miglani, Nagma Parveen, Gaurav Rawat, Netrapal Sharma, Ankit Kumar, Satpal Singh Bisht

    pp. 833–839 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.111 · Published

    Aim:To highlight the impact of commonly used insecticides on earthworms as they represent the largest fraction of soil biomass. Earthworms were exposed to different concentrations of insecticides using a contact filter p…

  23. Article

    Checklist of Termites (Blattodea: Isoptera): Southern Haryana

    Bhanupriya B, Nidhi Kakkar, Sanjeev Kumar Gupta

    pp. 844–852 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.113 · Published

    This study is designed with the aim to provide checklist and distribution of termite species (Blattodea: Isoptera) of Southern Haryana. Termite is a seasonally encountered insect so the survey of sample collection has be…

  24. Article

    Diversified Feeding in Termites (Isoptera: Insecta) in Southern Haryana

    Bhanupriya B, Nidhi Kakkar, Sanjeev K. Gupta

    pp. 853–858 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.114 · Published

    Termites are the significant decomposers in an ecosystem that helps to recycle nutrients and other raw materials. Termites are also known as pests of crops and timber plants. Hence, this study is carried out to document …

Original Article

  1. Article

    Physico-chemical and Microbiological Characterisation of Pheasant and Salted Fish (Lanhouin) Produced and Sold in Lomé

    Reine Bayi Dossou, Magnou-Léléng Atakora, Mamatchi Mélila, Kouassi Soncy, Mensah Kangni-Dossou, Damintoti Simpliste Karou, Yaovi Améyapoh, Messanvi Gbéassor

    pp. 678–683 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.89 · Published

    Aim: To assess the quality ofLanhouin produced and sold in Lomé, physico-chemical and microbiological characterisations were carried out on this commodity. Materials and Methods: 45 samples of pheasant and salted fish ob…

  2. Article

    In vitro Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Jatropha heynei Leaf Extract and GC-MS Profiling

    Gowdru Basanna Ashoka, Manchanahally Byrappa Shivanna

    pp. 724–730 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.96 · Published

    Aim: Jatropha heynei N. P. Balakr. of family Euphorbiaceae is an endemic herb with ethno medicinal values has not been studied for phytochemical analysis. The present study investigates the antibacterial, antioxidant act…

Short Communication

  1. Communication

    Study on a Few Traditional Fermented Food Practices of Mising Community of Dhemaji District, Upper Assam, India

    Bhaba Kumar Pegu, Puja Sarmah, Jelshing Yein, James Sanong

    pp. 840–843 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.112 · Published

    Among different ethnic tribes in the Himalayan region of India indigenous fermented foods is a significant part of the diet. For the development of various flavours, aromas and textures fermentation is considered one of …