Volume 15, Issue 1

07-05-2026 · pp. 1–257 · 30 articles

Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Published: 07-05-2026
Pages: 1–257
Articles: 30
Sections: 4
ISSN: e-ISSN: 2278-5957 | p-ISSN: 2278-747X
Journal: AJBLS

Review Article Research Article Original Article Short Communication

In this issue

Review Article

Review
Role of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) in Stress Management: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Meenakshi Mourya, Sarika Yadav, Hardik Chudasama, Sangeeta Parihar
pp. 1–8 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260084 · Published 2026
Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) is a well-recognized adaptogenic herb in Ayurveda, traditionally used to enhance stress tolerance and improve psychological well-being. Increasing clinical evidence suggests its role in m…
Review
Acetylcholine: The Master Messenger of the Nervous System
ChouhanAnju* ChouhanAnju*
pp. 9–14 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260103 · Published 2026
Acetylcholine is the major neurotransmitter, whose role in mediating synaptic interactions between neurones in the central nervous system as well as in the peripheral nervous system is well characterized. In human beings…
Review
Biodiversity Checklist of Senga Dollfus, 1934 (Pseudophyllidea: Ptychobothriidae) Species from Different Piscine Hosts
Zeenat Madan, Sushil Kumar Upadhyay, Manoj Singh, Mukesh Yadav, Deepak Yadav
pp. 15–22 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260112 · Published 2026
The genus Senga Dollfus, 1934, belonging to the order Pseudophyllidea and family Ptychobothriidae, comprises a distinctive group of intestinal cestodes parasitizing freshwater teleost fishes. This genus was first establi…
Review
Genome-Wide Genetic Variant Studies and Functional Insights into Downy Mildew Resistance in Rajasthan Maize Germplasm: A Review
Ashwini Sharma, Yogita Tiwari, Kritika Sharma, Suyash Meena, Preenon Bagchi
pp. 23–31 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260113 · Published 2026
Maize production in India, particularly in Rajasthan and other tropical regions, faces significant challenges from downy mildew diseases, which cause substantial yield losses annually. Rajasthan maize germplasm represent…
Review
Application of Machine Learning Algorithms for Early Prediction of Cardiovascular Diseases through Laboratory Biomarkers
Prem Kumar Essgir, Mulavagili Vijaya Simha
pp. 32–36 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260132 · Published 2026
Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, accounting for a significant proportion of global deaths each year. Early detection and risk stratification are crucial for pr…
Review
Advances in Therapeutic Strategies for Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva: From Symptom Management to Targeted Therapies
Rutuja Sudam Binnar, Rahul Nimba Patil, Mohammad Rizwan Niyazuddin Shaikh
pp. 37–44 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260086 · Published 2026
Muscles, tendons, and ligaments are part of the soft tissues that can develop progressive heterotopic ossification in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP), a very rare genetic disorder that follows an autosomal do…
Review
A Review on Synergy of Visha-Upavisha through its ADME Profiling and Pharmacological Validation
Krutika Aradhya, Veena B. Kupati
pp. 45–59 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260092 · Published 2026
Ayurveda, with its profound pharmaco-toxicological wisdom, describes Visha and Upavisha as potent substances that, despite their inherent toxicity, possess significant therapeutic potential when subjected to proper purif…

Research Article

Article
Association of Genetic Predisposition, Dietary Habits, and Psychological Factors with Metabolic Syndrome in Sedentary Adults in Kochi
Surya M Kottaram, Betty Rani Isaac
pp. 60–69 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260057 · Published 2026
Background: Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is a multifactorial condition influenced by both genetic predisposition and lifestyle-related risk factors. Objectives: This cross-sectional study investigated the prevalence and det…
Article
Assessment of Antibiotic Resistance Profile in Uropathogenic E. coli Isolates from Clinically Presumed UTI Patients in Telangana
Suripeddi Ravi Kiran, Gujjula Rahul, Jammula Achyutha Devi
pp. 70–80 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260064 · Published 2026
Purpose: The purpose of the current investigation is to assess the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Escherichia coli (E. coli) isolated from urine samples of patients suspected of having UTIs. The majority among them…
Article
An Evaluation of the Chemical and Antibacterial Properties of the Mizo Traditional Medicine, Erythrina stricta
Lucy Lalawmpuii, Lalbiakngheti Tlau, Pawi Bawitlung Lalthanpuii, Kholhring Lalchhandama
pp. 81–89 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260108 · Published 2026
Background: Erythrina stricta Roxb. is a member of the legume’s family, Fabaceae, well-known among the Indian traditional healers for its numerous medicinal uses in various ailments. Different parts of the plant, such as…
Article
Carvacrol from Plectranthus Amboinicus as Antibiofilm and Anti-Inflammatory Compound
Likhitha J.R., Simi Simon, V. Veeraraghavan, Tessy Anu Thomas
pp. 90–96 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260119 · Published 2026
Background: The present study investigated the bioactive potential of Plectranthus amboinicus leaf extract with a focus on the isolation, characterization, and functional evaluation of its principal phytochemical constit…
Article
Micronutrient Fortification in Early Childhood: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Mothers of Preschool Children in Kochi, Kerala, India
Treesa Sindhu P. Thomas, Leena Leon
pp. 97–103 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260122 · Published 2026
Background: This study aims to evaluate the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of mothers of preschool children regarding micronutrient fortification. Materials and Methods: A total of 200 mothers from Kochi, Kera…
Article
Diversity and Community Composition of Large Wading Birds Across Three Contrasting Wetlands of Kollam, Kerala
R. S. Sreelal, Reshmi Vijayan, Maitreyi Hegde
pp. 104–111 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260124 · Published 2026
Background: Wetlands along the southwest coast of India support diverse assemblages of large wading birds, many of which serve as ecologic indicators. Materials and Methods: This study assessed the diversity, abundance, …
Article
Comparative GC-MS Analysis of In-House Prepared and Commercial Market Sample of Avartita Guduchi Taila
Pankaj Sharma, Vaibhav Shukla, Pradnya Prakash Hemke, Sonali Dayanand Konkeri, Sanyogeeta Ajay Dixit, Suhas Kumar Shetty
pp. 112–120 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260130 · Published 2026
Background: Sneha Kalpana (oil formulation), particularly Avartita Guduchi Taila, enhances Guduchi's (Tinospora cordifolia [Willd.] Miers) therapeutic potency through repeated processing. Comparative phytochemical profil…
Article
Maternal Health Literacy and Postpartum Depression: Recognition, Treatment Awareness and Help-Seeking Outcomes
Treesa Sindhu P. Thomas, Leena Leon, Neshwa Najuma T. S, Rose Mary Francis
pp. 121–129 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260131 · Published 2026
Background: Maternal health literacy plays a crucial role in postpartum mental health, influencing the recognition, understanding, and management of Postpartum Depression (PPD). Objectives: To examine the impact of mater…
Article
Cytogenetic Assessment of Blackening Shampoo Used in Temporary Tattoo in the Philippines on Onion (Allium cepa L.) Roots
Edcel Jed Samson1, 2,*
pp. 130–134 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260097 · Published 2026
Background: Commercial blackening shampoos containing Para-Phenylenediamine (PPD) are widely used in the Philippines as alternatives to Henna (Lawsonia inermis L.) as a temporary tattoo ink due to their affordability and…
Article
Roasting Temperatures, and Durations effect on Hevea brasiliensis seed Almonds’ Hydrogen Cyanide, and Fatty Acid Contents
Mariam Sanogo, Tagouèlbè Tiho, Gningnini Alain Koné, Doudjo Soro
pp. 135–142 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260096 · Published 2026
Background: Rubber seeds represent weeds to clean after germination. Because their almonds are good sources of energy and polyunsaturated fatty acids, they could be interesting ingredients for animal feeds. However, due …
Article
Solvents, Extraction Method and Plant Parts Influence on Phenolic Compound Extracts and Antioxidant Activity of Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides (Rutaceae)
Kouassi Marcel Koffi, Tagouèlbè Tiho, Yapo Magloire Yapi
pp. 193–201 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260136 · Published 2026
Background: The study evaluated total polyphenols, total flavonoids, condensed tannins, and antioxidant activity of Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides plant parts’ extracts. Specifically, the extraction method and solvent influe…
Article
Phytochemical Profiling and Biological Activities of Two Underutilized Wild Leafy Vegetables, Cryptocoryne retrospiralis (Roxb.) Kunth and Glinus oppositifolius (L.) Aug. DC: A GC-MS Analysis
Jayendra Giridhar Nakade, Praveenkumar Narayanrao. Nasare
pp. 202–216 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260104 · Published 2026
Background: Cryptocoryne retrospiralis (Roxb.) and Glinus oppositifolius (L.) Aug. DC. are wild leafy vegetables traditionally utilized in folk medicine for their therapeutic potential. The present study aimed to evaluat…
Article
Determination of Chronic Kidney Disease Severity in Patients with Diabetic Nephropathy: A KDIGO-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Mahammad Salar Begum, Yaramalla Jahnavi, Markapudi Nemitha, Alamin Ahmed, Mohd Azharuddin, Maram Chinnaeswaraiah
pp. 217–226 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260126 · Published 2026
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a major global health problem and one of the leading causes of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Diabetic nephropathy is a serious microvascular complication characterized by persistent album…

Original Article

Article
AMR Curator-An Interactive Platform for Analysing AMR Literature Using NLP
Umesh Rani, Naval Singh, Deepshikha Kaushik
pp. 143–149 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260077 · Published 2026
Background: The rising issue of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) poses a major threat to global health. Objectives: This study introduces a Streamlit application that helps analyze and visualize trends in AMR literature us…
Article
From Stress Biology to Market Strategy: A Bioinformatics-Based Study of Biotic and Abiotic Factors Influencing Castor (Arandi) Cultivation in Arid Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Preenon Bagchi, Dildar Husain, Yasir Ajeej Tamboli, Ajeet Singh, Jitendra Pujari, Ashwani Kumar Singh, Ganga Singh Chouhan, Raghunandan Singh Nathawat
pp. 150–158 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260120 · Published 2026
Background: Castor (Arandi) is an economically important oilseed crop with strong relevance to arid and semi-arid agriculture, particularly in western Rajasthan where climatic stress defines farming realities. The Jaisal…
Article
Benzotriazole as Privileged Scaffold: A Molecular Docking Approach toward Breast Cancer Drug Discovery
Pornima Ramdas Tambe, Rohit Jaysing Bhor, Mahesh Hari Kolhe, Radhika Bansi Varade, Shaikh Tarnnum Bhaiya, Akanksha Sunil Tambe
pp. 159–172 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260129 · Published 2026
Introduction: Breast cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide, particularly in hormone receptor–positive subtypes driven by estrogen signaling. In the present study, a structure-base…
Article
In silico Design and Molecular Docking Evaluation of Phenothiazine Derivatives as Selective Celecoxib Bound to S121P Murine COX-2 Inhibitors for Targeted Therapy of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Mayuri Girish Dharam, Rohit Jaysing Bhor, Mahesh Hari Kolhe, Mayuri Rajesh Bhoknal, Pratibha Shankar Jadhav
pp. 173–192 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260133 · Published 2026
Introduction: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), encompassing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by dysregulated immune responses and excessive production of pro-infl…
Article
Selective Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Streptomyces sp from Dye Discharged Site and its Enzyme Screening in Prospective to Azo Dye Degradation
Pavitra Rengaraj, Raja Arunprasath, Uma Devi Pongiya
pp. 252–257 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260141 · Published 2026
Background: Reactive azo dyes discharged from the textile industry have the great impact to the environment. The present study of using microorganism particularly Streptomyces sp from dye discharged site showed its effec…

Short Communication

Communication
A Putative Curcumin Biosynthetic Pathway in Musa textilis Née (Abaca)
Lloyd Ongpauco Balinado*
pp. 227–230 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260121 · Published 2026
Curcumin is a diarylheptanoid compound extensively documented in Curcuma species (Zingiberaceae) and valued for its diverse pharmacological properties. To date, curcumin has not been reported as a naturally occurring met…
Communication
Epigenetic Mechanisms of Foetal Imprinting: Integrating Garbha-Sanskar with Prenatal Stress and Cognitive Development
Manoj Mahavir Khavate, Dipess Ramdas Chikane, Sanket Rajendra Vakte
pp. 231–234 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260089 · Published 2026
This review focused on the transfer of memory and foetal imprinting specifically the effect of Garbha Sanskar in neurocognitive development. It talks of the interaction of the maternal stress, Hormonal milieu, nutrition …
Communication
Myelodysplastic Syndrome: Raeb-1 in A 58-Year-Old Male: A Case Report from Andhra Pradesh, India
Renu Sri Tamanam, Chandrika Puli, Theja Sree Thinnavalli, Abhi Chowdary Gannamaneni, Sri Kumari Konkimalla, Ratna Kumari Taviti, Ruth Hepsiba Devarapalli, Pavan Kumar Yanamadala, Rama Rao Nadendla
pp. 235–239 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260052 · Published 2026
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) represent clonal hematopoietic disorders that are marked by ineffective hematopoiesis, peripheral cytopenias, and a fluctuating risk of progression to acute myeloid leukaemia. Research con…
Communication
Efficacy of Apamarga Pratisaraneeya Teekshna Kshara in the Management of Arsha (Internal Haemorrhoids): A Case Series
Hetal Koriya, Priti Beladar, P Hemantha Kumar
pp. 240–246 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260099 · Published 2026
Introduction: Haemorrhoids are most common anorectal disorder causing mucosal prolapse, bleeding, discomfort and pain if associated with infection or thrombosis. Many conventional parasurgical and surgical procedures are…
Communication
Symmetric Spastic Quadriparesis with Occult Cerebral Demyelination: An Adult-Onset Adrenoleukodystrophy Case Report
Shaik Sharmila, Deepika Jinka, Gnaneswari Madineni, Sruthi Matta, Guru Lakshmi Bolisetty, Bala Naga Phanindra Mothadi, Avinash Nalabothu, Bhargavi Devi Mandarapu, Pavan Kumar Yanamadala, Rama Rao Nadendla
pp. 247–251 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20260094 · Published 2026
X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy is a peroxisomal disorder caused by ABCD1 mutations leading to the accumulation of very-long-chain fatty acids and progressive neurological dysfunction. Adult-onset cerebral adrenoleukodystr…