Pub Date : 2024-07-30DOI: 10.53771/ijlsra.2024.7.1.0054
Kenza Bennani, Mohammed Sekal, Soukaina Adadi, Zineb Tlamçani
Microsporum canis (M. canis) is a widespread zoophilic dermatophyte worldwide and is identified as the primary causative agent of scalp ringworm in prepubescent children. The objective of this study is to describe the epidemiological and mycological profile of scalp tinea due to M. canis diagnosed at the Hassan II University Hospital in Fes. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2023, involving all patients referred to our parasitology-mycology laboratory for scalp mycological sampling, excluding those already under antifungal treatment. Out of a total of 251 patients, 72 patients were confirmed to have scalp ringworm based on fungal culture (28.68%). Among the positive samples, 33 cases were confirmed as M. canis positive (45.83%). The mean age of patients with M. canis scalp ringworm was 8.75 years, with a predominance (63.63%) in children aged 5 to 10 years. The male-to-female sex ratio was 1.35. A history of contact with animals was found in 60.6% of cases, and immunosuppression was noted in 3.03% of cases. The tinea capitis presenting as large alopecic patches was exclusive to the 33 patients. Direct examination was positive in 66.66% of cases, showing an endo-ectothrix pattern of hair parasitism in all cases. Our study confirmed the predominance of M. canis scalp ringworm in school-aged male children and its rarity in adults, consistent with the literature, particularly studies from Tunisia, Cameroon, and Germany.
{"title":"Tinea capitis due to Microsporum canis in the university hospital Hassan II of fez: Epidemiological and mycological profile","authors":"Kenza Bennani, Mohammed Sekal, Soukaina Adadi, Zineb Tlamçani","doi":"10.53771/ijlsra.2024.7.1.0054","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53771/ijlsra.2024.7.1.0054","url":null,"abstract":"Microsporum canis (M. canis) is a widespread zoophilic dermatophyte worldwide and is identified as the primary causative agent of scalp ringworm in prepubescent children. The objective of this study is to describe the epidemiological and mycological profile of scalp tinea due to M. canis diagnosed at the Hassan II University Hospital in Fes. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2023, involving all patients referred to our parasitology-mycology laboratory for scalp mycological sampling, excluding those already under antifungal treatment. Out of a total of 251 patients, 72 patients were confirmed to have scalp ringworm based on fungal culture (28.68%). Among the positive samples, 33 cases were confirmed as M. canis positive (45.83%). The mean age of patients with M. canis scalp ringworm was 8.75 years, with a predominance (63.63%) in children aged 5 to 10 years. The male-to-female sex ratio was 1.35. A history of contact with animals was found in 60.6% of cases, and immunosuppression was noted in 3.03% of cases. The tinea capitis presenting as large alopecic patches was exclusive to the 33 patients. Direct examination was positive in 66.66% of cases, showing an endo-ectothrix pattern of hair parasitism in all cases. Our study confirmed the predominance of M. canis scalp ringworm in school-aged male children and its rarity in adults, consistent with the literature, particularly studies from Tunisia, Cameroon, and Germany.","PeriodicalId":14144,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science Research Archive","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141795937","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cocoa trees have shown a high degree of segregation for many traits when propagated by seeds. Somatic embryogenesis is an efficient in vitro propagation method which allows the production of several embryos capable of generating plants similar to the initial one from somatic tissues. The use of cocoa floral parts has been reported for regeneration of elite cocoa genotypes. This research is targeted in evaluating the effect of physiological development of the explants (staminode) and its response to two different cytokinase (kinetin and BAP) on embryogenesis. The experiment was laid in factorials with three replications in CRD. Three different physiological ages of the explant were examined: 1 week old (unopened, about 3-4 mm in length),2 weeks old (unopened, about 5-/6 mm in length) and 3 weeks old (unopened; matured flowers). Staminode was studied and explants were initiated for callus induction on Primary Callus Growth medium. The following data were scored for: Explants Induction Percentage, Percentage of callus induced and Percentage of Embryogenic callus. Results showed the interactions among the genotypes, hormones and the physiological age of the explants were significantly different at 0.05% probability level. Explants at 3 and 2 weeks respectively had higher efficiency for embryogenesis while the average performance was observed for explants at a week. Also, BAP recorded higher frequency 80% for embryogenesis compared to kinetin 70% under the present study. Physiological age of explants and the choice of callus development hormone have been found to play significant role in the embryogenesis of cocoa genotypes examined.
{"title":"Assessment of the effects of physiological development of cocoa (Theobroma cacao l.) explant on somatic embryogenesis","authors":"Folasade Elisbeth Mapayi, Adenike Anne Muyiwa, Olutayo Olalekan Adenuga, Olayinka Olufemi Olaniyi, Funlayo Abigail Adepoju, Chinyere Florence Odey","doi":"10.53771/ijlsra.2024.7.1.0056","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53771/ijlsra.2024.7.1.0056","url":null,"abstract":"Cocoa trees have shown a high degree of segregation for many traits when propagated by seeds. Somatic embryogenesis is an efficient in vitro propagation method which allows the production of several embryos capable of generating plants similar to the initial one from somatic tissues. The use of cocoa floral parts has been reported for regeneration of elite cocoa genotypes. This research is targeted in evaluating the effect of physiological development of the explants (staminode) and its response to two different cytokinase (kinetin and BAP) on embryogenesis. The experiment was laid in factorials with three replications in CRD. Three different physiological ages of the explant were examined: 1 week old (unopened, about 3-4 mm in length),2 weeks old (unopened, about 5-/6 mm in length) and 3 weeks old (unopened; matured flowers). Staminode was studied and explants were initiated for callus induction on Primary Callus Growth medium. The following data were scored for: Explants Induction Percentage, Percentage of callus induced and Percentage of Embryogenic callus. Results showed the interactions among the genotypes, hormones and the physiological age of the explants were significantly different at 0.05% probability level. Explants at 3 and 2 weeks respectively had higher efficiency for embryogenesis while the average performance was observed for explants at a week. Also, BAP recorded higher frequency 80% for embryogenesis compared to kinetin 70% under the present study. Physiological age of explants and the choice of callus development hormone have been found to play significant role in the embryogenesis of cocoa genotypes examined.","PeriodicalId":14144,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science Research Archive","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141795747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-30DOI: 10.53771/ijlsra.2024.7.1.0049
Kogha Nicholas, Emuoghenerue Onoriode Ekokidolor, Eberegwa Eguono, Anyanwu Ebiringa Blaise
The practice of radiology as a subspecialty of medicine has undergone remarkable advancement as a result of picture archiving and communication Systems(PACS) technology. This technology allows for storage and retrieval of radiographic images and reports at any time, and possible transfer to other locations for secondary viewing and opinions. PACS enables healthcare professionals to access and review medical images quickly, allowing for faster and more accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. However, there are challenges involved in its installation and operations in our health facility, a teaching hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa. These challenges range from lack of huge financial resources required to acquire PACS equipment and accessories to lack of steady and regular electric power supply. Other challenges include inadequate dedicated space for its installation, inadequate functional cooling systems for its sensitive components, inadequate internet services for end users and paucity of qualified and trained personnel. There is, therefore, need for increased government and private sector funding in order to surmount these challenges, thereby enhancing health promotion in Sub-Saharan Africa.
{"title":"The challenges of installing Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) in a low- or poor-income resource nation: Our experience in a teaching hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa","authors":"Kogha Nicholas, Emuoghenerue Onoriode Ekokidolor, Eberegwa Eguono, Anyanwu Ebiringa Blaise","doi":"10.53771/ijlsra.2024.7.1.0049","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53771/ijlsra.2024.7.1.0049","url":null,"abstract":"The practice of radiology as a subspecialty of medicine has undergone remarkable advancement as a result of picture archiving and communication Systems(PACS) technology. This technology allows for storage and retrieval of radiographic images and reports at any time, and possible transfer to other locations for secondary viewing and opinions. PACS enables healthcare professionals to access and review medical images quickly, allowing for faster and more accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. However, there are challenges involved in its installation and operations in our health facility, a teaching hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa. These challenges range from lack of huge financial resources required to acquire PACS equipment and accessories to lack of steady and regular electric power supply. Other challenges include inadequate dedicated space for its installation, inadequate functional cooling systems for its sensitive components, inadequate internet services for end users and paucity of qualified and trained personnel. There is, therefore, need for increased government and private sector funding in order to surmount these challenges, thereby enhancing health promotion in Sub-Saharan Africa.","PeriodicalId":14144,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science Research Archive","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141796170","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-30DOI: 10.53771/ijlsra.2024.6.1.0040
E. Adeghe, Chioma Anthonia Okolo, Olumuyiwa Tolulope Ojeyinka
Telemedicine, characterized by the remote delivery of healthcare services using technology, has undergone remarkable transformations in recent years. This review explores the emerging trends in telemedicine and their profound impact on healthcare delivery. The paper begins by providing a background on telemedicine, tracing its evolution, and emphasizing its growing significance in the healthcare landscape. The primary objective is to shed light on the current state of telemedicine, identify key trends, and analyze their transformative effects on healthcare delivery. The technological landscape of telemedicine is examined, focusing on innovations in video conferencing, virtual consultations, and the integration of electronic health records. Furthermore, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) is explored, encompassing diagnostic assistance through medical imaging algorithms and the integration of chatbots and virtual health assistants. Specialized areas of telemedicine, such as mental health services and chronic disease management, are discussed in detail to highlight specific transformations in these domains. The critical aspect of patient and healthcare provider adoption is scrutinized, emphasizing patient engagement, overcoming technological barriers, and addressing the challenges faced by healthcare professionals in virtual settings. Anticipating the future of telemedicine, the review outlines upcoming innovations such as virtual reality applications and the impact of 5G technology. Simultaneously, it addresses persisting challenges, including health inequalities, ensuring quality of care, and ethical considerations. This review synthesizes the current state of telemedicine, identifies transformative trends, and provides insights into the future of healthcare delivery. It calls for continued research, policy development, and strategic implementation to maximize the potential of telemedicine in creating a more accessible, efficient, and patient-centric healthcare system.
{"title":"A review of emerging trends in telemedicine: Healthcare delivery transformations","authors":"E. Adeghe, Chioma Anthonia Okolo, Olumuyiwa Tolulope Ojeyinka","doi":"10.53771/ijlsra.2024.6.1.0040","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53771/ijlsra.2024.6.1.0040","url":null,"abstract":"Telemedicine, characterized by the remote delivery of healthcare services using technology, has undergone remarkable transformations in recent years. This review explores the emerging trends in telemedicine and their profound impact on healthcare delivery. The paper begins by providing a background on telemedicine, tracing its evolution, and emphasizing its growing significance in the healthcare landscape. The primary objective is to shed light on the current state of telemedicine, identify key trends, and analyze their transformative effects on healthcare delivery. The technological landscape of telemedicine is examined, focusing on innovations in video conferencing, virtual consultations, and the integration of electronic health records. Furthermore, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) is explored, encompassing diagnostic assistance through medical imaging algorithms and the integration of chatbots and virtual health assistants. Specialized areas of telemedicine, such as mental health services and chronic disease management, are discussed in detail to highlight specific transformations in these domains. The critical aspect of patient and healthcare provider adoption is scrutinized, emphasizing patient engagement, overcoming technological barriers, and addressing the challenges faced by healthcare professionals in virtual settings. Anticipating the future of telemedicine, the review outlines upcoming innovations such as virtual reality applications and the impact of 5G technology. Simultaneously, it addresses persisting challenges, including health inequalities, ensuring quality of care, and ethical considerations. This review synthesizes the current state of telemedicine, identifies transformative trends, and provides insights into the future of healthcare delivery. It calls for continued research, policy development, and strategic implementation to maximize the potential of telemedicine in creating a more accessible, efficient, and patient-centric healthcare system.","PeriodicalId":14144,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science Research Archive","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140364439","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-30DOI: 10.53771/ijlsra.2024.6.1.0036
Andi Puspa Sari Idris, Sri Wahidah, Abdullah, Aldy Mulyadin, Patang, Jamaluddin, Subariyanto
Objective: The aim of this research is to determine the use of maggot (Heermetia illucens) as a raw material for feed on the physical quality of fish feed. Material and method: This research was carried out in September-November 2023. The experimental design in this research was to make maggot caterpillar flour, fish meal, corn flour and tapioca flour, then formulated using the trial and error method. The treatments tried included treatment A with 45% fish meal, 35% maggot meal, treatment B with 50% fish meal and 30% maggot meal, treatment C with 55% fish meal and 25% maggot meal and treatment K with 0% fish meal and maggot meal. 80%. All treatments each added 16% corn flour and 4% tapioca flour as feed adhesive. Physical test analysis includes tests for feed hardness, solubility and feed color. Results: The results of the research show that regarding the solubility of the feed, maggot can be used as an ingredient in making feed because it has good attractiveness for the test fish, even though commercial feed shows better results. Regarding solubility, feed made from maggots has good solubility, even treatments B and C showed better results than the control treatment. The hardness level of the feed is better than the control treatment, which means that the fish can use the feed well because it has a low hardness level and suits the fish's needs. Conclusion: The use of Maggot (Heermetia illucens) as a feed ingredient can be used as a raw material for feed because it can have a positive influence on the physical quality of fish feed such as the attractiveness of the feed to fish, the solubility of the feed, the hardness level of the feed, and the color of the feed.
{"title":"Utilization of maggot (Heermetia illucens) as raw material for feed on the physical quality of fish feed","authors":"Andi Puspa Sari Idris, Sri Wahidah, Abdullah, Aldy Mulyadin, Patang, Jamaluddin, Subariyanto","doi":"10.53771/ijlsra.2024.6.1.0036","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53771/ijlsra.2024.6.1.0036","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The aim of this research is to determine the use of maggot (Heermetia illucens) as a raw material for feed on the physical quality of fish feed. Material and method: This research was carried out in September-November 2023. The experimental design in this research was to make maggot caterpillar flour, fish meal, corn flour and tapioca flour, then formulated using the trial and error method. The treatments tried included treatment A with 45% fish meal, 35% maggot meal, treatment B with 50% fish meal and 30% maggot meal, treatment C with 55% fish meal and 25% maggot meal and treatment K with 0% fish meal and maggot meal. 80%. All treatments each added 16% corn flour and 4% tapioca flour as feed adhesive. Physical test analysis includes tests for feed hardness, solubility and feed color. Results: The results of the research show that regarding the solubility of the feed, maggot can be used as an ingredient in making feed because it has good attractiveness for the test fish, even though commercial feed shows better results. Regarding solubility, feed made from maggots has good solubility, even treatments B and C showed better results than the control treatment. The hardness level of the feed is better than the control treatment, which means that the fish can use the feed well because it has a low hardness level and suits the fish's needs. Conclusion: The use of Maggot (Heermetia illucens) as a feed ingredient can be used as a raw material for feed because it can have a positive influence on the physical quality of fish feed such as the attractiveness of the feed to fish, the solubility of the feed, the hardness level of the feed, and the color of the feed.","PeriodicalId":14144,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science Research Archive","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140361839","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-30DOI: 10.53771/ijlsra.2024.6.1.0037
Zina Lebbar, S. Kouara, Jihad Branya, M. Mahmoud, G. Yahyaoui
Respiratory infections constitute a frequent reason for consultation and hospitalization and their emergence means that the identification of pathogens is important for the implementation of appropriate treatment for effective patient care. Multiplex PCR is a diagnostic tool developed for the identification of the microbial agent and the detection of resistance mechanisms. The objective of this study was to highlight and identify by multiplex PCR the bacteria and viruses responsible for respiratory infections in patients presenting clinical signs, and in whom biological examinations did not identify germs in cause during the COVID 19 pandemic, to be able to follow the epidemiology and microbial ecology of lower respiratory infections which has undergone changes, due to hygiene rules as well as current measures and methods of controlling this pandemic.
{"title":"The value of multiplex PCR in describing the microbial ecology of respiratory infections during the COVID 19 pandemic","authors":"Zina Lebbar, S. Kouara, Jihad Branya, M. Mahmoud, G. Yahyaoui","doi":"10.53771/ijlsra.2024.6.1.0037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53771/ijlsra.2024.6.1.0037","url":null,"abstract":"Respiratory infections constitute a frequent reason for consultation and hospitalization and their emergence means that the identification of pathogens is important for the implementation of appropriate treatment for effective patient care. Multiplex PCR is a diagnostic tool developed for the identification of the microbial agent and the detection of resistance mechanisms. The objective of this study was to highlight and identify by multiplex PCR the bacteria and viruses responsible for respiratory infections in patients presenting clinical signs, and in whom biological examinations did not identify germs in cause during the COVID 19 pandemic, to be able to follow the epidemiology and microbial ecology of lower respiratory infections which has undergone changes, due to hygiene rules as well as current measures and methods of controlling this pandemic.","PeriodicalId":14144,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science Research Archive","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140363314","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-30DOI: 10.53771/ijlsra.2024.6.1.0024
Yang Liu
This paper examines the integration of fairness and equality into higher education administration through a mathematical perspective on service quality control. By employing the Fairness Index, statistical equity measures, and quality control algorithms, the research evaluates the distribution of resources and opportunities among students and faculty. Additionally, the usage of the Gini coefficient and Lorenz curves aids in assessing service delivery equality. Through comprehensive data analysis from various higher education institutions, the study identifies notable disparities in administrative service quality, highlighting the need for policy reforms. Actionable recommendations are provided for administrators to enhance service quality while fostering a fair and equal academic environment.
{"title":"Promoting fairness and equality in higher education administration: A mathematical perspective on service quality control","authors":"Yang Liu","doi":"10.53771/ijlsra.2024.6.1.0024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53771/ijlsra.2024.6.1.0024","url":null,"abstract":"This paper examines the integration of fairness and equality into higher education administration through a mathematical perspective on service quality control. By employing the Fairness Index, statistical equity measures, and quality control algorithms, the research evaluates the distribution of resources and opportunities among students and faculty. Additionally, the usage of the Gini coefficient and Lorenz curves aids in assessing service delivery equality. Through comprehensive data analysis from various higher education institutions, the study identifies notable disparities in administrative service quality, highlighting the need for policy reforms. Actionable recommendations are provided for administrators to enhance service quality while fostering a fair and equal academic environment.","PeriodicalId":14144,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science Research Archive","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140364056","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-30DOI: 10.53771/ijlsra.2024.6.1.0038
SIMÕES RSQ
Waterborne diseases commonly addresses the Human adenoviruses (HAdVs), Noroviruses (NoVs), Hepatitis A virus (HAV), Hepatitis E virus (HEV), Parvoviruses, Rotaviruses (RVs), Caliciviruses, and Enteroviruses including Coxsackieviruses and Polioviruses. Waterborne virus-based illness may be transmitted through drinking water contamination linked diseases transmission sources as seawater, freshwater and also sewage. This paper described the classical methods of detection in aquatic environmental virology as cell culture-based, immunoassay and molecular-based technologies. The implementation of molecular-based tools and wastewater-based epidemiology studies to high-throughput for aquatic biomonitoring should be up to date to mitigating the risk and impact on aquatic environments.
{"title":"Classical and molecular detection methods in aquatic environmental virology for waterborne diseases outbreaks","authors":"SIMÕES RSQ","doi":"10.53771/ijlsra.2024.6.1.0038","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53771/ijlsra.2024.6.1.0038","url":null,"abstract":"Waterborne diseases commonly addresses the Human adenoviruses (HAdVs), Noroviruses (NoVs), Hepatitis A virus (HAV), Hepatitis E virus (HEV), Parvoviruses, Rotaviruses (RVs), Caliciviruses, and Enteroviruses including Coxsackieviruses and Polioviruses. Waterborne virus-based illness may be transmitted through drinking water contamination linked diseases transmission sources as seawater, freshwater and also sewage. This paper described the classical methods of detection in aquatic environmental virology as cell culture-based, immunoassay and molecular-based technologies. The implementation of molecular-based tools and wastewater-based epidemiology studies to high-throughput for aquatic biomonitoring should be up to date to mitigating the risk and impact on aquatic environments.","PeriodicalId":14144,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science Research Archive","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140362652","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This study on the effect of financial inclusion on market participation of rice farmer’s cooperative members in Anambra State, Nigeria used a combination of analytical tools like descriptive statistics, beta, and linear regression models to operationalize the data collected from a random sampling of 328 respondents. Descriptively, the study found that the majority of the respondents had access to savings accounts (87.0%) and point of sales (85.0%). Additionally, 81.0% confirmed the availability of microfinance bank (MFB) services, highlighting the extensive presence of MFBs in Anambra State. The study also delves into the market participation of rice farmers. The average farm size for the cooperative was found to be 9.85 hectares, producing an output of 39.73 tons. A high market participation index (0.848) showed that 84.8% of the total rice output was offered for sale. Furthermore, the result of the beta regression analysis revealed that online banking or self-service platforms (0.097), and microfinance services (0.180) positively influence farmer's decisions to participate in the market. Furthermore, cooperative age, legal status, and gender significantly determined the use of these financial products. It was also discovered that various challenges faced by farmers for financial inclusion, such as high interest rates and poor internet services hamper on market participation ability of the farmers. The study therefore recommends that financial institution should revise their interest rate to help accommodate a diverse range of rice farmers.
{"title":"Effect of financial inclusion on market participation of rice farmer’s cooperative members in Anambra State","authors":"Chukwulobelu Sophy Amaka, Enwelu Achunam Innocent, Obianefo Chukwujekwu Aloysius","doi":"10.53771/ijlsra.2024.6.1.0033","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53771/ijlsra.2024.6.1.0033","url":null,"abstract":"This study on the effect of financial inclusion on market participation of rice farmer’s cooperative members in Anambra State, Nigeria used a combination of analytical tools like descriptive statistics, beta, and linear regression models to operationalize the data collected from a random sampling of 328 respondents. Descriptively, the study found that the majority of the respondents had access to savings accounts (87.0%) and point of sales (85.0%). Additionally, 81.0% confirmed the availability of microfinance bank (MFB) services, highlighting the extensive presence of MFBs in Anambra State. The study also delves into the market participation of rice farmers. The average farm size for the cooperative was found to be 9.85 hectares, producing an output of 39.73 tons. A high market participation index (0.848) showed that 84.8% of the total rice output was offered for sale. Furthermore, the result of the beta regression analysis revealed that online banking or self-service platforms (0.097), and microfinance services (0.180) positively influence farmer's decisions to participate in the market. Furthermore, cooperative age, legal status, and gender significantly determined the use of these financial products. It was also discovered that various challenges faced by farmers for financial inclusion, such as high interest rates and poor internet services hamper on market participation ability of the farmers. The study therefore recommends that financial institution should revise their interest rate to help accommodate a diverse range of rice farmers.","PeriodicalId":14144,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science Research Archive","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140417666","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Soil salinity can interfere with the absorption of water and plant nutrients, causing a decrease in growth and yield of rice plants in saline soil. This negative effect can be reduced by the application of endophytic bacteria biofertilizer. Endophytic bacteria live in plant tissues and play a role in increasing plant growth through nitrogen fixation or growth hormone production. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of endophytic bacterial biofertilizer application on N concentration, root length, and dry weight of rice seedlings (Oryza sativa L.) in soils with different salinities. This research was conducted in the greenhouse of the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Padjadjaran. The experimental design used was a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with 8 combinations. The treatments were with and without endophytic bacterial biofertilizers, and soils with different levels of salinity (non-saline soil and saline soil with salinities of 2, 4, and 6 mmhos cm-1) and repeated 4 times. The experimental results showed that the combination treatment of endophytic bacterial biofertilizer in saline soil of 2 mmhos cm-1 was able to increase the N concentration, root length, and dry weight of rice plants which were higher than the treatment of endophytic bacterial biofertilizer in soil with salinity of 4 and 6 mmhos cm-1. The application of endophytic bacteria biofertilizer has higher dry weight of rice plants than without endophytic bacteria at each different salinity level.
{"title":"The role of endophytic bacteria in increasing nitrogen concentration, root length, and dry weight of rice plants (Oryza sativa L.) in saline soil","authors":"Mieke Rochimi Setiawati, Gita Andrawina Cendekia, Diyan Herdiyantoro, Pujawati Suryatmana, Nadia Nuraniya Kamaluddin, Tualar Simarmata","doi":"10.53771/ijlsra.2024.6.1.0031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53771/ijlsra.2024.6.1.0031","url":null,"abstract":"Soil salinity can interfere with the absorption of water and plant nutrients, causing a decrease in growth and yield of rice plants in saline soil. This negative effect can be reduced by the application of endophytic bacteria biofertilizer. Endophytic bacteria live in plant tissues and play a role in increasing plant growth through nitrogen fixation or growth hormone production. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of endophytic bacterial biofertilizer application on N concentration, root length, and dry weight of rice seedlings (Oryza sativa L.) in soils with different salinities. This research was conducted in the greenhouse of the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Padjadjaran. The experimental design used was a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with 8 combinations. The treatments were with and without endophytic bacterial biofertilizers, and soils with different levels of salinity (non-saline soil and saline soil with salinities of 2, 4, and 6 mmhos cm-1) and repeated 4 times. The experimental results showed that the combination treatment of endophytic bacterial biofertilizer in saline soil of 2 mmhos cm-1 was able to increase the N concentration, root length, and dry weight of rice plants which were higher than the treatment of endophytic bacterial biofertilizer in soil with salinity of 4 and 6 mmhos cm-1. The application of endophytic bacteria biofertilizer has higher dry weight of rice plants than without endophytic bacteria at each different salinity level.","PeriodicalId":14144,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science Research Archive","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140419451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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