Phytochemical Profiling and Characterization of Bioactive Compounds from Mambila Highland Tea Leaf Fibres

1. Introduction Tea, derived from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, is one of the most widely consumed beverages globally and is commonly known by names like Chaye and Cha. The plant…

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Water Quality Index and Bacteriological Assessment of Selected Sources of Drinking Water in Owerri Metropolis, Imo State, Nigeria

1.1.      INTRODUCTION    Water is not only essential for sustaining life but also plays a crucial role in human health. Access to safe drinking water is fundamental to preventing waterborne diseases…

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Evaluation of the sensitivity of a rapid diagnostic test (RDT) detectinganti-Trypanosoma brucei gambiense antibodies to the polymerasechain reaction (PCR) test in animals from outbreaks of human Africantrypanosomiasis in Chad

INTRODUCTION Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), also known as sleeping sickness, is a neglected tropical disease that mainly affects rural populations in sub-Saharan African countries [1]. Transmitted by an arthropod vector…

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Nutritional Analysis of Modified and Unmodified Resistant Starches of African Yam Beans and Pearl Millet and their Sensory Properties

1. Introduction The global food system is currently experiencing rapid changes driven by population growth, evolving dietary habits, and greater recognition   wellbeing [1]. These changes have emphasized the need to…

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Seasonal Variations in Groundwater Quality near Quarry Sites of Bagalkot District, Karnataka

Introduction             Groundwater serves as an essential resource for domestic, agricultural, and industrial purposes, especially in semi-arid areas like Bagalkot District, Karnataka. Nevertheless, the rapid growth of quarrying activities, particularly…

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Impact, Challenges, and Accessibility of Bilingual Textbooks in Enhancing Learning and Language Development in Government High Schools of Mahabubabad District, Telangana

Introduction Education is a very important aspect in molding the thinking and language skills of students, especially in nations like India where there are many languages. In Telangana, where Telugu…

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