Innovare Journal of Life Sciences

AN EXAMINATION OF TECHNIQUE OF CULTURAL FISH FARMING IN LAKE CHAD BASIN AREA OF NIGERIA

Babagana Zanna — 2024-02-01

The study was conducted in Lake Chad Basin area of Nigeria where Fishing has been the occupation of the inhabitants in the study area. The study focused on the cultural technique of fish farming in the study area. Data for the study was obtained from both primary and secondary sources through a public participation and stakeholders’ interview with the application of focus group discussion. The data collection for the research work was carried out within the period of 1^st to 31^st March 2023. Primarily, conservative qualitative method with snow-ball technique was applied and information was elicited from the respondents on technique of fish farming culture. The study revealed that technique of fish farming culture involves the use culturally believed norms of unsustainable age long intrinsic practice. Recommendation were made for the formulation of policy framework in connection to the cultural technique of fish farming and other related issues for the transformation and sustainability of the culture of fish farming in the study area.

EVALUATION OF THE POTENTIAL ROLE OF AQUEOUS LEAVES EXTRACT OF AVERRHOA CARAMBOLA FOR IN VITRO ANTICANCER STUDIES

SRILEGA I — 2024-02-01

Objective: Averrhoa carambola is known as a tree. Averrhoa carambola leaves are commonly used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine is used for inflammatory skin disorders and fungal skin infections. The leaves of star fruit are rich in Vitamin C and bioactive compounds such as phenols and flavonoids abundant sources of antioxidants.

Methods: The qualitative phytochemical study of these plant extracts indicates the presence of tannins, saponins, flavonoids, alkaloids, proteins, and phenol. The herb has been used traditionally from antiquity, in the treatment of neurological health, memory issues, and breast cancer. It chiefly possesses the pharmacological study.

Results: Plant explains about antibacterial, antioxidant, antifungal, anticatalytic, and antiviral activities. The work is an endeavor to explore and assemble the various pharmacological action and pharmacognostic aspects of the leaves A. carambola reported to date.

Conclusion: The current research has shown that natural sources have therapeutic properties without much toxicity. This potential of plants is due to the presence of secondary metabolites. The results prove that A. carambola leaf extract has antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal activity. In addition to this, the present investigation revealed that A. carambola leaf extract can act as a potential drug for treating breast cancer.

CLINICAL UTILIZATION OF LIPID PROFILES AND GENETICS OF LIPID METABOLISM

Pawan Kumar — 2024-07-01

Lipid testing provides vital information for cardiovascular risk stratification and prevention decision-making. This article overviews evidence-based approaches to screening, risk evaluation, diagnosis of familial hyperlipidemias, and employing emerging pharmacogenetic therapies for managing lipid profile abnormalities.

AQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGY: FISH POND DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND MANAGEMENT IN BORNO STATE, NIGERIA

Babagana Zanna — 2024-10-01

Objectives: The aim of the study was to assessment of aquaculture technology in fish pond design, construction, and management for technological advancement and sustainable development of the sub-sector in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.

Methods: Data for the study were obtained through primary and secondary sources through the survey method with the used of checklist. Self-reporting through administrative sources (off-site) contact method was also applied. Qualitative and descriptive techniques of data analysis were used and results on aquaculture technology in the study area were presented.

Results: The result shows that fish farmers are in a better position in the technological activities of pond design, construction, and management but wholly not conversant with some of the aspects such as identification of types of soil for positioning of pond, determination of technical implication of shape of the land on site selection for fish pond construction, planning for the layout of fish farm and pond before the commencement of construction work, and fertilization and liming of the fish pond.

Conclusion: The development of fish pond is carried out with the aid of the learned and experience fish farmers due to the technological inadequacy in the study area. Recommendations are made for rapid transformation of the sub-sector for the attainment of sustainable technological development in the study area.