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A FATAL CASE OF PNEUMOCEPHALUS LINKED TO HYPERMUCOVISCOUS, HYPRECLINICAL SAFETY ASSESSMENT OF EUPHORBIA HIRTA EXTRACTS: ACUTE AND SUBACUTE TOXICITY IN RODENT MODELS

Dr. Kembah A. Rodalle, Dr. Melvia N. Ikrawan, Dr. Tharun J. Belmika (Author) ¹

Pages: 41-52 || Published: 2024-12-20

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  Euphorbia hirta, a widely used medicinal plant, holds significant traditional and pharmacological importance. This study aimed to evaluate the acute and subacute oral toxicity of Euphorbia hirta methanol extract in mice and Wistar rats, respectively. In the acute toxicity study, single oral doses up to 5000 mg/kg in mice caused no mortality o... More >

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ANALYSIS OF FACTORS INFLUENCING MEDICATION ADHERENCE AMONG PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS IN THE EAST KOLAKA REGENCY

Dr. Hendrawan M. Salu, Dr. Roshita D. Enar, Dr. Felman J. Rukanti (Author) ¹

Pages: 1-6 || Published: 2024-12-06

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  Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health challenge, with treatment success heavily dependent on patient adherence to a long-term medication regimen. Non-adherence contributes to treatment failure, the emergence of drug-resistant strains, and continued community transmission. This study aimed to anal... More >

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THE EFFECT OF DIETARY LAURIC ACID FROM DISTILLED PALM KERNEL FATTY ACID ON THE PHYSIOLOGICAL HOMEOSTASIS OF BROILER CHICKENS

Dr. Rehanth S. Malvodi (Author) ¹

Pages: 53-56 || Published: 2024-12-28

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  As the global poultry industry pivots away from its long-standing reliance on antibiotic growth promoters, the scientific community and farmers alike are on an urgent quest for safe, effective, and natural alternatives. This study focuses on one of the most promising candidates: lauric acid, a natural medium-chain fatty acid derived from Dist... More >

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EVALUATING GLIRICIDIA SEPIUM LEAF INCLUSION AS A CONCENTRATE REPLACEMENT IN COMPLETE RATIONS: EFFECTS ON NUTRIENT PROFILE, FIBER COMPONENTS, DIGESTIBILITY, AND IN VITRO RUMEN FERMENTATION

Dr. Jovani L. Mentu, Dr. Palwita R. Kandro, Dr. Ndesha B. Lurambo (Author) ¹

Pages: 7-19 || Published: 2024-12-09

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  Imagine a world where livestock farming is more affordable and kinder to our planet. This study dives into how we can make that happen by using Gliricidia sepium (also known as Gamal) leaves as a substitute for expensive traditional concentrates in animal feed. We set up an experiment with four different feed mixes, gradually increasing the a... More >

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Fostering Mathematical Minds: A Problem-Based Approach to Conquering Linear Equations

Dr. Varnika S. Elouan, Dr. Lunga T. Embele, Dr. Felicia M. Oclaire (Author) ¹

Pages: 20-26 || Published: 2024-12-12

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  For many students, higher-level math feels like an insurmountable wall. We started this research to find a better way to teach one of those challenging topics: Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables (SPLTV). Our goal was to develop learning materials that didn't just teach formulas, but actively nurtured students' own logical-mathemat... More >

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GREEN SYNTHESIS OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES USING NIGERIAN PROPOLIS EXTRACT FOR ENHANCED CORROSION PROTECTION OF CARBON STEEL IN ACIDIC ENVIRONMENTS

Dr. Olamide T. Nwazobi, Dr. Nafisa E. Akerinde, Dr. Ibrahim M. Chukwudozie, Dr. Ijeoma K. Onuorah (Author) ¹

Pages: 27-35 || Published: 2024-12-14

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  The relentless corrosion of carbon steel, especially within the harsh acidic conditions of many industries, presents significant economic and safety challenges. In response, this study explores a sustainable and effective solution by harnessing the power of green chemistry. We detail the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using an extr... More >

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INVESTIGATING THE EFFICACY OF A STEAM-BASED LEARNING MODULE INCORPORATING A "STEAM" THEME IN FOSTERING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AMONG FIFTH-GRADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Dr. Nalithra G. Mojeen (Author) ¹

Pages: 36-40 || Published: 2024-12-16

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  We wanted to see if a STEAM-based learning module, built around the idea of "steam" (like water vapor!), could help fifth-grade elementary school students develop their critical thinking skills. We used a pre- and post-test approach with 30 students, giving them a validated critical thinking test before and after a two-week period where they ... More >