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Antibiotic Resistance Profiles of Salmonella Isolated from Al-Gharraf River and Iraqi Sewage
Abstract: Salmonella is a Gram-negative bacterium belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. It has a rod-shaped (bacillus) structure. Salmonella is a prominent contributor to gastrointestinal sickness worldwide. In addition, it is the causative agent of more systemic severe disorders such as typhoid and paratyphoid fevers. Salmonella is primarily recognized as pathogens transmitted by water and food to people and animals. Salmonella is often found in water-related epidemics, even though it is routinely …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Epipelic Algae Assemblage and Nutrient Status as Indicators of Pollution in Alice Creek, Rivers State, Nigeria
Abstract: Background and Objective: Alice creek is a tributary of the Sombreiro River, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria, receiving various anthropogenic wastes. The study investigated the species composition, diversity, abundance, and distribution of epipelic algae, and the nutrient status of Alice creek, a tributary of Sombreiro river, Rivers State, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: Epipelic and nutrients samples were collected monthly between February and May 2020 from three (3) stations …
Published in International Journal of Marine Life · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Length–Weight and Girth Relationship, Condition Factor, and Stomach Contents of Pila Ovata from Otuoke/Otuaba River, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Abstract: Otuoke/Otuaba River situated in Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria serves numerous purposes, such as fishing, laundry, human feacal disposal, amongst others. The river is home to Pila ovata, a mollusc which serves as a special delicacy in the meals of most Bayelsan due to its high protein content. The length-weight and girth relationship, condition factor and stomach contents of P. Ovata (Apple snail) from Otuoke/Otuaba River was studied. Snail samples were …
Published in International Journal of Marine Life · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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Investigating the Dietary Flexibility and Feeding Behavior of Clarias anguillaris and Auchenoglanis biscutatus in a Tropical River Ecosystem
Abstract: Studies on food and feeding habits of fishes are required to guide the selection of fish species for culture. The current study determined the food and feeding habits of Clarias anguillaris and Auchenoglanis biscutatus in the Lower River Benue at Makurdi, Nigeria. Fish samples were collected biweekly from local fishermen at the Wadata landing site who fished with different gears like gillnets, cast nets, hook and line, traps and lift …
Published in International Journal of Marine Life · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Molluscan distribution in and around Munroe Island, Kollam, Kerala
Abstract: The current investigation endeavors to comprehend the variation of Molluscan species, specifically gastropods, at Munroe Island in the Kollam district of Kerala. Munroe Island, is a traditional backwater village positioned at the meeting point of the Ashtamudi backwater and the Kallada River system. Comprising of eight small islands, it covers a combined area of 13.4 km2.The primary lithology of the island consists of sedimentary rocks on the mainland and low-lying …
Published in International Journal of Marine Life · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Elemental Mobility and Provenance in Sediments: A Geochemical Study of Deccan Basalts, Bay of Bengal, and Northern China
Abstract: Twenty-eight sediment samples from seventeen rivers, including the Krishna headwaters and the west-flowing Western Ghat rivers, draining the Deccan Trap basalts, were analyzed for major elements (Na, Ca, Mg, K, Al, Ti, Fe) and trace elements (Sr, Ba, Mn, P, V, Cr, Ni, Cu, and Zn). The mobility of these elements, especially Na, Ca, Mg, and Sr, was assessed by comparing their abundances in sediments and dissolved phases. Approximately 60% …
Published in International Journal of Minerals · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Geochemometric Assessment of Primordial Radionuclides and Trace Elements in Coastal Sediments: Environmental and Radiological Implications for South India
Abstract: This study focuses on environmental radioactivity and trace element contamination in coastal sediments along the southern region of the Indian subcontinent, from the Palar River to Pulicat Lake. Utilizing gamma-ray spectroscopy with a NaI (Tl) detector, along with atomic absorption spectroscopy, the research examines the spatial distribution and activity concentrations of primordial radionuclides—namely, 238U, 232Th, and 40K—as well as trace elements such as Ni, Pb, Mn, Zn, Cu, Co, Fe, …
Published in International Journal of Minerals · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 33–37 Read article
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Assessment of Soil Erosion Impacts at the Panchhari Sub-district of Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques Based on RUSLE Model
Abstract: Soil erosion has been identified as a significant issue around the world. It is often exacerbated due to land deterioration, conversion of agricultural land, and other anthropogenic activities. It negatively impacts soil productivity, water quality deterioration, river and reservoir bed sedimentation, nutrient loss, and sustainability of natural resources. Understanding the controlling factors of soil erosion can help us to identify erosion-prone areas and improve land use management. The novelty of …
Published in International Journal of Climate Conditions · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 9–30 Read article
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Assessing Land use Dynamics and Policies in the Waghur Basin Using Geospatial Techniques
Abstract: Changes in land use and land cover (LULC) are key indicators of human–environment interactions, especially in river basins where anthropogenic pressure is increasing. This study evaluated land use change and policy implications in the Waghur Basin, India, through a geospatial analysis of 35 years (1990–2025). Remote sensing and GIS-based supervised classification with the help of machine learning methods were applied to multi-temporal Land satellite images to create LULC maps and …
Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 38–49 Read article
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Histoplasma capsulatum (Dimorphic Fungus) in India: Biological Features, Virulence Mechanisms, and Clinical Implications of Histoplasmosis.
Abstract: Histoplasmosis is a systemic mycosis caused by the thermally dimorphic fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. Infection is acquired primarily by inhalation of infectious microconidia and may range from asymptomatic infection to severe disseminated disease. Although histoplasmosis has classically been associated with the river valleys of the Americas, it is being increasingly recognized in Asia, including India, where it frequently mimics tuberculosis, leishmaniasis, lymphoma, and leprosy, resulting in delayed diagnosis and treatment. Cutaneous …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 38–48 Read article