Life Sciences

In recent years, the city of Porto-Novo has experienced significant population growth and urban development. This growth has resulted in a decrease in the availability of agricultural land within the city. The aim of this research is to identify and map the areas available for urban agriculture in Porto-Novo. The methodological approach used is structured around the identification of the data used: data collection, data processing, and results analysis.

Pulses are an important component of the agricultural system and a major source of dietary protein in Maharashtra. However, their productivity is significantly affected by various fungal diseases such as Fusarium wilt, dry root rot, powdery mildew, rust, and Cercospora leaf spot. The present review aims to compile and analyze existing research on the occurrence and management of major fungal diseases in pulse crops. The study is based on secondary data collected from peer-reviewed journals, books, and institutional publications.

Heavy metal contamination in soil is a major environmental concern caused by industrial, agricultural, and mining activities, leading to the accumulation of toxic elements like chromium. This study highlights the use of Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) as a reliable and sensitive technique for detecting chromium in soil samples collected from agricultural, roadside, and mining areas. The samples were properly prepared through acid digestion to ensure accurate analysis.

Background: The studywas conducted to investigate the effect of age and body weight of first lay on egg number and egg weight among four breeds of tortoises in two different ecological zones.

Background: Avascular Necrosis (AVN) is a degenerative bone disorder caused by compromised blood supply, leading to structural collapse. In Ayurveda, it correlates with Asthimajjagata Vata, where aggravated Vata localized in bone and marrow causes debilitating pain and restricted mobility. Case Report: A 26-year-old male diagnosed with Grade 2 Bilateral AVN presented with chronic hip pain, limping gait, and restricted joint movements. He sought a non-surgical alternative to the recommended total hip arthroplasty.

The Nordmann’s Greenshank T. guttifer is an East world coastal bird. Are resident and breed in North-East, East, South-East Asia. Winter in Myanmar and Bangladesh. Two vagrant records from Nepal and Sri Lanka are insignificant and containable and rejected by authority. Kasambe and Kasambe has sighted in 2020 on 21st December at Western Coast of Maharashtra. In present article, introducing bird like Nordmann’s (Spotted) Greenshank T. guttifer, from Dholera wetland, Western coast of Gujarat, India.

Glutathione is an important antioxidant and redox regulator in biological systems, playing a critical role in cellular metabolism, oxidative stress defense, and various physiological and pathological processes related to diseases. Accurate detection of glutathione is of significant importance for research in life sciences and health.

The medicinal efficacy and low adverse effects of herbal remedies make them popular. Due to the presence of bioactive substances as 1,8-cineole, flavonoids, terpenoids, tannins, and phenolic compounds, Eucalyptus globulus is a significant medicinal plant recognized for its pharmacological activity. Using both in vitro and in vivo experimental settings, the current work attempts to assess the dose-dependent antibacterial and anti-biofilm activities of Eucalyptus globulus essential oil.

Background: Vaping is increasingly prevalent among young adults, including student nurses, despite awareness of its health risks. Aims: This study aimed to determine the factors influencing vaping practices among student nurses in a private college. Study design: Descriptive-correlational. Place and Duration of Study:The study was conducted in a privately owned tertiary institution in Iloilo City during the academic year 2025–2026. Methodology: A descriptive-correlational design was used with 317 respondents selected through stratified random sampling.

Older adults experience physical, emotional, and social changes that may influence their overall quality of life, and spirituality is often considered a vital coping resource in later life. This study determined the relationship between spirituality and quality of life among geriatric patients in a selected Barangay in Sta. Barbara, Iloilo. A quantitative, non-experimental descriptive-correlational and cross-sectional design was utilized. Complete enumeration was employed, involving 63 geriatric respondents aged 60 years and above.