Volume 11, Issue 2

Swathi S Nair, Kumaraswamy Murugan, Manoj Gopal Sarayu

pp. 206-217 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.29 · 2022

India is recorded as one of the mega biodiversity countries on the earth. The unique geographical zone and the physical-climatic features of the various biogeographic area resulted in the remarkable floral diversity of I…

Fatima Zaira J. Burahim, Desiree Jane A. Sapiandante, Karlyn Louise B. Ramos, Jeff Archie Mari P. Garbino, Fredric Nuel B. Lacambra, Kurt Irwin I. Edem, Mark Fiolo V. Espiritu, Danie Kaye C. Rillera, Charlene Princess S. Tolenada

pp. 218-224 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.30 · 2022

Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) are enzymes that can be observed in some bacterial strains, most commonly in Escherichia coli, which are resistant to various antibiotics, specifically beta-lactams. Having the a…

Allysah Rhein C. Tolentino, Alyanna Renae P. Opeda, Lorraine L. Naniong, Lea Janine I. Paralejas, Faith Marie M. Porciuncula, Irah Mae A. Getuiza, Czarene Bon Harvey G. Evangelista, Charlene Princess S. Tolenada

pp. 225-231 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.31 · 2022

Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-EC) isolates identified by their virulence factors and pathogenicity constituted a significant threat to public health in aquaculture and other water …

Argelyn Faye M. Alfonso, Reina Therese R. De Jesus, Allen Christian M. Dyquiangco, Niña Mae G. Guides, Silver Jae Nicole U. Nocasa, Glopearl Stephan S. Peralta, Gabriel Eli A. Santiago, Monica Mae A. Sarmiento, Charlene Princess S. Tolenada

pp. 232-236 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.32 · 2022

ESBL Klebsiella pneumoniae contributes widely to the alarming increase observed globally in antibiotic resistance within the past few years. The aquaculture sector is known as a fast-emerging business today. It is one of…

Kyla Nicole Paglinawan Florece, Jean Marielle Rafael Bondoc, Ayessa Adelia Rimando Espejo, Benjamin Francisco Pionilla Felix, Lorenz Michael Araos Liberato, Lance William Trinidad Ramirez, Joshua Cristobal Tolentino, Jona-Maye Eirene Manaois Vargas, Pamela Rose Flores Bremner

pp. 237-248 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.33 · 2022

Chemotherapy and radiation therapy have long been known as standard treatments for cancer. Despite the fact that these treatments appeared to be extremely effective against cancer cells, these non-selective therapies oft…

Rakshanda M Ingale, Sanjaykumar R Thorat

pp. 249-255 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.34 · 2022

The technology of aerobic granular sludge and Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) were combined to develop an Aerobic Granular Sludge Membrane Bioreactor (AGMBR). Biomass content is high, higher the retention time of biomass, and …

Aleczandra Marie T. Cid, Shaira B. Sarapuddin, Rolando M. Santos Jr., Jeizelle S. Fernandez, Angel Marie L. Divinagracia, Christian Jocel S. Garcia, Alyssa Claire L. Untalan, Princess B. Albelda, Earl Adriane A. Cano

pp. 256-266 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.35 · 2022

Background: Regions III and IV-A of the Philippines, with their vast natural water bodies and myriad marine resources, have been among the country’s leading fish producers. However, being situated near the infamously kno…

Lara Julia R. Salvador, Leanne Wilfrede D. Intengan, Lheean Aira G. Castillo, Allyssa Dale D. Baluyut, Maria Ellaine Mae C. Camarao, Ariane De D. Rueda, Blessed Joy B. Baligod, Champagne P. Go, Mary Rose F. Lirio

pp. 267-275 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.36 · 2022

Salmonella is a known causative agent for food poisoning across the world with thousands of cases reported annually. The surging multidrug-resistant Salmonella was also evident throughout the decade, worsening the situat…

Rae Antoinette D. Badar, Junissa Lalaine R. Carmona, John Gabriel C. Collantes, Daneery R. Lojo, Sean Mairose B. Ocampo, Roxette Lorie C. Ursua, Daniel H. Bercede

pp. 276-284 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.37 · 2022

Background: Gram staining is an essential diagnostic procedure where bacteria are stained to be properly identified. However, the stains used were found to be toxic with carcinogenic properties and may potentially harm l…

Laarni Hannah Lacorte, Jirah Faith Yanga, Kian Steven Samson, Yvan Keith Aclibon, Jea Nhycka Buenaventura, John Francis Rey Delos Reyes, Sarah Lois Demabasa, Ariel Efraim Fernando, Cyrelle Jade Laguerta

pp. 285-293 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.38 · 2022

Introduction: Pregnant women can experience a lot of risks and complications during the entirety of the pregnancy, with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) as one of the most prevalent. Researchers have conducted studies…

Cedrick Piolo M Ilagan, Alyssa Eunice S Austria, Kathleen Desiree S Bunao, Ian Leoj L Reyes, Jan Alyssa P Tumbale, Andrea Mae M Loyzaga, Kristina Maria R Petalcorin

pp. 294-301 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.39 · 2022

Aim/Background: Antimicrobial resistance remains a “silent” pandemic that immensely affects global populations and imminently challenges medical professionals on infection control and patient management. In combating suc…

Maria Angelika Gutierrez, Mariah Franchezcka Arellano, Janine Bote, Josephine De Guzman, Michaella Santos, Bernardino Hagosojos

pp. 302-307 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.40 · 2022

Aim/Background: Pregnancy is a remarkable preparation; however, it presents challenges to the socio-economic status of pregnant women. This paper aims to determine if socio-economic status impacts pregnancy outcomes. Mat…

Marycel Aison, Joshua Alvin Surisantos, Erin Anjella Chua, Ma. Danielle Kabiling, Kashima Mira Manalo, Edzyrel Ann Maravilla, Aldren Enrick Natividad, Winny Kyla Therese Medrano, Earl Adriane A Cano

pp. 308-316 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.41 · 2022

Aim/Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that inhibits insulin production, which affects blood levels. Over-the-counter drugs regulate blood levels, while medicinal plants such as Roselle (Hibiscus sabdarif…

Elijah Carl C. Bassig, Nicole Ann A. Clemente, Eunice B. Espiritu, Christine Megan A. Ilagan, Crissylette Joy C. Martinez, Marielle Laiza H. Pineda, Pamela Julles P. Raguindin, Dazy Gale V. Santos, Pamela Rose F. Bremner

pp. 317-323 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.42 · 2022

Aim/Background: A mechanism common to nosocomial pathogens for survival in varying environments is the ability to form biofilms. Biofilms adhere to biotic or abiotic surfaces and house mono- or poly-cell communities, all…

Apostol A, Almirah M, Bercede, Daniel H, Dizon D, Christen Amber D, Ebonite E, Mia Sherrie O, Guiao G, Franchesca Louise P, Nefulda N, Stephen Darren F, Nepomuceno N, Rial T, Saynes S, Khyzyl Nicole Joy. S, Yam Y, Andrea Pauline U

pp. 482-491 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.66 · 2022

Since urinary tract infections are still prevalent in today’s world, the authors sought to examine and summarize current and existing data of essential oils’ antibacterial activity and efficacy against a range of uropath…

Sally Mae Samson Maranan, Astrid Joy Belardo Borja, Eryka Mehri Mendoza Mendez, Hanna Mariella Resurreccion Cruz, Daniella Inocentes Sadural, Licca Casingal Melana, Jim Radam Cruz

pp. 605-614 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.81 · 2022

Antibiotic resistance among pathogenic bacteria impaired the purpose of antibiotics as different clinical conditions likeStaphylococcalinfections become more prevalent. With this, researchers studied different alternativ…

Anjali A, Anuradha Singh

pp. 324-328 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.43 · 2022

Indian Population is involved in textile industries, it releases 3500 different dyes. These dyes directly or indirectly are discharged into the environment, which infects the groundwater posing a hazard to the health and…

Deblina Nath, Suchandra Chowdhury

pp. 329-333 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.44 · 2022

The gut microbiome of rumens is composed of a wide diversity of bacteria, fungi and protozoa. The rumen protozoa were first described by Gruby and Delafold in 1842 and seemed to have importance in the metabolism of the h…

Netrapal Sharma, Satpal Singh Bisht, Sanjay Gupta, Seeta Dewali, Nagma Parveen, Rohit Pant

pp. 334-339 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.45 · 2022

Horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum) is a popular pulse in the Kumaun region of Uttarakhand, locally known as Gahat dal and Kulti. An experiment was conducted with 5 horse gram cultivars having different grain colors. Tota…

Nirmala Arunachalam, Mazher Sultana

pp. 340-345 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2022.11.46 · 2022

Patients with diabetes mellitus have a greater risk of dyslipidaemia. Abnormalities in lipid metabolism have been shown to be key risk factors for the development of diabetes-related complications. Lipids are the critica…