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1. Instrumental Analysis of Siddha Antidote Surai Karuppu

   Chandrabose Yogeswari, Vijayalakshmi Rajendran, Ariharikrishnan Kannan, Abarna Balasubramani, Shanmugapriya Ponnappan, Madhavan Ramachandran

   pp. 653-656 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20250049 · 2026

   Background: Lagenaria siceraria (Mol.) Standl., commonly known as bottle gourd, is a medicinal plant from the Cucurbitaceae family with established therapeutic potential. In Siddha medicine, purified Lagenaria siceraria …

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2. Production and Characterization of Antimicrobial Metabolites from Streptomyces rochei Strain SC1 against Multi-Drug-Resistant Escherichia coli

   Sanjay Chavan, Bhagvat Lad, Tukaram Kadam

   pp. 657-665 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20250054 · 2026

   Objectives: Streptomyces rochei have ability to synthesize a variety of antimicrobial compounds which exhibit antibacterial, antifungal, and even anticancer activities. S. rochei may have ability to produce bioactive com…

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3. Phytochemical Potential of Heliotropium marifolium (J. kocnig ex Retz.)- An in vitro Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Analysis

   Srinivasan Nithya, Edward Gnanaraj Wesely, Helan Soundra Rani Michael, Musthapha Shabana Begum

   pp. 666-671 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20250060 · 2026

   This study aimed to assess the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and α-amylase inhibitory activities of H. marifolium leaf and stem extracts using in vitro assays to validate its pharmacological potential. Antioxidant assa…

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4. Designing Novel Angiotensin Receptor Blockers and their Antihypertensive Potentials

   Denis Malsawmzela, Pawi B. Lalthanpuii, Lalnunhruaitluangi L, Lalzikpuii Sailo, Bawitlung Lalruatfela, Kholhring Lalchhandama

   pp. 672-688 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20250063 · 2026

   Background: Hypertension is a pervasive and incurable disease that requires an effective management throughout life. Sartans are the most commonly used prescription drugs. These drugs are specific angiotensin II receptor…

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5. Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in Freshwater Invertebrates of the Kallada River, India: Implications for Ecological Risk and Food Safety

   Tarunpal Chandrapal Soumini, Reshmi Vijayan, Byju Hameed, Maitreyi Hegde

   pp. 689-695 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20250048 · 2026

   Background: Rivers are crucial freshwater ecosystems that sustain biodiversity, livelihoods, and essential ecosystem services, but face increasing contamination from industrial, domestic, agricultural, and mining activit…

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6. Role of Consanguinity on Pediatric Haematological and Pulmonary Health: A Comparative Study at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

   Sai Pranathi Sravani Chintaluri, Sreeja Chinnam, Santosh Kumar Katta, Pavan Kumar Yanamadala, Srinivasa Rao Kambam, Ramesh Kumar Banala, Rama Rao Nadendla

   pp. 696-702 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20250062 · 2026

   Background: Consanguineous marriage, characterised as a union between individuals who are second cousins or closer, continues to be culturally significant in certain regions of India and is linked to heightened homozygos…

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7. Scientific Understanding of Prustha Basti and Its Application in Degenerative Disc Diseases by Oil Pulling: A Panchakarma Therapy

   Kanji Poriya, Vipin Kumar, Sonu S, Hardik Chudasama

   pp. 703-708 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20250061 · 2026

   Background/Aim: Prustha Basti is an external Panchakarma procedure in which warm medicated oil is retained over the spinal region using a dough ring made of black gram flour. Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is a progress…

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8. Effect of Ectoparasitism on Length-Weight Relationship and Condition Factor of Five Fish Species in River Penna, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh

   Anu Prasanna Vankara

   pp. 709-718 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20250066 · 2026

   Objectives: This study investigates the impact of ectoparasitic infections on Length-Weight Relationships (LWR) and condition factor of five freshwater fishes of River Penna, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh from three sampling si…

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9. PGPB Consortium Promotes Drought Tolerance in Capsicum frutescens

   Bea Christayeen M. Custodio, Jaquelyn A. Diño, Alyssa Ashley H. Payumo, Liwayway P. Taglinao

   pp. 719-727 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20250065 · 2026

   Objectives: This study evaluated the potential of a bacterial consortium-Bacillus cereus, Micrococcus luteus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa-to enhance drought tolerance in Capsicum frutescens L. seedl…

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10. Like and Subscribe to Yourself: Social Media's Influence on Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students’ Identity Formation

    Pavan Kumar Yanamadala, Arifah Naaz Shaik, Vijay Arijilli, Devika Sai Lakshmi Burlagadda, Sailesh Tej Sai Sree Babu Yarra, Avinash Chowdary Chirumamilla, Karthik Satharajupalli, Rama Rao Nadendla

    pp. 728-733 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20251528 · 2026

    Background: The extensive incorporation of social media into the everyday experiences of Generation Z has significantly altered their self-perception and their interactions with their environment. This transformation has…

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11. Kinetics of Using Gossypium arboreum Shell Activated Carbon for Batch Adsorption of Chromium Ions from Aqueous Solution

    Saravanakumar Ganesan, Arivoli Shanmugam, Maran Mariappan

    pp. 734-741 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20250021 · 2026

    Aim/Background: Gossypium arboreum (Shell), was utilized as an adsorbent to extract the Cr ion from aqueous solution. Materials and Methods: The shell had a particle size of 53 to 150 μm. The influence of pH demonstrates…

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12. Effect of Roasting on Functional Properties, Phytochemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Watermelon Seed Flour

    Ifa Imran, Namitha Prastheena Joseph

    pp. 742-746 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20250058 · 2026

    Background: Watermelon seeds are byproducts of watermelon with significant nutritional, therapeutic and functional potentials but they are often discarded as waste. The present study analyzed the effect of roasting on th…

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13. Privacy Preservation of Genomic and Medical Data

    Sahiti Chamarthy, Nageswara Rao Moparthi, Kommaragiri Raghava Rao, Venkata Rakesh Chintala, Janaki Ramaiah Mekala, Charanya Gade, Reshitha Talluri

    pp. 747-757 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20251484 · 2026

    Background: Cancer, characterized by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division, is a major global health concern and a prominent area of research. When a patient is diagnosed with a medical condition, their data is collect…

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14. Formulation and of Commiphora caudata (Wight and Arn.) Engl.:- Herbal Wound Healing Ointment

    Adinath Vishvanth Munde, Palanisamy Pethappachetty, Maharudra Shamrao Rakh

    pp. 758-765 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20250014 · 2026

    Aim: The present study explores compatibility studies, analysis, physiochemical parameters of formulated ointment with herbal wound healing ointment activity. Materials and Methods: Commiphora caudata bark ethanolic extr…

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15. The Evolutionary Relationship of Indian Skimmer Dragonflies (Odonata: Libellulidae): A Molecular Perspective

    Hardeep Singh Hansra, Gurinder Kaur Walia, Gagandeep Kaur Dhillon

    pp. 766-773 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20250072 · 2026

    Background: This study addresses the challenging classification of the diverse Libellulidae (skimmer dragonflies) using molecular systematics. Materials and Methods: By analyzing the mitochondrial COI gene for 21 Indian …

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16. Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease in Meghalaya, India: A Retrospective Study

    Kathrina Marbaniang, Barry Cooper Hynniewta, Cordilia Kharkrang, Susa Teidaka Sayoo, Probin Phanjom

    pp. 774-779 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20250075 · 2026

    Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence of chronic renal disease in patients attending a tertiary care hospital in Meghalaya, India. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study was carried out in the dialysis unit of Civ…

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17. Method Development and Validation of Acyclovir by UV Spectrophotometric Method

    Badavathu Raja, Mohammad Amatul Haq-Kubra, Gunaganti Lakshmi Prasanna, Bura Naga Sri, Bakkidul Islam, Maram Chinnaeswaraiah

    pp. 780-786 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20250033 · 2026

    Background: Acyclovir, an antiviral agent active against herpes simplex virus types I and II and varicella zoster, is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations. Existing pharmacopoeial methods employ non-aqueous titrati…

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18. Characterization of Pathogenic Bacterial Bioaerosols in Polluted Freshwater Lakes in Southern India: Implications for Public Health

    Jerusha Ann Thomas, Byju Hameed, Maitreyi Hegde

    pp. 787-793 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20250079 · 2026

    Background: Bioaerosols are airborne microbial particles that pose a threat to the environment and human health. Materials and Methods: Bacterial bioaerosol samples were collected following standard protocols with a resp…

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19. Evaluation of Bio-efficacy of Calotropis procera Against Juvenile Stage of Common Household Pest Periplaneta americana (American Cockroach)

    Kalim Shaikh, Tanvir Pathan, Wasim Shaikh, Rafik Shaikh

    pp. 794-798 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20250013 · 2026

    Aim/Background: The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T. Aiton against the juvenile stage of common household pest Periplanata americana (American Cockroach). Materials and Metho…

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20. Evaluation of Acalypha indica Aerial Part Ethanol Extract for Anticancer Activity in MDA-MB-231 Cells Supported by GC-MS Chemical Fingerprinting

    Rajadurai Ancy, Selva Mabel Parimala

    pp. 799-805 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20250071 · 2026

    Background: Plant extracts, their parts, and active chemicals are used for many decades in cancer management. Aim: In this study, the aerial part (stems, leaves and flowers) of Acalypha indica (Family: Euphorbiaceae) was…

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