Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.22168652

Development and Acceptability of an Ergonomic Armchair Attachment for Posture Correction Among College Students

Russel Vincent Ducanes, Justin Dave H. Pineda, Ralph Clement P. Naval

Poor posture among college students has become a growing health concern due to prolonged sitting and the widespread use of conventional classroom armchairs that provide inadequate ergonomic support. Extended exposure to poor sitting posture may contribute to musculoskeletal discomfort, spinal…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.22171069

Physiological Response, Serum Minerals, and Lipid Profile of Matured Crossbred Bucks Fed Diets Supplemented with Acalypha wilkesiana Leaf Powder and Ascorbic Acid

Alagbe John Olujimi

This study evaluated the physiological effects of dietary supplementation of Acalypha wilkesiana Leaf Powder (AWLP) and Ascorbic Acid (AA) on the haematology, serum biochemistry, and serum mineral profiles of matured rabbit bucks. Fifty matured crossbred bucks (New Zealand White×Chinchilla),…...

Perspective 10.5281/zenodo.22168094

The Invasive Amazon Sailfin Catfish (Pterygoplichthys spp.) as a Potential Biomonitor of Polluted River Ecosystems in Malaysia: An Ecotoxicological Reflection

Chee Kong Yap, Mohammad Noor Amal Azmai, Zackheus Anak Chengai, et al.

Biomonitoring is a fundamental component of ecotoxicology, providing insights into environmental quality through the responses of living organisms to pollution and habitat degradation. Traditionally, biomonitoring programmes have focused on species that accumulate contaminants or exhibit…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.22068681

Lumbar Flexibility and Chronic Low Back Pain Prevalence in Regular Versus Irregular Salah Performers: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study in Mixed-Gender Adults

S. Raffiq Ali, P. Muthukrishnan

Background: Low Back Pain (LBP) ranks among the leading causes of years lived with disability globally, with habitual physical inactivity identified as a principal modifiable risk factor. Daily Islamic prayer (Salah) involves a structured sequence of spinal flexion, extension,…...

Case Report 10.5281/zenodo.22097562

Unilateral Total Atelectasis Caused by Endobronchial Secretion: A Case Report

Ji Yoon Kim, Hye Jin Jang, Na Yeon Kim, et al.

Background: Intraoperative hypoxemia is common unwanted situation. It is important to figure out the mechanism which caused hypoxemia to individual patients.

Case: A 78-year-old male patient without underlying disease underwent craniectomy and…...

Review Article 10.5281/zenodo.22168232

Bio-Organic Fertilizers, Biofertilizers, and Nitrogen-Fixing Biofertilizers (N-Bio Booster) Improve Paddy Productivity: A Narrative Review with SWOT Perspectives

Chee Kong Yap, Shih Hao Tony Peng, Isma Nadia Sham

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the primary staple food for more than half of the global population, making sustainable rice production essential for food security, economic development, and environmental sustainability. Conventional rice cultivation has relied heavily on synthetic fertilizers,…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.22171583

Comparative Effects of Bacillus subtilis Probiotic and Abutilon indicum Leaf Powder on Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility, Antioxidant Status, and Carcass Traits of Broiler Chickens

Alagbe John Olujimi

The search for viable, non-antibiotic alternatives in poultry nutrition has intensified focus on both microbial and phytogenic feed additives to optimize gut health and production efficiency. This study evaluated the comparative effects of Bacillus subtilis probiotic (Gallipro Max) and Abutilon…...

Review Article 10.5281/zenodo.22172797

Minocycline: A Comprehensive Review of Its Antibiotic and Pleiotropic Actions, Pharmacokinetics, and Therapeutic Landscape

Bhumika Saini

Minocycline, a semi-synthetic, second-generation tetracycline antibiotic, has long been a cornerstone in the treatment of various infectious diseases and, notably, acne vulgaris [1, 2]. Its primary mechanism of action involves binding to the bacterial 30S ribosomal subunit, thereby inhibiting…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.22173150

Risk of Grade II Oligodendroglioma for Individuals with Periodontal Disease and Tooth Loss Versus Healthy Individuals: A Case – Control Study in Greece

Nikolaos Andreas Chrysanthakopoulos, Vassiliki Vazintari, Anna Vekkou

Background: Previous studies have demonstrated associations between Periodontal Disease and various malignancies, including oral/head and neck, esophageal, gastric, lung, kidney, and prostate cancers, as well as hematological malignancies.

Objective:…...