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2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ALLIED FIELDS | Pp. 63-69
Herbal antidiabetic agents possess multifaceted metabolic activities, including enhancement of insulin signaling, inhibition of carbohydrate-digesting enzymes, suppression of oxidative stress, and preservation of pancreatic βcell function. However, their clin...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ALLIED FIELDS | Pp. 11-15
Hypertension (HTN) is a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and premature mortality globally, with Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) bearing a disproportionate burden. Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, reports increasing prevale...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ALLIED FIELDS | Pp. 16-20
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa. Anemia is a frequent hematological abnormality among hospitalized TB patients and is increasingly recognized as both a consequence and prognostic marker of disease severity. In Af...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 124-129
Redox–immune feedback loops represent fundamental physiological mechanisms by which cellular oxidation–reduction (redox) processes and immune signaling interact bidirectionally to regulate homeostasis and response to stress. When finely balanced, these pathwa...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 48-53
Multimorbidity-the coexistence of two or more chronic conditions-is a growing global health burden, often driven by shared underlying biology rather than independent disease progression. Among key biological determinants, redox imbalance (or oxidative stress)...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 15-20
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycaemia and disturbances in carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism. Beyond its established effects on vascular endothelium, nerves, kidneys, and the retina, diabetes cau...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 8-14
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by persistent hyperglycaemia, insulin resistance, mitochondrial dysfunction, endothelial injury, immune dysregulation, and oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is a central mechanism driving both va...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 60-65
Oxidative stress is a central molecular mechanism underlying diverse pathological conditions. It results from an imbalance between pro-oxidant species and antioxidant defenses, leading to widespread molecular damage via lipid peroxidation, protein oxidation,...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF ARTS AND MANAGEMENT | Pp. 137-145
Migration has become one of the most debated public policy issues globally, with media narratives playing a critical role in shaping public attitudes and policy preferences. This paper examines how media framing and migration narratives influence public perce...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF ARTS AND MANAGEMENT | Pp. 146-152
Microcredit has long been promoted as a development strategy for poverty reduction, financial inclusion, and women's economic empowerment. However, growing evidence suggests that while access to credit may improve economic opportunities, it can also expose bo...