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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleFractionated Distillation Behavior and Aroma Component Enrichment of Citronella Oil (Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt) from West SumatraDaimon Syukri, Anni Faridah, Bayu Indra Lesmana et al.This study aimed to separate the constituent components of citronella oil into several fractions with high purity and to identify the characteristics of the resulting fractions. The research was conducted using an exploratory approach to investigate the fractionation behavior of citronella oil more deeply. The raw materials were citronella oils obtained from three regions in West Sumatra: Batusangkar, Solok, and … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 3 · 10 Aug 2026 · 849 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleSeed Treatment-Based Biocontrol of Tomato Damping off Using Plant Essential Oil and Green Silver NanoparticlesLaila Reklaoui, Zine El Abidine Bzazou Elouazzani, El Touhami Tayebi Ouazzani et al.The fungal pathogen Rhizoctonia solani is a major causal agent of damping-off in tomato plants, leading to severe yield losses worldwide. Conventional fungicides, while effective, raise concerns regarding environmental safety and human health, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable alternatives. In this study, we report for the first time the use of Origanum compactum essential oil to biosynthesize silver nanoparticles … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 2 · 2 Jun 2026 · 1,298 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleNeurobehavioral Potential of Cod Liver Oil in Experimental Depressed Rats: Insights into Ingestive, Cognitive, and Motor FunctionsMegha Gokul, Dimple Shet, Nayanatara Arun Kumar et al.Depression-induced variations in the metabolic and neurological components have been given more attention in research. The chronic unpredictable stress rodent model mimics daily human life stressors. This study aimed to elucidate the defensive role of cod liver oil on memory, behavioral variations, and sensorimotor coordination in the Wistar rat model of comorbid depression. Wistar albino rats were categorized into the … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 2 · 6 May 2026 · 1,301 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleEnhanced Antibacterial Activity of Blended Essential Oils against Staphylococcus Aureus and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus AureusMin-Gi Kwon, Ji-Hyuk Kang, Jae Kyung KimWe aimed to evaluate the antibacterial effects of four blended and four single essential oils on the gram-positive bacterium Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) testing was performed using disk diffusion and broth microdilution methods according to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute criteria. The blended essential oils exhibited more powerful antibacterial activity … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 22, Issue 1 · 16 Apr 2026 · 1,594 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleEffects of Different Extraction Methods on the Quality of Peony Seed Oil and Its Emulsion PropertiesKang Li, Chao Du, Shuxian Pang et al.Peony seed oil, as a functional oil rich in ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and natural antioxidant components, has its extraction process directly affecting the maintenance of bioactive substances and the added value of the product. In this analysis, the effects of wet milling-micronized continuous leaching method (MCI), solvent extraction (SE), soxhlet extraction (SOXE) and ethanol-assisted enzymatic hydrolysis (EAH) on the … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 21, Issue 3 · 28 Jan 2026 · 1,955 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleComputational Validation of Selected Compounds from the GC-MS Profile of Abies numidica Essential Oil and their Antibacterial EffectsAbdelouahab Dehimat, Boudjellal Fayssal, Salem Dounya et al.This work examined the chemical composition of the Algerian endemic tree Abies numidica (Pinaceae) and investigated the antibacterial potential of three major constituents of its essential oil-Santene, Linalyl acetate, and 2,6-Octadiene-2,6-dimethyl-as reported in previously published GC-MS data. Computational antibacterial screening was carried out by docking the selected compounds onto the bacterial proteins 5Z9N (Staphylococcus aureus) and 3AQC (Micrococcus luteus). Molecular … …Current Research in Bioinformatics, Vol. 10, Issue 1 · 24 Jan 2026 · 2,939 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleOptimization of Hydrodistillation Extraction by Response Surface Methodology and Evaluation of the Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Essential Oils from Phragmites communis (Cav) TrinXin-Tong Zou, Hong-Yuan Ma, Yu-He Li et al.The principal objectives of this study encompass three distinct aspects: firstly, to streamline the extraction process of Phragmites communis (Cav) Trin essential oil; secondly, to systematically analyze the essential oil’s chemical composition; and finally, to evaluate biological activity. Through the system optimization experiment, the optimal extraction process was determined: the crushing size was set to 10 mesh, the total solid-liquid … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 21, Issue 3 · 6 Jan 2026 · 2,315 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleComparative Antioxidant Effects of Essential Oil Blends and Individual Oils Using the DPPH Radical-Scavenging AssaySunghun Jang, Jae Kyung KimOxidative stress is recognized as a major contributor to conditions such as cancer, aging, and inflammation. Consequently, there is a growing interest in the use of natural antioxidants, particularly essential oils, owing to their safety benefits and potent antioxidant properties. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant effects of four essential oil blends (Refresh, Zest, Revitalizing, and … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 21, Issue 3 · 5 Jan 2026 · 2,648 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleOn-board Computer Unit Development for Precision Fertilization in Oil Palm Plantations Based on Data from a Precision Agriculture PlatformIndra Permana Solihin, Kudang Boro Seminar et al.This study aims to develop the function of the On-Board Computer Unit (OBC) device to control the Variable-Rate Fertilizer Application (VRFA) device according to the recommendations of the precision agriculture platform for oil palm (Precipalm) platform integrated into the tractor system. Then, the operational movement of tractors integrated with VRFA is to be modeled using the Dead Reckoning (DR) algorithm … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 20, Issue 12 · 8 Nov 2024 · 5,586 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleBlood Profiles, Microbial Population, Rumen Fermentation and Performance of Bali Calves Fed with Soybean Oil Calcium SoapSri Suharti, Sidik Yono, Dewi Kurniasari et al.The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of Soybean Oil Calcium soap (SO-Ca) on blood profiles, rumen fermentation properties, microbial populations, and the performance of Bali’s calves. Using a randomized block design, three treatment groups of six replications each contained 18 calves. Treatments included 0% SO-Ca (control/T0), 5% SO-Ca (T1), and 10% SO-Ca (T2). The diet of … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 2 · 31 May 2023 · 5,265 accessesView PDF Cite