https://univ-bejaia.dz/ajnp/index.php/ajnp/issue/feedALGERIAN JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS2024-03-23T10:36:29+00:00Kamel Belhamelkamel.belhamel@univ-bejaia.dzOpen Journal Systems<p> <strong>ALGERIAN JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS (E-ISSN: 2353-0391)</strong> is an open access journal, <strong>free of charges</strong>, <strong>published TWO times</strong> a year by the Laboratory of Organic Materials (LOM), Faculty of Technology, University of Bejaia, ALGERIA. The journal is dedicated to research of all aspects of Plant and Natural Products. Authors can send their views and comments to the Editor in chief :</p><p><strong>Prof. Kamel BELHAMEL</strong>, E-mail:<strong><a href="mailto:ajnp@univ-bejaia.dz">ajnp@univ-bejaia.dz</a></strong></p><p>The journal covers research studies related to Natural products including some of the allied subjects. Articles with timely interest and newer research concepts will be given more preference. All manuscripts are subjected to RAPID peer review process . The Journal welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence. </p><p>Manuscripts that are found suitable for publication in <strong>ALGERIAN JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS</strong> are sent to two or more expert reviewers. During submission, the contributor is requested to provide names of two or three qualified reviewers who have had experience in the subject of the submitted manuscript. </p><p><strong style="text-align: justify;">Manuscript preparation:</strong><span style="text-align: justify;"> The manuscript must follow the </span><strong style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eppbuiBHe0A0hOJF8GC4G2IBjPVeqo_OmqGzXdYWnrQ/edit">Algerian Journal of Natural Products Template</a></strong><span style="text-align: justify;"> restrictedly. For any manuscript that does not follow the </span><strong style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eppbuiBHe0A0hOJF8GC4G2IBjPVeqo_OmqGzXdYWnrQ/edit">Algerian Journal of Natural Products Template</a></strong><span style="text-align: justify;"> the Editor will reject it with a note, “</span><strong style="text-align: justify;"><em>The manuscript is incompatible with the </em></strong><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><strong style="text-align: justify;">Algerian Journal of Natural Products Template" </strong><strong style="text-align: justify;"><em>. Please rearrange it carefully and submit it again</em></strong><span style="text-align: justify;">".</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The Manuscript should be submitted via</strong><span style="text-align: justify;"><strong> the</strong> </span><a id="11E7E768-11A3-4459-B67E-7362398EADE7" href="/ajnp/index.php/ajnp/user/register"><span class="wz-bold">Open Journal Systems (OJS)</span></a> or via E-mail: <strong><a href="mailto:ajnp@univ-bejaia.dz">ajnp@univ-bejaia.dz</a></strong><strong> </strong> <span class="wz-bold">accompanied <strong><a id="948F2B87-DB58-4760-A516-8B1F50C3BF2E" href="http://ajnp.webs.com/Cover%20Letter.docx"><span class="wz-underline">with</span><span class="wz-bold"><span class="wz-underline wz-bold"> a</span> cover letter</span></a></strong></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="wz-bold"><span class="wz-bold"><strong>The manuscript should be accompanied with a <a id="948F2B87-DB58-4760-A516-8B1F50C3BF2E" href="http://ajnp.webs.com/Cover%20Letter.docx"><span class="wz-bold">cover letter</span></a>(in pdf format) signed by the corresponding author. </strong></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>For manuscript preparation see : <a href="/ajnp/index.php/ajnp/about/editorialPolicies#focusAndScope">Focus and Scope</a></strong></p><ul><li><strong>Use the template of the journal to write your manuscript</strong>:<a href="https://ajnp.webs.com/AJNP-template-2016.docx"><strong> </strong><strong>AJNP-template</strong> </a></li></ul><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Topics:</span></strong></p><ul><li><strong>Phytochemistry (Isolation, Structure elucidation, Spectroscopic properties)</strong></li><li><strong>Antimicrobial, antiviral, antiparasite activities</strong></li><li><strong>Biopolymers, biocomposites</strong></li><li><strong>Electrochemical process using natural products</strong></li><li><strong>Separation process using natural products</strong></li><li><strong>Pharmacology, toxicology of plant and their active principles</strong></li><li><strong>Pharmaceutical formulations and evaluation of natural products</strong></li><li><strong>Environmental impact and risk assessment</strong></li><li>__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________</li></ul><p><strong>Algerian Journal of Natural Products indexed in :</strong></p><ol><li><strong><a href="https://bit.ly/3Iu38Oh" target="_blank">EBSCO</a></strong></li><li><a href="https://doaj.org/toc/2353-0391" target="_blank"><strong>DOAJ</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://reseau-mirabel.info/revue/5370/Algerian-journal-of-natural-products?s=1qiw4ox" target="_blank"><strong>MIRABEL</strong></a></li></ol><p><strong><br /></strong></p><p><strong><br /></strong></p>https://univ-bejaia.dz/ajnp/index.php/ajnp/article/view/220Effect of Alginate based Edible Biopolymer Film Incorporated with Fennel Essential Oil On Quality of Fresh-Cut Apple2024-03-23T10:24:40+00:00Thafath Alilatthafath.alilat@univ-bejaia.dzChiraz Belhamelchiraz.belhamel@gmail.comKamel Belhamelkamelbelhamel@gmail.com<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-US">In this work, we evaluate the effect of incorporating fennel essential oil into alginate-based edible films on the quality of fresh-cut apples. The results showed that the addition of fennel essential oil significantly improved the quality of the fresh-cut apples. The incorporation of 2% fennel essential oil resulted in a significant decrease in the total microbial count. The color of the fresh-cut apples was also maintained after 7 days of storage, indicating that the fennel essential oil-incorporated alginate films effectively protected the fruits from oxidation and discoloration. </span></span>2023-10-09T05:00:18+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Thafath Alilat, Chiraz Belhamel, Kamel Belhamelhttps://univ-bejaia.dz/ajnp/index.php/ajnp/article/view/222Ethnobotany of medicinal plants used in the treatment of childhood illnesses in Benin (West Africa)2024-03-23T10:36:29+00:00Gbodja Houéhanou François GBESSOfr.gbesso@gmail.com<p><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: xx-small;">The present study contributes to the knowledge and conservation of medicinal plants and drug recipes used in childs’ care. A total of 652 traditional healers were interviewed individually and in groups using local languages. Descriptive statistics were performed on the collected data and Hierarchical Cluster and Correspondence Analysis were used to show the relation between the surveyed populations and plant species used. A total of 70 medicinal plant species from 35 families were identified and used to treat 16 diseases and symptoms in Childs’ care. Malaria, fevers, infections, bellyaches, wound and dentition were the most important childhood ailments treated. Traditional religions and Fon sociocultural group women are the best users. The main reasons of the use of medicinal plants were related to the well-being, easy access, acquired knowledge and efficacy of the plant products. Home gardens plants and their sustainable use were the main conservation mode suggested by local peoples.</span></p>2023-12-22T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Gbodja Houéhanou François GBESSOhttps://univ-bejaia.dz/ajnp/index.php/ajnp/article/view/219Afzelia africana Seed Extract: Toxicity, Antidiarrhoeal and Chemical Assays2024-03-23T10:24:40+00:00Gloria Ihuoma Ndukwegloria.ndukwe@ust.edu.ngBenjamin Ogunma Gabrielalexthemain076@gmail.comJoseph Ohiolei Okhikujoseph.okhiku@amotoi.comFaithwin Gamaliel Obomanugloriaalozie@gmail.com<p><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: xx-small;">Diarrhoea is the second cause of death associated with children below five years. This study investigated the chemical profile, toxicity and antidiarrhoeal property of ethanol extract of <em>Afzelia africana</em> seed. Chemical profiling was established via GC-MS. Acute toxicity was evaluated using standard protocol and antidiarrhoeal assay was carried out on graded doses (25, 50, and 100 mg/kg) of extract. GC-MS revealed the presence of 2,5-octadecadienoic acid (27.41%), oleic acid (6.34%) and phytol (6.23%) amongst others. Absence of mortality with no adverse effect was recorded at ? 5000 mg/kg. The castor oil induced diarrhoea model showed that the extract significantly delayed onset of diarrhoea, decreased frequency of defecation and weight of stool (p < 0.05). Similarly, a significant decrease in the length travel by charcoal meal was observed across the treated groups (p < 0.05). Thus, this study validated the folklore benefits of <em>A. africana</em> seeds as a potent antidiarrhoeal agent.</span></p>2023-10-09T05:39:04+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Gloria Ihuoma Ndukwe, Benjamin Ogunma Gabriel, Joseph Ohiolei Okhiku, Faithwin Gamaliel Obomanu