https://journal.jeatb.com/index.php/1/issue/feed 2025-09-03T01:53:36+00:00 Pr Mazi Sanda jeatb92@gmail.com Open Journal Systems <p><strong>Journal of Experimental and Applied Tropical</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Biology</strong></p> <p><strong style="font-size: 0.875rem;">J. Exp. Appl. Trop. </strong><strong style="font-size: 0.875rem;">Bio. (</strong><strong style="font-size: 0.875rem;">JEATB</strong><strong style="font-size: 0.875rem;">)</strong></p> <p><strong>Overview</strong></p> <p><strong>Aims and Scope</strong></p> <p>The<em> </em><em>Journal of Experimental and Applied Tropical</em><em> </em><em>Biology</em> is</p> <p>An international open-access scientific journal dedicated to publishing original research and innovative analyses that explore the challenges and opportunities of tropical ecosystems. We prioritize experimental and applied studies that directly contribute to<strong> food security, human and animal health, sustainable natural resource management, and biodiversity conservation in tropical regions</strong>. The journal is published every two months and welcomes high-quality submissions in the following areas:</p> <ul> <li><strong><u>A</u></strong><strong><u>nimal Science and Processing</u></strong><strong><u>: </u></strong>feed and feeding, nutrition, genetics, breeding and reproduction, socio-economic aspect of animal production, and processing technology of animal products</li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong><u>E</u></strong><strong><u>cology and Environmental </u></strong><strong><u>Conservation</u></strong><strong>: </strong>animal and plant biodiversity and conservation, pollination ecology and ecotoxicology.</li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong><u>Fundamental and applied E</u></strong><strong><u>ntomology</u></strong><strong><u>: </u></strong>new techniques for the study and measurement in agricultural entomology, medical entomology, conservation entomology, insect physiology, systematics and population genetics, and beekeeping. </li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong><u>Plant </u></strong><strong><u>science</u></strong><strong><u>:</u></strong><strong> </strong>Different aspects of agriculture and crop sciences including crop physiology, phytopathology, soil fertility, biofertilizers, food chemistry and biodiversity, and genetically modified crops. </li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong><u>P</u></strong><strong><u>harmacological </u></strong><u></u><strong><u>research</u></strong><strong>: </strong> effects of food ingredients and standardized plant extracts, including commercial products, as well as mechanistic studies on isolated natural products on cell, animal or human physiology are particularly welcome.</li> </ul> https://journal.jeatb.com/index.php/1/article/view/37 2024-04-10T08:27:59+00:00 Justin Tchiengang Diapa justindiapa93@gmail.com Jacqueline Stephanie Njapdounke Kameni kamsteph58@yahoo.fr Willy Stephane Nkemmo Touo'yem stephanenkemmo@gmail.com Fleur Clarisse Moto Omokolo fleurclar@yahoo.fr Leslie Mikaela Zogning Diffo mika.diffo@gmail.com Sabine Jerye jerysabine@gmail.com Nadia Frederique Nezoumne nezoumnenadia@gmail.com Elizabeth Ngo Bum el_bum@yahoo.fr

<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong><em>Ficus mucuso </em>is a plant from the Moraceae family used in traditional medicine in different regions of Cameroon to treat diabetes, epilepsy, and psychosis. This study aims to evaluate the effects of the decoction of <em>Ficus mucuso </em>bark fragments on mouse models of schizoaffective disorder induced by lipopolysaccharide.</p> <p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The plant material used was <em>Ficus mucuso </em>bark, which was harvested in Manwi (Ngaoundéré). Forty-two mice with a body weight of 18–30 g were used. Schizoaffective disorder was induced by the intraperitoneal administration of lipopolysaccharide (0.83 mg/kg) for 21 days, after which the mice were treated with decoction at doses of 21.8, 43.5, 87, or 174 mg/kg, or haloperidol (2.5 mg/kg). The anxiolytic and memory effects, antioxidant potency, and phytochemical profile were evaluated.</p> <p><strong>Results: </strong>The evaluation of the pharmacological properties showed that <em>Ficus mucuso </em>reduced anxiety by significantly increasing the percentage of entries and the time spent in the open arms at the 21.8 and 43.5 mg/kg doses. At these doses, it also improved memory and learning capacity. The antioxidant power of <em>Ficus mucuso </em>was demonstrated by a significant decrease in MDA and a significant increase in GSH and CAT at doses of 21.8 and 43.5 mg/kg, as well as at 87 mg/kg. These results are comparable to those of haloperidol (2.5 mg/kg). The phytochemical profile reveals the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, polyphenols, and saponins.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The different results demonstrate that <em>Ficus mucosa</em> and haloperidol have comparable effects, which justifies their use in traditional medicine.</p>

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