https://www.journalajarr.com/index.php/AJARR/issue/feed Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports 2026-08-25T11:10:11+00:00 Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports [email protected] Open Journal Systems <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports</strong> <strong>(ISSN: <a href="https://portal.issn.org/resource/ISSN/2582-3248">2582-3248</a>)</strong> aims to publish high-quality papers (<a href="https://journalajarr.com/index.php/AJARR/general-guideline-for-authors">Click here for Types of paper</a>) in all areas of 'research'. By not excluding papers based on novelty, this journal facilitates the research and wishes to publish papers as long as they are technically correct and scientifically motivated. The journal also encourages the submission of useful reports of negative results. This is a quality controlled, OPEN peer-reviewed, open-access INTERNATIONAL journal.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This is an open-access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. This is in accordance with the BOAI definition of open access.</p> https://www.journalajarr.com/index.php/AJARR/article/view/1442 Solvent Dependent Variations in Bioactive Metabolite Extraction from Annona Senegalensis Via Cold Maceration: Qualitative and Quantitative Insights 2026-08-22T09:14:38+00:00 A. O. Ojo [email protected] E. O. Abolanle A. O. Okekunle O. O. Akande O. G. Olugbodi I. A. Adedoyin <p>This study investigated the extraction efficiency and phytochemical composition of <em>Annona senegalensis</em> extracts obtained using different solvents through qualitative and quantitative phytochemical analyses. The plant material was extracted using solvents of varying polarity, including n-hexane, ethyl acetate, ethanol, methanol and water, and the extracts were screened for the presence and concentration of major phytochemicals. Percentage-yield analysis indicated that ethanol produced the highest extraction yield, followed by ethyl acetate and n-hexane, while methanol and water gave the lowest yields. Solvent polarity plays a crucial role in determining both extraction yield and the phytochemical composition of <em>Annona senegalensis. </em>Qualitative phytochemical screening revealed the presence of several bioactive compounds, including alkaloids, saponins, glycosides, cardiac glycosides, flavonoids, phenols, tannins, terpenoids, anthraquinones and coumarins, although their distribution varied among the solvent extracts. Alkaloids, glycosides and cardiac glycosides were detected in most extracts, while flavonoids, phenols and tannins were absent from the n-hexane extract, indicating the influence of solvent polarity on phytochemical extraction. Phlobatannins were absent from all extracts, whereas terpenoids and anthraquinones occurred depending on the solvent used. Quantitative phytochemical analysis demonstrated significant variation in phytochemical concentrations among the extracts. The aqueous extract exhibited the highest saponin content (3.24 ± 0.13%), whereas the methanol extract contained the highest flavonoid (46.74 ± 0.04 mg QE/g) and tannin contents (35.50 ± 0.12 mg GAE/g). The ethanol extract recorded the highest alkaloid content (14.35 ± 0.20%) and total phenolic content (192.418 ± 0.51 mg GAE/g), suggesting superior extraction of these constituents by ethanol. The findings demonstrated that solvent polarity plays a crucial role in determining both extraction yield and phytochemical composition.</p> 2026-08-22T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2026 Author(s). The licensee is the journal publisher. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. https://www.journalajarr.com/index.php/AJARR/article/view/1443 The Correlation between Parental Pressure and Academic Dishonesty 2026-08-25T11:10:11+00:00 Jemrex Nabiong [email protected] Dona Mae Dioya Gretchen Mundo Marian Joy Batiancila <p>Academic dishonesty is a persistent concern in higher education, and parental pressure may shape students’ likelihood of engaging in dishonest academic practices. Few Philippine studies have quantitatively examined this relationship in provincial higher education settings. This study examined the correlation between parental pressure and academic dishonesty among 311 Filipino undergraduate students at the University of Mindanao Digos College using a quantitative correlational design and purposive sampling. Descriptive statistics established both levels; Spearman’s rank correlation tested the relationship, and regression analysis assessed the predictive contribution of parental pressure. Results showed moderate parental pressure (M = 2.29, SD = 0.85), with Too High Expectations as the most prominent domain (M = 2.49, SD = 0.95), and low academic dishonesty (M = 1.85, SD = 0.71), with plagiarism most frequently reported (M = 1.85, SD = 0.71). Spearman’s rho revealed a statistically significant, moderate positive relationship (ρ = .341, p &lt; .001). Regression analysis was significant (F(3, 307) = 23.31, p &lt; .001, R² = .186), with restriction as the only significant domain predictor (t = 6.32, p &lt; .001). These findings suggest that academic dishonesty is shaped by individual ethical judgement and external psychosocial factors, particularly parental restriction and expectations. The study highlights the value of parent-school collaboration in supportive academic environments that protect students’ well-being and academic integrity.</p> 2026-08-25T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2026 Author(s). The licensee is the journal publisher. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.