Anti-anaemic effects of leaf protein concentrate of Eremomastax speciosa (Hochst) Cufod. on some blood parameters of male Sprague-Dawley rats exposed to phenylhydrazine-induced anaemia

This study investigated the effects of leaf protein concentrate (LPC) of Eremomastax speciosa (Hochst.) Cufod on some haematological and serum profile of 45 male Sprague-Dawley rats divided into nine groups of five rats per group. The …

  Chukwuemeka Onyekachi Nwaigwe, Chioma Uchenna Nwaigwe, Uchechukwu Chukwudi Obiekwe, Lukman Oladimeji Raji

 Vol.21  No.3 - 2023
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Assessment of the liver biochemical status of carpenters occupationally exposed to wood dust in Enugu metropolis South-East Nigeria.

Liver disease has a global distribution and ranks as the twelfth leading cause of mortality. This cross-sectional study carried out between June and November 2021 aimed to assess the liver biochemical status of carpenters occupationall…

  Obianyido Ozioma Ebere, Obianyido Hector Okechukwu, Okwuosa Chukwugozie Nwachukwu

 Vol.21  No.3 - 2023
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Challenges and opportunities existing in the floriculture industry in Africa: knowledge and future research prospects

Floriculture is a growing sector and represents an asset to the economy of most developing countries in Africa. This paper aims to access the existing knowledge gaps and how such gaps might be filled to develop the floriculture industr…

  Mèmonsso Pierrette Pauline Deguenon, 1, §Gbodja Houéhanou François Gbesso, Rodrigue Idohou, Guillaume Hounsou-Dindin, Agossou Bruno Djossa

 Vol.21  No.3 - 2023
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The effect of dietary supplementation with aqueous extract of freshly harvested Talinum triangulare (waterleaf) plant on the haematology, serum biochemistry and carcass quality of broilers

A study was conducted to investigate the effect of dietary supplementation with Talinum triangulare (waterleaf) plant extract on broiler production and meat quality. A total of 75-day-old broiler chicks were used for a 35-day study whi…

  Aronu Chinwe Justina, Anaga Aruh Ottah, Ihedioha John Ihedioha, Marire Benjamin Nwabueze, Anika Sylvanus Maduka

 Vol.21  No.3 - 2023
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Prophylactic activities of Olax viridis in the liver of rats challenged with carbon tetrachloride

Olax viridis is a plant used for its ethnomedical properties. This experiment was focused at assessing the prophylactic activities of O. viridis against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) - induced hepatotoxicity. Twenty-five male albino rats…

  Obiekwe Uchechukwu Chukwudi, Nwaigwe Chioma Uchenna, Nwaigwe Chukwuemeka Onyekachi, Madubunyi Innocent Ifeanyi, Mbaegbu Edmund Chidiebere

 Vol.21  No.3 - 2023
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Concentrations and health risks of particulate matter (PM2.5) and associated elements in the ambient air of Lagos, Southwestern Nigeria

Particulate matter (PM) exposure from ambient air has been implicated in several diseases, which necessitates periodic air monitoring in every dwelling place, particularly urban centers, to detect overexposure early. The main objective…

  Yahaya Tajudeen, Umar Faruk Mohammed, Zanna Ali Mohammed, Abdulmalik Abdulazeez, Ibrahim Bala Abdulgafar, Bilyaminu Musa, Joseph Adedayo

 Vol.21  No.3 - 2023
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Sodium sesquicarbonate elicits oxidative stress in erythrocytes, liver and kidney tissues

Sodium sesquicarbonate also known as Sodium sesquicarbonate dihydrate (SSD) has been used globally for centuries in food and traditional medical practices. There is paucity of scientific information on the safety of this common food ad…

  Nwaigwe Chioma Uchenna, Udem Samuel Chukwuneke, Nwaigwe Chukwuemeka Onyekachi and Madubunyi Ifeanyi Innocent

 Vol.21  No.3 - 2023
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Effect of flamboyant flower (Delonix regia) powder on root knot nematodes (Meloidogyne incognita) infestation on tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum) in Yola, Adamawa State

Plant Parasitic Nematodes (PPN) are regarded as one of the major challenges of sustainable tomato production in the world. Their control which involves the use of synthetic chemicals is being restricted because of their toxicity couple…

  Adamu Maryam Yahaya, Peter Philip and Yusuf Mustapha Imrana

 Vol.21  No.3 - 2023
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Histological and morphometric analysis of skeletal muscle in some vertebrates

The skeletal system is primarily driven by the skeletal muscles to produce kinematic movements. The study evaluates the histological and morphometric properties of skeletal muscle in Clarias gariepenus (Cl. gariepinus), Bufo bufo (B. b…

  Manye Sunday Joseph, Dibal Nathan Isaac and Attah Martha Orendu Oche

 Vol.21  No.3 - 2023
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Repellence of Aedes aegypti with oils from Citrus sinensis and Citrus paradisi fruit peelsi from Nsukka

Aedes aegypti spread yellow fever, dengue fever, Zika virus and Chikungunya that can be prevented through vector control. Chemical insecticides are resisted by vectors, harm humans and the ecosystem thereby making their use opprobrious…

  Ugwu Francis Stephen Ogbonna and Chime Chidiebere Divine

 Vol.21  No.3 - 2023
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