Biochemical profiles of pregnant women attending Gambo Sawaba General Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

The hormonal and metabolic changes that occur during pregnancy promote the development and survival of the foetus. Pregnancy problems, however, might result from an imbalance in metabolic profiles. Biochemical profile assessments may b…

  Joshua Zamani Pius, Ahmad Garba, Aliyu Nafisat, Shehu Ibrahim Maryam, Aliyu Suleman Fatima, Zubairu Yusuf Safiya, Aminu Aishatu Mohammed

 Vol.21  No.1 - 2023
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Public and environmental health implications of artisanal petroleum refining and risk reduction strategies in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria

Artisanal petroleum refining (APR) is often the use of rudimentary equipment to process crude oil into different products. APR is rampant in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria and is often outside the boundaries of the state law. Some typ…

  Richard Glory, Izah Sylvester Chibueze, Morufu Olalekan Raimi and Austin-Asomeji Iyingiala

 Vol.21  No.1 - 2023
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The “Naked neck” gene and the adaptability of the native chicken to heat stress on station in Cameroon

The rational use of the native chicken genetic resource is seen a viable option for sustainably improving poultry meat production in Cameroon. This study aimed at assessing the potential of the Na gene for resilience under acute heat s…

  Hako Touko Blaise Arnaud and Yoniwo Shey Ndogmi

 Vol.21  No.1 - 2023
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Effect of the “Naked neck” gene (Na) on the growth of indigenous chicken fed with suboptimal feed rations in Cameroon

The effect of the naked neck gene (Na) was assessed on growth parameters of the native chicken fed with two suboptimal rations (R1 and R2), and one optimal ration (R3) from 6 to 16 weeks of age. A total of 270 hens of 3 genetic types (…

  Hako Touko Blaise Arnaud and Yoniwo Shey Ndogmi

 Vol.21  No.1 - 2023
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Performance evaluation of secondary triploid Musa hybrids from in-vitro and ex-vitro derived propagules

This experiment was carried out at the High Rainfall Station of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Onne, Rivers State, Nigeria, to investigate if secondary triploid plantains established using in-vitro excise…

  Victoria Wilson and Abdou Tenkouano

 Vol.21  No.1 - 2023
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Melıssopalynologıcal study of Apıs Mellıfera L. honey sourced from dıfferent localıtıes in the mıddle belt of Nıgerıa

Melissopalynological studies are useful to determine the floral contents and geographical origin of honey samples. The great diversity of plants allows bees to produce honey that is highly valuable to the consumers. This study was aime…

  Ikegbunam Nchedochukwu Clara, Walter John Okwong, Osayi Emeka Emmanuel, Njokuocha Reginald Chukwuemeka, Ezeadim Meshach Ikechukwu, Nweze Nkechinyere Onyekwere

 Vol.21  No.1 - 2023
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Nutritional evaluation of formulated Arachis hypogea L. and Anacardium occidentale L. supplemented feeds in weaning albino rats

Malnutrition is still a serious public health problem in developing countries including Nigeria. This may be attributed to the deficiency of vital nutrients, especially in weaning foods for infants. The current study evaluated the nutr…

  Shehu Shaaya, Auwal Idris, Ahmed Hassan, Wasagu Rabiu Saidu Umar, Chika Mohammed, Said Sani Said

 Vol.21  No.1 - 2023
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Production of gluconic acid from sweet potato peels using naturally occurring fungi by submerged fermentation

The oxidation of glucose produces gluconic acid, a significant organic acid. The aim of this study was to produce gluconic acid from sweet potato peels by submerged fermentation. Isolation and identification of fungi were done using st…

  Ajiboye Adeyinka Elizabeth and Said Rukayat Olaitan

 Vol.21  No.1 - 2023
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Evaluation of the haemostatic potentials of aqueous extract of Hyptis suaveolens leaves in wistar rats

Hyptis suaveolens is widely used in ethnomedicine for the treatment of bleeding and wounds amongst a number of other ailments. This study investigated the haemostatic activities as well as the effects of Hyptis suaveolens on some haema…

  Mokwenye Ifeoma, Ikewuchi Catherine Chidinma and Okoye Ngozi Franca

 Vol.21  No.1 - 2023
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Mediators of arrested development as attractive malaria vector control tools: The Azadirachta indica and azadirachtin routes

Insecticides are utilized as key components in agriculture and public health tool-kits. Mosquitoes are targeted using out/indoor insecticide sprays and treated bed nets to reduce malaria. These practices are associated with increasing …

  Ugwu Francis Stephen Ogbonna and Oyeagu Uchenna

 Vol.21  No.1 - 2023
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