Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): Sahel Journal of Life Sciences FUDMA (SAJOLS)

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Published: 2025-12-31

Research Articles

Detection of Antibiotic-Resistance Genes associated with S. aureus and E. coli from Patients with Diabetic Foot Infections from Selected Hospitals in Katsina Metropolis, Katsina State, Nigeria

A. J. Isa, A. Ado, A. T. Adesoji

316-328
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Isolation and Characterization of Bacteria Isolates Associated with Diabetic Foot Infection among Patients Attending General Hospital, Wushishi, Niger State

Gimba Abubakar Yaya, Lukman Bolaji Bello, Idris Abubakar, Mahmud Yakubu

21-26
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Assessment of Biodegradation Potentials of Some Fungal Species on Cellulosic Medical Waste Materials Generated in Healthcare Facilities within Kaduna Metropolis

Bilkisu Abdu Yunusa , Halima Ibrahim, Saidu Abdulkadir, Asiya Sani Abdulrahman, Aminu Saidu

513-519
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Agroclimatic and Management Interactions Shaping Genetic and Agronomic Performance of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) under Sudan Savanna Field Conditions

Amira Musa Saad, Shamsu Ado Zakari, Lawan Isah Ibrahim, Shehu Usman Yahaya

27-39
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Antagonistic Effects of Some Endophytic Fungi against Colletotrichum coccodes Causing Anthracnose Disease of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)

S. H. Puma, I. B. Chimbekujwo, B. G. Zakari

107–115
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Antibacterial Screening of Five Selected Plants Commonly Used Against Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Pathogens

A. Fatima, S. Muhammad

131-139
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First Report of the Yellow Blotched Pearl Moth, Eurrhyparodes bracteolalis (Guenée, 1854) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in Nigeria

Ibrahim Danazumi Abdul

167-171
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Assessment of Water Quality Parameters in the Lower Benue River, Makurdi: Implications for Ecological Health

B. B. Otene, S. I. Iorchor, O. K. Anyiamuka

212-223
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Investigation of Bacteria Biostimulation Strategy for Heavy Metal Bioremediation in Wupa Wastewater Treatment Plant, Abuja

Umar Faruok Ibrahim, Mujahid Musa, Azeez Olalekan Omotosho, Kafilat Suleiman Olayemi, Ifeoma Onyekwulunne Evlyn, Aina’u Musa Ajiya, Muhammad Umar, Aliyu Ibrahim Ahmed

224-239
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Population Dynamics of Freshwater Snails in Relation to Physicochemical Parameters in Hayin Gada Stream of Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria

Abdullahi Sani, Mustapha Amadu Sadauki, Ruqayya Adam, Timothy Auta

303-309
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Malaria infection; Knowledge, Attitude and perception among inhabitants of Oluyole LGA, Ibadan NIL

K. O. Adegbehingbe, I. C. Bamidele, E. T. Umezurike, O. C. Bakare, B. A. Salami, A. A. Ajayi, A. E. Ogunniran

253-260
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Haemostatic Disorder and Thrombotic Risk inHaemostatic Disorder and Thrombotic Risk in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients at UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital, Osogbo Chronic Hepatitis B Patients at UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital, Osogbo

Olayinka Rofiah Busayo, Adesina Beatrice Ebun

310-315
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Comparative Evaluation of Proximate and Microbial Composition of Smoked Dried Fishes Sold in Oil Mill and Eleme-Ncha Markets, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

B. B. Otene, K. O. Anyiamuka, B. Leton

261-270
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Physicochemical and Bacteriological Assessment of Domestic Water from Pindiga Pond, Akko L.G.A., Gombe State, Nigeria.

Ndukwe Nelson Nwachukwu, Tyohemba Samuel Terhide, Habiba Aliyu Usman, Chibundu Nelson Okwudiri

440–451
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Effects of Wastewater Irrigation from Kalshingi Fish Farm on the Microbial and Physicochemical Characteristics of Agricultural Soils

Ndukwe Nelson Nwachukwu, Habiba Aliyu Usman, Chibundu Nelson Okwudiri, Tyohemba Samuel Terhide, Muhammad Mas’ud Ibrahim

452–463
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Protein, Carbohydrate and Free Fatty Acid Profiles in Ascaris suum (Nematoda) Infecting Wild Pig Potamochoerus africanus (Suisdae) with Record of Heavy Metals Contents

Paul Chinedu Echi, Chimdinma Jennifer Onyeukwu, Chijioke Emmanuel Uzoechi

294-302
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Prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum Infection and Anti-malarial Drug-resistance Genes in Individuals with Sickle Cell Disease in Jigawa State, Nigeria

A. S. Gwarzo, Y. A. Umar, P. A. Vantsawa, N. E. Egbe, M. M. Hamza

464–472
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Isolation, Identification and Screening of Fungal Isolates for Humic Acid Production

Idayat Bolajoko Dagba, Hassan Musa Kawata, Mohammed Ndagidzuru Abdullahi

473-482
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Prevalence of Tinea Capitis among Children Attending Some Islamiyya Schools in Kaduna Metropolis, Kaduna State, Nigeria

M. Abdu, F. M. Musa, H. Yahya

483-490
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Impact of Thermal and High-pressure Processing on the Amino Acid profile of Trichosanthes lobata

Mosunmola Rhoda Okunola, Yusuf Ohinoyi Samson, Mofoluwaso Funmilayo Adisa

491-497
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Plasmodium falciparum Detection and Assessment of Utilization of Insecticide Treated Nets among Pregnant Women Attending Sir Muhammad Sanusi Specialist Hospital, Kano State

R. Danjuma, C. U. Inegbenosun, K. B. Dikwa

498-512
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Histological Impact of Intestinal Helminth Parasites of some Vertebrates sold in Select Markets, Rivers State, Nigeria

Chidinma C. Amuzie, Chioma G. Osah-Eze, Favour I. George

520-526
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Sex-Based Variations in Length–Weight Relationship and Condition Factor of Heterotis niloticus from Kalgwai Reservoir

S. Idris, A. H. Bichi, J. Umaru, A. A. Adamu, M. U. Sambo, F. Sambo, A. Abubakar, Y. Chiroma, A. Umar

426-434
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Protective Effects of Jobelyn® Against Lead-Induced Hepatorenal Toxicity and Haematological Alterations in Male Mice

Saminu Samaila, Lawrence Adedayo, Esu Enene, Joshua Komo, Alimonu Enyinnaya, Jerry Joshua, Emmanuel Joel, Nanyak Galam

158-166
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Antibacterial and Antibiofilm efficacy of Lactobacillus plantarum cell-free extract against some multidrug resistant bacterial pathogens associated with chronic wounds

Aisha Shitu Sa'id, Muhammad Bashir, Joel Uyi Ewansiha, Lauratu Tahir

13-20
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Prevalence and Predictors of Metabolic Syndrome Among Patients in a Secondary Healthcare Facility in Southwest Nigeria

Tolulope John Olaomoju, Dr Adesola Helen Oniye

123-130
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Comparative Phytochemical and Antibacterial Evaluation of Methanol and Ethanol Extracts of Senna occidentalis Leaves against Uropathogenic Bacteria

Joseph Odewade, Musbau Sikiru, Lydia Oluwatosin Odewade

40-47
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Hospital Fomites as Reservoirs of Multidrug-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae: Evidence from a Surgical Ward in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria

Joseph Oluwaseun Odewade, Lydia Oluwatosin Odewade, Innocent John Wata, Bale Sheriffdeen Issa, Habibu Musa

1-7
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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Hookworm Infection in Dutsin‑Ma Town, Katsina State, Nigeria

Ruth Ogechukwu Igweachi, James Bemshima Orpin, Adamu Isa

140-146
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Assessment of Micronutrients and Lipid Status of Hypertensive Patients, Receiving Treatment at Adeoyo State Hospital, Oyo State.

Modupe Omowumi Akanmu, Serah Mayowa Olaifa

48-55`
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Phylogenetic Analysis of Pleurotus Tuber-Regium Across Selected African Regions

Zainab Adamu, Emmanuel Olofu Ogbadoyi , Aishatu Gado Adamu , Nasiru Usman Adabara , Umar Ndagi

180-187
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Histological Studies on The Skin in Greater Cane Rat (Thryonomys swinderianus) with Reference to Some Specialized Integument Structures.

Ibrahim Alhaji Girgiri, Comfort Yakubu, Waziri Alhaji Kachamai, Salisu Saleh, Mohammed Hassan Joromi

86-91
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Assessment of Plasma Trace Elements Levels and Haematological Indices in Sickle Cell Patients Attending Federal Medical Centre Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Dominic Chinedu Ejiofor, Edward-Ejiofor, Bridget, Azunna Uchenna, Iheukwumere Barry Chinedu, Ideyi, Chikezie, Ngwuta, Victor Sochima, Etomike, Obianyo, Obi, Augustine Uchechukwu, Ndiweogu Chukwuebuka Junior, Alagwu, Nnaemeka Da-Silva, Obialor, N Ambrose, Obi Dorin Ifunanyachukwu

8-12
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Antidiabetic Activity of Green-Synthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Mediated by Balanites aegyptiaca in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats

Attahiru Lolo Abubakar, A. A. Turaki, U. B. Shemishere, B. D. Jamilu, A. Shamsudeen, Zainab K. Jibril

75-85
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Evaluation of the Antifungal Activity of Moringa oleifera and Ziziphus abyssinica Root Extracts against Candida albicans

Nawaf Abubakar, Danladi Daniel Musa, Abba Sa'ad

188-192
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Protective Effects of Neptunia oleracea Hydroethanolic Extracts Against Gentamicin Induced Liver and Kidney Oxidative Stress in Albino Rats

A. Abdulmalik, A. A. Turaki, U. B. Shemishere, Hussaini Suleman, B. D. Jamilu, A. Shamsudeen

199-211
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Curative Effects of Neptunia oleracaea Hydroethanol Leaf Extract on Gentamacin-Induced Liver and Kidney Oxidative Stress in Wister Rats

Suleman Hussaini, A. A. Turaki, U. B. Shemishere, B. D. Jamilu, A. Shamsudeen, A. Abdulmalik

147-157
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Prevalence of Veterinary and Zoonotic Helminths in Sheep from Livestock Markets and Abattoirs in Gombe State, Nigeria

Amina Mohammed Bello, Dr Amina Mohammed BELLO, Dr Jallailudeen Rabana LAWAL , Jamila DAUDA, Adama Musa ABDULLAHI, Prof Abdullahi Abubakar BIU

92-106
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Prevalence of Cryptosporidium Infection in Slaughtered Dromedary Camels (Camelus dromedary) in Maiduguri Central Abattoir, Borno State, Nigeria

SANI MOHAMMED, Mohammed, A., Adamu. S. G., Saidu, A. S., Kale, B. G.

246-252
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Effect of Land Use Conflict Between Crops Farmers and Pastoralists on Their Income and Standard of Living in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria

Mohammed Kabir Idris Idris, O. Ebenehi, M. H. Edoka, R. N. Mohammed, M. I. Fagge

240-245
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Evaluation of Haematocrit, Haemoglobin Level and EPO mRNA Expression among Male Blood Donors in Ibadan, South-West Nigeria

Emmanuel Aduralere Ajuwon, Richard Peter Akpan

224-232
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Molecular Identification of Baylisascaris transfuga from Gobiid Fishes: Parasite Prevalence and Fish Condition Molecular Identification of Baylisascaris Transfuga from Gobiid Fishes

Chidinma Amuzie, Mercy Ifegwu, Belema Robert, Wisdom Achor, Joy Daminabo, Darius Ogbozige, Kindness Amadi, Juliet Osakpor, Emmanuella Owujie, Mesochim Alerechi, Peculiar Olai, Godfavour Wali

172-179
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Anxiety, Depression and Mental Health Outcome Associated with Unintended Pregnancy in Prince Abubakar Audu University Community Anyigba

Kingsley Ogbe, Kayode, O.C, Dangana, E.O

193-198
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Malaria infection; Knowledge, Attitude and perception among inhabitants of Oluyole Local Government Area of Ibadan

Kehinde O. Adegbehingbe, I. C. Bamidele, E. T. Umezurike, O. C. Bakare, B. A. Salami, A. A. Ajayi, A. E. Ogunniran

253-260
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Molecular Identification of Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Wound Infections of Patients Attending Government Hospitals in Kaduna Metropolis

M. Abdulrahaman, A. J. Dadah, A. Aliyu, J. Musa

272-284
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Antifertility Effects of Ricinine-Enriched Extract of Ricinus communis in Female Wistar Rats

Baraka Umar, Ibrahim G. Bako, Fatima A. Dawud, Idris M. Maje

285-293
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Review Articles

Harnessing eDNA Methodologies for Enhanced Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Agricultural Soil: A Review

Hassan Khalid Shuaibu

56-66
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Antihyperglycemic Effect of Balanite aegyptiaca Aqueous Fruit Pulp Extract on Streptozotosin Induced Diabetic Rats

Zainab Jibril Kangiwa, A. A. Turaki, U. B. Shemishere, B. D. Jamilu, A. Shamsudeen, A. L. Attahiru

67-74
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