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

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Published: 2025-09-30

Articles

Acute Liver Impact of Aqueous Parkia biglobosa Seed Extract in Experimental Rats

R. A. Abdullahi, B. F. Muhammad, A. Abubakar

68-70
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Tick Paralysis in an African Duiker (Cephalophus spp.) Rescued in Southern Nigeria: A Case Report Tick Paralysis in an African Duiker

James Igenoza, Victoria Elo Chukwu, Olutayo Daniel Olayemi

395-398
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Research Articles

Application of Diagnostic Veterinary Parasitology in the Management of Canine Helminthiasis: A Case Study from Depot Nigerian Army Veterinary Clinic, Zaria, Nigeria

H. G. Yunusa, V. E. Chukwu, V. O. Adeyemi, O. Orakpoghenor

267-271
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Detection of Hepatocyte Nuclear Factor 1 Alpha (HNF1A) Gene Variants Among the Diabetic Patients Attending a Tertiary Health Facility in Lagos, Nigeria

Arinola Ibilola Makinde , Toyosi Yekeen Raheem , Bukola Ayodeji Bamkefa, Felicia Adesina, Kehinde Adegbehingbe, Saheed Ayodeji Adekola, Adenike Fowora Muinat, Omonike Christianah Bakare

105-111
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Effect of Crude Oil Contaminated Soil on the Growth, Development and Nutritional Composition of Maize (Zea mays L.,)

Martin Osibemhe, Esther Samuel Danjuma, Ubi Ebri Ubi

120-131
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Prevalence of Malaria Among Febrile Patients in Oluyoro Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State

Rachael Adetunji , Sola Ajibaye, Omonike Christianah Bakare, Kehinde Adegbehingbe

132-137
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Impact of Age on the Trace Elements Levels in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Patients on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (AART) Attending Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Dominic Chinedu Ejiofor, Edward-Ejiofor Bridget, Azunna Uchenna, Iheukwumere Barry Chinedu, Ngwuta Victor Sochima, Ndiweogu Chukwuebuka Junior, Ideyi Chikezie, Obi, Augustine Uchechukwu, Onwuka, Kelechi Collins, Obialor Nnamdi Ambrose, Obi Dorin Ifunanyachukwu, Ibeh Chinelo Favour

145-147
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Allelopathic Effects of Azardiracta indica and Vitellaria paradoxa on the Germination and Growth of Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)

E. C. Oti, O. T. Daramola

208-211
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Microbial Diversity and Physicochemical Properties of Eichhornia crassipes

M. Ali, A. Bukar, A. H. Kawo, A. Saleh, B. Muhammad

212-220
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Assessment of the Effect of Thermal and High-pressure Processing on the Proximate Composition of Trichosanthe lobata

Mosunmola Rhoda Okunola, Amina Zakari, Yusuf Ohinoyi Samson

234-239
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Assessment of Heavy Metal Concentrations and the Pollution Level in Dust Samples around the Vicinity of Motor Parks in the Kaduna Metropolis, Northwestern Nigeria

Muktar Babagana, Fatima Abubakar, Ali Bakari, Auwal Ibrahim

251-260
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In Vitro Evaluation of Alpha-Amylase Inhibition and Anti-Glycation Activities of Aloe barbadensis Miller Aqueous Extract

Amina Zakari, Auwal Ibrahim

261-266
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Distribution, Ownership and Utilization of Insecticide Treated Mosquito Net in Relation to Malaria Prevention among Pregnant Women in Irepodun Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria

Mahmud Sabo, Dalhatu Abdulrasheed, Abdul QADEER Muhammad, Ojo Durojaye Olanrewaju, Isah Lawan Aujara, Adeniran Maryam Adeola

272-276
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Concurrent Hepatic and Pulmonary Fasciolosis in a White Fulani Cow: A Case Report Highlighting Food Safety and Economic Implications

Elochukwu Chukwu, Hussaini YUNUSA, Amaka L. Onyekaihu, Saadudeen Aremu, Oluchukwu Oraka, Kawe Simon

320-323
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Field-Based Analysis of Sodalis glossinidius -Trypanosome Co-infection in Wild Tsetse Flies from Kagarko and Ijah Gwari, Nigeria

Attahir Abubakar, Usman Baba Musa, Ramatu Ado Abdullahi, Ibrahim Imam Usman , Isadu Habu Tela, Rukayya Garba Anchau, Jabiru Garba, Idris Baba Machina, Zainab Tamba, Danjuma Daniel Wayo1 Danjuma

346-355
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Phytochemical Profiling and Toxicological Assessment of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Pavetta crassipes in Wistar Rats

R. L. Omenesa, A. M. Abba, Z. Umar, E. Kereakede, M. T. Aliyu, B. U. Muhammad

301-308
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Detection and Phytoextraction of Heavy Metals by Selected Edible and Non-Edible Plants from Irrigated Sites in Kano Metropolis, Nigeria

Abubakar Yusuf, Danladi Daniel Musa, Abdulaziz Bashir Kutawa

324-332
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Physical Properties, Chemical Composition and Anti-nutritional Factors Analysis of Hyacinth Bean (Lablab purpureus L.) for Animal Production

A. Abba, A. Ahmed, A. A. Adeyeye, A. U. Abdullahi, M. S. Umar, I. Wujema

309-314
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Assessment of E. coli and E. coli O157:H7 Contamination in Cattle Carcasses, Workers, Equipment and Contact Surfaces of Unguwa-uku Abattoir, Kano State, Nigeria

Tasiu Sulaiman, M. T. Adamu, L. Garba, Umar A. Tawfiq, A. Bukar, M. M. Namadina, M. A. Aminu, H. Sani

315-319
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Fungicidal Effects of Neem Plant Parts Extracts Against Two Phytopathogenic Fungi Responsible for Leaf Spot of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L) in Donga, Taraba State, Nigeria

J. T. Kyugah, I. B. Chimbekujwo, B. G. Zakari

356-361
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Outbreak of Newcastle Disease Complicated by Secondary Bacterial Infections in a Flock of 9-Week-Old Cockerels: A Case Report

Hussaini Usman Durkwa, Jallailudeen Rabana Lawal, Sanni Abdul Barka, Arhyel Gana Balami, Oludotun Olubusola Oladele, Ibrahim Waziri Musa, Dauda Luka Mohzo

362-370
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Herbicide-Contaminated Soils in Dutsin-Ma Katsina State Nigeria: A Hotbed of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria

Kamala Abdullahi, Ayodele Timilehin Ayodele Timilehin Adesoji, Aminu Ado, Emmanuel Dayo Alabi, Adamu Adamu Muhammad

336-345
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Occurrence and Distribution of Escherichia coli in Water Sources within Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Borno State, Nigeria

A. Mohammed, B. M. Mohammed, A. M. Wulgo, A. S. Saidu, S. Mohammed

390-394
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Evaluation of the Anthelmintic Effects of Leaf and Seed Extracts of Carica papaya in Mice Infected with Roundworm (Heligmosomoides bakeri)

Olivia Chinenye Onuoha , Anthonia Nnenna Chuks Amadi, Ijioma Solomon Nnah

413-423
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Outbreak Investigation and Antimicrobial Resistance in Broiler Colibacillosis: A Case Report

Dr. Sanni Abdul BARKA, Jallailudeen Rabana Lawal, Dr. Hussaini Usman DURKWA, Prof. Arhyel Gana BALAMI, Dr. Oludotun Olubusola OLADELE, Prof. Adamu OGBE, Prof. Ibrahim Waziri MUSA, Dr. Dauda Luka MOHZO

371-381
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Effects of Fermentation Time and pH on Physicochemical Parameters of Wine Must Produced from Hot Water Extract of Rauvolfia vomitoria Afzel Leaf using Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Onyeka Benjamin Onyeukwu, Prof. Achuba, Prof. Okoro

437-445
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Variation In Seedling Growth of Balanites aegyptiaca (l.) Delile from Different Seed Sources in Arid and Semi-Arid Nigeria Variation In Seedling Growth of Balanites aegyptiaca (l.) Delile

Lucky Wakawa, Adejoke Akinyele, Aminu Suleiman, Bulama Ali

112-119
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The Phytochemical, Characterization and In vitro Aldose Reductase Inhibitory Activity of Seed Extracts of Trigonella foenum-graecum Phytochemical, Characterization and In vitro Aldose Reductase Inhibitory Activity of Seed Extracts of Trigonella foenum-graecum

Auwal Ibrahim, Samuel Fikayo Oyagbile, Johnson Alexander, Usman Alhaji

221-227
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In Vitro Control of Bacterial Pathogens Affecting Tomatoes from Irrigated Tomato Farms in Watari, Dawakin Tofa, Kano State Using Plant Extracts

ABDULLAHI MUKHTAR , Alexander Adi Bem, D. D. Musa

1-8
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Assessment of Micronutrient Deficiencies among Women of Reproductive Age in Some Selected Urban and Rural Areas of Birnin Kebbi LGA, Kebbi state, Nigeria

Abdulrahman Bashir Yusuf, Ibrahim Sani, Hussaini Saleh, Khadijat Omotunde Adetunji

9-19
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Antibacterial Activity of Leaves Extracts of Gongronema latifolium against Some Urinary Bacterial Isolates from Students of Federal University Dutsin-Ma

Innocent John Wata, Bature Muhammad, Habibu Musa, Umaru Abdulmalik, Abdul Nasir Aliyu, Saidu Ibrahim Alhaji

284-290
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Meta-analysis of Antimicrobial use in Animals and their Public Health Significance at Senator Ali Modu Sheriff Veterinary Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Sabo Isa Salihu, Musa MUHAMMED, Abubakar Adamu JAJERE, , Bala Usman SHAMAKI

188-196
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Gonadal Maturation and Fecundity of Schilbe mystus (Linnaeus, 1758) from River Taraba at Tella, Nigeria

Mamndeyati Ndekimbe Uruku, Hauwa Ohunene Sadiq, Maryam Yunisa

20-24
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Genetic Evaluation of Growth Performance, Shooter Frequency and Survival Rates of Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) Haplogroup from River Benue, Nigeria

Mamndeyati Uruku, Hauwa Ohunene Sadiq, Maryam Yunisa

25-32
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Evaluation of Bacteriophage Therapy Against Multidrug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Wound Infections at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria

Shuaibu Mani, Ignatius Mzungu, Adetunji M. Kilani, Ameh. E Rosemary

33-36
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Calibration and Evaluation of Ceres-Sorghum Model for Use in Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) Production in Sudan Savanna of Nigeria

Adam Ibrahim Raji, Ibrahim Mohammed, Aliyu Abdulkadir, Muazu Salsiu, Sufiyanu Sani

77-96
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Retrospective Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and its Associated Risk Factors in Maiduguri, Northeastern Nigeria: A Hospital-Based Study Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and its Associated Risk Factors in Maiduguri, Northeastern Nigeria: A Hospital-Based Study

Sani Mohammed, Mohammed A., Adamu Saleh Saidu, Rashiidat Ajigiri Saifullahi

138-144
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Comparative Evaluation of the Bacteriological and Physicochemical Quality of Water from Borehole, Tapwater and Rivers in Eziama/Mgbaja Ossah, Abia State.

Chioma E. Ndukauba, M. U. Okeke, I. O. Egwu, C. C. Okoro, V. O. Ifeanyi

148-158
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Modified Amino Acid Encryption Method Using Bi-directional Associative Memory Neural Network for Key Generation

Abubakar Abdulkadir, M. Bello, S. Ahmad

71-76
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Hepatoprotective Effect of n-Butanol fraction of Lophira lenceolata (Ochnaceae) Against Carbon Tetrachloride Induced Hepatotoxicity in Drosophila melanogaster

Yusuf Alkali Ibrahim, Aliyu Samaila

382-389
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Assessment of the Microbial Quality of Sachet Water Sold in New Nyanya, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Stephen Enyojo Omada, Marvellous Ukioma Anagwe, Ogbu Boniface Ekwo, Abraham Gana Yisa, Sadiya Awala Samuel, Adaora Nwadiobimma Osegbo

97-104
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Development and Validation of Fertility Index for Turkey Toms Based on Semen Parameters from Nigerian Local Turkey

Muhammad Sanusi Yahaya, Agnes I. Nwannenna, Samuel T. Fadason, Peter Ibrahim Rekwot, Shehu Sidi, Adamu Umaru, Ahmad Musa Dumfawa, Saminu Abdulkadir, Ibrahim Bedi

177-187
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Dose-Dependent Histopathological and Structural Impact of Chemical Hair-Straighteners on Scalp Epithelium and Hair-Fibres Using Albino Wistar Rats Dose-dependent Effects of Chemical Hair Straightener on Hair and Scalp

Hassan Chiwar

159-168
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An Analytical Study of Some Water Quality Parameters and Their Implications for Public Health in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

DESMOND OGHANIHUN UGEGEH, Samuel Ndidi Anayeokwu, Jimah Ehizoje Omoarebun, Fidelis Nwaiku, Efe Ogidiaka-Obende, Praise Chigbo-Olomu

277-283
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Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Associated Risk Factors in Primary School Children in Isuikwuato Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria

Chinwe Nnenna Madubuike, Prof. Onyinye Mkpola Ukpai

197-207
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Evaluation of Antibacterial Efficacy of Alchornea cordifolia Leaf Extracts against Multidrug-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Poultry Birds

D. O. Uche, E. O. Ekundayo, E. Enya

37-46
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Self-inflicted Occipital Puncture Wound from Aberrant Horn Growth in a West African Dwarf Buck: A Case Report

A. M. Bello, A. M. Abdullahi, M. S. Sanda, B. Y. Kaltungo, S. Danbirni

47-54
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Effects of Thermal and High-Pressure Processing on the Antinutritive Constituents and Antioxidant Content of Trichosanthes lobata Roxb. (Cucurbitaceae)

Mosunmola Rhoda Okunola, Amina Zakari

228-233
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Spatial Variability and Mapping of Soil Structural Stability: The Interplay of Texture and Organic Matter at Jibia Irrigation Project, Semi-Arid Zone of Nigeria

Sufiyanu Sani, Abdulkadir Aliyu, Musa Muhammad

55-67
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Potential of Microalgae Cultivated in Wastewater for Enhancing Biodiesel Production

B. Muhammad, A. Bukar, U. Shamsudeen, U. A. Habibu, M. Ali

240-250
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Review Articles

A Review on Nutrigenomics: Understanding Diet-Gene Interactions and Their Implications for Chronic Disease Prevention

Muhammad Sani Ikra, Maryam Ibrahim, Ubi Ebri Ubi

169-176
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Bacteriological and Mycological Quality Assessments of Selected Soaps Sold in North-West, Nigeria

Ibrahim Ladan Garba, Uduma A. Uduma , Sadiq Sani, Adikwu Gowon Jacob

291-300
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Case Report

Management of Colibacillosis, Newcastle Disease, and Ascaridiasis in a Flock of One-Year-Old Layer Chickens

David Oshadu, Dr. Cecilia, Dr. Bukar, Dr. Olubusola, Dr. Agwom

406-412
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