Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): Sahel Journal of Life Sciences FUDMA (SAJOLS)

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Research Articles

Distribution and Abundance of Microplastics in Surface Water of Lake Geriyo, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Abasiryu, A.
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Palynological Analysis of Surface Sediments from Ngada, Taraba State, Nigeria

Okwong John Walter, George Isaac Nodza, Linus Bashie Ajikah, Salihu Abba Hammanjoda, Temitope Olabisi Onuminya, Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe

21-34
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Knowledge and Awareness of Female Genital Schistosomiasis among Primary and Secondary Healthcare Personnel in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Aleruchi Chuku, Paul T. Terna, Faith Chidinma Terna, E. M. Abe, F. O. Sani, G. A. Paul, N. K. Umar, D. Odiba, E. O. Joel, Z. S. Tubasen

35-43
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Evaluation of the Antibacterial Properties of Ethanolic and Aqueous Leaf Extracts of Momordica charantia against Some Bacterial Isolates

Mark O. Akpotu, Stephen H. Buzugbe

54-58
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Prevalence and Susceptibility Pattern of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus saprophyticus Isolated from Patients with Urinary Tract Infections in Selected Hospitals in Northern Kaduna, Nigeria

Fatika Fatima Ibrahim, Bashir Abdullahi, Muhammad Sani Aliyu

59-69
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Gas Flaring and its Effects on the Physicochemical Parameters of Soils in Ebedei, Delta State

Frank Okoh, Blessing Ese Nwakwanogo, Anthony Nwasiwe

70-80
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Impact of Seasonal Flooding and Post-Flood Irrigation on Soil Fertility and Salinity along River Galma, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Ahmad Bala Bishir, Aliyu Abdulkadir, Sufiyanu Sani, Maryam Yunusa, Musa Muhammad, Abba Basharu, Kauthar Kabir

81-88
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Morphological Identification of Fungi Associated with the Incidence of Groundnut Leaf Spots in Lafia

Paul T. Terna, O. G. Uyi, A. C. Ariyo, F. C. Terna, V. I. Gwa, A. A. Bem, B. Sulaiman, G. O. Ogah, J. S. Nyorgwar, P. Akharenegbe

89-105
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Effect of Feeding Frequency on Growth Performance and Feed Utilization of Clarias gariepinus Juveniles

Donald Torsabo, Jeremiah Jonah Abah, Amile Tesoo Jude, Achussah Terwase Solomon, Oshimagye Michael Ibagye, Shola Gabriel Solomon

106-112
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Energy Use Practices in Households across Selected Communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria

David Ekhuemelo, Abel Ordugh , Christiana Omakiche Samuel

113-131
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Physical Properties and Dimensional Stability of Starch-Bonded Mixed-Species Particleboards from Selected Tropical Hardwoods

Caleb Obadiah, Emmanuel Terzungwue Tembe, David O. Ekhuemelo

132-141
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Detection of mecA and mecC genes among Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from Wounds of Patients Attending Selected Hospitals in Kaduna, Nigeria

Muhammad Bature, Helen Ileigo Inabo, Muhammad Sani Aliyu, Mamunu Abdulkadir Sulaiman

142-149
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Protective Effects of Rutin and Vitamin C Against Sodium Arsenite-Induced Splenic Oxidative and Hematological Toxicity in Wistar Rats

Ikenna Chukwuemeka Maduako, Victor Ogechukwuka Okonji, Omorede Ikponmwosa-Eweka, Charles Chidumebi Odakara

150-160
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Isolation and Characterization of Nematodes from Soil and Root Samples of Tomato

Abdulkadir Manya Tafida, Yunusa Audu, Mohammed Kabir Suleiman, Alhassan Muhammad, Grace Gajere Danladi, Yakubu Dabban Bashaku

161-169
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Pathogenicity and Control of Foliar Endophytic Fungi of Citrus sinensis L. (Sweet Orange) Using Plant Extracts

Paul T. Terna, A. A. Jibril, H. Aliyu, V. O. Ogbodo, F. Salisu, J. E. Samuel, Z. D. Haliru, F. Adamu, O. P. Dolapo, T. A. Sualiu, A. O. Samuel, Y. Baba, J. S. Nyorgwar, A. Ugbedeojo

170-180
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Insecticide Resistance Profile of Aedes aegpti from the Northern Part of Katsina, Katsina State

Amina Shehu Adamu, Mohammed Suleiman, Ibrahim Sani

181-189
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Prevalence of Fasciola and Dicrocoelium species infection in Ruminants at Slaughter in Jos Metropolis and Mangu Abattoirs, Plateau State, Nigeria

Asabe C. Kogi, R. Yakubu, S. A. Luka, E. Kogi

190-198
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Serological Screening for Onchocerca volvulus Exposure Using Ov16 IgG4 Rapid Diagnostic Test among Internally Displaced Persons in Wassa Camp, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria.

Joephine Abedo, Faiza Musa, Eyitope Gordon, Rufai Abutu, Umar Galadima, Maria Kassim, Augustine Agbo, Yahaya Shuaibu

199-207
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Urinary NGAL and Conventional Renal Markers in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study at a Nigerian Teaching Hospital

Musa Olayinka Ibrahim , Prof Mattew, Kolawole Ayobami Tajudeen Ogunwale, Wasiu Olanrewaju Garuba, Suleiman Ibrahim Eleha, Oluwatoni Olabimpe Olawumi, Imran Oluwatobi Sarumi , Seidat Omolabake Hassan

208-215
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Histopathological Effects of Ethanol Khaya grandifoliola Leaf Extract on Reproductive Organs of Wistar Rats

Olugbenga Onaolapo Afolabi, Akinola Adekunle Fowotade, Solomon Adebayo Bernard, Oluwabunmi Iyadunni Akanbiola, Seidat Omolabake Hassan

216-224
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Gastroprotective Effects of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Launaea taraxacifolia Against Indomethacin-Induced Gastric Ulcer in Wistar Rats

Musbau Olusesan Balogun, Akinola Adekunle Fowotade, Kolawole Ayobami Tajudeen Ogunwale, Wasiu Olanrewaju Garuba, Abdulrasaq Mustapha, Oluwabunmi Iyadunni Akanbiola, Seidat Omolabake Hassan

225-234
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Ferroptosis-Associated Iron and Lipid Biomarkers in Early Diabetic Kidney Disease in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Oluwatoni Olabimpe Olawumi, Ahmmed Bayo Opalekunde, Kolawole Ayobami Tajudeen Ogunwale, Ibrahim Olayinka Musa, Seidat Omolabake Hassan

235-241
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Seroprevalence of Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Types 1 and 2 among Blood Donors at Selected Hospitals in Ilorin, Kwara State

Habeebah Aderayo Sulaiman, Sikiru Adetona Lawal, Lukman Olayinka Olatunbosun, Seidat Omolabake Hassan

242-248
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Detection of Hazardous Sanitary Waste Using Enhanced Faster R-CNN with ResNeXt-101: A Deep Learning Approach for Menstrual Pad and Baby Diaper Recognition from Images and Video Frames

Aliyu Dahiru Karofi, Mahmud Muhammad Yahaya, Rukayya Ibrahim, Ibrahim Mansir, Najib Muhktar Abdullahi

249-261
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Study on the Prevalence of Ectoparasites and Endoparasites in Domestic Cats as Indicators of Zoonotic Parasite Risk in Dutsin-Ma Metropolis, Katsina State, Nigeria

Muhammad Gambo Munir, James B. Orpin, Tolulope Ebenezer Atalabi

262-269
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Production of a Non-Toxic Plant-Based Bio-Remediant to Repel Mosquitoes and Prevent Allergy Caused by the Bite of African malaria mosquito (Anopheles gambiae)

Aliyu M. Umar, Abdulaziz B. Kutawa, Adamu Isa, Abdullahi Y. Mohammed

270-280
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Comparative Phytochemical Composition and In-Vitro Antioxidant Properties of Hydroethanolic Extract of Acanthus montanus, Alafia barteri, Aspilia africana, and Boerhavia diffusa Leaves

Azeemat Titilola Abdulazeez, Muinat Olayinka Lambe, Oluwayemisi Beatrice Ibitoye, B. A. Oladimeji, Z. T. Olalere

281-289
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Antimicrobial Effect of Mango Leaves Extract against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Sa'adatu Adamu, Abdullahi Isiaka Hassan, Salisu Fadimatu Lawal

305-310
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Phytochemical Composition and Safety Evaluation of Aqueous and Methanolic Leaf Extracts of African grape (Lannea microcarpa) in Swiss Albino Mice

Umar Abdullahi, James B. Orpin, Abdulhadi Bawa Jibia

290-304
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Phytochemical Profiling and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Olea europaea Leaf Extracts: Unravelling the Superior Activity of Dichloromethane Fraction from a Nigerian Chemotype

Kabir Adamu, Tijjani Ali, Kabir Salsabilu, Hassan Usman, Oluwasesan M. Bello

311-320
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Comparative Profile of HS-CRP, ESR, and Serum Protein Electrophoresis in Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Pulmonary Tuberculosis

David Jarafu, Sikiru Adetona Lawal, Luqman Olayinka Olatunbosun, Seidat Omolabake Hassan

321-326
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Evaluation of Tissue-Based and Serum-Based Tumor Markers in Breast Cancer Patients at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital

Happiness Chimuanya Protus, Uthman Akin Hamza, Evelyn Oladipo, Akinola Adekunle Fowotade, Seidat Omolabake Hassan, Ezekiel Adeshina Oladepo, Olusegun Kayode Adepoju, Olaleke Oluwasegun Folaranmi, Peace Adedoyin Obateru, Abidemi Bunmi Ajayi-Benson, Mutiu A. Alabi, Suleiman Ibrahim Eleha, Abdulrasaq Nuhu, Kolawole Ayobami Tajudeen Ogunwale, Ahmed Musa

327-334
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Integrated Assessment of C - Reactive Protein and Glycated Haemoglobin Dysregulation in Diabetic Patients attending Kwara State University Teaching Hospital, Ilorin

Bilkisu Yahya Abubakar, Mattew Folaranmi Olaniyan, Wasiu Olanrewaju Garuba, Seidat Omolabake Hassan

335-341
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Serum Selenium Status in Neutropenic and Non-Neutropenic Nigerian Adults: A Case-Control Study

Ahmed Musa, Ayodele iilesanmi, Kikelomo Olayemi Oyeleke, Nurudeen Muhammad

342-347
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Molecular Detection of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from Wound Infections and Its Susceptibility to Aqueous and Methanolic Extracts of Hymenocardia acida and Khaya grandifoliola

Rasaq Adeniyi Salaudeen, Abdulrasak Nuhu, Rasheedat Toyosi Baba, Jamiu Abdullahi, Toheeb Adeleke Adeyemo

348-354
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Control of Callosobruchus maculatus F. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Using Organic Powders

Abdullahi Shehu Iliya, Mohammed Suleiman, Ibrahim Sani, Ramlatu Abubakar, Aminatu Salihu Abdullahi

355-361
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Study on Cockroaches as Mechanical Vectors of Medically Important Parasites in Households within Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria

Fiddausi Usman Yahaya, James B. Orpin, O. J. Afolabi
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Evaluation of the Phytoremediation Potential and Heavy Metal Accumulation in Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) and Sicklepod (Senna obtusifolia) Grown on Dumpsite Soil in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State

Abubakar M. Maimota, Philip Anthony Vantsawa, Timothy Auta

370-377
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Molecular Phylogenetic Characterization of Three Populations of Heterobranchus bidorsalis (Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1808) from the Northeastern, Nigeria

R. E. Nyaku, J. Jampeo, F. A. Mustapha, L. U. Onyia

378-386
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Review Articles

Unconventional Reservoirs of Antibacterial Compounds from Insects, Snails, and Earthworms

Oluwakemi Omolola Olawuni, Cajethan Onyebuchi Ezeamagu, Oluwakemi Abike Thonda

44-53
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Systematic Reviews

Heavy Metal Distribution and Human Health Risk Assessment in Water, Sediments and Vegetables around Ajiwa Reservoir, Katsina State, Northwestern Nigeria

Musa Abubakar, Abdulhakim Sani Lawal, Musbahu Buhari

12-20
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