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View article: A Mathematical Model for the Transmission Dynamics of Yellow Fever with Vaccination and Vector Control
A Mathematical Model for the Transmission Dynamics of Yellow Fever with Vaccination and Vector Control Open
Yellow fever, a mosquito borne viral hemorrhagic disease endemic in sub Saharan Africa, remains a significant public health challenge due to insufficient vaccination coverage and inadequate vector control. This study proposes a determinist…
View article: Spiroplasma, Wolbachia, Sodalis and trypanosome associations in Glossina Tachinoides from Yankari game reserve, Nigeria
Spiroplasma, Wolbachia, Sodalis and trypanosome associations in Glossina Tachinoides from Yankari game reserve, Nigeria Open
Background Tsetse flies are vectors of African trypanosomiasis, a disease that affects both humans and animals. Trypanosomiasis remains a threat to lives and it is an impediment to socio-economic development in sub-Saharan Africa. In spite…
View article: Stem cells in regenerative medicine: Unlocking therapeutic potential through stem cell therapy, 3D bioprinting, gene editing, and drug discovery
Stem cells in regenerative medicine: Unlocking therapeutic potential through stem cell therapy, 3D bioprinting, gene editing, and drug discovery Open
Stem Cells (SCs) have become potentially instrumental in addressing many human diseases such as cancer, diabetes, age-related diseases and tissue defects. The unique ability of SCs to multiply indefinitely and differentiate into various ce…
View article: Variability in tolerance to low soil phosphorus among cowpea (<i>Vigna unguiculata</i> L. Walp) landraces from Northern Nigeria
Variability in tolerance to low soil phosphorus among cowpea (<i>Vigna unguiculata</i> L. Walp) landraces from Northern Nigeria Open
Phosphorus (P) is an important precursor for nitrogen fixation as it initiates nodule formation and enhances rhizobium-legume symbiosis. This study was conducted to (i) evaluate the tolerance of cowpea landraces to low soil P and (ii) asse…
View article: Analysis of a Mathematical Model for Malaria Transmission with Vaccination Parameter
Analysis of a Mathematical Model for Malaria Transmission with Vaccination Parameter Open
Malaria remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in tropical regions. In this study, we extended the existing compartmental model of S. O. Adewale et al, (2017) by incorporating a vaccination parameter. We established th…
View article: Spiroplasma, Wolbachia, Sodalis and trypanosome associations in Glossina tachinoides from Yankari game reserve, Nigeria
Spiroplasma, Wolbachia, Sodalis and trypanosome associations in Glossina tachinoides from Yankari game reserve, Nigeria Open
Background. Tsetse flies are vectors of African trypanosomiasis, a disease that affects both humans and animals. Trypanosomiasis remains a threat to lives and an impediment to socio-economic development in sub-Saharan Africa. In spite of d…
View article: Isolation and Identification of Fungal Pathogens Responsible for Postharvest Spoilage of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) In Dutse Metropolis, Jigawa State, Nigeria
Isolation and Identification of Fungal Pathogens Responsible for Postharvest Spoilage of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) In Dutse Metropolis, Jigawa State, Nigeria Open
This study examined the postharvest spoilage of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) caused by fungal pathogens in retail outlets in Dutse Metropolis, Jigawa State, Nigeria. Twelve cucumber samples were collected from three locations: Sabuwar Kas…
View article: Polymorphism in grain architecture of rice landraces cultivated in northern Nigeria
Polymorphism in grain architecture of rice landraces cultivated in northern Nigeria Open
This study investigated seed shape and size polymorphism in 70 rice genotypes from diverse ecological regions in Nigeria, including North-West, North-East, and North-Central. The aim was to profile these genotypes based on marketability an…
View article: Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Ziziphusjujuba Leaf Extracts against Streptococcus pneumonia and Salmonella species
Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Ziziphusjujuba Leaf Extracts against Streptococcus pneumonia and Salmonella species Open
Ziziphus jujuba is a common medicinal plant traditionally utilised in tropical and subtropical regions for its various biological functions, such as antibacterial, antifungal, and antidiarrheal properties. This study aimed to investigate t…
View article: Antibacterial Activity of Polyalthia longifolia Leaf Extracts against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli
Antibacterial Activity of Polyalthia longifolia Leaf Extracts against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli Open
Polyalthia longifolia, commonly known as the masquerade plant, is a tropical evergreen plant with cultural and medicinal importance in Nigeria. This study used the disc diffusion method to analyze the antibacterial activity of Polyalthia l…
View article: Seed Germination of Syzygium Cumini (Java Plum) Under Different Desiccation Period in Borno State, Nigeria
Seed Germination of Syzygium Cumini (Java Plum) Under Different Desiccation Period in Borno State, Nigeria Open
The study assessed seed germination of Syzygium cumini commonly known as Java plum or Malmo in Hausa under different desiccation periods in Maiduguri, Borno State. Understanding the germination behaviour of its seeds under different desicc…
View article: DERIVATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A-STABLE DIAGONALLY IMPLICIT HYBRID BLOCK METHOD FOR THE NUMERICAL INTEGRATION OF STIFF ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
DERIVATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A-STABLE DIAGONALLY IMPLICIT HYBRID BLOCK METHOD FOR THE NUMERICAL INTEGRATION OF STIFF ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS Open
A new 2-point hybrid block method for the numerical solution of first-order stiff systems of ordinary differential equations in initial value problems with optimal stability property is presented. The necessary and sufficient conditions fo…
View article: Moringa oleifera (Lam) Root Extracts Elevate Catecholamine Levels in Experimental Rats: Potential Role of Ethnopharmacology in Combating Depressive Conditions
Moringa oleifera (Lam) Root Extracts Elevate Catecholamine Levels in Experimental Rats: Potential Role of Ethnopharmacology in Combating Depressive Conditions Open
Rising cases of neurodegenerative disorders negatively impact human and economic resources of the globe, hence the need to search for safe, affordable, and effective psychotherapeutic interventions.In the present study, the effect of extra…
View article: Profiles and Characteristics of Patients with Mild to Moderate COVID -19 Disease Phenotypes in a Teaching Hospital in Kano, Northern Nigeria
Profiles and Characteristics of Patients with Mild to Moderate COVID -19 Disease Phenotypes in a Teaching Hospital in Kano, Northern Nigeria Open
Background and Introduction: COVID-19 has affected almost 180 million people around the world, causing the death of about 5 million persons, as of November 16, 2021. The disease presents with a plethora of pulmonary and extrapulmonary symp…
View article: Phytoremediation of Lead and Chromium using Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) in Contaminated Soils of IBB University, Lapai, Nigeria
Phytoremediation of Lead and Chromium using Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) in Contaminated Soils of IBB University, Lapai, Nigeria Open
Heavy metals are known to have adverse effect on ecosystem and human health when ingested beyondtolerant limit as such phytoremediation utilizes plants to remediate metal polluted areas. The objectives of this study is to evaluate the pote…
View article: MUTAGENIC EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF GAMMA RAYS ON VARIABILITY FOR YIELD ATTRIBUTING TRAITS IN FONIO (DIGITARIA EXILIS [KIPPIST] STAPF.)
MUTAGENIC EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF GAMMA RAYS ON VARIABILITY FOR YIELD ATTRIBUTING TRAITS IN FONIO (DIGITARIA EXILIS [KIPPIST] STAPF.) Open
A study was conducted to determine the mutagenic effectiveness and efficiency of different doses of gamma rays in inducing variability that could be exploited in the genetic improvement of fonio. Seeds of five accessions of fonio were irra…
View article: Plasmodium falciparum Multidrug Resistance Gene-1 polymorphisms in Northern Nigeria: implications for the continued use of artemether-lumefantrine in the region
Plasmodium falciparum Multidrug Resistance Gene-1 polymorphisms in Northern Nigeria: implications for the continued use of artemether-lumefantrine in the region Open
Background The analysis of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs) in drug-resistance associated genes is a commonly used strategy for the surveillance of anti-malarial drug resistance in populations of parasites. The present study was desig…
View article: Plasmodium falciparum Multidrug Resistance Gene-1 N86Y-Y184F-D1246Y Polymorphisms in Northern Nigeria: Implications for the continued use of artemether-lumefantrine in the region
Plasmodium falciparum Multidrug Resistance Gene-1 N86Y-Y184F-D1246Y Polymorphisms in Northern Nigeria: Implications for the continued use of artemether-lumefantrine in the region Open
Background : The analysis of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs) in drug-resistance associated genes is a commonly used strategy for the surveillance of antimalarial drug resistance in populations of parasites. The present study was desi…
View article: Plasmodium Falciparum Multidrug Resistance Gene-1 N86Y-Y184F-D1246Y Polymorphisms in Northern Nigeria: Implications for the Continued Use of Artemether-Lumefantrine in the Region
Plasmodium Falciparum Multidrug Resistance Gene-1 N86Y-Y184F-D1246Y Polymorphisms in Northern Nigeria: Implications for the Continued Use of Artemether-Lumefantrine in the Region Open
Background The analysis of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs) in drug-resistance associated genes is a commonly used strategy for the surveillance of antimalarial drug resistance in populations of parasites. The present study was design…
View article: Colchicine-induced mutagenesis for improved growth and yield of fonio (<i>Digitaria exilis</i> [Kippist] Stapf.)
Colchicine-induced mutagenesis for improved growth and yield of fonio (<i>Digitaria exilis</i> [Kippist] Stapf.) Open
The effect of colchicine on some growth and yield parameters of fonio (Digitaria exilis) was studied. Seeds of five accessions of fonio (Dinat, Jakah, Jiw 1, Jiw 2 and Nkpowas) were treated with five different colchicine concentrations (0.…
View article: NITROUS ACID-INDUCED VARIATIONS IN SOME QUANTITATIVE TRAITS OF THE FOXTAIL MILLET SETARIA ITALICA (L.) P. BEAUV.
NITROUS ACID-INDUCED VARIATIONS IN SOME QUANTITATIVE TRAITS OF THE FOXTAIL MILLET SETARIA ITALICA (L.) P. BEAUV. Open
The effects of different concentrations of nitrous acid on the agronomic parameters of foxtail millet were investigated. Seeds treated with different concentrations of nitrous acid and untreated seeds (control) were planted in a Randomized…
View article: Inducing phenotypic variants in sesame (Sesamunindicum L.) with fast neutron irradiation
Inducing phenotypic variants in sesame (Sesamunindicum L.) with fast neutron irradiation Open
The mutagenic efficiency and effectiveness of fast neutron irradiation on sesame was evaluated at M 1 and M 2 generations with the aim of deserning its abiity to induce beneficial mutants with improved agronomic traits that could facilit…
View article: Induced Capsules Alteration for Improved Yield in Sesame(Sesamum indicum L.)
Induced Capsules Alteration for Improved Yield in Sesame(Sesamum indicum L.) Open
Objective: A study was conducted with the aim of identifying the basis at which various concentrations of colchicine improve the yield components in sesame and to investigate the basis for improved yield due to colchicines treatments in se…
View article: Phenotypic Response of Oryza Species Seedlings to Saline Conditions
Phenotypic Response of Oryza Species Seedlings to Saline Conditions Open
Aims: This investigation was conducted to profile and evaluate the response of Oryza species to salt stress at seedling growth stage.Study Design: Salt tolerance was studied by evaluations, using the Standard Evaluation System of IRRI for …