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Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences publish original research articles in the field of Agriculture, Biological and Physical Sciences, Medicine and Veterinary Sciences and Energy Research.

2022, Vol: 30, Issue: 2


Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.

    Original Research

  • Fortification of diets with Curcuma longa and Allium cepa ameliorates dioxin-induced dyslipideamia and oxidative stress in Wistar rats
    A.S. Idoko, S. Umar, G.O. Adejo, N.U. Imam, A. S. Zaharaddeen, Z. S. Abubakar and A. Abdullahi
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(2): 178-183
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i2.23

  • Research Article

  • C-Reactive Protein and Serum Amyloid-A Response to N-butyl Cyanoacrylate-based Sutures in Sahel Goats
    A. A. Mutah, H. P. Mana, A. A. Haruna, D. Laku, P. B. Bokko and G. Bilbonga
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(2): 173-177
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i2.22

  • Technical Note

  • Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Snake Envenomation in Sub-Saharan Africa: Opportunities and Challenges
    M. M. Abduljalil, U. F. Magaji, A.I. Dabai and S.U. Dandare
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(2): 154-172
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i2.21

  • Original Research

  • Wound Healing Potentials of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Piliostigma thonningii Schum
    S. N. Mathias, S. C. Ofoegbu, M. Lawal, A. Hamidu and A. S. Ajayi
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(2): 147-153
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i2.20

  • Exacerbation of Symptoms of Renal Toxicity by Aqueous Extract of Cyperus esculentus in a Gentamicin Nephrotoxicity Model
    I. M. Adebisi, M. Mahmud, Y. A. Ibrahim, C. J. Ugwah-Oguejiofor, A. A. Sulaiman and M. Umar
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(2): 139-146
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i2.19

  • Hepato-Protective Activities of Ethanol Extracts of African Eggplant and Bitter Leaf in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats
    E. T George, O. A Oyesola, E. O Taiwo and I. I Owoye
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(2): 134-138
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i2.18

  • Research Article

  • Comparison of Cox and Extended Cox Models on Age at First Marriage among Nigerian Women
    A. A. Abiodun, O. J. Ayodele and I. A. Ishaq
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(2): 126-133
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i2.17

  • Preparation and Characterization of Thermoplastic Cassava and Sweet Potato Starches
    N. Usman, L. G. Hassan, M. N. Almustapha, M. Achor and E. C. Agwamba
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(2): 118-125
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i2.16

  • Original Research

  • Proximate Composition and Physico-chemical Properties of local Hyptis spicigera seed and its oil
    A. Ishaka, A. Abdullahi, B. Ahmad, S. Musa and H. Y. Muhammad
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(2): 112-117
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i2.15

  • Comparative Study of Ionised Serum Calcium Levels in Pregnant Normotensive and Pre-Eclamptic Women in Gombe, North-Eastern Nigeria
    C. F. Oyeniyi, A. U. El-Nafaty, B. Bako, U. R. Yahaya and S. Adamu
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(2): 105-111
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i2.14

  • Research Article

  • Investigating the Occurrence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in the Final Effluents of Two Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Eastern Cape of South Africa
    O.O. Osuolale
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(2): 100-104
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i2.13

  • Original Research

  • Fatty Acids and Mineral Content in Milk of Locally Reared Ruminant in Sokoto
    A. Lawal, S. U. Dandare, A. L. Abubakar, M. Musa and W. Usman
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(2): 92-99
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i2.12

  • Profit Analysis of Small-Scale Poultry Layers in Iwo Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) Zone of Osun State
    O.K. Akintunde, A.O. Adedire, A.S. Coster and O.J. Osunkeye
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(2): 85-91
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i2.11

  • Evaluation of Aquifer Hydraulic Properties and Vulnerability Indices in Mosogar using Geoelectrical Approach
    M. O. Ofomola, A. K. Olawuyi, E. O. Abriku, O. Anomohanran and M. A. Bawallah
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(2): 74-84
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i2.10

  • Research Article

  • Sufficient Conditions for Nonoscillation of Delay Differential Equations with Positive and Negative Coefficients using Schauder’s Fixed Point Theorem
    A. Tahir and H. Habib
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(2): 65-73
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i2.9

  • Original Research

  • Bacteriological Analysis of Well Water Obtained from Onueke Metropolis, Ezza South Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
    M. Nicodemus, E. R. Agusi, C. Okongwu-Ejike, E. L. Bakare, A. R. Okonkwo, R. A. Bitiyong, O. A. Oyekan, J. Budaye, J. R. Ridnah, R. O. Oluyemi and K. G. Sule
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(2): 58-64
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i2.8

  • Ownership and Health Care Status of Pets in Osun State, Nigeria
    K. A. Fasasi, M. A. Rufai, O. A. Surakat and J. I. Adojutelegan
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(2): 54-57
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i2.7

  • Modified Classes of Regression-Type Estimators of Population Mean in the Presence of Auxiliary Attribute under Double Sampling Scheme
    A. Audu, S. A. Abdulazeez, I. Abubakar, Y. M. Ahijjo, A. Gidado and M. A. Yunusa
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(2): 45-53
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i2.6

  • Studies on the Physicochemical Properties of Coprocessed Starch obtained from Ipomoea batatas
    F. Yusuf, A. I. Kubo, F. U. Abdulrashid, S. J. Madu and J. Muazu
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(2): 35-41
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i2.5

  • Research Article

  • In silico Analysis of Dreb2a Gene among Diploid Oryza Species Reveal Gene Retrogression in Cultivated Species
    A. M. Gumi, B. Kumar, A. Pareek, and S. L. Singla-Pareek
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(2): 22-34
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i2.4

  • Original Research

  • Association between Socio-Demographics and Clinical Profile with Therapy Options Received by Cervical Cancer Patients in Two Nigerian Tertiary Hospitals
    A. Samaila, A. A. Biambo, N. Usman, U. M. Aliyu, A. Abdullahi and M. O. Adibe
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(2): 15-21
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i2.3

  • Corrosion Inhibition Effects of Ficus exasperatae and Costus afer in Acidic Medium at Different Temperatures
    E. U. Godwin- Nwakwasi, E. E. Elachi, M. A. Ezeokonkwo and C. Robert
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(2): 5-14
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i2.2

  • Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of Escherichia coli and Salmonella Isolated from Meat Sold in Sokoto Central Market, Sokoto State
    R. M. Aliyu and M. B. Abubakar
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(2): 1-4
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i2.1

  • Proximate Composition and Glycaemic Index of Destarched Rice
    S. A. Muhammad, A. B. Babatunde, A. Onu, A. Y. Abbas, Y. Saidu and L. S. Bilbis
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(1): 81-85
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i1.12

  • Research Article

  • In-vitro Cytotoxicity Effects and Bioactive Constituents of Chloroform Extract of Vernonia glaberrima Welw. Ex O. Hoffm (Asteraceae)
    A. M. Alhassan, A. Uba, C. Muhammad, H. L. Bako, I. Malami, Q. U. Ahmed, Y. I. Alkali
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(1): 77-80
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i1.11

  • Original Research

  • Integrated Geophysical Methods and Techniques for Studying the Perennial Springs in Ikanje-Share, Kwara State, Nigeria
    A. K. Olawuyi and M. A. Bawallah
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(1): 68-76
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i1.10

  • Awareness and Factors Influencing Farmers’ Decision in Establishing Private Forest Plantation in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State
    A. O. Ibrahim, O. A. Adeniji, K. M. Adelakun, U. I. Fingesi, A. A. Sa’adu, A. Sulyman and E. A. Irunokhai
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(1): 62-67
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i1.9

  • Haematological and Hepatho-Renal Effect of Cashew Nut Oil on Male Wistar Rats
    J. O. Akpotu, S. J. Oniye, S. A. Abdullahi and B. T. Magaji
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(1): 55-61
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i1.8

  • Estimation and Variation of Saturation Mixing Ratio and Mixing Ratio over Potiskum, Nigeria
    D. O. Akpootu, M. I. Iliyasu, I. Nouhou, A. O. Aina, M. Idris, W. Mustapha, D. E. Ohaji and A. D. Muhammad
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(1): 49-54
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i1.7

  • Research Article

  • Probabilistic Cellular Automata Modelling and Simulation of Land-Use Changes in Okomu National Park
    S. J. Okonkwo, A. E. Adeniji, O. A. Adekugbe, P. A. Ukoha and A. R. Adewoye
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(1): 41-48
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i1.6

  • Original Research

  • Determination of Design-Related Properties of Selected Irish Potatoes Varieties
    A. Saleh and J. O. Awolola
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(1): 36-40
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i1.5

  • Technical Efficiency of Onion Production in Kebbi State: A Stochastic Frontier Production Function Approach
    Y. Kaka, U. Magaji and A. A. Gindi
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(1): 28-35
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i1.4

  • Performance Evaluation of Date-Seed Activated Carbon as Adsorbent in Adsorption Refrigeration System
    M. S. Abdulkadir, D. M. Kulla and G. Y. Pam
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(1): 24-27
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i1.3

  • Cadmium Geochemistry and Groundwater pollution Status Evaluation using Indexing and Spatial Analysis for Keffe Community and Environs Sokoto Basin, North Western Nigeria
    H. M. Grema, H. Hamidu, A. Suleiman, A. I. Kankara, A. O. Umaru and N. F. Abdulmalik
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(1): 5-23
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i1.2

  • Detection of Newcastle Disease Antibodies amongst Local Chicken Slaughtered in Live Bird Markets in Kaduna, Nigeria
    Y. S. Wungak, A. Alhassan, D. B. Judith, I. Bitrus, I. B. Shallangwa and H. G. Ularamu
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2022; 30(1): 1-4
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v30i1.1

  • Clinicopathological Parameters and Sialyltransferase Activity in Trypanosoma Congolense-Infected Sheep
    Y. S. Baraya, M. E. Sadiq, J. A. Atata, S. J. Enam, S. Adamu, K. B. Kadima, N. M. Useh and K. A. N. Esievo
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2021; 29(2): 102-111
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v29i2.10

  • Evaluation of an Antimalarial Herbal Recipe and its Individual Plant Extracts for DNA Fragmentation and Clastogenicity Potential in Swiss Albino Mice
    A. Akinboro, M. A. Rufai, R. A. Adeagbo, A. O. Akanbi, A. S. Ogunkola, D. O. Okunola, T. D. Adeyeye and Y. R. Akanbi
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2021; 29(2): 89-101
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v29i2.9

  • Geology and Structural Studies of Precambrian Basement Rocks Around Mahuta, Zuru Schist Belt, Northwestern Nigeria
    M. Kitha, H. A. Ibrahim, H. M. Grema and M. Abdulkarim
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2021; 29(2): 76-88
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v29i2.8

  • Methanol Stem Bark Extract of Ficus platyphylla Protects Against Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Liver Damage in Wistar Rats
    C. J. Ugwah-Oguejiofor, S. G. Ibrahim, H. E. Mshelia, U. Mohammed and I. M. Adebisi
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2021; 29(2): 67-75
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v29i2.7

  • Structure, Conduct and Performance of Maize Marketing in Irewole Local Government Area, Osun State
    L. O. Jimoh, O. K. Akintunde, A. L. Kehinde, T. O. Agboola and A. A. Alabi
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2021; 29(2): 59-66
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v29i2.6

  • Research Article

  • Petrogenetic Studies of the Basement Rocks in Jimgbe and Environs, Northcentral Nigeria
    L. M. Adamu, A. O. Umaru, T. S. Ereosun, M. Kitha and A. E. Aliyu
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2021; 29(2): 46-58
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v29i2.5

  • Geochemical Evidence for the Origin of the Daranna Manganese Deposit, Kebbi State,Nigeria
    L. M. Adamu, N. G. Obaje, A. A. Sidi, A. K. Aweda and H. M. Liman
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2021; 29(2): 30-45
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v29i2.4

  • Impact of some Macroeconomic Variables on Tax Revenue in Nigeria
    S. Atolagbe and A. A. Abiodun
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2021; 29(2): 17-29
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v29i2.3

  • Original Research

  • Nutritional Quality Evaluation of Stored Onion (Allium cepa L.) Powder in Transparent and Amber Coloured Jars
    I. Bala , F. U. Ahmad , A. K. Yerima , S. S. Sani and A.T. Ibrahim
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2021; 29(2): 9-16
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v29i2.2

  • Effect of Cymbopogon citratus and Piliostigma reticulatum Aqueous Leaf Extracts on Rat Liver Function and In vitro Schizont Maturation Inhibition
    O. Oderinde, A. Onu, A. Shagari and O. Olaitan
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2021; 29(2): 1-8
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v29i2.1

  • Antibiotic Resistance and Transfer of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) Resistant Plasmids in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates From Hospitalized Patients
    O. S. Egbule
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2021; 29(1): 90-99
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v29i1.11

  • Effect of Honey on Oxidative Stress in the Brain Tissue of Sleep Deprived Rats
    O. O. Akintoye, A. J. Ajibare, O. A. Fabunmi, A. O. Asuku, R. A. Tajudeen
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2021; 29(1): 83-89
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v29i1.10

  • : In-vitro growth enhancement of Cedrela odorata using BAP and NAA
    J. O. Afolabi, A. O. Asonibare, O. A. Onawumi and E. O. Oyetunde
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2021; 29(1): 71-82
    » Abstract » PDF

  • Evaluation of Yield and Nutritional Composition of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) Grown on Different Substrates
    O. J. Olujobi and E. A. Adeniji
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2021; 29(1): 63-70
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v29i1.8

  • Research Article

  • An Integrated Boost-Sepic Higher Static Gain DC-DC Converter for Photovoltaic (PV) Based Micro-Grid Application
    H. Isah, Y. M. Sagagi and Y. Aliyu
    Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2021; 29(1): 55-62
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.4314/njbas.v29i1.7



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