Scientia Africana

Scientia Africana seeks to encourage communication among scientists all over the world through regular publication of their research findings. The journal publishes results of original research in all aspects of biological, chemical, earth, mathematical, physical and applied sciences including basic medical and engineering sciences. It also publishes review articles, book reviews, research notes and other short communications on all aspects of pure and applied sciences and accepts advertisements in related fields.

Published: 2024-09-12

Effects of bean cake cooked in different packaging materials on hematological indices and kidney function of Wistar albino rats

P.C. Wali, L. Gbaranee, E.N. Onyeike, D.C. Belonwu

1-10

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Green synthesized silver nanoparticles and their biomedical applications: a review

O. B. Akinsipo (Oyelaja), A. D. Osinubi, A. A. Badeji, T. J. Ogunade , A. D. Idowu, O. J. Afolayan, I. A. Ajiwe, A. O Ameen

11-24

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Chemical constituents, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of essential oils from fresh and air-dried leaves of Icacina trichantha (OLIV.)

O. O. Olubomehin, E. O. Odubote, A. O. Ogunmoye, O. C. Atewolara-Odule, T. O. Adesetan, J. K. Ogunjimi, S. A. Ogundare, S. T. Yussuf, A. A. Ibikunle

25-36

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Assessment of bacterial and fungal contamination of herbal mixture vended within Kaduna metropolis, Nigeria

S. Shitu, M. O. Musa, S. E. Ibekwe

37-46

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Characterization of the phytochemical constituents of methanol extract of Spondias mombin stem bark using high performance-liquid chromatography and gas chromatography mass spectroscopy

O. Ikponmwosa-Eweka, E. S. Omoregie

47-58

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Antifungal activity of fractions and compounds from Pterocarpus erinaceus poir.1804, (Fabaceae) on selected wood fungi

D. O. Ekhuemelo, J. V. Anyam, C. Ekhuemelo

59 - 72

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Effect of plantain peel ash as an admixture on concrete properties

A. O. David, O. S. Bello, O. O. Akisanya, B. O. Orogbade, G.M. Amusan

73-80

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Gross alpha and beta activities of sand sediments and heavy metal concentration in selected rivers of Aniocha South, Delta State

B.O. Ijabor, A.O. Nwabuoku, J.C. Okpilike, J.C. Olugu

81-90

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Stimulation of citric acid production by heat shock promoting Aspergillus niger using nitrogen enriched Dioscorea bulbifera

Ifeanyi Boniface Ezea, Emmanuel Ezaka, Olayinka Akinola Omotosho

91-100

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Production and characterization of bacteriocin from lactic acid bacteria isolated from fermented food products

L. A. Abiom, F.S. Ire, I. Ahaotu

101-114

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The evaluation of the effects of different curing methods on concrete

B. O. Orogbade, E. A. Adetoro, G. M. Amusan

115-126

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The effect of using coconut shell ash as a partial replacement of cement in concrete

A. O. David, I. M. Oyewale, O. T. Opafola, O. O. Akisanya, B. O. Orogbade, G.M. Amusan

127-132

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Body and organ weight changes in male Wistar rats treated with saponins extract of Vernonia amygdalina and Vernonia colorata

C. A. Obike, I.I. Ijeh , A.C.C. Egbuonu, E.E. Ubah

133-146

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Determination of proximate analysis of individual and combined samples of Dioscorea alata, Musa parasidiaca and Xanthosoma sagittifolium peels

G.N. John, K.O. Orubite , G.O. Oriji

147-152

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Analytical evaluation of oil and water obtained from demulsification of crude oil using cashew (Anacardium occidentale) nutshell liquid

T.N. Chikwe, C.E. Igwe

153-160

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Surface characterization of biochar from agricultural residues for environmental applications

D. Abolodje, T. O. Egbuchunam, C. Ewah, N.E. Peter

161-170

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Microbiological and nutritional assessment of ‘ncha iwu’ (edible emulsion) vended in selected markets in Umunneochi Lga, Abia State, Nigeria

F.S. Ire, P. C. Amos, I. Ahaotu, M. Ndukwe

171-184

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Extraction, FTIR and GC-MS characterization of palm kernel oil for laundry soap production

A. G. Jacob, I. Musa, A. B. Ogbesejana

185-196

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The effects of organic waste on the postharvest fungal attack and disease severity on Irvingia gabonensis kernels

K. Dengimo, E.C. Teke

197-202

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Geotechnical assessment of subsoils in parts of Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

M.D. Ntuk, I.U. Ehibor, A.C. Udoh, I.M. Ibanga

203-214

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Iv vitro synergistic antimicrobial interactions between the extract of Azadirachta indica and antibiotics against Bacillus subtilis

Maria I Ngwu, Godwin I Ngwu, Dinebari P. Berebon, Stephen C Emencheta, Emmanuel C Ibezim

215-220

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Spatio-temporal analysis of land use and land cover dynamics in a part of Southern Nigeria

O. Uchegbulam, J. L. Igben

221-230

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Gas leakage detection system for domestic and industrial applications

P.O. Alao, A.A. Raji, M.B. Olajide, Z.O. Jagun, A.A. Okubanjo, A.O. Oyedeji

231-240

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Interference cancellation system of a microwave resonator filter for 4G and 5G applications

F. Onaifo, K.O. Ogbeide, E.L. Omoze

241-258

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The use of electrical resistivity tomography method to resolve land boundary disputes in mining areas

S.N. Yusuf, J.S. Ejepu , J.K. Ogunmola, O.M. Yohanna, W.M. Wakili

259-272

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Micropaleontological and sedimentological analyses of carbonates rocks in parts of Sokoto Basin, Nigeria: implications for paleoecological interpretation and exploration efforts

G.O. Aigbadon, N.S. Igbinigie

273-286

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Formulation of a carbon-based solid acid catalyst from groundnut husk for the esterification of oleic acid

I. Orji, J. O. Onofowase

287-296

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Appraisal on heavy metal contamination in tissues (gills, intestine, liver, and fillet) of Parachanna obscura and the physicochemical properties of Oguta Lake, South-Eastern Nigeria.

E. M. Uzukwu, I. C. Davies, C. Ogueri, Y. Sulaiman

297-310

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Depositional environment and stratigraphic framework of the NS- 1 well, Coastal Swamp Depobelt, Niger Delta Basin: a foraminiferal perspective

N.S. Igbinigie, G.O. Aigbadon

311-324

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Exploring agricultural waste substrate for enhancement of Pleurotus ostreatus cultivation

Omowanle Oluwole Gbenga, H.O. Stanley, Charles Ikenna Osu

325-340

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Multicriteria evaluations for sand production potentials: a case study from a producing oil field in the Niger Delta Basin (Nigeria)

E.U. Nnurum, A.C. Tse, C.U. Ugwueze, F.I. Chiazor

341-354

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Parasites of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) cultured in selected homestead ponds in Rivers State, Nigeria

M. N. Wogu, C. G. Orji-Georgewill

355-360

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Evaluation of the chemical constituents and toxicological potentials of Asystasia vogeliana benth. leaf extract

O.O. Odekanyin, J.K. Adesanwo, J.I. Olawuni, O. O. Omolaso , S. Kolawole, J.O. Alende, I. Fasol

361-378

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Assessment of microbial contamination on generator surfaces: a case study at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

E.C. Ago, C.G. Daokoru-Olukole, J.O. Pondei, E. Avwerosuoghene, E.O. Fenibo, C.D. Onwukwe, H.O. Stanley

379-394

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Helicobacter pylori and Treponema pallidum (syphilis) co-infection among HIV patients attending a private clinic in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria

H. C. Innocent-Adiele, H. O. Iheanacho , O. Osuala, C. G. Daokoru-Olukole, E. N. Oketah , T. I. Cookey, C. M. Enemchukwu , C. C. Adim, E.N. Onu, G. A. Nwankwo, O. F. Okafor, E. I. Mbah, M. O. Anagboso, I. O. Okonko

395-408

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