Vol. 23 No. 2 (2024) | Scientia Africana

Published: 2024-05-14

Bimolecular optimization of cellulase production by Richoderma citrinoviride and Aspergillus niger isolates on corn cob, rice bran and sorghum bran as biomass substrates

T.E. Effiong, B. Benjamin, N.E. Egbe, M.S. Abdulsalami, E. Kereakede, V. Bakare

1-12

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.1

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Impact of co-application of biochar and Pseudomonas aeruginosa on microbial parameters in heavy metal contaminated soil

O.I. Olajumoke, O.A.F. Ilusanya, T.O. Adesetan, T.M. Osobamiro, S.P. Agbarakwe, W. Nurudeen, C.T. Senjobi

13-24

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.2

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An efficient intrusion detection technique for traffic pattern learning

I. I. Umukoro, B.O. Eke, O. Edward

25-40

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.3

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Dose-dependent reduction of rat colon antioxidant enzyme activities and increased thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) by ethidium bromide

O. R. Usifo, F. O. Obi

41-46

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.4

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Antioxidant vitamins in Benin bronze casters and their environmental cohorts: A preliminary nutritional assessment

O.G. Igharo, A.O. Ikuobase, C.B.N. Akpata, O.E. Ero

47-56

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.5

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Detection of Giardia cyst and Taenia eggs in river water samples collected from Aleto River in Eleme Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria

S.G. Okere, F.O. Nduka, K. Otokunefor

57-64

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.6

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Empirical assessment of fuel-wood induced carbon footprint in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria

J.L. Igben

65-76

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.7

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Hydrocarbon production potential of paralic reservoirs from the Niger Delta basin: Evidence from ichnological studies

O.O. Efemena, C. U Ugwueze

77-84

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.8

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Geophysical survey and radiometric assessment of aquifer strata and vulnerable groundwater quality of Ukwuani Ommunities in Delta State

E.O. Esi, O. Akpoyibo

85-100

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.9

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Comparative morpho-anatomy of two sedges (Cyperus cyperoides(L.) Kuntze and Cyperus rotundus

C. Wahua, M. Abass

101-108

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.10

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Proximate and microbial quality of processed grubs of African palm weevil (Rhynchophorus phoenicis F., Coleoptera: Curculionidae) sold at Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State, Southern Nigeria

R.P. Uzakah, O.M. Immanuel

109-116

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.11

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Involvement of rural women in gathering of forest products as a means of livelihood in South-Western Nigeria

A.O. Ajala, S.I. Ogunjimi, O.O. Alabi, O.W. Okonta, A.T. Adebimpe, D.B. Adesegun

117-126

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.12

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Anti-dyslipidemic and cardio-protective effects of dietary Vernonia amygdalina leaves in monosodium glutamate intoxicated high fat diet fed Wistar rats

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

127-146

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.13

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Provenance and paleoenvironmental studies of Bima and Dukul Formations in the Yola Basin, Northern Benue Trough, Nigeria.

G.D. Ochu, H.E. Ibrahim, D.A. Adesina, F. Abubakar, O.T. Ijaleye, J.A. Usman, A.O. Danga, S.O. Ibrahim

147-160

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.14

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Synergistic effect of combined multiple plants extract on some blood cell indices of diabetic rats

C.U. Nnadiukwu, T.A. Nnadiukwu, G. Ajuru, T.G. Ogono

161-174

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.15

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Detection of syphilis among patients attending a General Hospital in Ogbakiri, River State, Nigeria

T.I. Cookey, D.S. Isheke, M. Elenwo, C.M. Enemchukwu, H.C. Innocent-Adiele, C.C. Adim, E.N. Onu, A.M. Awanye, G. A. Nwankwo, M.U. Igwe, I.O. Okonko

175-182

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.16

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Geological and geochemical analyses of pegmatites in Egbe, Isanlu (sheet 225), Southwestern Nigeria

U.J. Adoze, F. Abubakar, G.D. Ochu, O.A. Danga, M.L. Adamu , Y. Baba

183-202

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.17

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The effect of preservatives and storage temperature on the organoleptic and microbial load of homemade freshly prepared healthy natural juices

O.D. Fakile, A.A. Oladiti, O.I. Solana, J.E. Okolosi

203-220

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.18

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Integrated geophysical and geochemical characterization of hydrocarbon contaminated site in Erhoike-Kokori, Southern Nigeria

O. S. Marere, O.J. Airen

221-228

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.19

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Fungal population and physicochemical properties of bioethanol produced from cassava (Manihot esculenta)

C. N. Opara, A. Alabere

229-236

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.20

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Eclipse detection on variable star Ao Serpentis using Las Cumbres observatory global telescope (LCOGT)

S. Esaenwi, O.J. Vwavware

237-242

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.21

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Comparative analysis of three methods for screening for colistin resistant Escherichia coli

M.O. Oseri, K. Otokunefor, O.N. Akomah-Abadaike

243-250

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.22

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Evaluation of physicochemical parameters and heavy metal concentrations in shrimp (Penaeus monodon), sediment and surrounding water of the Mangrove Swamps, Rivers State, Nigeria

O. Efekemo, O. C. Osuvwe, I. C. Davies

251-262

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.23

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Ethambutol-induced ovarian, uterine and placental oxidative stress: Implication for reproductive outcome in female Wistar rats

V.C. Ezeuko, S.P. Maduka

263-268

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.24

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Evaluation of the protective activity of aqueous leaf extract of Cissus populnea against lead-induced testicular toxicity in Wistar rats.

O.U. Idemudia, O.I. Momodu

269-276

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.25

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Evaluation of antioxidant potential of crude extract of metabolites from endophytic fungi isolated from Annona senegalensis Pers

A. I. Onah, D. P. Berebon, E. S. Onah, E. C. Ibezim, A.A., Attama, D. Nwobodo, M.C. Ugwu

277-286

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.26

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Antidyslipidemic effect of ethanol extract of Irvingia wombolu seeds in high fat diet induced dyslipidemic rat

L. C. Chuku, J. O. Uba, O. E. Ezim

287-298

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.27

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Remediation of crude oil polluted soil using a combination of macerated cobs of Zea mays and Pleurotus ostreatus

A. M. Okpa, C. C. Monago-Ighorodje, K. Baabel, O. E. Ezim

299-312

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.28

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An enhanced Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) model for the detection of lung cancer using X-Ray image

B. E. Oyovwe, A. E. Edje, E. Omede, C. Ogeh

313-322

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.29

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Natural pigment: Chlorophyll, carotenoid and anthocyanin in the leaves of four ornamental plants

C. A. Chukunda, K. Okonwu

323-330

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.30

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Clinical laboratory techniques for detecting drugs of abuse: Feasibility in developing nations

O.G. Igharo, C.B.N. Akpata, G.A. Aikpitanyi-Iduitua, T.J. Ime-Idim, O.E. Ero

331-340

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.31

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Economic evaluation of mineral deposit: A bottom-up approach

F.N. Ononuju, J.I. Nwosu, V.U. Ukaegbu

341-350

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.32

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Storage implications on the microbiological quality of some locally manufactured pharmaceuticals

I.C. Azuike, O. Ogbonna, F.S. Ire

351-360

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.33

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Ecotoxicity of trace metal enrichment and the degrees of contaminated sediment and water from Riparian communities in Rivers State, Nigeria

I. C. Davies, Y. Sulaiman , O. Efekemo

361-374

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.34

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Shelf-life extension of tomatoes (Solanumlycopersicum), okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) and eggplant (Solanum melongena) using edible coating

C. N. Obiaocha-Nwaogwugwu, O. C. Eruteya, I. Ahaotu

375-388

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.35

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Curcumin mitigates stress induced depression and hippocampal damage through upregulation of BDNF expression and adult neurogenesis.

E. U. Wogu, E. I. Edibamode

389-402

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.36

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Antibacterial activity of aqueous and methanol extracts of Jatropha tanjorensis and Adansonia digitata against selected clinical bacteria pathogens

I.P. Udoh, C.U. Eze, D.P. Berebon

403-414

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.37

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Performance evaluation of ten numerical methods for Weibull distribution parameter estimation applied to Nigerian wind speed data

I. K. Okakwu, A. S. Alayande, O. F. Adizua, S. O. Giwa, A. A. Okubanjo, B. O Orogbade, A. O. David, P. O. Alao

415-432

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.38

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Assessment of radionuclides in the soil of Bonny Local Government Area Of Rivers State, Nigeria and evaluation of radiological risk

A. Bubu, G. O. Avwiri, C. P. Ononugbo

433-442

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v23i2.39

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