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Vol. 7, No. 2 (2019)
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Volume 7, Issue 2

28 articles

Research Article

Phytochemical Analysis and Antioxidant Activity of Aqueous and Ethanolic Root and Stem Bark Extracts of Ficus Sycomorus Linn.

Toma I., Dahiru D., Madusolumou M.A.

This study was designed to investigate the phytochemical constituents and antioxidant activities of the root and stem bark of Ficus sycomorus. The roo...

Abstract PDF pp. 1-11

Optimization of Production Scheduling in a Production Company Using Transportation Model

A. M. Jingi

Transportation model is one of the most predominantly used technique in the field of Operational Research, it is widely used as a decision-making tool...

Abstract PDF pp. 8-15

Seasonal Variability of Heavy Metals Concentration in Fish Species Organs From Upper River Benue, Yola- Adamawa State

Edward, A., Apollos, T.G, Duwal, S. D.

Seasonal Variability of Heavy metal in Fish species organs in Upper River in Yola Adamawa State was investigated from May 2018 to April 2019. Fish spe...

Abstract PDF pp. 16-24

Appraisal of Road Network Spatial Connectivity in Abuja City, Nigeria

Nuhu H. Tini

Road network creates a pivotal base for social co-existence, resource exploitation, production and consumption opportunities. These in turn lead to at...

Abstract PDF pp. 25-34

Analysis of Aqueous and Ethanolic Leaf Extracts of Momordica Charantia (bitter Gourd) Using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (hplc) and Fourier Transform Infrared (ftir) Spectroscopy

Williams E. T

The study of analysis of aqueous and ethanol leaf extracts of M. charantia was carried out using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Fou...

Abstract PDF pp. 35-40

Evaluation of Phytochemical, Mineral, and Nutrient Content of Ginger (zingiber Officianale) in Mubi

Yusuf, C. S.

The main objective of this study was to evaluate the phytochemicals, vitamins, proximate and nutrient contents of Zingiber officinale (ginger). Fresh ...

Abstract PDF pp. 41-47

Analysis of Bacteriological Content of Wastewater in Some Selected Locations in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Esther Ibrahim, Jacob K. Nyanganji, Samson Gamache, Biu, A.A, Hassan B. Glanda

In this study, analysis of bacteriological content of wastewater in Maiduguri was carried out. One sample each, that is, Abattoir, Nigerian Bottling C...

Abstract PDF pp. 48-58

Influence of Boko Haram Insurgency on Chikdren’s Rights to Inclusive Education in Nothern Senstorial Zone, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Sababa L. K, Ballah A. Y. Godwin

This study investigated the influence of Boko Haram Insurgency on Children’s rights to Inclusive Education in Northern Senatorial zone, Adamawa Stat...

Abstract PDF pp. 59-66

Influence of Boko Haram Insurgency on Teachers’ Job Performance in Mubi Educational Zone, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Ballah A. Y. Godwin

This paper examined the influence of the activities of Boko Haram insurgency on teachers’ job performance in the North – East Geo – political zo...

Abstract PDF pp. 67-69

Study on Deterioration of Concrete Blend Under Elevated Temperature in an Acidic Environment

Emmanuel Joseph, Jamila Ahmed, Yakubu Mathias

This study aimed at investigating the effect of deterioration of concrete produced with cement being partially replaced with silica fume and cow horn ...

Abstract PDF pp. 70-76

Seasonal Variation of Heavy Metals in Q. Quelea, C. Gariepenus, N. Septemfascia and T. Swinderianus in Gyawana Ecosystem, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Buba, Z.M, Shinggu, D.Y

Heavy metals are metallic elements that are toxic and have high density, specific gravity or atomic weight, they occur naturally in the ecosystem with...

Abstract PDF pp. 77-84

Spatial Integration Between Markets of Cowpea (vigna Unguiculata) in Adamawa and Taraba States, Nigeria

Jimjel Zalkuwi, Titus Joshua, Joyce D. Mose, Bashir H. Gabdo

The study was conducted to assess spatial integration between markets of cowpea in Adamawa and Taraba States, Nigeria. The sources of data for the stu...

Abstract PDF pp. 84-97

Physico-chemical Properties of Oil From Water Melon Citrullus Lanatus (thunb) Seeds

Williams, E. T, Barakat A F, Nachana’a T, Mohammed I.

Oil from the peeled and unpeeled seeds of watermelon was extracted using petroleum ether (Boiling point 40 – 60OC). The result revealed that the oil...

Abstract PDF pp. 98-104

Profitability of Red Pepper Marketing in Adamawa State, Nigeria

Joseph David, J, Moses, J. D, Donye A. O

This study examined the profitability of red pepper marketing in Adamawa State, Nigeria. The study was based on primary data collected with the aid of...

Abstract PDF pp. 105-110

Influence of Gender and Sex-role Stereo-typing on Career Decision Making

Sababa, L. K, Vandima, M. Tabitha

This paper examined the vocational development and aspirations of women since creation. In all human societies across the world, a disparity existed b...

Abstract PDF pp. 111-116

Characterization of Signed Symmetric Group in Inner Product Spaces

Usamot I. F, Rauf K, Bakare G. N, Ibrahim G. R

This paper provides some characterizations of signed symmetric group (SSn) using the notion of orthogonality in inner product spaces. The concepts of ...

Abstract PDF pp. 117-121

Assessment of Herbicide Residues and Heavy Metals in Yawa Dug Wells Water

Ismaila Yada Sudi, Janet Daryu Wampana, Priscilla Alexander, Maryam Usman Ahmed

The present study was carried out to investigate the occurrence and effects of herbicides on human health and the environment in Yawa area of Mubi Sou...

Abstract PDF pp. 122-128

Distribution of Urinary Tract Infection (uti) Among Pregnant Women Attending Ante-natal Care in Lokuwa Maternity Mubi North, Adamawa State-nigeria

Elihu, A, Wabu, Y.S, Umar, I

Urinary tract infections (UTI) during pregnancy is one of the most common public health problems worldwide, and that up to 10% of women will experienc...

Abstract PDF pp. 129-133

Phenology of Woody Plant Species in Olive Baboon (papio Anubis) Habitat at the Southern Sector of Gashaka Gumti National Park, Nigeria

Joseph, J.

A study was carried out to determine the phenology of woody plant species in olive baboon (Papio anubis) habitat at the Southern Sector of Gashaka Gum...

Abstract PDF pp. 134-141

Assessment of Student Teachers’ Attitude Toward Teaching Profession in Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria: Implications for Counselling

Amos Audu, Rhoda Kachalla Maina, Hamsatu Joseph Pur

The study sought to assess student teachers’ attitude toward teaching profession in Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. The objectiv...

Abstract PDF pp. 142-150

Occurrence of Infectious Aeromonas and Pseudomonas Bacteria in Clarias Gariepinus From Adamawa State, Nigeria

Idowu, T.A, Adedeji, H.A, Adedeji, B.A, Ardo, M.B, Sogbesan, O.A

In the recent time, the production of fish and fishery products in the country is witnessing more involvement both from the government and the people ...

Abstract PDF pp. 151-160

Farmers’ Perception on Climate Change and Constraints on Rice Production in Kwara State

Yusuf, A. O, Barnabas, T. M

Climate change is a devastating phenomenon that affects food production. Thus, this study examined farmers‟ perceived effect of climate change on ri...

Abstract PDF pp. 161-168

Fish Species Distribution and Abundance in Some Selected Ponds in Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria

Michael Awi, Demshemino P.H. Moses, Deborah Nwobodo

Fish species distribution and abundance in Janruwa Maihuda, Wurokye, Papata and Vimtim malacha ponds in Mubi North local government area of Adamawa St...

Abstract PDF pp. 169-176

The Influence of Npk 15:15:15 Fertilizer Rates in the Production of Tomato (lycopersicum Esculentum L.) in Delta State, Nigeria

Ojobor, S. A

The field experiment was conducted in two locations (Abraka and Asaba), Delta State to evaluate the response of tomato growth and yield to different r...

Abstract PDF pp. 177-183

Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus (hbsag) Among Apparently Healthy Inhabitants of Hildi Adamawa State, Nigeria

Filgona, Joel, Tula, M.Y

Hepatitis B viral infection is a major global health problem which can cause chronic infection and responsible for high risk of death from cirrhosis a...

Abstract PDF pp. 184-187

Broiler Production Technology Practices Among Farmers in Jalingo Local Government Area, Taraba State Nigeria

Sabo Elizabeth, Bakari Dalibu, Adamu, Jumai.T, Philemon, Bamiled

Broiler production, management system, marketing were investigated among broiler producers in Jalingo local government area. A snow ball method was em...

Abstract PDF pp. 188-196

Effect of Biology Practical Method of Teaching on Students’ Academic Achievement of Senior Secondary Schools in Mubi Educational Zone, Adamawa State

Buba Ezra, Marcel. P. Agah

This study investigated the effect of practical teaching method on academic achievement of senior secondary biology students in Mubi Educational Zone,...

Abstract PDF pp. 197-204

Ab-initio Study of Structural, Elastic, Electronic and Vibrational Properties of Pbse in the Rock-salt Structure

Ebere Ifechukwudere Achuka, Timothy Chibuike Chibueze

Structural, elastic, electronic and vibrational properties of rock-salt PbSe have been investigated theoretically within the framework of density func...

Abstract PDF pp. 205-212