Vol. 8, No. 2 (2020)

Determination of Contamination Level of Jerky (kilishi) Sold in Mubi, Adamawa State

Vandi Vincent Jatau, Ismaila Yada Sudi

Kilishi is a crispy jerky, low moisture meat product with high nutrient content, prepared traditionally through different processes (slicing, drying, infusion, further drying and m...

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Vol. 8, No. 2 (2020)

Determination of Persistent Organic Pollutants (pops) in African Catfish (clarias Gariepinus) in Fishponds Along River Yedzaram Mubi, Adamawa State Nigeria

Zira, S. P, Shinggu, D. Y, Kiri, B

The use of POPs has been confirmed detrimental to health and well-being over the years leading to a ban on their use especially by developing countries such as Nigeria. Contrary to...

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Vol. 8, No. 2 (2020)

Determination of Electromagnetic Radiation Emitted From the Sides of Different Brand of Cell Phones

Lazarus G. Ndatuwong, Ijantiku John

The study aims at determining the electromagnetic radiation emitted at the front and back side of different brand of cell phones (ITEL, INFINIX and TECNO) when charging, fully char...

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Vol. 8, No. 2 (2020)

Effect of Tamsulosin on Fasting Blood Glucose and Plasma Insulin Levels in Normal Wistar Rats

Malami Dikko, Yusuf Sarkingobir, Umar A.I

This paper aimed to determine levels of fasting blood sugar and plasma insulin in normal rats administered with tamsulosin. Standard methods and procedures were followed to achieve...

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Vol. 8, No. 2 (2020)

Production Decisions and Costs - Returns Analysis of Poor Resource Cereals – Legumes Farmers in Adamawa State, Nigeria

Hamid, M.Y., Bello, K

The study assessed production decisions and evaluates cost - returns on investment of poor resource cereals – legumes farmers in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Multi-stage, purposive an...

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Vol. 8, No. 2 (2020)

Land Degradation in Nigeria and Its Impacts on Biodiversity, Ecosystem and Provisioning Services: a Review

Joseph, J.

Human society the world over is heavily dependent on land and its resources. Humankind’s utilization of land has led to the modification of almost all parts of the earth. When th...

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Vol. 8, No. 2 (2020)

Preliminary Study of Genetic Variation of Heterobranchus Bidorsalis From Rivers Benue and Niger in Nigeria Using Microsatellite Markers

Amadi, G.C, Onyia, L.U, Duwal, S.D, Sanda M.K, Ja’afar, N.J

This study was carried out to compare the genetic variations of Heterobranchus bidorsalis from River Niger and River Benue in Nigeria using Microsatellite marker CN13. A total of 2...

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Vol. 8, No. 2 (2020)

Effects of Youths Rural – Urban Migration on Arable Crop Production in Mubi-south Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria

Khalid Bello

The study examined the effect of youth’s rural-urban migration on arable crop production in Mubi South LGA. Specific objectives of the study are to: identify causes of youth’s ...

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Vol. 8, No. 2 (2020)

Access and Preference of Agricultural Innovations Delivery to Farmers Using Mass Media in Yola-north and Yola-south Local Government Areas, Adamawa State Nigeria

Khalid Bello

The study examined agricultural innovations delivery using mass media to farmers in Yola-North and Yola-South Local Government Areas of Adamawa State, Nigeria respectively. Primary...

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Vol. 8, No. 2 (2020)

Mechanism for Effective Maintenance of Public Building for Sustainability - a Case Study of Kabiru Umar Hostel, Modibbo Adamawa University of Technology Yola, Adamawa State Nigeria

Hyalaba, Godwin Z, Ibrahim, Y. Gwalem, Mara, Wazumtu

Public Building suffers from deterioration due to poor or lack of adequate maintenance. This study therefore finds out the most appropriate mechanism to be adopted for effective ma...

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