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UMYU Scientifica Journal
ISSN 2955-1145 · Umaru Musa Yar'adua University, Katsina, Nigeria · 541 artikel di indeks
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Comparative Pulmonary Toxicity of PMS and Kerosene Fumes in a Rat Model
This study investigated the sub-chronic effects of inhaled Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and kerosene fumes on pulmonary histology and physiology in albino rats. Fifteen adult male rats were randomly assigned to three groups: control (fresh air), PMS-exposed, and kerosene-exposed. Exposures were…
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Pilot Evaluation of Dialium guineense Fruit and Leaf Extracts in Inhibition of Glucose-Induced Protein Glycation and DPPH Radical: An In vitro Study
Advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) are the final products derived from the Maillard reaction, a non-enzymatic glycation of free amino groups by sugars and aldehydes. AGE formation begins under hyperglycemic or oxidative stress conditions. This work aimed to determine the anti-glycation and…
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Two-step Inertial Self-Adaptive Gradient Methods for the Split Feasibility Problem with Application
This paper introduces novel two-step inertial self-adaptive gradient algorithms (TISGA) for solving the Split Feasibility Problem (SFP) in Hilbert spaces. The proposed method integrates dual inertial parameters and satisfying , together with a self-adaptive step-size where and is chosen to satisfy…
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Local Variation in Adulticidal Susceptibility of Anopheles spp. to Artemisia scoparia Essential Oil in Batagarawa LGA, Katsina State, Nigeria
Malaria remains a major public health burden in Nigeria, exacerbated by increasing insecticide resistance among Anopheles spp. Plant-derived essential oils are increasingly being investigated as environmentally sustainable alternatives for vector control. This study evaluated the adulticidal…
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Aunu Polynomials: Excedance Number in Aunu Involutions
An Involution is a Permutation which is equal to its own inverse. An involution is a permutation of a non-empty set which does not contain any permutation cycles of length greater than two (i.e., it consists exclusively of fixed points and transpositions). In this research, we obtain a generating…
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Anti-Aging and Longevity Effects of Terminalia catappa Ripe Fruit Extract in in D-Galactose-Induced Aging in Drosophila melanogaster (Fruit Flies) Model
Aging is a natural phenomenon brought on by the progressive decline of biological and physiological processes. This study aims to evaluate the anti-aging and longevity effects of Terminalia catappa ripe fruit aqueous extract on D-galactose-induced aging in a Drosophila melanogaster model. An acute…
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Factor Interactions Governing Aluminium Corrosion Inhibition by Sida acuta Leaf Extract: Response Surface Methodology and Gravimetric Study
The growing demand for environmentally benign corrosion inhibitors has intensified research into plant-based alternatives to toxic synthetic chemicals. This study evaluated the corrosion-inhibition performance of Sida acuta leaf extract on aluminum in 0.1 M H₂SO₄ using gravimetric techniques and…
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Quasi-Convolution Properties of Analytic Function Subclasses Defined by a Generalized Binomial Operator
The study of analytic and univalent functions in the open unit disk has received significant attention in geometric function theory due to its vast applications across mathematics and other related disciplines. Operators, being one of the essential tools, preserve geometric properties and also help…
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In Vitro Evaluation of Ocimum gratissimum Leaf (Scent Leaf) Extracts Against Selected Clinical Multidrug-Resistant Bacterial Isolates
The rise in multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens has made the search for alternative sources of antimicrobial agents a global priority. This study investigated the phytochemical constituents, antioxidant capacity, and antibacterial activities of aqueous and ethanol leaf extracts of O. gratissimum…
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Assessment of Geothermal Potential in Sokoto and Environs, North-Western Nigeria, using Airborne Magnetic Data
The search for alternative and sustainable energy resources has increased interest in geothermal energy exploration across Nigeria. This study assessed the geothermal potential of Sokoto and its environs, north-western Nigeria, using high-resolution aeromagnetic data. The study area lies between…
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A Multi-Depot Shipper Lane Selection Problem with Time Windows in Transportation Service Market
In the transportation service market, Shippers take the role of auctioneers, facing a problem known as the Shipper Lane Selection Problem (SLSP). The problem involves carefully evaluating which lanes should be serviced by their vehicle fleets and which should be outsourced to external carriers…
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Socioeconomic Impact on Maternal Health Outcomes in Nigeria
This study examines the socioeconomic pathways influencing maternal health utilization and outcomes in Nigeria using data from the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS). While prior studies have established associations between socioeconomic factors and maternal health, limited…
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Habitat Fragmentation and Seasonal Variation Shape Butterfly Community Structure in a Tropical University Landscape, Nigeria
Habitat fragmentation and seasonal variation are key ecological factors influencing butterfly community structure in tropical ecosystems. This study investigated their effects at Federal University Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria. Surveys were conducted along a 1500 m transect within each of two…
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Synergistic Effects of Hybrid Zinc Oxide/Graphene Oxide Nanocatalyst on Photocatalytic Degradation of Acetamiprid Insecticide
The persistence of pesticide residues in aquatic environments necessitates the development of efficient and sustainable remediation technologies. This study investigated the synergistic effects of a ZnO/GO nanohybrid on the photocatalytic degradation of acetamiprid in aqueous medium. The…
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Comparative Physicochemical and Heavy Metal Assessment of Water Sources in Bularafa, Gulani LGA, Yobe State, Nigeria
This study evaluated the physicochemical properties and heavy metal concentrations of the major drinking water sources in Bularafa, Gulani Local Government Area, Yobe State, Nigeria, to determine their suitability for domestic consumption. Nine water samples, including tap, well, and borehole…
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Comparative Effects of Air-Drying and Sun-Drying on the Nutritional and Anti-Nutritional Profile of Sweet Potato Flour in Kaduna State, Nigeria
This study evaluated the effects of air-drying and sun-drying on the nutritional and anti-nutritional composition of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) flour produced in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Fresh tubers (5 kg) were processed in triplicate (biological replicates), and each analysis was conducted in…
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Development and Characterization of Eco-Friendly Bi-Herbal Dye from Curcuma longa and Acacia nilotica with Antimicrobial Properties
The increasing environmental and health concerns associated with synthetic dyes have stimulated interest in sustainable natural alternatives with additional bioactive properties. This study investigated the extraction, characterization, and antimicrobial activities of a bi-herbal natural dye…
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Bioautographic Profile of Ziziphus mauritiana Ethanolic Leaf Extract on Escherichia coli from Ready-to-Eat Foods Within Katsina Metropolis
The current study aimed to detect the presence of Escherichia coli in ready-to-eat (RTE) foods sold in Katsina Metropolis and to assess the bioautographic profile of Ziziphus mauritiana ethanolic leaf extract against the isolates using culture and molecular-dependent techniques. A total of 50 food…
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Dose-Dependent Effects of Colchicine on Growth and Yield Traits of Improved Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L. ] Walp.) Varieties across M1 and M2 Generations
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp.) is an important grain legume widely cultivated for its nutritional value and adaptability to diverse agroecological conditions. However, limited genetic variability among elite cultivars has constrained yield improvement through conventional breeding. This…
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Comparative Detection of Schistosoma haematobium Using Microscopy, Circulating Cathodic Antigen Test, and qPCR in Northern Nigeria
Urogenital schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma haematobium remains a major neglected tropical disease in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Nigeria, where transmission is sustained by poor sanitation, inadequate water infrastructure, and frequent human contact with infested freshwater bodies…