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FSNT Research Article Nov 1, 2023
Heavy Metal Analysis in Some Common Foods and Drugs Available in Nigeria
Magaji B*, Ibrahim IB, Usman A and Zubairu MS

Table Sugar, Milo, Antibiotic–Metronidazole, Antimalaria–Artemether & Lumefanthrine are among the most commonly used Foods and Drugs in Nigeria. In this study, analysis of…

Heavy Metal Drug Food
IJOAC Research Article Sep 5, 2023
Growth Performance and Nutrient Utilization of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Fed Processed Duckweed (Lemna paucicostata) Meal as Protein Source
Abdullahi AI*, Hassan MZ, Usman A, Auta J, Abdullah SA, Bolorunduro PI and Onimisi HU

Growth performance and nutrient utilization of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed processed duckweed (Lemna paucicostata) meal were evaluated. Blanching and sun-drying were …

Duckweed Meal Specific Growth Rate Protein Efficiency Ratio
ACT Research Article Apr 28, 2021
Unveiling of Potential Zika Virus RNA polymerase Inhibitors Using Structure based Virtual Screening
Usman A, Ahmad M and Ikhlas S*

Zika virus (ZIKV) infection has been associated with Guillain-Barre syndrome in adults and Microcephaly in infants. However, there is no currently approved antiviral drug against …

Zika virus NS5 Protein Virtual Screening
OAJMB Research Article Mar 17, 2017
Causes and Prevalence of Tuberculosis from Sputum of Patients based on Sd Bioline® and Genotype Mbtc® Assay in Gombe State, Nigeria
Ibrahim S*, Abubakar UB, Danbirni S; Usman A, Kudi AC, Loveth L, Abdulrazak H and Abdulkadir IA

This study was carried out in Gombe State, Nigeria to estimate the prevalence and causes of tuberculosis in patients that were suspected to have clinical symptoms compatible to tub…

Sd Bioline® Genotype Mbtc® Sputum
FSNT Review Article Feb 14, 2025
Evolution of Chia Seeds from Ancient Times to Modern SuperFood
Rania IM Almoselhy*, Afreen Usmani and Mohd Aftab Siddiqui

Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.) have transitioned from a staple food in ancient Mesoamerican cultures to a globally recognized super food. This article explores their evolution, …

Chia Salvia Hispanica L Super food
OAJMB Review Article Dec 31, 2024
AI in Food Science: Exploring Core Elements, Challenges, and Future Directions
Rania IM Almoselhy* and Afreen Usmani

This article examines the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in food science and technology, emphasizing its state-ofthe- art applications and the associated challenges. …

AI Artificial Intelligence Food Science and Technology
IJBP Editorial May 30, 2024
Tardive Dyskinesia: Addressing the Challenges of an Iatrogenic Movement Disorder
Alam M*, Abbas K, Usmani N and Mustafa M

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a potentially irreversible and disabling iatrogenic movement disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive movements, predominantly affecting the or…

Antipsychotics Tardive Dyskinesia D2 Receptor
CRIJ Research Article Apr 26, 2024
Multiphasic MDCT of Living Renal Donors, Prior to Surgery
Hira MG*, Waseem Z, Hira N, Usman K and Amjad I

Background: Live kidney donor evaluation mandates anatomical and functional assessment of the donor kidney. Multiphasic Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) with advanced 3‐D …

Multiphasic MDCT Post-Renal Anatomic Evaluation CT Angiography
OAJMB Review Article Dec 5, 2023
A Critical Review on the Effect of Gamma Irradiation on Microbiological Activity, Quality, and Safety of Food
Rania IM Almoselhy*, Afreen Usmani, Peymaneh Ghasemi Afshar and Morteza Adeli Milani

There is an increasing demand to guarantee the safety of the food supply due to the public's growing concerns about food safety and foodborne illnesses. It has been demonstrated t…

Food Irradiation Gamma Irradiation Facility Sterilization
JENR Research Article Nov 29, 2022
Analysis of Mode of Access to Quality Public Water Supply in Jalingo Metropolis, Taraba State
Ezekiel BB*, Yushau AM, Nicodemus JB, James CN, Tijani A, and Usman EJ

This study analyse the mode of access to safe public water supply in Jalingo Metropolis. The study applied both survey and experimental research designs. The survey design involve…

Analysis Accessibility Direct and Indirect Mode
MJCCS Review Article Sep 27, 2022
Comparison of Segmental Vs Total Colectomy for Treatment of Crohn’s Disease
Muhammad Shah, Jamshed Alam*, Muhammad Usman, Imranuddin Khan, Shimee Shahzadi and Shehzad Akbar Khan

Background: There is debate concerning segmental resection for Crohn's disease. Segmental resection is reportedly associated with a greater rate of re-resection as compared to tot…

Crohn’s Disease Segmental Total Colectomy
OAJAR Research Article Jun 30, 2022
Morphological Evaluation of Selected Capsicum Genotypes in Kashere, Gombe State, Nigeria
Usman MG*, Heland A, Muhamman MA and Kareem

The aim of this study was to determine the phenotypic variation and relationship among capsicum species grown in Kashere, Gombe State. The field experiment consisted of six (6) var…

Capsicum Kashere Yield
JONAM Research Article Apr 25, 2020
Medicinal Plants Used in the Treatment of Antenatal and Postnatal Disorders in Kaduna Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria: Empirical Study of Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria
Sodimu AI*, Usman MB, Olorukooba MM, Lapkat LG, Jayeoba WA, Osunsina O, Suleiman R, Awobona TA, Bako A and Okechalu SO

Medicinal plant used in the treatment of ante-natal and post-natal disorders in Kaduna Sothern Guinea Savanna using Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State as a case studied w…

Medicinal Plants Antenatal Postnatal
DOIJ Review Article Feb 25, 2020
Nutritional Management of Diabetes
Usman Malik R*, Furqan K Hashmi, Yousaf AM and Khadka S

Diabetes mellitus is a multifaceted unending disease and is a key source of death worldwide. It is responsible for more than a million amputations every year. It is anticipated th…

Diabetes management Nutritional therapy Eating patterns in diabetes
AABSc Research Article Jan 3, 2020
Staining Interactions of Bixa Orellana (Annatto) Seed Extracts with Tissues of Wistar Rats
Okorie Nnaemeka, Avwioro OG, Fasogbon Samuel A*, Abubakar Usman, Adeluwoye Adekunle O, Agada Uchechukwu N, Okoro Godwin O

Introduction: Bixa orellana is an ancestral multi use plant popularly known as Achiote or lipstick tree in view of its reddish – orange dye on its seeds, Central and South Ameri…

Blood Smear Bixa Orellana Eosin
HIJ Research Article Nov 27, 2017
Ferritin Level in Pre and Postmenopausal Women Attending Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital Sokoto
Erhabor O*, Ibrahim K, Isah N, Abdulrahaman Y, Zama I, Buhari H, Onuigwe UF, Ibrahim BA, Ahmed M, Okwesili A, Imoru M, Udomah FA, Hassan M, Ian-Gobo M, Echonwere B, Egenti BN and Fredrick C

Healthy individuals possess 3-4g of iron in his/her iron store, mostly in haemoglobin (oxygen-carrying pigment of blood) which is the most essential requirement of blood. Ferritin …

Ferritin Pre-and postmenopausal women Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital
HIJ Research Article Nov 22, 2017
Determining Concentrations of Factors VIII, IX and Fibrinogen in Fresh Frozen Plasma: An Alternative to Improve Treatment of Hemorrhagic Diseases in a Developing Country
Diallo Yacouba L*, Guitteye H, Drame Boubacar S, Toure Ousmane D, Cissoko Y and Sidibe AT

Fresh frozen plasma (FFP) remains the only treatment of bleeding events in some developing countries. But access to this blood derived-product could be difficult. Determined the co…

Fresh frozen plasma Hemorrhagic diseases Coagulation tests
HIJ Research Article Aug 22, 2017
Hypoarginaemia among Pre- School Children of African Descent with Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria
Kabiru M, Erhabor O*, Isaac Z, Jiya NM, Knox Van D, Abdulrahaman Y and Egenti N

Malaria is a public health problem particularly in the tropical areas of the world affecting about 247 million people each year and often resulting in nearly a million deaths. It i…

Hypoarginaemia Pre- School Children African