ASRIC Journal on Natural Sciences 2025 v5-i1
ISSN: 2795-3610
EISSN: 2795-3629
ASRIC Journal on Natural Sciences 2025 v5-i1
Published: 2025-12-31
Articles
Assessment of Heavy Metal Levels in Vegetables Grown on Abandoned Refuse Dumpsite Soil and Associated Health Risks in Mubi Metropolis, Adamawa State, Nigeria
Babayo A. Umar, Kawuwa B, Abubakar U. Dewa, Suwaiba L. Muhammad, Rebecca S. Aminu
Heavy metal contamination in agricultural soils and vegetables near dumpsites poses significant health and ecological risks. This study assessed the concentration levels of cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), nickel (Ni), arsenic (As), chromium (Cr), and cobalt (Co) in soil and vegetable samples collected from refuse dumpsites in (Yelwa Abattoir and Kolere) Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria, using Microwave Plasm
In silico Studies of Anti-Diabetic Potentials of Flavonoids
Matthew Olajumoke Josephine1, Peter Joy Atule*, Aluko Ayokunle Charles, and Olabanjo Olugbenga Ifatimehin
Protein Tyrosine Phosphate (PTP 1B) is regarded as a key negative regulator of insulin signalling. Thus, inhibition of PTP 1B can serve as a therapeutic target for the development of drug candidates for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The study sought to explore flavonoids with potential inhibitory influence on the activity of PTP 1B in silico. Molecular Docking was conducted to predict
Chemical and Physico-Chemical Evaluation of Sesame Brittle Produced with Date Syrup
Nwosu, Adaora Ngozi*, Aniagor, Ebele Nwamaka, Amonyeze, Ahunna Onyinyechi,Mamah, Emmanuel Ekwumchi
Sesame brittle is a crunchy traditional popular snack in Nigeria, especially in the North. Sesame seedswere processed by winnowing, sorting, washing, draining, drying, toasting, cooling and packaging. Datesyrup was produced from date fruits, which were sorted, washed, soaked in water for 2hours, deseeded,boiled, filtered, squeezed, heated to evapourate excess water until a thick consistency was fo
The Antibacterial Activity of Secondary Metabolites of EndophyticBacterial Isolates of Carica Papaya against Some Clinical Isolates
Umar, F. J.*, Doko, M. H. I., Musa, F. M.
Plants which are used in traditional medicines are of significant importance and therefore considerableresearch has been carried out on medicinal plants for bioactive compounds. However, limited researchhas been performed on the associated microorganisms, especially bacterial endophytes which couldserve a good source of novel antibiotic agents. This study was aimed to determine the antibacterialac
Production and Quality Assessment of Crackers Produced from Wheat-Kidney Beans Flour Blends Flavoured with Onion Powder
Amonyeze, Ahunna Onyinyechi*, Aniagor, Ebele Nwamaka, Nwosu, Adaora Ngozi, and Eze, Chinazom. Martina
This study aimed to produce and evaluate crackers from blends of wheat and kidney beans flour,flavoured with onion powder. Six formulations were prepared: CS1 (control) = 100% wheat flour; CS2= 90% wheat + 10% kidney beans; CS3 = 80% wheat + 15% kidney beans + 5% onion; CS4 = 70%wheat + 25% kidney beans + 5% onion; CS5 = 60% wheat + 35% kidney beans + 5% onion; CS6 =50% wheat + 45% kidney beans +
Detection and Seroprevalence of Helicobacter Pylori Among Patients Attending Primary Health Care Badarawa, Kaduna, Nigeria
Muhammad, Jamila*, Ahmad Asmau, Musa, Fatima Mohammed, Aliyu, AishatuMohammed, Sanusi, Shuaibu Babaji
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a gram-negative, microaerophilic spiral bacterium thriving in the stomach lining which led to various gastrointestinal ailments such as gastritis, peptic ulcers, and gastric cancers. Its distinctive spiral shape and adaptability to the acidic stomach environment facilitate chronic colonization, triggering inflammatory responses and a spectrum of clinical symptoms
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