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Axcell, B., Kruger, L. and Allen, G. (1998). Some investigative studies with yeast foods. In: Proceedings of the 20th Convention of The Institute of Brewing (Australia and New Zealand Section). Institute of brewing, Sydney, Australia, pp 201-209.
Casey, G. P. and Ingledew, W. M. (1985). Re-evaluation of alcohol synthesis in brewer’s yeast. MBAA Technical Quarterly 22; 133 -141.
Ononogbu, I. C. and Echeta, N. B C. (1987a). Haemoglobin glycosylation and erythrocyte-free fatty acid concentration in garri-fed rats. Nutr. Res. 7: 883-886.
Ononogbu, I. C. and Echeta, N. B C. (1987b). Haemoglobin glycosylation and erythrocyte-free fatty acid concentration in ogi-fed rats. Nutr. Res. 7: 887-889.
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VOLUME 1, No. 2, July/December, 2003
IN THIS ISSUE
[1]. M. Ezeonu, A. N. Moneke and S.K.C. Obi: Preliminary studies on the end-xlanase and acetyl esterase of Clostridium thermohydrosulfuricun (JW 102) 1 – 9
[2]. W.A., Muse: Effect of Sex, Age, Starvation and Feeding, Isolation Crowding and Oviposition on Longevity of Zonocerus variegatus (Orthoptera: Pyrgomoiphidae) 11 – 20
[3]. M.N. Anokwulu: Purification and Some Properties of Rubber Seed Lipoxygenase 21 – 31
[4]. H.M.G. Ezenwaji and F.N. Offiah: The Biology of Pellonula leonnensis Boulenger, 1916 (Osteichthyes: Clupeidae) in Anambra River, Nigeria 33 – 50
[5]. I.N.E. Onwurah: An Integrated Environmental Biotechnology for Enhanced Bioremediation of Crude Oil Contaminated Agricultural Land 51 – 60
[6]. B.O. Mgbenka, N.S., oluah and I. Umeike: Haematology and Erthropoietic Response in the Catfish, Clarias albopunctatus (lamonte and Nichole 1927), Exposed to Sublethal Concentrations of Gammalin 20 (Lindane) 61 – 68
[7]. M.U. Adikwu and K.C. Ofokansi: Application of Conformational Space Search in Drug Action 69 – 76
[8]. J.E. Eyo: Acceptability, Growth Performance and Cost Analysis of Enriched with Lipids from from Varied Plants and Animal Sources Fed to Fingerlings of Clarias gariepinus (Teleostel, Claridae) Burchell, 1822 87 – 99
[9]. P.O. Osadebe and C.O. Esimone: Qualitative and Quantitative Evaluation of Multi-source Piroxicam Capsules Available in Nigeria 101 – 110
[10]. N.S. Oluah and O.V. Nwosu: The Effect of Brewery Wastewater on the Total and Differential White Blood Cell count of the Catfish Clarias albopunctatus (Lamonte and Nicole) 111-118
VOLUME 2, No. 1, January/June, 2004
IN THIS ISSUE
Okolo, B.N., Moneke, A.N., Anyanwu, C.U., Ezeogu, L.I. and Aligwekwe, G.N: On the pH and Osmotic Stress Tolerance of High ethanol Tolerant Palm Wine Saccharomyces Yeast isolate 1 – 7
Mgbenka, B.O. and Ufele, A.N: Effects of Dietary Supplementation of Vitamin E and selenium on Blood parameters of Trypanosome-Infected Rats (Ratus ratus) 8 – 17
Osadebe, P.O. and Ukwueze, S.E: A Comparative Study of the Phytochemical and Anti-Microbial Properties of the Eastern Nigeria Species of African Mistletoes (Loranthus micranthus Sourced from different host trees 18 – 23
Ijeh, I.I; Unaegbu, S.O. and Anaga, A.O: Studies on some Nutritional and Toxicological Properties of (Mucuna sloane) 24 – 28
Okafor, F.C. and Obiezue, R.N: Malacological Survey of the Freshwater systems of Anambra River Basin Area Anambra state, Nigeria 29 -38
Nweze, E.I., Okafor, J.I. and Njoku, O: Antimicrobial Activities of Methanolic Extracts of Trema guineensis (Schumm and Thorn) and Morinda lucida Benth used in Nigeria Herbal Medicinal Practice 39 – 46
Inyang, N.M. and Ezenwaji, H.M.G: Size, Length-Weight relationships, Reproduction and tropic Biologyof Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus and Chrysichthys auratus (Siluriformes: Bagridae) in a Natural West African Lake 47 – 58
Mensah, S.I. and Agbgwa, I.O: Breaking Dormancy in Gmelina arborea Roxb. Through Temperature of Seeds with Chemical Substances and Alternating Temperature 75 – 66
Idowu, R.T., Inyang, N.M. and Mgbenka, B.O: Diptera Community in the Littoral Zone of a Northeast Arid Zone lake (Lake Alau), Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria 67 – 74
Attama, A.A: Adikwu, M.U. and Okpi, O: Bioavailability of Metronidazole from in situ Gelling and Mucoadhesive suppositories Formulated with Carbopol ETD 2020 75 – 81
Ezenwaji, H.M.G: Studies on the Atalla Fishery of the lower Anambra River, Nigeria 82 – 90
Ihedioha, J.I., Obi, C.C. Omoja, V.U. Ihedioha, T.E. and Onwumere, O.S: Field Trial of a New Test Kit for Monitoring Urinary Cyanide Load and Diagnosis of Cyanide Poisoning 91-96
Ofoefule, S.I., Osuji, A.C. and okorie, O: effects of physical and Chemical Modifications on the Disintergrant and Dissolution Propertiesof Tacca involucrate Starch 97 – 102
Nwoke, B.E.B., Dozie, I.N.S., Nwoke, E.A. and Anosike, J.C.: Human Schistosomiasis and Nigerian Environment and Climatic Change 103 – 114
Lukong, C.B. and Onwubiko, H.A: Calcium, Copper Protein and Oxygen Affinity in Haemocyananins of Aestivating and nonaestivating Snails (Achatina achatina) 115 – 123
Odoemelam, S.A., Anunuso, C.I. and Ejike, E.N: Fluorescence Studies of Binding of Dansylglycine and Dicoumarol to Bovine Serum Albumin 124 – 131
VOLUME 2, No. 2, July/December, 2004
IN THIS ISSUE
[1]. N.M Inyang and C.D. Nwani: Food and Feeding Habits of Distichodus Species (Osteichthyes: Distichodntidae) in Anambra River Basin, Nigeria 1 – 6
[2]. C.O.C. Agwu, R.C. Njokuocha and O. Mezue: The Study of Airborne Pollen and Spores Circulating at “Head Level” in Nsukka Environment 7 – 14
[3]. M.N. Anokwulu, O.U. Njoku and I.C. Ononogbu: The Role of Rubber Seed Lipoxygenase in the Quality Restoration of Stored Lesser Yam 15 – 18
[4]. O.O. Ikeze and C.I. Ebenebe: Productive Performance of the Grasscutter (Rodentis: Thryonomyidae) Reared Under different Housing Systems 19 – 26
[5]. M.O. Obasi. Evaluation of Growth and Development in Mango Fruits Cvs. Julie and Peter to determine maturity 22 – 26
[6]. J.E. Eyo. The Effects of Substituting Soyabean Meal for Breadfruit Meal on DietnAcceptability, Growth Response and Cost of Diets Fed to Heterobranchus bidorsalis (%) X Claris gariepinus and Hybrid 27 – 33
[7]. O.U. Njoku, I.F. Ijeh, A.E., Njinak, E.O: Alumunah and L.U.S. Ezeanyika: The Effect of some Respiratory Inhibitors on the Lipase Activity of Germinating Peanuts (Arachis hypogea) 34 – 36
[8]. O.O. Ikpeze: Dermatophilus Infection in Nigeri: A Mini Review 37 – 41
[9]. I.N.S. Dozie and C.O.E. Onwuliri: Onchocerciasis in Imo State, Nigeria, 7: Prevalence of some Non-Classical Signs and Symptoms 42 – 45
[10]. N. Ivoke: An Epidemio-Dermatological Assessment of Onchosercal Skin Diseases in Awhum, Enugu State, Nigeria 46 – 53
[11]. C.B. Lukong and H.A. Onwubiko: A Role of Ca2+ in the Thermal and Urea Denaturation of Haemocyanin from Aestivating Giant African Snails Achatina achatina 54 – 62
VOLUME 3, No. 1, January/June 2005
IN THIS ISSUE
[1]. Population Performance of F3 Progenies Obtained from Interspecific Crosses between the Wild and Cultivated Tomatoes. – M.I. Uguru and Aduba 1 – 8
[2]. In Vitro and In Vivo Production of pectic Enzyme, Polygalacturonase, By Seed-Borne pathogen, Fusarium moniliforme Sheldon from seeds of Rice (Oryzar Sativa) and Its Role in the Disease of Rice. – O.F.A. Ibiam and A.E. Arinze 9 – 13
[3]. Pests and Diseases of African Yam Bean, Sphenostylis stenocarpa (Hoechst. Ex. A. Rich) Harms. – G.I. Ameh and C.E.A. Okezie 14 – 20
[4]. Preliminary Studies on the Efficacy of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) Extracts in Experimental Trypanosoma brucei brucei Infection of Mice – N. Ivoke 21 – 25
[5]. Culture conditions for Endo-β-Glucose Production by Paecilomyces Spieces. – J.C. Okolo and S.K.C. Obi 26 – 30
[6]. Pharmacodynamic Drug Interaction Study Effect of Steraline on the Hypoglycemic Action of Glibenclamide in Rats. – J.M. Okonta 31 – 34
[7]. Production and Analysis of Lipton Camellia sinensis Wine. – C.O. Ibeegbulem, L.A. Nwaogu and O.R. Onuachu 35 – 38
[8]. Effect of Calliphora erthrocephala meigen Puparial size on the sex ratio of melittobia acasta Walker (hymenoptera: Eulophide) – N.G. Imandeh 39 – 44
[9]. Comparative Morphophysiological and Yield Characteristics of Musa Genomes in Nigeria. –K.P. Baiyeri, B.N. Mbah, J.S.C. Mbagwu and Tenkouano 45 – 55
[10]. Production of Escherichia coli Heat-Labile Enterotoxin (LT) in Some Artificial Media and Commercially Available Baby Foods. – S.C. Ike, I.M. Ezeonu and N. Mgbor 56 – 61
[11]. Validation of Haematuria as a Rapid Diagnostic Tool for Urinary Schistosomiasis. – C.G. Okoli and M.O.E. Iwuala 62 – 65
[12]. Lipase Activity in Some Cucubitaceae Species. – S.O. Eze. F.C. Chilaka and E.O. Alumanah 66 – 71
[13]. Toxicity of Chromium, Copper and Zinc to Freshwater Clam (Galatea paradoxa [Born, 1778] [Bivalvia, Donacidae]). – L.L.C. Ugwu, B.O. Mgbenka and N.B. Ekanem 72 – 76
[14]. Airborne pollen and Spore Survey in Relation to Allergy and pathogens in Nsukka, Nigeria. R.C. Njokuocha and E.E. Osayi 77 – 84
[15]. Some Physical Properties of Tabletted Bridelia ferruginea Leaf Extract. – G.C. Onunkwo 85 – 88
[16]. Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Diazinon against Amblyomma variegatum (Acarina: lxodidae). – O.O. Ikpeze 89 – 92
[17]. Helminths Parasitic Diseases Status of School Children within the Anambra River basin Irrigation Project Area. – G.C. Onyisi and Okafor 93 – 98
[18]. Antifungal Activities of pair Combinations of Extracts from Morinda lucida Benth by Decimal Additive Assay. – E.I. Nweze, J.P. Okafor and O.U. Njoku 99 – 103
VOLUME 3, No. 2, July/December, 2005
IN THIS ISSUE
[1]. Some Physiological and Toxicological Properties of Snail Mucin Extracted from Archachatina marginata – M.U. Adikwu and P.O. Nnamani 1 – 6
[2]. Combined Activites of Colloidal Silver Concentrated and Cephalexin on Staphylococcus aureus using the Agar Diffusion Technique – A. A. Agboke, E.I. Eze and m.U. Adikwu 7 – 10
[3]. Distribution of Blood Group Antigens and Isoagglutinins among Women of Varying Parity Levels in Owerri, Nigeria: Implications for Maternal and Child Health – C.I., Akobundu, L.E. Aririatu and C.U. Iroegbu 11 – 16
[4]. Isolation and Characterization of Lipoxygenase from Fusarium oxysporum – M.N., Anokwulu, C.U. Anyanwu and O.R. Offohndu 17 – 20
[5]. Toxicity Evaluation of the Cyanogens of a Nigeria Local Legume (Vigna species) in Rabbits – P.N., Okafor and D.O. Ezeigwe 21 – 24
[6]. Evaluation of Some Plant Materials for Anit-Microbial and Sprout Inhibition in Stored Tubers of Irish Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum. L.) – L., Onyishi 25 – 29
[7]. Investigation of the Intracellular Survival of Bacteria in Free-Living Amoebae – E.A., Eze and U., Majuh 30 – 32
[8]. Field Behaviour, Habitat and Food Preference of the Grasscutter (Rodentia: Thryonomyidae) in the Akpaka Forest Reserve, Onitsha, Nigeria – Anizoba, M.A. and Ebenebe, C.I. 33 – 36
[9]. Bioassays and Susceptibility of Adult Ticks (Acarina: lxodidae) to Diazinon Dimpylate – Ikpeze, O.O. and Mbanugo, J.I. 37 – 39
[10]. Effects of Hexane Extract and Phytochemical Content of Xylopia aethiopica and Ocimum gratissimum on the Uterus of Guinea Pig – D.E. Okwu and O.D., Omodamiro 40 – 44
[11]. Effect of Sublethal of Chromium on Haematology of the Catfish Clarias albopunctatus (Nichols Lamonte, 1953) – N.S. Oluah., J.C., Ezigbo and H.A. Odibe 45 – 48
[12]. Blood sugar Lowering Effect of Gum Extract of Mucuna sloanai Fawc. And Rendle (Fam: Papilioaceae) Seed – Odoh, U.E., Ezugwu, C.O. and Ajali, U. 49 – 51
[13]. In Vitro Study of the Interaction between Amoxillin and Norfloxacin with Lansorpreazole – Attama, A. A., Nnamani, P. O. and Nwafor, C.N. 52 – 55
[14]. Investigation on Monodora tenuifolia Seed (Annonaceae) – O. U., Njoku, U.C., Ibe, U.C., Iwualla, O.B., Abor, V.A., Onwuliri and P.A., Akah 56 – 58
[15]. Human Glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency and Haemoglobin Genotypes in Owerri – Alisi, C.S., Nwogu, L.A. and Alisi, P.N.C. 59 – 62
[16]. Macronutrient and Trace Element Content of Calyx and Bud of Bombax buonopozense (P. Beav) – Akueshi, E.U., Sabo, A. E. and Ogugbuaja, V.O. 63 – 65
[16]. Indigenous Knowledge and Utilization of Gongronema latifolia Benth: Acase Study of Women in University of Nigeria, Nsukka – Agbo, C.U., Baiyeri, K.P. and Obi, I.U. 66 – 69
[17]. Variation in Flowering Habit of Solanum species (garden Egg Plant) – N.E., Abu and Ukwunnah 70 – 72
[18]. Chemical Compositions of Five Indigenous Species – N.E., Abu and H.I., Okwuosa 73 – 74
[19]. Evaluation of Snail Mucin as Bioadhesive Agent for the Delivery of Chlorpropamide – M.U., Adikwu, P.O., Namani and A. A., Attama 75 – 85
[20]. Yield and Cost Benefits in the use of NPK Fertilizer and Organic Manure or a Combination of the Two for Rainy Season Field Tomatoes in Lowland Humid Tropics – O. Okafor and J.E., Asiegbu 86 – 92
[21]. A Preliminary Cytology of Root Tips and Callus Cells of Pinus caribaea Mor. Var. Hondurensis Barr. And Golf. Grown in the Tropics – F.I. Akaneme., E.E., Obong and O.C., Nwankiti 93 – 100
[22]. Effects of Petroleum Spills on the Germination and Growth of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) – A.O., Nwadinigwe and N.S., Uzodimma 101 – 105
[23]. Effect of time of drying of Robusta (Coffea canephora) coffee cherries after harvest on ochratoxin a Production – Kouadio, A.I., Agbo, G., Lebrihi, A, Mathieu, F., Pfohl-leszkowiz, A., Dosso, M.m Nemlin, G.J. 106 – 110
VOLUME 4, No. 1, January/June, 2006
IN THIS ISSUE
Ezagu, I.E., Petzke, K.J., Akinsoyinu, A.O. and Ogbunude, P.O.J. – Amino Acid Scores and Ratios as Quality Index for Some Non-Conventional Tropical Seed Proteins 1 – 6
E.A., Udokpoh, C.C., Muogbo, A.A., Agboke, I., Iroha and M.U., Adikwu – Preliminary Investigation into the Anti-Microbial properties of methanolic and Aqueous Extracts of the Leaves of Euphorbaia hirta Linn (Family: Euphorbiaceae) 7 – 9
Onwuka, G.I. and Opera, H.O. – Evaluation of the Effect of Chemical Treatment and Soaking on the Cooking Time of African Yam Bean Seed (Sphenostylis stencarpa) 10 – 13
Ogah, E.O., Echezona, B.C. and Mbah, M.C. – Stem Borer Damage and Rice Yield as Influenced by Transplanting date and N-Fertilization 14 – 17
Nwamarah, J.U. and Uwaegbute, A.C. – Chemical and Organoleptic evaluation of Soyabean-Yam Recipes as possible Snacks and Foodfor Children 18 – 22
Onyeonagu, C.C. and Okereke, O.U. – Influence of Seedbed Preparation on the Growth and Devolopment of Medium Maturing Varieties of soyabean (Glycine max [L] Merril) 23 – 22
Nwaogu, L.A., Ujowundu, C.O. and Mgbemena, A.I. – Studies on the Nutritional and Phytochemical Composition of Amaranthus hyridus Leaves 28 – 31
Obasi, M.O. and Ogbaji, M.I. – In-Vitro Availability of Iron and proximate Composition of Some Under-Exploited Green Leafy Vegetables of Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria 32 – 35
Osadebe, P.O., Uzochukwu, I.C, and Okore, V.C. – Assessment of the Quality and In-Vitro Bioavailability of Multisourced Chlorpropamide Tablets Marketed in Nigeria 36 – 39
Rotimi, M.O., Speijer, P., Waele, D.D. and Swennen, R. – Comparative Growth and Yield Responses of a False Horn and a French plantain (Musa spp., AAB-Group) to Plant Parasitic Nematodes in Southeastern Nigeria 40 – 47
Ogbonna, P.E. and Obi, I.U. – Expressions of Hybrid Vigour in Some Yield Attributes of Egusi Melon (Colocynthis citrullus L) 40 – 50
Otitoju, O. and Onwurah, I.N.E. – Effects of Rambo Insect Power on Gluthione S-Transferase (GST) and Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) Activity in Rats 51 – 58
Okore, V.C., Ani, C.C. and Ofokansi, K.C. – Effect of Garcinia kola Seed Extract on the in-vitro Anti-bacteria Action of Some penicillin Analogues 59 – 62
Ibegbulem, C.O., Ayalogu, E.O. and Onyeike, E.N. – Effect of Consuming fish Cought from Crude Oil-Contaminated Freshwater on the Relative Organ Weights and Carcass Lipid Levels of Rats 63 – 66
S.C. Eze, J.E., Asiegbu, B.N., Mbah, G.C., Orkwor and R., Asiedu – Effects of Aqueous and Ethanolic Extracts and the Concentrations of four Agrobacterials and Giberellic Acid (GA) on the Shelf Life of the White Guinea Yam Dioscorea rotundata 67 – 73
Ibiam, O.F.A. and Arinze, A.E., – Comparative Studies on In-Vitro Production of Cellulase by Storage Molds of Rice (Oryzae sativa L.) Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus flavus 74– 77
VOLUME 4, No. 2, July/December, 2006
IN THIS ISSUE
Chiejina, N.V. and Utobo, E.B. – Fungi in Soil Cultivated with Rice (Oryzea sativa Linn) in Rotation with Tuber Crops 78 – 84
Adikwu, M.U., Agboke, A.A., Iroha, I. and Esiobu, I. – In Vitro Evaluation of the Interactions between chloramphenicol and Lamivudine against Escherichia coli and Nystatin and Lamivudine against Candida albicans 85 – 87
Njokuocha, R.C. and Ukeje, H.O. – The Study of Airborne Pollen Precipitation in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Botanic Garden 88 – 93
Rotimi, M.O., Speijer, P.R., Waele, D.D. and Swennen, R. – Effect of Organic Mulch on Damage to the Roots and Corms of plantain Suckers by Plant Parasitic Nematodes 94 – 98
OnunKwo, G.C. and Ueala, O.K. – Mechanism of Drug Release from Theophylline Monohydrate Sustained Release Tablet Matrices Formulated with Okro Gum 99 – 104
Abu, N.E. and Uguru, M.I. – Genetic Variability and Correlation Studies in Germplasm Collection of Aromatic Peppes (Capsicum annum L.) of Nigeria 105 – 108
Mawak, J.D., Onubogu, T.M., Chukwu, O.O.C., Ngulukun, S.S. and Muhammad, M.J. – The Occurrence of Listeria monocytogenes in Faeces of Domesticated Poultry 109 – 112
Okoye, C.O.B. and Verla, A.W. – Chemical Composition and Nutritional Values of Two Local Condiments: Monodora myristica and Monodora tenuifolia Seeds – 113 – 115
Nwamarah, J.U. – The Relationship between the Clinic-Based Nutritional Instruction Given to the Nursing Mothers and Their Degree of Acceptance of the Information 116 – 120
Okoye, C.O.B. and Ekechukwu, C.D. – Determination of Sugar Content in Some Nigeria Fruits 121 – 22
Obasi, M.O. and Usman, H.I. – Preservation of Morphine in Opium by Spraying Preservative Chemicals on Capulses and Latex of opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum L) cv. Dhawla Chotta 123 – 126
Nwanjo, H.U and Oze, G.O. – Anti-Atherogenicity Following Administration of Exudate from Aloe barbadensis Leaves in Diabetic Rats 127 – 129
Uzoegwu, P.N. – The Possible Role of Diet in Mitigating Oxidative Stress Induction during plasmodial Infection 130 – 135
Ibezim, E.C. and Andrade, C.T. – Properties of Maize (Amidex) Starch Crosslinked by Pregelatinisation with Sodium Trimetaphosphate: II. Flow Behaviours and Goniometry 136 – 142
Eze, A.A., Anosike, E.O. and Ibeh, G.O. – Isolation and Some Properties of Polphenoloxidase from Egyplant (Solanum melongena Linn. Var. melongenta) Fruit 143 – 147
Nwogu, E.C. Family Size Preferences among Women in Anambra State of Nigeria 148 – 154
Ugonabo, M.C., Okafor, E.N., Ezeoke, A.C.J. and Aduba, O. – Plasma Protein of Sickle Cell Anaemia Patients in Enugu 155 – 157
VOLUME 5, No. 1, January/June, 2007
IN THIS ISSUE
Ajuziogu, G.C. and Uju, G.C. – Quantity Wood Anatomical Characteristics in Static bending Strength of Some Commercial Timbers of Nigeria 158 – 164
Awah, F.M. and Uzoegwu, P.N. – A Possible Protective Role of Sickle Haemoglobin against Severe Malaria in Bamenda Cameroon 165 – 171
Ebenebe, C.I., Anizoba, M.A. and Ikpeze, O.O. – Determination of Gestation Length as a Prelude to Sychronization of Estrus in the Female Grasscutter (Rodentia: Thrynomyidae) for the Massive Production of Grasscutter-meat in Nigeria 172 – 174
Agbo, C.U. and Obi. I.U. – Studies on Seed germination of Gongronema latifolia Benth 175 – 178
Elom, S.O. and Obidoa, O. – Dietary Intervention with Garlic/Onion in the Treatment and Management of Prostate Disorders in a Nigeria Population 179 – 183
Nnamani, C.V. and Agwu, C.O. – Pollen Analysis of Honey Samples from 13 Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State, Nigeria 184 – 188
Dibua, U.E., Esimone, C.O. and Ndianefo, P.C. – Microbiology and Phytochemical Characterization of Sachet Water Samples Marketed in Nsukka Campus of University of Nigeria 189 – 193
Onyishi, I.E. and Agwu, C.O.C. – Studies of the Effects of Pith Depths and Washing Treatments on the Storability of Irish Potato Tubers (Solanum tuberosum) at Nsukka 194 – 196
Obonga, W.O., Osadebe, O.P., Esimone, C.O., Ofoefule, S.I. and Onunkwo, G.C. – Pharmacokinetics of Capulse Formulation of Crude Cannabis Resin in Rats 197 – 200
Okoh, F.A., Eyo, J.E. and Ezenwaji, H.M. – Species Composition and Abundance of Cast Net Fishery of a Tropical Lotic Freshwater Ecosystem 200 – 206
Esimone, C.O., Ofondu, C.P. and Onuigbo, E.B. – The Wound Healing Effect of Ointment Formulation Containing Chromolaena odorata on Rats 207 – 209
Oti, E.E. and Nwani, C.D. – Comparative Studies on the Growth and Survival of African Catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) Juveniles Reared in Cages Suspended in concrete Tank and Earthen Pond in Umudike, Abia State 210 – 215
Nwachukwu, N. and Obi, C.E. – Comparative studies on the Effect of Open Air and Open Drying on the Antinutrient Content of Some leafy Vegetables of Eastern Nigeria 216 – 220
Okafor, E.N., Ugonabo, M.C. and Ezeoke, A.C.J. – Incidence of Glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency in Southeast of Nigeria 221 – 223
VOLUME 5, No. 2, July/December, 2007
IN THIS ISSUE
Determination of Chlorophyll Content in the Primary Leaves of African Yam Bean, Sphenostylis stenocarpa (Hoechst.ex.A.Rich.) Harms – Ameh, G.I. 224 – 227
Studies on the Antibacterial Properties of the Leaf Extracts of Chromolaena odorata (L.) King and Robinson (Asteraceae) – Ugonabo, J.A.C., Nwodo, U.U., Ngene, A.A. Nwuche, C.O. and Wopara, R.K. – 228 – 230
A Comparative Study of Emasculation Technique in (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) and Abelmoschus caillei (A. Chev.) Sateveis in Relation to Heterostyly and Crop Season – Udengwu, O.S. 231 – 236
Effect of Roasted soybean (Glycine max) diet on the Histology of Selected Rat Tissues – Anosike, C.A., Ezeanyika, L.U.S. and Obidoa, O. 237 – 240
Plasma Cholesterol of Sickle Cell Anaemia Patients in Enugu, Nigeria – Ugonabo, M.C., Onwuamaeze, I.C. Okafor, E.N. and Ezeoke, C.J. 241 – 243
Microbial Quality of Some Commercially Available Brands of Toothpaste Marketed in Eastern Nigeria – Momoh, M.A., Ogbonna, J.A., Unegbu, A.A. and Ibezim, E.C. 244 – 246
Prostatic Acid Phosphatase Discriminate between Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Elderly Men – Ejike, C.E. C.C. and Ezeanyika, L.U.S. 247 – 250
Hypoglycemic Effect of Crude Ethanol Extract of the Leaves of Diaphananathe bidens {[Afzel. Ex. Sw.] Schltr. 94} on Diabetic wistar rats – Nwachi, U.E. and Uzoegwu, P.N 251 – 253
Determination of Some Micronutrient and Antioxidant Components of Ipomoea digitata – Ajali, U. 254 – 257
Comparative Studies of In-Vitro Storage Techniques of Oil Palm Pollen – Ugwuoke, C.E.C and Nzekwe, U. 258 – 260
Effect of Extracts of Diaphananthe bidens Leaves on Organ Pathogenesis and Histopathology of Diabetic Rats – Nwachi, U.E., Uzoegwu, P.N. and Shoyinka, S.V.O. – 261 – 264
Does Oxidative Stress Involve in the Diabetes Mellitus? A Case Study of Lipid Peroxidation, Antioxidants and Lipid Levels in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rabbits – Ogugua, V.N. and Alumanah, E.O. 265 – 268
External and Internal Morphology of Seed Germination and Seedling Establishment in the White Guinea Yam, Dioscorea rotundata Poir – Okezie, C.E.A., Okonkwo, K.N. and Nwoke, F.I. O. 269 – 274
Physico-Chemical characteristics of Tropical Stream in Nigeria – Ibemenuga, K.N. and Inyang, N.M. 275 – 281
Xantine-Chemical Beverages Fermentation Ajuncts of Baker’s Yeast – Ibegbulem, C.O., Kalu, I.G. and Kalu, N.N. 282 – 284
Anti-Staphylococcal Activity of Jatropha Curcas Latex in the Presence of Some Surfactants or Human Serum: Implication for Treatment of Skin Infections – Okore, V.C., Umeh, I.C.J. and Nwakile, C.D. 268 – 289
Volume 6, No. 1, January/June, 2008
IN THIS ISSUE
Haematological Changes Following Administration of Alcohol and Caffeine in Albino Wistar Rats – Eyong, E.U., Ikegbulam, N.C. and Eteng, M.U. 290 – 292
Mutagenic Potentials of the Sterilizing Fluid – Puritil on Root Tip Mitosis of Allium cepa – Akaneme, F.I. and Iyioke, I.V. 293 – 297
Acute Toxicity of Urea Fertilizer to Tilapia zilli Fingerlings – Ofojekwu, P.C., Nwani, C.D. and Ihere, R.E. 298 – 300
Studies on the Effects of Electrolytes and pH Control on the Lipophilicity of Fexofenadine Hydrochloride – Mbah, C.J. 301 – 302
Effect of Seed Source and Water Intervals on Growth and Dry Matter Yield of Shea Butter Tree (Vitellaria paradoxa Gaertn F.) Seedlings – Ugese, F.D., Baiyeri, K.P. and Mbah, B.N. 303 – 307
Utra-violet spectroscopic studies of extracts of Loranthus micranthus Linn parasitic on Kola acuminate – Uzochukwu, I. C. and Osadebe, P.O. 308 – 310
Review of the Statistical Techniques in Medical Sciences – Okeh, U.M. and Ugwu, A.C. 311 – 316
Slver Uptake and Reuse of Biomass by Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Chloella emersonii – Eja, M.E., Arikpo, G.E., etim, S.E. and Enyi-Idoh, K.H. 317 – 319
Studies on the Nutritional and Phytochemical Properties of Persa americana Seed – Nwaogu, L.A., Alisi, C.S. and Ojiako, O.A. 230 – 322
Comparison of Serum Concentrations of Total Cholesterol and Total Lipid in Different Groups of Female Tuberculosis Patients – Nwaka, A.C. and Uzoegwu, P.N. 323 – 327
Parasites and their Freshwater Fish Host – Iyayi, F.O. and Eyo, J.E. 328 – 338
In Vitro Study of Release of Metronidazole Tablets Prepared from Okro Gum, Gelatin gum and their Admixture – Momoh, M.A., Adikwu, M.U., Ogbonna, J.I. and Nwachi, U.E. 339 – 342
Studies on the Etiology of a Leaf Spot Disease of Rough Lemon (Citrus jambhiri – B. Jamir; H. Jhambhiri) – Amadi, J.E. 343 – 345
Inhibition of Gastric Erosion Formations in Rats by Adenosine, 5/ -Adenosine Monophosphate and 5/ – Adenosine Diphosphate – Anosike, C.A., Ezekwe, C.I. and Nwodo, O.F.C. 346 – 347
Adenosine and its Related Nucleotidesmay Modulate Gastric Acid Secretion by Inhibiting Calcium Permeability – Nwodo, O.F.C.Ezekwe, C.I., Iwueke, A.V. and NJOKU, U.O. 348 – 350
Volume 6, No. 2, January/June, 2008
IN THIS ISSUE
Antibiotic Administration and its Possible Liver Damage – Ejike, C.E.C.C., Alumanah, E.O., Ezeanyika, L.U.S., Ngene, A.A.and Ojefua, E.O. 352 – 354
Studies on the Effects of Media on Growth and Nutritional Compositional of Pleurotus Tuber-regium (Fries) Singer Mushroom – Onyeke, C.C., Onyishi, L.E., Okere, O.S. and Nwachukwu, E.O. 355 – 358
Arthropod-Associated Skin Diseases among Occupants of Five Designated Junior Staffs’ Quarters in Owerri and Enugu, Nigeria – Ikpeze, O.O., Iwueke, C., Onyido, A.E. and Okwuosa, C.O. 359 – 363
Effects of Catarantthus rosesu on Electrolyte Derangement Induced by Chlorpropamide (Diabinese) R on Normoglycemic Albino Wistar Rat – Eteng, M.U., Ibekwe, H.A., Essien, A.D. and Onyeama, H.P. 361 – 366
Evaluation of the Effects of Okigwe Cattle Market Wastes on the Surrounding Agricultural Soil Parameters – Nwaugo, V.O., Etok, C.A., Obekezie, S.O. and Chinyere, G.C. 367 – 370
Variations in the Physico-Chemical Parameters of a natural, Tropical, Rainforest lake – Eyo, J.E., Odoh, G.E. and Achif, A. 371 – 374
Bacterial Utilization of Petroleum in Liquid and Simulated Soil Environments – Eze, C.N. and Ezeogu, L.I. 375 – 379
Stability of Serum/plasma glucose for the Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus – Nwosu, O.K. and Nwani, C.D. 380 – 383
Comparative Hypolipidaemic Effects of Allium cepa, Allium sativum and zingiber officinale Aqueous Extracts on Alloxan – Induced Diabetic Rattus Novergicus – Ozougwu, J.C., Nwachi, U.E. and Eyo, J.E. 384 – 391
Mycoflora of Some Saled Vegetables – Chiejina, N.V. 392 – 395
Volume 7, No. 1, July/December, 2009
IN THIS ISSUE
In Vitro Studies on the prebiotic effects of Vernonia amygdalina Leaf Extracts – Ezeonu, I.M. and Ukwah, B.N. 396 – 401
Intestinal Helminth Infection among Primary School Children i-n Ntezi Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria – Ani, O.C. and Akamnonu, N.J. 402 – 405
Effects of Antioxidants on Drug-Induced Glutathione instability and lipid peroxidation in Erythrocytes of Sickle Cell Patients – Aloh, G.S. and Ozougwu, V.E.O 406 – 409
Anti-Inflammatory, Analgesic and Antipyretic Activities of the Ethanol Extract of the Seeds of Buchholzia coriacea in Experimental Animals – Enechi, O.C., Ibeafu, F.C., Ledee, K. and Nwodo, O. F.C. 410 – 413
Dose and Duration Dependent of Aluminum in the Serum liver and the Brain of male Wistar Albino Rat – Ogueche, P.N., Nwachi, U.E. and Obidoa, O. 414 – 416
Quantitative Difference Method for Estimation of Fertilizer Nitrogen Balance and Uptake by Zea Mays on an ORTHIC Oxisol of North central Nigeria – Ezeaku, P.I. 417 – 420
Evaluation of Anti-diarrhoeal Action of a Hot-Water Infusion of Ocimum gratissimum, Linn. – Okore, V.C., Asogwa, C.I. and Nnamani, P.O. 421 – 424
A Study of the Potential Interaction of Valsartan with Some Electrolytes – Mbah, C.J. 425 – 427
The effect of Cosolvents and Surfactants on the Aqueous Soubility of Irbesartan – Mbah, C.J. and Eneasato, C.M. 428 – 430
Co-infection and Morphometrics of Three Clinotomatids (Digenea; Clinostomatidae) in Tilapia guinensis, Bleeker, 1862 from Opi lake, Nigeria – Echi, P.C., Okafor, F.C. and Eyo, J.E. 431 – 435
Biochemical Survey of Copper, Zinc, Iron and lead Status in the Serum of VVF Patients Attending Ebonyi State University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki – Edeogu, C.O., Adeoye, S. and Ekuma, C.E. 436 – 439
In Vitro Antibacteria Activity of Bioactive Plant Extracts against Methicillin-Resistant Strains of Staphylococcus aureus – Eze, E.A., Nwuche, C.O. and Ugwu, A.M. 440 – 444
Effects of Phenobarbital Administration on the Histology of the Liver and Brain, and the Activities of Some biochemicalparameters of the Liver of Wistar Rats – Eze, A.A., Nwachukwu, D.C., Achukwu, P.U. and Okwuosa, C.N. 445 – 449
Anti-Ulcer Activity of the Leaf extracts of Borreria ocymoides in Rats – Okwuosa, C.N., Nwachukwu, D.C., Achukwu, P.U. O., Ezeorah, C.G. and Eze, A.A. 450 – 454
Use of Dika Fat in the Formulation of Sustained Release Theophylline Tablets and Capsules – Umekoli, G.C., Onyechi, J.O. and Udeala, O.K. 455 – 459
In-Vitro Evaluation of Bioadhesive and Release Properties of Thiamine hydrochloride formulation from Gelatin, Gellan as their Admixtures – Momoh, M.A., Adikwu, M.U., Nwachi, U.E., Attama, A.A. and Gugu, T. 460 – 463
Preformulation Compatibility Screening of Dika Fat – Drug Mixtures Using Albino Rats may be Nephroprotective – Egbuonu, A.C.C., obidoa, O., Ezeokonkwo, C.A., Ezeanyika, L.U.S. and Ejikeme, P.M. 469 – 472
Levels of Essential and Toxic Metals in Milk and baked product – Okoye, C.O.B. and Ulasi, C.U. 472 – 475
Physicochemical characteristics of a Tropical Food plain River Ecosystem – Odo, G.E., Agbo, I.U., Dibua, E.M., Uwakwe, O.S. and Eke, F.N. 476 – 482
Bioremediation of Petroleum Products Impacted Freshwater using locally Available Algae – Nweze, N.O. and Aniebonam, C. 483 – 489
Volume 7, No. 2, 2009
IN THIS ISSUE
Chromatographic separation of Some Antiemetics on Silica Gel-surfactant Impregnated Thin-layer Plates – Mbah, C.J. and Uzodinma, S.U. 491 – 492
Analysis of different Brands of Fruit Juice with Emphasis on their sugar and trace metal content – Okoye, C.O.B. and Ibeto. C.N 493 – 495
Changes in ALT, AST, and ALP Values of Plasma and Serum Sample Stored at Refrigerator (40C) and Room Temperature (320C) for up to Five Days – Nwosu, O.K.., Aloh, G.S. and Ihedioha, J.I. 496 – 501
Simple Picrate Method for the Determination of Cyanide in Cassava Flour – Nwokoro, O., Ogbonna, J.C. and Okpala, G.N. 502 – 504
Evaluating Extracts of spondias mombin for Antimicrobial Activites – Umeh, E.U., Igoli, J.O., Agada, E.O. and Usman, S.S. 505 – 508
Studies on Antibiotic Resistance of Some Bacterial Isolates from Sachet Water Samples in Nsukka, Nigeria – Anyanwu, C.U. 509 – 513
The Effects of Malting Conditions on the Diastatic Power of Three Malted Nigerian Sorghum Cultivars – Moneke, A.N., Okolo, B.N., Orji, N.O. and Ire, F.S. 514 – 518
Cissus rotundifolia Soup Meal – Its’ Physiological effect on the Postprandial plasma Blood Glucose and Insulin levels of Healthy non Diabetic Subjects – Onyechi, U.A. 519 – 524
Evaluation of the In-Vitro Combined Antimicrobial Activities of Garcinia kola Heckel and Honey – Attama, A.A., okorogu, O.J. and onuigbo, B.E. 525 – 528
In-Vitro evaluation of stem bark Extracts of Daniellia oliveri (Hutch and Dalz) for Antimicrobial Activity – Nwuche, C.O. and Eze, E.A. 529 – 533
Cytotoxicity and Genotoxicity Screening of Industrial Waste: A Case Study of Cosmetic and Soap Industrial Effluents – Abu, N.E. and Ogbonna, O.H. 534 – 539
Preliminary Antimicrobial Activities of Extracts of Aleorchornea cordifolia, Nauclea latifolia and Spondias mombin against Antibiotic Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and some other Pathogenic Bacteria – Nmema, E.E., Okafor, J.I. AND Ezeonu, I.M. 544 – 547
Evaluation of the Occupationalhealth Hazards among Workers inQuarry Indusry in Abakaliki Using Biochemical Markers – Edeogu, C.O., Afiukwa, C.A., Nwosu, Z. C. and Nwachi, U.E. 544 – 547
Preliminary screening of Ethanolic Extracts of Clausena anisata for Anticonvulsant Activity – Mbah, C.J. and Kenechukwu, F.C. 548 – 550
Aspects of Garcinia kola Toxicity to a Wild strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae from a Brewery Environment – Moneke, A.N., Okolo, B.N., Asogwa, C.I. and Ire, F. S. 551 – 556
Parasites and Morphometric Indices of Frozen Fish Sold in Nsukka Urban market, Enugu State, Nigeria – Okoye, I.C., Obiezue, R.N.N., Dakul, D.A. and Nwadike, P.O. 557 – 560
Parasite Assemblages in Fish Hosts – Iyaji, F.O., Etim, L. and Eyo, J.E. 561 – 570
Volume 8 (1), No. 1, January/ June, 2010
IN THIS ISSUE
Bean pod Mottle Virus (BPMV) Genus Comovirus): A Limiting Factor in the Production of Soybean (Glycine max (L) Merril) Humid Tropical Zone of Nigeria – Ugwuoke, K.I. and Onyeke, C.C. 571 – 578
Glutathione and Lipid Peroxidation Profiles of Normal, G6PD-Deficient and Sickle Erythrocytes Exposed to Oxidative Stress – Aloh G.S. and Ozougwu, V.E.O. 579 – 582
Effects of the Insecticide, Lambda-cyhaothrin on the Growth, Productivity and Foilage Anatomical Characteristics of Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp – Nwadinigwe, A.O. 583 – 587
Evaluation of the effect of Acetylation and Oxidation on Some Functional Properties of Starch Isolated from Disocorea dumetorum (Wild) – Agbo, I.U. and Odo, G.E 588 – 592
The Effect of Hypochlorite Oxidation and Acetylation on Some of the Physicochemical Properties of Icacina trichantha Starch – Agbo, I.U. and Odo, G.E. 593 – 597
The In Vitro Permeability Study of Valsartam through Excised Rat Skin – Mbah, C.J. and Nnadi, C.O. 590 – 601
Study on the Solubilization of Sparfloxacin by Aqueous Cosolvent and Micellar Solutions – Mbah, C.J. and Eneasato, C.M. 602 – 604
Heavy Metal uptake Potentials of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Micrococcus lutus – Arikpo, G.E., Eja, M.E., Enyi-Idoh, K.H., Etim, S.E. and Ikpeme,E.M. 605 – 608
The Effect of Fruit Age on the Apparent kinematic Viscosity (AKV) and Crude Dietary Fibre Content of Okro (Abelmoschus esculentus (L) Moench) and Abelmoschus caillei ( A. Chev) Steve Cultivars – Udengwu, O.S. 609 – 621
Phytochemical Constituents of Some Nigerian Plants – Ameh, G.I. and Eze, C.S. 614 – 617
Phytochemical and Ethobotanical Evaluation of Garlic Bulb (Allium sativum L.) – Ameh, G. I. and Nwammoh, A.O. 618 – 621
Evaluation of Serum Calcium and Inorganic Phosphate Levels in Pregnant and lactating Women in Enugu Metropolis – Ikekpeazu, J.E., Ibegbu, M.D. and Ugwuoke, H.A. 622 – 625
Root Exudate Effect on Germination and Mycelial Growth of Sclerotia of Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc – Eze, C.S. 626 – 628
Quantitative Recovery of Aeromonas hyrophia from Nsukka Sewage – Nwoko, O., Ubani, C.S. and okpala, G.N. 629 – 632
Fruit Yield Responses of Eggplant (Solanum melongena) to Single and Combine Applications of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers – Ogbonna, P.E. and Ogbonna, C.S. 633 – 637
Efficacy of some leaf Extracts on Some Seed Borne Fungi of African Yam Bean (Sphenostylis stencarpa Hochest Ex. A. Rich) – Ugwoke, K.I. and Ukwueze, B.O. 638 – 645
Larvicidal Effect of Essential Oil from Leaves of Lantan camara (Verbenaceae) Against Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicide) – Ivoke, N. and Odii, E.C. 646 – 650
Bioactivity of 2-Amino-9-(4-Oxoazetidin-2-yl) Nonanoic Acid from the Exudates of Cleome viscosa L – Biswas, S.M. and Jana, A. 651 – 656
Studies on Marine Streptomycetes Associated with Seaweeds and Their Application as Single Cell protein for Growth of the Juvenile Fish, Brachydanio rario – Gajalakshmi, P. and Raja, A. 657 – 659
VOLUME, 8 (2) July/December, 2010
IN THIS ISSUE
Detarium microcarpium Bread Meal: Its’ Physiological Effects on the Postprandial Blood Glucose and Insulin Levels of Healthy Non Diabetic s Subjects – Onyechi, U.A. 660 – 664
Effects of Various Inorganic Nitrogen Sources on the Growth and Biomass Production by Candia utilis Isolated from Fermented Cassava Tubers – Nwokoro, O., Ogbonna, J.C., Okpala, G.N., Ubani, C.S. and Anya, F. 665 – 668
Effect of Root Extracts of Lantana camara (Verbenaceae) on Larvae of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicide) – Ivoke, N., Okoye, I.C. and Ivoke, U.N. 669 – 673
Evaluation of the potentials of Some Cassava Varieties in Nigeria for Bio-Ethanol Production – Ogbonna, C.N. and Okoli, E, C. 674 – 6678
Assessment of the Suitability of Wood Fibres of Four Nigerian Fruit Trees for Paper – Making – Ajuziogu, G.C., Nzekwe, U. and chukwuma, H.I. 697 – 681
Estimation and Characterization of Coliforms in Vended Food and Water Samples in Nsukka Area – Mbaeyi, I.E. and Iroegbu, C.U. 682 – 688
Transfer of Multidrug Resistance among Bacteria Isolated from Industrial Wastes – Eze, E.A., Nganaga, B.C., Ugwu, K.O. and Nwuche, C.O. 682 – 688
Web Blotch Disease of Groundnut (Arachis hypoggaea) in Nsukka – Onyishi, L. 694-696
The Effect of Soya bean (Glycine max) on Pefloxacin Absorption in Rats – Mbah, C.J. and Uboh, K. H. 697 – 699
Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity and Interaction of Methanolic extract of Physcia grisea and Cephalosporin on Clinical Isolates of Streptococcus pyogenes – Eze, E.I. and Onumah, V.N. 700 – 702
In-Vitro Study of Biofungicidal Effects of Cassia alata Leaf Extracts on Some Pathogenic Organisms of White Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) Tuber in Storage – Eze, S.C. and Eze, E.I 703 – 706
VOLUME 9 (1), January/June, 2011
IN THIS ISSUE
Studies on the Bacterial (Enterobacteriaceae) of Some Vegetables Watered with Variously Treated Sewage Water – Moneke, A.N. and Mgboh, C.I. 707 – 712
Analysis of Zinc, Iron and Lead Contents of Water, Soil and Some Staple Foods in Isigwe and Uhuona Villages of Ugbawka Community, Enugu State, Nigeria – Udedi, S.C., Okonkwo, C.J.O., Okorie, O. and Okonkwo, T.J. 713 – 718
Effect of larimal on the Astrocytes of the Cerebellum of Wistar Rats – Ekong, M.B., Igiri, A.O., Salami, E. and Egwu, O.A. 719 – 722
Comparison of Different media for the Growth of Microorganisms Isolated from Fermenting cassava (manihot esculenta Crantz) Tubers and Waste Water – Nwokoro, O. and Ossai, E. 723 – 730
Effects of Pretreatment Method, Substrate Concentration and the Ratio of Koji to cassa Flour Concentration on Ethanol Production from Cassava Tubers – Ogbonna, C.N. and Okoli, E.C. 731 – 742
Studies on the Hypoglycaemic, Hypocholesterolaemic and Acute Toxicity of the Aqueous Gymnema sylvestre Leaf Extract in Rats – Atiku, M.K. and Ubon, G. 743 – 748
Cholinesterase-Sensitive Muscarinic Agent of Seeds of Abrus pracatorius – Njoku, U.O., Agbo, I.U., Joshua, P.E., Ozoemena, N.F. and Nwodo, O.F.C. 743 – 748
Preliminary Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Snail mucin on Experimental Osteoarthritis in Dogs – Ajadi, R.A. and Martins, M.M. 749 – 755
Helminth Parasities of Cichlids (Perciformes: Cichlidae) from Anambra River Basin, Nigeria – Elom, M.O., Avoaja, D.A. and Eyo, I.E. 756 – 763
Comparative sublethal Effects of Actellic 25EC and Gammalin super on tissue Alkaline phosphatase activity in the catfish Clarias albopunctatus (Lamonte and Nichole 1927) – Ivoke, N. and Ukwuani, O.T. 764 – 767
VOLUME 10, January/December 2012
[1]. Evaluation of Larvicidal Activity of Leaf Extract of Lantana (Family: Verbenaceae) Against the Aedes aegypti Mosquito – Oluah, N.S. and Ezeabiakwa, O.B. 768 – 774
[2]. Distribution and Abundance of Airborne Palynomorphs inAku, Enugu State, Nigeria – Osayi, E.E., Ezike, D.N. and Nnamani, C.V. 775 – 779
[3]. Salt Affected Soils Evaluation and Reclamative Approaches for Crop Cultivation in Keana, North Central Nigeria – Eeaku, P.I. and Shehu, J.A. 780 – 786
[4]. Auxiliary Dry Binding Properties of Some Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils in Direct Compression Tabletting – Onyechi, J.O. and Ueala, O.K. 783 – 792
[5]. Possible Health Hazards from Genetically Engineered Crop – Onwubiko, H.A. 793 – 797
[6]. Evidence of pH Dependence and Concentration of Copper in Prion Binding and Conversion – Onwubiko, H.A. 798 – 805
[6]. Microbiological Screening of a Starter Culture of Probiotic Status from Formulated Non-Diary Yoghurt Analogue from Natural Fermentation of Soymilk-Achamilk Blends – Mbaeyi, I.E., ogbonna, J.C. and Onwuka, N.D. 806 – 818
VOLUME 11, January/December 2013
IN THIS ISSUE
[1]. Effect of Different Steeping Conditions on the Peroxidase Activities of Some Improved Sorghum Varieties – Nnamchi, C.I., Okolo, B.N., Moneke, A.N. and Nwangwuma, B.C. 8 19 – 824
[2]. Incidence of Faecal coliforms Isolate from Different Food Sold Locally on Nsukka, Enugu State – Mbaey, I.E. and Irpegbu, C.U. 825 – 833
[3]. Tissue Lipid Peroxidation in Trypanosoma bruccei infection: Testing the Anti-oxidant Property of Scoparia dulcis – Orhue, N.E.J. and Amegor, O.F. 834 – 837
[4]. Multiple Infections of Malaria and Typhoid Fever among People Living with the HIV/AIDS: Effect of herbal Concoction on CD4 Lymphocyte Count and Other Haematological Indices – Dibua, U.M.E. and Nweze, I.E. 838 – 848
[5]. Effect of Simultaneous Administration of Antiretroviral Therapy and Nutritional Supplements on CD4 Count of HIV-Infected Persons in Selected Communities of South Eastern Nigeria – Dibua,U.M.E., Onoja, S.U. and Ugonabo, J.A.C. 849 – 856
[6]. Evaluation of Plasm Electrolyte Concentration in Pregnant Nigerian Women from Edo State, Nigeria – Onyeneke, E.C., Anekwe, A.I., Okoro, S.J., Anionye, J.C. and Onovughakpo-Sakpa, O.E. 857 – 863
[7]. Kidney function Status in Nigerian Human Malaria Patients – Anionye, J.C., Onyeneke, E.C., Onovughakpo-Sakpa, O.E. ans Anekwe, A.I. 864 – 875
RE: CENSUS, LISTING AND STRENGTHENING OF UNN-BASED JOURNALS
[1a]. Journal Name
Bio-Research Journal: A Biannual Journal of Biological Research and Biotechnology.
[1b]. Names of Editors and Editoral Board Members
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
O.U. Njoku
Managing Editor
P.E. Joshua
Editors
F.C. Chilaka
J.O. Ugwuanyi
C.E.A. Okezie
F.C. Okafor
Editorial Assistant
Emmanuel Ossai
Editorial Advisers
- N.E. Onwurah, Nsukka, Nigeria
- Ebong, Calabar, Nigeria
- U.S. Ezeanyika, Nsukka, Nigeria
- O. Anosike – Port Harcourt, Nigeria
- H. Koumaglo – Lome, Togo
- Agbo Nazi- Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire
- A. Hasler – Harare, Zimbabwe
- I. Parker – Cape Town, South Africa
- W. Makawiti – Nairobi, Kenya
- F. El-Asmer-Cairo, Egypt
- E. Addy – Legon, Ghana
- P.K. Titanji – Buea, Cameroon
- O. Hall – London, UK
- Robert – Perugia, Italy
- Yousuke Seyama – Tokyo, Japan
- A. Homi – Mumbai, India
- E. Koehler – Athens, USA
- Phillips – Philadelphia, USA
- O. Akueshi – Jos, Nigeria
- E. Ene – Obong – Calabar, Nigeria
- O. Ishichie – Ile-Ife, Nigeria
- O.C. Agwu – Anyingba, Nigeria
- I. Ogbonna – Uturu, Nigeria
- O. Nwosu – Nsukka, Nigeria
- Nwogu – Salisbury, England
- J.C. Odibo – Awka, Nigeria
- N. Okolo – Nsukka, Nigeria
- U. Iroegbu – Nsukka, Nigeria
- C. Ogbonna – Nsukka, Nigeria
- C. Okpokwasili – Nsukka, Nigeria
- E.B. Nwoke – Owerri, Nigeria
- O. Nduka – Uturu, Nigeria
- N. Umeham – Uturu, Nigeria
- E. Eyo – Nsukka, Nigeria
[2]. Current Address of the Journal
Dean’s Office Faculty of Biological Sciences,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
[3]. Scope of the Journal
Plant Products Research Journal publishes papers of merit on all aspects of plant biology particularlyBiochemistry, pharmacology, Toxicology,Ethnobiology, Plant Microorganism Interaction, Biotechnology, Development and Conservation. Manuscript must be original research report, which have not been submitted elsewhere. In general, two types of manuscripts can be considered for publication in Plant products Research Journal full length and short papers.
- Full Length Paper: Article should be not less than 3 pages and would generally range between 3 and 10 pages and should be consistent with the scope of the data presented. An abstract of about 150 words should also be included.
- Short Papers: Papers which makes a single point will be published as short papers. The maximum length for short papers is three printed pages, charts, graphs and tables inclusive. The decision as to whether a paper falls into category A and B rests with editorial board.
[4]. Previous and Current Issues of the Journal
Volume 9 (1), 2011
IN THIS ISSUE
Studies on the Bacterial Load (Enterobacteriaceae) of Some Vegetables Watered with Variously Treated Sewage Water – Moneke, A.N. and Mgboh, C.I. 707-712
Analysis of Zinc, Iron and Lead Contents of Water, Soil and Staple Foods in Isigwe and Uhuona Villages of Ugbawka Community, Enugu State, Nigeria – Udedi, S.C., Okonkwo, C.J.O., Okorie, O. and Okonkwo, T.J. 713-718
Effect of Larimal on the Astrocytes of the Cerebellum of Wistar Rats – Ekong, M.B., Igiri, A.O., Salami, E. and Egwu, O.A. 719-722
Comparison of Different Media for the Growth of Microorganisms Isolated from Fermenting Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Tubers and Waste Water – Nwokoro, O. and Ossai, 723-730
Effects of Pretreatment Method, Substrate Concentration and Ration of Koji to Cassava Flour Concentration of Ethanol production from Cassva Tubers – Ogbonna, C.N. and Okoli, E.C. 731-737
Studies on the Hypoglycaemic, Hypocholesteroaemic and Acute Toxicity of the Aqueous Gymnema sylvestre Leaf Extraction in Rats – Atiku, M.K. and Ubon, G. 738-742
Cholinesterase-Sensitive Muscarinic Agent of the Seeds of Abrus Precatorius – Njoku, O.U., Agbo. I.U., Joshua, P.E., Ozoemena, N.F. and Nwodo, O.F.C. 743-748
Preliminary Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Snail Mucin on Experimental Osteoarthrititis in Dogs – Ajadi, R.A. and Martins, M.M. 756-763
Helminth Parasites of Cichlids 9Perciformes: Cichlidae) from Anambra River basin, Nigeria – Elom, M.O., Avoaja, D.A and Eyo, J.E. 756 – 755
Comparative Sublethal Effects of Actellic 25EC and Gammalin super on Tissue Alkaline Phosphatase activity in the Catfish Clarias albopunctatus (Lamonte and Nichole 1927) – Ivoke, N. and Ukwuani, O.T. 764-767
[5]. Current websites of the Journal
There is no website for the Journal at present, still under construction
[6]. Current Publishers of the Journal
Faculty of Biological Sciences, Publication and Colloquium Committee, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
[7]. Strength and Weakness of the Journal
[a]. Strength of the Journal
The Journal has good feasibility and have articles from outside Nigeria. It is published regularly and peered reviewed. The Journal is also registered with the African Journal online and is distributed widely in Nigeria.
[b]. Weakness of the Journal
There is no identifiable weakness except that the Journal has no website.
[8]. Opportunities and Threats of the Journals
The Journal needs more articles from contributors and funding to meet editorial time – Table.
[9]. Strategies to enhance the capacity of the Journals
The major strategy is to improve the feasibility and also have online publishing facility (e – publication /electronic journal).
[10]. Other Information
The Journal is highly rated in many universities and belong to our class B Journal.
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