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Optimizing Sustainable Agriculture: Harnessing Urine as a Cost-Effective Fertilizer for Enhanced Amaranth Growth and Soil Microbial Health in Tropical Regions 优化可持续农业：利用尿液作为成本效益高的肥料，促进热带地区苋菜生长和土壤微生物健康

Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences Pub Date : 2024-01-12 DOI: 10.4314/dujopas.v9i4a.23

Alamu Bamidele Alaba, Adekunle T. Adefunke, Ogbebor O. Nicholas

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Fuzzy Linear Regression Modelling of Federal Government Budget Performance 联邦政府预算绩效的模糊线性回归模型

Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences Pub Date : 2024-01-12 DOI: 10.4314/dujopas.v9i4a.33

Abdulrahman Malik, Abubakar Gabchiya, A. Buba, Maigana Alhaji Bakawu

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Generation of Bioelectricity in Microbial Fuel Cell using Kitchen Waste Obtained from Dutse Urban, Nigeria 利用尼日利亚 Dutse 城市的厨余垃圾在微生物燃料电池中产生生物电力

Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences Pub Date : 2024-01-12 DOI: 10.4314/dujopas.v9i4a.8

Sadiq Haruna, Hindatu Yusuf, Ahmad Muhammed Gumel, Aisha Salisu Buhari, Umar Umar Abubakar

{"title":"Generation of Bioelectricity in Microbial Fuel Cell using Kitchen Waste Obtained from Dutse Urban, Nigeria","authors":"Sadiq Haruna, Hindatu Yusuf, Ahmad Muhammed Gumel, Aisha Salisu Buhari, Umar Umar Abubakar","doi":"10.4314/dujopas.v9i4a.8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/dujopas.v9i4a.8","url":null,"abstract":"Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) have shown promise as a sustainable technology for wastewater treatment and energy recovery. In this study, cattle dung was used as an inoculum and kitchen waste (KW) from Dutse urban, Nigeria was used as a substrate for bioelectricity generation in MFC. The MFC was operated in a fed-batch mode over 37 days, spanning three cycles. During characterization, the chemical oxygen demand (COD) of the KW was found to be 30421 ± 124 mg/L, indicating a high concentration of organic pollutants. The MFC's performance was evaluated based on the voltage generated, with the first cycle reaching a peak of 254 mV, the second cycle 247 mV, and the third cycle 242 mV. Current and power densities during the three cycles decreased gradually from 66.84 mA/m² and 16.84 mW/m² in the first cycle to 63.68 mA/m² and 15.41 mW/m² in the third cycle respectively. Furthermore, there was a notable reduction in COD from the influent diluted from initial measured COD, from 1120 ± 63 mg/L to an effluent level of 226 ± 49 mg/L, indicating approximately 80% removal rate. The pH of the anolyte progressively dropped with each cycle, reflecting the metabolic activities of bacteria in the anode chamber. The findings underscore MFC's potential for organic waste management and electricity generation, with results outperforming some contemporary studies. ","PeriodicalId":213779,"journal":{"name":"Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences","volume":"55 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139531623","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Cercaricidal efficacy of plant extract: evidence from the methanolic leaves and bark extracts of Anacardium ocidentale (Linnaeus) 植物提取物的杀茧功效：从洋金花（林尼厄斯）的甲醇叶和树皮提取物中获得的证据

Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences Pub Date : 2024-01-12 DOI: 10.4314/dujopas.v9i4b.7

K. Adeniyi, E. Ibeh, K. Oyibo-Usman, M. A. Shariff, A. Ismail, I. C. J. Omalu, A. A. Sadiq, K. D. Salami, L. Yusuf

{"title":"Cercaricidal efficacy of plant extract: evidence from the methanolic leaves and bark extracts of Anacardium ocidentale (Linnaeus)","authors":"K. Adeniyi, E. Ibeh, K. Oyibo-Usman, M. A. Shariff, A. Ismail, I. C. J. Omalu, A. A. Sadiq, K. D. Salami, L. Yusuf","doi":"10.4314/dujopas.v9i4b.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/dujopas.v9i4b.7","url":null,"abstract":"Schistosomiasis continues to be a public health problem causing in unsatisfactorily high level of morbidity. Praziquantel is a recent medicine for treatment but unable to kill emerging schistosomes. It does not prevent re-infection and its constant application may lead to the advent of drug-resistant parasites. Qualitative phytochemical screening of the methanol crude extract of A. occidentale revealed the presence of Tannins, Flavonoids and Saponins. Cercaricidal activity on Gymnocephalous cercaria, after 120 minutes of contact in a concentration of 0.10 mg/mL, showed that there was 92 and 34% death when exposed to the methanol leave and bark extracts of A. occidentale leaves, and A. occidentale bark respectively. There was 99% and 98.5% mortality between the methanol bark extract of A. occidentale and the leaf of A. occidentale plant respectively in a concentration of 0.60mg/mL. Lethal concentration on Gymnocephalous cercariae showed that A. occidentale methanolic bark extract had the highest LC50 and LC84 of 0.151 and 0.204 mg/mL respectively while A. occidentale methanol leaf extract had the lowest LC50 and LC84 of 0.123 and 0.162 respectively. A. occidentale methanol bark extract had the lowest LC50 of 0.237 and A. occidentale methanol leaf extract had the lowest LC 84 of 0.316 mg/ml. The correlation coefficient of the plant parts showed a strong positive correlation between the log concentrations and probit mortality. The extracts had an effect on the cercariae tested. A. occidentale leaves extract showed highest cercaricidal activity. Gymnocephalous cercariae was more susceptible to the plant parts than the Brevifurcate cercaria","PeriodicalId":213779,"journal":{"name":"Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences","volume":" 25","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139623975","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Phytate utilization using feed grade acidifiers to improve tibia composition, gut microbiology and intestinal pH of broiler chickens 使用饲料级酸化剂利用植酸来改善肉鸡的胫骨成分、肠道微生物学和肠道 pH 值

Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences Pub Date : 2024-01-12 DOI: 10.4314/dujopas.v9i4b.3

C. U. Idachaba, A. K. Adeniyi, P. N. Kudor, S. Duru, J. Omage, P. Onimisi, I. Abdullahi, O. Adeniyi

{"title":"Phytate utilization using feed grade acidifiers to improve tibia composition, gut microbiology and intestinal pH of broiler chickens","authors":"C. U. Idachaba, A. K. Adeniyi, P. N. Kudor, S. Duru, J. Omage, P. Onimisi, I. Abdullahi, O. Adeniyi","doi":"10.4314/dujopas.v9i4b.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/dujopas.v9i4b.3","url":null,"abstract":"Phytate is an anti-nutrient in feedstuffs that inhibits nutrient utilization by chelating multivalent cations and other nutrients. Hence, the need to buffer feeds to improve digestibility. Two hundred and eighty eight (288) broiler finisher chickens were used for the study. They were allotted to four treatments each replicated thrice with twenty four (24) broiler chickens per replicate in a completely randomized design. The control diet had adequate available phosphorus at 0.5% while others were sub-optimal at 0.4%. Three acidifiers; Fysal®, Acidomix® and Orgacid® were supplemented in the diets of broiler chickens in treatments two to four at 0.1%. Investigations carried out were determination of intestinal pH, tibia bone compositions and gut microbiology. Broiler chickens fed with acidified diets showed significantly (P<0.05) lower pH levels compared to those on the control diet. Tibia weight, calcium and robusticity index were significantly (P<0.05) better in broiler chickens fed with diets containing acidifier supplementation. Those broiler chickens fed diets supplemented with Fysal® showed the best results in all tibia compositions. Organic acids significantly (P<0.05) reduced Escherichia coli, Salmonella sp. and Staphylococcus sp. in the intestinal segments of broiler chickens fed with acidified diets. It was concluded that supplementation of organic acid in broiler chickens’ diets at 0.1% can reduce phytate’s chelation on fed minerals, improving bone mineralization and enhancing gut health for better performance.","PeriodicalId":213779,"journal":{"name":"Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences","volume":" 22","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139624286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Knowledge and Perception towards Uterine Fibroids among Ante-Natal Clinic Attendees in Two Sub-Urban Communities in Delta State, Nigeria 尼日利亚三角洲州两个次城市社区产前诊所就诊者对子宫肌瘤的认识和看法

Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences Pub Date : 2024-01-12 DOI: 10.4314/dujopas.v9i4a.27

Egbedi Thelma Aghogho, Ntaji Maureen Iru, Awunor Nyemike Simeon, Enemuwe Ibobo Mike, Okumagba Mamodesan Tudjegbe

{"title":"Knowledge and Perception towards Uterine Fibroids among Ante-Natal Clinic Attendees in Two Sub-Urban Communities in Delta State, Nigeria","authors":"Egbedi Thelma Aghogho, Ntaji Maureen Iru, Awunor Nyemike Simeon, Enemuwe Ibobo Mike, Okumagba Mamodesan Tudjegbe","doi":"10.4314/dujopas.v9i4a.27","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/dujopas.v9i4a.27","url":null,"abstract":"Uterine fibroid is a common cause of recurrent bleeding and pain in women of reproductive age and it can have a severe impact on a woman's quality of life. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and perception of women in suburban communities toward uterine fibroid. It was a cross-sectional descriptive study, using an interviewer-administered questionnaire to assess the knowledge and perception of ante-natal clinic attendees towards uterine fibroid in Delta State. A total of four hundred ante-natal clinic attendees were selected using a multistage sampling technique. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 23 with statistical significance set at p<0.05. Results obtained indicate that the mean age of respondents was 31.0 (± 8.5) years. Overall, 16% of respondents had good knowledge of uterine fibroid. About, 73% of study participants had a positive perception of uterine fibroid. There was no statistically significant association (p>0.05) between the socio- demographic variables with knowledge and perception towards uterine fibroid among our study respondents. Majority of respondents, 99.0% were aware of uterine fibroid, however, overall knowledge of uterine fibroid was poor. Study respondents had a positive perception towards uterine fibroid. Although study respondents had a positive perception towards uterine fibroid, there were many misconceptions concerning uterine fibroid among these respondents. There is a need for health professionals to disseminate accurate information about fibroids. Also educational programs should be carried out in sub-urban areas in order to increase their knowledge and perception of uterine fibroid. These programs can be sponsored by the community non-governmental organizations and the Government. ","PeriodicalId":213779,"journal":{"name":"Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences","volume":" 47","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139624840","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Assessment of Some Toxic Heavy Metals in Rice and Beans Sold in Benin City, Nigeria 对尼日利亚贝宁市销售的大米和豆类中某些有毒重金属的评估

Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences Pub Date : 2024-01-12 DOI: 10.4314/dujopas.v9i4a.19

O.B. Ovonramwen, C.F. Awulor, J.E. Ukpebor, E. Ukpebor

{"title":"Assessment of Some Toxic Heavy Metals in Rice and Beans Sold in Benin City, Nigeria","authors":"O.B. Ovonramwen, C.F. Awulor, J.E. Ukpebor, E. Ukpebor","doi":"10.4314/dujopas.v9i4a.19","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/dujopas.v9i4a.19","url":null,"abstract":"Rice and beans are staple foods for more than 50% of the world's population. They are prone to heavy metal contamination, with the global rise in heavy metal pollution, which causes harm and danger to the ecosystem and puts people and other living things in major health problems. This study aimed to determine the level of some heavy metals in local and foreign rice and white and brown bean samples obtained from an open market in Benin City. The samples were prepared and analysed using a standard method with the aid of an atomic absorption spectrophotometer (A.A.S.). The results of the analysis show the levels of heavy metals in the beans and rice ranged from 0.013–0.067 mg/kg for Pb, 0.02-0.043 mg/kg for Cr, 0.003-0.367 mg/kg for Mn, 0.263–1.017 mg/kg for Zn, 0.30–0.933 mg/kg for Fe, and 0.01–0.023 mg/kg for Cu, with Cd being the only metal below the detection limit. Statistical analysis using a t-test showed that there was no significant difference between the levels of the selected heavy metals analysed among the bean samples and those analysed among the rice samples. If these heavy metals are used as benchmarks for measuring the product's quality, local rice would be considered to be of higher quality than foreign rice, according to statistical analysis using a correlation matrix that showed a nearly identical heavy metal composition between local and foreign rice. The concentration of all the metals studied was observed to be present at tolerable levels lower than the maximum permissible limit as given by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Based on the research findings, the rice and bean samples studied were safe for human consumption. ","PeriodicalId":213779,"journal":{"name":"Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences","volume":"53 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140509673","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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DRX Mechanism for Machine Type Communication (MTC) in Long Term Evolution Network (LTE): Potentials and challenges 长期演进网络（LTE）中机器类型通信（MTC）的 DRX 机制：潜力与挑战

Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences Pub Date : 2024-01-12 DOI: 10.4314/dujopas.v9i4a.21

Abdullahi Anas, Yusuf Umar Jimada, Muhammed Abdulaziz Usman, Aliyu Aliyu Aliyu, Adamu Bashir Ismail, Zaharadeen Yusuf Yeldu

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Assessment of Numerical Performance of Some Runge-Kutta Methods and New Iteration Method on First Order Differential Problems 一些 Runge-Kutta 方法和新迭代法在一阶微分问题上的数值性能评估

Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences Pub Date : 2024-01-12 DOI: 10.4314/dujopas.v9i4a.5

Khadeejah James Audu, Aliyu Rasheed Taiwo, Abdulganiyu Alabi Soliu

{"title":"Assessment of Numerical Performance of Some Runge-Kutta Methods and New Iteration Method on First Order Differential Problems","authors":"Khadeejah James Audu, Aliyu Rasheed Taiwo, Abdulganiyu Alabi Soliu","doi":"10.4314/dujopas.v9i4a.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/dujopas.v9i4a.5","url":null,"abstract":"This research focuses on the assessment of the numerical performance of some Runge-Kutta methods and New Iteration Method “NIM” for solving first-order differential problems. The assessment is conducted through extensive numerical experiments and comparative analyses. Accuracy, efficiency, and stability are among the key factors considered in evaluating the performance of the methods. A range of first-order differential problems with diverse characteristics and complexity levels is employed to thoroughly examine the methods' capabilities and limitations. The numerical investigation that is defined in the study as well as the results that are stated in the Tables, demonstrates that all the approaches produce extremely accurate results. However, the “NIM” was shown to be the most effective of the three methods used in this study. Conclusively, the “NIM” should be employed to solve first-order nonlinear and linear ordinary differential equations in place of Runge-Kutta Fourth order method (RK4M) and Butcher Runge-Kutta Fifth order method (BRK5M). In addition, BRK5M is more applicable and efficient than RK4M when solving first order ordinary differential problems. ","PeriodicalId":213779,"journal":{"name":"Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences","volume":"56 41","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139532905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Evaluation of Proximate Composition Based on Cutting Heights of Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus L.) in Bagauda, Kano State 基于卡诺州巴古达苋菜（Amaranthus cruentus L.）切割高度的近似物成分评估

Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences Pub Date : 2024-01-12 DOI: 10.4314/dujopas.v9i4a.34

A. M. Aliyu, J. Sulaiman, A. Manga, A. G. Gaya, M. A. Yawale

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