{"title":"Ground-penetration radar detection of Root-mass in a Tree Groove in Southwestern Nigeria","authors":"M.B. Aminu, F. Ologunaye","doi":"10.4314/dujopas.v10i1b.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/dujopas.v10i1b.11","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, we present the results of a ground-penetrating radar (GPR) survey aimed at imaging the lateral root systems of a section of a tree groove lined by the Tectona Grandis (Teak) species. This was to set the basis for deploying a multi-frequency GPR system for the non-invasive monitoring of rootmass development and evaluation of plant development and health. The survey involved a single GPR Transect with a total length of 60.1 m established along the middle of a line of matured Teak trees. Data was collected at 250 MHz, 500 MHz and 1000 MHz, simultaneously using a wheel-triggered Utsi Trivue system. Data processing involved a dewow, static corrections, gain application and background removal. A root zone consisting of two layers was delineated and a total of 159 hyperbolae were interpreted as roots. The roots were limited to the shallow subsurface, the upper 1.1 m of a potential root zone 1.6 m deep. Imaged roots generally occur in clusters that create much disturbance of the otherwise continuous reflections in the root zone. Often, roots may be laterally offset from the location of tree bases on the Transect. We further identified a potential set of laterally migrating roots in a zone of undisturbed ground outside the main groove indicating the lateral reach of the usually shallow roots of the Teak tree. The results set the basis for further work in root-mass estimation and monitoring tree health within our team. ","PeriodicalId":479620,"journal":{"name":"Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences","volume":"15 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140660751","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}
Kwaji Andrew, Saminu Yunana, A. Samaila, Atiko Rejoice, A. U. Elnafaty
{"title":"Screening for Potential Antioxidants from Chrozophora senegalensis Crude Extract","authors":"Kwaji Andrew, Saminu Yunana, A. Samaila, Atiko Rejoice, A. U. Elnafaty","doi":"10.4314/dujopas.v10i1c.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/dujopas.v10i1c.11","url":null,"abstract":"Numerous reports have indicated oxidative stress as the under-laying factor or associated with the onset or progression of numerous human ailments and disorders such as dementia, Alzheimer disease, diabetes, macular degeneration and aging. Chrozophora senegalensis (C. senegalensis) is a plant used in traditional medicine to cure both infectious and non-infectious diseases. This research was aimed to carry out the antioxidant activities guided isolation and characterization of phytocompounds from C. senegalensis methanol crude extract. The plant sample was extracted using maceration and concentrated on a rotary evaporator at 45oC. Three different but complementary methods; Ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), Nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide assays were used to evaluate the antioxidant activities of C. senegalensis crude extracts. Column chromatography was used to isolate and purify the compounds from the most active n-hexane fraction and coded as CSC-1, CSC-2 and CSC-3. The compounds were characterized using NMR (1H & 13C), GC-MS, melting point determination and in comparison with literature. The percentage free radical scavenging activity for FRAP, nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide assays were 94.51%, 92.38% and 91.67% respectively while that of ascorbic acid standard was 95.43±0.76%. The isolated compounds were identified as 1- hexacosanol (CSC-1), 1-triacontanol (CSC-2) and oleic acid (CSC-3). The isolation and characterization of these bioactive compounds from C. senegalensis crude extract validates its usefulness in traditional medicine practice. ","PeriodicalId":479620,"journal":{"name":"Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences","volume":"2 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140658966","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}
Mustapha Aminu, Abbas Umar Haruna, Huzaifa Garba Nataala, Auwal Aminu
{"title":"Determination of Some Heavy Metals in Water and Sediment Samples from Maska Dam, Katsina State, Nigeria","authors":"Mustapha Aminu, Abbas Umar Haruna, Huzaifa Garba Nataala, Auwal Aminu","doi":"10.4314/dujopas.v10i1c.17","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/dujopas.v10i1c.17","url":null,"abstract":"Water and sediment samples collected from Maska dam in dry and wet seasons were analysed for some heavy metals namely, Cd, Cu, Ni and Zn. After sample digestion, micro-wave Plasma atomic absorption spectroscopy (MPAES) was used to determine the concentrations of the metals. The concentrations were analysed statistically using one way analysis of variance (Anova). The levels of metals in water and sediment were compared with local and international regulatory authorities. From the result of analysis, the concentrations of the metals in (mg/L) were as follows: 0.03±0.01 for Cd, 0.186±0.003 for Cu, 0.19±0.005 for Ni and 0.193±0.003 for Zn, 0.027±0.002 for Cd, 0.057±0.002 for Cu, 0.114±0.002 for Ni and 0.141±0.001 for Zn in water samples in dry and wet seasons. Likewise, the concentration of the metals in sediment in dry and wet seasons were, 0.0196±0.002 for Cd, 0.143±0.003 for Cu, 0.166±0.044 for Ni and 0.766±0.044mg/kg for Zn in dry season. Similarly, 0.019±0.001 for Cd, 0.143±0.004 for Cu, 0.160±0.09 for Ni and 0.451±0.003mg/kg for Zn were obtained in wet season. The concentrations of Cu and Zn were below the permissible limits of WHO/SON while Cd and Ni were above the permissible limit of WHO/SON in water samples. However, the concentrations of all the metals were below the permissible limits of NOAA and USEPA. The result of statistical analysis indicated no significant difference at P greater than 0.05 (P>0.05). ","PeriodicalId":479620,"journal":{"name":"Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences","volume":"18 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140660483","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}
Ikuesan Felix Adeleke, Ediagbonya Thompson Faraday
{"title":"Assessment of the Microbial and Physicochemical Quality of Water: Evidence from Selected Groundwater Sources from The Coastal Region of Ondo State, Nigeria","authors":"Ikuesan Felix Adeleke, Ediagbonya Thompson Faraday","doi":"10.4314/dujopas.v10i1b.9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/dujopas.v10i1b.9","url":null,"abstract":"The coastal area of Nigeria frequently experiences pollution of water due to various human activities that may compromise the quality of underground water. This study evaluated the microbial contamination and quality indicators of groundwater in the coastal environment of Ondo State, Nigeria. Nine underground water samples were collected from the study area and assayed using conventional microbiological techniques coupled with standard physical and chemical analytical procedures. Results revealed that all the samples had total viable bacterial counts, fungal counts and coliform counts which ranged from 61.25 to 85.32 CFU/100 mL, 10.00 to 35.32 SFU/100 mL and 6 – 24 MPN/100 mL respectively, which were higher than the set WHO limit. Results also revealed that the samples from Irele and Ese- Odo Local Governments Areas had acidic pH in the range of 4.20 -5.21 considered to be below the WHO permissible limit whereas only one of three samples from Ilaje Local Government had acidic pH of 5.23. The concentrations of the heavy metals varied among the samples with manganese (0.183-0.311) mg/L exceeding the 0.08 mg/L prescribed by the WHO. The high microbial load, acidic pH of 4.20 -5.23 in 77.78 % of samples and elevated amount of certain metals suggest the need for water quality monitoring and intervention by government and oil multinationals operating in the area noting that adequate supply of safe - drinking water will improve human health and reduce the burden of waterborne diseases.","PeriodicalId":479620,"journal":{"name":"Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences","volume":"51 47","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140662014","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}
I. Abdullahi, C. U. Idachaba, M. F. Oladipo, S.W. Silas, B.M. Yilwatda, H.M. Idris, A. K. Adeniyi, P.N. Kurdor
{"title":"Performance and Cost Benefit of Organic Acid Supplementation in Broiler Diets Containing Graded Levels of Soaked Balanite Aegyptiaca Fruit Meal","authors":"I. Abdullahi, C. U. Idachaba, M. F. Oladipo, S.W. Silas, B.M. Yilwatda, H.M. Idris, A. K. Adeniyi, P.N. Kurdor","doi":"10.4314/dujopas.v10i1b.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/dujopas.v10i1b.3","url":null,"abstract":"Balanite aegyptiaca fruit meal (BAFM) is an alternative feed source that requires processing and supplementation with additives to enhance its utilization in broiler diets. A total of one hundred and twenty (120) day old broiler chickens were used for the study. They were allotted to four experimental treatments each replicated thrice with ten (10) chickens per replicate in a completely randomized design. Raw BAFM fruit was processed by soaking for 24 hours, dried and incorporated in the diets at 0.00, 2.50, 5.00 and 7.50% in T1, T2, T3 and T4 respectively. Acidifier (Fysal®) was supplemented in the diets of T2-T4 at 0.1%. The study monitored the following parameters; initial weight, final weight, weight gain, feed efficiency, and mortality rate. Cost benefit was also determined at the end of the study. Results obtained indicate that growth performance was poorer in chickens fed the control diet compared to others. Starter-phase chicks fed diets with the highest BAFM dietary inclusion level (7.5%) exhibited enhanced weight gain, improved feed conversion efficiency, and reduced feed cost per unit weight gain, while the pooled performance showed that the parameters declined at 7.5%. Cost benefit showed that feed cost per kilogram gain reduced up to 5% inclusion level of BAFM in the diets while it slightly increased at 7.5%, though better than the control group. At 5% dietary inclusion of BAFM with acidifier supplementation, feed cost per kilogram gain reduced by ₦95.22 (18.49%). Based on the results obtained in this study, it was concluded that soaked BAFM and acidifiers are good supplements that can be utilized in broiler diets at 5.0% and 0.1% respectively. ","PeriodicalId":479620,"journal":{"name":"Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences","volume":"57 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140665748","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}
{"title":"Evolution of Energy Efficient Wireless Sensor Network: A Survey on Energy and Clustering Issues","authors":"M.A. Bagiwa, N. Ishaya, A. Obiniyi","doi":"10.4314/dujopas.v10i1c.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/dujopas.v10i1c.4","url":null,"abstract":"In different fields of human endeavor, wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are being developed to collect, aggregate, fuse, and send data collected by a wide range of sensors in real-time. When developing a wireless network's data transmission routing system, energy consumption is among the most essential components. Designing an energy-efficient (WSN) routing framework is challenging. Several energyefficient routing algorithms exist for effectively transferring data packets between cluster members (CM) and cluster heads (CH). Some suggest the change of state of the nodes that made up the network from active to sleep in the event where the nodes are not sensing of sending data as a method of energy optimisation while others reduce the distance between the nodes because the distance between nodes is directly proportional to the amount of energy use during data transmission. Whatever the method may be, achieving reduced energy consumption in a WSN environment is an enormous task due to the need for both long network life and network efficiency. This paper reviews some research and energy saving techniques that had been carried out on WSN over a period of time. ","PeriodicalId":479620,"journal":{"name":"Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences","volume":"92 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140665305","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}
A. Abdulrasheed, J. Muhammed, Abba Alhaji Bala, U. M. Dankawu, N. Zubairu, H.Y. Hafeez
{"title":"Assessment of Excess Life Cancer Risk from Radon Concentration in Borehole water Samples collected from Katagum LGA, Bauchi State, Nigeria","authors":"A. Abdulrasheed, J. Muhammed, Abba Alhaji Bala, U. M. Dankawu, N. Zubairu, H.Y. Hafeez","doi":"10.4314/dujopas.v10i1c.18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/dujopas.v10i1c.18","url":null,"abstract":"Radon in potable water has turned out to be an issue of public health concerns, specifically when used immediately from supply for domestic purpose and consumption without any pretreatment. In this study, 222Rn Concentration in 15 water samples collected from ground water sources (borehols) in Katagum local government Bauchi State was determined, using Liquid scintillation counter (Tri-Carb- LSA1000) and the radiological risk was calculated. The study revealed that, 222Rn concentration ranges from 28.44 to 49.61 Bql-1 with mean value of 39.55 Bql-1. These values were found to be higher than the permissible limits set by WHO, USEPA and UNSCEAR. The mean value of annual effective dose due to ingestion for different age categories (adults, children and infants) are 0.29, 0.43 and 0.51 mSvy-1 respectively; and for inhalation the mean is 0.1 mSvy-1. Also, the mean value of excess life cancer risk due to ingestion for different age groups (adults, children and infants) are 0.0010, 0.0015 and 0.0018 respectively while that of inhalation is 0.0003. Thus, this study reveals that borehole water around Katagum Local Government Area Bauchi State is not radiologically safe and there is need for constant monitoring. ","PeriodicalId":479620,"journal":{"name":"Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences","volume":"14 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140661626","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}
{"title":"PCR Detection of Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase from Some Gram Negative Bacteria of Clinical Source","authors":"A.D. Ishola, L.T. Ishola, R. Lawal","doi":"10.4314/dujopas.v10i1b.21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/dujopas.v10i1b.21","url":null,"abstract":"Beta-lactamase-producing microorganisms present distinct challenges in health care systems around the world as a result of the extensive utilization of broad-spectrum antibiotics. The objective of this research endeavor was to ascertain the antibiotic resistance profile and presence of β-lactamase genes in Gram-negative bacteria that had been previously identified and collected from laboratory work benches at the Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, UCH, located in Ibadan, South-West Nigeria. The Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method was used to assess antibiotic susceptibility on all the isolates, and the double disc synergy test was used to validate extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) production phenotypically. The PCR techniques were used to detect β-lactamase genes. The sample distribution of the forty clinical isolates were collected from the work benches and the distribution was: urine (17), blood (9), wound (6), sputum (4), amniotic fluid (3) and tracheal aspirate (1). Klebsiella pneumoniae was the most prevalent organism with 17 isolates ( 42.5% ). Out of the 40 isolates that were obtained, 21 were ESBL producers and the distribution was as follows: Klebsiella pneumoniae (9), Escherichia coli (6), Enterobacter cloacae (2), Enterobacter aerogenes (1), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (1), Acinetobacter baumannii (1) and Hafnia alvei (1). The majority of the clinical isolates showed considerable resistance to antibiotic classes that were tested, with amoxicillin-clavulanate showing the highest resistance rate at 65%. Out of all the ESBL producers, 35.3% had blaTEM, 29.4% had blaCTX-M, 23.5% had blaSHV, and 11.8% had blaCMY. AmpC β-lactamases, Antibiotic resistance, Disc diffusion, Gram-negative bacteria, Polymerase chain reaction. ","PeriodicalId":479620,"journal":{"name":"Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences","volume":"67 37","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140664125","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}
{"title":"Simulation of High-Gain Microstrip Patch Antennas for 5G Applications","authors":"M.A. Yusuf, M.H. Ali","doi":"10.4314/dujopas.v10i1c.12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/dujopas.v10i1c.12","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a single-band Microstrip Patch Antenna (MPA) with L, T, and other suitable slots, specifically designed for high-gain performance in fifth-generation (5G) mobile communication systems. Incorporating these innovative slots onto a single rectangular patch antenna yielded substantial improvements in gain and bandwidth, addressing the requirements of 5G applications. The investigation was conducted within the Computer Studio Suite (CST) simulation environment, utilizing simulated structures to identify optimized slot dimensions. The performance and dimensions of the newly modified patch antennas are systematically assessed and compared against those of a previously developed single microstrip patch antenna and an array designed for operation at 28 GHz. The results of the proposed antennas exhibited significant gain and directivity, noticeable bandwidth, Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR), and efficiency at the selected resonance frequency. The successful implementation of this proposed design holds the potential to greatly simplify the integration of 5G applications into handheld devices. ","PeriodicalId":479620,"journal":{"name":"Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences","volume":"25 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140659886","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}
A. H. Aliyu, A. Maigari, B. A. Umar, N. Nabage, J. Shirputda, F. Saidu
{"title":"Palynological Studies of Some Coaly Shales around Gamawa Kumo area, Gongola Basin, Northern Benue Trough, Nigeria","authors":"A. H. Aliyu, A. Maigari, B. A. Umar, N. Nabage, J. Shirputda, F. Saidu","doi":"10.4314/dujopas.v10i1b.23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/dujopas.v10i1b.23","url":null,"abstract":"Thirty (30) outcrop samples from a section at Gamawa area, Gongola basin, Northern Benue trough were palynologically analyzed to determine age, and paleo-depositional conditions of the strata. Lithological the section is composed of silts, clays and sandstone intercalations at the base followed by coaly shales and bioturbated silty to fine-grained sandstones at the top. Samples were treated with Hydrochloric and Hydrofluoric acids to remove carbonates and silicates respectively and slides were prepared using standard techniques. A total of 1250 palynomorph specimens were recovered. A palynological age of Upper Maastrichtian was assigned to this interval best on the assemblage of Maastrichtian diagnostic marker species of Longapertites marginatus, Proxaperties operculatus, Spinizonocolpites Baculatus, Monocolpites marginatus especially by the abundance of Pollen Spinizonocolpites Baculatus. Based on the low palynomorph marine index and dominating presence of Palme group species, especially the Spinizonocolpites Species the study suggested a paleodepositional condition of a mangrove forest with evidence of tidal dominated estuarine conditions in mostly brackishwater and a temperate climate.","PeriodicalId":479620,"journal":{"name":"Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences","volume":"42 19","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140662918","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}