Vol. 30 No. 5 (2026) | Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management

Published: 2026-05-29

Levels of Microplastics in the Myonematic Tissues of Silver Catfish (Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus, Lacepede, 1803) from Some Major Market Points in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

O. M. Wangboje, O. Osarenotor, V. Ofili-Edosa

1402-1411

DOI:

10.4314/jasem.v30i5.1

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Occurrence, Spatial Distribution, Temporal Variability, and Associated Health Risks of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Exposure in the Gbetiokun and Opuama, Niger Delta, Nigeria

A. O. Bankole, A. D. Omokhoa

1412-1422

DOI:

10.4314/jasem.v30i5.2

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Soil Physicochemical Properties, Heavy Metal Sequestration, and Microbial Activities in Soil Treated with Biochar Made from Bamboo, Wood Sawdust, Corn Cob, Coconut Husk and Poultry Dung Wastes Composites

B. Ikhajiagbe, A. G. Ogofure, E. Itedjere, P. Osagie

1423-1430

DOI:

10.4314/jasem.v30i5.3

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Effect of Land Fragmentation on Cassava Production in Ovia-North East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria

O. Igbinidu, N. Obayuwana

1431-1435

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10.4314/jasem.v30i5.4

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Phytochemical Composition and Antimicrobial Efficacy of Aqueous and Ethanolic Leaf Extracts of Murraya koenigii (Curry Tree Leaf) Procured from a Market in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

A. M. Mozai, O. B. Isichei-ukah

1436-1443

DOI:

10.4314/jasem.v30i5.5

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Factors Influencing Spatial Vulnerability to Flooding in Low-Lying Areas of Thohoyandou, Thulamela Municipality, Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa

O. O. Oyerinade

1445-1453

DOI:

10.4314/jasem.v30i5.6

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Germination and Early Growth Response of Annona muricata (Soursop) Seeds to Organic Growth Hormones in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

C. Fredrick, E. A. U. Ofodile, A. O. Basiru, M. U. Opene

1454-1461

DOI:

10.4314/jasem.v30i5.7

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Gross Margin and Economic Viability of Processing Natural Latex into Ribbed Smoke Sheets at a Rubber Research Institute in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

I. O. Bakare, T. U. Esekhade, E. O. Abolagba, I. K. Okore, C. S. Mesike, H. Y. Umar, E. A. Fagbemi, P. O. Ayeke

1462-1467

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10.4314/jasem.v30i5.8

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Facile Synthesis of a Succinate Derivative of Metronidazole and It's Anti-bacterial Activity

E. A. Onyeka, O. Achugasim, O. J. Abayeh

1468-1473

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10.4314/jasem.v30i5.9

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Paleoenvironmental Reconstructions of Outcropped Lateral Equivalents in Agbada Formation, Ogwashi Formation, Oligocene-Miocene, Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria

A. Ocheli

1474-1486

DOI:

10.4314/jasem.v30i5.10

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Agro-Based Enterprises in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria: Youth Participation Assessment

C. K. Yakubu, D. I. Bayo, P. M. Selzing, A. U. Umaru, T. D. Ponjul, U. M. Umar

1487-1495

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10.4314/jasem.v30i5.11

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Temporal Patterns and Interrelationships of Reported Mortality Rates of Nine Different Types of Cancer from Five Selected West African Countries

E. M. Ikegwu, E. E. E. Akarawak

1496-1509

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10.4314/jasem.v30i5.12

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Procurement Strategies, Risk Management and Project Performance in Public Building Projects in Rivers State, Nigeria

O. O. Odunjo, D. O. Adeoye, M. A. Oloyede, R. A. Akewusola

1510-1516

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10.4314/jasem.v30i5.13

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Proximate Composition and Selected Heavy Metals Concentrations in Selected Shellfish Species Sold in Major Markets at Epe, Lagos State, Nigeria

O. C. Bakare, O. I. Adesina, R. T. Adegbite

1517-1524

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10.4314/jasem.v30i5.14

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In Silico Antihypertensive Potential of Phytoconstituents in Indigenous Leafy Vegetables Black Soup of Vernonia Amygdalina (Bitter Leaf), Ocimum gratissimum (Scent Leaf), and Piper guineense (Uziza) in Edo State, Nigeria

U. M. Ogbeide, K. O. Owowenu

1525-1539

DOI:

10.4314/jasem.v30i5.15

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Formulation and Physicochemical Characterization of CRISPR/Cas9-Loaded Lipid Nanoparticles for Gene Editing Applications

B. O. Sholaja, J. B. Minari, K. O. Adekoya, L. A. Adams

1540-1550

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10.4314/jasem.v30i5.16

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Bacterial Assessment of Locally Branded Fish Feeds in Lagos and Oyo State, Nigeria

E. M. Olorode, R. T. Sadiku

1551-1555

DOI:

10.4314/jasem.v30i5.17

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Performance Analysis of Long-Range Wide Area Network in Trans-Amadi Industrial Layout in Port-Harcourt, River State, Nigeria

V. O. Elaigwu, K. O. Ogbeide

1556-1559

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10.4314/jasem.v30i5.18

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Activity Concentrations of 232Th, 226Ra and 40K in Phosphate Rock Beneficiation Process and Radiological Hazard Indices in Minjingu Phosphate Mine Manufacturing Itinerary in Manyara Region, Northern Tanzania

J. B. Mankala, F. A. Mamboya

1560-1567

DOI:

10.4314/jasem.v30i5.19

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Chemical Characteristics and Bioactive Potential of Annona muricata Seed Oil

I. O. Jawonisi, J. N. Nzor, R. F. Olayemi, E. E. Jasper

1568-1573

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10.4314/jasem.v30i5.20

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Prevalence and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of Salmonella and Shigella Species amongst Newborn, Infant, Toddler and Pre-School Children with Diarrhea attending a General Hospital in Niger State, Nigeria

F. S. Abubakar, U. A. Nasiru, S. O. Enejiyon

1574-1579

DOI:

10.4314/jasem.v30i5.21

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Synthesize, Characterize and Evaluate Antimicrobial Activity of Co (II) And Cu (II) Complexes Of 3-Acetyl-6-Methyl-2h-Pyran-2-One –Thiosemicarbazone as Potential Therapeutic Agents Capable of Overcoming Microbial Resistance

O. Akande, L. C. Diejomaoh, O. Duke

1580-1588

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10.4314/jasem.v30i5.22

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Composition, Abundance, and Distribution of Microorganisms in Agro-Wastes-Derived Liquid Organic Fertilizers and their Effects on Soil Properties and Growth Performance of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus L.)

H. I. Anozie, O. I. Anozie, O. J. Kamalu

1589-1596

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10.4314/jasem.v30i5.23

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Interactive Effects of Indigenous Plant Species and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on the Remediation of Crude Oil–Contaminated Tropical Soils in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

H. I. Anozie, O. I. Anozie, G. J. Arthur

1597-1605

DOI:

10.4314/jasem.v30i5.24

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Phytochemical Composition of Alstonia boonei De Wild Stem Bark and Its In Vivo Acute Toxicity Index in Adult Male Mice

K. O. Orumwensodia, P. O. Uadia

1606-1617

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10.4314/jasem.v30i5.25

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Red Blood Cell Profile in Wistar Rats Treated with Topical Application of Cymbopogon Citratus Essential Oil Extract and Citral Drug

S. I. Ogungbemi, R. A. Lawal, J. P. Akinbosola, R. A. Lawal, S. I. Jaja, C. N. Anigbogu

1618-1625

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10.4314/jasem.v30i5.26

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Speciation and Potential Mobility of Mn, Cd, Cr, Pb, and Ni in Soil from Selected Farmland in Gadau, Bauchi State, Nigeria

S. Garba, A. Abdulhameed, A. A. Ahmad, M. Aliyu, A. H. Nuhu

1626-1632

DOI:

10.4314/jasem.v30i5.27

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Radiation Dose and Cancer Risk Indices in X-Ray Facilities in Jos Metropolis, Plateau State, Nigeria

D. P. Stephen, A. F. Akpolile, F. E. Abdul, H. Ishaya, C. E. Eki

1633-1638

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10.4314/jasem.v30i5.28

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Suitability of Soils for Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis) Cultivation in Ugborodo Community, Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria

D. Okoro, O. Akande

1639-1645

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10.4314/jasem.v30i5.29

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Hemotoxicity and Histopathological Changes as Indicators of Systemic Toxicities in Wistar Rats Exposed to Gaseous and Particulate Emissions from a Waste Dumpsite in Lagos, Nigeria

M. E. Agbonoga, F. I. Osuala, M. N. Igwo-Ezikpe

1646-1651

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10.4314/jasem.v30i5.30

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Topical Administration of Cymbopogon Citratus Essential Oil Extract and Citral Drug in Response to Bilateral Carotid Occlusion Maintained Cardiovascular Function in Wistar Rats

J. P. Akinbosola, S. I. Ogungbemi, R. A. Lawal, S. I. Jaja, C. N. Anigbogu

1652-1662

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10.4314/jasem.v30i5.31

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A Critical Review on the Impacts of Binder on Pellet Quality, Combustion Performance and Pollutant Emissions in Biomass-Coal Co-Fired Pellets

E. T. Erokare, M. Ekpu, J. B. Sinebe, S. O. Sada, S. C. Ikpseni, A. M. Atsu

1663-1673

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10.4314/jasem.v30i5.32

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Re-Evaluation of Dose-Response Relationship between Bisphenol Analogues and Hepatic Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in Female Rats

O. S. Okoh, E. T. Adebamiji, O. A. Akinbode, A. M. Oluwajembola, J. K. Akintunde

1674-1679

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10.4314/jasem.v30i5.33

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Distribution of Rare Earth Element Oxides and Critical Elements Enrichment in Six States within the North-Central Nigeria

M. Salihu, E. Joseph, A. N. Baba-Kitugi

1680-1690

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10.4314/jasem.v30i5.34

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Prevalence and Molecular Characterization of Multi Drug Resistance Genes in Escherichia Coli Isolated from Water and Feeds in Poultry Farms Located at Abakaliki Metropolis Ebonyi State, Nigeria

J. O. Ikporo, A. C. Nwuzo, O. E. Udu-Ibiam, O. C. Oteh, M. I. Ogwa, P. C. Igwe

1691-1696

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10.4314/jasem.v30i5.35

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Proximate Composition, Mineral Element Profile and Phytochemical Constituents of Tiger Nuts (Cyperus Esculentus) Tubers Sourced from Benin City, Nigeria

M. I. Imafidon, O. F. Emumejakpo

1697-1701

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10.4314/jasem.v30i5.36

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Determinants of Adoption of Improved Ornamental Plants Production Practices among Garden Farmers in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria

C. K. Yakubu, P. M. Selzing, D. I. Bayo, A. U. Umaru, M. U. Umar, T. D. Ponjul

1711-1719

DOI:

10.4314/jasem.v30i5.37

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Sub-Catchment Characteristics of the Nzovwe River in Relation to Flood Generation in Mbeya City, Tanzania

S. Kimweri, L. Swilla, W. Senkondo

1720-1727

DOI:

10.4314/jasem.v30i5.38

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Geophysical Profiling for Seepage Detection of the Masaka Earthfill Dam in Iringa, Tanzania

G. Ndunguru, L. Swilla, M. M. Musiba

1728-1735

DOI:

10.4314/jasem.v30i5.39

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Spatio-Temporal Patterns of Land Use/Land Cover Change and Forest Ecosystem Degradation in Opara Forest Reserve, Southwestern Nigeria

B. L. Olajiire-Ajayi, O. A. Ogundana, A. Oloruntobi

1736-1744

DOI:

10.4314/jasem.v30i5.40

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