Vol. 23 No. 2 (2026) | Nigerian Journal of Basic and Clinical Sciences

Nanopore sequencing at the point of care: Opportunities and challenges for molecular diagnostics in lowand middle-income countries

Augustine Chinedu Ihim, Tochukwu Anthony Ikwelle, Patrick Chinedu Obi, Ini Edeh, Donatus F. Ozuruoke, Romanus Ogai Ogalagu

1593 - 1602

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Association between dermatoglyphic characteristics and schizophrenia: A case-control study

Badamasi Ibrahim Mohammed, Sirajo Mujittapha Umar, Hashim Fatima Suleiman, Hamza Baffa Halliru, Ibrahim Abdulbasid, Abdulazeem Muhammad Andujeh, Ibrahim Muhammad Dauda, Ibrahim Naziru, Aliu Abdulhamid Zubair, Abiola Tajudeen, Owolabi Desola Shakirat, Ojeahere Isioma Margaret, Mohammed Ahmed, Gudaji Ibrahim Mustapha

1603 - 1617

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The relationship between pro-inflammatory cytokine levels and depressive symptom severity in Nigerian patients with chronic hepatitis B infection

Abdullahi Abdulwahab Yakubu, Summayyah Muhammad Bashar, Abdullahi Mohammed Asara, Aliyul Hauwath Ahmad, Ijeoma Chinanuekperem Charles-Ugwuagbo, Audu Ishaq Aveka, Bashir Adam Yakasai

1618 - 1627

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Prevalence, determinants, and coping mechanisms of postpartum depression among women attending primary health centres in Ogbomoso, Southwest Nigeria: A cross-sectional study

Oluniyi Ebenezer Oyedeji, Yetunde Omolola Oyedeji, Aonat Abiodun Adeyemo, Adetunmise Oluseyi Olajide, Adbayo Duyile Adekunle, Muritala Okanlawon Wakeel, Matthew Olusegun Fijabiyi, Muibat Adesola Adeniran

1628 - 1635

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Prevalence and predictors of noise-induced hearing loss among generator-exposed adults in a low-income urban setting

Fatimah Ismail Tsiga‑Ahmed, Abdulazeez Ahmed, Muktar Aliyu

1636 - 1644

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Knowledge and practices of caregivers regarding breastfeeding, complementary feeding and immuuization: A hospital based observational study at Nguru Nigeria

Surajudeen Oyeleke Bello, Tajudeen Lanre Ibrahim, Abdulhakeem Hamza, Bello Abdullahi Ibrahim, Aisha Omotola Bello, Taofik Oluwaseun Ogunkunle

1645 - 1652

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Association of Methionine synthase reductase (MTRR) polymorphism with homocysteine and ovarian reserves in fertile and infertile women in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

Ojima S. Chigboja, Godwin M. Ubi, Mary E. Kooffreh, Charles O. Njoku, Peace B. Osim, Bassey E. Effiom, Felix U. Unimna, Anita N. Yemiode, Blessing B. Ekpenyong, Ivon A. Ettah, Nseabasi A. Etangetuk, Ameh Omede, Celestine O. Umunna

1653 - 1668

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Assessment of maternal–neonatal transplacental passage of heavy metals in Enugu, Nigeria

Ngozi Rita Ndibe, Kenechukwu Chibuike Onyekwelu, Nonso Collins Ejiofor, Peace Chigozie Okorie, Stanley Obinna Ezeadichie, Ifeanyi Ephraim Uzoegbu, Nkoyo Imelda Nubila, Odama Richard Ikani, Ifunanya Ngozi Ezechukwu, Joy Ebele Ikekpeazu

1670 - 1679

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The physiological and cognitive impact of chronic heat exposure on occupational health and maternal-child outcomes in Northwest Nigeria

Abdullahi Abdulwahab Yakubu, Ahmad Sherif Isa, Summayyah Muhammad Bashar, Aliyul Hauwath Ahmad, Ijeoma Chinanuekperem Charles-Ugwuagbo, Audu Ishaq Aveka, Bashir Adam Yakasai

1680 - 1687

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Sociodemographic patterns and pulpal status of root canal treatment patients in a Nigerian tertiary hospital

Shakeerah Olaide Gbadebo, Amidu Omotayo Sulaiman, Modupe Ayinke Soyinka, Folake Shileola Olasemi, Promise Udochukwu Okereke

1700 - 1711

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Oral health knowledge, practice and status among internally displaced persons ‘IDPs’ due to Boko-Haram insurgency in Maiduguri, Nigeria.

Abubakar Kaumi, Idowu Enoch Abiodun, Babatunde O. Fakuade, Uchenne Kevin Omeje, Olufemi Omitola

1712 - 1722

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Determinants of preventable anaesthetic-related surgical cancellations in a paediatric tertiary centre: A 23-month retrospective observational study

Anthony Uwadiae

1722 1734

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Immunologic determinants of intestinal parasitic infection among HIV/AIDS children with diarrhea in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria.

El-Yakub A. Firdausi, Fatimah Hassan-Hanga, Garba D. Gwarzo, Uchechukwu G. Ihesiulor

1735 - 1742

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Risk factors for pulmonary tuberculosis among internally displaced persons in El-Salam Camp, South Darfur State, Sudan: A community-based two-phase intervention study

Ahmed Salih, Adam Dawria, Abdelbasit Salim, Ahmed Alzaki, Zainab Bashir, Abdallah Belal, Ali Mohieldin, Mohammed O. A. Mohammed, Omar Yousof M. Ali, Bello Arkilla Magaji, Bashir. H Nor, Iman Awad Siddig Mohammed, Maha Ali Abdallah, Sami M. HasapAla

1743 - 1754

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Ameliorative role of a polyherbal extract containing Carpolobia alba, Cnestis ferruginea, and Heliotropium indicum on streptozotocin-induced diabetes-linked testicular dysfunction in male albino wistar rats

Kenneth Tochukwu Onwe, Robert Anietie Eyo, Collins Nduka Esomchi, Temidayo Helen Onwe, Ogugua Egwu

1755 - 1770

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Missed biliary pathology with significant morbidity: A case of severe gallbladder microlithiasis with high stone burden (335 calculi) mimicking appendicitis

Ibrahim Eneye Suleiman

1771 - 1774

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Nigerian Journal of Basic and Clinical Sciences
Journal / Nigerian Journal of Basic and Clinical Sciences / Vol. 23 No. 2 (2026) / Articles

Articles

Nanopore sequencing at the point of care: Opportunities and challenges for molecular diagnostics in lowand middle-income countries

Association between dermatoglyphic characteristics and schizophrenia: A case-control study

The relationship between pro-inflammatory cytokine levels and depressive symptom severity in Nigerian patients with chronic hepatitis B infection

Prevalence, determinants, and coping mechanisms of postpartum depression among women attending primary health centres in Ogbomoso, Southwest Nigeria: A cross-sectional study

Prevalence and predictors of noise-induced hearing loss among generator-exposed adults in a low-income urban setting

Knowledge and practices of caregivers regarding breastfeeding, complementary feeding and immuuization: A hospital based observational study at Nguru Nigeria

Association of Methionine synthase reductase (MTRR) polymorphism with homocysteine and ovarian reserves in fertile and infertile women in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

Assessment of maternal–neonatal transplacental passage of heavy metals in Enugu, Nigeria

The physiological and cognitive impact of chronic heat exposure on occupational health and maternal-child outcomes in Northwest Nigeria

Sociodemographic patterns and pulpal status of root canal treatment patients in a Nigerian tertiary hospital

Oral health knowledge, practice and status among internally displaced persons ‘IDPs’ due to Boko-Haram insurgency in Maiduguri, Nigeria.

Determinants of preventable anaesthetic-related surgical cancellations in a paediatric tertiary centre: A 23-month retrospective observational study

Immunologic determinants of intestinal parasitic infection among HIV/AIDS children with diarrhea in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria.

Risk factors for pulmonary tuberculosis among internally displaced persons in El-Salam Camp, South Darfur State, Sudan: A community-based two-phase intervention study

Ameliorative role of a polyherbal extract containing Carpolobia alba, Cnestis ferruginea, and Heliotropium indicum on streptozotocin-induced diabetes-linked testicular dysfunction in male albino wistar rats

Missed biliary pathology with significant morbidity: A case of severe gallbladder microlithiasis with high stone burden (335 calculi) mimicking appendicitis

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