Vol. 25 No. 5 (2026) | Scientia Africana

Published: 2026-10-19

Preliminary Pages

F. S. Ire

i-v

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10.4314/sa.v25i5.26

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Amelioration of Carbon Tetrachloride–Induced Haematological Toxicity in Rats by Ethanol Extract of Phyllanthus Niruri

S. Ojeaburu, O. Olasehinde

1-10

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10.4314/sa.v25i5.1

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Buffer-Ensemble Shoreline Change Detection and Convergent Mangrove-Loss Validation in a Sinking Deltaic Island: Bonny Island, Niger Delta, 2000-2025

B. O. Shaibu, R. Ideozu, G. J. Udom

11-24

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10.4314/sa.v25i5.2

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Comparative Morphoanatomy of Costus Afer Ker Gawler, Costus Lucanusianus J. Braun & K. Schum and Costus Dubius (Afzel.) K. Schum (COSTACEAE)

A. JP. Chukwu, C. Ekeke , L. E. Ndeezia

25-38

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10.4314/sa.v25i5.3

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Proximate Composition, Mineral Content, and Phytochemical Screening of Bulbs and Leaves of Hymenocallis Littoralis.

V. I. Ajie, P. F. Ebere, J. I. Ekerette, L. F. Samuel , Q. L. Giadom

39-48

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10.4314/sa.v25i5.4

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Phenolic, Minerals and Vitamins Profile in Leaves and Roots of Mondia Whitei (Hook.F.) Skeels and Parquetina Nigrescens (Afzel.) Bullock (Periplocaceae- Apocynaceae)

C. A. Ogazie, C. Ekeke

49-66

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10.4314/sa.v25i5.5

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Dietary Spice Mixture Attenuates Calcium Carbide-Ripened Plantain-Induced Oxidative Stress and Hepatorenal Dysfunction in Rats

V. E. Onyema, C. C. Amah, L. C. Chukwude, C. G. Ogbonna, E. I. Ugwuja

67-78

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10.4314/sa.v25i5.6

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Evaluation of Nutritional Composition and Post-Harvest Fungi of Kidney Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris) in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

E. C. Chuku, U. N. Emiri, O. E. Wekhe

79-88

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10.4314/sa.v25i5.7

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Climate Change, Shoreline Dynamics, and Environmental Sustainability in Niger Delta Oil-Producing Coastal Communities of Rivers State, Nigeria (1994–2024): Implications for Exploration and Production Policy

I. S. Ogbalu, J. U. Godwin, R. U. Ideozu

89-98

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10.4314/sa.v25i5.8

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Comparative Phytochemical and Nutritional Profiling of Selected Antidiabetic Medicinal Plants: Potential for Functional Food and Phytopharmaceutical Applications

J. C. Okorocha, S. I. Nwala, T. E. Konyeme, A. E. Fente, C. O. Ayeni, P. O. Momoh, M. I. Bassey, P-C. O. Itu

99-110

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10.4314/sa.v25i5.9

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Environmental Quality Assessment of Uwelu Automobile Spare Parts Market, Benin City, Nigeria: A Physicochemical and Heavy Metal Contamination Study

O. J. Airen, P. S. Iyere

111-128

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10.4314/sa.v25i5.10

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Quality Evaluation of Honey Produced in Ohaukwu and Nsukka Local Government Areas, South East, Nigeria

I. O. Nweke, I. S. Asogwa

129-136

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10.4314/sa.v25i5.11

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Comparison of Homotopy Perturbation Method with Other Well Known Analytical Methods

J. I. Oahimire, O. L. Lelea

137-146

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10.4314/sa.v25i5.12

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Antiplasmodial, Haematological-Histopathological Effects of Maladot® Formulation and Coriandrum Sativum Seed Extract in Plasmodium Berghei-Infected Albino Mice

N. C. Eze, G. C. Francis, H. O. Osondu, A. I. Ijomah

147-162

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10.4314/sa.v25i5.13

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Association between the Utilization of Social Media and Dietary Habits of Undergraduate Students in University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC)

K. Ugwu, A. J. Odii , B. O. Ogwo , C. Oluebube, E. A. Ufere , E. D. Okeke , I. O. Nweke

163-176

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10.4314/sa.v25i5.14

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Evaluation of Selected Immunological Indices among Male Photocopier Operators Occupationally Exposed to Photocopier Emissions at the University of Benin Campus

J. C. Otikor, O. S. Oteri

177-184

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10.4314/sa.v25i5.15

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Correlation of Serum Interleukin-1 and Interleukin-4 with Albumin and Creatinine Levels in Female Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Nnewi Metropolis

F. A. Ehiaghe, J. E. Umoke, S. O. Okparaku, S. I. Obu, C. U. Obi, N. Dibigbo-Ibeaji, R. U. Erhunmwunse

185-192

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10.4314/sa.v25i5.16

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Evaluation of Flood Water Quality and Coping Strategies of Flood -Impacted Communities in Yenagoa Metropolis, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

C. O. Paul, E. I. Elenwo, M. B. T. Kpang

193-202

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10.4314/sa.v25i5.17

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Perception of Cultural Patterns of Residents of Bonny Local Government Area Towards Solid Waste Management in Rivers State, Nigeria

M. Weyimi, E. I. Elenwo , C. J. Ezeofor

203-216

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10.4314/sa.v25i5.18

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Effects of Climate Change and Variability on Maize (Zea Mays) Production in Kaduna State, Nigeria: Evidence from Rainfall and Temperature Data

I. B. Abaje, Y. Bello, S. S. Moses, I. Muhammed

217-228

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v25i5.19

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Application of Artificial Intelligence in Bioprocess Technology: A Mini-Review

F. S. Ire, N. Maduka

229-238

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10.4314/sa.v25i5.20

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Wastewater Discharge on Water Quality of Agbere-Samabiri Nun River in Sagbama L.G.A, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

V. A. Ogbonna , S. Ebot

239-256

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10.4314/sa.v25i5.21

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Aqueous Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract Pretreatment Attenuates Aluminium Chloride-Induced Cerebellar Toxicity in Wistar Rats

D. I. Odili, A. B. Enogieru

257-266

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10.4314/sa.v25i5.22

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Socio-Demographic and Reproductive Determinants of Human Papillomavirus Infection among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Okwe General Hospital, Delta State, Nigeria

F. O. Onoriasakpobare, R. N. Agbakoba, G. U. Ngozichukwu, T. A. Ayotunde

267-280

DOI:

10.4314/sa.v25i5.23

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Household Water Handling Practices, Bacteriological Quality of Drinking Water and Self-Reported Water-Related Illness in Okpuno, Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria

T. O. Ndibe, A. P. Uzokwe, P. C. Okereke, O. A. Ude

281-292

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10.4314/sa.v25i5.24

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Phytochemical Profiling, Antimicrobial Evaluation and Molecular Docking Reveal Bioactive Metabolites from Curcuma longa L. Essential Oil Targeting Bacterial Dna Gyrase and Fungal Lanosterol 14α-Demethylase (CYP51)

I. G. Osigbemhe, F. O. Emeribe

293-308

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10.4314/sa.v25i5.25

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