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Research Article

Antimicrobial Evaluation of Selected Antibacterial Handwash Brands Marketed in Nigeria against Multiple Antibiotic Resistant Palmar Bacterial Flora of Students in a Tertiary Institution

Osungunna M. O*, Musa O. R, Akinwumi F. O, Onifade D. I

Hands remain a potent medium of transmission of infectious diseases, while hand hygiene using handwash remains an effective tool for the prevention of this transmission. This study aimed at investigating the susceptibility profiles of multiple antibiotic resistant bacterial isolates associated with the palms of students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife to selected anti-bacterial handwashe...

Jun, 2025 pp. 7508 - 7520
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A Study of Malaria Infection Suppression by Bioactive Compounds from Extracts of a Tropical Medicinal Plant

Chidiebere Agha Otuu*, Udeh E. O, Eke S. S, Usman-Yamman H, Ekuma I. C, Nwosu C. G, Otuu Q. A, Obiezue N. N

The properties exhibited by natural products from plants, including the medicinal activity, can be ascribed to the type and nature of the biologically active compounds they contain. The scientific study of these bioactive compounds is a very important step in the research to discover new molecules for potential drugs development from such natural products. This study was carried out with the ai...

Jun, 2025 pp. 7521 - 7527
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Serological and Molecular Detection of Hepatitis A Virus among Women of Childbearing Age Attending Some Health Facilities within Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria.

Papka I. M*, Bukbuk D. N, Ladan J, Babagana B

Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is the primary cause of acute viral hepatitis globally. It is primarily spread by eating or drinking contaminated food or water, as well as by direct contact (either through sexually or through exchange blood transfusion) with individuals who have been infected. The virus is widespread in low-income nations with unsanitary and poor sociodemographic conditions. In this st...

Jun, 2025 pp. 7528 - 7538
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Green Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Effect of Silver Nanoparticles Using Alchornea laxiflora and Spondia mombin Against Microorganisms from Wound and Gastrointestinal Tracts Infections

Thonda O. A*, Daramola O. O, Aladejana O. M., Wilkie E. D, Olowookere B. D., Olopade E. O., Amodu S, Fagbemi K. O., Oyaniyi A. A.

Silver nanoparticles play a huge roles in creating new anti-microbial properties to tackle a quite number of disease-causing microbes. This study aimed at determining the in vitro anti-microbial properties of silver-nanoparticles (AgNPs) green synthesis on multidrug resistance organisms from Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Lagos State and University college Hospital, Ibadan. The AgNPs was ...

Jun, 2025 pp. 7539 - 7549
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Research Article

Mangrove Ecosystem and Crude oil: Reactions of Mangrove Ecosystem to Acute and Chronic Crude oil Contamination

Aina, O.R*, Olaleye, O.N.

Oil spillages in mangrove ecosystems can be problematic hence, the need to source for bioremediation strategies from within the ecosystem. Red mangrove seedlings were carefully uprooted from mangrove soil of Ugbokodo community of Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. These acclimatized seedlings were exposed to acute treatment of one-time application of 150 ml crude oil and chronic ...

Dec, 2025 pp. 7550 - 7563
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Characterization and Stability of Biosurfactant Produced by Xanthomonas campestris Isolated from Tannery Effluent

Usman Ali Bukar*, Kawo, A. H., Yahaya, S, Inuwa A. B, Fardami A. Y, Ismail H. Y, Sani I. M

The structural characterization of biosurfactants produced by Xanthomonas campestris isolated from tannery effluents was performed using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) and Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC–MS). FT-IR analysis revealed distinct functional groups consistent with amphiphilic biosurfactants. A broad band at 3339 cm⁻¹ indicated O–H stretching associated with hyd...

Dec, 2025 pp. 7564 - 7570
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Undergraduate Microbiology Research at the University of Benin, Nigeria: Experiences, Challenges, and Strategic Opportunities

Kelly Elimian*, Ajuzie C. U

Undergraduate research is a core component of Microbiology training and a crucial pathway for enhancing scientific capacity. Despite its recognised value, students in resource-limited settings often complete research projects under substantial infrastructural and institutional constraints. This study assessed the research experiences of final-year Microbiology undergraduates at a University in Sou...

Dec, 2025 pp. 7571 - 7579
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Assessment of Microbial and Physicochemical Characteristics of Groundwater in Selected Local Government Areas of Oyo State, Southwest Nigeria

Gbadebo A. M*, Ishola S. A, Gbadebo O. O, Adebambo O. A

Negative impacts of contaminated groundwater on human health are chronic and are very difficult to detect. This study assessed the extents of groundwater contaminations based on the level of microbial and physicochemical characteristics in selected local government areas (LGAs) of Oyo-State, Southwestern Nigeria. Groundwater samples were collected from 10 wells per each LGA (50 wells in total), in...

Dec, 2025 pp. 7580 - 7605
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Isolation and Identification of Bacterial and Fungal Isolates from Door Handles in University of Benin Male and Female Post-Graduate Hostels

Ikponmwosa I. J*, Igiehon O. N, Akinnibosun F. I.

The hands are the chief organs for physical manipulation of the environment. They serve as a medium for the propagation of microorganisms from place to place and from person to person. Human hands usually harbour microorganisms both as part of the body’s normal flora as well as transient microorganisms contracted from the environment. This study was aimed at isolating and identifying bacterial and...

Dec, 2025 pp. 7606 - 7615
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Culture and Molecular Profiling of Microorganisms Associated with Crops Grown on Abattoir Wastewater-Irrigated Soil in Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria

Oghonim P. AN*, Onuoha, S .C

Untreated abattoir wastewater contains high microbial loads that may persist in irrigated soils and transferred to edible crops. This study investigated the culture and molecular profiles of microorganisms isolated from abattoir wastewater, it’s irrigated soils and crops cultivated on the receiving soils with particular emphasis on soil and crop-associated microbiomes in Agbor, Delta State, Nigeri...

Dec, 2025 pp. 7616 - 7625