University of Ilorin

CO-ADMINISTRATION OF V. amygdalina LEAF AND P. biglobosa SEED EXTRACTS EXERTS ANTIDIABETIC EFFECTS AND AMELIORATES ORGAN DYSFUNCTION IN DIABETIC RATS

V. amygdalina (VA) and P. biglobosa (PB) have independently demonstrated antihyperglycemic and tissue-protective effects, but evidence regarding their combined activity remains limited. This study evaluated the antidiabetic effects of co-administration of VA leaf and PB seed extr...

Effects of Plasmodium berghei NK65 Infection on Haematological and Antioxidant Parameters, CD4+ T-Lymphocyte Count, and Spleen Morphology in Mice

Malaria is associated with haematological abnormalities, oxidative stress, and alterations in immune and splenic functions that may contribute to disease progression. This study investigated changes in parasitaemia, haematological indices, CD4+ T-lymphocyte count, antioxidant par...

Quadratic Relationship Between Tool Angle of Lift and Draught in an Inclined Narrow Model Chisel Blade: A Soil Bin Parametric Study and Empirical Model Development

Tool geometry is an underused lever for trimming tillage energy, yet the lift angle that minimizes draught for inclined narrow tools in tropical loamy sand has rarely been quantified. This study established the relationship between the tool angle of lift (β) and draught for an in...

The health burden of incarceration: cardiovascular risk in a Nigerian prison population

Purpose Evidence regarding non-communicable diseases and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks among people living in prison (PLP) in low- and middle-income countries is limited, particularly regarding multi-matrix electrolyte homeostasis. This study compared anthropometric indices,...

Periodontitis and cardiovascular disease in Africa: a scoping review of local and systemic links, causal plausibility, and research gaps

Background: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality globally, with its impact escalating swiftly throughout Africa. Periodontitis, a widespread chronic inflammatory condition, is a recognized correlate of cardiovascular disease in high-income countries; however,...

Assessment of Micronuclei Frequency and Leukocyte Immune Response Indices in Peptic Ulcer Disease Patients Among Al-Hikmah University Students, Ilorin, Nigeria

Background: Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) remains a significant global health concern due to its association with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use, and potential progression to gastric malignancy. This study aimed to assess...

Exploration of the dynamic interaction between oil, financial development, and foreign direct investment inflows in Africa’s leading oil-producing economies

Purpose This study aims to investigate how the oil reserve-to-production (r/p) ratio impacts foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Africa’s leading oil-producing economies and how financial development moderates this relationship. Design/methodology/approach The study estima...

Anaemia in pregnancy at booking: prevalence, risk factors and perinatal outcomes among antenatal clinic attendees in a secondary healthcare facility in North Central Nigeria: an analytical study

Abstract Background: Anaemia during pregnancy is an unacceptable public health problem in most developing countries inclusive of Nigeria where access to adequate nutrition and healthcare services is limited. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence, severity of an...

Globalizing adult and higher education in Africa: qualitative evidence and future research agenda in Nigeria

Background Globalization plays a pivotal role in shaping adult and higher education across the regions of the world, driven by rapid technological advancement, the diffusion of knowledge, and expanding cross-border educational practices. This study examined globalization of adult...

ECNN-MmIC: an Enhanced Convolutional Neural Network model with hybrid optimization strategy techniques for diabetes and cardiovascular disease comorbidity

The increasing prevalence and clinical interrelationship of diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease (CVD) present substantial challenges to healthcare systems, creating a need for efficient and robust diagnostic approaches to support early intervention and continuous patient...

Prevalence and predictors of HBsAg and anti-HCV co-seropositivity among inmates in two Nigerian correctional centres

The correctional facilities present an environment of high risk for transmission of infections and yet the data on the serological evidence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) in Nigeria prisons remain limited. The seroprevalence and determinants of HBV, HCV an...

Prenatal Stress Alters Hormonal Profiles in Rat Offspring: Protective Roles of Hibiscus Sabdariffa and Melatonin

Abstract Background: Prenatal stress can disrupt endocrine homeostasis and induce long-term physiological alterations in offspring through fetal programming mechanisms. Such disturbances may impair reproductive hormone balance and elevate stress-related hormones, predisposing off...

Prenatal Stress Alters Hormonal Profiles in Rat Offspring: Protective Roles of Hibiscus Sabdariffa and Melatonin

Abstract Background: Prenatal stress can disrupt endocrine homeostasis and induce long-term physiological alterations in offspring through fetal programming mechanisms. Such disturbances may impair reproductive hormone balance and elevate stress-related hormones, predisposing off...

Perioperative outcomes and predictors of mortality after pericardiectomy for constrictive pericarditis in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Constrictive pericarditis remains a significant cause of heart failure in Africa, predominantly due to tuberculosis; however, pericardiectomy outcomes across African settings have not been systematically synthesised. This review aimed to determine the pooled p...

Chemical characterization, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-parasite and cytotoxic activity of zingerone- and gingerol-rich extract of Zingiber officinale

The consumption of food item, delicacy, or herb such as Zingiber officinale (Roscoe) rhizome that are rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties improve the quality of life. Ginger rhizome has been utilized in traditional medicine for centuries for its therapeutic prope...

Effect of copper wire additive on the properties of Anonychium africanum pod biochar produced in a two-chamber top-lit updraft gasifier

Inefficient biomass conversion causes significant carbon loss and environmental pollution, necessitating controlled gasification approaches that maximize biochar quality and functional performance. This study investigated the effect of copper additives on the yield and properties...

The Effect of Political Communication on Voters' Behaviour in the 2023 Presidential Election in Nigeria

The 2023 presidential election in Nigeria represented a major shift in the relationship between political communication and voter behaviour within a developing democracy. The election was marked by the growing influence of digital communication platforms, especially social media,...

Voice Voting and the Crisis of Accountability in Nigeria's National Assembly

Since the return to democratic civilian rule in 1999, Nigeria’s National Assembly has predominantly utilised unrecorded voice voting as its default mechanism for legislative decision-making. This study investigates how this persistent reliance on oral, collective voting impedes l...

Voice Voting and the Crisis of Accountability in Nigeria's National Assembly

Since the return to democratic civilian rule in 1999, Nigeria’s National Assembly has predominantly utilised unrecorded voice voting as its default mechanism for legislative decision-making. This study investigates how this persistent reliance on oral, collective voting impedes l...

Emirate Political System in The Pre-Colonial Northern Nigeria: A Case of Ilorin (1823-1900)

Ilorin belongs geographically to Yoruba land. Politically too, the town was part of the vast Oyo Empire in the early years of its existence long before the advent of Afonja. Ilorin continued to be within the sphere of influence of Oyo until Aareona Kakanfo Afonja had a fall out w...