334 results match your criteria: "Federal University Oye[Affiliation]"
Innov Aging
August 2023
Institute for Gerontology, University of Vechta, Vechta, Lower Saxony, Germany.
Background And Objectives: In most African societies with little or no social welfare services for older adults, many parents regard their children as personal investments and security for the future. As a result, satisfaction with children's achievements may be necessary for older parents' physical and mental health. This study examined the association between satisfaction with adult children's achievements (SACA) and health outcomes (regarding somatic health, self-rated health, anxiety, and depression) in a sample of Nigerian older adults.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFToxins (Basel)
February 2024
Department of Chemical Sciences, Redeemer University, Ede 232101, Nigeria.
The objective of this study was to determine the association between mycotoxins and the quality of spermatozoa in Nigeria. We designed a prospective case-control study involving 136 men diagnosed with reduced sperm count and quality in five infertility clinics in southwest Nigeria and 154 normal fertile controls. Sperm analysis was conducted in accordance with the recommendations of the World Health OrganizationWHO, while Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry was used to assay three metabolites of mycotoxins (zearalenone, ochratoxin A, and deoxyvinelol) in the urine samples of cases and controls.
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June 2024
Reproductive Biology and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Oasis of Grace Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.
This study explored the effect of intestinal ischaemia/reperfusion (I/R) on cardiorenal tissues. The involvement of xanthine oxidase/uric acid/NF-kB signaling in intestinal I/R was also investigated. In addition, the possible protective effect of glutamine was also evaluated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHeliyon
March 2024
Department of Food science and Technology, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
In addressing the challenges of food security and nutritional deficiencies, the study aimed to assess the nutritional and techno-functional attributes of an extruded breakfast cereal composed of yellow maize, sorghum, and date palm. The processing involved transforming yellow maize, sorghum, and date palm into flours, and various samples (MA, MB, MC, SA, SB, SC, and MSD) were blended in different proportions (90:0:10, 80:0:20, 70:0:30, 0:90:10, 0:80:20, 0:70:30, 45:45:10, respectively) to create a nutritionally balanced extruded cereal. Standard methods were employed for the analysis to evaluate techno-functional properties (bulk density, water absorption capacity, oil absorption capacity, swelling power, and dispersability), mineral content (sodium, potassium, calcium, iron, and zinc), and color properties (brightness, redness, and yellowness) of the extruded breakfast cereal samples.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Mol Model
March 2024
Department of Chemistry, University of the Free State, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa.
Context: It has been reported that photoexcitation of azastilbene compounds like E-1,2-bispyrazinyl-ethylene (bpe) can undergo E → Z photoisomerization of its quaternary salts via the excited triplet state. However, experimentally it is possible to get low fluorescence and photoisomerisation quantum yields in a state with higher internal conversion than intersystem crossing. We modelled bpe and its methylated derivative (bpeMe), as well as its quaternary halogen salts (bpeMeX with X = F, Cl, Br and I) to study levels of fluorescence, phosphorescence and excited state potential energy surfaces (PES).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEnviron Monit Assess
March 2024
African Centre of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR), University of Port Harcourt, PMB, Port Harcourt, Choba, 5323, Nigeria.
Sci Rep
March 2024
Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Arsenic (As) is a heavy metal that is toxic to both plants and animals. Silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs) can alleviate the detrimental effects of heavy metals on plants, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. The study aims to synthesize SiNPs and reveal how they promote plant health in Arsenic-polluted soil.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDrug Chem Toxicol
November 2024
Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals and Phytomedicine Unit, Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
is an important medicinal plant and culinary herb generally known as sweet basil (SB). These plants are effective radical scavengers, that have been employed in treatment of nervous system disorders, and thus, could be beneficial for the management of neurodegenerative diseases (NDs). Current clinical treatments for NDs present several side effects, therefore, there is need to develop new treatments that can mitigate these deadly diseases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHeliyon
February 2024
Department of Quantity Surveying, Federal University of Technology Akure, 340110, Nigeria.
The railway industry has witnessed increasing adoption of digital technologies, known as Railway 4.0, that is revolutionizing operations, infrastructure, and transportation systems. However, developing countries face challenges in keeping pace with these technological advancements.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInfect Ecol Epidemiol
February 2024
Department of Computer Science, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
The interdisciplinary One Health (OH) approach recognizes that human, animal, and environmental health are all interconnected. Its ultimate goal is to promote optimal health for all through the exploration of these relationships. Antibiotic resistance (AR) is a public health challenge that has been primarily addressed within the context of human health and clinical settings.
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February 2024
Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Federal University Oye Ekiti, Nigeria.
Cadmium (Cd) stress is a significant environmental pollutant that can negatively impact crop yield and growth, and is a serious global issue. However, silicon (Si) has been shown to have a potential function in alleviating the effects of several abiotic stress conditions on crops, including Cd stress. This study investigated the effectiveness of applying silicon to soil as a method for reducing cadmium toxicity in pearl millet (IP14599) seedlings.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInfect Dis Poverty
February 2024
College of Health Sciences, Vin University, Gia Lam District, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Background: Anthrax is a non-contagious zoonotic disease caused by the Gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Infection is common in livestock and wild animals such as cattle, goats, sheep, camels, and antelopes. In humans, anthrax may occur after contact with contaminated carcasses or animal products like milk and meat.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNiger J Physiol Sci
December 2022
University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia.
Niger J Physiol Sci
June 2023
Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
This study examined the potential effects of Mucuna pruriens (MP) seed powder on the disruptions of the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis caused by the carbamazepine (CBZ) treatment in male Wistar rats. A total of 35 male Wistar rats were randomized into 5 groups (n=7). The animal in group 1 received normal saline (0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFToxicology
January 2024
Institute of Environmental Health and Ecological Safety, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Rd, Zhenjiang 212013, China. Electronic address:
In Africa, the effects of informal e-waste recycling on the environment are escalating. It is regularly transported from developed to developing nations, where it is disassembled informally in search of precious metals, thus increasing human exposure to harmful compounds. Africa has a serious problem with e-waste, as there are significant facilities in Ghana and Nigeria where imported e-waste is unsafely dismantled.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt J Equity Health
December 2023
School of International Development and Global Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Background: Violence against women is a major human rights violation, and the continuous occurrence of this can have many implications for women's social and health outcomes. The experience of violence from an intimate partner could be more intriguing, especially if such women experienced their mother's intimate partner violence (IPV) issues. Thus, this study examined the vertical transmission of IPV among women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChin Herb Med
October 2023
Department of Civil Engineering, Covenant University, Ogun State 112104, Nigeria.
Objective: Secondary metabolites and polyphenolic compounds from medicinal plants have been demonstrated to have multiple biological functions with promising research and development prospects. This study examined the effect of -stigmasterol (with ergosterol) and xylopic acid isolated from on liver mitochondrial permeability transition pore (mPTP).
Methods: The compounds were isolated by vacuum liquid chromatography.
Int J Public Health
December 2023
Department of Sociology, Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
The study explored the perceptions and coping strategies employed by older adults in a Sub-Saharan African community in relation to their disabilities. The research utilized an Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis methodology and conducted semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of households. The study recruited a total of 36 older adults aged 65 years and above, aiming to capture a diverse range of insights and perspectives within the Sub-Saharan African community.
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November 2023
Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Objective: (s): Metabolic syndrome is a collection of metabolic abnormalities that includes hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and obesity. Ellagic acid is found in various fruits and vegetables. It has been reported to have several pharmacological properties, such as antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, chemopreventive, neuroprotective, gastroprotective, and antidiabetic.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFReprod Health
November 2023
Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Reproductive Health, Centre of Excellence in Reproductive Health Innovation (CERHI), World Bank Projects, University of Benin, Benin, Nigeria.
J Complement Integr Med
March 2024
Department of Biochemistry, Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals and Phytomedicine Laboratory, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
Objectives: This research work studied the phenolic composition of (PM), the inclusion of dietary supplementation of PM leaves on sexual functions and its connection to inhibit enzymes (arginase and phosphodiesterase-5) and nitric oxide level, linked to type 2 diabetes-induced erectile dysfunction in rats.
Methods: Gallic acid, chlorogenic and ellagic acids, Kaempferol, and epicatechin etc. was spotted with High performance liquid chromatography-diode array detector from PM extract.
Biomedicine (Taipei)
June 2023
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Introduction: Dr Iguedo Goko Cleanser® is a herbal formulation (HF) widely marketed in southern Nigeria and purported to be very efficacious for the management of various diseases including giardiasis, toilet infections, hypertension, diabetes, ulcer, impotence, low libido, low sperm count amongst others. Medicinal plants reportedly produce an array of adverse reactions capable of inducing harmful conditions, including death.
Aim: This study evaluated the subchronic toxicity concern of HF on testicular function and gonadal histoarchitecture in Wistar rats.
Open Biol
November 2023
Discipline of Genetics, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.
Buruli ulcer (BU) is a neglected tropical disease. It is caused by the bacterium and is characterized by skin lesions. Several studies were performed testing the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine in human and animal models and specific vaccines in animal models.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci
December 2023
Institute of Gerontology, University of Vechta, Vechta, Germany.
Objectives: Our paper highlights areas of interest to psychologists studying aging in Africa and what has already been learned about aspects of psychological aging from studies done in the African context. We also considered whether there are issues that are unique about aging in the African context that might challenge how aging is typically considered in psychology research.
Methods: We reviewed articles recently published in major gerontology journals focusing on African older adults, with the goal of identifying key themes of current geropsychology in Africa.
Health Psychol Open
October 2023
Federal University Oye Ekiti, Nigeria.
Studies show that loneliness was higher during the pandemic than in the pre-pandemic periods, with negative consequences on individual happiness. This study extends current knowledge by investigating the indirect effects of somatic symptoms and psychological distress in the loneliness-happiness relationship during the COVID-19 lockdown. The cross-sectional sample comprises 538 Nigerian adults (Meanage = 36.
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