Journal articles: 'University of Agriculture (Makurdi, Nigeria)'

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Sanganuwa, A. S., and P. O. Adelaiye. "The epidemiology of malaria in University of Agriculture Makurdi Health Centre, Makurdi, Nigeria." African Journal of Clinical and Experimental Microbiology 8, no. 3 (September 25, 2007): 122. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajcem.v8i3.7473.

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Tembe, E., A. Onah, and S. Shomkegh. "Assessing Carbon Footprints of Students in University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria." Journal of Scientific Research and Reports 12, no. 1 (January 10, 2016): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2016/28229.

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Shomkegh, S., G. Iyorhon, and E. Tembe. "Assessment of Carbon Footprints of Staff in University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria." Journal of Scientific Research and Reports 15, no. 5 (January 10, 2017): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2017/35787.

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Eneji, Ishaq S., Itodo U. Adams, and Kadili A. Julius. "Assessment of Heavy Metals in Indoor Settled Harmattan Dust from the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria." Open Journal of Air Pollution 04, no. 04 (2015): 198–207. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ojap.2015.44017.

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Tyowua, B. T., E. A. Agbelusi, and B. A. Dera. "Evaluation of Vegetation Types and Utilization in Wildlife Park of the University Of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria." Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences 3, no. 1 (January 20, 2013): 001–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.15580/gjas.2013.1.110512225.

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Onuwa, Peter, Ishaq Eneji, Adams Itodo, and Rufus Sha’Ato. "Determination of Pesticide Residues in Edible Crops and Soil from University of Agriculture Makurdi Farm Nigeria." Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences 3, no. 3 (January 10, 2017): 1–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ajopacs/2017/35001.

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Yager, G., F. Agbidye, and E. Adma. "Insect Species Diversity and Abundance in and around Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi Forestry Nursery, Benue State, Nigeria." Asian Journal of Biology 4, no. 4 (January 9, 2018): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ajob/2017/38840.

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Ityavyar, J. A., E. M. Ityavyar, and C. Akosim. "Check List and Population Densities of Mammals in the University of Agriculture Makurdi Wildlife Park, Benue State, Nigeria." Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology 7, no. 2 (September 6, 2018): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ajee/2018/43871.

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Egbe, Moses O., and Philip O. Osang. "Intercrop Advantages of some Improved Sweet Potato + Soybean in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria." International Letters of Natural Sciences 39 (May 2015): 28–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.18052/www.scipress.com/ilns.39.28.

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Field trials were conducted during 2011 and 2012 cropping seasons at the Teaching and Research Farm of the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State located in Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria. The objective of the study was to evaluate the response of some improved sweet potato varieties planted at three densities to intercropping with soybean. The experiment was a 2x3x3 split-split plot laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. The main plot consisted of two cropping systems [sole cropping (sweet potato, soybean) and intercropping (sweet potato + soybean). The sub-plot consisted of three sweet potato varieties (CIP440037, NRSP/05/007C and CIP440141). The sub-sub-plot treatment comprised of three sweet potato planting densities (25,000 plants/ha, 33,000 plants/ha and 50,000 plants/ha). Intercropping severely depressed the yields of both sweet potato varieties and the soybean component, such that intercrop yields were rarely above 50% of sole crop yields, irrespective of the sweet potato variety used. The number and weight of the sweet potato component was not significantly affected at the planting density of 50,000 plants/ha. Indices used to measure intercrop advantage showed that intercropping these sweet potato varieties with soybean was biologically efficient and percentage land saved varied from 23.08 and 32.43. Soybean was more competitive than sweet potato at all densities tested.

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Ijoyah, M. O., and D. M. Dzer. "Yield Performance of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) and Maize (Zea mays L.) as Affected by Time of Planting Maize in Makurdi, Nigeria." ISRN Agronomy 2012 (June 27, 2012): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.5402/2012/485810.

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Field experiments were conducted from June to October during 2010 and 2011 cropping seasons at the Research Farm, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria, to evaluate the yield performance of okra-maize mixture as affected by time of planting maize. The experiment consisted of three maize planting dates (maize planted at the same time as okra in mid-June, maize planted 2 and 4 weeks later, respectively, in late June and early July) to okra plots. Monocropped okra and maize constituted the control plots. The five treatments were replicated four times in a randomized complete block design. The results obtained showed that the greatest intercrop yield of okra was obtained when maize was planted 4 weeks later (in early July), while the greatest intercrop yield of maize was produced when planted at the same time as okra in mid-June. Planting okra and maize at the same time in mid-June not only recorded the lowest competitive pressure, but also gave the highest land equivalent ratio (LER) values of 1.78 and 1.75, respectively, in years 2010 and 2011, indicating that greater productivity per unit area was achieved by growing the two crops together than by growing them separately. With these LER values, 43.8% and 42.9% of land were saved, respectively, in 2010 and 2011. Both crops were found most suitable in mixture when planting was done at the same time in mid-June. This should be recommended for Makurdi location, Nigeria.

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Chijioke, Collins Obioma, and Boma Geoffrey Toby. "INSTITUTING FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS ACTIONS IN NIGERIA: UNRESOLVED ISSUES." PEOPLE: International Journal of Social Sciences 6, no. 3 (December 2, 2020): 56–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.20319/pijss.2020.63.5669.

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Instituting fundamental Right actions has become one of the most popular forms of litigations in Nigeria; and for this credit must be given to the very liberal Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, 2009 (FREP RULES) as against the FREP Rules, 1979 which is repealed. One cannot boldly say, without fear of contradiction that our courts are as proactive in their approach to some basic issues in fundamental rights litigation as the FREP Rules intends. This paper set out to re-visit the issue of jurisdiction in respect of fundamental rights litigations and required number of applicants permitted to institute to such actions; reviewing some authorities in the course and finally resolving that there is need for the apex court to finally distinguish between its decisions in Turkur v. Government of Gongola State (1988) All NLR 42 and Grace Jack v. University of Agriculture Makurdi (2004) LPELR – 1587 SC, (2004); 5NWLR (Pt. 865) 208 and to pronounce on the issue of the number of applicants that may present fundamental rights' cause in court; at any time it is called upon to do so. The paper also recommended in the alternative, tinkering of the FREP Rules to specifically handle the issues

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Michael-David, Dr Orkar, Oryina, Shaminja, Tersoo, Solomon, and Nev, Terwase Timothy. "Armed Forces, Security Strategy and Governance Programme, Institute of Food Security, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigerias and Nigeria’s National Security Challenges: A Case Study." International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development Volume-3, Issue-3 (April 30, 2019): 737–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.31142/ijtsrd22878.

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Okoh, A. I. S. "AN ANALYSIS OF NIGERIA’S NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION (NDC) IN THE TRANSITION TO A LOW CARBON ECONOMY." Open Journal of Social Science and Humanities (ISSN: 2734-2077) 1, no. 1 (March 10, 2020): 42–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.52417/ojssh.v1i1.67.

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This paper examines the complexity of achieving economic growth simultaneously with low carbon transition in Nigeria. Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) seeks to carry out far-reaching cuts capable of reducing the scale of pollution recorded in the country. But the ratification of the agreement also works at cross-purposes with Vision 20:20 and the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) since these development blueprints are heavily reliant on fossil fuels. Qualitative data was used to arrive at the study’s' findings, complemented with quantitative data based on Nigeria Energy Calculator modelling tool for analyzing energy demand and supply in the country. The paper observed that a plethora of issues were impediments to the implementation of the NDC. That, fossil fuel energy generation as palliative is incapable of addressing issues of externality. Thus, Nigeria needs a new socio-economic contract termed the Food Sufficiency Economy (FSE) to usher in a net zero carbon trajectory. FSE is a convergence of food sovereignty and sufficiency economy. It is also in line with Africa’s eco-bio-communitarianism perspective, but slanted towards Climate-Smart Agriculture as the building block for a low carbon and climate resilient future. Okoh, A. I. S. | Department of Political Science, Benue State University Makurdi, Nigeria.

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Ijoyah, M. O., T. Iorlamen, and F. T. Fanen. "Yield Evaluation of Three Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Varieties Intercropped with Maize (Zea mays L.) in a Southern Guinea Savannah Location, Nigeria." International Letters of Natural Sciences 23 (August 2014): 36–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.18052/www.scipress.com/ilns.23.36.

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Field experiments were conducted from July to November during the 2012 and 2013 cropping seasons, at the Research Farm, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria, to evaluate the yields of two newly introduced sesame varieties (Ex Sudan and SN 603) against the commonly grown variety “E-8” under intercropping with maize variety ‘Oba 98’. The trial area consisted of a total of seven treatments, replicated three times in a randomized complete block design. The results showed that, though maize yield was not significantly (P ≤ 0.05) affected by intercropping with sesame varieties, however, intercropped yield of sesame variety ‘Ex Sudan’ was significantly (P ≤ 0.05) greater by 26.8 % and 25.6 % respectively, in years 2012 and 2013, compared to that obtained from intercropped sesame variety ‘SN 603’, and by 19.5 % and 20.9 % respectively, in years 2012 and 2013, compared to that produced from intercropped popular sesame variety ‘E-8’. Intercropping maize variety ‘Oba 98’ with sesame variety ‘Ex Sudan’ gave the highest total intercrop yield, greatest biological efficiency with a relative yield total values of 0.87 and 0.91 respectively, in 2012 and 2013. The combination also recorded the highest land equivalent ratio (LER), highest land equivalent coefficient, highest area x time equivalent ratio (ATER), highest total monetary returns (N584,200 and N588,600 respectively, in years 2012 and 2013) and highest monetary equivalent ratio (MER). The implication of study showed that sesame variety ‘Ex Sudan’ performed best and could therefore be recommended as a potential replacement for the popular variety ‘E-8’ under intercropping with maize variety ‘Oba 98’ in Makurdi, Nigeria.

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Ijoyah, Michael Ojore, Felix Terna Fanen, and Moses Onyilo Egbe. "Egusi Melon-Okra Intercrop: Yield Effects as Influenced by the Interaction of Time of Introducing Okra x Cropping Systems at Makurdi, Nigeria." International Letters of Natural Sciences 38 (May 2015): 27–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.18052/www.scipress.com/ilns.38.27.

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A field experiment was conducted from August to November, during the 2012 and 2013 cropping seasons at the Research Farm, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria, to evaluate the yield effects of egusi melon-okra intercrop as influenced by the interaction of time of introducing okra x cropping systems, and to assess the yield advantages of the intercropping system. The experiment was a 3x3 split plot arrangement of treatments, fitted in a randomized complete block design (RCBD), replicated four times. The cropping systems (sole egusi melon, sole okra and egusi melon-okra mixture) constituted the main plots, while the time of introducing okra (mid August, late August and early September) into egusi melon were allocated to the subplots. Results of study showed that to obtain optimal intercrop yield of okra in an egusi melon-okra intercrop, it is appropriate planting okra at the same time with egusi melon in mid August, while introducing okra into egusi melon in late August is appropriate to obtain optimal intercrop yield of egusi melon. Intercropping egusi melon and okra significantly (P≤0.05) reduced yields of egusi melon (37.5 % and 40.5 % respectively, in years 2012 and 2013) and that of okra (9.7 % and 16.9 % respectively, in years 2012 and 2013). The highest mean land equivalent ratio value of 1.57 and highest land equivalent coefficient values of 0.53 and 0.70 were respectively recorded, in years 2012 and 2013, for okra introduced into egusi melon in early September. These recommendations are appropriate for Makurdi location, Nigeria

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Itodo, I. N., G. E. Agyo, and P. Yusuf. "Performance evaluation of a biogas stove for cooking in Nigeria." Journal of Energy in Southern Africa 18, no. 4 (August 1, 2007): 14–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2413-3051/2007/v18i4a3391.

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A biogas stove was designed, constructed and its performance evaluated using a 3 m3 continuous-flow Indian type biogas plant at the Teaching and Research Farm, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria. The biogas plant was operated with cattle dung as feedstock in the ratio of 1 part of dung to 2 parts of water at a retention time of 30 days and daily loading rate of 100 kg of slurry. The perform-ance of the stove was evaluated by boiling water, cooking rice and beans and the time taken to per-form specific tasks determined from a stop watch. The amount of biogas used in boiling and cooking was determined from the operating pressure of the plant measured from a manometer that was placed between the stove and the plant. The results obtained showed that 0.14 l of water was boiled in 1 minute while 5.13 g of rice and 2.55 g of beans cooked in a minute. The biogas consumption for boiling water, cooking rice and beans was 0.69m3/min, 2.81m3/min and 4.87m3/min respec-tively. The efficiency of the stove in boiling water, cooking rice and beans was 20%, 56% and 53%respectively.

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McAsule, A. A., A. N. Amah, I. Ahemen, and F. N. Gesa. "Determination of Reverberation Time and Sound Pressure Level of Selected Lecture Halls in University of Agriculture, Makurdi-Benue State, Nigeria." Physical Science International Journal 20, no. 2 (December 18, 2018): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/psij/2018/44985.

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B. A, Atsuwe,, and Nomji, E, V. "Physics Student-Teachers’ Challenges during Teaching Practice in Secondary Schools and Their Solutions: A Study of Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi." International Journal of Research and Review 8, no. 4 (April 21, 2021): 245–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20210432.

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This study examined the challenges faced by student-teachers during teaching practice and their possible solutions in the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue state, Nigeria. To achieve this, the descriptive survey research design was adopted. Four Research questions and four Research hypotheses guided the study. The sample of the study was drawn from five degree options out of the eight degree options in the College of Agricultural and science Education in the study area. Primary data were used for the study specifically obtained using well-structured questionnaire. Two hundred copies of the questionnaires were administered on the respondents and survey data analysed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square test. Results of the analyses showed that classroom management significantly affect student-teachers’ performance during teaching practice in secondary schools. The results revealed that curriculum development and instruction significantly affect student-teachers’ during their practice year. The result also revealed that supervision of student-teachers’ does greatly affect students’ teachers during their teachers during their teaching practice. The study recommends that Proper and maximal attention should be given to the classroom management by student-teachers’ in order to achieve the specific objectives at the end of the lesson in the classroom .There is need for the government to provide good library facilities and laboratories. Keywords: student-teachers’, Teaching practice, Challenges, Secondary Schools.

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Ijoyah, Michael Ojore, Felix Terna Fanen, and Francis Doo Aindigh. "Optimum Plant Density of Okra and Intercropping Effects on Yields of Egusi Melon-Okra Mixture, at Makurdi, Nigeria." International Letters of Natural Sciences 38 (May 2015): 46–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.18052/www.scipress.com/ilns.38.46.

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A field experiment was conducted from August to November, during the 2012 and 2013 cropping seasons at the Research Farm, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria, to identify the optimum plant density of okra and intercropping effects on yields of egusi melon-okra mixture and to assess the yield advantages of the intercropping system. The experiment was a 3x3 split plot arrangement of treatments, fitted in a randomized complete block design (RCBD), replicated four times. The intercropping (sole egusi melon, sole okra and egusi melon-okra mixture) constituted the main plots, while the population densities of okra (33,000, 40,000 and 50,000 plants ha-1 equivalent) into egusi melon were allocated to the subplots. Results of study showed that to maximize intercrop yield of okra in an egusi melon-okra intercrop, the optimal population density of okra is 33,000 plants ha-1, while that of 40,000 plants ha-1 is optimal to maximize intercrop yield of egusi melon. Intercropping egusi melon and okra significantly (P≤0.05) reduced yields of egusi melon (37.5 % and 40.5 % respectively, in years 2012 and 2013) and that of okra (9.7 % and 16.9 % respectively, in years 2012 and 2013). The highest mean land equivalent ratio value of 1.57 and highest land equivalent coefficient values of 0.60 and 0.63 respectively, in years 2012 and 2013, were recorded for okra sown into egusi melon at the population density of 40,000 plants ha-1. It is most advantageous having both crops in intercrop when okra is sown into egusi melon at the population density of 40,000 plants ha-1. This should therefore be recommended for Makurdi location, Nigeria.

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Akubuilo, A. S., O. Amali, and A. Onekutu. "SEROPREVALENCE OF TOXOPLASMA GONDII INFECTION AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CLINIC IN MAJOR HEALTH CENTERS IN JOS NORTH, NIGERIA." Open Journal of Bioscience Research (ISSN: 2734-2069) 1, no. 1 (March 10, 2020): 44–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.52417/ojbr.v1i1.58.

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Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by Toxoplasma gondii. It is reported that one third of the world’s population is infected with the parasite. T. gondii represents the risk of miscarriages and congenital abnormalities in pregnancy. This study was carried out to ascertain the sero-prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in three major Health Centres in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria. Three hundred and eight four (384) pregnant women attending antenatal clinics were recruited for the study. Participants were screened for T. gondii specific antibodies using the Chromatographic Immuno-Assay (CIA) test method. Information on risk factors were obtained by the administration of a structured questionnaire. An overall seroprevalence of 11.7% was established. IgG antibodies represented 11.7% seroprevalence and 0.0% seroprevalence recorded for IgM antibodies. The highest seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection was established in women in their second trimester. Seropositivity was found to be significantly associated (p<0.05, 95%CI) with type of drinking water, consumption of raw or fresh vegetables, previous history of miscarriage and older child with congenital deformation. Akubuilo, A. S. | Department of Zoology, University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

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Onwu, Iji,Clement, and Anyor, Joseph Wuave. "Effect of Learners’ Autonomy on Undergraduate Students’ Achievement in System of Linear Equations in University of Agriculture, Makurdi Benue State, Nigeria." IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSRJRME) 4, no. 2 (2014): 24–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.9790/7388-04212427.

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Umogbai, V. I., and A. Shehu. "Development and Performance Evaluation of a Manually Operated Cowpea Thresher." Advanced Materials Research 62-64 (February 2009): 239–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.62-64.239.

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Threshing is one of the major problems associated with cowpea production in Nigeria. In spite of the food and nutritional importance of the crop to human diet, its threshing has been and remains a serious problem to the farmers. The techniques for threshing cowpea in most rural areas are still the traditional methods of seed separation which are uneconomical, labourous and time consuming. A manually operated cowpea thresher to stimulate manual threshing has been designed, fabricated and tested. The thresher was fabricated using locally available materials at the engineering workshop of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi. Two varieties of cowpea (B301 and C70) were tested on the thresher for performance evaluation in terms of thresher efficiency and mechanical (visible) damage. The test results revealed that for optimum performance, the thresher should operate at a cylinder speed of between 60-75rpm at a feed rate of 24kg/hr.94%-97% threshing efficiency was achieved for the two varieties of cowpea. The cost of production is N15,686:00

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Ibrahim, Friday, S. I. Anebi, and P. Michael Alogakho. "Response of Rice (Oryza sativa) to the Application of Manganese in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria." Journal of Horticulture and Plant Research 4 (November 2018): 17–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.18052/www.scipress.com/jhpr.4.17.

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A pot experiment was carried out at the Agronomy Teaching and Research Farm of the University of Agriculture Makurdi to determine the effect of manganese fertilizer on the growth and yield of rice. Treatment consists of five levels of Manganese (Mn) (0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 kg ha-1) in form of MnSO4. The treatments were laid out in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three replications. The effect of Mn on the growth of rice indicate that there were no significant difference in the growth parameters measured with the exception of plant height at 8 weeks after planting and number of tillers at 4 weeks after planting. The tallest plants and highest number of tillers were obtained with 10 kg ha-1 Mn. The effect of Mn on the yield of rice indicate that there was a significant difference in the yield parameters measured with the exception of number of grain per panicle and root weight at 4 weeks after planting. Manganese at the rate of 10 kg ha-1 gave the highest grain yield (2,667 kg ha-1) and highest dry matter weight. Levels of Mn above 10 kg ha-1 led to yield decrease, therefore application of 10 kg ha-1 Mn was recommended for optimum yield of rice.

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Ijoyah, Michael Ojore, J. A. Idoko, and T. Iorlamen. "Effects of Intra-Row Spacing of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) and Frequency of Weeding on Yields of Maize-Sesame Intercrop in Makurdi, Nigeria." International Letters of Natural Sciences 38 (May 2015): 16–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.18052/www.scipress.com/ilns.38.16.

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Field experiments were conducted from July to October, during 2012 and 2013 cropping seasons, at the Research Farm, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria, to evaluate the effects of intra-row spacing of sesame and frequency of weeding on yields of maize-sesame intercrop. The trial was a 3 x 3 factorial experiment fitted in a randomized complete block design with four replications. Nine of the treatments consisted of intercropped maize with sesame sown at the intra-row spacing of 10 cm, 15 cm and 20 cm, and at the varied weeding frequencies: maize-sesame intercrop sown on plots weeded once (1x) at 3 weeks after planting (WAP); maize-sesame intercrop sown on plots weeded twice (2x) at 3 and 6 WAP; maize-sesame intercrop sown on plots not weeded (NW). Sole sesame and sole maize respectively sown at their recommended intra-row spacing of 10 cm and 30 cm and at their recommended frequency of weeding (2x at 3 and 6 WAP) constituted the tenth and eleventh treatments, which also served as control plots. The results obtained showed that in a maize-sesame intercrop, increasing intra-row spacing of sesame up to 20 cm, on plots weeded 2x at 3 and 6 WAP, significantly (P≤0.05) produced the highest intercrop yields of maize and sesame. This level of treatment not only recorded the lowest competitive pressure, but gave the highest total intercrop yields, highest land equivalent coefficient values (1.01 and 1.13 respectively, in years 2012 and 2013), indicating the highest yield advantage, and highest land equivalent ratio (LER) values of 2.11 and 2.25 respectively recorded for years 2012 and 2013. With these LER values, 52.6 % and 55.6 % of land were respectively saved in years 2012 and 2013, which could be used for other agricultural purposes. The implication of study showed that, to maximize intercrop yields of maize and sesame in a maize-sesame intercrop, the appropriate intra-row spacing for sesame is 20 cm, while the optimal frequency of weeding is 2x at 3 and 6 WAP. This should therefore, be recommended for Makurdi location, Nigeria.

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John, W. C., I. O. Ogbonna, G. M. Gberikon, and C. C. Iheukwumere. "Screening and Characterization of Biosurfactant-Producing Bacillus Species Isolated from Contaminated Soils in Makurdi Metropolis." Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology 37, no. 2 (March 23, 2021): 165–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njb.v37i2.17.

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Biosurfactants synthesized by microorganisms are chemically diverse and have gained interest industrially due to their surface and interfacial tensions-reducing activities. In this study Bacillus species from contaminated soils were screened and characterized for biosurfactant production. The study was carried out at the Microbiology Laboratory, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria. The Bacillus species were isolated from kerosene shops, palm oil shops, nearby restaurants, mechanic workshops and abattoir effluents- contaminated soil samples collected from Makurdi metropolis. The Bacillus spp. were screened for biosurfactants production potentials using various screening methods (oil spreading, beta haemolysis, drop collapse and emulsification index). Specific primers were used to amplify the srfAA (surfactin gene) gene in the Bacillus isolates and the nucleotide sequences were determined at Inqaba Biotec, South Africa. The screening results were statistically analysed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) at 95 % confidence level. Isolate RT7(4)B exhibited the ability to produce biosurfactant, as well as the highest emulsification index (E24) of 73.25 % while isolate PO7(3)C gave the highest oil displacement of 6.77 mm. The supernatant obtained from isolate RT7(4)B showed reduction in surface tension of up to 30.26 mN/m. The isolates gave positive results for biosurfactant production when subjected to drop collapse and Beta haemolytic tests. The Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) results revealed amplifications of srfAA gene from 7 isolates. Based on these findings, the isolates used in this study can be utilized for biosurfactant production, and can also be useful for bioremediation and industrial biotechnology applications. Keywords: Biosurfactants; emulsification index; Bacillus; surface tension; Drop collapse

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Jamilu, R. Y., and A. Asambe. "IN VITRO ACTIVITY OF ENROFLOXACIN AGAINST CLINICAL ESCHERICHIA COLI AND NON-LACTOSE FERMENTING ENTEROBACTERIA ISOLATES FROM CHICKENS IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA." FUDMA JOURNAL OF SCIENCES 5, no. 1 (June 28, 2021): 309–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2021-0501-569.

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Clinical bacterial isolates from chickens were analysed to determine their susceptibilities to antimicrobial agent. Ten (10) Escherichia coli and 8 non lactose fermenting Enterobacteriaceae species isolated from a pool of clinical cases of chickens from Microbiology Laboratory of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Agriculture Makurdi were used for the study. Enrofloxacin with 99 % purity obtained from Sigma-Aldriech, USA and prepared in varying concentrations (0.1 - 50μg/mL) was used in vitro by Kirby-Bauer’s disc-diffusion method. The isolates were susceptible to enrofloxacin at a minimum concentration of 25 (μg/mL) and the mean value in the zones of inhibition exhibited by Escherichia coli and non-lactose fermenters were significantly different (p<0.01). The enrofloxacin tested also exhibited the concentration dependent effect typical of quinolones in this study. The study concluded that the tested antimicrobial agents can still be applied in the prevention and treatment of bacterial infection of chickens. Usage of these agents by veterinarians in poultry with appropriate clinical judgement and proper dosing principle is recommended. Also, routine assessment of the in vitro activities of this agent against common microbial infections in this area is strongly recommended

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Time, I., J. O. Nwogwugwu, and A. A. Batcho. "Incidence of Maize Streak Disease in Maize Cultivated During Late Cropping Season in Three Agricultural Zones of Benue State, Nigeria." Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management 24, no. 8 (September 9, 2020): 1441–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v24i8.20.

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Maize, an important staple crop is emerging as cash crop particularly for smallholder farmers in Nigeria. This paper evaluates the frequency of maize streak disease on maize sown during late cropping season in three agricultural zones of Benue State, with three maize cultivars; Super 98, Obasuper 1 and a local cultivar at the University of Agriculture Makurdi Research Farm using standard methods. Maize plots were sampled for streak disease from July to November. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and ANOVA with means separated using FLSD(p=0.05). Spread of maize streak was low (< 20.0%) across the agricultural zones. It was, however, significantly different (p≤0.05) among the zones with 17.2% average, although reached 19.2 % at Zone B in one occasion. Streak severity was equally significant (p≤0.05) but high (3.6%) across zones, reaching its peak, 3.7 at Zone C while zone B (3.4) was least. Disease spread among the LGAs in the State equally differed significantly (p<0.05). Gwer West (21.8%) and Otukpo (19.3%) had the highest spread. Lowest percentage spread of 12.7% and 14.0% were recorded in Konshisha and Katsina Ala, respectively. Streak severity also differed statistically (p<0.05) among the LGAs. Ado and Konshisha were highest with 3.9 and 3.7, respectively while Gwer West, which was highest for disease spread was least in severity. Disease spread in maize experimental plots was more or less comparable to spread in farmers' fields. It was low averaging 10.3%, in plots while severity of disease was high (≥3.5) in experimental plots. Keywords: Benue State, Disease spread, Late season, Maize streak, Zea mays

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Nwanojuo, M. N., and Paul Madina. "PERFORMANCE OF SESAME (SESAMUM INDICUM L.) VARIETIES AS AFFECTED BY ORGANIC AND INORGANIC FERTILIZERS IN BILLIRI, GOMBE STATE AND MAKURDI BENUE STATE NIGERIA." FUDMA JOURNAL OF SCIENCES 5, no. 1 (June 26, 2021): 244–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2021-0501-561.

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Field experiment was carried out during the rainy season of 2019 in Tal, Billiri Local Government, Gombe State and Teaching and Research farm University of Agriculture Makurdi Benue State. The aim of the experiment was to investigate the performance of five varieties of sesame under organic and inorganic fertilizer. Treatments consisted of five varieties of sesame (E-8, NCRIBEN-01, NCRIBEN-02, NCRIBEM-031 and YANDEV-55) and five fertilizers (NPK, Poultry dropping, cow dung, goat manure and control). These were factorially combined and laid in a randomized complete block design with three replications. The results of the study revealed that sesame generally responded to both varietal, fertilizer and location effects. All the parameters studied have significantly (P≤0.05) responded to the both varietal, fertilizer and location effects where variety NCRIBEN-01 and E-8 was observed to perform higher in both growth character and grain yield. NPK fertilizer and Benue location was significant in both growth, yield related character and overall yield. Based on the result obtained it can be suggested that the use of E-8, NCRIBEN-01 and NPK fertilizer will lead to optimum yield for farmer in Billiri local Government, Gombe state and Benue State Nigeria

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Atsuwe, T. S., E. U. Amuta, G. N. Imandeh, and E. T. Azua. "Occurrence of Mixed Infection of Tick-Borne Haemoparasite of Cattle in Selected Abattoirs in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria." European Journal of Biology and Biotechnology 2, no. 2 (April 30, 2021): 114–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.24018/ejbio.2021.2.2.181.

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A study on the occurrence of mixed infection of tick-borne haemoparasite of cattle in selected abattoirs in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria was carried out. Blood sample were collected randomly from a total of 216 cattle slaughtered at abattoir in both dry and wet season at Wurukum abattoir, Wadata abattoir, Modern Market Abattoir, Cattle Market Abattoir North Bank, Cattle Market North Bank and University of Agriculture cattle farm, Makurdi and analyzed using Microscopic method by thin blood film. Horn method was used to determine the age of the examined cattle and the collected data was analyzed using T-test, p values at ≤ was considered statistically significant. The result showed that the rate of infection was seen to increase progressively in cattle of age 6–7 through age 10–11 with the highest prevalence recorded in age 10–11 in dry season and the lowest percentage of infection recorded in age 2–3 and cattle of age 0–1 showed the highest (27(75.00 %)) rate of infection while age 6–7 showed the lowest rate of infection in wet season. But the difference was not statistically significant (p ˂ 0.05). Male cattle recorded a non statistically significant (p ˂ 0.05) higher (53.13 %) occurrence of infection while female recorded a lower occurrence of 50.0 %. The result of mixed infection revealed the occurrence of Bebesia, Anaplasmamaginal, Anaplasma central and Theileria. 100 % of mixed infection of Bebesia&Anaplasmamaginal and Anaplasma central and Anaplasmamaginaloccurred in West African Dwarf cattle and Sokoto gudali respectively. There was no occurrence of mixed infection of Theileria and Anaplasma central across all the examined species of cattle. White Fulani recorded mixed infection of Anaplasma central&Anaplasmamaginal, Bebesia&Anaplasma central and Bebesia&Anaplasmamaginal of 4(30.8 %), 4(30.8 %) and 5(38.5 %) percent respectively.Muturu species did not record any occurrence of mixed infection of tick borne haemoparasite.The result of the study shows that mixed infection of tick-borne haemoparasite infection are very high and common among cattle hence, preferences should be given to inspection of older male cattle and optimal management of all ruminant animals against ticks and tick-borne related infection.

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Asambe, A., M. Babashani, and U. S. Salisu. "In vitro comparative activity of ciprofloxacin and enrofloxacin against clinical isolates from chickens in Benue State, Nigeria." Nigerian Veterinary Journal 39, no. 3 (October 23, 2018): 199–208. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/nvj.v39i3.3.

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This study compares the in vitro activities of enrofloxacin and its main metabolite ciprofloxacin against clinical Escherichia coli and non-lactose fermenting enterobacteria isolates from chickens. Ten (10) Escherichia coli and 8 non lactose fermenting enterobacteriaceae species isolated from a pool of clinical cases at the Microbiology Laboratory of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Agriculture Makurdi were used in this study. Ten-fold serial dilution of 10 varying concentrations (0.1-50μg/mL) of enrofloxacin and ciprofloxacin were tested against the isolates in vitro by Bauer’s disc-diffusion method to determine and compare their antimicrobial activities against the isolates. The 18 isolates tested were susceptible to both enrofloxacin and ciprofloxacin, and their mean values in the susceptibility of Escherichia coli and non-lactose fermenters were significantly different (p < 0.01). The study concluded that the clinical isolates are susceptible to both enrofloxacin and ciprofloxacin though ciprofloxacin exhibit higher activity. Comparatively, ciprofloxacin was found to be more potent than enrofloxacin and the difference statistically significant. Ciprofloxacin was recommended as a better choice in the treatment of bacterial infections of chicken in this area compared to enrofloxacin. It was also recommended that proper steps should be taken in the administration of antimicrobials so as to reduce the incidences of bacterial resistance.Keywords: Escherichia coli, Non-lactose fermenter, Antimicrobials, Ciprofloxacin. Enrofloxacin, Chicken

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Ozowa, Vincent Nnamdi. "World Bank Development Sector Adjustment Operation Life Line to Nigerian Universities: Impact on Information Demand and Supply in the University of Agriculture, Makurdi Library." Journal of Interlibrary Loan, Document Delivery & Information Supply 6, no. 1 (February 9, 1996): 17–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j110v06n01_05.

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Igbabul, Bibiana, Doris Adole, and S. Sule. "Proximate Composition, Functional and Sensory Properties of Bambara Nut (Voandzeia subterranean), Cassava (Manihot esculentus) and Soybean (Glycine max) Flour Blends for “Akpekpa” Production." Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science Journal 1, no. 2 (November 28, 2013): 147–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/crnfsj.1.2.06.

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Bambara nut (Voandzeia substerranean L.), cassava (Manihot esculenta) and soybean (Glycine max) flour blends were used in producing “akpekpa” which is similar to “okpa” wrapped in Thaumatococcus daniellii leaves (Ikya-kon). The blends at different percentages (Sample A = 100% Bambara nut flour, B = 80% Bambara nut flour + 20% cassava flour, C = 80% Bambara nut flour + 20% soyflour and D = 70% Bambara nut flour + 15% cassava flour + 15% s Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria oyflour) were studied for proximate composition, functional and sensory properties of the akpekpa made from the flours. The result of the proximate composition showed significant difference (P< 0.05) in carbohydrate (62.87 – 67.88), fat (4.04 – 5.75), moisture (8.95 – 10.01) and protein (14.25 – 16.25), while ash (3.49 – 3.50) and fibre (1.40 – 1.45), showed no significant difference between the samples, measured in percentages. The result of functional properties also showed significant difference (P< 0.05) in foaming capacity (11.77 – 23.77ml/g) and water absorption capacity (1.93 – 2.15g/g), while bulk density (0.69 – 0.71g/cm3), oil absorption capacity (2.26 – 2.73g/g) and gelation concentration (4.00% w/v) showed no significant difference between the samples. The result for sensory characteristics also showed significant differences at (P< 0.05) in taste (6.27 – 7.73), flavor (6.20 – 7.80), colour (7.00 – 7.93) and general acceptability (6.47 – 7.80), while there was no significant difference in texture (6.67 – 7.13) between the samples. From the sensory scores, akpekpa produced from 80% Bambara nut, 20% cassava flour and 80% Bambara nut , 20% soy flour were well accepted. The supplementation of bambara nut flour with 20% cassava flour was most acceptable followed by that with 20% soyflour.

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Sar, T. T., U. E. Umeh, and O. Amali. "HAEMATOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF SPRAGUE-DAWLEY RATS INFECTED WITH PASTEURELLA MULTOCIDA AND ADMINISTERED BDELLOVIBRIO BACTERIOVORUS (ATCC™ 1534) AS THERAPY." Open Journal of Bioscience Research (ISSN: 2734-2069) 1, no. 1 (March 10, 2020): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.52417/ojbr.v1i1.55.

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The effects on haematological parameters of Sprague-Dawley rats infected (challenged) by the injection of pathogenic Pasteurella multocida and the administration of Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus (ATCC™ 1534) as therapy, occasioned by the consideration of its use as an alternative to antibiotics, due to the high rate of bacterial resistance to current clinically used antibiotics was investigated. A total of 60 rats, divided into 5 groups (4 experimental groups and 1 control group) of 12 rats each were used in this study. The first group of 12 rats were injected subcutaneously with one millilitre of 1 x 108/ml B. bacteriovorus (ATCC™ 1534). The second group of 12 rats were injected with one millilitre 108/ml of P. multocida in saline. One millilitre each of 108/ml of both P. multocida and B. bacteriovorus (ATCC™ 1534) were injected into another set of 12 rats in the third group. The third group of 12 rats were injected once intra-muscularly, in the hind flank muscle, with 2 mg/kg of Ketamine Hydrochloride. And lastly, one set of 12 rats were not injected with any bacteria served as control. In all cases, observed haematological data were analysed from the experimental rats after 168 hours (except rats which were injected with 2mg/kg ketamine hydrochloride, used as anaesthetic, (at sacrifice), and compared with the haematological profiles of the 12 control rats. Results shows a reduction of mortality from 9 to 1 (88.8%) of rats challenged with P. multocida over those inoculated with B. bacteriovorus and P. multocida was observed. WBC counts were higher (4.12 x 103/µL) in B. bacteriovorus and P. multocida over WBC counts in control rats which served as WBC reference values. Though, not statistically significant (ANOVA = p >0.05). In a similar comparison, RBC counts (6.5 x 103/µL) were lower than observed in control rats, while platelet counts (1138 x 103/µL) were higher than values in controls, however, this was statistically significant. Moreover, haemoglobin concentrations were lower (11.7 g/dL) than in control rats. Though there were slight variations in haematological profiles from reference values, it was concluded that B. bacteriovorus seems to have no life-threatening effect on haematology of rats. However, evaluations such as observed platelet increases on inoculations of B. bacteriovorus, need to be addressed before the promise of its in vivo use in controlling Gram-negative infection in animals and humans can be tapped. Sar, T. T. | Department of Biological Sciences, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

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Peter, Idoko. "The Impact of Competitive Quasi-Market on Service Delivery in Benue State University, Makurdi Nigeria." GIS Business 14, no. 4 (July 12, 2019): 53–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.26643/gis.v14i4.5078.

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This research the impact of competitive quasi market on service delivery in Benue State University, Makurdi Nigeria. Both primary and secondary source of data and information were used for the study and questionnaire was used to extract information from the purposively selected respondents. The population for this study is one hundred and seventy three (173) administrative staff of Benue State University selected at random. The statistical tools employed was the classical ordinary least square (OLS) and the probability value of the estimates was used to tests hypotheses of the study. The result of the study indicates that a positive relationship exist between Competitive quasi marketing in Benue State University, Makurdi Nigeria (CQM) and Transparency in the service delivery (TRSP) and the relationship is statistically significant (p<0.05). Competitive quasi marketing (CQM) has a negative effect on Observe Competence in Benue State University, Makurdi Nigeria (OBCP) and the relationship is not statistically significant (p>0.05). Competitive quasi marketing (CQM) has a positive effect on Innovation in Benue State University, Makurdi Nigeria (INVO) and the relationship is statistically significant (p<0.05) and in line with a priori expectation. This means that a unit increases in Competitive quasi marketing (CQM) will result to a corresponding increase in innovation in Benue State University, Makurdi Nigeria (INVO) by a margin of 22.5%. It was concluded that government monopoly in the provision of certain types of services has greatly affected the quality of service experience in the institution. It was recommended among others that the stakeholders in the market has to be transparent so that the system will be productive to serve the society effectively

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Peter, Idoko. "The Impact of Competitive Quasi-Market on Service Delivery in Benue State University, Makurdi Nigeria." GIS Business 14, no. 4 (July 5, 2019): 85–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.26643/gis.v14i4.5120.

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This research the impact of competitive quasi market on service delivery in Benue State University, Makurdi Nigeria. Both primary and secondary source of data and information were used for the study and questionnaire was used to extract information from the purposively selected respondents. The population for this study is one hundred and seventy three (173) administrative staff of Benue State University selected at random. The statistical tools employed was the classical ordinary least square (OLS) and the probability value of the estimates was used to tests hypotheses of the study. The result of the study indicates that a positive relationship exist between Competitive quasi marketing in Benue State University, Makurdi Nigeria (CQM) and Transparency in the service delivery (TRSP) and the relationship is statistically significant (p<0.05). Competitive quasi marketing (CQM) has a negative effect on Observe Competence in Benue State University, Makurdi Nigeria (OBCP) and the relationship is not statistically significant (p>0.05). Competitive quasi marketing (CQM) has a positive effect on Innovation in Benue State University, Makurdi Nigeria (INVO) and the relationship is statistically significant (p<0.05) and in line with a priori expectation. This means that a unit increases in Competitive quasi marketing (CQM) will result to a corresponding increase in innovation in Benue State University, Makurdi Nigeria (INVO) by a margin of 22.5%. It was concluded that government monopoly in the provision of certain types of services has greatly affected the quality of service experience in the institution. It was recommended among others that the stakeholders in the market has to be transparent so that the system will be productive to serve the society effectively

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Eke, Barnabas, Babarinde Ojo, Bamidele Omolobake, Umobong Emanso, Issac Akpor, Raymond Vhriterhire, Victor Ugwu, Michael Enokela Efu, Gyenger David, and Confort Udu. "Auditing Appendectomy in Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi, Nigeria." International Journal of Medical and Surgical Sciences 6, no. 4 (December 31, 2019): 123–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.32457/ijmss.2019.036.

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Appendicitis is the leading cause of surgical admission in most hospitals in Nigeria and the removed appendix, a frequent surgical specimen in most routine histopathological laboratories in Nigeria. The aim of this study is to audit the appendectomy procedures in Benue State University Teaching Hospital. Sixty-two appendices removed for acute appendix in Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi, Nigeria middle belt, over an 8-year period were analyzed. Twenty-eight (45%) were found to be normal, while 29 (46%) showed histopathological evidence of acute inflammation. There were 5 (9%) cases of unusual pathologies which include a case each of metastatic adenocarcinoma and chronic granulomatous inflammation (2% each) and 3 (5%) cases of schistosomiasis. The Negative Appendectomy Rate (NAR) was 27% in females compared with 18% in males. Adult (>16 years) represented 29% of the NAR. The overall NAR was 45%. The NAR in this study is considerable higher when compared with existing literature. In a poor resource center like Benue State University Teaching Hospital, due diligence in taking detailed history coupled with good clinical examination cannot be over emphasized. The use of a combination of Total Leukocyte Count (TCC) and C-Reactive Protein (CPR) in every patient may help in reducing NAR, though it’s definitely going to be impossible to eradicate it.

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Ejeh, E. F., M. A. Raji, M. Bello, F. A. Lawan, M. I. Francis, A. C. Kudi, and S. I. B. Cadmus. "Prevalence and Direct Economic Losses from Bovine Tuberculosis in Makurdi, Nigeria." Veterinary Medicine International 2014 (2014): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/904861.

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A retrospective study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of bovine tuberculosis and direct economic losses (DEL) from tuberculosis in cattle slaughtered in Makurdi abattoirs from 2008 to 2012, using abattoir records obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Out of 61654 cattle slaughtered during the study period 1172 (1.90%) were positive for tuberculosis lesions. The annual prevalence of bovine tuberculosis ranges from 0.90% in 2008 to 4.04% in 2012. There was significant (P<0.05) difference in annual prevalence of bovine tuberculosis. It was also observed that there was no seasonal difference in the prevalence of bovine tuberculosis. A total of 1935 affected organs by BTB weighing 3046.50 kg, amounting to 2.91 × 106 Naira (1.82 × 104 USD), were condemned within the study period. Seasonal variation in organ condemnation due to bovine tuberculosis was significantly different (Mann-WhitneyUstatistics = 774 × 103,P=0.034). It was concluded that bovine tuberculosis is prevalent in Makurdi and accounts for heavy economic losses due to condemnation of edible organs.

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Kunda, J. J., Ahmed Abubakar Jajere, Otabe E. A., Chindo Musa Muhammed, Umar Muhammed Bibi, and Yusuf Maina-Bukar. "Empirical Model Valuation of Urban Agriculture Vulnerability to Flooding in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria." Environment and Pollution 10, no. 2 (June 3, 2021): 20. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ep.v10n2p20.

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For this study, geospatial technology was used to assess agricultural lands vulnerable to flooding in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. Six thematic layers of factors influencing flood occurrences in the study area were generated from monthly rainfall, land use/cover, drainage density, soil, digital elevation model and slope. Pairwise comparison of the Analytical Hierarchy Process was used to derive the weights for each factor using expert’s judgements and literature. Weighted overlay model from the spatial analysis tool in the ArcGIS 10.4 environment was used to perform the vulnerability modelling. Expert’s judgement on the relative factors influencing flood in the study area was: rainfall (25%), elevation (22%), slope (20%), drainage density (13%), soil type (8%) and land use/cover (12%). The consistency ratio of the analysis was reasonable: (CR= 0.078). Results from the model demonstrated land vulnerability to urban agricultural flooding in the study area ranging from areas of very highly vulnerable to very low vulnerable areas, with farmlands along the floodplains of River Benue falls within the very highly vulnerable areas. The elements at Risk are; Farmland 537.6 (66.1%), Irrigation Land 40.5 (5.0%) and Built-up Land 125.8 (15.5%).

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Eke, Barnabas, Babarinde Ojo, Rymond Vhriterhire, Issac Akper, Victor Ugwu, and Confort Udu. "Surgical peripheral lymph node biopsies in Makurdi, Nigeria." International Journal of Medical and Surgical Sciences 6, no. 3 (November 14, 2019): 75–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.32457/ijmss.2019.024.

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This study aims at determining the diagnostic value of peripheral lymph node biopsy and common causes of lymph node enlargement from biopsies obtained from patients with lymph-node enlargement at different sites in a teaching hospital in north central Nigeria town of Makurdi, Benue State. This is a retrospective study of surgical peripheral lymph node biopsies received in the department of Anatomic Pathology, Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi, Nigeria from February, 2012 to September, 2019. Total number of lymph node biopsies during the period was 47 representing 1.0% of surgical pathology specimens submitted to the department; 25 cases were females and 22 were males. Metastatic nodal involvement (57%), lymphoma (23%) and tuberculosis lymphadenitis (11%) were the most common causes of lymph node enlargement. All the studied nodes were localized. The most common sites of lymphadenopathy were axillary (21%), cervical (16%) and Inguinal (6%). While axillary lymph node enlargements were mostly associated with tumor metastasis, cervical and inguinal node enlargements were mostly associated with tuberculosis and lymphoma, respectively. Surgical excision of nodal enlargement for histological examination represents a simple, good diagnostic yield with lack of significant morbidity or mortality.

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Ogiator, Monday, John Okopi, Idikwu Idikwu, and Adaora Ogiator. "Spectrum of Renal Diseases in Benue State University Teaching Hospital Makurdi, Nigeria." Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences 12, no. 2 (January 10, 2017): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/jamps/2017/31742.

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Utoo, B., P. Eka, P. Utoo, E. Unazi, and M. Maanongun. "Sexual Activity and Contraceptive use among University Female Undergraduates in Makurdi, North-Central Nigeria." Western Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences 1, no. 2 (November 30, 2020): 132–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.46912/wjmbs.21.

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High sexual activity with low contraceptive use among young women could give rise to complications such as unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. This study was aimed at determining sexual activities and contraceptive usage among female undergraduate students. It was a cross-sectional study using pretested self -administered questionnaires to collect data on socio-demographic variables, sexual activities and contraceptive use. Out of the four hundred and thirty one (431) students studied, three hundred and four (70.5%) were sexually active. The average age of sexual debut was 19.5 years. One hundred and twenty-seven (41.8%) had more than one sexual partner. Money was the reason for sex in more than one- third (37.4%). Contraceptive awareness and usage among the respondents was (96.1%) and (85.0%) respectively. The male condom was the commonest (52.4%) contraceptive used. Majority (65.9%) of the respondents believed contraceptive use could prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. There was a significant relationship between awareness of contraception and level of study (P =0.003). The study showed a high level of sexual activity, contraceptive knowledge and usage. There was a significant relationship between contraceptive awareness and academic level; as well as usage and protection against STD. Girl child education, provision and promotion of utilization of reproductive health services should be sustained to safeguard the sexual health of young women.

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Ochoga, M. O., A. Michael, I. Ikuren, R. O. Abah, R. Abdallah, and O. J. Dabit. "Newborn cord care practices amongst mothers in Makurdi, Benue State Nigeria." Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics 47, no. 3 (August 6, 2020): 234–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njp.v47i3.7.

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Background: Omphalitis is a neonatal infection resulting from unhygienic care of the umbilical cord.In 2014, the World Health Organization issued a new recommendation; the application Of daily Chlorhexidine gel to the umbilical stump. The aim of this study was to determine cord care practices common amongst mothers in Makurdi Local Government area of Benue State in North Central Nigeria. Methodology: The study was a cross-sectional study carried out at the well-baby Immunization Clinic of the Benue State University Teaching hospital (BSUTH) and the Immunization Clinic at the Epidemiology unit of the Benue State Ministry of Health both in Makurdi Local Government area of Benue State from April to July 2018.Subjects were mothers presenting with their babies at these clinics during the study period. Information was collected using a structured intervieweradministered questionnaire. Results: Three hundred and ninetyeight mother-infant pairs participated in this study. Of the infants the males were 205 (51.5%) while the females were 193 (48.5%); they were aged 1-16 days with mean age of 4.29±2.37 days. Two hundred and seventy-two (68.3%) mothers had their babies’ cords cleaned with methylated spirit alone while 11 (2.8%) cleaned with methylated spirit and another substance. The commonest substance applied to cord after cleaning was Vaseline 58(14.6%). Conclusion: The use of methylated spirit for cord care is high among mothers in Makurdi, the uptake of Chlorhexidine as recommended by WHO is significantly very low and this calls for more concerted efforts in educating mothers about the use of Chlorhexidine for cord care. Key words: Chlorhexidine, Cord care, Mothers, Newborn, Practices,

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Harry, Celestina Imade. "The Politics In Higher Education: The Contemporary Crises In Higher Education In Nigeria: A Consequence Of Fundamental Political Manipulations Of The Educational System (Military And Civilian Era)." Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal 7, no. 3 (March 23, 2020): 203–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.14738/assrj.73.7893.

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The Politics in Higher Education: The contemporary Crises in Higher Education in Nigeria is a consequence of fundamental political manipulations of the educational system – at both the federal and state levels. The government did not take the economy of the country into consideration. This had now made almost all the institutions of higher education of learning in Nigeria to face the financial constraints. For instance look at the specialized Universities of Agriculture at Abeokuta and Makurdi and the Faculties of Science and Technology in Nigerian universities are all facing the same financial problems as the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences. Furthermore, libraries in most higher institutions of learning today are ill-equipped. Therefore, establishing higher institutions here and there without maintaining the already existing ones is not in the best interest for national development.

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Board, Editorial. "Editorial Board." Journal of Natural Sciences Engineering and Technology 14, no. 1 (March 2, 2016): i—ii. http://dx.doi.org/10.51406/jnset.v14i1.1472.

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Professor C.F.I. Onwuka, Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc. FASN, FNSAPDepartment of Animal Nutrition, Federal University of Agriculture,ª¤? Abeokuta, Nigeria.ª¤?Professor M. Kadiri, Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc., FIIAª¤?ª¤?Department of Biological Sciences, FederalUniversity of Agriculture,ª¤? Abeokuta, Nigeria.ª¤?Professor A.B. Adewumi, Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc.ª¤?ª¤?Department of Agricultural Engineering, Federal University of Agriculture,ª¤? Abeokuta, Nigeria.ª¤?Professor M.O. Iwe, Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc.Department of Food Science and Technology,Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria.ª¤?Professor (Mrs.) C. O. Eromosele, Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc.ª¤?ª¤?Department of Chemistry, Federal University ofAgriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.ª¤?Professor L.O. Sanni, Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc.Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.ª¤?Professor I. Funtua, Ph.D., M.Sc. B.Sc.Centre for Energy Research and Training, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.ª¤?ª¤?Professor Zibokeri, Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc.Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeriaª¤?Editorial OfficersMr. A. A.ª¤? Jibokuª¤?ª¤?ª¤?ª¤?ª¤?ª¤? -ª¤?ª¤? {Admin. Secretary}Mrs. N. O. Azeezª¤?ª¤?ª¤?ª¤?ª¤? -ª¤?ª¤?ª¤? HND, ND, Secretaryª¤?ª¤?

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Solomon, Shola G., Victor T. Okomoda, and Abel I. Ogbenyikwu. "Intraspecific morphological variation between cultured and wild Clarias gariepinus (Burchell) (Clariidae, Siluriformes)." Archives of Polish Fisheries 23, no. 1 (March 1, 2015): 53–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/aopf-2015-0006.

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Abstract This study was designed to evaluate morphological differences between cultured and wild African catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell). Fish samples were collected from the lower Benue River (axis in Makurdi), while cultured fish were obtained from the University of Agriculture Makurdi research farm. The results revealed significant sex-related variation in the fish from different environments. Significant differences were observed in all morphometric parameters measured and in three of the five meristic counts recorded. Discriminant analysis and cluster analysis of morphometric parameters showed a high divergence among the populations, hence the tested fish samples were grouped into respective environments by sex. The meristic count, however, overlapped broadly showing no divergence among the populations. The morphometric differences between the cultured and wild African catfish could have been linked to genetic differences or environmental factors or a combination of both factors.

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Joseph Ahemba, Gbuushi,, and Ubwa, Theophilus Terwase. "Impact of Library User Education Program on Undergraduate Students in Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria." European Scientific Journal, ESJ 14, no. 7 (March 31, 2018): 126. http://dx.doi.org/10.19044/esj.2018.v14n7p126.

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The study sought to examine the impact of user education on the utilization of library resources by undergraduate students of Benue State University, Makurdi. The study adopted the survey research design and the population consisted of 25,232 regular undergraduate students in 7 faculties which a sample size of 380 respondents were selected using proportional random sampling technique. Self-developed questionnaires were distributed among sample undergraduate students. However, only three hundred and forty one 341 (89.73%) questionnaires were returned in good shape and analyzed using frequency distribution, percentage and mean. The findings of the study revealed that user education positively impacted the undergraduate students’ use of library resources and the academic performance. The method employed in teaching user education includes lecture method, independent assignment, and practical exercises among others. The study identified some problems that includes; over population, lack of instructional materials, poor monitoring of staff, inadequate qualified staff, limited time allocation, inadequate accommodation and space. The strategies that can be adopted to enhance effective user education to undergraduate students as indicated in the findings includes; provision of adequate staff, proper ventilation and illumination of venue, regular monitoring and control of user education procedures, adjustment of user education time to suit students, positive attitude of staff to the program among others. The study concludes that the library occupies a central place in the achievement of educational objectives of the students and this has made user education indispensable in the library.

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Ochoga, Martha Omoo, Michael Aondoaseer, Rose Okwunu Abah, Onyilo Ogbu, Emeka Uba Ejeliogu, and Geoffrey Ingyoroko Tolough. "Prevalence of Hypoglycaemia in Newborn at Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria." Open Journal of Pediatrics 08, no. 02 (2018): 189–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ojped.2018.82021.

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Igbedioh, S. O., and J. B. I. Aderiye. "Increase in food prices and food consumption pattern in some university students in Makurdi, Nigeria." Ecology of Food and Nutrition 31, no. 3-4 (March 1994): 219–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03670244.1994.9991363.

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Odoemena, S., O. Ogundeji, and E. Igomu. "Assessment of the Suitability of Groundwater for Irrigation at Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State." International Journal of Plant & Soil Science 17, no. 4 (January 10, 2017): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ijpss/2017/34777.

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Ngbea, JA, MN Agwa, DT Gyenger, T. Nyaga, OI Akpor, and RA Vhriterhire. "Histopathological Review and Distribution of Granulomatous Inflammatory Disorders in Makurdi, North Central Nigeria." JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN BASIC AND CLINICAL SCIENCES 2, no. 2 (August 7, 2021): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.46912/jrbcs.107.

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Granulomatous inflammation is a pattern of chronic inflammation characterized by the presence of granulomas consisting of microscopic aggregates of macrophages transformed into epithelioid cells surrounding by a collar of lymphocytes and occasioned plasma cells. The study aimed to determine the distribution by tissue site, histological patterns of granulomatous inflammatory disorders in Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi over a 5-year period. This was a 5 year (March 2013 – February 2018) retrospective study of all cases diagnosed as granulomatous inflammatory disorders on Haematoxylin and Eosin-stained sections at the Anatomical pathology Department. Ziehl-Neelsen special stain was also done on all specimens. A total of two hundred and thirty-six (236) cases of granulomatous inflammatory disorders were diagnosed, analysed and categorized based on the tissue site, on Haematoxylin and Eosin-stained sections; Ziehl-Neelsen special stain was done on all cases. The most common sites were cervical lymph nodes, appendix, skin, testicular tissues etc with the Eyelid been the least common site.

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