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Ghargham Hajiya Kaltume Bulama Gana (The biography of Hajiya Kaltume Bulama Gana)
No full textThe entire document is available for download as a single PDF file. Higher-resolution images may be available upon request. For technical assistance, please contact [email protected]. Fieldwork Team: Dr. Mustapha Hashim Kurfi (Principal Investigator), Hauwa Usman (Local Project Manager), Alhaji Abubakar Maikudi Aishat (General Field Facilitator). Technical Team: Prof. Fallou Ngom (Project Director and former Director of the African Studies Center), and Eleni Castrol (Technical Lead, BU Libraries). These collections on Gender in Nigerian Ajami Manuscripts are copied as part of the African Studies Center’s African Ajami Library. Access Condition and Copyright: These materials are subject to copyright. All rights reserved to the author. For use, distribution or reproduction contact Professor Fallou Ngom ([email protected]). Required Citation: Kurfi, M. H., Hauwa U., Ngom, F., and Castro, E. (2020). African Ajami Library: Gender in Nigerian Ajami Manuscripts. Boston: Boston University Libraries: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/41953. For Inquiries: Please Contact Professor Fallou Ngom ([email protected]).Provenance / Custodial history: This manuscript is owned and authored by Professor Aliyu Muhammad of the Department of Arts, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria in Kaduna state, Nigeria. The owner documented and wrote about the life and works of Hajiya Kaltume Bulama Gana. Written in the Mashriqi script, the document is complete and is typed.This document deals with the biography of Hajiya Kaltume Bulama Gana, a Northern Nigerian Muslim woman who is educated in and practicing Islamic arts as a profession. She established a non-profit organization that educates children, including young women and girls affected by the Boko Haram insurgency so that they can become self-reliant and acquire new vocational skills. Written in 2019, this Kanuri Ajami text contains two parts: The first part deals with the life and works of Hajiya Kaltume Bulama Gana, and the second is an interview transcript with her. In the interview, she discusses her non-profit organization, her Herwa Heart of Art Initiative. This part provides details on how she established the organization and her successes and challenges. In the last part of the interview, she discusses how philanthropists and the general public can support her organization in order to use the arts to assist the orphans and children displaced and traumatized by Boko Haram in Borno state and beyond.The contents of this collection were developed with support of the Title VI National Resource Center grant # P015A180164 from the U.S. Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government
Isolation and Identification of Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria from Agricultural Soils of Modoji, Batagarawa, and Umaru Musa Yar'adua University of Katsina Metropolis
No full textPhosphorus is the least mobile and available to plants in most soil conditions despite being abundant in organic and inorganic forms. Phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) play an important role in supplying Phosphorus to plants in a more environmentally friendly and sustainable manner to circumvent phosphorus deficiency. This study aims to isolate and identify Phosphate solubilizing bacteria from the agricultural soils of Modoji, Batagarawa, and Umaru Musa Yar'adua University Katsina. The rhizosphere soil samples were taken from 4 distinct locations and serially diluted, and the pour plate method was employed. Gram reaction and subsequent biochemical tests for the isolates were conducted. Rhizospheric soil bacterial isolates were isolated and screened for phosphate solubilization using the National Botanical Research Institute’s phosphate growth medium (NBRIP) and Pikovskaya (PVK) medium. Results showed that total rhizospheric bacterial count ranged from (6.84x10⁷ CFU/g - 12.20x10⁷CFU/g). All twelve (12) isolates were found to be gram-negative: Pseudomonas sp. (91.7%) and Bacillus sp. (8.3%) and were observed to be positive for starch and gelatin hydrolysis test. The diameters of the phosphate solubilization clearance zones ranged from 14.5 ± 0.5 – 27.0 mm. It was concluded that these isolates can be used as plant growth-promoting agents and as biofertilizers in sustainable agriculture
Moderate fixed-dose hydroxyurea for primary prevention of strokes in Nigerian children with sickle cell disease: final results of the SPIN trial
No full textInvestigation on the Corrosion Inhibition of Eucalyptus Camaldulensis Bark Extract on Mild Steel in Nitric Acid Medium
No full textAbstract: The inhibitory effects of Eucalyptus camaldulensis bark extract on the corrosion of mild steel in a nitric acid medium were investigated through weight loss measurement. Eucalyptus camaldulensis, commonly referred to as the river red gum, is a flowering plant species of the Myrtaceae family. The research found that the bark extract had the highest efficiency at a concentration of 0.8g/l and a temperature of 303K, with a 59.34% inhibition rate. The study also showed that the inhibition rate increased with higher concentrations of the inhibitor but decreased with higher temperatures, suggesting that physical adsorption mechanisms were involved.
Keywords: Corrosion inhibitor, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Inhibition efficiency, Mild steel, Nitric acid medium and Weight loss measurement.
Title: Investigation on the Corrosion Inhibition of Eucalyptus Camaldulensis Bark Extract on Mild Steel in Nitric Acid Medium
Author: Muhammad Yahaya Abdullahi, Salim Aliyu Yusuf, Abubakar Suraja Ibrahim, Sadiq Fahad Ahmad
International Journal of Novel Research in Physics Chemistry & Mathematics
ISSN 2394-9651
Vol. 10, Issue 1, January 2023 - April 2023
Page No: 52-59
Novelty Journals
Website: www.noveltyjournals.com
Published Date: 24-April-2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7858433
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Detection of Human Papillomavirus from Sperm Impaired Male Patients Presented at Reproductive Health Clinic of Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria
No full textHuman papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide, which affects both males and females. Much research on HPV has focused on women, but men are equally affected. This study aimed to determine impairment of sperm parameters and detect HPV genome among patients presented at the Reproductive Health Clinic of Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria. Semen samples from 156 male patients were processed, and the study found an overall prevalence of 6.7% of HPV among male patients. The presence of the HPV genome was confirmed using the GeneXpert system. Semen quality examination revealed the occurrence of 41.7% abnormal sperm motility and 38.5% abnormal sperm morphology. A total of 41.0% of the patients had low sperm count (0-37.9 x 106 mL). The study on the prevalence of HPV among men with reproductive impairment serves as a valuable addition to the knowledge available to the general public. It sheds light on an underexplored aspect of HPV's impact on male reproductive health, encourages open dialogue about sexual health, and reiterates the importance of preventive measures like vaccination and also emphasises the importance of awareness of potential consequences of HPV infection, safe sexual practices, and vaccination for those planning parenthood
STUDIES IN ISLAMIC POLITICAL THOUGHT: A BRIEF INTRODUCTION ON THE MISSION OF MAN EARTH.
No full textThe main business of history according to the Muslim worldview is to bring all mankind to Islam. That mission, that business, has not, after 1400 years of the coming of age of humanity, been completed. Suffice it to say however, that it will not be considered as late if we take into consideration the length of time between Prophet Adam and Muhammad and the number of prophets that followed in between them. This paper attempts to trace the origin of man and the very purpose of his creation as expounded in the Qur\'an and Sunnah of the Prophet. It also traces human history vis-a-vis Allah\'s promise in the Qur\'an, chapter 2 verse 38 in which Allah promised to keep sending guidance to humanity right from its inception to the end of time - a phenomena that enjoys wealth of references in many parts of the Qur\'an. Authentic Islamic sources opined that there were 124,000 prophets sent to mankind from Adam to Muhammad. Each was sent to his community and at different period in history with the exception of Muhammad (S.A.W.) who was sent, as a seal of the prophets, to all mankind. Sometimes the career of one prophet may terminate before the appearance of another.At times a particular prophet may finish his career and survive to witness the coming of another prophet as it occurred between Ibrahim and Lot or between Musa and Shu\'aib. These prophets, many as they may appear to be, were sent principally, with messages from Allah, as He promised, according to the Glorious Qur\'an, in order to guide mankind to Sirat al-Mustaqim - The Right path
Study of Microstructure of Waste Tyre Ash (WTA) Concrete Using the Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and X – ray Diffraction (XRD) Techniques
No full textThis paper reports the findings of an investigation into the microstructure of WTA – Concrete. The
WTA was obtained by open burning of waste tyre slices to a temperature of about 5000C for about five (5)
hours at the local open burning sites in Kano. And after allowing to cool, it was sieved through 75 µm BS
Sieve and characterized. The ash was subjected to chemical composition analysis using the X-Ray
fluorescence (XRF) analytical method using the X –Ray spectrometer machine. The investigation was carried
out on a concrete of 29 N/mm2 compressive strength, Water – cement ratio (w/c) of 0.65 and slump range
of 10 – 50mm. The microstructure assessment was conducted on the concrete at WTA replacement levels
of 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30% of cement weight, respectively to determine the influence of WTA on the
microstructure of WTA – Concrete using SEM and XRD techniques. Both SEM analysis and XRD results of
WTA – concrete indicated the occurrence of pozzolanic reaction between WTA and cement and that the
WTA has more porous micro-structure than OPC concrete especially at hi
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Klebsiella pneumoniae Infection Among Urine of Patients Attending Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina, Katsina State
No full textUrinary tract infection (UTI) is a common infectious disease worldwide that affects people of all genders and ages, with women being more frequently affected due to anatomical and physiological factors. Escherichia coli is the most prevalent causative agent of UTIs, followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae, both of which belong to the family Enterobacteriaceae. While K. pneumoniae is less commonly isolated than E. coli, it is often associated with higher levels of antibiotic resistance, which can make treatment more difficult and outcomes potentially more severe in healthcare-associated infections. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of Klebsiella pneumoniae in the urine of patients attending Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria. Mid-stream urine samples were collected from 200 patients. Structured questionnaires were administered to gather some socio-demographic and risk factors. The samples were inoculated onto sterile plates of MacConkey agar, incubated at 37 °C for 24 hours, and lactose-fermenting mucoid colonies were suspected to be K. pneumoniae. Pure isolates were identified by Gram staining, biochemical, and molecular characterization. In this study, sixteen (16) isolates, representing a prevalence of 8.0%, were presumptively identified as Klebsiella pneumoniae, while polymerase chain reaction (PCR) confirmed eleven (11) of these isolates, resulting in a confirmed prevalence of 5.5%. Socio-demographic factor that was significantly associated with the prevalence of urinary Klebsiella pneumoniae infection among the patients was the female gender. However, none of the risk factors considered in this study were significantly associated with the prevalence of infection among the study population
Determination of Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Beta-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli Strains from Kindirmo in Nasarawa Town, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
No full textThis study investigates the antibiotic resistance patterns of beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli in Kindirmo in Nasarawa town, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Over five months, 169 samples were collected from four sampling points. Escherichia coli was isolated using the streak-plating method and identified through biochemical tests. All isolates tested positive for beta-lactamase production. The agar-disc diffusion technique assessed the beta-lactamase-producing E. coli strains' susceptibility to 10 antibiotics. Out of 169 samples, 10 were contaminated with E. coli, resulting in a prevalence of 5.92%. The isolates showed complete resistance to six antibiotics, while 70% and 50% demonstrated susceptibility to ofloxacin, pefloxacin, and gentamicin, respectively. Six antibiotic-resistance phenotypes were identified among the E. coli isolates. The presence of beta-lactamase-producing E. coli in Kindirmo suggests that consuming the product in the area poses a risk to consumers. Authorities should enforce basic hygiene requirements during production and sales to safeguard public health
Distribution of ABO and Rhesus blood group systems among blood donors in Sokoto North-western Nigeria
No full textThe ABO and Rhesus (Rh) are considered the most vital blood group systems in transfusion practice and their distribution is determined by genetics and environmental factors. We determined the distribution of ABO and Rh blood group systems among blood donors in Sokoto, North-Western Nigeria by conducting a retrospective study over a two-year period (1st Jan 2012 to 31st Dec 2013) at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) Sokoto, North-Western Nigeria. Blood donor records were studied for the distribution of ABO and Rh blood group systems while the Ag-Ab agglutination method using the tile technique was employed for blood group determination. Microsoft Excel 2010 was used to analyze the generated data into simple proportions and percentages. A total of 8,975 blood donors were attended to and the ABO group distribution was; O 4,659 (51.91%), B 2,109 (23.50%), A 1,865 (20.78%) and AB 342 (3.18%). While the Rh group distribution was 8,657 (96.46%) and 318 (3.54%) for Rh D positive and Rh D negative respectively. The blood group O was the commonest among the ABO group while majority of the donors were Rh positive. Our data can serve as a guide in formulating blood banking and transfusion services for hospitals in Sokoto, North-western Nigeria
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