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The Editorial Board of UMYU Scientifica (USci), Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Umaru Musa Yar'adua University, Katsina, Nigeria, is pleased to present to the general public its maiden volume (Vol. 1, No. 1) publication.

We are glad to annouce that we received large number of quality scientific research manuscripts from all the ten (10) major thematic areas of the Usci journal, covering the subject areas of Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics, and Zoology.

Published: 2022-09-30

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USci Mainden Edition

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Seasonal Variability of Phytoplanktons in the Non-Point Source Polluted River Nggada, Maiduguri – Borno State, Nigeria

Mathias Bwala Nzitiri

315-326

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A Three-Tube Scheme for Same-Day Presumptive Identification of Klebsiella pneumoniae in Clinical Specimens

Bashir Ismail Olawale, Hauwa Tahir, Sanusi Magaji, Ayokunu Akinyemi Odewumi

36-41

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Convergence of the Fourth Order Variable Step Size Super Class of Block Backward Differentiation Formula for Solving Stiff Initial Value Problems

Bala Najamuddeen, Musa Hamisu

178-183

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Modification of Glassy Carbon Electrode Using Microcrystalline Cellulose-Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid for the Detection of Lead and Cadmium Ions

Sakinatu Almustapha

221-226

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A Study of Natural Radionuclides in Frequently Consumed Foodstuffs in Ode-Irele, Ondo State, Nigeria

Abimbola Isaac Odudu, Damilare Stephen Adepehin, Emmanuel Daniel Onoja, Ifunanya Peace Muogbo, Ugochukwu Williams Nsolibe, Matthew Inalegwu Amanyi

132-143

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Application of Vertical Electrical Sounding for the Investigation of Groundwater potentials at Umaru Musa Yar'adua University, Katsina

Aliyu Lawal Albaba, Usman Nuraddeen

292-302

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Assessment of Three Non-Linear Approaches of Estimating the Shale Volume Over Yewa Field, Niger Delta, Nigeria

Damilare Stephen Adepehin , Fredrick Fiyeboju Magi, Opeyemi Rotimi Omokungbe, Temitayo Adenike Olajide , Adetayo Oluwaseun Olajide

20-29

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An Assessment of Staff of Federal College of Forestry, Jos, Plateau State on the Knowledge of Terms and Concepts used in Plant Nursery

Emmamoge Orewere, Ogenyi Ruth Ajibola , Ojochogu Dogun

75-83

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In vitro Inhibitory Potential of Trichoderma Species on Fusarium oxysporum f.sp vasinfectum the Causal Organism of vascular wilt of Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum l.) in the Nigerian Sudan Savanna

Ahmad Shehu Kutama, Aliyu U., Zafar Sultan, Bashir Alabi Ali, Hadiza Murtala Musa

122-126

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Effects of Callosobruchus maculatus Infestation on the Proximate Composition of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) Sold in Lapai Market

Ahassan Usman Gabi, Ibrahim Maikudi Salihu, Usman Ibrahim Hamza, Ibrahim Yahaya, Habiba Maikudi Muhammad, Aliyu Danjuma Aliyu, Hauwa Hussaini Ndayako

204-210

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Water Quality and Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) of Fish Species in Zobe Reservoir, Dutsin-Ma, Nigeria

Abdulsalam Nababa, Mustapha Amadu Sadauki, Hadiza Yakubu Bako

234-240

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Immunotoxicity and proliferation of human peripheral blood mononuclear cells of HIV-positive patient after treatment with aqueous extract of polyherbal formulation

Abubakar Babangida Usman, Samuel Eniola Gana, Kabir Magaji Hamid, Nura Kaoje Abubakar, Hamisu Abdullahi, Sulaiman Yahaya Isah, Mansur Aliyu

30-35

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Proximate and antinutritional analysis of locally produced condiment (Cwande) in Zuru Local Government Kebbi State, Nigeria

Abdulrahman Ahmad, Keta, Jibrin Naka, Dharmendra Singh, Hassan, S.R.

327-331

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Adsorption of Malachite Green Dye Using Carbonized Water Lily Leaves: Kinetics, Equilibrium and Thermodynamics Studies

Hamisu Abdulmumini, Shurahabil Ibrahim Bunu, Hamza Usman, Dr. Abdullahi Muhammad Ayuba

91-102

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Forecasting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Energy Commodities Prices Using Machine Learning Techniques: A Review

Sunday Ojogbane Agbo, Yemi-Peters Victoria Ifeoluwa, Adewumi Sunday Eric

194-203

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Firm Efficiency and Return to Scale in Layer Production Among Smallholders in Jos-North, Nigeria

Onuwa, C. Godfrey, Vihi, K. Samuel, Binuyo, Ganiyu, Adedire, Oludare, Owa, T. Grace, Wuyep, Gloria, Dalla, Alexandar

254-260

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Systematic Review on the Antibacterial Resistance of Vibrio Cholerae

Murtala Rabiu, Pof. Kumurya, Abdulhadi Sale, Dr. Abdulkadir, Bashir, Dr. Aliyu, Isa Abubakar

60-66

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Characterization of the Structural and Optical Properties of Copper Oxide for Use in Solar Cells Using Screen Printing Method

Yahaya Abubakar Aliero, Umar Abdullahi Bello, Mamuda Salihu, Abubakar Musa Ahmad

184-193

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Lattice connectivity and entanglement in quantum spin-glasses

Yahaya Ibrahim

332-335

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Quality Index of Borehole Water in Marmara and New Site Communities of Wukari, Nigeria

Emmanuel Amuntse Yerima, Emmanuel Alhassan Kamba, Godwin Ogbaji Egah, Sheba Paul Ma'aji, Ibrahim Adamu Ibrahim, Sumaiya Zulkifli

114-121

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Oxidative Stress Biomarkers Activities and Histological Changes in African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Exposed to Carwash Wastewater

Shafiu Nafiu Abdullahi, Usman Lawal Usman, Dr. Muhammed Jibril Madaki, Alkali Zahraddeen Dahiru, Ibrahim Ado Adamu

49-59

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Pathogenicity Evaluation of Some Common Soil Borne Fungi on Seeds from Three Local Varieties of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.)

Nura Haris, Mustapha Tijjani, Aisha Umar, Auwal Ahmed Bako, Aisha Salisu Buhari, Mukhtar Bature

171-177

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Comparative Phytochemical Screening and Acute Toxicity Study of Two Varieties of Ginger, Zingiber officinale

Sanni Aliyu Mohammed, Aisha Yunusa Aliyu

6-11

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Study on Adsorption of Alizarin Red S and Eriochrome Black T Dyes by Untreated Typha Grass as a Low Cost Adsorbent

Ayuba, Abdullahi Muhammad, Sani, Musa

155-165

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Assembling and Testing of a Microcontroller Based Smart System Suitable for Controlling Brushless Fan

Aliyu Surajo, Ziya’ulhaq Sagir

286-291

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Phytochemical screening and antioxidant activities of the bark of Lawsonia inermis (Henna) grown in Dekina, Kogi, Nigeria

Abuh Omachoko Leonard, Isah Aminu Agih, Azeez Ayinla Akeem, Kwasi Ndanusa Benjamin

274-279

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An Assessment of Micronutrient Status in Soils Derived from Three Parent Materials on the Jos Plateau, Nigeria

Emmamoge Orewere, Dr.Ayodele Owonubi

84-90

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Outcome Evaluation of Community Management of Severe Acute Malnutrition in Some Selected Outpatient Therapeutic Programme Centres of Katsina State, Nigeria

Bello Usman, C. O. Orushagbemi, Safiya A. T.

227-233

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Effect of Additives on the flexibility of High-Density Polyethylene Filled Cowhide Composite

Musa, Esther Turu, Hamza, Abba, Ahmed, Abdulkarim Salawu, Ishiaku, Umaru Semo, Yerima, Yakubu

103-113

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A Review on the Immunological Techniques Use for Detection of Schistosoma spp Infection

Jafaru Suleiman, Dr. Nike Tawakaltu Isyaku, Dr. Ukatu Victoria E., Yusuf, Ibrahim Alhaji, Abubakar Hafiz

303-314

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About Some Data Precaution Techniques For K-Means Clustering Algorithm

Muazu Zulkifilu, Abdulkadir Yasir

12-19

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Vegetative Growth Responses of Castor (Ricinus communis) and Senna (Senna occidentalis) to Low Dose Zinc (Zn) Spiking of Agricultural Soil in Kano, Northern Nigeria

Halima Musa Rabiu

268-273

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Antibacterial Activity and Silico Molecular Prediction of Snake Venoms (Bitis arietans and Naja nigricollis) Against Some Clinical Bacterial Isolates

Muizz Sulaimon O., Binta Garba Kurfi; Sanusi Magaji, Olayele Gbenga Awujoola

144-154

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Proximate analysis of some selected fish feeds marketed within Kano metropolis, Nigeria

Omola Emmanuel Michael, Edoka, Friday Nathaniel, Sa’eed, Mohammed Dayyab

166-170

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Analysis of Household Fuelwood Consumption as Cooking Energy and the Implications on the Environment: A Case of Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria

vihi Samuel vihi, Momoh Yakubu Onaivi, Markwin Francis Malel, Chomini Emilia Akunna, Onuwa Godfrey, Selzing, Peter Musa, Ochelle Blessing

241-253

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Itchthyofaunal Composition, Abundance, and Diversity Indices in Zobe Reservoir of Katsina State, Nigeria

Abdulsalam Sani Nababa, Hamisu Arma'yau Bichi, Sogbesan Amos Olukayode

42-48

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Sine-Exponential Distribution: Its Mathematical Properties and Application to Real Dataset

Alhaji Modu Isa, Sule Omeiza Bashiru, Buhari Alhaji Ali, Akeem Ajibola Adepoju, Ibrahim Ismaila Itopa

127-131

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Comparative Analysis of the Proximate Composition of Local Cheese Made from Soybean Milk and Cowmilk using Different Coagulants

Dogun Ojochogu, Ogenyi Ruth Ajibola, Emmamoge Orewere, Henry Mfonobong Ubong, Henry Ubong Ime, Longchi Satkat Zacheaus, Jikka Esther Andrew

280-285

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Impact of Soil-Transmitted Helminthes (STHs) on nutritional and anemia status in school-aged children in Batagarawa Local Government Area, Katsina State, Nigeria

Abdullahi Lawal, Alyasa'u Mi'ita Abba, Rabiat Lawal Omenesa, Maryam Jibrin Suleiman, Usman Mohammed Murtala

67-74

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Ethnobotanical Survey of Plants species used by Female in Cosmetic Practices in Katsina City - Nigeria

Sani Halliru Bawale, Amina Usman Bala

261-267

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Antibacterial activity of Moringa oleifera (lam) seed against Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus

Sa'adu Murtala, Shamsudeen Muhammad Muhammad

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A Token-based Attendance Management System: A Cheaper and Alternative Means to Managing Records of Lecture Attendance

Hayat Suleiman Tuge, Armayau Umar Zango, Sadiq Y Abubakar

211-220

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Sampling thermodynamic systems with neural network surrogates

Yahaya Ibrahim

336-341

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