Theses

Anti-Hypertensive Potential Of Ethanol Extract Of Avocado Pear Seed In Male Wistar Rats

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This study was aimed at determining the anti-hypertensive potential of ethanol extract of Persea americana seed (avocado pear) in male Wistar albino rats. Twenty-four rats were used...

71 pages (15907 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

The Concentration Of Copper In Fruits And Vegetables Sold In Roadside Markets In Umuahia Metr0po' In Abia State, Nigeria

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Fruits and vegetables are edible plant products that are good for health. Precise quantitative analyses of heavy metals present in them are important for accurate nutritional...

47 pages (8949 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Assessment Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) In Firewood Smoked Fish In Umuahia, Abia State

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The study was aimed at PAH assessment in firewood smoked fish in Ubani, Isigate and Oriugba markets in Umuahia Abia State. 16 PAHs were assessed and analysed in the smoked fish...

65 pages (12439 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Gc-Ms Analysis And In Vivo Antioxidant Study Of Ethanol Extract Of Anthocleista Vogelli Stem Bark Using Cc14-Induced Male Wistar Albino Rats

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Antioxidants are molecules that halt oxidation processes. Antioxidants are needed to prevent the formation and reduce the level of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species which are...

81 pages (20381 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of The Learning Cycle Instructional Model On Secondary School Students' Achievement, Interest And Retention In Geography

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The study investigated effect of The Learning Cycle (TLC) instructional model on student's achievement, interest and retention in Geography using quasi-experimental research design....

124 pages (26825 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Evaluation On The Effect Of Methanol Extract Of Urtica Dioca Leaves On Liver And Kidney Parameters In Dihydrotesteosterone Estradiol Valarate Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Bph) In Male Wistar Rat.

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The effect of Urtica dioica leaves on kidney and liver functions was investigated in dihydrotestosterone- estradiol valarate induced Benign prostatic hyperplasia in male wistar rats....

78 pages (21652 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Histological Changes, Superoxide Dismutase Activity And Zinc Concentration In The Kidney Homogenate Of Normal And Monosodium Glutamate-Intoxicated Rats Co-Treated With Artemether_Lumenfantrine

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I Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), which is chemically known as AJI-NO-MOTO also familiar as MSG in routine life. MSG is always considered to be a controversial food additive used in ...

75 pages (10859 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Methapnol Extract Of Urtica Dioica Leaf On Male Hormone Profile And Prostate Specific Antigen (Psa) Level In Dihydrotestosterone- Estradiol Valarate Induced Benign Prostate Hyperplasia In Male Wister Rats

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The effect of methanol extract of Urtica dioica leaf on male hormone profile and prostate specific antigen (PSA) level in dihydrotestosterone- estradiol valarate induced with Benign...

98 pages (21988 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Comparative Evaluation Of Two Nitrogen Sources On Performance And Blood Parameters Of Creep-Fed Lambs And Kids

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A comparative evaluation of two creep diets formulated from two nitrogen 4 sources on the performance and blood parameters of lambs and Kids was undertaken in a 60-day study. The...

40 pages (8942 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Mycoflora And Aflatoxin B, In Melon Seed Cake “USU” Produced In Abia And Imo States Of Eastern Nigeria

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Samples of melon seed cake snacks "usu" were purchased from two different states Abia and Imo of Nigeria .The snack samples were analyzed for fungal contamination and aflatoxin B1...

54 pages (7762 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Genotype On The Growth Performance Of Indigenous Guinea Fowl In The Rain-Forest Zone Of South-East Nigeria

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A total of' 92 clay-old native guinea fbwl keets were generated from direct and reciprocal crossing of two colour variants of indigenous guinea fowls (pearl and Lavender) to...

35 pages (4761 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Reciprocal, Maternal, Sex-Linked And Heterotic Effects On Growth And Reproductive Traits In Pigs

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A study was carried out to evaluate reciprocal, maternal, sex-linked and heterotic effects on growth and reproductive traits in pigs. This study was conducted between September 2009...

129 pages (27229 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Physiological And Reproductive Responses Of Rabbit Does To Aspilia Africana

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Thirty four (30 does and 4 bucks) nulliparous Dutch breed of rabbit aged 5 - 6 monftis were used to investigate the physiological and reproductive responses of does to Aspi/ia...

177 pages (41226 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Unicef-Assisted Nutrition Programme On The Nutritional Status Of Rural Women In Abia State, Nigeria.

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This Study assessed the effect of UNICEF-Assisted Nutrition Programme on the nutritional status of rural women in Abia State. Primary data were used. Three out of the seventeen...

127 pages (26607 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Phenotypic Characterization Of West African Dwarf Sheep In Abia State, Southeast Nigeria

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Genetic improvement of ovine breeds has formally been achieved through the cioi t of e.\otic and local (indigenous) sheep to the d sad vantage of the latter ( alaLo aiRl \ crc. ...

72 pages (17238 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Determination Of Micronutrients (Zn, Cu, Fe And Mn) Requirement Of Maize (Zea Mays L.) In Soils Of Southeastern Nigeria.

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This research was carried out to determine maize (Zea mays L) requirement of Zn, Cu, Mn and Fe fertilization, through a correlation and calibration test, in laboratory, greenhouse and...

245 pages (57183 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Aqueous And Ethanolic Leaf Extracts Of Portulaca Oleracea L. On Some Biochemical Parameters In Streptozotozin (Stz) Induced Diabetic Albino Wistar Rats

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The phytochemical content of Portulaca oleracea leaves were analysed and found to contain phenols, alkaloids, reducing sugar, flavonoids and taimins. The proximate composition...

123 pages (22103 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Plasma Iron, Zinc And Iodine Concentrations In Subjects Aged Nine To Sixteen Years In Abia State, Nigeria.

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The study determined the severity and prevalence of multiple micronutrient deficiency of iron, zinc and iodine among children aged 9-1 6ycars in Umuahia and Ohafia areas of Abia...

104 pages (18036 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Nutritional Status Of School Children 5-10 Years In Uyo Akwa Ibom State

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The study was carried out to determine nutritional status of school age children (5-10 years) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria. Two schools were purposively used for the study....

70 pages (15254 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Growth Performance, Reproductive And Haematological Characteristics Of Rabbit Bucks Fed Boiled Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan) Seed Meal

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An experiment was conducted to determine the growth performance, blood parameters and reproductive characteristics of 8-week old male weaner rabbits fed 20% boiled pigeon pea seed...

94 pages (16865 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Storage On The Oxidative Stability Of Palm Oil Samples Produced From Elaeis Guineensis And Elaeis Oleifera

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The effect of storage on the oxidative stability of palm oil samples collected from NIFOR Benin and produced from Elaeis guineensis and Elaeis oefera was investigated. Five oil...

65 pages (10403 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Predisposition To Atherosclerosis In Umuahia And Ishiacu Residents Using Elevated Lipid Levels As Indices.

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Arteriosclerosis is slowly progressing inflammatory disease characterized by irregularly distributed lipid deposits in the intimae of large and medium sized arteries. Elevated ...

153 pages (33639 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Diagnosis Of Systemic Lupu Erythematosus By Double Immunodiffusion Technique

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Serum obtained from a female patient confirmed to be systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) positive and serum from non-SLE female were used as antigen to induce antibody production...

66 pages (11407 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effects Of Cissus Quandragularis Extracts On Rats And Tilapia Fish

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Studies were carried out to investigate the effects of Cissus quandragularis on rat and tilapia fish. Phytochemicals present in the plant materials were also determined. Results ...

103 pages (21034 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Administration Of Aqueous Extract Of Vernonia Amygdalina Del Leaves On Terine Contraction And Milk Production In Guinea Pigs

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The effects of aqueous extracts of Vernonia amygdalinu Del on litter weight gain, milk  production, uterine and mammary gland contraction amplitudes were studied using guinea...

78 pages (13665 words) · Theses · 3 years ago
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