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A Nitbit Citation of the Contributions of Sheikh Abdullahi Fodiyo in the Public Health of The 19th Century West Africa and Beyond: A Case Study of "Kitaabu Niyyati Fil' A'amaliddunyawiyyati Wal'ddiniyyati" (A Book of Intentions in the Issues of World and Fatima Abubakar Gdadawa; Tambari Abbas Bashar; Yakubu Isa; Sarkingobir, Yusuf
DIROSAT: Journal of Education, Social Sciences & Humanities Vol. 2 No. 4 (2024): Innovation in Education and Social Sciences Research
Publisher : Perkumpulan Dosen Fakultas Agama Islam Indramayu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58355/dirosat.v2i4.115

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Nowadays, invariably health improvement, health education, health benefits are attached to religiosity as confirmed by inexhaustible literatures. This paper reviewed some of the contributions of Sheikh Abdullahi Fodiyo in the public health of 19th century West African Sokoto Caliphate and afterwards in his famous book called "Kitaabu Niyyati Fil' A'amaliddunyawiyyati Wal'ddiniyyati" (A book of intentions in the issues of world and religion).  In the examined book, he stressed the importance of cleanliness, ablution, prayer, work/ employment/ wealth, agriculture, and meat production in the development and sustainability of society, let alone the Muslim ummah. He warned against unemployment, lack of personal hygiene, poor production and handling of food/ meat among others. Certainly, the book exhorts benefits to public health especially in Islamic societies. There is need to use religion as health education, and health promotion tool especially in religious societies for better health and interventions.
Heavy Metals Excessive Intake in Humans: Implications for Brain Cognition and Selected Dietary Essential Micronutrients SARKINGOBIR, YUSUF; AMINU UMAR IMAM
Hang Tuah Medical Journal Vol 22 No 1 (2024): Hang Tuah Medical Journal
Publisher : Universitas Hang Tuah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30649/htmj.v22i1.644

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The objective of this article is to deliver a conceptual review of implications of heavy metals intake for brains and certain dietary nutrients such as copper, zinc, etc. Heavy metals are metallic or relative elements that are described bases on certain characteristics such as higher density, toxicity, and likes. They are present ideally in the natural environment, therefore, have to be expunged through human activities which are currently excessive in nature. Humans take in heavy metals because of excessiveness of human activities and thereby causing detrimental effects on the body, brain, development, and nutritional growth. On the brain, heavy metals improvised ways to circumvent the wall of the bilayer and exert harm on certain areas of the brain. This lead to poor functioning of the brain, as well as the body. Similarly, the heavy metals utilized efforts such as molecular mimicry or chelation to outcompete or impede the functions of essential micronutrients required for body functioning. Cd2+ impede Cu2+, Ca2+, and Zn2+; Pb2+ also has the ability to impede essential elements. Other heavy metals such as chromium, arsenic, exert similar approaches. This review elucidated the following themes: Meaning of heavy metals, dietary sources of heavy metals, non-dietary sources of heavy metals, dietary nutrients for learning/cognition, implications of heavy metals to the Brian or quasi, effects of heavy metals on micronutrients. Food materials, and water should be safeguarded from heavy metals through disparate methods. Curative methods for heavy metals removal (remediation) should be made accessible to all.
Effects of Drug Abuse on Primary Education: An Overview Context Sarkingobir, Yusuf; Tukur, Ummu
Jurnal Riset Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (JURMIA) Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): Jurnal Riset Madrasah Ibtidaiyah
Publisher : Jurnal Riset Madrasah Ibtidaiyah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32665/jurmia.v4i1.2791

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The focused aim of this paper is to utilize review/concept methods of research to elucidate drug abuse and its effects on education. The paper, therefore, explains drug abuse under the following: Negative effects on academic performance, elicitation of malnutrition, instigation of ill-health, causing absenteeism, factors increasing drug abuse, features of drug abusers, theories, causes, effects, and prevention. Indeed, drug abuse education in many ways, to save many of our youngsters interventions are needed. The research methodology employed a systematic literature review approach, which involved identifying, selecting, and analyzing relevant academic sources pertaining to the impact of drug abuse on school children. The initial step included searching of various databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and academic library catalogs using keywords related to drug abuse, elementary education, and child development. Following the search process, articles were screened based on inclusion criteria, including publication date, relevance to the research topic, and methodological rigor. Subsequently, the selected literature was synthesized to identify common themes, patterns, and findings regarding the adverse effects of drug abuse on academic performance, social behavior, and overall well-being among elementary school students. The results of the literature review underscored the urgent need for targeted prevention and intervention strategies to address the multifaceted challenges posed by drug abuse in elementary school settings.
ANTINUTRIENTS IN HERBAL PRODUCTS: AN ASSESSMENT OF NITRATE, PHYTATE, OXALATE, AND CYANIDE IN COMMONLY CONSUMED HERBAL SNUFFS IN SOKOTO, NIGERIA Imam, Aminu Umar; Sarkingobir, Yusuf; Dikko, Malami; Shagari, Kasimu Abubakar; Sulaiman, Bello
Nurse and Holistic Care Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): Nurse and Holistic Care
Publisher : Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33086/nhc.v3i2.4730

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Background: Herbs are major players in present day therapy, especially by the locals. However, there are some secondary metabolites present in them that can act as antinutrients when consumed by humans. Thus, it is important to monitor the levels of antinutreints in herbal snuff to save the public, especially in Sokoto (a state battling with challenges of nutrients deficiency and malnutrition). Objective: The objective of this work was to measure levels of cyanide, nitrate, phytate, and oxalate, in herbal snuff in Sokoto, Nigeria. Methods: Snuffs were brought from Sokoto market and subjected to antinutritional analysis according to standard methods and using reagents/materials of analytical grade. Result: The amount of nitrate present in three herbal snuff brands sold in Sokoto, Nigeria show that, nitrate ranges from 18.81 ± 0.9 mg/100g (found in Hajiya Safiya snuff brand) to 21. 82 ± 0.08 mg/100g (found in Hajiya Aisha snuff brand). The concentrations of phytate in 3 brands of herbal snuffs revealed, the highest value (91.164 ± 0.001 mg/100g) was recorded in Hajiya Aisha, and the lowest (4.05 ± 0.04 mg/100g) was observed in Dr Lambo herbal brand. The concentrations of oxalate show that, the highest level (0.0787 ± 0.059 mg/100g) was found in Dr lambo, and lowest (0.0055 ± 0.0001 mg/100g) observed in Hajiya Aisha snuff. Then, levels of cyanide in herbal snuff show, the highest value (25.68 ± 1.45 mg/ 100g) was recorded in Dr Lambo snuff brand, and the lowest level of cyanide was recorded in Hajiya Safiya (19.32 ± 1.04 mg/ 100g). Conclusion: The snuffs contain the assessed antinutrients at levels that are not likely to pose risk.
ANXIETY EFFECT ON STUDENTS AND PERFORMANCE IN BIOLOGY: A CASE STUDY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN SOKOTO CITY, NIGERIA Miya, Yusuf Yahaya; Dambam, Sa’eed Abdullahi; Abdulkareem, Jamil Hassan; Sarkingobir, Yusuf; Yabo, Aminu M.
IJIET (International Journal of Indonesian Education and Teaching) Vol 7, No 2 (2023): July 2023
Publisher : Sanata Dharma University Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24071/ijiet.v7i2.6553

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The Sokoto state needs biology-based students for the making of many useful professionals that works in a diverse array of human lives. However, there is a report showing poor performance in the subject. Anxiety is an issue that may affect education; thus, this work aimed to assess the issue of anxiety among students of biology in secondary school, the related causes, and control. The study design applied was a survey (questionnaire) among 400 students in Sokoto and the data was managed using descriptive statistics. Sources revealed include: How often do you hear from your family while on campus had the greatest percentage with 40.0%, then by Lack taking in a well-balanced diet with 30.0 %, How often have you been following your time table had 20.0%, followed by Distractions or disturbances from a roommate on campus (7.5%), and the least was How often have you been angered because of things that were beyond your control on campus with 2.5%.  The effects of anxiety on academics include: Anxiety distracting from the lesson (40.0%), and reduces morale in academics (30.0%).  Anxiety prevents students from finishing their assignments (20.0%), and elicits absenteeism (10.0%). Anxiety management includes: Major ploy is enough time and participating in extracurricular activities. Guidance and counselling/discussions with friends are helpful. Thus, academic anxiety can be tamed for better learning. Education on anxiety, enough rest, staying focused, and exercise are needed to enhance students’ academic performance.
Iodine in Nigeria: A Review of Concepts; Prevalence, and Effect on Brain Cognitive Potential Imam, Aminu Umar; Sarkingobir, Yusuf
Pancasakti Journal Of Public Health Science And Research Vol 5 No 1 (2025): PJPHSR
Publisher : Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Pancasakti, Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47650/pjphsr.v5i1.1312

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The issue of iodine deficiency is a historic threat that affects all regions of the world. Iodine is a critical element belonging to the halogens that is used to make vital hormones (thyroid hormones) for the proper functioning of the human or mammalian body. Iodine is obtained from the diet of either plant or animal origin or water. Iodine for plants uptake is obtained from soil, which is affected by the nature of the environment such as climate, locations, topography, iodine fixation potential, proximity to sea and relations. The failure of the proper iodine cycling spurs a poor intake by humans. Poor dietary intake of iodine occurs at different levels, but the entire complex dealing with poor iodine intake is termed as iodine deficiencies, such as goiter, cretinism, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism. Effects resulting from iodine deficiency are many and enormous. The iodine deficiency among other things affect the brain (nervous system functioning) probably because it affects the whole body metabolism when thyroid hormones are insufficient, and neurotransmitters and oxidative stress regulations are limited. It is important to deliberately educate the public, fortify foods properly, give iodine supplements, monitor iodine deficiencies, and utilize diverse foods; because IDD cause mental retardation among other things.
Levels of Proximate Compositions and Minerals (Na, K, Ca, Mg, Cu, and Zn) Present in Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) and Gingerbread Plum (Noecarya macrophylla) Leaves Collected from Sokoto Town Sarkingobir, Yusuf; Sulaiman, Bello
Asian Journal of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Art Vol 2 No 1 (2024): Asian Journal of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Art
Publisher : Darul Yasin Al Sys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ajstea.v2i1.2321

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Sokoto state is been challenged with diverse array of problems such as food insecurity, malnutrition, poor healthcare. Thus, the need to search for locally available plant materials is intensified. The objective of this work was to conduct a phytochemical, proximate and Na, K, Ca, Mg, Cu, Zn (minerals) analysis of eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) and gingerbread plum (Noecarya macrophylla) leaves using standard methods and materials of analytical grade. The proximate results revealed moisture of (7.10 ± 09), (7.73 ±0.3) ash (14.76 ± 0.2) (12.85 ± 0.11), crude lipid (1.38± 0.007) (1.46 ±0.02), crude fibre (2.42 ± 0.03) (2.54 ± 0.03), crude protein (5.66 ± 0.04) (7.3 ± 0.006), carbohydrates (68. 68 ± 0.31) (68.12 ± 0.23) for gingerbread plum and eucalyptus respectively. The minerals in gingerbread plum and eucalyptus respectively are as follows; zinc (0.59± 0.06 ppm).4 ± (0.005 ppm), calcium (11.38 ± 0.6 ppm) (19.48 ± 0.53 ppm), potassium (7.21 ± 1.2 ppm) (5.10 ± 0.93 ppm), copper (0.51 ± 0.007 ppm) (0.19 ± 0.04 ppm), magnesium (3.74 ± 0.41 ppm), (10.9 ± 93 ppm), sodium (7.65 ± 0.63 ppm) (12.21 ± 0.32 ppm). Phytochemicals determined include, alkaloids, saponins, tannins, phenols, and phytate. The results have revealed that, the two plants are rich in proximate, phytochemicals and minerals and can be useful for consumption.
Determination of Serum Copper Levels Effect on Learning Ability Among Apparently Healthy Schooling Adolescents Recruited from Sokoto, Nigeria Imam, Aminu Umar; Sarkingobir, Yusuf
Asian Journal of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Art Vol 2 No 4 (2024): Asian Journal of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Art
Publisher : Darul Yasin Al Sys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ajstea.v2i4.3661

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Copper is vital for human biological system especially for learning functions. The objective of this paper was to determine the effects of serum copper on learning ability among adolescents in Sokoto, Nigeria. Therewith, serum copper concentrations of the 230 recruited adolescents’ in-school from Sokoto, Nigeria were analyzed using the atomic absorption spectroscopy method, and reagents of analytical grade. The investigation of effect of copper concentration on learning potential was done in a quasi-experimental format. The findings (p<0.05) of serum copper concentration revealed mean serum copper in healthy subjects was 211(91.74%); serum copper deficient subjects were 19(8.26%). The low copper concentration observed based on age shows, 13(5.6%) of 14-16 years; and 6(2.6%) of 16-18 years. Observation of copper level in relation to learning potential show a mean of 62.28 in normal participants, and 36.92 in low copper participants. There is need for utmost diverse nutritional intervention on zinc consumption. There are still some adolescents that have low copper level in the state, and it may affect their learning and entire learning. Thus, it is important to provide better nutrition through using disparate intervention methods to bail the situation.
A Nitbit Citation of the Contributions of Sheikh Abdullahi Fodiyo in the Public Health of The 19th Century West Africa and Beyond: A Case Study of "Kitaabu Niyyati Fil' A'amaliddunyawiyyati Wal'ddiniyyati" Gidadawa, Fatima Abubakar; Bashar, Tambari Abbas; Sarkingobir, Yusuf
International Journal of Education, Culture, and Society Vol 1 No 1 (2023): International Journal of Education, Culture, and Society
Publisher : Darul Yasin Al Sys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ijecs.v1i1.1620

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Nowadays, invariably health improvement, health education, health benefits are attached to religiosity as confirmed by inexhaustible literatures. This paper reviewed some of the contributions of Sheikh Abdullahi Fodiyo in the public health of 19th century West African Sokoto Caliphate and afterwards in his famous book called "KITAABU NIYYATI FIL' A'AMALIDDUNYAWIYYATI WAL'DDINIYYATI" (A book of intentions in the issues of world and religion). In the examined book, he stressed the importance of cleanliness, ablution, prayer, work/ employment/ wealth, agriculture, and meat production in the development and sustainability of society, let alone the Muslim ummah. He warned against unemployment, lack of personal hygiene, poor production and handling of food/ meat among others. Certainly, the book exhorts benefits to public health especially in Islamic societies. There is need to use religion as health education, and health promotion tool especially in religious societies for better health and interventions.
Plastic in Water and Its Implications in Human and Biological Systems Sarkingobir, Yusuf; Tukur, Ummu
ASEAN Journal for Science and Engineering in Materials Vol 4, No 1 (2025): AJSEM: Volume 4, Issue 1, March 2025
Publisher : Bumi Publikasi Nusantara

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The objective of this work is to explain the harms of plastics present in water as they affect humans and relations. Plastics are major polymers in contemporary dealings of human endeavors. They are synthesized through the addition or condensation of monomer units and serve humans with their distinguishing benefits such as the ability to be processed to various things by molding. Extensive uses of plastics show that all human activities use plastic for one purpose or the other. Water utilized by humans is in constant contact with plastics indicating a probable pollution that affects human health. This paper reviews the role of water in the body (systems), types of plastics, types of plastics, harm to animals, concerned behaviors of plastics, harmful contents, and management. There is a need for enlightenment, and strict laws (policies).