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Assessment of Lipase Enzyme Production Potential of Bacteria Isolated from Oryza Sativa (Rice) Rhizosphere in Sokoto, Nigeria Miya, Yusuf Yahaya; Gatawa, Sakina Abubakar; Yusuf, Anas
Journal of Multidisciplinary Science: MIKAILALSYS Vol 2 No 1 (2024): Journal of Multidisciplinary Science: MIKAILALSYS
Publisher : Darul Yasin Al Sys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/mikailalsys.v2i1.2659

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The work analyzed a total five (5) different soil samples in the rhizosphere of rice from Sokoto metropolis. Therewith, the potentially of bacterial isolate was screened for the lipase production using standard methods and procedures, and chemicals of analytical grade. Bacillus spp had the highest percentage of occurrence 40%. The next was E. coli with percentage of 30%. Followed by, Flavobacterium with percentage of 20% which also show that flavobacterium appears in two locations. S.aureus had a percentage occurrence of 10% respectively. The results of this study outlined the potential of synthesizing lipase enzyme from bacteria (especially the Bacillus spp which had a highest lipase activity). In turn, microbes examined could be utilized as for industrial production and other benefits.
Potential of cassava peel collected from Bauchi (Nigeria) as culture media for growing specific fungi Miya, Yusuf Yahaya; Butuwo, Thomas Murma; Abdulkareem, Jamil Hassan
Journal of Emerging Science and Engineering Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : BIORE Scientia Academy

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61435/jese.2024.e26

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The objective of this paper is to assess the potential of using cassava peel for A. niger and penicillium growth using standard methods and chemicals of analytical grade. The result of the study indicates that, the peel is rich in proximate contents as the analyzed cassava peel is composed of 8.70% moisture, 4.89% crude protein, 6.9.00% carbohydrates, 4.00 % fat content, 8.93% ash, and 8.75% fibre. Considering the observed morphological and physical characteristics of the test fungi; therewith, A. niger, and penicillium were present. There is indication that, the two utilized media (control and formulated media) are in support of the two microbes growth and depicted positive results of degradation, as well as fermentation ability on the cassava peels. The enriched cassava agar supports higher growth of the two analyzed microbes (viz, A. niger, and penicillium). There was significant difference pertaining the colonies number made on the formulated media (cassava peel agar, and enriched cassava agar). Potato dextrose agar (PDA) shows lower colony count amounting to 3.4 0.1 CFU/ml for A. niger, and amounting to 3.3 0.2 CFU/ml for penicillium. Cassava peel agar (CPA) possessed 6.5 0.5 CFU/ml mean colony count (MCC) for A. niger, and 5.6 0.1 CFU/ml for penicillium. Enriched cassava agar media (ECA) had highest MCC as 7.8 0.1 CFU/ml with respect to A. niger, and 7.3 0.6 CFU/ml pertaining penicillium. Utilization of cassava peel as substrate due to its contents of nutrients that can meet the nutritional requirement of fungi growth is a better move. The peel may be considered as substitute and alternative substrate for producing culture media to cultivate fungi and consequently reducing pollution.
Analysis of heavy metals content in well water and its predictive insights for students' wellbeing in Almajiri Schools, Sokoto East, Nigeria Sarkingobir, Yusuf; Umar, A.I.; Waheed, Syed A.; Miya, Yusuf Yahaya; Sahabi, Mustapha; Salah, Nura Maiakwai
International Journal of Research in STEM Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2023): May Issue
Publisher : Universitas Terbuka

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33830/ijrse.v5i1.1498

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Education is a right to every child, but Sokoto is suffering from many issues ravaging education, therewith, a major issue is the Almajiri school. Because the Almajiri schools are abandoned there is every tendency that their drinking water is contaminated considering the rising pattern of pollution across the globe. The aim of the study was to carry out an analysis of heavy metal content in well water and propel some predictive insights for students well-being in Almajiri schools in Sokoto, Nigeria.  Samples of well water were collected from Almajiri schools in Sokoto state and metals were analyzed using atomic abortion spectroscopy. 60.10 ± 5.1 to 600.1± 0.01, 100.1 ± 0.5 to 600.0 ± 0.02, are the ranges of calcium, and magnesium macroelements determined.  The ranges for essential heavy metals zinc, and iron are as follows; 2.34 ± 0.05 to 5.00 ± 0.02 (zinc), and 0.54± 0.05 to 10.43 ± 0.5 (iron) respectively. The ranges of Pb, Hg, and Cd assessed are as follows: lead (0.0 to 1.06 ± 0.005), mercury (0.10 ± 0.002 to 2.501 ± 0.01), and cadmium (0.00122 ±0.0004 to 0.0761 ± 0.0001). The HI for the heavy metals determined are in the order of schools B>D>A>C. The metals determined are either excess or little (with respect to essential heavy metals) in many cases.  In one school, the HI is far above 1 and therefore risk the population with effects. Thus, can elicit harm to the consumers. They can affect the academic, cognitive capacity of the Alamjiri children. There is need to take proper measures to save the health and future development of the Almajiri child against heavy metals poisoning possibility.  
Influence of Sultan Abdurrahman School of Health Technology Gwadabawa (SASHTG) on Girl–Child Education and Women Empowerment (Employment) in Gwadabawa, Sokoto State, Nigeria Miya, Yusuf Yahaya; Arziki, Abubakar
EDUMALSYS Journal of Research in Education Management Vol 2 No 3 (2024): EDUMALSYS Journal of Research in Education Management
Publisher : Lembaga Yasin AlSys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/edumalsys.v2i3.4063

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This study is to determine the positive influence of Sultan School of Health technology Gwadabawa, Sokoto, Nigeria on girl-child education and empowerment using a survey of 300 questionnaires drawn. The major The positive influence of SASHT on girl-child education as submitted by the respondents in order of frequency are: Giving opportunity to the girls/ women to obtain higher education (20.0%), Improvement in mother and child health, reduction in mortalities; by producing female health workers almost in every area or home in Gwadabawa (13.3%), Helps in providing employment to girls/ women (12.7%),Empowering girls/women when they are educated/ employed (10.0%), Better practice of personal/ environmental hygiene (10.0%),Influence girls/ women to be civilized (10.0%),Private practice (10.0%), and the least was Reduction of women scarcity at places of work (5.0%). The table 3 shows the challenges faced by girls/ women when studying at SASHT Gwadabawa in the order of descending score/percentage: Financial burden (50.0%), Requires high IQ (16.7%), Early marriage (16.7%), and Poor lower education (16.7%). The possible solutions to the challenges faced by girls/ women in studying health courses at SASHT were listed. The highest submitted option was giving scholarship to the girls/women (50.0%), creating awareness on the benefits of higher education (33.3%), and reduction of early marriage (16.7%). Indeed, the school is positively impacting on the girl-child education of Gwadabawa and the region (results of x2 show that there is significant difference at p<.05. Improvement in mother and child health, women empowerment, and opportunities for women/ girls to get employment are needed.
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.
Comparing Lecture and Discussion Methods: Assessment of Perception of Medical Laboratory Science Students at Sultan Abdurrahman School of Health Technology Gwadabawa, Nigeria Miya, Yusuf Yahaya; Yusuf, Anas
International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Vol 2 No 1 (2024): International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
Publisher : Darul Yasin Al Sys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ijhess.v2i1.2561

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Medical Laboratory Science skilled workers are needed at hospital and other settings more than ever. These workers are produced by schools through teaching and learning. Medical Laboratory scholars are on many occasions involved in training and teaching. Nevertheless, nowadays teaching is been centered towards the views of learners, thus the aim of those study was to compare lecture and discussion teaching methods among students at Medical Laboratory Science Department at Sultan Abdurrahman School of Health Technology Gwadabawa with a view to select better learning method. A survey of 60 participants using a semi-structured questionnaire was done and descriptive statistics aided the analysis. Best teaching method selected by the respondents was the lecture method (100.0%); while none of them (0.0%) submitted discussion method as the method they want in learning Medical Laboratory Science. Advantages or reasons for choosing lecture method than the discussion method as submitted by the respondents are stated. The most frequently stated was "Less cost (30.0%)" then, " No tedious efforts from students in understanding lectures (26.7%)" "Give room for more research (16.7%)," " No anxiety (13.3%), " "Give room for rehearsal (8.3%)" and " Teacher give important points (5.0%)". The disadvantages of discussion (presentation) method are: Some students are in anxiety (33.3%), time consuming (25.0%), students may have limited knowledge (20.0%), students spend more money (16.7%), and some students may easily not contribute (5.0%). Thus, lectures are suitable and better ways of making Medical Laboratory Science students that will become technicians and relations.
Anemia Due to Low-Iron Affects Cognitive Capacity of Adolescent Girls Schooling in Secondary Schools in Sokoto, Nigeria Miya, Yusuf Yahaya; Butuwo, Thomas Murma; A., Abdullateef Abdullahi; Ukwak, Blessing Godwin
Asian Journal of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Art Vol 2 No 3 (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.v2i3.3196

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Anemia is a problem occurring due to poor iron intake or hereditary sickle cells threating public health in many adolescents and adults. Anemia is able to affect cognitive ability of people especially adolescents (youngsters). This study evaluates the effect of iron-deficiency anemia and sickle cell anemia on cognition of some adolescents schooling girls from Sokoto, Nigeria. The study consisted of recruitment of 80 girls (40 normal, and 40 anemic) subjected to Montreal Cognitive Assessment. 10 girls diagnosed with sickle cell anemia and 25 normal girls were assessed with Montreal cognitive assessment. The mean marks of the respondents were noted; therewith, chi-square test revealed significant difference at (p<0.05). The anemic girls earned less mean marks (400.0 ± 13.0) compared to the normal girls (960.0 ± 25.0). The healthy participants in the study scored higher marks (945.0 ± 10.0) than the sickle cell anemia patients (90.0 ± 3). Therefore, anemia is of the potential to affect cognitive capacity of schooling girls in Sokoto. Nutritional and related interventions are important, because poor cognition may affect education and overall potential of girls to be keys in growth and development of societies.
Issues Affecting Almajiri Schools in Nigeria: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Parameters in Sokoto Miya, Yusuf Yahaya; Abdul-Kareem, Jamil; Sa’eed, Abdullahi; Sarkingobir, Yusuf; Yabo, Aminu Musa; Bello, Zayyanu
Interdisciplinary Social Studies Vol. 2 No. 9 (2023): Special Issue
Publisher : International Journal Labs

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55324/iss.v2i9.471

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Background: There are many dimensions to the consequences of lack of sanitation, that are threat to public health. Diarrhea and relations due to poor WASH kills and put on cost on family and economy at large. Poor WASH affects economy in the sense that, millions of persons are unable to yield maximum productivity due to sickness, millions of working hours lost, and millions of schooling hours lost. Aim: This study performed an assessment of water, sanitation, and hygiene among Almajiri schools in Sokoto state, Nigeria. Method: A survey using a sample size of 300 schools gotten via simple random sampling, analyzed with descriptive statistics and chi-square test. Findings: The Almajiri schools surveyed, 3.3% of them have basic sanitation; 6.7% had limited sanitation; and most of them (90.0%) have no service at all (unimproved sanitation facilities or no sanitation facilities at the school). No Almajiri school had basic hygiene services (that is handwashing water and soap at the latrine vicinity), 33.7% had limited hygiene services, that is, they recorded acquiring of handwashing facilities with water but no soap available at the school at the time of the inspection, 66.6% of the schools had no services, that is no handwashing facilities or no water available at the school during the survey. Chi-square test has shown that there is significant difference in levels of water, sanitation, and hygiene among Almajiri schools in Sokoto state, Nigeria at p<0.05.