Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (Dujopas)

DUTSE JOURNAL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES (DUJOPAS)

A Quarterly Publication of the Faculty of Science, Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State – Nigeria

Vol. 6 No. 2 June, 2020

ISSN (Print): 2476-8316 ISSN (Online): 2635-3490

Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (DUJOPAS) is published by:

The Faculty of Science, Federal University Dutse. Jigawa State – Nigeria.

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ISSN (Print): 2476-8316 ISSN (Online): 2635-3490

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GUIDE TO AUTHORS DUJOPAS is a publication of the Faculty of Science, Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria. It is an international peer-reviewed journal that publishes four issues in a year (March, June, September & December). The Journal publishes papers with original contributions to scientific knowledge in all fields of natural, life and applied sciences. Authors submitting papers for publication must adhere strictly to the following guidelines:

1. Research articles should be in the English language. Articles in other languages are NOT entertained. Correction of English language is not the responsibility of the Editorial Board of DUJOPAS. Author(s) not fluent in English are required to get their manuscripts checked by an English-speaking colleague or professional editors 2. Submission(s) to DUJOPAS should be submitted electronically as MS word attachment to [email protected] 3. Articles should be in 12 font size, Times New Roman and double-spaced with the normal A4 size margins. 4. The cover page should contain the title of the paper, author(s) name(s), affiliation(s) of author(s) and complete addresses including e-mail and mobile phone numbers. The corresponding author must also be specified clearly.

5. The article must contain an abstract of not more than 300 words and should be followed immediately by five keywords.

6. Articles submitted for publication must be original and should not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. The content should include (but not restricted to): i. Introduction ii. Methodology (Materials and Methods) iii. Results and Discussion iv. Conclusion v. Acknowledgement vi. References vii. Appendices

7. Articles are accepted on the understanding that they have not been published elsewhere, and will not be, without the Editor-in-Chief’s written consent. 8. The copyright of articles accepted for publication belongs to DUJOPAS. 9. All photos, drawings, diagrams, illustrations and other images in the manuscripts should also be submitted in digital format, preferably as JPEG or GIF files with a minimum of 300 dpi. 10. All references must adhere strictly to the Harvard referencing style. Citations must be given in Harvard style in the text e.g (Ndikilar et al., 2017; Garku, 2008), or Mustapha et al. (2016) or according to Abdulsalam (1988) and Bala & Idowu (2018)., If two or more works by different authors or authoring bodies are cited at one point in the text, use a semi-colon to separate them: (Okoro 2006; Olufemi 2009)

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The total number of references should not exceed 40 and references should not be numbered. An alphabetical list of all literature cited in the text should follow the text, headed by References, and double spaces in Times New Roman font size 12. Names of the periodicals should be given in full. Page numbers should be mentioned in the references. If the number of authors is five, include all author names in the references section. If the authors are more than five, then put names of the first five authors followed by et.al.

11. Authors submitting papers must send along N5000 or $20 non-refundable processing fee.

12. Contributors whose articles are accepted for publication would be required to pay page charge of N15, 000 or $100 payable to Bank: ECOBANK Name: DUTSE JOURNAL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES Number: 3653080563 Each accepted article is entitled to a printed copy of the journal

13. A maximum of 12 pages are allowed, extra pages will attract N1, 000 ($5) per page.

14. Submission of articles is open throughout the year.

15. All correspondence should be directed to The Editor-in-Chief, DUJOPAS, Faculty of Science, Federal University Dutse, P. M. B. 7156, Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria. E-mail: [email protected]

EDITORIAL BOARD

Editor-in-chief Assistant Editor-in-chief Prof. Chifu E. Ndikilar Prof. Ali A. Sani Department of Physics Department of Chemistry Federal University Dutse Federal University Dutse Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: (234)8069553173 Phone: (234)8035890984

SUBJECT EDITORS

Biological Sciences Chemistry Prof. M. M. Abubakar Prof. Ali A. Sani Department of Biological Sciences Department of Chemistry Federal University Dutse Federal University Dutse Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Computer Science/IT Environmental Sciences Prof. Ahmed B. Garko Prof. Abdulhamed A. Ibrahim Department of Computer Science Environmental Sciences Department Federal University Dutse Federal University Dutse Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Mathematical Sciences Physics Prof. Uba Ahmad Ali Prof. Chifu E. Ndikilar Department of Mathematics Department of Physics Federal University Dutse Federal University Dutse Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

ADVISORY TEAM

Prof. S. C. Oukoumi Noutchie Prof. Shafi'u Jibrin Department of Mathematical Sciences Department of Mathematics North-West University, Mafikeng, Federal University Dutse South Africa Email: [email protected]

Prof. Abdulahi Ndzi Njah Prof. G.M. Wajiga Department of Physics Department of Computer Science University of Lagos MAUTECH Yola Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Prof. Bashiru Garba Dr. Gideon Mbiydzenyuy Department of Chemistry Department of InfoTech Usman Danfodiyo University Sokoto University of Boras, Sweden Email: [email protected]

Prof. M. B. Yerima Prof. M. S. Sule Department of Microbiology/Biotechnology Department of Biochemistry Federal University Dutse Bayero University Kano Email: [email protected]

Prof. Auwal I. Magashi Prof. Ibrahim Garba Department of Plant Breeding Department of Geology Kano University of Science & Technology Ahmadu Bello University Zaria Email: [email protected]

Prof. B. M. Auwalu Prof. S.U. Gulumbe Department of Agronomy Department of Statistics Bayero University Kano, Nigeria Usman Danfodiyo University Sokoto Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Prof. Aliyu B. Nabegu Prof. Babangida Sani Department of Environmental Sciences Operations Research Kano University of Science & Technology Ahmadu Bello University Zaria Email: [email protected]

PUBLICATION CHARGES

Article Charges Authors submitting manuscripts must send along N5000 or $20 non-refundable processing fee. Contributors whose articles are accepted for publication are required to pay page charges of N15, 000 or $100 payable to DUJOPAS. Each accepted article is entitled to a printed copy of the journal. This fee excludes postal charges. A maximum of 12 pages are allowed, extra pages will attract N1, 000 ($5) per page.

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CONTENTS

Title and Author(s) Page No. Evaluation on Biogas Production using Jatrophacurcas (Physic Nut) Pressed Cake Slurry Alanana, J. A., Dasikwo S.Y., Aliyu R.H, Anadi, A. C 1

Toxicological Assessment of Cyanobacterium (Microcystis aeruginosa) Extract on Histopathology and Biochemical Responses in Clarias gariepinus (Catfish) of Watari Reservoir, Kano, Nigeria Nafiu, S. A; Hamisu, A, Zulaihat, H. A 11

A Novel Phospholipase A2 from Naja nigricollis venom: Purification, Characterization and Inhibitory effect of Ursolic acid on the Isolated Phospholipase A2 Bashir, M, Mohammed, S.Y., Sule, M.S 26

Microbial Contamination of Liquid Herbal Preparations Marketed in Parts of Abuja Metropolis, Nigeria Ya’aba Y, Izebe KS, Mohammed SB,Chuku A, Abdulmumin AR, Abarike M.C 39

Degradation of Groundnut Oil Using Yeast on Organic Surface Fai F. Yirankinyuki, Buhari Magaji, Abdurrahaman Yusuf Muazu 51

Identification of Potential Inhibitors of Human Acetylcholinesterase as an Alternative to Current Anti- Alzheimer Therapy: A Pharmacophore-based Virtual Screening Approach Amaku James Friday, Buhari Magaji, Igwe K K, Okorocha Elijah Promise 60

Assessment of Antioxidant Activity and Mineral Elements Composition of Fenugreek Seed Extract Ibrahim A. M, Anwar A.Y, Sani M.A,Ya’u S.A, Tasi’u A.M, Sani M.Y, Abdulmumin Y, Murtala M, Musa H., Sadiya A.B, Abdullahi N, Maimuna D.M, Salisu A.A, Tasi’u M. 75

Evaluation of Radon Concentration and Annual Effective Dose in Sachet Drinking water in Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria Habu Tela Abba, Dahiru Umaru 85

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Radiation Impact Assessment of Quarrying Activities. A Case Study of Buni Gari Town, Yobe State, Nigeria Habu Tela Abba, Yusuf Mohammed Auwal 95

Sero Prevalence of Hepatitis B and C Co Infection among HIV Patients attending Lapai General Hospital, Niger State, Nigeria Ya’aba Y., Izebe K.S., Mohammed S.B., Chuku A., Abdulmumin A.R., Abarike M.C. 104

Seven-Step Hybrid Block Extended second order Derivative backward Differentiation Formula A.I. Bakari, Sunday Babuba, Pius Tumba, A. Danladi 116

Assessment of Heavy Metal Polluted Soil due to Motor Vehicle Dismantling Activities in Uwelu Spare parts Market, Egor L.G.A., Edo State, Nigeria Moses O., Obasigie M. O. 130

Discovering the most disconcerting Challenge Faced by Mobile Device Users Sani Salisu, Uba Yusuf Magaji, Babandi Usman, Abdulaziz S. Aliero, Labaran I. Jega 141

Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Activity of Leaf Extracts of Guiera senegalensis and Eucalyptus cameldulensis Bello, A. A., Zainab, A. Z., Muhammad U. A. 149

Effects of Increasing Dietary Starch on the Growth Performance, Body Composition and Feed Utilization of Fingerlings of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromisniloticus) in an Indoor Culture System Modibbo U., Raji A. 157

Effects of Different Carbohydrate Sources on the Growth Performance, Feed Utilization and Body Composition of Nile Tilapia Fingerlings (Oreochromis niloticus) in an Indoor Culture System Modibbo, U., Raji, A. 169

Environmental Impact Assessment of Noise Pollution in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria Chukwu, M. N., Isreal, G. N., Okoli, C. G. 182

Global Solar Irradiance over Keffi Town and its Environs, Nasarawa State, Nigeria Andah Mamman, Umaru Ibrahim, Yusuf Samson Dauda, Musa Abubakar Bilya, Usman Musa Ma’aji 190

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Post-Einstein Deflection of Light in the Vicinity of a Spherical Star L. W. Lumbi, Joseph I. K., Chifu E. Ndikilar, N. O. Nweze 200

Anti-Plasmodial Activity of the Aqueous Syzygium aromaticum (clove) Flower bud extract against Plasmodium falciparum Dantata, A. A., Hotoro, A. S. 207

Pharmacognostic and Antimicrobial Activity of Aqueous and Methanol Extracts of Diospyros mespiliformis Stem Namadina, M. M., Abdulrazak, M. H., Ibrahim, S., Sunusi, U., Kamal, R.M., Nuhu, Y., Balarabe, S., Ibrahim, S. Abdullahi, N.M., Sadau, S.B., Fasogbon, A. O., Hamisu, H9., Tasiu, S., Yahuza, S., Nuhu, A.A., Aminu, A., Aminu, I.M., Yakubu, N. 217

Phytochemical Analysis, Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Activities of Dalbergia saxatilis Stem Bark in Mice Namadina, M. M., Ibrahim, S., Sadau, S.B., Sunusi, U., Kamal, R.M., Nuhu, Y., Balarabe, S.,Ibrahim, S., Nuhu, A.A., Aminu, A., Muttaka, A., Abdullahi, N.M.,Sanusi, H., Hafiz, S.S., Yakubu, N 234

Acute and sub-acute toxicity studies of acetone extract of Sclerocarya birrea stem bark in Wistar rats Balogun, S.U., Balogun, J.B., Ivang, A., Attah, M.O. 246

Prevalence of Amoebiasis Among Children Aged 0- 12 years in Health Facilities in Dutse Local Government Area, Jigawa State, Nigeria Dogara, M. M.,Suleiman, M., Balogun, J. B., Shehu, S. D. 259

Queue Monitoring System for Bank Usman Abdul Gimba, Okoronkwo Chinomso Daniel,Magaji Yusuf, Ahmad Musa, Muhammad Salisu Ali 269

Anticonvulsant Activity of Aqueous Stem Bark Extract of Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen (Polygalaceae) Abubakar U. S., Danmalam U. H., Ibrahim H., Maiha B. B. 277

Demonstrating the Technical Complexities on Transport Layer of Peer to Peer Networks Investigation Ahmad Musa 287

Solution of Einstein’s G22 Field Equation Exterior to a Spherical Mass with Varying Potential A.U. Maisalatee, Chifu E. Ndikilar, W.L. Lumbi, M. Mohammed, M.U. Sarki 294

Parts-of-Speech Tagging of Hausa-Based Texts Using Hidden Markov Model Aminu Tukur, Kabir Umar, Anas Sa’idu Muhammad 303

Evaluating Artificial Intelligence Search Algorithms on Shiva Dara Game Kabir Umar, AbdulHakim Ibrahim 314

Assessment of X-Ray Beam Collimation Practice and Light Beam Diaphragm Alignment in Gombe State, Nigeria Mohammed Anas, Nzotta C.C., Bappah S. Yahaya 327

A Preliminary Study on the Prevalence of Weak Blood Group Antigens among Blood Donors in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria. Baffa Adamu Gwaram, Bello Jamoh Yusuf 336

Effect of Rabbit Urine Application Rate as a Bio-Fertilizer on Agro-Mophorlogical Traits of UC82B Tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum Mill) Variety in Zaria, Nigeria Indabo, S. S. and Abubakar, A. A. 344

Tubulo-interstitial inflammation, shrinkage and congestion of the glomerulus in Syzygium guineense treated mice Sunday Abba, Momoh. I.J, Paul I. Ukanu 353

Modelling the Absorbance of a Bioactive Compound in HPLC Method using Artificial Neural Network and Multilinear Regression Methods Hadiza Usman Abdullahi, A.G Usman, S.I.Abba 362

Assessment of Architects ‘’Awareness’’ and ‘’Knowledge’’ of Islamic Design Criteria with Respect to Residential House Design H.M. Babangida 372

Soya Bean Milk: Alternative Milk Source for Nursing Piglets Adenaike, E.A 388

Detection of African Swine Fever Antibody in Pigs in some Local Government Areas of Nasarawa State, Nigeria Adenaike E.A., Tekdek L. B., Kazeem H.M., Simon A.Y. 397

Assessment of Gastrointestinal Parasites and Lung Worms in Pig in some Local Government Areas of Abia State, Nigeria Adenaike, E. A., Esomonu I .B 409

Studies on Some Haematological and Immunological Indices of Tuberculosis Patients Aminu A. I. 420

Evaluation of Radiological Service Quality on Patients Satisfaction at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital Bauchi, Nigeria Joseph D.Z., Usman U., Musa G.L, Ayankunle.F.,Dauda M., Joseph D.S 433

Assessment of the Relationship between Mean Glandular Dose and Compressed Breast Thickness in some Selected Hospitals in Lagos State, Nigeria Joshua, Josephine, Nzotta Christian C, Joseph Dlama Z., Abonyi Livinus O., Abubakar Matthew G. 446