Book of Abstracts for the 3rd International Bioscience Conference (Live/ Virtual), 18-20 June 2024, ASUU NAU Secretariat Complex, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria Available online at https://www.bioscientistjournal.com

                                                                                          

THEME: APPLICATION OF DIGITAL TOOLS IN BIOSCIENCE RESEARCH: THE PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES

SUBTHEMES:

  1. Data Science (DS) in Bioscience research
  2. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Bioscience Research

 

No

Title and Author (s)

01

Growth Performance of Broiler Chickens fed on Black Soldier Fly Larva Meal Inclusions

AMOBI, M.I., ADAMU, D., OKPOKO, V.O., YUSUF, S. and ADIKE, J.I.

02

A study on the Expression of Glut 4 and Glut 1 in streptozotocin (STZ) Induced Diabetic Rats treated with different doses of Crude Extract and Ethyl acetate Fraction of Momordica balsamina leaves

UMEAKUANA, CHIDINMA DORIS

03

Phytochemical and volatile composition of Anonna muricata leaf ethanolic extract

ASIWE, EMEKA S. , ADUMANYA, OBINNA C.U., IWUEKE, ADAKU V., OPARA, PETER O., ENENEBEAKU, UCHECHI E., EBOH  OBIOMA J. AND MBAKWE, IKECHUKWU  E.

04

Estimation of the Nutritional Values of African Locust Bean Parkiabiglobosia

OGUAZU, C. E., LILIAN, I. C., ANYANWU, R. O., EZEANYANWU, V. C.

05

Qualitative and Quantitative Means of Production of Biogas from Biodegradable Waste (Cow Dung) for Sustainable Energy.

IBEH, ADAUGO GIFT and OZOKONKWO, ONYINYECHI

06

From Anti-inflammation to Anti-spermatogenesis: Insights from Medicinal Plants

MARTIN CHIDIEBERE UMEOHIA and STANLEY CHIDI UDEDI

07

Comparative Proximate Analysis of Cassava Leaf Protein Concentrates Obtained Using Four Different Crude Protein Extraction Methods For Compounding Poultry Feed.

NGOZI C. OKAFOR and IRENE N. OKAFOR

08

Comparative Antinutrient Analysis of Cassava Leaf Protein Concentrates (Clpc) Required For Compounding Poultry Feed, Obtained Using Four Different Crude Protein Extraction Methods

NGOZI C. OKAFOR, IRENE N. OKAFOR and BENJAMIN N. EMELUGO

09

Prevalence of Malaria Parasite Infection Among Pregnant Women Attending Ante-Natal Clinic in Madonna University Teaching Hospital, Rivers State

IKEH, M. I., NTOKA, F., ISHAR, C. O., UKANWA, C. C., BENEDICT, A.G, ODIKAMNORO, O. O. and OBIAKOR, U.A.

10

Prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum in Undergraduate Students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.

IKEH, M.I., ANIAGOLU, C.P., ISHAR, C.O., OKEKE, O.A., UKANWA, C.C., ODIKAMNORO, O.O4 and BENEDICT, A.G.

11

Qualitative Determination Of Indole-3 Acetic Acid Production By Rhizospheric Fungi

IZOMOR RAY NIOFUNIMBI, CHUKWU AMARA FAVOUR and CHUKWUJEKWU ANULIKA GOODNESS

12

Gc-Ms Assay Of Boiled Aqueous and Ethanol Leaf Extracts Of Justicia Carnea and Their Effects on the Testicular Antioxidant System and Histology of Male Wistar Rats

UDEDI S.C., OGUAKA V.N., UBAOJI K.I., DIKE C.C. and ASOGWA K.K.

13

Comparative effects of ethanol extracts of Citrullus colocynthis and Tetrapleura tetraptera in female albino rats.

MAKINDE, O. T. and SERIKI B. O.

14

Prevalence Of Gastrointestinal Parasites Among Secondary School Students In Nanka Orumba North L.G.A, Anambra State

UMEANAETO, P.U., OKOUZI, G.O., EZEIBE, M.O., IRIKANNU, K.C., NZEUKWU, C.I. and OBIEFULE, I.O.

 

15

Analysis of growth performance of rabbit (Orynctolagus cuniculus ) fed with rabbit feed and diverse feed stuff.

UDEH, N. P, OKEKE, O. A., EGWUAGU, C.CA, NWADIKE C. C., NNATUANYA I. O., AFOEMEZIE P. I ., OBUDULU, C., CHUKWUDEBELU E. A, IBEMENUGA, K. N., NWOSU, M. C. and ILOGHALU I. E.

16

Effect of cytokinin concentrations on shooting ability of plantain genotypes; ‘efol’ and ‘pita 14’.

UKWUEZE, CALISTUS KELECHI; CHUKWU, JECINTA NWADIMKPA, OKORONKWO, OKECHUKWU FRANCIS and EBEM, E.C.

17

Ecological Assessment of Species Diversity of Forest Resources of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka

OKORONKWO, OKECHUKWU FRANCIS; OKEREKE, CHUKWU NKUMAH; NWAKEZE, VICTOR CHIBUIKEM

18

Molecular Docking And In Silico Analysis Of Bioactive Anti-Diabetic Compounds From Ethanol Extract Of Acalypha Wilkesiana Leaf

NWOLISAH, O.S.  AND ENEMOR, V.H.A.

19

Screening for cellulase producing fungi from mutilated naira notes in Anambra State.

ANYAOHA,V. I., EKWEALOR, C. C., ANAUKWU, C. G. and SOLUDO, O.C.

20

Anthropometric assessment of nutritional status of preschool aged children in Awka-south local government area, Anambra state, Nigeria.

OKECHUKWU C. OKAFOR

21

Training And Education In Digital Biology: Bridging The Gap In Nigeria

OKAFOANYALI OGOCHUKWU JAMES

22

Microbiological Quality Assessment Of Shared Makeup Applicators And The Rate Of Hygiene Practiced Among Beauticians

CHIDIMMA OSILO, UZOMA O. OKOLI, CHIOMA F. EKEGBO and VIVIAN UCHE-ANEBONAM

23

Evaluation Of Antibacterial Activities Of Bryophyllum Pinnatum and Ocimum gratissimum Extracts Against Selected Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacteria

ABANA, C. C., IFEZUE, K. J. and NGAH, O. C.

24

Comparative Analysis Of Phytochemical Compounds In The Flesh And Peels Of Unripe Musa Paradisiaca

MBAUKWU, ONYINYE ANN, UFOMADU PEACE ODICHINMA, OLEDIBE ODIRA JOHNSON, AFAM-EZEAKU CHIKAODILI EZIAMAKA, NWAOGARANYA UCHE and EJIMOFOR CHIAMAKA FRANCES

25

Ecological Analysis of Tree Diversity in the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Conservation Forest, Awka Campus.

MBAUKWU, ONYINYE ANN, JIMOH SAMSON OPEYEMI, IROKA CHISOM FINIAN, OKOLIE CHRISTOPHER UCHE NWAKAUCHE OZIOMA ADAUGO and CHIAWA, OKWUCHUKWU CRESCENT

 

26

Bio-Insecticidal Effects Of Ocimum Gratissimum Essential Oil Extract Against Aedes Aegypti

ANIEFUNA C.O, NWANKWO E.N., IRIKANNU K.C., NWADIKE C.C. and NNATUANYA I.O.

27

Antilipidemic Effect Of Ethanolic Extract Of Aloe Barbadensis Gel, Cymbopogon Citratus Leaves And Its Combination On Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rat

OFFOR, V. O., UFELE, A. N., ONONYE, B. U., AFOMEZIE, P. I., AZAKA, E. I. and ISHAR, C. O.

28

Appraisal Of Seasonal Dynamics Of Water Physico-Chemical And Heavy Metal Parameters From A River In Nigeria

EZEWUDO, BEDE I*., OKEKE, JOHN JOSEPH*, OKEKE, JANEFRANCES C. and OBUDULU CHIBUZO

 

 

29

Biochemical Indices Of Edible (Lentinus Tigrinus) And Non-Edible (Gonaderma Applanatum) Mushrooms From Awka, South East Nigeria

IGBOKWE, G. E., OLADEJO, A. A., EJIOFOR, F.A., ALADI, N.C. AND EMELUGO, B.N.

30

Phytochemical And Antibacterial Activities Of Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) On Escherichia Coli And Staphylococcus Aureus

UNEGBU N. VALENTINE, NWACHUKWU O. NDUBUIS2 and MBAH I. MODESTA

31

Phytochemical and antibacterial analysis of gongronema latifolum benth on the bacteria from wound.

OBASI C.J., EZE H.C., ORJI, C.C., OKONKWO, N.  N. and SOPHIA, OKECHUKWU

32

Bacteriological assessment of soyamilk sold in Awka metropolis in Anambra state of Nigeria.

OBASI C.J., EZE H.C., ORJI, C.C., ANAZODO, C. A. and OKOYE DABERECHUKWU

33

Prevalence And Associated Factors Of Malaria Among Pregnant Women In Sabon-Gari, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

DANLAMI, ELISHA AKAFYI*, AMAYA JOBIN HABILA ROSELINE PETER and CHRISTIANA OCHANYA AGBO

34

Ethyl Acetate Leaf Fraction Of Cnidoscolus Aconitifolius Attenuates Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: An In-Silico Study

VALENTINE OSITA GODWIN NWOBODO*, EBELE LAURETTA ILOANYA, OBIAJULU CHRISTIAN EZEIGWE, BLESSING NGOZI OSITA and CHIDINMA BENEDICTA CHUKWUDOBE

35

Zn Chitosan Nano-Composites Enhances Wound Healing In Diabetic Patient: An Approach Towards Nanotheranostics

IBEZIM, EBUBE N. and EJE, OZOEMENA E.

36

Effects of inorganic phosphate, metallic ions and surfactants on phytase activity of bacteria isolated from fermented african oil been seeds.

AMAKA OLIVIA OBIANOM and UGOY SONIA OGBONNA. 

37

Distribution Pattern Of Insects Associated With Decomposing Domestic Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus, Linneaeus 1758) Killed With Two Classes Of Pesticides

CHIDI, C.A., AKUNNE, C.E., NNADEBE, C.P., ONONYE, B.U., OKAFOR, K.P and MBELEDE, K.C.

38

Effects Of Diverse Feedstuff On The Kidney Functions Of Rabbits Oryctolagus cuniculus In Captivity

EGWUAGU C.C., UDEH N.P, OKEKE, O.A, NWADIKE C.C, NNATUANYA I.O, OKEKE C.J, AFOEMEZIE P.I and CHUKWUDEBELU E.A

39

Wide Diversity Of Pollen In Honey Samples From Apiary And Some Open Markets In Anambra State

IKEGBUNAM NCHEDOCHUKWU CLARA, OKWONG  JOHN WALTER and  ANUKWUORJI CHIDOZIE AZUBUIKE

40

Cyclic riff of Vibrio cholerae and their physical properties among the major streams used in Uli community, Ihiala L.G.A., Anambra State

IHEUKWUMERE, I.H., IHEUKWUMERE, C.M., UNAEZE, C.B., OBIEFUNA, O.H. and OBIANOM, A.O.

41

Modulating The Activities Of T-Lymphocytes In Broiler Chicks Using Plant Supplements

IHEUKWUMERE, C.M., IHEUKWUMERE, I.H., OBIANOM, O.A. and EJIKE, C.E.

42

Laboratory Studies On Mosquito Larvicidal Efficacy Of Aqueous & Hexane Extracts Of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) On Aedes aegypti Larvae

NZEUKWU, C.I., ENYINNAYA, J. O., IRIKANNU, K. C.  and NWEKE, G. C.

43

Growth performance and hematological response of grower noilers to graded levels of ginger feed additive

AFOEMEZIE, P. I. and IVIEOSADE, R. O.

44

Evaluation of the antifungal effects of neem leaves extract on Amaranthus hybridus and Telfeiria occidentalis.

AFAM-EZEAKU, CHIKAODILI; MBAUKWU, ONYINYE; NWAKUCHE, ADAUGO AND IGBOZURIKE, RACHAEL.

 

45

Information And Communication Technology (ICT) In Modern Apiculture In Nigeria: Prospects And Problems

ONONYE, B.U., AKUNNE, C.E., CHIDI, C.A., OKAFOR, K.P. OKEKE, T.E. and MBELEDE, K.C.

46

Production And Susceptibility Screening Of Antibiotics Against Selected Isolates

ANAZODO CHIDIEBERE AGATHA, UMEODUAGU NNAMDI DIKE, ADEPEJU DAMILOLA MERCY, ABANA CHIOMA CHINEZE, OBASI CHINELO JANE, CHIDUBEM NWACHINEMERE, AGU KINGSLEY CHUKWUEBUKA and UWANTA LAWRENCE IFEANYI

47

Investigation Of Mycological Contamination Of Domestic Water In Four Locations In Awka South, Anambra State

OZOH, CHINWENDU N*. OHUCHE, JOSEPHINE C., AJOKWU, TOCHUKWU, OSILO, CHIDIMMA AND NWIYI, IKECHUWU.

48

Comparative Study On The Ecological Effect Of Different Drying Methods On The Phytochemical Constituents Of The Leaves Of Tridax procumbens Linn

ANYANELE, WISDOM CHIBUZO, ANYANELE, IJEOMA SYLVALYN, EZEABARA, CHINELO ANTHONIA, ANIEROBI, JOSHUA EBUBE  and AFAM-EZEAKU, CHIKAODILI EZIAMAKA .

49

Bio-Insecticidal Effect Of Citrus sinensis And Azadirachta indica Against Callosobruchus maculatus On Vigna unguiculata (cowpea)

UMEANETO, P.U., ENWELU, B.C. and OKEKE, P.C.

50

Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Students On Environmental Management As A Method For Malaria Vector Control

ONWUACHUSI G.L., MADU I.C., IRIKANNU K.C.*, UMEANAETO, P.U and NZEUKWU, C.I.

51

AI-Driven Innovations In Entomology Research

OKERE C. I; AKUNNE, C. E., ANENI T.I.; ADAIGBE V. C. and AGHAYEDO C. O.

52

Evaluation of aflatoxin content in tomatoes (Lycopersicum esculentum) in Awka

ACHUGBU, A.N.,* OJO, C.V.  and ORAKWELU, N. C.

53

Urogenital schistosomiasis in Ifite-ogwari: a rice farming rural community in Anambra state, Nigeria.

ANIEMEKA, G. E.,  ARIBODOR, D, N.,  OKWELOGU, I. S.,  EKEZIE, C. C. and ANYAOHA, V. I.

54

Effect of Gongronema latifolium fruit and leaf extracts on napthalene induce oxidative stress in Wistar albino rats.

OKOCHI, C.V. and UDEDI, S. C.

55

Evidence Of Molecular Virulence Evolution Observed In Gut Proteus Mirabilis Isolated From Gastroenteritis Patients In Nasarawa State, Nigeria

ANUNOBI, OLUCHUKWU* and NWANGUMA, BENNETT

56

Effectiveness Of Healthcare Interventions For The Management Of Female Genital Schistosomiasis: A Systematic Review Using The Biopsychosocial Health Model

MADUABUCHI I. ANIEKWE, EMMA PLUGGE,  IFEANYI OMAH, CHUKWUDI M. EGBUCHE, CYRIL A. IMAKWU, VINCENT C. DURU

57

Comparative assay of the bioactive compounds composition and antioxidant effects of five different alcoholic bitters sold in Awka metropolis, Anambra state.

ASOGWA KINGSLEY KELECHI, UDEDI STANLEY CHIDI, OZOCHUKWU VIVIAN NKECHI, UBA OLUEBUBECHUKWU NNEDINOBI , AND NWACHUKWU MARVELOUS DANIEL

58

Tobacco And The Aquatic Environment: Modelling Toxicity Of Sublethal Concentration Of Nicotine On Enzyme Chemistry Of Freshwater Fish

EZEONYEJIAKU, C. D.; EZEONYEJIAKU, N. J. and OFFORBUIKE, I. I.

59

Anti-Diarrhea Potentials of Ethanol Extracts Of Guava Leaves

CHIDIEBERE MALACHY CHIGBO*, OKEKE, OKECHUKWU DAVID, NWOBODO, GODWIN OSITA VALENTINE, ILOANYA, EBELE LORRETA, EBUBE N. IBEZIM and EZEIGWE, OBIAJULU CHRISTAIN1                                                                       

60

Quantification Of Heavy Metal Bioaccumulation Quotients In Invertebrates From Petroleum Hydrocarbon Impacted Soil

EZENWELU, CHIJIOKE, O., CHIGBO, MALACHY, C., AGU, KINGSLEY, C., OKEKE CHIDI, B. and OPARAJI, E.H.

61

Assessment Of The Anti-Ulcer Potential Of Aqueous Leaf Extract Of Chromolaena odorata (Siam Weed)

OGOCHUKWU RITA NGWU*, EBELE LAURETTA ILOANYA, CHISOM CAJETAN IWUNZE, ALEXANDER IDOKO , NELSON ONUBUIWE NWALI  and ANTHONIA NKECHI ILOMECHINA

62

Bioactivity of Piper guineense and Capsicum chinense against Callosobruchus maculatus on stored beans in Awka, Anambra state.

OKAFOR, K. P.; AKUNNE, C. E.; OKEKE, T. E., ONONYE, B. U.; CHIDI, C. A. and EKWUONU, N. E.

63

Effect Of Aqueous Extract Of Solanum aethiopicum Leaves On Acute Hyperlipedemia In Triton X-100 Induced Wistar Albino Rats (Rattus norvegicus)

OBUDULU CHIBUZOR, EZENWA HENRY KELECHI, OKOYE MARYANN CHIDUBEM and OKEKE JOSEPH ARINZECHUKWU

64

The comparative efficacy of disinfectants ethanol and JIK on microorganisms isolated from the skin.

IZUNDU, I. M., OKAFOR, Z. M., NWANKWO, N. V., ONYEJEKWE , D. O. and HENRY, M.

65

The Antimicrobial Effect Of Some Local Herbs: Ocimum gratissimum, Aframomum melegueta And Garcinia Kola On Halitosis

OKOLI, F.A. *, OKEKE, G.O, UWANTA, L.C. and AGU, K.C.

66

Comparative Assessment And Antimicrobial Activity Of Cola nitida and Chromolaena odorata Leaves Against Enteric Organisms From Poultry Droppings

NWOZOR, N.C., IBEAMAKA, E.N. and UCHEAGHAUBA, N.H.

67

Bacteriological assessment of ready-to-use plates and cutlery in restaurants at Unizik Awka, Nigeria.

EUPHEMIA AFOMA IKEGWUONU, IKEH, OBIANUJU IFEYINWA, IZOMOR RAY NIOFUNIMBI and ADAUGO CHINWENDU ENWELUZOR

68

Isolation and characterization of keratinolytic organisms from fish scale dumpsite at Gusau dam, Gusau, Zamfara state.

ABBA OLUCHUKWU*, UKWUAJA VICTOR CHIJIOKE, ANYAOHA VICTORIA and FREDRICK JOHN CHIDI ODIBO

69

Antibiotic Activities Of Mushroom Extracts Against Antibiotic -Resistant Organisms

EZEBIALU, CHINENYE UZOAMAKA; ISAAC-OVIASU, OSAMA E; NWANKWO, UCHECHUKWU GLORIA; OGU, CHIGOZIRI THERESA

70

Malaria prevalence and associated risk factors among HIV-positive individuals in Awka, Anambra state.

NNATUANYA I.O., IFEMENAM O.A., EKWUNIFE, C.A., ISHAR, C.O., OKEKE, O.A., NWADIKE, C. C., UZOEGBO, C.O., NZEUKWU, C.I. and ANIEFUNA, C.O.

71

Effect Of Purple Onion Extract On Serum Electrolytes, Liver Function Parameters And Haematological Parameters Of Paracetamol Induced Oxidative Stress In Wistar Rat.

ENEMALI. M. O., IGBOAFU, CHINEMEREM EMMANUELLA, IKEMEFUNA, NMESOMA PEACE AND ADIOLE, CHISOM VIVIAN

72

Bacteriological Assessment of Automated Teller Machine (ATM) at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

CHUKWUJEKWU ANULIKA GOODNESS, IZOMOR RAY NIOFUNIMBI and ATUSIAKA GODDEY CHUKWUBUIKEM,

73

Protective Effect Of Volvariella Volvacea Extract Against Oxidative Damage In Isoproterenol Hydrochloride-Induced Myocardial Infarction Using Animal Model: An In Vivo Approach

OLADEJO, A.A., OKAFOR, S.C., KEKE, C.B. and OKEKE, C.M.

74

Comparative bioactive compound composition of three different pepper varieties: a comparative study.

EZE, H. N., ANUKWUORJI, C. A., IROKA, F.C., AFAM-EZEAKU, C. and EGBOKA, T.

75

Free Radical Scavenging Potential Of Tridax Procumbens Leaf Extract In Wistar Rats Induced With Acute Myocardial Infarction: An In Vivo Study

OKEKE, C. M., OLADEJO, A. A. and OKEKE, C. B.

76

Pleurotus ostreatus Extract Up-Regulates Cardiac Biomarkers In Rats Induced With Acute Myocardial Infarction

OKEKE, C. B., OLADEJO, A. A., OKEKE, C. M and NDU, M. V.

77

Bio-Plastic Production And Kinetics Of Degradation Using Soil Burial Method

AGU, K. C., UWANTA, L. I., ANAZODO, C. A., OKOLI, F. A., EZENWELU, C. O.  CHIDOZIE, C. P.  and EGUREFA,  S. O.

78

Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards malaria infection among people in a selected community seeking ex-hospital intervention of the infection: a study of Njikoka LGA of Anambra state.

OKONKWO VICTOR. O., OKPALAUBA PRECIOUS C. and NWANWO IFEOMA. C.

79

Influence Of Some Hive Cover Designs On The Growth And Productivity Of West African Honeybees (Apis Mellifera Adansonii) Colonies In Awka

ONONYE, B.U., AKUNNE, C.E., CHIDI, C.A., OKEKE, T.E., MBELEDE, K.C. and AZAKA, E.I.

80

Antibacterial Activities Of Ginger Extracts On Clinical Isolates (Uropathogens)

*UGWU, CHINEZE H. and OKEKE, ADAOBI C.

81

Comparative Antioxidant Activities Of Ficus Exasperata And Sida Acuta Leaf Extracts In Alloxan Induced-Diabetic Wistar Rats

UKOGO, A.E., EZEKWESILI, C.N. and EZEKWESILI-OFILI, J.O.

82

Comparative Analysis Of Microbial Load Of Water From Selected Boreholes At Ifite Awka

NWAJIOBI, F. O., AZUBUIKE, I. P., ABANA, C. C. and ORJI, C. C.

83

Assessment Of Heavy Metals Found In The Indoor Environment Of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State

ANYAMENE, B.I., EZEONYEJIAKU, D.C., OKEKE, J.J. and OKAFOR, N.C.

84

Some Physicochemical Parameters Of Amansea Stream, Awka North Local Government Area Of Anambara State, Nigeria

OKAFOR, N.C., OKEKE, J.J., OKEKE, O.A. and ANYAMENE B.L.

85

Biological control of post harvest rot-inducing fungi of white yam tubers (dioscorea rotundata poir.) In storage antagonistic biofungicides

ANUAGASI, C. L., OKIGBO, R. N. and ANUKWUORJI, C. A.

86

Topical Treatment Of Wound Infection Caused By Pseudomonas Aeruginosa In Healthy And Immunocompromised Mice Using Synergy Of Honey And Potash Compound

OKAFOR, ONYEDIKA IFEANYI and ANYAMENE, CHRIS O.

87

Evaluation And Health Risk Assessment Of Some Heavy Metals In Pork And Beef Sold In Okpuno, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

OKEKE C.J., NWOYE C.P., EZEWUDO B.I., OLISA C.S., AKWUAKA P.C. and UMEANIEBUE A.C.

88

Analysis of the Bioactive Nutrients and Physicochemical Characterization of Pleurotus tuberregium

ENEMOR V. H. A., OGUAZU CHINENYE ENOCH, UGWU UGOCHUKWU CHINEMEREM and CHUKWUDEBELU A. E.