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Journal of Innovative Research in Life Sciences (JIRLS) is an open access, peer reviewed online and print journal, aimed at publishing latest research findings in life sciences. The Journal comprise techniques suitable in promoting the dissemination of research findings that is expected to be of benefit to the basic needs in health, agriculture, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and food industries. JIRLS publishes life science articles of evidence based practices, thus improving the quality of life.

 

JIRLS is an inherently life sciences research journal as such is constrained to life science research methods only. The journal, JIRLS cut across subject areas like Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology, Biostatistics, Veterinary science, Health sciences, Agricultural sciences, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology and related fields.

2025, Vol: 7, Issue: 1


JIRLS

    Research Article
  • ANTI-DIABETIC ACTIVITY OF METHANOL LEAF EXTRACT OF HOSLUNDIA OPPOSITE IN ALLOXAN-INDUCED DIABETIC RATS
    Sulaimon Olayiwola Folami, Mujidat Omobolanle Adepoju, Ibrahim Abuga, Balogun Morufu Eyitayo, Muinat Olanike Kazeem, Giwa-ajeniya A.o., Abiodun Sebioniga Lawal, Sherif Salihu, Abdullateef Abayomi Alabi
    JIRLS. 2025; 7(1): 30-34
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  • Research Article
  • SAFETY ASSESSMENT OF THE HYDROETHANOLIC LEAF EXTRACT OF CHLORIS PILOSA (GOOSE GRASS) IN ALBINO RATS
    Sulaimon Olayiwola Folami, Mujidat Omobolanle Adepoju, Ibrahim Abuga, Balogun Morufu Eyitayo, Giwa-ajeniya A.o., Fatai Olalekan Salaudeen, Anifat Abosede Aloba-lawal, Abiodun Sebioniga Lawal, Sherif Salihu
    JIRLS. 2025; 7(1): 20-29
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  • Research Article
  • FICUS PLATYPHYLLA DELILE (MORACEAE) LEAF METHANOL EXTRACTS PROTECTS AGAINST OXIDATIVE DAMAGE INDUCED BY POTASSIUM BROMATE IN WISTAR ALBINO RATS
    Shemishere B.u., Anyebe A.d, Erhovwosere O., Aghayere F., Jaboro A.g., Efekemo O., Turaki A.a.
    JIRLS. 2025; 7(1): 9-19
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  • Research Article
  • EFFECT OF DRYING METHODS ON THE NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF ONION
    Fakai I.m., Sulaiman A., Tomo F.a.
    JIRLS. 2025; 7(1): 1-8
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  • Research Article
  • KNOWLEDGE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC BURDENS OF LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS MORBIDITIES IN KALGO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA
    Ukatu V.e., Nnamani J.o.
    JIRLS. 2024; 6(2): 93-98
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  • Research Article
  • EPIDEMIOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS ON CRYPTOSPORIDIUM INFECTION IN ASYMPTOMATIC GOATS IN KEBBI STATE
    Danladi Y.k., Ukatu V.e.
    JIRLS. 2024; 6(2): 86-92
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  • Review Article
  • ROLE OF FREE FATTY ACIDS IN THE PATHOGENESIS OF GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS (GDM)
    Alkanchi N.a., Salihu S., Sidi J.u
    JIRLS. 2024; 6(2): 79-85
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  • Research Article
  • EXPLORING THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF OCIMUM GRATISSIMUM IN ALLOXAN-INDUCED DIABETIC RATS: INVESTIGATING GLUCOSE HOMEOSTASIS AND ORGAN FUNCTION
    Hamza A.b, Lamidi A.a., Abdullahi R.
    JIRLS. 2024; 6(2): 69-78
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  • Research Article
  • ASSESSMENT OF THE SAFETY AND QUALITY OF STREET-VENDED HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA (ZOBO) DRINKS IN BIRNIN KEBBI
    Yusuf A.b., Adamu S., Adetunji O.k., Musa F., Shehu F., Sahabi M.a.
    JIRLS. 2024; 6(2): 58-68
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  • Research Article
  • ASSESSMENT OF DIETARY PATTERN AND ATHEROGENIC PROFILES OF APPARENTLY HEALTHY BIOCHEMISTRY STUDENTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY BIRNIN KEBBI
    Yusuf A.b., Sani I., Nababa F.
    JIRLS. 2024; 6(2): 42-57
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  • Research Article
  • QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE PHYTOCHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS OF Combretum glatinusum LEAF AND STEM BARK EXTRACTS
    Aishatu Abubakar Usman*, , Ibrahim Sani Shabanda, Yusuf Haruna Jabaka Regina Doro2
    JIRLS. 2024; 6(2): 33-41
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  • Research Article
  • HEPATOPROTECTIVE EFFECT OF CAMEL (Camelus dromedarius) RAW MILK ON SOME INCREASED LIVER BIOMARKERS IN HYPERTENSIVE RATS
    Dogondaji R.a., Lawal M., Wasagu R.s.u., Abubakar I.a., Umar S.
    JIRLS. 2024; 6(2): 24-32
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  • Research Article
  • HISTOMORPHOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF PHOTOPERIODISM ON THE ADRENAL GLAND OF AFRICAN GIANT RATS (Cricetomys gambianus)
    Zubairu M., Ali M.n., Ajeigbe S.o., Umosen A.d., Muazu T.a., Baso A., Abiyere O.e., Atabo S.m., Adamu A.y., Adamu F.n.
    JIRLS. 2024; 6(2): 13-23
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  • Research Article
  • CONSUMPTION OF CALABASH CHALK INDUCES SOME BIOCHEMICAL CHANGES AMONG CHRONIC CONSUMERS IN YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA
    Egoro E.t., Musa A.s., Ilegbedion I.g.
    JIRLS. 2024; 6(2): 1-12
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  • Research Article
  • EVALUATION OF PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND HEAVY METALS IN BOREHOLES, WELLS AND RIVERS WATER ALONG SOKOTO-RIMA BASIN IN KEBBI STATE
    Mohammed Aliyu Mahuta, Ibrahim Sani Shabanda, Gwani Mohammed, Hannatu Abubakar Sani
    JIRLS. 2024; 6(1): 62-72
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  • Research Article
  • EVALUATION OF INVITRO ANTIMICROBIAL AND INVIVO ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES OF LEAF METHANOL EXTRACT OF TERMINALIA AVICENNIOIDES
    Nwaogu J., Bello F., Ekanem C.b.
    JIRLS. 2024; 6(1): 54-61
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  • Research Article
  • ETHNOBOTANICAL SURVEY OF SOME MEDICINAL PLANTS USED AS FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH REMEDIES IN LAGOS AND ILORIN METROPOLISES, NIGERIA
    Folami S.o., Oladimeji L.o., Oladapo K., Lawal A.s., Abubakar M.f., Aloba-lawal A.a., Yusuf G.b.
    JIRLS. 2024; 6(1): 49-53
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  • Research Article
  • QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF Acacia nilotica LEAVES USING VARIOUS SOLVENTS
    Attahiru A., Haruna Y., Birnin-yauri A.u., Jibo G.g.
    JIRLS. 2024; 6(1): 43-48
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  • Research Article
  • In Vitro Anti-Diabetic Activities of Nauclea latifoila Leave Aqueous Extract
    Abdulazeez A.t., Folami S.o., Jibrin A.a., Muhammed L.t.
    JIRLS. 2024; 6(1): 36-42
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  • Research Article
  • IN-VITRO AND IN-VIVO ANTIDIABETIC ACTIVITY OF Annona muricata (SOUR SOUP) LEAVE METHANOL EXTRACT IN ALBINO RATS
    Folami S.o., Giwa-ajeniya A.o., Balogun M.e., Abubakar M.f., Abdulazeez A.t., Oladimeji L.o., Aloba-lawal A.a.
    JIRLS. 2024; 6(1): 25-35
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  • Research Article
  • EFFECT OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACID ON OSTEOANABOLIC MARKERS AND BONE-RESORBING CYTOKINES IN OVARIECTOMIZED RATS
    Sanusi Bello Mada, Nasir Anka Garba
    JIRLS. 2024; 6(1): 12-24
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  • Research Article
  • STUDIES ON PREVALENCE OF SHIGELLA AND SALMONELLA SPECIES ON THE FOMITES OF SPECIALIST HOSPITAL, SOKOTO, NIGERIA
    Keta J.n., Bello I.m., Mubarak A., Keta N.m.
    JIRLS. 2024; 6(1): 1-11
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  • Research Article
  • EVALUATING MICROBIAL CONTENT IN GOAT MEAT RETAILED AT SPECIFIC ILORIN MARKETS DURING LATE TRADING HOURS
    Oladimeji L.o., Folami S.o., Oladapo K., Atiba A.e., Buhari A.o., Abubakar M.m.
    JIRLS. 2023; 5(2): 89-99
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  • Research Article
  • ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF FUNGAL ENDOPHYTES ISOLATED FROM Calotropis procera LEAVES FOUND IN ALIERO TOWN, KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA
    F.a. Tomo, A.a. Aliero, B. Abdulkadir, I.o. Obaroh, I.m. Gummi, A. Muhammad, I.m. Maishanu, I. Abuga.
    JIRLS. 2023; 5(2): 77-88
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  • Research Article
  • ANTIDIARRHEAL ACTIVITY OF Petiveria alliacea (GUINEA HEN WEED) LEAF AQUEOUS EXTRACT ON CASTOR OIL-INDUCED DIARRHEA IN ALBINO RATS
    Folami S.o., Balogun M.e., Giwa-ajeniya A.o., Oladimeji L.o., Aloba-lawal A.a., Atiba A.e., Buhari A.o., Abubakar M.m.
    JIRLS. 2023; 5(2): 69-76
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  • Research Article
  • PREVALENCE AND INTENSITY OF URINARY SCHISTOSOMIASIS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ALIERO TOWN, KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA
    Isyaku N.t., Okanlawon M.
    JIRLS. 2023; 5(2): 62-68
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  • Research Article
  • ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE PHENOTYPES OF Staphylococcus aureus FROM WOUND INFECTION IN ORTHOPEDIC WARD, FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER, BIRNIN KEBBI, NIGERIA
    Maishanu I.m., Abubakar F.t., Zubairu M.n.
    JIRLS. 2023; 5(2): 54-61
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  • Research Article
  • AWARENESS AND CONDOM USE AMONG HIV-INFECTED SERODISCORDANT COUPLES: RISK PERCEPTION OF ACQUIRING HIV-INFECTION BY THE NEGATIVE PARTNERS IN SOKOTO, NIGERIA
    Hali B., Magaji B.a., Hudu S.a., Tambuwal S.h., Adamu A.a., Yakubu A.
    JIRLS. 2023; 5(2): 44-53
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  • Research Article
  • ANTI-DIABETIC EFFECT OF Parkia biglobosa LEAF METHANOL EXTRACT IN ALLOXAN-INDUCED DIABETIC RATS
    Jude Nwaogu, Yakubu Musa Yanah
    JIRLS. 2023; 5(2): 36-43
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  • Research Article
  • ENDOPHYTIC ACTINOBACTERIA OF Guiera senegalensis AS A SOURCE OF INDUSTRIALLY IMPORTANT ENZYMES
    Umar, A.a., Bagudo A.i.
    JIRLS. 2023; 5(2): 27-35
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  • Research Article
  • MODULATORY EFFECT OF Allium cepa (RED ONION) SUPPLEMENTATION ON NEUROBIOCHEMICAL ABNORMALITIES IN ALUMINIUM CHLORIDE-INDUCED ALZHEIMERS DISEASE IN ALBINO WISTAR RATS
    Omole O.j., Tanko Y., Akuyam S.a., Mohammed M.d., Muazu T.a., Ajeigbe S.a., Adamu A.y., Bashir M.d.
    JIRLS. 2023; 5(2): 20-26
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  • Research Article
  • SAFETY EVALUATION OF COMBINED Curcuma longa LINN AND Cucumis sativus EXTRACTS ON ALLOXAN-INDUCED AND TREATED DIABETIC RATS
    I. M. Fakai, I. Sani, A. Abdulhamid, S. Sulaiman
    JIRLS. 2023; 5(2): 10-19
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  • Research Article
  • EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT PRESERVATION METHODS ON QUALITY INDICES OF COMMERCIAL TABLE EGGS IN SOKOTO METROPOLIS, NIGERIA
    Jimoh A.a., Garba S., Ogwola M.j.
    JIRLS. 2023; 5(2): 1-9
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  • Research Article
  • IN-VITRO ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF Pistia stratiotes AQUEOUS AND METHANOL EXTRACTS
    Folami S.o., Abdulazeez A.t.
    JIRLS. 2023; 5(1): 78-88
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  • Research Article
  • DETECTION OF CAMPYLOBACTER SPECIES FROM BEEF (BOS TAURUS) IN JEGA SLAUGHTERHOUSE, KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA
    Bg Jega, Sa Imam, Sm Muhammad, Mg Yalmo
    JIRLS. 2023; 5(1): 69-77
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  • Research Article
  • EFFECT OF CLOVE (Syzygium aromaticum) ON PRESERVATION OF FRIED SOYA BEANS CAKE (TOFU)
    Muhammad A., Bazata A.y., Kanya Y.d., Isah M., Tomo F.a.
    JIRLS. 2023; 5(1): 58-68
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  • Research Article
  • COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MICROORGANISMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SPOILAGE OF BANANA AND MANGO FRUITS
    Sa’adu M., Jemimah S., Tomo F.a., Muhammad S.m., Abdullahi M.t., Abuga I., Jelilat T.
    JIRLS. 2023; 5(1): 49-57
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  • Research Article
  • PRODUCTION AND PURIFICATION OF CHOLESTEROL OXIDASE FROM SOIL STREPTOMYCES OBTAINED FROM MUNGADI FADAMA LAND, KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA
    Mungadi S.i., Umar A.a., Sani I.
    JIRLS. 2023; 5(1): 44-48
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  • Research Article
  • TOXICITY ASSESSMENT OF Vernonia amygdalina LEAVES METHANOL EXTRACT ON ALBINO RATS
    Folami S.o., Balogun M.e., Giwa-ajeniya A.o., Oladimeji L.o., Aloba-lawal A.a., Atiba A.e., Buhari A.o., Oladipupo K., Abubakar M.m.
    JIRLS. 2023; 5(1): 32-43
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  • Research Article
  • ANTI-DIABETIC ACTIVITY OF Momordica charantia AND Morinda citrifolia USING TWO ENZYME INHIBITORY ASSAYS
    Abuga I., Keta J.n., Gudu G.j., Shehu M., Aliero A.a., Bagudo A.i., Sa’adu M., Jibo G.g.
    JIRLS. 2023; 5(1): 27-31
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  • Research Article
  • SUSCEPTIBILITY OF CAPSICUM SPECIES (PEPPER) TO ROOT KNOT NEMATODES IN ALIERO
    Danladi Garba Hani, Muhammad Sanusi, Sokoto Rabiatu Muhammad, Jimoh Kazeem
    JIRLS. 2023; 5(1): 19-26
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  • Research Article
  • LENGTH-WEIGHT RELATIONSHIP, GROWTH PATTERN AND CONDITION FACTOR OF Clarias gariepinus (BURCHELL, 1822) JUVENILES EXPOSED TO QUARRY PARTICLES
    Oladunjoye R.y., Adeleke M.t., Asiru R.a., Bankole S.t., Kuku R.o., Lordson A.u.
    JIRLS. 2023; 5(1): 11-18
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  • Research Article
  • IN VITRO AND IN VIVO ANTICOAGULANT EFFECT OF METHANOL EXTRACT OF Manihot esculenta ROOT TUBER (EUPHORBIACEAE) IN RAT MODELS
    Umaru M.l., Onum E., Etuk E.u., Uyaiabasi G.n., Tijjani R.g., Zayyanu U., Jega A.y., Alebiosu C.o
    JIRLS. 2023; 5(1): 1-10
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  • Research Article
  • PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES OF PISTIA STRATIOTES METHANOL LEAF EXTRACT IN ALBINO RATS
    Folami So, Balogun Me, Giwa-ajeniya Ao, Muftau Ma And Abdulazeez Af
    JIRLS. 2022; 4(2): 7-15
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  • Research Article
  • BIOREDUCTION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM USING DATE (Phoenix dactylifera L.) SEED EXTRACT: EXTRACT DOSE, CONTACT TIME AND TEMPERATURE
    Lawal, A.s. And Aminu, R.m.
    JIRLS. 2022; 4(2): 1-6
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  • Research Article
  • PROXIMATE AND SELECTED MINERAL COMPOSITIONS IN Periophthalmus barbarus FROM THE IBAKA MANGROVE ECOSYSTEM, AKWA-IBOM STATE, NIGERIA
    Udoinyang Ep; Okon Ao; Akinjogunla Vf; Isangedighi Rf;
    JIRLS. 2022; 4(1): 80-91
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  • Research Article
  • EVALUATION OF WOUND HEALING EFFECT OF Tamarindus indica METHANOL STEM BARK EXTRACT IN ALBINO RATS
    Ukwuani-kwaja An; Muhammad L; Abba A;
    JIRLS. 2022; 4(1): 74-79
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  • Research Article
  • PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND ETHNOECOLOGICAL SURVEY OF SOME SPECIES OF AFRICAN MISTLETOES COLLECTED FROM BIRNIN KEBBI, KEBBI STATE
    Muhammad Mt; Singh D; Keta Jn; Obaroh Io; Malik A.i; Keta Mn;
    JIRLS. 2022; 4(1): 65-72
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  • Research Article
  • CHARACTERISTICS AND HEALTH RISK PARAMETERS OF WASTEWATER FROM A TEXTILE FACTORY IN IKORODU, LAGOS, NIGERIA
    Yahaya To; Oladele Eo; Salisu Tf; Mohammed Az; Afolabi Ej; Abdulazeez A; Liman Uu;
    JIRLS. 2022; 4(1): 55-64
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  • Research Article
  • ICHTHYOFAUNA COMPOSITION AND OPERATIVE ARTISANAL FISHING ACTIVITIES IN AJIWA IRRIGATION DAM, KATSINA STATE, NORTHERN NIGERIA
    Akinjogunla Vf; Shu’aibu U;
    JIRLS. 2022; 4(1): 45-54
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