Benue State University, Makurdi
Center for Research Management
2015 TETFUND CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE INTERVENTION RELEASE OF FUNDS.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE CENTER
Introduction
The Centre for Research Management (CRM) Benue State University was established on March 2nd, 2010 with the approval by senate at its 201st meeting. It was, however, housed and midwife under the Academic Planning Unity of the University until December 1st 2010 when it existed on its own with the appointment of a Director.
Vision
To be a centre of excellence in the management of research matters, competing favorable with other research institutions within and outside Nigeria.
Mission
To stimulate and promote creativity for quality and sound innovations in research development in different fields of specialization.
Core Values
* Excellence in research and development
* Transparency and integrity in research publications
Mandate
To oversee, coordinate and execute all research activities in the University including liaising with relevant partners and sponsoring bodies within and outside Nigeria.
FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIT
The centre has the following functions:
To coordinate all research activities and training staff.
To organize workshops, seminars, conference or lectures aimed to train upcoming young academic in the following areas:
1 Research methodologies
2 Research instrument designing and development
3 Accessing and using digitized research and materials
4 Proposal development and writing for academic purposes and for grant and sponsorship
5 Research assessment and evaluation
6 Thesis development and writing
7 Academic journals development and writing for publication
8 E-publishing
To provide pedagogical skill utilizing the latest technology for effective delivery of educational instructional contents in the following areas:
1 Special methodologies in research and teaching in respect to academic subject and research designs
2 Internet education and how to use internet to access teaching and research materials from various e-journals and relevant databases.
3 Reading skills development
4 Study skills development and technology
5 Scientific and technical literacy skills development
6 Writing skills development
The centre has the following functions:
To coordinate all research activities and training staff.
To organize workshops, seminars, conference or lectures aimed to train upcoming young academic in the following areas:
1 Research methodologies
2 Research instrument designing and development
3 Accessing and using digitized research and materials
4 Proposal development and writing for academic purposes and for grant and sponsorship
5 Research assessment and evaluation
6 Thesis development and writing
7 Academic journals development and writing for publication
8 E-publishing
To provide pedagogical skill utilizing the latest technology for effective delivery of educational instructional contents in the following areas:
1 Special methodologies in research and teaching in respect to academic subject and research designs
2 Internet education and how to use internet to access teaching and research materials from various e-journals and relevant databases.
3 Reading skills development
4 Study skills development and technology
5 Scientific and technical literacy skills development
6 Writing skills development
STAFF OF THE UNIT
| S/NO. | NAME | STAFF NUMBER | POSITION |
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| 1 | Professor Alloy Shaagee Ihuah | P 809 | Director |
| 2 | Dr. Emmanuel Mbaawuaga | Deputy Director | |
| 3 | Mr. Terna Alu | Secretary | |
| 4 | Mrs. Mbalamen Lydia Iorkyaan | Deputy Registrar | |
| 5 | Mr. Agba Fidelis | JP 1659 | Computer Operator I |
| 6 | Mr. Dominic Akaakase Ayomngee | Asst. Chief Clerical Officer | |
| 7 | Mr. Egena Joel Obam | Caretaker |
DEPARTMENTS OF THE CENTER
The centre has the following departments:-
1. Administration and Human Resource Development
2. Research Development and Training
3. Journal Development, Publications and e-publishing
4. Statistics
5. Accounting
6. Liaison office and such other number of department as may be established from time to time by the centre where necessary.
The centre has the following departments:-
1. Administration and Human Resource Development
2. Research Development and Training
3. Journal Development, Publications and e-publishing
4. Statistics
5. Accounting
6. Liaison office and such other number of department as may be established from time to time by the centre where necessary.
PREVIOUS RESEARCH CONFERENCES HELD BY THE CENTRE
| 1 | HERDSMEN AND FARMERS CONFLICT IN CENTRAL NIGERIA | |
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| Date: | Tuesday 14th March - 15th March, 2017 | |
| Venue: | CHS Auditorium I, Benue State University, Makurdi |
| 2 | STAFF/GRADUATE RESEARCH AND CAREER MENTORING WORKSHOP | |
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| Date: | Wednesday 9th – 10th August, 2017 | |
| Venue: | Auditorium I College of Health Sciences |
| 3 | EMERGING NATIVISM AND INSULARISM IN NIGERIA’S UNIVERSITIES: AN INSIDER’S VIEW FROM WITHOUT - Prof. Aondoaver Tarhule, Vice- Provost and Dean of Graduate School, Binghamton University (State University of New York USA). | |
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| Date: | Friday 23rd November, 2018. | |
| Venue: | Auditorium I, College of Health Sciences, Benue State University, Makurdi. | |
| Time: | 10:00am |
| 4 | The links below represent powerpoint (.ppt) result presentation on a workshop held in November 2011 tagged: "Workshop on Proposal Writing and Research Management for Projects and other Scholary productions". Starting with a welcome address by Prof. B.O. Ker in pdf format, then the various papers presented by the various resource speakers, can be viewed and downloaded by clicking on any of the appropriate links below. The programmes are: |
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| ii. | DR. NYITYO ON: - PROPOSAL WRITING. |
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| iii. | FINDING PARTNERS AND CONSORTIUM DEVELOPMENT. |
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| iv. | GRANT INFORMATION RESEARCH. |
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| v. | PROJECT MANAGEMENT BY: PROF. B.O. KER. |
OBJECTIVES OF THE CENTER
The aims and objectives of the centre include:
1. To oversee, coordinate, execute and promote all research activities in the University including liaising with relevant partners and sponsoring bodies within and outside Nigeria for training.
2. To provide such community-oriented services as workshops, seminars, conferences a or lectures aimed at training up-coming young academics in the following but not limited areas.
3. Research mythologies.
4. Research investment designing and development.
5. Access and using digitized research and materials.
6. Proposal development and writing for academic purposes and for grant sponsorship.
7. Research assessment and evaluation.
8. Thesis development and writing.
9. Academic journals development and writing for publication.
10. E-publishing.
11. To provide and sustain pedagogical skills and knowledge utilizing the latest technology for effective delivery of educational instructional contents in the following but not limited areas:
12. Special methodologies in research and teaching in respect to academic subject and research designs.
13. Internet education and the use of same to access teaching and research materials from various e-journals and relevant databases.
14. Reading skills development.
15. Study skills development and technology.
16. Scientific and technological literacy skills development.
17. Writing skills development.
18. To attract funding from donor for research purposes.
19. To cooperate with other research institutions and agencies with similar mission and objectives for the purpose of promoting the Centre.
20. To prepare and publish monographs, journals and books reflecting the result of scholarly research analysis by the Centre.
21. To promote or undertake such other activities which in the opinion of the Centre are necessary or expedient for the purpose of achieving the objectives of the Centre.
The overall policy making organization of the centre is the board of Governors (Governing Board). This Board is known as the Research Management Board (RMB). The Board Membership is made up of The Vice- Chancellor as the Chairman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (academic), 2 Representatives of Senate, One Representative from each Faculty, Dean of Faculties, Postgraduate school, Directors of Research Management, Academic Planning, Development & Linkages, Centre for Continuing Education, Centre for Gender Studies, Physical Planning, The Registrar, The Bursar and The University Librarian as member There is Research Development and Training Committee (RDTC) which is an advisory body to the Governing Board.
The aims and objectives of the centre include:
1. To oversee, coordinate, execute and promote all research activities in the University including liaising with relevant partners and sponsoring bodies within and outside Nigeria for training.
2. To provide such community-oriented services as workshops, seminars, conferences a or lectures aimed at training up-coming young academics in the following but not limited areas.
3. Research mythologies.
4. Research investment designing and development.
5. Access and using digitized research and materials.
6. Proposal development and writing for academic purposes and for grant sponsorship.
7. Research assessment and evaluation.
8. Thesis development and writing.
9. Academic journals development and writing for publication.
10. E-publishing.
11. To provide and sustain pedagogical skills and knowledge utilizing the latest technology for effective delivery of educational instructional contents in the following but not limited areas:
12. Special methodologies in research and teaching in respect to academic subject and research designs.
13. Internet education and the use of same to access teaching and research materials from various e-journals and relevant databases.
14. Reading skills development.
15. Study skills development and technology.
16. Scientific and technological literacy skills development.
17. Writing skills development.
18. To attract funding from donor for research purposes.
19. To cooperate with other research institutions and agencies with similar mission and objectives for the purpose of promoting the Centre.
20. To prepare and publish monographs, journals and books reflecting the result of scholarly research analysis by the Centre.
21. To promote or undertake such other activities which in the opinion of the Centre are necessary or expedient for the purpose of achieving the objectives of the Centre.
The overall policy making organization of the centre is the board of Governors (Governing Board). This Board is known as the Research Management Board (RMB). The Board Membership is made up of The Vice- Chancellor as the Chairman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (academic), 2 Representatives of Senate, One Representative from each Faculty, Dean of Faculties, Postgraduate school, Directors of Research Management, Academic Planning, Development & Linkages, Centre for Continuing Education, Centre for Gender Studies, Physical Planning, The Registrar, The Bursar and The University Librarian as member There is Research Development and Training Committee (RDTC) which is an advisory body to the Governing Board.
RTDC MEMBERSHIP
RDTC Membership is as follows:- The Vice- Chancellor as Chairman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) , Deans Faculty of Science, Postgraduate School, Directors of Research Management, Academic Planning, Centre for Gender Studies, Centre for Continuing Education, Representatives of Senate, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Clinical Service, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Basic & Allied Medical Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Management Science, and The University Librarian as members.
In Attendance are the Registrar, The Bursar, Physical Planning Officer and the Secretary.
The Director of the Centre is Prof. Mrs. Beatrice Onyi Ker. She is in charge of the day-to-day operation of the centre and accountable directly to the Board of Governors.
Profile of Prof. B. O Ker: Director
Mrs. Beatrice Ker is a Professor of Counseling Psychology in the Faculty of Education. Professor B.O. Ker has attained the following qualifications with dates: School Learning Certificate (1968), West African School Certificate (1973), B. Edu (History) Ibadan (1977), Research Methodology & Guidance and Counseling (Sterling University, Scotland, 1984), Ph.D (Counseling Psychology), ABU, Zaria, Nigeria (1994).
Prof. Ker has been in the University System and actively involved in Teaching, Research and Counseling services for over 20 years. She has been equally engaged in the administrative activities of the university in various ways as Dean of Faculty, Head of Department, Coordinator of Programmes as well as belonging to university committees.
She is a member of many professional bodies such as the Counseling Association of Nigeria, Nigerian Psychological Association, Association for Promoting Quality Education in Nigeria, Nigerian Association of University Women, Nigeria Association of Women in Academics among other. She is member, International Committee for the Award of Fellowships (for IFUW with Headquarters in Geneva).
Prof. B.O. Ker has traveled widely to many countries such as Scotland. Oxford, Manchester, United States of America, Australia, Ghana, South Africa, East Africa, Israel and Mexico among others.Prof B.O. Ker is married and blessed with Children.
Profile of Dr. S.G. Yiase; Deputy Director:
Born 23rd March 1955 in Mbagwa, Ushongo LGA of Benue State. Educated at the then R.C.M Ngavan in present Ushongo LGA, St. Andrews’s Secondary School Adikpo, Wesley High School Otukpo, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (ABU), the University of Sheffield, U.K and finally ABU Zaria.
Qualification: B.Sc. (Hons) Chemistry, (ABU), Master of Metallurgy. (Shffield), Phd Chemistry (Organometallic Chemistry) (ABU). Worked at Gyegwe Grammer School Koti-Yough (post-H.Sc), GSS Kumo (NYSC) in present Gombe State, Federal University of Technology Owerri (Imo State) and now Benue State University, Makurdi. Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry with interests in organmetallic, agricultural and inorganic chemistry. Married to Lucy Doose Yiase (Nee Avule of Shorov in Buruku LGA) with six children (two males, four females). Served on many committee and as Head of Department of Chemistry (2004- 2011). Presently Deputy Director Centre for Research Management.
RDTC Membership is as follows:- The Vice- Chancellor as Chairman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) , Deans Faculty of Science, Postgraduate School, Directors of Research Management, Academic Planning, Centre for Gender Studies, Centre for Continuing Education, Representatives of Senate, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Clinical Service, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Basic & Allied Medical Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Management Science, and The University Librarian as members.
In Attendance are the Registrar, The Bursar, Physical Planning Officer and the Secretary.
The Director of the Centre is Prof. Mrs. Beatrice Onyi Ker. She is in charge of the day-to-day operation of the centre and accountable directly to the Board of Governors.
Profile of Prof. B. O Ker: Director
Mrs. Beatrice Ker is a Professor of Counseling Psychology in the Faculty of Education. Professor B.O. Ker has attained the following qualifications with dates: School Learning Certificate (1968), West African School Certificate (1973), B. Edu (History) Ibadan (1977), Research Methodology & Guidance and Counseling (Sterling University, Scotland, 1984), Ph.D (Counseling Psychology), ABU, Zaria, Nigeria (1994).
Prof. Ker has been in the University System and actively involved in Teaching, Research and Counseling services for over 20 years. She has been equally engaged in the administrative activities of the university in various ways as Dean of Faculty, Head of Department, Coordinator of Programmes as well as belonging to university committees.
She is a member of many professional bodies such as the Counseling Association of Nigeria, Nigerian Psychological Association, Association for Promoting Quality Education in Nigeria, Nigerian Association of University Women, Nigeria Association of Women in Academics among other. She is member, International Committee for the Award of Fellowships (for IFUW with Headquarters in Geneva).
Prof. B.O. Ker has traveled widely to many countries such as Scotland. Oxford, Manchester, United States of America, Australia, Ghana, South Africa, East Africa, Israel and Mexico among others.Prof B.O. Ker is married and blessed with Children.
Profile of Dr. S.G. Yiase; Deputy Director:
Born 23rd March 1955 in Mbagwa, Ushongo LGA of Benue State. Educated at the then R.C.M Ngavan in present Ushongo LGA, St. Andrews’s Secondary School Adikpo, Wesley High School Otukpo, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (ABU), the University of Sheffield, U.K and finally ABU Zaria.
Qualification: B.Sc. (Hons) Chemistry, (ABU), Master of Metallurgy. (Shffield), Phd Chemistry (Organometallic Chemistry) (ABU). Worked at Gyegwe Grammer School Koti-Yough (post-H.Sc), GSS Kumo (NYSC) in present Gombe State, Federal University of Technology Owerri (Imo State) and now Benue State University, Makurdi. Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry with interests in organmetallic, agricultural and inorganic chemistry. Married to Lucy Doose Yiase (Nee Avule of Shorov in Buruku LGA) with six children (two males, four females). Served on many committee and as Head of Department of Chemistry (2004- 2011). Presently Deputy Director Centre for Research Management.
- MR. Amali O. O. El-Khalid (B.Sc, M.Sc): M.Sc. Thesis
M.SC. THESIS TITLE:
An Epidemiological Survey of Iodine Status of School Age Children in a Mountainous Community (Gwoza) of Borno State.Awarding Institution: University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri – Borno State.
Year of Award: 1998.
ABSTRACT
The iodine status of primary and secondary school age children in a local mountainous community (Gwoza) in Borno State was assessed by determining the urinary iodine concentration in 257 school age (6-17 yrs.) children. The survey also determined the pattern of salt consumption, levels of antimetabolite of iodine in some food stuff and the awareness of iodine deficiency in the locality. Based on ICCIDD/WHO/UNICEF reference standards, the mean urinary iodine concentration (13.80ug/d1± 0.4) of the children in the community showed that there was an absence of iodine deficiency.
The urinary iodine values ranged between 8 and 17ug/d1. There was absence of visible goiter as assessed by examination of the neck. This corroborates the findings on the nutritional status of the community for which the weight/height indices for the various age groups were 90-99% of Harvard standard values. Both local and industrially iodized salts were used in the community. However one of the local salts (mangul) prepared from plant ash contained a high amount of iodine, more than twice the level contained in any of the popular industrial salts. About 72% of the children participants used only industrially iodized salt (28-44mg1/kg). The salts were used for both medicinal and nutritional purposes.
The level of iodine deficiency awareness was low and all the respondents were ignorant of the causes of goiter. However about 32% had seen cases of goiter before while only about 14.4% had seen it in their areas. The amount of hydrocyanic acid of most food stuffs were found to be below toxic level, except for fresh cassava leaves, spinach, fresh baobab leaves which contain high amount ranging from 99-119mg/100g. However, dried samples had considerably lower levels and therefore it is most unlikely that the antimetabolite of iodine contained in the food samples could pose any health hazards to the community since they are mostly consumed in the dry state.
- MR. AMALI O. O. EL-KHALID (B.Sc, M.Sc): COMPLETED AND PUBLISHED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCHES
COMPLETED AND PUBLISHED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCHES
(i) Emmanuel O. H. Addy; and El-Khalid O. O. Amali, Survey of Iodine Status of School – Age Children in Mountainous Community (Gwoza) of Borno State. (Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences Vol.25 (2) 2004). ISSN: 0189-0913.
(ii) Obochi G. O., Amali, O. O. E. and Ochalefu D. O. Effect of Melatonin and Caffeine Interaction on Caffeine Induced Oxidative Stress and Sleep Disorders. Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences 25 (2010) 17 – 24. ISSN: 0794-859X.
(iii) Adeniyi, O. S., Araoye M. A., Amali, O. O. E., Eru, E. U., Ojabo, C. O. and Alao, O. O. Effect of using combination of O’Level Result with JAMB score of Student performance in the first two years of Medical School in Benue State University Makurdi. (African Journal of Biomedical Research 13 (September, 2010) 183-188).
(iv) Eteng M. U., Asuquo E. N., Amali, O. O. E., Obochi G. O., Ochalefu D. O. and Myke-Mbata B. K. Effect of Vitamin C and recovery period of endosulfan (Thionex 35 EC) Induced Toxicity in Albino Wistar Rats. Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Science (Vol.5 December, 2012) ISSN: 0795-25070.
(v) Myke-Mbata B. K., Amali, O. O. E., Ochalefu, D. O. and Obochi, G. O. Effect of Marijuana and Tobacco Interaction on some Biochemical and Hematological Parameters in Wistar Albino Rats. Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Science (Vol.5 December, 2012) ISSN: 0795-25070.
(vi) G. O. Obochi, D. O. Ochalefu, O. O. E. Amali, N. Ufaruna and M. U. Eteng Effect of Buettneri extracts on hemapioetic indices in Wistar Albino Rats. Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Science ISSN: 0795-25070. In press.
(vii) Eteng, M. U., N. U. Otu, D. O. Ochalefu, O. O. E. Amali, G. O. Obochi and B. K. Myke-Mbata Genotypic distribution and some Biochemical parameters in human immune deficiency virus and Hepatitis B co-infected patients in rural and urban populations. Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Science ISSN: 0795-25070. In press.
- DR. G. O. OBOCHI PhD Thesis: November, 2006
PH.D THESIS TITLE: November, 2006
Effects of Alcohol-Kola-Nut Interaction on Biochemical Indices of Neuronal Function and Gene Expression in Wistar albino rats.
Awarding Institution – University of Calabar.
ABSTRACT
Effect of alcohol-kola nut interaction on biochemical indices of neuronal function and gene expression n wistar albino rats was studied. Sixty wistar albino rats were divided into six groups with ten (10) rats per group. Group 1 was the control, group 2 was treated with alcohol (10%v/v ) only group 3 was treated with kola-nut extracts, group 4 was treated with caffeine only, group 5 was treated only with alcohol and kola nut and group 6 was treated with alcohol and caffeine. The experiment lasted for twenty one (21) days after which the animals were anesthetized with chloroform. The brain tissues were carefully removed and used for some biochemical assays. Indices of neuronal function including brain levels of Na+-K+-ATPase, monoamine oxidase, adenylate deaminase, glutamine synthetase, and glucose oxidase were assayed withle gene expression status was monitored through assessment of levels of brain protein, DNA, RNA and RNA/Protein ratio. Brain total cholesterol and Phospholipid levels were assayed and compared with control values. The physical appearance of the rats was also observed. The results showed that the essential enzymes of the brain responsible for neuronal function: Na+-K+-ATPase, adenylate deaminase, glutamine synthetase, glucose oxidase were significantly (p[<0.05) inhibited by alcohol-kola nut interaction relative to controls while monoamine oxidase was increase. RNA/protein ratio used as index of gene expression was increased following alcohol-kola nut interaction in the brain tissue, thus stimulating gene expression. Results also revealed that brain total cholesterol and phospholipid were significantly (p<0.05) increased relative to the control. Physical toxicity and adaptation expressed by loss of weight, aggression, anxiety and depression were exhibited by alcohol-kola nut interaction. Alcohol-kola nut interaction depressed neuronal functions and stimulated gene expression. Alcohol-kola nut interaction though it modulated alcohol depressant effects, failed to ameliorate damage by alcohol to neuronal cells.
- DR. G. O. OBOCHI M.Sc. Thesis: August, 2002
M.Sc. THESIS TITLE: August, 2002
Biochemical changes Associated with Alcohol-Kola-Nut Interaction in Wistar albino Rat Brain.
Awarding Institution: University of Calabar.
ABSTRACT
Biochemical changes associated with alcohol-kola-nut interaction in rat bran were investigated. Twenty four wistar albino rats were divided into four groups of six rats each. Group 1 was the control, group 2 was given kola-nut extract only, group 3 was given only alcohol while group 4 was given kola-nut and alcohol concurrently with alcohol given in amounts of 10% per volume of drinking water and libitum. The experiment lasted for 21 days after which the animals were sacrificed.Parameters determined were total ATPase activity (nmolespimg .1proteinhr.1), Na+, K+ - ATPase activity (nmolespimg .1proteinhr.1), inorganic phosphate (Pi) released (nmolespimg .1proteinhr.1), monoamine oxidase activity (mμmolesmg .1proteinhr.1),DNA (μg/ml), RNA (μg/ml), and the protein (mg/ml) content. The values obtained for the control were 3,548.34 ± 3.69; 41.72 ± 0.29; 3,377.48 ± 3.14; 206,000.00 ± 5.19; 149.30 ± 0.28; 66.54 ± 0.15 and 61.79 ± 0.13 respectively.
The values for the group 2 were 3,965.56 ± 3.94; 69.54 ± 0.44; 3,919.86 ± 3.64; 166,000.00 ± 5.48; 207.38 ± 0.41; 95.19 ± 0.20 and 95.60 ± 0.22 respectively. The values for the group 3 were 3.351.65 ± 3.49; 33.77; ± 0.17; 3,103.31 ± 0.14 respectively; and the values for the group 4 were 3,321.85 ±3.63; 33.64 ± 0.15; 3,059 ± 3.36; 244,250.00 ± 5.62; 132.13 ± 0.24; 61.25 ± 0.13 and 44.93 ± 0.14 respectively.
For group, the results showed that there was a significant in crease (p < 0.05) in values in total ATPase, Na+, K+ - ATPase, inorganic phosphate (Pi) released, DNA, RNA and protein when compared to those of the controls while there was a significant decrease (p < 0.05) in values of brain monoamine oxidase when compared to that of the control. For group 4, the results showed that there was similar trend as the alcohol treated groups in the variation of the values from controls which were however, highly significant (p < 0.05).
The results showed that kola-nut was found to increase the depressant effects of alcohol and may not ameliorate the damage by alcohol. The synergistic lethal action of both drugs observed could be attributed to the damaging effects of alcohol on nerve growth factors, disruption of signaling pathways by loss of neurotrophic factors, and inhibition of kola-nut metabolism through petition for a common mirosomal detoxification process due to the interference of alternative pathways (mostly the ‘ MEOS).
- DR. G. O. OBOCHI M.Sc: INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS
INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS.
1. G.O Obochi, S.P. Malu, A.E. Abara, V.S. Ekam, F.U. Uboh and Obi-Abang, 2009. Effect of Associate and Monosodium Glutamate Interaction on MSG Associated Toxicities that may impact upon immunocompetence. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Chemistry, vol. 91(3):PP 547-557
DOI: 10.1080/02772240802233563. ISSN 0277-2277-2248 print/ISSN 1029-086.2. A.E Abara, G.O. Obochi and M. Obi-Abang 2009. Effect of Coconut Products-Cafeine Interaction on Liver Cells in Wistar rats. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Chemistry, Vol. 90, (6): PP 1219-1226.
DOI:10.1080/02772240801937321.ISSN 0277-2248 print/ISSN 1029-0486.3. A.B. Utubaku, G.O. Obochi, S.A. Inah, J.I Atangwho, E.A Ugian, J.O. Ogbeche, I.N. Idenyi and D.A. Ukeh, 2009. The influence of Alcohol-kolanut Constituents on Liver aspartate amino transferse and alanine amino transferse enzyme activities in Wister albino rats. International Journal of Biology Chemistry Vol. 3(1)25-29. ISSN 1819-155X
4. G.O. Obochi, A.E Abara, S.P Malu, M.U Eteng and I.B Umoh, 2009. Interaction of alcohol and kolanut on sodium pump activity in wistar rats. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Chemistry, Vol. 91(2):357-362.
DOI:10.1080/02772240802028682.ISSN 0277-2248 print/ISSN 1029-0486.5. A.E. Abara, G.O Obochi and S.P Malu 2009. Chemistry Evaluation of Gnetum African and Telferia Occidentalis. Journal of toxicology and environmental Chemistry Vol. 91(1) 121-127.
DOI 10.1080/02772240802015523.ISSN 0277-2248 print/ISSN 1029-0486.6. G.O Obochi, S.P Malu and A.E. Abara 2009. Effect of alcohol-kolanut interaction on Glucose oxidase, Gluatamine synthetase and adenlate deaminase activities in wistar rats. Journal of toxicology and environmental chemistry.
DOI:10.1080102772240802028716.ISSN0277-2248 print/ISSN 1029- 0486.7. G.O Obochi, S.P Malu, M. Obi-Abang, Y. Alozie and M.A. Iyam, 2009. Effect of garlic extract on Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) induced fibroid in wister albino rats. Pakistan Journal of nutrition. Vol. 8(7).97—976.ISSN 1680-5194.
8. S.P. Malu, A.E. Abara, G.O. Obochi, B.I. Ita and C.A. Edem, 2009 Analysis of Egaria Radiate and Thia coronato shells as alternative source of calcium for food industry in Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition. Vol. 8(7): 965-969.
9. G.O. Obochi, A.E. Abara, S.P Malu and M.A. Iyam, 2009. Effect of melatonin and Caffeine interaction on caffeine induced oxidative interaction stresses and sleep disorder. Life Sciences International; Journal, Vol. 2(1) 959-966.
10. A. E Abara, E.N Taiwo, M.E. Obi-Abang and G.O. Obochi. 2011. Dietary fibre components of four common Nigerian Dioscorea species. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 10(4):383-387. ISSN:1680-5194.
NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS
11. Myke- Mbata, O.O.E. Amali, D.O. Ochalefu, and G.O.Obochi, 2012. Effect of marijuana and Tobacco interaction on some Biochemical and heamatological parameters in wistar albino rats. Nigerian Journal of pure and applied sciences. Vol. 5, pp. 78-87. ISSN:0795-25070.
12. M.U. Eteng, E.N. Asuquo, O.O.E Amali, G.O.Obochi, D.O.Ochalefu and B.K. Myke-Mbata. 2012. Effect of VitaminC and recovery period of endosulfan (thionex35ec) induced toxidity in wistar albino rats. Nigerian Journal of pure and Applied Sciences, Vol.5,pp.88-100.ISSN:0795-25070.
13. A.E. Abara, M.E.Obi-Abang and G.O.Obochi. 2012. Determination of physicochemical properties of Dioscorea bulbifera starch. Journal of Science Engineering and Technology. 1(i),68-73. ISSN.0148-4608.
14. G.O. Obochi, O.O.E Amali and D.O.Ochalefu, 2010. Effect of melatonin and caffeine interaction on caffeine induced oxidative stress and sleep
disorders, Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences. 25(2010),17-24.ISSN:0794-859X.15. G.O. Obochi, S.P. Malu, O.R.Ogiri and N. Alobi, 2009. Effect of Ginger extract on gasoline associated immunoxiocities in wistar rats. Global journal of pure and applied sciences. Vol 15 (2) 161. ISSN 1118-0579.
16. G.O. Obochi , A.E. Abara, S.P. Malu, V.S Ekam, F.U. Uboh aznd I.B. Umoh, 2007. The effect of alcohol and kolanut interaction on biochemical indecis of neuronal Gene expression in wistar albino rats. Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences, Vol. 22 (1-2): 69-73. ISSN. 1118-0579.
17. G.O. Obochi, A.E, Utubaku, A.E. Abara, M.U Eteng, E.U. Eyong, M.O. Obi-Anag, S.P. Malu and I.B Umoh, 2007. Effect of alcohol –kolanut on brain monoamine oxidase activity in wistar albino rats. Global journal of pure and applied sciences, Vol. 134(3): 391-393. ISSN 1118-0579.
18. M.O. Obi-Anag, A.B Utubaku, A.E Abara, G.O Obochi, S.P. Malu, G.A. Bassey, E.O. Effiom and I.E Ibor, 2007. Effect of alcohoh and kolanut co-administration on serum and brain cholesterol and phospholipids in wistar rats. Global journal of pure and applied sciences, Vol.13(4): 537-539. ISSN 1118-0579.
19. G.O. Obochi, S.P. Malu, N.O. Alobi, A.M Iyam and Y. Alozie, 2009. Effect of Aspartame and sucrose on some biochemical and hematological parameters in wistar rats. Global Journal of pure and applied science, Vol. 15 (1) 47-52 ISSN 1118-0579.
20. S.P. Malu, G.O Obochi, N.O. Alobi, E.N Tawo and B.E. Nyang. 2009. Mitogenic properties of lectin from mucan sloanei seed extracts. Global Journal of pure and applied sciences, Vol. 15 (2):177-181. ISSN:1118-0579.
21. S.P. Malu, G.O Obochi, C.A. Edem and B.E. Nyang. 2009. Effects of methods of extraction of photochemical constituent properties of tetrapidium aonophorum seeds. Global Journal of pure and applied science, Vol. 15 (4):373-376: ISSN:1118-0579
22. S.P. Malu, E.N. Tawo, G.O. Obochi, M. Obi-Abangi, and I.O. Ibor 2008. Effect of microbial fermentation of lignocellulose wastes on nutritive status.
Global Journal of pure and applied sciences, Vol. 14(4):379-382. ISSN: 1118-0579.23. G.O Obochi, S.P. Malu, A.E Abara, E.N. Tawo and M.A. Iyam 2008. Effect of alcohol-kolanut interaction on brain metabolism. Global journal of community medicine, Vol. (1), 235-239. ISSN: 1597-9857.
24. S.P. Malu, A.B. Utubaku, E.E. Esu, G.O. Obochi, G.A. Bassey, and P.A. Adie 2007. Defibrenation and time-course fermentation impact on the cyanide content of industrially and locally processed Gallic food in Cross River State of Nigeria. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Science, vol. 13(4): 527-531. ISSN: 1118-0579.
- DR OCHALEFU D.O M.SC THESIS TITLE: October, 2010
M.SC THESIS TITLE OCTOBER, 2010
Studies on some Biochemical parameters in Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive patients attending Federal Medical Centre,Makurdi, Benue State Nigeria.
AWARDING INSTITUTION: University of Jos, Jos.
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to investigate the changes in biochemical parameters in HIV infected patients and to establish the effect of antiretroviral drugs on the biochemical parameters. A total of 150 subjects were used for this study. Out of this number, 50 were HIV infected patients on anti retroviral drugs and 50 were not on antiretroviral drugs. The remaining 50 were screened HIV negative individuals drawn from the blood donation unit to serve as control. There were significant differences in the mean values of total protein, albumin, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), Aspartate aminotrans ferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ,total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein,low density lipoprotein, very low density lipo protein, triacylglycerol ,calcium and sodium of the HIV positive patients when compared to the control (P<0.05) .There were no significant differences between the mean values of conjugated bilirubin, Urea, Creatinine, Potassium, bicarbonate and chloride of the HIV infected patients when compared with those of the control (P<0.05). Significant difference were observed in the mean values of the total protein ,albumin, total bilirubin, alkaline phosphatse (ALP), aspartate aminotransterase (AST), total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein, low density lipoprotein, very low density lipoprotein and triacylglycerol of the HIV patients without antiretroviral drugs when compared to those of the HIV positive patient on antiretroviral drugs.
- DR OCHALEFU D.O M.SC: COMPLETED AND PUBLISHED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCHES.
TITLES OF COMPLETED AND PUBLISHED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCHES.
1. Obochi G.O; Amali O.O.E and Ochalefu D. O (2010) .Effect of melatonin and caffeine interaction on caffeine induced oxidative stress and sleep disorders. Nigeria Journal of physiological science, 25 (2010) 17-24.
2. Ogbe Raphael John;Abu, Adakole Hyacinth; Eustace, Bonghan Berinyuy and Ochalefu, Dickson Owoicho (2011).: Safety evaluation of hydro alcoholic extract of Cochlospermum planchonii rhizome in rats. African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 10 (66) p.p 15006-15010.
3. Sunday A.Ogli, Dickson O.Ochalefu and Ceilia O. Ojabo (2011). Effects of oral Supplement Regimens of vitamin C and E on Sperm count of Wistar rats. Journal of medicine in the tropics 13:50-53
4. Abu Adakole hyacinth; Ahemen terzungwe ;Ochalefu Dickson Owoicho and Akogwu A. Mathias (2012). Evaluatin of spermicidal property of aqueous ethanolic extract of Lawsonia inermis Linn .leaves. Annals of Biological Research 3 (8): 3846-3848.
5. Myke-Mbata B.K; Amali O.O.E; Ochalefu, D.O and Obochi, G.O (2012):Effect of Marijuana and Tobacco interaction on some Biochemical and hemaetological parameters in Wistar Albino rats. Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Science P.P 78-87
6. Eteng, M.U ;Asuquo E.N ;Amali O.O.E; Obochi G.O ;Ochalefu, D.O and Myke-Mbata, B.K (2012).Effect of vitamin C and Recovery period of endosulfan (thionex 35ec) induced Toxicity in Albino Wistar rats,. Nigerian Journal of pure and Applied Science P.P 88-100.
7. G. O. Obochi, D. O. Ochalefu, O. O. E. Amali, N. Ufaruna and M. U. Eteng Effect of Buettneri extracts on hemapioetic indices in Wistar Albino Rats. Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Science ISSN: 0795-25070. In press.
8. Eteng, M. U., N. U. Otu, D. O. Ochalefu, O. O. E. Amali, G. O. Obochi and B. K. Myke-Mbata Genotypic distribution and some Biochemical parameters in human immune deficiency virus and Hepatitis B co-infected patients in rural and urban populations. Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Science ISSN: 0795-25070. In press.
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