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2020, Vol: 20, Issue: 3
JPAS Review Article
- OVERVIEW OF SOME ANALYTICS-BASED NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING APPLICATIONS
Moses Kehinde Aregbesola , Rafiu Adesina Ganiyu, Stephen Olatunde Olabiyisi, Elijah Olusayo Omidiora,
JPAS. 2020; 20(3): 330-335
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.78672
Original Research
- Comparing biodegradation and thermal maturity of some Nigerian oils.
Zakariyya Muhammad, Bata Timothy Peter , Adamu Aliyu, Shu aibu Inuwa,
JPAS. 2020; 20(3): 316-329
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.92138
- ON THE LINEAR COMBINATION OF SAMPLE VARIANCE, RATIO AND PRODUCT ESTIMATORS OF FINITE POPULATION VARIANCE UNDER TWO STAGE SAMPLING
Ishaq Olatunji Olawoyin, Ahmed Audu, Auwalu Ibrahim, Hassan Sarki Abdulkadir, Tukur Kabiru,
JPAS. 2020; 20(3): 307-315
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.90563
- Assessment of Air Pollutants Using Time Series Models in Some Selected Locations of Bauchi Metropolis, Bauchi State, Nigeria.
Dauda S BUTEH,
JPAS. 2020; 20(3): 300-306
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.89180
- A Comprehensive Review of Energy Crisis in Nigeria and the contributing Role of Renewable Energy
Okubanjo, Ayodeji Akinsoji Godswill Ofualagba, Alexander A Okandeji, Oyovwike Patrick Patrick Oshevire , Alao Peter Olufemi, Olawale Omopariola Olaluwoye, Omowunmi Grace Olasunkanmi
JPAS. 2020; 20(3): 284-299
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.89651
- ASSESSMENT OF NATURAL RADIOACTIVITY AND RADON EMANATION RATE AT JOS TIN MINE TAILING SITES, JOS, PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA
M. B. Abdulwahab,
JPAS. 2020; 20(3): 274-283
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.85820
- Studies on the Qualitative and Quantitative Phytochemical Constituents of Albizia chevalieri’s Leaf, Root and Stem bark
Hajara Sani Labaran, muhammad yushau , Bashir Mohammed , Abdulwahab Aliyu , Ummu Rabiu R.A, Samaila A.B , Yarma A.A ,
JPAS. 2020; 20(3): 266-273
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.79920
- CHEMO-SUPPRESSIVE AND CURATIVE ANTIMALARIAL BIOACTIVE POTENTIALS OF ALBIZIA CHEVALIER METHANOLIC LEAF EXTRACT
Hajara Sani Labaran, Ummu Rabiu R.A, Abdulwahab Aliyu , Samaila A.B , Samaila A.B , kwaya B.V , Ndukwe Nelson Nwanchukwu,
JPAS. 2020; 20(3): 260-265
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.79911
- Sympatric species of African acacias provide forage to honeybees throughout the year in the Sudan savanna
Usman H Dukku, Gayaunan Danailu, Suwaiba Hussaini,
JPAS. 2020; 20(3): 255-259
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.76599
- Isolation and Identification of the Scent Volatiles of the Male Kraussaria angulifera
Martins Iji, Istifanus Yarkasuwa Chindo, Clifford Baba Okpanachi
JPAS. 2020; 20(3): 248-254
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.30824
- An analysis of subspecific variation of the honeybee, Apis mellifera L., in parts of West and Central Africa using microsatellite polymorphism
Usman H Dukku
JPAS. 2020; 20(2): 236-247
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.78485
- Geology and Geochemistry of Schlieren cum Nebulites from Bauchi, Northeastern Nigeria
Isah Yahuza , Ahmed Isah Haruna , Bunyaminu Isah
JPAS. 2020; 20(2): 224-235
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.83709
- POTASH METASOMATISM ENRICHMENT OF THE NINGI YOUNGER GRANITE COMPLEX BAUCHI, NORTH-EAST NIGERIA. IMPLICATION FOR FLUID CRYSTALLIZATION AT HIGH TEMPERATURE.
Adamu Mohammed Abdullahi, Moses Emmanuel Sayi, Mohammed Abdullahi
JPAS. 2020; 20(2): 215-223
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.71494
- Geochemical Composition of Biotite within the Bauchi migmatites:
Petrogenetic and Metallogenic Implication
Halima Zubairu Kachalla, Ahmed Isah Haruna
JPAS. 2020; 20(2): 202-214
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.87117
- Effects of oil Degradation on Aromatics of some Nigerian oils.
Adamu Aliyu, Timothy P Bata, Zakariyya Muhammad, Fatima Florence Agwuchi
JPAS. 2020; 20(2): 194-201
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.85369
- GEOCHEMICAL SIGNATURES OF METATEXITE AND DIATEXITE MIGMATITE
WITHIN GWARZO LOW GRADE METASEDIMENTS NW NIGERIA
Ahmed Abubakar Sarki, Ahmed Isah Haruna, Nasir Abdullahi Maiauduga,
JPAS. 2020; 20(2): 183-193
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.84771
- Geology, Petrography and Microtectonic Studies of Rocks in Lallangi and Environs, Part of Bauchi
Sheet 149 NE, Bauchi, North East Nigeria
Bunyaminu Isah, Ahmed Isah Haruna, Isah Yahuza,
JPAS. 2020; 20(2): 174-182
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.84299
- Bioaccumulation of heavy metals using ectomycorrhizal fungi as sequestering agent for vegetables grown in wastewater irrigated farms
Hannatu Akanang , Raphael Oguike
JPAS. 2020; 20(2): 166-173
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.84116
- Comparing the organic matter source input of some Nigerian oils using steranes
Zakariyya Muhammad, Timothy Peter Bata, Adamu Aliyu, Fatima Florence Agwuchi
JPAS. 2020; 20(2): 157-165
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.84041
- SYNTHESIS AND DYEING PERFORMANCE OF AZO-ANTHRAQUINONE DYES ON POLYESTER FABRICS
Umar Salami Ameuru, Peter Kayode Okah, Hafsat Ronke Saliu, Charles Itopa Yakubu,
JPAS. 2020; 20(2): 150-156
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.83991
Review Article
- Mixed Convection Flow Behaviour in Existence of Lorentz Forces in a Vertical Micro Circular Duct having Time Periodic Boundary Conditions: Steady Periodic Regime
Sani Isa, Babatunde Aina, Basant Kumar Jha, Makinde O. D. ,
JPAS. 2020; 20(1): 137-149
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.77843
Original Research
- Comparative Studies of Some Physical Characteristics of Tamitarium Soil of Coptotermes acinaformis and Nasutitermes walkeri in two Local Government Areas of Bauchi State
Hannatu Akanang, Harami Magwi Adamu, Istifanus Yarkasuwa Chindo, Mohammed Abdullahi Shibdawa, Chioma Okeke
JPAS. 2020; 20(1): 131-136
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.84117
- Mathematical Model for the Dynamics of Malaria Transmission Incorporating Vaccine, Protection and Treatment
Samuel Zira John, Hanifa Umar Yusuf, Solomon Alani Usman, Safiyanu Adamu,
JPAS. 2020; 20(1): 124-130
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.81437
- Genetic Characterisation of Ironstone Deposits from the Agbaja Formation Southern Bida Basin Central Nigeria: Evidence From Rare Earth Elements
Hassan J I, Jerry Ayok,
JPAS. 2020; 20(1): 100-111
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.58711
- Secured Information Accountability for Generic File Types in the Cloud
Juweratu Ozi Lawal , Garba Aliyu , Kana Armand Donfack, Sahalu Balarabe Junaidu
JPAS. 2020; 20(1): 90-99
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.51160
Original Article
- Molecular geochemistry of Cretaceous Dukul Formation, Yola Sub-basin, Northern Benue Trough, Nigeria: Origin, paleoredox condition and thermal maturity
Muhammad Kabiru Ayuba, Muhammad M Muhammad, Babangida M. Sarki Yandoka, Timothy P Bata,
JPAS. 2020; 20(1): 81-89
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.71210
Original Research
- Pyrolysis analysis, organic petrology and thermal effects of volcanics on Bima Formation shales, Yola Sub-basin, Northern Benue Trough, Nigeria
Mohammed Yerima Kwaya, Babangida M. Sarki Yandoka,
JPAS. 2020; 20(1): 71-80
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.75006
- Aspects of hydrothermal alteration assemblages around Bakwani-Bagwa, Northwestern Nigeria; Insights from multifractal analysis of measured thresholds for mineral exploration.
Abdulgafar Kayode Amuda, Tende Wanduku Andongma, Sufyanu Muhammed Elatikpo, Saleh Ibrahim Bute, Musa Bala Girei ,
JPAS. 2020; 20(1): 64-70
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.73664
- Regression-Cum-Exponential Ratio Imputation Class of Estimators of Population Mean in the Presence of Non-Response
AHMED AUDU , ISHAQ OLATUNJI OLAWOYIN, Zakari Y , WISDOM D D, JAMIU MUILI, NDATSU A M,
JPAS. 2020; 20(1): 58-63
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.71109
- Modelling Uncertainty in Ontology for The Semantic Web Using Vague Graph
Theory
Amina Hassan Abubakar, Armand Florentin Donfack Kana
JPAS. 2020; 20(1): 48-57
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.69169
- SYNTHESIS, SPECTROSCOPIC DETERMINATION AND ANTIMICROBIAL STUDIES OF SCHIFF BASE DERIVED FROM 4-PHENYLTHIOSEMICARBAZIDE WITH 2- ACETYLPYRIDINE AND ITS Co(II) AND Ni(II) COMPLEXES
sulaiman Isyaku , Habu Nuhu Aliyu, Tukur Abubakar , Emmanuel Chukwudi Ozoro,
JPAS. 2020; 20(1): 40-47
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.64067
- INVESTIGATION OF AN AEROSPECTROMETRIC ANOMALY USING GROUND GAMMA RAY SPECTROMETRY SHEET 81, DUTSE NORTH-WESTERN NIGERIA
Abubakar Aliyu, Abubakar Wada, Aminu Lawal Ahmad, Dewu Bala Bello Muhammad
JPAS. 2020; 20(1): 31-39
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.58915
Review Article
- Mathematical Modelling and Exact Solution of Fully Developed Natural Convection Flow in a Vertical Permeable Micro-Channel in the Existence of Thermal Radiation
Babatunde Aina, Ayuba Bakar, Sani Isa,
JPAS. 2020; 20(1): 21-30
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.638885
Original Research
- FORECASTING THERMAL DEGRADATION OF ASCORBIC ACID IN COMMONLY CONSUMED VEGETABLES DIPPED IN SODIUM BENZOATE USING COMPUTER SIMULATION TECHNIQUE
Emenike Fidelis Awagu, Augusta Ehijie Azeke, Obinna Odii Okike,
JPAS. 2020; 20(1): 11-20
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.68059
- COMPARATIVE KINETIC MODELING OF ASCORBIC ACID DEGRADATION IN COMMONLY CONSUMED VEGETABLES STORED IN FRIDGE TEMPERATURES USING COMPUTER SIMULATION TECHNIQUE
Emenike Fidelis Awagu, Chigozie Chukwuemeka Aneke, Ekene Emmanuel Ugama,
JPAS. 2020; 20(1): 1-10
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.68048
- ASSESSMENT OF AMBIENT AIR WITHIN THE VICINITY OF COW REARING SITE A CASE STUDY OF SHADAWANKA AND OBIENU BARRACKS BAUCHI, NIGERIA.
Nuhu S Gin, Gando G, Buteh, D S, Daniel, S, Sarkin A Noma, Mshelia E W,
JPAS. 2019; 19(1): 160-168
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.28860
- EFFECT OF FERTILIZER (NPK) ON FUNGAL ISOLATES FROM AGRICULTURAL SOILS IN ABUBAKAR TAFAWA BALEWA UNIVERSITY (ATBU), YELWA CAMPUS, BAUCHI.
Mu azzam Mu azu Wali, Nazeef Idrees Usman, Moses Peter Abaje, Hamisu Musa,
JPAS. 2019; 19(1): 156-159
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.34072
- FORECASTING THERMAL DEGRADATION OF ASCORBIC ACID IN VEGETABLES KEPT IN ROOM AND FRIDGE TEMPERATURES USING COMPUTER SIMULATION TECHNIQUE
Emenike Fidelis Awagu, Dorothy Ufot Israel
JPAS. 2019; 19(1): 145-154
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.67763
- ISONIAZID STABILIZED TUNGSTEN TRICARBONYL COMPLEX: A NEW CO-RELEASING MOLECULE WITH ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY
Tenimu A. Abubakar, Uche B Eke, Degni K. Sylvestre
JPAS. 2019; 19(1): 139-144
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.43013
- ON THE PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS OF A TRANSMUTED WEIBULL-RAYLEIGH DISTRIBUTION
Abubakar Yahaya, Jamila Abdullahi, Terna Godfrey Ieren,
JPAS. 2019; 19(1): 126-138
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.66126
- SYNERGISTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY OF THE ACTIVITIES OF METANOL, HEXANE, ETHYL ACETATE AND WATER EXTRACTS OF ALOE VERA AND HYPTIS SUAVEOLENS AGAINST INFECTIONS OF A PROTOZOAN; GIARDIA LAMBLIA AMONG CHILDREN WITH DIRRHOEA
Abdulrahman Omammegbe, Samaila B. Adamu, Panda Sam Mao, Abdullahi Aliyu, Sahal M. R.
JPAS. 2019; 19(1): 121-125
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.61545
- Hydrogeochemical characterization and multivariate statistical assessment of Gada town and its surroundings, Iullemmeden Basin Northwestern Nigeria
Mohammed Yerima Kwaya, Hassan Hamidu, Ibrahim Mohammed Abdullahi, Nura Abdulmumini Yelwa, Habib Ibrahim Adamu, Yunusa Abdulganiyu, Dauda Mohammed
JPAS. 2019; 19(1): 109-120
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.57745
- Development of Biofertilizer from Composted Cow-dung
Abdullahi Bello, Adie Donatus Begianpuye, Abubakar Umar Alfa, Giwa Abdulraheem, Yusuf Adamu, Dauda Joseph Anthony,
JPAS. 2019; 19(1): 102-108
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.55585
Review Article
- Character Table for Dirhenium Decacarbonyl of full non-rigid Molecule group (F-NRG)
ENOCH SULEIMAN, BELLO INUWA MSHELIA,
JPAS. 2019; 19(1): 98-101
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.49500
Original Research
- Antimicrobial properties of methanolic Extract of Anogeisus leiocarpus, some selected commercial antimicrobials and locally prepared Vended Herbals on some Clinical Bacterial Isolates
Ifraimu Ulea Naaya, Sale Musa Pukuma, Iliya Dauda Kwoji, Anjili Peter Mshelia, Jasini Athanda Musa,
JPAS. 2019; 19(1): 92-97
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.54115
- The study of MHD Nano fluid flow with chemical reaction along with thermophoresis and Brownian motion on boundary layer flow over a linearly stretching sheet
Abdul G. Madaki, D. G. Yakubu, M. Y. Adamu, R. Roslan,
JPAS. 2019; 19(1): 83-91
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.53268
- MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF BAGASSE/SWEET POTATO PEEL-FILLED LDPE COMPOSITES
Martins Iji, Hamza Abba, Paul Mamza,
JPAS. 2019; 19(1): 72-82
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.53224
- Phytochemical analysis and Acute Toxicity of acetone leaves extracts of Anogeissus leiocarpus (Axle wood) in Wistar rats.
Mbursa Chiroma , Arastus William, Ijuptil Chiroma, Hannatu A Madziga, Nubwa Daniel, Sabo Isa Salihu, Umar Kyari Sandabe, Chukwuka Uchendu,
JPAS. 2019; 19(1): 66-71
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.52793
- Natural products for material protection: corrosion inhibition of stainless steel (aisi 316l) in hydrochloric acid solution by argemone mexicana
Raphael Shadai Oguike, Omolara Oni
JPAS. 2019; 19(1): 56-65
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.52644
- Sedimentology and sequence stratigraphy of Early Cretaceous Lower Bima Member from Yola Sub-basin, Northern Benue Trough, NE Nigeria
Babangida M. Sarki Yandoka
JPAS. 2019; 19(1): 46-55
» Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.5455/sf.58302