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Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto

The Most Peaceful University in Nigeria








Prof. U.Z. Faruq MCSN, FICCON, CChem



Area of specialization:Natural Products Chemistry and Catalysis
Email:uzfaruq@udusok.edu.ng & ufzakigwandu@yahoo.co.uk
Phone:+2347031934949

List of Selected Publications

Z. ABUBAKAR AND U. A. BIRNIN YAURI (1999) Investigation of Chemical content of commercial Cooking Salt, Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Vol. 8 Pp71-75
B. U. BAGUDO, U. A. BIRNIN YAURI AND U. Z. FARUQ (2000), Determination of Some Hazardous Metals in Locally-Made Aluminium Utensils, Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Vol. 10 Pp. 45-52.
H. U. DANMALAM, Z. ABUBAKAR U. A. KATSAYAL (2001), Pharmacognostic Studies on The Leaves of Moringa oleifera, Nigerian Journal of Natural Products and Medicine Vol. 05 ,Pp. 45-49.
S. M. DANGOGGO, U. Z. FARUQ AND S. B. MANGA (2001), Preliminary Phytochemical and Antibacterial Analyses of Mangifera indica, Nigerian Journal of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Vol. 1:1, Pp 28-33.
ZAki A., S.M. Dangoggo and L.G. Hassan (2002) Biological Activity and Phytochemistry of Moringa pterygosperma: A review, Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria, Vol. 27, Pp. 123-127.
U. Z. FARUQ, A. A. ZURU, F. W. ABDULRAHMAN AND L. S. BILBIS (2002), Preliminary Screening of Sclerocarya birrea Bark as Snake Venom Antidote against Naja nigricolis, Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Vol. 17:1.
S. M. DANGOGGO, U. Z. FARUQ AND S. B. MANGA (2002), Antibacterial Assessment and Phytochemical Screening of Vernonia amygdalina Leaves, Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, Pp. 1-8.
FARUQ, U. Z. SANI, A. AND L. G. HASSAN (2002), Proximate Composition of Sickle Pod (Senna obtusfolia) Leaves, Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Pp. 157-164.
L. G. HASSAN, N. A. SANI AND U. Z. FARUQ (2002), Nutrient Composition of Cassia occidentalis (L) Leaves, Journal of Agriculture and Environment Vol. 3 No. 2 Pp 399-403.
S. M. DANGOGGO, U. Z. FARUQ, AND L. G. HASSAN (2002), Preliminary Phytochemical Analysis and Antibacterial Activity of Pergularia tomentosa, Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 4, No. 2 Pp. 8-11.
U. Z. FARUQ, L. G. HASSA AND K. A. ADEBOTE (2003), Identification of Antibacterial Agents in Cassia alata (L), Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences ,Vol. 5, No. 2 Pp. 10-12
L. G. HASSAN, S. M. DANGOGGO AND U. Z. FARUQ (2003), University Matriculation Chemistry (Book: ISBN 978-32473-9-5), WOLSAK NIGERIA LTD.
L. G. Hassan, S. M. Dangoggo and U. Z. Faruq (2004), A Guide to IUPAC System of Organic Nomenclature (Book: ISBN 978-37282-3-7), Biga Educational Services.
U. Z. Faruq, Abdul-Malik and Dabai Y. U. (2004), Antibacterial activity of crude anthraquinone extract of Senna italica leaves, Bioscience Research Communications Vol 16, No. 1.
ZURU A. A. AND FARUQ U. Z. (2005), Development of catalyst for partial oxidation of hydrocarbons from crude oil: A review, Bulletin of SAN Vol. 26 (2005).
S. W. HASSAN, F. L. BILBIS, M. J. LADAN, R. A. UMAR, S. M. DANGOGGO, Y. SAID, M. K. ABUBAKAR AND U. Z. FARUK (2006), Evaluation of Antifungal Activity and Phytochemical Analysis of Leaves, Roots and Stem Barks Extracts of C. procera, Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 9 (14): 2624-2629.
S. W. HASSAN, R. A. UMAR, M. LAWAL, L. S. BILBIS, B. Y. MUHAMMAD, AND U. Z. FARUK AND A. A. EBBO (2006), Effect of Alkaloid and Aqueous Ethanol Extract of Roots of Boscia angustifolia (Capparidaceae) on Hepatorenal Functions in Albino Rats, Asian Journal of Biochemistry 1 (4): 287-296.
S. W. HASSAN, R. A. UMAR, Y. U. DABAI, A. A. EBBO AND U. Z. FARUK (2007), Antibacterial, Phytochemical and Toxicity Studies of Pteridium aquilinum L. (Dennstaedtiaceae) in Rabbits, Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2 (2): 168-175.
S. W. HASSAN, M. LAWAL, B. Y. MUHAMMAD, R. A. UMAR, L. S. BILBIS, U. Z. FARUK AND A. A. EBBO (2007), Antifungal Activity and Phytochemical Analysis of Column Chromatographic Fractions of Stem Bark Extracts of Ficus sycomorus L. (Moraceae), Journal of Plant Sciences 2 (2): 209-215.
S. M. DANGOGGO, S. S. SADIQ, U. Z. FARUQ, L. G. HASSAN AND S. B. MANGA (2005), Preliminary Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Analysis of Securidaca longipedunculata, Proceeding 0f the 28th International Conference 0f the Chemical Society of Nigeria, Volume 2, Number 2.
ZURU A. A., FARUK, U. Z. DABAI, Y. U. AND BAKO, M. (2007), Preliminary Investigation of the Bio-Ethanol Potential of Sorghum guineense, Zea mays and Manihot esculenta Cultivated in Nigeria, Nigerian Journal of Renewable Energy, Volume 13, No. 1 &2, pp 73 – 79.
S.W. Hassan, R.A. Umar, H.M. Maishanu, I.K Matazu, U.Z.Faruk and A.A. Sani (2007) The Effect of Drying Method on the Nutrients and Non-nutrients Composition of Leaves of Gynandropsis gynandra (Capparaceae) Asian Journal of Biochemistry Volume: 2 Issue: 5 Page No.: 349-353.
U. Z. FARUQ, A. AGWAMBA and H. GARBA (2009) Local Production Of Slaked Lime From Limestone, Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Vol. 17 (2).
MORONKOLA D. OLUFUNKE, FARUQ U. ZAKI and OSHO ADELEKE (2009) Essential Oils of Stem and Leaf from Nigerian Brillantaisia patula T. And. Var Journal of Essential oil Bearing Plants 12 (5) 2009 pp 569 – 573.
U. Z. FARUQ, U. A. RAHMAN, M. BELLO, M. OBIANKE AND F. ATIKU (2010), Antibacterial Activity of the Active Component of Cassia alata (Linn) Leaves, Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Volume 18, No. 1, pp 79-100.
Y. SAIDU, F. C. NWACHUKWU, L. S.BILBIS, U. Z. FARUK, and A. Y. ABBAS (2010), Hypoglycaemic and Hypolipidemic Effects of Root Extracts of Albizzia chevalieri in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats, Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Volume 18, No. 1, pp 72-78.
U. Z. FARUQ, A. A. ZURU, E. O. ODEBUNMI AND S. M.DANGOGGO (2010), Kinetics Studies of Catalytic Oxidation of Cyclohexane Using Chromium VI Oxide in Acetic Acid Medium, Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Volume 18, No. 1, pp 141-146.
F. A. ATIKU, P. O. IKEH, U. Z. FARUQ, A. U. ITODO, B. G. DANSHEHU, AND M. M. AMBURSA, (2010) Contribution of Wood and Kerosine Soot Carbon to Environmental Pollution: A Test Analysis of Divalent Cr, Pb, and Cd Using FAAS, Biological and Environmental Science Journal for the Tropics, Volume 7, No. 4, pp 214-246.
M.G. Abubakar, U.Z. Faruq, A. Suleiman, A.N. Ukwuani (2010), Hallucinogenic Effects of Aqueous Seeds Extract of Datura Metel In Rats.. The Internet Journal of Pharmacology, Volume 9 Number 1.
U. Z. FARUQ, A. A. ZURU, E. O. ODEBUNMI AND S. M. DANGOGGO (2011), Mechanism For Partial Oxidation Of Cyclohexene By Chromium (Vi) Oxide In Acetic Acid, Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, Vol. 17, No.1.
Musah Monday, Birnin-Yauri Umar Abubakar, Faruk Umar Zaki, Itodo Adams Udoji (2011), Adsorption of Ni(II) and Zn(II) ions onto Activated Carbon derived from Agricultural waste, Reports and Opinions, 3(5), pp 41-45.
F.A.Atiku1, P.O.Ikeh, U.Z.Faruk, A.U.Itodo, B.G. DanShehu and M.M. Ambursa (2011), Physicochemical Analysis of Discharged Particulate from Power Generating Engines, Advances in Applied Science Research, 2011, 2 (3): 287-294.
Ndana M., Garba B., Hassan L. G. and Faruk U. Z. (2011) Evaluation of Physicochemical Properties of Biodiesel Produced From Some Vegetable Oils of Nigerian Origin, Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, Vol. 4 No.1, pp 67-71.
M.M. Ambursa; U.Z.Faruk; A.Uba; D.M.Sahabi; F.A.Atiku and R.A. Koko (2011) Comparative efficiency of base activated carbon and acid activated carbon for sorption of heavy metals from waste water, Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 3(6):732-741.
U. Z. Faruq, M. Runde, B. G. Danshehu, H. N. Yahaya, A. A. Zuru, and A. B. Muhammad (2012), Comparative Studies of Gasoline Samples Used in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Vol. 20, No. 2, pp. 87-92.
Lawal, A., Umar R. A., Abubakar M. G., and Faruk U. Z. (2012), Development and Validation of UV Spectrophotometric and HPLC Methods for Qualitative Determination of Chloroquine and Amodiaquine in Pharmaceutical Formulations, International Journal of ChemTech Research, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp 669-676.
Lawal, A., Umar, R. A., Abubakar, M. G., and Faruk, U. Z (2012) Development and Validation of UV Spectrophotometric and HPLC Methods for Quantitative Determination of Chloroquine and Amodiaquine in Pharmaceutical Formulations, International Journal of ChemTech Research Vol.4, No.2, pp 669-676, April-June 2012.
Lawal, A., Umar, R. A., Abubakar, M. G., Faruk, U. Z. and Wali, U (2012), FTIR and UV-Visible spectrophotometeric analyses of artemisinin and its derivatives, J Pharm Biomed Sci. 2012, November; 24 (24); 6-14.
M. Ndana1, B. Garba, L.G. Hassan and U.Z. Faruk (2012) Effect of Storage on Stability of Biodiesel Produced from Selected Seed Oils, International Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences and Technology, 13(1) (2012), pp. 10-18.
M. I. Barde, L. G. Hassan, U. Z. Faruq, S. A. Maigandi and K. J. Umar (2012) Study of Bioavailability of Ca and Zn in the flesh of Yellow Teminalia catappa (Linn) Fruits, Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 20(3), pp 205-207.
U. Z. Faruq, M. U. Muhammad, Y. Said, A. Uba and M. D. Olufunke (2012), Isolation and Identification of N-ethyl-N-Nitroso Urea from the Bark of Prosopis africana, International Journal of Chemical Sciences, 5(2), pp. 294-298.
U. Z. Faruq, M. U. Muhammad, Y. Said, and L. G. Hassan (2012), Isolation and Identification of 3-ethyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole from the Bark of Prosopis africana, International Journal of Chemical Sciences, 5(2), pp. 218-221.
M. Ndana1, B. Garba, L.G. Hassan and U.Z. Faruk (2012), Optimization of Biodiesel Production from the Oils of Azadiracta indica and Ricinus communis via Two-Step Integrated Free Fatty Acid Esterification and Alkaline Catalysed Transesterification, The Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, Vol 25, pp 2345-2369.
Moronkola D. Olufunke1* and Faruq U. Zaki, (2013), Chemical Constituents of the Leaf, Stem-bark and Root Essential oils of Antiaris africana, Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science Vol. 3 (06), pp. 168-171.
Abubakar, B., Ikeh, P. O., Faruq, U. Z. and Maishanu, H. M. (2013), The Effect of Trichlia emetica Leaf Extract on the Flammability of Flexible Polyurethane Foam, ChemSearch Journal 4(2): 31 – 36.
Ohene B. Apea and and Umar Z. Faruq (2013) Antidiabetic Activity of Pawpaw Leaf Extract: Chemical Composition and Biokinetic Modeling, Journal of Scientific Innovations for Development Volume 1(2), p. 13-21 available at https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271964427.
I. Abubakar, U. A. Birnin Yauri, U. Z. Faruq, S. S. Noma and N. Sharif (2014), Characterization of ‘Dabagi’ Clay Deposit for its Ceramics Potentials, African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, Vol 8(8): 455-459.
A. Abba, U. Z. Faruq, U. A. Birnin-Yauri, M. B. Yarima and K. J. Umar (2014) Study on Production of Biogas and Bioethanol from Millet Husk, Annual Research & Review in Biology 4(5): 817-827.
Abubakar B., P. O. Ikeh, U. Z. Faruq and H. M. Maishanu (2015), The Effect of Acacia senegal Leaf Extract on the Flammability of Flexible Polyurethane Foam, American Chemical Science Journal 5(4): 277-284.
Hassan S. W. , M. K. Tillo, M. Lawal, R. A. Umar, M. A. Ndakotsu, U. Z. Farouk, and B. M. Agaie (2015), Hepatoprotective Action of Stem Bark Ectracts of Newbouldia laevis in Rats Treated with Carbon Tetrachloride (CCl4), Journal of Global Biosciences, pp. 1627-1646.
M., Usman, A. Galadima, U. Z. Faruq and B. Y. Jibril (2016), Catalytic Influences of Dispersed Copper Complex ion on Aquathermolysis of Heavy Crude Oil, International Journal of Science for Global Suitainability.
Abdu M. S., Aska A. S., Faruq U. Z., Dangoggo S. M. And Ali A. U. (2017), Determination of Suitable Catalyst for Catalytic Oxidation of Toluene to Benzaldehyde using Combined CrO3/H2O2 Oxidation System, International Journal of Research in Science and Technology, Vol. 7, No. II, PP. 73-85e-ISSN: 2249-0604, p-ISSN 2454-180X.
Abdu M. S., Faruq U. Z., Aska A. S. And Baraya K. A. (2017), Determination of Kinetic Parameters in the Interaction between Hydrogen Peroxide and Chromium (VI) Oxide, IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry, Vol. 10, No. 6 Ver. I, pp 91-94. DOI:10.9790/5736-1005XXXXX, www.iosrjournals.org.
Abdu M. S., Aska A. S., Faruq U. Z., Dangoggo S. M. And Ali A. U. (2017), Determination of Activation Energy for the Catalytic Oxidation of Toluene to Benzaldehyde Using Chromium (VI) Oxide/Hydrogen Peroxide Oxidant System, IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry, Vol. 10, No. 5 Ver. II, pp 1-4. DOI:10.9790/5736-1005XXXXX, www.iosrjournals.org.
A. S. Yelwa, A. B. Muhammad, U. Z. Faruq, N. A. Sani and M. T. Umar (2017) N-Alkanes Biomarker Profile in Oil Seepage from Dabban Community of Bida Basin, International Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, No. 1, pp 71-80.
Sayudi Yahaya Haruna, Umar Zaki Faruq, Aminu Yakubu Zubairu, Muhammad Gidado Liman, Maryam Lami Riskuwa (2018), Comparative Studies on Reduction of Sulphur Content of Heavy Crude Oil Using KMnO4, H2O2/CH3COOH and KMnO4, H2O2/HCOOH Via Oxidative Desulphurization (ODS), American Journal of Applied Chemistry, 6(1): 15-24.
I. Sani, R. A. Umar, S. W. Hassan and U. Z. Faruq (2018), Antisnake Venoms and their Mechanism of Action: A Review, Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. PP 512 – 520 [DIO: 10.21276/SJMPS.2018.4.5.4].
U. Z. Faruq (2018) Antihypertensive Studies of Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Presented at the International Conference on Medical and Health Science (ICMHS), Putrajaya, Malaysia, 4th -5th March, 2018.
Abdu M. S., Aska A. S., Faruq U. Z. and Dabai M. U., An Investigation of the Impact of Electrolytes on Thermodynamic Dissociation of Pyruvic Acid in Aqueous Media (2018), International Journal of Advanced Research and Development, Vol. 3, Issue 4, pp 117-122.
Abdu M. S., Aska A. S., Faruq U. Z., Dabai M. U. And Ali A. U. (2018), Determination of Thermodynamic Parameters for the Neutralization Reaction between Hydrochloric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide Using Titration Method (2018), Dutse Journal ot Pure and Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, No. 1.
M. U. Dabai, A. A. Zuru, F. W. Abdulrahman, I. Sada and U. Z. Faruq (2016), Effect of Age and Operating Conditions on the Wearing of Internal Engine Parts, International Journal of Innovation Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, Issue 11.
F. J. Owuna1, M. U. Dabai, M. A. Sokoto, U. Z. Faruq and A. L. Abubakar (2018) Formulation of Lubricant from Calabash Seed Oil, Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, 3(1): 1-8,
Ozumba M. B., Chima K. I., Nwajide C. S., Farouk U. Z. And Rahman U. A. (2018), Attributes of Potential Hydrocarbon Reservoir Sandstone in the Sokoto Sector of the Iullummeden Basin: An Outcrop Analogue Study
Ibrahim Sani, Rabi'u Aliyu Umar, Sanusi Wara Hassan, Umar Zaki Faruq, Abubakar Abdulhamid, Fatima Bello and Isah Musa Fakai (2019), Major Enzymes from Snake Venoms: Mechanisms of Action and Pharmacological Applications, Asian Journal of Biological Sciences, DOI: 10.3923/ajbs.2019.396.403
Dabai, M. U., Habib, B., Faruk, U. Z., Rabah, A. B (2018) Comparative Analysis on Trace Metals in Atmospheric and Vacuum Residue, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) | Volume III, Issue XI, November 2018|ISSN 2454-6194.
Alhassan, M., Faruq U. Z. and Galadima A. (2019), Mixed-Metal Oxide Catalyst for Liquid Phase Benzene Alkylation, Earthline Journal of Chemical Sciences Volume 2, Number 2, , Pages 217-234 https://doi.org/10.34198/ejcs.2219.217234.
Baffa Abubakar, P. O. Ikeh, U. Z. Faruq and H. M. Maishanu (2019) The Effect of Acacia senegal Leaf Extract on the Flammability of Flexible Polyurethane Foam, Theory and Applications of Chemistry Vol. 3 International publishers, ISBN: 978-93-89246-96-4, eBook ISBN: 978-93-89246-97-1 , DOI: 10.9734/bpi/tac/v3.
Nuhu George Obaje, Umar Zaki Faruq, Abdullahi Bomai, Sunday Dabai Moses, Mohammed Ali, Suleiman Adamu, Alfred Essien, Umar Lamorde, Umar Mohammed Umar, Toochukwu Ozoji, Perpertua Okonkwo, Lukman Adamu, Abdullahi Idris-Nda (2020), A Short Note on the Petroleum Potential of the Sokoto Basin in North-western Nigeria, Petroleum Science and Engineering; 4(1): 34-38 http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/j/pse DOI: 10.11648/j.pse.20200401.14 ISSN: 2640-4486 (Print); ISSN: 2640-4516 (Online).
Ibrahim Sani, Rabi’u Aliyu Umar, Sanusi Wara Hassan, Umar Zaki Faruq, Fatima Bello and Abubakar Abdulhamid (2019) Protective Effect of Azadirachta indica Leaf Fractionated Extracts on Renal and Haematological Indices against Snake Venom Toxicity in Albino Rats, Research Journal of Medicinal Plants 13(3): 103-108, ISSN 1819-3455 DOI: 10.3923/rjmp. 2019.103.108.
Ibrahim Sani, Rabi’u Aliyu Umar, Sanusi Wara Hassan, Umar Zaki Faruq, Fatima Bello (2020), Isolation of Antisnake Venom Agents from Azadirachta Indica (A. Juss) Leaf Extracts, Academic Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 5, Issue. 2, pp: 10-16, ISSN(e): 2519-7045, ISSN(p): 2521-0211. URL: https://arpgweb.com/journal/journal/20, DOI: https://doi.org/10.32861/ajc.52.10.16.
Muhammad M. U., Faruq U. Z., Sani N. A., Baki A. S., Garba U. (2020), Nutritional and Phytochemical Composition of Rothmannia longiflora Seed, Sumerianz Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary, 2020, Vol. 3, No. 6, pp. 66-73 ISSN(e): 2617-3077, ISSN(p): 2617-3131 Website: https://www.sumerianz.com.
Ibrahim Sani1, Rabi’u Aliyu Umar, Sanusi Wara Hassan, Umar Zaki Faruq, Fatima Bello, Habiba Aminu and Amina Sulaiman (2020), Hepatoprotective Effect of Azadirachta indica Leaf Fractionated Extracts against Snake Venom Toxicity on Albino Rats, Saudi Journal of Biomedical Research, 5(6): 112-117. ISSN 2518-3214 (Print), ISSN 2518-3222 (Online), DOI: 10.36348/sjbr.2020.v05i06.004., https://saudijournals.com/sjbr.
Ibrahim Sani1*, Rabi’u Aliyu Umar, Sanusi Wara Hassan, Umar Zaki Faruq, Fatima Bello and Abubakar Abdulhamid (2020) Inhibition of Snake Venom Enzymes and Antivenom Adjuvant Effects of Azadirachta indica A. Juss. (Meliaceae) Leaf Extracts, European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 31(10): 114-128, ISSN 2231-0894, DOI: 10.9734/EJMP/2020/v31i1030288.
Ibrahim Sani 1, *, Umar Aliyu Rabi’u 2, Sanusi Wara Hassan 2, Umar Zaki Faruq 3 and Fatima Bello (2020) Lethality of Naja nigricollis Reinhardt venom and antivenom activity of Azadirachta indica A. Juss. leaf extracts on albino rats GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Available online at GSC Online Press Directory GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences e-ISSN: 2581-3250, CODEN (USA): https://www.gsconlinepress.com/journals/gscbps.
Ibrahim Sani, Rabi’u Aliyu Umar, Sanusi Wara Hassan, Umar Zaki Faruq and Fatima Bello (2020), Antioxidant Enhancing Effect of Azadirachta indica A. Juss. Leaf Fractionated Extracts on Naja nigricollis Reinhardt Venom in Albino Rats, Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research 10(3): 52-63, 2020; Article no.JOCAMR.60586 ISSN: 2456-6276.
Ibrahim Sani, Rabi’u Aliyu Umar, Sanusi Wara Hassan, Umar Zaki Faruq and Fatima Bello (2020), Median lethal dose and sub-chronic toxicity profile of Azadirachta indica A. Juss. leaf hexane and ethyl acetate fractionated extracts on albino rats World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 03(03), 007–022, e-ISSN: 2582-5542, Cross Ref DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs Journal homepage: http://www.wjbphs.com.