Dr. Mudasiru Iyanda Omowale Raji

Area of specialization:	Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Email:	raji.mudasiru@udusok.edu.ng
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List of Selected Publications

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1. MIO Raji, YKE Ibrahim, JO Ehinmidu. (2010). Physico-chemical characteristics and heavy metal levels in drinking water sources in Sokoto metropolis in North-Western Nigeria Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management,14(3): 81-85. ISSN: 1119-8362http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v14i3.61475INDEX IN AJOL

2. Raji, M.I.O. and Garba, I.(2010). Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of Salmonella and Shigellaspecies isolated from drinking water in SokotoShuni and Tambuwal towns in North Western Nigeria. Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical sciences 6(1): 62-66. ISSN 1597-8036

3. MIORaji, YKE Ibrahim, JOEhinmidu (2010) Bacteriological quality of public water sources in Shuni, Tambuwal and Sokoto towns in North-Western Nigeria Journal of Pharmacy and Bioresources,7(2): 55-64.ISSN 0189-8442http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jpb.v7i2.1 INDEX IN AJOL

4. Garba, I., Adebayo, A.A., Opaluwa, S.A., Tijjani, M.B., Aliyu, M.S., Wada-Kura, A., Ekwudu, O. and Raji, M.I.O (2010). Trichomonas vaginallis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus co-infection among pregnant women attending Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria. Biological and Environmental Science Journal for the Tropics, 7(4): 92-95. ISSN 0794-9057

5. Raji M.I.O. and Ibrahim Y.K.E. (2011) Prevalence of water borne infections in Northwest Nigeria: A retrospective study. Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology, 3(8): 382-385. ISSN 2141-2316. http://www.academicjournals.org/jpheINDEX IN GOOGLE SCHOLAR

6. I. Garba, Y. H. Lusa, E. Bawa, M.B. Tijjani, M.S. Aliyu, U.U. Zango and M.I.O. Raji (2012) Antibiotics susceptibility pattern of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from wounds in patients attending Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Science; 20(1): 32-34. ISSN 0794-5698. INDEX IN AJOLhttp://www.ajol.info/index.php/njbas/index

7. Raji, M.I.O., Ibrahim, Y.K.E., Tytler, B.A. and Ehinmidu, J.O. (2015). Analysis of selected heavy metals and mineral elements in pollution prone River Sokoto in Northwestern Nigeria. International Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences,3(4): 91-97. ISSN (Print) 1743-6264

8. M.I.O. Raji, Y.K.E. Ibrahim, B.A. Tytler, J.O. Ehinmidu (2015) Physicochemical characteristics of water samples collected from River Sokoto, Northwestern Nigeria. Atmospheric and Climate Sciences 5, 194-199. ISSN Print: 2160-0414. ISSN online: 2160-0422. INDEX IN GOOGLE SCHOLARhttp://dx.doi.org/10.4236/acs.2015.53013

9. Raji, M.I.O., Ibrahim, Y.K.E., Tytler, B.A., Ehinmidu, J.O. (2015) Faecal coliforms (FC) and Faecal Streptococci (FS) ratio as tool for assessment of water contamination: A case study of River Sokoto, Northwestern Nigeria. The Asia Journal of Applied Microbiology, 2(3): 27-34. ISSN(e): 2313-8157. ISSN(p): 2409-2177. http://www.scilit.net/article/10.18488/journal.33/2015.2.3/33.3.27.34INDEX IN GOOGLE SCHOLAR

10. Garba, I.,Umar, A.I., Tijjani, M.B., Aliyu, M.S., Nuhu, A., Ganau, A.M., Raji, M.I.O. and Bello, A.F. (2016) Vulvovaginal Candidiasis amongst pregnant women attending some selected hospital in Sokoto metropolis. International Journal of Pure and Applied Science 6(1): 120-128. ISSN 1743-6264

11. Garba, I.,Umar, A.I., Nuhu, A., Raji, M.I.O., Fana, A.S., Tijjani, M.B., Aliyu, M.S. and Mathias, J.S. (2016) Bacteriological quality of public drinking water sources in Sokoto metropolis. International Journal of Pure and Applied Science 7(1): 176-185. ISSN 1743-6264

12. M.I.O. Raji, Y.K.E. Ibrahim, B.A. Tytler and J.O. Ehinmidu. (2016) Assessment and seasonal variations of heavy metals and mineral elements in River Sokoto, Northwestern Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Science. 24(2): 9-14. ISSN 0794-5698. INDEX IN AJOLhttp://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njbas.v24i2.2

13. Raji, M.I.O. and Garba, I. (2017) PCR analysis of resistant bacteria strains isolated from River Sokoto, Northwestern Nigeria. International Journal of Sciences,6(8): 9-Online ISSN: 2305-3925; Print ISSN: 2410-4477https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319592738_PCR_Analysis_of_Resistant INDEX IN RESEARCHGATE

14. Raji, M.I.O. and Oyeniyi, Y.J. (2017) Distribution and types of water-borne bacterial pathogens in River Sokoto, Nigeria and their health implication. African Journal of Clinical and Experimental Microbiology. 18(4): 198-204. ISSN 1595-689X. INDEX IN AJOLhttps://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajcem.v18i4.3

15. Garba, I., Umar, A.I., Tijjani, M.B., Aliyu, M.S., Raji, M.I.O., Shinkafi, S.A. and. Adamu, A.B. (2018). Phytochemical and antibacterial activity of Zingiberofficinale against some bacterial clinical isolates. African Journal of Natural Sciences. 21:39-44 (AJNS) ISSN 1119-1104

16. RajiMudasiruIyandaOmowale and Jiya Mustapha Hussain (2019). Antibiotic susceptibility profile of bacteria isolated from packaged milk products sold in Sokoto, Nigeria: The resistant strains. GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 09(01), 104–109. e-ISSN: 2581-3250. INDEX IN GOOGLE SCHOLAR https://doi.org/10.30574/gscbps.2019.9.1.0179

17. M.I.O. Raji and M.H. Jiya (2019). Evaluation of pathogenic bacteria in packaged milk products sold in Sokoto metropolis, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Applied Sciences, 12: 85-90. ISSN 1996-3343. INDEX IN GOOGLE SCHOLAR https://doi.org/10.3923/ajaps.2019.85.90

18. Garba Ibrahim, Umar Asiya Imam, Ganau Ahmed Mohammed, RajiMudasiruIyandaOmowale,Fana Sani Abdullahi, ShinkafiSa’adatuAliyu, KazeemAdemola, (2020). Comparison Between Microscopic and Rapid Test Assay in the Detection of Malaria Parasite Infection in Patients Attending Some Hospitals in Sokoto, Nigeria. American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences, 8(4): 64-68. ISSN: 2330-8818. INDEX IN CROSSREF, CNKI SCHOLAR, etc. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajbls.20200804.11

19. Garba, I., Umar, A.I., Tijjani, M.B., Aliyu, M.S., Jumare, Y., Raji, M.I.O. and Unata, I.M. (2020). Prevalence and antibiogram of Salmonella enterica among patients attending selected hospitals in Sokoto metropolis. Bima Journal of Science and Technology, 4(2): 2536-6041 https://journals.gjbeacademia.com/index.php/bimajst/article/view/237

20. Raji, M.I.O., Haido, A.U., Garba, I. and Shuaibu, A.B. (2021). Detection of mecA gene in the clinical isolates of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science, 6(2): 22-26. ISSN: 2536-7153. INDEX IN AJOL

21. Raji, M.I.O., and Ibikunle, M.T. (2022).Organoleptic property and bacteriological analysis of cough syrups sold in Sokoto metropolis, North-western Nigeria. J. Med. Sci., 22(3): 113 - 118. ISSN: 1682 – 4474. https://doi.org/10.3923/jms.2022.113.118INDEX IN ASCI

22. Raji, M.I.O., Balogun, D.O., Riskuwa, M.L., Ibrahim, A.D. and Adisa-Raji, N.O. (2022). Molecular Detection of Epstein Barr Virus Co-infection in HIV Positive Women Attending Selected Hospitals in Sokoto, Nigeria. Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science, 7(4): 35-46. ISSN: 2536-7153. INDEX IN AJOL

23. Garba I, Umar AI, Tijjani MB, Aliyu MS, Muhammad HID, Raji MIO, Fana SA and Thompson J. (2023). Haematological changes in malaria infection among pregnant women in Sokoto metropolis Nigeria. FUDMA Journal of Sciences, 7(3): 283-287. https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2023-0703-1870

24. Raji M.I.O., Garba I., Umar A.I., Adisa-Raji N.O. and Muhammad-Sadi R. (2023). Antimicrobial profile of bacterial agents of urinary tract infection in pregnant women from selected hospitals in Gusau, Nigeria. African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3(2): 59-67https://doi.org/10.51483/AFJPS.3.2.2023.59-67

25. Raji M.I.O., Ibikunle M.T. (2023). Monkeypox virus – from endemic to pandemic: a review. Infectious Diseases & Tropical Medicine, 9: e1209. https://doi.org/10.32113/idtm_202312_1209

List of conferences/workshops/seminar Papers

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1. Raji, M.I.O. and Ibrahim, Y.K.E. (2010) Antibiotic susceptibility profiles of Escherichia coli strains isolated from drinking water in three towns of Sokoto State, Nigeria. Presented at the 34th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology held at the Hall of Mercy, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. 18th -22nd October, 2010.

2. Abubakar, D.L., Usman, B.B., and Raji, M.I.O. (2011). Generation of biogas from cow dung, horse dung and sawdust. Presented at 35th Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM) at Musa Abdullahi Auditorium, New Campus, Bayero University, Kano. 9th - 13th October, 2011.

3. Raji, M.I.O. and Ibrahim, Y.K.E. (2014) Prevalence of Salmonellosis and the susceptibility profiles of Samonella species isolated from drinking water in three towns of Sokoto State, Northwest Nigeria. Presented at 37th Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM) at School of Postgraduate Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. 2nd - 5th September, 2014.

4. Garba, I., Umar, A.I., Tijjani, M.B., Aliyu, M.S., Nuhu, A., Raji, M.I.O.Fana, A.S., Shinkafi, S.A., Rabi’u, M.and Salam, A.Y.(2017)Parasite density associated with malaria infection in pregnancy in Sokoto, Nigeria. Presented at the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria 53rdAnnual Scientific Conference and Workshop held at Ummaru Musa Yar’adua Hall, Murtala Square, Kaduna. 12th - 19th November, 2017.

5. Garba, I., Umar, A.I., Sabir, A. Tijjani, M.B., Aliyu, M.S., Nuhu, A., Ganau, A.M., Raji, M.I.O., Shinkafi, S.A., Rabi’u, M.and Abdulrazaq, H.(2017)Urinary Tract Infections among Diabetic patients attending UsmanuDanfodiyo University, Teaching Hospital Sokoto. Presented at the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria 53rdAnnual Scientific Conference and Workshop held at the Ummaru, Musa Yar’adua Hall, Murtala Square, Kaduna. 12th - 19th November, 2017.

6. Garba, I.,Umar, A.I., Tijjani, M.B.,Aliyu, M.S., Raji, M.I.O.,Shinkafi, S.A., Nuhu, A., Fana, S.A. and Umar, M. (2017)Antibiogram profile of bacterial agents isolated from catheterized patients attending some hospitals in SokotoMetropolis. Presented at 40th Scientific Conference/AGM of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM) at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Yelwa Campus, Bauchi. 5th-9th December, 2017.

7. Garba, I., Umar, A.I., Tijjani, M.B., Aliyu, M.S., Nuhu, A., Ganau, A.M., Raji, M.I.O., Hamid, K.M and Iliyasu, F. (2019) Malaria and typhoid fever co-infection in patients attending selected hospitals in Sokoto metropolis, North Western, Nigeria. Presented at the 20th IMAN Annual General Meeting and Scientific conference held at State Secretariat Conference Hall, DandagoroKatsina. 2nd - 7th July, 2019.

8. Garba, I., Umar, A.I., Tijjani, M.B., Aliyu, M.S., Hamid, K.M., Shinkafi, S.A, Anuga, J., and Raji, M.I.O. (2019) Antibiogram profile of Staphylococcusaureus isolated in Suya meat sold in Gusau metropolis. Presented at the 20th IMAN Annual General Meeting and Scientific conference held at State Secretariat Conference Hall, DandagoroKatsina. 2nd -7th July, 2019.

9. Raji, M.I.O. and Abdulmutallib, J. (2019) Bacteriological studies on syrups commoly sold in Sokoto metropolis. Presented at 53rd Annual Conference of Science Association of Nigeria, held at the Auditorium, UsmanuDanfodiyo University, Sokoto. 14th - 18th July, 2019.

10. Garba, I., Umar, A.I., Tijjani, M.B., Aliyu, M.S., Raji, M.I.O., Hamid, K.M., Shinkafi, S.A. and Galadima, M. B. (2019) Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Gusau metropolis, Nigeria. Presented at the 55th Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria held at the International Conference Centre Garki Abuja. 2nd-6th Sept. 2019.

11. Garba, I., Umar, A.I., Tijjani, M.B., Aliyu, M.S., Raji, M.I.O., Fana, S.A., Nuhu, A., Udefi, A.C. and, Hamid, K.M. (2019) Evaluation of Stool Concentration techniques in the detection of some parasites among Almajiri School Children in Sokoto Metropolis. Presented at 43rd Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria at the University of Port-Harcourt Auditorium, Rivers State, Nigeria. 10th -13th September, 2019.

12. Garba, I., Tijjani, M.B., Aliyu, M.S., Shinkafi, S.A., Adamu, F. and Raji, M.I.O. (2019) Prevalence of TB/HIV coinfection in patients attending selected hospitals in Gusau, Zamfara Nigeria. Presented at 1st international Conference on One Health, tagged Kano 2019 held at the Bristol Palace Hotel, 54, GudaAbdullahi Street, Farm Centre, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. 9th -14th December, 2019.

13. Raji M.I.O., Garba I., Adisa-Raji N.O. and Umar A.T. (2023). Bacteriological Quality and Organoleptic Property of Drinking Water from Male and Female Hostels in UsmanuDanfodiyo University Sokoto.Presented at Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM) North-west Symposium held at 1000 Seater Auditorium, Kaduna State University, Kaduna between 11th and 12th July, 2023.

14. Raji M.I.O. and Muhammad N. (2023). Antibiotics Resistant Strains Isolated from Drinking Water Samples from TashanIllela Water Board and Areas Supplied in Mabera in Sokoto Metropolis.Presented at the 3rd International Conference on Biologics Research and Development, held at Princess Alexandria Auditorium, University of Nigeria Nsukka between 19th and 21st July, 2023.

15. Raji M.I.O., Garba I., Adisa-Raji N.O., Muhammad R. (2023). Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile of Isolated Bacteria from Sachet Water Sold on the Streets in Sokoto Metropolis.Presented at the 44th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology on Microbial Bio-Heritage and the Post-COVID Dynamics of Global Relevance, held at CUCRID Conference Hall, Covenant University Centre for Research, Innovation & Discovery, Covenant University, Ota between July 24th and 28th, 2023.

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Conferences Attended

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1. Workshop onNext Generation Sequencing (NGS) Technologies by Applied Biotech Institute through Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN). At: Genetic Engineering and Vaccine Laboratory, Bosso Campus, Federal University of Technology, Minna,24th - 26th August, 2017.

2. Hands-on Workshop onMolecular Biology Techniques Organized by Association of Specialist Medical Doctors in Academics (ASMeDA/MEDSABAMS) Sokoto State Chapter in collaboration with Centre for Advanced Medical Research and Training (CAMRET) UsmanuDanfodiyo University Sokoto. At: Centre for Advanced Medical Research and Training (CAMRET) UsmanuDanfodiyo University Sokoto,26th - 27th February, 2021 and 5th - 26th March, 2021.

Academic Metrics (ORCID, LinkedIn, Google scholar, ResearchGate, Web of science, Scopus, etc.)

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ORCID:https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3580-0521

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raji-mudasiru-7072a745

Google scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=4MrHyRkAAAAJ&hi=en

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net

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