Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences

Current Issue

Vol. 39 No. 2 (2024)
Published December 31, 2024

Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences (Niger. J. Physiol. Sci.) is a biannual publication of the Physiological Society of Nigeria. It covers diverse areas of research in physiological sciences, publishing reviews in current research areas and original laboratory and clinical research in physiological sciences.

Review Articles

S.I. Jaja
171 - 176
The Translational Physiologist in Strengthening Research to Enhance Quality of Life
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Ganiyu Arinola, Adekunle A Onifade, K Adigun, M.B, Oshingbesan
177 - 183
Review of immune-metabolic studies and re-purposed treatments of Nigerian COVID-19 patients: A pointer to mild, gender- and age-based status of admitted patients
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Editorial

Samuel Babafemi Olaleye
i-iii
The Year 2024, Nigeria’s Physiology Family and the Plethora of Exits
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Full Length Research Articles

Adekunle Bakare, Deborah Peter , Motunrayo Mojoyin Coker, Silas Fagbenro
185 - 192
Trends of twin births in Kogi State, north-central Nigeria
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Diekolola Awoyinka, Oluwadare Ogunlade
193 - 196
Mean Values, Normal Limits and Sex Differences of Heart Rate, QT Interval , QTc , PR Interval and QRS Duration among Young Adults of Yoruba Ethnicity.
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Nisreen Ali , Nouralsalhin Alaagib, Abdalla Abdelatif , Osama Ali, Walli Elmagbol , Sameer Alhojaily, Ibrahim Albokhadaim, Saad Shousha, Ahmed Alameen
195 - 200
The Effect of Vitamin D Level on Blood Glucose, HbA1c and Some Inflammatory Markers in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Smith I Jaja, Owolabi Adekogbe
201 - 213
Exercise attenuates the effect of high salt intake on the cardiovascular function, oxygen saturation,lung function and renal function of young men
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Ikponmwosa Aikpitanyi , Onyiye Cynthia Okeke, Freedom Festus Ogbara, Eliozabeth Alaere Ayunku, Samuel Monday Nweke, Melvin Iyamu, Havard Asuama Amaku
215 - 221
Cross-Examination and Comparison of Effects of Nutritive and Non-Nutritive Sweeteners on Male Reproductive Health Using Wistar Rat Model
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Adedamola Aminat Bayo-Olugbami, Pauleen Ukpabio, Kawkab Mujahidah Babalola, Iyanuoluwa Olushola Benson, Bamidele Victor Owoyele
223 -232
Bromelain improved cognitive & mood behaviors, oxido-inflammatory indices and cholinergic transmission in scopolamine-induced neurotoxicity in male wistar rats.: Bromelain reduced scopolamine neurotoxicity.
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Peter Odu, Vera Kijie Odu, Oyetola Tolulope Oyebanjo, Ben-Azu Benneth, Samuel Adetunji Onasanwo
233 - 240
Cognitive And Neuroprotective Effects of Vernonia amygdalina in scopolamine-induced Memory impaired Rats.
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Temidayo Adeniyi, Akinpelu Moronkeji, Olayinka Ajala, Abiodun Oyeleke, Adebimpe I Moronkeji, Favour Falana , Ngeri Belema Belema
241 - 249
Mitigation of Diclofenac-Induced Hepatorenal Toxicity by Methanolic Extract of Cymbopogon citratus
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Sheu Kadiri Rahamon, Abiodun Olaide Yusuff, Olatunde Olayinka Ayinde, Funmilola Taiwo
251 -257
Age-Related Changes in Cognition, Plasma Levels of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factors and Selected Indices of Inflammation in Adults at Different Decades of Life
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Ajibare Johnson Ayodeji, Adeyemi Odetayo, Olabode Oluwadare Akintoye , Adeola Isaac Oriyomi , Sope Tope Orugun , Afsat Motunrayo Busari, Luqman Aribidesi Olayaki
259 - 266
Carvedilol and clomiphene combination therapy alleviates inflammation and redox imbalance in experimental PCOS: role of Nrf2/HMOX-1 and NfkB signaling
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Mr. Oluwatosin Omodara, M.U Kawu, I.G. Bako , A.S. Isa, H.D. Mhya, Z Ali
267 - 276
Ursolic Acid Ameliorates Vascular Oxidative Stress and Upregulates Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Gene in Male Wistar Rats with High-carbohydrate High-fat Diet-induced Metabolic Syndrome
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Dr. Omowumi Femi-Akinlosotu, Dr. Funmilayo E. Olopade, Dr. Chukwuemeka S. Okoye, Prof. M.T. Shokunbi
277 - 284
Changes in the subcortical white matter and the pyramidal neurons in the sensorimotor cortex of juvenile hydrocephalic rats
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Dickson Uwaya, A. K Ohonbamu , E. I Obasuyi
285 - 293
Anti-arthritis Activity of Methanol Extract of Peperomia pellucida in Complete Freund’s Adjuvant Induced Arthritis in Wistar Rats
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Eru Mba
295 - 304
Effect of Musa Paradisiaca Stem Juice on Acute Status Epilepticus, Hippocampal Histology and Behaviour in Rats with Pentylenetetrazole-Induced Seizures
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Dr O. A. Adejumobi, Dr. O. S. Ajani, J.T. Faturoti, Dr. A. G. Adewoyin, Dr T.F Ajani, Dr. O. O. Esan, Prof. A.A. Oyagbemi, Prof. T. O. Omobowale, Prof. A. A. Adedapo, Dr. O.G. Ohore, Prof. M.O. Oyeyemi, Prof. A.O.F Ashafa, Prof. M. A. Yakubu
305 - 311
Modulatory effect of ethanol root extract of Sarcocephalus latifolius on fertility of hypertensive Wistar rats induced by Nw-Nitro-L-Arginine Methyl Ester
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Rotimi Sunday Ajani , Nyerhovwo Abijah Akpovwovwo
313 - 316
Hematopoietic alteration in carbon tetrachloride-induced liver injury and amelioration by Vitex agnus castus extract
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Physiology/Medical Education

Okwute Ochayi, Monday Nwankwo, Onyeyili Nnamdi, Bodunde Akinlade
317 - 319
Evaluation of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate Among Medical Students During Physiology Practical
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Conference Proceedings

i - viii
ABSTRACTS OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE XLIST ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE OF THE PHYSIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA : 13-16 February, 2024, Rivers State University, Port Hacourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
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