Vol. 21 No. 2 (2024)

Published: 2024-12-31

Original Articles

  • Morphological Assessments and Sexual Dimorphism of the Visual Pathway Structures of Cricetomys gambianus (African Giant Rats Waterhouse-1840)

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.1
    S.O. Amuzor, A.N. Agbon, S.A. Musa, U.E. Umana, J.O. Ayo (Author)
    149-158

  • Assessment of the Ameliorative Effect of Vitamin A on Heat Stress Using White Albino Mice

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.2
    J. Wassagwa, O. Ewa, E.O. Addy, D.C. Ejiofor, E.A. Elekwa, E.E. Ngwu, O.F. Okoye, K.A. Agu (Author)
    159-162

  • Comparative study on the contraceptive effects of butanol and dichloromethane fractions of Carica Papaya male tree bark in male Sprague Dawley rats

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.3
    O.F. Adeoye, A.A. Bakare (Author)
    163-167

  • Histopathological Assessment of Cardiac Tissue in Arsenic Trioxide-Induced Wistar rats: Effects of Ethanol Leaf Extract of Irvingia gabonensis

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.4
    S.B. Olukayode, S.O. Innih, D. Calmday-Ombo (Author)
    168-171

  • Influence of aqueous leave extract of Newbouldia laevis on cadmium chloride -induced toxicity in pituitary-testicular axis of rats

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.5
    K.A. Adebisi, B. Leko, C.A. Idaguko (Author)
    172-179

  • Sub-acute toxic effects of methanol root extract of Carpolobia alba G. Don on testes of adult Wistar rats

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.6
    G.O. Oluwatunase, O.J. Otulana, O.O. Odubela, B.P. Fakunle, R.O. Folarin, F.U. Enemali, O. Asafa, K. Adebisi, O.E. Ogunmiluyi, J. Jesuye, A. Bukola, B. Badmus, S.S. Dare (Author)
    180-187

  • Anthropometric evaluation of percentage body fat using skinfold parameters among students of Ebonyi State University

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.7
    C.O. Njoku, I.I. Nkanu, C.E. Anwara, M.C. Ngwuta, O.E. Egbudu (Author)
    188-194

  • Protective effects of ethanol seed extract of Plukenetia conophora on cadmium-induced reproductive toxicity in male Wistar rats

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.8
    O.H. Blackie, D.E. Odiase, F.F. Blackie (Author)
    195-201

  • Testicular histology and seminal assessments following codeine-containing cough syrup administration in male Wistar rats

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.9
    K.C. Ibeabuchi, S.C. Gbotolorun (Author)
    202-209

  • Quercetin 100 mg/kg fails to mitigate cisplatin-induced neurotoxicity in adult Wistar rats

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.10
    I.A. Edagha, A.N. Aquaisua, B.C. Akpan, P.B. Sunday-Jimmy, M.A. Ataben, A.U. Katumu, G. Okokon (Author)
    210-219

  • Ameliorative effect of vitamin E on copper sulfate-induced liver damage in Wistar rats

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.11
    E. Obayuwana, S.M. Nweke (Author)
    220-226

  • Investigating the effects of aqueous fruit extract of Tamarindus indica on mercuric chloride-induced liver toxicity in adult Wistar rats

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.12
    S.M. Nweke, N. Okafor, G.I. Eze (Author)
    227-234

  • Evaluating the anticonvulsant potential of kaurenoic acid isolated from leaves in pentylenetetrazole-induced seizures: behavioral, cognitive, and cellular insights in Wistar rats

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.13
    S.S. Dare, R.O. Folarin, B.P. Fakunle, O.O. Odubela, G.O. Oluwatunase, P.E. Ekanem, P.D. Shallie (Author)
    235-242

  • A multi-method comparison of body volume and body fat in healthy adults: source of caution for interchangeability of techniques

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.14
    C.O. Njoku, E.E. Besong, A.D. Stewart (Author)
    243-251

  • Chronic sleep deprivation induces spatial memory impairment, chromatolysis, and histoarchitectural changes in the CA3 region of the hippocampus

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca..v21i2.15
    J. Ochai, U.E. Umana, S.A. Musa, S.B. Oladele (Author)
    252-261

  • Cucurbita maxima Seed Oil Pre-treatment Ameliorates Ovarian Oxidative Stress-mediated dysfunction Associated with Diclofenac therapy

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.16
    J.A. Nwafor, F.T. Okposhi, O.O. Anyigor, T.N. Nnama, I.C. Ukah, V.C. Ezeuko (Author)
    262-267

  • Zingerone mitigates hepatic injury associated with Dimethylnitrosamine exposure in male adult Wistar rats

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.17
    J.A. Nwafor, G.I. Eze, S.O. Innih (Author)
    268-274

  • Relationship between somatotype categories and musculoskeletal discomforts among Nigeria school students: A case study of selected secondary schools in Lagos State

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.18
    H.A. Omotayo, F.O. Opoola, M.T. Omotayo, T.O. Kusemiju, F.I.O. Duru (Author)
    275-280

  • Photogrammetric Evaluation of Some Normative Facial Indices of Young Adults of Igbo Ethnic Group, Nigeria

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.19
    P.N. Nwofor, H.B. Fawehinmi, P.D. Okoh, L.E. Oghenemavwe, L.K. David, M.A. Amadi, C.A. Oparaocha, C.E. Ebieto (Author)
    281-286

  • Evaluation of common ultrasound findings in female patients who present with pelvic pain at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH), Edo State, Nigeria

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.20
    O.M. Ujaddughe, C.E. Eseine-Aloja, H.I. Aimua, A.O. Eigbedion, M.E. Ujaddughe, H.A. Okodaso, C.O. Eseine, K.I. Ebhojaye, A.M. Izunya (Author)
    287-294

  • Percutaneous clavicular length among Nigerian students of Delta State University: Clinical and forensic implications

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.21
    B.S. Ominde, M.T. Enaohwo, O.G. Omohwo, O. Jeremiah, O.F. Omoro, P.S. Igbigbi (Author)
    295-300

  • Protective effects of Moringa oleifera oil on permethrin-induced toxicity in the prefrontal cortex of young male Wistar rats

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca..v21i2.22
    F.S. Lewu, A.B. Omotoso, J.O. Sylvester, N.R. Odey , M.T. Alabelewe, R.M. Kolo, A.O. Ayodeji, L.T. Omoboye, N.Y. Mutholib , I.T. Gbadamosi, G.O. Omotoso (Author)
    301-308

  • Ameliorative effects of watermelon seed oil (Citrulus lanatus) on cadmium chloride-induced hippocampal toxicity in adult male Wistar rats

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.23
    H.B. Olanrewaju, Eze S.M, S.A. Musa, S.A. Adamu, A.A. Omoniyi, S.P. Akpulu (Author)
    309-316

  • Histological and biochemical effects of Lutein on the liver of adult Wistar rats following Paraquat-induced toxicity

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.24
    T.A. Edward, A.J. Ajibade, S.S. Edward, Dr. Umeaku U (Author)
    317-323

  • Anthropometric evaluation and significance of waist circumference, hip circumference and waist-hip ratio among 16-25 years old females in Ede, Osun State, Nigeria

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.25
    W.C. Nnamani, D.R. Omotoso (Author)
    324-328

  • Modulatory role of cannabidiol and sleep recovery on hepato-renal functions and histological alterations triggered by sleep deprivation in adult male Wistar rats

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.26
    E. Ema, U.Z. Usman, A.O. Abdulquadri, U.U. Ekpo, G.P. Oderinde, A. Usman, U.E. Umana (Author)
    329-337

  • Study of some anthropometric variables among menopausal women with type II diabetes in Lagos Mainland:  Shomolu Local Government Area and its environ

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca..v21i2.27
    F.O. Opoola, S.S. Adebisi, J.P. Tanko, S.A. Akuyam, M. Nwankwo, A. Omotayo (Author)
    338-345

  • Neuroprotective effects of lycopene on lipopolysaccharide-induced cerebellar damage in rats: Implication for Alzheimer’s disease therapy

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.28
    T.A. Adeyeye, O.F. Shallie, T.R. Saula, S.A. Afolabi, P.D. Shallie (Author)
    346-357

  • Ameliorative effect of Vernonia amygdalina on lead-induced neurotoxicity on the premotor cortex of adult Wistar rats

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.29
    A.G. Muhammed, Z.M. Bauchi, M. Tanko, A.A. Omoniyi, M.S. Muhammed, M.Y. Shuaib, M.O. Lawal (Author)
    358-366

  • Reproductive impact of Mishenland Polyherbal Mixture on steroid hormone-induced gonadotoxic effects in male Wistar rats

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.30
    O.A. Adesanya, P.T. Adenowo, A.K. Adefule, B.A. Alabi, L.A.J. Shittu (Author)
    367-372

  • The anthropometric indices of physical development in medical students at the University of Lagos, Nigeria

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.31
    H.A. Omotayo, J.O. Agbara, T, Nafiu, M.T. Omotayo, N.M. Ibeabuchi (Author)
    373-376

  • Assessment of epidemiological risk factors of humeral fractures using x-ray findings of patients presenting at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria: A 2-year review

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.32
    O.M. Ujaddughe, D.O. Eseine, H.I. Aimua, C.E. Eseine-Aloja, H.A. Okodaso, C.O. Eseine, K.I. Ebhojaye, A.M. Izunya, M.E. Ujaddughe (Author)
    377-384

  • Effects of Vernonia ambigua on testicular histology, selected semen profiles and serum oxidative stress biomarkers of Wistar rats

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.33
    E.C. Igwe, E.E. Besong, C.N. Esomchi, J.O. Nwofia, M.C. Okoche, E.O. Onigbo (Author)
    385-392

  • Evaluation of linear facial photogrammetry of the Ibibio Ethnic Group of Nigeria, resident in Port Harcourt

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.34
    M.A. Amadi, H.B. Fawehinmi, L.E. Oghenemavwe, M.A. Olugbenga, V.C. Ezeuko (Author)
    393-403

  • Evaluation of geometric parameters of the lumbosacral vertebae: a radiographic study of indigenes, resident in Yenagoa

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.35
    T.O. Johnbull, S.O. Ngoka (Author)
    404-408

Review Article

  • The concept of forensic taphonomy: understanding the postmortem processes of dead remains

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jeca.v21i2.36
    J.O. Ikpa, U.E. Umana, J.A. Timbuak, M. Tanko, C.O. Obun, E.J. Ema, M.E. Omuh (Author)
    409-417