Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

About: Ladoke Akintola University of Technology is a education organization based out in Ogbomoso, Nigeria. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Adsorption. The organization has 2786 authors who have published 3066 publications receiving 36850 citations. The organization is also known as: Oyo State University of Technology & LAUTECH.

Intimate partner violence: prevalence and perceptions of married men in Ibadan Nigeria.

Abstract: In sub-Saharan Africa rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) are high. Thus, identifying reasons for abuse is crucial in ensuring women's health. Hence, mens perception of IPV was assessed, and prevalence of abuse determined. Survey of 820 married men from six urban communities in Ibadan was done using interviewer administered questionnaire. Four focus group discussions were conducted. Lifetime prevalence of perpetration of physical abuse was 25.1%, while psychological violence was 44.4%. Two hundred and forty (29.3%) had ever perpetrated sexual violence and 23.2% economic violence. At least one of these forms of violence had been perpetrated by 44.1% of the respondents. “Being rude” (66.4%) and “insufficient care of the children” (54.3%) were common justifications for IPV. Motive of the abuse were “to make partner responsible” (60.3%) and “to obtain respect” (59.9%). Predictors of perpetrating violence were being in polygamous unions (OR 1.83, 95% CI: 1.11–3.03), consuming alcohol (AOR 1.67; 95% CI: 1....

In Vitro Cytotoxicity Activitie of Essential Oils of Eucalyptus Torreliana F. v. Muell (Leaves and Fruits)

Abstract: In this work, the composition and cytotoxicity activities of the essential oils from the leaves and fruits of Eucalyptus torelliana F. v. Muell were evaluated. The essential oils were analyzed directly by capillary gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Monoterpenes were the major constituents (92.6 and 85.1% respectively). The most common quantitatively significant compounds were α-pinene (21.7 and 55.8%) and β-pinene (10.3 and 10.8%) respectively for the leaf and fruit oils. 1,8-Cineole (33.8%) and p-cymene (10.7%) were the other constituents found in sizeable proportions in the leaves. Both essential oils were found to be cytotoxic, inhibiting the growth of PC-3, Hep G2, Hs578T, and MDA-MB-231 human tumor cell lines. The volatile oils displayed weak activities to the tested micro-organisms of bacteria and fungi.

Antimalarial activity of fractions of aqueous extract of Acacia nilotica root.

Abstract: Background/Aim: The problem of resistance of malaria parasites to available antimalarial drugs makes the development of new drugs imperative, with natural plant products providing an alternative source for discovering new drugs.To evaluate the antimalarial activity of eluted fractions of Acacia nilotica root extract and determine the phytochemicals responsible for its antimalarial activity. Methods: Crude extract of A. nilotica was eluted with gradients of solvent mixture (hexane, ethyl acetate and methanol) in multiples of 100 ml and each fraction was collected separately. Fifteen fractions were collected and fractions with similar spots and Rf values on thin layer chromatographic (TLC) plates were combined to produce 4 main fractions (F-1, F-2, F-3 and F-4) which were tested separately for anti-malarial activity using the Rane test. Changes in body weight, temperature and packed cell volume (PCV) were also recorded. Results: Fraction F-1 of A. nilotica at 50 and 100 mg/kg b/w produced significant and dose-dependent reduction in parasite count in Plasmodium berghei infected mice compared to the control, and also significantly increased the survival time of the mice compared to the control group. This fraction also ameliorated the malaria-induced anaemia by improving PCV in treated mice. Conclusion: Antimalarial activity of extract of Acacia nilotica root is probably localized in the F-1 fraction of the extract which was found to be rich in alkaloids and phenolics. Further study will provide information on the chemical properties of the active metabolites in this fraction.

N -Alkanes and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) profile of soil from some polluted sites in Niger Delta, Nigeria

Abstract: Soil samples were collected at different locations from Etche and Obio Akpor local government area (LGA) of River State in Niger Delta. The n-alkane and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons were determined qualitatively and quantitatively using GC-FID. The concentration of PAHs in the soil samples ranged from 7.40 to 78.3 ng/g. The highest concentration of PAHs was recorded in Agbada 1 flow station, while the lowest concentration was recorded in Agbada 2 flow station. A significant level of pollution was also observed in the soil of Bomu pipeline at Obio Akpor LGA. Also, the distribution of n-alkanes in the samples was also used to assess the level of pollution in the studied area. Various n-alkanes and PAHs ratios were obtained to know the major source of pollution in the area under study. The main source of pollution was pyrolytic, which might be due to the gas flaring activities going on in the study area. Also, the results showed that n-alkanes could also be a complementary tool in assessing pollution and source apportionment.