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Prof. A. Y. Bala

Area of specialization:Parasitology
Email:bala.aminu@udusok.edu.ng, aminubala@gmail.com, aminubala2001@yahoo.com
Phone:+2348035989824

List of Selected Publications

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1. Bala, A.Y., Adamu, T., Abubakar, U. and Ladan, M.J. (2005): The Efficacy of the Leaf Extract of Cassia Occidentalis in the Treatment of Typanosoma brucei brucei Infection In Albino Rats. Bulletin of SAN vol. 26: 224-233.
2. Bala, A. Y., Adamu, T., Abubakar, U. and Ladan, M. J. (2006): Preliminary Study on the Use of Aloe vera and Coriandrum sativum in the Treatment of Trypanosoma brucei brucei Infection in Albino Rats. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vol 14 (1 & 2): 16 – 22.
3. Bala, A. Y. and Adamu, T. (2008): Anti-Diarrhoeal Activity of Psidium guajava (Guava) Aqueous Leaf Extract in Experimental Animals. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 16(2): 182 – 187.
4. Badamasi, M. Z., Adamu, T. and Bala, A. Y. (2008): Species Abundance and Colour Preferences of Oviposition by Mosquitoes in Man – Made Containers under Field Condition in Sokoto, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 16(2): 188 – 191.
5. Bala, A.Y., Adamu, T., Abubakar, U., Ladan, M.J. and Abubakar, M. G. (2009): Studies on the in vitro trypanocidal effect of the extracts of some selected medicinal plants on Sokoto State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 17(2): 257 – 264. ISSN 0794-5698.
6. Bunza, M. D. A., Bala, A. Y., Muawiyya, U. L., and Kalgo, S. S. (2009): Molluscicidal potentials of Azardirachta indica (leaves) and Allium sativum (bulb): A Phytotherapy against Molluscan Vectors of Schistosomiasis and Paragonimiasis. Biotropic Research International Journal, 1(2): 36 – 41. ISSN 2141-0410.
7. Bunza, M. D. A., Bala, A. Y., Yahaya, M. M. and Ibrahim, S. A. (2009): Trichomoniasis among Students’ of Selected Tertiary Institutions in Sokoto Metropolis, Sokoto State, Nigeria. Biotropic Research International Journal, 1(2): 63 – 66. ISSN 2141-0410.
8. Bala, A. Y. (2010): Relative Prevalence of the Human Hookworm Species, Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale in Jos – North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Research Journal of Parasitology, 5(1): 18 – 22.ISSN 1816-4943.
9. Banao, T. O., Adamu, T., Abubakar, U., Ladan,M. J., Bala, A. Y. and Muawiyya, U.L. (2010): The Prevalence of Malaria among Pregnant Women in Maradi, Niger Republic. Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 31(1): 31 – 34. ISSN 1117-4145.
10. Bunza, M. D.A., Suleiman, A. A., Yusuf, A. M. and Bala, A. Y. (2010): Relative Abundance of Mosquito Species in Katsina Metropolis, Katsina State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 31(1): 73 – 78. ISSN 1117-4145.
11. Bala, A. Y. and Yakubu, D. P. (2010): A Survey of Hokworm Infection among Pupils of School Age in Jos-North, Plateau State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 18(2): 237 – 242. ISSN 0794-5698.
12. Bunza, M. D. A., Bala, A. Y. and Adeyemi, S. Y. (2010). Risk of Malaria Infection Among Patients Admitted to Selected Hospitals in Sokoto Metropolis, Sokoto State, Nigeria. International Journal of Biological Sciences, 2 (3): 108 – 111. ISSN 1449-2288.
13. Bala, A. Y., Adamu, T., Abubakar, U. and Ladan, M.J. (2011): Inhibition of Trypanosoma brucei brucei by extracts from Waltheria indica. Research Journal of Parasitology, 6 (1): 53 – 59. ISSN 1816-4943.
Bala, A. Y., Bunza, M. D. A and Abdullahi, K. (2011). In vitro toxicity effect of Citrus sinensis (Orange) peel extract on two common tick species of cattle in Sokoto. Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 32(1): 87 – 91. ISSN 1117-4145. 15. Bala, A. Y., Adamu, T., Abubakar, U., Ladan, M.J. and Bunza, M. D. A. (2011). Effect of the Ethanol Extract of Waltheria indica on Parasitaemia and Glucose Level of Trypanosoma brucei brucei Infected Rats. Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 32(1): 79 – 85. ISSN 1117-4145.
16. Badamasi, M. Z., Adamu, T., Abubakar, U., Ladan, M. J. and Bala, A. Y. (2011). Anti-Malarial Activity and Phytochemical Analysis of the Aqueous Stem Bark Extract of Prosopis africana (Kirya) against Plasmodium Species. Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 32(2): 271 – 275. ISSN 1117-4145.
17. Bala, A. Y., Adamu, T. and Ladan, M. J. (2011). Amelioration of Trypanosome-infection induced alterations in serum cholesterol, triglycerides and proteins by hydro-ethanolic extract of Waltheria indica in rats. Research Journal of Parasitology, 6(4): 127 – 135. ISSN 1816-4943.
18. Bala, A. Y., Anka, S. A., Waziri, A, F. and Shehu, S. (2011). A Preliminary Survey of Ectoparasites Infesting Chickens (Gallus domesticus) in Four Areas of Sokoto Metropolis. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 19(2): 173 – 180.
19. Bala, A. Y., Ladan, M. U. and Mainasara, M. M. (2012). Prevalence and Intensity of Urinary Schistosomiasis in Abarma village, Gusau, Nigeria: A Preliminary Investigation. Science World, 7(2): 1 – 4. ISSN 1597-6343.
20. Bala, A. Y. and Demola, A. B. (2012). Hypoglycaemia and Hypoproteinaemia in Haemonchus contortus Infected Goats (Capra hircus) Slaughtered at Sokoto Central Abattoir. Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 33(2): 191 – 196. ISSN 1117-4145.
21. Umar, S. and Bala, A. Y. (2012). The Influence of Concurrent Ascaridia and Heterakis Infections on Blood Parameters of Infected Guinea Fowls (Numida Meleagris) In Sokoto. Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 33(2): 185 – 189. ISSN 1117-4145.
22. Shinkafi, B. Y., Adamu, T., Abdullahi, K., Manga, S. B. and Bala, A. Y. (2013). Schistosomiasis in Communities around Zobe Dam Dutsinma, Katsina State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 34(1): 15 – 19. ISSN 1117-4145.
23. Vectors of Tropical Diseases: A Textbook of Parasitology, Sponsored by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TetFund). Printed by Usmanu Danfodiyo University Press. (2013)
24. Argungu, S. Y., Bala, A. Y. and Umar, A. A. (2014). Haematological Alterations Associated with T. evansi Load in Naturally Infected Camels in Sokoto. Journal of Zoological and Bioscience Research, 1 (4): 18 – 21. ISSN No. 2349 – 2856.
25. Bala, A. Y., Argungu, S. Y. and Ladan, M. U. (2015). Prevalence of Haemonchosis and its Relationship with Faecal Egg Count, FAMACHA Score and Haematological Parameters in Goats 5 Slaughtered at Dange Shuni Abattoir, Sokoto State. Journal of Zoological and Bioscience Research, 2 (1): 16 – 22. ISSN No. 2349 – 2856. 26. Argungu, S. Y., Bala, A. Y., Majeed, Q., Usman, M. and Umar, A. A. (2015). Possible Transplancental Transmission of Trypanosoma evansi in Experimentally Infected Albino Rats. Journal of Zoological and Bioscience Research, 2 (1): 23 – 27. ISSN 2349 – 2856. 27. Argungu, S. Y., Bala, A. Y. and Liman B. (2015): Pattern of Trypanosoma evansi Infection Among Slaughtered Camels (Camelus dromedaries) in Sokoto Central Abattoir. Journal of Zoological and Bioscience Research, 1 (4): 18 – 21. ISSN 2349 – 2856.
28. Argungu, S. Y., Bala, A. Y., Majeed, Q., Usman, M. and Umar, A. A. (2015): Possible Transplacental Transmission of Trypanosoma evansi in Experimentally Infected Albino Rats. Journal of Zoological and Bioscience Research, 1 (4): 18 – 21. ISSN No. 2349 – 2856. Available online at www.journalzbr.com
29. Attah O. A., Adamu T., Yahaya M. M., Farouq, A. A., Bala, A.Y., Kanya, D. Y. and Ukatu, V. E. (2017): Lymphatic Filariasis in Some Wards in Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Nigeria. Continental Journal of Biological Sciences. ISSN: 2141 – 4122.
30. Abubakar, A., Bala, A. Y. and Singh, K. (2017): Plant Molluscicides and their Modes of Action: A Review. International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research in Technology, Applied Sciences and Health Studies (IJSRTASHS), 2 (1), ISSN 2579-1036.
31. Okwuonu, E. S., Bala, A. Y. and Ikpeze, O. O. (2017): Ixodid Ticks Infestation of Zebu Cattle Crosses in Sokoto, Nigeria. The Bioscientist, 5(1): 50 – 56. ISSN 2630 – 7111, PRINT 2630 – 7103. Available online at http://www.biosceintist.com.
32. Suleiman, J., Singh, K., Bala, A. Y., Muhammad, M. T. and Yakubu, M. S. (2018). Molluscicidal Potential of Column Purified Fractions of Allium cepa against Intermediate Host of Urinary Schistosomiasis (Bulinus globosus) in Sokoto, Nigeria. 1(1): 1-6, 2018; Article no.AJRIZ.45050 DOI: 10.9734/AJRIZ/2018/45050
33. Suleiman, J., Singh, K., Bala, A. Y., Muhammad, M. T. and Yakubu, M. S. (2018). Comparison for the Effectiveness of Column Purified Fractions of Allium cepa and Allium sativum Cloves Against Bulinus globossus (Intermediate Host of Urinary Schistosomiasis) in Sokoto, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports, 2(4): 1 – 6. ISSN 2582 – 3248. 34. Muhammad, I. A., Abdullahi, K., Bala, A. Y. and Shinkafi, S. A. (2018). The Correlation of Nutritional Status and Prevalence of Intestinal Helminthiasis among Primary School Pupils in Wamakko Local Government, Sokoto State, Nigeria. World Research Journal Biology of Biological Sciences Vol. 3(2), pp. 018-023; ISSN: 3713-2135. 6 35. Ladan, M. U., Adamu, T., Bala, A. Y. and Ladan, M. J. (2019). Sero-prevalence of Lymphatic Filariasis in Six Communities of Talata Mafara Local Government Area, Zamfara State, Nigeria. Research Journal of Parasitology, 6(4): 127 – 135. ISSN 1816 – 4943.
36. Ladan, M. U., Adamu, T., Bala, A. Y., Bunza, M. D. A., Attah, O. A., Moyi, S. I. and Ibrahim, H. A. (2019). Intestinal helminthiasis of chickens (Gallus gallus domestica) slaughtered at Sokoto Vegetable Market, Sokoto State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 40[1]: 110 – 115.
37. B. M. Dawuda, A. Y. Bala, J. O. Agbo, U. C. Iorgema, I. H. Agere and B. B. Elijah. (2019). Prevalence and Intensity of Urinary Schistosomiasis in Selected Villages of Fikyu Community, Ussa Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria. FUW Trends in Science & Technology Journal, www.ftstjournal.com, e-ISSN: 24085162; p-ISSN: 20485170; April, 2019: 4 (1): 209 – 212.
38. Bala, A. Y., Aliyu, M. N. and Muhammad, I. A. (2019). Risk Factors Associated with Hookworm Infection among Patients Attending Usmanu Danfodiyo University Clinic, Main Campus, Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria. International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences, 4(2): 46 – 52. ISSN: 2455-9571.
39. Bala, A. Y., Muhammad, A. O. and Muhammad, I. A. (2019). Prevalence and Risk Factors of Soil- transmitted Helminthiasis among Students of Government Day Secondary School Gidan Igwe Area, Sokoto State, Nigeria. International Journal of Entomology and Nematology (IJEN), 5(2): 128 – 134.
40. Attah, D. D., Adamu, T., Abubakar, U., Muhammad, A. A., Bala, A. Y. and Alaku, I. A. (2019): In Vitro Evaluation of Antihelminthic Activity of Some Selected Plants used in Zuru Emirate Against Adult Haemonchus contortus. Journal of Innovative Research in Life Sciences, 1(1): 25 – 30. ISSN 2705-3156.
41. Bala, A. Y., Salau, S, Bandiya, H. M., Mahmuda, A. and Suleiman, J. (2020): Prevalence of Malaria Infection among the Pupils in Some Selected Communities of Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Nigeria. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 7(12): 68 – 73. ISSN 2394-3211.
42. Suleiman, J., Singh, K., Bala, A. Y., Muhammad, M. T. and Yakubu, M. S. (2020). Phytochemical Constituents and Molluscicidal Efficacy of Allium sativum (linn.) Against Bulinus globosus in Sokoto, Nigeria. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 7(3): 342 – 347. ISSN 2394-3211.
43. Bala, A. Y., Salau, Shafaatu, Bandiya, H. M., Mahmuda, Aliyu, and Suleiman, J. (2020): Status and Risk Factors Associated with Urinary Schistosomiasis among Primary School Children in Some Communities of Shinkafi Local Government Area, Zamfara State, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Research in Zoology, 3(4): 85 – 92. ISSN 2582 – 466X.
44. Muhammad Imrana Arzika and Bala Aminu Yabo (2020): Soil-transmitted Helminths and Urinary Schistosomiasis Co-infection: Risk Factors among School Children in Riverine Areas of Wamakko 7 Local Government, Sokoto State, Nigeria. Advances in Zoology and Botany 8(5): 375-382. DOI: 10.13189/azb.2020.080501.
45. Bala, A. Y., Salau, S., Bandiya, H. M., Mahmuda, A. and Suleiman, J. (2020): Level of Knowledge, Attitude and Treatment Practices for Malaria among Community Members of Four Selected Villages of Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Nigeria. South Asian Journal of Parasitoogy, 4(4): 57 – 63. ISSN
46. Bala, A. Y., Salau, S., Bandiya, H. M., Mahmuda, A. and Suleiman, J. (2020): Prevalence and Intensity of Urinary Schistosomiasis among Primary School Children of Some Selected Villages of Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Nigeria. South Asian Journal of Parasitoogy, 4(4): 28 – 35. ISSN.
47. Audu Ali, Aminu Y. Bala, Elijah S. Okwuonu, Chinemerem H. Orakwelu and Ifeanyi O. Aguzie (2020): Reduction of Malaria by Insecticide-Treated Mosquito Nets in Potiskum, Yobe State, Nigeria. International Journal of Tropical Disease & Health, 41(20), 1-10.
48. Arzika, I. M. and Bala, A. Y. (2020): Soil Transmitted Helminths and Urinary Schistosomiasis Co- infection: Risk Factors among School Children in Riverine Areas of Wamakko Local Government, Sokoto State, Nigeria. Advances in Zoology and Botany 8(5): 375-382, 2020. DOI: 10.13189/azb.2020.080501
49. Aminatu A, Bala AY, Singh K. and Budah AG(2020). Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Urinary Schistosomiasis among Communities in Kebbi State, Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology. ISSN 2277-0585. 9(10):60-68.
50. Aminatu A, Bala AY, Singh K. and Budah AG(2020). Spatial Analysis of Urinary Schistosomiasis in Argungu Local Government Area, Kebbi State, Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology. ISSN 2277-0585. 9(10): 83-92
51. Bala, A. Y., Adamu, T. and Arzika, I. M. (2021): Anti-Anaemic Potential of the Hydro-Ethanolic Extract of Waltheria indica (L) in Albino Rats with Parasitaemia – Induced Anaemia. Accepted for Publication in The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology. ISSN: ISSN 2278 – 1005. 2090-990X.
52. Abubakar H, Bala AY, Bandiya HM, Shuaibu AB (2022): Molecular Evaluation of Plasmodium falciparum Drug Resistant Genes among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital (MAWCH) Sokoto, Nigeria. JCBR Vol 2 Is 5 Sept-Oct 2022. DOI: : https://doi.org/10.54117/jcbr.v2i5.10.
53. Bala, A. Y., Adamu, T. and Arzika, I. M. (2021): Anti-Anaemic Potential of the Hydro-Ethanolic Extract of Waltheria indica (L) in Albino Rats with Parasitaemia – Induced Anaemia. Accepted for Publication in The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology. ISSN: ISSN 2278 – 1005. 2090-990X.
54. Abubakar H, Bala AY, Bandiya HM, Shuaibu AB (2022): Molecular Evaluation of Plasmodium falciparum Drug Resistant Genes among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Maryam 8 Abacha Women and Children Hospital (MAWCH) Sokoto, Nigeria. JCBR Vol 2 Is 5 Sept-Oct 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.54117/jcbr.v2i5.10.

List out Research grants won or other sponsored research work conducted
1. TetFund National Research Grant (2013): Pathogen and Parasitological Study of Local Rats in Sokoto Metropolis (Principal Investigator).
2. TetFund National Research Grant (2020): Status of Molecular Resistance of Sulfadoxine- Pyrimethamine from Plasmodium falciparum Isolates among Pregnant Women in Sokoto (Principal Investigator).
3. TetFund National Research Grant (2020): Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Co-Distribution of Urinary Schistosomiasis and Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis in Sokoto State, Nigeria (Principal Investigator).