Vol. 1: Proceedings of the 2024 Conference

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This is the Proceedings of the maiden International Conference of the Faculty of Science, Federal University of Lafia (FULafia).

The Conference held on January 27th to 30th, 2025, on the campus of the Federal University of Lafia, at the MIS Building. The Book of Abstracts for this Conference, can be downloaded from HERE!

The Editorial team of this Proceedings 

Editor => Prof. Oladiran Johnson Abimbola

Biological Sciences Editor => Dr. Tersoo Paul Terna 

Physical Science Editor => Dr. Jude C. Onwuka 

Published: 2025-02-21

Biological Sciences

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    A Joint Optimization Scheme for Enhanced Breast Cancer Diagnosis Using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Binary Particle Swarm Optimization (BPSO)

    Ahmed Y. E., Abdullahi I. M., Maliki D. (Author)
    6 - 11
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62050/fscp2024.430
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    Yield Variability Studies and Proximate Analysis of Two Varieties of Maize (Zea mays L.) Exposed to Iron Oxide Nanoparticles

    S. A. Sirajo, E. H. Kwon-Ndung, B. P. Mshelmbula, Y. S. Mustafa, S. D. Ilyas, M. A. Hudu, S. A. Zakari, U. E. Ekpo, H. A. Musa (Author)
    52 - 54
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62050/fscp2024.465
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    Nutritional Evaluation of the Protein-Enrichment Potentials of Sweet Potato Peels Subjected to Submerge Fermentation with Bacteria Isolate from Pineapple Peels

    A. D. Kwatu, Mohammed Aliyu-Paiko, M. A. Yahaya, E. A. Isuwa (Author)
    60 - 64
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62050/fscp2024.489
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    Morphological Identification of Endophytic Fungi of Tomato Plants (Solanum lycopersicum L.) in Lafia

    Tersoo Paul Terna, Audi Yusuf Alan, James Inam Okogba (Author)
    80 - 83
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62050/fscp2024.490
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    Cultivation Yield and Nutritional Value of Oyster Mushroom Cultivated on Two Lignocellulosic Wastes

    Aluko A. C., Salami A. O., Ifatimehin O. O., Bankole F. A. (Author)
    84 - 88
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62050/fscp2024.507
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    Identification and Pathogenicity of Fungi Responsible for Foliar Diseases of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in Lafia

    Tersoo Paul Terna, Nathaniel Joseph, James Inam Okogbaa (Author)
    89 - 92
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62050/fscp2024.508
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    Identification and Pathogenicity of Fungi Associated with Anthracnose Disease of Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) In Lafia, Nasarawa State

    Tersoo Paul Terna, John Nyorgwar (Author)
    105 - 109
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62050/fscp2024.503
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    Creating Variability in Sunflower (Helianthus annuusL.) using Induced Mutation

    Barka Mshelmbula, Bitrus Ovye, Akomolafe Gbenga, Hauwa Kana, Aliyu Shuaibu (Author)
    110 - 116
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62050/fscp2024.521
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    Identification and Control of Postharvest Fungal Contaminants of Sweet Potato (Ipomea batatas L.) In Lafia

    Tersoo Paul Terna, Owozi Winner Lebele, James Okogbaa (Author)
    117 - 121
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62050/fscp2024.501
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    Influence Of Laterite Soil On The Growth And Yield Of Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata L.) Accessions In Nasarawa State

    Barka Mshelmbula, Okposhi Shariff, Ogah Godwin, Hauwa Kana (Author)
    122 - 127
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62050/fscp2024.522
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    Effect of Alphaspin® Nanoparticles on the Susceptibility of Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) to Southern Blight Caused by Sclerotium Rolfsii in Lafia

    Solomon Abaine, Tersoo Paul Terna, James Inam Okogbaa (Author)
    128 - 132
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62050/fscp2024.518
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    Abundance and Diversity of Fruit-Feeding Butterflies in Federal University of Lafia

    Goodness Johnny , Akwashiki Ombugadu , James Maikenti (Author)
    139 - 145
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62050/fscp2024.455
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    Machine Learning for detecting Microbial and chemical Contaminants in sachet Water

    Rahamatu Tafida, Umar Baba Umar, Hamza Aliyu, Solomon Adepoju (Author)
    156 - 162
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62050/fscp2024.568
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    Gastro-Intestinal Parasites of Some Cultured and Wild Fish Species in the Southern Part of Nasarawa State Nigeria

    Oseghale Peter Aimankhu, V. A. Pam, V. A. Adejoh, M. A. Ashigar, A. A. Aliyu, S. O. Ayuba, S. A. Odey, H. O. Ahmed, A. Ombugadu, J. I. Maikenti, E. D. Wordu, I. C. J. Omalu (Author)
    170 - 174
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.62050/fscp2024.625

Physical Sciences