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UPDATED OFFICIAL LIST OF COURSES OFFERED BY AKWA IBOM STATE POLYTECHNIC (AKWAPOLY)

UPDATED OFFICIAL LIST OF COURSES OFFERED BY AKWA IBOM STATE POLYTECHNIC (AKWAPOLY)

Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Akwa Ibom State has been officially accredited and/or recognized by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Nigeria. It is important to know the courses offered in any tertiary institution before registering for JAMB since you will be required to choose the course you intend to study in the school. If you put a course that is offered in the school, then it will result in a total waste of money, time, and effort. However, some schools claim to offer a particular course and when you are admitted you…

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MICROBIOLOGICAL AND ANTIBIOGRAM EVALUATION OF LOCALLY PRODUCED YOGHURT

MICROBIOLOGICAL AND ANTIBIOGRAM EVALUATION OF LOCALLY PRODUCED YOGHURT

ABSTRACT Yoghurt a food product derived from milk has been established as one of nature’s most complete food due to their available nutrient as a result of this nutrient many microorganisms has been attracted to it. The evaluation of locally produced yoghurt within Ikot Ekpene metropolis using standard methods revealed the presence of Proteus sp with 63.8% and Micrococcus sp with 1.4% while the fungi isolate where Saccharomyces 90% and Penicillium 10%, the heterotrophic bacterial count reveals that sample C…

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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF BEAUTY SALON EQUIPMENTS USED IN IKOT EKPENE METROPOLIS

MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF BEAUTY SALON EQUIPMENTS USED IN IKOT EKPENE METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT This study was aim at examining the microbial contamination of beauty salon equipment from Ikot Ekpene metropolis. Standard aseptical methods were employed in carrying out the analysis. The result of the study revealed the following; heterotrophic bacterial count of the samples revealed that sample D (Brushes) of 4.0 x 104 cfu/g had the highest bacterial count, while sample C (mascara) (2.6 x104 cfu/g) had the least colony count. The percentage frequency of occurrence of the bacterial isolates revealed that…

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ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE PATTERN OF LACTOSE FERMENTERS Enterobacteriaceae ISOLATED FROM EGGROLL WITHIN IKOT EKPENE METROPOLIS

ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE PATTERN OF LACTOSE FERMENTERS Enterobacteriaceae ISOLATED FROM EGGROLL WITHIN IKOT EKPENE METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to examine the antimicrobial resistance pattern of lactose fermenters Enterobacteriaceae isolated from eggroll within Ikot Ekpene metropolis. The study utilized standard aseptical methods in analyzing the samples. The result of the study revealed the following; total bacterial contents obtained revealed that sample 6 had the highest colony count of 6.8×104 cfu/g while sample 1 had the least with 2.9×104 cfu/g. Frequency distribution and the percentage occurrence of the bacteria isolates obtained from the…

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ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF COCONUT OIL AND PALM KERNEL OIL AGAINST SELECTED BACTERIAL ISOLATES

ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF COCONUT OIL AND PALM KERNEL OIL AGAINST SELECTED BACTERIAL ISOLATES

ABSTRACT The antimicrobial properties of coconut oil and palm kernel oil against selected bacteria isolates was carried out using standard microbiological technique. The traditionally, extracted coconut oil and traditionally extracted palm kernel oil have been used in the south eastern Nigeria for the treatment of various diseases and skin infections. Four bacteria namely; Pseudomonas, Streptococcus, Straphylococcus and Escherichia coli known to cause some infections treatable with this oil were investigated. The susceptibility of the organism were carried out on Muller-Hinton…

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ANTIBIOGRAM OF BACTERIA AND MINERAL CONTENTS OF FRESH Callinectes pallidus (CRABS)

ANTIBIOGRAM OF BACTERIA AND MINERAL CONTENTS OF FRESH Callinectes pallidus (CRABS)

ABSTRACT This study is aimed to analyzed the Antibiogram and mineral content of non-lactose fermenters from fresh Callinectes pallidus sold in Ifiayong beach. The analysis followed all the standard of microbiological and biochemical analyes. The results reveal the presence of such bacteria as Shigella sp 40%, Salmonella sp 36% and Klebsiella sp 24%. A total bacteria count ranged from 1.01×106 cfu/g to 1.20×106 cfu/g and the result of the antibiotic susceptibility profile of bacteria shows that the organisms were highly…

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ANTIBIOGRAM AND MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FRESH Ilisha africana

ANTIBIOGRAM AND MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FRESH Ilisha africana

ABSTRACT This study aimed to analyzed the antibiogram and microbiological status of Ilisha africana sold along Ifiayong Essiet and Esouk Oron Fish market. The analysis followed all standard of microbiological and biochemical analysis. The result revealed the present of such bacteria isolated as Klebsiella sp. 24%, Listeria sp 12% and Enterococcus sp 28% while the fungi isolate were Aspergillus sp 70%, Penicillium 30%. A total bacteria count ranges from 7.5×104 cfu/g to 10.2×104 cfu/g while the fungi isolate range from…

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Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic (AKWAPOLY) Cultism Story

Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic (AKWAPOLY) Cultism Story

Have you previously heard of cultism rumors about Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic popularly known as Akwapoly? or have people got you terrified about the presumed cultism activities in Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic?  Maybe you have been looking for information on the cultism story in Akwapoly. Then you are in the right place. In this blog post, I will precisely reveal the story behind cultism activities in Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic. Has there ever been cultism activities in Akwapoly? The answer is yes, Akwapoly has previously been under…

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IMMUNOMODULATORY EFFECT OF APPLE CIDER VINEGAR IN ALLOXAN INDUCED DIABETIC ALBINO WISTAR RATS

IMMUNOMODULATORY EFFECT OF APPLE CIDER VINEGAR IN ALLOXAN INDUCED DIABETIC ALBINO WISTAR RATS

ABSTRACT The study was designed to investigate the immunomodulatory effect of apple cider vinegar in alloxan induced male diabetic rats. Twenty-five (25) albino wistar rats with the body weight between 74-352g were randomly assigned to 5 groups. Group 1 which served as the control group was administered commercial rat chow and distilled water only, group 2 served as the negative control and was administered 150mg/kg body weight of alloxan. Groups 3, 4 and 5 were administered with 150mg/kg body weight…

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EFFECTS OF ORGANIC APPLE CIDER VINEGAR ON GLUCOSE LEVEL, BODY WEIGHT AND ORGAN WEIGHT OF ALLOXAN-INDUCED DIABETIC ALBINO WISTAR RATS

EFFECTS OF ORGANIC APPLE CIDER VINEGAR ON GLUCOSE LEVEL, BODY WEIGHT AND ORGAN WEIGHT OF ALLOXAN-INDUCED DIABETIC ALBINO WISTAR RATS

ABSTRACT The study was designed to investigate the effect of organic apple cider vinegar on blood glucose levels, body weight and organ weight of alloxan-induced diabetic Albino Wistar rats. Twenty-five (25) albino wistar rats with the body weight between 74-352g were randomly assigned to 5 groups. Group 1 which served as the control group was administered commercial rat chow and distilled water only, Group 2 which served as the negative control and administered 150mg/kg body weight of alloxan, the experimental…

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