Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences

Current Issue

Vol. 41 No. 1 (2026)

Published June 30, 2026

Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences (Niger. J. Physiol. Sci.) is a biannual publication of the Physiological Society of Nigeria. It covers diverse areas of research in physiological sciences, publishing reviews in current research areas and original laboratory and clinical research in physiological sciences.

Editorial

Bamidele Victor Owoyele

Improving the Narrative: A New Era Begins

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Review Articles

Shuaib Aremu

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Chronic Humidity and Nasal Mucosal Dysfunction in Tropical Climates: Implications for Sinonasal Health in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Developing World — A Systematic Review

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Full Length Research Articles

Itoro Ikpe, C.E Ekpenyong, U.A Inwang

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Changes in Serum Erythropoietin and Hematological Profile of HAART-Experienced HIV Patients Living with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in South-South Nigeria

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Ifeoma Ijeh, Chidnma Ikewuchi, Chibuzor Okonkwo, Ugochukwu Onyeonoro, Ugochukwu Ezeani, Anthony Nnamudi, Charles Osodeke, Chiamaka Ikechi, Nnaemeka Nwawuba, Okwunna Ikwuazom, Chukwunonso Ejike

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Prevalence of (Pre)Hypertension and Correlations between Blood Pressures and Obesity in a Lean Population of Adults from the Old Eastern Region of Nigeria

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malachy chigozie Nwafor, augustine obiora ikwudimma, chijioke stanley anyigor-ogah, idika mba idika, ifeyinwa nneka umezurike, benjamin ikechukwu umezurike, ikechukwu henry amazue, ikechukwu aloh ogah, chidi vincent okeke, chukwuemeka mbam ovuoba, agatha nkechinyere ekechi, chibueze ogbodo nweke

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Prevalence and Correlates of Erectile Dysfunction: A Comparative Study of Adult Hypertensive Patients in an Outpatient Clinic, South East Nigeria

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Luqman Ogunjimi, Akindolani Precious Ayomikun, Anderson Ezeonye, Oreoluwa Nifemi Olanrewaju, Fehintola Fatai, IBRAHIM DAMILOLA ADESANYA, OLUWATOSIN ODUSOGA, OPEOLUWA EBENEZER ADUBI, MOSES OMOTAYO ADEDIRE, AYOTUNDE ALE, AYODELE BEAUTY I AYADI, ZAINAB TEMITOPE ATANDA, AYOTOMIWA FAGBEMI, AMINAT ADEPEJU DEMOLA-OBASAN, JOSHUA ADEGOKE, BAMIDELE OSALUSI

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Endogenous Testosterone Predicts Cognitive Function in Women with Epilepsy of Child-Bearing Age

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Olajumoke Oluwaseun Adedeji, Adeleye Solomon Bakarey, Tawa Abiodun Joseph, Olatunbosun Ganiyu Arinola

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Nutritional status, serum tryptophan and indole proprionic acid in pulmonary tuberculosis patients

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Abayomi Ajayi, Blessing Omolaso, Joseph Chimezie, Eniola Olutogun, Cole Samuel Adedeji, Temidayo Owojori, Cyril Chukwugozim Kiwamu, Olusola O. Joseph, Aduragbenro D. Adedapo

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Alcohol Herbal Beverage and Ethanol Consumption in High-Fat Diet fed Rats Exacerbates Blood pressure, Insulin Resistance, dyslipidemia, and Cardio-hepatic inflammation

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Dr. Mustapha Shehu Muhammad, Dr. Ahmed Sherif Isa , Dr. Abdullahi Hussein Umar, Prof. Usman Bala , Dr. Akinbola Rotimi Oyedun , Mss. Zara’u Hassan , Mr. Peter John , Mss. Doris Daniel , Mr. Faruk Faruk, Mr. Adamu Hassan, Mr. Abubakar Sani Buba

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Influence of Seasonal Variation on Anxiety-Like Behaviours in Albino Mice and the Modulatory Role of N-Acetyl Cysteine

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Gbenga Olayinka, Oyetola Oyebanjo, Mujeedat Olubori, Dr. Abayomi M. Ajayi, Prof. Samuel A. Onasanwo

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Anti-Inflammatory Potentials of Anacardium Occidentale L. Nut Methanol Extract in Wistar Rats

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Bolanle Christianah Faleye, , Fisayo Abraham Bamisaye, Toluwase Hezekiah Fatoki, Rasaq Olawale Ajuwon

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In Silico Exploration of Antimalarial Potential of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Heliotropium indicum

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Pravallika Pagadala, Vinutha Shankar MS, Harendra Kumar ML, Ramesh Babu Murikipudi

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Protective Effect of Vitamin E Against Mobile Phone–Induced Oxidative Stress and Neuronal Injury in Rats

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IRENE Atim, Polycarp Adie, Minafuro Okwejie Chijindu, John Atambell, Sam Uquetan Uquetan, Jessica Nzeadibe, Paulica Obi Muji-Wan, Ememfon Inyang Gabriel1, Exploit Chukwuka Ezinne

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Comparative Effects of Fucoidan and Papain on Biliary Flow Rate and Electrolytes in Wistar Rats

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Abubakar Lekan Imam, Rukayat Jaji-Sulaimon, Mubarak Muhammed Yunusa, Gabriel Olaiya Omotoso

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Modulatory Effects of Sesame Seed Oil on Permethrin-Induced Testicular Dysfunctions in Rats

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Adams Omoaghe, Saleh Zayyanu, Ezike Tony, Adu Mayowa Oluwagbenga, Alebiosu Ibidayo, Samuel Olaniyi Kehinde

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Experimental Evaluation of Sorbitol’s Impact on the Testicular Axis in Male Wistar Rats

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Abayomi Latunji