Abubakar Ahmed
Biographic Data
| ID | 5663201 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Abubakar Ahmed |
| GIVEN NAMES | Abubakar |
| FAMILY NAME | Ahmed |
| SIGNATURE | AHMED A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Ahmadu Bello University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0532-6371 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 10 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Harnessing the power of ChatGPT to develop effective MCQ-based clinical pharmacy exams
AI has the potential to revolutionize learning and assessments. This research explored ChatGPT’s potential in creating MCQ-based clinical pharmacy exam papers at the Pharm-D level and compared their quality to human-made exams. In this study, three different MCQ-based papers (2 by ChatGPT; AIeasy & AIhard, and 1 by instructor; HUMAN) were set to have 10 MCQs each. We asked ChatGPT to set one exam with a low level of difficulty (AIeasy) and a seco…
Culture Shock Recalibration
With the rise of global academic mobility, cultural shock has re-emerged as a critical lens for understanding intercultural transitions, particularly among scholars navigating unfamiliar social environments. This paper explores the lived experiences of a Nigerian scholar in Malaysia. This context bridges the Afro-Asian divide and foregrounds the complexity of culture shock when local norms and behaviours diverge from long-held socio-cultural expe…
A Typology for Urban Landscape Progression
The significance of urban landscapes in the current era of concern for a sustainable built environment can never be overemphasized. The study explores the landscape features and typologies of some urban environments within Kano to understand the management effectiveness of urban landscapes in the Kano metropolitan area. At least two wards were purposively selected each from the eight metropolitan local government areas due to their urban landscap…
In vitro and in vivo antitrypanosomal efficacy of combination therapy of Anogeissus leiocarpus, Khaya senegalensis and potash
China’s involvement in the trans-Saharan textile trade and industry in Nigeria
This Briefing analyses the large volume and value of smuggled Chinese textile products through the Sahara into the Kano market from 2000 to 2015. The evidence indicates that China’s involvement has displaced local manufacturers in the historic textile city of Kano
Elite's Brinkmanship and the Politicization of Anti-corruption Project in Nigeria
Nigeria appears to be under siege from the cankerworm of corruption that has continued to retard the fabric of its development. While it appears that the worst hit by the problem of corruption are the ordinary people, the under privileged class; the institutional weaknesses induced by corruption have worked to ensure that the privileged class also suffer from its consequences. Fast rewinds into pre 2015, two issues were at the centre as far as th…
Elucidation of the possible mechanism of analgesic actions of butanol leaf fraction of Olax subscorpioidea Oliv
An evaluation of psychological distress and social support of survivors and contacts of Ebola virus disease infection and their relatives in Lagos, Nigeria
Survivors and contacts of EVD and their relations develop psychological distress. Development of psychological distress could be predicted by loss of family member. It is recommended that psychiatrists and other mental health specialists be part of case management teams. The clinical teams managing EVD patients should be trained on recognition of common psychological distress among patients. A mental health specialist should review contacts being…
Anthraquinones of Cissus Populnea Guill & Perr (Amplidaceae)
Cissus populnea has been used locally to treat many ailments such as venereal, stomach and skin infections; and also used as laxative or purgative. Economically it has been used as binder in food and in lining dye pits. This work aims at determining the type of anthraquinones from the stem bark of C. populnea which might be a potential source of drugs (laxative/cathartic) using thin layer chramatograpy (TLC) and senna leaf as reference. The analy…
The perception and practice of traditional medicine in the treatment of cancers and inflammations by the Hausa and Fulani tribes of Northern Nigeria
China’s involvement in the trans-Saharan textile trade and industry in Nigeria
This Briefing analyses the large volume and value of smuggled Chinese textile products through the Sahara into the Kano market from 2000 to 2015. The evidence indicates that China’s involvement has displaced local manufacturers in the historic textile city of Kano
The perception and practice of traditional medicine in the treatment of cancers and inflammations by the Hausa and Fulani tribes of Northern Nigeria
Anthraquinones of Cissus Populnea Guill & Perr (Amplidaceae)
Cissus populnea has been used locally to treat many ailments such as venereal, stomach and skin infections; and also used as laxative or purgative. Economically it has been used as binder in food and in lining dye pits. This work aims at determining the type of anthraquinones from the stem bark of C. populnea which might be a potential source of drugs (laxative/cathartic) using thin layer chramatograpy (TLC) and senna leaf as reference. The analy…
An evaluation of psychological distress and social support of survivors and contacts of Ebola virus disease infection and their relatives in Lagos, Nigeria
Survivors and contacts of EVD and their relations develop psychological distress. Development of psychological distress could be predicted by loss of family member. It is recommended that psychiatrists and other mental health specialists be part of case management teams. The clinical teams managing EVD patients should be trained on recognition of common psychological distress among patients. A mental health specialist should review contacts being…
Elucidation of the possible mechanism of analgesic actions of butanol leaf fraction of Olax subscorpioidea Oliv
Elite's Brinkmanship and the Politicization of Anti-corruption Project in Nigeria
Nigeria appears to be under siege from the cankerworm of corruption that has continued to retard the fabric of its development. While it appears that the worst hit by the problem of corruption are the ordinary people, the under privileged class; the institutional weaknesses induced by corruption have worked to ensure that the privileged class also suffer from its consequences. Fast rewinds into pre 2015, two issues were at the centre as far as th…
China’s involvement in the trans-Saharan textile trade and industry in Nigeria
This Briefing analyses the large volume and value of smuggled Chinese textile products through the Sahara into the Kano market from 2000 to 2015. The evidence indicates that China’s involvement has displaced local manufacturers in the historic textile city of Kano
In vitro and in vivo antitrypanosomal efficacy of combination therapy of Anogeissus leiocarpus, Khaya senegalensis and potash
A Typology for Urban Landscape Progression
The significance of urban landscapes in the current era of concern for a sustainable built environment can never be overemphasized. The study explores the landscape features and typologies of some urban environments within Kano to understand the management effectiveness of urban landscapes in the Kano metropolitan area. At least two wards were purposively selected each from the eight metropolitan local government areas due to their urban landscap…
Culture Shock Recalibration
With the rise of global academic mobility, cultural shock has re-emerged as a critical lens for understanding intercultural transitions, particularly among scholars navigating unfamiliar social environments. This paper explores the lived experiences of a Nigerian scholar in Malaysia. This context bridges the Afro-Asian divide and foregrounds the complexity of culture shock when local norms and behaviours diverge from long-held socio-cultural expe…
Harnessing the power of ChatGPT to develop effective MCQ-based clinical pharmacy exams
AI has the potential to revolutionize learning and assessments. This research explored ChatGPT’s potential in creating MCQ-based clinical pharmacy exam papers at the Pharm-D level and compared their quality to human-made exams. In this study, three different MCQ-based papers (2 by ChatGPT; AIeasy & AIhard, and 1 by instructor; HUMAN) were set to have 10 MCQs each. We asked ChatGPT to set one exam with a low level of difficulty (AIeasy) and a seco…
Medicine (6 works) · Traditional medicine (4 works) · Biology (3 works) · Geography (3 works) · Archaeology (2 works) · Biochemistry (2 works) · Business (2 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Family medicine (2 works) · Kano model (2 works)