Richard Otayoor Abalist

Prevalence and in vitro Characterization of Intestinal Parasites among School Children in Rural Communities in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Afakwu-Adimoha Hilda Chinwe & Richard Otayoor Abalist · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2026

Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) remain a major public health concern among school children in rural communities. This study assessed the prevalence and cultural characterization of intestinal parasites among 240 pupils aged 5–15 years. Stool samples were analyzed using dir...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2274

Antibacterial and Phytochemical Evaluation of Plastotoma africana as a Potential Antipneumonitic Agent

Felix Okponanabofa Youkparigha, Richard Otayoor Abalist & Awulehan Tibiebi Elisbeth · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2026

The increasing prevalence of antimicrobial resistance among pneumonia-causing bacteria has intensified the search for alternative therapeutic agents from medicinal plants. This study evaluated the antibacterial activity of Plastotoma africana extracts against selected pneumonitic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i2240

Physicochemical Quality and Hydrochemical Facies of Groundwater in Kolokuma Opokuma Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Iwalokun Joseph Adebowale, Austin Oyeinkuro Oki & Richard Otayoor Abalist · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Groundwater serves as the principal source of domestic water in many Niger Delta communities, making its quality assessment essential for public health protection. This study evaluated the physicochemical properties, major ions, hydrochemical facies, and potability of groundwater...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i1232