Samaila James

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27 Publications

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About

Professional Summary

Dr. Samaila James is a Faculty Member with Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, Department of Food Science and Technology. He holds PhD in Food Chemistry and Biotechnology. His major areas of research are cereal and legume chemistry; characterization of bioactive compounds in lesser legumes; optimization of local processing methods for better nutrition.

Education

Academic Background

Ph.D. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria Agricultural, Food Science and Technology | Completed: 2020
M.Sc. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Nigeria Agricultural, Food Science and Technology | Completed: 2013
B. Tech. Federal University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria Agricultural, Food Science and Technology | Completed: 2004

Publications (27)

Selected Scholarly Contributions

Total phenolic, flavonoid and antioxidant capacities of processed pearl millet and sorghum flours

Samaila James, Suleiman Yusuf Bagirei, Suleiman Amuga James, Caleb Yakubu Maina, Amina Ibrahim-Baba, Adobu Ilemona, Abdullazeez Ozovehe

Croatian journal of food science and technology | Journal Article

10.17508/cjfst.2022.14.2.12

2022

Effects of processing methods on total phenolic, total flavonoid and antioxidant capacities of moringa seeds.

James, S.,

J. Food Sci. Nutr., | Journal Article

10.24966/FSN-1076/100138

Samaila James

2022

Chemical and nutritional composition of some selected lesser known legumes indigenous to Nigeria

Samaila James, Titus Ugochukwu Nwabueze, Gregory I. Onwuka, Joel Ndife, Mohammed Ata'anda Usman

Heliyon | Journal Article

10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05497

2020

Influence of fermentation and germination on some bioactive components of selected lesser legumes indigenous to Nigeria

Samaila James, Titus Ugochukwu Nwabueze, Joel Ndife, Gregory I. Onwuka, Mohammed Ata’Anda Usman

Journal of Agriculture and Food Research | Journal Article

10.1016/j.jafr.2020.100086

2020

Effect of extraction variables on total phenol yield in some selected legumes indigenous to Nigeria.

James, S., T.U. Nwabueze, G.I. Onwuka, J. Ndife and S.J. Amuga,

Croat. J. Food Sci. Technol., | Journal Article

10.17508/CJFST.2020.12.1.01

Samaila James

2020

Effects of treatments on some bioactive components of selected lesser known legumes indigenous to Nigeria.

James, S., T.U. Nwabueze, J. Ndife, G.I. Onwuka, M.A. Usman and Y. Audu,

J. Food Chem. Nanotechnol., | Journal Article

10.17756/jfcn.2020-102

Samaila James

2020

Development and comparative evaluation of storage changes in probiotic soy-yoghurt.

Joel, N., S. James and Offia-Olua Blessing,

J. Microb. Biotech. Food Sci., | Journal Article

10.15414/jmbfs.2019.9.2.298-301

Samaila James

2019

Effect of addition of processed bambara nut on the functional and sensory acceptability of millet-based infant formula.

James, S., N.I. Akosu, Y.C. Maina, A.I. Baba, L. Nwokocha, S.J. Amuga, Y. Audu, M.Y.M. Omeiza,

Food Sci. Nutr., | Journal Article

10.1002/fsn3.618

Samaila James

2018

Effect of dietary supplementation of maize (Zea mays) with soybean (Glycine max) and moringa (Moringa oleifera) on blood biochemical profile of albino rats.

Ibrahim, B., A. Kabiru, M. Busari, A. Agboola and S. James,

Adv. Res., | Journal Article

10.9734/AIR/2018/37181

Samaila James

2018

Effects of different coagulants on the physico-chemical, microbial and sensory properties of wara, a Nigerian soft soy-cheese.

James, S., L. Nwokocha, B.C. Tsebam, S.J. Amuga, A.B. Ibrahim and Y. Audu,

J. Trop. Agric. Food Environ. Extension, | Journal Article

Samaila James

2017

Nutrient utilization and haematological indices of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings fed varying inclusion levels of fermented flamboyant (Delonix regia) seed meal in concrete tanks.

Bake, G.G., M. Umeh, I.A. Abdulkarim, J. Samaila, M. Endo, H. Yutaka and S.O.E. Sadiku,

Int. J. Applied Sci., | Journal Article

Samaila James

2016

Functional properties of weaning food blends from selected sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) varieties and soybean (Glycine max).

Usman, M.A., M.K. Bolade and S. James,

Afr. J. Food Sci., | Journal Article

10.5897/AJFS2015.1406

Samaila James

2016

Chemical composition and functional properties of protein concentrate from selected cowpea seeds in Nigeria.

James, S., J.C. Anuonye, M. Husseini, E.B. Ede, S.J. Amuga and Y. James,

EC Nutr., | Journal Article

Samaila James

2016

Comparative study of the proximate and mineral compositions of extruded African breadfruit (Treculia africana) mix with some commercial pasta products.

James, S., T.U. Nwabueze, M.A. Usman, S. Ojo, L. Nwokocha, Y. James and A.B. Ibrahim,

J. Sci. Res. Rep., | Journal Article

Samaila James

2016

Quality evaluation and consumer acceptability of mixed fruit jam from blends of pineapple (Ananas sativa Lindl.), tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) and pawpaw (Carica papaya).

James, S., M.A. Usman, S. Ojo, E.U. Ohuoba, L. Nwokocha, H.O. Sanni and S.J. Amuga,

Br. J. Applied Sci. Technol., | Journal Article

Samaila James

2016

Effects of fermentation time on the functional and pasting properties of defatted Moringa oleifera seed flour.

Oloyede, O.O., S. James, O.B. Ocheme, C.E. Chinma and V.E. Akpa,

Food Sci. Nutr., | Journal Article

10.1002/fsn3.262

Samaila James

2016

Proximate, anti-nutrient and sensory properties of ogi, a millet based gruel supplemented with treated African oil bean (Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth.) seed flour.

James, S., O.O. Oloyede, O.B. Ocheme, C.E. Chinma and A.Y. Agbejule,

Afr. J. Food Sci., | Journal Article

10.5897/AJFS2014.1249

Samaila James

2015

Effect of roasting temperature on the quality and acceptability of dakuwa.

Ocheme, O.B., S. James, I.A. Baba, M.M. Mohammed and A. Nuraini,

J. Biol. Agric. Healthcare, | Journal Article

Samaila James

2014

Influence of extrusion condition and defatted soybean inclusion on the functional and pasting characteristics of extruded African breadfruit (Treculia africana) flour blends.

James, S. and T.U. Nwabueze,

Food Sci. Quality Manage., | Journal Article

Samaila James

2014

Effect of extrusion condition and defatted soybean inclusion on the physico-chemical, in vitro digestibility and sensory acceptability of African breadfruit (Treculia africana) blends.

James, S. and T.U. Nwabueze,

Int. J. Sci. Technol. Res., | Journal Article

Samaila James

2013

Quality evaluation of extruded full fat blend of African breadfruit-soybean-corn snack.

James, S. and T.U. Nwabueze,

Int. J. Sci. Technol. Res., | Journal Article

Samaila James

2013

Chemical, functional and pasting properties of defatted starches from cowpea and soybean and application in stiff porridge preparation.

Chinma, C.E., J.O. Abu, S. James and M. Iheanacho,

Nig. Food J., | Journal Article

10.1016/S0189-7241(15)30039-4

Samaila James

2012

Sensory properties of extruded blends of acha and soybean flour-a response surface analysis.

Anuonye, J.C., C.U. Inyang, C.E. Chinma and S. James,

Nig. Food J., | Journal Article

Samaila James

2012

Quality evaluation of stiff porridges prepared from Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum) and pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) starch blends.

Abu, J.O., C.C. Enyinnaya, S. James and E. Okeleke,

J. Food Sci. Technol., | Journal Article

10.1007/s13197-011-0287-2

Samaila James

2012

Physicochemical and sensory properties and in-vitro digestibility of biscuits made from blends of tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus) and pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan).

Chinma, C.E., S. James, H. Imam, O.B. Ocheme, J.C. Anuonye and C.M. Yakubu,

Nig. J. Nutr. Sci., | Journal Article

Samaila James

2011

Staling of cakes processed from wheat-tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus) flour blends.

Chinma, C.E., J.O. Abu, S. James and M. Jibrin,

Nig. Food J., | Journal Article

Samaila James

2010

Extraction and evaluation of pectin mixtures on the quality attributes of jam.

Usman, M.A. and S. James,

Nig. J. Trop. Agric., | Journal Article

Samaila James

2009