Basiru Afisu

@unilorin.edu.ng

Lecturer, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Associate Professor, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
University of ilorin

the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, where he teaches undergraduate and postgraduate students. He conducts research in the area of Reproductive Physiology, Endocrinology and Ethnomedicine. Dr. Basiru has over fifty publications in local and international outlets to his credit.

He is a member of professional bodies such as the Global Andrology Forum, the Society of Toxicology (SOT); The Physiological Society, UK, and the Society for Study of Reproduction (SSR).

Administratively, he is the managing editor of the Savannah Veterinary Journal. He has also served as Faculty Representative to the University Junior Staff Appointment and Promotion Committee and the Dog Show Committee, among other committees.

Dr. Afisu, Basiru, is open to collaboration in reproductive physiology, endocrinology, Phytomedicine, and one health research.

EDUCATION

DVM, MSc., Ph.D.

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Physiology, Physiology (medical), Animal Science and Zoology, Reproductive Medicine

FUTURE PROJECTS

Herbal treatment of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia


Applications Invited
Funding
33

Scopus Publications

23754

Scholar Citations

19

Scholar h-index

24

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research
    LA Hassan, FO Ojo, BE Olatundun, B Afisu, RT Lawal, KP Folorunso, ...
    2026
  • Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research
    AO Talak, KM Nasir, SH Sayer, MM Fahad
    2026
  • Quantifying the fatal and non-fatal burden of disease associated with child growth failure, 2000–2023: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
    OC Okonji, CE Troeger, MB Arndt
    Elsevier BV , 2026
    2026
  • Quantifying the fatal and non-fatal burden of disease associated with child growth failure, 2000–2023: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
    CE Troeger, MB Arndt, H Aalruz, M Abdoun, A Abdullahi, M Abebe, ...
    The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health 10 (1), 22-38 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 3
  • Utilization of insecticide-treated nets for malaria prevention among children in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    A Basiru, UB Alozieuwa, MI Aboh, UY Usman, ON Nwaefulu, OP Okeke, ...
    Malaria Journal 24 (1), 1-10 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 9
  • The global, regional, and national burden of cancer, 1990–2023, with forecasts to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
    LM Force, JM Kocarnik, ML May, K Bhangdia, A Crist, L Penberthy, ...
    The Lancet 406 (10512), 1565-1586 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 261
  • Effect of diferuloylmethane on neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio, cortisol, and testicular damage in male albino rats co-exposed to thermo-psychological stressors during the hot …
    FH Olaifa, F Sanusi, A Mohammed, F Sanusi, B Afisu, AO Olatunji, ...
    Comparative Clinical Pathology 34 (5), 951-961 , 2025
    2025
  • The epigenetic influence of diet-induced gut microbiome changes in precision nutrition–a systematic review
    KY Suleiman, GJ Akorede, B Afisu, AO Onimajesin, A Saadudeen, ...
    Gastroenterology and Hepatology From bed to Bench 18 (3), 270 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Clinical effects and safety outcomes of platelet-rich plasma therapy in patients with vasculogenic erectile dysfunction: A systematic review and meta-analysis
    M Falcone, M Preto, H Keskin, JFS Vazquez, R Banthia, T Mahendran, ...
    The World Journal of Men's Health 44 (1), 23 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Global, regional, and national burden of epilepsy, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
    VL Feigin, T Vos, BS Nair, SI Hay, YH Abate, AHA Abd Al Magied, ...
    The Lancet Public Health 10 (3), e203-e227 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 239
  • Co-administration of Hibiscus sabdariffa linn and Daflon-500® mitigates weight loss, hyperglycemia, hematological and oxidative changes in male rats with type-2 diabetes
    AO Olatunji, RO Alegbe, SF Ambali, M Shittu, GJ Akorede, A Aremu, ...
    Phytomedicine Plus 5 (1), 100699 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • The Global, Regional and National burden of cancer, 1990-2023, with forecasts to 2050: a systematic analysis fort the global burden of disease study 2023
    MF Lisa, MK Jonathan, LM Miranda, K Bhangdia, A Crist, L Penberthy, ...
    THE LANCET, 1-22 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • A THE EPIGENETIC INFLUENCE OF DIET-INDUCED GUT MICROBIOME CHANGES: A NEW FRONTIER IN PRECISION NUTRITION–A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
    KY Suleiman, AG Jimoh, B Afisu, AO Onimajesin, MA Saadudeen, ...
    Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Bed to Bench 18 (3) , 2025
    2025
  • Cimetidine-induced Male Reproductive Defects in Piroxicam-induced Gastric Ulcerated Wistar Rats and Their Amelioration by Melatonin.
    A Basiru, O Adetunji, G Akorede, A Aremu, A Ishola, A Olatunji
    Iranian Journal of Veterinary Science & Technology 17 (1) , 2025
    2025
  • Global, regional, and national burden of HIV/AIDS, 1990–2021, and forecasts to 2050, for 204 countries and territories: the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
    A Carter, M Zhang, KH Tram, MK Walters, D Jahagirdar, ED Brewer, ...
    The Lancet HIV 11 (12), e807-e822 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 204
  • Melatonin on Vital Parameters, Band Cells, Some Biochemical Parameters and Cortisol Concentration Following Exercise-Induced Stress in Arabian Stallions
    AS ADAH, M ABDULAZEEZ, OM AZEEZ, FH OLAIFA, A BASIRU, ...
    ACTA VETERINARIA , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Global, regional, and national stillbirths at 20 weeks' gestation or longer in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2021: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
    H Comfort, TA McHugh, AE Schumacher, A Harris, EA May, KR Paulson, ...
    The Lancet 404 (10466), 1955-1988 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 74
  • Ameliorative potentials of diosmin and hesperidin fractions on chlorpyriphos-induced changes in reproductive hormones, sperm characteristics, and testicular glycogen in male …
    AO Olatunji, JO Ayo, MM Suleiman, SF Ambali, M Shittu, GJ Akorede, ...
    Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology 397 (11), 9181-9190 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Climate change, land use, and the decline in traditional Fulani cattle practices: drivers of antimicrobial resistance in kwara, Nigeria
    J Cole, MA Adetona, A Basiru, WA Jimoh, S Abdulsalami, RO Ade-Yusuf, ...
    Challenges 15 (4), 41 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Forecasting the effects of smoking prevalence scenarios on years of life lost and life expectancy from 2022 to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease …
    D Bryazka, MB Reitsma, YH Abate, AHA Abd Al Magied, A Abdelkader, ...
    The Lancet Public Health 9 (10), e729-e744 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 152

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Global, regional, and national burden of diabetes from 1990 to 2021, with projections of prevalence to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
    KL Ong, LK Stafford, SA McLaughlin, EJ Boyko, SE Vollset, AE Smith, ...
    The Lancet 402 (10397), 203-234 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 5070
  • Global burden of bacterial antimicrobial resistance 1990–2021: a systematic analysis with forecasts to 2050
    M Naghavi, SE Vollset, KS Ikuta, LR Swetschinski, AP Gray, EE Wool, ...
    The Lancet 404 (10459), 1199-1226 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3664
  • Global incidence, prevalence, years lived with disability (YLDs), disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 371 diseases and injuries in …
    AJ Ferrari, DF Santomauro, A Aali, YH Abate, C Abbafati, H Abbastabar, ...
    The Lancet 403 (10440), 2133-2161 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3230
  • Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the …
    GBD 2021 Causes of Death Collaborators
    Lancet (London, England) 403 (10440), 2100 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2700
  • Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease …
    M Brauer, GA Roth, AY Aravkin, P Zheng, KH Abate, YH Abate, C Abbafati, ...
    The Lancet 403 (10440), 2162-2203 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2558
  • Global, regional, and national burden of disorders affecting the nervous system, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
    JD Steinmetz, KM Seeher, N Schiess, E Nichols, B Cao, C Servili, ...
    The Lancet Neurology 23 (4), 344-381 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1998
  • Global, regional, and national burden of stroke and its risk factors, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
    VL Feigin, MD Abate, YH Abate, S Abd ElHafeez, F Abd-Allah, ...
    The Lancet Neurology 23 (10), 973-1003 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1330
  • Burden of disease scenarios for 204 countries and territories, 2022–2050: a forecasting analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
    SE Vollset, HS Ababneh, YH Abate, C Abbafati, R Abbasgholizadeh, ...
    The Lancet 403 (10440), 2204-2256 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1081
  • Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950–2021, with forecasts to 2100: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
    NV Bhattacharjee, AE Schumacher, A Aali, YH Abate, R Abbasgholizadeh, ...
    The lancet 403 (10440), 2057-2099 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 411
  • The burden of bacterial antimicrobial resistance in the WHO African region in 2019: a cross-country systematic analysis
    B Sartorius, AP Gray, ND Weaver, GR Aguilar, LR Swetschinski, KS Ikuta, ...
    The Lancet Global Health 12 (2), e201-e216 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 374
  • The global, regional, and national burden of cancer, 1990–2023, with forecasts to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
    LM Force, JM Kocarnik, ML May, K Bhangdia, A Crist, L Penberthy, ...
    The Lancet 406 (10512), 1565-1586 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 261
  • Global, regional, and national burden of epilepsy, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
    VL Feigin, T Vos, BS Nair, SI Hay, YH Abate, AHA Abd Al Magied, ...
    The Lancet Public Health 10 (3), e203-e227 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 239
  • Global, regional, and national burden of HIV/AIDS, 1990–2021, and forecasts to 2050, for 204 countries and territories: the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
    A Carter, M Zhang, KH Tram, MK Walters, D Jahagirdar, ED Brewer, ...
    The Lancet HIV 11 (12), e807-e822 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 204
  • Forecasting the effects of smoking prevalence scenarios on years of life lost and life expectancy from 2022 to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease …
    D Bryazka, MB Reitsma, YH Abate, AHA Abd Al Magied, A Abdelkader, ...
    The Lancet Public Health 9 (10), e729-e744 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 152
  • Antibiotic usage and oxytetracycline residue in African catfish ( Clarias gariepinus in Ibadan, Nigeria).
    IO Olatoye, A Basiru
    2013
    Citations: 121
  • Global, regional, and national stillbirths at 20 weeks' gestation or longer in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2021: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
    H Comfort, TA McHugh, AE Schumacher, A Harris, EA May, KR Paulson, ...
    The Lancet 404 (10466), 1955-1988 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 74
  • Protective effect of vitamin C on chronic carbamazepine-induced reproductive toxicity in male wistar rats
    GJ Akorede, SF Ambali, MG Hudu, AO Olatunji, M Shittu, A Aremu, ...
    Toxicology reports 7, 269-276 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 45
  • Comparative Hepatoprotective Activity of Ethanolic Extracts of Cuscuta australis against Acetaminophen Intoxication in Wistar Rats
    RO Folarin, JO Omirinde, R Bejide, TO Isola, LI Usende, A Basiru
    International scholarly research notices 2014 (1), 730516 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 24
  • Anthelmintic Potency of Carica papaya seeds against Gastro-intestinal Helminths in Red Sokoto goat
    SA Ameen, OM Azeez, YA Baba, LO Raji, A Basiru, KT Biobaku, ...
    Ceylon Journal of Science 47 (2) , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 21
  • Effect of heat stress on vital and hematobiochemical parameters of healthy dogs
    OM Azeez, FH Olaifa, AS Adah, A Basiru, GJ Akorede, HM Ambali, ...
    Veterinary World 15 (3), 722 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 19