Prof. Fayak Jabbar Taqi Al-Saffar
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Prof. Fayak Jabbar Taqi Al-Saffar

Professor and HOD
Department of Anatomy and Histology, Baghdad University, Iraq


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Veterinary Anatomy and Histology from Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

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Biography

Dr. Fayak Jabbar Taqi Al-Saffar is currently working as Professor & Lecturer of Histology at Department of Anatomy, Histology & Embryology/ Faculty of Veterinary Medicine/Baghdad University. He has completed his Ph.D. in Veterinary Medicine from Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. He has published 17 research articles in national and international journals contributed as author/co-author. He also attended 4 conferences and performed presentations. He is member of Iraqi Veterinarian Association.

Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Genital System
62%
Pancreas
90%
Anatomy
75%
Glands
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
49
Abstracts
4

Selected Publications

  1. Ugbede-Ohuoba, E., T.M. Okonkwo, I. Nkama, J.I. Eze and S. James, 2021. Shelf-life prediction modeling and physicochemical changes of canned African giant snail (Achachatina achatina) based products during storage using sensory and kinetic data. J. Food Res., 10: 11-20.
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  2. Ndife, J., I. Imade and J. Samaila, 2021. Production and quality evaluation of soy cheese (tofu) using various coagulants. Croatian J. Food Sci. Technol., 13: 36-42.
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  3. James, S., T.U. Nwabueze, G.I. Onwuka, J. Ndife and M.A. Usman, 2020. Chemical and nutritional composition of some selected lesser known legumes indigenous to Nigeria. Heliyon, Vol. 6. 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05497.
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  4. Al-Saffar, F.J. and R.H. Nasif, 2020. Histoarchitecture and histochemical study of the exocrine pancreas of the adult guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus). Vet. Med. Public Health J., 1: 85-90.
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  5. AL-Saffar, F.J. and R.H. Nasif, 2020. Morphological study of the pancreas and duodenum in adult guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus). Iraqi J. Vet. Med., Vol. 44. 10.30539/ijvm.v44i1.928.
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  6. Khayoon, E., A. Reshag, M. Almayahi and F. Al-Saffar, 2019. Age related changes in the cellular population and lymphoid tissue in the harderian gland of Turkey. Egypt. Acad. J. Biol. Sci. D. Histol. Histochem., 11: 23-32.
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  7. Audu, Y., Y. Audu, M.S. Sambo, S. James and C.Y. Maina, 2019. Bacteriological assessment of fast foods sold at gidan-kwanu and bosso campuses of federal university of technology, Minna, Nigeria. Bacterial Empire, 2: 30-32.
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  8. Al-Saffar, F.J. and M.S. Almayahi, 2019. Structural study of uterine tubes of the rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) at different postnatal periods. Iraqi J. Vet. Med., 33: 277-288.
  9. Al-Saffar, F.J. and M.S. Almayahi, 2019. Histomorphological and histochemical postnatal developmental study of the pelvic reproductive organs in female rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus). Adv. Anim. Vet. Sci., 7: 73-81.
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  10. Al-Saffar, F.J. and H.N.H. Al-Ebbadi, 2019. Histomorphological and histochemical study of the uterus of the adult guinea pigs (Cavica porcellus). Indian J. Sci. Technol., Vol. 12. 10.17485/ijst/2019/v12i46/148620.
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  11. Al-Saffar, F., Hazim and N.H. Al-Ebbadi, 2019. Histomorphological and Histochemical Study of the Ovary and the Uterine Tubes of the Adult Guinea Pigs (Cavica porcellus). Egypt. Acad. J. Biol. Sci. D. Histol. Histochem., 11: 1-22.
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  12. Al-Saffar, F. and R. Nasif, 2019. Histoarchitecture of islets of langerhans and their related hormones analysis in the pancreas of adult guinea pig (Cavia porcellus). Egypt. Acad. J. Biol. Sci. D. Histol. Histochem., 11: 33-42.
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  13. Al-Saffar, F.J. and M.S. Almayahi, 2018. Histomorphological postnatal developmental study of the ovaries of the local rabbits (Oryctologus cuniculus). Basrah J. Vet. Res., 17: 124-146.
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  14. James, S., L. Nwokocha, Y. James, R.A. Abdulsalam, S.J. Amuga, I.B. Ibrahim and C.M. Yakubu, 2017. Chemical composition and sensory acceptability of partially gelatinised pasta produced from blends of wheat, bambara nut and cassava flours. Agro-Sci., 16: 26-30.
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  15. Al-Samawy, E.R.M., F.J. Al-Saffar, W.A. Naji and A.S. Jarad, 2017. Histomorphological and histochemical study of the small intestine of the mallard (Anas Platyrhynchos) in south Iraq. Int. J. Sci. Nat., 8: 757-764.
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  16. Al-Saffar, F.J., W.A.N. Al-Samawy, E.R.M.A.S. Jarad and I.A. Taher, 2017. Histo-morphometric and histochemical comparsion aspect of the duodenum in collard dove (Frivaldszky), Ruddy Shelduck (Pallas) and Owl (Otus Scors bruc...). J. Entomol. Zool. Stud., 5: 923-928.
  17. Al-Saffar, F.J. and M.F. Al-Zuhairy, 2017. Postnatal developmental histomorphological and histochemical study of the pancreas in the domestic cat (Felis catus). Int. J. Adv. Res., 5: 55-71.
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  18. Al-Saffar, F.J. and A.G. Al-Haaik, 2017. Gross and microscopic developmental study of the local rabbit’s spinal cord. J. Entomol. Zool. Stud., 5: 2555-2562.
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  19. Al-Saffar, F.J. and R.M. Eyhab, 2016. Histomorphological and histochemical study of stomach of domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica). Iraqi J. Vet. Med., 40: 89-96.
  20. Al-Saffar, F.J. and M.F. Al-Zuhairy, 2016. Postnatal developmental histomorphological and histochemical study of the duodenum in the domestic cat (Felis catus). Int. J. Curr. Res., 8: 43681-43690.
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  21. Al-Saffar, F.J. and E.R.M. Al-Samawy, 2016. Histomorphological and histochemical study of the small intestine of the striated scope owls (Otus Scors Brucei). Singapore J. Chem. Biol., 5: 1-10.
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  22. Al-Saffar, F.J. and A.G. Al-Haaik, 2016. Morphological and histomorphometrical study of the sacculus rotundus at different postnatal ages in indigenous rabbit. Iraqi J. Vet. Med., Vol. 14. .
  23. Al-Saffar, F.J. and A.G. Al-Haaik, 2016. Histomorphological relationship of Paneth cells with stem cells in the small intestine of indigenous rabbit at different postnatal ages. Singapore J. Chem. Biol., 5: 11-19.
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  24. Al-Saffar, F.J. and A.G. Al-Haaik, 2016. Histochemical study of carbohydrates foundation in the gut of indigenous rabbits at different postnatal ages. Int. J. Curr. Res., 8: 37223-37230.
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  25. Al-Saffar, F.J., 2015. Effects on renal histology, renal metabolizing enzymes and oxidative stress biomarkers in rats administered Zerumbone against osteoarthritis. Asian J. Cell Biol., 10: 66-79.
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  26. Al-Saffar, F.J. and R.M. Al-Samawy, 2015. Histomorphological and histochemical studies of the stomach of the mallard (Anas platyrhynchos). Asian J. Anim. Sci., 9: 280-292.
  27. Al-Saffar, F.J. and D.A. Abood, 2015. Morphological study of the post hatching development of the female genital system in Indigenous Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos). Iraqi J. Vet. Med., Vol. 14. .
  28. Al-Saffar, F.J. and M.S.H. Simawy, 2014. Histomorphological and histochemical study of the major salivary glands of adult local rabbits. IJAR, 2: 378-402.
  29. Al-Saffar, F.J. and D.A. Abood, 2014. Histomorphological study of the pre hatching development of the female genital system in Indigenous Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos). IJAR, 2: 248-263.
  30. Al-Saffar, F.J. and A.H.A. Al-Hasnawy, 2014. Histomorphological developmental study of advanced postnatal of the pancreas of local rabbit. J. Biol. Sci., 14: 387-402.
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  31. Al-Saffar, F.J. and R.M.A.S. Eyhab, 2014. Microscopic and morphometric study of the proventriculus and ventriculus of the striated scope owl (Otus Scors brucei) in Iraq. Kufa J. Vet. Med. Sci., Vol. 5. .
  32. Anuonye, J.C., C.U. Inyang, C.E. Chinma and S.Y. James, 2012. Sensory properties of extruded blends of 'Acha' and soybean flour-A response surface analysis. Niger. Food J., 30: 101-108.
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  33. Al-Saffar, F.J., 2012. Effect of different diets on number and distribution of gastrin cells in the mucosa of goat's abomasums. Asian J. Anim. Sci., 6: 110-121.
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  34. Chinma, C.E., S. James, H. Imam, O.B. Ocheme, J.C. Anuonye and C.M. Yakubu, 2011. Physicochemical and sensory properties, and in-vitro digestibility of biscuits made from blends of tigernut (Cyperus esculentus) and pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan). Niger. J. Nutr. Sci., Vol. 32. 10.4314/njns.v32i1.67816.
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  35. Al-Saffar, F.J., S. Ganabadi, S. Fakurazi and H. Yaakub, 2011. Zerumbone significantly improved immunoreactivity in the synovium compared to Channa striatus extract in monosodium iodoacetate (MIA)-induced knee osteoarthritis in rat. J. Med. Plants Res., 5: 1701-1710.
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  36. Al-Saffar, F.J., S. Ganabadi, S. Fakurazi and H. Yaakub, 2011. Response of hepatic metabolizing enzymes and oxidative stress in orally administrated zerumbone against MIA-induced osteoarthritis in rats. J. Anim. Vet. Adv., 10: 566-573.
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  37. Al-Saffar, F.J., S. Ganabadi, S. Fakurazi and H. Yaakub, 2011. Zerumbone improved immunoreactivity of neuropeptides in monosodium iodoacetate induced knee osteoarthritis in rat. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 10: 3646-3653.
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  38. Al-Saffar, F.J., S. Ganabadi and S. Fakurazi, 2011. Response of Channa striatus extract against monosodium iodoacetate induced osteoarthritis in rats. J. Anim. Vet. Adv., 10: 460-469.
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  39. Chinma, C.E., J.O. Abu, S. James and M. Jibrin, 2010. Staling of cakes processed from wheat-tigernut (Cyperus esculentus) flour blends. Niger. Food J., 28: 98-106.
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  40. Al-Saffar, F.J., S. Ganabadi, S. Fakurazi, H. Yaakub and M. Lip, 2010. Chondroprotective effect of zerumbone on monosodium iodoacetate induced osteoarthritis in rats. J. Applied Sci., 10: 248-260.
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  41. Al-Saffar, F.J., S. Ganabadi, H. Yaakub and S. Fakurazi, 2009. Collagenase and sodium iodoacetate-induced experimental osteoarthritis model in sprague dawley rats. Asian J. Scient. Res., 2: 167-179.
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  42. Al-Saffar, F.J., K.J. Balash and F.O. Rabie, 2000. Effect of age and maturation of the epithelium and musculature of the gall bladder in Iraqi sheep. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 13: 221-226.
  43. Balash, K.J. and F.J. Al-Saffar, 1999. Certain histological observations of the ox adrenal gland. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 12: 15-19.
  44. Al-Samarrae, N.S., F.J. Al-Saffar and B. Omar, 1998. Morphological differentiation of the development of the mouse ocular structure. Veterinarian, 8: 86-89.
  45. Al-Saffar, F.J., 1998. Adrenal medulla of white Swiss mice (Mus musculus) and laying hens (Gallus domesticus). Iraqi J. Vet. Med., 22: 23-33.
  46. Al-Samarrae, N.S., F.J. Al-Saffar and J.Y. Al-Fayaz, 1997. The ectopic adrenal cortices in Iraqi buffalo. J. Damascus Univ. Agric. Sci., 13: 31-35.
  47. Al-Samarrae, N.S., F.J. Al-Saffar and A.H. Al-Tikrety, 1997. Optical microscopy of skin wound healing in white Swiss mice. D.U.J. Agric. Sci., 13: 115-121.
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  48. Al-Samarrae, N.S., F.J. Al-Saffar and A.H. Al-Tikrety, 1996. The ectopic adrenal cortices in one humped camel. Iraqi J. Vet. Med., 20: 25-29.
  49. Rabie, F.O., N.S. Al-Samarrae and F.J. Al-Saffar, 1995. General features of the udder and the histological structure of restorated and involuted mammary gland in one humped camel. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 8: 179-181.
  50. Al-Samarrae, N.S. and F.J. Al-Saffar, 1990. Histoarchitecture of adrenal gland of adult white Swiss mice. Iraqi J. Vet. Med., 14: 11-18.
  51. Al-Samarrae, N.S. and F.J. Al-Saffar, 1990. A note on histoarchitecture of sweat glands in the foot pads of one humped camel (Camelus dromedaries). Iraqi J. Agric. Sci., 21: 52-56.
  52. Al-Samarrae, N.S. and F.J. Al-Saffar, 1989. Cytoarchitecture study of sweat glands in planter cutaneous protuberances of white Swiss mice. Iraqi J. Vet. Sci., 2: 24-26.