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Analysis of Heavy Metals in Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus, Micropogonias undulatus and Mugil cephalus Fish Species Caught in Brass River.
April 5, 2024
This research analyses heavy metals presence in Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus, Micropogonias undulatus and Mugil Cephalus fish species found in Brass River. This study focuses on the concentrations of major heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Cr, Hg and As) in the three fishes named above.
Anato-Morphological and Proximate Properties of Icacina trichantha Oliver.
April 5, 2024
Icacina trichantha Oliver is an underutilized weedy shrub with future potentials as food, a quintessential medicinal tropical shrub and industrial raw materials for bioplastic production. The research was set to investigate the morphological, anatomical, and proximate properties of I. trichantha, belonging to the family Icacinaceae.
Comparative Nutritional Evaluation of Fresh and Smoked Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus).
April 5, 2024
The aim of this study was to evaluate the nutritional contents such as proximate composition and mineral elements of both fresh and smoked catfish (Clarias Gariepinus) in order to ascertain it nutritional value and understand the effect of smoking on the nutritional properties of the fish.
Hydrophobic Treatment of Coconut Shell by Acetylation: Kinetics and Thermodynamic Studies.
April 2, 2024
Chemical modification of coconut shell using acetic anhydride has been investigated. Batch mode experiments were carried out to study the effects of time, temperature and catalyst on extent of acetylation.
Knowledge and Acceptability of Cervical Cancer Screening among Women of Reproductive Age in a rural community in Rivers State Nigeria.
March 31, 2024
Cervical cancer is the fourth most frequent cancer in women globally. About 90% of its burden occur in low- and middle-income countries. It is preventable through screening. Knowledge and acceptance of cervical cancer screening among women of reproductive age is low in developing countries. This study aimed at assessing knowledge,
Treatment Supporter Experiences of HIV Patients Attending a Tertiary Health Facility in Rivers State.
March 31, 2024
Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) remains a significant public health problem across continents. Social support systems have been advocated in resource-constrained settings to improve treatment adherence and patient care. This study explored treatment supporter experiences among HIV patients in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, (UPTH) Port Harcourt.
The Role of Indocyanine Green Fluorescence in Endoscopic Endonasal Approach: Challenges in a Resource-Limited Developing Nation.
March 31, 2024
The Transsphenoidal surgery (TSS) approach is considered a safe and effective first-choice option for resection of sellar/parasellar lesions. Initially done micro-surgically, the endoscope is now the preferred instrument because of its better illumination and wider panoramic view. The applicability of Indocyanine green (ICG) video-angiography in the endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA)
Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Urinary Schistosomiasis among the Residents of Otuoke and Otuaba Communities in Ogbia Local Government Area,...
March 15, 2024
Urinary schistosomiasis remains a significant public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in rural areas like Otuoke and Otuaba communities in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions (KAP) of urinary schistosomiasis among residents of these communities.
Analysis of Demand within the Beef Value Chain in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
March 15, 2024
The study examined the beef value chain with a view of measuring the elasticities of demand within the chain. Specifically, price elasticity of demand, cross price elasticity and expenditure elasticity were measured using the LA/AIDS Model.
Development and Item Response Theory Calibration of Economics Achievement Test for senior secondary school students Plateau State, Nigeria
March 14, 2024
The study focused on development and item response theory calibration of economics achievement test for secondary school students in Plateau State, Nigeria. What motivated the study was the persistent poor performance of students in external examination in the subject which could be attributed to the quality of teacher-made test that