Integration of GPS and GIS in Mapping of Secondary Schools in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State Nigeria by H. Tata, E.P. Ojo

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IMPLICATIONS OF XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS ON NIGERIANS AND NIGERIA-SOUTH AFRICA DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS: A REVIEW OF RE-CURRENT ISSUES by ABDULRASHEED ABDULYAKEEN, MUHAMMAD RABIU

“… This study identifies factors that influence the rise in Xenophobia attacks in South Africa and how that affect diplomatic relations between Nigeria and South Africa on the global stage. Using frustration-aggression theory as its theoretical framework. …”
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FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE GIRL CHILD IN AKPABUYO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA by NNANA OKOIOFEM, JULIANA JEROME ADIE, OMINI UBI UBI, RUNYI DANIEL JAMES

“… The main thrust of this study was to examine female genital mutilation and the development of the girl child in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. The specific objective of the study was to: examine female genital mutilation (FGM) and psychological development of the girl child in Akpabuyo LGA; explore female genital mutilation (FGM) and social development of the girl child in Akpabuyo LGA. and to ascertain how female genital mutilation (FGM) affects physical development of the girl child in Akpabuyo LGA. …”
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Prevalence of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Healthcare Workers in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Taagbara Jolly Abaate, Dabota Yvonne Buowari, Utchay A. Agiri, Tamunodiepiriye Inimgba, Vivian Ifeoma Ogbonna, Chizaram Onyeaghala, Glory Ovunda Worgu, Abiye Somiari, Emmanuella I. Ezebuiro, Ibe Arthur Onuah

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THE IMPACT OF ESG PRACTICES ON THE RISK PORTFOLIO OF LISTED OIL AND GAS FIRMS IN NIGERIA USING A MULTILAYERED CRITERION by Joseph Olorunfemi Akande

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Effect of Automechanic Works on Lead and Iron Content in Two Mechanic Villages in Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria by OS Edori, ES Edori

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Physicochemical Characteristics and Water Quality Indices to Assess the Suitability of Groundwater Resources in some Communities of Kogi State, Nigeria by E. O. Akudo, O. Ibrahim, N. M. Muhammad, K. O. Musa, J. B. Ahmed II, G. O. Aigbadon

“… This paper aims to evaluate the physicochemical characteristics and water quality indices (WQI) to assess the suitability of groundwater resources in some communities of Kogi State, Nigeria using appropriate standard procedures. Data obtained show that pH, EC, TDS, and TSS, ranges from 6.18-7.44 (mean – 6.68; std - ± 0.53), 85.26 – 90.23 μS/cm (mean - 88.32 μS/cm; std - ± 2.06 μS/cm), 162-194 mg/l (mean - 174.75 mg/l; std - ± 10.25 mg/l), 24-30 mg/l (27.75 mg/l; std - ± 2.25 mg/l), respectively. …”
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Unveiling the psychosocial and academic implications of living with sickle cell disease among undergraduates in a private university in Nigeria by Olumide T. Adeleke, Olufemi Folaranmi, Yetunde Olasinde, Larry Ayuba, Oludamola V. Adeleke, Modupe M. Ojo-Rufai, Efeturi Agelebe, Oyelola E. Adeoye, Aderemi T. Olabode, Dolapo E. Ajala, Titilola S. Akingbola

“…SCD is highly prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa, with Nigeria having the largest burden. This qualitative study is aimed at exploring possible psychosocial and academic challenges associated with sickle cell disease among undergraduates in Nigeria.MethodsFrom September 2023 to February 2024, the authors conducted an exploratory descriptive study using in-depth interviews among 22 undergraduate students with SCD at Bowen University, Osun State, Nigeria, employing an in-depth interviewer guide. …”
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MODERATING EFFECT OF RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ON BOARD ATTRIBUTES AND FIRM SURVIVAL AMONG LISTED MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN NIGERIA by Yusuf Labija Amana, Ibrahim Magaji Barde, Aliyu Suleiman Kantudu

“…It therefore recommended that shareholders of listed manufacturing companies in Nigeria should focus on optimal board size and should prioritize directors with requisite expertise rather than independence. …”
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In situ natural radioactivity and radiological hazard assessments of granite gneiss outcrops in parts of the Southwestern Basement Complex of Nigeria by Adedibu Sunny Akingboye, Omowumi Ademila

“…Hence, the natural radioactivity and radiological hazard indices of some granite gneiss outcrops with their residual soils from two different localities within the Southwestern Basement Complex of Nigeria were assessed using Gamma-ray spectrometry. …”
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EFFECT OF COMPLIANCE COST AND TAX BURDEN ON TAX COMPLIANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SCALE ENTERPRISES IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA by Okpe Caleb John, Aliyu Nuraddeen Shehu, Bello A. Ahmad, Ahmed Aliyu Abdullahi, Mohammed Musa Abdulkarim

“… Tax compliance is critical for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in Benue State, Nigeria, significantly affecting their growth and sustainability. …”
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Investigation of the Aquifer Protective Capacity and Groundwater Quality around Some Open Dumpsites in Sapele Delta State, Nigeria by Julius Otutu Oseji, James Chucks Egbai, Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Okolie, Etebefia Chris Ese

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Coronary Artery Disease and the Profile of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in South South Nigeria: A Clinical and Autopsy Study by Okon Ekwere Essien, Joseph Andy, Victor Ansa, Akaninyene Asuquo Otu, Alphonsus Udoh

“…Death from coronary artery disease (CAD) has been until recently considered rare in Nigeria. We present a report of a study of CAD with its predisposing cardiovascular (CVD) risk factors in South South Nigeria. …”
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Access to Credit and Loan Repayment by Households of Non-Farmers in Nigeria: New Evidence from Binary Logit Regression by Obed I. Ojonta, Jonathan E. Ogbuabor, Anthony Orji, Onyinye I. Anthony-Orji, Ndubuisi Chukwu, Emmanuel T. Ideba

“…Hence, this study critically examines how access to credit responds to loan repayment by households of non-farmers in Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, some important variables like spending on transport, other business costs, salaries/wages and rent were included in the model. …”
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Geological Characterisation of Depleted Oil and Gas Reservoirs for Carbon Sequestration Potentials in a Field in the Niger Delta, Nigeria by Ajoke Celinah Ojo, Akaha Celestine Tse

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Prevalence and factors associated with childhood malaria and anaemia in Osun state, Nigeria: a baseline household malariometric study by Olusola Ajibaye, Semiu Adebayo Rahman, Oluwagbemiga Olanrewaju Aina, Chinazo Ujuju, Chimere Obiora Agomo, Samuel Akindele, Olakiigbe Abiodun, Tolulope Victoria Uzoka, Nnenna Ogbulafor, Olufemi Oroge, Rufai-Ahmed Garba, Michael Ekholuenetale, Kolawole Maxwell, Ridwan Akorede Awosanya, Mary Abosede Adekola, Benjamin Bukky Ilesanmi, Adekemi Ajayi, Olusola Oresanya, James K. Tibenderana, Adeola Yetunde Olukosi

“…Though significant progress has been made towards malaria prevention and control in Nigeria, it is expected that the addition of new malaria prevention strategy, such as perennial malaria chemoprevention (PMC) can contribute to a more rapid decline in malaria cases. …”
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Select toxic metals status of pregnant women with history of pregnancy complications in Benin City, South-South Nigeria by OE Otebhi, HB Osadolor

“…The selected toxic metals (Pb, Hg, Cd and As) may be involved in the development of pregnancy complications among pregnant women in Benin City, South– South Nigeria. Lead in  particular may pose threat to mothers and fetuses as its mean values in the two groups of pregnant women were well above normal. © JASEM Keywords: Toxic metals, pregnant women, History of pregnancy complications. …”
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Genotype × Environment Interaction of Mosaic Disease, Root Yields and Total Carotene Concentration of Yellow-Fleshed Cassava in Nigeria by Norbert G. Maroya, Peter Kulakow, Alfred G. O. Dixon, Busie B. Maziya-Dixon

“…Twenty-one yellow-fleshed cassava genotypes were evaluated over two years in five major cassava growing agroecological zones in Nigeria. The trials were established in a randomized complete block design with four replications to assess genotype performance and Genotype × Environment interaction for cassava mosaic disease (CMD), fresh and dry root yield (FYLD; DYLD), root dry matter content (DMC), and total carotene concentration (TCC). …”
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Speciation studies of potentially toxic elements within the vicinity of major dumpsites in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria by Oluwakemi O. Tovide, John A.O. Oyekunle, Odunayo T. Ore, Bukola A. Oyebode, Elizabeth O. Moseri, Abolanle S. Adekunle, Oluwasegun Oluwarotimi, Aderemi O. Ogunfowokan, Adebayo O. Eludoyin

“…Background: This study evaluated the concentrations, speciation, and environmental risks of aluminium (Al), cadmium (Cd), manganese (Mn), lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), and copper (Cu) in the major refuse dumpsite soils of Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. Methods: Soil samples were collected from refuse dumpsite soils in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. …”
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Antimicrobial Evaluation of Bacterial Isolates from Urine Specimen of Patients with Complaints of Urinary Tract Infections in Awka, Nigeria by Perpetua A. Ekwealor, Malachy C. Ugwu, Ifeanyi Ezeobi, George Amalukwe, Belinda C. Ugwu, Ugochukwu Okezie, Catherine Stanley, Charles Esimone

“…This study is designed to isolate, characterize, and determine the antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of the pathogens associated with UTI in Anambra State Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Anambra State, Nigeria. Clean catch urine samples of inpatient and outpatient cases of UTI were collected and bacteriologically analyzed using standard microbiological procedures. …”
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