Prevalence and determinants of restrictive lung disorder among quarry workers at the Umuoghara quarry site, Ebonyi State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study by Ngozika Substance Ike-Samuel, Osaeloka C. Ekwueme, Susan Chioma Udeh

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Prevalence, predictors and selected outcomes of early sexual initiation among adolescents in secondary schools in Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria: a mixed methods study by Uchechi Grace Okonta

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Dual M. tuberculosis/M. bovis Infection as the Cause of Tuberculosis in a Gorilla and a Lioness, Respectively, in Ibadan Zoo, Nigeria by Aina Adeogun, Olutayo Omobowale, Chiaka Owuamanam, Olugbenga Alaka, Victor Taiwo, Dick van Soolingen, Simeon Cadmus

“…Our findings reveal the first documented report of TB infections in a gorilla and a lioness in zoo animals in Nigeria. The public health risks of tuberculosis in zoological settings are therefore reemphasized.…”
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Effects of Cow Dung Ash on Chemical and Geotechnical Properties of Lateritic Soil for Road Construction collected Shao-Malete Road in Kwara State, Nigeria by A. G. Adelodun, O. O. Amu, K. J. Ayinde

“… The objective of this paper was to investigate the effects of cow dung ash (CDA) on the chemical and geotechnical properties of lateritic soil for road construction collected Shao-Malete Road in Kwara State, Nigeria. Cow dung ash (CDA) was used in stabilizing lateritic soil at ratios 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10% of disturbed soil sample (fine - grained i.e. silt-clay material). …”
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ASSESSMENT OF CARBON FOOTPRINTS OF A TYPICAL NIGERIAN TOWNSHIP POST OFFICE: A CASE STUDY OF KAFANCHAN DISTRICT POST OFFICE, KAFANCHAN, NIGERIA by RICHARD BALTHI MSHELIA, FUNSHO BABARINDE

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Mpox and the men who have sex with men (MSM) community in Nigeria: Exploratory insights from MSM and persons providing healthcare services to them by Michael Kunnuji, Megan Schmidt-Sane, Olufunke Adegoke, Syed Abbas, Elizabeth Shoyemi, Akanni O. Lawanson, Ayodele Jegede, Hayley MacGregor

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Assessment of Radionuclide Concentration in Surface Soil and Human Health Risk Associated with Exposure in Two Higher Institutions of Esan land, Edo State, Nigeria by F.A. Popoola, O.D. Fakeye, Q.B. Basiru, D.A. Adesina, M.A. Sulola

“… The aim of this study is to assess the activity concentration of radionuclides and the possible health risk associated with exposure to radiation from the soil samples collected from two higher institutions in Esan land of Edo State, Nigeria. The gamma spectrometry system was used to determine the activity concentrations of radionuclides 238U, 232Th and 40K in the surface soil samples. …”
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DISEASES OF NATURAL RUBBER (HEAVEA BRASILENSIS) INDUCED BY THE CLIMATIC ELEMENTS OF RAINFALL AND TEMPERATURE IN IKPOBA-OKHA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE, NIGERIA by ABRAHAM EHIZOJIE ILENRE

“… This paper examined the diseases of natural rubber (Heaveabrasilensis) induced by the climatic elements of rainfall and temperature in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. The paper identified the varieties of natural rubber cultivated in the study area, the diseases of natural rubber induced by the climatic elements of rainfall and temperature in the study area, the level of awareness of natural rubber farmers on the impact of the climatic elements on natural rubber production in the study area and the problems induced by the climatic elements of rainfall and temperature on natural rubber production in the study area. …”
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Aquifer Protective Capacity, Soil Corrosivity and Groundwater Potential Evaluation using Electrical Resistivity Method at Kwata-Zawan Area, Jos, Northcentral Nigeria by Fwangmun Dalaham, Eti-mbuk Akanbi, Shola Odewumi

“… Geophysical investigation involving electrical resistivity method was carried out to investigate the groundwater potential in Kwata-Zawan area, Jos, North central, Nigeria. Twenty (20) Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) stations were occupied using Schlumberger configuration with current electrode separation (AB) varying from 1.5 to 125 m. …”
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Visible and invisible cultural patterns influencing women’s use of maternal health services among Igala women in Nigeria: a focused ethnographic study by Uchechi Clara Opara, Peace Njideka Iheanacho, Pammla Petrucka

“…Given the complexity of culture and its influence on women’s use of maternal health services, multifaceted strategies tailored to the cultural needs of communities are needed to enhance the realization of Sustainable Development Goal #3:1 in Nigeria.…”
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Factors associated with occupational injuries among bricklayers and carpenters in Building Construction: insights from a mixed methods study in Osun State, Nigeria by Temitope Olumuyiwa Ojo, Adedeji Ayodeji Onayade, Nisha Naicker

“…Therefore, this study assessed the factors influencing OIs among carpenters and bricklayers, who are informal artisans in Nigeria. Methods This mixed-methods survey was conducted in Osun state, Nigeria. …”
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Compliance with research participant protection guidelines by Nigerian medical journals by Adaora A. Onyiaorah, Euzebus C. Ezugwu

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Investigating the Influence of Surface Runoff and Human Activities on the Seasonal Characterization of Physicochemical Properties of the upper segment of Qua Iboe River Water, Niger Delta, Nigeria by U. E. Jonah, I. I. Akpan, E. S. Umoh

“… The objective of this paper was to investigate the influence of surface runoff and human activities on the seasonal characterization of physicochemical properties o of the upper segment of Qua Iboe River Water, Niger Delta, Nigeria, using the protocols described in standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater. …”
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ANALYSIS OF RAINFALL ONSET, CESSATION AND LENGTH OF THE GROWING SEASON AND ITS VARIABILITY EFFECTS ON CROP PRODUCTION IN KARASUWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, YOBE STATE, NIGERIA by MOHAMMED BUKAR NGAMDU, Ahmadu Waibe GONI

“… The study is on the Analysis of rainfall onset, cessation and length of the growing season and its variability effect on crop production in Karasuwa Local Government Area, Yobe State, Nigeria. The study used secondary data that collected from NIMET office, Nguru station. …”
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Factors Influencing Adoption of Improved Production Technologies among Irish Potato (Solanum Tuberosum) Farmers in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria by E. D. Udoh, E. O. Samson, I. E. Ema, B. I. Ogar

“… This study examined factors influencing the adoption of improved production technologies among Irish potato farmers in Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria. A total of 160 farmers were surveyed using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Physicochemical properties of water quality of Imeh, Edegelem and Chokocho communities located along Otamiri-oche River in Etche Ethnic Nationality of Rivers State, Nigeria by BM Onyegeme-Okerenta, C Obia, MO Wegwu

“… Some physiochemical properties of water quality of Otamiri-oche River which runs through Imeh,  Edegelem and Chokocho Communities in Etche ethnic nationality of Rivers State, Nigeria were  investigated. Samples were collected in triplicate from the three different locations along the river in both rainy and dry seasons. …”
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COVID-19 LOCKDOWN AND THE CHALLENGES OF FOOD INSECURITY AMONG HOUSEHOLDS IN SELECTED COMMUNITIES IN ZARIA AND SABON-GARI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA by Mu’azu Ahmed Mohammed

“… The restriction of people’s movement during Covid-19 lockdown has affected the abilities of many families in securing, either from their own production or through purchases, adequate food for meeting the dietary needs of their members in Zaria and Sabon-gari Local Government Areas of Kaduna State, Nigeria. Thus, the study was intended to find out how the lockdown has affected households ability to access food during lockdown in the two selected areas. …”
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Exploring sexual and reproductive health needs, barriers, and coping strategies of internally displaced women of reproductive ages in north-central Nigeria: A qualitative analysis. by Kwala Adline Okorafor, Joseph Okeibunor, Funmilola Folasade Oyinlola, Leopold Ouedraogo, Femi Rufus Tinuola

“…<h4>Context</h4>Women and girls form a substantial proportion of the population of internally displaced people (IDP) in Nigeria, these vulnerable populations are at risk of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) rights violations and greater risk of unsafe abortion and high maternal deaths. …”
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Occupational skin diseases among bricklayers and brick masons in a resource poor setting, Southwest Nigeria: prevalence and correlates – a case–control study by Michael Gbenga Israel, Oluwaseyi Kikelomo Israel, Adeolu Oladayo Akinboro, Peter Kehinde Uduagbamen, Sebastien S Oiwoh, Olanrewaju Olayemi, Fatai O Olanrewaju, Mufutau M Oripelaye, Stephen Olawale Aiyedun, Olumayowa Oninla, Olayinka Olasode, Olaniyi Onayemi

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A Study of Superficial Sediments and Aquifers in Parts of Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Southern Nigeria, Using Electrical Sounding Method by U. F. Evans, N. J. George, A. E. Akpan, I. B. Obot, A. N. Ikot

“…Resistivity sounding method using Schlumberger electrodes configuration was employed to investigate the goe-eletrical properties of the subsurface in parts of Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Within the maximum electrode spread, the area studied show sandy beds with five layers of various thicknesses. …”
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