Evaluation of Candida Species on Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces among Students Residing in School Hostels in a Tertiary Institution, Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria by A. A Adewoyin, Olarinde Olaniran, S. O Awoniyi, A. B Bidmus, O. C Boriwaye

“…The distribution and frequency of Candida species were assessed on surfaces that come into contact with food and non-food items at the Obafemi Awolowo University residence halls in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Seven out of nine residence halls of the university were studied using a cross-sectional investigation. …”
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Degree of corrosion and other deterioration effects in highway bridge deck component using non-destructive self potential and vibration testing: case study from SW Nigeria by O. O. Falowo, O. Makinde, Y. Akindureni

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Salmonella Serovars, Antibiotic Resistance, and Virulence Factors Isolated from Intestinal Content of Slaughtered Chickens and Ready-to-Eat Chicken Gizzards in the Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria by M. A. Raji, H. M. Kazeem, K. A. Magyigbe, A. O. Ahmed, D. N. Lawal, I. A. Raufu

“…The national and local health authorities in Nigeria should improve hygiene measures especially at retail slaughter markets to reduce salmonellosis which is one of the most important food-borne diseases in humans.…”
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Health and tuberculosis systems resilience, the role of the private sector and pandemic preparedness: insights from a cross-country qualitative study with policy-makers in India, Indonesia and Nigeria by Madhukar Pai, Poshan Thapa, Charity Oga-Omenka, Angelina Sassi, Vijayashree Yellappa, Petra Heitkamp, Bony Wiem Lestari, Surbhi Sheokand, Nathaly Aguilera Vasquez, Laura Jane Brubacher, Bolanle Olusola-Faleye, Joel Shyam Klinton

“…India, Indonesia and Nigeria are high TB-burden countries where the majority of initial care-seeking happens in the private health sector. …”
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Co-creation and application of a framework for the de-prioritization of urban communities during insecticide-treated bed net mass campaigns for malaria prevention and control in Kwara State, Nigeria by Ifeoma D. Ozodiegwu, Laurette Mhlanga, Eniola A. Bamgboye, Adeniyi F. Fagbamigbe, Cyril Ademu, Chukwu Okoronkwo, Joshua O. Akinyemi, Akintayo O. Ogunwale, IkeOluwapo O. Ajayi, Beatriz Galatas

“…Abstract Background Malaria continues to be a major cause of illness and death worldwide, particularly affecting children under the age of five and those living in high-burden countries like Nigeria. Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are one of the effective interventions for malaria control and prevention. …”
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Geographic Information Systems and MATLAB Simulation to Quantify and Analyze Traffic Congestion in Oja Oba Road, Arakale Road, and FUTA North Gate Road of Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria by E. T. Idowu, O. J. Nnamani, O. O. Aderinlewo

“…Hence, the objective of this paper is to quantify and analyze traffic congestion in Oja Oba Road, Arakale Road, and FUTA North Gate road of Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria using a combination of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and MATLAB simulation. …”
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Application of 2D and 3D Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) in Predicting Soil Erodibility in Oredide Village, Auchi in Etsako West LGA of Edo State, Southern Nigeria by D.A. Babaiwa, M.O. Ikponmwen

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Application of 2D and 3D Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) in Predicting Soil Erodibility in Oredide Village, Auchi in Etsako West LGA of Edo State, Southern Nigeria by D.A. Babaiwa, M.O. Ikponmwen

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Comparative analysis of phytonutrients of Moringa oleifera leaves from South Africa and Nigeria, and their antimicrobial and antioxidant potentials by UPLC-ESI-QToF-MS and OPLS-DA chemometric analysis by Jonathan Kayembe, Cosa Sekelwa, Kokoette Bassey

“…This study aimed to conduct a comparative analysis of the phytonutrients (nutrients protectors) or supplements, antioxidant, and antimicrobial potentials of M. oleifera leaves from Nigeria and South Africa to benchmark quality control protocols for commercial beverages such as Moringa porridge.MethodsStandard techniques, including high-performance liquid chromatography-photodiode array and ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography electrospray ionization quadruple time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-ESI-QToF-MS) and chemometrics orthogonal partial least square discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) were employed for phytoconstituents fingerprinting. …”
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The impact of an educational intervention on undergraduate students’ knowledge, acceptability, and willingness to pay for dapivirine vaginal ring in Nigeria's first indigenous university: a single-arm, non-randomized study by Abdulmuminu Isah, Gabriel Ezenri, Ogechi Obi, Nnamdi A. Okibe, Hadiza Usman Ma’aji, Ezinwanne J. Ugochukwu, Cynthia C. Eze, Chisom M. Amoke, Augustus Ezeodimegwu, Charles C. Idabor, Mustapha Muhammed Abubakar, Francis Iloabuchi, Ikenna John Ugwu, Chukwuebuka M. Asogwa, Chinwe V. Ukwe, Blessing Onyinye Ukoha-kalu

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to assess the impact of an educational intervention on knowledge, acceptability, and willingness to pay (WTP) for dapivirine vaginal ring (DPV-VR) by undergraduate female students at the University of Nigeria (UNN). Methods A cross-sectional design was adopted to obtain responses from the respondents using a validated 23-item questionnaire. …”
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A Qualitative Study Exploring Factors Associated with Retention in HIV Care among Women with HIV in a Large HIV Clinic in Lagos, Nigeria, after Implementing the Test and Treat Policy by Omoladun O. Odediran, Oluwakemi O. Odukoya, Mobolanle R. Balogun, Jonathan A. Colasanti, Alani S. Akanmu

“…Background. In Nigeria, various sociocultural and economic factors may prevent women from being retained in HIV care. …”
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Nutritional and Anti-nutritional Levels of Some Local Vegetables(<i>Vernomia anydalira, Manihot esculenta, Teiferia occidentalis, Talinum triangulare, Amaranthus spinosus</i>) from Delta State, Nigeria by PO Agbaire

“…Levels of nutritional and antinutritional levels of five leafy green vegetables from Delta State, Nigeria were assessed. Analyses were done using standard analytical methods. …”
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...Ola Fola Bookshops, Abeokuta, Nigeria. 87 pages. Price $21.95 on Amazon.com) ... by Akinloye Ojo Ojo, Kingsley Opia-Enwemuche

“… The Laws and Customs of the Yorùbá People chronicles the prevalent customary practices and native laws of the Yorùbá people who have their ancestral home in South Western Nigeria and descendants in several cities around the world by virtue of forced and voluntary migrations. …”
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Epidemiology of Yellow Fever in Nigeria: Analysis of Climatic, Ecological, Socio-Demographic, and Clinical Factors Associated with Viral Positivity Among Suspected Cases Using National Surveillance Data, 2017–2023 by Stephen Eghelakpo Akar, William Nwachukwu, Oludare Sunbo Adewuyi, Anthony Agbakizua Ahumibe, Iniobong Akanimo, Oyeladun Okunromade, Olajumoke Babatunde, Chikwe Ihekweazu, Mami Hitachi, Kentaro Kato, Yuki Takamatsu, Kenji Hirayama, Satoshi Kaneko

“…Abstract Background Since its resurgence in 2017, Yellow fever (YF) outbreaks have continued to occur in Nigeria despite routine immunization and the implementation of several reactive mass vaccinations. …”
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A Multicenter Study of Beta-Lactamase Resistant Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae Reveals High Level Chromosome Mediated Extended Spectrum β Lactamase Resistance in Ogun State, Nigeria by Folasoge A. Adeyankinnu, Babatunde O. Motayo, Akinniyi Akinduti, John Akinbo, Joseph I. Ogiogwa, Bukola W. Aboderin, R. A. Agunlejika

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Film Review: Jagun Jagun, Nigeria, 2023. Produced by Euphoria 360 Media. Netflix. 129 minutes, Yoruba (with English subtitles).... by Yemi Atanda

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Nutritional and Anti-nutritional Levels of Some Local Vegetables(<i>Vernomia anydalira, Manihot esculenta, Teiferia occidentalis, Talinum triangulare, Amaranthus spinosus</i>) from Delta State, Nigeria by PO Agbaire

“…Levels of nutritional and antinutritional levels of five leafy green vegetables from Delta State, Nigeria were assessed. Analyses were done using standard analytical methods. …”
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Phytochemical, Proximate, Anti-Oxidant, and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Aqueous and Methanol Extracts of Dried Shell of Cajanus cajan seed collected from a Rural Community in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria by S. I. Orjiocha, M. U. Ibezim-Ezeani, F. C. Otuu, C. O. Ugorji

“… Cajanus cajan, commonly known as pigeon pea, is widely cultivated by farmers in Nsukka and other parts of Enugu State, Nigeria. The seeds have a long history of usage in the traditional food combinations of many families and are reportedly very nutritious. …”
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Impact of Acid, Alkali and Microbial Hydrolysis on Bioethanol Yield from Peels of Cassava, Yam and Potato Sourced From Food Vendors in Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria by U. J. Ovueni, D. V. Adegunloye, A. K. Onifade

“…Samples were sourced locally in Etsako West (LGA), Edo State, Nigeria using appropriate standard procedures. The RSM revealed that ethanol yield decreased with rising fermentation temperature but increased with substrate concentration and fermentation time. …”
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Keeping Up with Power/Corruption in a Pandemic: A Study of an Investigative Journalist’s Twitter Handle by Omotayo Omitola

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