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Stress level and coping strategies of special educators in teaching students with special needs in Oyo Metropolis
(Department of Library and Information Science, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, 2025) Dabiri-Adewumi, A. O.; Adesola, M. O.; Garba, I.; Oyeyinka A. J.; Fagbamila S. O.; Ologele, I.; Ibrahim, A.
Background Teaching students with special needs requires that the educator respect and understand all categories of special needs students in the class in order to provide equitable educational opportunities for all students. This study examined the stress levels and coping strategies of special educators teaching students with special needs in Oyo Metropolis. Methodology Utilising a descriptive survey research design, data were gathered from a sample of 50 educators via a structured questionnaire, the Stress and Coping Strategies Questionnaire (STACQ). Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and t-tests were used to analyse the data. Findings/Results Findings indicated that the general stress level was “mild,” with a weighted mean of 1.4 on a 4-point Likert scale. Specific stressors, including “not enough time allotted to work” (mean = 1.18) and “lack of recognition for good teaching” (mean = 1.16), were mild but persistent, while managing IEP meetings (mean = 2.08) and students’ impolite behaviours (mean = 2.12) posed higher challenges. The mean coping strategy score was 1.6, with common strategies including discussing problems with colleagues and engaging in physical activities (mean = 1.92 each). A moderate positive correlation (r = 0.537, p < .001) was found between stress levels and coping strategies, indicating that higher stress encourages adaptive coping. Gender analysis showed that female educators (mean stress level = 1.70) experienced slightly higher stress than male educators (mean = 1.48), with significant t-values (t = 155.153, p < .001 for males; t = 103.007, p < .001 for females). Implications The study concludes that systemic support and resources are essential for managing stress effectively. Conclusion Systemic support and resources are essential for managing stress effectively. Recommendations Targeted professional development for IEP support and interventions to address gender-specific stress factors.
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Assessment of Groundwater Potential and Aquifer Vulnerability at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Using Vertical Electrical Sounding Technique
(Centrepoint Journal, 2026) Hussain O. Abubakar; Warith A. Adebisi; Ismail O. Folorunso; Taiye O. Adeoye; S. Olatunji
Groundwater is critical for sustaining healthcare operations at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), supporting patient care and hygiene. However, urbanization, pollution, and climate change threaten its quality and sustainability. This study evaluates groundwater potential and aquifer vulnerability at UITH, employing Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) to assess subsurface resistivity and groundwater potential. Using a Schlumberger electrode configuration, data were collected at 12 locations near failed boreholesin order to validate layer thicknesses and depths. The VES results identified three to four geo-electric layers, including topsoil, weathered basement, fractured basement, and fresh basement. The aquifer vulnerability index (AVI) was applied to classify and distinguish aquifer vulnerability within the study area.The aquifer resistivity ranges from 27.9 Ωm to 522 Ωm, thickness ranges from 3.04 m to 67.6 m, and the depth ranges from 3.57 m and 71.6 m. The curve types including H, A, HK, and HA reflect lithological diversity and varying aquifer conditions.The weathered and fractured basement layers exhibited significant groundwater potential, particularly at VES5 and VES6, which showed high transmissivity values of 308.88 m²/day and 254.93 m²/day respectively. Moderate potential was observed at VES1, VES2, VES9, and VES10, while VES3, VES4, VES8, and VES12 showed lower potential due to thin weathered layers.Aquifer vulnerability varied across sites, with VES6 and VES12 demonstrating strong protection from contamination due to thick overburden, while VES4 and VES3 were highly susceptible. The study highlights the need for protective measures in vulnerable areas and sustainable groundwater management to ensure a reliable water supply for healthcare operations.
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Development and analysis of friction material for eco-friendly brake pad using seashell composite
(Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 2023) Adekunle, A.; Okunlola, M.; Adeleke, A.; Ikubanni, P.; Popoola, T.; Ibrahim, H.
Asbestos remains banned in many countries as a result of its negative effects on the environment and human health. As a result, a human-friendly friction material is required to replace asbestos in brake pads. Hence, the powder metallurgy technique was undertaken to develop friction material from locally sourced asbestos-free materials. Seashell was used as base elements with other additives. The considered filler material had a particulate size of 300 micro m, and epoxy resin was used as a binder. The produced brake pads were evaluated and compared to commercial brake pads in terms of their physical, mechanical, and tribological properties. According to the investigated properties of the developed brake pads, increasing the seashell content in the formulated brake pads resulted in a decrease in wear rate and compressive strength. Water absorption, hardness, oil absorption, density, and thermal conductivity all varied differently at the same time. The coefficient of friction of the produced friction material ranges between 0.311 and 0.353. The results showed that seashell particles could effectively replace asbestos in producing friction material for brake pads in an automobile.
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Implications of Poor Dietary Practices on Pregnancy Outcome as Perceived by Women in Ilorin South Local Government Area, Kwara State
(Nigerian Association of Health Educators, 2023) Ologele, I.
This study investigated the implications of poor dietary practices on pregnancy outcomes as perceived by women in Ilorin South Local Government Area, Kwara State. Descriptive research design of survey type adopted for the study. The population of the study comprises of pregnant women in the study area. Multi-stage sampling technique that comprises of simple, proportionate, purposive and accidental sampling procedures used to select one hundred and ninety-eight respondents participated in the study. A researcher's developed questionnaire was used as an instrument for the study. The researcher's instrument validated and tested for reliability. The result of the reliability established used test-retest method. The result of the reliability indicated 0.76r which showed that the instrument was reliable. The collected data subjected to statistical analysis with the use of frequency counts and percentages. The result of the findings stated that, premature birth, maternal mortality and still birth are implications of poor dietary practices on pregnancy outcomes as perceived by women in Ilorin South Local Government Area, Kwara State. Therefore, the researcher's recommends among others that the local government health department should carry out enlightenment programme through mass media on implications of poor dietary practices on pregnant outcomes for women to protect the lives of both mothers and their babies.
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PERCEIVED LIFESTYLE FACTORS INFLUENCING MISCARRIAGE AMONG WOMEN IN ILORIN EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KWARA STATE
(Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, 2025) OLOGELE, I.,; MUHAMMED, S.,; UTHMAN, K. A.,; ABOLARIN, V. O.,; OLADOKUN, E. A.,; OLUWATOYIN, S.,; UTHMAN, L.
Pregnancy is often viewed as a delicate and transformative period in a woman's life, where every lifestyle choice can significantly impact maternal and foetal health. For expectant mothers, understanding how these lifestyle choices contribute to the risk of miscarriage is crucial for promoting healthier pregnancies. The study examined perceived lifestyle factors influencing miscarriage among women in Ilorin East LGA, Kwara State. The objectives examined were if (i) smoking is lifestyle factor influencing miscarriage among pregnant women and (ii) poor nutrition are lifestyle factors influencing miscarriage among pregnant women. A descriptive research design of survey type was adopted for the study involving 306 pregnant women as the sample. A structured questionnaire which was validated by three experts and tested for reliability that yielded a correlation coefficient of 0.82 was used for data collection. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency and percentage to answer the research questions while Chi-square analysis was used to test the hypotheses for the study at 0.05 alpha level. The findings of the study revealed that smoking (Cal. x2 val. 138.08 > Crit. x2 val. 16.92) and poor nutrition (Cal. x2 val. 41.39 > Crit. x2 val. 16.92) are significantly perceived lifestyle factors influencing miscarriage among pregnant women. The study concluded that smoking and poor nutrition are lifestyle factors influencing miscarriage among pregnant women in Ilorin East LGA, Kwara State. It was recommended that health educators should implement public health awareness and smoking cessation programs to educate pregnant women about the risks of smoking on pregnancy outcomes. Nutritional education and support programs should be introduced to improve dietary habits among pregnant women.