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PRE-RETIREMENT PLANNING: ENLIGHTENMENT FOR WORKERS TOWARDS FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE IN ILORIN WEST L.G.A. KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
(Faculty of Social Sciences Ojaja University., 2025-10) Abdulsalam, Oladimeji Sholagberu; Yakubu, Toyin Ibrahim; Kayode, SadiqToyin
Data collected from the respondents were analyzed using a simple percentage to analyze the demographic information of the respondent while mean and standard deviation was used to answer the research questions raised how pre-retirement planning activities can increase the total resources of retirees, including tangible mental, social resources, and consequently contribute to better psychological and physical well-being. The results of the latent growth mediation models also support our prediction: retirees with more preparatory activities before retirement acquire greater resources at the initial stage, which contribute to positive changes in post-retirement well-being over time. The results of the study reveals that enlightening the public about pre-retirement planning help workers think critically and plan, Lack of proper information cause workers not plan effectively towards retirement, educating workers about pre-retirement planning before employment help them to plan adequately.
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CHARACTERIZATION, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND ANTIMICROBIAL POTENTIALS OF A HERBAL PREPARATION
(Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2019-03-01) Njinga, N.S.; Bakare-Odunola, M.T.,; Mustapha, K.B.,; Yahaya, T.,; Shittu, A.O.,; Bello, H. R.,; Abdullahi, S.T.,; Usman, S.O,; Ayanniyi, R.O.; Olufadi-Ahmed, H.Y.
Herbal product (HP) (from Ricinus communis and honey) is used locally for the management of inflammatory and inflammation related disorders including asthma. The current study was carried out to determine the phytochemicals, total phenolic and flavonoid contents, chemical profile, elemental components, anti inflammatory and antimicrobial activity of the HP used for treatment of asthma. Total phenolic and flavonoid contents were determined by the Folin-Ciocalteus reagent and AlCl3 colorimetric method respectively. The chemo-profiling was done using TLC. Elemental analysis was determined using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS). Albumin-induced paw oedema model was used to determine the anti-inflammatory activity while agar well diffusion method was used to determine the antimicrobial activity of the HP at different concentrations. Flavonoids, saponins, alkaloid, cardiac glycoside, steroids and terpenoids were detected in the HP. Total phenolic and flavonoid contents obtained were 10.00 mg/g gallic acid equivalent and 336.60 mg/g quercetin equivalent respectively. The chemo-profiling showed one spot at 254 nm but none at 366 nm. AAS indicated the presence of K, Ca, Fe, Na, Zn, Cu and Pb (Cu and Pb were within WHO acceptable limit). The 100 % concentration produced sudden but transient significant reduction in oedema size at 30 minutes. However, at 60 minutes the effect produced at 25 % was comparable to that of Ibuprofen at 20 mg/kg body weight. At 100% concentration HP all the organisms tested were sensitive except for Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The presence of flavonoids may justify the anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities thus validating its use in local treatment of Asthma
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Sero-prevalence and risk factors associated with hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAG) amongst patients in BIU, Borno State, Nigeria
(Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology, 2011-10-14) Bello R. H.; Obot E.; Olabode H. O. K.
A survey of hepatitis B virus (HBV) amongst patients attending Abott Medical Centre, Biu in Borno State was conducted to determine the prevalence and evaluate risk factors associated with hepatitis B spread following the growing concern over the increasing epidemics in the country. Four hundred and seventy two (472) patients were screened for HBV using the rapid chromatographic immunoassay for quantitative detection of HBV antibodies in serum. Out of these 472 patients, 136 (28.8%) were positive for HBsAg, of which 89 (65.4%) were men and 47 (34.6%) were females. The highest positive reactors were found in patients below the ages of 30 years (70.6%). Age and sex were statistically significant (P<0.01) by chi-square test. Risk factor evaluation using structured questionnaire and in-depth anonymous discussion revealed occupational type/profession, marital status, level of education and socio-cultural behaviors as contributing factors to the spread of HBV. In conclusion, this study provides preliminary information on the prevalence and associated risk factors of HBV in these carriers within Biu Local Government Area (LGA) which suggests the possibility of localized hepatitis pandemic. Hence, the need for promotion of health awareness campaigns, prophylactic vaccination, and most importantly the need to maintain active and continuous surveillance of this disease. Screening for HBV, counseling, testing and supportive treatment are therefore recommended for all patients visiting any health centre.
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ANTIBIOGRAM OF BACTERIA AND FUNGAL ISOLATES ASSOCIATED WITH OTITIS MEDIA AMONGST CHILDREN IN BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA
(International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, 2011-09-01) BELLO, R. H.,; AGBO, E.B; OLABODE, H.O.K
A total of 400 ear swabs were collected from infant and children within the ages of 012years. All samples were cultured on MCA, BA, CA, and SDA plates which yielded the following Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus mirabilis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa Streptococcus species, Klebssiella spp, and Candida albicans. These bacteria isolates were tested against selected antibiotics such as Tetracycline, Gentamycin, Ampiclox, Chloramphenicol, Augmentin, Enthromycin, Cotrimoxazole and Ciprfloxacin, using Disc diffusion method. Ciprofloxcin was the most sensitive antibiotic with Tetracycline and Chloramphenicol being the least. The isolate antibiotic susceptibility was statistically significant by ANOVA (P<0.05) which on further analysis with LSD and DMRT revealed that Ciprfloxacin isolate sensitivity was significantly different to all the antibiotics while Gentamycin was statistically significant over Tetracycline, Chloramphenicol and Cotrimoxazole. Furthermore, an overall assessment of 75.43% sensitivity and 24.57% resistance respectively was observed which was statistically significant by Chi square (P< 0.05) analysis. Isolates of C. albicans were tested against selected orally administer antifungal agents such as Fluconazole, Ketoconazole, Griseofulvin and Terbinafine using Microdilution tube method. Terbinafine was the most sensitive and Fluconazole was the least. This study concludes that Ciprofloxcin and Terbinafine are the most effective drugs of choice in first line treatment of Otitis media in children. Hence, for effective management of cases a preceding mycology investigation should supplement bacteriological diagnostic procedures.
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IMPLIMENTATION OF NOMADIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
(Faculty of Education, Al-hikmah University, Ilorin, 2024-06) Kayode, Sayode Toyin; Abdulwahab Rafiu; Muhammed, Ibrahim
The study investigated Implementation of nomadic education programme in Kwara State, Nigeria. This was with a view to provide information on what nomadic education programme has contributed to development in Kwara State, Nigeria. 2 objectives, 2 research questions and 2 hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study consisted of 1680 adult learners and 101 facilitators (as at 2024) in Kwara State. The sample of the study comprised a selection of 378 nomadic education learners and 54 nomadic education facilitators from 18 nomadic education centres using multistage sampling technique. Two research instruments were used to collect information from the respondents: Learner Questionnaire (LQ) and Interview Guide (IG). The (LQ) with a reliability coefficient of 0.85 was used to elicit information from learners, while (IG) was use to elicit information from the facilitators. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation, while the hypotheses were tested using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) at 0.05 alpha level of significance. Findings from the study revealed that the level of nomads’ participation in nomadic educatio programme in Kwara State was average (x̅= 2.68±0.62) across the nomadic educational centres; the state of infrastructure at nomadic education centres in Kwara State was average (x̅= 2.68±0.62); the level of nomadic education curricula implementation was poor (x̅= 2.27±0.67) across the nomadic education centres; (x̅= 2.40±0.69 )across the nomadic education centres.. It was concluded that participation in nomadic education programmes have moderately achieved the nomadic education in areas like empowered literacy level to read and write, and the acquisition of modern cattle rearing skills. It was therefore, recommended that government should provide incentives nomads that will encourage and motivate nomads to enrol and actively participate in nomadic education