The study appraised the involvement of rural farmers in mushroom farming as a paradigm shift for ... more The study appraised the involvement of rural farmers in mushroom farming as a paradigm shift for economic development in North Central, Nigeria. The study used 389 respondents sampled through multi-stage sampling technique from three States and the Federal Capital Territory. Descriptive statistics and t-test were used to analyse the data collected. Results showed that the farming of mushroom in the study area was dominated by males, who were married and were well educated. They were young and active with an average household size of 5 persons. The farmers had high levels of involvement in mushroom production and the average income earned by the farmers before and after adding mushroom to their crops were N360,539.58 and N426,092.55, respectively. It was found that mushroom farming attracted a reasonable amount of income because about N65,552.97 was the difference in the average income earned by the farmers after adding mushroom to their crop production activities. Several coping strategies like formation of cooperative groups and engagement of extension agents in training farmers on input use were very important strategies that could help boost mushroom production and the respondents also acknowledged that income generated from mushroom production can help them to alleviate their poverty levels. The study recommended that farmers that are into mushroom production should be encouraged to form cooperative groups so that they can be able to pull their resources together and build a strong base for information sourcing and dissemination as well as getting financial support for their farming activities.
University of Thi-Qar Journal of Science, Dec 24, 2023
An ethnobotanical survey was conducted to identify and document the plants used in the treatment ... more An ethnobotanical survey was conducted to identify and document the plants used in the treatment of haemorrhoids in North-Central, Nigeria. A total of three hundred (300) respondents among whom were herb sellers, herbalists, and traditional medicinal practitioners were consulted and interviewed with the help of structured questionnaires to collect data on the plant species from them. Data were represented tables, bar and pie charts and analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages). A total of forty-eight (48) plant species from twenty-seven (27) families were found to be useful in treatment of haemorrhoids in the area under the study. The most prominent among these being members of the family Euphorbiaceae with 4 species, indicating the utmost importance of this family in the cure of haemorrhoids. Followed by families Amaranthaceae, Compositae, Fabaceae and Meliaceae with 3 species each. The plants were identified using botanical, and common names, and the parts of the plant used were also identified. The study revealed that traditional medicinal practices were widely accepted among the people in the study area, probably because they believed in their effectiveness. The plant parts used ranged from root (8.30%), whole plants (8.30%), leaves (43.80%), stem bark (4.24%), bark (10.43%), stem (6.25%) to fruits, young leaves, stem bark leaves, bulb, fruit cub, juice, leaves and juice, shaft of seeds, and bark and leaves at 2.08% each. Further research should be carried out to identify more plant species in the area that can be used to treat haemorrhoids.
Eight sampling locations in the study area were assessed for some air pollutants, level of noise ... more Eight sampling locations in the study area were assessed for some air pollutants, level of noise pollution and some meteorological parameters. Portable handheld air monitor was used to measure air pollutants, a sound level meter and anemometer for level of noise and meteorological parameters respectively. Results showed that the highest concentrations of Nitrogen dioxide, Sulphur dioxide, Hydrogen Sulphide and Suspended particulate matter were recorded in indoor II while those for Carbon monoxide and Chloride were recorded in outdoor I. The outdoor locations recorded higher mean noise level and temperature (76.1 dB (A), 30.05°C) than the indoor locations (70.95 dB (A), 27.03°C). On the other hand, the indoor locations recorded higher mean relative humidity (62.8%) than the outdoor locations (48.25%). Significant difference (P<0.05) was observed only in the mean concentration of Chloride in the two environments. The mean concentrations of NO 2 , SO 2 , H 2 S, CO and Cl 2 were above the permissible limit of Federal Environmental Protection Agency thus posing environmental risks. Appropriate vehicle emission management should be considered; air and noise pollution control agencies should intervene to reduce the risks associate with these pollutants and improve the air quality of the study area.
The effects of chlorfenapyr pesticide were investigated on juvenile of Clarias gariepinus. Sub-le... more The effects of chlorfenapyr pesticide were investigated on juvenile of Clarias gariepinus. Sub-lethal test was carried out using 5, 7, 9, 11 and 15 mgL-1 of chlorfenapyr pesticide for 96 hours, and peripheral blood was collected through the caudal vein and examined for haematological changes. There was significant reduction (P0.05) in WBC when compared to the control. RBC increase was directly proportional to increase in chlorfenapyr dose and significantly differed from control (p0.05). HGB increased in a dose-dependent manner. MCV values of all treatment groups, except 15 mgL-1, were higher when compared to control. MCH was not significantly different from control. PLT decreased with increase in concentration and was lower for all treatment when compared with control. Results obtained in this study suggest that exposure to sub-lethal concentrations of chlorfenapyr can alter the haematological indices of non-target organisms.
This study was to assess the effect of fallowed and cultivated land-use systems on the abundance ... more This study was to assess the effect of fallowed and cultivated land-use systems on the abundance of soil macroinvertebrates assemblage. Collections of soil samples were carried out fortnightly twice a month for four months. The extraction of soil macroinvertebrates was carried out using Berlese-Tullgren funnel extractor, and elutriation technique. The mean values of 6.93+/-0.25 were recorded for pH, 32.08+/-0.52 o C for temperature, 15.60+/-1.22 for moisture content, were recorded for fallowed soil, and 4.43+/-0.16 (pH), 30.95+/-0.19 o C (temperature) were recorded for cultivated soil. A total of 17 soil macroinvertebrates species comprising of 11 orders, from four classes were encountered. Out of the 517 individual soil macroinvertebrates encountered, 327 individuals representing four classes were present in the fallow land while 190 individuals representing three classes were present in the cultivated land. The most dominant species in terms of abundance in the fallowed land site included; Cryptotermes sp 67(20.49%) > Blatta sp 56(17.12%) with Hogna sp 1(0.0.30%) the least; while Cryptotermes sp. 79(41.58%) >Lasius sp 30(15.79%) > Lumbricus terrestris 21(11.05%) represents the dominant species in the cultivated soil with Paraponera sp 1(0.53%) the least. Soil temperature showed positive correlation with the abundance of Clitellata (r = 0.851; p < 0.05) and Insecta (r = 0.826; p < 0.05) and Soil pH showed positive correlation with the abundance of Diplopoda (r = 0.911; p ≤ 0.05). In conclusion, it could be deduced from the study that human activities in the cultivated site perturb soil macroinvertebrates community structure which is reflected in the relative abundance of soil macroinvertebrate from the two sampling sites. The results obtained in this study could be a piece of pointing information for the conservation and management of the soil macroinvertebrates giving their functions in balancing agroecosystems.
The study investigated the Impact of flooding in Kogi state community in Nigeria. The motive behi... more The study investigated the Impact of flooding in Kogi state community in Nigeria. The motive behind the research was ignited by the hardship and adverse conditions faced by the community as par the flood in Kogi state. In line with this, a structured questionnaire was utilized for interviewing 300 people who are residents of the affected state. The validation of the instrument was done through peer review and pilot testing. Data was collected and summary done. In the same vein they were computed using frequency, percentages and Linkert scaling test. The results from the analysis indicated that 94% of the respondents agreed that flooding destroyed their livestock and farm products, blocked their roads, submerged their buildings and rendered many homeless. It affected daily road transportation, businesses were distorted, thereby impacting negatively on their economy. However, it is recommended that government should assist the victims of this flooding by providing them with relief mat...
The evaluations of insects’ protein as viable alternative protein source in fish diets are gainin... more The evaluations of insects’ protein as viable alternative protein source in fish diets are gaining more attention revealing that the protein has more comparative advantage than other protein sources. Therefore, this study was conducted to isolate and identify (using phylotypic and genotypic methods) bacteria isolates in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of African hybrid catfish fed supplemented grasshopper meal. Four feeding diets were adopted in this study; Diet A (conventional feed), Diet B (100% Grasshopper meal), Diet C (50% fishmeal and 50% Grasshopper meal) and Diet D (100% Fish meal). At the end of the 12- week experimental period, the fish were sacrificed for their GIT contents to determine bacteria diversity. In the catfish fed diet A, the bacteria isolates identified were Streptococcus pyogenes, Enterobacter aerogene, Staphylococcus aureus, Shigella flexneri, Escherichia coli, Leuconostoc latis and Klebsella pneumonia. In catfish fed diet B, Bacillus subtilis, Lactococcus ...
The levels of pollutants around Agbada II Flow Station were investigated. Four sampling stations ... more The levels of pollutants around Agbada II Flow Station were investigated. Four sampling stations (A – D) located 500 m apart in the downwind direction and a control located 3.5 km in the upwind direction were monitored. The results showed that the air pollutant parameters varied as follows carbon monoxide 1.20 – 2.40 (1.80 ± 0.13), sulphur dioxide 0.00 – 0.01 (0.005 ± 0.001), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) 0.00 – 0.01 (0.002 ± 0.001 ppm), Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) 0.001 – 0.001 (0.001 ± 0.0004 ppm), Ozove (O3) 0.01 – 0.01 (0.01 ± 0.005) and suspended particulate matter (SPM) 32.00 – 40.20 (36.10 ± 1.75) parts per million (ppm). The heavy metals in soil; lead (Pb) 0.01 – 0.80 (0.38 ± 0.07ppm), nickel (Ni) 70.00 – 80.20 (75.41 ± 3.68ppm), cadmium (Cd) 0.00 – 0.30 (0.05 ± 0.022 ppm), Cobalt (Co) 0.00 – 0.40 (0.08 ± 0.02 ppm), Copper (Cu) 1.20 – 2.30 (2.00 ± 0.16 ppm), Iron (Fe) 0.00 – 0.50 (0.10 ± 0.04 ppm), Zinc (Zn) 0.01 – 0.01 (0.01 ± 0.001 ppm), and meteorological parameters; wind ...
Chlorpromazine (CPZ) is a neuroleptic and antipsychotic medication for individuals suffering from... more Chlorpromazine (CPZ) is a neuroleptic and antipsychotic medication for individuals suffering from schizophrenia and other medical conditions. This study investigated the effects of CPZ on the hematological, biochemical, and biometric characteristics in juvenile Clarias gariepinus. The fish were exposed to 0.53, 1.06 and 2.11 mgl−1 CPZ for 15 days after which they were withdrawn from the toxicant and allowed to recover for 5 days. Blood were sampled from the fish on day 1, 5, 10, 15 and during the 5-day recovering for hematological and biochemical analysis and thereafter, the fish were sacrificed for the morphometric analysis. While the values of the white blood cells significantly increased in the exposed fish, the hemoglobin, erythrocytes and packed cell volume decreased. Compared with the control, there were no significant differences in the values of the blood derivatives in the exposed fish. The values of protein and glucose reduced but that of aspartate aminotransferase, alanin...
Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Toxicology & pharmacology : CBP, 2021
Tramadol is among the most famous analgesic drugs used for the management, treatment and relief o... more Tramadol is among the most famous analgesic drugs used for the management, treatment and relief of moderate to severe pain conditions. The present study investigated the effects of tramadol on the behavior, mortality, morphometric, hematology and oxidative stress parameters of C. gariepinus juveniles. The 96 h LC50 value of tramadol determined by probit analysis was 88.76 mg/l. Based on this value, fish were exposed to sublethal concentrations of 4.44, 8.88, 17.75 mg/l tramadol and 0.0 mg/l (control) for the period of 15 days and allowed to recover for 5 days. Fish exposed to tramadol showed some abnormal behavioral responses and mortality increased with increase in the exposure duration and concentrations except for the control. There were variations in hepatosomatic index (HSI) and condition factor (CF) in fish exposed to tramadol. Exposure of C. gariepinus to tramadol elicited reduction in the values of white blood cell (WBC), red blood cell (RBC), hemoglobin (Hb), packed cell vo...
This research aimed at surveying the medicinal plants used in treating Haemorrhage in Abuja munic... more This research aimed at surveying the medicinal plants used in treating Haemorrhage in Abuja municipal area council. Research instruments were structured questionnaires and oral interviews. A total of eighty (80) structured questionnaires were administered randomly to herb sellers, traditional medicinal practitioners, aged and young. Twenty=one (21) plants species were identified as being used in the treatment of haemorrhage in the area using botanical names, common names, and tribal names. Parts of the plant used, mode of preparation, dosage and side effects were also identified. They were also found to useful in treatment of other ailments in the community such as asthma, typhoid, malaria, diarrhoea, dysentery, gonorrhoea, cough stomach – ache, and pile. Results showed that 85% of the respondents were aware of the ailment while 15% were not, 51-60 year age group constitute the highest percentage (48%) of the respondents 31-40 (10%). Majority of the respondents (45%) were primary sc...
American Journal of Environmental Protection, 2015
Coastal erosion is a dominant seasonal climatic factor in Alpha beach community as a result of ri... more Coastal erosion is a dominant seasonal climatic factor in Alpha beach community as a result of rise in sea level. The Impact of Coastal erosion on Alpha beach community in Lagos, Nigeria was investigated. The research was motivated by the condition in Alpha beach area as affected by coastal erosion. A total of 60 people living in Alpha beach community in Lagos, Nigeria were interviewed using structured questionnaires. The instrument was validated through peer review and pilot testing. Data collected were summarized and computed using descriptive statistics and Likert scaling test. Results showed that ninety-two percent of the respondents affirmed that coastal erosion destroyed their infrastructure and properties, distorted their business and increased environmental pollution. It impacted negatively on their social lives leading to relocation of some members of the community and retardation of community development. It also reduced the reliability of ocean shipping, impacted negatively on marine lives and activities, thus increasing economic risks. It was recommended that the government and other stakeholders should come to the aid of the community by providing them with affordable health services and armoring the shoreline with seawalls, revetments and jetties to remedy the adverse effects of the coastal erosion.
Huria: Journal of the Open University of Tanzania, 2014
Mobile learning is any sort of learning that occurs when a learner is not at a fixed location or ... more Mobile learning is any sort of learning that occurs when a learner is not at a fixed location or learning that takes place when the learner utilizes some learning opportunities offered by mobile technologies. M-learning technologies include handheld computers, MP3 players, notebooks and mobile phones. Mobile phone learning is a branch of mobile learning and is a relatively new concept which has attracted the interest of educators, researchers and developers of learning systems and instructional materials. Environmental friendly or eco-friendly refers to products or processes that are not harmful to the environment and people who want to protect the environment greens. The study investigated the use of mobile phones to increase students" use of mobile learning technology and to enhance environmental friendliness. Data was collected using "usefulness of mobile phone learning" questionnaire from a sample consisting of 30 male automobile apprentices and 30 female hair dressing apprentices in Iwaya community in Lagos, Nigeria. The students voluntarily participated in a four weeks programme using mobile phones to send SMS and jingles warning against environmental pollution, to transmit and exchange photographs of local environmental degradation. The participants learnt various ways to maintain clean environments which increased their awareness on environmental friendliness. Responses on the questionnaire differ significantly between genders.
The study appraised the involvement of rural farmers in mushroom farming as a paradigm shift for ... more The study appraised the involvement of rural farmers in mushroom farming as a paradigm shift for economic development in North Central, Nigeria. The study used 389 respondents sampled through multi-stage sampling technique from three States and the Federal Capital Territory. Descriptive statistics and t-test were used to analyse the data collected. Results showed that the farming of mushroom in the study area was dominated by males, who were married and were well educated. They were young and active with an average household size of 5 persons. The farmers had high levels of involvement in mushroom production and the average income earned by the farmers before and after adding mushroom to their crops were N360,539.58 and N426,092.55, respectively. It was found that mushroom farming attracted a reasonable amount of income because about N65,552.97 was the difference in the average income earned by the farmers after adding mushroom to their crop production activities. Several coping strategies like formation of cooperative groups and engagement of extension agents in training farmers on input use were very important strategies that could help boost mushroom production and the respondents also acknowledged that income generated from mushroom production can help them to alleviate their poverty levels. The study recommended that farmers that are into mushroom production should be encouraged to form cooperative groups so that they can be able to pull their resources together and build a strong base for information sourcing and dissemination as well as getting financial support for their farming activities.
University of Thi-Qar Journal of Science, Dec 24, 2023
An ethnobotanical survey was conducted to identify and document the plants used in the treatment ... more An ethnobotanical survey was conducted to identify and document the plants used in the treatment of haemorrhoids in North-Central, Nigeria. A total of three hundred (300) respondents among whom were herb sellers, herbalists, and traditional medicinal practitioners were consulted and interviewed with the help of structured questionnaires to collect data on the plant species from them. Data were represented tables, bar and pie charts and analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages). A total of forty-eight (48) plant species from twenty-seven (27) families were found to be useful in treatment of haemorrhoids in the area under the study. The most prominent among these being members of the family Euphorbiaceae with 4 species, indicating the utmost importance of this family in the cure of haemorrhoids. Followed by families Amaranthaceae, Compositae, Fabaceae and Meliaceae with 3 species each. The plants were identified using botanical, and common names, and the parts of the plant used were also identified. The study revealed that traditional medicinal practices were widely accepted among the people in the study area, probably because they believed in their effectiveness. The plant parts used ranged from root (8.30%), whole plants (8.30%), leaves (43.80%), stem bark (4.24%), bark (10.43%), stem (6.25%) to fruits, young leaves, stem bark leaves, bulb, fruit cub, juice, leaves and juice, shaft of seeds, and bark and leaves at 2.08% each. Further research should be carried out to identify more plant species in the area that can be used to treat haemorrhoids.
Eight sampling locations in the study area were assessed for some air pollutants, level of noise ... more Eight sampling locations in the study area were assessed for some air pollutants, level of noise pollution and some meteorological parameters. Portable handheld air monitor was used to measure air pollutants, a sound level meter and anemometer for level of noise and meteorological parameters respectively. Results showed that the highest concentrations of Nitrogen dioxide, Sulphur dioxide, Hydrogen Sulphide and Suspended particulate matter were recorded in indoor II while those for Carbon monoxide and Chloride were recorded in outdoor I. The outdoor locations recorded higher mean noise level and temperature (76.1 dB (A), 30.05°C) than the indoor locations (70.95 dB (A), 27.03°C). On the other hand, the indoor locations recorded higher mean relative humidity (62.8%) than the outdoor locations (48.25%). Significant difference (P<0.05) was observed only in the mean concentration of Chloride in the two environments. The mean concentrations of NO 2 , SO 2 , H 2 S, CO and Cl 2 were above the permissible limit of Federal Environmental Protection Agency thus posing environmental risks. Appropriate vehicle emission management should be considered; air and noise pollution control agencies should intervene to reduce the risks associate with these pollutants and improve the air quality of the study area.
The effects of chlorfenapyr pesticide were investigated on juvenile of Clarias gariepinus. Sub-le... more The effects of chlorfenapyr pesticide were investigated on juvenile of Clarias gariepinus. Sub-lethal test was carried out using 5, 7, 9, 11 and 15 mgL-1 of chlorfenapyr pesticide for 96 hours, and peripheral blood was collected through the caudal vein and examined for haematological changes. There was significant reduction (P0.05) in WBC when compared to the control. RBC increase was directly proportional to increase in chlorfenapyr dose and significantly differed from control (p0.05). HGB increased in a dose-dependent manner. MCV values of all treatment groups, except 15 mgL-1, were higher when compared to control. MCH was not significantly different from control. PLT decreased with increase in concentration and was lower for all treatment when compared with control. Results obtained in this study suggest that exposure to sub-lethal concentrations of chlorfenapyr can alter the haematological indices of non-target organisms.
This study was to assess the effect of fallowed and cultivated land-use systems on the abundance ... more This study was to assess the effect of fallowed and cultivated land-use systems on the abundance of soil macroinvertebrates assemblage. Collections of soil samples were carried out fortnightly twice a month for four months. The extraction of soil macroinvertebrates was carried out using Berlese-Tullgren funnel extractor, and elutriation technique. The mean values of 6.93+/-0.25 were recorded for pH, 32.08+/-0.52 o C for temperature, 15.60+/-1.22 for moisture content, were recorded for fallowed soil, and 4.43+/-0.16 (pH), 30.95+/-0.19 o C (temperature) were recorded for cultivated soil. A total of 17 soil macroinvertebrates species comprising of 11 orders, from four classes were encountered. Out of the 517 individual soil macroinvertebrates encountered, 327 individuals representing four classes were present in the fallow land while 190 individuals representing three classes were present in the cultivated land. The most dominant species in terms of abundance in the fallowed land site included; Cryptotermes sp 67(20.49%) > Blatta sp 56(17.12%) with Hogna sp 1(0.0.30%) the least; while Cryptotermes sp. 79(41.58%) >Lasius sp 30(15.79%) > Lumbricus terrestris 21(11.05%) represents the dominant species in the cultivated soil with Paraponera sp 1(0.53%) the least. Soil temperature showed positive correlation with the abundance of Clitellata (r = 0.851; p < 0.05) and Insecta (r = 0.826; p < 0.05) and Soil pH showed positive correlation with the abundance of Diplopoda (r = 0.911; p ≤ 0.05). In conclusion, it could be deduced from the study that human activities in the cultivated site perturb soil macroinvertebrates community structure which is reflected in the relative abundance of soil macroinvertebrate from the two sampling sites. The results obtained in this study could be a piece of pointing information for the conservation and management of the soil macroinvertebrates giving their functions in balancing agroecosystems.
The study investigated the Impact of flooding in Kogi state community in Nigeria. The motive behi... more The study investigated the Impact of flooding in Kogi state community in Nigeria. The motive behind the research was ignited by the hardship and adverse conditions faced by the community as par the flood in Kogi state. In line with this, a structured questionnaire was utilized for interviewing 300 people who are residents of the affected state. The validation of the instrument was done through peer review and pilot testing. Data was collected and summary done. In the same vein they were computed using frequency, percentages and Linkert scaling test. The results from the analysis indicated that 94% of the respondents agreed that flooding destroyed their livestock and farm products, blocked their roads, submerged their buildings and rendered many homeless. It affected daily road transportation, businesses were distorted, thereby impacting negatively on their economy. However, it is recommended that government should assist the victims of this flooding by providing them with relief mat...
The evaluations of insects’ protein as viable alternative protein source in fish diets are gainin... more The evaluations of insects’ protein as viable alternative protein source in fish diets are gaining more attention revealing that the protein has more comparative advantage than other protein sources. Therefore, this study was conducted to isolate and identify (using phylotypic and genotypic methods) bacteria isolates in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of African hybrid catfish fed supplemented grasshopper meal. Four feeding diets were adopted in this study; Diet A (conventional feed), Diet B (100% Grasshopper meal), Diet C (50% fishmeal and 50% Grasshopper meal) and Diet D (100% Fish meal). At the end of the 12- week experimental period, the fish were sacrificed for their GIT contents to determine bacteria diversity. In the catfish fed diet A, the bacteria isolates identified were Streptococcus pyogenes, Enterobacter aerogene, Staphylococcus aureus, Shigella flexneri, Escherichia coli, Leuconostoc latis and Klebsella pneumonia. In catfish fed diet B, Bacillus subtilis, Lactococcus ...
The levels of pollutants around Agbada II Flow Station were investigated. Four sampling stations ... more The levels of pollutants around Agbada II Flow Station were investigated. Four sampling stations (A – D) located 500 m apart in the downwind direction and a control located 3.5 km in the upwind direction were monitored. The results showed that the air pollutant parameters varied as follows carbon monoxide 1.20 – 2.40 (1.80 ± 0.13), sulphur dioxide 0.00 – 0.01 (0.005 ± 0.001), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) 0.00 – 0.01 (0.002 ± 0.001 ppm), Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) 0.001 – 0.001 (0.001 ± 0.0004 ppm), Ozove (O3) 0.01 – 0.01 (0.01 ± 0.005) and suspended particulate matter (SPM) 32.00 – 40.20 (36.10 ± 1.75) parts per million (ppm). The heavy metals in soil; lead (Pb) 0.01 – 0.80 (0.38 ± 0.07ppm), nickel (Ni) 70.00 – 80.20 (75.41 ± 3.68ppm), cadmium (Cd) 0.00 – 0.30 (0.05 ± 0.022 ppm), Cobalt (Co) 0.00 – 0.40 (0.08 ± 0.02 ppm), Copper (Cu) 1.20 – 2.30 (2.00 ± 0.16 ppm), Iron (Fe) 0.00 – 0.50 (0.10 ± 0.04 ppm), Zinc (Zn) 0.01 – 0.01 (0.01 ± 0.001 ppm), and meteorological parameters; wind ...
Chlorpromazine (CPZ) is a neuroleptic and antipsychotic medication for individuals suffering from... more Chlorpromazine (CPZ) is a neuroleptic and antipsychotic medication for individuals suffering from schizophrenia and other medical conditions. This study investigated the effects of CPZ on the hematological, biochemical, and biometric characteristics in juvenile Clarias gariepinus. The fish were exposed to 0.53, 1.06 and 2.11 mgl−1 CPZ for 15 days after which they were withdrawn from the toxicant and allowed to recover for 5 days. Blood were sampled from the fish on day 1, 5, 10, 15 and during the 5-day recovering for hematological and biochemical analysis and thereafter, the fish were sacrificed for the morphometric analysis. While the values of the white blood cells significantly increased in the exposed fish, the hemoglobin, erythrocytes and packed cell volume decreased. Compared with the control, there were no significant differences in the values of the blood derivatives in the exposed fish. The values of protein and glucose reduced but that of aspartate aminotransferase, alanin...
Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Toxicology & pharmacology : CBP, 2021
Tramadol is among the most famous analgesic drugs used for the management, treatment and relief o... more Tramadol is among the most famous analgesic drugs used for the management, treatment and relief of moderate to severe pain conditions. The present study investigated the effects of tramadol on the behavior, mortality, morphometric, hematology and oxidative stress parameters of C. gariepinus juveniles. The 96 h LC50 value of tramadol determined by probit analysis was 88.76 mg/l. Based on this value, fish were exposed to sublethal concentrations of 4.44, 8.88, 17.75 mg/l tramadol and 0.0 mg/l (control) for the period of 15 days and allowed to recover for 5 days. Fish exposed to tramadol showed some abnormal behavioral responses and mortality increased with increase in the exposure duration and concentrations except for the control. There were variations in hepatosomatic index (HSI) and condition factor (CF) in fish exposed to tramadol. Exposure of C. gariepinus to tramadol elicited reduction in the values of white blood cell (WBC), red blood cell (RBC), hemoglobin (Hb), packed cell vo...
This research aimed at surveying the medicinal plants used in treating Haemorrhage in Abuja munic... more This research aimed at surveying the medicinal plants used in treating Haemorrhage in Abuja municipal area council. Research instruments were structured questionnaires and oral interviews. A total of eighty (80) structured questionnaires were administered randomly to herb sellers, traditional medicinal practitioners, aged and young. Twenty=one (21) plants species were identified as being used in the treatment of haemorrhage in the area using botanical names, common names, and tribal names. Parts of the plant used, mode of preparation, dosage and side effects were also identified. They were also found to useful in treatment of other ailments in the community such as asthma, typhoid, malaria, diarrhoea, dysentery, gonorrhoea, cough stomach – ache, and pile. Results showed that 85% of the respondents were aware of the ailment while 15% were not, 51-60 year age group constitute the highest percentage (48%) of the respondents 31-40 (10%). Majority of the respondents (45%) were primary sc...
American Journal of Environmental Protection, 2015
Coastal erosion is a dominant seasonal climatic factor in Alpha beach community as a result of ri... more Coastal erosion is a dominant seasonal climatic factor in Alpha beach community as a result of rise in sea level. The Impact of Coastal erosion on Alpha beach community in Lagos, Nigeria was investigated. The research was motivated by the condition in Alpha beach area as affected by coastal erosion. A total of 60 people living in Alpha beach community in Lagos, Nigeria were interviewed using structured questionnaires. The instrument was validated through peer review and pilot testing. Data collected were summarized and computed using descriptive statistics and Likert scaling test. Results showed that ninety-two percent of the respondents affirmed that coastal erosion destroyed their infrastructure and properties, distorted their business and increased environmental pollution. It impacted negatively on their social lives leading to relocation of some members of the community and retardation of community development. It also reduced the reliability of ocean shipping, impacted negatively on marine lives and activities, thus increasing economic risks. It was recommended that the government and other stakeholders should come to the aid of the community by providing them with affordable health services and armoring the shoreline with seawalls, revetments and jetties to remedy the adverse effects of the coastal erosion.
Huria: Journal of the Open University of Tanzania, 2014
Mobile learning is any sort of learning that occurs when a learner is not at a fixed location or ... more Mobile learning is any sort of learning that occurs when a learner is not at a fixed location or learning that takes place when the learner utilizes some learning opportunities offered by mobile technologies. M-learning technologies include handheld computers, MP3 players, notebooks and mobile phones. Mobile phone learning is a branch of mobile learning and is a relatively new concept which has attracted the interest of educators, researchers and developers of learning systems and instructional materials. Environmental friendly or eco-friendly refers to products or processes that are not harmful to the environment and people who want to protect the environment greens. The study investigated the use of mobile phones to increase students" use of mobile learning technology and to enhance environmental friendliness. Data was collected using "usefulness of mobile phone learning" questionnaire from a sample consisting of 30 male automobile apprentices and 30 female hair dressing apprentices in Iwaya community in Lagos, Nigeria. The students voluntarily participated in a four weeks programme using mobile phones to send SMS and jingles warning against environmental pollution, to transmit and exchange photographs of local environmental degradation. The participants learnt various ways to maintain clean environments which increased their awareness on environmental friendliness. Responses on the questionnaire differ significantly between genders.
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