2016

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SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURES

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Spatial distribution of health infrastructure in Edo State using Oredo Local Government area as a case is examined. The location of healthcare facilities in the twelve wards of the local government areas is presented against the background of the pattern of population distribution. Data was obtained from both primary and secondary source. Methods of data analysis are simple ratio, percentages and averages. The Geographic Information Systems analysis was used in spatially depicting data, while coefficient of localization analysis was run with SPSS to determine the level of uniformity in distribution of health facilities with respect to population distribution. Findings show that distribution of he alth care facilities, are not exactly uniform with respect to population distribution among the wards in Oredo Local Government Area. Perception analysis on accessibility, reveal that accessibility to health facilities is average, due to the reasons of poorly maintained accessible roads and financial affordability. The study concluded by recommending a policy of deliberate dispersal of health care services to areas of insufficiency as well locating intending new and affordable health facilities in ideal and accessible locations. It is also suggested that the Government should make provision for better transport systems, improved staffing and equipment in health care centres.

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V. S Balogun

co-supervisor

HOUSING QUALITY AS A DETERMINANT OF RESIDENTIAL RENTAL VALUE IN BENIN CITY

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OKIKIOLA OLAMIDE FAMESO

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HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

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This study examines housing quality as a determinant of residential rental value in Benin City,Edo state. The study was carried out using both primary and secondary data. In all 308 questionnaires were administered in 20 zones of the three residential areasmapped out in the study area and respondents were randomly
selected along major streets. But only 280 questionnaires were returned valid for
analysis. Using the statistical packages for social sciences (SPSS),various statistical
techniques and presentations were employed in analyzing the data. The hedonic
regression model was used to test the first hypothesis of the study. The result showed
that there was a significant relationship between housing quality and residential
rental value in the study area with 50% of type of floor finish having the highest beta
coefficient at -.215.

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E.O. ERIMONA

co-supervisor

COMMUNITY CHARACTERISTICS AND CHILD MATERNAL MORTALITY IN OVIA NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

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MUOGBO ROSELINE UZOAMAKA

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Child Mortality, Maternal Mortality, Community Characteristics, Public Health, Logistic Regression, Multistage Random Sampling, SPSS Analysis, Rural Health, Healthcare Access, Socioeconomic Factors

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Child maternal mortality is a global concern to many countries of the world as various approaches are being adapted to understand the trends in mortality rates and finding a lasting solution. This study examines community characteristics and child maternal mortality in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. It was carried out using both primary and secondary data. In all 400 questionnaires were administered in the 13 wards of the Local Government Area. Respondents were selected using multi staged random sampling, using the statistical package for social science (SPSS). Logistic regression was used to test the first and second hypothesis of the study. The result showed that certain community characteristics has significant relationship with child mortality and community characteristics has a considerable impact on maternal mortality. The study therefore views that this characteristics can be addressed and improved upon by both the government and individuals residents in this region

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R.O. John-Abebe

co-supervisor

SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURES IN OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EDO STATE

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EDOSA SHEDRACK NWACHUKWU

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Spatial distribution of health infrastructure in Edo State using Oredo Local Government area as a case is examined. The location of healthcare facilities in the twelve wards of the local government areas is presented against the background of the pattern of population distribution. Data was obtained from both primary and secondary source. Methods of data analysis are simple ratio, percentages and averages. The Geographic Information Systems analysis was used in spatially depicting data, while coefficient of localization analysis was run with SPSS to determine the level of uniformity in distribution of health facilities with respect to
population distribution. Findings show that distribution of he alth care facilities, are not exactly uniform with respect to population distribution among the wards in Oredo Local Government Area. Perception analysis on accessibility, reveal that accessibility to health facilities is average, due to the reasons of poorly maintained accessible roads and financial affordability. The study concluded by recommending a policy of deliberate dispersal of health care services to areas of insufficiency as well locating intending new and affordable health facilities in ideal and accessible locations. It is also suggested that the Government should make provision for better transport systems, improved staffing and equipment in health care centres

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V. S Balogun

co-supervisor

FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE

MOLECULAR DYNAMICS SIMULTATION OF ANTIFREEZE PROTEIN (T4- LYSOZYME) USING GROMACS

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EGBA CHUKWUEMEKA MICHAEL

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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

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MOLECULAR DYNAMICS SIMULTATION

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ANTIFREEZE PROTEIN

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Proteins are one of the most important families of biological macromolecules. Proteins can assume many different structures. Adopting different computational methods many protein functions and structure related problems can be explored. This thesis focuses on three different protein issues. The structural changes induced by high temperature on a large enzyme were investigated simulating the denaturation of glucose oxidase. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations at different high temperatures were performed. The transition state of the denaturation process was found and the relative ensemble of structures characterized. Different protein properties were analyzed and found in agreement with experimental and theoretical data. Moreover the breaking points of the protein were localized and point mutations on the protein sequence were suggested. Antifreeze proteins (AFP) allow different organisms to survive in subzero environments. These proteins lower the freezing point of physiological fluids. MD simulations of the snow flea AFP (sfAFP) in water have shown the partial instability of the protein structure. When attached to different ice planes at the ice/water interface, the sfAFP induces local ice melting. AFPs are divided into two categories: hyperactive and moderately active depending on their antifreeze power. The water diffusion profile of ice/water systems containing one protein from each family were compared

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ARTHUR I. I. EJERE

co-supervisor

PERCEPTION AND UTILIZATION OF INSTITUTIONAL-BASED FORESTRY: UNIVERSITY OF BENIN (UGBOWO CAMPUS) AS A CASE STUDY

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AGU, CHIMA CHARLES

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FACULY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

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PERCEPTION AND UTILIZATION INSTITUTIONAL-BASED FORESTRY: UNIVERSITY OF BENIN AS A CASE STUDY

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Institutional based forestry is of primary interest because it provides numerous ecosystem, goods and services which benefit humankind. On that premise, this study aimed at deciphering people perceptions and levels of utilization of institutional -based forestry using the university of Benin (ugbowo campus) as a case in point. Employing mean Analyses and Frequency Analyses, the study revealed that the University community is aware of the existence of institutional -based forestry in the Ugbowo Campus. Also revealed is the fact that tree of different species are located almost everywhere in the Ugbowo Campus of the University of Benin, and are used for different purposes, viz. relaxation, aesthetic and shades for vehicles. Conversely, the study revealed that trees are poorly maintained. Similar to this is the finding that areas where there are trees are often affected by storms where roofing sheets are blown -off by the wind. The study recommended amongst other things that, specialized personnel be employed to carter for the trees, funds be provided by the University authority, trees be treated regularly with pesticides and insecticide, and crucially areas currently lacking trees be provided with such.

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P O Orobator

co-supervisor

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES,

PERCEPTION AND UTILIZATION OF INSTITUTIONAL-BASED FORESTRY: UNIVERSITY OF BENIN (UGBOWO CAMPUS) AS A CASE STUDY

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Author(s)

AGU, CHIMA CHARLES

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Department

GEOGRAPHY AND REGIONAL PLANNING

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PERCEPTION AND UTILIZATION OF INSTITUTIONAL-BASED FORESTRY

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AGU, CHIMA CHARLES.pdf

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Abstract

Institutional based forestry is of primary interest because it provides numerous
ecosystem, goods and services which benefit humankind. On that premise, this study a
imed at deciphering people perceptions and levels of utilization of institutional -based
forestry using the university of Benin (ugbowo campus) as a case in point. Employing
mean Analyses and Frequency Analyses, the study revealed that the University commu
nity is aware of the existence of institutional -based forestry in the Ugbowo Campus. A
lso revealed is the fact that tree of different species are located almost everywhere in t
he Ugbowo Campus of the University of Benin, and are used for different purposes, vi
z. relaxation, aesthetic and shades for vehicles. Conversely, the study revealed that tre
es are poorly maintained. Similar to this is the finding that areas where there are trees
are often affected by storms where roofing sheets are blown -off by the wind. The stu
dy recommended amongst other things that, specialized personnel be employed to cart
er for the trees, funds be provided by the University authority, trees be treated regular
ly with pesticides and insecticide, and crucially areas currently lacking trees be provid
ed with such.

Supervisor(s)

Orobator

co-supervisor

PERCEPTION AND UTILIZATION OF INSTITUTIONAL-BASED FORESTRY: UNIVERSITY OF BENIN (UGBOWO CAMPUS) AS A CASE STUDY

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AGU, CHIMA CHARLES

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GEOGRAPHY AND REGIONAL PLANNING

Department

Year of Publication

PERCEPTION AND UTILIZATION OF INSTITUTIONAL-BASED FORESTRY

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AGU 2_merged.pdf

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Abstract

Institutional based forestry is of primary interest because it provides numerous
ecosystem, goods and services which benefit humankind. On that premise, this study a
imed at deciphering people perceptions and levels of utilization of institutional -based
forestry using the university of Benin (ugbowo campus) as a case in point. Employing
mean Analyses and Frequency Analyses, the study revealed that the University commu
nity is aware of the existence of institutional -based forestry in the Ugbowo Campus. A
lso revealed is the fact that tree of different species are located almost everywhere in t
he Ugbowo Campus of the University of Benin, and are used for different purposes, vi
z. relaxation, aesthetic and shades for vehicles. Conversely, the study revealed that tre
es are poorly maintained. Similar to this is the finding that areas where there are trees
are often affected by storms where roofing sheets are blown -off by the wind. The stu
dy recommended amongst other things that, specialized personnel be employed to cart
er for the trees, funds be provided by the University authority, trees be treated regular
ly with pesticides and insecticide, and crucially areas currently lacking trees be provid
ed with such.

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Mr. P. O. Orobator

co-supervisor

Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuemeka Egbuniwe

Effects of betaine and ascorbic acid on tonic immobility, superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase in broiler chickens during the hot-dry season

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Elsevier

Author(s)

Joseph Olusegun Ayo

Mohammed Umar Kawu

Aliyu Mohammed

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The aim of the study was to evaluate effects of betaine and activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and ascorbic acid (AA) on tonic immobility (TI), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) in broiler chickens, reared during the hot-dry season. Eighty White Ross breed day-old broilers were divided into 4 groups. Group I (control) was given sterile water; group II, betaine (250 mg/kg); group III, AA (50 mg/kg), and group IV, betaine + AA, at 250 + 50 mg/kg, respectively. The administration was done orally in drinking water and daily for 42 days. The duration of TI of each bird was measured. Serum obtained from blood samples collected from the birds were assayed for activities of the enzymes. The dry-bulb temperature (28.33°C-35.67°C), relative humidity (69.0-93.0%), and temperature-humidity index (27.85-36.1), recorded during the study period showed that the birds were subjected to heat stress. Betaine and its coadministration with AA decreased (P < 0.05) TI duration compared to the control group. Betaine + AA significantly increased (P < 0.01) SOD activity compared with the controls. There were significant increases in GPx activity in broiler chickens in betaine (P < 0.01), AA (P < 0.05), and betaine + AA (P < 0.001) groups, when compared with that of controls. The result demonstrates that betaine and/or AA decreased TI and enhanced activities of the antioxidant enzymes in heat-stressed birds. It is concluded that the administration of betaine and/or AA to broiler chickens alleviates the adverse effects of heat stress by decreasing fearfulness and increasing activities of SOD and GPx enzymes

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