2021

This study explored the influence of proper nutrition and diet amongst University of Benin student-athletes. The purpose of the study is to ascertain the influence of proper nutrition and diet, it health implications on student-athletes as well as ways and measure through which sports performance can be improved. This study accessed information on nutrition and diet and it influence on student-athletes. The study was guided by research objectives, significance and scope and Delimitation. Literature review covered relevant texts and documents on the research topic. The researcher adopted the descriptive survey research design. Random sampling technique was used from the five research questions, 21items were raised in the questionnaire together with the data for this study. Samples of 324 student-athletes were taken from University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State. The test – retest reliability method was used to establish the reliability of the instrument. The score from both administrations were correlated using the Pearson’s Product – Moment Correlation (PPMC) to establish its coefficient and the reliability score obtained was 0.84 which shows that the instrument is highly dependable. Descriptive statistics of percentage was used to analyze personal data. The results of the study showed that: proper nutrition and diet influences sports performance and physical fitness.

This study assessed the Roles Biology Practical Play on the academic performance of students offering Biology. The study was carried out in Ikpoba-Okha local government area of Edo state. Three research questions guided the study. The design of the study was survey research design. A sample of two hundred and ten (210) students drawn from three (3) public secondary schools located in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State was used for the study. The instrument used was a questionnaire developed by the researcher. The questionnaire was validated by the researcher’s supervisor and two other lecturers. The data generated was interpreted using simple percentage statistical analysis. The study concludes amongst others that, all the sampled school respondents were in one accord in supporting the fact that, they do not have microscopes in the laboratory in their school. The study also concludes that there, is no electricity, Laboratory materials and up – to – date Laboratory apparatus. The study further concludes that; public secondary schools in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Arealacks adequate laboratory facility

The current 300 level graphics design studio in the department of fine and applied arts, university of Benin, lacks the necessities required for an effective graphic design study and delivery. It is on the note that the 2020/2021 graduating students, decided to brand the studio to make it more conducive for effective learning. This was done by providing the studio with the required materials such as polished furniture, ceiling fans, projector, electrical fittings, chairs, repainting, etc. it is this researcher’s hope that when these materials are installed, they will inspire the present and future graphic design students in the Department to express as well as maximize their full artistic potentials.

The research examined the status of adult education in University of Benin, Benin City as a course of Study. The population consisted of students from the Department of Adult and Formal Education, Faculty of Education out of which 100 samples were chosen for the study. Four research questions was generated for the study which sought to know the student level of awareness of adult education among students admitted into the University of Benin, their perception of adult education as a course of study, whether they choose Adult Education as a course of study, and the challenges students face during their course of study. A self-designed questionnaire was used to elicit responses from the respondents. The response was analysed using SPSS. The findings reveal that because students were ignorant of what adult education is all about, students are lethargic to it as a course of study. The study among others recommended that adult education should be made a prerequisite course for students as adult education is a course for all time personal as well as national development

Due to the general increase in the usage of petroleum resources, drilling of oil wells are frequently done in very challenging and hostile settings. Loss of circulation has been one of the main challenge facing engineers during drilling operations. Hence there have been extensive researches done over the years in order to minimize the impact of loss circulation, however, this have led to a myriad of viewpoints as to what product and method is suitable to battle it. However, a lot of the products and guidelines available for battling lost circulation are often biased towards self-promotion for a particular service company. The purpose of this study is to develop practical guidelines that are universal and not biased towards any particular service company product and which will also serve as a reference guide for lost circulation prevention and control at the well-site for drilling personnel

Chasmanthera dependens stem is used in African traditional medicine as a remedy for various maladies and also as a as a remedy for leprosy and lupus; however, scientific evidence tovalidateits uses in gastric ulcer healing is lacking. This study investigated the 'Gastroprotective effect of methanol extract of Chasmanthera dependens on aspirin induced ulcerated rats. Atotal numberof twenty-five (25) albino Wistar rats weighing between (120g-200g) were usedinthegastroprotective screening. The rats were randomly divided into three (3) control groups (n=15)and two (2) test groups (n=10) which are classified as follows; Normal control (n=5):
Administered only clean water and commercial feed, Negative control (n=5): Aspirin (300mg/kg)body weight. Positive control (n=5): Misoprostol (20mg/kg) body weight for seven (7) days+Aspirin (300mg/kg) body weight, Gastroprotective (n=5): Chasmanthera dependens extract (250mg/kg) body weight for seven (7days) + Aspirin (300mg/kg) body weight, Gastroprotective(n=5): Chasmanthera dependens extract (500mg/kg) body weight + Aspirin (300mg/kg) bodyweight. The animals were fasted for a period of 24hours, 300mg/kg body weight dose of aspirinwas used to induce ulcer. After four (4) hours, under light anaesthesia by chloroform, the animal swere sacrificed, stomach removed, washed, opened on greater curvature and examined for ulceration. Gastric injuries, ulcer index, pH and acid output were evaluated. The results obtained revealed gastric mucosa damage as evident by marked morphological changes, increasedulcerscore, ulcer index and acid output at p< 0.05. Results of this study showed that methanol can effectively extract the active constituents responsible for anti-ulcerogenic properties. This result has therefore justified the use of extracts of roots of Chasmanthera dependens in the traditional treatment of gastric ulcers in Nigeria.

This study was to carry out a comparative study on The influence of
teachers stress on school effectiveness in public secondary schools in Oredo Local government. The study was necessary to examine the school effectiveness in public secondary schools in Oredo Local government as affected Teachers stress. The study adopts the descriptive survey as the research design. The research instrument was a well-structured questionnaire. The questionnaire was validated by the project supervisor for final correction. The reliability test was carried out using the test re-test method to arrive at a value that was reliable. Questionnaire were administered and answers offered were collated and analyzed using the simple percentage, frequency and mean data analysis. Findings from the study revealed that: The level of teacher stress in secondary school in Edo state is moderate in public secondary schools in Oredo Local government; there is a statistical relationship between teachers stress level and school effectiveness in public secondary schools in Oredo local government: there is no statistical significant relationship between teachers stress level and school effectiveness based on school size in public secondary school in Oredo local government: and there is no statistical relationship between teachers stress level and school effectiveness based on school location in public secondary schools in Oredo Local government. It was however recommended that Educational planners should formulate measures that will help to effectively curb stress in public secondary schools in Edo state. Government should employ more qualified teachers and there should be yearly orientation of these teachers to update them more on new strategies to help improve teaching and learning in schools. Training and re-training on a regular basis should be carried out on teachers, so as to ensure that they are open to effective alternatives in Educational administration. The school management should ensure putting checks and balances in place, to monitor the effectiveness of the teachers while carrying out their duties. Further research is needed to provide more conclusive evidence.

Lawsonia inermis commonly known as henna has been used traditionally, especially in ayurvedic medicine, for various conditions including liver ailments, and reported to have hepatoprotective properties. This study aims to study the effect of aqueous extract of L.
inermis leaves in acute ethanol induced hepatic damage in adult Wistar rats. Thirty (30) female rats were equally divided into five (5) groups (I-V). Group I which served as control received distilled water for 28 days. Group II received Lawsonia inermis for 28 days. Group
III received 100 mg/kg of lead acetate only for 28 days. Group IV simultaneously received 100 mg/kg of lead acetate and treated with 70mg/kg of silymarin for 28 days to serve as reference drug. Group V simultaneously received 100mg/kg of lead acetate and treated with
200mg/kg of L. inermis for 28 days. Group VI simultaneously received 100mg/kg of lead acetate and treated with 400mg/kg of L. inermis for 28 days. Group VII received 400mg/kg of L. inermis and followed with 100mg/kg of lead acetate after 30 minutes for 28 days. All
animals were sacrificed on the twenty ninth (29th) day. Body weight changes and liver body weight index were determined. Liver tissues were collected for assessment of enzymes concentration, and also for haematoxylin and eosin staining. Body weight increased in all
groups from initial mean weight of 180.1 g, though significantly (p<0.05) only in Group IV, Group V and Group VI. Liver body weight index was highest in Group I, and was significantly (p<0.05) different from Group III and Group V. Lead administration reduced level of enzyme aspartate Transferase significantly and increased the value of total bilirubin significantly of (P<0.05) although decrease was seen in enzymes like unconjugated bilirubin, alkaline phosphate and alanine Transferase and increased in conjugated bilirubin but these
were not significant to (P<0.05) H&E staining revealed attenuation of the effects of Lead administration by the extract and silymarin, though the extract proved more effective at 400 mg/kg dose and duration of 28 days. Promising result was also observed in the group that
received 200mg/kg dose over a duration of 28 days.

Globalization is a worldwide phenomenon, which means different thingsto different people and different things to the same people across time andspace. However, it refers to the growing interdependence of the world's people. Globalization is about increasing interconnectedness and interdependence amongthe world's regions, nations, governments business, institutions, communities, families and individuals.1
According to Elizabeth U. Anyahola, Globalization is define dasaphenomenon that evolved over time but has suddenly accelerated in the last quarter century by revolutionary developments in technology.2 It represents the emerging worldwide interdependence of individuals and countries which characterized the various economies, political, cultural and social relative.

Water quality assessment of Ashaka Community has been carried out using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to determine the prevalent parameters during wet and dry seasons respectively. The total of ten (10) samples; nine (9) groundwater and one (1) surface water sample(s) were collected at random to cover the area of study during both seasons. The results showed that pH, EC, Cl, TSS and alkalinity were the most prevalent parameters in both seasons. Furthermore, other parameters measured besides pH, E-Coli and Coliform counts were below the values set by the Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) and World Health Organization (WHO). The high values of E-Coli and Coliform counts revealed the presence of biological contaminants in the water. The moderately acidic values obtained in the water samples and the high concentration of E-Coli and Coliform counts rendered the water unfit for drinking except routine treatment is administered( a neutralizing filter is used if drinking water is acidic to raise the pH to neutral synthetic magnesium oxide treats water with pH less than 6). However, the quality of water in the area can be used for crops production.