2023

This study titled the "Prospects and Challenges of African Traditional Religion In
The Contemporary Society" was aimed at examining the acknowledgement of
African traditional religion in our contemporary time and society. This has become
necessary due to the various and conflicting teachings on the subject matter. The
method employed was historical and analytical. Data collection was from both
secondary and primary sources which include interviews from some selected
traditional rulers and leaders amongst others. The study revealed the disdainful
societal misconceptions generally associated with the traditional religion in African
which made it to have been forgotten with time, due to its inaccurate ideas and false beliefs. Based on the findings, it was recommended amongst others that there should be a need to investigate and address its concept, thereby finding a way for its possibility to be recognized not only during our contemporary era but also in the
future which may pass through difficult challenges but with the aim of attaining and
achieving a positive goal.

Natural gas, which can be found in conventional natural gas reservoirs as non-associated gas (NAG), associated gas (AG), or gas condensation products, is a combustible gaseous combination of gaseous hydrocarbons, very light liquid hydrocarbons, free water, water vapor, and other undesirable non- hydrocarbon gaseous and solid components. Water or water vapor is eliminated rom the streams of natural gas through the process of natural gas dehydration. Production, handling, and transportation of natural gas are hampered by the presence of water that is free in the gas. Therefore, it is imperative to eliminate a large portion moisture as feasible from the gas stream. While there are a number of ways to dehydrate natural gas, the following are the most idely used ones:

The study investigated the elderly behavior towards drugs taking for their well-being in Sabongida-Ora community, Edo State, Nigeria. The objective of this study was to investigate and highlight the elderly behavior towards drugs taking for their well- being in Sabongida-Ora community. The research questions asked to achieve the objective of the study were as follows; what are the elderly behaviour towards drug taking in Sabongida-Ora community, What are the causes of the elderly behaviour towards drug taking in Sabongida-Ora community and What are the best method to improve the elderly behaviour towards drug taking in Sabongida-Ora community. The sample size was 294 participants chosen from the study population using the Proportionate Stratified Random Sampling, the research instrument utilized was the questionnaire. Conclusion drawn from the analysis of the data retrieved from the questionnaire indicates that the growing awareness of the drug use problems of the elderly clearly points up the fact that real understanding and indepth knowledge of the area is lacking. Although it is true that some elderly people are receiving too much of too many psychoactive medications, it is also true that many are not now using psychoactive drugs that could significantly help them. These and other issues need intensive study. It is crucial, then, that at this juncture, NIDA actively participate and assist in the development of new knowledge and innovative service delivery models in order to provide every assurance that the elderly population who are experiencing difficulties associated with their drug use can be accurately identified and provided quality care. Recommendations were made based on the findings and they include: Physicians must always review all medications used. Special attention must be paid to nonprescription drugs, herbs and supplements. Various criteria sets exist in the literature that identify medications to be avoided, or prescribed with caution.

This research explores the dynamic interplay between online newspaper reporting and public perception of crime and justice issues, with a particular focus on the Nigerian media landscape. As online newspapers have gained prominence in the information landscape, understanding their influence on how the public views matters related to crime and justice becomes increasingly vital. The study delved into the reporting practices of two major Nigerian online newspapers, Punch and Vanguard, aimed at deciphering how their coverage of crime and justice impacts public perception. It employed content analysis as the research method, systematically collecting and analyzing data from a total of 178 editions of both newspapers published between January 1, 2023, and March 31, 2023.The findings of this study offer noteworthy insights. Media organizations, it appears, give considerable coverage to crime and justice issues, but often lack prominence in their reporting. Their interpretative function falls short, as most articles tend to present straight news. Furthermore, the frequency of reporting on these critical topics is not as high as might be expected. The media's standpoint leans more towards the negative side concerning crime and justice matters, with a particular focus on criticism and public reactions to policies.In light of these findings, several recommendations emerge. Media organizations are urged to maintain a balanced emotional tone in their news reporting. Increased frequency in reporting on policy-related issues, especially in their early stages, is advised to enhance public understanding. The media should prioritize informative reporting that enlightens the public rather than emphasizing stories of conflict and policy challenges. Finally, a call is made for
the media to uphold neutrality, truth, and accuracy in their reporting to present a fair representation of government policies. This research underscores the pivotal role of online newspapers in shaping public perceptions of crime and justice in Nigeria. It contributes to the fields of media studies and journalism, offering a comprehensive examination of how these newspapers influence public opinion and policy-making in this crucial domain.

The main purpose of the project was to design a 3.5KVA inverter which makes use of both solar and mains or grid supply for charging the batteries. This is to reduce the frequency of power outages experienced in our homes and businesses. The project was carried out with the use of two 12V batteries connected in series to give a total of 24V DC which would serve as input for the inverter when on inverting mode and give an output of 220V AC for household appliances. Incorporated within the inverter was load control features, such that when the inverter stops charging and starts inverting, at a particular battery level set by the user, the heavy loads would be cut off while supply of power to the light loads continues. But when critical battery level is reached the light loads are also cut off and the inverter shuts down. This was done using Microcontroller in controlling relays which either powers on the load or cuts off the load when the battery is low. The proposed inverter design has two outputs through which load management was achieved. One of the outputs is designated to light loads and the other to heavy loads. The Microcontroller DSPIC30F4012 controls the load stage which can be programmed through the keypad to monitor the output power to the loads in output one and two, to ensure they do not draw power beyond the limits programmed by the user. To achieve this, the Microcontroller cuts off either of the outputs which exceed the set limit. The project was successful and the test results obtained was satisfactory. The inverter's operation was consistent with the design and the desired control of power consumption and power management was achieved.

This study was aimed at investigating the Influence of Social Media Video Advertisement of Always Sanitary Pad on The Buying Culture of UNIBEN Students. The objectives of the study were to determine the extent to which UNIBEN students are exposed to Always sanitary pad video advertisements on social media, examine the influence of Always sanitary pad video advertisements on the buying culture of UNIBEN students and to identify the factors that contribute to the effectiveness of Always sanitary pad video advertisements in influencing the purchasing decisions of UNIBEN students. The study was hinged on the Technology Acceptance Model and the Attitude change Theory. The survey design was used and questionnaire was adopted as the method of data collection with the sample size totaling 138. The findings of the study revealed that UNIBEN students are not frequently exposed to social media video advertisement of Always sanitary pads. Also, it is observed that brand loyalty plays a major role in influencing UNIBEN female students buying culture of sanitary products. Additionally, the majority of female students at UNIBEN believe that the Always sanitary pad social media videos are of high quality and will have a significant impact on their decision to buy. This study recommends that the brand should concentrate on boosting the frequency of video advertisement on platforms that are regularly utilized by students, concentrate on producing interesting and captivating video content which would motivate students to promote the product among their friends, explore the use of strong call to actions in video contents and make the product easily accessible to the students think about providing instructional content on feminine hygiene, health, and empowerment in order to increase the effectiveness of social media video commercials and also use feedback modules as a means of improving the brand.

This comparative study investigated the effects of preservative and preservative-free artificial tears on tear stability among dry eye patients. The participants completed the OSDI questionnaire to determine their subjective observations. A randomized controlled trial was used to group the participants. Tear film stability was assessed using fluorescein invasive tear break-up time (FTBUT), Schirmer’s test was carried out to determine the tear flow rate, the results were compared between the two groups. The results showed that the mean values for TBUT for Hypromellose were 6.25 ± 0.33 before and 6.75 ± 0.31seconds after, for Refresh was 6.40 ± 0.40 before and 7.55 ± 0.42 seconds after. Also, the mean values for TFR for Hypromellose were 8.36 ± 0.50 before and 8.61 ± 0.50 seconds after, for refresh was 9.69 ± 0.54 before and 10.05 ± 0.55 after seconds. The results obtained were analyzed using the SSPS 22.0. T-test and one- way ANOVA were used to compare the mean FTBUT and TFR values between both groups, the p values were 0.64 and 0.68 respectively. There was no statistically significant difference in the tear film stability and tear flow rate between both groups after four weeks (p > 0.05). In conclusion, the results of this study showed that there was no notable difference between preservative artificial tears and preservative-free artificial tears on tear film stability and tear flow rate. It is recommended that clinicians can confidently recommend both preservative and preservative-free artificial tears as effective management options for dry eye. KEYWORDS: Dry eye syndrome, Artificial tears, Preservative, TBUT

This study focused on Social Media as a credible source of information and information dissemination with the view of UNIBEN students of the Department of Mass Communication. It aimed at examining the credibility of social media with UNIBEN students of the Mass Communication department as the population of the study. The objectives of the study were to find ways to differentiate between factual news and made-up news. To educate the public about the consequences of spreading unverified information, to educate the public on the importance of creating a safe social media environment, and to educate social media users about the possible practices or user behavior to make social media a credible source of information. For its theoretical framework, the study adopted the medium is the message theory by McLuhan to further buttress the point of the study. The survey research was used to gather the data used for this study. The findings of the study revealed that UNIBEN students of the mass communication department agreed that social media is not a credible source of information and that the information they receive on social media affects their personal decision as students. Findings also reveal the rate at which information is shared and received on social media and how this information can be verified. The study, therefore concluded that there is a necessity in ensuring that social media is a safe space for information dissemination. It was recommended that users of social media should be wary of some of the content they consume as mischievous users display misleading information that may be harmful, Social media users must see the need to verify the information they receive and share on social media from credible sources etc

Background: The growing influence of information technology on various aspects of life including education necessitates the developing countries to use E-learning for better distribution of teaching materials and interaction between students and teachers. In Nigeria, there was a surge in use of E-learning to continue education due to the COVID-19 pandemic. E-learning represents a vital paradigm on higher education unconstrained by time and place, offering new opportunities for the development of the educational processes. Its adoption is vital to bridge the learning gap between developed and developing countries. Objectives: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of undergraduate students in University of Benin towards E-learning. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was adopted for this study. Four hundred and twenty-five students were selected using multi-stage sampling technique. Data was obtained using a standardized semi-structured self-administered questionnaire comprising both open ended and close ended questions. Data was analysed using IBM SPSS version 25.0 software with statistical significance set at p<0.05 and 95% confidence interval. Results: The mean age was calculated as 23.16 (±3.24) years. Of all the respondents, (62.8%) had good knowledge, while (37.2%) of respondents had poor knowledge. (97.2%) had a positive attitude, while 2.8% had a negative attitude. Challenges such as constant power failure, inadequate internet access, inadequate computer literacy skills and cost of data subscriptions were identified. 98.1% of respondents showed good readiness, while 1.9% showed poor readiness. The most commonly used E-learning tools were search engines, PowerPoint, virtual classrooms and mobile applications. Conclusion: The majority of respondents had good knowledge, positive attitude and good readiness towards E-learning. The major challenges were constant power failure, inadequate internet access, inadequate computer literacy skills and cost of data subscriptions. Keywords: Online, learning, technology

One of the world’s most important vegetable plants is the tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). It can be consumed raw, cooked, or utilized to make items with tomato as the base. Because lycopene is one of the main sources of carotenoids, it has also been proven to be helpful in studies involving these pigments. In order to identify the tomato genotype that is most likely to be used in tomato breeding, this research was done to characterize three inbreed lines of tomato genotypes from Igbodo. The identification of genetic variability that exists within crop germplasms depends on agronomic evaluation of crop genotypes. In order to do this, the fruits of 3 tomato genotypes were assessed, using a UV spectrophotometer, the lycopene content was calculated. Fruit weight ranged from 6.222±0.660 to 13.96±1.661. RD-igb had the highest fruit weight while PY-igb had the lowest fruit weight. The lycopene content was evaluated for three genotypes; RD-igb, HD-igb and PY-igb. Genotype 2 recorded the highest fruit lycopene content with a value of 1.336±0.321 to 1.715±0.253 while genotype 1 recorded the lowest fruit lycopene content. Some attributes had a significant coefficient of variance, whilst others showed little genotype-to-genotype variation. While some genotypes, such as genotype 1, had low fruit lycopene values, genotype 2 had high fruit lycopene content. When choosing tomato plants with desirable qualities during tomato breeding, these tomato unique diversities can be used as a guide.