2026

Older adults are one of the populations at risk in most traditional African societies, with growing issues of various forms of abuse and neglect that exacerbate their already deteriorating conditions, being perpetrated by their family members and caregivers. Hence the study examined prevalence of older adult abuse and social work intervention in Etinan Local Government Area, Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria. The study adopted the quantitative and qualitative research methods, where the cross-sectional research design was adopted in collecting quantitative data. The phenomenology research design was employed for the collection of qualitative data. The study area was in Etinan Local Government Area, AkwaIbom State, Nigeria, covering ten major streets in five communities in Etinan Local Government Area. The target participants were older adults within the age range of 65 years and above, who were victims and those who had knowledge and experience of older adult abuse. A sample size of 400 respondents and 10 informants were adopted for the quantitative and qualitative data respectively, while the simple random and purposive sampling techniques were adopted in selecting the respondents and informants. The research instrument for collecting the quantitative data was a structured questionnaire on a one-time survey and face to face basis, while the qualitative data was collected with the aid of an unstructured in-depth interview guide. Quantitative data collected was analyzed with the statistical packages of social sciences (SPSS) version 22, and the results were presented using percentages, tables, frequency distribution, cross tabulations, charts and descriptive statistics. Thematic and phenomenological methods of data analysis were used to analyze the qualitative data obtained from the field. The findings emphasized that various forms of elder abuse especially emotional, physical, and financial, were perceived as serious challenges affecting older adults’ well-being, demanding increased awareness, prevention efforts, and policy interventions.The findings indicated that socio-cultural, economic, and institutional factors jointly contributed to the mistreatment of older adults. It also revealed a strong consensus that elder abuse lead to broad and lasting harm across emotional, social, and physical domains among older adults. It revealed gaps in institutional and communal support that require policy attention and education initiatives. The study recommended that government and relevant stakeholders should organize community workshops targeting families, caregivers, and older adults to raise awareness about elder abuse, its signs, and consequences.

This study examines the life cycle assessment of health and environmental impact of ceramic tiles product in Edo State. The study examines the use and disposal stages of the life cycle of ceramic tiles. Primary data is used for the study, through the use of questionnaires distributed
using the Google Form. The questionnaire form is sent to four hundred (400) individuals in Benin City via their phone numbers. This method of distribution helped in reaching many individuals. The logistic regression technique was used to analyse the data obtained from the field. The adoption of the logistic technique was as a result of the binary nature of the dependent variables used in the study. However, the study finds that the use and disposal stages have no significant impact on the bad health condition of individuals but the two stage have significant
positive effect on the bad environmental condition on the state. However, the disposal stage is seen to have more significant effect on the bad environmental condition of the State. This means that there no proper ways of disposing the ceramic tiles waste in the State. As a result the study recommends that alternative method of flooring buildings and that more licenses should be given to more private waste disposal firms.

The rapid expansion of local area networks (LANs) has brought about a significant increase in security vulnerabilities, making traditional firewalls insufficient against sophisticated internal and external threats. This project focuses on the Design and Implementation of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) specifically engineered for LAN environments using packet sniffing techniques. The primary objective of this study is to develop a robust system capable of monitoring network traffic in real-time, identifying malicious patterns, and alerting administrators to potential security breaches. The methodology involves the use of raw socket programming or specialized libraries to capture data packets as they traverse the network interface. By analyzing these packets at the protocol level (TCP/IP), the system performs Signature-Based Detection to match traffic against known attack patterns and Anomaly-Based Detection to identify deviations from normal network behavior. The system was tested across various attack scenarios, including Denial of Service (DoS), unauthorized port scanning, and packet injection. Results from the implementation demonstrate that the IDS effectively captures and decodes packets with minimal latency, providing a high detection rate for common network-layer attacks. The study concludes that integrating packet sniffing into a localized IDS offers an essential layer of "defense-in-depth," providing network administrators with the visibility needed to maintain data integrity and availability. Recommendations include the integration of machine learning algorithms to improve the system's ability to detect zero-day vulnerabilities and the implementation of automated response protocols to mitigate threats instantly.

In Using Colours and Style to Express Specific Emotions, the research explores how fashion designers can utilize colour and style to create specific emotions in fashion design. The research is based on colour psychology theories and enclothed cognition, expanding from a theoretical understanding towards a practice-led approach where a framework for fashion design was established. In using a practice-led approach, the research project ended with the creation of a four-piece fashion collection for women encapsulating the basic emotions of mankind: anger, fear, surprise, and grief. The research project explores how specific colours, fabrics, and shapes can be used to convey specific emotions from an abstract point in fashion design to more concrete clothing. The ability to apply these concepts in practice shows how abstract psychology emotions can be successfully communicated in a way where colour and fashion can be combined with a specific intention to create more emotional garments in fashion design

Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a major health problem in Nigeria, contributing greatly to illness and death. Nutrition and iron balance play key roles in how the disease progresses. Body mass index (BMI) affects the general health of SCA patients, while changes in iron levels, whether too low or too high, can worsen anemia and related complications. This study examined the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and iron indices among adult sickle cell anemia (SCA) patients attending the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos and to determine their association with disease severity. A cross-sectional analytical design was adopted, involving 45 confirmed HbSS patients and 45 HbAA age- and sex-matched controls. Data on sociodemographic characteristics, pain frequency, and disease severity were obtained using structured questionnaires, the Adult Sickle Cell Quality of Life
Measurement Information System (ASCQ-ME), and the Modified Disease Severity Scoring System for SCA. Anthropometric variables were measured following
standard protocols, and BMI was classified based on WHO criteria. Blood samples were analyzed for full blood count, serum iron, serum ferritin, and total iron-binding
capacity (TIBC) using standard ELISA and spectrophotometric techniques. Disease severity score was obtained for each Hbss subject by summing up the scores for crisis rate, number of complications and degree of anemia. HbSS total scores of <3 were considered to have mild anemia. Those with score of > 3 but < and =7 were taken have moderately anemia while subjects with scores > 7 were deemed to have severe
anemia. Most participants were young adults. In the SCA group, 46.7% were aged 18–25, while 40% of the control group fell within this range. Participants aged 26–35 constituted 20% of the SCA group and 17.8% of controls. Those aged 36–45
represented 22.2% of the SCA group and 28.9% of the controls. Smaller proportions were observed in the 46–55 age bracket, with both groups recording 8.9%. Only a few
participants were 56 years and above, comprising 2.2% of the SCA group and 4.4% of the control group. The SCA patients had significantly lower hemoglobin (HGB), packed cell volume (PCV), and red blood cell (RBC) counts compared to controls (p
< 0.001). Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) were significantly higher in SCA subjects (p < 0.001). Ferritin concentrations were markedly elevated (p < 0.001), whereas TIBC was significantly reduced (p < 0.001). Serum iron levels did not differ significantly between groups (p > 0.05). BMI distribution indicated that 28 (62.2%) of the SCA subjects had normal weight, 13
(28.9%) were underweight, and 4 (8.9%) overweight. Lower BMI correlated with more severe anemia and higher disease severity scores (p < 0.05). Painful crises were common, with vaso-occlusive crisis and acute chest syndrome observed in all patients, while mild to moderate anemia predominated (75.6%). In conclusion, this study demonstrates that low TIBC and elevated serum ferritin are frequent among adult
SCA patients, reflecting chronic inflammation and increased iron stores within the reticuloendothelial system. Nutritional monitoring and iron indices evaluation should be integral to routine care for SCA patients to reduce disease complications and improve quality active life.