BACKGROUND: Healthcare is a vital component of any thriving society.Generally, young people (tertiary students inclusive) tend to demonstrate sub optimal helath seeking behaviour and this may be detrimental to their well being, resulting in increased health expenditure, loss of productive hours and generally poorer health
outcomes within this demographic.
OBJECTIVES: We sought to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice
of undergraduates in the university of Benin towards optimal and prompt seeking of health services.
METHODOLOGY: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was adopted. Study was carried
out among tertiary institution undergraduate students within the University of Benin
from duration was from August 2023- September 2023. Sample size was calculated
using the Cochran’s formula for descriptive studies and a self-administered structured
questionnaire was used as the data collection tool. Data was analysedusing IBM SPSS
version 27.0 and the level of significance was set at p< 0.05. Data was presented using frequency tables, graphs as well as prose. Ethical approval was obtained from the Ethics and Research committee, University of Benin Teaching Hospital
RESULT: A total of 430 respondents participated in this study. The mean age was 21.45+2.89. Majority of respondents had good knowledge of healthcare services including where the heathcenter is located and the meanining of TISHIP. Attitude was positive for most respondents. Despite good knowledge and attitude, practice was poor showing significant association with monthly allowance/income. Lack of time to visit health center was a significant factor that influenced healthcare seeking practices.
CONCLUSION: Knowledge and attitude levels were high while practice was poor among respondents. Time to utilize health center and monthly allowance were significant factors influencing practice.

The saturated hydraulic conductivity in this work was determined using its relationship with other soil parameters. A soil survey process was used to determine the Ksat of two mapping unit found in the site. Each mapping unit was represented with a pedon from which soils were collected using a soil auger and core sampler. Ksat was determined in the laboratory using the constant head method, the primary objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between saturated hydraulic conductivity and other soil routine properties of soils found at the AGR 305 Farm to see if a prediction equation could be derived and used in the determination of saturated hydraulic conductivity in soils with similar properties.
The result showed that the study site in mapping unit 1 and mapping unit 2 have parameters
that correlated differently. In mapping unit 1, it was observed that phosphorus (0.736), CEC (0.879), Base saturation (0.831), clay(0.726) correlated postively while sand (-0.766), aggregate stability (-0.614) correlated negatively and was used to determine the saturated hydraulic conductivity of that mapping unit. But in mapping unit 2, ph(-0.858), organic carbon (-0.884), organic matter (-0.770), total nitrogen (-0.771) correlated negatively while bulk density (0.851) correlated positively and was used to determine the saturated hydraulic conductivity for that soil type

BACKGROUND: The foot's functionality is crucial for maintaining balance, stability, and efficient movement. The arch index acts as an initial indicator of potential structural and functional anomalies, and can be used to assess the occurrence of pes planus and potentially predicting pathological foot conditions. AIM: The study aimed to determine the prevalence, types of pes planus among undergraduate students in the University of Benin. METHOD: This ex-post-facto study recruited 400 volunteers (200 males and 200 females) healthy undergraduate, aged between 17-30 years old. Footprints were collected using ink method, traced and selected foot dimensions were taken on the foot. Plantar arch index for each foot was calculated using Staheli’s plantar index method where the plantar index (PI) equals the ratio of central region (A) to heel region (B) (PI=A/B). Data collected were summarized using
descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation, percentage and analysed using inferential statistics of independent T-test. Alpha level was set at 0.05. RESULT: The result showed the point prevalence of pes planus as 17% among this population. The study also identified significant differences in the prevalence of pes planus subtypes, with flexible pes planus (83.8%) being more prevalent than the rigid type (16.2%), and gender differences were observed in the plantar arch index (p<0.05), with males showing higher PI values compared to females. CONCLUSION: This study result found a low pes planus prevalence, in line with normal range with flexible more common than rigid type. Gender difference exist in arch index observed. RECOMMENDATION: Further research should be conducted on pes planus prevalence and
subtypes in diverse populations, considering factors such as ethnicity, age, weight, BMI, and geographical location. KEYWORDS: Pes planus, Flat foot, Plantar arch index

This project focuses on developing an intelligent system for heart disease prediction usingAdaptiveNeuro-Fuzzy Inference Systems (ANFIS) and Genetic Algorithm (GA). Cardiovascular diseaseisaleading cause of mortality worldwide, necessitating improved diagnostic tools. The proposedsystem leverages the strengths of neural networks and fuzzy logic to handle the complexitiesanduncertainties inherent in medical data. The ANFIS model is optimized using GAto enhancetheaccuracy of predictions. The system was tested on the UCI Cleveland heart disease dataset, achieving a satisfactory accuracy rate of 91.25%. This indicates the potential of the systemtoassistclinicians in making reliable diagnoses based on a combination of key medical attributes. Futurework may involve extending the system to diagnose other complex diseases and incorporatingadditional heuristic algorithms to further refine model performance

This study aimed to assess the perceived influence of clinical placement experiences on the career choices of nursing students in a College of Nursing Science in Benin City. Given the critical role of clinical placements in shaping students' professional decisions, understanding the impact of these experiences is essential for improving nursing education and guiding students’ career paths. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was employed for this study. A total of 162 nursing students in their 200 and 300 levels were selected using both stratified proportionate and simple random sampling techniques. Data were collected through self-administered questionnaires, which were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26.0. The survey assessed students' perceptions regarding the influence of clinical placements on their career decisions, including the factors that shaped their choices and the challenges encountered. The study revealed that clinical placements had a positive influence on the career decisions of nursing students, with the majority of respondents (85%) reporting that these experiences helped clarify their career paths. Key factors influencing career choices included exposure to diverse healthcare settings, mentorship, and interactions with various healthcare professionals. Additionally, challenges such as demanding workloads and emotional stress were found to influence career decisions, with 82% of participants acknowledging that such challenges shaped their views on nursing specialties. Clinical placements play a crucial role in shaping the career choices of nursing students. While positive experiences during placements fostered clarity and confidence in career decisions, challenges such as high workloads and emotional strain also influenced students' career preferences. It is recommended that nursing schools enhance mentorship programmes and provide a supportive clinical learning environment to address the challenges faced by students. Additionally, efforts should be made to offer a broader range of clinical experiences to help students make well-informed career decisions.

This study addresses the impact of burnout syndrome on academic performance among undergraduate nursing students, a population highly susceptible due to the demanding nature of their education. Conducted at the University of Benin and Benson Idahosa University in Edo State. The study employed the descriptive survey design and multi-stage sampling technique was used to select three hundred and nineteen (319) students in Nursing department of both Universities. A well-structured questionnaire was used as instruments of data collection. The questionnaire was made up of four sections (A, B, C, and D). Section A was made up of respondents’ Bio-data while the other sections comprised of Simple structured questions used to elicit information on the level of burnout syndrome on academic performance .The data was presented using tables and were analyzed using simple percentages, while the research hypothesis were tested using Chi-square test of association. The analysis was conducted using the IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26.0 for windows. The level of significance was set at p<0.05. Findings highlighted the prevalence of emotional exhaustion, academic competition, and high workload among students. Burnout significantly impacts academic performance, although it shows no correlation with gender, residence, or entry mode. The study emphasizes the need for supportive environments and interventions to mitigate burnout. Further research is recommended to explore tailored interventions, faculty roles, and long-term consequences of student burnout. Limitations include the study's cross-sectional nature and reliance on self-reported data. KEYWORDS: Burnout syndrome, Academic performance, Undergraduate nursing students.

A compact disc, sometimes referred to as a CD, is an optical digital mediumthat canholdvarious types of data, including documents, audio, photos, and video. Understandingthebacterial load in stored CD plates is crucial to ensuring the longevity and integrity of CDs. Thisstudy determined the impact of temperature and relative humidity on bacteria load of storedCDplates at different locations (laboratory, lecture theatre and office). Thirty-six (36) CDplateswere purchased and positioned at these different locations (as opened, closed with perforationsand burnt with short video clips and opened). Temperature and relative humidity were monitoredwith thermometer and hygrometer, while bacterial count and identification were basedonstandard procedures for four weeks. Results obtained showed a fluctuation in temperature everyweek, but generally within the range of room temperature (30°C - 37°C) conversely, relativehumidity increased weekly in the studied locations. Bacteria counts of all CDplates studiedincreased with increase in humidity with time. Bacteria isolated from studied CDplates wereBacillus mycoides, Pseudomonads aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus pumilus, Escherichia coli and Serratia marcescans. Conclusively, relative humidity had a positivecorrelation with bacteria load of the studies CD plate, while temperature had little effect onbacterial counts.

The study examined the psychosocial impact of child defilement and social work intervention in Egor Local Government Area. The objective of the study was to examine the psychosocial impact of child defilement in Egor Local Government Area; to investigate the causes of child defilement in Egor Local Government Area; to know the societal responses to child defilement in Egor Local Government Area; to assess the roles of social workers in the issues of Child defilement and to find out possible ways child defilement be curbed.
The cross sectional research design was adopted for this study. Four hundred (400) copies of questionnaire were distributed to 400 respondents in Egor Local Government Area. Data collected were analyzed using frequency count, percentages and mean, with the aid of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 24.0.
The empirical result revealed child defilement often leads to poor childhood experiences and often leads low self-esteem and that the persistent failure to meet a child’s physical and/or psychological needs makes children vulnerable to defilement. The study recommends that strict laws should be enforced to deal with abusers in the society and that parents should train up their children and always be on guard for their children not to fall victims.

The oil was extracted from tropical almond seed using Soxhlet apparatus and hexane .The oil obtained was characterized. The moisture obtained was 21.60% , saponification value 216mgKOH/g, acid value 6.4mgKOH/g , peroxide value 6mEq 03/kg, Ash content 4.8%, iodine value 86mg/100g, Density value 0.87, pH8.04 and free fatty acid 8.2. The chemical properties of oil showed that the oil contain high saponification value with low iodine value hence the oil is not recommended for soap making but for cosmetics industries, essential
ingredients for body development.

The study explored the idea of the farmers herders conflict in Nigeria and analyzed the
central point liable for the conflict in Nigeria. Likewise, it examined the role of government
in addressing to the conflict and identified gaps in government reactions to the farmer
herders crises. These were with the end goal of figuring out the justifications for why
conflict management strategies employed by the government in response to the farmersherdsmen crisis have not resulted in the end of the crisis.
The study made use of both primary and secondary method of data collection. Secondary
data was sourced from course books, diary articles, the web, magazines, commission
reports and papers. For the primary data, the survey method was used which includes
investigating through the use of the questionnaire.
The result showed that environmental change, encroachment on areas of land reserved for
grazing by farmers and encroachment on farms by breeders, the proliferation of small arms
and crime in rural areas etc. are triggers of the farmers-herdsmen crisis in Nigeria. It
additionally showed that the federal government and the state government in states where
instances of the conflict have been recorded have singularly and in joint effort concoct
various explanations, approaches and activities, for example, the organization of safety
agents to networks where conflicts have happened, the introduction of a few councils fully
intent on thinking of suggestions to end the contention and the detailing of strategies
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expected to end the conflict like the prohibiting of open brushing in certain states. At last,
discoveries uncover that the disappointment of the public authority to think of preventive
measures to check the contention; unfortunate execution of figured out approaches;
nonattendance of strict resistance and political avoidance are holes in government the
executives methodologies of the farmers herders struggle in Nigeria.
The study concluded that the management structures, processes and strategies of
government in addressing the farmers-herdsmen crisis are inadequate to the extent that they
are more reactionary than preventive or proactive, have implementation lapses and are
bedevilled by political exclusion.