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This study evaluates wound care knowledge and practices Among nurses in tertiary health facilities in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 200 nurses to assess the wound care practices and identify associated factors among nurses in selected tertiary hospitals in Benin City, through a structured questionnaire focusing on Their demographic characteristics, adherence to established wound care protocols, and the factors influencing their practices. The findings revealed that the nursing workforce was
predominantly female (71.0%), with a mean age of 33 years and a significant proportion (52.5%) having less than five years of experience. Adherence to wound care practices varied, with a majority of nurses demonstrating competence in essential procedures, such as wound classification (𝑥ത = 2.22)and use of antibacterial cleansers (𝑥ത = 2.22). However, advanced
techniques like negative pressure wound therapy (𝑥ത = 1.44) were rarely utilized. Overall, 55% of respondents exhibited high adherence to wound care protocols, particularly in infection control. Factors identified as significantly influencing wound Care practices included time constraints (𝑥ത = 3.03), and inadequate training (𝑥ത = 2.98). The study concluded that significant relationships exist between adherence levels and demographic variables such as gender, age, educational qualification, and years of experience. However, recommendations include enhancing resource allocation, improving training programs, and fostering mentorship among nursing staff to elevate wound care standards and improve patient outcomes in the studied institutions.

This study examined language ideology of Igbo feminine praise names in Igbo language. The research relied on the primary method of data collection. Competent speakers of Igbo who are well equipped with the different praise names in Igbo were met, with their ages between 35–50 years, comprising both men and women. The data were extracted using oral interviews with these speakers. Also, the researcher, being born, raised, and a competent speaker of the Igbo language, used her intuitive knowledge of the language to provide some data which complemented those gotten from other sources and was used for data analysis. The data analysis was organized into five key components: praise names for beauty, praise names for leadership/strength, praise names for character/attributes, praise names for wealth/prosperity, and praise names for family and relationships. The analysis was guided using the ideology theory framework. The findings revealed the complex role of women within Igbo society, shaped by different ideologies. Praise names for beauty emphasized the importance of physical appearance, suggesting that a woman’s value is often tied to her attractiveness. In contrast, praise names for leadership and strength highlight the growing recognition of women’s leadership roles, challenging traditional gender norms and celebrating women’s authority and power in both domestic and public spheres. Praise names for character and attributes reinforce the ideal of women as caretakers, nurturing their families and embodying virtues such as respect, loyalty, and responsibility. Praise names for wealth and prosperity acknowledge women as symbols of financial success and generational wealth, highlighting their contributions to economic and familial stability. Lastly, praise names reflecting family and relationships celebrate women as key figures in family structures, emphasizing their roles in maintaining social and moral order.

This study investigated the influence of grinding fineness on heavy metal leaching across seven common food matrices—melon, tomatoes, pepper, white and yellow corn, beans, groundnut, and crayfish—using both household and industrial tools. Samples were processed at two fineness levels (coarse and smooth), and analyzed for iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn), nickel (Ni), cadmium (Cd), and lead (Pb). Results showed that smooth grinding consistently produced higher Fe and Zn concentrations than coarse grinding, indicating that finer particle exposure and increased friction enhance metal transfer from processing tools. Iron levels were highest in beans (10.97 mg/kg), followed by crayfish (6.47 mg/kg) and white corn (4.64 mg/kg), while zinc peaked in crayfish (1.15 mg/kg) and groundnut (0.82 mg/kg). Manganese levels were moderate, with the highest concentrations in pepper (0.71 mg/kg) and melon (0.58 mg/kg). Nickel appeared only in isolated smooth-ground samples, while cadmium and lead were largely undetected, except for trace levels in melon (0.015 mg/kg) and tomatoes (0.00008 mg/kg). Blenders, hand crank grinders, and aged milling machines contributed most to metal leaching, whereas traditional tools such as mortars and grinding stones showed comparatively lower contamination. Although detected metal levels generally fell within international food safety limits, cumulative exposure may pose long-term health risks. The study concludes that grinding fineness, tool type, and equipment age are key factors influencing heavy metal migration during food processing, and recommends routine equipment maintenance, use of food-grade materials, and increased public awareness to minimize contamination and ensure safer household and industrial food processing practices.

Foodborne diseases, especially among school children who often consume ready-to-eat (RTE) foods, pose a significant Health risk. This study was carried out to assess the microbial load of fish roll snacks sold in eight randomly selected primary schools within Oredo Local Government Area, Benin City, Nigeria. Fish roll samples were collected and analyzed using standard microbiological techniques to determine bacterial and fungal contamination levels. The bacterial counts ranged from 5.9 × 10² CFU/g (Sample 5) to 7.6 × 10³ CFU/g (Sample 6), while fungal counts varied from 2.9 × 10² CFU/g (Sample 6) to 1.0 × 10³ CFU/g (Sample 2). Some of the bacterial species identified were Bacillus sp. (4.32%), Streptococcus sp. (9.43%), Pseudomonas sp. (5.66%), and Enterobacter aerogenes 5.66%), while some fungal species such as Aspergillus oryzae (9.43%), Saccharomyces sp. (9.43%), Penicillium sp. (11.32%), and Mucor piriformis (9.43%) were also detected. Sample 6, from Adesua Primary School (public sector), had the highest bacterial count (7.6 × 10³ CFU/g), while Sample 5 from Ogboe Primary School (public sector) had the lowest bacterial count (5.9 × 10² CFU/g). Sample 2 from Phelim Primary School (private sector) recorded the highest fungal count (1.0 × 10³ CFU/g), while Sample 6 from Adesua Primary School had the lowest fungal count (2.9 × 10² CFU/g). The high microbial load observed suggests contamination due to poor hygiene practices, improper food handling, and inadequate storage conditions. However, all values were within the recommended limit of 5 × 10⁵ CFU/g set by the FAO.

The study was carried out to investigate the problems of teaching Biology practical in some selected secondary schools in Egor LGA, Edo. Four schools were randomly selected, as sample, out the secondary schools in Egor 120 students and 12 teachers were randomly selected from each of the sampled schools. The research material used was questionnaire to collect data from the respondents. The data obtained were analysed using t-test and percentage count. The findings showed that students problems in Biology practical is as a result of lack of poor laboratory equipments, poor attitudes of teachers toward practical. From the findings it was discovered that there is unavailability of Biology practical tools in most senior secondary schools in Egor local government area of Edo State because of Government poor funding and unavailability of qualified Biology teachers affecting students and teachers effectiveness in the teaching and learning of Biology and its practical. It was recommended that more Biology practical apparatus should be supplied by the government, so as to enhance practical knowledge of students. Teachers should encourage students to develop interest in practical activities by engaging them in practical and providing instructional materials that will challenge them to be actively involved during practical lessons, ministry of education and professional organisations like Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) should organize workshops, seminars, and conferences for Biology teachers, Biology concepts should be taught with practical activity so that the students will be science oriented.

The internet has made the flow of scheduling appointments easy and more convenient across various platforms, including mobile phones and personal computers (PCs). Nowadays, businesses and service providers make use of appointment management systems to deliver services to customers efficiently. In most barbershops, the traditional system of queuing and waiting is still practiced; however, this approach has several limitations and lacks efficiency, as barbers may struggle to properly manage and satisfy clients. This project develops a mobile-based barbing appointment management system designed to simplify service delivery by addressing issues such as appointment delays, missed bookings, and customer no-shows, which often result in losses for barbers. The system was designed using models such as use case diagrams, sequence diagrams, logical models, and data flow diagrams. Flutter was used for the front-end development, while PHP and MySQL were used for the back-end. The project provides a platform where users can conveniently schedule appointments at their preferred time using mobile devices. A thorough evaluation of the system was conducted to ensure usability, functionality, and performance in line with its intended purpose. The adoption of this system by both barbers and customers would enhance time management, improve service efficiency, and provide a more convenient experience for all users.

This research aims to examine the influence of the capital market on the economic growth in Nigeria. The establishment of the Capital market aims to attain specified objectives, including the mobilisation of financial resources on a national level and the acquisition of necessary foreign capital to accelerate economic growth. This study employs a time- series research design, utilising secondary data obtained from ww.worldbank.org [1990-2020]. The analysis is conducted using an auto-regressive distributed lag (ARDL) model. The findings indicate that the capital market does not exert a favourable and statistically significant influence on the economic growth of the country. Additionally, it unveiled the constrained role of the market in fostering the growth of the industrial sector.

The components of bio-waste are particularly abundant in essential minerals like calcium and potassium, which are essential for the manufacture of effective biocatalysts for biodiesel. This study evaluated the potential of bio-based heterogeneous catalyst of fused cockle shells and watermelon peels for the transesterification of waste vegetable oil. At 900°C and 500℃, the waste materials were dried, calcined, and carbonized, respectively. In order to evaluate the compositional, morphological, structural, and thermal features of both the catalyst and the precursor materials, they were both characterized. The Box-Behnken design was utilized to generate 29 experimental runs to examine the impact of operational parameters such catalyst loading, temperature, methanol-to-oil molar ratio, and reaction time. The presence of basic (calcium and potassium) and acidic oxides (silicon and nickel) demonstrated that the catalyst was bifunctional. The catalyst's surface area (105.35 m2 /g) and pore volume (0.60 cm3 /g) obtained from the BET analysis contributed to a 91.77% biodiesel yield at 63.34 °C reaction temperature, 149.41 min reaction time, 1.05wt% catalyst loading, and a 14.45:1 methanol to oil ratio. The physicochemical parameters of the biodiesel produced were measured and determined to be acceptable according to the European National (EN) and American Society for Testing of Materials (ASTM) quality standards, demonstrating the product's suitability for use as fuel.

The study is on capital market development and economic growth in Nigeria. The goal of the study is to ascertain the impact of capital market performance on economic growth in Nigeria. The study adopted the fully modified ordinary least square (FMOLS). The outcome of the study revealed that all capital market indicators (MCAP, VOT, VAT) except All share index (ASI) are positive and significant with economic growth in Nigeria. The study however recommends that market capitalization must be improved by encouraging more foreign investors to participate in the market, this will increase new issues which will automatically increase economic growth of Nigeria.

The device described in this study can be used in hospitals to verify prescriptions, maintain patient data, and protect patient privacy. In this study, patient databases are tracked using RFID tags and a web server. This method can prevent prescription drug abuse in addition to capturing precise and current information on patients' prescriptions. Real-time patient data can assist clinicians in reducing medication errors and provide the best care possible. In this paper, a medical mechanism that uses the modified grouping proof process is suggested in order to improve medication safety for inpatients. The medical staff could verify the authenticity and integrity of a group of Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tags that are embedded on inpatient bracelets and drug containers by using the grouping proof protocol. RFID authentication is the ideal option for automated patient medication systems since it requires mutual authentication between the medication server and the tag.