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The status and distribution of some selected oxides and monosaccarides research on soils of cowpea and maize farms was carried out in faculty of Agriculture, university of Benin suitated in Ovia North east of Edo state,Nigeria. 24 soil samples was collected using a factorial experimental design of 2×4×3 .I.e two different farms at four different depths(0-30,30-60,60-90,90-120cm) replicated three times.The results shows that the soils were strongly acidic for the pH of both farms, the oxides of iron was higher in soils of maize farm compared with cowpea farm.Also, for monosaccarides, Arabinose was higher compare to glucose, galactose,mannose and xylose for both farms(kuzyavok,Y ,2006y). The correlation coefficient matrix showing the relationship between forms of iron and manganese oxides from maize farms was negatively correlated and significant at pH while the correlation coefficient matrix showing the relationship between the oxides of iron and manganese from cowpea farm was positively correlated and significant with clay.

The study investigated the affect of Anthropogenic Disturbances of some selected species in University of Benin. The campus was divided into two habitat types; compartments A and compartment B.The survey was carried out for a period of six months( February 2023 to July 2023) converting both the dry and wet season.Using line transect method, animal census was carried out from 6:30 am to 10:00am in the morning and 4:00-6:00 In the evening. Each compartment was visited twice per day( morning and evening). Animal sighted we're identified. The number of individuals seen along the transect line were noted and count. A total number of 260 individuals belonging to 12 families and 12 species in both the wet and the dry season were identified and recorded within the studey area. The results of the family species and abundance of wildlife was higher (0.284) and relative abundance (28.4%) was observed among xerus erythopis while the was recorded among Hystrix cristata individual species Shannon taxas diversity index and evenness recorded high population in the transect line( C) 115, Shannon diversity index in transect( C); evenness 0.8622 and Margalef I'm transect (C)and(D)in both the dry and wet season. Species habitat preference were significantly different in both study sites. The species occur more ( 15.0@+- 2.76) site B and (25.4@+- 2.24) site B for both seasons. The species surveyed in both the dry and wet season we're highly dictected more during the day season (37.3@+5.33) as compared to wet season. On the animal activity investigated, Trail (54.5@+_6.2) and the calls(38.8b+_5.7) we're significantly different among the various activities surveyed for this studies.The Anthropogenic Activities in the study area were significantly different. Traps(43.0+_4.7a) and farming (26.5+_7.4b) were the major Anthropogenic activities observed in this study. While snares(26.0+_4.76a) and cage trap (9.3+_2.3b) records the most frequent use trap for animal capturing and poaching activities in the study area. Human induced activity is the major Anthropogenic factor influencing the wildlife disturbance in the study area. There is need for urgent conservation effect for the protection of the species population.

This study introduces a new distribution known as Marshall-Olkin Lomax-Weibull Distribution, a novel lifetime model that extends the flexibility of an existing Lomax Weibull distribution in reliability analysis and survival studies. The proposed distribution combines the Marshall-Olkin transformation with the Lomax Weibull distributions resulting to an additional scale parameter added to the four parameter Lomax-Weibull Distribution, and enhancing its ability to model diverse hazard rate behaviours, including increasing, decreasing, bathtub, and upside-down bathtub shapes and monotonic and nonmonotonic failure data which could be obtained from complex systems used in diverse scientific fields. Some statistical properties of the proposed lifetime distribution are considered. Parameter estimation of the Marshall-Olkin Lomax-Weibull distribution is obtained using maximum likelihood Estimation. Comparison with other traditional models, applicability and flexibility of the new distribution in lifetime analysis is illustrated with the aid of a real life example. The real world applications demonstrate the superiority of the Marshall-Olkin Lomax Weibull distribution in fitting complex datasets compared to traditional models

Phosphorus (P) is a critical macronutrient essential for plant growth, it involved in energy transfer, cell division, and development of root systems. This study was conducted to examine different forms of inorganic phosphorus in soils planted to plantain. The study was conducted between April-October 2025, on twelve (12) soil samples collected from five (4) depths, three (3) replicates in soils planted to plantain within University of Benin, Edo States, Nigeria. Some soil properties were determined using standard laboratory procedures, Forms of inorganic P were determined by six step sequential fractionation using suitable chemical extractants, while the relationship between some soil properties and forms of inorganic P was
evaluated by simple linear correlation. Genstat (12 th edition) statistical package was employed for data analysis, Duncan multiple ranged test was used to separate means at 5%. Results revealed that various forms of inorganic P were distributed in the soils with the Al and Fe bound P forms occurring in the largest amount with grand mean values of 88.83 and 51.80 mg kg -1 respectively. The forms of P in the soils were influenced negatively and positively by some soils properties across the various soil depths, however at 0-30 cm soil depths Ca bound P correlated positively with Ca+Mg (r= 0.997*), saloid bound P showed significant positive and negative relationship with sand (r = -1.000 ***) and Organic carbon (r = 1.000***) respectively, the relation between other soil properties, with some forms of inorganic P were also obtained

The MNS blood group system is often overshadowed by the ABO and Rh systems; it remains clinically relevant due to its potential role in hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) and complications related to transfusion therapy. Serological testing was carried out using standard hemagglutination techniques following established protocols. The study aimed to determine the prevalence of M and N antigens, examine their distribution across different trimesters, and assess any associations with parity, gravidity, and ethnic backgrounds. A cross-sectional descriptive design was employed. A total of 110 venous blood samples were collected aseptically into plain tubes during routine antenatal visits. The age range of participants was 20 to 40 years, and the gestational age at the time of sampling ranged from 2 to 8 months, covering the first, second, and third trimesters of pregnant women attending antenatal care at the Central Hospital, Benin City, Edo State. This study provided important regional data that reinforces the clinical significance of incorporating MNS blood group antigen screening into routine antenatal care. Early identification of potential alloimmunization can help prevent serious complications such as fetal anemia and HDFN, ultimately improving both maternal and neonatal outcomes. Out of the 110 samples tested, 62 (56.4%) were positive for M antigens and 73 (66.4%) were positive for N antigens. This study revealed a higher prevalence of the N antigen compared to the M antigen among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Central Hospital, Benin City. These findings underscore the importance of comprehensive blood group antigen screening, including the MNS system, during pregnancy. Early detection of maternal alloantibodies against MNS antigens can help guide appropriate prenatal care, prevent hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN), and improve transfusion safety and perinatal outcomes.