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None	None	The impact of HIV infection and CD4 cell count on the performance of an interferon gamma release assay in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis	Aabye M.G., Ravn P., PrayGod G., Jeremiah K., Mugomela A., Jepsen M., Faurholt D., Range N., Friis H., Changalucha J., Andersen A.B.	2009	PLoS ONE	4	1	10.1371/journal.pone.0004220	Department of Infectious Diseases, University of Copenhagen, Righospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark; Unit for Infectious Diseases Q, Universityof Copenhagen, Herlev Hospital, Herlev, Denmark; National Institute for Medical Research, Mwanza Medical Research Center, Mwanza, Tanzania; Zonal Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory, Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza, Tanzania; Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark; National Institute for Medical Research, Muhimbili Medical Research Center, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania	Aabye, M.G., Department of Infectious Diseases, University of Copenhagen, Righospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark; Ravn, P., Unit for Infectious Diseases Q, Universityof Copenhagen, Herlev Hospital, Herlev, Denmark; PrayGod, G., National Institute for Medical Research, Mwanza Medical Research Center, Mwanza, Tanzania; Jeremiah, K., National Institute for Medical Research, Mwanza Medical Research Center, Mwanza, Tanzania; Mugomela, A., Zonal Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory, Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza, Tanzania; Jepsen, M., Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark; Faurholt, D., Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark; Range, N., National Institute for Medical Research, Muhimbili Medical Research Center, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania; Friis, H., Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark; Changalucha, J., National Institute for Medical Research, Mwanza Medical Research Center, Mwanza, Tanzania; Andersen, A.B., Department of Infectious Diseases, University of Copenhagen, Righospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark	Background: The performance of the tuberculosis specific Interferon Gamma Release Assays (IGRAs) has not been sufficiently documented in tuberculosis- and HIV-endemic settings. This study evaluated the sensitivity of the QuantiFERON TB-Gold In-Tube (QFT-IT) in patients with culture confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) in a TB- and HIV-endemic population and the effect of HIV-infection and CD4 cell count on test performance. Methodology/Principal Findings: 161 patients with sputum culture confirmed PTB were subjected to HIV- and QFT-IT testing and measurement of CD4 cell count. The QFT-IT was positive in 74% (119/161; 95% CI: 67-81%). Sensitivity was higher in HIV-negative (75/93) than in HIV-positive (44/68) patients (81% vs. 65%, p = 0.02) and increased with CD4 cell count in HIV-positive patients (test for trend p = 0.03). 23 patients (14%) had an indeterminate result and this proportion decreased with increasing CD4 cell count in HIV-positive patients (test for trend p = 0.03). Low CD4 cell count (<300 cells/μl) did not account for all QFT-IT indeterminate nor all negative results. Sensitivity when excluding indeterminate results was 86% (95% CI: 81-92%) and did not differ between HIV-negative and HIV-positive patients (88 vs. 83%, p = 0.39). Conclusions/Significance: Sensitivity of the QFT-IT for diagnosing active PTB infection was reasonable when excluding indeterminate results and in HIV-negative patients. However, since the test missed more than 10% of patients, its potential as a rule-out test for active TB disease is limited. Furthermore, test performance is impaired by low CD4 cell count in HIV-positive patients and possibly by other factors as well in both HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients. This might limit the potential of the test in populations where HIV-infection is prevalent. © 2009 Aabye et al.	None	gamma interferon; gamma interferon; adult; article; CD4 lymphocyte count; cell culture; controlled study; cytokine release; disease association; endemic disease; female; human; human cell; Human immunodeficiency virus infection; immunoassay; lung tuberculosis; major clinical study; male; performance measurement system; sensitivity analysis; analytical equipment; biochemistry; blood; CD4+ T lymphocyte; Human immunodeficiency virus infection; lung tuberculosis; metabolism; methodology; prevalence; sensitivity and specificity; sputum; Tanzania; Adult; Biochemistry; CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes; Female; HIV Infections; HIV Seropositivity; Humans; Interferon-gamma; Male; Prevalence; Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; Sensitivity and Specificity; Sputum; Tanzania; Tuberculosis, Pulmonary	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84861535001	Effect of diets with graded levels of inclusion of cotton and sunflower seed cakes on the growth performance and feed utilization of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus	Aanyu M., Carpaij C., Widmer M.	2012	Livestock Research for Rural Development	24	5	None	National Fisheries Resources Research Institute (NaFIRRI), Aquaculture Research and Development Center (ARDC), P O. Box 530, Kampala, Uganda; Zurich University of Applied Sciences (Switzerland), Institute of Natural Resource Sciences (IUNR) Gruental, CH-8820 Waedenswil, Switzerland	Aanyu, M., National Fisheries Resources Research Institute (NaFIRRI), Aquaculture Research and Development Center (ARDC), P O. Box 530, Kampala, Uganda; Carpaij, C., Zurich University of Applied Sciences (Switzerland), Institute of Natural Resource Sciences (IUNR) Gruental, CH-8820 Waedenswil, Switzerland; Widmer, M., Zurich University of Applied Sciences (Switzerland), Institute of Natural Resource Sciences (IUNR) Gruental, CH-8820 Waedenswil, Switzerland	The effect of diets with graded levels of cotton (CC) and sunflower (SF) seed cakes on the growth and feed utilization of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus was determined. The fish were grown for a period of 90 days in 15 "happas" representing 5 treatments namely; SF25CC10 - 10% C and 25% S; SF20CC15 - 15% C and 20% S; SF15CC20 - 20% C and 15% S; SF10CC25 -25% C and 10% S and CTL was a commercial feed used as the control. Each treatment was replicated three times. The "happas" were 1m3 with a mesh size of 1mm. They were placed in a 1,450M2 pond with an average depth of 1 meter. The control diet had a significantly higher final weight, daily weight gain (DWG), condition factor, and the most efficient food conversion ratio (FCR) and protein utilization efficiency (PER) than the test diets. Among the test diets, SF15CC20 had the highest absolute values for final weight, DWG, FCR and PER indicating that inclusion of up to 15% of sunflower and 20% of cotton seed cakes alongside the ingredients used in this study could be used for pond production of Nile tilapia.	"happas"; Fish feed; Plant-based protein; Pond	Gossypium hirsutum; Helianthus; Oreochromis niloticus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84860800961	Corporate social responsibility performance in the Niger Delta: beyond two constitutive orthodoxies [Performances en matière de responsabilité sociale des entreprises dans le delta du Niger: audelà de deux orthodoxies constitutives]	Aaron K.K.	2011	Development in Practice	21	6	10.1080/09614524.2011.582856	Department of Political and Administrative Studies, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria	Aaron, K.K., Department of Political and Administrative Studies, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria	Against the background of attempts to explain the poor Corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance of transnational oil corporations in the Niger Delta in the context of flawed approaches, processes and inadequate CSR packages, this paper contests not only the explanations for the failure of CSR, but the core idea that CSR is capable of engendering sustainable community development at all. Given the enormity of the development challenge in the region, corporations cannot, even with the best of intentions, make meaningful impact on host communities, mainly because of the structural constraints arising from the profit-seeking ethos which drives corporate behaviour. © 2011 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.	Conflict and reconstruction; Governance and public policy	corporate strategy; governance approach; industrial performance; oil industry; sustainable development; Niger Delta; Nigeria	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-83455217933	Evaluating food safety training impact on food handlers in the food service industry	Ababio P.F.	2011	Food Science and Technology	25	4	None	Department for Design and Technology Education, University of Education Winneba, Kumasi Campus, P. O. Box 1277, Ghana	Ababio, P.F., Department for Design and Technology Education, University of Education Winneba, Kumasi Campus, P. O. Box 1277, Ghana	Sixty eight personnel in the food service in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region, Ghana, with varied educational and job experiences were given training on basic food hygiene. Personnel were divided into 4 groups and each group given 8 hours full day training. Topics for training were broadly on 'Food Hygiene', 'Personal Hygiene', 'An Introduction to National and International Food Legislation and how it affects the food handler', and 'Fitness at work based on International Food Standards'. Most participants had an average awareness in food hygiene; this included an appreciation of what could be considered food hazards, whether food hazards are preventable, those in charge of ensuring food safety, and why food handlers need to keep their food safe for their customers. The standard examination consisted of questions like differences between 'use by' and 'best before' dates, the temperature range considered as the danger zone, the appropriate storage temperatures for storing long and short shelf-life products in the freezer, chilling temperatures and how to handle high risk products.	None	Chilling temperatures; Food hazards; Food hygiene; Food legislation; Food services; Foodservice industry; Personal hygiene; Risk products; Safety training; Shelf life; Storage temperatures; Temperature range; Accident prevention; Food storage; Hazards; Personnel; Personnel training; Food safety	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84872015530	Evaluation of local and elite Cassava genotypes for resistance to cassava brown streak disease in Uganda	Abaca A., Kawuki R., Tukamuhabwa P., Baguma Y., Pariyo A., Alicai T., Omongo C.A., Bua A.	2012	Journal of Agronomy	11	3	10.3923/ja.2012.65.72	National Crops Resources Research Institute, Namulonge, PO. Box 7084, Kampala, Uganda; Makerere University Kampala, PO. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda	Abaca, A., National Crops Resources Research Institute, Namulonge, PO. Box 7084, Kampala, Uganda, Makerere University Kampala, PO. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda; Kawuki, R., National Crops Resources Research Institute, Namulonge, PO. Box 7084, Kampala, Uganda; Tukamuhabwa, P., Makerere University Kampala, PO. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda; Baguma, Y., National Crops Resources Research Institute, Namulonge, PO. Box 7084, Kampala, Uganda; Pariyo, A., National Crops Resources Research Institute, Namulonge, PO. Box 7084, Kampala, Uganda; Alicai, T., National Crops Resources Research Institute, Namulonge, PO. Box 7084, Kampala, Uganda; Omongo, C.A., National Crops Resources Research Institute, Namulonge, PO. Box 7084, Kampala, Uganda; Bua, A., National Crops Resources Research Institute, Namulonge, PO. Box 7084, Kampala, Uganda	Cassava production in the East African region is seriously being constrained by the devastating Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD) that causes characteristic above and below ground symptoms, making cassava roots unfit for human consumption. Development of cassava varieties that are resistant and/or tolerant to CBSD is an important component in the CBSD management. Therefore, the main purpose of this study was; to evaluate both local and elite cassava genotypes for possible sources of resistance to CBSD. One hundred and sixteen cassava genotypes were screened for CBSD resistance under field conditions. The experiment was laid out using a Randomized Completely Block Design (RCBD) with three replicates at Namulonge where CBSD pressure is high. A single row plot of six plants per genotype was used. CBSD data were collected monthly for a period of 12 months. Results indicated that foliar and root incidences and severities varied significantly among genotypes (p<0.001). All the local genotypes showed foliar CBSD symptoms with incidence ranging from 0-98% and severity from 1-3.23 whereas, ten of the elite genotypes did not show foliar symptoms. The genotypes NASE 1, MM96/4271, CR 20A-1, TZ06/130, MM96/0686 and MM96/0876 were consistently associated with low CBSD as they had both foliar and root incidence and severity of zero and one, respectively and thus, can be considered parental breeding stock for CBSD resistance breeding. There was a further strong association between CBSD foliar and root symptom as most genotypes that showed foliar symptoms showed root necrosis. © 2012 Asian Network for Scientific Information.	Disease pressure; Incidence; Resistance; Root necrosis; Severity	Manihot esculenta	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84855452891	Comparative indices for the evaluation of the effectiveness of intercropping systems in yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria	Abakura J.B., Gungula D.T., Sajo A.A.	2010	Discovery and Innovation	21	04-Mar	None	Department of Vocational Education, Federal University of Technology, Yola (FUTY), Nigeria; Department of Crop Production and Horticulture FUTY, Nigeria	Abakura, J.B., Department of Vocational Education, Federal University of Technology, Yola (FUTY), Nigeria; Gungula, D.T., Department of Crop Production and Horticulture FUTY, Nigeria; Sajo, A.A., Department of Vocational Education, Federal University of Technology, Yola (FUTY), Nigeria	Field experiments were conducted during 2002, 2003, and 2004 rainfed cropping seasons at the Teaching and Research Farm of the Department of Crop Production and Horticulture, Federal University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria. The experiments were conducted to evaluate the advantages of additive intercropping (maize-groundnut, maize-cowpea and maize-soybean). The indices (models) used included land equivalent ratio (LER), area × time equivalent ratio (ATER) and crop compensation ratio (CCR), which are commonly used to evaluate the effectiveness of intercropping systems. The total LER and ATER of the intercrops were quite similar in three years because the maturity of maize and legumes did not vary significantly among the intercrops and the sole crops in Yola. The yield advantages as per total LER ranged from 64% to 80% while the ATER ranged from 71% to 93% in 2003. The highest value of CCR of 2.70 in 2003 and 2.59 in 2002 were obtained from maize-cowpea grown at 1m × 0.20m., while a value of 1.47 was obtained by maize-groundnut grown at 1m × 0.20m intra row spacing in 2004. This study justified the choice of farmers in the region who more often grow maize-cowpea rather than maize-groundnut or maize-soybean because of the greater compensation ratio associated with maize-cowpea intercropping.	Additive intercropping; Comparative indices; Effectiveness; Yola	Arachis hypogaea; Glycine max; Yola; Zea mays	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84881532370	Evaluation of the haematology and biochemistry of Clarias gariepinus as biomakers of environmental pollution in Tiga dam, Nigeria	Abalaka S.E.	2013	Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology	56	3	10.1590/S1516-89132013000300004	Department of Veterinary Pathology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria	Abalaka, S.E., Department of Veterinary Pathology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria	This study aimed to evaluate the haematological and biochemical changes in Clarias gariepinus as biomarkers of environmental pollution in Tiga dam, Nigeria (wild aquatic environment). Water and fishes were sampled twice, a week apart, from the controlled and the wild aquatic environment. There were no significant (p>0.05) differences between the temperature, pH and dissolved oxygen contents of both aquatic environments. Similarly, there were no significant (p>0.05) changes in the haematological parameters of the reared and wild the C. gariepinus except in their white blood cell counts, which were significantly (p<0.05) higher in wild C. gariepinus. The activities of aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase (serum enzymes) were significantly (p<0.05) higher in the wild C. gariepinus. However, the concentrations of serum total triglyceride (serum metabolite) were significantly (p<0.05) lower in the wild C. gariepinus. The haematological and biochemical alterations in the wild C. gariepinus, which were strongly indicative of cellular damages, might have been a consequence of the toxic pollution of Tiga dam, Nigeria.	Aquatic environment; Blood values; Catfish; Serum enzymes; Serum metabolites	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84928629549	Gills and skin histopathological evaluation in African sharptooth catfish, Clarias gariepinus exposed to ethanol extract of Adenium obesum stem bark	Abalaka S.E., Fatihu M.Y., Ibrahim N.D.G., Ambali S.F.	2015	Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Research	41	1	10.1016/j.ejar.2015.01.005	Department of Veterinary Pathology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria; Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria	Abalaka, S.E., Department of Veterinary Pathology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria; Fatihu, M.Y., Department of Veterinary Pathology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria; Ibrahim, N.D.G., Department of Veterinary Pathology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria; Ambali, S.F., Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria	Histopathological effects of ethanol extract of Adenium obesum stem bark was investigated in the gills and skin of African sharptooth catfish, Clarias gariepinus over a 96-h exposure period as an endpoint of toxicity. There was a significant (p<0.05) concentration-dependent mortality in some of the exposed fish. The median lethal concentration of the extract was 7.15mgL-1. The extract caused some histopathological lesions in the gills and skin of the exposed fish. However, the severity but not the type of the lesions observed in the gills and skin of the exposed fish was concentration-dependent. Although the degree of tissue change (DTC) grading indicated moderate damage in the gills of the exposed fish, there were no significant (p>0.05) differences between gills DTC of the exposed and unexposed fish. However, lesions in the skin did not affect the normal functioning of the tissue but significant (p<0.05) differences were recorded in the DTC between the skin of the exposed and the unexposed fish. The extract was toxic to the exposed fish and therefore, A. obesum can be used as a potent organic piscicide for effective fish pond management. © 2015 National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries.	Adenium obesum; Clarias gariepinus; Gills; Histopathology; Skin; Toxicity	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-60849086515	Chemical evaluation of Gnetum africana and Telferia occidentalis	Abara A.E., Obochi G.O., Malu S.P., Obi-Abang M.	2009	Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry	91	1	10.1080/02772240802015523	Department of Biochemistry, Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, Nigeria	Abara, A.E., Department of Biochemistry, Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, Nigeria; Obochi, G.O., Department of Biochemistry, Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, Nigeria; Malu, S.P., Department of Biochemistry, Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, Nigeria; Obi-Abang, M., Department of Biochemistry, Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, Nigeria	A chemical evaluation of Gnetum africana and Telferia occidentalis was carried out in five randomly selected restaurants in Calabar. The results showed that both Gnetum africana and Telferia occidentalis soups have high caloric values and contain adequate levels of essential minerals, vitamins, amino acids, proteins, and fat, which are needed for a variety of cellular functions in humans, and which would reduce the problem of protein energy malnutrition (PEM). © 2009 Taylor & Francis.	Caloric value; Gnetum africana; Minerals; Telferia occidentalis; Vitamins	Amines; Amino acids; Electric insulators; Minerals; Organic acids; Silica; Vitamins; Calabar; Caloric value; Cellular functions; Chemical evaluations; Gnetum africana; Telferia occidentalis; Nutrition; amino acid; gymnosperm; mineral; protein; vitamin; Gnetum	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84948765529	Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal discomfort and its impact on activity: A survey of beverage factory workers in Eastern Nigeria	Abaraogu U.O., Okafor U.A.C., Ezeukwu A.O., Igwe S.E.	2015	Work	52	3	10.3233/WOR-152100	Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nigeria; Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos,	Abaraogu, U.O., Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nigeria; Okafor, U.A.C., Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria; Ezeukwu, A.O., Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nigeria; Igwe, S.E., Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nigeria	BACKGROUND: Bottling workers maintain awkward postures while performing machine paced repetitive motions in many of their job tasks and therefore are predisposed to work related musculoskeletal discomfort (WMSD). There is a paucity of literature on prevalence and impact of musculoskeletal discomfort among this occupational group. OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted among Eastern Nigerian beverage factory workers to investigate prevalence of WMSD as a first step towards risk factors investigation and ergonomic future intervention. METHOD: A total of 301 workers (8 workstations) completed a modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire in this cross sectional survey. RESULTS: Twelve month prevalence of WMSD was 91.4% and 65.1% had been prevented from doing activity at home or workplace by WMSD in the past 12 months. Shoulder, neck and upper back in that order were the most common complaints. Prevalence of WMSD in body regions were associated with age but not with gender except for neck, upper back, shoulder, and ankle/foot complaints. CONCLUSION: WMSDs are very high among beverage bottling workers. Investigation into the prevailing risk factors especially the work posture and work organization/work psychosocial factors for possible risk exposure in these workers is essential for ergonomic intervention towards work injury prevention. © 2015 - IOS Press and the authors. All rights reserved.	activity limitation; beverage bottling; Bottling tasks; mechanical pain	accident prevention; ankle; beverage; body posture; controlled study; exposure; female; foot; gender; human; human experiment; male; neck; prevalence; questionnaire; risk factor; shoulder; worker; workplace	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84921938676	Effects of supplementing cassava peels with cassava leaves and cowpea haulms on the performance, intake, digestibility and nitrogen utilization of West African Dwarf goats	Abatan O., Oni A.O., Adebayo K., Iposu S., Sowande O.S., Onwuka C.F.I.	2014	Tropical Animal Health and Production	47	1	10.1007/s11250-014-0695-1	Department of Animal Nutrition, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria; Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Department of Animal Production and Health,	Abatan, O., Department of Animal Nutrition, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria; Oni, A.O., Department of Animal Nutrition, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria; Adebayo, K., Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Iposu, S., Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Sowande, O.S., Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Onwuka, C.F.I., Department of Animal Nutrition, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria	A 16-week experiment was conducted to determine the utilization of ratios of cassava leaf meal, cassava peel and cowpea haulms by West African Dwarf (WAD) goats. Thirty WAD bucks aged 8 ± 1.3 months with body weights of 6–6.5 ± 0.12 kg were divided into five groups of six animals and each group randomly assigned to one of the treatments in a completely randomized design. The five dietary treatments were formulated to contain cassava peels, leaves and cowpea haulms at different proportions of 700:100:175 (T1), 500:200:275 (T2), 300:300:375 (T3) and 100:400:475 (T4) g/kg dry matter (DM), respectively. A standard diet formulated to meet the nutrient requirement of the animals with no cassava and cowpea haulms was used as the control diet (T5). DM intake ranged from 316.16 to 458.73 g/day and significantly increased (linear (L), quadratic (Q), cubic (C): P < 0.05) as the inclusion of cassava peels reduced and cassava leaves and cowpea haulms increased in the diets. The crude protein (CP) intake significantly increased (L, Q, C: P < 0.05) as the inclusion of cassava peels reduced and cassava leaves and cowpea haulms increased in the diets. Growth rate values significantly (L: P < 0.05; Q: P < 0.01) ranged from 21.55 g/day in T1 to 43.09 g/day in T4. The feed conversion ratio was significantly (L, Q: P <0.01) lowest in T4 (11.35) and was highest in animals in T5 (14.33). Dry matter digestibility significantly (L, Q, C: P < 0.05) ranged from 78.94 to 89.52 %. The digestibility increased as the inclusion of cassava leaves and cowpea haulms increased and reduced cassava peels in the diets. The highest N intake of 14.75 g/day obtained in T4 was significantly (L: P < 0.01; Q, C: P < 0.05) different from the values of 9.26, 10.56, 11.31 and 12.02 in T1, T2, T3 and T5, respectively. Nitrogen balance values significantly (L, Q, C: P < 0.05) ranged from 2.75 g/day in T1 to 9.15 g/day in T4. It is recommended that cassava peels, leaves and cowpea haulms in the proportion of 100:400:475 g/kg DM improved the growth and digestibility of WAD goats and can therefore be used to sustain animal performance during the dry season in a total mixed ration. © 2014, Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht.	Cassava leaves; Cassava peels; Cowpea haulms; Nitrogen; Performance; WAD goats	nitrogen; Africa; analysis; animal; animal food; body weight; chemistry; controlled study; diet; diet supplementation; digestion; drug effects; goat; growth, development and aging; Manihot; metabolism; plant leaf; randomized controlled trial; veterinary; Africa, Western; Animal Feed; Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Animals; Body Weight; Diet; Dietary Supplements; Digestion; Goats; Manihot; Nitrogen; Plant Leaves	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84865576650	The Impact of Asymptomatic Helminth Co-Infection in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Tuberculosis in North-West Ethiopia	Abate E., Belayneh M., Gelaw A., Idh J., Getachew A., Alemu S., Diro E., Fikre N., Britton S., Elias D., Aseffa A., Stendahl O., Schön T.	2012	PLoS ONE	7	8	10.1371/journal.pone.0042901	Department of Immunology and Molecular Biology, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia; Department of Medical Microbiology, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden; Medical Faculty, School of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Department of Radiology, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia; Department of Parasitology, Medical Faculty, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Department of Infectious Diseases, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden; University of Southern Denmark, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Department of Cancer and Inflammation, Odense, Denmark; Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Department of Clinical Microbiology, Kalmar County Hospital, Kalmar, Sweden	Abate, E., Department of Immunology and Molecular Biology, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia, Department of Medical Microbiology, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden; Belayneh, M., Medical Faculty, School of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Gelaw, A., Department of Immunology and Molecular Biology, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia; Idh, J., Department of Medical Microbiology, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden; Getachew, A., Department of Radiology, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia; Alemu, S., Department of Internal Medicine, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia; Diro, E., Department of Internal Medicine, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia; Fikre, N., Department of Parasitology, Medical Faculty, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Britton, S., Department of Infectious Diseases, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden; Elias, D., University of Southern Denmark, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Department of Cancer and Inflammation, Odense, Denmark; Aseffa, A., Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Stendahl, O., Department of Medical Microbiology, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden; Schön, T., Department of Medical Microbiology, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden, Department of Clinical Microbiology, Kalmar County Hospital, Kalmar, Sweden	Background: Areas endemic of helminth infection, tuberculosis (TB) and HIV are to a large extent overlapping. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of asymptomatic helminth infection on the immunological response among TB patients with and without HIV, their house hold contacts and community controls. Methodology: Consecutive smear positive TB patients (n = 112), their household contacts (n = 71) and community controls (n = 112) were recruited in Gondar town, Ethiopia. Stool microscopy, HIV serology, serum IgE level, eosinophil and CD4 counts were performed and tuberculosis patients were followed up for 3 months after initiation of anti-TB treatment. Results: Helminth co-infection rate was 29% in TB patients and 21% in both community control and household contacts (p = 0.3) where Ascaris lumbricoides was the most prevalent parasite. In TB patients the seroprevalence of HIV was 47% (53/112). Eosinophilia and elevated IgE level were significantly associated with asymptomatic helminth infection. During TB treatment, the worm infection rate of HIV+/TB patients declined from 31% (10/32) at week 0 to 9% (3/32) at week 2 of TB treatment, whereas HIV-/TB patients showed no change from baseline to week 2, 29% (13/45) vs. 22.2% (10/45). This trend was stable at week 8 and 12 as well. Conclusion: One third of smear positive TB patients were infected with helminths. Eosinophilia and elevated IgE level correlated with asymptomatic worm infection, indicating an effect on host immunity. The rate of worm infection declined during TB treatment in HIV+/TB co-infected patients whereas no decline was seen in HIV-/TB group. © 2012 Abate et al.	None	immunoglobulin E; tuberculostatic agent; adolescent; adult; aged; article; Ascaris lumbricoides; asymptomatic infection; CD4 lymphocyte count; controlled study; endemic disease; eosinophilia; Ethiopia; feces analysis; female; helminth; helminthiasis; human; immune response; infection rate; major clinical study; male; mixed infection; prevalence; serology; seroprevalence; tuberculosis; worm infection; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Animals; Antigens, CD4; Coinfection; Communicable Disease Control; Comorbidity; Ethiopia; Female; Helminthiasis; Helminths; HIV Infections; Humans; Immunoglobulin E; Infectious Disease Medicine; Male; Middle Aged; Time Factors; Tuberculosis; Ascaris lumbricoides; Vermes	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-69249112209	Pastoralists perceptions and rangeland evaluation for livestock production in south eastern Ethiopia	Abate T., Ebro A., Nigatu L.	2009	Livestock Research for Rural Development	21	7	None	Hawassa University, Department of Animal and Range Science, P. O. Box, 05, Hawassa, Ethiopia; Adami Tulu Agriculture Research Center, P.O.Box 35, Zeway, Ethiopia; Haromaya University, P.O.Box, 138, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia	Abate, T., Hawassa University, Department of Animal and Range Science, P. O. Box, 05, Hawassa, Ethiopia; Ebro, A., Adami Tulu Agriculture Research Center, P.O.Box 35, Zeway, Ethiopia; Nigatu, L., Haromaya University, P.O.Box, 138, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia	This paper reports the results of a study carried out to examine the traditional rangeland utilization practices, and evaluation of the rangelands in Rayitu district of south-Eastern Ethiopia. Traditional pastoralists' rangeland utilization practices were assessed using structured questionnaires and group discussions. The rangelands were evaluated by stratifying the district in altitude and grazing types using grass, soil and woody layers parameters. About 91% of the pastoralists replied that the condition of their rangelands was poor and the main problems were drought, overgrazing and bush encroachment. Over 86% reported that compared to past, their grazing lands are now covered with bushes and shrubs. Annual and less desirable grass species dominated the communal grazing sites while perennial and highly desirable grass species were most frequent in the benchmark sites. Mean total range condition score in the communal, enclosure and benchmark sites were 23.40 ±1.35 (poor), 39 ± 1.35 (fair) and 50.42 ±0.9 (good), respectively. The perception and rangeland evaluation studies confirmed that the communal grazing sites have deteriorated in condition and need improvement interventions. The enclosure sites were in transitional state from poor to fair condition and this suggests a need for intervention to improve their condition while the benchmark sites need maintenance of their present condition.	Altitude; Biomass; Grazing types; Species composition; Traditional rangeland utilization	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84924066605	Efficacy and pharmacokinetic evaluation of a novel anti-malarial compound (NP046) in a mouse model	Abay E.T., Van Der Westuizen J.H., Swart K.J., Gibhard L., Lawrence N., Dambuza N., Wilhelm A., Pravin K., Wiesner L.	2015	Malaria Journal	14	1	10.1186/1475-2875-14-8	Department of Medicine, Division of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Cape Town, Observatory 7925, Cape Town, South Africa; PAREXEL International Clinical Research Organization, Private Bag X09, Brandhof, Bloemfontein, South Africa; Department of Chemistry, University of the Free State, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein, South Africa; Research Development, University of the Free State, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein, South Africa	Abay, E.T., Department of Medicine, Division of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Cape Town, Observatory 7925, Cape Town, South Africa, PAREXEL International Clinical Research Organization, Private Bag X09, Brandhof, Bloemfontein, South Africa; Van Der Westuizen, J.H., Research Development, University of the Free State, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein, South Africa; Swart, K.J., PAREXEL International Clinical Research Organization, Private Bag X09, Brandhof, Bloemfontein, South Africa, Department of Chemistry, University of the Free State, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein, South Africa; Gibhard, L., Department of Medicine, Division of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Cape Town, Observatory 7925, Cape Town, South Africa; Lawrence, N., Department of Medicine, Division of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Cape Town, Observatory 7925, Cape Town, South Africa; Dambuza, N., Department of Medicine, Division of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Cape Town, Observatory 7925, Cape Town, South Africa; Wilhelm, A., Department of Chemistry, University of the Free State, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein, South Africa; Pravin, K., Research Development, University of the Free State, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein, South Africa; Wiesner, L., Department of Medicine, Division of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Cape Town, Observatory 7925, Cape Town, South Africa	Background: Even though malaria is a completely preventable and treatable disease, it remains a threat to human life and a burden to the global economy due to the emergence of multiple-drug resistant malaria parasites. According to the World Malaria Report 2013, in 2012 there were an estimated 207 million malaria cases and 627,000 deaths. Thus, the discovery and development of new, effective anti-malarial drugs are required. To achieve this goal, the Department of Chemistry at the University of the Free State has synthesized a number of novel amino-alkylated chalcones and analogues, which showed in vitro anti-malarial activity against both chloroquine-sensitive and chloroquine-resistant Plasmodium falciparum strains. The lead compound (NP046) was selected for a comprehensive pharmacokinetic (PK) and in vivo efficacy evaluation in a mouse model. Methods: In vivo efficacy: Water solutions of NP046 were administered orally at 50 and 10 mg/kg using oral gavage and IV at 5 and 1 mg/kg via the dorsal penile vein to Plasmodium berghei (ANKA strain) infected male C57BL/6 mice (n = 5), once a day for four days. Blood samples were collected via tail bleeding in tubes containing phosphate buffer saline (PBS) on day five to determine the % parasitaemia by flow cytometry. In vivo PK: NP046 solutions in water were administered orally (50 and 10 mg/kg) and IV (5 mg/kg) to male C57BL/6 mice (n = 5). Blood samples were collected via tail bleeding into heparinized tubes and analysed using a validated LC-MS/MS assay. Data obtained from the concentration-time profile was evaluated using Summit PK software to determine the PK parameters of NP046. Results: NP046 inhibited parasite growth for the oral and IV groups. Better parasite growth inhibition was observed for the IV group. The PK evaluation of NP046 showed low oral bioavailability (3.2% and 6% at 50 mg/kg and 10 mg/kg dose, respectively and a moderate mean half-life ranging from 3.1 to 4.4 hours. Conclusion: Even though the oral bioavailability of NP046 is low, its percentage parasite growth inhibition is promising, but in order to improve the oral bioavailability, structure-activity-relationship (SAR) optimization studies are currently being conducted. © 2015 Abay et al.	Drug development; In vivo efficacy; Malaria; Pharmacokinetics	antimalarial agent; chloroquine; hydrocortisone; np 046; reserpine; unclassified drug; animal experiment; antimalarial activity; area under the curve; Article; blood sampling; controlled study; drug bioavailability; drug clearance; drug efficacy; drug penetration; flow cytometry; in vivo study; lipophilicity; liquid chromatography; male; maximum plasma concentration; mouse; nonhuman; pharmacokinetics; plasma concentration-time curve; Plasmodium berghei; Plasmodium berghei infection; tandem mass spectrometry; time to maximum plasma concentration	MRC, South African Medical Research Council
Scopus	2-s2.0-79960467519	Peri-urban spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) in Northern Ethiopia: Diet, economic impact, and abundance	Abay G.Y., Bauer H., Gebrihiwot K., Deckers J.	2011	European Journal of Wildlife Research	57	4	10.1007/s10344-010-0484-8	Department of Biology, Mekelle University, P.O. Box 3072, Mekelle, Ethiopia; Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Catholic University of Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200E, 3001 Heverlee, Belgium	Abay, G.Y., Department of Biology, Mekelle University, P.O. Box 3072, Mekelle, Ethiopia; Bauer, H., Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Catholic University of Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200E, 3001 Heverlee, Belgium; Gebrihiwot, K., Department of Biology, Mekelle University, P.O. Box 3072, Mekelle, Ethiopia; Deckers, J., Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Catholic University of Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200E, 3001 Heverlee, Belgium	Global declines of carnivores are related to difficult integration with human land use, in particular conflicts caused by livestock depredation. Spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta) live in remarkably close proximity to humans in the degraded and prey-depleted Enderta district, northern Ethiopia. Their diet and interaction with people were investigated in sub-districts close to the regional capital, Mekelle. We interviewed 1,686 randomly selected households from three sub-districts, Debri, Aynalem, and Felege Selam, about livestock management and incidence of depredation from 2005 to 2009. Livestock loss amounted to 492 heads over 5 years; an annual mean of 0.6% worth US$ 7,042. We also performed a survey giving a minimum population estimate of 60 hyenas in the three sub-districts; all but four were found in church forests where they are traditionally tolerated and protected. A total of 1,200 hyena scats were analyzed to determine prey species; the diet contained only domestic species, with sheep being by far the most common prey species. About 5. 5% of fecal analysis contained human hairs. We conclude that hyenas depended entirely on domestic prey species, partly through depredation but more importantly through scavenging on (peri-) urban waste. Under the particular local circumstances, continued coexistence appears possible, provided that damage remains tolerable. © 2010 Springer-Verlag.	Conflict; Depredation; Livestock; Spotted hyena	Crocuta crocuta; Ovis aries	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-77953975446	Evaluation of histopathology, real-time PCR and virus isolation for diagnosis of infectious salmon anaemia in Norwegian salmon using latent class analysis	Abayneh T., Toft N., Mikalsen A.B., Brun E., Sandberg M.	2010	Journal of Fish Diseases	33	6	10.1111/j.1365-2761.2010.01139.x	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Debre-zeit, Ethiopia; Department of Large Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg C, Denmark; Department of Basic Science and Aquatic Medicine, Norwegian School of Veterinary Science, Oslo, Norway; National Veterinary Institute, Oslo, Norway	Abayneh, T., Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Debre-zeit, Ethiopia; Toft, N., Department of Large Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg C, Denmark; Mikalsen, A.B., Department of Basic Science and Aquatic Medicine, Norwegian School of Veterinary Science, Oslo, Norway; Brun, E., National Veterinary Institute, Oslo, Norway; Sandberg, M., National Veterinary Institute, Oslo, Norway	[No abstract available]	Diagnostic test evaluation; Infectious salmon anaemia; Latent class analysis; Real time PCR	animal; animal disease; article; fish disease; isolation and purification; methodology; Norway; Orthomyxovirus; orthomyxovirus infection; pathology; polymerase chain reaction; reproducibility; salmon; sensitivity and specificity; virology; fish disease; isolation and purification; Norway; Orthomyxoviridae Infections; Orthomyxovirus; polymerase chain reaction; procedures; veterinary; virology; Animals; Fish Diseases; Isavirus; Norway; Orthomyxoviridae Infections; Polymerase Chain Reaction; Reproducibility of Results; Salmon; Sensitivity and Specificity; Animals; Fish Diseases; Isavirus; Norway; Orthomyxoviridae Infections; Polymerase Chain Reaction; Reproducibility of Results; Salmon; Sensitivity and Specificity	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-79952612956	Impact of the HIV epidemic and Anti-Retroviral Treatment policy on lymphoma incidence and subtypes seen in the Western Cape of South Africa, 2002-2009: Preliminary findings of the Tygerberg Lymphoma Study Group	Abayomi E.A., Somers A., Grewal R., Sissolak G., Bassa F., Maartens D., Jacobs P., Stefan C., Ayers L.W.	2011	Transfusion and Apheresis Science	44	2	10.1016/j.transci.2011.01.007	Division of Haematopathology, Tygerberg Hospital, Faculty of Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town 7505, South Africa; Division of Clinical Haematology, Tygerberg Hospital, Faculty of Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town 7505, South Africa; Division of Anatomical Pathology, Tygerberg Hospital, Faculty of Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town 7505, South Africa; Department of Paediatrics, Tygerberg Hospital, Faculty of Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town 7505, South Africa; Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43240, United States; Sub-Saharan Africa Lymphoma Consortium (SSALC/NCI), South Africa	Abayomi, E.A., Division of Haematopathology, Tygerberg Hospital, Faculty of Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town 7505, South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa Lymphoma Consortium (SSALC/NCI), South Africa; Somers, A., Division of Haematopathology, Tygerberg Hospital, Faculty of Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town 7505, South Africa; Grewal, R., Division of Haematopathology, Tygerberg Hospital, Faculty of Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town 7505, South Africa; Sissolak, G., Division of Clinical Haematology, Tygerberg Hospital, Faculty of Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town 7505, South Africa; Bassa, F., Division of Clinical Haematology, Tygerberg Hospital, Faculty of Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town 7505, South Africa; Maartens, D., Division of Anatomical Pathology, Tygerberg Hospital, Faculty of Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town 7505, South Africa; Jacobs, P., Division of Haematopathology, Tygerberg Hospital, Faculty of Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town 7505, South Africa; Stefan, C., Department of Paediatrics, Tygerberg Hospital, Faculty of Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town 7505, South Africa; Ayers, L.W., Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43240, United States, Sub-Saharan Africa Lymphoma Consortium (SSALC/NCI), South Africa	The Tygerberg Lymphoma Study Group was constituted in 2007 to quantify the impact of HIV on the pattern and burden of lymphoma cases in the Western Cape of South Africa which currently has an HIV prevalence of 15%. South Africa has had an Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART) policy and a roll-out plan since 2004 attaining 31% effective coverage in 2009. This study is designed to qualify and establish the impact of HIV epidemic and the ARV roll-out treatment program on the incidence of HIV Related Lymphoma (HRL). Early data document that despite the ART roll out, cases of HRL are increasing in this geographical location, now accounting for 37% of all lymphomas seen in 2009 which is an increase from 5% in 2002. This is in contrast to trends seen in developed environments following the introduction of ART. Also noted are the emergence of subtypes not previously seen in this location such as Burkitt and plasmablastic lymphomas. Burkitt lymphoma is now the commonest HRL seen in this population followed by diffuse large B-cell lymphoma subtypes. The reasons for this observed increase in HRL are not ascribable to improved diagnostic capacity as the tertiary institute in which these diagnoses are made has had significant expertise in this regard for over a decade. We ascribe this paradoxical finding to an ART treatment environment that is ineffective for a diversity of reasons, paramount of which are poor coverage, late commencement of ART and incomplete viral suppression. © 2011.	None	antiretrovirus agent; angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia; article; Burkitt lymphoma; cancer incidence; diagnostic procedure; epidemic; follicular lymphoma; health care policy; Hodgkin disease; human; Human immunodeficiency virus infection; human tissue; immunohistochemistry; large cell lymphoma; lymphoblastoma; lymphocytoma; lymphoma; major clinical study; marginal zone lymphoma; peripheral T cell lymphoma; plasmablastic lymphoma; primary effusion lymphoma; South Africa; trend study; Anti-HIV Agents; Communicable Disease Control; Epidemics; Health Policy; HIV Infections; HIV Seropositivity; Humans; Incidence; Lymphoma; Public Health; South Africa	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84925263610	Clinical evaluation of the OneStep Gonorrhea RapiCard InstaTest for detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in symptomatic patients from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa	Abbai N.S., Moodley P., Reddy T., Zondi T.G., Rambaran S., Naidoo K., Ramjee G.	2015	Journal of Clinical Microbiology	53	4	10.1128/JCM.03603-14	HIV Prevention Research Unit, Medical Research Council, Westville, Durban, South Africa; Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom; Infectious Diseases, School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa; Infection Prevention and Control, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, Durban, South Africa; Biostatistics Unit, Medical Research Council, Durban, South Africa	Abbai, N.S., HIV Prevention Research Unit, Medical Research Council, Westville, Durban, South Africa; Moodley, P., Infectious Diseases, School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa, Infection Prevention and Control, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, Durban, South Africa; Reddy, T., Biostatistics Unit, Medical Research Council, Durban, South Africa; Zondi, T.G., HIV Prevention Research Unit, Medical Research Council, Westville, Durban, South Africa; Rambaran, S., Infectious Diseases, School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa; Naidoo, K., Infectious Diseases, School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa; Ramjee, G., HIV Prevention Research Unit, Medical Research Council, Westville, Durban, South Africa, Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom	We evaluated a point-of-care test for the detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in patients attending a public health clinic in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The test showed a low sensitivity against PCR and culture (<40%); however, a higher specificity was observed (>95%). This test is unsuitable as a screening tool for gonorrhea. Copyright © 2015, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.	None	bacterial antigen; Article; bacterium culture; bacterium detection; bioassay; female; gonorrhea; human; human tissue; intermethod comparison; major clinical study; male; Neisseria gonorrhoeae; nonhuman; OneStep Gonorrhea RapiCard InstaTest; point of care testing; polymerase chain reaction; priority journal; sensitivity and specificity; South Africa; strand displacement amplification assay; Neisseria gonorrhoeae	None
None	None	Performance of the ALICE VZERO system	Abbas E., Abelev B., Adam J., Adamová D., Adare A.M., Aggarwal M.M., Aglieri Rinella G., Agnello M., Agocs A.G., Agostinelli A., Ahammed Z., Ahmad N., Ahmad Masoodi A., Ahmed I., Ahn S.A., Ahn S.U., Aimo I., Ajaz M., Akindinov A., Aleksandrov D., Alessand	2013	Journal of Instrumentation	8	10	10.1088/1748-0221/8/10/P10016	Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT), Cairo, Egypt; A. I. Alikhanyan National Science Laboratory (Yerevan Physics Institute) Foundation, Yerevan, Armenia; Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Puebla, Mexico; Bogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kiev, Ukraine; Bose Institute, Department of Physics, Centre for Astroparticle Physics and Space Science (CAPSS), Kolkata, India; Budker Institute for Nuclear Physics, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation; California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States; Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China; Centre de Calcul de lIN2P3, Villeurbanne, France; Centro de Aplicaciones Tecnológicas y Desarrollo Nuclear (CEADEN), Havana, Cuba; Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, Spain; Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados (CINVESTAV), Mexico City and Mérida, Mexico; Centro Fermi - Museo Storico della Fisica e Centro Studi e Ricerche Enrico Fermi, Rome, Italy; Chicago State University, Chicago, United States; Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique, IRFU, Saclay, France; COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), Islamabad, Pakistan; Departamento de Fisica de Particulas, IGFAE, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Department of Physics, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India; Department of Physics and Technology, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Department of Physics, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States; Department of Physics, Sejong University, Seoul, South Korea; Department of Physics, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Dipartimento di Fisica, Università and Sezione INFN, Trieste, Italy; Dipartimento di Fisica, Università and Sezione INFN, Cagliari, Italy; Dipartimento di Fisica, Università and Sezione INFN, Turin, Italy; Dipartimento di Fisica, Università La Sapienza and Sezione INFN, Rome, Italy; Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università and Sezione INFN, Catania, Italy; Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università and Sezione INFN, Bologna, Italy; Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università and Sezione INFN, Padova, Italy; Dipartimento di Fisica E.R. Caianiello, Università and Gruppo Collegato INFN, Salerno, Italy; Dipartimento di Scienze e Innovazione Tecnologica, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Gruppo Collegato INFN, Alessandria, Italy; Dipartimento Interateneo di Fisica M. Merlin, Sezione INFN, Bari, Italy; Division of Experimental High Energy Physics, University of Lund, Lund, Sweden; European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Fachhochschule Köln, Köln, Germany; Faculty of Engineering, Bergen University College, Bergen, Norway; Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia; Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic; Faculty of Science, P.J. Šafárik University, Košice, Slovakia; Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, South Korea; Gauhati University, Department of Physics, Guwahati, India; Helsinki Institute of Physics (HIP), University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland; Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan; Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT), Mumbai, India; Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore, (IITI), India; Institut de Physique Nucléaire d'Orsay (IPNO), Université Paris-Sud, CNRS-IN2P3, Orsay, France; Institute for High Energy Physics, Protvino, Russian Federation; Institute for Nuclear Research, Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation; Nikhef, National Institute for Subatomic Physics, Institute for Subatomic Physics, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands; Institute for Theoretical and Experimental Physics, Moscow, Russian Federation; Institute of Experimental Physics, Slovak Academy of Sciences, KoŠice, Slovakia; Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar, India; Institute of Physics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague, Czech Republic; Institute of Space Sciences (ISS), Bucharest, Romania; Institut für Informatik, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; Institut für Kernphysik, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; Institut für Kernphysik, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany; Institut für Kernphysik, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Münster, Germany; Instituto de Ciencias Nucleares, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico; Instituto de Fisica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico; Institut Pluridisciplinaire Hubert Curien (IPHC), Université de Strasbourg, CNRS-IN2P3, Strasbourg, France; Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR), Dubna, Russian Federation; Kirchhoff-Institut für Physik, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information, Daejeon, South Korea; KTO Karatay University, Konya, Turkey; Laboratoire de Physique Corpusculaire (LPC), Clermont Université, Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France; Laboratoire de Physique Subatomique et de Cosmologie (LPSC), Université Joseph Fourier, Institut Polytechnique de Grenoble, Grenoble, France; Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, INFN, Frascati, Italy; Laboratori Nazionali di Legnaro, INFN, Legnaro, Italy; Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, United States; Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA, United States; Moscow Engineering Physics Institute, Moscow, Russian Federation; National Centre for Nuclear Studies, Warsaw, Poland; National Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Bucharest, Romania; National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar, India; Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; Nikhef, National Institute for Subatomic Physics, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Nuclear Physics Institute, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Řež u Prahy, Czech Republic; Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, United States; Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute, Gatchina, Russian Federation; Physics Department, Creighton University, Omaha, NE, United States; Physics Department, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India; Physics Department, University of Athens, Athens, Greece; Physics Department, University of Cape Town, National Research Foundation, Somerset West, South Africa; Physics Department, University of Jammu, Jammu, India; Physics Department, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India; Physikalisches Institut, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy; Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States; Pusan National University, Pusan, South Korea; Research Division, ExtreMe Matter Institute EMMI, GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung, Darmstadt, Germany; Rudjer BoŠković Institute, Zagreb, Croatia; Russian Federal Nuclear Center (VNIIEF), Sarov, Russian Federation; Russian Research Centre Kurchatov Institute, Moscow, Russian Federation; Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata, India; School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom; Sección Fisica, Departamento de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perü, Lima, Peru; Sezione INFN, Catania, Italy; Sezione INFN, Turin, Italy; Sezione INFN, Padova, Italy; Sezione INFN, Bologna, Italy; Sezione INFN, Cagliari, Italy; Sezione INFN, Trieste, Italy; Sezione INFN, Bari, Italy; Sezione INFN, Rome, Italy; Nuclear Physics Group, STFC Daresbury Laboratory, Daresbury, United Kingdom; SUBATECH, Ecole des Mines de Nantes, Université de Nantes, Nantes, France; Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand; Technical University of Split FESB, Split, Croatia; Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany; Henryk Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Cracow, Poland; University of Texas at Austin, Physics Department, Austin, TX, United States; Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Culiacán, Mexico; Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil; Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil; Université de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, IPN-Lyon, Villeurbanne, France; University of Houston, Houston, TX, United States; University of Technology, Austrian Academy of Sciences, Vienna, Austria; University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, United States; University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan; University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan; Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany; Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre, Kolkata, India; Vestfold University College, Tonsberg, Norway; V. Fock Institute for Physics, St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation; Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland; Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, United States; Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary; Yale University, New Haven, CT, United States; Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey; Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea; Zentrum für Technologietransfer und Telekommunikation (ZTT), Fachhochschule Worms, Worms, Germany; M.V.Lomonosov Moscow State University, D.V.Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics, Moscow, Russian Federation; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Physics, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Belgrade, Serbia; Institute of Theoretical Physics, University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland	Abbas, E., Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT), Cairo, Egypt; Abelev, B., Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA, United States; Adam, J., Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic; Adamová, D., Nuclear Physics Institute, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Řež u Prahy, Czech Republic; Adare, A.M., Yale University, New Haven, CT, United States; Aggarwal, M.M., Physics Department, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India; Aglieri Rinella, G., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland, Fachhochschule Köln, Köln, Germany; Agnello, M., Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy, Sezione INFN, Turin, Italy; Agocs, A.G., Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary; Agostinelli, A., Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università and Sezione INFN, Bologna, Italy; Ahammed, Z., Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre, Kolkata, India; Ahmad, N., Department of Physics, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India; Ahmad Masoodi, A., Department of Physics, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India; Ahmed, I., COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), Islamabad, Pakistan; Ahn, S.A., Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information, Daejeon, South Korea; Ahn, S.U., Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information, Daejeon, South Korea; Aimo, I., Dipartimento di Fisica, Università and Sezione INFN, Turin, Italy, Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy, Sezione INFN, Turin, Italy; Ajaz, M., COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), Islamabad, Pakistan; Akindinov, A., Institute for Theoretical and Experimental Physics, Moscow, Russian Federation; Aleksandrov, D., Russian Research Centre Kurchatov Institute, Moscow, Russian Federation; Alessandro, B., Sezione INFN, Turin, Italy; Alexandre, D., School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom; Alfaro Molina, R., Instituto de Ciencias Nucleares, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico; Alici, A., Centro Fermi - Museo Storico della Fisica e Centro Studi e Ricerche Enrico Fermi, Rome, Italy, Sezione INFN, Bologna, Italy; Alkin, A., Bogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kiev, Ukraine; Almaráz Aviña, E., Instituto de Fisica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico; Alme, J., Faculty of Engineering, Bergen University College, Bergen, Norway; Alt, T., Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; Altini, V., Dipartimento Interateneo di Fisica M. Merlin, Sezione INFN, Bari, Italy; Altinpinar, S., Department of Physics and Technology, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Altsybeev, I., V. Fock Institute for Physics, St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation; Andrei, C., National Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Bucharest, Romania; Andronic, A., Research Division, ExtreMe Matter Institute EMMI, GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung, Darmstadt, Germany; Anguelov, V., Physikalisches Institut, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; Anielski, J., Institut für Kernphysik, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Münster, Germany; Anson, C., Department of Physics, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States; Antičic, T., Rudjer BoŠković Institute, Zagreb, Croatia; Antinori, F., Sezione INFN, Padova, Italy; Antonioli, P., Sezione INFN, Bologna, Italy; Aphecetche, L., SUBATECH, Ecole des Mines de Nantes, Université de Nantes, Nantes, France; Appelshauser, H., Institut für Kernphysik, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; Arbor, N., Laboratoire de Physique Subatomique et de Cosmologie (LPSC), Université Joseph Fourier, Institut Polytechnique de Grenoble, Grenoble, France; Arcelli, S., Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università and Sezione INFN, Bologna, Italy; Arend, A., Institut für Kernphysik, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; Armesto, N., Departamento de Fisica de Particulas, IGFAE, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Arnaldi, R., Sezione INFN, Turin, Italy; Aronsson, T., Yale University, New Haven, CT, United States; Arsene, I.C., Research Division, ExtreMe Matter Institute EMMI, GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung, Darmstadt, Germany; Arslandok, M., Institut für Kernphysik, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; Asryan, A., V. Fock Institute for Physics, St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation; Augustinus, A., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Averbeck, R., Research Division, ExtreMe Matter Institute EMMI, GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung, Darmstadt, Germany; Awes, T.C., Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, United States; Äystö, J., Helsinki Institute of Physics (HIP), University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland; Azmi, M.D., Department of Physics, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, Physics Department, University of Cape Town, National Research Foundation, Somerset West, South Africa; Bach, M., Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; Badalà, A., Sezione INFN, Catania, Italy; Baek, Y.W., Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, South Korea, Laboratoire de Physique Corpusculaire (LPC), Clermont Université, Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France; Bailhache, R., Institut für Kernphysik, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; Bala, R., Physics Department, University of Jammu, Jammu, India, Sezione INFN, Turin, Italy; Baldisseri, A., Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique, IRFU, Saclay, France; Baltasar Dos Santos Pedrosa, F., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Bán, J., Institute of Experimental Physics, Slovak Academy of Sciences, KoŠice, Slovakia; Baral, R.C., Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar, India; Barbera, R., Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università and Sezione INFN, Catania, Italy; Barile, F., Dipartimento Interateneo di Fisica M. Merlin, Sezione INFN, Bari, Italy; Barnaföldi, G.G., Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary; Barnby, L.S., School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom; Barret, V., Laboratoire de Physique Corpusculaire (LPC), Clermont Université, Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France; Bartke, J., Henryk Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Cracow, Poland; Basile, M., Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università and Sezione INFN, Bologna, Italy; Bastid, N., Laboratoire de Physique Corpusculaire (LPC), Clermont Université, Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France; Basu, S., Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre, Kolkata, India; Bathen, B., Institut für Kernphysik, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Münster, Germany; Batigne, G., SUBATECH, Ecole des Mines de Nantes, Université de Nantes, Nantes, France; Batyunya, B., Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR), Dubna, Russian Federation; Batzing, P.C., Department of Physics, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Baumann, C., Institut für Kernphysik, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; Bearden, I.G., Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; Beck, H., Institut für Kernphysik, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; Behera, N.K., Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT), Mumbai, India; Belikov, I., Institut Pluridisciplinaire Hubert Curien (IPHC), Université de Strasbourg, CNRS-IN2P3, Strasbourg, France; Bellini, F., Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università and Sezione INFN, Bologna, Italy; Bellwied, R., University of Houston, Houston, TX, United States; Belmont-Moreno, E., Instituto de Fisica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico; Bencedi, G., Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary; Beole, S., Dipartimento di Fisica, Università and Sezione INFN, Turin, Italy; Berceanu, I., National Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Bucharest, Romania; Bercuci, A., National Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Bucharest, Romania; Berdnikov, Y., Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute, Gatchina, Russian Federation; Berenyi, D., Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary; Bergognon, A.A.E., SUBATECH, Ecole des Mines de Nantes, Université de Nantes, Nantes, France; Bertens, R.A., Nikhef, National Institute for Subatomic Physics, Institute for Subatomic Physics, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands; Berzano, D., Dipartimento di Fisica, Università and Sezione INFN, Turin, Italy, Sezione INFN, Turin, Italy; Betev, L., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Bhasin, A., Physics Department, University of Jammu, Jammu, India; Bhati, A.K., Physics Department, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India; Bhom, J., University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan; Bianchi, L., Dipartimento di Fisica, Università and Sezione INFN, Turin, Italy; Bianchi, N., Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, INFN, Frascati, Italy; Bianchin, C., Nikhef, National Institute for Subatomic Physics, Institute for Subatomic Physics, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands; Bielčík, J., Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic; Bielčíková, J., Nuclear Physics Institute, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Řež u Prahy, Czech Republic; Bilandzic, A., Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; Bjelogrlic, S., Nikhef, National Institute for Subatomic Physics, Institute for Subatomic Physics, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands; Blanco, F., Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, Spain; Blanco, F., University of Houston, Houston, TX, United States; Blau, D., Russian Research Centre Kurchatov Institute, Moscow, Russian Federation; Blume, C., Institut für Kernphysik, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; Boccioli, M., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Böttger, S., Institut für Informatik, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; Bogdanov, A., Moscow Engineering Physics Institute, Moscow, Russian Federation; Bøggild, H., Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; Bogolyubsky, M., Institute for High Energy Physics, Protvino, Russian Federation; Boldizsár, L., Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary; Bombara, M., Faculty of Science, P.J. Šafárik University, Košice, Slovakia; Book, J., Institut für Kernphysik, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; Borel, H., Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique, IRFU, Saclay, France; Borissov, A., Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, United States; Bossu, F., Physics Department, University of Cape Town, National Research Foundation, Somerset West, South Africa; Botje, M., Nikhef, National Institute for Subatomic Physics, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Botta, E., Dipartimento di Fisica, Università and Sezione INFN, Turin, Italy; Braidot, E., Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, United States; Braun-Munzinger, P., Research Division, ExtreMe Matter Institute EMMI, GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung, Darmstadt, Germany; Bregant, M., SUBATECH, Ecole des Mines de Nantes, Université de Nantes, Nantes, France; Breitner, T., Institut für Informatik, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; Broker, T.A., Institut für Kernphysik, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; Browning, T.A., Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States; Broz, M., Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia; Brun, R., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Bruna, E., Dipartimento di Fisica, Università and Sezione INFN, Turin, Italy, Sezione INFN, Turin, Italy; Bruno, G.E., Dipartimento Interateneo di Fisica M. Merlin, Sezione INFN, Bari, Italy; Budnikov, D., Russian Federal Nuclear Center (VNIIEF), Sarov, Russian Federation; Buesching, H., Institut für Kernphysik, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; Bufalino, S., Dipartimento di Fisica, Università and Sezione INFN, Turin, Italy, Sezione INFN, Turin, Italy; Buncic, P., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Busch, O., Physikalisches Institut, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; Buthelezi, Z., Physics Department, University of Cape Town, National Research Foundation, Somerset West, South Africa; Caffarri, D., Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università and Sezione INFN, Padova, Italy, Sezione INFN, Padova, Italy; Cai, X., Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China; Caines, H., Yale University, New Haven, CT, United States; Calvo Villar, E., Sección Fisica, Departamento de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perü, Lima, Peru; Camerini, P., Dipartimento di Fisica, Università and Sezione INFN, Trieste, Italy; Canoa Roman, V., Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados (CINVESTAV), Mexico City and Mérida, Mexico; Cara Romeo, G., Sezione INFN, Bologna, Italy; Carena, W., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Carena, F., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Carlin Filho, N., Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil; Carminati, F., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Casanova Díaz, A., Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, INFN, Frascati, Italy; Castillo Castellanos, J., Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique, IRFU, Saclay, France; Castillo Hernandez, J.F., Research Division, ExtreMe Matter Institute EMMI, GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung, Darmstadt, Germany; Casula, E.A.R., Dipartimento di Fisica, Università and Sezione INFN, Cagliari, Italy; Catanescu, V., National Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Bucharest, Romania; Cavicchioli, C., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Ceballos Sanchez, C., Centro de Aplicaciones Tecnológicas y Desarrollo Nuclear (CEADEN), Havana, Cuba; Cepila, J., Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic; Cerello, P., Sezione INFN, Turin, Italy; Chang, B., Helsinki Institute of Physics (HIP), University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland, Sezione INFN, Bologna, Italy; Chapeland, S., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Charvet, J.L., Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique, IRFU, Saclay, France; Chattopadhyay, S., Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre, Kolkata, India; Chattopadhyay, S., Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata, India; Cherney, M., Physics Department, Creighton University, Omaha, NE, United States; Cheshkov, C., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland, Université de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, IPN-Lyon, Villeurbanne, France; Cheynis, B., Université de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, IPN-Lyon, Villeurbanne, France; Chibante Barroso, V., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Chinellato, D.D., University of Houston, Houston, TX, United States; Chochula, P., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Chojnacki, M., Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; Choudhury, S., Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre, Kolkata, India; Christakoglou, P., Nikhef, National Institute for Subatomic Physics, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Christensen, C.H., Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; Christiansen, P., Division of Experimental High Energy Physics, University of Lund, Lund, Sweden; Chujo, T., University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan; Chung, S.U., Pusan National University, Pusan, South Korea; Cicalo, C., Sezione INFN, Cagliari, Italy; Cifarelli, L., Centro Fermi - Museo Storico della Fisica e Centro Studi e Ricerche Enrico Fermi, Rome, Italy, Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università and Sezione INFN, Bologna, Italy; Cindolo, F., Sezione INFN, Bologna, Italy; Cleymans, J., Physics Department, University of Cape Town, National Research Foundation, Somerset West, South Africa; Colamaria, F., Dipartimento Interateneo di Fisica M. Merlin, Sezione INFN, Bari, Italy; Colella, D., Dipartimento Interateneo di Fisica M. Merlin, Sezione INFN, Bari, Italy; Collu, A., Dipartimento di Fisica, Università and Sezione INFN, Cagliari, Italy; Conesa Balbastre, G., Laboratoire de Physique Subatomique et de Cosmologie (LPSC), Université Joseph Fourier, Institut Polytechnique de Grenoble, Grenoble, France; Conesa Del Valle, Z., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland, Institut de Physique Nucléaire d'Orsay (IPNO), Université Paris-Sud, CNRS-IN2P3, Orsay, France; Connors, M.E., Yale University, New Haven, CT, United States; Contin, G., Dipartimento di Fisica, Università and Sezione INFN, Trieste, Italy; Contreras, J.G., Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados (CINVESTAV), Mexico City and Mérida, Mexico; Cormier, T.M., Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, United States; Corrales Morales, Y., Dipartimento di Fisica, Università and Sezione INFN, Turin, Italy; Cortese, P., Dipartimento di Scienze e Innovazione Tecnologica, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Gruppo Collegato INFN, Alessandria, Italy; Cortés Maldonado, I., Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Puebla, Mexico; Cosentino, M.R., Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, United States; Costa, F., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Cotallo, M.E., Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, Spain; Crescio, E., Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados (CINVESTAV), Mexico City and Mérida, Mexico; Crochet, P., Laboratoire de Physique Corpusculaire (LPC), Clermont Université, Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France; Cruz Alaniz, E., Instituto de Fisica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico; Cruz Albino, R., Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados (CINVESTAV), Mexico City and Mérida, Mexico; Cuautle, E., Instituto de Ciencias Nucleares, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico; Cunqueiro, L., Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, INFN, Frascati, Italy; Dainese, A., Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università and Sezione INFN, Padova, Italy, Sezione INFN, Padova, Italy; Dang, R., Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China; Danu, A., Institute of Space Sciences (ISS), Bucharest, Romania; Das, K., Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata, India; Das, I., Institut de Physique Nucléaire d'Orsay (IPNO), Université Paris-Sud, CNRS-IN2P3, Orsay, France; Das, S., Bose Institute, Department of Physics, Centre for Astroparticle Physics and Space Science (CAPSS), Kolkata, India; Das, D., Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata, India; Dash, S., Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT), Mumbai, India; Dash, A., Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil; De, S., Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre, Kolkata, India; De Barros, G.O.V., Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil; De Caro, A., Centro Fermi - Museo Storico della Fisica e Centro Studi e Ricerche Enrico Fermi, Rome, Italy, Dipartimento di Fisica E.R. Caianiello, Università and Gruppo Collegato INFN, Salerno, Italy; De Cataldo, G., Sezione INFN, Bari, Italy; De Cuveland, J., Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; De Falco, A., Dipartimento di Fisica, Università and Sezione INFN, Cagliari, Italy; De Gruttola, D., Centro Fermi - Museo Storico della Fisica e Centro Studi e Ricerche Enrico Fermi, Rome, Italy, Dipartimento di Fisica E.R. Caianiello, Università and Gruppo Collegato INFN, Salerno, Italy; Delagrange, H., SUBATECH, Ecole des Mines de Nantes, Université de Nantes, Nantes, France; Deloff, A., National Centre for Nuclear Studies, Warsaw, Poland; De Marco, N., Sezione INFN, Turin, Italy; Dénes, E., Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary; De Pasquale, S., Dipartimento di Fisica E.R. Caianiello, Università and Gruppo Collegato INFN, Salerno, Italy; Deppman, A., Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil; D Erasmo, G., Dipartimento Interateneo di Fisica M. Merlin, Sezione INFN, Bari, Italy; De Rooij, R., Nikhef, National Institute for Subatomic Physics, Institute for Subatomic Physics, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands; Diaz Corchero, M.A., Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, Spain; Di Bari, D., Dipartimento Interateneo di Fisica M. Merlin, Sezione INFN, Bari, Italy; Dietel, T., Institut für Kernphysik, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Münster, Germany; Di Giglio, C., Dipartimento Interateneo di Fisica M. Merlin, Sezione INFN, Bari, Italy; Di Liberto, S., Sezione INFN, Rome, Italy; Di Mauro, A., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Di Nezza, P., Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, INFN, Frascati, Italy; Divià, R., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Djuvsland, Ø., Department of Physics and Technology, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Dobrin, A., Division of Experimental High Energy Physics, University of Lund, Lund, Sweden, Nikhef, National Institute for Subatomic Physics, Institute for Subatomic Physics, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, United States; Dobrowolski, T., National Centre for Nuclear Studies, Warsaw, Poland; Dönigus, B., Institut für Kernphysik, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany, Research Division, ExtreMe Matter Institute EMMI, GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung, Darmstadt, Germany; Dordic, O., Department of Physics, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Dubey, A.K., Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre, Kolkata, India; Dubla, A., Nikhef, National Institute for Subatomic Physics, Institute for Subatomic Physics, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands; Ducroux, L., Université de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, IPN-Lyon, Villeurbanne, France; Dupieux, P., Laboratoire de Physique Corpusculaire (LPC), Clermont Université, Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France; Dutta Majumdar, A.K., Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata, India; Elia, D., Sezione INFN, Bari, Italy; Emschermann, D., Institut für Kernphysik, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Münster, Germany; Engel, H., Institut für Informatik, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; Erazmus, B., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland, SUBATECH, Ecole des Mines de Nantes, Université de Nantes, Nantes, France; Erdal, H.A., Faculty of Engineering, Bergen University College, Bergen, Norway; Eschweiler, D., Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; Espagnon, B., Institut de Physique Nucléaire d'Orsay (IPNO), Université Paris-Sud, CNRS-IN2P3, Orsay, France; Estienne, M., SUBATECH, Ecole des Mines de Nantes, Université de Nantes, Nantes, France; Esumi, S., University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan; Evans, D., School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom; Evdokimov, S., Institute for High Energy Physics, Protvino, Russian Federation; Eyyubova, G., Department of Physics, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Fabris, D., Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università and Sezione INFN, Padova, Italy, Sezione INFN, Padova, Italy; Faivre, J., Laboratoire de Physique Subatomique et de Cosmologie (LPSC), Université Joseph Fourier, Institut Polytechnique de Grenoble, Grenoble, France; Falchieri, D., Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università and Sezione INFN, Bologna, Italy; Fantoni, A., Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, INFN, Frascati, Italy; Fasel, M., Physikalisches Institut, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; Fehlker, D., Department of Physics and Technology, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Feldkamp, L., Institut für Kernphysik, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Münster, Germany; Felea, D., Institute of Space Sciences (ISS), Bucharest, Romania; Feliciello, A., Sezione INFN, Turin, Italy; Fenton-Olsen, B., Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, United States; Feofilov, G., V. Fock Institute for Physics, St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation; Fernández Téllez, A., Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Puebla, Mexico; Ferretti, A., Dipartimento di Fisica, Università and Sezione INFN, Turin, Italy; Festanti, A., Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università and Sezione INFN, Padova, Italy; Figiel, J., Henryk Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Cracow, Poland; Figueredo, M.A.S., Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil; Filchagin, S., Russian Federal Nuclear Center (VNIIEF), Sarov, Russian Federation; Finogeev, D., Institute for Nuclear Research, Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation; Fionda, F.M., Dipartimento Interateneo di Fisica M. Merlin, Sezione INFN, Bari, Italy; Fiore, E.M., Dipartimento Interateneo di Fisica M. Merlin, Sezione INFN, Bari, Italy; Floratos, E., Physics Department, University of Athens, Athens, Greece; Floris, M., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Foertsch, S., Physics Department, University of Cape Town, National Research Foundation, Somerset West, South Africa; Foka, P., Research Division, ExtreMe Matter Institute EMMI, GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung, Darmstadt, Germany; Fokin, S., Russian Research Centre Kurchatov Institute, Moscow, Russian Federation; Fragiacomo, E., Sezione INFN, Trieste, Italy; Francescon, A., Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università and Sezione INFN, Padova, Italy, European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Frankenfeld, U., Research Division, ExtreMe Matter Institute EMMI, GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung, Darmstadt, Germany; Fuchs, U., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Furget, C., Laboratoire de Physique Subatomique et de Cosmologie (LPSC), Université Joseph Fourier, Institut Polytechnique de Grenoble, Grenoble, France; Fusco Girard, M., Dipartimento di Fisica E.R. Caianiello, Università and Gruppo Collegato INFN, Salerno, Italy; Gaardhøje, J.J., Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; Gagliardi, M., Dipartimento di Fisica, Università and Sezione INFN, Turin, Italy; Gago, A., Sección Fisica, Departamento de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perü, Lima, Peru; Gallio, M., Dipartimento di Fisica, Università and Sezione INFN, Turin, Italy; Gangadharan, D.R., Department of Physics, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States; Ganoti, P., Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, United States; Garabatos, C., Research Division, ExtreMe Matter Institute EMMI, GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung, Darmstadt, Germany; Garcia-Solis, E., Chicago State University, Chicago, United States; Gargiulo, C., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Garishvili, I., Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA, United States; Gerhard, J., Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; Germain, M., SUBATECH, Ecole des Mines de Nantes, Université de Nantes, Nantes, France; Geuna, C., Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique, IRFU, Saclay, France; Gheata, M., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland, Institute of Space Sciences (ISS), Bucharest, Romania; Gheata, A., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Ghidini, B., Dipartimento Interateneo di Fisica M. Merlin, Sezione INFN, Bari, Italy; Ghosh, P., Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre, Kolkata, India; Gianotti, P., Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, INFN, Frascati, Italy; Giubellino, P., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Gladysz-Dziadus, E., Henryk Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Cracow, Poland; Glassel, P., Physikalisches Institut, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; Gomez, R., Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados (CINVESTAV), Mexico City and Mérida, Mexico, Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Culiacán, Mexico; Ferreiro, E.G., Departamento de Fisica de Particulas, IGFAE, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; González-Trueba, L.H., Instituto de Fisica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico; González-Zamora, P., Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Madrid, Spain; Gorbunov, S., Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; Goswami, A., Physics Department, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India; Gotovac, S., Technical University of Split FESB, Split, Croatia; Grabski, V., Instituto de Ciencias Nucleares, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico; Graczykowski, L.K., Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland; Grajcarek, R., Physikalisches Institut, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; Grelli, A., Nikhef, National Institute for Subatomic Physics, Institute for Subatomic Physics, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands; Grigoras, C., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Grigoras, A., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Grigoriev, V., Moscow Engineering Physics Institute, Moscow, Russian Federation; Grigoryan, A., A. 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Alikhanyan National Science Laboratory (Yerevan Physics Institute) Foundation, Yerevan, Armenia; Grigoryan, S., Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR), Dubna, Russian Federation; Grinyov, B., Bogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kiev, Ukraine; Grion, N., Sezione INFN, Trieste, Italy; Gros, P., Division of Experimental High Energy Physics, University of Lund, Lund, Sweden; Grosse-Oetringhaus, J.F., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Grossiord, J.-Y., Université de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, IPN-Lyon, Villeurbanne, France; Grosso, R., European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland; Guber, F., Institute for Nuclear Research, Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation; Guernane, R., Laboratoire de Physique Subatomique et de Cosmologie (LPSC), Université Joseph Fourier, Institut Polytechnique de Grenoble, Grenoble, France; Guerzoni, B., Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università and Sezione INFN, Bologna, Italy; Guilbaud, M., Université de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, IPN-Lyon, Villeurbanne, France; Gulbrandsen, K., Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; Gulkanyan, H., A. 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Alikhanyan National Science Laboratory (Yerevan Physics Institute) Foundation, Yerevan, Armenia; Gunji, T., University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan; Gupta, A., Physics Department, University of Jammu, Jammu, India; Gupta, R., Physics Department, University of Jammu, Jammu, India; Haake, R., Institut für Kernphysik, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Münster, Germany; Haaland, Ø., Department of Physics and Technology, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Hadjidakis, C., Institut de Physique Nucléaire d'Orsay (IPNO), Université Paris-Sud, CNRS-IN2P3, Orsay, France; Haiduc, M., Institute of Space Sciences (ISS), Bucharest, Romania; Hamagaki, H., University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan; Hamar, G., Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary; Han, B.H., Department of Physics, Sejong University, Seoul, South Korea; Hanratty, L.D., School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom; Hansen, A., Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; Harmanová-Tothová, Z., Faculty of Science, P.J. 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Scopus	2-s2.0-84953222801	Testicular and Related Size Evaluations in Nigerian Sahel Goats with Optimal Cauda Epididymal Sperm Reserve	Abba Y., Igbokwe I.O.	2015	Veterinary Medicine International	2015	None	10.1155/2015/357519	Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, PMB 1069, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria; Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang	Abba, Y., Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, PMB 1069, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia; Igbokwe, I.O., Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, PMB 1069, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria	Testicular sizes of animals are important for identification of those with adequate sperm production. The aim of this study was to define the testicular and related size estimates that would be associated with optimal cauda epididymal sperm counts (ESC) in Sahel goats based on postmortem evaluations. A stratified quota sample population of 125 male goats inclusive of all testicular sizes was taken at a slaughterhouse in Maiduguri, Nigeria. The bucks were aged 18-30 months and weighed 17.04 ± 2.99 (12-25) kg. Body, testicular, and epididymal weights of each goat with other related size measurements were estimated. ESC was determined from homogenized tissue using a manual cytometer. At the cut-off ESC of &gt;1.1 × 109 sperm heads, 66 (52.80%) of the goats had optimal ESC which was associated with testicular weight of 59.90 ± 16.10 (31.40-86.20) g, gonadosomatic index of 3.51 ± 0.69 (2.00-4.50) g/kg, and scrotal circumference of 19.07 ± 1.29 (17.00-21.80) cm. The size variables of the scrotum and testis correlated with one another and with the ESC. These findings provide data that may be used to anticipate adequate antemortem sperm reserve based on testicular size during preliminary selection of sires for breeding from a sexually mature Sahel buck population. © 2015 Y. Abba and I. O. Igbokwe.	None	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84858280812	Evaluation of cost-effectiveness of live oral pentavalent reassortant rotavirus vaccine introduction in Ghana	Abbott C., Tiede B., Armah G., Mahmoud A.	2012	Vaccine	30	15	10.1016/j.vaccine.2012.01.076	Departments of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Molecular Biology, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, United States; Department of Electron Microscopy and Histopathology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana	Abbott, C., Departments of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Molecular Biology, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, United States; Tiede, B., Departments of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Molecular Biology, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, United States; Armah, G., Department of Electron Microscopy and Histopathology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana; Mahmoud, A., Departments of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Molecular Biology, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, United States	Background: Globally, rotavirus gastroenteritis is the most common identifiable cause of severe diarrhea in children under 5. Recently introduced rotavirus vaccines from Merck &amp; Co. and GlaxoSmithKline have the potential to save hundreds of thousands of lives. Efficacy results in Ghana suggest Merck &amp; Co.'s live oral pentavalent rotavirus vaccine (RotaTeq ®) prevents 65.0% of severe gastroenteritis due to rotavirus infection in children under 5. The announcement by Merck and GSK to make their rotavirus vaccines available for developing nations at reduced prices provides Ghana with the opportunity to introduce rotavirus vaccines into the national immunization program after investigation of the medical, economic and political implications. Methods: We estimated the average costs of treating children with diarrhea in the Ashanti region of Ghana as inpatients and outpatients. Using these results, data from rotavirus surveillance studies, and recent rotavirus vaccine efficacy evaluation, we estimated the cost-effectiveness of introducing RotaTeq in Ghana. Results: Based on our prospective calculations, we estimated an average inpatient and outpatient costs of $233.97 and $17.09, respectively, for treating childhood diarrhea. Using the 2003 birth cohort, RotaTeq introduction could save 1554 lives and avert 93,109 disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) annually. At a market price of $5 per dose, introducing RotaTeq would have a base-case cost of $62.26 per DALY averted, at a market price of $3.50 per dose, a base-case cost of $39.59 per DALY averted and at market cost of $1 per dose, a base-case cost of $1.81 per DALY averted. All three values are below the 2009 Ghana per capita GDP. Thus, RotaTeq introduction into Ghana will be very cost-effective. Sensitivity analyses suggest these results are robust. Conclusions: RotaTeq vaccination for children under five in Ghana would be a highly cost-effective public health intervention. Ghanaian health officials should seek GAVI funding and evaluate how to maximize RotaTeq access. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.	Cost-effectiveness; Ghana; Rotavirus vaccine	Rotavirus vaccine; article; childhood disease; cost effectiveness analysis; drug cost; female; Ghana; health care cost; human; infectious diarrhea; major clinical study; male; priority journal; Rotavirus infection; sensitivity analysis; vaccination; Child, Preschool; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Diarrhea; Female; Gastroenteritis; Ghana; Health Care Costs; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Male; Rotavirus Infections; Rotavirus Vaccines; Vaccines, Attenuated	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-41949093182	The effects of dietary graded Leucaena leucocephala seeds on performance and blood parameters in broiler chicks	Abdelati K.A., Ahmed M.E., Mohamed H.H.	2008	Pakistan Journal of Nutrition	7	2	None	Department of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Animal Production, University of Khartoum, P.O. Box 71, 13314 Khartoum, Sudan; Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agricultural Technology and Fish Sciences, Alneelain University, P.O. Box 12702, Sudan; Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Health, Agriculture and Natural Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa	Abdelati, K.A., Department of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Animal Production, University of Khartoum, P.O. Box 71, 13314 Khartoum, Sudan; Ahmed, M.E., Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agricultural Technology and Fish Sciences, Alneelain University, P.O. Box 12702, Sudan; Mohamed, H.H., Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Health, Agriculture and Natural Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa	The core objective of this study was to assess the effects of different dietary Leucaena leucocephala seed on the performance and some blood parameters in broiler, chick. Seeds were included at 0, 3, 6, 9 and 12% in the diet of one hundred twenty one-day-old unsexed broiler chicks. The results showed that, feed intake, body weight gain and PER were significantly (p≤0.01) depressed with the inclusion of 6, 9 and 12% leucaena seeds in the diet. Feed intake, body weight gain and PER were negatively correlated (p≤0.05) with levels of inclusion of leucaena seeds. However, overall FCR, haematological parameters, plasma albumin, glucose and mortality rate were not influenced (p≤0.05) by dietary treatments. Inclusion of dietary leucaena significantly decreased plasma Ca, Na, total protein and cholesterol. While plasma Glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase GOT, alkaline phosphatase ALP and uric acid were increased with the increase in levels of leucaena in the broiler diets. © Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2008.	Amino acids and cholesterol; Broiler; Leucaena leucocephala	albumin; alkaline phosphatase; aspartate aminotransferase; calcium; cholesterol; glucose; protein; sodium; uric acid; albumin blood level; alkaline phosphatase blood level; animal experiment; article; aspartate aminotransferase blood level; calcium blood level; chick; cholesterol blood level; controlled study; diet; food intake; glucose blood level; hematological parameters; legume; leucaena leucocephala; mortality; nonhuman; nutritional value; plant seed; protein blood level; sodium blood level; uric acid blood level; weight gain; Leucaena; Leucaena leucocephala	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84856211123	Mutagenicity, antimutagenicity and cytotoxicity evaluation of South African Podocarpus species	Abdillahi H.S., Verschaeve L., Finnie J.F., Van Staden J.	2012	Journal of Ethnopharmacology	139	3	10.1016/j.jep.2011.11.044	Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa; Department of Toxicology, Scientific Institute of Public Health, Juliette Wytsmanstreet 14, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium	Abdillahi, H.S., Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa; Verschaeve, L., Department of Toxicology, Scientific Institute of Public Health, Juliette Wytsmanstreet 14, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium; Finnie, J.F., Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa; Van Staden, J., Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa	Ethnopharmacological relevance: Four species of Podocarpus are used in traditional medicine both in human and animal healthcare in South Africa. In vitro pharmacological screening of leaf and stem extracts of these species exhibited potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-tyrosinase, anthelmintic, acetylcholinesterase inhibitory and antioxidant activities. Aim of the study: To investigate the mutagenicity, antimutagenicity and cytotoxicity effects of leaf and stem extract of South African Podocarpus species. Material and methods: The mutagenicity and cytotoxic effects of extracts from four species of Podocarpus were tested using the Salmonella/microsome assay with and without metabolic activation, based on the plate-incorporation method and neutral red uptake (NRU) assay respectively. Five Salmonella typhimurium tester strains; TA98, TA100, TA102, TA1535 and TA1537 were used for mutagenicity testing. The relative cytotoxicity of the extracts was assessed by determining their NI 50 values (50% inhibition of NRU). Results: The extracts did not show any mutagenic effects against all the tester strains with or without metabolic activation. All extracts demonstrated a strong antimutagenic effect on the mutations induced by 4NQO, decreasing its mutagenic effect in a dose-dependent manner. Strong cytotoxic effects were exhibited by petroleum ether extracts as compared to 80% ethanol extracts. When HepG2 cells were in contact with plant extracts in an increasing concentration, slopes of NRU decreased (highest-lowest %) following a concentration-dependent pattern. For 80% ethanol extracts, the most toxic extract in terms of percentage viability was leaves of Podocarpus falcatus whereby at 0.2 mg/ml, the viability of the cells was 38.9%. Stem extract of Podocarpus latifolius was the most toxic among PE extracts, giving a percentage viability of 46.4 at 0.1 mg/ml. Conclusion: Absence of mutagenicity does not indicate lack of toxicity, as was observed from these extracts. These findings will help in assessing the safety measures to be considered in the use of these species and also the need to determine the cytotoxic potential of these species against various forms of human cancer cells. © 2011 Elsevier Ireland Ltd.	Antimutagenicity; Cytotoxicity; Mutagenicity; Podocarpus	plant extract; Podocarpus elongatus extract; Podocarpus falcatus extract; Podocarpus henkelii extract; Podocarpus latifolius extract; unclassified drug; animal experiment; article; bacterial strain; cell viability; concentration response; controlled study; cytotoxicity; drug isolation; human; human cell; male; medicinal plant; metabolic activation; mutagenicity; nonhuman; plant leaf; plant stem; Podocarpus; Podocarpus elongatus; Podocarpus falcatus; Podocarpus henkelii; Podocarpus latifolius; rat; Salmonella; Salmonella typhimurium; South Africa; Antimutagenic Agents; Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Gymnosperms; Hep G2 Cells; Humans; Liver Neoplasms; Medicine, African Traditional; Mutagens; Mutation; Phytotherapy; Plant Extracts; Plant Leaves; Plant Stems; Salmonella typhimurium; South Africa; Afrocarpus falcatus; Animalia; Podocarpus; Podocarpus latifolius; Salmonella typhimurium	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84904906705	Evaluation of an immunoassay for determination of plasma efavirenz concentrations in resource-limited settings	Abdissa A., Wiesner L., McIlleron H., Friis H., Andersen Å.B., Kæstel P.	2014	Journal of the International AIDS Society	17	None	10.7448/IAS.17.1.18979	Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences and Pathology, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia; Department of Infectious Diseases, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; Department of Medicine, Institute of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa; Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark	Abdissa, A., Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences and Pathology, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia, Department of Infectious Diseases, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; Wiesner, L., Department of Medicine, Institute of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa; McIlleron, H., Department of Medicine, Institute of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa; Friis, H., Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; Andersen, Å.B., Department of Infectious Diseases, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; Kæstel, P., Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark	Introduction: Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) may improve antiretroviral efficacy through adjustment of individual drug administration. This could result in reduced toxicity, prevent drug resistance, and aid management of drug-drug interactions. However, most measurement methods are too costly to be implemented in resource-limited settings. This study evaluated a commercially available immunoassay for measurement of plasma efavirenz. Methods: The immunoassay-based method was applied to measure efavirenz using a readily available Humastar 80 chemistry analyzer. We compared plasma efavirenz concentrations measured by the immunoassay with liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) (reference method) in 315 plasma samples collected from HIV patients on treatment. Concentrations were categorized as suboptimal <1 μg/ml, normal 1-4 μg/ml or high >4 μg/ml. Agreement between results of the methods was assessed via Bland-Altman plot and k statistic values. Results: The median Interquartile range (IQR) efavirenz concentration was 2.8 (1.9; 4.5) mg/ml measured by the LC-MS/MS method and 2.5 (1.8; 3.9) μg/ml by the immunoassay and the results were well correlated (ρ =0.94). The limits of agreement assessed by Bland-Altman plots were - 2.54; 1.70 μg/ml. Although immunoassay underestimated high concentrations, it had good agreement for classification into low, normal or high concentrations (K = 0.74). Conclusions: The immunoassay is a feasible alternative to determine efavirenz in areas with limited resources. The assay provides a reasonable approximation of efavirenz concentration in the majority of samples with a tendency to underestimate high concentrations. Agreement between tests evaluated in this study was clinically satisfactory for identification of low, normal and high efavirenz concentrations. © 2014 Abdissa A et al;.	Antiretroviral therapy; Efavirenz; Immunoassay; LC-MS/MS; Method evaluation; TDM	efavirenz; article; blood chemistry; blood sampling; chemical analyzer; controlled study; drug blood level; human; Human immunodeficiency virus infected patient; Human immunodeficiency virus infection; immunoassay; liquid chromatography; major clinical study; priority journal; tandem mass spectrometry; therapy; antiretroviral therapy; efavirenz; immunoassay; LC-MS/MS; method evaluation; TDM; Anti-HIV Agents; Benzoxazines; Chromatography, Liquid; HIV Infections; Humans; Immunoenzyme Techniques; Tandem Mass Spectrometry	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-76149090152	Assessment of climate change impacts on the hydrology of Gilgel Abay catchment in Lake Tana basin, Ethiopia	Abdo K.S., Fiseha B.M., Rientjes T.H.M., Gieske A.S.M., Haile A.T.	2009	Hydrological Processes	23	26	10.1002/hyp.7363	SNNPR Water Resources Development Bureau, P.O.Box 925, Awassa, Ethiopia; Department of Irrigation Engineering, Arba Minch University, P.O.Box 21, Ethiopia; Department of Water Resources, ITC, P.O.Box 6, 7500AA, Enschede, Netherlands	Abdo, K.S., SNNPR Water Resources Development Bureau, P.O.Box 925, Awassa, Ethiopia; Fiseha, B.M., Department of Irrigation Engineering, Arba Minch University, P.O.Box 21, Ethiopia; Rientjes, T.H.M., Department of Water Resources, ITC, P.O.Box 6, 7500AA, Enschede, Netherlands; Gieske, A.S.M., Department of Water Resources, ITC, P.O.Box 6, 7500AA, Enschede, Netherlands; Haile, A.T., Department of Irrigation Engineering, Arba Minch University, P.O.Box 21, Ethiopia, Department of Water Resources, ITC, P.O.Box 6, 7500AA, Enschede, Netherlands	In this study, large-scale atmospheric variables are downscaled to meteorological variables at local scale for the daily time step to assess hydrological impacts by climate changes. Large-scale atmospheric modelling was by the HadCM3 General Circulation Model (GCM) while downscaling and water balance modelling was through the Statistical DownScaling Model and the HBV semi-distributed rainfall-runoff model, respectively. The area of study was the Gilgel Abay catchment that drains in Lake Tana. A selection of large-scale atmospheric variables by the HadCM3 GCM are downscaled by a multiple linear regression model, were minimum and maximum temperature and precipitation for future time horizons are calculated. Climate scenarios as developed for the A2 (medium-high emission) and B2 (medium-low emission) scenarios for a 100-year period based on the mean of 20 ensembles have been selected for this study. In addition, a synthetic incremental scenario was tested for a wide range of changes in climatic variables. Stream flow simulations by the HBV model were carried out for the 2020s (2011-2040), 2050s (2041-2070) and 2080s (2071-2099) to define hydrologic impacts. The result of downscaled precipitation reveals that precipitation does not manifest a systematic increase or decrease in all future time horizons for both A2 and B2 scenarios unlike that of minimum and maximum temperature and related evaporation. For the future horizons significant changes and variations in the seasonal and monthly flows are to be expected and for the 2080s the runoff volume in the rainy season will reduce by approximately 11·6 and 10·1% for the A2 and B2 scenarios. Results from synthetic incremental scenarios also indicate sensitivities to climate change. As much as 33% of the seasonal and annual runoff is expected to reduce when temperature increases by 2 °C and when rainfall decreases by approximately 20%. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.	Climate change; Gilgel Abay; HBV model; Lake Tana; Statistical downscaling	Annual runoff; Atmospheric modelling; Atmospheric variables; Climate change impact; Climate scenarios; Climatic variables; Down-scaling; Ethiopia; Future Horizons; General circulation model; HBV model; Hydrologic impacts; Hydrological impacts; Lake Tana; Local scale; Low emission; Maximum temperature; Meteorological variables; Monthly flow; Multiple linear regression models; Rainfall-runoff models; Rainy seasons; Runoff volumes; Statistical downscaling; Temperature increase; Time horizons; Time step; Water balance; Atmospheric temperature; Catchments; Climate models; Lakes; Linear regression; Rain; Runoff; Stream flow; Water; Climate change; air temperature; assessment method; atmospheric general circulation model; basin; catchment; climate change; computer simulation; downscaling; hydrological response; precipitation (climatology); rainfall-runoff modeling; seasonal variation; streamflow; water budget; Ethiopia; Lake Tana; Hepatitis B virus	None
WoS	WOS:000263496700006	Impact of antenatal common mental disorders upon perinatal outcomes in Ethiopia: the P-MaMiE population-based cohort study	Abdulahi, Abdulreshid,Alem, Atalay,Araya, Mesfin,Dewey, Michael,Hanlon, Charlotte,Hughes, Marcus,Lakew, Zufan,Medhin, Girmay,Patel, Vikram,Prince, Martin,Tesfaye, Fikru,Tomlinson, Mark,Worku, Bogale	2009	TROPICAL MEDICINE &amp; INTERNATIONAL HEALTH	14	2	10.1111/j.1365-3156.2008.02198.x	Addis Ababa University, Kings College London, University of London, MRC, UK & Sangath Ctr	"Abdulahi, Abdulreshid: Addis Ababa University","Alem, Atalay: Addis Ababa University","Araya, Mesfin: Addis Ababa University","Dewey, Michael: Kings College London","Dewey, Michael: University of London","Hughes, Marcus: Kings College London","Hughes, Marcus: University of London","Lakew, Zufan: Addis Ababa University","Medhin, Girmay: Kings College London","Medhin, Girmay: University of London","Prince, Martin: Kings College London","Prince, Martin: University of London","Tesfaye, Fikru: Addis Ababa University","Worku, Bogale: Addis Ababa University",	To examine the impact of antenatal psychosocial stressors, including maternal common mental disorders (CMD), upon low birth weight, stillbirth and neonatal mortality, and other perinatal outcomes in rural Ethiopia. A population-based sample of 1065 pregnant women was assessed for symptoms of antenatal CMD (Self-Reporting Questionnaire-20: SRQ-20), stressful life events during pregnancy (List of Threatening Experiences: LTE) and worry about the forthcoming delivery. In a sub-sample of 654 women from six rural sub-districts, neonatal birth weight was measured on 521 (79.7%) singleton babies within 48 h of delivery. Information about other perinatal outcomes was obtained shortly after birth from the mother's verbal report and via the Demographic Surveillance System. After adjusting for potential confounders, none of the psychosocial stressors were associated with lower mean birth weight, stillbirth or neonatal mortality. Increasing levels of antenatal CMD symptoms were associated both with prolonged labour (&gt; 24 h) (SRQ 1-5: RR 1.4; 95% CI 1.0-1.9, SRQ &gt;= 6: RR 1.6; 95% CI 1.0-2.6) and delaying initiation of breast-feeding more than eight hours (SRQ 1-5: RR 1.4; 95% CI 0.8 to 2.4, SRQ &gt;= 6: RR 2.8; 95% CI 1.3-6.1). Worry about delivery was also associated with labour longer than 24 h (RR 1.5; 95% CI 1.0-2.1). This study provides preliminary evidence of important public health consequences of poor maternal mental health in low-income countries but does not replicate the strong association with low birth weight found in South Asia.	"birth weight","BREAST FEEDING","MENTAL DISORDER","obstetric labour complications",PREGNANCY,"SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA",ANXIETY,ASSOCIATION,INDIA,"INFANT GROWTH",INITIATION,LOW-BIRTH-WEIGHT,"MATERNAL DEPRESSION",MORBIDITY,NUTRITIONAL-STATUS,PREGNANCY	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84916886012	Nutrient balances and economic performance in urban and peri-urban vegetable production systems of three West African cities	Abdulkadir A., Sangaré S.K., Amadou H., Agbenin J.O.	2015	Experimental Agriculture	51	1	10.1017/S0014479714000180	Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Ahmadu Bello University, P.M.B 1044, Zaria, Nigeria; Department of Natural Resource Management, Institute for Environment and Agricultural Research, INERA, 01 BP 476, Ouagadougou 01, Burkina Faso; Centre	Abdulkadir, A., Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Ahmadu Bello University, P.M.B 1044, Zaria, Nigeria; Sangaré, S.K., Department of Natural Resource Management, Institute for Environment and Agricultural Research, INERA, 01 BP 476, Ouagadougou 01, Burkina Faso; Amadou, H., Centre Regional de Récherch, Agronomique de Sikasso Institute d'Economie Rurale, Sikasso, Mali; Agbenin, J.O., Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Ahmadu Bello University, P.M.B 1044, Zaria, Nigeria	Urban and peri-urban (UPA) cultivation supplies fresh vegetables and employment for the increasing number of urban inhabitants. It is characterized by the use of large nutrient inputs to increase productivity and often associated with negative environmental risks. For these reasons, this study quantified nutrient (nitrogen, N; phosphorus, P; and potassium, K) flows and economic performance of UPA gardening of the three West African cities of Kano, Nigeria; Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso; Sikasso, Mali, during a 2-year period using the Monitoring for Quality Improvement (MonQI) toolbox considering inflows and outflows sources. Average annual N, P and K balances were positive for all gardens in the three cities with N balances of 279, 1127 and 74 kg N ha-1 in Kano, Bobo Dioulasso and Sikasso, respectively, except for annual K deficits of 222 and 187 kg K ha-1 in Kano and Sikasso, respectively. Nitrogen use efficiencies were 63%, 51% and 87% in Kano, Bobo Dioulasso and Sikasso, respectively, with poor P use efficiencies due to excess application in all three cities. However, a high K efficiency was observed in Bobo Dioulasso (87%) while applications of K were lower than required in Kano and Sikasso with efficiencies of 121% and 110%, indicating possible K mining. The average annual gross margins from gardening indicated a statistically higher (p &lt; 0.05) return of US3.83 m-2 in Bobo Dioulasso than returns obtained in Kano (US0.92 m-2) and Sikasso (US1.37 m-2). Although an economically vibrant activity, intensive UPA vegetable production needs to be reviewed for strategic planning towards improving N and P use efficiencies in order to maintain its productivity as well as safeguard the environment. Appropriate K fertilization is necessary to avoid long term K depletion in Kano and Sikasso UPA gardening. Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2014.	None	Joturus pichardi	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-58149120890	Nonfluoroscopic pressure colostography in the evaluation of genitourinary fistula of anorectal malformations: Experience in a resource-poor environment	Abdulkadir A.Y., Abdur-Rahman L.O., Adesiyun O.M.	2009	Pediatric Radiology	39	2	10.1007/s00247-008-1051-2	Department of Radiology, Teaching Hospital, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State 2340001, Nigeria; Paediatric Surgery Unit, Teaching Hospital, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria	Abdulkadir, A.Y., Department of Radiology, Teaching Hospital, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State 2340001, Nigeria; Abdur-Rahman, L.O., Paediatric Surgery Unit, Teaching Hospital, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria; Adesiyun, O.M., Department of Radiology, Teaching Hospital, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State 2340001, Nigeria	Background: Radiological imaging is paramount for defining the genitourinary fistulae commonly associated with anorectal malformations prior to definitive surgery. The imaging options are resource-limited in many parts of the world. Nonfluoroscopic pressure colostography after colostomy is a cheap method for the evaluation of anorectal malformations. Objective: To describe our experience with nonfluoroscopic pressure colostography in the evaluation of anorectal malformations in boys. Materials and methods: The study included 12 boys with anorectal malformation who had colostomy and nonfluoroscopic pressure-augmented colostography with water-soluble contrast medium between January 2006 and December 2007. Results: Patient ages ranged from 2 days to 1 year. The types of genitourinary fistula were rectovesical (7.7%) and rectourethral (92.3%). Oblique radiographs were of diagnostic value in all patients. The types of anorectal malformations were high, intermediate and low in 75%, 8.3% and 16.7%, respectively. Short-segment urethral constriction was a common feature of rectourethral fistula (75%, n=9). Conclusion: Our experience has shown that genitourinary fistulae associated with anorectal malformations can be demonstrated reliably by nonfluoroscopic pressure colostography with two oblique radiographs, providing an option in resource-poor settings where fluoroscopic equipment is scarce. © 2008 Springer-Verlag.	Anorectal malformation; Children; Colostography; Genitourinary fistula; Imperforate anus	diatrizoate; meglumine diatrizoate; anorectal malformation; article; bladder; clinical article; clinical feature; colostomy; controlled study; diagnostic imaging; genitourinary fistula; human; infant; male; newborn; nonfluoroscopic pressure colostography; priority journal; urethra stricture; urogenital tract malformation; Anal Canal; Contrast Media; Genitalia, Male; Humans; Image Enhancement; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Male; Pressure; Rectum; Resource Allocation; Urinary Fistula; Urogenital Abnormalities	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84859021621	Examinations of the performance of a gas lift for oil well production	Abdulkadir M., Yahaya S.	2011	Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences	6	8	None	Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria; School of Geography, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom	Abdulkadir, M., Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria; Yahaya, S., School of Geography, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom	Gas lift is a method of artificial lift that uses an external source of high pressure gas for supplementing formation gas to lift the well fluids. The primary limitations for gas lift operations are the lack of formation gas or of an outside source of gas, wide well spacing and available space for compressors on offshore platforms. Generally, gas lift is not applicable to single-well installations and widely spaced wells that are not suited for a centrally located power system. Gas lift can intensify the problems associated with production of viscous crude, super-saturated brine, or an emulsion. Old casing, sour gas and long, small-internal diameter flow lines can rule out gas lift operations. Wet gas without dehydration will reduce the reliability of gas lift operations. A model relating the factors affecting potential production rate along the tubing of a gas lift oil well was developed to optimize production using analytical approach. Modified Darcy equation was employed alongside some other equation of flow such as Fanning's equation, Reynolds' equation and a host of others which resulted in the developed model equation. Data from four wells were used in applying the model equation and it was found that, for the four wells and the square of the velocity of oil flow is equal to the oil production rate and both vary directly with the difference in pressure between the reservoir and the well bore. This implies, the lower the well bore pressure the higher the oil production rate and oil velocity. © 2006-2011 Asian Research Publishing Network (ARPN).	Artificial lift; Gas lift; Oil well	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84874253215	Impact of adopting enterprise resource planning systems by commercial organizations in Kenya	Abdullabhai M., Acosta F.	2012	DLSU Business and Economics Review	21	2	None	Computer Pride Ltd, Nairobi, Kenya; Strathmore Business School, Nairobi, Kenya	Abdullabhai, M., Computer Pride Ltd, Nairobi, Kenya; Acosta, F., Strathmore Business School, Nairobi, Kenya	The purpose of our research is to understand the benefits Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems render to commercial organizations in Kenya and to understand the challenges that affect the ERP Implementation process. These benefits and challenges have direct impact on the performance of the business; therefore the study seek to understand the complexity of these two factors. Thirty five organizations participated in our research. We established what kind of benefits were realized by various sizes of organization adopting ERP systems, and the differences that exist among challenges and benefits with respect to the size of the organization and age of ERP System. Lastly, our research also identifies how various benefits and challenges are interconnected and interdependent. © 2012 De La Salle University, Philippines.	Benefits; Challenges; ERP systems; Implementation; Kenyan business environment	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84904134437	Effect of xylanase on performance, serum IGF-1 and glucose of broilers fed wheat corn soybean diet	Abdullahi A.Y., Zuo J.J., Tan H.Z., Xia W.G., Wei S., Liu J.H., Ai Q., Zhao S.Y., Xia M.H., Liu Y.H., Xia C.D., Wu F., Yu J.P., Feng D.Y.	2013	Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances	12	17	10.3923/javaa.2013.1409.1414	College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, 510542 Guangzhou, China; Department of Animal Science, Kano University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano, Nigeria; Production Technology Department of WENs Group, Yunfu, China	Abdullahi, A.Y., College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, 510542 Guangzhou, China, Department of Animal Science, Kano University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano, Nigeria; Zuo, J.J., College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, 510542 Guangzhou, China; Tan, H.Z., Production Technology Department of WENs Group, Yunfu, China; Xia, W.G., College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, 510542 Guangzhou, China; Wei, S., Production Technology Department of WENs Group, Yunfu, China; Liu, J.H., College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, 510542 Guangzhou, China; Ai, Q., College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, 510542 Guangzhou, China; Zhao, S.Y., College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, 510542 Guangzhou, China; Xia, M.H., College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, 510542 Guangzhou, China; Liu, Y.H., College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, 510542 Guangzhou, China; Xia, C.D., College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, 510542 Guangzhou, China; Wu, F., College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, 510542 Guangzhou, China; Yu, J.P., College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, 510542 Guangzhou, China; Feng, D.Y., College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, 510542 Guangzhou, China	Six hundred and forty, 1 day old Yellow feather broiler chicks were fed wheat-corn soybean diet plus xylanase ENOLZYME™ 100 g ton-1 (enzyme activity = 1256.244 U mL-1) to study additive effect of the enzyme on serum glucose and IGF-1 concentration relative to performance. The birds were randomly divided into 2 treatment groups with 64 birds/pen in 5 replicates. For the periods of 63 days body weight, feed efficiency and daily feed intake were not differed at 21 and 42 days. However, they were all differ significantly at 63 days (p&lt;0.05); particularly feed efficiency from 1-63 days was highly significant (p&lt;0.01). Carcass characteristics were not differed in all three stages but at finishing stage breast and thigh muscles, heart, gizzard and abdominal fat weights were numerically increased. Mortality rate was &lt;0.02%. Serum glucose concentration levels at three feeding phases were not differed among groups. However, serum IGF-1 differ significantly at starter phase (21 days) (p&lt;0.05). Correlation between treatments and feeding periods existed at growing (42 days) and finishing (63 days) stages (p&lt;0.05). The present findings on supplementation of xylanase to corn wheat soy bean broiler diet hasincreased market weight cost value by 1.33% at finishing stage (43-63 days). The serum glucose and IGF-1 concentration have correlated positively on treatments offered, feeding periods and performance. Further research is needed on IGF-1 and GH (Growth Hormone) at molecular level to understand their influence in broiler's growth and development. © Medwell Journals, 2013.	Glucose; Growth hormone; Performance; Serum IGF-1; Xylanase	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-69149088963	Evaluation of causes of retaining wall failure	Abdullahi M.M.	2009	Leonardo Electronic Journal of Practices and Technologies	7	14	None	Civil Engineering, F.U.T., P.M.B. 65, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria	Abdullahi, M.M., Civil Engineering, F.U.T., P.M.B. 65, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria	Retaining structures are vital geotechnical structure, because the topography of the earth surface is a combination of plain, sloppy and undulating terrain. The retaining wall resists thrust of a bank of earth as well as providing soil stability of a change of ground elevation. Earth pressures on retaining wall are designed from theories of Soil Mechanics, but unfortunately the engineers using them do not always realize the significance of the assumption in their development. This is usually accompanied by with failure and partial failures because of designed based on rules and formulae that fit only limited conditions. In addition there are also problems of using bad backfill materials without taking precautionary measures against built-up of hydrostatic pressure by provision of drainage and also poor workmanship.	Backfill; Earth pressure; Hydrostatic pressure; Retaining wall	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84893637327	Privatization and firm performance: An empirical study of selected privatized firms in Nigeria	Abdullahi Y.Z., Abdullahi H., Mohammed Y.	2012	Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences	3	11	10.5901/mjss.2012.v3n11p207	Department of Economics, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria; Department of Economics, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria; Department of Economics, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria	Abdullahi, Y.Z., Department of Economics, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria; Abdullahi, H., Department of Economics, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria; Mohammed, Y., Department of Economics, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria	The aim of this study is to investigate the financial and operational efficiency of the privatized firms in Nigeria. Data for this study comes from secondary sources; specifically, Fact Book from the Nigerian Stock Exchange, Offer Prospectuses, as well as published annual reports and financial statements of the privatized firms. Our sampled firms are drawn from manufacturing, oil marketing, banking and insurance sub-sectors of the Nigerian economy. The period of analysis covers 5 years before, and 5 years after privatization. To test our predictions, we follow the techniques of Megginson et al. (1994) in order to determine post privatization performance changes. We calculate the mean value of each variable for each firm over the pre and post privatization periods, we then use the T- test and the Wilcoxon sign rank test as principal methods of testing for significant changes in the variables. Results obtained from this study are mixed. Whereas some companies in our sample show improvements in some indicators, other companies have shown decline in some indicators after privatization. However, in spite the mixed results, the overall picture shows improvement in profitability for at least half of the firms in our sample. Overall, we may conclude that our results provide little evidence that privatization has caused significant improvement by all indicators.	Firm performance; Nigeria; Privatization	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84946732525	Parents' experiences of monitoring their adolescents' compliance with diversion orders	Abdulla Z., Goliath V.	2015	Social Work (South Africa)	51	2	None	NICRO, Eastern-Cape-Province, South Africa; Department of Social Development Professions, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa	Abdulla, Z., NICRO, Eastern-Cape-Province, South Africa; Goliath, V., Department of Social Development Professions, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa	The Child Justice Act 75 of 2008 makes provision for the diversion of child/adolescent offenders and expects parents to monitor their compliance with diversion orders. This paper examines how parents' experience fulfilling this role, especially against the backdrop of their reduced influence during the adolescent development phase, following a qualitative study undertaken with 12 parents of diverted adolescents in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole. The findings revealed the particular difficulties that parents experienced in monitoring compliance and highlight the specific parental support needs that can be met by social workers and other child justice officials.	None	adolescence; child care; child welfare; compliance; social work	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-50849100687	Evaluations of vegetable oil-based as lubricants for metal-forming processes	Abdulquadir B.L., Adeyemi M.B.	2008	Industrial Lubrication and Tribology	60	5	10.1108/00368790810895178	Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Technology, Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Nigeria; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria	Abdulquadir, B.L., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Technology, Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Nigeria; Adeyemi, M.B., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria	Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to assess lubricating performances of selected locally produced vegetable oil-based lubricants with a view to utilizing them as a possible alternative to petroleum-based lubricants in metal-forming processes. Design/methodology/approach - The ring compression testing and twin disks upsetting testing methods were employed. Findings - The results obtained from these two tests showed that the red palm oil performed better than others at room temperature, followed by sheabutter oil, while palm kernel oil performed the least. High-temperatures compression ring tests gave sheabutter oil lower values of friction coefficients than red palm oil. Research limitations/implications - Further work should be done on numerous vegetable oil-based lubricants. Also those that show promising performance could be further investigated with locally available additives. Practical implications - These are numerous since increase in environmental interest has resulted in a renewed interest in vegetable oil-based lubricants. Originality/value - The research work has broken new ground in finding applications for environmentally friendly lubricants in various areas of metal-forming processes. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.	Lubricant oils; Lubrication	Compression testing; Computer networks; Data compression; Doping (additives); Forming; Friction; Lubricating oils; Lubricant oils; Lubrication; Metal-forming processes; Oil-based lubricants; Vegetable oils	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-80054734895	Determinants of performance: A cross generational analysis of Nigerian banks	Abdulraheem A., Yahaya K.A., Aliu O.A.	2011	European Journal of Social Sciences	24	4	None	Department of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria	Abdulraheem, A., Department of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria; Yahaya, K.A., Department of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria; Aliu, O.A., Department of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria	The performance of banks is of importance to investors because it determines both the returns on investment and it is a measure of economic stability and secured investment environment. A number of factors are used in the measurement of bank performance in a typical developing economy. This study uses selected first and second generation banks in Nigeria to examine critical variables that may explain the performance of the banks. In all ten banks were purposively sampled to include each of first and second generation banks. For each generation, aggregate performance was computed as a proxy of the declared profit for 10 years. Aggregate value was also obtained for the dividend declared, amount retained for expansion, new shares sold out to the public, age of banks, customer base and shareholders fund. A multiple regression analysis of the variables adopted to examine the nature of the relationship between declared profit (y) and the variables (X1 -X6), where Y=a+biXi+b2X2+.........+bnXn. A structured questionnaire was also used to capture the perception of shareholders on bank performance in four out of the ten selected banks. The result of the study shows that the performance of a bank was accounted for by the amount of profit paid out as dividend. The profit withheld for expansion and new share sold to the public with the R2 value of 92.9% and double log of 97.7%. From the study bank performance is both a result of dividend paid out (92.9%) profit withheld for expansion (97.7%). Age of banks was show not to be related to the performance of banks. To corroborate this, the study showed that shareholders believe that the proportion of dividend paid to shareholders is a major determinant of performance. The study therefore recommends that Nigerian Banks should redirect their focus to early dividend payment and regular declaration of dividend as one of the tools of attaining better performance.	Bank performance; Determinants; Dividend payment; Shareholders	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-34347402221	Evaluation of the effects of the aqueous extract of Vitex doniana root-bark on the peripheral and central nervous system of laboratory animals	Abdulrahman F.I., Onyeyili P.A., Sandabe U.K., Ogugbuaja V.O.	2007	Journal of Applied Sciences	7	10	None	Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria; Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria	Abdulrahman, F.I., Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria; Onyeyili, P.A., Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria; Sandabe, U.K., Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria; Ogugbuaja, V.O., Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria	Aim of this study to investigate the effects of aqueous extract of Vitrex doniana on the peripheral and central nervous systems and possibility to use it as folk medicine. The aqueous extract of Vitex doniana was soxhlet extracted with distilled water and concentrated in vacuo to give a yield of 8.5% w/w. The LD50 following intraperitoneal administration was estimated to be 980 mg kg-1. The aqueous extract of Vitex doniana from the study produced substantial depressant effects on both the peripheral and central nervous system. The aqueous extract induced sleep on its own at dose of 400 mg kg-1 and potentiated sodium thiopental sleeping time in a dose dependant manner. It also showed significant (p&lt;0.05) muscle relaxant activities and produced analgesia and weal anesthetic effect. The extract was able to confer 80% protection to rats treated with convulsive dose of PTZ, while it conferred 100% protection to rats treated with convulsion dose of strychnine. © 2007 Asian Network for Scientific Information.	Analgesic; Anticonvulsant; Local anaesthetic; Muscle relaxant; Sleeping time; Vitex doniana	Analgesic; Anticonvulsant; Local anaesthetic; Muscle relaxants; Sleeping time; Vitex doniana; Anesthetics; Muscle; Rats; Sleep research; Neurophysiology	None
WoS	WOS:000313314600007	Impact of a customized peer-facilitators training program related to sexual health intervention	AbdulRahman, Hejar,AbuSamah, Bahaman,Awaisu, Ahmed,Ibrahim, Auwal,Rampal, Lekhraj,Saad, Abdulmumin,Sabitu, Kabiru	2012	INTERNATIONAL HEALTH	4	4	10.1016/j.inhe.2012.09.002	Ahmadu Bello University, Johns Hopkins University, Universiti Putra Malaysia, University of Qatar	"AbdulRahman, Hejar: Universiti Putra Malaysia","AbuSamah, Bahaman: Universiti Putra Malaysia","Awaisu, Ahmed: University of Qatar","Rampal, Lekhraj: Universiti Putra Malaysia","Saad, Abdulmumin: Johns Hopkins University","Sabitu, Kabiru: Ahmadu Bello University",	This study aimed to develop and implement a customized training program related to the delivery of an integrated human immunodeficiency virus - sexually transmitted infections (HIV-STI) risk reduction intervention for peer-facilitators and to evaluate its immediate outcome including changes in trainee knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported competence and confidence. We developed and delivered a structured training program and materials about HIV and STI prevention in a university setting. The training was offered to candidate facilitators who were planned to be involved in a larger project, known as Integrated HIV-STI Risk Reduction Program. Ten candidate facilitators participated in the training program and completed both the pretest and posttest survey questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 17.0 software package and Wilcoxon signed rank test was applied to assess the impact of the training program. Overall, the trainees' performance in HIV-related and STI knowledge, attitude and stigma scores had significantly increased compared to the baseline.. The median scores for HIV and STI knowledge after the training significantly increased from 22.0 to 30.5 (p=0.007) and 8.0 to 9.5 (p=0.005), respectively, whereas the median score on the positive attitude towards HIV and STI prevention rose from 39.0 to 57.0 (p=0.011). Upon completion of the program, 80-100% of the trainees believed that they were competent and confident in performing most of the designed sexual health intervention activities. This preliminary study suggests that a customized on-site training program on sexual health intervention could significantly improve their knowledge, attitude and practice related to HIV-STI prevention. (C) 2012 Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.	HIV/AIDS,NIGERIA,Peer-facilitators,STI,TRAINING,YOUTH,ADOLESCENTS,"AIDS-RELATED KNOWLEDGE",ATTITUDES,BEHAVIOR,EDUCATION,HIV/AIDS,"HIV PREVENTION",SCHOOL,SOUTH-AFRICA,TRANSMITTED-DISEASES	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-33748307618	Performance analysis of listed construction and real estate companies in Nigeria	Abdul-Rasheed A., Tajudeen A.B.	2006	Journal of Real Estate Portfolio Management	12	2	None	Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria	Abdul-Rasheed, A., Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Tajudeen, A.B., Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria	The acquisition of shares in investment companies specializing in real estate have become a popular form of indirect property investment. However, the publicly listed real estate and construction companies are only a minute portion of the total commercial real estate market, and the speed of securitization has been very slow in Nigeria. This paper examines the investment performance of listed property and construction companies from 1998 to 2005 with a view to developing their competitive and comparative advantage in attracting investment. The risk-adjustment performance of the companies, assessed through Sharpe ratios, show that both property and construction companies do not perform better than stocks, but, nevertheless, do offer diversification possibilities due to their low correlation with the stock market.	None	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-28944431793	The effect of supplementing Rhodes grass (Chloris gayana) hay with Acacia tortilis leaves and pods mixture on intake, digestibility and growth performance of goats	Abdulrazak S.A., Njuguna E.G., Karau P.K.	2005	Livestock Research for Rural Development	17	12	None	Department of Animal Science, Egerton University, P.O Box 536, Njoro, Kenya; Egerton University, Division of Research and Extension, P. O. Box 536, Njoro, Kenya	Abdulrazak, S.A., Department of Animal Science, Egerton University, P.O Box 536, Njoro, Kenya, Egerton University, Division of Research and Extension, P. O. Box 536, Njoro, Kenya; Njuguna, E.G., Department of Animal Science, Egerton University, P.O Box 536, Njoro, Kenya; Karau, P.K., Department of Animal Science, Egerton University, P.O Box 536, Njoro, Kenya	An experiment was conducted for 63 days to examine the effects of supplementation of Rhodes grass hay (H) with mixtures of leaves and pods of Acacia tortilis on intake, digestion and growth performance of Small East African goats (SEAG). Twenty four SEAG of 18±4 kg BW, 9months old were assigned to six diets including ad libitum Rhodes grass hay alone (H) or H supplemented with various proportions of pods, leaves and mixture of the two as follows; 19 g DM/kg W0.75 pods (P), 19 g DM/kgW0.75 leaves (L), 9.5:9.5 g DM/kg W0.75 pods +leaves (PL), 14:5 g DM/kg W 0.75 pods +leaves (PPL) or 5:14 g DM/kg W0.75 pods +leaves (PLL). The diets were allocated to the goats in a completely randomised design, with 4 goats per treatment. Dry matter intake, digestibility, nitrogen retention and live weight gains were all increased by supplementation. There was an indication of a better response in intake and weight gains when the hay was supplemented with equal proportion (9.5 g DM/kg W0.75) of pods and the leaves. It is concluded that mixtures of pods and leaves give more benefits than when either is offered singly to goats fed a basal diet of grass hay.	Acacia tortilis; Goats; Intake; Leaves; Live weight; Pods; Tree mixture	Acacia; Acacia tortilis; Capra hircus; Chloris gayana	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84939782037	Performance of tropical maize hybrids under conditions of low and optimum levels of nitrogen fertilizer application - Grain yield, biomass production and nitrogen accumulation	Abe A., Adetimirin V.O., Menkir A., Moose S.P., Olaniyan A.B.	2013	Maydica	58	2	None	Department of Agronomy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Oyo Road, PMB 5320, Ibadan, Nigeria; Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, United States	Abe, A., Department of Agronomy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Adetimirin, V.O., Department of Agronomy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Menkir, A., International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Oyo Road, PMB 5320, Ibadan, Nigeria; Moose, S.P., Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, United States; Olaniyan, A.B., Department of Agronomy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Nitrogen (N) is the most limiting mineral nutrient in the soils of the major maize producing areas of West and Central Africa. Low soil N and sub-optimal application of N fertilizers lead to N deficiency and poor grain yield (GY) in maize. Maize varieties with improved grain yield under low soil N and increased performance under optimal N availability could be beneficial to low input agriculture. This study evaluated the performance of a selection of experimental and commercial hybrids under suboptimal and optimal N fertilizer applications. Significant differences were observed among the hybrids, as well as significant interactions between hybrid and N level for GY and other measured attributes, with the severity of variation increasing as the level of N decreases. Mean GY reductions across the years was 76.5% at no-N and 35.4% at low-N. Depending on N treatment, GY varied from 0.48 to 4.42 Mg ha-1, grain N content from 0.17 to 1.26 g plant-1, total N content at harvest from 0.33 to 2.00 g plant-1, above ground biomass at silking from 30.6 to 91.2 g plant-1 and at maturity from 39.9 to 191.1 g plant-1. Number of kernels was the GY component most severely reduced by N stress and had significant (p ≤ 0.001) positive correlation with GY at all N levels. Six hybrids (4001/4008, KU1409/4008, KU1409/9613, 4008/1808, 4058/Fun 47-4, and 1824/9432) which showed consistent above average grain yields under no-N, low-N, high-N and across N levels were found and their use could further be investigated.	Grain yield; Low input agriculture; Low soil N; Maize hybrids; Number of kernels	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84868703048	The impact of cooperatives on agricultural technology adoption: Empirical evidence from Ethiopia	Abebaw D., Haile M.G.	2013	Food Policy	38	1	10.1016/j.foodpol.2012.10.003	Ethiopian Economics Association, Ethiopian Economic Policy Research Institute, P.O. Box 34282, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Center for Development Research (ZEF), University of Bonn, Walter-Flex Str. D-53113, Germany	Abebaw, D., Ethiopian Economics Association, Ethiopian Economic Policy Research Institute, P.O. Box 34282, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Haile, M.G., Center for Development Research (ZEF), University of Bonn, Walter-Flex Str. D-53113, Germany	Using cross-sectional data and a propensity score matching technique, this paper investigates the impact of cooperatives on adoption of agricultural technologies. Our analysis indicates that cooperative members are more likely to be male-headed households, have better access to agricultural extension services, possess oxen, participate in off-farm work, and have leadership experience. We also found that geographic location and age of household head are strongly associated with cooperative membership. Our estimation results show that cooperative membership has a strong positive impact on fertilizer adoption. The impact on adoption of pesticides turns out to be statistically significant when only agricultural cooperatives are considered. Further analysis also suggests that cooperative membership has a heterogeneous impact on fertilizer adoption among its members. The results suggest that cooperatives can play an important role in accelerating the adoption of agricultural technologies by smallholder farmers in Ethiopia. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.	Africa; Agricultural technology adoption; Cooperatives; Ethiopia; Impact evaluation	agricultural extension; agricultural technology; cooperative sector; farmers attitude; fertilizer application; smallholder; technology adoption; Ethiopia; Bos	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-46049094460	Impact of a commercial destocking relief intervention in Moyale district, southern Ethiopia	Abebe D., Cullis A., Catley A., Aklilu Y., Mekonnen G., Ghebrechirstos Y.	2008	Disasters	32	2	10.1111/j.1467-7717.2007.01034.x	Feinstein International Center, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, PO Box 1078, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Food Security Unit at Save the Children US, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Save the Children US, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia	Abebe, D., Feinstein International Center, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, PO Box 1078, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Cullis, A., Food Security Unit at Save the Children US, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Catley, A., Feinstein International Center, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, PO Box 1078, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Aklilu, Y., Feinstein International Center, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, PO Box 1078, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Mekonnen, G., Save the Children US, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Ghebrechirstos, Y., Save the Children US, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia	A commercial destocking intervention was piloted in southern Ethiopia during the drought of early 2006. The intervention led to the purchase of an estimated 20,000 cattle valued at USD 1.01 million. On average, destocked households received USD 186 from the sale of cattle - approximately 5,405 households were involved. In terms of aid investment, the approximate cost-benefit ratio was 41:1. During the drought, income from destocking accounted for 54.2 per cent of household income (n = 114 households), and was used to buy food, care for livestock, meet various domestic expenses, support relatives, and either pay off debts or augment savings. Seventy-nine per cent of the income derived from destocking was used to buy local goods or services. Expenditure on livestock care amounted to 36.5 per cent of local spending, and included the private transportation of livestock to better grazing areas. The buoyant livestock export trade was considered to be an important driver of commercial destocking, demonstrating a positive link between livestock and meat exports, and pastoral vulnerability during drought. © 2008 The Author(s). Journal compilation © Overseas Development Institute, 2008.	Commercial destocking; Cost-benefit; Ethiopia; Impact assessment; Pastoralists; Policy	cost-benefit analysis; disaster management; disaster relief; drought; household expenditure; household income; pastoralism; public spending; risk assessment; Africa; East Africa; Ethiopia; Sub-Saharan Africa; Bos; animal; article; cattle; commercial phenomena; cost benefit analysis; disaster; domestic animal; economics; Ethiopia; family size; human; income; meat; statistics; time; Animals; Animals, Domestic; Cattle; Commerce; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Economics; Ethiopia; Family Characteristics; Humans; Income; Meat; Natural Disasters; Relief Work; Time Factors	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-38849146320	Evaluation of maize varieties for resistance to northern leaf blight under field conditions in Ethiopia	Abebe D., Singburaudom N., Sangchote S., Sarobol E.	2008	Kasetsart Journal - Natural Science	42	1	None	Gambella Agricultural Research Center, P.O.Box 62, Gambella, Ethiopia; Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand; Departement of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand	Abebe, D., Gambella Agricultural Research Center, P.O.Box 62, Gambella, Ethiopia; Singburaudom, N., Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand; Sangchote, S., Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand; Sarobol, E., Departement of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand	A study of reaction of thirteen maize varieties to northern leaf blight mainly caused by Exserhilum turcicum (Pass) Leonard and Suggs, were conducted at three locations Gambella, Abobo and Bako during 2003 and 2004 crop seasons. Variation among maize varieties was observed for several disease variables; the number of lesion, size, incidence, area under disease progress curve (AUDPC) and severity rating scale. In general, significant differences among genotypes were observed for data based on lesion number, size, AUDPC and severity rating scale at all locations. Susceptible varieties Gussau, Aboboko and Local- M had high AUDPC, large lesion size, fast onset of disease and many lesions in numbers. The host entries used in this study indicated that Kuleni was the most resistant to northern leaf blight across three locations, with low rating score. There was different response among varieties depending on disease intensity at each location. At Abobo, the final severity increased from 0.00 to 96.66% in 2003 and the results observed from 10.00 to 96.66% at Bako. However, at Gambella the incidence was as low as from 0.00 to 83.33%. Disease assessment methods were generally correlated with one another. Several varieties showed similaly significant reaction to disease in all locations. This meant that there was no virulent difference existing in the pathogen populations from location to location.	Area under disease progress curve; Exserhilum turcicum; Northern leaf blight; Resistance	Zea mays	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84890669317	Ceramic water filters impregnated with silver nanoparticles as a point-of-use water-treatment intervention for HIV-positive individuals in Limpopo Province, South Africa: A pilot study of technological performance and human health benefits	Abebe L.S., Smith J.A., Narkiewicz S., Oyanedel-Craver V., Conaway M., Singo A., Amidou S., Mojapelo P., Brant J., Dillingham R.	2014	Journal of Water and Health	12	2	10.2166/wh.2013.185	Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Virginia, Thornton Hall, 351 McCormick Road, Charlottesville, VA 22908, United States; Department of Civil Engineering, University of Rhode Island, Bliss Hall 213, Kingston, RI 02881, United States; Department of Public Health Sciences, Public Health Sciences Hospital West, University of Virginia, PO Box 800717, Charlottesville, VA 3181, United States; Department of Microbiology, Department of Chemistry, University of Venda, Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou 0950, Limpopo Province, South Africa; Department of Medicine, University of Virginia, PO Box 801379, Charlottesville, VA, United States	Abebe, L.S., Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Virginia, Thornton Hall, 351 McCormick Road, Charlottesville, VA 22908, United States; Smith, J.A., Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Virginia, Thornton Hall, 351 McCormick Road, Charlottesville, VA 22908, United States; Narkiewicz, S., Department of Civil Engineering, University of Rhode Island, Bliss Hall 213, Kingston, RI 02881, United States; Oyanedel-Craver, V., Department of Civil Engineering, University of Rhode Island, Bliss Hall 213, Kingston, RI 02881, United States; Conaway, M., Department of Public Health Sciences, Public Health Sciences Hospital West, University of Virginia, PO Box 800717, Charlottesville, VA 3181, United States; Singo, A., Department of Microbiology, Department of Chemistry, University of Venda, Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou 0950, Limpopo Province, South Africa; Amidou, S., Department of Microbiology, Department of Chemistry, University of Venda, Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou 0950, Limpopo Province, South Africa; Mojapelo, P., Department of Microbiology, Department of Chemistry, University of Venda, Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou 0950, Limpopo Province, South Africa; Brant, J., Department of Medicine, University of Virginia, PO Box 801379, Charlottesville, VA, United States; Dillingham, R., Department of Medicine, University of Virginia, PO Box 801379, Charlottesville, VA, United States	Waterborne pathogens present a significant threat to people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (PLWH). This study presents a randomized, controlled trial that evaluates whether a household-level ceramic water filter (CWF) intervention can improve drinking water quality and decrease days of diarrhea in PLWH in rural South Africa. Seventy-four participants were randomized in an intervention group with CWFs and a control group without filters. Participants in the CWF arm received CWFs impregnated with silver nanoparticles and associated safe-storage containers. Water and stool samples were collected at baseline and 12 months. Diarrhea incidence was self-reported weekly for 12 months. The average diarrhea rate in the control group was 0.064 days/week compared to 0.015 days/week in the intervention group (p < 0.001, Mann-Whitney). Median reduction of total coliform bacteria was 100% at enrollment and final collection. CWFs are an acceptable technology that can significantly improve the quality of household water and decrease days of diarrhea for PLWH in rural South Africa. © IWA Publishing 2014.	Ceramic water filters; Cryptosporidium parvum; HIV; Point-of-use; South Africa	drinking water; silver nanoparticle; ceramics; diarrheal disease; drinking water; human immunodeficiency virus; nanotechnology; public health; rural area; technological change; water treatment; water use; adult; article; ceramic water fillter; coliform bacterium; container; controlled study; Cryptosporidium; diarrhea; environmental sanitation; feces culture; female; filter; household; human; Human immunodeficiency virus infected patient; incidence; male; pilot study; randomized controlled trial; South Africa; water quality; water sampling; water supply; water treatment; Limpopo; South Africa; Adult; Ceramics; Cryptosporidiosis; Cryptosporidium; Diarrhea; Drinking Water; Enterobacteriaceae; Enterobacteriaceae Infections; Feces; Female; Filtration; HIV Seropositivity; Humans; Male; Metal Nanoparticles; Middle Aged; Pilot Projects; Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction; Rural Population; Silver; South Africa; Water Purification; Water Quality; Young Adult	NSF, National Science Foundation
Scopus	2-s2.0-84880098112	Evaluation of specific gravity of potato varieties in Ethiopia as a criterion for determining processing quality	Abebe T., Wongchaochant S., Taychasinpitak T.	2013	Kasetsart Journal - Natural Science	47	1	None	Amhara Agricultural Research Institute, Adet Agricultural Research Center, P.O.Box 08, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia; Department of Horticulture, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand	Abebe, T., Amhara Agricultural Research Institute, Adet Agricultural Research Center, P.O.Box 08, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia; Wongchaochant, S., Department of Horticulture, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand; Taychasinpitak, T., Department of Horticulture, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand	Specific gravity (SG) is the measure of choice for estimating dry matter (DMC) and starch content (SC) and ultimately for determining the processing quality of potato varieties. Evaluation of the SG of 25 potato varieties was carried out at three distinct locations in the Amhara region of Ethiopia with the main objectives of determining their culinary quality and most suitable areas of production. The varieties were planted in a 5 × 5 balanced lattice design of six replications during the 2011 rainy season. The results of the data analysis showed highly significant (P < 0.01) genotypic and location differences and significant (P < 0.05) genotype × environment interactions. The pooled SG values ranged from 1.058 to 1.102. The SG of tubers of the improved variety Belete was the highest while that of Menagesha was the lowest. Furthermore, the SG values for varieties grown at Debretabor were higher than those for the corresponding varieties grown at Adet and Merawi. The DMC and SC were computed based on the SG and showed significant (P < 0.01) genotypic variability. The highest DMC and SC were also obtained at Debretabor; thus, it is an ideal location to grow potatoes for high DMC and starch accumulation. Additive main effects and multiplicative interaction analysis identified CIP-392640.524, Zengena, Jalenie and Belete as stable genotypes with SG values above average.	Additive main effects and multiplicative interaction analysis; Potato varieties; Processing quality; Specific-gravity; Variability	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84907190446	Impact of variety type and particle size distribution on starch enzymatic hydrolysis and functional properties of tef flours	Abebe W., Collar C., Ronda F.	2014	Carbohydrate Polymers	115	None	10.1016/j.carbpol.2014.08.080	College of Agricultural and Forestry Engineering, University of Valladolid, Av. Madrid 57, Palencia, Spain; Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, P.O. Box 2003, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Food Science Department, Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de Alimentos (CSIC), Avenida Catedrático Agustín Escardino 7, Paterna, Valencia, Spain	Abebe, W., College of Agricultural and Forestry Engineering, University of Valladolid, Av. Madrid 57, Palencia, Spain, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, P.O. Box 2003, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Collar, C., Food Science Department, Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de Alimentos (CSIC), Avenida Catedrático Agustín Escardino 7, Paterna, Valencia, Spain; Ronda, F., College of Agricultural and Forestry Engineering, University of Valladolid, Av. Madrid 57, Palencia, Spain	Tef grain is becoming very attractive in the Western countries since it is a gluten-free grain with appreciated nutritional advantages. However there is little information of its functional properties and starch digestibility and how they are affected by variety type and particle size distribution. This work evaluates the effect of the grain variety and the mill used on tef flour physico-chemical and functional properties, mainly derived from starch behavior. In vitro starch digestibility of the flours by Englyst method was assessed. Two types of mills were used to obtain whole flours of different granulation. Rice and wheat flours were analyzed as references. Protein molecular weight distribution and flour structure by SEM were also analyzed to justify some of the differences found among the cereals studied. Tef cultivar and mill type exhibited important effect on granulation, bulking density and starch damage, affecting the processing performance of the flours and determining the hydration and pasting properties. The color was darker although one of the white varieties had a lightness near the reference flours. Different granulation of tef flour induced different in vitro starch digestibility. The disc attrition mill led to higher starch digestibility rate index and rapidly available glucose, probably as consequence of a higher damaged starch content. The results confirm the adequacy of tef flour as ingredient in the formulation of new cereal based foods and the importance of the variety and the mill on its functional properties. © 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.	Functional properties; In vitro starch digestibility; Milling; Tef	Functional properties; In-vitro; Tef; Variety types; Milling (machining); enzyme; starch; vegetable protein; cereal; chemistry; digestion; flour; food handling; hydrolysis; mechanics; metabolism; particle size; pigmentation; Cereals; Digestion; Enzymes; Flour; Food Handling; Hydrolysis; Mechanical Processes; Particle Size; Pigmentation; Plant Proteins; Starch	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-77951092096	Comparative performance of the REGA subtyping tool version 2 versus version 1	Abecasis A.B., Wang Y., Libin P., Imbrechts S., de Oliveira T., Camacho R.J., Vandamme Anne-Mieke A.-M.	2010	Infection, Genetics and Evolution	10	3	10.1016/j.meegid.2009.09.020	Laboratory for Clinical and Epidemiological Virology, REGA Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, Leuven, Belgium; Centro de Malária e Outras Doenças Tropicais, Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical, Portugal; Africa Centre for Health and Population Studies, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa; Laboratory of Virology, Hospital de Egas Moniz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Portugal	Abecasis, A.B., Laboratory for Clinical and Epidemiological Virology, REGA Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, Leuven, Belgium, Centro de Malária e Outras Doenças Tropicais, Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical, Portugal; Wang, Y., Laboratory for Clinical and Epidemiological Virology, REGA Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, Leuven, Belgium; Libin, P., Laboratory for Clinical and Epidemiological Virology, REGA Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, Leuven, Belgium; Imbrechts, S., Laboratory for Clinical and Epidemiological Virology, REGA Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, Leuven, Belgium; de Oliveira, T., Africa Centre for Health and Population Studies, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa; Camacho, R.J., Centro de Malária e Outras Doenças Tropicais, Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical, Portugal, Laboratory of Virology, Hospital de Egas Moniz, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Portugal; Vandamme Anne-Mieke, A.-M., Laboratory for Clinical and Epidemiological Virology, REGA Institute for Medical Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Minderbroedersstraat 10, Leuven, Belgium	The REGA HIV-1 subtyping tool is a phylogenetic-based method for subtyping HIV-1 genomic sequences that was published in 2005. The subtyping tool combines phylogenetic approaches with recombination detection methods. Recently, version 2 was released (http://www.bioafrica.net/rega-genotype/html/index.html) as an improvement of version 1. Version 2 implements a Decision-Tree-based algorithm that was not implemented in version 1. We wanted to compare the two versions on a large sequence dataset to assess the improvements of version 2 and to verify whether features lost during updating the tool needed to be recovered. We analysed the results of the two versions in the genotyping of 4676 HIV-1 pol sequences. We compared those results to a manual approach, used in previous studies. Our results show that version 2 has an overall better sensitivity but especially for the detection of subtypes A, B, D, F, G and CRF14_BG and CRF06_CPX. For the other subtypes, no significant differences were observed in the sensitivity of versions 1 and 2. The overall increase in sensitivity was however accompanied by a decrease in the specificity for the detection of subtype B. This is the main limitation of version 2. However, while the number of false negatives decreased by 53 samples, the number of false positives increased only by 5 samples from version 1 to 2. The performance of the REGA HIV-1 subtyping tool was considerably improved from one version to the other. Our results are very valuable and allow us to make suggestions for further improvement of the tool for a version 3 release. © 2009 Elsevier B.V.	HIV-1; Subtyping	algorithm; article; controlled study; decision tree; false negative result; false positive result; gene sequence; genotype; human; Human immunodeficiency virus 1; phylogeny; priority journal; sensitivity and specificity; structural gene; virus typing; Algorithms; Automatic Data Processing; False Negative Reactions; False Positive Reactions; Genetic Variation; Genome, Viral; HIV Infections; HIV-1; Humans; Pattern Recognition, Automated; Phylogeny; pol Gene Products, Human Immunodeficiency Virus; Recombination, Genetic; Sensitivity and Specificity; Sequence Analysis; Human immunodeficiency virus 1	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84948783370	Monitoring maternal, newborn, and child health interventions using lot quality assurance sampling in Sokoto State of northern Nigeria	Abegunde D., Orobaton N., Shoretire K., Ibrahim M., Mohammed Z., Abdulazeez J., Gwamzhi R., Ganiyu A.	2015	Global Health Action	8	1	10.3402/gha.v8.27526	United States Agency for International Development, John Snow Inc. Research and Training, Inc., Targeted States High Impact Project, Nigeria; Jhpeigo - Targeted States High Impact Project Nigeria, Bauchi, Nigeria	Abegunde, D., United States Agency for International Development, John Snow Inc. Research and Training, Inc., Targeted States High Impact Project, Nigeria; Orobaton, N., United States Agency for International Development, John Snow Inc. Research and Training, Inc., Targeted States High Impact Project, Nigeria; Shoretire, K., Jhpeigo - Targeted States High Impact Project Nigeria, Bauchi, Nigeria; Ibrahim, M., United States Agency for International Development, John Snow Inc. Research and Training, Inc., Targeted States High Impact Project, Nigeria; Mohammed, Z., United States Agency for International Development, John Snow Inc. Research and Training, Inc., Targeted States High Impact Project, Nigeria; Abdulazeez, J., United States Agency for International Development, John Snow Inc. Research and Training, Inc., Targeted States High Impact Project, Nigeria; Gwamzhi, R., United States Agency for International Development, John Snow Inc. Research and Training, Inc., Targeted States High Impact Project, Nigeria; Ganiyu, A., United States Agency for International Development, John Snow Inc. Research and Training, Inc., Targeted States High Impact Project, Nigeria	Background: Maternal mortality ratio and infant mortality rate are as high as 1,576 per 100,000 live births and 78 per 1,000 live births, respectively, in Nigeria's northwestern region, where Sokoto State is located. Using applicable monitoring indicators for tracking progress in the UN/WHO framework on continuum of maternal, newborn, and child health care, this study evaluated the progress of Sokoto toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 4 and 5 by December 2015. The changes in outcomes in 2012-2013 associated with maternal and child health interventions were assessed. Design: We used baseline and follow-up lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS) data obtained in 2012 and 2013, respectively. In each of the surveys, data were obtained from 437 households sampled from 19 LQAS locations in each of the 23 local government areas (LGAs). The composite state-level coverage estimates of the respective indicators were aggregated from estimated LGA coverage estimates. Results: None of the nine indicators associated with the continuum of maternal, neonatal, and child care satisfied the recommended 90% coverage target for achieving MDGs 4 and 5. Similarly, the average state coverage estimates were lower than national coverage estimates. Marginal improvements in coverage were obtained in the demand for family planning satisfied, antenatal care visits, postnatal care for mothers, and exclusive breast-feeding. Antibiotic treatment for acute pneumonia increased significantly by 12.8 percentage points. The majority of the LGAs were classifiable as low-performing, high-priority areas for intensified program intervention. Conclusions: Despite the limited time left in the countdown to December 2015, Sokoto State, Nigeria, is not on track to achieving the MDG 90% coverage of indicators tied to the continuum of maternal and child care, to reduce maternal and childhood mortality by a third by 2015. Targeted health system investments at the primary care level remain a priority, for intensive program scale-up to accelerate impact. © 2015 Dele Abegunde et al.	Lot quality assurance sampling; Maternal; Monitoring and evaluation; Newborn and child health; Nigeria	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-79952433913	Replacement effects of Panicum maximum with Ficus polita on performance of West African dwarf goats	Abegunde T.O., Akinsoyinu A.O.	2011	Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition	95	2	10.1111/j.1439-0396.2010.01040.x	Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Abegunde, T.O., Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Akinsoyinu, A.O., Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	The replacement value of Ficus polita for Panicum maximum was evaluated on 32 female post-weaned West African dwarfs goats. Ficus polita was fed with P. maximum at different proportions of 0:90 (F. polita:P. maximum), 30:60, 60:30 and 90:0 constituting diets 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively. Each diet was supplemented with 10% cassava peels. Dry matter intake per kg metabolic weight of goats was not significantly (p>0.05) influenced by the dietary treatments. However, crude protein intake per kg metabolic weight was higher (p<0.05) in animals fed 60% and 90%F. polita than those fed sole P. maximum diet. Daily weight gain of goats fed diet 3 (60%F. polita) was higher (p<0.05) (27.3g) than those fed diets 4 (18.9g), 2 (20.8g) and the control (6.6g). Dry matter (DM), organic matter, crude protein (CP) and neutral detergent fibre digestibilities were higher (p<0.05) in goats fed 60%F. polita than those fed other diets, except for DM digestibility which was statistically similar to diets 2 and 4 but higher than those fed diet 1 without F. polita. Organic matter and CP digestibility were highest (72.0 and 65.7% respectively) in animals fed 60%F. polita. Nitrogen retention of goats fed 60%F. polita (diet 3) was higher (p<0.05) than that obtained with other diets. The results suggest that feeding combination of F. polita and P. maximum at ratio 60:30 respectively has associative effects that can enhance growth rate, feed intake, nutrients digestibility and nitrogen utilization for goat production during dry season in the tropics. © 2010 Blackwell Verlag GmbH.	Digestion; Ficus polita; Goats; Growth; Panicum maximum	animal; animal disease; animal food; article; cassava; chemistry; clinical trial; controlled clinical trial; controlled study; diet; digestion; female; Ficus; goat; growth, development and aging; millet; randomized controlled trial; Animal Feed; Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Animals; Diet; Digestion; Female; Ficus; Goats; Manihot; Panicum; Animalia; Capra hircus; Manihot esculenta; Panicum maximum	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84876242575	Diagnostic performance of transvesical ultrasound in clinically suspected ectopic pregnancy in a public and tertiary,hospital setup	Abeia A., Assefa G.	2013	Ethiopian Medical Journal	51	1	None	Department of Radiology, Addis Ababa University, Medical Faculty, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia	Abeia, A., Department of Radiology, Addis Ababa University, Medical Faculty, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Assefa, G., Department of Radiology, Addis Ababa University, Medical Faculty, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia	Background: Ectopic pregnancy consists 1.2 to 1.4% of all reported pregnancies and an increasing accordance has been documented in many parts of the world. Objective: To evaluate the performance of transvesical ultrasound (TVS) in the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy in the public hospital setup. Methods: Review of medical records of 117 patients who were admitted to St Paul's Hospital with the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy between the years 2005 and 2008 was made. Data on demographic <H clinical information, and laboratory investigations done and transvesical ultrasound records were collected. Outcomes after Laparotomy were used as confirmations or gold standard for final diagnosis. Results: Of the 117 admitted patients for ectopic pregnancy, 99 (S4.6%) had transvesical ultrasound done & in 65 (65.9%) of those 99 patients, it suggested diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. Sixty-four (55%) had pervaginal bleeding and lower abdominal pain as presenting complaint. Documentation of uterine, adnexal & cul-de-sac findings (all the three diagnostic variables) was noted in 71/99 (71.7%), two of the three and only one of lhe three diagnostic variables were seen 20.2% and 8./% of the sonographic studies respectively. Of patients whose ultrasound report suggested ectopic pregnancy, in 46 (70.8%) a complex adnexal mass and in 33 (50.8%) moderate to large amount of cul-de-sac fluid, and in 9 (19.8%) patients fluid in the uterine cavity were detected. The overall sensitivity and specificity of transvesical ultrasound study in the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy were 83.3% and 33.3% respectively, with positive & negative predictive values of 73.5% and 47.4% respectively and accuracy of 68%. Conclusion: About 83.3% of admitted patients were diagnosed sonographically to have ectopic gestation prior to surgery. Quality of the ultrasound report with respect to completeness in number of sonographic diagnostic variables has a statistically significant (P<0.05) role in enhancing the accuracy of transvesical ultrasonography in the diagnosis and exclusion of ectopic pregnancy.	None	adult; article; echography; ectopic pregnancy; Ethiopia; female; fetus echography; human; predictive value; pregnancy; public hospital; retrospective study; tertiary health care; Adult; Ethiopia; Female; Hospitals, Public; Humans; Predictive Value of Tests; Pregnancy; Pregnancy, Ectopic; Retrospective Studies; Tertiary Care Centers; Ultrasonography, Prenatal; Young Adult	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84884825689	Exploring the link between organisational justice and job satisfaction and performance in Ghanaian hospitals: Do demographic factors play a mediating role?	Abekah-Nkrumah G., Atinga R.A.	2013	International Journal of Workplace Health Management	6	3	10.1108/IJWHM-04-2011-0011	Department of Public Administration and Health Services Management, University of Ghana Business School, Legon, Ghana	Abekah-Nkrumah, G., Department of Public Administration and Health Services Management, University of Ghana Business School, Legon, Ghana; Atinga, R.A., Department of Public Administration and Health Services Management, University of Ghana Business School, Legon, Ghana	Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to examine whether organisational justice (distributive justice, procedural justice and interactional justice) predicts job satisfaction and performance of health professionals and whether the demographic characteristics of hospital employees mediate the relationship between workplace justice and job satisfaction and performance. Design/methodology/approach - Questionnaires were administered to a sample of 300 respondents in seven hospitals using convenient sampling. Hypotheses were tested using multiple and hierarchical regression models. Findings - The paper established that distributive justice, procedural justice and interactional justice predict job satisfaction and performance of health professionals. However, their demographic characteristics are shown to partially mediate the relationship between organisational justice and job satisfaction but not performance. Originality/value - Granted that other studies exist, this is one of the few that focuses on hospitals and probably the first of its kind in Ghanaian hospitals. Thus the findings could be essential for policy and practice and also generate further discourse that may improve the extant literature and our understanding of the subject. Copyright © 2013 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.	Fairness; Ghana; Job satisfaction; Justice; Performance; Workplace	article; demography; distributive justice; employee; health care system; health practitioner; hospital; hospital organization; hospital personnel; human; interactional justice; job performance; job satisfaction; justice; major clinical study; manager; organisational justice; organization and management; organizational climate; perception; policy; priority journal; procedural justice; productivity; questionnaire; social problem; social status; work environment; workplace	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-34250774462	Effect of duration of cooking of Lablab purpureus beans on the performance organ weight and haematological parameters of Shika-brown pullet chicks	Abeke F.O., Ogundipe S.O., Oladele S., Sekoni A.A., Dafwang I.I., Adeyinka I.A., Oni O.O., Abeke A.	2007	Journal of Biological Sciences	7	3	None	National Animal Production Institute, ABU, Zaria, Nigeria; Faculty of Veterinary Teaching Hospital ABU, Zaria, Nigeria; National Agric. Extension and Research Liaison Services, ABU, Zaria, Nigeria	Abeke, F.O., National Animal Production Institute, ABU, Zaria, Nigeria; Ogundipe, S.O., National Animal Production Institute, ABU, Zaria, Nigeria; Oladele, S., Faculty of Veterinary Teaching Hospital ABU, Zaria, Nigeria; Sekoni, A.A., National Animal Production Institute, ABU, Zaria, Nigeria; Dafwang, I.I., National Agric. Extension and Research Liaison Services, ABU, Zaria, Nigeria; Adeyinka, I.A., National Animal Production Institute, ABU, Zaria, Nigeria; Oni, O.O., National Animal Production Institute, ABU, Zaria, Nigeria; Abeke, A., National Animal Production Institute, ABU, Zaria, Nigeria	The effect of duration of cooking of Lablab purpureus beans on the performance, organ weight and haematological parameters of Shika-brown pullet chicks from 0-8 weeks was investigated. Eight dietary treatments of which seven in which Lablab purpureus beans cooked for 0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 min) was included and a control (Corn-Soyacake-Groundnut-cake based diet) were formulated. These were replicated three times with 25 birds per replicate in a complete randomized design. The birds were managed under the deep litter system. Results obtained showed that cooking time had significant (p<0.05) improvement on performance characteristics such as final weight, weight gain, feed conversion efficiency and percent mortality. Organ weights such as the liver, the heart and the pancreas decreased as the duration of cooking increased while haematological parameters such as the Total Protein (TP), the Packed Cell Volume (PCV) and the Haemoglobin (Hb) increased slightly, (although not significantly) in the blood up to about 30 min of cooking before decreasing as the duration of cooking continued to increase. These observations are indications that higher durations of cooking up to about 30 min render the nutrients in the raw lablab seeds more available for utilization by the birds. © 2007 Asian Network for Scientific Information.	Antinutritional factors; Cooking duration; Haematological parameters; Lablab beans organ weights; Pullet chicks	hemoglobin; plasma protein; animal experiment; animal food; article; bean; blood volume; chick; cooking; corn; erythrocyte concentrate; food analysis; food processing; heart weight; hematological parameters; hemoglobin blood level; liver weight; mortality; nonhuman; nutritional value; organ weight; pancreas; peanut; plant seed; protein blood level; soybean; time; weight gain; Aves; Lablab; Lablab purpureus; Zea mays	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-34247150733	Growth and subsequent egg production performance of Shika-Brown pullets fed graded levels of cooked Lablab purpureus beans	Abeke F.O., Ogundipe S.O., Sekoni A.A., Dafwang I.I., Adeyinka I.A., Oni O.O., Abeke A.	2007	Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences	10	7	None	National Animal Production Research Institute, Ahmadu Bello University, Shika, Zaria, Nigeria; National Agric Extension and Research Liaison Services, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria	Abeke, F.O., National Animal Production Research Institute, Ahmadu Bello University, Shika, Zaria, Nigeria; Ogundipe, S.O., National Animal Production Research Institute, Ahmadu Bello University, Shika, Zaria, Nigeria; Sekoni, A.A., National Agric Extension and Research Liaison Services, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria; Dafwang, I.I., National Animal Production Research Institute, Ahmadu Bello University, Shika, Zaria, Nigeria; Adeyinka, I.A., National Animal Production Research Institute, Ahmadu Bello University, Shika, Zaria, Nigeria; Oni, O.O., National Animal Production Research Institute, Ahmadu Bello University, Shika, Zaria, Nigeria; Abeke, A., National Animal Production Research Institute, Ahmadu Bello University, Shika, Zaria, Nigeria	The lablab seeds were cooked for 30 min, sundried for three days and thereafter milled and incorporated into chickens' diets. Six treatments, comprising of six dietary levels of lablab at 0.0, 7.5, 15.0, 22.5, 30.0 and 37.5%, respectively was fed during the grower's phase. Results obtained for the growers phase indicate that final weight (g/bird), weight gain (g/bird) and feed cost (N kg-1) decreased significantly (p&lt;0.05) as the level of lablab increased in the diet. Feed intake (g/bird and g/bird/day) as well as feed cost (N/bird) and total cost (N/bird) also decreased significantly (p&lt;0.05) as the level of lablab increased in the diet up to 22.5% inclusion level before increasing as the level of lablab in the diets continued to increase. The level of lablab in the diet had no effect on mortality throughout the experimental period. In addition haematological parameters such as Packed Cell Volume (PCV), Haemoglobin (Hb) and Total Protein (TP) were not significantly (p&lt;0.05) affected by feeding diets containing graded levels of cooked lablab beans to pullets. Results obtained during the laying phase indicates that feeding lablab seed meal up to 22.5% in the diets at the growers stage had no significant adverse effect (p&lt;0.05) on final weight, feed intake, feed efficiency, percent henday and henhoused egg production, percent production at peak, kilogramme feed per twelve eggs, feed cost per twelve eggs, Haugh Unit and yolk index. However, age of birds at first egg, age at 50% production and age at peak egg production were increased significantly (p&gt;0.05) with increase in the level of lablab seed meal in the growers diets. © 2007 Asian Network for Scientific Information.	Beans; Chicken diets; Egg production; Lablab purpureus	animal; animal food; article; chemistry; chicken; cooking; eating; egg; female; growth, development and aging; legume; metabolism; weight gain; Animal Feed; Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Animals; Chickens; Cookery; Eating; Eggs; Fabaceae; Female; Weight Gain; Aves; Gallus gallus; Lablab; Lablab purpureus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84940670571	Monitoring changes in malaria epidemiology and effectiveness of interventions in Ethiopia and Uganda: Beyond Garki Project baseline survey	Abeku T.A., Helinski M.E.H., Kirby M.J., Kefyalew T., Awano T., Batisso E., Tesfaye G., Ssekitooleko J., Nicholas S., Erdmanis L., Nalwoga A., Bass C., Cose S., Assefa A., Kebede Z., Habte T., Katamba V., Nuwa A., Bakeera-Ssali S., Akiror S.C., Kyomuhagi	2015	Malaria Journal	14	1	10.1186/s12936-015-0852-7	Malaria Consortium, London, United Kingdom; Malaria Consortium, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Malaria Consortium, Kampala, Uganda; Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, United Kingdom; Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute, Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Entebbe, Uganda; South Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Regional Health Bureaux, Hawassa, Ethiopia; London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom; Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; National Malaria Control Programme, Ministry of Health, Kampala, Uganda	Abeku, T.A., Malaria Consortium, London, United Kingdom; Helinski, M.E.H., Malaria Consortium, London, United Kingdom, Malaria Consortium, Kampala, Uganda; Kirby, M.J., Malaria Consortium, London, United Kingdom, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom; Kefyalew, T., Malaria Consortium, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Awano, T., Malaria Consortium, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Batisso, E., Malaria Consortium, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Tesfaye, G., Malaria Consortium, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Ssekitooleko, J., Malaria Consortium, Kampala, Uganda; Nicholas, S., Malaria Consortium, London, United Kingdom; Erdmanis, L., Malaria Consortium, London, United Kingdom, Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, United Kingdom; Nalwoga, A., Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute, Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Entebbe, Uganda; Bass, C., Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, United Kingdom; Cose, S., Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute, Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Entebbe, Uganda, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom; Assefa, A., Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Kebede, Z., Malaria Consortium, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Habte, T., Malaria Consortium, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, South Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Regional Health Bureaux, Hawassa, Ethiopia; Katamba, V., National Malaria Control Programme, Ministry of Health, Kampala, Uganda; Nuwa, A., Malaria Consortium, Kampala, Uganda; Bakeera-Ssali, S., Malaria Consortium, Kampala, Uganda; Akiror, S.C., Malaria Consortium, Kampala, Uganda; Kyomuhagi, I., Malaria Consortium, Kampala, Uganda; Tekalegne, A., Malaria Consortium, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Magumba, G., Malaria Consortium, Kampala, Uganda; Meek, S.R., Malaria Consortium, London, United Kingdom	Background: Scale-up of malaria interventions seems to have contributed to a decline in the disease but other factors may also have had some role. Understanding changes in transmission and determinant factors will help to adapt control strategies accordingly. Methods: Four sites in Ethiopia and Uganda were set up to monitor epidemiological changes and effectiveness of interventions over time. Here, results of a survey during the peak transmission season of 2012 are reported, which will be used as baseline for subsequent surveys and may support adaptation of control strategies. Data on malariometric and entomological variables, socio-economic status (SES) and control coverage were collected. Results: Malaria prevalence varied from 1.4 % in Guba (Ethiopia) to 9.9 % in Butemba (Uganda). The most dominant species was Plasmodium vivax in Ethiopia and Plasmodium falciparum in Uganda. The majority of human-vector contact occurred indoors in Uganda, ranging from 83 % (Anopheles funestus sensu lato) to 93 % (Anopheles gambiae s.l.), which is an important factor for the effectiveness of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) or indoor residual spraying (IRS). High kdr-L1014S (resistance genotype) frequency was observed in A. gambiae sensu stricto in Uganda. Too few mosquitoes were collected in Ethiopia, so it was not possible to assess vector habits and insecticide resistance levels. ITN ownership did not vary by SES and 56-98 % and 68-78 % of households owned at least one ITN in Ethiopia and Uganda, respectively. In Uganda, 7 % of nets were purchased by households, but the nets were untreated. In three of the four sites, 69-76 % of people with access to ITNs used them. IRS coverage ranged from 84 to 96 % in the three sprayed sites. Half of febrile children in Uganda and three-quarters in Ethiopia for whom treatment was sought received diagnostic tests. High levels of child undernutrition were detected in both countries carrying important implications on child development. In Uganda, 7-8 % of pregnant women took the recommended minimum three doses of intermittent preventive treatment. Conclusion: Malaria epidemiology seems to be changing compared to earlier published data, and it is essential to have more data to understand how much of the changes are attributable to interventions and other factors. Regular monitoring will help to better interpret changes, identify determinants, modify strategies and improve targeting to address transmission heterogeneity. © 2015 Abeku et al.	Anopheles arabiensis; Anopheles funestus; Anopheles gambiae; Epidemiology; Malaria; Plasmodium falciparum; Plasmodium vivax; Undernutrition; Vector control	antimalarial agent; anemia; Anopheles funestus; Anopheles gambiae; Article; bed net; chemoprophylaxis; child health; child nutrition; controlled study; data analysis; disease carrier; disease transmission; epidemiological monitoring; Ethiopia; fever; geographic distribution; health survey; household; human; indoor residual spraying; insecticide resistance; intervention study; major clinical study; malaria; malaria control; malnutrition; parasite prevalence; Plasmodium falciparum; Plasmodium vivax; pregnancy; prevalence; program effectiveness; seasonal variation; social adaptation; social status; species dominance; Uganda; vector control	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-34247483432	Bacterial wilt and drought stresses in banana production and their impact on economic welfare in Uganda: Implications for banana research in East African Highlands	Abele S., Pillay M.	2007	Journal of Crop Improvement	19	02-Jan	10.1300/J411v19n01_09	International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, P.O. Box 7878, Kampala, Uganda	Abele, S., International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, P.O. Box 7878, Kampala, Uganda; Pillay, M., International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, P.O. Box 7878, Kampala, Uganda	This study investigates the economic impact of banana Xanthomonas wilt (bxw) and drought on banana production in Uganda. The objective of this research is to determine the benefits of targeted research to avoid economic losses. In the worst-case scenarios, spread of bxw at a rate of 8% per annum, or drought at 50% yield losses in a five-year interval, results in significant losses for both consumers and producers. These losses would not only seriously jeopardize food security, but also affect overall macro-economic performance in Uganda. More likely scenarios with lower bxw and drought losses still show high economic losses, but they are mainly occurring on the consumers' side. Producers benefit from price increases at small production losses. This implies that research has to focus on public goods that can be delivered at no cost to farmers, as farmers under these circumstances are not likely to adopt costly preventive management measures. The best bet in this case would be publicly financed breeding, plant material multiplication and dissemination. Other options may be quarantine or trade restrictions, however, research on linkages between trade and the spread of bxw is yet to be done. © 2007 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.	Banana markets; Breeding; Impact; Musa; Uganda; Xanthomonas wilt	Bacteria (microorganisms); Musa; Xanthomonas	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-77951623942	Udder health problems and major bacterial causes of camel mastitis in Jijiga, Eastern Ethiopia: Implication for impacting food security	Abera M., Abdi O., Abunna F., Megersa B.	2010	Tropical Animal Health and Production	42	3	10.1007/s11250-009-9424-6	Hawassa University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Po box 05, Hawassa, Ethiopia	Abera, M., Hawassa University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Po box 05, Hawassa, Ethiopia; Abdi, O., Hawassa University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Po box 05, Hawassa, Ethiopia; Abunna, F., Hawassa University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Po box 05, Hawassa, Ethiopia; Megersa, B., Hawassa University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Po box 05, Hawassa, Ethiopia	One hundred and forty-five traditionally kept lactating camels (Camelus dromederius) were examined for mastitis by combination of clinical, mastitis card test and subsequent bacteriological isolation. Clinical and sub-clinical mastitis were prevalent in 8.3% (95%CI = 4.6, 14.4) and 20.7% (95%CI = 14.6, 28.4) of the studied animals, respectively. This gives an overall mastitis prevalence of 29.0% (95%CI = 21.9, 37.2) at animal and 17.9% (95%CI = 14.9, 21.3) at quarter levels. High proportion (33.8%) of lactating camels had blind teats and 5.5% had lesions on udder or teat. Taking clinical mastitis and blocked teats into account, the study revealed that only 57.9% of the camels have four teats for milk production. Out of the 505 quarter milk samples examined, 80 (15.8 %) quarters were positive for indicator paper. Upon subsequent culturing, 68.8% (55 out of 80) of the quarter milk samples yielded bacteria. Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, E. coli and Bacillus species were the major isolates. Mastitis prevalence was significantly (p < 0.05) affected by tick infestations, udder lesions, and increased age and parity of the animals. In conclusion, mastitis is a major problem in traditionally managed camels and deserves further attention owning to its potential impact on milk production affecting food security. © 2009 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.	Camels; Card test; Ethiopia; Etiology; Mastitis; Prevalence; Risk factors	Animalia; Bacillus (bacterium); Bacteria (microorganisms); Camelidae; Camelus; Escherichia coli; Ixodida; Staphylococcus; Streptococcus; animal; animal disease; animal husbandry; article; camel; catering service; chemistry; Ethiopia; female; human; information processing; mastitis; microbiology; milk; questionnaire; udder; Animal Husbandry; Animals; Camels; Data Collection; Ethiopia; Female; Food Supply; Humans; Mammary Glands, Animal; Mastitis; Milk; Questionnaires	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84873365599	Compositional dependence of the performance of bulk hetrojunction solar cells based on PTOPT and PCBM	Abera N., Tessema G.	2013	Canadian Journal of Physics	91	1	10.1139/cjp-2012-0340	Department of Physics, Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; School of Chemisty and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg Campus, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa	Abera, N., Department of Physics, Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Tessema, G., School of Chemisty and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg Campus, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa	The compositional dependence of the performance of the blends of [3-(4-octylphenol)-2,2′-bithiophene] (PTOPT) and 6,6-phenyl-C61-butric acid methyl ester (PCBM) sandwiched between ITO/PEDOT:PSS and Al was studied. The observed dark current-voltage curves showed that the current (J) is space charge limited except at low voltages (V). The best power conversion efficiency (η) and short circuit current (JSC) were found at 72% PCBM loading. Moreover, we have observed significant reduction on the fill factor with increasing PCBM concentration due to high recombination of charge carriers. The impedances across the electrodes were discussed based on low frequency impedance analyzer measurements. © 2013 Published by NRC Research Press.	None	Bithiophenes; Compositional dependence; Dark current-voltage; Fill factor; Low voltages; Low-frequency impedance; Methyl esters; Power conversion efficiencies; Space-charge limited; Physics; Conversion efficiency	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-33749532875	Evaluation of maize genotypes using parametric and non-parametric stability estimates	Abera W., Labuschagne M.T., Maartens H.	2006	Cereal Research Communications	34	42403	10.1556/CRC.34.2006.2-3.221	Department of Plant Sciences, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein 9300, South Africa	Abera, W., Department of Plant Sciences, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein 9300, South Africa; Labuschagne, M.T., Department of Plant Sciences, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein 9300, South Africa; Maartens, H., Department of Plant Sciences, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein 9300, South Africa	High and stable yield is very desirable in maize (Zea mays L.) genotypes. Stable yield of a genotype means that its rank relative to other genotypes remains unchanged in a given set of environments. Grain yield of 10 maize genotypes was tested in a randomised block design with four replications across 15 environments (five locations in three years) in Ethiopia. The combined analysis of variance for environment (E), genotypes (G) and GE interaction was highly significant, suggesting differential responses of the genotypes and the need for stability analysis. The parametric stability measure of Wricke's ecovalence (Wi) and the regression coefficient (bi) showed that BH-660 was the most stable genotype. Nassar and Huehn's non-parametric measures S(1) and S(2), were significantly and positively correlated with Eberhart and Russell's Sdi2 and Wi. The stability measures are useful in characterising cultivars by showing their relative performance in various environments. Results revealed that high-yielding cultivars can also be stable cultivars. The stability statistics generally identified BH-660, L2 and Gibe-1 as the most stable genotypes, whereas Kulani and BH-140 were the least stable.	GE interaction; Stability parameters; Zea mays	Zea mays	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84930477652	Pharmacognostic evaluation of the leaves of Secamone afzelii (Schult) K Schum (Asclepiadaceae)	Abere T.A., Onwukaeme D.N.	2012	Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research	11	1	10.4314/tjpr.v11i1.16	Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Benin City 300001, Nigeria	Abere, T.A., Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Benin City 300001, Nigeria; Onwukaeme, D.N., Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Benin City 300001, Nigeria	Purpose: Establishment of the pharmacognostic profile of the leaves of Secamone afzelii (Schult) K. Schum, known for its antimicrobial, antioxidant and free radical scavenging properties, will assist in standardization, quality assurance, purity and sample identification. Methods: Evaluation of the fresh, powdered and anatomical sections of the leaves were carried out to determine the macromorphological, micromorphological, chemomicroscopic, numerical (palisade ratio, stomata number, stomata index, vein-islet number and veinlet termination number, moisture content, total ash, acid-insoluble ash, water-soluble ash, alcohol and water soluble extractive values) and phytochemical profiles. Results: Macro-and microscopical studies indicated the presence of pinnately compound leaf, an entire margin with lanceolate shape, acute base, accumulate apex and reticulate venation. Epidermal walls were straight with numerous calcium oxalate crystals. Stomata arrangement was paracytic, with numerous unicellular uniseriate covering trichomes on both surfaces. Chemomicroscopic characters present included lignin, cellulose, mucilage, suberin and cutin, while phytochemical evaluation revealed the presence of alkaloids, tannins, cardiac glycosides and saponins. The findings also included numerical and quantitative leaf microscopy. Conclusion: These findings could serve as a basis for proper identification, collection and investigation of Secamone afzelii. © Pharmacotherapy Group. All rights reserved.	Pharmacognostic evaluation; Sample identification; Secamone afzelii	alcohol; alkaloid; calcium oxalate; cardiac glycoside; cellulose; cutine; lignin; plant extract; saponin; Secamone afzelii extract; suberin; tannin derivative; unclassified drug; article; ash; controlled study; drug identification; drug isolation; drug purity; medicinal plant; microscopy; moisture; mucilage; nonhuman; pharmacognosy; plant epidermis cell; plant leaf; plant stoma; powder; quality control; Secamone afzelii; standardization	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84940403805	Impact of seasonal variation on Escherichia coli concentrations in the riverbed sediments in the Apies River, South Africa	Abia A.L.K., Ubomba-Jaswa E., Momba M.N.B.	2015	Science of the Total Environment	537	None	10.1016/j.scitotenv.2015.07.132	Department of Environmental, Water and Earth Science, Tshwane University of Technology, Arcadia Campus, 175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Pretoria, South Africa; Natural Resources and the Environment, CSIR, PO Box 395, Pretoria, South Africa	Abia, A.L.K., Department of Environmental, Water and Earth Science, Tshwane University of Technology, Arcadia Campus, 175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Pretoria, South Africa; Ubomba-Jaswa, E., Natural Resources and the Environment, CSIR, PO Box 395, Pretoria, South Africa; Momba, M.N.B., Department of Environmental, Water and Earth Science, Tshwane University of Technology, Arcadia Campus, 175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Pretoria, South Africa	Many South Africans living in resource-poor settings with little or no access to pipe-borne water still rely on rivers as alternative water sources for drinking and other purposes. The poor microbial quality of such water bodies calls for appropriate monitoring. However, routine monitoring only takes into consideration the microbial quality of the water column, and does not include monitoring of the riverbed sediments for microbial pollution. This study sought to investigate the microbial quality of riverbed sediments in the Apies River, Gauteng Province, South Africa, using Escherichia coli as a faecal indicator organism and to investigate the impact of seasonal variation on its abundance. Weekly samples were collected at 10 sampling sites on the Apies River between May and August 2013 (dry season) and between January and February 2014 (wet season). E. coli was enumerated using the Colilert®-18 Quanti-Tray® 2000 system. All sites tested positive for E. coli. Wastewater treatment work effluents had the highest negative impact on the river water quality. Seasonal variations had an impact on the concentration of E. coli both in water and sediments with concentrations increasing during the wet season. A strong positive correlation was observed between temperature and the E. coli concentrations. We therefore conclude that the sediments of the Apies River are heavily polluted with faecal indicator bacteria and could also harbour other microorganisms including pathogens. The release of such pathogens into the water column as a result of the resuspension of sediments due to extreme events like floods or human activities could increase the health risk of the populations using the untreated river water for recreation and other household purposes. There is therefore an urgent need to reconsider and review the current South African guidelines for water quality monitoring to include sediments, so as to protect human health and other aquatic lives. © 2015 Elsevier B.V.	Escherichia coli; Faecal pollution; Microbiological quality; Riverbed sediments; Seasonal variation	Effluents; Escherichia coli; Health risks; Pollution; Potable water; Rivers; Sediments; Surface waters; Wastewater treatment; Water pollution; Water quality; Water resources; Alternative water sources; Faecal indicator bacteria; Faecal indicator organisms; Faecal pollutions; Microbiological quality; Riverbed sediments; Seasonal variation; Wastewater treatment works; River pollution; river water; bioaccumulation; biomonitoring; coliform bacterium; concentration (composition); fluvial deposit; health risk; human activity; river bed; seasonal variation; sediment pollution; analytical equipment; Article; concentration (parameters); controlled study; dry season; environmental impact; Escherichia coli; feces microflora; flooding; health hazard; human activities; microbial quality; microbiological parameters; nonhuman; particle resuspension; population abundance; priority journal; quality control; river ecosystem; rural area; sampling; season; seasonal variation; sediment; South Africa; waste water management; water quality; water temperature; wet season; environmental monitoring; Escherichia coli; growth, development and aging; microbiology; river; sediment; water quality; Gauteng; South Africa; Bacteria (microorganisms); Escherichia coli; Environmental Monitoring; Escherichia coli; Geologic Sediments; Rivers; Seasons; South Africa; Water Microbiology; Water Quality	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84887570926	Bio-monitoring of mycotoxin exposure in Cameroon using a urinary multi-biomarker approach	Abia W.A., Warth B., Sulyok M., Krska R., Tchana A., Njobeh P.B., Turner P.C., Kouanfack C., Eyongetah M., Dutton M., Moundipa P.F.	2013	Food and Chemical Toxicology	62	None	10.1016/j.fct.2013.10.003	Laboratory of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde I, P.O. Box 812, Yaounde, Cameroon; Center for Analytical Chemistry, Department for Agrobiotechnology (IFA-Tulln), University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), Konrad-Lorenz-Str. 20, A-3430 Tulln, Austria; Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Science, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein Campus, 2028 Gauteng, South Africa; MIAEH, School of Public Health, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, United States; Central Hospital, Yaounde, Centre Region, Cameroon; Regional Hospital Bamenda, North West Region, Cameroon; Food, Environment and Health Research Group (FEHRG), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein Campus, 2028 Gauteng, South Africa	Abia, W.A., Laboratory of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde I, P.O. Box 812, Yaounde, Cameroon, Center for Analytical Chemistry, Department for Agrobiotechnology (IFA-Tulln), University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), Konrad-Lorenz-Str. 20, A-3430 Tulln, Austria, Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Science, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein Campus, 2028 Gauteng, South Africa; Warth, B., Center for Analytical Chemistry, Department for Agrobiotechnology (IFA-Tulln), University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), Konrad-Lorenz-Str. 20, A-3430 Tulln, Austria; Sulyok, M., Center for Analytical Chemistry, Department for Agrobiotechnology (IFA-Tulln), University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), Konrad-Lorenz-Str. 20, A-3430 Tulln, Austria; Krska, R., Center for Analytical Chemistry, Department for Agrobiotechnology (IFA-Tulln), University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), Konrad-Lorenz-Str. 20, A-3430 Tulln, Austria; Tchana, A., Laboratory of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde I, P.O. Box 812, Yaounde, Cameroon; Njobeh, P.B., Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Science, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein Campus, 2028 Gauteng, South Africa; Turner, P.C., MIAEH, School of Public Health, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, United States; Kouanfack, C., Central Hospital, Yaounde, Centre Region, Cameroon; Eyongetah, M., Regional Hospital Bamenda, North West Region, Cameroon; Dutton, M., Food, Environment and Health Research Group (FEHRG), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein Campus, 2028 Gauteng, South Africa; Moundipa, P.F., Laboratory of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde I, P.O. Box 812, Yaounde, Cameroon	Bio-monitoring of human exposure to mycotoxin has mostly been limited to a few individually measured mycotoxin biomarkers. This study aimed to determine the frequency and level of exposure to multiple mycotoxins in human urine from Cameroonian adults. 175 Urine samples (83% from HIV-positive individuals) and food frequency questionnaire responses were collected from consenting Cameroonians, and analyzed for 15 mycotoxins and relevant metabolites using LC-ESI-MS/MS. In total, eleven analytes were detected individually or in combinations in 110/175 (63%) samples including the biomarkers aflatoxin M1, fumonisin B1, ochratoxin A and total deoxynivalenol. Additionally, important mycotoxins and metabolites thereof, such as fumonisin B2, nivalenol and zearalenone, were determined, some for the first time in urine following dietary exposures. Multi-mycotoxin contamination was common with one HIV-positive individual exposed to five mycotoxins, a severe case of co-exposure that has never been reported in adults before. For the first time in Africa or elsewhere, this study quantified eleven mycotoxin biomarkers and bio-measures in urine from adults. For several mycotoxins estimates indicate that the tolerable daily intake is being exceeded in this study population. Given that many mycotoxins adversely affect the immune system, future studies will examine whether combinations of mycotoxins negatively impact Cameroonian population particularly immune-suppressed individuals. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd.	Bio-measures; Bio-monitoring; Cameroon; Exposure assessment; HIV/AIDS; Multi-mycotoxin biomarkers	aflatoxin M1; biological marker; fumonisin B1; fumonisin B2; mycotoxin; nivalenol; ochratoxin; vomitoxin; zearalenone; adult; article; biological monitoring; Cameroon; Cameroonian; controlled study; disease severity; electrospray mass spectrometry; environmental exposure; ethnic group; female; food contamination; food frequency questionnaire; human; Human immunodeficiency virus infection; liquid chromatography; major clinical study; male; metabolite; pilot study; population based case control study; toxin analysis; urinalysis	None
None	None	Field performance of alternative landfill covers vegetated with cottonwood and eucalyptus trees	Abichou T., Musagasa J., Yuan L., Chanton J., Tawfiq K., Rockwood D., Licht L.	2012	International Journal of Phytoremediation	14	None	10.1080/15226514.2011.607869	Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Florida State University Tallahassee, 2525 Pottsdamer Street, Tallahassee, FL 32310, United States; Civil Engineering Department, Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Geosyntec Consultants, Columbia, Maryland, United States; Department of Oceanography, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, United States; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, Florida, United States; School of Forest Resources and Conservation, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States; Ecolotree, Inc., North Liberty, Iowa, United States	Abichou, T., Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Florida State University Tallahassee, 2525 Pottsdamer Street, Tallahassee, FL 32310, United States; Musagasa, J., Civil Engineering Department, Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Yuan, L., Geosyntec Consultants, Columbia, Maryland, United States; Chanton, J., Department of Oceanography, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, United States; Tawfiq, K., Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, Florida, United States; Rockwood, D., School of Forest Resources and Conservation, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States; Licht, L., Ecolotree, Inc., North Liberty, Iowa, United States	A field study was conducted to assess the ability of landfill covers to control percolation into the waste. Performance of one conventional cover was compared to that of two evapotranspiration (ET) tree covers, using large (7 × 14 m) lined lysimeters at the Leon County Solid Waste management facility in Tallahassee, Florida. Additional unlined test sections were also constructed and monitored in order to compare soil water storage, soil temperature, and tree growth inside lysimeters and in unlined test sections. The unlined test sections were in direct contact with landfill gas.Surface runoff on the ET covers was a small proportion of the water balance (1% of precipitation) as compared to 13% in the conventional cover. Percolation in the ET covers averaged 17% and 24% of precipitation as compared to 33% in the conventional cover. On average, soil water storage was higher in the lined lysimeters (429 mm) compared to unlined test sections (408 mm). The average soil temperature in the lysimeters was lower than in the unlined test sections. The average tree height inside the lysimeters was not significantly lower (8.04 m for eucalyptus and 7.11 m for cottonwood) than outside (8.82 m for eucalyptus and 8.01 m for cottonwood). ET tree covers vegetated with cottonwood or eucalyptus are feasible for North Florida climate as an alternative to GCL covers. © 2012 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.	alternative covers; cottonwood; eucalyptus; evapotranspiration; landfill covers; lysimeter	rain; water; article; chemistry; construction work and architectural phenomena; environmental monitoring; Eucalyptus; growth, development and aging; pollution; Populus; season; soil; standard; temperature; tree; United States; waste disposal facility; water flow; water pollution; Environmental Monitoring; Environmental Pollution; Eucalyptus; Facility Design and Construction; Florida; Populus; Rain; Seasons; Soil; Temperature; Trees; Waste Disposal Facilities; Water; Water Movements; Water Pollution; Eucalyptus; Populus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-34548763918	Evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of pyramidal, modified pyramidal and monoscreen traps for the control of the tsetse fly, Glossina fuscipes fuscipes, in Uganda	Abila P.P., Okello-Onen J., Okoth J.O., Matete G.O., Wamwiri F., Politzar H.	2007	Journal of Insect Science	7	None	None	National Livestock Resources Research Institute, P.O. Box 96, Tororo, Uganda; Faculty of Science, Gulu University, P.O. Box 166, Gulu, Uganda; Community Based Vector Control Organisation, P.O. Box 806, Tororo, Uganda; Trypanosomiasis Research Centre, Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, P.O. Box 362, Kikuyu, Kenya; Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources, P.O. Box 30786, Nairobi, Kenya	Abila, P.P., National Livestock Resources Research Institute, P.O. Box 96, Tororo, Uganda; Okello-Onen, J., Faculty of Science, Gulu University, P.O. Box 166, Gulu, Uganda; Okoth, J.O., Community Based Vector Control Organisation, P.O. Box 806, Tororo, Uganda; Matete, G.O., Trypanosomiasis Research Centre, Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, P.O. Box 362, Kikuyu, Kenya; Wamwiri, F., Trypanosomiasis Research Centre, Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, P.O. Box 362, Kikuyu, Kenya; Politzar, H., Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources, P.O. Box 30786, Nairobi, Kenya	Several trap designs have been used for sampling and control of the tsetse fly, Glossina fuscipes fuscipes, Newstead (Diptera: Glossinidae) based on preferences of individual researchers and program managers with little understanding of the comparative efficiency and cost-effectiveness of trap designs. This study was carried out to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of four commonly used trap designs: monoscreen, modified pyramidal and pyramidal, relative to the standard biconical trap. The study was performed under high tsetse challenge on Buvuma Island, Lake Victoria, Uganda, using a 4 x 4 Latin square design replicated 3 times, so as to separate the trap positions and day effects from the treatment effect. A total of 12 trap positions were tested over 4 days. The monoscreen trap caught significantly higher numbers of G. f. fuscipes (P<0.05) followed by biconical, modified pyramidal and pyramidal traps. Analysis of variance showed that treatment factor was a highly significant source of variation in the data. The index of increase in trap catches relative to biconical were 0.60 (pyramidal), 0.68 (modified pyramidal) and 1.25 (monoscreen). The monoscreen trap was cheaper (US$ 2.61) and required less material to construct than pyramidal trap (US$ 3.48), biconical and the modified pyramidal traps (US$ 4.06 each). Based on the number of flies caught per meter of material, the monoscreen trap proved to be the most cost-effective (232 flies/m) followed by the biconical trap (185 flies/m). The modified pyramidal and the pyramidal traps caught 112 and 125 flies/m, respectively.	None	Diptera; Glossina (genus); Glossina fuscipes fuscipes; Glossinidae; animal; article; cost benefit analysis; economics; evaluation; female; insect control; instrumentation; male; physiology; standard; tsetse fly; Uganda; Animals; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Female; Insect Control; Male; Tsetse Flies; Uganda	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84926235128	Modelling the relationship between job demands, work attitudes and performance among nurses in a transition economy	Abiodun A.J., Osibanjo O.A., Adeniji A.A., Iyere-Okojie E.	2014	International Journal of Healthcare Management	7	4	10.1179/2047971914Y.0000000073	Department of Business Management, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun, Nigeria	Abiodun, A.J., Department of Business Management, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun, Nigeria; Osibanjo, O.A., Department of Business Management, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun, Nigeria; Adeniji, A.A., Department of Business Management, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun, Nigeria; Iyere-Okojie, E., Department of Business Management, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun, Nigeria	Nurses are critical human resource input in the hospitals’ functions of health promotion, curative and preventive care and; effective performance of their roles have implications for patients’ health outcomes. This study based on data obtained from 228 nurses in general and specialist hospitals explores the link between various dimensions of nurses’ job demands, job security and work attitude. Structural equation model analysis results indicate that work–family conflict and work pressures have implications for absenteeism; and that absenteeism is strongly linked with turnover while being a symptom of low job satisfaction. In addition, while job security negatively impact on absenteeism it has direct positive effect on both job satisfaction and commitment. This underlies the need for specific managerial countermeasures to balance work–family responsibilities as well as balance work load as measures to limit work pressures on nurses and hedge against absenteeism and turnover among nurses. © W. S. Maney & Son Ltd 2014.	Absenteeism; Job demand; Job security; Organizational withdrawal; Turnover; Work attitude	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84867099092	Modeling the impacts of reforestation on future climate in West Africa	Abiodun B.J., Adeyewa Z.D., Oguntunde P.G., Salami A.T., Ajayi V.O.	2012	Theoretical and Applied Climatology	110	02-Jan	10.1007/s00704-012-0614-1	Climate System Analysis Group, Department of Environmental and Geographical Science, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa; Department of Meteorology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria; Department of Agricultural Engineering, Fed	Abiodun, B.J., Climate System Analysis Group, Department of Environmental and Geographical Science, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa; Adeyewa, Z.D., Department of Meteorology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria; Oguntunde, P.G., Department of Agricultural Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria; Salami, A.T., Institute of Ecology and Environmental Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Ajayi, V.O., Department of Meteorology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria	This study investigates the potential impacts of reforestation in West Africa on the projected regional climate in the near two decades (2031-2050) under the SRES A1B scenario. A regional climate model (RegCM3) forced with a global circulation model (ECHAM5) simulations was used for the study. The study evaluates the capability of the regional model in simulating the present-day climate over West Africa, projects the future climate over the region and investigates impacts of seven hypothetical reforestation options on the projected future climate. Three of these reforestation options assume zonal reforestation over West Africa (i. e., over the Sahel, Savanna and Guinea), while the other four assume random reforestation over Nigeria. With the elevated GHGs (A1B scenario), a warmer and drier climate is projected over West Africa in 2031-2050. The maximum warming (+2. 5°C) and drying (-2 mm day -1) occur in the western part of the Sahel because the West Africa Monsoon (WAM) flow is stronger and deflects the cool moist air more eastward, thereby lowering the warming and drying in the eastern part. In the simulations, reforestation reduces the projected warming and drying over the reforested zones but increases them outside the zones because it influences the northward progression of WAM in summer. It reduces the speed of the flow by weakening the temperature gradient that drives the flow and by increasing the surface drag on the flow over the reforested zone. Hence, in summer, the reforestation delays the onset of monsoon flow in transporting cool moist air over the area located downwind of the reforested zone, consequently enhancing the projected warming and drying over the area. The impact of reforesting Nigeria is not limited to the country; while it lowers the warming over part of the country (and over Togo), it increases the warming over Chad and Cameroon. This study, therefore, suggests that using reforestation to mitigate the projected future climate change in West Africa could have both positive and negative impacts on the regional climate, reducing temperature in some places and increasing it in others. Hence, reforestation in West Africa requires a mutual agreement among the West African nations because the impacts of reforestation do not recognize political boundaries. © 2012 Springer-Verlag.	None	air temperature; atmospheric circulation; climate change; climate modeling; greenhouse gas; monsoon; reforestation; regional climate; temperature gradient; Cameroon; Chad; Guinea; Nigeria; Sahel [Sub-Saharan Africa]; Togo	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84879555890	Potential impacts of afforestation on climate change and extreme events in Nigeria	Abiodun B.J., Salami A.T., Matthew O.J., Odedokun S.	2013	Climate Dynamics	41	2	10.1007/s00382-012-1523-9	Climate System Analysis Group, Department of Environmental and Geographical Science, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa; Climate Change Unit, Institute Ecology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria	Abiodun, B.J., Climate System Analysis Group, Department of Environmental and Geographical Science, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa; Salami, A.T., Climate Change Unit, Institute Ecology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Matthew, O.J., Climate Change Unit, Institute Ecology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Odedokun, S., Climate Change Unit, Institute Ecology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria	Afforestation is usually thought as a good approach to mitigate impacts of warming over a region. This study presents an argument that afforestation may have bigger impacts than originally thought by previous studies. The study investigates the impacts of afforestation on future climate and extreme events in Nigeria, using a regional climate model (RegCM3), forced with global climate model simulations. The impacts of seven afforestation options on the near future (2031-2050, under A1B scenario) climate and the extreme events are investigated. RegCM3 replicates essential features in the present-day (1981-2000) climate and the associated extreme events, and adequately simulates the seasonal variations over the ecological zones in the country. However, the model simulates the seasonal climate better over the northern ecological zones than over the southern ecological zones. The simulated spatial distribution of the extreme events agrees well with the observation, though the magnitude of the simulated events is smaller than the observed. The study shows that afforestation in Nigeria could have both positive and negative future impacts on the climate change and extreme events in the country. While afforestation reduces the projected global warming and enhances rainfall over the afforested area (and over coastal zones), it enhances the warming and reduces the rainfall over the north-eastern part of the country. In addition, the afforestation induces more frequent occurrence of extreme rainfall events (flooding) over the coastal region and more frequent occurrence of heat waves and droughts over the semi-arid region. The positive and negative impacts of the afforestation are not limited to Nigeria; they extend to the neighboring countries. While afforestation lowers the warming and enhances rainfall over Benin Republic, it increases the warming and lowers the rainfall over Niger, Chad and Cameroon. The result of the study has important implication for the ongoing climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts in Nigeria. © 2012 Springer-Verlag.	Afforestation; Climate change; Extreme events; Geo-engineering; Monsoon; Nigeria	afforestation; climate change; climate modeling; extreme event; global warming; monsoon; rainfall; regional climate; seasonal variation; spatial distribution; Nigeria	NRF, National Research Foundation
Scopus	2-s2.0-48449089170	Simulation of West African monsoon using RegCM3 Part II: Impacts of deforestation and desertification	Abiodun B.J., Pal J.S., Afiesimama E.A., Gutowski W.J., Adedoyin A.	2008	Theoretical and Applied Climatology	93	04-Mar	10.1007/s00704-007-0333-1	Department of Meteorology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria; Earth System Physics Group, International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy; Department of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science, Loyola Marymount University,	Abiodun, B.J., Department of Meteorology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences, Iowa State University, 3134 Agronomy Building, Ames, IA, United States; Pal, J.S., Earth System Physics Group, International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy, Department of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA, United States; Afiesimama, E.A., WMO Regional Research and Training Institute, Lagos, Nigeria; Gutowski, W.J., Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences, Iowa State University, 3134 Agronomy Building, Ames, IA, United States; Adedoyin, A., Department of Physics, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana	In this study, we investigate the feedback mechanisms between land cover and the monsoon in West African using the International Centre for Theoretical Physics Regional Climate Model (RegCM3). A series of multi-year simulations are performed using reanalysis boundary conditions under three idealised vegetation states (potential, desertified and deforested). The study shows that both desertification and deforestation tend to increase the monsoon flow over the Guinean region, although the mechanisms for change are different in each case. Desertification increases the flow mainly by increasing the meridional temperature gradient. While this reduces rainfall over the desertification region, it increases rainfall to the south. On the other hand, deforestation increases the monsoon flow mainly due to the reduced surface friction experienced by the flow over the Guinean region. This reduces rainfall over the entire West African region. The study furthershows that desertification and deforestation also increase the speed and specific humidity of the mid-tropospheric easterly flow, to the south of the African easterly jet. Consequently, the flow transports more moisture away from the West Africa region at the expense of low-level moisture, resulting in less moisture available for rainfall over the region. Overall, this study suggests that the state of the biosphere in West Africa may play an important role in determining the characteristics of the monsoon and rainfall pattern. © Springer-Verlag 2007.	None	biosphere; boundary condition; deforestation; desertification; feedback mechanism; land cover; monsoon; rainfall; regional climate; relative humidity; temperature gradient; troposphere; Africa; Guinea; Sub-Saharan Africa; West Africa	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84871398016	Cystatin C-based evaluation of kidney function of HIV-infected children in Benin City, Southern Nigeria	Abiodun M.T., Iduoriyekemwen N.J., Abiodun P.O.	2012	International Journal of Nephrology	2012	None	10.1155/2012/861296	Department of Child Health, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin 300001, Nigeria	Abiodun, M.T., Department of Child Health, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin 300001, Nigeria; Iduoriyekemwen, N.J., Department of Child Health, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin 300001, Nigeria; Abiodun, P.O., Department of Child Health, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin 300001, Nigeria	Background. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is now a confirmed risk factor for kidney disease with an increased burden in persons of African descent. Method. We measured the serum cystatin C levels of 205 ART-naive, HIV-infected children by an ELISA technique and compared them with the levels of apparently healthy children. Result. The mean ± SD serum cystatin C level of children with HIV infection was 1.01 ± 0.44 mg/L, significantly higher than the mean value in the control group, that is, 0.72 ± 0.20 mg/L (P=0.000). The mean ± SD cystatin C-based estimated GFR of children with HIV infection was 102.7 ± 31.0 mL/min/1.73 m2, significantly lower than 126.9 ± 28.5 mL/min/1.73 m2 in the control group, (P=0.014). A significantly higher proportion of HIV-infected children compared to controls had eGFR &lt; 90 mL/min/1.73 m2 (21.5% versus 5.4%; P=0.00). The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among the HIV-infected children was 10.7%. The cystatin C-based eGFR of the HIV-infected children ≥5 years old correlated positively with their CD4 count (r=0.23; P=0.022). Conclusion. There is a high prevalence of CKD among HIV-infected children, requiring regular monitoring of their kidney function using a cystatin C-based method. © 2012 Moses Temidayo Abiodun et al.	None	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-78650198222	Impact of microfinance bank on standard of living of hairdresser in ogbomoso north local government of Oyo State, Nigeria	Abiola I., Salami A.O.	2011	International Business Management	5	1	10.3923/ibm.2011.27.32	Department of Management and Accounting, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria	Abiola, I., Department of Management and Accounting, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria; Salami, A.O., Department of Management and Accounting, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria	The thrusts of this study are to determine the impact of Microfinance bank on standard of living of hairdressers in Ogbomoso North Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State and to examine the impact of Microfinance on asset acquisition and savings of hairdressers in that LGA. A total of 49 hairdressers who registered with Ogbomoso North LGA were used as study sample. Data were collected using questionnaire and hypothesis was used using Chi-square technique. The hypothesis was rejected at 5% significant level. It was then concluded that there is a significant relationship between Microfinance bank efforts and standard of living of hairdressers in Ogbomoso North LGA. Recommendations was thus made that government through the Apex bank (CBN) should ensure that Microfinance bank loans are easily obtainable and repayment should include a grace period with reasonable schedule instead of weekly payment period that is commonly found among the microfinance banks in Nigeria. © Medwell Journals, 2011.	Hairdressing; Liquidity; Micro enterprises; Micro-credit; Microfinance bank; Poverty; Standard of living	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84897371726	Comparative evaluation of haemagglutination potential of haemolymph from two species of giant African land snails (Archachatina marginata and Achatina achatina)	Abiona J.A., Akinduti P.A., Oyekunle M.A., Osinowo O.A., Onagbesan A.O.M.	2014	Fish and Shellfish Immunology	38	1	10.1016/j.fsi.2014.02.014	Department of Animal Physiology, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria; Department of Veterinary Microbiology, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria	Abiona, J.A., Department of Animal Physiology, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria; Akinduti, P.A., Department of Veterinary Microbiology, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria; Oyekunle, M.A., Department of Veterinary Microbiology, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria; Osinowo, O.A., Department of Animal Physiology, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria; Onagbesan, A.O.M., Department of Animal Physiology, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria	A comparative study was conducted to evaluate haemagglutination potential in the haemolymph of two species of giant African land snails (Archachatina marginata and Achatina achatina). Three liveweight groups of snails (<100g, 101-150g and >150g) were used with 4 replicates per liveweight per species for haemagglutination assay (HA). The effect of aestivation on haemagglutination potential was also evaluated. Erythrocytes (2%) from cattle, sheep, goat and chicken were used for HA assay. Results showed that agglutinin-like substances that agglutinate erythrocytes of sheep, goat, cattle and chicken were present in the haemolymph of the two species of giant African land snails. Effect of species was found to be significant (P<0.001) on haemagglutination titre. Haemolymph of A. marginata, had higher haemagglutination titre than that of A. achatina across the three liveweight groups used in this study. Snail liveweight had no significant effect (P>0.05) on agglutinin content of the haemolymph in both species. Agglutination level depended on the source of erythrocyte used. Sheep erythrocyte recorded the highest haemagglutination titre, followed by goat, cattle, and chicken in that order. To our knowledge, this is the first evidence that Giant African land snails (GALS) haemolymph contain agglutinins as previously reported for Helix species. This evidence may be the basis for its survivability in the wild and thus establish the use of GALS for African herbal medicinal applications. © 2014.	Giant African land snails; Haemagglutination; Haemagglutinin; Haemolymph; Titre	agglutinin; animal; chemistry; drug effects; erythrocyte; hemagglutination; hemolymph; physiology; snail; Agglutinins; Animals; Erythrocytes; Hemagglutination; Hemolymph; Snails	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-77953469108	Standardisation of Artemisia annua using Reversed Phase High Performance Liquid Chromatography (RP-HPLC)	Abolaji O A., Eteng M U., Ebong E P., Brisibe A., Shakil A., Shaista E., Iqbal M C.	2010	Pharmacognosy Journal	2	7	None	Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, P.M.B 1023, Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria; Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, P.M.B 1115, Calabar, Cross	Abolaji O, A., Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, P.M.B 1023, Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria; Eteng M, U., Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, P.M.B 1115, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria; Ebong E, P., Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, P.M.B 1115, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria; Brisibe, A., Department of Genetics, Faculty of Science, University of Calabar, P.M.B 1115, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria; Shakil, A., Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, P.M.B 1023, Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, Industrial Analytical Centre, HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan; Shaista, E., Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, P.M.B 1023, Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, Industrial Analytical Centre, HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan; Iqbal M, C., Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, P.M.B 1023, Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, Industrial Analytical Centre, HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan	Artemisia annua L is a traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of many disorders including drug resistant malaria. The active constituent against malaria, artemisinin, has been isolated and characterized by Chinese scientists. Artemisia annua is now being grown in malaria endemic countries like Nigeria. The aim of the present study was to quantify artemisinin content of Nigerian Grown Artemisia annua using a fast and reliable Reversed Phase-High Performance Liquid Chromatography (RP-HPLC) analytical technique since artemisinin content is affected by geographical and seasonal variations. HPLC conditions used for determination of the artemisinin content were established as follows; phenomenex luna column (5 μm; 250 mm × 4.6 mm) was employed with the mobile phase of acetic acid (% 0.1 v/v): acetonitrile: H2O (70:30) mixture at the flow rate of 1 ml/min. The good linearity of artemisinin was observed with y = 11714 × (r2 = 0.9989). Artemisinin was detected in our sample and was calculated to be 1.0975 %. © 2010 Phcog.net.	Artemisia annua L.; Artemisinin; HPLC; Standardisation	acetic acid; acetonitrile; Artemisia annua extract; artemisinin; Artemisia annua; article; calculation; controlled study; flow rate; Nigeria; quantitative analysis; reliability; reversed phase high performance liquid chromatography; seasonal variation; standardization	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84872695045	Evaluation of the microbiological quality of ground nut cake (Kuli kuli) samples sold in markets in Ado-Ekiti Metropolis, Ekiti State Nigeria	Aboloma R.I.	2012	Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology	6	3	None	Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria	Aboloma, R.I., Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria	Groundnut cake (Kuli kuli) samples were purchased from sellers in five markets in Ado-Ekiti and taken to the laboratory for microbiological analyses. To isolate fungi, the samples were cultured on potatoe dextrose agar and sabouraud dextrose agar and the plates were cultured at 25°C for 5days. Bacteria were isolated by culturing the samples on nutrient agar. The plates were incubated at 37°C for 24 hours. The fungi isolated were Rhizopus stolonifer, Mucor mucedo, Trichoderma viride, Aspergillus flaws. Penicillium italicum, Penicillium digitatum. The most frequently occurring fungi was Rhizopus stolonifer(25%)while the least occurring was Penicillium digitatum(10%). The highest fungal count was 2.0×105 recorded in market E while the least was 1.0×102 in samples from market A. The bacteria isolated were Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli , Serratia marcescens. The highest bacterial count was 4.0×106 recorded in market E while the least was 2.3×104 in samples from market A. It was concluded that kuli kuli sold in markets in Ado-Ekiti could be a source of transmission of microorganisms that could lead to intoxication and other health hazards. Sellers were therefore advised to ensure proper packaging of kuli kuli before display in market places to avoid microbial contamination.	Bacteria; Fungi; Kuli kuli; Microorganisms	agar; glucose; article; Aspergillus flavus; Bacillus subtilis; bacterial count; bacterium culture; bacterium isolation; Escherichia coli; food control; food quality; fungus culture; fungus isolation; incubation temperature; incubation time; market; microbial contamination; microbiological examination; Mucor; Nigeria; nonhuman; peanut; Penicillium; Penicillium digitatum; potato; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Rhizopus stolonifer; Serratia marcescens; Staphylococcus aureus; Trichoderma viride; Aspergillus; Bacillus subtilis; Bacteria (microorganisms); Escherichia coli; Fungi; Mucor mucedo; Penicillium digitatum; Penicillium italicum; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Rhizopus stolonifer; Serratia marcescens; Staphylococcus aureus; Trichoderma viride	None
WoS	WOS:000343734600001	Learning from developing countries in strengthening health systems: an evaluation of personal and professional impact among global health volunteers at Addis Ababa University's Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital (Ethiopia)	Aboneh, Ephrem A.,Busse, Heidi,Tefera, Girma	2014	GLOBALIZATION AND HEALTH	10	None	10.1186/s12992-014-0064-x	Addis Ababa University, University of Wisconsin Madison, University of Wisconsin System	"Aboneh, Ephrem A.: Addis Ababa University","Busse, Heidi: University of Wisconsin Madison","Busse, Heidi: University of Wisconsin System","Tefera, Girma: University of Wisconsin Madison","Tefera, Girma: University of Wisconsin System"	Background: The positive impact of global health activities by volunteers from the United States in low-and middle-income countries has been recognized. Most existing global health partnerships evaluate what knowledge, ideas, and activities the US institution transferred to the low-or middle-income country. However, what this fails to capture are what kinds of change happen to US-based partners due to engagement in global health partnerships, both at the individual and institutional levels. "Reverse innovation" is the term that is used in global health literature to describe this type of impact. The objectives of this study were to identify what kinds of impact global partnerships have on health volunteers from developed countries, advance this emerging body of knowledge, and improve understanding of methods and indicators for assessing reverse innovation. Methods: The study population consisted of 80 US, Canada, and South Africa-based health care professionals who volunteered at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital in Ethiopia. Surveys were web-based and included multiple choice and open-ended questions to assess global health competencies. The data were analyzed using IBRM SPSS (R) version 21 for quantitative analysis; the open-ended responses were coded using constant comparative analysis to identify themes. Results: Of the 80 volunteers, 63 responded (79 percent response rate). Fifty-two percent of the respondents were male, and over 60 percent were 40 years of age and older. Eighty-three percent reported they accomplished their trip objectives, 95 percent would participate in future activities and 96 percent would recommend participation to other colleagues. Eighty-nine percent reported personal impact and 73 percent reported change on their professional development. Previous global health experience, multiple prior trips, and the desire for career advancement were associated with positive impact on professional development. Conclusion: Professionally and personally meaningful learning happens often during global health outreach. Understanding this impact has important policy, economic, and programmatic implications. With the aid of improved monitoring and evaluation frameworks, the simple act of attempting to measure "reverse innovation" may represent a shift in how global health partnerships are perceived, drawing attention to the two-way learning and benefits that occur and improving effectiveness in global health partnership spending.	Africa,COLLABORATION,"global health","Health systems partnership","reverse innovation","Twinning partnership",PARTNERSHIPS	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84906912841	The impact of a monolingual medium of instruction in a multilingual university in South Africa	Abongdia J.-F.A.	2014	Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences	5	13 SPEC. ISSUE	10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n13p62	University of Fort Hare, South Africa	Abongdia, J.-F.A., University of Fort Hare, South Africa	This paper investigates the impacts of a monolingual medium of instruction (MOI) in a multilingual university in South Africa. It offers a critical examination of the different effects (both positive and negative) this may have on learning and of course academic performance of the students. It further examines why the students may or may not prefer the selected medium of instruction and the effect this has on their learning abilities. Hence the analysis of these different views would inform and improve the teaching and learning in the classroom at higher education level as the lecturers would be informed of the outcomes thus leading to different strategic approaches that would be used in teaching and learning. In addition, the paper presents the factors that appear to play a role in shaping the students' ideologies and attitudes towards English, a language used as a MOI across most if not all universities in South Africa and which many of the students appear to find difficult to use in academic learning. The findings from this qualitative study are examined using studies on language ideologies by Kroskrity (2000) and language policy and planning by Spolsky and Shohamy (2000) and Brumfit (2006).	English; Language attitudes; Language ideologies; Language policy; Medium of instruction; Multilingualism; Socio-political factors; South Africa; University	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84884484865	Effects of feeding locally processed blood meal diets on reproductive performance of pigs	Abonyi F.O., Omeke B.C.O.	2013	Indian Journal of Animal Research	47	4	None	Department of Animal Health and Production, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria	Abonyi, F.O., Department of Animal Health and Production, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria; Omeke, B.C.O., Department of Animal Health and Production, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria	Large White x Landrace crossbred primigravid pigs (n=24) were divided into four groups and randomly assigned to four diets replacing soya bean meal (SBM) at 0, 50, 75 and 100% levels with blood meal (BM). From farrowing through weaning, a lactating sow was fed 2.50 kg feed in addition to 0.20 kg per piglet farrowed. Body condition of the pigs was assessed at day 90, at term, mid lactation and weaning. Ten piglets from each group were used to evaluate the effects of the diets on the performance of their F1 offspring. There was no significant (P > 0.05) difference between different groups in mean gestation period, litter size, number of piglets weaned, litter weight, piglets' weight at mid lactation and at weaning. Pigs fed BM diets showed higher body condition score at weaning and it was most favourable in pigs where 75% SBM was replaced with BM. There was a rise in packed cell volume of the piglets as the level of BM inclusion increased. It indicated that BM can be included up to 7.5% level in the diet of gestating sows replacing SBM limited to 75%.	Body condition score; Large White x Landrace crossbreed; Nigeria; Pig diets; Swine reproduction	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84944533677	Growth performance, haematology and insulin profile of weanling pigs fed graded levels zinc oxide supplemented diet	Abonyi F.O., Ogoenyi E.E., Eze J.I., Machebe N.S.	2015	Indian Journal of Animal Research	49	5	10.18805/ijar.5576	University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria; Department of Animal Health and Production, University of Nigeria, Nsukk, Nigeria; Department of Animal Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria	Abonyi, F.O., University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, Department of Animal Health and Production, University of Nigeria, Nsukk, Nigeria; Ogoenyi, E.E., University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria; Eze, J.I., University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria; Machebe, N.S., University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, Department of Animal Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria	Landrace x Duroc crossbred intact male pigs (n=24) weighing between 11.05 to 11.35kg and aged 7.5 to 8.0 weeks were assigned to four treatments groups (A, B, C and D) by a complete randomized design. A common grower diet was supplemented with ZnO at 100 (A,control), 1000 (B), 1500 (C) and 2000mg/kg (D), and fed to the animals ad libitum for 10 weeks.Their feed intake, weight gainand feed: gain, packed cell volume (PCV), haemoglobin concentration (Hb), red blood cell count (RBC), total white blood cell (TWBC),differential white blood cell (DWBC) and insulin profile were determined. There were no significant(p> 0.05) differences indailyfeed intake,feed: gain and in most haematological parameters investigated.Lymphocyte count was significantly (P < 0.05) higher amongthe groups fed high ZnO supplemented diet. A dose dependent increase in insulin profile was observed. Growth performancewas best at inclusion rate of 1000mg/kg of ZnO. © 2015, Agricultural Research Communication Centre. All rights reserved.	Feed supplementation; Grower diets; Immune status; Nigeria; Pig performance; Swine	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-78650330818	Do export status and export intensity increase firm performance?	Abor J.	2011	Thunderbird International Business Review	53	1	10.1002/tie.20386	University of Ghana Business School, Legon; and Researcher, African Economic Research Consortium, Ghana	Abor, J., University of Ghana Business School, Legon; and Researcher, African Economic Research Consortium, Ghana	This study examines the effects of export status and export intensity on the performance of firms in Ghana. Our measures of performance include productivity and profitability. Using the Regional Project on Enterprise Development (RPED) dataset covering the period 1991-2002, the results of this study indicate that export status and export intensity have positive effects on productivity, confirming the learning-by-exporting hypothesis. Competition on the international market exposes exporting firms to new technologies, and this has the potential of increasing their productivity. Thus, economic policy initiatives should be directed at encouraging firms to enter the export market. Existing exporters should also be motivated to intensify their exporting efforts by exporting more of their output to foreign markets. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.	None	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-34250304749	Corporate governance, ownership structure and performance of SMEs in Ghana: Implications for financing opportunities	Abor J., Biekpe N.	2007	Corporate Governance	7	3	10.1108/14720700710756562	University of Stellenbosch, Business School, Cape Town, South Africa; University of Ghana, Business School, Legon, Ghana	Abor, J., University of Stellenbosch, Business School, Cape Town, South Africa, University of Ghana, Business School, Legon, Ghana; Biekpe, N., University of Stellenbosch, Business School, Cape Town, South Africa	Purpose - This study seeks to assess how the adoption of corporate governance structures affects the performance of SMEs (small to medium-sized enterprises) in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach - Regression analysis is used to estimate the relationship between corporate governance and ownership structure and performance. Findings - The results show that board size, board composition, management skill level, CEO duality, inside ownership, family business, and foreign ownership have significantly positive impacts on profitability. Corporate governance can greatly assist the SME sector by infusing better management practices, stronger internal auditing, greater opportunities for growth and new strategic outlook through non-executive directors. It is clear that corporate governance structures influence performance of SMEs in Ghana. Originality/value - This paper provides insights on the effects of corporate governance and ownership structure on the performance of Ghanaian SMEs. The paper also shows the implications of SMEs gaining access to finance as a result of adopting a good governance system. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.	Corporate governance; Corporate ownership; Ghana; Performance management; Small to medium-sized enterprises	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84924339798	The effects of healthcare governance and ownership structure on the performance of hospitals in Ghana	Abor P.A.	2015	International Journal of Law and Management	57	2	10.1108/IJLMA-04-2014-0031	School of Management, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom; Department of Public Administration AND Health Services Management, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana	Abor, P.A., School of Management, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom, Department of Public Administration AND Health Services Management, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana	Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of health-care governance and ownership structure on the performance of hospitals in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach – The study uses multiple regression models based on a sample of 132 hospitals in Ghana. Findings – The results of the study indicate that hospitals with a governing board perform better than those without a governing board. The results of this study also suggest that board characteristics and ownership structure are important in explaining the performance of hospitals in Ghana. The results further indicate that mission-based and private hospitals with effective board governance structures exhibit better performance than public hospitals. Originality/value – This study makes a number of new and meaningful contributions to the extant literature and the findings support managerialism, stakeholder and resource dependency theories. The findings also have important implications for the effective governance of hospitals. © 2015 Emerald Group Publishing Limited.	Health-care governance; Hospital; Ownership structure; Performance	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84897148411	Ownership structure and firm performance: Evidence from nigerian listed companies	Abosede Adebiyi J., Kajola Sunday O.	2011	Corporate Ownership and Control	8	4 E	None	Department of Business Administration, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria; Department of Accounting, Banking and Finance, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria	Abosede Adebiyi, J., Department of Business Administration, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria; Kajola Sunday, O., Department of Accounting, Banking and Finance, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria	This paper examines the relationship between firms' ownership structure and financial performance in Nigeria, using a sample of thirty listed companies between 2001 and 2008. Using pooled OLS as a method of estimation and after controlling for four firm-specific characteristics, our results show a negative and significant relationship between ownership structure (director shareholding) and firm financial performance (ROE). This is in support of Entrenchment hypothesis. Also, our study does not support a non-linear relationship between ownership structure and firm performance.	Agency cost; Corporate governance; Nigeria; Ownership structure; ROE	None	None
None	None	Evaluation of HIV antibody and antigen/antibody combination ELISAs for use in an alternative confirmatory HIV testing strategy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania	Aboud S., Urassa W., Lyamuya E., Mhalu F., Biberfeld G.	2006	Journal of Virological Methods	135	2	10.1016/j.jviromet.2006.03.005	Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 65001, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Swedish Institute for Infectious Disease Control and Microbiology, Tumorbiology Centre, Karolinska Institute, Nobels väg 18, SE-171 82 Solna, Stockholm, Sweden	Aboud, S., Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 65001, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Urassa, W., Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 65001, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Lyamuya, E., Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 65001, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Mhalu, F., Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 65001, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Biberfeld, G., Swedish Institute for Infectious Disease Control and Microbiology, Tumorbiology Centre, Karolinska Institute, Nobels väg 18, SE-171 82 Solna, Stockholm, Sweden	The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of two antibody enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) [Vironostika Uni-Form II plus O and Enzygnost® anti-HIV-1/2 Plus], and two antigen/antibody combination ELISAs [Murex and Vironostika HIV Uni-Form II] for use in an alternative confirmatory HIV diagnostic testing strategy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Altogether, 1380 serum samples were included. All ELISA reactive samples were tested using the Inno-Lia antibody assay and discrepant samples were tested on the Innotest p24 antigen assay. Three hundred and one (21.8%) samples were confirmed HIV-1 antibody positive by Inno-Lia including 27/508 (5.3%) from blood donors, 65/511 (12.7%) from pregnant women and 209/361 (57.9%) from hospital patients. The sensitivity at initial testing was 100% (95% CI; 98.8-100%) for all assays except Vironostika Uni-Form II plus O (99.7%; 95% CI; 98.2-99.9%) which showed one false negative sample at initial testing but 100% sensitivity after repeat testing. The final specificity at repeat testing was 100% (95% CI; 99.7-100%) for Enzygnost® anti-HIV-1/2 Plus, 99.4% (95% CI; 98.8-99.8%) for each of the antigen/antibody combination ELISAs and 97.9% (95% CI; 96.8-98.6%) for Vironostika plus O ELISA. An alternative confirmatory HIV testing strategy based on initial testing on any of the two antigen/antibody assays followed by testing of reactive samples on the Enzygnost® anti-HIV-1/2 Plus assay gave 100% specificity (95% CI; 99.7-100%). © 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.	Alternative confirmatory strategy; HIV antigen/antibody combination assay; p24 antigen	antigen p24; Human immunodeficiency virus antibody; Human immunodeficiency virus antigen; antigen antibody complex; antigen binding; article; blood donor; blood sampling; clinical article; confidence interval; diagnostic test; enzyme linked immunosorbent assay; false negative result; female; hospital patient; human; Human immunodeficiency virus; Human immunodeficiency virus 1; Human immunodeficiency virus 2; Human immunodeficiency virus infection; immunoassay; pregnant woman; priority journal; sensitivity analysis; sensitivity and specificity; Tanzania; AIDS Serodiagnosis; Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; HIV Antibodies; HIV Core Protein p24; HIV-1; HIV-2; Humans; Sensitivity and Specificity; Human immunodeficiency virus 1; Murex	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84879141616	Performance of diamond inserts in ultra-high precision turning of Cu3Cr3Zr alloy	Abou-El-Hossein K., Olufayo O., Mkoko Z.	2013	Wear	302	42371	10.1016/j.wear.2013.01.062	Precision Engineering Laboratory, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth 6031, South Africa	Abou-El-Hossein, K., Precision Engineering Laboratory, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth 6031, South Africa; Olufayo, O., Precision Engineering Laboratory, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth 6031, South Africa; Mkoko, Z., Precision Engineering Laboratory, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth 6031, South Africa	Copper-chrome-zirconium (Cu3Cr3Zr) alloys can be used in the optics industry to make mould inserts for injection of thermoplastic optical parts such as lenses and windows. The fabrication of optical mould inserts is usually achieved by diamond turning in order to obtain necessary optical surface finish and high form accuracy. This study was undertaken to investigate the tool wear characteristics when ultra-high precision machining of Cu3Cr3Zr with mono-crystalline diamond inserts. In this work, standard non-controlled waviness diamond inserts having nose radius of about 1.5. mm, rake angle of negative 5°, clearance angle of 5° and included angle of 60° were used to produce a flat mirror of 50-mm diameter. Wear patterns occurring on the tool flank and rake faces were observed. Diamond tool performance is discussed in terms of possible wear mechanisms. In addition, the tool wear is associated with the acoustic signals emitted during machining. The preliminary results from the SEM analysis show that abrasive wear is a dominant mechanism especially at low feed rates. The study yields some recommendations on the best combination of machining parameters that will result in maximum material removal rates with relatively smallest possible damage to the tool edge. © 2013 Elsevier B.V.	Cu3Cr3Zr alloy; Diamond tool wear; Ultra-high precision machining	Acoustic signals; Diamond tool wears; Dominant mechanism; Machining parameters; Material removal rate; Optical surface finish; Precision machining; Precision turning; Alloys; Diamond cutting tools; Diamonds; Lenses; Molds; Tribology; Turning; Wear of materials; Cerium alloys	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84908200710	Impact of soybean (Glycine maxL.) and maize (Zea mays L.) inter-crop on the vegetative and yield performance of yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana (Pers) Schum.)	Aboyeji C.M., Abayomi Y.A., Aduloju M.O., Olofintoye T.A.J.	2014	Tropical Agriculture	91	3	None	Department of Agronomy, University of Ilorin, florin, Nigeria; College of Agricultural Sciences, Landmark University, Omuaran, Nigeria; National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), Ibadan, Nigeria	Aboyeji, C.M., Department of Agronomy, University of Ilorin, florin, Nigeria; Abayomi, Y.A., Department of Agronomy, University of Ilorin, florin, Nigeria; Aduloju, M.O., College of Agricultural Sciences, Landmark University, Omuaran, Nigeria; Olofintoye, T.A.J., National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), Ibadan, Nigeria	Vegetative and yield performance of Thevetia peruviana (Pers) Schum. were evaluated under soybean (Glycine max L.) and maize (Zea mays L.) cropping systems during the 2008 and 2009 rainy seasons at the Research Farm of the Biofuel Alternative and Renewable Energy Ltd, Edidi, Kwara State in the Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria. The treatment included sole T. peruviana, sole soybean, sole maize, T. peruvtana/soybean and T. peruvianalmaize cropping systems with T. peruviana plant population of 2,500 plants ha-1. The treatments were laid out in Randomised Complete Block Design (RCBD) with four replicates. Two rows of maize at one plant/stand were planted in each plot assigned for T. peruviana/maize while four rows of maize were planted in each plot assigned for sole maize. Soybean at two plants/stand was planted in each plot assigned for T. peruvtana/soybean and sole soybean. Results obtained indicated that T. peruvtana/soybean cropping system improved the vegetative growth parameters of the two component crops while T. peruviana/maize cropping system reduced both the vegetative and the yield parameters of the test crop. However the widest stem width was observed under the control T. peruviana. The kernel size of T. peruviana was not significantly affected irrespective of the cropping systems. The kernel yield of T. peruviana under T. peruvtana/soybean cropping system increased although statistically similar with sole T. peruviana while the seed yield of soybean under T. peruvtana/soybean cropping system significantly increased when compared with the sole soybean. The complimentary use of growth resources such as nutrients, water and light in T. peruviana/soybean cropping system resulted into increase plant height, number of branches and the overall yield of the two component crops. Thus, it can be recommended that for higher yield and sustainability T. peruvtana/soybean cropping system is better adopted among the cropping systems. © 2014 Trop. Agric. (Trinidad).	Inter-cropping; Thevetia peruviana; Vegetative growth and Kernel yield	Glycine max; Nerium; Thevetia peruviana; Zea mays	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84856119401	Towards an Understanding, Through Action Research, of the Socio-Organizational Issues Impacting on Mobile Technology Adoption and Diffusion Within a Small-to-Medium South African Construction Company	Abrahamse J., Lotriet H.	2012	Systemic Practice and Action Research	25	1	10.1007/s11213-011-9202-z	Department of Informatics, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa; School of Computing, University of South Africa, P.O. Box 392, UNISA, Pretoria 0003, South Africa	Abrahamse, J., Department of Informatics, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa; Lotriet, H., School of Computing, University of South Africa, P.O. Box 392, UNISA, Pretoria 0003, South Africa	We investigated, through an action research approach, social issues that impact on mobile technology adoption and diffusion in a professional construction management team of a small-to-medium sized South African construction company. The outcome of the study resulted in a framework of thinking that integrates social factors at individual and organisational levels that impacted on the adoption of mobile technologies in the organisation. At the methodological level the study is part of a limited collection of papers that used AR in the study of technology adoption and diffusion and it presents an example of the capability of AR as a method to allow for the integration of the social contexts of users into adoption frameworks. © 2011 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.	Action research; Adoption; Construction; Mobile technology; Socio-organisational issues; South Africa	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-77956926852	Impact of telephonic psycho-social support on adherence to post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) after rape	Abrahams N., Jewkes R., Lombard C., Mathews S., Campbell J., Meel B.	2010	AIDS Care - Psychological and Socio-Medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV	22	10	10.1080/09540121003692185	Gender and Health Research Unit, Medical Research Council, PO Box 19070, Tygerberg 7405, Cape Town, South Africa; Gender and Health Research Unit, Medical Research Council, Pretoria, South Africa; Biostatistics Unit, Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa; Johns Hopkins University, School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, United States; Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha, South Africa	Abrahams, N., Gender and Health Research Unit, Medical Research Council, PO Box 19070, Tygerberg 7405, Cape Town, South Africa; Jewkes, R., Gender and Health Research Unit, Medical Research Council, Pretoria, South Africa; Lombard, C., Biostatistics Unit, Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa; Mathews, S., Gender and Health Research Unit, Medical Research Council, PO Box 19070, Tygerberg 7405, Cape Town, South Africa; Campbell, J., Johns Hopkins University, School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, United States; Meel, B., Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha, South Africa	South Africa has one of the highest rates of both rape and HIV infections. Of great concern is the possibility of HIV transmission during the assault, but adherence to post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) has been varied and low. We developed a telephonic psycho-social support, leaflet and adherence diary intervention for rape victims and tested its impact on adherence to PEP. A randomised control trial was conducted in the Western and Eastern Cape and 279 rape survivors were enrolled in two arms. The intervention involved the providing of an information leaflet including an adherence diary and follow-up support through telephone calls by a counsellor during the 28 days of taking the PEP. The controls received the leaflet. Follow-up interviews and tablet checks were done with 253 participants to assess adherence. The primary outcome was completion of 28 days of PEP with no more than three missed doses (94% adherence). There was more adherence in the intervention arm (38.2% vs. 31.9%), but the estimated intervention effect of 6.5% (95% CI: -4.6 to 17.6%) was not statistically significant, p=0.13. The intervention was associated with the reading of the pamphlet (p=0.07) and an increased use of the diary (p=0.01), but did not reduce depressive psychopathology. Overall adherence was greater amongst those who read the leaflet and used the medication diary. The study showed that the intervention was not effective in significantly improving adherence and adherence levels were low in both study arms. Further research to understand reasons for non-adherence is needed before further interventions are developed. © 2010 Taylor & Francis.	adherence; HIV transmission; post-exposure prophylaxis; sexual assault	lamivudine; lamivudine plus zidovudine; zidovudine; adolescent; adult; article; child; clinical trial; controlled clinical trial; controlled study; depression; female; follow up; human; Human immunodeficiency virus infection; intervention study; interview; major clinical study; outcome assessment; patient care; patient compliance; priority journal; prophylaxis; randomized controlled trial; rape; school child; social support; South Africa; survivor; telephone; virus transmission; Adolescent; Adult; Anti-Retroviral Agents; Child; Counseling; Female; HIV Infections; Humans; Medication Adherence; Patient Education as Topic; Rape; Social Support; South Africa; Telephone; Young Adult	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-79955799757	Dynamic mechanical and perforation impact behavior of all-pp composites containing beta-nucleated random pp copolymer as matrix and stretched pp homopolymer tape as reinforcement: Effect of draw ratio of the tape	Abraham T.N., Wanjale S., Siengchin S., Karger-Kocsis J.	2011	Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials	24	3	10.1177/0892705710391402	Defence Laboratory, Ratanada Palace, Jodhpur, 342011, India; Polymer Science and Engineering Division, National Chemical Laboratory, Pashan road, Pune 411008, India; Department of Production Engineering, Sirindhorn Intl. Thai Ger. Grad. Sch. of Eng. King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand; Department of Polymer Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Built Environment, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria 0001, South Africa	Abraham, T.N., Defence Laboratory, Ratanada Palace, Jodhpur, 342011, India; Wanjale, S., Polymer Science and Engineering Division, National Chemical Laboratory, Pashan road, Pune 411008, India; Siengchin, S., Department of Production Engineering, Sirindhorn Intl. Thai Ger. Grad. Sch. of Eng. King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand; Karger-Kocsis, J., Department of Polymer Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Built Environment, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria 0001, South Africa	Cross-ply all-polypropylene (PP) composite laminates were prepared by hot consolidation after tape winding combined with film stacking. Alpha (α) PP tapes of different draw ratios (DR = 8 and 12), produced by online extrusion stretching, served as reinforcements. Beta (β)-nucleated random PP copolymer, introduced in the form of a film, composed the matrix. The E-modulus of the PP tapes increased whereas their density decreased with increasing DR. The volume fraction of the reinforcement and the void content were estimated using optical microscopic images. The all-PP composites were subjected to dynamic mechanical thermal analysis, flexural, and instrumented falling weight impact tests. It was found that with increasing draw ratio of the α-PP tapes, the stiffness, strength, and perforation resistance of the composites were improved. © The Author(s), 2010.	all-polypropylene composite; draw ratio.; dynamic mechanical thermal analysis; instrumented falling weight impact; polypropylene	all-polypropylene composite; Composite laminate; Cross-ply; draw ratio.; Dynamic mechanical; dynamic mechanical thermal analysis; E-modulus; Falling weight impact; Film-stacking; Homopolymers; Impact behavior; matrix; Microscopic image; Online extrusion; Tape winding; Void contents; Copolymerization; Copolymers; Dynamic mechanical analysis; Dynamics; Laminates; Plastic products; Reinforcement; Thermoanalysis; Thermoplastics; Polymer matrix composites	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-70350271441	Milk yield and reproductive performance of dairy cattle under smallholder management system in North-eastern Amhara Region, Ethiopia	Abraha S., Belihu K., Bekana M., Lobago F.	2009	Tropical Animal Health and Production	41	7	10.1007/s11250-009-9352-5	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box 34, Debre Zeit, Ethiopia	Abraha, S., Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box 34, Debre Zeit, Ethiopia; Belihu, K., Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box 34, Debre Zeit, Ethiopia; Bekana, M., Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box 34, Debre Zeit, Ethiopia; Lobago, F., Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box 34, Debre Zeit, Ethiopia	This study was conducted in South Wollo Zone of Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia, to assess the milk yield and reproductive performance of indigenous and crossbred cattle under smallholder management conditions. Questionnaire survey was used to collect retrospective data on the performance of dairy cattle in 186 households. Thirty two postpartum cows (16 indigenous and 16 crossbred) were selected purposively and monitored for five months and milk samples were collected twice per week from each cow to determine postpartum ovarian activity using ELISA techniques. Daily milk yields at all stages of lactation were significantly (P &lt; 0.01) higher in crossbred than indigenous cows. Crossbred cows had significantly (P &lt; 0.01) longer lactation length and shorter age at first calving, while calving interval was significantly shorter in cows that gave previous calves during the wet season than the dry season. Only six cows (18.8%) showed heat signs on an average of 136 days postpartum of which one was a crossbred and five were indigenous. While, 11 cows (34.3%) resumed ovarian activity until 150 th day postpartum among which three were crossbred and eight were indigenous. © Springer Science+Business Media B.V 2009.	Dairy cattle; Ethiopia; Milk yield; Reproductive performance; Smallholder	progesterone; animal; animal husbandry; article; cattle; chemistry; enzyme linked immunosorbent assay; Ethiopia; female; fertility; genetics; lactation; methodology; milk; physiology; questionnaire; reproduction; socioeconomics; statistics; Animal Husbandry; Animals; Cattle; Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; Ethiopia; Female; Fertility; Lactation; Milk; Progesterone; Questionnaires; Reproduction; Socioeconomic Factors; Bos	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84905911793	Findings from the SASA! Study: A cluster randomized controlled trial to assess the impact of a community mobilization intervention to prevent violence against women and reduce HIV risk in Kampala, Uganda	Abramsky T., Devries K., Kiss L., Nakuti J., Kyegombe N., Starmann E., Cundill B., Francisco L., Kaye D., Musuya T., Michau L., Watts C.	2014	BMC Medicine	12	1	10.1186/s12916-014-0122-5	Gender Violence and Health Centre, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, 15-17 Tavistock Place, London, United Kingdom; Raising Voices, 16 Tufnell Drive, Kamwokya, Kampala, Uganda; Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD, United States; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda; Centre for Domestic Violence Prevention, 16 Tufnell Drive, Kamwokya, Kampala, Uganda	Abramsky, T., Gender Violence and Health Centre, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, 15-17 Tavistock Place, London, United Kingdom; Devries, K., Gender Violence and Health Centre, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, 15-17 Tavistock Place, London, United Kingdom; Kiss, L., Gender Violence and Health Centre, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, 15-17 Tavistock Place, London, United Kingdom; Nakuti, J., Raising Voices, 16 Tufnell Drive, Kamwokya, Kampala, Uganda; Kyegombe, N., Gender Violence and Health Centre, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, 15-17 Tavistock Place, London, United Kingdom; Starmann, E., Gender Violence and Health Centre, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, 15-17 Tavistock Place, London, United Kingdom; Cundill, B., Gender Violence and Health Centre, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, 15-17 Tavistock Place, London, United Kingdom; Francisco, L., Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD, United States; Kaye, D., Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda; Musuya, T., Centre for Domestic Violence Prevention, 16 Tufnell Drive, Kamwokya, Kampala, Uganda; Michau, L., Raising Voices, 16 Tufnell Drive, Kamwokya, Kampala, Uganda; Watts, C., Gender Violence and Health Centre, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, 15-17 Tavistock Place, London, United Kingdom	Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) and HIV are important and interconnected public health concerns. While it is recognized that they share common social drivers, there is limited evidence surrounding the potential of community interventions to reduce violence and HIV risk at the community level. The SASA! study assessed the community-level impact of SASA!, a community mobilization intervention to prevent violence and reduce HIV-risk behaviors. Methods: From 2007 to 2012 a pair-matched cluster randomized controlled trial (CRT) was conducted in eight communities (four intervention and four control) in Kampala, Uganda. Cross-sectional surveys of a random sample of community members, 18- to 49-years old, were undertaken at baseline (n = 1,583) and four years post intervention implementation (n = 2,532). Six violence and HIV-related primary outcomes were defined a priori. An adjusted cluster-level intention-to-treat analysis compared outcomes in intervention and control communities at follow-up.Results: The intervention was associated with significantly lower social acceptance of IPV among women (adjusted risk ratio 0.54, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.38 to 0.79) and lower acceptance among men (0.13, 95% CI 0.01 to 1.15); significantly greater acceptance that a woman can refuse sex among women (1.28, 95% CI 1.07 to 1.52) and men (1.31, 95% CI 1.00 to 1.70); 52% lower past year experience of physical IPV among women (0.48, 95% CI 0.16 to 1.39); and lower levels of past year experience of sexual IPV (0.76, 95% CI 0.33 to 1.72). Women experiencing violence in intervention communities were more likely to receive supportive community responses. Reported past year sexual concurrency by men was significantly lower in intervention compared to control communities (0.57, 95% CI 0.36 to 0.91). Conclusions: This is the first CRT in sub-Saharan Africa to assess the community impact of a mobilization program on the social acceptability of IPV, the past year prevalence of IPV and levels of sexual concurrency. SASA! achieved important community impacts, and is now being delivered in control communities and replicated in 15 countries.Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov #NCT00790959,. Study protocol available at http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/13/1/96. © 2014 Abramsky et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.	Community mobilization; East Africa; Gender based violence; HIV; Impact evaluation; Intimate partner violence; Uganda; Violence prevention	adult; Article; community care; concurrent sexual partnership; controlled study; cross-sectional study; female; follow up; health care survey; human; Human immunodeficiency virus infection; infection risk; intention to treat analysis; intervention study; male; outcome assessment; partner violence; random sample; randomized controlled trial; risk reduction; sexual behavior; sexual violence; social acceptance; Uganda; adolescent; cluster analysis; community care; HIV Infections; middle aged; partner violence; prevention and control; risk factor; statistics and numerical data; treatment outcome; Adolescent; Adult; Cluster Analysis; Community Health Services; Community Networks; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; HIV Infections; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Risk Factors; Spouse Abuse; Treatment Outcome; Uganda	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84934755299	Improved performance of cobas ampliprep/cobas taqman version 2.0 assay over amplicor monitor version 1.5 in the quantification of HIV-1 RNA viral load in Abuja, Nigeria	Abubakar A., Ndembi N., Ogbanufe O., Inalegwu A., Wilson S., Ebagua I., Peters S., Chime C., Dakum P., Abimiku A.G.	2015	Current HIV Research	13	4	None	Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, Maina Court, 252 Herbert Macaulay Way Central Business, District Garki Abuja, Nigeria; US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Abuja, Nigeria; Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medici	Abubakar, A., Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, Maina Court, 252 Herbert Macaulay Way Central Business, District Garki Abuja, Nigeria; Ndembi, N., Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, Maina Court, 252 Herbert Macaulay Way Central Business, District Garki Abuja, Nigeria; Ogbanufe, O., US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Abuja, Nigeria; Inalegwu, A., Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, Maina Court, 252 Herbert Macaulay Way Central Business, District Garki Abuja, Nigeria; Wilson, S., Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, Maina Court, 252 Herbert Macaulay Way Central Business, District Garki Abuja, Nigeria; Ebagua, I., Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, Maina Court, 252 Herbert Macaulay Way Central Business, District Garki Abuja, Nigeria; Peters, S., Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, Maina Court, 252 Herbert Macaulay Way Central Business, District Garki Abuja, Nigeria; Chime, C., Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, Maina Court, 252 Herbert Macaulay Way Central Business, District Garki Abuja, Nigeria; Dakum, P., Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, Maina Court, 252 Herbert Macaulay Way Central Business, District Garki Abuja, Nigeria; Abimiku, A.G., Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, Maina Court, 252 Herbert Macaulay Way Central Business, District Garki Abuja, Nigeria, Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 725 W. Lombard Street N446, Baltimore, MD, United States	Background: Improved viral detections by the real time PCR over the manual assays have been reported by various manufacturers. However, discrepancies and discordance between different platforms targeting the same pathogen have also been observed at different settings. Methods: We used an analytical study design to compare the performance of the Cobas Taqman /Cobas Ampliprep version 2.0 against the standard Amplicor Monitor 1.5 using 200 routine clinical samples, in Abuja-Nigeria. Results: Taqman and Amplicor detected 118/200 (59%) and 83/200 (41.5%) samples respectively. Two of 83 samples (2.4%) undetectable by Cobas Taqman, were detectable by Roche Amplicor, while 5 of 37 samples (13.5%) which were undetectable by Amplicor using Taqman. Among the 81 detectable samples by both assays 4 samples (4.9%) had a log10 difference > 0.5 log copies, while 9 samples (11.1%) showed a wider discrepancy of >1 log10. Bland and Altman’s comparison shows no significant difference between the two methods (p=0.2825) and CI-0.06171 to 0.2087. Conclusion: We observed a remarkable improvement in the performance of COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS TaqMan version 2.0 Assay over Amplicor Monitor version 1.5 in the quantification of HIV1 RNA viral load. Discrepancies of clinical significance, in the viral load between the two platforms were also recorded. The implications of the inability of the automated Taqman 2.0 to detect 2.4% of samples detectable by the Amplicor need to be considered by programs, clinicians and the manufacturers. Periodic evaluation of platforms to detect new circulating HIV subtypes within each locality is also recommended. © 2015 Bentham Science Publishers.	HIV-1 RNA; Improved performance; Quantification; Viral load	adult; Article; clinical article; COBAS AmpliPrep; COBAS TaqMan; female; health program; human; Human immunodeficiency virus 1 infection; limit of quantitation; male; molecular diagnostics; molecular phylogeny; performance; real time polymerase chain reaction; regression analysis; sequence analysis; virus load	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84883733820	The performance of children prenatally exposed to HIV on the A-not-B task in Kilifi, Kenya: A preliminary study	Abubakar A., Holding P., Van Baar A., Newton C.R.J.C., Van de Vijver F.J.R., Espy K.A.	2013	International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health	10	9	10.3390/ijerph10094132	Neuroassessment, Centre for Geographic Medicine Research, Box 230, Kilifi 80108, Kenya; Department of Cross-Cultural Psychology, Tilburg University, P.O. Box 90153, Tilburg 5000 LE, Netherlands; Child and Adolescent Studies, Utrecht University, P.O. Box 80125, Utrecht 3508 TC, Netherlands; International Centre for Behavioral Studies, P.O. Box 34307, Mombasa 80118, Kenya; Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford OX3 7JX, United Kingdom; Department of Cross-Cultural Psychology, Tilburg University, P.O. Box 90153, Tilburg 5000 LE, Netherlands; Department of Psychology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403, United States	Abubakar, A., Neuroassessment, Centre for Geographic Medicine Research, Box 230, Kilifi 80108, Kenya, Department of Cross-Cultural Psychology, Tilburg University, P.O. Box 90153, Tilburg 5000 LE, Netherlands, Child and Adolescent Studies, Utrecht University, P.O. Box 80125, Utrecht 3508 TC, Netherlands; Holding, P., Neuroassessment, Centre for Geographic Medicine Research, Box 230, Kilifi 80108, Kenya, International Centre for Behavioral Studies, P.O. Box 34307, Mombasa 80118, Kenya; Van Baar, A., Child and Adolescent Studies, Utrecht University, P.O. Box 80125, Utrecht 3508 TC, Netherlands; Newton, C.R.J.C., Neuroassessment, Centre for Geographic Medicine Research, Box 230, Kilifi 80108, Kenya, Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford OX3 7JX, United Kingdom; Van de Vijver, F.J.R., Department of Cross-Cultural Psychology, Tilburg University, P.O. Box 90153, Tilburg 5000 LE, Netherlands; Espy, K.A., Department of Psychology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403, United States	The aim of the study was to investigate early executive functioning in young children from 6-35 months of age. The study involved 319 randomly selected children from the community, 17 HIV exposed but uninfected children and 31 HIV infected ARV-naive children. A variation of the A-not-B task was used. While there were no group differences in total correct, perseverative errors, nor maximum error run, a significant percentage of children were unable to complete the task as a consequence of the children becoming overtly distressed or refusing to continue. In a multivariate analysis we observed that the significant predictors of non-completion were HIV exposure (both infected and exposed) and being under 24 months of age. These patterns of results indicate that future work with a broader array of tasks need to look at the association of HIV and EF tasks and potential contribution of factors such as emotion regulation, persistence and motivation on performance on EF tasks. © 2013 by the authors; licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.	A-not-B task; Children; Executive functions; HIV; Kenya	child development; cognition; human immunodeficiency virus; infectious disease; multivariate analysis; vertical transmission; A not B task; article; body weight; child; clinical article; community; controlled study; cross-sectional study; education; executive function; female; human; Human immunodeficiency virus; Human immunodeficiency virus infection; infant; Kenya; male; measurement error; prenatal exposure; preschool child; task performance; Coast Province; Kenya; Kilifi; Child, Preschool; Executive Function; Female; HIV; HIV Infections; Humans; Infant; Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical; Kenya; Maternal-Fetal Exchange; Neuropsychological Tests; Pregnancy; Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-79959834645	Evaluation of the antitrypanosomal activity of Cucumis metuliferus pulp extract in rabbits	Abubakar A., Iliyasu B., Ojiegbu F.N., Igweh A.C., Shamaki B.U., Dung E.C., Domtur L.L., Okogun J.I., Gbodi T.A., Ogbadoyi E.O.	2011	Journal of Medicinal Plants Research	5	11	None	Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis Research, P. M. B. 1147, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria; Department of Traditional Medicine and Medicinal Plant Research, National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Abuja, Nigeria; Department	Abubakar, A., Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis Research, P. M. B. 1147, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria; Iliyasu, B., Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis Research, P. M. B. 1147, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria; Ojiegbu, F.N., Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis Research, P. M. B. 1147, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria; Igweh, A.C., Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis Research, P. M. B. 1147, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria; Shamaki, B.U., Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis Research, P. M. B. 1147, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria; Dung, E.C., Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis Research, P. M. B. 1147, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria; Domtur, L.L., Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis Research, P. M. B. 1147, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria; Okogun, J.I., Department of Traditional Medicine and Medicinal Plant Research, National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Abuja, Nigeria; Gbodi, T.A., Department of Biochemistry, Ibrahim Badamosi Babaginda University, Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria; Ogbadoyi, E.O., Global Institute for Bioexploration, Federal University of Technology, Minna Department of Biochemistry, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria	The antitrypanosomal efficacy of different doses of Cucumis metuliferus pulp extract was investigated in rabbits. Parasitaemia, Packed Cell Volume (PCV), percentage organ/body weight ratio and survival period were monitored. Treatment was by oral administration and it commenced at the establishment of infection that lasted between 1 to 3 weeks. Parasitaemia fluctuated and was kept low in all the treated groups. However, the results showed significant increase in both PCV and body weight (P<0.05) in rabbits treated at 500 and 1000 mg/kg body weight. Treatment with 500 mg/kg body weight for 7 consecutive days gave the highest survival period of 47 days beyond 28 days for the untreated control group. Post mortem examination (following the termination of the study) generally revealed pale carcasses, hepatomegaly and splenomegaly. However, treatment for three weeks with 500 and 1000 mg/kg body weight alleviated hepatomegaly and splenomegaly significantly (P<0.05). Consequently, a more detailed investigation of the potentials of C. metuliferus for antitrypanosomiasis drug discovery is recommended to pave way for the development of drugs for the effective treatment of African trypanosomiasis. © 2011 Academic Journals.	Chemotherapy; Cucumis metuliferus; Trypanosoma brucei; Trypanosomiasis	antiparasitic agent; antiprotozoal agent; Cucumis metuliferus extract; plant extract; samoricide; unclassified drug; African trypanosomiasis; anemia; animal experiment; animal model; animal tissue; antiprotozoal activity; article; controlled study; cucumber; Cucumis metuliferus; dose response; drug dose comparison; drug efficacy; drug screening; hematocrit; hepatomegaly; male; nonhuman; parasitemia; phytochemistry; rabbit; relapse; splenomegaly; survival time; treatment duration; Cucumis metuliferus; Oryctolagus cuniculus; Trypanosoma brucei	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84910072636	Impact of village savings and loans associations on the nutritional status of under-five children: A case study in the Sissala West District of Upper West Region	Abubakari A., Sadik B.B., Keisan Y.	2014	Pakistan Journal of Nutrition	13	7	10.3923/pjn.2014.390.396	Department of Community Nutrition, University for Development Studies, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, P.O. Box 1883, Tamale, Ghana	Abubakari, A., Department of Community Nutrition, University for Development Studies, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, P.O. Box 1883, Tamale, Ghana; Sadik, B.B., Department of Community Nutrition, University for Development Studies, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, P.O. Box 1883, Tamale, Ghana; Keisan, Y., Department of Community Nutrition, University for Development Studies, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, P.O. Box 1883, Tamale, Ghana	This study examined the impact of Village Savings and Loans Associations introduced by PLAN Ghana in the Sissala West District on the nutritional status of under-five children in the area. The study was carried out in six randomly selected communities (Silbelle, Buoti, Kandia, Zini, Nimoro and Buo), within which this Savings Programme is in operation. The focus areas of the study were; how food is accessed in the study area, contribution of women to household nutrition, nutrition situation in the VSLA households since the inception of the programme, factors that affect nutritional status and also to ascertain the knowledge, beliefs and practices of beneficiary communities on food production, preparations and consumption. Data collected was both quantitative and qualitative and was obtained using semi-structured interview and anthropometry measurement. The result suggested that the institution of Village Savings and Loans Associations has resulted in better nutrition and health of children in the beneficiaries' households. It is recommended that the NGO (PLAN GHANA) should expand the coverage of the programme to more communities in the district. The recommendations also implored policy makers to design favourable policies on microfinance programmes in general. © Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2014.	Africa; Food insecurity; Health; Nutrition	adolescent; adult; anthropometric parameters; Article; female; food industry; food insecurity; food intake; food processing; Ghana; health economics; health program; human; information processing; male; malnutrition; nutritional status; questionnaire; sampling; semi structured interview	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84880673961	Nutritional evaluation of different sources of nitrogen on digestible nutrient intake, nitrogen balance and production of rumen metabolites in growing Yankasa sheep	Abubakar M., Adegbola T.A., Abubakar M.M., Shehu Y., Ngele M.B., Kalla D.J.U.	2010	Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture	22	4	None	Animal Production Program, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, PMB 0248, Bauchi, Nigeria; Department of Biological Sciences, School of The Environment and Society, Singleton Park SA2 8PP, Swansea University, United Kingdom	Abubakar, M., Animal Production Program, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, PMB 0248, Bauchi, Nigeria, Department of Biological Sciences, School of The Environment and Society, Singleton Park SA2 8PP, Swansea University, United Kingdom; Adegbola, T.A., Animal Production Program, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, PMB 0248, Bauchi, Nigeria; Abubakar, M.M., Animal Production Program, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, PMB 0248, Bauchi, Nigeria; Shehu, Y., Animal Production Program, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, PMB 0248, Bauchi, Nigeria; Ngele, M.B., Animal Production Program, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, PMB 0248, Bauchi, Nigeria; Kalla, D.J.U., Animal Production Program, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, PMB 0248, Bauchi, Nigeria	A study was conducted to evaluate digestible nutrient intake, nitrogen balance and rumen metabolites in twenty growing Yankasa rams fed urea and /or sundried broiler litter (SDBL) as a partial or complete replacement for cotton seed cake (CSC) in diets for 90 days. The diets were: 1(CSC; control), 2(urea), 3(urea/SDBL), 4(CSC/urea) and 5(CSC/SDBL). The results indicated difference (P<0.05) in DM intake across diets, with animals fed CSC, urea and CSC/urea having the highest values (543.1, 523.4 and 483.6 g/day respectively), while those fed urea/SDBL and CSC/SDBL ((459.5 and 424.3g/day respectively) had the lowest feed intake. Mean digestible CP intake differed (P<0.001)across the diets and the values were higher for rams fed CSC and urea (75.7 and 72.7g/day) and lowest for those on CSC/SDBL (49.0g/day). However, mean digestible ADF intake was similar among the diets. A positive nitrogen balance was observed for all animals across the treatments, with significant (P<0.05) differences between treatments ranging from 4.3g/day for rams fed CSC/SDBL to 7.5g/day for those on urea. pH decreased with time after feeding. At 3 hrs post feeding, pH was highest (P<0.01) for rams fed CSC/SDBL and CSC/urea (6.9) and lowest for those on urea alone (6.1) and CSC (6.2). There was a gradual increase in the concentrations of both rumen ammonia-N (RAN) and total volatile fatty acids (VFA) after feeding. Rams fed urea and urea/SDBL (37.5 and 34.2mg/100ml respectively) had the highest (P<0.001) RAN concentration 3 hrs after feeding, while those on the other diets recorded the lowest. On the other hand, rams fed CSC/SDBL (13.1mmol/100ml) had the highest (P<0.001) VFA concentrations while those on urea the lowest (10.5mmol/100ml). It was concluded from this study that diets containing urea and CSC/urea fed to Yankasa sheep gave results comparable to those fed cotton seed cake (control), which are better than for those fed sundried broiler litterbased diets in terms of digestible nutrients intake, positive nitrogen balance and production of adequate rumen ammonia-N. However, rams fed CSC/SDBL had a better concentration of total volatile fatty acids of rumen fluid after feeding.	Nitrogen balance; Nitrogen sources; Nutrient intake; Rumen metabolites; Yankasa sheep	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-33646674295	Effects of dietary replacement of maize with malted or unmalted sorghum on the performance of weaner rabbits	Abubakar M., Doma U.D., Kalla D.J.U., Ngele M.B., Augustine C.L.D.	2006	Livestock Research for Rural Development	18	5	None	Animal Production Programme, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, PMB 0248, Bauchi, Nigeria; VeterinaryHospital, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria	Abubakar, M., Animal Production Programme, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, PMB 0248, Bauchi, Nigeria; Doma, U.D., Animal Production Programme, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, PMB 0248, Bauchi, Nigeria; Kalla, D.J.U., Animal Production Programme, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, PMB 0248, Bauchi, Nigeria; Ngele, M.B., Animal Production Programme, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, PMB 0248, Bauchi, Nigeria; Augustine, C.L.D., VeterinaryHospital, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria	A feeding trial was conducted using twenty-one, 8 to 9 weeks old weaner rabbits allotted to three groups of seven animals each in a completely randomized design. The study which lasted for six weeks was undertaken to investigate the effects of dietary replacement of maize as a source of energy with malted or un-malted sorghum on the performance of the animals. The rabbits fed malted sorghum based diet had a similar dry matter intake to those on the maize based diet, but significantly higher than those on the unmalted sorghum based diet. All the animals gained weight, at rates similar across the treatments, indicating that the intake of energy and proteins were well above maintenance requirements. The best feed efficiency was recorded for rabbits fed on the malted sorghum based diet. The financial analysis revealed that feed cost per kg body weight gain was lowest for animals on the malted and unmalted sorghum based diets. It is concluded that malted or unmalted sorghum could effectively replace maize as a source of energy in diets for weaner rabbits without any adverse effects on performance and with reduced cost of feed per kg body weight gain.	Maize; Performance; Rabbits; Sorghum	Animalia; Oryctolagus cuniculus; Zea mays	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84957850134	Stability of silicon carbide particle detector performance at elevated temperatures	Abubakar Y.M., Lohstroh A., Sellin P.J.	2015	IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science	62	5	10.1109/TNS.2015.2475421	Department of Physics, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria; Department of Physics, South East Physics Network (SEPnet), University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom	Abubakar, Y.M., Department of Physics, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, Department of Physics, South East Physics Network (SEPnet), University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom; Lohstroh, A., Department of Physics, South East Physics Network (SEPnet), University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom; Sellin, P.J., Department of Physics, South East Physics Network (SEPnet), University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom	The alpha spectroscopy performance and electric current stability of 4H-silicon carbide Schottky devices with 50μm epitaxial layer was examined at temperatures between 300 to 500 K at 50 K intervals. An activation energy of 5.98 ± 0.64meV was extracted from temperature dependent resistivity measurements. The Schottky barrier height decreases from 1.33 eV at 300 K to 1.11 eV at 500 K and the ideality factor increases from 1.17 at 300 K to 1.79 at 500 K. The reverse bias leakage currents stabilizes faster at higher temperatures. The charge collection efficiency is above 90% for temperatures up to 500 K. Pulse height spectra collected for 24 hours at constant voltage and temperature show improvements with time within the first 8 hours and remained stable for the remainder of the acquisition time. The peak width of the alpha spectra reduces significantly with increasing temperature at applied bias voltages below 50 V, which indicates that leakage currents are not the limiting factor in those conditions even at 500 K in our set up. So far, the devices indicate reasonable stability for extended periods of operation and highlight possible applications in harsh radiation media. © 1963-2012 IEEE.	Epitaxial semiconductors; harsh radiation media; ideality factor; noise; noise; Schottky barrier height; silicon carbide; stability	Activation energy; Leakage currents; Schottky barrier diodes; Silicon carbide; Applied bias voltage; Charge collection efficiency; Increasing temperatures; Pulse height spectrum; Reverse bias leakage current; Schottky barrier heights; Silicon carbide particles; Temperature-dependent resistivity; Bias voltage	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84941312733	Ion imprinted polymer based electrochemical sensor for environmental monitoring of copper(II)	Abu-Dalo M.A., Salam A.A., Nassory N.S.	2015	International Journal of Electrochemical Science	10	8	None	Jordan University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Chemistry, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid, Jordan; Institute of Continuing Education, Bayero University Kano, P.M.B 3011, Kano, Nigeria	Abu-Dalo, M.A., Jordan University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Chemistry, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid, Jordan; Salam, A.A., Institute of Continuing Education, Bayero University Kano, P.M.B 3011, Kano, Nigeria; Nassory, N.S., Jordan University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Chemistry, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid, Jordan	Plasticized membranes using copper-carboxybenzotriazole have been prepared and explored as Cu2+-selective electrochemical sensors. Effects of three different plasticizers: bis(2-ethylhexyl)sebacate (BEHS), dibutylphthalate (DBP) and Dioctylphthalate (DOP) were studied, optimized and evaluated. Optimum performance was observed with membrane having the following composition: PVC (61%): DBP (35%): IIP (4%). The optimized membrane was used for construction of liquid electrochemical sensor. The sensor was found to work satisfactorily in the concentration range between 1.0×10-1-1.0×10-5M with a Nerstian slope value of about 28.1mV/decade. Wide pH range (3-8), fast response time (22s) and long lifetime (~ 2 months) indicate the potential of the proposed sensors in the determination of copper II ions in synthetic and wastewater samples with excellent recoveries (94%- 109%). Potentiometric selectivity coefficient values were determined by separate solution method (SSM), and good selectivity for Cu2+ over most interfering ions was achieved. © 2015 The Authors.	Copper-carboxybenzotriazole; Electrochemical sensor; Environmental monitoring; Ion imprinted polymer	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84055217113	Monitoring directors' remuneration, fat cat packages and perks of office	Abugu J.E.O.	2011	Journal of Financial Crime	19	1	10.1108/13590791211190696	Department of Commercial and Industrial Law, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria	Abugu, J.E.O., Department of Commercial and Industrial Law, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria	Purpose - This paper revisits existing regulatory approaches in tackling the practices of bogus and extravagant company directors' remuneration packages, often called "fat cat packages" which erode company capital and dividend return to shareholders. It explores the efficacy of existing rules, pointing out their inadequacy and ineffectiveness. It emphasizes the need to hold directors accountable to shareholders for remuneration received. The object is to proffer a more comprehensive and effective regulatory regime for directors' remuneration packages. Design/methodology/approach - The paper is analytical, reviewing several literature and case law on the subject. It adopts a comparative approach drawly primarily from the Nigerian Companies and Allied Matters Act 2004 which is compared in critical areas with the provisions of the English Companies Act 1985 and 2006. Findings - The analysis concludes that existing rules monitoring directors' remunerations packages are ineffective. The rules do not address directors' pecks, expenses and other perquisites of office. Often these pecks are more valuable to the director than the actual remuneration package and they constitute a veritable avenue for dissipating company capital. The articles also finds that audit committees and their members are presently not subjected to any liability rules for their role as financial gate keepers verifying the performance of the accounting and audit functions. Practical implications - The article points out that until regulations are formulated to regulate or cap directors' pecks and expenses, there exists ample room for fraudulent dissipation of company resources resulting in blotted costs of administration and reduced rewards for shareholders. It also advocates the need to subject audit committees to a higher regime of liability in public companies. Originality/value - The paper draws the attention of scholars, law reformers and law enforcement agencies to the inadequacies of the rules regulating directors' remuneration packages and suggests additional rules. It will certainly incite further scholarly discussion and challenge law reformers to address the issues raised in several jurisdictions.	Companies Act (UK); Directors; Directors' perks and expenses; Fat cat packages; Legislation,Regulation,Directors' remuneration packages; Nigeria; Nigerian Companies and Allied Matters Act; Remuneration	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84863985000	Quality evaluation of stiff porridges prepared from Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum) and pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) starch blends	Abu J.O., Enyinnaya C.C., James S., Okeleke E.	2012	Journal of Food Science and Technology	49	3	10.1007/s13197-011-0287-2	Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2373, Makurdi, Nigeria; Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria	Abu, J.O., Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2373, Makurdi, Nigeria; Enyinnaya, C.C., Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria; James, S., Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria; Okeleke, E., Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria	Quality attributes of stiff porridges prepared from Irish potato and pigeon pea starch blends were studied. Starches were extracted from Irish potato and pigeon pea using a wet extraction method. Various ratios of the starches were mixed and analyzed for chemical, functional and pasting properties. The starch blends were then prepared into stiff porridges for sensory evaluation using a 20-man sensory panel. Substitution of Irish potato starch with pigeon pea starch led to increases in protein (0.15 to 1.2%), fat (0.26 to 0.56%) and ash (0.30 to 0.69%) while the amylose content of the starch blends decreased (from 23.8 to 18.4%) respectively. Functional properties such as bulk density (0.75 to 0.60 g/cm 3), water absorption capacity (3.1 to 2.6 g water/ g sample) and dispersibility (58.6 to 42.7%) decreased significantly (P&lt;0.05) at the highest concentration (50%) of pigeon pea starch respectively. Pasting properties such as peak, breakdown, final and setback viscosities increased with increasing levels of pigeon pea starch while peak time and pasting temperature decreased. The sensory attributes of stiff porridges were not adversely affected by pigeon pea starch inclusion. Therefore it should be possible to incorporate up to 50% of low digestible pigeon pea starch into Irish potato starch from legumes such as pigeon pea as alternatives to cassava starch in the preparation of stiff porridges. Such porridges made from Irish potato and legume starches could provide additional incentive for individuals requiring decreased and or slow starch digestibility such as diabetics. © Association of Food Scientists &amp; Technologists (India) 2011.	Chemical; Functional; Pasting and sensory properties; Pigeon pea; Potato; Starch; Stiff porridge	Functional; Pigeon pea; Potato; Sensory properties; Stiff porridge; Chemical analysis; Chemicals; Starch; Cajanus cajan; Manihot esculenta; Solanum tuberosum	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-34247123989	Rangeland evaluation in the middle Awash valley of Ethiopia: I. Herbaceous vegetation cover	Abule E., Snyman H.A., Smit G.N.	2007	Journal of Arid Environments	70	2	10.1016/j.jaridenv.2006.12.008	Adami Tulu Research Center, P. O. Box 35, Zeway, Ethiopia; Department of Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa	Abule, E., Adami Tulu Research Center, P. O. Box 35, Zeway, Ethiopia; Snyman, H.A., Department of Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa; Smit, G.N., Department of Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa	The objective of this study was to determine the condition and grazing capacity of commonly grazed rangeland of pastoralists living in the Kereyu-Fantale and Awash-Fantale districts of Ethiopia. In each of the districts, data on grass species composition, basal cover, bare ground, soil erosion and dry matter (DM) yield were collected. The most dominant grass species in the study districts was Chrysopogon plumulosus, followed by different species of Sporobolus. The percentage bare ground varied from 0.3% to 10.8%, with a mean value of 5.3%. The basal cover in both districts was low, averaging 3.4%. The DM yield of the grass ranged between 168.5 and 832 kg ha-1. The grazing capacity varied from as low as 54.1 to as high as 7.1 ha LSU-1. The general conclusion that can be made is that the condition of the rangeland in the Middle Awash Valley of Ethiopia is poor, requiring careful and participatory management. © 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.	Basal cover; Grass DM yield; Grass species composition; Grazing capacity; Percentage bare ground; Rangeland condition	bare soil; community composition; dry matter; environmental assessment; environmental conditions; grass; grazing pressure; rangeland; soil erosion; valley; vegetation cover; Africa; Awash Valley; East Africa; Ethiopia; Fantale; Sub-Saharan Africa; Chrysopogon plumulosus; Sporobolus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-34147118966	Rangeland evaluation in the Middle Awash valley of Ethiopia: III. Relationships among soil and vegetation variables	Abule E., Snyman H.A., Smit G.N.	2007	Journal of Arid Environments	70	2	10.1016/j.jaridenv.2007.01.006	Adami Tulu Research Center, P.O. Box 35, Zeway, Ethiopia; Department of Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa	Abule, E., Adami Tulu Research Center, P.O. Box 35, Zeway, Ethiopia; Snyman, H.A., Department of Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa; Smit, G.N., Department of Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa	Two neighboring districts inhabited by pastoralists of different ethnic groups in the Middle Awash valley of Ethiopia were studied to make a preliminary investigation of the soil nutrient status and identifying the environmental factors most critical to grass production. Data were collected on soil nutrient status, grass yield (dry matter), percentage bare and covered ground, estimated soil erosion, evapotranspiration tree equivalent (ETTE), and altitude. Sites with saline soil showed high electrical conductance and high pH and low total nitrogen and organic carbon. The results of the correlation matrix and the stepwise multiple regression indicated that grass yield was affected by ETTE ha-1, percentage of bare and covered ground, C:N ratio, pH and available K. Future studies need to include stocking rate as one parameter to determine better relationships among the measured parameters more accurately. © 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.	Evapotranspiration tree equivalent; Grass biomass; Organic carbon; Salinity; Soil nutrient status; Total nitrogen	biomass; grass; organic carbon; pH; rangeland; salinity; soil nitrogen; soil nutrient; valley; vegetation dynamics; Africa; Awash Valley; East Africa; Ethiopia; Sub-Saharan Africa	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-34147158367	Rangeland evaluation in the middle Awash valley of Ethiopia: II. Woody vegetation	Abule E., Snyman H.A., Smit G.N.	2007	Journal of Arid Environments	70	2	10.1016/j.jaridenv.2007.01.007	Adami Tulu Research Center, P.O. Box 35, Zeway, Ethiopia; Department of Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa	Abule, E., Adami Tulu Research Center, P.O. Box 35, Zeway, Ethiopia; Snyman, H.A., Department of Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa; Smit, G.N., Department of Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Sciences, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa	Although a few studies have reported an increase of woody plants in the rangelands of Ethiopia during the last few decades, most studies related to the importance of tree canopies have been conducted in lightly grazed areas that have suffered little disturbance. The woody vegetation composition, density, evapotranspiration tree equivalent (ETTE), browse production, browsing capacity and bush encroachment were therefore studied in a part of the Middle Awash Valley of Ethiopia with the objective of determining the condition and contribution of woody vegetation as a source of feed to animals. Accordingly, 7 and 8 rangeland sites in Kereyu-Fantale and Awash-Fantale districts, respectively, were identified. The data collected was analyzed using the Biomass Estimates from Canopy Volume model. The dominant sources of browse and the encroacher woody plants in the study districts were species of Acacia (A. senegal and A. nubica). In both districts, the browse production ranged from as low as 194-3 311 kg ha-1, with most of the leaf dry mass found above the height of 1.5 m. Some of the possible factors contributing to bush encroachment in the study area are heavy grazing pressure, expansion of cultivation and reduced mobility of animals due to many factors. © 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.	Browse production; Bush encroachment; Density; Evapotranspiration tree equivalent; Woody species composition	browsing; community composition; population density; rangeland; shrub; valley; woody plant; Africa; Awash Valley; East Africa; Ethiopia; Sub-Saharan Africa; Acacia; Acacia nubica; Acacia senegal; Animalia	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84891818187	Major causes of organ condemnation for cattle and its financial impact at Wolaita Soddo municipality abattoir, southern Ethiopia	Abunna F., Hordofa D.	2013	Global Veterinaria	11	6	10.5829/idosi.gv.2013.11.6.8142	Addis Ababa University, College of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture, Departement of Clinical Studies, P.O. Box, 34, Bishoftu, Ethiopia; Hawassa University, School of Veterinary Medicine, P.O. Box, 05, Hawassa, Ethiopia	Abunna, F., Addis Ababa University, College of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture, Departement of Clinical Studies, P.O. Box, 34, Bishoftu, Ethiopia; Hordofa, D., Hawassa University, School of Veterinary Medicine, P.O. Box, 05, Hawassa, Ethiopia	Abattoirs provide information on the epidemiology of the diseases in livestock, in order to know the extent of the exposure of the public to certain zoonotic diseases and to estimate the financial losses incurred through condemnation of affected organs. Tracing the records of the slaughter houses from November 2010 to February 2011 was done at Wolaita Soddo Municipal abattoir to determine the causes of organ condemnation and associated financial loss. Out of 953 cattle examined 378 (39.68%) livers, 244 (25.61%) lungs, 39 (4.09%) hearts, 30 (3.15%) kidneys and 14 (1.47%) spleens were condemned. The major causes of condemnation were fasciolosis (61.1%) and hydatidosis (12.17%) for liver; hydatid diseases (62.3%) and emphysema (8.61%) for lungs; unknown causes (33.33%), pericarditis (23.08%) and hydatid cyst (23.08%) for heart; unknown causes (26.67%) and calcification (23.33%) for kidneys and hydatidosis (64.29%) for spleen. Rate of condemnations due to parasitic causes was higher in the liver (29.07%) than in the lungs (15.95%). Parasitic diseases particularly fasciolosis and hydatidosis were the major causes of economic loss through condemnation of affected organs. The total annual economic loss incurred due to organs condemnation at the study area was estimated to be 24,340 ETB (24323.49 USD). The current result suggests that a thorough investigation that leads to disease control strategy is required to reduce the economic and public health consequences. © IDOSI Publications, 2013.	Abattoir; Cattle; Ethiopia; Organ condemnation; Wolaita soddo	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-77951216022	Bovine fasciolosis: Coprological, abattoir survey and its economic impact due to liver condemnation at Soddo municipal abattoir, Southern Ethiopia	Abunna F., Asfaw L., Megersa B., Regassa A.	2010	Tropical Animal Health and Production	42	2	10.1007/s11250-009-9419-3	Hawassa University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, P.O. Box 5, Hawassa, Ethiopia	Abunna, F., Hawassa University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, P.O. Box 5, Hawassa, Ethiopia; Asfaw, L., Hawassa University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, P.O. Box 5, Hawassa, Ethiopia; Megersa, B., Hawassa University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, P.O. Box 5, Hawassa, Ethiopia; Regassa, A., Hawassa University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, P.O. Box 5, Hawassa, Ethiopia	A study was carried out to determine the prevalence and the species of liver flukes in indigenous adult cattle, to compare the diagnostic efficiency of fecal and post mortem examination and to assess the economic significance of bovine fasciolosis due to liver condemnation in the abattoir. Of the 406 livers and fecal samples examined, 57 (14.0%) and 20 (4.9%) were positive for fasciolosis. The most common liver fluke species affecting the cattle was Fasciola gigantica, 9.1% of cattle were infected with F. gigantica while, Fasciola. hepatica, mixed infections and unidentified or immature forms of Fasciola spp. were present in 3.2 %, 0.7% and 1 % of cattle, respectively. A retrospective abattoir survey revealed that the prevalence of fasciolosis was 12.7%. The prevalence of fasciolosis recorded in this study was lower than that reported by other researchers in this country. There was a strong relationship between fecal examination and postmortem findings of liver lesions, (K = 0.23) but under local conditions, postmortem examination was considered a better diagnostic tool for fasciolosis. Fasciolosis is of significant economic importance as the resultant liver condemnations caused an average loss of 4000 USD per annum. Hence, this disease deserves serious attention by the various stakeholders in order to promote the beef industry in the study area in particular and in the country in general. © Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2009.	Abattoir; Bovine; Coprology; Ethiopia; Fasciolosis; Soddo	Bos; Bovinae; Fasciola; Fasciola gigantica; Fasciola hepatica; Hepatica; animal; animal disease; article; cattle; cattle disease; cross-sectional study; economics; Ethiopia; Fasciola; fascioliasis; feces; isolation and purification; male; parasite identification; parasitology; prevalence; retrospective study; sensitivity and specificity; slaughterhouse; Abattoirs; Animals; Cattle; Cattle Diseases; Cross-Sectional Studies; Ethiopia; Fasciola; Fascioliasis; Feces; Male; Parasite Egg Count; Prevalence; Retrospective Studies; Sensitivity and Specificity	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84884598352	Impact of expanded antiretroviral use on incidence and prevalence of tuberculosis in children with HIV in Kenya	Abuogi L.L., Mwachari C., Leslie H.H., Shade S.B., Otieno J., Yienya N., Sanguli L., Amukoye E., Cohen C.R.	2013	International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease	17	10	10.5588/ijtld.12.0740	Department of Pediatrics, University of California, 50 Beale Street, Suite 1200, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States; Family AIDS Careand Education Services, Nairobi, Kenya; Centre for Respiratory Disease Research, Nairobi, Kenya; Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA, United States; New Nyanza Provincial General Hospital, Kenya Ministry of Medical Services, Kisumu, Kenya; Department of Obstetrics, University of California, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, San Francisco, CA, United States	Abuogi, L.L., Department of Pediatrics, University of California, 50 Beale Street, Suite 1200, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States, Family AIDS Careand Education Services, Nairobi, Kenya; Mwachari, C., Family AIDS Careand Education Services, Nairobi, Kenya, Centre for Respiratory Disease Research, Nairobi, Kenya; Leslie, H.H., Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA, United States; Shade, S.B., Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA, United States; Otieno, J., New Nyanza Provincial General Hospital, Kenya Ministry of Medical Services, Kisumu, Kenya; Yienya, N., Family AIDS Careand Education Services, Nairobi, Kenya; Sanguli, L., Family AIDS Careand Education Services, Nairobi, Kenya, Centre for Respiratory Disease Research, Nairobi, Kenya; Amukoye, E., Centre for Respiratory Disease Research, Nairobi, Kenya; Cohen, C.R., Family AIDS Careand Education Services, Nairobi, Kenya, Department of Obstetrics, University of California, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, San Francisco, CA, United States	SETTING: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) reduces pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected children. Recent ART recommendations have increased the number of children on ART. OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and incidence of TB in HIV-infected children after the implementation of expanded ART guidelines. DESIGN: A prospective cohort study including HIVinfected children aged 6 weeks to 14 years was conducted in Kenya. The primary outcome measure was clinically diagnosed TB. Study participants were screened for prevalent TB at enrollment using Kenya's national guidelines and followed at monthly intervals to detect incident TB. Predictors of TB were assessed using logistic regression and Cox proportional hazards regression. RESULTS: Of 689 participants (median age 6.4 years), 509 (73.9%) were on ART at baseline. There were 51 cases of prevalent TB (7.4%) and 10 incident cases, with over 720.3 child-years of observation (incidence 1.4 per 100 child-years). Months on ART (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] 0.91, P = 0.003; aOR 0.91, P < 0.001) and months in care before ART (aHR 0.87, P = 0.001; aOR 0.92, P < 0.001) were protective against incident and prevalent TB. CONCLUSIONS: ART was protective against TB in this cohort of HIV-infected children with high levels of ART use. Optimal TB prevention strategies should emphasize early ART in children. © 2013 The Union.	Epidemiology; Hiv-1; Pediatrics; Sub-saharan africa; Tuberculosis	antiretrovirus agent; isoniazid; pyrazinamide; rifampicin; adolescent; article; CD4+ T lymphocyte; child; cohort analysis; coughing; drug use; failure to thrive; female; fever; human; Human immunodeficiency virus infection; incidence; infant; infection prevention; infection risk; Kenya; lymphocyte count; major clinical study; male; outcome assessment; practice guideline; preschool child; prevalence; priority journal; prospective study; school child; thorax radiography; treatment duration; tuberculin test; tuberculosis; weight reduction; Adolescent; Anti-HIV Agents; Child; Child, Preschool; Cohort Studies; Female; HIV Infections; Humans; Incidence; Infant; Kenya; Logistic Models; Male; Practice Guidelines as Topic; Prevalence; Proportional Hazards Models; Prospective Studies; Tuberculosis	5-R24-TW007988-03, FIC, Fogarty International Center; 5-P30-MH062246, NIH, National Institutes of Health
Scopus	2-s2.0-84879093166	Impact of technology and culture on home economics and nutrition science education in developing countries	Aburime M.O., Uhomoibhi J.O.	2010	Multicultural Education and Technology Journal	4	1	10.1108/17504971011034692	Department of Home Economics, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria; University of Ulster, Newtownabbey, United Kingdom	Aburime, M.O., Department of Home Economics, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria; Uhomoibhi, J.O., University of Ulster, Newtownabbey, United Kingdom	Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to examine and report on the impact of technology and culture on home economics and nutrition science education in developing countries with a focus on Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach - Globally and most especially in developing countries, the advent of information and communication technologies has meant great changes in the manner of thinking and doing things both at home and in business, in education establishments and in society. For higher education institutions especially in developing countries, there has been the introduction of various types of information systems and the implementation of policies to facilitate the integration of new technologies in teaching and administration of new curricula. This paper examines some of these systems and the process of knowledge engineering management of nutrition science and home economics studies at the Delta State University in Nigeria. A study is undertaken of students’ level of technological attainments and study approaches. Findings - The present study reveals that special requirements for applications are important for successful establishment and use of information systems in higher education. Students need to have adequate expertise in technology to become active learners are reported. This will enhance their ability to solve problems and address system requirements. This must be identified at the knowledge engineering stages during curriculum development and be effectively managed. Research limitations/implications - The current investigation focuses on the impact of technology and culture on two subject areas and in one country. Future work intends to extend this to other disciplines and investigate ways of enhancing education provision to meet the diverse needs of learners of mixed technological abilities and from diverse cultures as applied to other comparative countries. Practical implications - The paper draws on results obtained from students studying approaches to propose that it is important to design and implement a curriculum that actively promotes the use of systems and technologies that develops such skills as teamwork, communications, project management and lifelong learning. Originality/value - This work investigates students present technology attainment levels and considers the different learning and studying approaches adopted by students involved in the study of home economic and nutrition science. The learners’ attitudes towards engagement with their programmes are examined as well as the impact of technology on learning. Some of the major challenges arising from institutional and individual experiences of the digital divide that permeates all people in developing countries are highlighted. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.	Communication technologies; Culture; Developing countries; Education; Nigeria; Nutrition	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-53749102027	Impact of share capitalization on bank profitability in Nigeria	Aburime U.T., Uche C.U.	2008	European Journal of Scientific Research	19	3	None	Department of Banking and Finance, Faculty of Business Administration, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nigeria	Aburime, U.T., Department of Banking and Finance, Faculty of Business Administration, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nigeria; Uche, C.U., Department of Banking and Finance, Faculty of Business Administration, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nigeria	This paper is an empirical analysis of the impact of share capitalization on bank profitability in Nigeria. Analyzing data captured from 98 banks in 479 observations over the 1989-2004 period, results of the empirical estimations suggest that it was only during the 1989-1991 estimation period that share capital amount and status had significant effect on bank profitability in Nigeria. Therefore, upward regulations of the minimum quantum of bank share capital in Nigeria in 1997, 2000, 2001, and 2004, geared towards minimizing distress in the Nigerian banking industry, were inappropriate strategies. © EuroJournals Publishing, Inc. 2008.	Bank; Capital; Distress; Profitability; Regulation	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84888215295	Evaluating long-term impact of land use on selected soil physical quality indicators	Abu S.T.	2013	Soil Research	51	6	10.1071/SR12360	Department of Soil Science, Institute for Agricultural Research, Ahmadu Bello University, P.M.B. 1044, Samaru, Zaria, Nigeria	Abu, S.T., Department of Soil Science, Institute for Agricultural Research, Ahmadu Bello University, P.M.B. 1044, Samaru, Zaria, Nigeria	This paper presents findings of comparative evaluation of selected soil physical quality (SPQ) indicators, obtained from fields subjected to: >50 years of cultivation of three perennial pasture grasses (i) Digitaria smutsii (DS), (ii) Brachiaria decumbens (BD), and (iii) Andropogon gayanus (AG); (iv) >50 years of continuous cultivation (CC) of cereals-legumes; and (v) >20 years of natural fallow (NF). The study was aimed at identifying the land-use system having optimal values for SPQ. Fields under CC had the highest bulk density, and the lowest total porosity (PORt) and macroporosity (PORp), field capacity (FC), and available water capacity (AWC). Perennial pasture grasses fields had significantly higher organic carbon, PORt, FC, AWC, and saturated hydraulic conductivity, and, hence, had better SPQ than CC fields and, in some instances, NF fields. The usefulness of ratios FC/PORt≤0.66 and ACt/PORt≤0.34 as additional indicators for assessing soil response to land-use systems was not proven in this study, and therefore, further studies should be conducted on the subject matter. Pasture grasses improved SPQ values relative to continuous cereal-legume cropping and fallow. The SPQ under CC and NF fields might be best improved by applying organic matter. Journal compilation © CSIRO 2013.	Continuous cultivation; Natural fallow; Perennial pasture grasses; Soil physical quality indicators	Available water capacities; Comparative evaluations; Continuous cultivation; Natural fallow; Perennial pastures; Saturated hydraulic conductivity; Soil physical quality; Soil physical quality indicators; Land use; Soils; Cultivation; available water capacity; bulk density; cropping practice; cultivation; fallow; field capacity; hydraulic conductivity; land use; organic carbon; pasture; porosity; soil quality	None
WoS	WOS:000318778100001	An impact evaluation design for the Millennium Villages Project in Northern Ghana	Acharya, Arnab,Barnett, Chris,Dogbe, Tony,Masset, Edoardo	2013	JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENT EFFECTIVENESS	5	2	10.1080/19439342.2013.790914	O.P. Jindal Global University, University of Sussex, ITAD, Participatory Dev Associates Ltd	"Acharya, Arnab: O.P. Jindal Global University","Masset, Edoardo: University of Sussex",	This article details the design of an impact evaluation of the Millennium Villages Project in Northern Ghana. The evaluation is particularly challenging because the intervention cannot be randomised; it is clustered in a group of homogeneous communities and likely to generate spill-over effects. We propose a difference-in-differences design selecting control communities based on a propensity score and collecting five rounds of yearly data. We address a number of evaluation questions in relation to testing the breaking of the poverty trap, assessing project externalities, the role of qualitative research, cost-effectiveness and project synergies, sustainability and scalability in the presence of scale economies.	"COST EFFECTIVENESS","DIFFERENCE IN DIFFERENCES","evaluation design","Millennium Villages Project","poverty trap",AFRICA,DYNAMICS,MODEL,"POVERTY TRAPS"	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-39749102765	Growth performance and carcass characteristics of feedlot cattle fed different levels of macadamia oil cake	Acheampong-Boateng O., Mikasi M.S., Benyi K., Amey A.K.A.	2008	Tropical Animal Health and Production	40	3	10.1007/s11250-007-9076-3	Department of Animal Science, University of Venda, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa; Department of Statistics, University of Venda, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa	Acheampong-Boateng, O., Department of Animal Science, University of Venda, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa; Mikasi, M.S., Department of Animal Science, University of Venda, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa; Benyi, K., Department of Animal Science, University of Venda, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa; Amey, A.K.A., Department of Statistics, University of Venda, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa	Eighteen cattle (six Bonsmara males, seven Simmanteler x Beefmaster males and five Simmanteler x Beefmaster females) were assigned to three diets containing 0% (Control), 10% and 20% Macadamia oil cake to evaluate the effects of different levels of Macadamia oilcake (MOC) on feed intake, growth performance and carcass characteristics of feedlot cattle. Differences in average feed intake were not significant (P>0.05). Average daily gains on the 0% and 20% MOC diets were not significantly different (P<0.05) but were significantly higher than the average gain on 10% MOC (P<0.05). The inclusion of 20% MOC increased feed conversion ratio significantly (P<0.05) compared with the other two treatments. The control group had significantly heavier warm carcasses than the 10% and 20% MOC groups and the 20% MOC group had significantly heavier carcasses than the 10% MOC group. The inclusion of MOC did not significantly affect the dressing percentage and conformation scores of the animals (P>0.05). There were no condemned livers, suggesting that either there were no toxic factors in the feed or, even if present, were probably inactive in the liver. © 2007 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.	Carcass characteristics; Cattle; Growth performance; Macadamia oil cake	vegetable oil; animal; animal food; article; body composition; cattle; chemistry; dose response; drug effect; female; growth, development and aging; Macadamia; male; physiology; randomization; weight gain; Animal Feed; Animal Nutrition Physiology; Animals; Body Composition; Cattle; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Female; Macadamia; Male; Plant Oils; Random Allocation; Weight Gain; Animalia; Bos; Macadamia	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84924617476	Medication safety activities of hospital pharmacists in Ghana; Challenges and perceived impact on patient care	Acheampong F., Bruce E., Anto B.P.	2015	International Journal of Risk and Safety in Medicine	27	1	10.3233/JRS-150638	Pharmacy Directorate, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana; Department of Clinical and Social Pharmacy, College of Health Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana	Acheampong, F., Pharmacy Directorate, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana; Bruce, E., Pharmacy Directorate, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana; Anto, B.P., Department of Clinical and Social Pharmacy, College of Health Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana	BACKGROUND: Pharmacists by their training have the competences and skills to promote safe use of medicines which is an essential component of patient safety. This study explored the perceptions of hospital pharmacists' role in medication safety in Ghana, identified their attendant challenges and ways of enhancing such roles in the future. METHOD: A self-administered questionnaire was delivered to 200 pharmacists selected conveniently from the 10 regions of Ghana. Questions in the questionnaire were based on a systematic literature review that had catalogued and summarised all the activities of hospital pharmacists related to medication safety. RESULTS: A total of 176 (88% response rate) questionnaires were completed and returned. Almost all pharmacists (97.7%) believed that they were involved in medication safety activities in their daily routine. The frequently performed activities were counselling of out-patient (91.8%), training pharmacy and other clinical students (72.2%), reporting on medication errors (70%), and reconciling medications (69.2%). The mean weekly time spent on the activities ranged from 6.5 to 19.8 hours. Participants who had clinical pharmacy related additional qualifications (χ2 = 37.749; p = 0.049) and worked in tertiary care hospitals (χ2 = 26.6; p = 0.377) undertook more medication safety activities than those without. The cited challenges faced by participants included inadequate time available (62.7%), spending most time in managerial activities (47.3%), lack of formal structures of engagement (43.8%), lack of motivation by superiors (34.9%), and no formal schedule by supervisor (32%). Only 7.7% stated they lack interest in performing those activities. CONCLUSIONS: Pharmacists undertake many medication safety activities routinely that they perceive to have impact on patient care outcomes. Restructuring of their managerial roles will contribute to freeing time for pharmacists to engage more in those activities. © 2015 - IOS Press and the authors. All rights reserved.	error reporting; Ghana; hospital; patient safety; Pharmacist	Article; cross-sectional study; drug safety; female; Ghana; hospital pharmacy; human; male; medication error; motivation; outpatient; patient care; patient counseling; perception; pharmacist; questionnaire	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84929606563	Impact of demographic factors on technological orientations of BOP entrepreneurs in Ghana	Acheampong G., Braimah M., Quaye D.M., Buame S.K.	2014	International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management	11	6	10.1142/S0219877014500370	University of Ghana, Business School, Legon, Ghana	Acheampong, G., University of Ghana, Business School, Legon, Ghana; Braimah, M., University of Ghana, Business School, Legon, Ghana; Quaye, D.M., University of Ghana, Business School, Legon, Ghana; Buame, S.K., University of Ghana, Business School, Legon, Ghana	The study explores relationship between technological orientations and demographics of bottom of the pyramid (BOP) entrepreneurs in Ghana. The study reviewed literature on the BOP concept. Based on the reviewed literature, hypotheses were developed for testing. Data was collected from 287 micro-entrepreneurs using a structured questionnaire. The data collected was analyzed using the analysis of variance (ANOVA) and regression analysis. The study found some relationships between technology acceptance, connectivity to networks and entrepreneurial demographics. This provides the information necessary for information communications technology (ICT) and technology companies seeking to expand to these new markets as top of the pyramid markets saturate. © 2014 World Scientific Publishing Company.	BOP; Connectivity; Entrepreneurs; Ghana; Networks; Technology acceptance	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-70349397520	Evaluation of wear severity in pipeline	Achebo J.I.	2009	Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences	4	1	None	Department of Production Engineering, University of Benin, Nigeria	Achebo, J.I., Department of Production Engineering, University of Benin, Nigeria	The severity of wear occurrence in a pipeline was evaluated by applying the particle mass loading equation, stoke number and determining the mass transfer coefficient. These parameters examine the particle-particle and particle-pipe wall interaction pattern. Various laboratory experimental tests were done to determine the effect of particles on pipe walls and a range of values for the particle mass loading and stokes number were determined. These values became the interpretation criteria for analyzing results and suggesting recommendations. However, from this research result, the particle mass loading of 0.82, stokes number of 1.20 and mass transfer coefficient of 6.06 W m-2 °C were obtained. These values show that there was strong evidence of particle-wall interaction, which could have caused wear. When the pipe under study was cut into sections and visual examination was carried out, it was observed that cutting wear actually occurred in the internal geometry of the pipe. The severity of the wear is attributed to the small diameter of the pipeline under study; the size, coupled with the agglomerated stones is believed to have allowed for close particle wall interaction. From the findings, pipes whose depth of cut is high enough to significantly affect their load bearing capacity should be changed and sizable particles should be removed from the flow system to avoid wear. © Medwell Journals, 2009.	Heat transfer coefficient; Mass transfer coefficient; Number; Particle mass loading; Pipeline; Stoke; Wear	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84859116370	Evaluation of the antioxidant potentials of ten leafy vegetables extracts commonly consumed by the Ghanaian population	Achel D.G., Mills R., Otchere J., Seyram E., Achoribo E., Adu-Bobi N.A.-K., Donkor S., Boatin R., Adom T., Adaboro R.M., Gomda Y.	2012	Electronic Journal of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Chemistry	11	2	None	Applied Radiation Biology centre, Reseach Scientist and Centre Manager Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Ghana	Achel, D.G., Applied Radiation Biology centre, Reseach Scientist and Centre Manager Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Ghana; Mills, R., Applied Radiation Biology centre, Reseach Scientist and Centre Manager Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Ghana; Otchere, J., Applied Radiation Biology centre, Reseach Scientist and Centre Manager Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Ghana; Seyram, E., Applied Radiation Biology centre, Reseach Scientist and Centre Manager Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Ghana; Achoribo, E., Applied Radiation Biology centre, Reseach Scientist and Centre Manager Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Ghana; Adu-Bobi, N.A.-K., Applied Radiation Biology centre, Reseach Scientist and Centre Manager Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Ghana; Donkor, S., Applied Radiation Biology centre, Reseach Scientist and Centre Manager Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Ghana; Boatin, R., Applied Radiation Biology centre, Reseach Scientist and Centre Manager Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Ghana; Adom, T., Applied Radiation Biology centre, Reseach Scientist and Centre Manager Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Ghana; Adaboro, R.M., Applied Radiation Biology centre, Reseach Scientist and Centre Manager Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Ghana; Gomda, Y., Applied Radiation Biology centre, Reseach Scientist and Centre Manager Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Ghana	Ten traditional leafy vegetables commonly consumed by Ghanaians have been evaluated for their antioxidant potential based on their polyphenolic and flavonoid contents. Among the plants studied the methanol extracts of Ocimum basilicum (akokobesa), and Amaranthus incurvatus (aleefo) exhibited the highest phenolic content of 16.4 mg GAE/g dw and 11.3mg dw GAE/g respectively. The highest phenolic content for water extracts were seen in Manihot esculenta (cassava; 9.29mg GAE/g dw) and Hibiscus sabdariffa (shuuré; 7.28mg GAE/g dw) and C esculanta (7.11 mg GAE/g dw). The methanol extracts of H. sabdariffa (Shuuré), Vernonia amygdalina (bitter leaves), Manihot esculenta (cassava leaves) and Ocimum basilicum (akokobesa) recorded the highest flavonoid content (FC) of 99.14 μg QE/g dw, 70.20μg QE/g dw, 70.08μg QE/g dw and 63.37μg QE/g dw respectively. For the FC of the aqueous extracts the order was; A. incurvatus &gt; H. sabdariffa &gt; Talinum triangulare&gt; Colocasia esculenta &gt; M. esculenta &gt; V. amygdalina&gt; O. basilicum &gt; Solanum macrocarpon &gt; Launaea taraxacifolia &gt; Corchorus olitorius. A good positive correlation r 2= 0.663 was observed between polyphenolic content and antioxidant values for the aqueous extracts, however, no correlation was found between flavonoids, polyphenolics and total antioxidants. The study indicates that the leafy vegetables consumed by Ghanaians are potentially rich sources of dietary polyphenolic compounds and antioxidants, and might contribute important health and nutraceutical benefits to consumers.	Antioxidants; Free-radicals; Health benefits; Leafy vegetables; Phytochemicals	Amaranthus; Amaranthus hybridus; Colocasia esculenta; Corchorus olitorius; Gymnanthemum amygdalinum; Hibiscus sabdariffa; Launaea; Manihot esculenta; Ocimum; Ocimum basilicum; Solanum; Solanum macrocarpon; Talinum triangulare; Vernonia amygdalina	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84945410130	Diabetes: knowledge, psychosocial impact, and attitude of patients	Achigbu E.O., Oputa R.N., Achigbu K.I., Ahuche I.U.	2015	International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries	35	None	10.1007/s13410-015-0368-2	Department of Ophthalmology, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria; Department of Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria; Department of Paediatrics, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria	Achigbu, E.O., Department of Ophthalmology, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria; Oputa, R.N., Department of Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria; Achigbu, K.I., Department of Paediatrics, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria; Ahuche, I.U., Department of Ophthalmology, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria	The scourge of diabetes has been increasing worldwide with a tendency to double, from 176 to 370 million people by 2030 according to WHO prediction. In Nigeria, only 20 % of the 3.2 million estimated to have diabetes are aware of it. Among those already diagnosed, about 50 % have poor glycaemic control attributable to poor diabetes self-management despite effective medication. Diabetes self-management in addition to medical therapy, lifestyle modification and education are key to the management of diabetes. This study aims to determine the knowledge, psychosocial impact and attitude of people with diabetes to diabetes with a view to make recommendations for a more encompassing patient-based management of diabetes. A cross-sectional study using a structured questionnaire in the endocrinology clinic of the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, interviewed 104 consecutive newly diagnosed patients with diabetes who willingly consented to the study. One hundred and four patients with an equal male to female ratio were interviewed. The 41–60-year (78.8 %) age group and traders (66.3 %) constituted the greatest number. Majority (58.7 %) heard of diabetes prior to their diagnosis, but many (41.3 %) did not. This knowledge was significantly associated with occupation (0.022). Many (84.6 %) were willing to disclose diagnosis to family and friends as well as join a support group (61.5 %). But, the major reason for this inclination was wrong. Many never heard of diabetes prior to their diagnosis. In spite of being aware, a diagnosis of diabetes is associated with different emotional responses and attitudes including willingness to disclose their diagnosis and get support. Appropriate treatment based on current medical knowledge, self-management education and development of diabetic support groups is recommended. © 2015, Research Society for Study of Diabetes in India.	Attitude; Diabetes; Knowledge; Psychology	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84946069888	Evaluation of Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch obtained from Ipomoea Batatas	Achor M., Oyeniyi J.Y., Gwarzo M.S., Zayyanu A.	2015	Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science	5	10	10.7324/JAPS.2015.501022	Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria	Achor, M., Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria; Oyeniyi, J.Y., Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria; Gwarzo, M.S., Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria; Zayyanu, A., Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria	The study sought to evaluate the functional properties of sodium carboxymethyl starch obtained from Ipomoea batatas, in order to facilitate their exploitation as substitute excipients for the local pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. The sodium carboxymethyl starch was produced by reacting native starch with sodium hydroxide and sodium monochloroacetate in various proportions and reaction time at constant temperature. Subsequently, the starches were obtained by wet separation techniques. Physicochemical properties and proximate analysis were carried out in order to determine their suitability for pharmaceutical use. Differences in the physicochemical properties, proximate composition, and functional properties of sodium carboxymethyl starches and native Ipomoea batatas starch were significant. Optimum degree of substitution and reaction efficiency of 0.52 and 1.92% were achieved when sodium hydroxide and sodium monochloroacetate in a ratio 1.5 and 2.0 Mole per anhydrous glucose unite respectively in 6 hrs was used. Generally, the carboxymethyl starches had higher bulk density, tapped density, true density, hydration and swelling capacity as compared to the native starch. © 2015 Mohammed Achor et al.	Ipomoea batatas; Sodium carboxymethyl starch; Sodium monochloroacetate	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84879040640	Intelligent performance assessment of students' laboratory work in a virtual electronic laboratory environment	Achumba I.E., Azzi D., Dunn V.L., Chukwudebe G.A.	2013	IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies	6	2	10.1109/TLT.2013.1	Electronic and Computer Engineering Department, School of Engineering, University of Portsmouth, Anglesea Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3DJ, United Kingdom; Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, PMB	Achumba, I.E., Electronic and Computer Engineering Department, School of Engineering, University of Portsmouth, Anglesea Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3DJ, United Kingdom; Azzi, D., Electronic and Computer Engineering Department, School of Engineering, University of Portsmouth, Anglesea Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3DJ, United Kingdom; Dunn, V.L., Electronic and Computer Engineering Department, School of Engineering, University of Portsmouth, Anglesea Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3DJ, United Kingdom; Chukwudebe, G.A., Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, PMB 1526, Oweri, Imo State 460221, Nigeria	Laboratory work is critical in undergraduate engineering courses. It is used to integrate theory and practice. This demands that laboratory activities are synchronized with lectures to maximize their derivable learning outcomes, which are measurable through assessment. The typical high costs of the traditional engineering laboratory, which often militate against the synchronization of laboratory activities and lectures, have catalyzed the increased adoption of virtual laboratories in engineering laboratory education. The principles of assessment in the virtual learning environment are essentially the same as in the traditional learning environment, with the same requirements for fairness, reliability, and validity. This motivated the incorporation, in a Virtual Electronic Laboratory (VEL) environment, of a Bayesian network-based tool for the performance assessment of students' laboratory work in the environment. This paper details a description of the assessment tool, its verification, evaluation (as an assessment tool within the VEL environment), and application processes. © 2008-2011 IEEE.	Bayesian networks; laboratory work; performance assessment; sensitivity analysis; validation and reliability; virtual laboratory	Engineering laboratories; Laboratory environment; Laboratory work; Performance assessment; Traditional engineerings; Undergraduate engineering course; Virtual laboratories; Virtual learning environments; Bayesian networks; Computer aided instruction; Research laboratories; Sensitivity analysis; Distance education	None
WoS	WOS:000303523600010	Gender Impacts of Agricultural Liberalization: Evidence from Ghana	Ackah, Charles,BUSSOLO, M,DeHoyos, RE,Lay, Jann	2009	GENDER ASPECTS OF THE TRADE AND POVERTY NEXUS: A MACRO-MICRO APPROACH	None	None	None	University of Ghana, Kiel Inst World Econ	"Ackah, Charles: University of Ghana",	None	,EXPENDITURE,"MENS CROPS",PATTERNS,TRANSITION,"WOMENS CROPS"	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84865115654	Internal migration in Ghana: Determinants and welfare impacts	Ackah C., Medvedev D.	2012	International Journal of Social Economics	39	10	10.1108/03068291211253386	Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana; World Bank Economic Policy Unit, Latin America and the Caribbean, The World Bank Group, Washington, DC, United States	Ackah, C., Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana; Medvedev, D., World Bank Economic Policy Unit, Latin America and the Caribbean, The World Bank Group, Washington, DC, United States	Purpose: Using a recently compiled dataset on migration and remittances in Ghana, the purpose of this paper is to estimate the determinants of an individual's likelihood to be an internal migrant and the relationship between internal migration and welfare. Design/methodology/approach: The paper uses treatment regression techniques to assess the characteristics of Ghanaian migrants, the determinants of migration, and its impact on household welfare. Findings: The paper finds that the likelihood to migrate is determined by a combination of individual (pull) and community-level (push) characteristics. The probability of migration is higher for younger and more educated individuals, but communities with higher levels of literacy, higher rates of subsidized medical care, and better access to water and sanitation are less likely to produce migrants. It is found that households with migrants tend to be better off than similar households without migrants, even after controlling for the fact that households with migrants are a non-random sample of Ghanaians. However, the positive relationship is only true for households with at least one migrant in urban areas. Research limitations/implications: Clearly, if the authors had access to panel data, they would have been able to do something very nice and clean (on both theoretical and econometric grounds). Originality/value: This paper adds to the Ghana migration literature by offering a novel empirical assessment of the characteristics of Ghanaian migrants, the determinants of migration, and its impact on household welfare by drawing on a recently-assembled, nationally-representative sample of Ghanaian households. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.	Ghana; Migration; Welfare	internal migration; migrants remittance; urban area; welfare impact; Ghana	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-67649118525	Competitive strategy, environmental characteristics and performance in African emerging economies: Lessons from firms in Ghana	Acquaah M., Adjei M.C., Mensa-Bonsu I.F.	2008	Journal of African Business	9	1	10.1080/15228910802052732	Bryan School of Business and Economics, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, P.O. Box 26165, Greensboro, NC 27402, United States; Community Water and Sanitation Agency, Sunyani, Ghana; Department of Planning, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana	Acquaah, M., Bryan School of Business and Economics, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, P.O. Box 26165, Greensboro, NC 27402, United States; Adjei, M.C., Community Water and Sanitation Agency, Sunyani, Ghana; Mensa-Bonsu, I.F., Department of Planning, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana	This paper examines the impact of the implementation of competitive strategy on organizational performance in response to economic liberalization policies using survey data from organizations in Ghana. We also examine how the perceived intensity of industry competition and industry sector moderate the relationship between competitive strategy and organizational performance. The results show that the implementation of the competitive strategies of low-cost, differentiation, and integrated low-cost and differentiation were all positively related to performance (return on assets and return on sales). We also find that both industry competition and industry sector moderate the relationship between differentiation strategy and return on assets. Moreover, industry competition moderates the relationships between both low-cost and differentiation strategies and return on sales. The results indicate that implementing a clearly defined competitive strategy is beneficial to organizations experiencing significant changes in the environment due to economic liberalization. The findings also suggest that while low-cost strategy is more beneficial to organizations in a highly competitive industry, differentiation strategy is more beneficial to firms in lowly competitive industry. At the same time, organizations in the manufacturing sector benefit more than those in the service sector when they implement the differentiation strategy. Managerial implications are presented. © 2008 by The Haworth Press. All rights reserved.	African emerging economies; Competitive strategy; Economic liberalization; Industry competition; Industry sector; Organizational performance	corporate strategy; economic policy; implementation process; industrial competition; industrial performance; industrial structure; manufacturing; Africa; Ghana; Sub-Saharan Africa; West Africa	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-79953688982	Firm-specific Managerial Experience and the social capital-performance Relationship in a sub-Saharan African Transition Economy	Acquaah M., Appiah-Nkrumah J.	2011	Journal of African Business	12	1	10.1080/1536710X.2011.555251	Department of Business Administration, Bryan School of Business and Economics, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, P.O. Box 26165, Greensboro, NC 27402-6165, United States; Department of Economics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana	Acquaah, M., Department of Business Administration, Bryan School of Business and Economics, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, P.O. Box 26165, Greensboro, NC 27402-6165, United States; Appiah-Nkrumah, J., Department of Economics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana	The authors examine the direct and moderating effects of firm-specific managerial experience on the relationship between social capital and performance. Using data from Ghana, the findings show that social capital from bureaucratic officials and community leaders, as well as firm-specific managerial experience, have a positive influence on performance, while social capital from politicians has a negative influence on firm performance. Furthermore, firm-specific managerial experience positively moderates the relationship between (a) social capital from politicians and performance, and (b) social capital from community leaders and performance. Therefore, firm-specific managerial experience attenuates the detrimental effects of social capital from politicians on performance. The findings contribute to knowledge in the social capital and resource-based view literature. © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.	Firm performance; Firm-specific managerial experience; Ghana; Social capital; Sub-Saharan Africa; Transition economies	industrial enterprise; management; social capital; transitional economy; Ghana	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-66049163407	Impact assessment of the use of insecticide-treated bed nets on parasitaemia and anaemia for malaria control in children, Ogun State, Nigeria	Adah P.O., Mafiana C.F., Sam-Wobo S.O.	2009	Public Health	123	5	10.1016/j.puhe.2008.10.017	Africare Nigeria, Port Harcourt, Nigeria; Parasitology Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Agriculture, PMB 2240, Abeokuta 110001, Nigeria	Adah, P.O., Africare Nigeria, Port Harcourt, Nigeria; Mafiana, C.F., Parasitology Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Agriculture, PMB 2240, Abeokuta 110001, Nigeria; Sam-Wobo, S.O., Parasitology Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Agriculture, PMB 2240, Abeokuta 110001, Nigeria	[No abstract available]	None	insecticide; anemia; child; disease control; malaria; parasite prevalence; social impact assessment; anemia; article; bed net; child; controlled study; female; human; infant; major clinical study; malaria; malaria control; male; Nigeria; parasite prevalence; parasitemia; Plasmodium falciparum; preschool child; sex difference; urban rural difference; Anemia; Animals; Bedding and Linens; Child, Preschool; Female; Humans; Infant; Insecticides; Malaria; Male; Mosquito Control; Nigeria; Parasitemia; Plasmodium falciparum; Seasons; Africa; Nigeria; Ogun; Sub-Saharan Africa; West Africa	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-34848850433	Feed intake, growth performance and nutrient digestibility of broiler chicks fed diets containing varying levels of sorghum dried Brewers' grains	Adama T.Z., Ogunbajo S.A., Mambo M.	2007	International Journal of Poultry Science	6	8	None	Department of Animal Production, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria	Adama, T.Z., Department of Animal Production, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria; Ogunbajo, S.A., Department of Animal Production, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria; Mambo, M., Department of Animal Production, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria	Three hundred Dako broiler chicks of both sexes each having average initial weight of 86.4 g were randomly distributed into five treatments with two replicates each with 30 birds. Five iso-nitrogenous and isocaloric starter and finisher diets were formulated and fed for a period of four weeks at starter and finisher phases. Sorghum Dried Brewer's Grain (SDBG) was used at the levels of 0% (control), 10%, 20%, 30% and 40% to replace maize grain and groundnut cake (GNC) in the diets at both starter and finisher phases. Feed intake, growth performance of the birds as well as the digestibility coefficients and the gross margins of the diets were measured. Digestibility values were not significantly affected up to a level of 20% SDBG in the diet. Also, cost of feed/kg declined with increasing levels of SDBG. Gross margin was highest at SDBG level of 20%. It was concluded that SDBG inclusion at a level of 20% in broiler diets will reduce the cost of feed and increase profit margin. © Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2007.	Broiler diet; Feed intake; Growth performance; Nutrient digestibility	Arachis hypogaea; Aves; Zea mays	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84873123830	Biological evaluation of Trans-African highways	Adamatzky A., Kayem A.V.D.M.	2013	European Physical Journal: Special Topics	215	1	10.1140/epjst/e2013-01714-6	Unconventional Computing Centre, University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom; Department of Computer Science, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa	Adamatzky, A., Unconventional Computing Centre, University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom; Kayem, A.V.D.M., Department of Computer Science, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa	The Trans-African highway network is a unique concept of integrated development of transport corridors spanning all African countries and providing landlocked countries access to seaports. The planned road system is still maturing and just partially complete, thus giving us a chance to play with different scenarios of its growth and to consider potential alternative transport networks. We study the evolving transport network in the African continent with a groundbreaking technique of imitating growing transport networks with slime mould Physarum polycephalum. We represent the major urban areas of Africa with a source of nutrients, inoculate a piece of the slime mould in Cairo and allow the mould to span all urban areas with its network of protoplasmic tubes. We then compare the slime mould networks with existing and planned highway corridors. We found that slime mould provides a good approximation of the Trans-African highway network, with some roads of Eastern Africa delineated by P. polycephalum in a larger number of laboratory experiments. We demonstrate direct matches between protoplasmic tubes and Trans-Sahelian as well as Lagos-Mombasa corridors. Finally we analyse the bio-logic of transport network development in families of generalised Physarum graphs. © 2013 EDP Sciences and Springer.	None	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84901651305	Land-use/cover classification in a heterogeneous coastal landscape using RapidEye imagery: evaluating the performance of random forest and support vector machines classifiers	Adam E., Mutanga O., Odindi J., Abdel-Rahman E.M.	2014	International Journal of Remote Sensing	35	10	10.1080/01431161.2014.903435	School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Scottsville 3209, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa; School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies, University of the Witwatersrand - Johannesburg, Wits 2050, Johannesburg, South Africa	Adam, E., School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Scottsville 3209, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies, University of the Witwatersrand - Johannesburg, Wits 2050, Johannesburg, South Africa; Mutanga, O., School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Scottsville 3209, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa; Odindi, J., School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Scottsville 3209, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa; Abdel-Rahman, E.M., School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Scottsville 3209, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa	Mapping of patterns and spatial distribution of land-use/cover (LULC) has long been based on remotely sensed data. In the recent past, efforts to improve the reliability of LULC maps have seen a proliferation of image classification techniques. Despite these efforts, derived LULC maps are still often judged to be of insufficient quality for operational applications, due to disagreement between generated maps and reference data. In this study we sought to pursue two objectives: first, to test the new-generation multispectral RapidEye imagery classification output using machine-learning random forest (RF) and support vector machines (SVM) classifiers in a heterogeneous coastal landscape; and second, to determine the importance of different RapidEye bands on classification output. Accuracy of the derived thematic maps was assessed by computing confusion matrices of the classifiers' cover maps with respective independent validation data sets. An overall classification accuracy of 93.07% with a kappa value of 0.92, and 91.80 with a kappa value of 0.92 was achieved using RF and SVM, respectively. In this study, RF and SVM classifiers performed comparatively similarly as demonstrated by the results of McNemer's test (Z = 1.15). An evaluation of different RapidEye bands using the two classifiers showed that incorporation of the red-edge band has a significant effect on the overall classification accuracy in vegetation cover types. Consequently, pursuit of high classification accuracy using high-spatial resolution imagery on complex landscapes remains paramount. © 2014 Taylor & Francis.	None	Decision trees; Image classification; Image resolution; Maps; Classification accuracy; Classification technique; Coastal landscapes; Confusion matrices; High spatial resolution; Machine-learning; Operational applications; Remotely sensed data; Support vector machines; accuracy assessment; coastal landform; image classification; image resolution; land cover; land use planning; mapping; performance assessment; satellite imagery; spatial distribution; vegetation cover	CSIR, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research; DST, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research; Council of Scientific and Industrial Research; NRF, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Scopus	2-s2.0-79751498328	Mobility and photovoltaic performance studies on polymer blends: Effects of side chains volume fraction	Adam G., Pivrikas A., Ramil A.M., Tadesse S., Yohannes T., Sariciftci N.S., Egbe D.A.M.	2011	Journal of Materials Chemistry	21	8	10.1039/c0jm02668a	Linz Institute for Organic Solar Cells (LIOS), Physical Chemistry, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenbergerstrasse 69, Linz 4040, Austria; Addis Ababa University, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, PO Box 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia	Adam, G., Linz Institute for Organic Solar Cells (LIOS), Physical Chemistry, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenbergerstrasse 69, Linz 4040, Austria, Addis Ababa University, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, PO Box 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Pivrikas, A., Linz Institute for Organic Solar Cells (LIOS), Physical Chemistry, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenbergerstrasse 69, Linz 4040, Austria; Ramil, A.M., Linz Institute for Organic Solar Cells (LIOS), Physical Chemistry, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenbergerstrasse 69, Linz 4040, Austria; Tadesse, S., Linz Institute for Organic Solar Cells (LIOS), Physical Chemistry, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenbergerstrasse 69, Linz 4040, Austria, Addis Ababa University, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, PO Box 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Yohannes, T., Addis Ababa University, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, PO Box 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Sariciftci, N.S., Linz Institute for Organic Solar Cells (LIOS), Physical Chemistry, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenbergerstrasse 69, Linz 4040, Austria; Egbe, D.A.M., Linz Institute for Organic Solar Cells (LIOS), Physical Chemistry, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenbergerstrasse 69, Linz 4040, Austria	A 1:1 mixture of two thiophene based poly(p-phenylene ethynylene)-alt- poly(p-phenylene vinylene)s denoted DO-PThE1-PPV2 (D1) and MEH-PThE1-PPV2 (D2), consisting of the same conjugated backbone but different types and volume fraction of alkoxy side chains on the phenylene ethynylene unit, has led to enhanced charge carrier mobility (measured using CELIV technique) as compared to the individual polymers. The resulting ternary blend with PC60BM showed better photovoltaic performance as compared to binary blends from the single polymers mixed with PCBM. This is due to the improved active layer nanomorphology in the ternary system as revealed by AFM studies. © 2011 The Royal Society of Chemistry.	None	Active Layer; AFM; Binary blends; Conjugated backbones; Nanomorphologies; P-phenylene; Photovoltaic performance; Poly(p-phenylene vinylene)s; Side chains; Single polymers; Ternary blends; Conjugated polymers; Organic polymers; Photovoltaic effects; Polymer blends; Ternary systems; Thiophene; Titration; Carrier mobility	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84881543915	The influence of solvent properties on the performance of polysulfone/β-cyclodextrin polyurethane mixed-matrix membranes	Adams F.V., Nxumalo E.N., Krause R.W.M., Hoek E.M.V., Mamba B.B.	2013	Journal of Applied Polymer Science	130	3	10.1002/app.39378	Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, California NanoSystems Institute, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1593, United States	Adams, F.V., Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa; Nxumalo, E.N., Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa; Krause, R.W.M., Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa; Hoek, E.M.V., Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, California NanoSystems Institute, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1593, United States; Mamba, B.B., Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa	This study investigates the effect of solvent properties on the structural morphology and permeation properties of polysulfone/β-cyclodextrin polyurethane (PSf/β-CDPU) mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs). The membranes were prepared by a modified phase-inversion route using four different casting solvents [dimethyl formamide (DMF), dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), dimethyl acetamide (DMA), and N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP)]. While DMSO-based membranes demonstrated particularly high permeability (ca 147 L/m2h.bar), their crystallinity was low compared to MMMs prepared using DMA, DMF and NMP due to the formation of thin active layers on their surfaces. Cross-sectional morphology revealed that the MMMs have a dense top skin with finger-like inner pore structures. Membranes prepared using NMP displayed the highest hydrophilicity, porosity, and crystallinity due to the low volatility of NMP; DMF membranes exhibited superior mechanical and thermal stability due to its (DMF) high hydrogen bonding (δH) values. Thus, the morphological parameters, bulk porosity, and flux performance of MMMs have a significant inter-relationship with the solubility properties of each solvent (i.e., δH, density, volatility, solubility parameter). © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.	blends; membranes; morphology; polyurethanes; properties and characterization	Cross-sectional morphology; Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO); Mixed-matrix membranes; Morphological parameters; N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone; Permeation properties; Solubility parameters; Structural morphology; Blending; Cyclodextrins; Dimethyl sulfoxide; Hydrogen bonds; Morphology; Organic solvents; Polyurethanes; Porosity; Solubility; Solvents; Membranes	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84899828181	Characterization of rice hull ash and its performance in turbidity removal from water	Adams F.V., Ikotun B.D., Patrick D.O., Mulaba-Bafubiandi A.F.	2014	Particulate Science and Technology	32	4	10.1080/02726351.2013.867001	Department of Metallurgy, Mineral Processing and Technology Research Centre, University of Johannesburg, Box 17011, Doornfontein 2028, Johannesburg, South Africa; Department of Civil and Chemical Engineering, University of South Africa, Florida Campus, Jo	Adams, F.V., Department of Metallurgy, Mineral Processing and Technology Research Centre, University of Johannesburg, Box 17011, Doornfontein 2028, Johannesburg, South Africa; Ikotun, B.D., Department of Civil and Chemical Engineering, University of South Africa, Florida Campus, Johannesburg, South Africa; Patrick, D.O., Department of Chemical Engineering, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria; Mulaba-Bafubiandi, A.F., Department of Metallurgy, Mineral Processing and Technology Research Centre, University of Johannesburg, Box 17011, Doornfontein 2028, Johannesburg, South Africa	This study characterizes the locally obtained samples of rice hull ash and investigates its performance on turbidity removal from water. Four samples of this material were studied, namely, unwashed parboiled rice hull ash (UPRHA), washed parboiled rice hull ash (WPRHA), unwashed unparboiled rice hull ash (UUPRHA), and washed unparboiled rice hull ash (WUPRHA). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), x-ray diffractometer (XRD), and Fourier infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were carried out to characterize these samples. A filtration process was carried out to investigate the effectiveness of the rice hull ash medium in removing water turbidity. The XRD results showed the silica, which is present in the ashes, to be cristobalite, quartz, and tridymite. The silica contents of the UUPRHA and WUPRHA were observed to be 77.10% and 98.24%, respectively, while those of UPRHA and WPRHA were 79.07% and 94.97%, respectively. The SEM images showed agglomeration of ash particles after the ashes were washed. The washed RHA samples showed improved pH, a good percentage of turbidity removal (<5 NTU) from water sample. Washing RHA with distilled water increased the efficiency of RHA in turbidity removal from water and regulated water pH to an acceptable range. © 2014 Copyright Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.	Chemical composition; rice hull ash; SEM; turbidity; XRD	Infrared spectroscopy; Quartz; Scanning electron microscopy; Silicate minerals; Chemical compositions; Distilled water; Filtration process; Rice hull ash; Turbidity removal; Water turbidity; X ray diffractometers; XRD; Turbidity; aluminum oxide; calcium oxide; iron oxide; magnesium oxide; manganese oxide; oxide; phosphorus pentoxide; potassium derivative; silicon dioxide; sodium derivative; titanium dioxide; water; article; ash; chemical composition; chemical structure; filtration; infrared spectroscopy; mineralogy; pH; priority journal; rice; scanning electron microscopy; turbidity; turbidity removal; unwashed parboiled rice hull ash; unwashed unparboiled rice hull ash; washed parboiled rice hull ash; washed unparboiled rice hull ash; water pollutant; water treatment; X ray diffraction	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84876193680	Synthesis, characterization and antiplasmodial evaluation of cyclopalladated thiosemicarbazone complexes	Adams M., De Kock C., Smith P.J., Chibale K., Smith G.S.	2013	Journal of Organometallic Chemistry	736	None	10.1016/j.jorganchem.2013.02.024	Department of Chemistry, University of Cape Town, Private Bag, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa; Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory 7925, South Africa; Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa	Adams, M., Department of Chemistry, University of Cape Town, Private Bag, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa; De Kock, C., Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory 7925, South Africa; Smith, P.J., Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory 7925, South Africa; Chibale, K., Department of Chemistry, University of Cape Town, Private Bag, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa, Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa; Smith, G.S., Department of Chemistry, University of Cape Town, Private Bag, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa	Cyclopalladated thiosemicarbazone complexes arising through chelation of the tridentate thiosemicarbazone ligand via the ortho-carbon of the aryl ring, the imine nitrogen and the thiolate sulfur were synthesized with the phosphorus ligand occupying the fourth coordination site of the palladium(II) ion. These complexes were prepared by cleavage of the bridging Pd-S bonds of previously reported tetranuclear complexes with phosphorus ligands such as PTA and aminophosphines. The cyclopalladated complexes along with their free ligands were screened for antiplasmodial activity against two Plasmodium falciparum strains, NF54 (chloroquine-sensitive) and Dd2 (chloroquine-resistant), exhibiting inhibitory effects in the low micromolar range.© 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.	Antiplasmodial activity; Bioorganometallic chemistry; Cyclopalladation; Thiosemicarbazone	Antiplasmodial activity; Bio-organometallic chemistry; Cyclopalladated complexes; Cyclopalladation; Plasmodium falciparum; Tetranuclear complexes; Thiosemicarbazone complexes; Thiosemicarbazones; Ligands; Organometallics; Palladium compounds; Phenols; Phosphorus; Synthesis (chemical); Plasmodium falciparum	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84878358499	Heterobimetallic ferrocenylthiosemicarbazone palladium(II) complexes: Synthesis, electrochemistry and antiplasmodial evaluation	Adams M., De Kock C., Smith P.J., Malatji P., Hutton A.T., Chibale K., Smith G.S.	2013	Journal of Organometallic Chemistry	739	None	10.1016/j.jorganchem.2013.04.017	Department of Chemistry, University of Cape Town, Private Bag, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa; Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, K45, OMB, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory 7925, South Africa; Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa	Adams, M., Department of Chemistry, University of Cape Town, Private Bag, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa; De Kock, C., Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, K45, OMB, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory 7925, South Africa; Smith, P.J., Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, K45, OMB, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory 7925, South Africa; Malatji, P., Department of Chemistry, University of Cape Town, Private Bag, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa; Hutton, A.T., Department of Chemistry, University of Cape Town, Private Bag, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa; Chibale, K., Department of Chemistry, University of Cape Town, Private Bag, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa, Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa; Smith, G.S., Department of Chemistry, University of Cape Town, Private Bag, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa	Heterobimetallic ferrocenylthiosemicarbazone palladium(II) complexes (3-5) were prepared through the cleavage of a chlorido-bridged palladium ferrocenylthiosemicarbazone intermediate (2) using various P-donor ligands. These compounds were screened for antiplasmodial activity against chloroquine-sensitive (NF54) and chloroquine-resistant (Dd2) Plasmodium falciparum strains, exhibiting biological activity in the low micromolar range. The compounds generally display well-resolved electrochemically reversible one-electron transfer processes for the ferrocenyl group. The half-wave potential for the Fe(II)/Fe(III) couple is electronically influenced by the type of P-donor group through the palladium(II) centre. © 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.	Bioorganometallic chemistry; Cyclic voltammetry Antiplasmodial activity; Thiosemicarbazone	Antiplasmodial activity; Bio-organometallic chemistry; Half-wave potential; Heterobimetallics; One-electron transfer; Palladium complexes; Plasmodium falciparum; Thiosemicarbazones; Bioactivity; Cyclic voltammetry; Iron compounds; Metallic compounds; Synthesis (chemical); Palladium compounds; Plasmodium falciparum	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84888358943	Foreign direct investment and the performance of manufacturing firms in Nigeria	Adamu A., Barde B.E.	2012	Research in Accounting in Emerging Economies	12	PARTB	10.1108/S1479-3563(2012)000012B012	Department of Business Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa, Nigeria	Adamu, A., Department of Business Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa, Nigeria; Barde, B.E., Department of Business Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa, Nigeria	Purpose - The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on the performance of manufacturing firms in Nigeria. Methodology - Annual data of aggregate foreign direct investment, manufacturing foreign direct investment, manufacturing index, manufacturing capacity utilization, manufacturing value added, and manufacturing turnovers were used. In the analysis, we tested for stationarity using augmented Dickey-Fuller test, and the test for long-run relationship was conducted using Johansen cointegration test. Vector error correction model was used for causality test. Findings - The data satisfied the stationarity test and that there is a longrun relationship between FDI and the performance of manufacturing firms in Nigeria. The study also found that causality runs from FDI to the performance of manufacturing firms. Practical implications - Since there is a long-run relationship among the variables, policies to attract FDI into the manufacturing sector should have a long range view and should be sustainable. The policy direction should focus on improving productivity and innovative capabilities of the manufacturing sectors and strengthening the supporting industries and institutions. Specifically, policies like provision of tax relief to manufacturers on importation of new technology and expatriate that will bring about efficiency and effectiveness in productions. Originality/Value of paper - This is one of the few attempts at studying the impact of FDI on manufacturing firms. The study draws attention of policy makers in Nigeria to the fact that diversification of the economy can be achieved through a viable manufacturing sector. Copyright © 2012 by Emerald Group Publishing Limited.	Augmented Dickey-Fuller test; Foreign direct investment; Johansen cointegration test and vector error correction model; Manufacturing capacity utilization; Manufacturing index; Manufacturing value added	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84861311153	Comparative performance of HbA1c 6.5% for FPG &gt;7.0 vs 2hr PG&gt;11.1 criteria for diagnosis of type 2 diabetes	Adamu A.N.	2011	African Health Sciences	11	3	None	Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin, Nigeria	Adamu, A.N., Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin, Nigeria	Background: International expert committee on the use of HbA1c to diagnose diabetes mellitus in 2009 and World Health Organization (WHO) in 2011 has advocated the use of HbA1c to diagnose diabetes mellitus. Objective: To determine and compare the relationship between the new cut off value of HbA1c with established criteria. Methods: Thirty-one hypertensive subjects attending Lagos University Teaching Hospital were recruited for HbA1c and standard oral glucose tolerance test. Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and two-hour plasma glucose (2hrpp) value of e"126mg/dl and >200mg/dl were used as standard respectively for diagnosis of diabetes. The HbA1c of e"6.5% was used to diagnose diabetes. The performance and correlation of HbA1c with FPG and 2hrpp were calculated and results were compared. Results: Mean age of the subjects was 53.97±6.27years. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), efficiency and correlation of FPG is 50%, 68%, 27%, 85%, 64% and 0.5 respectively while the sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, efficiency and correlation of 2hrpp is 73.91%, 62.5%,85%, 41.66%, 70.97% and 0.73% respectively. There was a significant difference between FPG and 2hrpp interms of sensitivity, PPV and NPV. Conclusion: The results of HbA1c with 2hrpp has better correlation, sensitivity, and PPV compared to HbA1c with FPG.	2-hour post-prandial glucose; Diabetes diagnosis; Fasting plasma glucoe; HbA1c	glucose; hemoglobin A1c; glycosylated hemoglobin; hemoglobin A1c protein, human; adult; article; clinical article; comparative study; controlled study; diagnostic test accuracy study; diet restriction; female; glucose blood level; human; hypertension; male; non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus; oral glucose tolerance test; predictive value; sensitivity and specificity; standard; university hospital; blood; cross-sectional study; glucose blood level; glucose tolerance test; middle aged; reference value; Blood Glucose; Cross-Sectional Studies; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Female; Glucose Tolerance Test; Hemoglobin A, Glycosylated; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Predictive Value of Tests; Reference Values; Sensitivity and Specificity	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84921801734	Impact of a widely cultivated tree (Moringa oleifera) on the health of commercially important hybrid catfish	Adamu K.M., Ahmed I.M.	2014	Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research Series B: Biological Sciences	57	3	None	Department of Biology, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, P.M.B. 11, Lapai, Niger-State, Nigeria	Adamu, K.M., Department of Biology, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, P.M.B. 11, Lapai, Niger-State, Nigeria; Ahmed, I.M., Department of Biology, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, P.M.B. 11, Lapai, Niger-State, Nigeria	Plantations of the tree Moringa oleifera often lead to increas levels of leaf dust in nearby freshwater environments, and there is concern that, this could have a negative impact on catfish, which are important for aquaculture. Therefore, this study, determined the biochemical alterations in serum, liver and kidney of hybrid catfish (Clarias gariepinus (♀) × Heterobranchus bidorsalis (♂) exposed to sub-lethal concentrations of M. oleifera leaf dust in a static renewable bioassay system during a medium term exposure period. The fish (mean length, 16.33 cm, mean weight, 9.90 g) were exposed to 0.16, 0.12, 0.08, 0.04 and 0.00 mg/L concentrations of the plant leaf dust in triplicate exposure. After 21-days of exposure period, the fish were sacrificed for the biochemical parameters: glucose, total protein, albumin, globulin, cholesterol, triglyceride, g-glutamyltransferase, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase and lactate dehydrogenase. Fish exposed to leaf dust showed significant differences (P<0.05) in levels of gamma glutamyltransferase serum, liver and kidney, and also in levels of albumin and cholesterol (P<0.05), in the liver and kidney. The levels of glucose and triglycerides were significantly different (P<0.05), in the liver and kidney, respectively, while, the other parameters were not significantly different (P>0.05), in the liver and kidney, respectively, in the test fish. Other parameters were not significantly different (P>0.05) in their respective tissue-organs. Ipso-facto, the alteration in biochemical parameters of hybrid catfish exposed to M. oleifera leaf dust was concentration dependent with 0.16 mg/L showing the highest negative alterations thus fish exposed to concentrations above 0.16 mg/L for longer durations may suffer impaired health effects.	Biochemical parameters; Hybrid catfish; Moringa oleifera	aquaculture; bioassay; biochemical composition; concentration (composition); cultivation; dicotyledon; freshwater environment; glucose; plantation; serum; teleost; Clarias gariepinus; Heterobranchus bidorsalis; Moringa oleifera	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84878502060	Effect of age and performance on physical, hematological, and biochemical parameters in endurance horses	Adamu L., Noraniza M.A., Rasedee A., Bashir A.	2013	Journal of Equine Veterinary Science	33	6	10.1016/j.jevs.2012.07.015	Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia; Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria; Department of Veterinary Patholo	Adamu, L., Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria; Noraniza, M.A., Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia; Rasedee, A., Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia; Bashir, A., Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia	Endurance horses are subjected to heightened stress even after several conditioning protocols. Hence, the goal of this study was to examine the effect of age and performance on the hematology, biochemistry, and physical parameters after an endurance race. Eighteen horses aged 6-15 years were grouped into 80-km race category. All the horses were physically examined, and blood samples were collected postrace. After physical examination, the poor (n = 9) and good (n = 9) performance horses were identified. Potassium concentration was significantly higher (P < .05) in the good performance horses; chloride concentration was significantly higher (P < .05) in the poor performance horses. The mean blood glucose concentration of the poor performance horses in all the age-groups was significantly higher (P < .05). The mean blood lactate concentration was significantly lower (P < .05) in the poor performance horses. There was significant effect of performance on heart rate (P < .031), capillary refill time (P < .013), and gut motility (P < .05). Univariate Fisher exact test results were significantly higher for skin recoil (P < .03), mucous membrane (P < .03), and gait (P < .04) in the performance categories. In conclusion, the influence of age was seen in the poor performance category in relation to lactate, but age did not influence other physical, hematological, and biochemical parameters of the endurance horses. Thus, further studies are required to determine whether physical, hematological, and biochemical parameters during training could be used to estimate performance in endurance horses based on age. © 2013 Elsevier Inc.	Age; Biochemical; Endurance horses; Hematological; Performance; Physical	Equidae	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84943573717	Comparing the performance of different meta-heuristics for unweighted parallel machine scheduling	Adamu M.O., Adewumi A.	2015	South African Journal of Industrial Engineering	26	2	None	Department of Mathematics, University of Lagos, Nigeria; School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, University of Kwazulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa	Adamu, M.O., Department of Mathematics, University of Lagos, Nigeria; Adewumi, A., School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, University of Kwazulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa	This article considers the due window scheduling problem to minimise the number of early and tardy jobs on identical parallel machines. This problem is known to be NP complete and thus finding an optimal solution is unlikely. Three meta-heuristics and their hybrids are proposed and extensive computational experiments are conducted. The purpose of this paper is to compare the performance of these meta-heuristics and their hybrids and to determine the best among them. Detailed comparative tests have also been conducted to analyse the different heuristics with the simulated annealing hybrid giving the best result. © 2015, South African Institute of Industrial Engineering. All rights reserved.	None	Business machines; Simulated annealing; Comparative tests; Computational experiment; Identical parallel machines; Meta heuristics; NP Complete; Optimal solutions; Parallel machine scheduling; Tardy jobs; Scheduling	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84864535903	Evaluating the impact of product diversification on financial performance of selected nigerian construction firms	Adamu N., Zubairu I.K., Ibrahim Y.M., Ibrahim A.M.	2011	Journal of Construction in Developing Countries	16	2	None	Department of Quantity Surveying, Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria; Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria; Department of Quantity Surveying, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna	Adamu, N., Department of Quantity Surveying, Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria; Zubairu, I.K., Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria; Ibrahim, Y.M., Department of Quantity Surveying, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria; Ibrahim, A.M., Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria	The need for the improved performance and continuous survival of construction firms has caused firms to diversify into other businesses. The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of diversification on the performance of some Nigerian construction firms. Financial statements from seventy construction firms were analysed. The specialisation ratio method was used to measure and categorise the firms into undiversified, moderately diversified and highly diversified firms, and profitability ratios were used to measure the group-wise performance of the firms. The Student t-test was used to test the relationship between the extent of diversification and performance. The findings reveal that undiversified firms outperform the highly diversified firms in terms of Return on Total Assets and Profit Margin. Similarly, the moderately diversified firms were found to outperform the highly diversified firms in terms of Return on Equity, Return on Total Assets and Profit Margin. However, no performance difference was found between the undiversified firms and the moderately diversified firms based on the three measures used. A nonlinear relationship was found between the extent of diversification and performance. It was concluded that diversification does not necessarily lead to an improvement in profitability. The implication is that firms are better-off remaining focused if the aim is to improve financial performance. © Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2011.	Diversification; Financial performance; Specialisation ratio	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-77954632405	Gender perception on the impact of school sports on sports development hi Borno State of Nigeria	Adaramaja S.R., Mustapha S., Tanglang N.	2010	Social Sciences	5	2	10.3923/sscience.2010.149.151	Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Nigeria; Department of Physical and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria	Adaramaja, S.R., Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Nigeria; Mustapha, S., Department of Physical and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria; Tanglang, N., Department of Physical and Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria	The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of school sports on sports development in Borno State of Nigeria as perceived by gender. Sports development in this respect was examined using the following variables: facility, personnel, funding, training programme, competitions, sports policy and encouragement of talents for sports. To achieve the purpose of this study a standardized questionnaire was administered by the researchers to the respondents which included; students, athletes, games-masters, game mistresses, physical education teachers, principals of secondary schools, coaches in the sports council, zonal sports coordinators and directors of sports in Borno State. The reliability coefficient of the instrument was established using Guffman split half technique, a result of 0.82 r was obtained. Data collected was analysed using two tailed t-test inferential statistics. The findings of this study revealed no significant differences between male and female respondents in all the aspects of sports development with the exception of encouragement of talents for sports. In other words, encouragement of talents was promoted at the expense of other aspects of sports development. It is therefore, recommended that the Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF) at the state level should devise a means for the development of other aspects of sports development such as the provision of standard facilities, qualified personnel, adequate funding, training programme, competitions as well as an effective school sports policy that can accommodate the needs, interests and aspirations of the participants. © Medwell Journals, 2010.	Coaches; Development; Funding; Gender; Personnel; Sports talents	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84894095559	Performance evaluation of wind turbines for energy generation in Niger Delta, Nigeria	Adaramola M.S., Oyewola O.M., Ohunakin O.S., Akinnawonu O.O.	2014	Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments	6	None	10.1016/j.seta.2014.01.001	Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management, The Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås, Norway; Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; Mechanical Engineering Department, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun	Adaramola, M.S., Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management, The Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås, Norway; Oyewola, O.M., Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; Ohunakin, O.S., Mechanical Engineering Department, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria; Akinnawonu, O.O., Mechanical Engineering Department, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria	This paper evaluates wind energy potentials of seven selected locations spreading across Niger-Delta region of Nigeria using wind speed data that extend over 9 to 37. years and subjected to 2-parameter Weibull distribution functions. The performance of four wind turbine models ranging from 35 to 500. kW was simulated in all the locations considered. The results show that the performance of all the wind energy conversion systems gave the least energy output values at Ikom. In addition, annual energy output ranged from 4.07. MWh at Ikom to 145.57. MWh at Ogoja with Polaris America (100. kW) and Zeus Energy (500. kW) wind turbines respectively. It was also observed that, irrespective of the site, G-3120 (35. kW) wind turbine has the highest capacity factor among the models considered. Therefore, for wind energy development, G-3120 model or wind turbine with similar rated wind speed would be most suitable in all the locations. The number of inhabitants that can be served by the energy produced using G-3120 turbine in each location was estimated. © 2014 Elsevier Ltd.	Energy output; Niger Delta region; Nigeria; Power density; Wind turbine	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84870680969	Techno-economic evaluation of wind energy in southwest Nigeria	Adaramola M.S., Oyewola O.M., Ohunakin O.S., Dinrifo R.R.	2012	Frontiers in Energy	6	4	10.1007/s11708-012-0205-y	Department of Energy and Process Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, 7030, Norway; Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, 23402, Nigeria; Mechanical Engineering Department, Covenant Unive	Adaramola, M.S., Department of Energy and Process Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, 7030, Norway; Oyewola, O.M., Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, 23402, Nigeria; Ohunakin, O.S., Mechanical Engineering Department, Covenant University, Ogun State, 11001, Nigeria; Dinrifo, R.R., School of Engineering, Lagos State Polytechnic, Lagos, 23401, Nigeria	In this study, an analysis of the wind energy potential in the southwest geo-political region of Nigeria was conducted. A 37-year (1971-2007) wind speed data set measured at 10 m height, obtained from eight meteorological stations within the region was analyzed using a 2-parameter Weibull function. Besides, a technoeconomic evaluation of large wind energy conversion systems with power ratings ranging from 0. 6 to 2MW at different hub heights based on the levelized unit cost of electricity was made for the different sites considered. The result showed that electricity cost varied from 0. 06997 and 0. 11195 $/(kW·h) to 2. 86611 and 4. 58578 $/(kW·h) at limit values of turbine specific cost band intervals of 1000 and 1600 $/kW. It was further shown that Lagos, having the highest accumulated power outputs of 430. 10 kW/a from DeWind D7 at 70m hub height, is the most preferred for economically usable power generation in terms of the levelized unit cost. © 2012 Higher Education Press and Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.	mean wind speed; Nigeria; southwest geopolitical region; techno-economic analysis; Weibull distributions; wind turbine	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-79960458669	Evaluating the performance of wind turbines in selected locations in Oyo state, Nigeria	Adaramola M.S., Oyewola O.M.	2011	Renewable Energy	36	12	10.1016/j.renene.2011.04.029	Department of Energy and Process Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway; Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Adaramola, M.S., Department of Energy and Process Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway; Oyewola, O.M., Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	The wind speed distribution and wind energy potential are investigated in three selected locations in Oyo state using wind speed data that span between 12 and 20 years measured at 10 m height. In addition, the performance of selected small to medium size wind turbines in these sites were examined. The annual energy output and capacity factor for these turbines were determined. It was found that the monthly mean wind speeds in Oyo state ranges from 2.85 m/s to 5.20 m/s. While the monthly mean power density varies between 27.08 W/m2 and 164.48 W/m2, while the annual mean power density is in the range of 67.28 W/m2 and 106.60 W/m2. Based on annual energy output, wind turbines with cut-in wind speed of about 2.5 m/s and moderate rated wind speeds will be best suited for all the sites. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.	Capacity factor; Energy output; Nigeria; Wind speed; Wind turbine	Annual mean; Capacity factors; Energy output; Mean power; Mean wind speed; Medium size; Nigeria; Wind speed; Wind speed data; Wind speed distribution; Speed; Wind effects; Wind power; Wind turbines; data set; energy efficiency; measurement method; performance assessment; wind power; wind turbine; wind velocity; Nigeria; Oyo	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-54149083020	Effect of mathematical games on Nigerian students' performance in mathematics in secondary schools in Port Harcourt Metropolis	Adaramola O.M., Alamina J.I.	2008	European Journal of Scientific Research	20	2	None	Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, Nigeria	Adaramola, O.M., Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, Nigeria; Alamina, J.I., Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, Nigeria	The study investigated the effect of mathematical games on Nigerian students' performance in mathematics in secondary schools in Port Harcourt.. The design of the study was Pretest, Posttest Control Group Design. A total of one hundred and eighty (180) JSS1 students were involved in the experimental study. This number was made up of Ninety (90) boys and Ninety (90) girls from three schools purposively chosen from the Co-educational Federal schools, State schools and Government Approved Private Schools in Port Harcourt metropolis, for a good representation of the schools. From these schools, subjects were randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups i.e 60 students from each school. Two instruments were used in data collection. One was the pretest, which was used to establish the pretest mean scores, standard deviation and variance of the two groups used for study. This formed the basis for comparison with the posttest. The posttest was a parallel or an equivalent test to the pretest, and was used to determine the difference in achievement of students exposed to mathematical games and those not. The two groups were taught at different lesson times in their respective schools. The statistical tools used for the study were Mean, Standard Deviation, Variance, non-independent t-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The results showed that the use of mathematical games was more effective than the use of traditional lecture method in teaching mathematics. From the findings recommendations on how to improve students' performance in mathematics were made. The implications of the findings were also considered. © EuroJournals Publishing, Inc. 2008.	None	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84895720110	Evaluation of toxic effects of metformin hydrochloride and glibenclamide on some organs of male Rats	Adaramoye O., Akanni O., Adesanoye O., Labo-Popoola O., Olaremi O.	2012	Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences	27	2	None	Drug Metabolism and Toxicology Research Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Adaramoye, O., Drug Metabolism and Toxicology Research Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Akanni, O., Drug Metabolism and Toxicology Research Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Adesanoye, O., Drug Metabolism and Toxicology Research Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Labo-Popoola, O., Drug Metabolism and Toxicology Research Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Olaremi, O., Drug Metabolism and Toxicology Research Laboratories, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Metformin hydrochloride (MET) and glibenclamide (GB) are used in the management of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). This study was designed to investigate the toxic effect of MET and GB in the Liver, kidney and testis of rats. Twenty one rats were divided into three groups of seven rats each; group 1 served as control, groups 2 and 3 received GB and MET at doses of 5 and 30 mg/kg, respectively, for 21 days by oral gavage. Results indicate that MET and GB treatment did not affect body weight-gain in the rats. Also, there were no treatment-related changes in the absolute and relative weights of liver, kidney, and testis in MET and GB-treated rats relative to controls. However, significant increase (p<0.05) in testicular lipid peroxidation levels were accompanied by reduction in epididymal sperm count and motility in MET and GB-treated rats, whereas sperm live/dead ratio was unaffected. Specifically, MET and GB decreased sperm count and motility by 34%, 31% and 25%, 28%, respectively. Activities of hepatic and renal superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT), serum alkaline phosphatase, lactate dehydrogenase and alanine aminotransferase were not significantly (p>0.05) affected in MET and GB-treated rats, whereas testicular SOD, CAT, glutathione, serum aspartate aminotransferase and conjugated bilirubin were markedly affected by MET treatment. Histopathological results showed marked necrosis, degeneration of seminiferous tubules and defoliation of spermatocytes in testis of MET-treated rats. Taken together, MET and GB induced lipid peroxidation, affected seminal qualities and decreased antioxidant status. These drugs may interfere with normal biochemical processes in testis and liver of the rats. © Physiological Society of Nigeria.	Diabetes; Glibenclamide; Metformin; Toxicity	antidiabetic agent; antioxidant; glibenclamide; metformin; antidiabetic agent; glibenclamide; metformin; animal; article; down regulation; drug effect; enzymology; kidney; lipid peroxidation; liver; male; metabolism; physiology; randomization; rat; testis; upregulation; drug effects; kidney; liver; testis; toxicity; Animals; Antioxidants; Down-Regulation; Glyburide; Hypoglycemic Agents; Kidney; Lipid Peroxidation; Liver; Male; Metformin; Random Allocation; Rats; Testis; Up-Regulation; Animals; Antioxidants; Down-Regulation; Glyburide; Hypoglycemic Agents; Kidney; Lipid Peroxidation; Liver; Male; Metformin; Random Allocation; Rats; Testis; Up-Regulation	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-33747166729	Evaluation of screening methods for improved storability of soybean seed	Addai I.K., Safo-Kantanka O.	2006	International Journal of Botany	2	2	10.3923/ijb.2006.152.155	Department of Agronomy, University for Development Studies, P.O. Box 1350, Tamale, Ghana; Department of Crop Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana	Addai, I.K., Department of Agronomy, University for Development Studies, P.O. Box 1350, Tamale, Ghana; Safo-Kantanka, O., Department of Crop Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana	Various forms of accelerated ageing tests have been used to evaluate storability of seed lots but very little work has been done on how these tests correlate or relate well with ambient storage and their effectiveness in selecting for seed storability. In this study, hundred seeds each from three soybean genotypes were subjected to three accelerated ageing tests by soaking the seeds in 20% ethanol solution for two hours, in 20% methanol solution for two hours or in 75°C hot water for seventy seconds. The same quantity of seeds was stored on laboratory wooden shelves for a period of four months at a temperature range of 22-25°C and 30-35% relative humidity. Germination percentage of seeds from these four categories revealed that the ethanol solution predicted seed storability more than hot water and methanol treatments. In another experiment, seeds from individual M 2 plants were screened either by using the ethanol test or by storing threshed and unthreshed seeds at a temperature range of 22-25°C and relative humidity of 30-35% for a period of four months. Only the M 2 plants whose seeds produced germination percentage of 80% or above were selected. Compared to the two ambient storage methods, the ethanol solution was less effective a screening method for improved seed storability but could be used as an initial screening method to predict seed storability in soybeans. However, storability of such seeds should always be confirmed by storage under ambient conditions especially in later generations of selection. © 2006 Asian Network for Scientific Information.	Accelerated ageing tests; Gamma irradiation; Improved storability; Screening methods; Soybean seed	Glycine max	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84882444096	Impact of copper-based fungicide application on copper contamination of cocoa plants and soils in the Ahafo Ano North District, Ashanti region, Ghana	Addo-Fordjour P., Gyimah Gyamfi H., Fei-Baffoe B., Akrofi A.Y.	2013	Ecology, Environment and Conservation	19	2	None	Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology, College of Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana; Institute for Applied Material Flow Management, University of Applied Sciences, Environmental Campus, Birkenfeld, Germany; Department of Environmental Science, College of Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana; Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG), PO Box 8, Akim Tafo, Ghana	Addo-Fordjour, P., Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology, College of Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana; Gyimah Gyamfi, H., Institute for Applied Material Flow Management, University of Applied Sciences, Environmental Campus, Birkenfeld, Germany; Fei-Baffoe, B., Department of Environmental Science, College of Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana; Akrofi, A.Y., Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG), PO Box 8, Akim Tafo, Ghana	The control of the blackpod disease of cocoa is mainly through the application of copper-based fungicides. However, copper-based fungicides use might have negative impact by introducing copper residues in cocoa plants and soils. The study was conducted in selected cocoa farms in the Ahafo-Ano North district of the Ashanti Region to evaluate the effect of copper contained in fungicides on the soil, cocoa beans and leaves. Soil analysis showed that copper contents in the soils of cocoa plantations were significantly higher than those of adjacent forest soils. Extractable copper content in the topsoil was similar to that of the subsoil (p = 0.564), although total copper content was significantly higher in the topsoil (p = 0.005). Both extractable and total copper contents of the soil differed significantly among the different aged plantations (p < 0.001). Soils of the various cocoa plantations were contaminated with regard to Contamination Factor and Geoaccumulation index of extractable and total copper in the topsoil and subsoil. Copper residues were detected in both cocoa leaves and beans in amounts higher than soil copper. Copper content of cocoa leaves differed significantly with respect to age of cocoa plantations (p = 0.001) but that was not the case for copper content in cocoa beans (p = 0.227). Extractable and total copper contents in subsoil related significantly with copper content in cocoa leaves (p = 0.004 and 0.04 respectively). Ecological implications of the study have been emphasised. © EM International.	Blackpod disease; Cocoa; Contamination factor; Fungicides; Geoaccumulation index	cocoa; copper; disease control; forest soil; fungicide; geoaccumulation; index method; plantation; pollution effect; soil pollution; topsoil; Ashanti; Ghana	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-62049085455	Liana species richness, abundance and relationship with trees in the Bobiri forest reserve, Ghana: Impact of management systems	Addo-Fordjour P., Anning A.K., Larbi J.A., Akyeampong S.	2009	Forest Ecology and Management	257	8	10.1016/j.foreco.2009.01.051	Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana	Addo-Fordjour, P., Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana; Anning, A.K., Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana; Larbi, J.A., Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana; Akyeampong, S., Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana	Forest management practices which may represent various forms of disturbance regimes could influence liana species richness, abundance and relationship with their hosts. The study sought to determine the impacts of three management systems, namely, the Selection, Tropical Shelterwood and Post Exploitation Systems (SS, TSS and PES respectively) on liana species richness, abundance and relationship with trees in the Bobiri forest reserve, Ghana. Lianas with dbh ≥ 2 cm found on trees with dbh ≥ 10 cm were enumerated in 1 ha plot each in the SS, TSS and PES. All trees (dbh ≥ 10 cm) within the plots that did not carry lianas were also enumerated. A total of 640 liana individuals belonging to 27 species, 22 genera and 13 families were identified in the management systems. Griffonia simplicifolia (Vahl ex DC.) Baill., Motandra guineensis (Thonn.) A.DC. and Calycobolus africanus (G.Don) Heine were the abundant species in all the management systems. Unlike in SS, lianas in the TSS and PES were dominated by a few species. Larger diameter lianas were more abundant in the PES (32%) compared with the SS (18.3%) and the PES (13.1%). Liana diversity (H′) (species richness and abundance) was quantitatively higher in the SS (2.8) than the TSS (2.2) and the PES (2.0). The numbers of lianas carried by tree species differed significantly in the management systems (p &lt; 0.001 each). Liana infestation in the forest was high. The level of liana infestation did not reflect the extent of liana load per tree in the management systems. Larger trees carried significantly more liana individuals than smaller trees in the PES (p = 0.019, r 2 = 0.15). There was a positive significant relationship between host dbh and liana dbh in the PES (p &lt; 0.001, r 2 = 0.23) and TSS (p = 0.024, r 2 = 0.11). Tree diversity appeared to have influenced liana species richness and abundance. © 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.	Abundance; Bobiri forest; Impact; Lianas; Management systems; Relationship; Trees	Forestry; Potential energy; Potential energy surfaces; Abundance; Bobiri forest; Impact; Lianas; Management systems; Relationship; Trees; Management; abundance; diameter; ecological impact; forest management; species diversity; species richness; vine; Biodiversity; Energy; Forest Management; Forests; Ghana; Shelterwood; Trees; Africa; Ashanti; Bobiri Forest Reserve; Ghana; Sub-Saharan Africa; West Africa; Calycobolus; Griffonia; Griffonia simplicifolia; Motandra guineensis	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84903187722	Impacts of forest management on community assemblage and carbon stock of lianas in a tropical lowland forest, Malaysia	Addo-Fordjour P., Rahmad Z.B., Shahrul A.M.S.	2014	Tropical Conservation Science	7	2	None	School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Pulau Pinang Penang, Malaysia; Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology, College of Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana; The Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies (CEMACS), Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Pulau Pinang, Penang, Malaysia	Addo-Fordjour, P., School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Pulau Pinang Penang, Malaysia, Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology, College of Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana; Rahmad, Z.B., School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Pulau Pinang Penang, Malaysia, The Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies (CEMACS), Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Pulau Pinang, Penang, Malaysia; Shahrul, A.M.S., School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Pulau Pinang Penang, Malaysia, The Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies (CEMACS), Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Pulau Pinang, Penang, Malaysia	The study determined the impacts of different forest management regimes on liana community assemblages and carbon stocks in the Bukit Panchor Forest Reserve, Malaysia. Based on time span, two forests treated by the Malayan Uniform System (MUS), but with different time of recovery (19 years old: MUS-19 and 42 years old: MUS-42) were selected for this study. The MUS is a silvicultural treatment involving a single harvest of trees of stipulated diameter (≥ 45 cm), followed by other silvicultural operations such as climber cutting. An untreated forest was added as a control. Lianas with diameter ≥ 2 cm were enumerated in ten 40 × 40 m2 plots within each regime. Liana above-ground carbon stocks were determined using an allometric equation. Observed species richness and Shannon diversity of lianas were significantly lower in the MUS-19 treated forest than in the untreated forest (p&lt;0.05), but the values of these attributes were similar in the MUS-42 treated and untreated forests. Rarefied liana species richness was significantly lower in the two treated forests than in the untreated forest (p&lt;0.05). Liana stem basal area and carbon stock decreased significantly in the MUS-19 treated forest (p&lt;0.05) relative to the untreated forest, whereas the values in the MUS-42 treated forest were similar to those in the untreated forest. In view of the adverse impacts of complete liana cutting on liana diversity, structure and carbon stocks in the treated forests, it is recommended that selective liana cutting be used in controlling lianas. © P. Addo-Fordjour, Z.B. Rahmad and A.M.S Shahrul.	Liana carbon stock; Liana cutting; Liana diversity and community structure; Silvicultural treatments	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84874444327	Impacts of forest management on liana abundance and liana-tree relationships in a tropical forest in Malaysia and implications for conservation	Addo-Fordjour P., Rahmad Z.B., Asyraf M.	2013	International Journal of Biodiversity Science, Ecosystems Services and Management	9	1	10.1080/21513732.2012.714798	School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia; Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology, College of Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana	Addo-Fordjour, P., School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia, Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology, College of Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana; Rahmad, Z.B., School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia; Asyraf, M., School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia	This study analysed the impact of the Malayan Uniform management System (MUS) on liana abundance and their relationship with trees in the Bukit Panchor Forest Reserve, Malaysia. Two types of MUS-treated forest, medium-term MUS (M-MUS) and long-term MUS (L-MUS), were identified based on the management time span (19 and 42 years, respectively). Trees with diameter at breast height ≥ 10 cm were identified and examined for liana presence (diameter ≥ 2 cm) in ten 40 m × 40 m plots within each forest. Tree seedling and sapling abundance were also determined in a randomly selected 20 m × 20 m subplot within each plot. Liana abundance and infestation rates were significantly higher in the untreated forest than under the M-MUS, although they did not differ from those under the L-MUS. Tree diameter related significantly with liana load and basal area in all the forests except the M-MUS, which contained relatively more uniform diameter trees. Reduction in liana abundance and infestation in the treated forests favoured natural regeneration of the trees. Liana cutting was effective in reducing liana abundance and infestation in the medium term but not in the long term. Therefore, further liana cutting in the long term may be needed to control lianas. © 2013 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.	abundance; forest management; infestation rates; liana-tree relationships; silvicultural treatment	abundance; cutting; deciduous forest; forest management; long-term change; sapling; seedling; silviculture; tropical forest; Malaysia	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-80755125252	Impacts of coastal inundation due to climate change in a CLUSTER of urban coastal communities in Ghana, West Africa	Addo K.A., Larbi L., Amisigo B., Ofori-Danson P.K.	2011	Remote Sensing	3	9	10.3390/rs3092029	University of Ghana, P.O. Box LG 99, Legon, Accra, Ghana; CSIR Water Research Institute, P.O. Box M. 32, Accra, Ghana	Addo, K.A., University of Ghana, P.O. Box LG 99, Legon, Accra, Ghana; Larbi, L., University of Ghana, P.O. Box LG 99, Legon, Accra, Ghana; Amisigo, B., CSIR Water Research Institute, P.O. Box M. 32, Accra, Ghana; Ofori-Danson, P.K., University of Ghana, P.O. Box LG 99, Legon, Accra, Ghana	The increasing rates of sea level rise caused by global warming within the 21st century are expected to exacerbate inundation and episodic flooding tide in low-lying coastal environments. This development threatens both human development and natural habitats within such coastal communities. The impact of sea level rise will be more pronounced in developing countries where there is limited adaptation capacity. This paper presents a comprehensive assessment of the expected impacts of sea level rise in three communities in the Dansoman coastal area of Accra, Ghana. Future sea level rises were projected based on global scenarios and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization General Circulation Models-CSIRO_MK2_GS GCM. These were used in the SimCLIM model based on the modified Bruun rule and the simulated results overlaid on near vertical aerial photographs taken in 2005. It emerged that the Dansoman coastline could recede by about 202 m by the year 2100 with baseline from 1970 to 1990. The potential impacts on the socioeconomic and natural systems of the Dansoman coastal area were characterized at the Panbros, Grefi and Gbegbeyise communities. The study revealed that about 84% of the local dwellers is aware of the rising sea level in the coastal area but have poor measures of adapting to the effects of flood disasters. Analysis of the likely impacts of coastal inundation revealed that about 650,000 people, 926 buildings and a total area of about 0.80 km2 of land are vulnerable to permanent inundation by the year 2100. The study has shown that there will be significant losses to both life and property by the year 2100 in the Dansoman coastal community in the event of sea level rise. © 2011 by the authors.	Adaptation; Climate change; Coastal erosion; Ghana; Inundation; Sea level rise	Adaptation; Coastal erosion; Ghana; Inundation; Sea level rise; Coastal zones; Computer simulation; Developing countries; Global warming; Industrial research; Photography; Sea level	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-33745807956	Improving the laboratory diagnosis of TB in Ghana: The impact of a quality assurance system	Addo K.K., Dan-Dzide M., Yeboah-Manu D., Owusu-Darko K., Caulley P., Minamikawa M., Bonsu F., Lienhardt C., Akpedonu P., Ofori-Adjei D.	2006	International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease	10	7	None	Department of Bacteriology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Legon, Ghana; National Public Health Reference Laboratory, Korle-Bu, Ghana; National Tuberculosis Control Programme, Korle-Bu, Ghana; West African TB Research Initiative, Dakar, Senegal; Department of Bacteriology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Box LG 581, Legon, Ghana	Addo, K.K., Department of Bacteriology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Legon, Ghana, Department of Bacteriology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Box LG 581, Legon, Ghana; Dan-Dzide, M., Department of Bacteriology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Legon, Ghana; Yeboah-Manu, D., Department of Bacteriology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Legon, Ghana; Owusu-Darko, K., Department of Bacteriology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Legon, Ghana; Caulley, P., National Public Health Reference Laboratory, Korle-Bu, Ghana; Minamikawa, M., Department of Bacteriology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Legon, Ghana; Bonsu, F., National Tuberculosis Control Programme, Korle-Bu, Ghana; Lienhardt, C., West African TB Research Initiative, Dakar, Senegal; Akpedonu, P., Department of Bacteriology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Legon, Ghana; Ofori-Adjei, D., Department of Bacteriology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Legon, Ghana	SETTING: Greater Accra region, Ghana. OBJECTIVE: To establish a pilot quality assurance (QA) system in sputum smear microscopy and to evaluate its impact. DESIGN: Quarterly supporting visits were paid to participating laboratories between 2000 and 2002. Fifteen examined slides were selected randomly from each laboratory during the visits and blindly re-assessed. Feedback was given promptly to the various laboratories. Training and stakeholder workshops were organised whenever necessary. RESULTS: General improvements in smear preparation and staining as well as the reading ability of the laboratory personnel included in the study were observed. The average marks for specimen quality, staining ability, smear cleanness, thickness, size and evenness increased from 64%, 79%, 69%, 46%, 67% and 60% in the last quarter of 2000 to 81%, 90%, 86%, 79%, 80% and 74%, respectively, 24 months after the establishment of the QA system. Within the same period, the rate of false-positives and -negatives decreased from respectively 14.8% and 20.5% to 0%, and agreements in positivity grade increased from 74% to 95%. The performance of the participating laboratories in keeping the laboratory registers up to date also improved. CONCLUSION: The QA system needs to be extended to the rest of the country. © 2006 The Union.	Ghana; Pilot system; Quality assurance; Sputum smear microscopy	article; false negative result; false positive result; Ghana; health care quality; human; job performance; laboratory diagnosis; medical education; priority journal; sputum smear; tuberculosis; Ghana; Humans; Laboratory Techniques and Procedures; Pilot Projects; Quality Assurance, Health Care; Tuberculosis	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-45849117608	Evaluation of cocoa butter as potential lubricant for coprocessing in pharmaceutical tablets	Adeagbo A.A., Alebiowu G.	2008	Pharmaceutical Development and Technology	13	3	10.1080/10837450801949400	Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria	Adeagbo, A.A., Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Alebiowu, G., Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria	The lubricant activity of cocoa butter coprocessed with magnesium stearate plus talc (CMT) was compared with magnesium stearate plus talc (MT) using flow and compressional characteristics of paracetamol granules and mechanical properties of their tablets as assessment parameters. The flow of the granules quantified as Hausner's ratio, Carr's index, and angle of repose showed that CMT has a higher ability than MT to reduce densification of granules due to vibration. Compressional characteristics analyzed using density measurements and the Heckel and Kawakita plots revealed that CMT did not facilitate the increase in the densification of the granules during the filling and at low pressures, Db. Also, CMT reduced the plastic deformation of the granules measured by the Py-yield pressure at onset of plastic deformation and Pk-yield pressure of deformation under compression. The mechanical properties determined by the tensile strength, T, and brittle fracture index, BFI, of the tablets produced were affected by CMT. The T and BFI of tablets with CMT were lower than those of MT. The results suggest that though CMT lowered the plasticity of the granules, it improved their flow rate and assisted in producing tablets with fewer tendencies to cap or laminate. This work concluded that cocoa butter, an inexpensive and easily available lipid, is an effective and viable lubricant that can be co-processed with magnesium stearate/talc mixture for an efficient lubrication of granules and may be useful in reducing lamination and capping in formulations that are susceptible to these 2 defects of tablets. Copyright © Informa Healthcare USA, Inc.	Brittle fracture index; Cocoa butter; Heckel plot; Kawakita plot; Magnesium stearate; Tensile strength	lubricating agent; magnesium stearate; paracetamol; talc; Theobroma oil; article; flow rate; priority journal; tablet compression; tablet formulation; tablet manufacture; tensile strength; Adhesives; Cacao; Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; Chemistry, Physical; Excipients; Lubricants; Powders; Stearic Acids; Tablets; Talc; Tensile Strength	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84957809766	Evaluation of global solar radiation using multiple weather parameters as predictors for South Africa provinces	Adeala A.A., Huan Z., Enweremadu C.C.	2015	Thermal Science	19	None	10.2298/TSCI130714072A	Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa; Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of South Africa, Florida, South Africa	Adeala, A.A., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa; Huan, Z., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa; Enweremadu, C.C., Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of South Africa, Florida, South Africa	Models for estimating monthly average daily global solar radiation were developed for South African provinces. These models, in addition to the traditional sunshine hours used in existing models incorporates ambient temperature, relative humidity, and wind speed as variable parameters for predicting global solar radiation, making it different from most of the existing models that use only sunshine hours as variable. Meteorological data obtained for nine locations in South Africa were employed in the model formulation. The accuracy of the models were verified by comparing estimated values with measured values in terms of the following statistical error tests: mean bias error, mean absolute bias error, mean absolute percentage error, root mean square error, and the regression coefficient.The values of regression coefficient for the formulated models are between the ranges of 90%-99%. It was also observed that for an accurate estimation of global solar radiation in Eastern Cape Province, all weather elements are needed. This implies that the models give an excellent prediction for global solar radiation for their corresponding locations. Also, different errors calculated for the formulated models are close to zero especially mean absolute percentage error. The result shows that the formulated models are good enough to be used to predict monthly average daily radiation for South Africa and also, the inclusion of some other elements in some of the models improved the accuracy of the predictions made by the models.	Modeling; Multiple predictors; Solar radiation; South Africa; Weather parameters	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84878744872	Evaluation of ethnomedical claims II: Antimalarial activities of gongronema latifolium root and stem	Adebajo A.C., Odediran S.A., Nneji C.M., Iwalewa E.O., Rukunga G.M., Aladesanmi A.J., Gathirwa J.W., Ademowo O.G., Olugbade T.A., Schmidt T.J., Verspohl E.J.	2013	Journal of Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plants	19	2	10.1080/10496475.2012.734012	Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife 00235, Nigeria; Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry, University of Münster, Münster, Germany; Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmaceutical	Adebajo, A.C., Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife 00235, Nigeria, Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry, University of Münster, Münster, Germany, Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität, Munster, Germany; Odediran, S.A., Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife 00235, Nigeria; Nneji, C.M., Institute of Advanced Medical Research and Training, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Iwalewa, E.O., Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife 00235, Nigeria; Rukunga, G.M., Centre for Traditional Medicine and Drug Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya; Aladesanmi, A.J., Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife 00235, Nigeria; Gathirwa, J.W., Centre for Traditional Medicine and Drug Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya; Ademowo, O.G., Institute of Advanced Medical Research and Training, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Olugbade, T.A., Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife 00235, Nigeria; Schmidt, T.J., Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry, University of Münster, Münster, Germany; Verspohl, E.J., Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität, Munster, Germany	Methanolic extract and chromatographic fractions of Gongronema latifolium were tested against clinical isolates of Plasmodium falciparum-, P. yoelii nigeriensis-infected mice, chloroquine-sensitive (D6) and chloroquine-resistant (W2) P. falciparum clones. The isolates, characterized as a 1:1 mixture of α-amyrin and β-amyrin cinnamates (1a/1b), lupenyl cinnamate (2) and lupenyl acetate (3), were assayed using the clones. Extract, most active vacuum liquid and column chromatographic fractions had respective ED50 values of 120.85, 32.03, 25.62 mg.kg-1 and IC50 of 36.27, 9.45, 7.05 μg.mL-1, against W2 clones. Lupenyl acetate had 18.96 μg.mL-1, indicating synergistic action of the constituents. Results justified its ethnomedical use for treating malaria. © 2013 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.	gongronema latifolium; lupenyl acetate; Plasmodium falciparum clones; Plasmodium yoelii nigeriensis	alpha amyrin; antimalarial agent; artemisinin; beta amyrin; chloroquine; cinnamic acid; Gongronema latifolium extract; lupeol acetate; methanol; plant extract; unclassified drug; chemical ecology; clone; dicotyledon; ethnobotany; protozoan; quinine; rodent; root; stem; animal experiment; animal model; antimalarial activity; article; chromatography; controlled study; drug determination; drug isolation; drug screening; Gongronema latifolium; malaria falciparum; medicinal plant; mouse; nonhuman; plant root; plant stem; Plasmodium falciparum; Plasmodium yoelii; Plasmodium yoelii infection; vacuum; Gongronema latifolium; Mus; Plasmodium falciparum; Plasmodium yoelii nigeriensis	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84881556310	Evaluation of Ethnomedical Claim III: Anti-hyperglycemic activities of Gongronema latifolium root and stem	Adebajo A.C., Ayoola M.D., Odediran S.A., Aladesanmi A.J., Schmidt T.J., Verspohl E.J.	2013	Journal of Diabetes	5	3	10.1111/1753-0407.12019	Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria; Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität, Munster, Germany; Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmaceu	Adebajo, A.C., Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria, Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität, Munster, Germany, Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität, Munster, Germany; Ayoola, M.D., Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria; Odediran, S.A., Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria; Aladesanmi, A.J., Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria; Schmidt, T.J., Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität, Munster, Germany; Verspohl, E.J., Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität, Munster, Germany	Background: The insulinotropic activity of the combined root and stem of Gongronema latifolium (Asclepiadaceae) was evaluated to justify its African ethnomedicinal use in the management of diabetes. Methods: A methanolic extract and its chromatographic fractions (A1-A6) were tested for glucose-reducing and in vitro insulin-stimulating abilities using glucose-loaded rats and INS-1 cells, respectively. In vivo insulin-releasing activities for the significantly (P&lt;0.05) active antihyperglycemic A5 and A6 and in vitro insulinotropic activity of the C1 fraction and its isolated constituents were also similarly determined. Results: The extract (100mg/kg) had higher in vivo antihyperglycemic activity than the individual A1-A6, indicating a synergistic effect of the plant constituents. Higher in vivo insulin release in response to A5 (100mg/kg) than A6, agreed with their in vivo antihyperglycemic activities and confirmed insulin release as a mechanism of action of the plant. Compared with 5.6mmol/L glucose (negative control), the extract and the A3, A6, and C1 (all at 100.0μg/mL) elicited significantly higher in vitro insulin release that was similar to that of glibenclamide (1.0μg/mL; P&gt;0.05). Fraction C1 yielded a 1:1 mixture of α-amyrin and β-amyrin cinnamates (1a:1b), lupenyl cinnamate (2), lupenyl acetate (3), and two unidentified triterpenoids, Y and Z. The 1a:1b mixture (100.0μg/mL) demonstrated the highest insulinotropic activity that was comparable (P&gt;0.05) to that of glibenclamide (1.0μg/mL). Conclusions: The results confirm pancreatic activity as a mechanism underlying the antidiabetic action of G. latifolium and justify its ethnomedical use. © 2013 Wiley Publishing Asia Pty Ltd and Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine.	α-amyrin cinnamate; β-amyrin cinnamate; Antihyperglycemic; Gongronema latifolium; Insulin release	alpha amyrin; antidiabetic agent; beta amyrin; cinnamic acid; glibenclamide; glucose; Gongronema latifolium extract; insulin; lupeol acetate; plant extract; triterpenoid; unclassified drug; animal cell; animal experiment; antidiabetic activity; Apocynaceae; article; column chromatography; comparative study; controlled study; diabetes mellitus; female; glucose blood level; Gongronema latifolium; in vitro study; in vivo study; insulin release; insulin response; liquid chromatography; male; nonhuman; oral glucose tolerance test; plant root; plant stem; priority journal; rat; antihyperglycemic; Gongronema latifolium; insulin release; α-amyrin cinnamate; β-amyrin cinnamate; Animals; Asclepiadaceae; Blood Glucose; Cell Line, Tumor; Chromatography, Liquid; Drug Evaluation, Preclinical; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Glucose; Glyburide; Hyperglycemia; Hypoglycemic Agents; Insulin; Insulinoma; Male; Methanol; Oleanolic Acid; Phytotherapy; Plant Extracts; Plant Roots; Plant Stems; Rats; Rats, Wistar; Treatment Outcome	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84930244335	Sub-acute evaluation of extract of syzygium malaccense in albino rats	Adebayo A.H., Ogundare O.C., Adegbite O.S.	2015	Research Journal of Medicinal Plant	9	2	10.3923/rjmp.2015.60.71	Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Technology Covenant University, PMB 1023, Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria; Biochemistry Unit, Department of Science and Laboratory Technology, School	Adebayo, A.H., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Technology Covenant University, PMB 1023, Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria; Ogundare, O.C., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Technology Covenant University, PMB 1023, Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, Biochemistry Unit, Department of Science and Laboratory Technology, School of Technology, Lagos State Polytechnic Ikorodu, PMB, 21606, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria; Adegbite, O.S., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Technology Covenant University, PMB 1023, Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria	The study was aimed at investigating the sub-acute evaluation of the extract of Syzygium malaccense in albino rats. Five groups of eight rats per group were orally administered with graded 50, 100, 250 and 500 mg kgG1 b.wt. doses of the extract for 28 days. Blood samples of the sacrificed rats were collected for biochemical and haematological studies while liver and kidney tissues were used for histopathological assessment. The results showed an LD50 of 1224.75 mg kgG1 b.wt. with no significant (p>0.05) changes in weight of organs tested. Biochemical parameters such as AST, ALP, protein and albumin levels in all the treated animals did not change significantly, however, there was significant (p<0.05) change in the activity of ALT as well as haematological parameters such as RBC, WBC, HGB, platelet counts, MCV and MCH when compared with the control group. The results from histopathology showed an inflammation of the liver cells at doses beyond 100 mg kgG1 b.wt. but there was no significant damage to the kidney tissue. It may be concluded that the extract of S. malaccense possesses the tendency of affecting the haematopoietic elements and may also alter the structural integrity of the liver tissue if ingested at higher doses. © 2015 Academic Journals Inc.	Biochemical parameters; Haematological indices; Histopathology; Myrtaceae; Syzygium malaccense	albumin; alkaline phosphatase; aspartate aminotransferase; hemoglobin; plant extract; protein; Syzygium malaccense extract; unclassified drug; animal experiment; animal tissue; Article; blood sampling; controlled study; drug safety; enzyme activity; erythrocyte count; hepatitis; histopathology; LD50; leukocyte count; liver cell; mean corpuscular hemoglobin; mean corpuscular volume; nonhuman; organ weight; phytochemistry; rat; Syzygium; Syzygium malaccense; thrombocyte count; toxicity testing; Animalia; Myrtaceae; Rattus; Syzygium malaccense	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84908137311	Discontinuities effect on drilling condition and performance of selected rocks in Nigeria	Adebayo B., Bello W.A.	2014	International Journal of Mining Science and Technology	24	5	10.1016/j.ijmst.2014.07.008	Department of Mining Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria	Adebayo, B., Department of Mining Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria; Bello, W.A., Department of Mining Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria	The study examined joint discontinuity spacing effect on drilling condition and performance in selected rocks in Ilorin and Ibese areas, Nigeria. Five samples for each rock type (gneiss and limestone) were tested in the laboratory for chemical, physical and mechanical properties. Dip direction and joint spacing were measured using compass clinometers. The chemical composition was determined using X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer. The results show that gneiss has SiO2 of 61.88% and limestone has CaO content of 52.3%. The average dry density of gneiss and limestone are 2.6 and 2.39 g/cm3, respectively. The uniaxial compressive strength of gneiss and limestone are 195 and 93.83 MPa, respectively. These rocks are classified as strong and moderately strong rock. Gneiss and limestone have mean joint discontinuity spacing of 0.79 and 0.25 m, which classified them as moderate and wide joint spacing respectively. Joint spacing was correlated with specific energy, bit wear and uniaxial compressive using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The regression model has multiple coefficient of correlation of R2 = 0.791 and R2 = 0.995 for gneiss and limestone, respectively. The variation in joint spacing could be attributed to specific energy, bit wear and uniaxial compressive strength which affect drilling condition and performance. Ultimately, as joint spacing gets closer, the drilling velocity increases, drill string will be stable. © 2014 Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of China University of Mining & Technology.	Composition; Gneiss; Joint spacing; Limestone; Regression	Limestone; Gneiss; Joint spacing; Nigeria; Regression; Chemical analysis	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84878114883	Improving yield performance of Pleurotus pulmonarius through hyphal anastomosis fusion of dikaryons	Adebayo E.A., Oloke J.K., Yadav A., Barooah M., Bora T.C.	2013	World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology	29	6	10.1007/s11274-013-1266-8	Department of Pure and Applied Biology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P.M.B. 4000, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Biotechnology Division, North East Institute of Science and Technology, CSIR, Jorhat, 785006 Assam, India; Department of Agricultural Biotech	Adebayo, E.A., Department of Pure and Applied Biology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P.M.B. 4000, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Oloke, J.K., Department of Pure and Applied Biology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P.M.B. 4000, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Yadav, A., Biotechnology Division, North East Institute of Science and Technology, CSIR, Jorhat, 785006 Assam, India; Barooah, M., Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, 13, India; Bora, T.C., Biotechnology Division, North East Institute of Science and Technology, CSIR, Jorhat, 785006 Assam, India	High production and good quality are always the principal goals for agriculturally important crops, without the exception of mushrooms. P. pulmonarius is one of the commercially important edible mushrooms throughout the world. The yield performance improvement was carried out by cross bred P. pulmonarius with P. sapidus and P. ostreatus. The highest rate of 0.587 mm/days for spawn ramification and 53.33 % for percentage spawn productivity were obtained in hybrids LN LL910. The least day (11 and 12th) of the primodia mushroom sporophore were recorded in LL910 and LN 97 respectively, while longest day of 19th was recorded in wild type (NE 07). The highest biological efficiency (109.30 %) and production rate (3.77 %) obtained by LL910, while the least of 33.0 and 0.79 % were obtained by NE 07 for biological efficiency and production rate respectively. The morphological and molecular characterization of the hybrid strains established their true variation from their wild type. LL 910 (JF68088) is located at seventh subclusters from the root with boostrap value of 32 %, while only one parent (LAU 09: JF736658) out of the two has the close boostrap value of 43 % at the first subcluster to the root, with the other parent LAU 10 (JF736659) shows distance relationship after Blast. LN 97 (JF680992) is located at outgroup, while the parent strains NE 07 (boostrap value: 11 %) and LAU 09 (boostrap value: 44 %) located at tenth and second subclusters respectively. The results obtained from this study have shown the improved performance of the hybrids strain over wild type strains. © 2013 Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht.	Hybridization; Mushroom; Performance; Pleurotus; Yield	Hybridization; Mushroom; Performance; Pleurotus; Yield; Biology; Chemistry; Fungi; fungal DNA; article; biomass; chemistry; chimera; cross breeding; DNA sequence; genetic variability; genetics; growth, development and aging; molecular genetics; nucleotide sequence; Pleurotus; Biomass; Chimera; Crosses, Genetic; DNA, Fungal; Genetic Variation; Molecular Sequence Data; Pleurotus; Sequence Analysis, DNA; Basidiomycota; Pleurotus; Pleurotus ostreatus; Pleurotus pulmonarius; Pleurotus sapidus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-73949140351	Growth performance and meat wholesomeness of broiler chickens reared on different types of litter materials	Adebayo I.A., Awoniyi T.A.M., Akenroye A.H.	2009	Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment	7	04-Mar	None	Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B 704, Akure, Nigeria; Department of Food Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria	Adebayo, I.A., Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B 704, Akure, Nigeria; Awoniyi, T.A.M., Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B 704, Akure, Nigeria; Akenroye, A.H., Department of Food Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria	In an experiment carried out to determine the effects of using different litter materials on the growth performance and wholesomeness of broiler meat for consumption, one hundred and fifty day old broiler chicks were purchased from a commercial hatchery. The chicks were reared for eight weeks and thereafter examined for carcass quality and bacterial load. Wood shavings (control) and saw-dusts, both from Brachystegia eurycoma wood; ricehusks, sand and grass (Eleusine indica) were used as the study litter materials. These constituted the five treatments, each replicated thrice in a completely randomized design. Ten broiler chicks were weighed and randomly assigned per replicate. Data were taken per replicate on weekly basis. The results showed that birds reared on rice husks were significantly affected (P&lt;0.05) in weight gain in the first two weeks of the experiment, while feed consumption and feed conversion ratios were not significantly affected (P&gt;0.05) by all the treatments. Belly fat alone was significantly affected (P&lt;0.05) by type of litter materials in all carcass and organ parameters tested. Mortality rate of experimental birds were less than 3.5% throughout the period of the experiment. Bacterial counts of 3.4 x 103 and 7.5 x 103 colonies formed per unit (CFU) were found in the duodenum of broilers reared on grass and wood shavings, respectively. Bacterial isolates from the pure cultures included Streptococcus faecalis, Esherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella and Salmonella species. These results showed that any of the litter materials used in this study could be used for rearing broiler chickens on a deep litter system. Also, meat of broiler chickens reared on the study litter materials are safe and wholesome for human consumption.	Bacteriological condition; Broiler chickens; Growth performance; Litter materials	animal food; article; bacterial count; bird; carcass; chicken; colony forming unit; food intake; grass; hatchery; Klebsiella; meat industry; mortality; nonhuman; Salmonella; sand; Staphylococcus aureus; wood; Aves; Bacteria (microorganisms); Brachystegia; Eleusine indica; Enterococcus faecalis; Eurycoma; Gallus gallus; Klebsiella; Salmonella; Staphylococcus aureus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-83455236158	Evaluation of West African dwarf goat for some qualitative traits in Southwestern Nigeria	Adebayo J.O., Chineke C.A.	2011	African Journal of Agricultural Research	6	28	10.5897/AJAR09.299	Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria	Adebayo, J.O., Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria; Chineke, C.A., Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria	Two hundred West African Dwarf (WAD) goats aged 1 to 6 years were examined during a ten months period, from October 2003 to July 2004 in randomly selected locations within Southwestern zone of Nigeria. Qualitative traits namely coat colour, polled trait, presence or absence of teat, wattle and beard were examined and described in all the experimental animals. Black colour observed in 54% of the animals predominated while brown and mixed colours accounted for 16 and 30% of all the animals respectively. All goats studied irrespective of sex were horned. The goats had a pair of teat each except eight goats with supernumerary teats. Possession of beard was common in all bucks observed, but 8.5% of the females had beard. About 36.5% of all the WAD goats examined possessed wattle. The phenotypic frequency of wattle and beard in WAD population was 0.37 and 0.21 respectively. © 2011 Academic Journals.	Frequencies; Management; Qualitative traits; West African dwarf (WAD) goat	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-33947114792	Effect of caffeine on the risk of coronary heart disease - A re-evaluation	Adebayo J.O., Akinyinka A.O., Odewole G.A., Okwusidi J.I.	2007	Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry	22	1	10.1007/BF02912877	Dept. of Physiology and Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria; Department of Chemical Pathology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria	Adebayo, J.O., Dept. of Physiology and Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria; Akinyinka, A.O., Department of Chemical Pathology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria; Odewole, G.A., Dept. of Physiology and Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria; Okwusidi, J.I., Dept. of Physiology and Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria	The effect of caffeine intake on the risk of coronary heart disease was studied. Twenty-one rats used were randomly divided into three experimental groups, the first group served as the control while the second and third groups were administered caffeine orally at doses of 10mg/kg body weight and 20mg/kg body weight respectively for fourteen days. Caffeine, at 10mg/kg body weight, significantly increased (P<0.05) serum LDL- cholesterol concentration and coronary heart disease risk ratio while it significantly reduced (P<0.05) serum triacylglycerol concentration when compared with controls. At 20mg/kg body weight, caffeine significantly increased (P<0.05) coronary heart disease risk ratio while it significantly reduced (P<0.05) serum HDL-cholesterol concentration and serum triacylgycerol concentration when compared with controls. No dose response effect was observed possibly suggestive of a threshold effect. These results suggest that caffeine predisposes consumers of caffeine containing beverages to coronary heart disease.	Blood lipids; Caffeine; Coronary heart disease	caffeine; high density lipoprotein cholesterol; low density lipoprotein cholesterol; triacylglycerol; animal experiment; animal model; article; cardiovascular risk; cholesterol blood level; concentration (parameters); controlled study; dose response; drug activity; drug effect; drug mechanism; ischemic heart disease; lipid analysis; male; nonhuman; protein determination; rat; risk assessment; statistical analysis; triacylglycerol blood level; Rattus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84917726730	Impact of density on highest and best use of residential lands in metropolitan lagos	Adebayo M.A., Ogunleye M.B.	2014	Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences	5	27	10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n27p1698	Department of Estate Management, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria	Adebayo, M.A., Department of Estate Management, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria; Ogunleye, M.B., Department of Estate Management, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria	The aim of this study is to examine the impact of density on the highest and best use (HBU) of residential estate lands in metropolitan Lagos. The lists of estates (sampling frame) was arranged into three strata of low, medium, and high density of which one estate is purposively chosen from each stratum.The sampled estates are Ikeja GRA (low density), Ajao Estate, Isolo (medium density), and Oyadiran Estate, Yaba (high density). A total of 808 questionnaires were administered on the landlords but 542 were returned and used for the study. The data collected were analysed with the Multiple Linear Regression Analysis and Analysis of Variance-ANOVA. The study showed that the factors determining HBU in low, medium, and high density estates are different but the strongest factor common to all is accommodation units. It is therefore, recommended that residential land developers should take note of the difference in the determining factors so as to achieve the highest and best use of their land resource. © 2014, Mediterranean Center of Social and Educational Research. All right reserved.	Highest and best use; Housing estate; Lagos metropolis; Residential density	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84905665135	Performance-based grouping of adapted and exotic droughttolerant maize (zea mays L) inbred lines under stressed and nonstressed conditions	Adebayo M.A., Menkir A., Blay E., Gracen V., Danquaha E.Y.	2014	Maydica	59	2	None	West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana; International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Nigeria; Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria	Adebayo, M.A., West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Nigeria, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Menkir, A., International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Nigeria; Blay, E., West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana; Gracen, V., West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana; Danquaha, E.Y., West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana	Knowledge of the heterotic responses of elite adapted and exotic maize inbred lines can facilitate their utilization for population improvement and hybrid development. In the present study, a line x tester mating design was used to determine the combining ability of 20 elite drought-tolerant maize inbred lines developed at CIMMYT and IITA and to classify them into heterotic groups under diverse growing conditions. The 20 lines were crossed each with two inbred line testers representing the tropical and temperate heterotic pattern established in West and Cental Africa (WCA), to generate 40 testcrosses. A trial comprising the 40 testcrosses along with the cross between the two testers and three hybrid checks were evaluated at two environments in the dry season and at six environments in the rainy season. GCA effects were more important than SCA effects in controlling grain yield in both seasons. Two exotic lines in the dry season and four exotic lines in the rainy season had significantly positive GCA effects. Only EXL22 was identified as a superior line in the two seasons. Only two adapted lines had significantly positive GCA effects in either or both seasons while three adapted lines consistently had significantly negative GCA effects in both seasons. Hybrid between EXL22 and tester 9071 showed broad adaptation to all test environments. The two testers separated some of the lines into two main heterotic groups. the lines in each heterotic group and the good combiners will be utilized for developing populations for extracting new improved inbred lines.	Combining ability; Exotic germplasm; Heterotic grouping; Maize; Tester	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84857798145	Reproductive performance of partial gonadectomized male African catfish, Clarias gariepinus broodstocks	Adebayo O.T., Fasakin E.A., Adewumi J.A.	2012	Theriogenology	77	6	10.1016/j.theriogenology.2011.09.027	Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria	Adebayo, O.T., Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria; Fasakin, E.A., Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria; Adewumi, J.A., Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria	This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of partial gonadectomy on reproductive performance of male Clarias gariepinus broodstock. Testes from C. gariepinus broodstock were surgically removed; 25% of the testes (Treatment 1), 50% of the testes (Treatment 2), 75% of the testes (Treatment 3), and removal of the sperm from the testes sac using syringe after the abdominal cavity had been cut open (Treatment 4) {control}. The incisions were sutured and the fish kept inside separate concrete tanks for 4 mo. The incisions closed up within 8 to 9 wk of surgery. The postsurgical survival of C. gariepinus was 100%, indicating the efficiency of the surgical procedure. There was no significant difference (P > 0.05) in sperm production, percentage fertilization, hatchability and survival of the larvae using sperm derived from regenerated testes of the partially gonadectomized C. gariepinus and nongonadectomized C. gariepinus. It also reveals that partial gonadectomy could not alter the quality of sperm production of C. gariepinus. Sperm derived from regenerated testes performed effectively for fertilization of eggs. Based on the results of this study, the removal of 75% of testes during partial gonadectomy proved to be the best as the total number of spermatozoa was more than that of other methods and the sperm was able to fertilize more eggs. Hence the removal of 75% of testis during partial gonadectomy of C. gariepinus is recommended based on the results of this study. © 2012 Elsevier Inc.	Clarias gariepinus; Gonadectomy; Reproductive performance; Sperm quality	animal; animal disease; aquaculture; article; catfish; female; male; physiology; regeneration; semen analysis; sperm retrieval; testis; Animals; Aquaculture; Catfishes; Female; Male; Regeneration; Semen Analysis; Sperm Retrieval; Testis; Clarias gariepinus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-79960402524	Quality evaluation of weaning food produced from blend of ofada rice (Oryza sativa) and bambara groundnut (Voandzeia subterranean L.)	Adebayo-Oyetoro A.O., Olatidoye O.P., Ogundipe O.O., Balogun O.I., Faboya A.O.	2011	Electronic Journal of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Chemistry	10	6	None	Department of Food Technology, Yaba College of Technology, Nigeria	Adebayo-Oyetoro, A.O., Department of Food Technology, Yaba College of Technology, Nigeria; Olatidoye, O.P., Department of Food Technology, Yaba College of Technology, Nigeria; Ogundipe, O.O., Department of Food Technology, Yaba College of Technology, Nigeria; Balogun, O.I., Department of Food Technology, Yaba College of Technology, Nigeria; Faboya, A.O., Department of Food Technology, Yaba College of Technology, Nigeria	Ofada rice and bambara ground nut were processed into flour, mixed in the ratios of 90:10, 80:20 and 70:30 respectively and chemical, functional, rheological and sensory properties were evaluated. Data obtained indicated a decreasing trend with increases in the level of substitution with respects to water absorption and swelling capacities while the bulk density increases with increase in level of substitution. Proximate composition data indicated an increasing level of protein, fat, ash, 19.64-21.10%; 4.78-6.1% and 1.78-2.0% respectively. Carbohydrate content decreased with increasing level of substitution with bambara nut (64.5-58.8%).The peak viscosity of unsubtituted flour was significantly higher them other samples (p<0.05). Similar trends were obtained with respect to breakdown. Apart from adding value and varieties to meal due to textural improvement, fortifying ofada rice with bambara flour at 20% level would produce a more nutritionally balance and acceptable product which will reduce problem of food security among children in Nigeria where malnutrition due protein deficiency is prevalent.	Bambara nut; Functional properties; Ofada rice; Rheological properties; Weaning food	Arachis hypogaea; Bambara; Oryza sativa; Voandzeia	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84919339002	Evaluation of the indications and arrhythmic patterns of 24 hour Holter electrocardiography among hypertensive and diabetic patients seen at OAUTHC, lle-lfe Nigeria	Adebayo R.A., Ikwu A.N., Balogun M.O., Akintomide A.O., Mene-Afejuku T.O., Adeyeye V.O., Bamikole O.J., Bisiriyu L.A., Ajayi O.E., Ogunyemi S.A., Oketona O.A.	2014	Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy	7	None	10.2147/DMSO.S68408	Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, lle-lfe, Osun State, Nigeria; Department of Demography and Social Statistics, Obafemi Awolowo University, lle-lfe, Osun State, Nigeria	Adebayo, R.A., Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, lle-lfe, Osun State, Nigeria; Ikwu, A.N., Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, lle-lfe, Osun State, Nigeria; Balogun, M.O., Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, lle-lfe, Osun State, Nigeria; Akintomide, A.O., Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, lle-lfe, Osun State, Nigeria; Mene-Afejuku, T.O., Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, lle-lfe, Osun State, Nigeria; Adeyeye, V.O., Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, lle-lfe, Osun State, Nigeria; Bamikole, O.J., Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, lle-lfe, Osun State, Nigeria; Bisiriyu, L.A., Department of Demography and Social Statistics, Obafemi Awolowo University, lle-lfe, Osun State, Nigeria; Ajayi, O.E., Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, lle-lfe, Osun State, Nigeria; Ogunyemi, S.A., Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, lle-lfe, Osun State, Nigeria; Oketona, O.A., Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, lle-lfe, Osun State, Nigeria	Background: There are very limited published studies in Nigeria on the use of 24 hour Holter electrocardiogram (Holter ECG) in the arrhythmic evaluation of hypertensive and diabetic patients.Objective: To evaluate indications, arrhythmic pattern of Holter ECG, and heart rate variability (HRV) among patients with hypertensive heart disease (HHD) with or without heart failure and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) seen in our cardiac care unit.Methods: Seventy-nine patients (32 males and 47 females) were studied consecutively over a year using Schiller type (MT-101) Holter ECG machine.Results: Out of the 79 patients, 17 (21.5%) had HHD without heart failure, 33 (41.8%) had HHD with hypertensive heart failure (HHF), while 29 (36.7%) were T2DM patients. The mean (standard deviation) ages of HHD without heart failure, HHF and T2DM patients were 59.65 (±14.38), 65.15 (±14.30), and 54.66 (±8.88) respectively. The commonest indication for Holter ECG was palpitation (38%), followed by syncope (20.3%). Premature ventricular contraction was the commonest arrhythmic pattern among the 79 patients, especially among HHF patients. The HRV using standard deviation of all normal-normal intervals was significantly reduced inT2DM patients (81.03±26.33, confidence interval [CI] =71.02–91.05) compared to the HHD without heart failure (119.65±29.86, CI =104.30–135.00) and HHF (107.03±62.50, CI =84.00–129.19). There was a negative correlation between the duration of T2DM and HRV (r=–0.613).Conclusion: Palpitation was the commonest Holter ECG indication and premature ventricular contractions were the commonest arrhythmic pattern among our patients. HRV was reduced in T2DM patients compared with hypertensive patients. © 2014 Adebayo et al.	Arrhythmias; Diabetes mellitus; Holter electrocardiography; Hypertension; Nigerians	adult; aged; Article; autonomic neuropathy; clinical evaluation; controlled study; coronary care unit; correlational study; diabetes mellitus; disease association; dyspnea; faintness; female; heart arrhythmia; heart failure; heart palpitation; heart rate variability; heart ventricle extrasystole; Holter monitor; Holter monitoring; human; hypertension; major clinical study; male; middle aged; Nigeria; non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus; patient monitoring; sex ratio; symptomatology; thorax pain; treatment indication	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84918513445	Evaluation of neuropharmacological effects of aqueous leaf extract of Albizia glaberrima (Leguminosae) in mice	Adebesin I.F., Akindele A.J., Adeyemi O.O.	2014	Journal of Ethnopharmacology	160	None	10.1016/j.jep.2014.11.040	Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology (PTT), University of Lagos, Idi-Araba Campus, P.M.B., Lagos, Nigeria	Adebesin, I.F., Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology (PTT), University of Lagos, Idi-Araba Campus, P.M.B., Lagos, Nigeria; Akindele, A.J., Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology (PTT), University of Lagos, Idi-Araba Campus, P.M.B., Lagos, Nigeria; Adeyemi, O.O., Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology (PTT), University of Lagos, Idi-Araba Campus, P.M.B., Lagos, Nigeria	Ethnopharmacological relevance Albizia glaberrima is a shrub found in the deciduous forest and jungle of the coastal plain of West Africa. Preparations of the plant are used traditionally in the treatment of fever, pain and central nervous system disorders, including epilepsy. This study was conducted to investigate the neuropharmacological effects of the aqueous leaf extract of Albizia glaberrima in mice. Materials and methods The hole-board, elevated plus-maze, thiopentone-induced sleep (anxiolytic/sedative-hypnotic), traction, climbing, inclined screen (muscle relaxant), strychnine-, picrotoxin- and pentylenetetrazole (PTZ)-induced convulsion (anticonvulsant) tests were employed in this study. Results Albizia glaberrima extract at 200 mg/kg significantly increased the duration of head dips (p&lt;0.05) and number of open arms entry (p&lt;0.01) compared with control in the hole-board and elevated plus-maze tests, respectively. At 400 mg/kg, Albizia glaberrima extract significantly reduced the number of sectional crossings relative to control. The extract at 400 mg/kg significantly (p&lt;0.05) increased the duration of sleep compared with control in the thiopentone-induced hypnosis test. Albizia glaberrima extract at 200 mg/kg and diazepam (5 mg/kg) significantly (p&lt;0.05, 0.01) increased the post-treatment climbing time and reduced the latency to slide down in the climbing and inclined screen tests, respectively. The extract was not effective in the strychnine-induced seizure model, while in the picrotoxin test Albizia glaberrima extract at 100 mg/kg significantly (p&lt;0.05) reduced the duration of convulsion while reducing mortality at 400 mg/kg, as was the case with diazepam (2 mg/kg). The extract and diazepam significantly (p&lt;0.01, 0.001) increased onset and reduced duration of convulsion, with significant level of protection against convulsion and reduction in mortality in the PTZ-induced seizure model. Preliminary phytochemical screening of the extract revealed the presence of phenols&gt;tannins&gt;saponins&gt;flavonoids. The extract was found to be relatively non-toxic when administered p.o. up to 5000 mg/kg and the LD50 was 398.11 mg/kg when administered i.p. Conclusions The aqueous leaf extract of Albizia glaberrima possesses dose-dependent anxiolytic/muscle relaxant (low dose) and sedative-hypnotic/anticonvulsant (high dose) activities possibly mediated via enhancement of GABAergic inhibitory actions.	Albizia glaberrima; Anticonvulsant; Anxiolytic; Muscle relaxant; Sedative-hypnotic	Albizia glaberrima extract; diazepam; flavonoid; pentetrazole; phenol derivative; picrotoxin; plant extract; saponin; strychnine; tannin derivative; thiopental; unclassified drug; plant extract; acute toxicity; Albizia; Albizia glaberrima; animal experiment; Article; climbing; controlled study; convulsion; disease duration; elevated plus maze test; gnawing; hole board test; inclined screen test; mortality; mouse; neuropharmacology; nonhuman; pentylenetetrazole-induced seizure; phytochemistry; plant leaf; reaction time; seizure; sleep time; traction test; Albizia; animal; animal behavior; chemically induced; chemistry; dose response; drug effects; male; Seizures; Albizia; Fabaceae; Mus; Strychnos toxifera; Albizzia; Animals; Behavior, Animal; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Male; Mice; Plant Extracts; Plant Leaves; Seizures	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84892557393	Effect of multiple taxation on the performance of small and medium scale business enterprises. (A study of West African Ceremics Ajeokuta, Kogi State)	Adebisi J.F., Gbegi D.O.	2013	Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences	4	6	10.5901/mjss.2013.v4n6p323	Nigerian college of Accountancy, Jos, Nigeria; Department of Accounting, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria	Adebisi, J.F., Nigerian college of Accountancy, Jos, Nigeria; Gbegi, D.O., Department of Accounting, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria	This study is on the effect of multiple taxation on the performance of small and medium scale enterprises. Over the years, small and medium scale enterprises have been an avenue of job creation and the empowerment of Nigeria's citizen, providing about 50% of all jobs in Nigeria and also for local capital formation. However, the mortality rate of these small firms is very high. Among the factors responsible for these untimely close-ups are tax related issues, ranging from multiple taxation to enormous tax burdens. The study therefore examines the effect of multiple taxation on SMEs survival. The study involved a survey research design with a population of 91. The researchers derived their sample size to arrive at 74 and a self administered questionnaire was used to collect data. These data was quantitatively analyzed with simple percentages and tested the research hypothesis with ANOVA. Findings revealed that multiple taxation has negative effect on SMEs' survival and the relationship between SMEs' size and its ability to pay taxes is significant. We therefore recommends that government should come up with a uniform tax policies that will favour the development of SMEs in Nigeria and government should put into consideration the size of SMEs when setting tax policies.	Economic growth; Multiple taxations; SMEs mortality; SMEs performance	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84865466015	Performance and stability of seed yield in rainfed sesame genotypes as influenced by plant population density	Adebisi M.A., Ajala M.O.	2006	Tropical Agriculture	83	04-Jan	None	Department of Plant Breeding and Seed Technology, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria	Adebisi, M.A., Department of Plant Breeding and Seed Technology, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Ajala, M.O., Department of Plant Breeding and Seed Technology, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria	A study was conducted to determine the performance and stability of seed yield in 14 sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) genotypes which were grown in a randomized complete block design with three replications at three plant population densities in South-West Nigeria in each of two years. Two stability parameters were obtained (i) as the linear regression (b value) of genotype mean yield in each environment and the deviations from the regression (S 2d). The genotypes evaluated differed significantly for seed yield and genotype x environment (G x E) interactions. Regression coefficients ranged from 0.65-1.25 and were statistically close to unity. One genotype, 530-3, with a regression coefficient value of 1.01 and smaller S2d value and a relatively high seed yield, could be considered the most widely-adapted genotype. Deviations from the regression were significant in all the genotypes. The highest-yielding genotypes appeared less stable than the average of all entries. Three genotypes, Type A, 530-6-1, and Pbtill No. 1 were identified as suitable for cultivation in all the environments. Genotypes E8 and 69B-88Z were identified as desirable genotypes for cultivation in any of the three plant populations. The result pointed out Goza as being most appropriate for cultivation in 133 333 plants ha-1 and 73A-11 and C-K-Z in 266667 plants ha-1, while Domu would be appropriate in 266667 plants ha -1. These genotypes were distinct and therefore deserve a place in commercial seed production and future breeding programmes. ©2006 Trop. Agric. (Trinidad).	Environment; Genotypes; Performance; Plant population density; Stability	Sesamum indicum	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-80054884052	Effects of fruit maturity and pre-sowing water treatment on germinative performance of Gmelina aborea seeds	Adebisi M.A., Adekunle M.F., Odebiyi O.A.	2011	Journal of Tropical Forest Science	23	4	None	University of Agriculture, PMB 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria	Adebisi, M.A., University of Agriculture, PMB 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Adekunle, M.F., University of Agriculture, PMB 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Odebiyi, O.A., University of Agriculture, PMB 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria	The study was initiated to determine the effects of four fruit maturity levels (colour index of maturity: greenish yellow, yellow brown, dark brown, yellow and green) and four pre-sowing water soaking treatments (0, 24, 36 and 48 hours) on five seed germinative performance traits in Gmelina arborea. Significant differences were exhibited among the fruit maturity levels and pre-sowing water treatments for all the five traits evaluated. Differences in these five traits between maturity levels were significantly influenced by pre-sowing water treatments. Seeds soaked in water for 48 hours had the highest germinative performance traits. Seeds obtained from yellow brown fruits gave superior germinative performance traits, followed closely by seeds from yellow fruits. Seeds of dark brown fruit had poor germinative performance traits. Standard germination of yellow brown fruit exhibited strong relationships with seedling length, seedling vigour index and germinative index while good relationship was found between plumule length and seedling vigour index under all fruit maturity levels except dark brown fruits. Seeds from yellow brown fruits with the best germinative performance traits when soaked in water for 48 hours were recommended for producing good and robust seedlings in forest plantation establishment. © Forest Research Institute Malaysia.	Correlation; Fruit colour; Maturation level; Relationship; Seed quality; Soaking; Vigour	Maturation level; Relationship; Seed quality; Soaking; Vigour; Forestry; Seed; Water treatment; Fruits; color morph; correlation; deciduous tree; food quality; fruit; germination; maturation; performance assessment; plantation; vigor; water treatment; Forestry; Fruits; Seeds; Water Treatment; Gmelina; Gmelina arborea	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-33746513104	Geophysical and geotechnical evaluation of foundation conditions of a site in Ago-Iwoye area, southwestern Nigeria	Adebisi N.O., Oloruntola M.O.	2006	Journal of Mining and Geology	42	1	None	Department of Earth Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria	Adebisi, N.O., Department of Earth Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria; Oloruntola, M.O., Department of Earth Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria	Geophysical and geotechnical studies were carried out to investigate the foundation conditions of a proposed structure in Ago-Iwoye area, southwestern Nigeria. Ago-Iwoye area is underlain mainly by porphyroblastic granite gneiss, biotite granite gneiss, biotite hornblende gneiss, porphygilitic granite pegmatite and aplite. Vertical electrical sounding (VES) revealed three different lithological layers, with apparent resistivities of 261?m, 85.?m and 170.2m respectively. These represent the lateritic horizon, underlain by a layer of wet plastic clay and the third layer is a gravelly sandy horizon, occurring at a depth of about 3.7m. The horizontal profiling on the other hand revealed a subsurface that is laterally inhomogeneous, with the variation in resistivities being very slight along 2nd profile to very high along 3rd and 4th profiles. The cone penetration tests (CPT) also revealed that the lithology of the soil vary from point to point across the study area, with cone resistance of 5-28 Kg/cm2 obtained for a depth of 0.00- 0.20m, 10-250 Kg/cm2 for a depth of 0.20m-2.00m and 40-250Kg/cm2 for a depth of 2.00m to 4.00m. The results obtained from this study have emphasized the usefulness of geophysical methods in complimenting geotechnical studies in establishing variation in lithology accompanied by variation in the allowable bearing pressure of foundation soils. © Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS).	None	electrical resistivity; foundation; geotechnical engineering; lithology; vertical electrical sounding; Africa; Nigeria; Sub-Saharan Africa; West Africa	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-80052578289	Impacts of bitumen deposit on surface waters: A case study of physico-chemical properties of surface waters in the Southwestern Nigerian bitumen deposit area	Adebiyi F.M., Asubiojo O.I.	2011	Management of Environmental Quality	22	5	10.1108/14777831111159761	Chemistry Department, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria	Adebiyi, F.M., Chemistry Department, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria; Asubiojo, O.I., Chemistry Department, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria	Purpose: This paper aims to examine the quality of the surface waters of the bitumen deposit area of Nigeria and also to establish the relationship between the deposit and the waters. Design/methodology/approach: Physico-chemical parameters were measured using standard analytical procedures, while the elemental contents were determined using total reflection X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Data acquired were interpreted using statistical techniques - charts, t-test, pollution index (PI) and cross-plot analysis. Findings: A river located close to the bitumen well contained the highest concentrations of metals that are known to be associated with hydrocarbon formation. Comparison of the levels of the analyzed parameters in the waters with their standard permissible limits showed that the levels of Cl<UP>-</UP>, SO<DN>4</DN><UP>2-</UP>, total alkalinity and Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn and Pb in the river very close to the capped bitumen well and big rivers were high and low in the small streams. This was corroborated by their pollution index values. Results of the cross-plot analysis of the waters-river close to bitumen well/bitumen (R<UP>2</UP>=0.5); small streams/bitumen (R<UP>2</UP>=0.8) and big rivers/bitumen (R<UP>2</UP>=0.2) showed moderate; strong and weak positive correlations respectively, suggesting moderate, strong and weak inter-element correlations respectively between the sets of waters and the Nigerian bitumen deposit, and also establishing relationships between the deposit and the surface waters. Originality/value: The paper provides insight into the potability of the waters; establishment of the inter-element relationship between the bitumen deposit and the waters. These results can serve as a fingerprint for bitumen exploration elsewhere and for similar mineral deposit settings. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.	Bitumen; Nigeria; Physico-chemical parameters; Surface water; TXRF; Water	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-79958704924	The ecological impact of used petrochemical oils on soil properties with special reference to physicochemical and total petroleum hydrocarbon contents of soils around automobile repair workshops	Adebiyi F.M., Afedia M.O.	2011	Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization and Environmental Effects	33	16	10.1080/15567030903397883	Department of Chemistry, Environmental Pollution Research Laboratory, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 220005, Nigeria	Adebiyi, F.M., Department of Chemistry, Environmental Pollution Research Laboratory, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 220005, Nigeria; Afedia, M.O., Department of Chemistry, Environmental Pollution Research Laboratory, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 220005, Nigeria	Soils around automobile repair workshops were analyzed for physicochemical, elemental, and hydrocarbon contents with a notion to assess the contamination level of the soils via petrochemicals mishandling. The soils were collected using standard analytical procedures, while their elemental contents were determined using bulk scientific atomic absorption spectrometry/atomic emission spectrometry techniques. Total petroleum hydrocarbons, which are known to be potential carcinogens and physicochemical parameters-pH, Cl-, CO 3 2-, electrical conductivity, and organic matter contents-were determined using standard analytical techniques. Ten elements-Mn, Zn, K, Na, Cu, Fe, Ni, Cr, V, and Pb-were analyzed and detected and their concentrations, the enrichment factors, Pollution Index, and Geoaccumulation Index values were established. The concentrations of K, Mn, V, Cr, Ni, Pb, Zn, and Cu were higher in the oil-contaminated soils than those of other Nigerian soils, while the values of the physicochemical parameters (CO3 2-, Cl- and electrical conductivity) followed the same trend. The results of the Geoaccumulation Index indicated that the soils were very heavily polluted with all the metals (Geoaccumulation Index values &gt; 5), except V (4 &lt; Igeo &lt; 5) which heavily polluted and Pb (2 &lt; Igeo &lt; 3) which moderately polluted the soils. These results were corroborated by their values, which were excessive when compared with their tolerable limits. The total petroleum hydrocarbons of the soils were detected at high levels when compared with studies of similar settings. The overall results showed that the soils of the area were highly contaminated and might be detrimental to living existence. Copyright © Taylor &amp; Francis Group, LLC.	atomic absorption spectrometry; atomic emission spectrometry; element; petrochemical; physicochemical; soil	Analytical procedure; Analytical techniques; Atomic emission spectrometry; Contamination levels; Ecological impacts; Electrical conductivity; element; Elemental contents; Emission spectrometry; Enrichment factors; Geo-accumulation index; Hydrocarbon content; Nigerians; Oil contaminated soil; physicochemical; Physicochemical parameters; Pollution index; Soil property; Total petroleum hydrocarbons; Absorption; Absorption spectroscopy; Atoms; Chlorine; Chromium; Electric conductivity; Hydrocarbons; Lead; Manganese; Petrochemicals; Petroleum chemistry; Pollution detection; Sodium; Soils; Spectrometry; Zinc; Soil pollution	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84939496139	Evaluation of Trace Metals and Physical Properties of Nigerian Crude Oil Saturate Fraction	Adebiyi F.M., Adebiyi A.Y.	2015	Petroleum Science and Technology	33	12	10.1080/10916466.2015.1065277	Department of Chemistry, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria	Adebiyi, F.M., Department of Chemistry, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Adebiyi, A.Y., Department of Chemistry, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria	Analyses of trace elements and physical properties of the saturate fraction of Nigerian crude oil were done in order to establish the characteristics that may aid the developmental processes of the natural resources. Crude oil samples were collected from three different oil fields in Niger-Delta area of Nigeria. The saturate fractions were eluted by column chromatography using n-hexane. The saturate fractions were investigated for functional groups using Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FT-IR); the elemental concentrations were determined using Atomic absorption spectrometry, while the physical properties (flash point, ash content, refractive index, and color) were determined using standard analytical methods. The results revealed that the infrared spectra of the saturate fraction of the Nigerian crude oil showed mainly the presence of C-H(CH<inf>3</inf>) and C-H(CH<inf>2</inf>) functional groups, indicating high purity of the samples. The concentrations of the analyzed elements (Mn, Cu, Co, Zn, Fe, V, Cr, and Ni) in the saturate fraction were generally low compared to other fractions of Nigerian crude oil. This study revealed that Co has the highest mean concentration of 1.81 ± 0.36 mg/L, while Mn has the lowest mean concentration of 0.04 ± 0.02 mg/L. The t test values for the comparison of the elemental concentrations of Nigerian crude oil /saturate fraction and crude oil asphaltene/saturate fraction showed significant difference (except Mn) with respect to Nigerian crude oil /saturate fraction. The cluster analysis for the elements showed two groups, which are fairly well correlated indicating similar source and similar chemical affinity. The cross-plot analysis of the Nigerian crude oil and its saturate using elemental concentrations as the variables showed a strong positive inter element correlation since (R2 = 0.71), establishing a relationship between the Nigerian crude oil and the saturate fraction. The color of the saturate fraction ranged from off-white to colorless. The results of analysis provide useful information on its conversion mechanism and environmental implications of the development of the fossil fuel deposit. Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC 2015.	crude oil; functional group; physical properties; saturate; trace metal	Absorption spectroscopy; Atomic absorption spectrometry; Chemical analysis; Chromatography; Cluster analysis; Column chromatography; Crude oil; Fossil fuel deposits; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; Functional groups; Hexane; Infrared spectroscopy; Manganese; Metal analysis; Oil fields; Physical properties; Refractive index; Spectrometry; Trace elements; Chemical affinities; Conversion mechanism; Element correlations; Elemental concentrations; Environmental implications; Fourier transform infrared spectrometry; saturate; Trace metal; Petroleum analysis	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84859497377	Tocopherol supplementation on stocking density of broiler: Effect on performance characteristics and serum enzymes	Adebiyi O.A.	2011	Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems	14	2	None	Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Adebiyi, O.A., Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	A total of two hundred and seventy day-old Arbor Acre strain of broiler chicks were used for this research. Five treatment: T1 - positive control (10 birds/m2), T2 - negative control, T3, T4 and T5 had 20 birds/m2. T1 and T2 had no supplementation with vitamin E (d1-α-tocopheryl acetate). T3, T4 and T5 had 50mg/kg, 100mg/kg and 150 mg/kg vitamin E supplementations respectively. Feed intake, feed conversion ratio (FCR) and weight gain and serum enzymes (Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) and Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)) were determined. There were no significant changes in the weight gain and final weight of the birds fed the different dietary treatments. The feed intake increased significantly in birds fed T2 (1.91kg) and compared to their counterpart on vitamin E supplementation (from 1.58 to 1.60 kg). However, FCR of birds on diets T1 (2.50), T4 (2.77) and T5 (2.50) was similar (P>0.05). The total protein and Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) values were neither affected by increased stocking density nor with or without vitamin E supplementation. However, increased stocking density without vitamin E supplementation (T2) (0.97 U.I/l) resulted in a significant reduction in the albumin values. Although ALT values increased significantly with increase in vitamin E supplementation, the birds on dietary T1 (8.00 U.I/l) had similar level of ALT with their counterpart on T4 (7.50U.I/l) and T5 (8.50 U.I/l). In conclusion broiler chicks could be stocked up to 20 birds/m2 only if the diet is supplemented with 100mg/kg vitamin E.	Broilers; Serum enzymes; Stock density; Vitamin E	Aves	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84872852835	Evaluation of the nutritional potentials of physically treated cowpea seed hulls in poultry feed	Adebiyi O.A., Ologhobo A.D., Adu O.A., Olasehinde T.O.	2010	Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture	22	3	None	Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Toxicology, Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria; Institute of Agricultural Research and T	Adebiyi, O.A., Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Toxicology, Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Ologhobo, A.D., Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Toxicology, Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Adu, O.A., Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria; Olasehinde, T.O., Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Moor Plantation, P. M. B 5029, Ibadan, Nigeria	Feeding has been reported to be responsible for the high cost observed in poultry production. The use of unconventional feedstuff for poultry production is however limited due to their fibrousness and inability of birds to possess the cellulase enzyme that can digest the fibre, nevertheless, physical treatments of these unconventional feedstuffs enhance their possibility in poultry production. The objective of this study therefore, was to evaluate the nutrient status of cowpea seed hull after being subjected to different treatment. The Cowpea seed hull that was not subjected to any form of treatment served as the control i.e. Untreated cowpea seed hull (UCH), while a portion was soaked and boiled (soaked and boiled cowpea seed hull, SBCH) and another portion soaked for 3 days, soaked cowpea seed hull (SCH). The seed hull in each treatment were analysed for their proximate composition, metabolisable energy (ME) and fibre fraction. The trial revealed a steady increase in crude protein (CP) of the test materials with the highest increase (18.43%) in crude protein recorded in SCH substrate compared to 6.73% increase in SBCH substrate. A corresponding decrease in crude fibre (CF) was recorded with 15.00% loss for SCH substrate while 6.97% loss in crude fibre was observed for SBCH substrate. Changes of 1.73% and 4.22% were recorded for nitrogen free extract (NFE) in SBCH and SCH respectively, while ME changes by 1.67% and 5.39% for SBCH and SCH substrates respectively. The effects of both physical treatments on ash and insoluble ash were not significant. Fibre analysis revealed that 7.55% (53.00% to 49.00%) and 18.87% (53.00% to 43.00%) of acid detergent fibre (ADF), 7.41% (81.00% to 75.00%) and 16.05% (81.00% to 68.00%) of neutral detergent fibre (NDF) and 2.5% (40.00% to 39.00%) and 22.5% (40.00% to 31.00%) of cellulose were loss in SBCH and SCH substrates respectively. There were no significant effects on the acid detergent lignin (ADL) and hemicellulose components of the test samples due to these physical treatments. The result revealed that the different processing methods resulted in increase in the crude protein contents with a corresponding reduction in crude fibre of the seed hull. The changes observed must have been due to fermentation that occurred during the soaking of the seedhull.	Cowpea seed hull; Fibre fractions; Proximate composition	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84904044105	GPS derived TEC and foF2 variability at an equatorial station and the performance of IRI-model	Adebiyi S.J., Odeyemi O.O., Adimula I.A., Oladipo O.A., Ikubanni S.O., Adebesin B.O., Joshua B.W.	2014	Advances in Space Research	54	4	10.1016/j.asr.2014.03.026	Department of Industrial Physics, Landmark University, P.M.B. 1001, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria; Department of Physics, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria; Department of Physics, University of Ilorin, P.M.B. 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria;	Adebiyi, S.J., Department of Industrial Physics, Landmark University, P.M.B. 1001, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria; Odeyemi, O.O., Department of Physics, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria; Adimula, I.A., Department of Physics, University of Ilorin, P.M.B. 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria; Oladipo, O.A., Department of Physics, University of Ilorin, P.M.B. 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria; Ikubanni, S.O., Department of Industrial Physics, Landmark University, P.M.B. 1001, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria; Adebesin, B.O., Department of Industrial Physics, Landmark University, P.M.B. 1001, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria; Joshua, B.W., Department of Physics, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Kebbi State, Nigeria	The ionosphere induces a time delay in transionospheric radio signals such as the Global Positioning System (GPS) signal. The Total Electron Content (TEC) is a key parameter in the mitigation of ionospheric effects on transionospheric signals. The delay in GPS signal induced by the ionosphere is proportional to TEC along the path from the GPS satellite to a receiver. The diurnal monthly and seasonal variations of ionospheric electron content were studied during the year 2010, a year of extreme solar minimum (F10.7 = 81 solar flux unit), with data from the GPS receiver and the Digisonde Portable Sounder (DPS) collocated at Ilorin (Geog. Lat. 8.50°N, Long. 4.50°E, dip -7.9°). The diurnal monthly variation shows steady increases in TEC and F2-layer critical frequency (foF2) from pre-dawn minimum to afternoon maximum and then decreases after sunset. TEC show significant seasonal variation during the daytime between 0900 and 1900 UT (LT = UT + 1 h) with a maximum during the March equinox (about 35 TECU) and minimum during the June solstice (about 24 TECU). The GPS-TEC and foF2 values reveal a weak seasonal anomaly and equinoctial asymmetry during the daytime. The variations observed find their explanations in the amount of solar radiation and neutral gas composition. The measured TEC and foF2 values were compared with last two versions of the International Reference Ionosphere (IRI-2007 and IRI-2012) model predictions using the NeQuick and CCIR (International Radio Consultative Committee) options respectively in the model. In general, the two models give foF2 close to the experimental values, whereas significant discrepancies are found in the predictions of TEC from the models especially during the daytime. The error in height dependent thickness parameter, daytime underestimation of equatorial drift and contributions of electrons from altitudes above 2000 km have been suggested as the possible causes. © 2014 COSPAR. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.	Equator; IRI-model; NmF2; Prediction; TEC	Forecasting; Ionosphere; Ionospheric measurement; Signal receivers; Sun; Equator; International reference ionospheres; IRI-model; NmF2; TEC; Thickness parameters; Total electron content; Transionospheric signals; Global positioning system	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-33645987566	Evaluation of morpho-agronomic variability of wild and cultivated kola (Cola species Schott et Endl.) in South Western Nigeria	Adebola P.O., Morakinyo J.A.	2006	Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution	53	4	10.1007/s10722-004-3558-1	Plant Breeding Group, Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, PMB 5244, Ibadan, Nigeria; Plant Science Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Ilorin, PMB 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria	Adebola, P.O., Plant Breeding Group, Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, PMB 5244, Ibadan, Nigeria; Morakinyo, J.A., Plant Science Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Ilorin, PMB 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria	As part of a breeding programme, exploration and systematic selection exercise of kola (Cola spp.) was carried out in Nigeria from the large number of kola populations in the country based mainly on yield and various nut characteristics. The exercise gave rise to a collection of many accessions of the genus including five wild species that are currently being maintained in field genebanks of Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), Gambari experimental station, Idi-Ayunre, Ibadan. In order to fully exploit the variability in these plants for genetic improvement, the plants were characterized and their morphological variability described. A list of descriptors, developed by International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI) for Avocado, with modifications was employed recording 60 descriptors consisting of 33 qualitative and 27 quantitative characters. The characterization data revealed enormous morphological variability among the plants studied and have strong bearing on the taxonomy of the groups. The result also confirmed that the wild species of Cola form a special group with enormous agronomic traits that are yet to be exploited in kola breeding. Wild species identified with high nut and pod numbers, thick indehiscent pods and fruit size uniformity is recommended for use in interspecific hybridization programme. © Springer 2006.	Cola species; Genetic improvement; Germplasm evaluation; Morphological variability; Utilization potential; Wild relatives	agronomy; breeding; cultivation; perennial plant; plant community; Africa; Nigeria; Sub-Saharan Africa; West Africa; Cola; Cola acuminata; Persea americana; Theobroma cacao	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-37049009948	Evaluation of a traditional decoction made from Psidium guajava and Zingiber officinale for anti bacterial activity	Adebolu T.T., Adeboye P.T., Adegbola N.B.	2007	Research Journal of Microbiology	2	12	None	Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria	Adebolu, T.T., Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria; Adeboye, P.T., Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria; Adegbola, N.B., Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria	A traditional decoction made from the leaves of Psidium guajava (guava) and rootstalk of Zingiber officinale (ginger) prepared in schnapps (42% v/v ethanol: water) that is widely used in Akoko North community in Ondo State, Nigeria to treat many diseases was evaluated for antibacterial activity on some common bacteria that cause diarrhea in south-west Nigeria. Its activity was compared with that of Psidium guajava leaf extract in schnapps without Zingiber officinale and Psidium guajava leaf extract in water with or without Zingiber officinale. The effect of storage temperature on the antibacterial activity of the extracts was also investigated. All the extracts inhibited the growth of all the test organisms which include Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), Shigella dysenteriae, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella tyhpi but the leaf extract in schnapps without Zingiber officinale gave the highest inhibition on the growth of the test organisms with diameter ranging from 7.0-16.0 mm. These values were comparable with the inhibition mediated by most of the antibiotics used. The inhibitory effect reached climax by the third day and declined to zero level for most of the test organisms by the fifth day. The storage temperatures used (4, 20, 28±2°C) did not have significant effect (p≥ 0.05) on the potency of the prepared extracts on the growth of the test organisms. It is being suggested that in the absence of immediate medical attention when one is having running stomach, this decoction may be used as first aid in the treatment of bacterial diarrhea caused by these organisms. © 2007 Academic Journals Inc.	Antibacterial effects; Diarrheal bacteria; Ginger rootstalks; Guava leaves; Schnapps	Bacteria (microorganisms); Chamaesyce degeneri; Escherichia coli; Psidium; Psidium guajava; Salmonella; Shigella dysenteriae; Staphylococcus aureus; Zingiber officinale	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84857287863	Innovation policies institutions and performance: Why Malaysia overtook Nigeria in the oil palm industry	Adebowale B.O.A.	2012	International Journal of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development	5	02-Jan	10.1504/IJTLID.2012.044880	National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), Obafemi Awolowo University, PMB 012, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria	Adebowale, B.O.A., National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), Obafemi Awolowo University, PMB 012, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria	Forty years ago, Nigeria and Malaysia had comparative GDP per capita; Nigeria was the leading oil palm producer and exporter in the world. Within a decade, Malaysia overtook Nigeria both as producer and exporter. This paper provides a comparative perspective of the evolution of institutions and policies contrasting Nigeria and Malaysia over a relatively long period. The aim is to understand, based on the evidence, how and why Malaysia performed so well and Nigeria did not thereby exploring the systemic, remote and immediate causes of the different evolutionary trajectories of the two countries with very similar geographical characteristics. The data for this paper came from a variety of methods including secondary and primary survey as well as face to face interviews. The paper concludes that differential institutions, policies and investment efforts explain much of the catch-up story of the oil palm sectors in the two countries. © 2012 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.	Development; Economic catch-up; Industry performance; Innovation policies; Institutions; Investment; Malaysia; Nigeria; Technological learning	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-56749160093	Impacts of natural and anthropogenic multiple sources of pollution on the environmental conditions of Ondo State coastal water, Nigeria	Adebowale K.O., Agunbiade F.O., Olu-Owolabi B.I.	2008	Electronic Journal of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Chemistry	7	4	None	Department of Chemistry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Adebowale, K.O., Department of Chemistry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Agunbiade, F.O., Department of Chemistry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Olu-Owolabi, B.I., Department of Chemistry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	The pollution status of the coastal water of Ondo State, Nigeria was investigated and found to be stressed by pollutants from both anthropogenic and natural sources. Solids (total solids, total dissolved solids, and total suspended solids), alkalinity, hardness, dissolved oxygen (DO), biochemical and chemical oxygen demand were evaluated as measures of environmental pollution of the area. Also, some ionic and metal components were analysed. Principal component analysis and linear correlation model of the data revealed that the coastal water was negatively impacted by pollutants from related anthropogenic sources and natural sources and that atmospheric precipitation and tidal activities ensure the perfect mix of the pollutants across the site. Seawater intrusion and erosion of the soil into the coastal water are natural activities stressing the water that it may not support uses. The observed DO of the water system was high (mean value - 7.85mgO2/L) due to tidal agitation while the BOD also were lower than 3mgO2/L in most sites. However, the concentrations of chloride and sulphate in the water system were on the high side ranging from 13,074-17,366mg/L and 2,119 - 3,143mg/L respectively. The metal components investigated were beneficial to human health but exist in concentration too high for human consumption. Fe, Mn, Cu, and Zn were found to be anthropogenic metals from related sources in this coastal area having correlated positively and significantly with measures of organic matter and each other. There were also indications of natural contributions of Fe, Mn &amp; Cu from the soil of the coastal area. Therefore, there is a growing need to monitor and control the release of pollutant into the coastal water system of developing countries having been overlooked.	Anthropogenic activities; Metals; Ondo Coast; PCA; Pollution; Water quality	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-28744459338	Evaluation of nutritive properties of the large African cricket (Gryllidae sp)	Adebowale Y.A., Adebowale K.O., Oguntokun M.O.	2005	Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research	48	4	None	Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria; Department of Chemistry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria	Adebowale, Y.A., Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria; Adebowale, K.O., Department of Chemistry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Oguntokun, M.O., Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria	The large African cricket (Gryllidae sp) was subjected to standard analytical procedures to determine its proximate composition, functional properties, amino acids spectrum, in vitro protein digestibility, and nutritionally valuable minerals. The moisture was low (2.13-3.48%), while the protein content was high (65.95%) in the male cricket and 65.11 % in the female cricket). Seventeen amino acids were detected. The essential amino acids contributed 46.1-47.8% of the total amino acid content. Results of the in vitro protein multienzyme digestibility indicated high digestibility (90.7-94.7%). The amino acids scores were also favourable. The crude fibre and fat contents were fairly high, while the total carbohydrates were low (8.26-12.49%). The carbohydrates fraction contained 85.9-88.0% carbohydrates as stored glycogen. Phosphorus was the highest mineral in the ash (180.92 mgper 100 g), while the concentration of zinc was the lowest (1.46 mg per 100 g). Copper, manganese, nickel and lead were below the detection limits. Observations on the functional properties revealed low gelation, oil absorption, and emulsion capacity and stability. The effect of pH on the protein solubility showed that the lowest solubility occurred at the pH value of 4.0, while maximum solubility was recorded at the pH values of 6 and 7.	Functional properties; Gryllidae amino acids; Gryllidae sp; Large African cricket; New protein source; Nutritional properties	cricket; Gryllidae	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84863748844	Prediction of reservoir performance in multi-well systems using modified hyperbolic model	Adeboye Y.B., Ubani C.E., Oribayo O.	2011	Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology	1	04-Feb	10.1007/s13202-011-0009-3	Department of Petroleum and Gas Engineering, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria; Department of Petroleum and Gas Engineering, University of Port-Harcourt, Port-Harcourt, Nigeria; Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Lagos, Akoka	Adeboye, Y.B., Department of Petroleum and Gas Engineering, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria; Ubani, C.E., Department of Petroleum and Gas Engineering, University of Port-Harcourt, Port-Harcourt, Nigeria; Oribayo, O., Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria	Decline curve analyses are usually based on empirical Arps' equations: exponential, hyperbolic and harmonic decline. The applicable decline for the purpose of reservoir estimates is usually based on the historical trend that is seen on the well or reservoir performance. This remains an important tool for the reservoir engineer, so that the practice of decline curve analysis has been developed over the years through both theoretical and empirical considerations. Despite the fact that the fundamental principles are well known and understood, there are aspects which can still lead to a range of forecast and reserve estimates that until now have not been investigated. In this work, a model was developed considering the effect of well aggregation and interference in multi-well systems. This approach accounts for the entire production history of the well and the reservoir, and thus reduces the influence of well interference effects on decline curve analysis. It provides much better estimates of reserves in multi-well systems. The models were validated with field data from different wells. Production decline data from different wells in a reservoir were analyzed and used to demonstrate the application of the developed model. © 2011 The Author(s).	Decline curve; Forecast; Interference; Reserve estimates; Well aggregation	Arps' equation; Decline curve analysis; Decline curves; Developed model; Field data; Forecast; Fundamental principles; Historical trends; Hyperbolic models; Prediction of reservoir; Reserve estimates; Reservoir engineers; Reservoir performance; Well interference; Estimation; Oil well production; Wave interference; Wells; Forecasting	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-73449095737	Safety evaluations of the aqueous extract of the leaves of Moringa oleifera in rats	Adedapo A.A., Mogbojuri O.M., Emikpe B.O.	2009	Journal of Medicinal Plants Research	3	8	None	Department of Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Department of Veterinary Pathology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria	Adedapo, A.A., Department of Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Mogbojuri, O.M., Department of Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Emikpe, B.O., Department of Veterinary Pathology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria	The aqueous extract from the leaves of Moringa oleifera was evaluated for its oral toxicity by the oral route, and for the sub-acute toxicity on haematological, biochemical and histological parameters in rats. In the acute toxicity test, M. oleifera extract caused no death in animals even at 2000 mg/kg dose. Oral treatments in rats with this extract at 400, 800 and 1600 mg/kg caused varied significant changes in the total RBC, packed cell volume (PCV), haemoglobin percentage (HB), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC), total and differential WBC. The extract did not cause any significant change in the level of platelets. In the biochemical parameters, the extract at different doses also caused varied significant changes in the levels of total proteins, liver enzymes, and bilirubin. Clinico-pathologically, changes were also noted in the body weights, slight dullness at the onset of extract administration and no significant changes were noticed in all the organs examined in the course of this study. The study concluded that the plant is relatively safe both for nutritional and medicinal uses. © 2009 Academic Journals.	Haematology; Histopathology; Mice; Moringa oleifera; Rats; Serum chemistry	alanine aminotransferase; albumin; alkaline phosphatase; aspartate aminotransferase; bilirubin; globulin; hemoglobin; Moringa oleifera extract; protein; urea; acute toxicity; alanine aminotransferase blood level; albumin blood level; alkaline phosphatase blood level; animal cell; animal experiment; animal tissue; aqueous solution; article; aspartate aminotransferase blood level; bilirubin blood level; body weight; controlled study; drug fatality; drug safety; erythrocyte; hematocrit; hemoglobin blood level; histopathology; leukocyte differential count; male; mean corpuscular hemoglobin; mean corpuscular volume; nonhuman; plant leaf; protein blood level; rat; toxicity testing; urea blood level; weight change; Animalia; Moringa oleifera; Mus; Rattus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84898605376	The evaluation of the hypoglycemic effect of soft drink leaf extract of phyllanthus amarus (euphorbiaceae) in rats	Adedapo A.A., Ofuegbe S.O.	2014	Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology	25	1	10.1515/jbcpp-2013-0033	Dept. of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Physiology, Oyo State 20005, Nigeria; Biological Sciences College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo State, Nigeria; Dept. o	Adedapo, A.A., Dept. of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Physiology, Oyo State 20005, Nigeria, Biological Sciences College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo State, Nigeria; Ofuegbe, S.O., Dept. of Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, University of Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria	Background: Phyllanthus amarus has been used in traditional medicine in Nigeria to treat some disease conditions. This study evaluated the soft drink extract (SDE) of the plant for antidiabetic activities in rats. Methods: Standard phytochemical methods were used to test for the presence of phytoactive compounds in the plant. Acute toxicity was carried out in mice to determine safe doses for this plant extract. The antidiabetic activities of the SDE of the plant were assessed using some standard tests as well as histological changes in liver, kidney and pancreas. Diabetes mellitus was induced in rats using alloxan, whereas glibenclamide at 0.2 mg/kg was the reference drug used in this study. Results: The SDE at 200 and 400 mg/kg body weight caused a significant reduction of fasting blood glucose, a significant change in the oral glucose tolerance test, a marked effect in the hypoglycemic activity test, and a pronounced reduction in the glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride levels of diabetic rats. Histopathologically, the liver of the diabetic nontreated and glibenclamidetreated groups showed widespread vacuolar change in the hepatocytes, but there was no visible lesion seen in the kidney and pancreas of extract-treated and glibenclamide- Treated groups. No lesion was also seen in the liver of the SDE-treated group. Conclusions: The results from this study may have validated the traditional basis for the use of P. amarus as antidiabetic agent with the pharmacological activities attributed to the presence of flavonoids and other phenolics contained in this plant. At the doses used, SDE also appeared safer than glibenclamide even though the latter is more potent.	Antidiabetic agent; Diabetes mellitus; Glibenclamide; Hypoglycemia; Mice; Normoglycemia; Phyllanthus amarus; Rats	alloxan; antidiabetic agent; cholesterol; glibenclamide; glucose; hemoglobin; plant extract; soft drink extract; triacylglycerol; unclassified drug; antidiabetic agent; cholesterol; glibenclamide; glucose blood level; plant extract; triacylglycerol; acute toxicity; animal experiment; animal model; animal tissue; antidiabetic activity; article; body weight; cholesterol blood level; controlled study; diabetes mellitus; diet restriction; erythrocyte count; evaluation study; glucose blood level; histopathology; kidney; leukocyte count; liver; liver cell; male; mouse; nonhuman; oral glucose tolerance test; pancreas; Phyllanthus amarus; rat; soft drink; triacylglycerol blood level; animal; blood; blood cell count; chemistry; drug effects; experimental diabetes mellitus; glucose tolerance test; pathology; Phyllanthus; plant leaf; Animals; Blood Cell Count; Blood Glucose; Cholesterol; Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental; Glucose Tolerance Test; Glyburide; Hypoglycemic Agents; Kidney; Liver; Male; Pancreas; Phyllanthus; Plant Extracts; Plant Leaves; Rats; Triglycerides	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84938251681	Evaluation of the analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, phytochemical and toxicological properties of the methanolic leaf extract of commercially processed Moringa oleifera in some laboratory animals	Adedapo A.A., Falayi O.O., Oyagbemi A.A.	2015	Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology	26	5	10.1515/jbcpp-2014-0105	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Adedapo, A.A., Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Falayi, O.O., Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Oyagbemi, A.A., Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Background: Moringa oleifera Lam (Moringaceae) is a highly valued plant, distributed in many countries of the tropics and subtropics. It has an impressive range of medicinal uses with high nutritional value. Methods: The commercially processed M. oleifera was extracted using methanol as its solvent. Phytochemical analysis as well as the anti-oxidant properties of this supplement were also investigated. Acute toxicity was carried out in fasted mice. Carrageenan and histamine tests were used to assess anti-inflammatory effects in rats, while analgesic activities were assessed using the acetic acid-induced writhing test and formalin-induced paw lick test in mice. In the anti-oxidant tests, 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl, ferrous reducing activity power, 2,21-azinobis-(3-ethylbenthialozine)-6-sulphonic acid and total polyphenolic (TPP) assays were deployed at concentrations of 10 mg/mL and 20 mg/mL. Results: The phytochemical analysis showed that the extract contained flavonoids, terpenoids, glycosides, tannins and saponins. In the acetic acid-induced writhing test, the extract significantly reduced the number of writhes at 100 and 200 mg/kg but not so much at 50 mg/kg. In the formalin-induced paw lick test, the effect was similar to that of the acetic writhing test. The analgesic effects were comparable to that of indomethacin used at 10 mg/kg. In the anti-inflammatory test, the extract reduced the formation of oedema especially at a dose of 200 mg/kg. In the anti-oxidant test, the extract was found to possess a free radical-scavenging property and is concentration related. Conclusions: The use of this extract for medicinal and nutritional purposes may have thus been justified; however, caution must be exercised in its use to prevent the toxic effect. © 2015 by De Gruyter 2015.	anti-inflammatory; anti-oxidant; antinociceptive; mice; Moringa oleifera; phytochemical; rats; toxicology	cardiac glycoside; flavonoid; glycoside; indometacin; Moringa oleifera extract; saponin; tannin derivative; acute toxicity; analgesic activity; animal experiment; animal model; antiinflammatory activity; antioxidant activity; Article; carrageenan-induced paw edema; controlled study; female; foot edema; lethargy; Moringa oleifera; mouse; nonhuman; nutritional value; phytochemistry; rat; writhing test	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84939898267	Performance Analysis of Microwave Radio Refractivity on Radio Field Strength and Radio Horizon Distance Over Akure, Nigeria	Adediji A.T., Ismail M., Mandeep J.S.	2014	Wireless Personal Communications	79	3	10.1007/s11277-014-1963-0	Department of Physics, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria; Department of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia	Adediji, A.T., Department of Physics, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, Department of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia; Ismail, M., Department of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia; Mandeep, J.S., Department of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia	Surface radio refractivity studies are being carried out in Akure, (formula presented) South-Western Nigeria, by in-situ measurement of atmospheric pressure, temperature, and relative humidity using Wireless Weather Station (Integrated Sensor Suit, ISS). Five years of measurement (January, 2007–December, 2011) were used to compute the surface radio refractivity and its diurnal, daily, seasonal and yearly variations are analyzed. The results were then used to compute radio horizon distance (formula presented) and examine the field strength (FSV) variability. Results obtained show that the surface radio refractivity, (formula presented), varies with the time of the day as well as the seasons of the year. High values of (formula presented) were recorded in the morning and evening hours while the values were minima around 1,500 h local time. An average value of surface radio refractivity of 364.74 N-units was obtained for this location. The annual maximum mean of FSV is 15.24 dB and the minimum is 2.20 dB. This implies that the output of a receiving antenna in Akure may generally be subject to variations not less than 2 dB in a year, but can be as high as 15 dB. © 2014, Springer Science+Business Media New York.	Field strength; Humidity; Pressure; Radio horizon; Refractivity; Temperature	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-77954069396	Impact of care and social support on wellbeing among people living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria	Adedimeji A.A., Alawode O.O., Odutolu O.	2010	Iranian Journal of Public Health	39	2	None	Centre for Global Health, University of Dublin Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland; Dept. of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom; Live Vanguards, Osogbo, Nigeria and World Bank Country Office, Abuja, Nigeria	Adedimeji, A.A., Centre for Global Health, University of Dublin Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland; Alawode, O.O., Dept. of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom; Odutolu, O., Live Vanguards, Osogbo, Nigeria and World Bank Country Office, Abuja, Nigeria	Background: Availability of antiretroviral therapies has transformed AIDS into a manageable chronic condition and improved well-being among people living with HIV/AIDS (PHA) in developed countries. In developing countries however, such transformations are yet to occur due to socio-economic, systemic and environmental constraint. This study examined the impact of social, economic, psychological and environmental factors on health and wellbeing among PHA living in southwest Nigeria. Methods: Using qualitative participatory methodology, 50 HIV positive people, 8 health personnel and 32 care providers were interviewed to explore how care and social support affect wellbeing among PHA in view of constraints to accessing antiretroviral drugs. Analysis of data used the grounded theory (GT) approach to identify themes, which are considered crucial to the wellbeing of PHA. Results: The findings highlight several factors, apart from antiretroviral drugs, that impact the wellbeing of PHA in southwest Nigeria. These include concerns about deteriorating physical health, family and children's welfare, pervasive stigma, financial pressures and systemic failures relating to care among others. We describe how psychosocial and social support structures can considerably contribute to improving health outcomes among them because of how they affect the functioning of immune system, self-care activities and other illness behaviours. Conclusion: We recommend that interventions should address the psychosocial, socio-economic and other systemic issues that negatively influence the wellbeing of PHA and governments need to strengthen the policy environment that empowers PHA support groups.	Care support; HIV/AIDS; Nigeria; Social support	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-70349392594	Markovian probabilistic pavement performance prediction models for a developing country	Adedimila A.S., Olutaiwo A.O., Kehinde O.	2009	Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences	4	1	None	Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria	Adedimila, A.S., Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria; Olutaiwo, A.O., Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria; Kehinde, O., Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria	The research presented here is a part of a simplified Pavement Information and Management System (PIMS) constructed for a typical developing country. Pavement deterioration modeling based on historical record of the objective function (performance) variation with age (time) requires regular measurement of the condition rating of pavement sections over a period of some years. Based on the generated model curves using historical data, future condition rating could then be predicted. In the absence of such information and record in the country (Nigeria), such method cannot be used and the alternative is to use probabilistic modeling. With the aid of Matlab and Visual Basic application software, three models were developed to generate pavement deterioration profiles, accruable user costs and intervention maintenance costs. The developed models were applied to a case study road. The results proved that timely intervention to maintain pavements at appropriate times will significantly reduce the overall expenditure for both the road users and the government. This was also attested to by the results of the benefit-cost analysis carried out. © Medwell Journals, 2009.	Benefit-cost; Pavement deterioration; Probabilistic modeling; User costs	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84947219602	Effectiveness evaluation of levamisole, albendazole, ivermectin, and vernonia amygdalina in West African Dwarf goats	Adediran O.A., Uwalaka E.C.	2015	Journal of Parasitology Research	2015	None	10.1155/2015/706824	Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria	Adediran, O.A., Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria; Uwalaka, E.C., Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria	Anthelmintic drug resistance has led to the search for alternatives in controlling helminth infections. Fifty West African Dwarf goats without history of anthelmintic treatment were divided equally into five groups. Group A was treated with ivermectin injection subcutaneously, group B with levamisole subcutaneously, group C with albendazole orally, and group D with aqueous extract of Vernonia amygdalina and group E was untreated control. Faecal samples were collected before treatment from each animal and larval culture was carried out. Faecal egg count reduction (FECR) test was carried out for each group and the data analysed using FECR version 4 to calculate percent reduction in faecal egg count. Predominant helminth infections from larval culture were Haemonchus contortus (70%), Trichostrongylus spp. (61%), and Oesophagostomum spp. (56%). Mixed infection was present in all the animals. From the FECR test Vernonia amygdalina extract was more effective against helminths (100%), compared to ivermectin 96%, levamisole 96%, and albendazole 99%. The lower 95% confidence limit was 89 for ivermectin and levamisole and 91 for albendazole. There is low resistance to ivermectin and levamisole and susceptibility to albendazole while V. amygdalina has great potentials that could be explored for the treatment of helminth diseases in goats. © 2015 Oyeduntan A. Adediran and Emmanuel C. Uwalaka.	None	albendazole; ivermectin; levamisole; Vernonia amygdalina extract; animal parasitosis; anthelmintic activity; Article; Chabertia; controlled study; drug efficacy; feces analysis; goat disease; Gymnanthemum amygdalinum; Haemonchus contortus; mixed infection; nonhuman; Oesophagostomum; Ostertagia ostertagi; outcome assessment; parasite identification; priority journal; Strongyloides; Trichostrongylus; West African Dwarf goat	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84864668644	Impact of urbanization and gender on frequency of metabolic syndrome among native Abuja settlers in Nigeria	Adediran O., Akintunde A.A., Edo A.E., Opadijo O.G., Araoye A.	2012	Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research	3	3	10.4103/0975-3583.98890	Department of Internal Medicine, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P.M.B 4000, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria; Department of Internal Medicine, Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria; Department of Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Id	Adediran, O., Department of Internal Medicine, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P.M.B 4000, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria, Department of Internal Medicine, Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria; Akintunde, A.A., Department of Internal Medicine, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P.M.B 4000, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria; Edo, A.E., Department of Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Ido-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria; Opadijo, O.G., Department of Internal Medicine, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P.M.B 4000, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria; Araoye, A., Department of Internal Medicine, Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria	Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Nigeria is currently undergoing rapid epidemiological transition. The objective was to study whether urbanization is associated with increased prevalence of MetS between native rural Abuja settlers and genetically related urban dwellers. Materials and Methods: It was a cross-sectional study. Three hundred and forty-two urban native Abuja settlers and 325 rural dwellers were used for the study. Fasting blood lipid, glucose, waist circumference, blood pressure, and body mass index were determined. MetS was defined according to three standard criteria. SPSS 16.0 was used for statistical analysis. P<0.05 was used as statistically significant. Results: Obesity, hypertriglyceridemia, and hypertension were commoner among urban dwellers than rural dwellers. MetS was associated more with the female gender. Urbanization significantly increases the frequency of MetS using the three standard definitions. The prevalence of MetS using International Diabetes Federation, World Health Organization, and National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III among rural versus urban dwellers were 7.7% vs. 14.9%, P<0.05; 0% vs. 0.9%, P>0.05; and 3.7% vs. 13.7%, P<0.05, respectively. Conclusion: This study shows that MetS is a major health condition among rural and urban Nigerians and that urbanization significantly increases the prevalence of MetS. This can be explained on the basis of higher prevalence of dyslipidemia, obesity, and hypertension in urban setting, possibly as a result of stress, diet, and reduction in physical activity. Effective preventive strategy is therefore required to stem the increased risk associated with urbanization to reduce the cardiovascular risk associated with MetS among Nigerians.	Dyslipidemia; metabolic syndrome; Nigeria; obesity; urbanization	glucose; high density lipoprotein cholesterol; triacylglycerol; adult; article; blood pressure measurement; body mass; dietary intake; disease association; dyslipidemia; female; glucose blood level; human; hypertension; hypertriglyceridemia; lipid blood level; major clinical study; male; metabolic syndrome X; Nigeria; obesity; prevalence; priority journal; sedentary lifestyle; sex difference; stress; urban rural difference; urbanization; waist circumference	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84928259564	Evaluation of the release properties of microcrystalline cellulose derived from Saccharum officinarum L. in paracetamol tablet formulation	Adedokun M., Essien G., Uwah T., Umoh R., Josiah I., Jackson C.	2014	Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research	6	10	None	Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Uyo, Nigeria; Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy, University of Uyo, Nigeria; Department of Pharmacognosy and Natural Medicine, University of Uyo, Nigeria	Adedokun, M., Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Uyo, Nigeria; Essien, G., Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy, University of Uyo, Nigeria; Uwah, T., Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Uyo, Nigeria; Umoh, R., Department of Pharmacognosy and Natural Medicine, University of Uyo, Nigeria; Josiah, I., Department of Pharmacognosy and Natural Medicine, University of Uyo, Nigeria; Jackson, C., Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Uyo, Nigeria	Microcrystalline cellulose coded MCC-D was obtained from the stem pulp of sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) by a two-stage sodium hydroxide delignification process followed by sodium hypochlorite bleaching and hydrochloric acid hydrolysis. The product was examined for its physicochemical properties, powder flow characteristics in relation to Avicel(R) PH 101. Wet granulation method was used to formulate various batches of tablets using MCC-D and Avicel® PH 101 as binders at varying concentrations. The tablets were subjected to the following test: weight uniformity, disintegration and dissolution, and all conformed to official monograph. The extraction yield of MCC-D from the alpha cellulose was very good (70%w/<inf>w</inf>). The flow indices showed that both MCC-D has good flow with Hausner index of 1.13. MCC-D compacts showed excellent weight uniformity, disintegration time and dissolution rate in those with not too high concentration and conforming to British Pharmacopoeia and United States pharmacopoeia specifications. The study revealed that microcrystalline cellulose derived from the stem pulp of Saccharum officinarum has good potential for use as an excipient in tablet formulation. © 2014, Pharmainfo Publications. All rights reserved.	None	cellulose; dextrin; microcrystalline cellulose; paracetamol; starch; angle of repose; Article; bleaching; bulk density; carrs index; delignification; drug release; drug solubility; hausners index; hydrolysis; nonhuman; parameters; pH; solubility; sugarcane; tablet disintegration; tablet weight; tap density	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84920087803	Production and Quality Evaluation of Noodles From Sweet Potato Starch	Adedotun H., Adebowale A.-R.A., Olayiwola I.O., Shittu T.A., Sanni L.O.	2015	Journal of Culinary Science and Technology	13	1	10.1080/15428052.2014.952479	Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria; Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria	Adedotun, H., Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria; Adebowale, A.-R.A., Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria; Olayiwola, I.O., Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria; Shittu, T.A., Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria; Sanni, L.O., Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria	The effect of extrusion parameters (feed moisture content, barrel temperature, and screw speed) on the quality of noodles produced from sweet potato starch was investigated. Starch was extracted from the tuber of sweet potato and processed into noodles using single screw cooking extruder. The moisture, protein, and ash contents of the noodles decreased linearly with the feed moisture content and barrel temperature but decreased with increasing screw speed. Increased feed moisture content also led to decrease in water absorption capacity, cooking time, and water solubility index. Lateral expansion increased with increasing barrel temperature. Barrel temperature had significant effect (p < 0.05) on lateral expansion while screw speed and feed moisture content had significant effect (p < 0.05) on cooking time. Significant (p < 0.05) positive correlation was obtained between the overall sensory acceptability, appearance, firmness, and chewiness. The study showed that noodles of desirable functional qualities and sensory acceptability can be obtained from sweet potato starch using barrel temperature of 110°C, screw speed of 100 rpm, and feed moisture content of 47.5%. © , Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.	noodles; quality; response surface; starch; Sweet potato	Image quality; Moisture; Moisture determination; Screws; Water absorption; Extrusion parameter; In-water absorption; noodles; Positive correlations; Response surface; Sensory acceptabilities; Sweet potato; Water solubility index; Starch	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84864475443	Growth and reproductive performance of African giant catfish, Heterobranchus longifilis Valenciennes 1840 broodstock on ascorbic acid supplementation	Adeebayo O.T., Fawole F.J.	2012	Indian Journal of Fisheries	59	2	None	Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria; Division of Fish Nutrition, Biochemistry and Physiology, Central Institute of Fisheries Education Versova, Mumbai-400 061, Maharashtra, India	Adeebayo, O.T., Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria; Fawole, F.J., Division of Fish Nutrition, Biochemistry and Physiology, Central Institute of Fisheries Education Versova, Mumbai-400 061, Maharashtra, India	This study was conducted to determine the effects of different levels of ascorbic acid supplementation on growth, reproductive performance and larval quality of Heterobranchus longifilis female broodstock fishes. Five diets were formulated incorporating ascorbic acid at levels of 0 (control), 50, 100, 150 and 200 mg kg-1. Fish averaging 700 ± 2.84 g were randomly fed with the experimental diets for 8 weeks. Fish fed with control diet had lower weight gain than fish fed with ascorbic acid supplemented diets (p&gt;0.05). The total percentage weight gain and specific growth rate in all treatments were significantly different (p&lt;0.05). The best feed gain ratio and protein efficiency ratio was recorded in 150 and 200 mg kg-1 ascorbic acid. The percentage fertilization and hatchability in all the treatments were significantly different. The best percentage fertilization and hatchability was recorded in 200 mg kg-1 ascorbic acid diet. Diet supplemented with 150 mg kg-1 ascorbic acid performed best in terms of weight of eggs and fecundity than all other treatments. The percentage survival of the progeny was also highest in broodstock fed with diet supplemented with 150 mg kg-1 ascorbic acid. Based on the results of this study, we suggest that ascorbic acid needs to be supplemented at 150-200 mg kg-1 in the diet of female Heterobranchus longifilis broodstock.	African giant catfish; Ascorbic acid; Broodstock; Heterobranchus longifilis; Reproductive performance	Heterobranchus longifilis; Pangasiidae; Pisces	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-80054718922	In-vitro evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of extracts of bridelia micrantha on selected bacterial pathogens	Adefuye A.O., Samie A., Ndip R.N.	2011	Journal of Medicinal Plant Research	5	20	None	Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, University of Fort Hare, P/Bag X1314, Alice 5700, South Africa; Department of Microbiology, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa; Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Buea, Box 63, Buea, Cameroon	Adefuye, A.O., Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, University of Fort Hare, P/Bag X1314, Alice 5700, South Africa; Samie, A., Department of Microbiology, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa; Ndip, R.N., Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, University of Fort Hare, P/Bag X1314, Alice 5700, South Africa, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Buea, Box 63, Buea, Cameroon	Medicinal plants have been age long remedies for human diseases because they contain components of therapeutic value. In this study, six solvent extracts [dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, acetone, ethanol, methanol (100%), and 40% methanol hydroxide] of the stem bark of Bridelia micrantha and ciprofloxacin were investigated for antimicrobial activity by the agar-well diffusion method against strains of Staphylococcus aureus NCTC 6571, Shigella sonnei ATCC 29930, Salmonella typhimurium ATCC 13311, Helicobacter pylori ATCC 43526, and Helicobacter pylori 252c. The most active extracts were assayed for MIC 50 using the 96-well microdilution technique and one way ANOVA test was used to determine if there was any statistically significant difference in the MIC 50 of the most active extracts and the control antibiotic (ciprofloxacin). Results obtained indicated that methanol was quantitatively the best solvent for extraction, while ethyl acetate was the least. Zone diameters of inhibition ranged from 0 to 28 mm for the six extracts and 29 to 38 mm for ciprofloxacin. Ethyl acetate and acetone extracts were the most active of all the extracts exhibiting a broad spectrum activity. However, Gram-positive bacteria were more sensitive compared to Gram-negative bacteria. The MIC 50 value ranged from 0.078 to 1.25 mg/ml and 0.078 to 0.625 mg/ml for the acetone and ethyl acetate extracts respectively, with no statistically significant difference in potency (p value = 0.187) when compared to ciprofloxacin. Our findings demonstrate the in-vitro antibacterial activity of the crude extracts of B. micrantha, and therefore provide preliminary scientific evidence to justify the use of the plant in traditional medicine. © 2011 Academic Journals.	Bacteria; Bridelia micrantha; Medicinal plant; MIC 50; Solvent extract	acetic acid ethyl ester; acetone; alcohol; antiinfective agent; Bridelia micrantha extract; ciprofloxacin; dichloromethane; methanol; plant extract; unclassified drug; agar diffusion; antibiotic resistance; antimicrobial activity; article; bacterial virulence; bark; bioassay; Bridelia micrantha; concentration response; controlled study; drug efficacy; drug potency; drug screening; Euphorbia; Helicobacter pylori; IC 50; in vitro study; minimum inhibitory concentration; nonhuman; plant stem; Salmonella typhimurium; Shigella sonnei; Staphylococcus aureus; strain difference; Bacteria (microorganisms); Bridelia micrantha; Helicobacter pylori; Negibacteria; Posibacteria; Salmonella typhimurium; Shigella sonnei; Staphylococcus aureus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-79953155492	Facilities offered by the University of Ibadan (Nigeria) distance learning centre towards learners' academic goal-an evaluation	Adegbile J.A., Oyekanmi J.O.	2011	Educational Research and Reviews	6	1	None	Institute of Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria	Adegbile, J.A., Institute of Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; Oyekanmi, J.O., Institute of Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria	Distance learners in the University of Ibadan, Nigeria unlike other distance learners of different parts of the world are faced with various educational, social and psychological problems associated with the code of distance learning. The facilities offered by the University of Ibadan distance learning centre towards the users' multifarious needs are not sufficient. The level of adequacy of facilities provided by the University should be equal to meeting the needs; otherwise, the objectives of the programme stand the risk of becoming a dismal failure. This study therefore, attempts to assess the level of adequacy of facilities provided by the University of Ibadan Distance Learning Centre for its potential learners to meet their needs. The survey used stratified sampling techniques on the data collected from 1120 subjects among the five participating Faculties of the University - Education, Arts, the social Science, Science, and the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry and employed multiple regression and simple percentage analysis. Three research questions were posed for the study. Distance Learners' Questionnaire (DLQ) with (r=0.91) was the instrument used for data collection. Findings revealed that, most of the facilities are available but inadequately provided for learners' use. It is therefore recommended that, the University of Ibadan, being the premier University in Nigeria, should endeavour to provide its distance learners with latest information infrastructure in order to increase and enhance the programme efficiency that takes care of learners' needs. © 2011 Academic Journals.	Distance learning; Evaluation; Facilities; Learner's academic goal	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-79960976329	Evaluation of the physicochemical equivalence of three brands of commercially available quinine sulphate tablets from South Western part of Nigeria	Adegbite A.I., Adegbolagun O.M.	2011	African Health Sciences	11	2	None	Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Adegbite, A.I., Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Adegbolagun, O.M., Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Background: The relatively little resistance to quinine globally has led to an increase in its use in P. falciparum malaria especially in multi-drug resistant strains. Objective: To evaluate the physicochemical and equivalency of three brands of quinine sulphate tablets available in South Western region of Nigeria. Methods: The pharmaceutical and chemical equivalence of three brands of quinine sulphate tablets were assessed through the evaluation of some biopharmaceutical parameters and active drug content. Results: All the brands complied with the official specification for uniformity of weight. Two of the brands (A & B) gave similar crushing strengths while the third brand (C) gave a much lower value. Similarly all the brands complied with the official specification of disintegration test but the obtained values were statistically different (p<0.05). The T70 obtained from the dissolution rate profile was less than 45 minutes for the three brands, although A and B were not statistically different but C was statistically from A and B. The quinine content of brands B and C are within the official specification however brand A with percentage content of 110±1.3%w/w, is above the specification while it is statistically different from the other brands. Conclusion: Brands B and C could be regarded as chemical equivalent, but they are not biopharmaceutical equivalents, on the other hand, brands A and B may be regarded as biopharmaceutical equivalents but not chemical equivalent.	Biopharmaceutical equivalence; Chemical equivalence; Non-aqueous titration; Quinine sulphate tablets	quinine sulfate; article; biopharmaceutical equivalence; chemical equivalence; controlled study; crushing strength; drug determination; drug dosage form comparison; drug purity; drug solubility; Nigeria; pharmacological parameters; physical chemistry; tablet disintegration; Antimalarials; Chromatography, Thin Layer; Drugs, Generic; Humans; Malaria, Falciparum; Quality Control; Quinine; Solubility; Tablets; Therapeutic Equivalency	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84867267428	Evaluation of water management plans in the Ameki and Nanka aquifer domains of part of the Anambra Basin, Nigeria	Adegbola A.A., Agbede O.A.	2012	International Journal of Applied Engineering Research	7	2	None	Department of Civil Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Department of Civil Engineering, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Adegbola, A.A., Department of Civil Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Agbede, O.A., Department of Civil Engineering, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Groundwater is one of the earth's most widely distributed and most important resources. It is more widely and easily available than surface water, relatively unpolluted in most cases, and safe for human consumption. As groundwater development intensifies, well owners become more interested in the response of aquifers to heavy pumping, whereas initially they were concerned with the delineation and exploration of aquifers. Competition for available resources has brought about the concept of optimization of aquifer-potentials and their response to development, as inevitable tools for effective groundwater exploration and exploitation. The calibrated Ameki and Nanka ground-water flow models were used to simulate the potential effect of water-management plans on hydraulic heads and ground-water movement in the Ameki and Nanka domains. The Ameki and Nanka formation were optimized by incorporating the MODFLOW Finite Difference Groundwater Flow Model into a Groundwater Management (GWM) linear optimization program. For this purpose, each of the problem domains/aquifers was sub-divided into cells based on the number of observation wells. The Ameki formation was treated as a five-cell model while the Nanka aquifer was divided into a seven-cell model. The total water demand, D, was projected using a population growth rate of 2.5%/year, firstly from the base year to year-2005, and then year-2030, for the aquifers within the study area, using the Nigerian 1991 population census figures as the baseline. This projection was calibrated with the population figures obtained from the Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF) sponsored feasibility studies report on Provision of Rural Water Supply for Anambra State, which were found to be in close agreement. The aquifers were assumed to be homogenous and replenished from precipitation at a rate of 2005 mm/yr. The average cost of pumping and conveyance of water to the consumers, in each case, was assumed to be 1.5MU/m 3. The permissible drawdown in Observation Wells 'A' to 'E' varied from 8.80m to 23.00m at a minimized optimal cost of pumping of 36.09 × 10 6 MU/yr in the Ameki Groundwater Management Model, while for the Nanka Management Model, the permissible drawdown in Observation Wells 'A' to 'G' varied between 15.10m to 19.50m at a minimized cost of pumping of 22.40 × 10 6MU/yr. The Ameki and Nanka aquifer domains could support drafts of 24.06 Mm 3/yr and 14.93 Mm 3/yr respectively, without violating the lower limit constraints on water levels. © Research India Publications.	Conveyance; Domains; Minimization; Monetary unit (MU); Optimization	None	None
WoS	WOS:000311637600011	Exploring Household Economic Impacts of Childhood Diarrheal Illnesses in 3 African Settings	Adegbola, Richard A.,Breiman, Robert F.,Farag, Tamer H.,Kotloff, Karen L.,Kukla, Matt,Levine, Myron M.,Nasrin, Dilruba,Omore, Richard,Onwuchekwa, Uma,Rheingans, Richard,Saha, Debasish,Sow, Samba O.	2012	CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES	55	None	10.1093/cid/cis763	Florida State University System, GlaxoSmithKline, University of Florida, University of Maryland Baltimore, University System of Maryland, Ctr Dis Control & Prevent KEMRI CDC, Ctr Vaccine Dev Mali, Kenya Govt Med Res Ctr, US Ctr Dis Control & Prevent	"Adegbola, Richard A.: GlaxoSmithKline","Farag, Tamer H.: University of Maryland Baltimore","Farag, Tamer H.: University System of Maryland","Kotloff, Karen L.: University of Maryland Baltimore","Kotloff, Karen L.: University System of Maryland","Kukla, Matt: Florida State University System","Kukla, Matt: University of Florida","Levine, Myron M.: University of Maryland Baltimore","Levine, Myron M.: University System of Maryland","Nasrin, Dilruba: University of Maryland Baltimore","Nasrin, Dilruba: University System of Maryland","Rheingans, Richard: Florida State University System","Rheingans, Richard: University of Florida",	Beyond the morbidity and mortality burden of childhood diarrhea in sub-Saharan African are significant economic costs to affected households. Using survey data from 3 of the 4 sites in sub-Saharan Africa (Gambia, Kenya, Mali) participating in the Global Enteric Multicenter Study (GEMS), we estimated the direct medical, direct nonmedical, and indirect (productivity losses) costs borne by households due to diarrhea in young children. Mean cost per episode was $2.63 in Gambia, $6.24 in Kenya, and $4.11 in Mali. Direct medical costs accounted for less than half of these costs. Mean costs understate the distribution of costs, with 10% of cases exceeding $6.50, $11.05, and $13.84 in Gambia, Kenya, and Mali. In all countries there was a trend toward lower costs among poorer households and in 2 of the countries for diarrheal illness affecting girls. For poor children and girls, this may reflect reduced household investment in care, which may result in increased risks of mortality.	,COMMUNITY,COST-EFFECTIVENESS,DEVELOPING-COUNTRIES,GASTROENTERITIS,HEALTH-CARE-SEEKING,KENYA,MORTALITY,"ROTAVIRUS VACCINATION",SERVICES,"USER FEES"	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-83455211703	Performance evaluation of Egbin Power Station, Nigeria	Adegboyega G.A., Odeyemi K.O.	2011	European Journal of Scientific Research	65	3	None	Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Federal University of Technology, PMB 704, Akure, Nigeria	Adegboyega, G.A., Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Federal University of Technology, PMB 704, Akure, Nigeria; Odeyemi, K.O., Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Federal University of Technology, PMB 704, Akure, Nigeria	The performance analysis of Egbin Power Plant in terms of Plant Capacity and Power Factor is herein presented. The Station consists of six units of steam turbines with a total installed capacity of 1320MW and commissioned between May 1985 and November 1987. In this paper, field data were collected from the Station records of operation and maintenance for a period under review of 2000 to 2010. The study reveals that the average capacity factor was 50.78% while the plant use factor's average was 74.60%. In year 2010, the average load factor was 76.61% while the utilization factor had the average of 61.91%. The shortfall in performance levels of the plant is attributable to low plant availability due to frequent breakdowns/failures, overdue overhauling of some units, obsolete technology, instability of the national grid system, aging plant equipment and disruption in gas supply among others. Measures to improve the performance indices of the plant were suggested. © EuroJournals Publishing, Inc. 2011.	Egbin Power Plant; Performance analysis; Plant capacity; Power factor	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-79957643033	Evaluation of farmers' response to extension services on ginger production in kagarko local government area of kaduna state	Adegboye M.A.	2011	Scientific Research and Essays	6	6	None	Federal College of Land Resources Technology, Kuru, P. M. B. 2035 Jos, Plateau state, Nigeria	Adegboye, M.A., Federal College of Land Resources Technology, Kuru, P. M. B. 2035 Jos, Plateau state, Nigeria	The study was conducted to evaluate farmers' response to extension services on ginger production in Kagarko local government area of Kaduna State. One hundred and ten respondents were randomly selected for the study. Only 2.7% of the respondents pointed out that extension worker visited them monthly while 72.7% claimed they had never seen the extension agents on their farm. Only 9.1% of the respondents adopted improved cutting and none of them adopted any improved processing technique. However, 90.0% of the respondents used fertilizer and 100% mulched ginger even though information was not given on them by extension workers. There was a significant (p &lt; 0.05) relationship between frequency of extension agent's contact with the farmers and the farmers response to extension services on ginger production (x2 = 84.672). Extension contact was discovered to be very low in the area. Two major problems identified by the respondents were finance and marketing problems. Hence, extension services in the area needs improvement and the farmers need loan support to increase the scale of their production. © 2011 Academic Journals.	Extension contact; Fertilizer; Ginger; Improved cutting; Mulching; Yield	Zingiber officinale	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84884597171	Place of birth or place of death: An evaluation of 1139 maternal deaths in Nigeria	Adegoke A.A., Campbell M., Ogundeji M.O., Lawoyin T., Thomson A.M.	2013	Midwifery	29	11	10.1016/j.midw.2012.11.018	Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place L3 5QA, United Kingdom; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom; Primary Health Care and Health Management Centre, Yemetu, Ibadan, Nig	Adegoke, A.A., Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place L3 5QA, United Kingdom; Campbell, M., School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom; Ogundeji, M.O., Primary Health Care and Health Management Centre, Yemetu, Ibadan, Nigeria; Lawoyin, T., Department of Community Medicine, University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; Thomson, A.M., School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom	Objective: to describe the incidence of maternal death by age, marital status, timing and place of death in Ibadan North and Ido Local Government Areas of Oyo State, Nigeria. Design: a retrospective study using multistage sampling with stratification and clustering to select local government areas, political wards and households. We included one eligible subject by household in the sample. Data on maternal mortality were collected using the principles of the indirect sisterhood method. Setting: Ibadan city of Oyo state, Nigeria. We included eight randomly selected political wards from Ibadan North LGA (urban) and Ido LGA (rural). Participants: 3028 participants were interviewed using the four questions of the indirect sisterhood method: How many sisters have you ever had who are ever married (or who survived until age 15)? How many are dead? How many are alive? How many died while they were pregnant, during childbirth, or within six weeks after childbirth (that is, died of maternal causes)? We also included other questions such as place and timing of death, age of women at death and number of pregnancies. Findings: 1139 deaths were reported to be related to pregnancy, childbirth or the puerperium. Almost half were aged between aged 25-34 years. More deaths occurred to women who were pregnant for the first time (33.4%, n=380) than for any other number of pregnancies, with 49.9% (n=521) dying within 24 hours after childbirth or abortion and 30.9% (n=322) dying after 24 hours but within 72 hours after childbirth or abortion. Only 71.5% (n=809) were reported to have been admitted to health-care facilities before their death, the percentage being higher in the urban LGA (72.4%, n=720) than the rural LGA (65.4%, n=89). The percentage being admitted varied from one political ward to another (from 42.9% to 80.4%), the difference being statistically significant (χ2=17.55, df=7, p=0.014). The majority of the deaths occurred after childbirth (63.5%, n=723). Most deaths were said to have occurred in the hospital (38.6%) or private clinic (28.2%), with 16.0% dying at home and 6.5% on the way to hospital. Key conclusions: maternal mortality in Nigeria is still unacceptably high. Implications for practice: ensure adequate training, recruitment and deployment of midwives and others with midwifery skills. Ensure midwives and other skilled birth attendants are backed up with functioning and well equipped health-care facilities. Provide health education and information to the public with regard to reproductive health and ensure the development and dissemination of a policy regarding attendance at birth by only health workers who have midwifery skills. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.	Developing countries; Maternal mortality; Millennium development goal five; Place of maternal deaths	adolescent; adult; article; cause of death; demography; developing country; epidemiology; female; health care delivery; human; marriage; maternal mortality; middle aged; midwife; Millennium development goal five; Nigeria; Place of maternal deaths; politics; pregnancy; reproductive history; retrospective study; socioeconomics; statistics; Developing countries; Maternal mortality; Millennium development goal five; Place of maternal deaths; Adolescent; Adult; Cause of Death; Female; Health Services Accessibility; Humans; Marital Status; Maternal Death; Maternal Mortality; Middle Aged; Midwifery; Nigeria; Politics; Pregnancy; Reproductive History; Residence Characteristics; Retrospective Studies; Sampling Studies; Socioeconomic Factors	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84863704186	Impact of interactive engagement on reducing the gender gap in quantum physics learning outcomes among senior secondary school students	Adegoke B.A.	2012	Physics Education	47	4	10.1088/0031-9120/47/4/462	Institute of Education, University of Ibadan, Nigeria	Adegoke, B.A., Institute of Education, University of Ibadan, Nigeria	In this study, the author examines the extent to which an interactive engagement approach can reduce the gender gap in senior secondary school (SSS) (age 16-18 years) students' learning outcomes in quantum physics. One hundred and twenty one (male = 65; female = 56) SSS 3 students participated in this study. They were randomly selected from two senior secondary schools from the Ibadan North Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. There were two groups: the experimental group (interactive engagement) and the control group (traditional lecture method). Prior to the commencement of the experiment, students' scores in a previous examination conducted by their schools were collected and analysed. This was to determine the extent to which gender disparity had been narrowed after the experiment. Three hypotheses were tested. The data collected were analysed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The results show that, generally, the students in the interactive engagement group had higher mean scores in the quantum physics achievement test than their colleagues in the control group. Among the participants in the interactive engagement group, female students had a slightly higher mean score than their male counterparts. These results show that with interactive engagement, gender disparity in quantum physics learning outcomes among students can be narrowed. The author recommends that physics teachers should adopt an interactive engagement approach in physics classes. © 2012 IOP Publishing Ltd.	None	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-80655133705	Pain intensity, self-efficacy and physical performance in patients with chronic low back pain	Adegoke B.O.A., Ezeukwu A.O.	2010	International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation	17	10	10.12968/ijtr.2010.17.10.78811	Physiotherapy Department, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Department of Medical Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nigeria	Adegoke, B.O.A., Physiotherapy Department, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Ezeukwu, A.O., Department of Medical Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nigeria	Aim: This article describes a study investigating the relationship between pain intensity, self-efficacy and physical performance in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) receiving physiotherapy at selected hospitals in Nigeria.Methods: One hundred and forty-two patients (86 female, 56 male) recruited from the out-patient units of the physiotherapy departments of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital and the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu participated in the study. The pain intensity in the low back, self-efficacy and physical performance of patients with CLBP were assessed using the Box Numerical Scale, Chronic Pain Self-Efficacy Scale and Back Performance Scale respectively.Results: The participants were aged 48.05 ± 12.66 years (range 21–65). There was no significant correlation (r = 0.051; P = 0.548) between pain intensity and physical performance, but significant negative correlations were obtained between self-efficacy domain scores and physical performance (r values range from -0.239 to -0.414; P values range from 0.000 to 0.004). Self-efficacy for physical function was the only self-efficacy subscale/domain that had no significant correlation (r = -0.030; P = 0.719) with pain intensity.Conclusions: An increase in self-efficacy was significantly related to improvement in the physical performance of patients with CLBP, or vice versa. Only the self-efficacy domain of physical function was not significantly related with pain intensity. Recommendations were made for the incorporation of assessment of pain self-efficacy levels in the management of CLBP patients, as well as for the development of strategies to improve it clinically. © 2010, MA Healthcare Ltd. All rights reserved.	Chronic pain; Low back pain; Pain intensity; Physical performance; Self-efficacy	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84856430789	In vitro genotoxicity evaluation of 4-carboxyl-2,6-dinitrophenylazohydroxynaphthalenes using human lymphocytes	Adegoke O.A., Kyu J.K., Mukherjee A.	2012	Food and Chemical Toxicology	50	04-Mar	10.1016/j.fct.2011.11.022	Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Advanced Radiation Technology Institute, 1266 Shinjeong-dong, Jeongeup 580-185, South Korea; Centre of Advanced Study, Cell	Adegoke, O.A., Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Centre of Advanced Study, Cell and Chromosome Research, Department of Genetics, University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata 700019, India; Kyu, J.K., Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Advanced Radiation Technology Institute, 1266 Shinjeong-dong, Jeongeup 580-185, South Korea; Mukherjee, A., Centre of Advanced Study, Cell and Chromosome Research, Department of Genetics, University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata 700019, India	The genotoxicity of a new monoazo dye series, 4-carboxyl-2,6-dinitrophenylazohydroxynaphthalenes has been evaluated using human lymphocytes by alkaline comet assay. Freshly isolated human lymphocytes were exposed to the dyes (AZ-01, -02, -03 and -04) at concentrations ranging from 0 to 500 μM for 3. h at 37 °C. Appropriate negative (culture medium) and positive (100 μM methyl methane sulfonate) controls were set up alongside with the dye-treated cells. Comet assay was performed to assess the extent of DNA damage. The four dyes gave varying results with respect to the parameters of DNA damage studied. AZ-01 showed concentration-dependent DNA damage (% Tail DNA) while lower concentrations (31.25-62.5 μM) did not produce any significant difference in the tail extent moment. AZ-02, the positional isomer of AZ-01, gave non-genotoxic effects at lower concentrations for the two DNA parameters. AZ-03 and AZ-04 (possessing additional C-7 substituents) did not produce significant genotoxic effect at all concentrations relative to the negative control. Two of these monoazo dyes show the potential of being used as edible colorants. The results revealed that genotoxicity of congeneric dyes bear a direct relationship to their chemical structure. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.	4-Carboxyl-2,6-dinitrophenylazohydroxynaphthalenes; Comet assay; DNA damage; Genotoxicity; Human lymphocytes	4 [(2 hydroxy 7 (3 oxobutyl)naphthalen 1 yl)diazenyl] 3,5 dinitrobenzoic acid; 4 [(2 hydroxynaphthalen 1 yl)diazenyl] 3,5 dinitrobenzoic acid; 4 [(4 hydroxynaphthalen 1 yl)diazenyl] 3,5 dinitrobenzoic acid; 4 [(7 (1 carboxyethyl) 2 hydroxynaphthalen 1 yl)diazenyl] 3,5 dinitrobenzoic acid; azo dye; unclassified drug; adult; article; cell isolation; cell viability; chemical structure; comet assay; concentration (parameters); controlled study; DNA damage; genotoxicity; human; human cell; in vitro study; lymphocyte; male; structure activity relation; toxicity testing; Azo Compounds; Cells, Cultured; Comet Assay; DNA Damage; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Humans; Lymphocytes; Mutagens; Naphthols	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84901813929	Genotoxicity evaluation of 4-carboxyl- 2,6- dinitrophenylazohydroxynaphthalenes in mice	Adegoke O.A., Ghosh M., Manivannan J., Sinha S., Mukherjee A.	2014	Toxicology and Industrial Health	30	5	10.1177/0748233712457442	Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Orita UI, Ibadan, Nigeria; Department of Genetics, University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata 700 019, India; Department of Botany, Centre for Advanced St	Adegoke, O.A., Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Orita UI, Ibadan, Nigeria, Department of Genetics, University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata 700 019, India; Ghosh, M., Department of Botany, Centre for Advanced Study, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India; Manivannan, J., Department of Botany, Centre for Advanced Study, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India; Sinha, S., Department of Botany, Centre for Advanced Study, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India; Mukherjee, A., Department of Genetics, University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata 700 019, India	A short-term in vivo genotoxicity evaluation of 4-carboxyl-2,6- dinitrophenylazohydronaphthalenes (AZ-01 to AZ-04) has been carried out in mice. Aqueous colloidal solutions of the dyes were administered to mice on each day for 5 successive days using gastric gavages. Two end point assessments of the genotoxicity potentials of the dyes were assessed using comet assay and chromosomal aberration studies using the mice bone marrow cells. The dyes were well tolerated at the doses investigated, as there were no deaths or any adverse pharmacotoxic events. Dose-dependent DNA damage (in terms of percentage of tail DNA and Olive tail moment) occurred with AZ-01 and AZ-02, although the effects were significant only with the highest doses. AZ-03 gave similar patterns with those of AZ-01 and AZ-02, while replacement with butanone in AZ-04 altered the observed pattern. Minimal chromosomal damages were obtained for the four dyes, with AZ-01 and AZ-02 giving nonsignificant damages, while the highest dose of AZ-03 produced significant aberrations in terms of breaks. Some minor isochromatid breaks and gaps were also noticed in the dye-treated mice. Mitotic indices in all cases were not significantly different from concomitantly administered vehicle control showing lack of cytotoxicity of the monoazo dyes at these doses. The monoazo dyes show the potential of being utilized as colorants, pending further required tests. © The Author(s) 2012.	4-Carboxyl-2; 6-dinitrophenylazohydroxynaphthalenes; azo-hydrazone tautomerism; chromosomal aberrations; in vivo comet assay; mitotic index	2 butanone; 4 [(2 hydroxynapthalen 1 yl)diazenyl] 3,5 dinitrobenzoic acid; 4 [(4 hydroxynaphthalen 1 yl)diazenyl] 3,5 dinitrobenzoic acid; 4 [[2 hydroxy 7 (3 oxobutyl)naphthalen 1 yl]diazenyl] 3,5 dinitrobenzoic acid; 4 [[7 (1 carboyethyl) 2 hydroxynaphthalen 1 yl]diazenyl] 3,5 dinitrobenzoic acid; mitomycin; naphthalene derivative; unclassified drug; azo compound; coloring agent; naphthalene derivative; absorption; animal experiment; animal model; animal tissue; aqueous solution; article; bone marrow cell; chromosome damage; colloid; comet assay; controlled study; cytotoxicity; DNA damage; dose response; genotoxicity; in vitro study; male; mitosis index; mouse; nonhuman; animal; chemically induced; chromosome aberration; drug effects; mutagen testing; Animals; Azo Compounds; Chromosome Aberrations; Coloring Agents; Comet Assay; DNA Damage; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Male; Mice; Mutagenicity Tests; Naphthalenes	None
WoS	WOS:000326486400005	Evaluation of directly observed treatment short courses at a secondary health institution in Ibadan, Oyo State, Southwestern Nigeria	Adegoke, Olajire A.,Orokotan, Olalekan A.	2013	ASIAN PACIFIC JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE	6	12	10.1016/S1995-7645(13)60170-4	University of Ibadan	"Adegoke, Olajire A.: University of Ibadan","Orokotan, Olalekan A.: University of Ibadan"	Objective: To evaluate the success rate of tuberculosis intervention programme at a specialist hospital in Ibadan, Nigeria through a retrospective study as well as carry out physicochemical evaluation of anti tuberculous agents as a way of eliminating drug related failure. Methods: The retrospective study involved the use of quarterly tuberculosis central register at the Government Chest Hospital, Ibadan between 1st quarter (2003) to 4th quarter (2009). Relevant data were extracted from these register with the aid of data collection forms. The basic physicochemical analyses of the drugs given to the patients were also carried out using the International Pharmacopoeia methods. Results: All the drugs examined for their physicochemical properties passed the International Pharmacopeia recommended tests. A total number of 1 260 patients enrolled at the hospital were assessed through case notes. This comprises of 59.4% males of which 69.23% new cases were also males. There was a significant (P&lt;0.05) patient enrollment across the quarters for the seven years. An overall 80.24% cure rate over the 7 period was obtained which is less than the WHO target of 85%. Cure rates were better in females than males. Failure treatment outcomes such as positive (1.51%), deaths (8.73%), defaulted (3.33% and transferred out (5.95%) were recorded though not statistically significant (P&gt;0.05). Failure rates in all categories were higher in males than females (P&gt;0.05). Conclusions: More enlightenment and counseling is still required to meet up with the target for TB control.	"anti-TB drugs","DOTs therapy","PHYSICOCHEMICAL EVALUATION","SUCCESS RATE",TUBERCULOSIS,BURDEN,DOTS,RISK-FACTORS,TUBERCULOSIS	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84862222142	Evaluation of the growth enhancement ability of Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain isolated from the rhizosphere of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)	Adegunloye D.V., Adetuyi F.C.	2012	Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment	10	2	None	Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, P. M. B. 704, Akure, Nigeria	Adegunloye, D.V., Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, P. M. B. 704, Akure, Nigeria; Adetuyi, F.C., Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, P. M. B. 704, Akure, Nigeria	Seven bacteria species were isolated from rhizosphere of three cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) seedlings grown in the screenhouse of the Department of the Crop, Soil and Pest Management, the Federal University of Technology, Akure. The isolated bacteria included Clostridium welchii, Bacillus cereus, Bacillus polymyxa, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Micrococcus sp. and Serratia marcescens. The growth-promoting and biocontrol potential of one of the isolated bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa was investigated by growing cowpea in soil. Three experiments were set up: A cowpea planted in unsterilized soil, B cowpea planted in sterilized soil and C cowpea coated with cells of Pseudomonas aeruginosa were planted in sterilized soil, respectively. The appearance, stem girth, above ground stem and the number of leaves formed by the different plants were the parameters used and observation commenced from three days after planting to a period of three weeks. Plant C germinated properly without infection and showed a steady increase in stem girth from 0.15 to 0.19 mm over the period of three weeks. Plant B increased in stem girth from 0.13 to 0.17 mm. In plant A germination was not observed on the third day, however, the stem girth ranged between 0.01mm after the sixth day to 0.13 mm after 3 weeks. The height of the plant A, B, and C increased from 2.0 to 9.0 cm, from 2.8 to 14.0 cm and from 4.0 to 14.5 cm, respectively. The number of leaves was 2-5 for plant A, 2-12 for plant B and 3-15 for C, this was for a period of three weeks. Three out of the four seeds coated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa developed into healthy stems while in the untreated seeds only two seeds germinated. Therefore, Pseudomonas aeruginosa produce substances that could enhance the growth of cowpea.	Cowpea; Enhancement; Evaluation; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Rhizosphere	article; bacterial growth; bacterial strain; bacterium isolation; cowpea; germination; nonhuman; plant leaf; plant stem; plantation; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; rhizosphere	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84929887653	Quality Evaluation of Kokoro Produced from Maize–Pigeon Pea Flour Blends	Adegunwa M.O., Adeniyi O.D., Adebowale A.A., Bakare H.A.	2015	Journal of Culinary Science and Technology	13	3	10.1080/15428052.2015.1015665	Department of Hospitality and Tourism, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria; Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria	Adegunwa, M.O., Department of Hospitality and Tourism, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria; Adeniyi, O.D., Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria; Adebowale, A.A., Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria; Bakare, H.A., Department of Hospitality and Tourism, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria	Kokoro is a very popular local snack in Nigeria made from whole maize flour. Kokoro snack produced from maize–pigeon pea flour blends was evaluated. Pigeon pea flour was added to increase the protein content of Kokoro. Maize and Pigeon pea flour (PPF) were mixed in various proportions. The blends were made into a thick dough, shaped into a ring shape, and deep fried in hot vegetable oil (170°C) for 5 min. Functional and pasting properties of the blended flour were evaluated, while the products obtained were analyzed for proximate composition, sensory and textural analysis. Oil absorption of the flour blends decreased with increase in PPF (1.95–1.50 g/ml). Foaming capacity (4.38–1.00%) and foaming stability (0.81–0.40%) decreased with increase in PPF.There were significant changes (p < 0.05) in the pasting properties of the resulting flour blends where 100% maize had the highest value of 89.17 RVU and 242.50 RVU for peak and final viscosity, respectively. Crude protein and fat of kokoro snack increased with increase in PPF, ranging from 8.31 to 15.14 % and 15.47 to 18.14%, respectively. This indicates the potentials of the PPF in improving the nutritional status of the snack. There were no significant differences in the thickness and energy to break the snack, regardless of the level of substitution. There was a significant difference (p < 0.05) in all the sensory attributes of the kokoro. The results revealed that 30 and 40% substitution of PPF were not significantly different from 100% whole maize kokoro, which is the normal traditional one. © , Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.	kokoro; maize flour; Pigeon pea flour; proximate properties; textural analysis	Grain (agricultural product); Proteins; Sensory analysis; kokoro; Maize flour; Pigeon pea; proximate properties; Textural analysis; Quality control; Cajanus cajan; Zea mays	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-78149404628	Comparative in vivo evaluation of the trypanocidal activities of aqueous leaf, stem-bark and root extracts of Khaya senegalensis on Trypanosoma evansi	Adeiza A.A., Mohammed A., Mamman M.	2010	Journal of Medicinal Plants Research	4	17	None	Animal Health and Husbandry Department, College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Ahmadu Bello University, P. M. B. 2134, Mando Road, Kaduna, Nigeria; Animal Production Technology Department, College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Ahmadu Bello Univer	Adeiza, A.A., Animal Health and Husbandry Department, College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Ahmadu Bello University, P. M. B. 2134, Mando Road, Kaduna, Nigeria; Mohammed, A., Animal Production Technology Department, College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Ahmadu Bello University, P. M. B. 2134, Mando Road, Kaduna, Nigeria; Mamman, M., National Institute for Trypanosomiasis Research, Surame Road, Kaduna, Nigeria	The effects of three different parts of Khaya senegalensis, commonly used in the traditional treatment of diseases in Northern Nigeria was examined in Trypanosoma evansi infected rats. At a dose of 120 mg/ml body weight for 3 consecutive days, the aqueous stem bark extract completely suppressed parasite establishment. The dose cured the experimentally infected rats in 9 days. The aqueous leaf extract showed a weak trypanocidal activity while the stem bark extract showed the most activity that is dose dependent. The results suggested that traditional use of K. senegalensis extracts has a pharmacological basis. © 2010 Academic Journals.	In vivo; Khaya senegalensis; Parasitaemia; Trypanocidal activity; Trypanosoma evansi	alkaloid; antiprotozoal agent; carbohydrate; cardiac glycoside; diminazene aceturate; flavanoid; Khaya senegalensis extract; plant extract; samorenil; saponin; sugar; tannin derivative; terpene; unclassified drug; animal experiment; animal model; antiprotozoal activity; article; bark; chemical composition; comparative study; controlled study; drug dose comparison; drug efficacy; drug screening; female; Khaya senegalensis; male; nonhuman; phytochemistry; plant; plant leaf; plant root; plant stem; rat; surra; treatment duration; treatment response; Trypanosoma evansi; Khaya senegalensis; Rattus; Trypanosoma evansi	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-73449094941	Phytochemical screening and evaluation of some medicinal plants for their in vitro activities on Trypanosoma evansi	Adeiza A.A., Maikai V.A., Hassan F.B.	2009	Journal of Medicinal Plants Research	3	4	None	College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Mando Road, Kaduna, Nigeria	Adeiza, A.A., College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Mando Road, Kaduna, Nigeria; Maikai, V.A., College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Mando Road, Kaduna, Nigeria; Hassan, F.B., College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Mando Road, Kaduna, Nigeria	In an attempt to search for new eco-friendly trypanocidal drugs, water and methanol extracts were prepared from three medicinal plants used by herbalists in Nigeria for the treatment of malaria and other ailments. The different portions of the extracts were incubated at various concentrations, 2, 4, 8, 10 mg/ml with Trypanosoma evansi. The results revealed that Khaya senegalensis and Anonna senegalensis were able to immobilize the parasites at 10 mg/ml while Prosopis africana did not show any activity. Phytochemical profile of the plants showed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponnins and cardiac glycosides. The results obtained with these crude extracts showed that these plants are potential sources of trypanocidal drugs/chemical leads. © 2009 Academic Journals.	Anonna senegalensis; Antitrypanosomal activity; Khaya senegalensis; Prosopis africana; Trypanosoma evansi	alkaloid derivative; Anonna senegalensis extract; cardiac glycoside; flavonoid; Khaya senegalensis extract; methanol; plant extract; prosopis africana extract; saponin derivative; tannin derivative; unclassified drug; water; Anonna senegalensis; antiprotozoal activity; article; chemical composition; concentration response; controlled study; drug isolation; drug screening; immobilization; in vitro study; Khaya senegalensis; medicinal plant; Nigeria; nonhuman; phytochemistry; prosopis africana; Trypanosoma evansi; Annona; Khaya senegalensis; Prosopis africana; Trypanosoma evansi	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-79960393924	Effect of cocoa pod husk ash and goat dung on nutrient content and growth performance of cashew (Anacardium occidentale)	Adejobi K.B., Famaye A.O., Adeniyi D.O., Orisajo S.B., Adeyemi E.A.	2011	Advances in Environmental Biology	5	7	None	Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, P.M.B. 5244, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria	Adejobi, K.B., Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, P.M.B. 5244, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; Famaye, A.O., Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, P.M.B. 5244, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; Adeniyi, D.O., Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, P.M.B. 5244, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; Orisajo, S.B., Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, P.M.B. 5244, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; Adeyemi, E.A., Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, P.M.B. 5244, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria	The effect of different levels of cocoa pod husk ash and goat dung on nutrient uptake and growth performance of cashew (Anacardium occidentale) seedlings was investigated at Ibadan in the rain forest zone of Nigeria. The organic fertilizer treatments; cocoa pod husk ash(CPHA) and goat dung(GD) were applied at 6.5g of CPHA (5t/ha), 25g of GD (20t/ha) 12.5g of GD +6.5g of CPHA (10+5t/ha) 18.75g of GD + 6.5g of CPHA (15t+6.5t/ha), 25g of GD + 6.5g of CPHA (20t+5t/ha) 6.5g of GD+6.5g of CPHA (5t+5t/ha), 0.6g of urea (400kg/ha), per 2.5 kg of soil filled poly bag. The results showed that these organic fertilizers increased significantly (p<0.05) the growth parameters (plant height, stem diameter, leaf area leaf number, number of branch, root and shoot length, root and shoot dry weight and root and shoot fresh weight), soil and leaf N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Na soil pH and organic matter (O.M) compared to the control treatment. 20 t/ha of GD + 5 tons/ha of CPHA treatment had the highest values of cashew seedlings performance compared to 5t/ha CPHA, 20t/ha GD, 400kg / ha urea, and the control treatment respectively. For instance, combined application of 20t/ha of GD +5t/ha of CPHA increased the plant height, number of leaf, leaf area, stem diameter, number of branch, root and shoot length, fresh and dry root weight,fresh and dry shoot weight of cashew seedlings by 45%, 29%, 12%, 52%, 59%,34%, 32%, 14%, 14%, 33% and 17% respectively compared to sole application of 20 tons/ha of GD. When compared with urea fertilizer application, 20t/ha GD+5t/ha CPHA treatment also increased the plant height, number of leaf, leaf area, stem diameter, number of branch, root and shoot length, dry and fresh root weight, dry and fresh shoot weight of cashew seeding by 25%, 28% 9%,46%,59%,19%,18%,32%,14%,6% and 13% respectively. For leaf chemical composition of cashew seedlings, 20t/ha GD and 5t CPHA increased leaf N, P, K, Mg, Ca and Na by 57%, 22%, 27%,28%, 50%, and 56% respectively compared with the control. When compared with urea fertilizer treatment, 20t/ha of GD + 5 t/ ha of CPHA increased the leaf N, P, K, Mg and Ca by 18%,56%, 10% 12% and 20%, respectively. However, urea fertilizer increased leaf N, K, and Ca by 48%, 19%, and 38% compared to control treatment. For soil chemical composition, 20t/ha GD 5t/ha CPHA manure also increased the soil pH, OC, OM, N,P, K, Na, Mg and Ca by 18%,26%, 29%, 50%, 80%, 43%, 30%, 14%, and 9% respectively compared to urea fertilizer treatment. However, 20%t/ha GD + 5t/ha CPHA (25g GD+6.5g CPHA) was the most effective treatment in improving cashew seedlings performance, soil and leaf mineral composition. Therefore it could be recommended to cashew farmers.	Cashew; Cocoa pod husk ash; Goat dung; Growth; Nutrient uptake	Anacardium occidentale; Capra hircus; Theobroma cacao	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84878515033	Effect of sun-dried, soaked and cooked wild cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) meal on the growth performance and carcass characteristics of broilers	Adejoro F.A., Ijadunola T.I., Odetola O.M., Omoniyi B.A.	2013	Livestock Research for Rural Development	25	6	None	Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ikole Campus, Nigeria; Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Ibadan, Nigeria	Adejoro, F.A., Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ikole Campus, Nigeria; Ijadunola, T.I., Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Ibadan, Nigeria; Odetola, O.M., Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Ibadan, Nigeria; Omoniyi, B.A., Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ikole Campus, Nigeria	This study was carried out to determine the performance of broilers fed diets containing wild cocoyam meal (WCM) using sun drying, soaking or cooking as processing methods to improve its nutritive value as a replacement for maize in broiler diets. Seven experimental diets were formulated with diet 1 (control) containing 0% WCM, while diets 2 to 7 contained sun dried (Su), soaked (So) or cooked (Co) wild cocoyam meal each at 10% and 20% inclusion levels respectively. Two hundred and fifty two (252) one-day old broiler chicks sourced from a commercial hatchery were allocated into 7 treatments of 12 birds in 3 replicates in a completely randomised design and dietary treatment lasting 56days. Soaking and cooking significantly reduced the anti-nutritional factors in wild cocoyam meal better than sun drying. Final body weight, average weight gain and average daily weight gain were significantly different (P&lt;0.05) among the treatments. Control, So10, Co10 and Co20 showed better utilisation of feed than Su10, Su20 and So20. However, total feed consumption and average daily feed intake were not significantly different among the treatments. There were no significant differences in the overall carcass characteristics between the control diets and the varying levels of inclusion. It can be concluded that soaking and cooking were adequate to remove toxic phytochemicals in wild cocoyam meal to tolerable levels for broiler diets and inclusion up to 20% is advisable. At this level, growth and carcass characteristics were not significantly affected compared to the control diet. However, sun drying may be used as a treatment method when inclusion level is limited to 10% of total ration.	Anti-nutritional factors; Oxalate; Tannins; Taro; Toxicity	Aves; Colocasia esculenta; Zea mays	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84871945216	Evaluation of compliance to radiation safety standard amongst radiographers in radiodiagnostic centres in South West, Nigeria	Adejumo S.B., Irurhe N.K., Olowoyeye O.A., Ibitoye A.Z., Eze C.U., Omiyi O.D.	2012	World Journal of Medical Sciences	7	3	10.5829/idosi.wjms.2012.7.3.6313	Department of Radiation Biology, Radiotherapy, Radiodiagnosis and Radiography, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-araba, Lagos, Nigeria	Adejumo, S.B., Department of Radiation Biology, Radiotherapy, Radiodiagnosis and Radiography, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-araba, Lagos, Nigeria; Irurhe, N.K., Department of Radiation Biology, Radiotherapy, Radiodiagnosis and Radiography, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-araba, Lagos, Nigeria; Olowoyeye, O.A., Department of Radiation Biology, Radiotherapy, Radiodiagnosis and Radiography, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-araba, Lagos, Nigeria; Ibitoye, A.Z., Department of Radiation Biology, Radiotherapy, Radiodiagnosis and Radiography, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-araba, Lagos, Nigeria; Eze, C.U., Department of Radiation Biology, Radiotherapy, Radiodiagnosis and Radiography, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-araba, Lagos, Nigeria; Omiyi, O.D., Department of Radiation Biology, Radiotherapy, Radiodiagnosis and Radiography, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-araba, Lagos, Nigeria	The use of ionizing radiation has become very common in medicine since its discovery more than a century ago. Radiation protection has been the concern of national and international bodies because of the potential hazardous effects associated with ionizing radiation if not properly controlled. Radiographers, who are the major dispenser of ionizing radiation, need proper monitoring for safe practice. In Nigeria, Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) is saddled with the responsibility to regulate and monitor the use of ionizing radiation the country. International Commission on radiation Protection (ICRP), international commission on Radiation Units and Measurements (ICRU) in conjunction with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had provided series of documents on radiation safety standards. One hundred radiographers from public and private radiodiagnostic centres administered questionnaires on compliance rate of safety standard as described by national and international commission on ionizing radiation. The result reveals high compliance rate in majority of radiodiagnostic centres located in south west Nigeria. Conclusively, this study showed that radiographers working in both private and public establishments in south west, Nigeria were been monitored and they strictly followed the radiation protection standard rules to be within radiation workers dose limits. © IDOSI Publications, 2012.	Compliance; Protection; Radiation; Radiographer; Safety; Standard	adult; article; clinical practice; controlled study; device safety; health personnel attitude; human; ionizing radiation; job satisfaction; Nigeria; occupational exposure; occupational hazard; occupational safety; protective equipment; radiation exposure; radiation protection; radiation safety; radiologist; work environment	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-16344366747	Assessing the suitability of the epic crop model for use in the study of impacts of climate variability and climate change in West Africa	Adejuwon J.	2005	Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography	26	1	10.1111/j.0129-7619.2005.00203.x	Department of Geography, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria	Adejuwon, J., Department of Geography, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria	The EPIC (Erosion Productivity Impact Calculator) crop model, developed by scientists of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), has been successfully applied to the study of erosion, water pollution, crop growth and production in the US but is yet to be introduced for serious research purposes in other countries or regions. This paper reports on the applicability of the EPIC 8120 crop model for the assessment of the potential impacts of climate variability and climate change on crop productivity in sub-Saharan West Africa, using Nigeria as the case study. Among the crops whose productivity has been successfully simulated with this model are five of West Africa's staple food crops: maize, millet, sorghum (guinea corn), rice and cassava. Thus, using the model, the sensitivities of maize, sorghum and millet to seasonal rainfall were demonstrated with coefficients of correlation significant at over 98 per cent confidence limits. The validation tests were based on a comparison of the observed and the model-generated yields of rice and maize. The main problems of validation relate to the multiplicity of crop varieties with contrasting performances under similar field conditions. There are also the difficulties in representing micro-environments; in the model. Thus, some gaps appear between the observed and the simulated yields, arising from data or model deficiencies, or both. Based on the results of the sensitivity and validation tests, the EPIC crop model could be satisfactorily employed in assessing the impacts of and adaptations to climate variability and climate change. Its use for the estimation of production and the assessment of vulnerabilities need to be pursued with further field surveys and field experimentation. © Copyright 2005 Department of Geography, National University of Singapore and Blackwell Publishers. Ltd.	Adaptations; Climate change; Climate variability; Crop model; Impacts; West Africa	climate change; climate variation; crop production; crop yield; rainfall; Africa; Eastern Hemisphere; Nigeria; Sub-Saharan Africa; West Africa; World; Manihot esculenta; Zea mays	None
WoS	WOS:000344345100006	The Impact of Mentor Mother Programs on PMTCT Service Uptake and Retention-in-Care at Primary Health Care Facilities in Nigeria: A Prospective Cohort Study (MoMent Nigeria)	Adejuyigbe, Ebun,Adeyemi, Olusegun A.,Afe, Abayomi J.,Bassey, Emem,Charurat, Manhattan E.,Cornelius, Llewellyn J.,Galadanci, Hadiza,Isah, Haroun O.,Jolaoso, Ibidun,Okundaye, Joshua N.,Sam-Agudu, Nadia A.,Wiwa, Owens M.	2014	JAIDS-JOURNAL OF ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROMES	67	None	10.1097/QAI.0000000000000331	Bayero University, Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Maryland Baltimore, University System of Maryland, Clinton Hlth Access Initiat, Equitable Hlth Access Initiat, Fed Minist Hlth, Inst Human Virol Nigeria	"Adejuyigbe, Ebun: Obafemi Awolowo University","Charurat, Manhattan E.: University of Maryland Baltimore","Charurat, Manhattan E.: University System of Maryland","Cornelius, Llewellyn J.: University of Maryland Baltimore","Cornelius, Llewellyn J.: University System of Maryland","Galadanci, Hadiza: Bayero University","Okundaye, Joshua N.: University of Maryland Baltimore","Okundaye, Joshua N.: University System of Maryland",	Background:Nigeria is a key target country in the global effort toward elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Low coverage of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) interventions, adherence, and retention-in-care rates in HIV-positive pregnant women are contributing factors to high mother-to-child transmission of HIV (MTCT) rates. In Nigeria, rural areas, served largely by primary health care facilities, have particularly poor indicators of PMTCT coverage. Mentor Mothers are HIV-positive women who serve as peer counselors for PMTCT clients, provide guidance, and support in keeping appointments and promoting antiretroviral adherence and retention-in-care. The Mother Mentor (MoMent) study aims to investigate the impact of structured Mentor Mother programs on PMTCT outcomes in rural Nigeria.Design and Methods:A prospective cohort study will compare rates of retention-in-care among PMTCT clients who are supported by formally-trained supervised Mentor Mothers versus clients who receive standard-of-care, informal peer support. Study sites are 20 primary health care centers (10 intervention, 10 control) in rural North-Central Nigeria. The study population is HIV-positive mothers and exposed infant pairs (MIPs) (N = 480; 240 MIPs per study arm). Primary outcome measures are the proportion of exposed infants receiving early HIV testing by age 2 months, and the proportion of MIPs retained in care at 6 months postpartum. Secondary outcome measures examine antiretroviral adherence, 12-month postpartum MIP retention, and MTCT rates. This article presents details of the study design, the structured Mentor Mother programs, and how their impact on PMTCT outcomes will be assessed.	ADHERENCE,"early infant diagnosis","Mentor Mother",NIGERIA,PMTCT,RETENTION,AFRICA,CASCADE,COMMUNITY,INTERVENTION,OUTCOMES,PREVENTION,"TO-CHILD TRANSMISSION",WORKERS	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-46549085181	Evaluation of crop yield models for cowpea in Nigeria	Adekalu K.O., Okunade D.A.	2008	Irrigation Science	26	5	10.1007/s00271-008-0103-6	Department of Agricultural Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE 1 7RU, United Kingdom	Adekalu, K.O., Department of Agricultural Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Okunade, D.A., School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE 1 7RU, United Kingdom	Three phasic models namely, Hanks (H-2), Stewart (S-2) and the Hall-Butcher (H-B), were evaluated on cowpea irrigated using a line source sprinkler system. Three sets of field data (1983, 1985, and 1986) were collected; the 1985 data were used for calibration while the 1983 and 1986 data were used for evaluation of the models. The model performance that most accurately matched the measured data was then used to simulate the most water-efficient irrigation schedule and deficit irrigation analysis for cowpea in Nigeria. Results showed that the models gave good estimates of cowpea grain yield with the H-2 model performing slightly better than the other two models. The weighted root mean square deviations were 0.043, 0.094, and 0.213 for the H-2, S-2 and the H-B model, respectively. Simulation studies with the H-2 model showed that irrigating at 40% moisture depletion is the most water-efficient schedule for cowpea and that greater yield from a given optimum seasonal water application for deficit irrigation can be achieved by splitting the seasonal deficit among the growth stages. © 2008 Springer-Verlag.	None	Computer simulation; Mathematical models; Moisture; Sprinkler systems (irrigation); Moisture depletion; Water-efficient irrigation; Crops; Computer simulation; Crops; Mathematical models; Moisture; Sprinkler systems (irrigation); calibration; crop yield; developmental stage; irrigation; legume; modeling; performance assessment; spray; yield response; Africa; Nigeria; Sub-Saharan Africa; West Africa	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84864137297	Derivation of the limits for control chart using the median absolute deviation for monitoring non-normal process	Adekeye K.S., Azubuike P.I.	2011	Journal of Mathematics and Statistics	8	1	10.3844/jmssp.2012.37.41	Department of Mathematical Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Redeemers University (RUN), Nigeria	Adekeye, K.S., Department of Mathematical Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Redeemers University (RUN), Nigeria; Azubuike, P.I., Department of Mathematical Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Redeemers University (RUN), Nigeria	Problem statement: The Shewhart and S control charts, in the literature, were combined to evaluate the stability of a process. These charts were based on the fundamental assumption of normality of the quality characteristics under investigation. Approach: In practice, the normality assumption was often violated by real life data, therefore, use of the Shewhart and S control charts on real life data might leads to misplacement of control limits. There were many alternatives in the literature to handle non-normality of quality characteristics. The Median Absolute Deviation (MAD) claimed in the literature to be the best estimate when the data under consideration is non-normal. Thus in this study, we derived the control limits for the-control chart using the median absolute deviation for monitoring process stability when the quality characteristic under investigation was non-normal. Results: The derived control limits were compared with the control limits when the sample standard deviation was used as a measure of controlling the process variability using manufacturing process (real life) data. Furthermore, a simulation study was carried out to evaluate the performance of the proposed MAD based control charts on both normal and non-normal process. Conclusion: The obtained results show that the derived control limit is an improvement on the control limit of the Shewhart and that the MAD control charts performed better for non-normal process than for normal process. © 2012 Science Publications.	Cofta tablet; Control charts; Control limits interval; Manufacturing process; Median absolute deviation; Non-normal; Process variability; Sigma approach; Soft drink; Standard deviation; Statistical process	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-70449365116	Biochemical evaluation of hepatotoxicity in mice due to administration of artemether	Adekunle A.S., Agbedana E.O., Egbewale B.E.	2009	Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry	91	4	10.1080/02772240802445522	Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Biochemistry, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Chemical Pathology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Faculty of Basic Medica	Adekunle, A.S., Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Biochemistry, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Agbedana, E.O., Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Chemical Pathology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Egbewale, B.E., Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Biochemistry, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Community Medicine, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria	Effects of artemether administration on liver and selected biochemical parameters were evaluated. Eighty albino mice were divided into four equal groups. Group 1 was given water which served as control, while groups 2, 3, and 4 were given 1.2, 2.4, or 4.8 mg kg-1 body weight artemether intramuscularly for five consecutive days. On day 6 all mice were sacrificed by cervical dislocation and blood was collected for analysis of alanine and aspartate transaminases, alkaline phosphatase, copper, and total proteins. Liver tissues were prepared for histological studies. It was found that the serum alanine and aspartate transaminase and alkaline phosphatase activities were higher in groups treated with artemether compared to control. The serum concentrations of copper and total proteins were lower than control. The histological features of liver tissues after administration of artemether showed histopathological alterations. These findings showed that artemether administration may have reversible adverse effects on mouse hepatocytes. © 2009 Taylor &amp; Francis.	Antimalaria; Artemether; Biochemical parameters; Hepatotoxicity; Malaria; Mice	Antimalaria; Artemether; Biochemical parameters; Hepatotoxicity; Malaria; Mice; Body fluids; Histology; Proteins; Liver; biochemical composition; blood; cytology; drug; enzyme; histology; histopathology; malaria; rodent; toxicity test; Mus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84857316049	Development and performance evaluation of manually and motorized operated melon shelling machine using impact technique	Adekunle A.S., Ohijeagbon I.O., Olusegun H.D.	2009	Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Review	2	1	None	Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Ilorin, P.M.B. 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria	Adekunle, A.S., Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Ilorin, P.M.B. 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria; Ohijeagbon, I.O., Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Ilorin, P.M.B. 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria; Olusegun, H.D., Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Ilorin, P.M.B. 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria	Melon shelling in most part of the world is usually done manually by hand, and like all other manual operations it is time consuming and strenuous. The design and construction of manually and motorized operated melon shelling machine using impact method was done in order to meet the domestic, commercial and industrial requirement of melon for food processing. Two of the main cultivars of melon found in Western part of Nigeria; which are Bara and Serewe can be shelled properly by this machine; the machine is made up of three sections namely the hopper, the shelling chamber which consists of the shelling disc and the shaft, and the gear system. The machine was made from locally sourced materials and it can be used in both urban and rural areas even where there is no power supply. The percentage of melon been shelled in either manual or motorized operation in two successive runs of the two types of melon (Bara and Serewe) was found to be above eighty percent (80%) and the shelling efficiency of the machine is above 68%. © 2009 Kavala Institute of Technology.	Design; Impact; Manually; Melon; Motorized; Shelling	Impact; Manually; Melon; Motorized; Shelling; Design; Gears; Rural areas; Food processing	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-77956959511	Evaluating environmental impact of nigerian composted wastes using laboratory extraction test	Adekunle I.M.	2010	Environmental Engineering and Management Journal	9	5	None	University of Agriculture, Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Nigeria	Adekunle, I.M., University of Agriculture, Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Nigeria	Composting is an option for biodegradable waste management in Nigeria, but there is no relatively simple, fast screening compliance procedure applied to allow reliable judgment of acceptability of the recycled waste materials for land use. This study, therefore, investigated the possibility of using water extractable metal fraction at different water to compost ratios (W/C); 50:1, 20:1, 10:1, 5:1 and 2:1, to evaluate the potential availability of Zn, Pb, Cu and Cd contained in 6 compost formulations via batch extraction procedure. The effect of turning during compost production, on the metal water solubility was also assessed. Metal concentration was determined using atomic absorption spectrometry, after acid digestion. Results showed that the percentages of water extractable metal fraction (PWE) varied from 2.43 to 34.11% for Cu, 1.6 to 23.33% for Cd, 0.76 to 20.88% for Pb and 0.01 to 7.11% for Zn and their correlations against W/C gave negative coefficients (-0.100 to -0.809). From the maximum value, PWE decreased in the order: Cu > Cd > Pb > Zn and for a rapid assessment of potential metal availability from these composts, W/C from 5:1 to 20:1 could be the best indicator. The factor of turning during the composting procedure did not appear to have played a significant role in the metal availability. Study contributes to the development of base knowledge necessary to define compost land application practices that are protective of soil and water quality in the country.	Composting; Environment; Nigeria; Organic wastes; Risk assessment	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-77955618059	Logging impacts in tropical lowland humid forest on tree species diversity and environmental conservation	Adekunle V.A.J., Olagoke A.O., Ogundare L.F.	2010	Journal of Sustainable Forestry	29	5	10.1080/10549811.2010.489923	Department of Forestry and Wood Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria; Department of Forestry and Wildlife Services, Ondo State Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry And Fisheries, Akure, Nigeria	Adekunle, V.A.J., Department of Forestry and Wood Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria; Olagoke, A.O., Department of Forestry and Wood Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria; Ogundare, L.F., Department of Forestry and Wildlife Services, Ondo State Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry And Fisheries, Akure, Nigeria	This study assessed the effects of exploitations in natural forest ecosystems on tree species diversity and environmental conservation. This was achieved by comparing tree species diversity and yield in an unlogged forest (Strict Nature Reserve) and a forest reserve where active logging is in progress in Ondo State, Nigeria. Eight plots (20 m × 20 m) were assessed in each site using systematic sampling techniques. All living trees with dbh >10 cm were identified, categorized into families with their diameter at breast height (dbh) measured in each plot. Shannon-Weiner and species evenness indices were used to assess and compare tree species diversity and abundance. The results show that the tropical humid forest is very rich in tree species, as a total of 54 different tropical hardwood species from 23 families were encountered in both forest types. There were 46 species distributed among 21 families in the unlogged forest and 24 species in 14 families in the logged forest. Shannon-Weiner diversity index of 3.16 and 3.03 and evenness index of .83 and .81 were also obtained for the unlogged and logged forest, respectively. Every variable computed had a higher value in the unlogged forest relative to the logged forest. In the unlogged forest, the species with the highest number of occurrence was Mansonia altissima A. Chev. (80 stems/ha). Caesalpinoidae and Sterculiaceae families had the highest number of species (6). In the logged forest, Triplochiton scleroxylon K. Schum. (18 stems/ha) had the highest frequency and Caesalpinoidae family has the highest number of species (4). The study concludes that exploitation has affected species diversity in the ecosystem and subsequently, the roles of trees in environmental conservation are affected. © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.	deforestation; exploitation; Strict Nature Reserve; systematic sampling technique; unlogged	Diameter-at-breast heights; Diversity index; Environmental conservation; exploitation; Forest reserves; Forest type; Logging impacts; Natural forest ecosystems; Nature reserves; Nigeria; Number of species; Species diversity; Species evenness; Systematic sampling; Tree species; Tree species diversity; Tropical hardwood; Tropical humid forests; unlogged; Conservation; Deforestation; Ecosystems; Environmental protection; Hardwoods; Tropics; Biodiversity; diversity index; ecosystem response; exploitation; forest ecosystem; humid tropics; logging (timber); lowland environment; nature conservation; nature reserve; sampling; species diversity; species evenness; tropical forest; Conservation; Deforestation; Ecosystems; Forests; Hardwoods; Nigeria; Triplochiton; Tropics; Nigeria; Ondo; Malvaceae; Mansonia altissima; Triplochiton scleroxylon	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-79960110966	The impacts of timber harvesting on residual trees and seedlings in a tropical rain forest ecosystem, southwestern Nigeria	Adekunle V.A.J., Olagoke A.O.	2010	International Journal of Biodiversity Science, Ecosystems Services and Management	6	04-Mar	10.1080/21513732.2010.534976	Forest Ecology Research Unit, Department of Forestry and Wood Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria	Adekunle, V.A.J., Forest Ecology Research Unit, Department of Forestry and Wood Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria; Olagoke, A.O., Forest Ecology Research Unit, Department of Forestry and Wood Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria	This study examined logging damage to non-targeted neighbouring plant species and the forest ecosystem in a tropical forest in Ondo State, southwest Nigeria. Tree growth variables were recorded before and after felling, as was the number of crosscut logs. All plant species damaged during harvesting were enumerated and identified and the nature and level of the damage was also determined. Data providing demographic information, causes of damage to residual plants and measures to reduce the damage were obtained from the loggers using questionnaires. Data were collected on selective logging of 41 tree species. Despite selective logging practices, during felling, plants were damaged, soil compacted and the ecosystem disturbed. The observed damage to residual trees and seedlings ranged from 5% to 70% and it is therefore concluded that reduced impact logging and training of loggers is necessary to minimise the impacts. © 2010 Taylor & Francis.	Logging; Ondo State; Reduced impact logging	data set; demography; forest ecosystem; growth rate; harvesting; questionnaire survey; rainforest; seedling; selective logging; species diversity; timber harvesting; tropical region; Nigeria; Ondo	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84903143000	Evaluating the impact of red-edge band from Rapideye image for classifying insect defoliation levels	Adelabu S., Mutanga O., Adam E.	2014	ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing	95	None	10.1016/j.isprsjprs.2014.05.013	University of KwaZulu-Natal, School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Geography Department, P/Bag X01, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg 3209, South Africa; University of Witwatersrand Johannesburg, School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies, Private Bag X3, Wits 2050, Johannesburg, South Africa	Adelabu, S., University of KwaZulu-Natal, School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Geography Department, P/Bag X01, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg 3209, South Africa; Mutanga, O., University of KwaZulu-Natal, School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Geography Department, P/Bag X01, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg 3209, South Africa; Adam, E., University of Witwatersrand Johannesburg, School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies, Private Bag X3, Wits 2050, Johannesburg, South Africa	The prospect of regular assessments of insect defoliation using remote sensing technologies has increased in recent years through advances in the understanding of the spectral reflectance properties of vegetation. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the ability of the red edge channel of Rapideye imagery to discriminate different levels of insect defoliation in an African savanna by comparing the results of obtained from two classifiers. Random Forest and Support vector machine classification algorithms were applied using different sets of spectral analysis involving the red edge band. Results show that the integration of information from red edge increases classification accuracy of insect defoliation levels in all analysis performed in the study. For instance, when all the 5 bands of Rapideye imagery were used for classification, the overall accuracies increases about 19% and 21% for SVM and RF, respectively, as opposed to when the red edge channel was excluded. We also found out that the normalized difference red-edge index yielded a better accuracy result than normalized difference vegetation index. We conclude that the red-edge channel of relatively affordable and readily available high-resolution multispectral satellite data such as Rapideye has the potential to considerably improve insect defoliation classification especially in sub-Saharan Africa where data availability is limited. © 2014 International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Inc. (ISPRS).	NDVI; NDVI-RE; Random forest; Support vector machine	Decision trees; Spectrum analysis; Support vector machines; Classification accuracy; Multispectral satellite data; NDVI; NDVI-RE; Normalized difference vegetation index; Random forests; Remote sensing technology; Support vector machine classification; Classification (of information); accuracy assessment; algorithm; classification; defoliation; image analysis; NDVI; plant-insect interaction; remote sensing; satellite data; satellite imagery; savanna; spectral reflectance; Africa; Hexapoda	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-70349574617	Evaluation of the Histo-Gastroprotective and antimicrobial activities of Heliotropium indicum linn (Boraginaceae)	Adelaja A.A., Ayoola M.D., Otulana J.O., Akinola O.B., Olayiwola A., Ejiwunmi A.B.	2008	Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences	15	3	None	Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, P.M.B. 1515, Ikenne, Ogun State, Nigeria; Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, P.M.B. 1515, Ikenne, Ogun State, Nigeria; Depar	Adelaja, A.A., Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, P.M.B. 1515, Ikenne, Ogun State, Nigeria; Ayoola, M.D., Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, P.M.B. 1515, Ikenne, Ogun State, Nigeria; Otulana, J.O., Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, P.M.B. 1515, Ikenne, Ogun State, Nigeria; Akinola, O.B., Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria; Olayiwola, A., Department of Morbid Anatomy, Olabisi Onabanjo Teaching Hospital, P.M.B. 1515, Ikenne, Ogun State, Nigeria; Ejiwunmi, A.B., Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, P.M.B. 1515, Ikenne, Ogun State, Nigeria	Heliotropium indicum of the family Boraginaceae is used locally in Nigeria to treat ailments such as ulcer and fever. In this study, ulceration of the gastric mucosa in Wistar rats was induced via the oral administration of 80mg/kg/bodyweight of Indomethacin. Histological analyses of the stomach body wall in the rats of Groups 2 and 4 (which received 100mg/kg/bodyweight of extract before oral administration of 80mg/kg/bodyweight Indomethacin and 80mg/kg/bodyweight Indomethacin only respectively) showed erosion of the mucus-secreting cells, gastric pit, upper and middle parts of gastric glands and some of the parietal cells. Histological observations of the stomach body wall in rats of Group 5 (which received 200mg/kg/bodyweight of extract before oral administration of 80mg/kg/bodyweight of Indomethacin) showed erosion of the mucus-secreting cells, gastric pit and the upper most part of the gastric gland. Histological observations of the stomach body wall in rats of Groups 1, 6 and 3 (which received 50mg/kg/bodyweight of Ranitidine and 400mg/kg/bodyweight of extract before oral administration of 80mg/kg/bodyweight Indomethacin; and only 80mg/kg/bodyweight of Normal Saline respectively) showed normal morphological appearance of the different components of the mucosa layer. Thus, the aqueous extracts of the dried leaves of Heliotropium indicum have dose dependent histo-gastroprotective effects.	Heliotropium indicum; Histo-gastroprotective effects; Mucosa; Ulcerated gastric	Heliotropium indicum extract; indometacin; plant extract; unclassified drug; animal experiment; animal model; animal tissue; antimicrobial activity; article; controlled study; Heliotropium; heliotropium indicum; histopathology; nonhuman; phytochemistry; plant leaf; rat; stomach erosion; stomach mucosa; stomach parietal cell; stomach protection; stomach ulcer; Wistar rat	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84870044858	Design, analysis and experimental evaluation of photovoltaic forced convection solar dryer for the tropics	Adelaja A.O., Ojolo S.J.	2010	International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa	3	None	10.4028/www.scientific.net/JERA.3.49	Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria	Adelaja, A.O., Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria; Ojolo, S.J., Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria	The photovoltaic (pv) forced convection solar dryer comprises the solar collector, dryer and pv assemblies. It is designed for a continuous operation throughout the day. The direct solar irradiation is utilized during sunshine hours and it automatically switches power supply to the battery during cloud covers and non-insolation periods. The inclusion of a heat reservoir enables heat transfer to continue during this period. In this study, thermal and dryer analyses were done. Experimental investigations were carried out to evaluate the performance of the system by drying plantain chips. The useful power collected was found to be, 391.50W, collector efficiency, 65.6%, dryer efficiency, 39.6%, average drying rate during insolation, 0.0169kg/hr and total drying time was 23 hours. The maximum temperature attained was 55°C. The average drying non insolation period was 0.0112kg/hr. The capital cost is less than $350. © (2010) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.	Drying analysis; Forced convection; Photovoltaic module; Solar dryer; Thermal analysis	Capital costs; Cloud cover; Continuous operation; Direct solar; Dryer efficiency; Drying rates; Drying time; Experimental evaluation; Experimental investigations; Heat reservoirs; Maximum temperature; Photovoltaic; Photovoltaic modules; Power supply; Sunshine Hour; Drying; Forced convection; Incident solar radiation; Thermoanalysis; Solar dryers	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84877646793	Technical evaluation of ondo bitumen for direct asphalt concrete mix design	Adeleke A.A., Adeosun A.S., Disu A.O., Olorunniwo E.O.	2012	Petroleum and Coal	54	3	None	Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria	Adeleke, A.A., Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Adeosun, A.S., Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Disu, A.O., Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Olorunniwo, E.O., Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria	The suitability or otherwise of the abundant Nigerian Ondo bitumen as a binder in hot mix asphalt concrete mix design for roadmaking has not been established. Samples of Ondo bitumen (as-received and as-refined) were tested for specific gravity, softening point and penetration. Concrete mixes were also prepared with standard proportions of aggregates with Ondo bitumen (as-received and as-refined) and standard bitumen as binders. The concrete mixes were then compacted to standard cylindrical specimens for Marshall stability indices tests. The results of physico-chemical tests gave the specific gravity, softening point and penetration for the Ondo bitumen as-received as 1.12, 77°C and 44.3 mm, while the values for the refined product were 1.03, 52°C and 67 mm, respectively. The Marshall stability tests for Ondo bitumen (as-received) at 5.8% of the weight of aggregate yielded 25.5 KN, 15 mm, 77.4%, while that of Ondo bitumen as-refined gave 13.03 KN, 35 mm, 77.4%; respectively. When the physico-chemical properties Ondo bitumen (as-received and asrefined) were compared with those of standard bitumen, only the refined product was found to satisfy the requirements for concrete mix design. The Marshall stability results however showed that Ondo bitumen concrete mixes (as-received and as-refined) do not meet the standard specifications for stability and flow. The results obtained thus suggest that Ondo bitumen may not be useable alone for direct asphalt mix design.	Aggregate; Bitumen; Concrete; Marshall; Penetration; Stability	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84888201097	Evaluation of the mechanical properties of reinforcing steel bars from collapsed building sites	Adeleke A.A., Odusote J.K.	2013	Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention	13	6	10.1007/s11668-013-9739-5	Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria; Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria	Adeleke, A.A., Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria; Odusote, J.K., Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria	Mechanical properties of reinforcing steel bars obtained from three different collapsed building sites in Lagos, Nigeria were examined. An optical emission spectrometer was used for chemical composition analysis while the tensile test was carried out using a Universal Testing Machine. The yield strength of the steel bars was found to be higher than BS4449 (GRADE 460B), Nst.65-Mn, and ASTM A706 standards, while their percentage elongations were lower than most of the standards. The steel bars used at the Sango collapse site have higher UTS compared with the standards, while those used at Ilesanmi and Ewuntun collapse sites have UTS values that are in close range with the standards. The reinforcing bar obtained from Ilesanmi collapsed site has higher percentage elongation than ASTM A706 standard but lower than Nst.65-Mn and BS4449 (GRADE 460B) standards. The bars obtained from Sango and Ewuntun collapse sites displayed lower percentage elongation compared with that from Ilesanmi site. All the investigated reinforcing bars possessed reasonably high strength with low ductility. Thus, these bars are susceptible to brittle fracture, which might have contributed to the collapse of the building structures. © 2013 ASM International.	Collapsed building; Ductility; Reinforced steel bars; Ultimate tensile strength; Yield strength	Chemical composition analysis; Collapsed buildings; Optical emission spectrometer; Percentage elongation; Reinforced steel; Reinforcing steel bar; Ultimate tensile strength; Universal testing machines; Brittle fracture; Ductility; Elongation; Manganese; Reinforced concrete; Standards; Surveying; Tensile strength; Tensile testing; Yield stress; Bars (metal)	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84908657963	Residents’ perception of tourism impact on the physical environment of Redemption Camp, Ogun State, Nigeria	Adeleke B.O.	2014	Quality - Access to Success	15	None	None	Redeemer’s University, Nigeria	Adeleke, B.O., Redeemer’s University, Nigeria	Researchers had generally observed that inappropriate tourism development often leads to increased stress on destinations’ physical and sociocultural characteristics. The Redemption Camp being a world renowned religion tourist destination has been susceptible to physical environment degradation over the years. This paper therefore aims to assess Redemption Camp residents’ perception of positive and negative impact of tourism on the physical environment of the redemption camp. The data for this study were obtained through a questionnaire survey of 146 households’ heads or their representatives. The sample was selected through a random sampling technique. Descriptive statistical analysis and chisquare analysis were employed to analyse the results. From the results it can be concluded that many natural resources in the redemption are endangered as a result of religion tourism. It is therefore recommended that town and land-use planning authorities should be involved in safe-guarding the natural areas, water bodies, and sustainable conversion of wild land to tourist sites. © 2014, SRAC - Societatea Romana Pentru Asigurarea Calitatii. All rights reserved.	Environment; Natural resources; Redemption Camp; Sustainable; Tourism	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-79953129061	Assessment of health impacts of vehicular pollution on occupationally exposed people in Lagos metropolis, Nigeria	Adeleke M.A., Bamgbose J.T., Oguntoke O., Itua E.O., Bamgbose O.	2011	Trace Elements and Electrolytes	28	2	10.5414/TEP28128	Department Environmental Management and Toxicology, University of Agriculture, PMB 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria	Adeleke, M.A., Department Environmental Management and Toxicology, University of Agriculture, PMB 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Bamgbose, J.T., Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Oguntoke, O., Department Environmental Management and Toxicology, University of Agriculture, PMB 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Itua, E.O., Department Environmental Management and Toxicology, University of Agriculture, PMB 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Bamgbose, O., Department Environmental Management and Toxicology, University of Agriculture, PMB 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria	This study assessed the concentration of Nitrogen Oxide (NOx), Sulphur Oxide (SOx), Carbonmonoxide (CO), Benzene, Toluene, MP-Xylene and O-xylene (BTEX,) Total Suspended Particulate, (TSP) and Particulate Matter (PM; PM10 and PM2.5) in the ambient air at selected locations in Lagos, Nigeria. The health impact of these pollutants was investigated among exposed group of people (especially CarbonmonoxyHemoglobin (COHb), and pulmonary function). The health profile of the general populace was also examined for cases of ailments related to air pollution. The mean level of TSP was lowest at Unilag (130.6 ± 44.5 ug/m3) the control, while the highest concentration was measured at Mazamaza (1171.7 ± 355.1 ug/m3) throughout the study period. The CO level measured was in the order of Ikotun (3.40 ± 1.3 ppm) &gt; Ikeja (1.70 ± 0.4 ppm) &gt; Unilag (0.10 ± 0.0 ppm). Mean SO2 concentration ranged with a highest value at Oshodi (116.3 ± 27.3 ppb) to a lowest level at Unilag (9.40 ± 0.9 ppb) while the NO2 concentration ranged from a highest value of (138.6 ± 78.4 ppb) for Oshodi to a lowest value of (8.76 ± 3.0 ppb) for Unilag. The concentration of gaseous pollutants that are linked with cancers; benzene, Toluene, MP-Xylene and O-xylene showed the highest level at Mazamaza. At this location, the concentrations of the pollutants were in the order of 17.58 ± 8.8, 36.92 ± 19.6, 21.57 ± 10.5 and 8.03 ± 3.9 (ppb), respectively. On the other hand, Unilag had the lowest level of each of these pollutants (3.47 ± 3.84, 5.3 ± 6.0; 3.37 ± 3.4 and 1.27 ± 1.5 ppb). ANOVA result showed that each pollutant varied significantly among the selected locations (p &lt; 0.05). The broad-profile of diagnosed health problems among residents that visited public hospitals showed high prevalence of upper respiratory tract infection (45.3%) followed by asthma (18.9%), broncho-pneumonia (14.8%) and pneumonia (5.6%). Formore than 30% of the occupationally exposed, exposure had lasted 6 - 10 y, accounting for the higher concentration of CO (1.18 ± 0.43 ppm) in their breath compared to the control (0.63 ± 0.59 ppm). ©2011 Dustri-Verlag Dr. K. Feistle.	Air pollution; COHb; Health impact; Respiratory diseases; Vehicle emission	benzene; carbon monoxide; carboxyhemoglobin; nitrogen oxide; ortho xylene; sulfur oxide; toluene; xylene; acute sinusitis; adult; air pollution; air quality; article; asthma; bronchitis; bronchopneumonia; chronic bronchitis; controlled study; disease association; health hazard; human; lung function; major clinical study; neoplasm; Nigeria; obstructive airway disease; occupational exposure; particulate matter; pleura effusion; pneumonia; priority journal; suspended particulate matter; tonsillitis; upper respiratory tract infection	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-79651473539	Growth performance of Nigerian local chickens in crosses involving an exotic broiler breeder	Adeleke M.A., Peters S.O., Ozoje M.O., Ikeobi C.O.N., Bamgbose A.M., Adebambo O.A.	2011	Tropical Animal Health and Production	43	3	10.1007/s11250-010-9747-3	Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, P.M.B. 2240 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Department of Animal and Range Sciences, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003, United States; Department of Animal Nutrition, University of Agriculture, P.	Adeleke, M.A., Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, P.M.B. 2240 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Peters, S.O., Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, P.M.B. 2240 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, Department of Animal and Range Sciences, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003, United States; Ozoje, M.O., Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, P.M.B. 2240 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Ikeobi, C.O.N., Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, P.M.B. 2240 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Bamgbose, A.M., Department of Animal Nutrition, University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2240 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Adebambo, O.A., Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, P.M.B. 2240 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria	Six-hundred-and-seven-day-old chicks were generated from Nigerian local chickens consisting of three genotypes (Normal-feathered; Frizzled-feathered; Naked neck) and an exotic broiler breeder (Anak Titan) to evaluate growth performance for possible meat-type chicken development. Growth parameters measured were body weight, breast girth and keel length on weekly basis for 20 weeks. Effects of sire, dam and chick genotypes were significant (P < 0.001) on growth traits. At week 20, chickens sired by the Anak Titan weighed 1,614.82 g followed by Normal-feathered local chickens with body weight of 1,211.32 g. Progenies of Anak Titan and Naked neck dams weighed 1,761.96 and 1,292.80 g at week 20, respectively. Among purebreds, Anak Titan weighed 35. 05 g at day-old and had heaviest body weight of 2,360.29 g at 20 weeks compared to the three local strains. The average body weights for the crossbred, Normal-feathered×Anak Titan at day-old and week 20 were 36.39 and 1,577.63 g, respectively. This was followed by Anak Titan×Naked neck with 33.32 g at day-old and 1,514.14 g at week 20. Sex had significant effect (P < 0.05) at weeks 16 and 20 with the males having higher mean values than their female counterparts. This study revealed that crosses involving Anak Titan sire×Naked neck dam had highest growth performance, and there was no strain differences among the growth performance of purebred Nigerian local chickens. © 2010 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.	Crossbreeding; Exotic; Genotypes; Indigenous chickens; Nigeria	animal; article; body weight; breeding; chicken; cross breeding; female; genetic variability; genetics; genotype; growth, development and aging; male; methodology; Nigeria; statistical model; Animals; Body Weight; Breeding; Chickens; Crosses, Genetic; Female; Genetic Variation; Genotype; Linear Models; Male; Nigeria; Gallus gallus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84906534427	Performance analysis of digital communication over fading channels	Adeleke O.A.	2012	International Journal on Communications Antenna and Propagation	2	1	None	Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia	Adeleke, O.A., Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia	There are several propagation paths between the transmitter and the receiver. The signal components arriving at the receiver from different paths add destructively or constructively any phase shift introduced by the medium. Thus, the signal strengths depend on the relative phases of the components of the received signal giving rise to a condition known as FADING. This paper dwells basically on the characterization, modeling and mitigation of outage probability of a generalized selection combining technique in a Rayleigh fading channel. It involves deriving the probability density function of the combiner output of a generalized selection system by integration, from which the outage probability would then be evaluated in closed form expression. MATLAB tool was used to simulate the behaviour of the received signal with varying number of selected paths: plots of the outage probability against normalized average signal-to noise ratio per symbol per path were obtained which showed an exponentially decaying power delay profile that is an increment in the available diversity paths L with the highest number of strongest paths Lc causing the performance of outage probability of a generalized combiner in Rayleigh fading channel to increase. Thus, it was observed that as the signal propagates through multiple paths, the average signal-to-noise ratio can be improved with the aid of a generalized selection combiner with the highest number of strongest paths. © 2012 Praise Worthy Prize S.r.l.-All rights reserved.	Channel; Communication; Fading; Generalized selection combiner; Maximal ratio combiner; Outage probability; Performance; Rayleigh; Selection combiner	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84893649409	Evaluation of the impacts of formulation variables and excipients on the Drug release dynamics of a polyamide 6,10-based monolithic matrix using mathematical tools	Adeleke O.A., Choonara Y.E., Kumar P., Du Toit L.C., Tomar L.K., Tyagi C., Pillay V.	2013	AAPS PharmSciTech	14	4	10.1208/s12249-013-0021-7	Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, Johannesburg, South Africa	Adeleke, O.A., Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, Johannesburg, South Africa; Choonara, Y.E., Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, Johannesburg, South Africa; Kumar, P., Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, Johannesburg, South Africa; Du Toit, L.C., Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, Johannesburg, South Africa; Tomar, L.K., Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, Johannesburg, South Africa; Tyagi, C., Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, Johannesburg, South Africa; Pillay, V., Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, Johannesburg, South Africa	Drug release from hydrophilic matrices is regulated mainly by polymeric erosion, disentanglement, dissolution, swelling front movement, drug dissolution and diffusion through the polymeric matrix. These processes depend upon the interaction between the dissolution media, polymeric matrix and drug molecules, which can be significantly influenced by formulation variables and excipients. This study utilized mathematical parameters to evaluate the impacts of selected formulation variables and various excipients on the release performance of hydrophilic polyamide 6,10 (PA 6,10) monolithic matrix. Amitriptyline HCl and theophylline were employed as the high and low solubility model drugs, respectively. The incorporation of different excipient concentrations and changes in formulation components influenced the drug release dynamics as evidenced by computed mathematical quantities (tx%,MDT x%,f1, f2, k1, k2, and kF). The effects of excipients on drug release from the PA 6,10 monolithic matrix was further elucidated using static lattice atomistic simulations wherein the component energy refinements corroborates the in vitro and in silico experimental data. Consequently, the feasibility of modulating release kinetics of drug molecules from the novel PA 6,10 monolithic matrix was well suggested. © 2013 American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists.	Excipients; Formulation variables; Mathematical tools; Monolithic matrix; Polyamide 6 10	aluminum sulfate; amitriptyline; electrolyte; excipient; magnesium sulfate; polyamide; potassium sulfate; theophylline; article; drug concentration; drug delivery system; drug diffusion; drug formulation; drug release; drug solubility; hydrogen bond; hydrophilicity; hydrophobicity; mathematical parameters; monolithic matrix; particle size; priority journal; static electricity; tablet matrix; Amitriptyline; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; Electrolytes; Excipients; Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions; Kinetics; Models, Molecular; Models, Statistical; Nylons; Particle Size; Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors; Solubility; Theophylline	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84930182018	In vitro, ex vivo and in silico mechanistic elucidation of the performance of an optimized porosity-controlled multi-elemental transbuccal system	Adeleke O.A., Choonara Y.E., Du Toit L.C., Kumar P., Pillay V.	2015	Pharmaceutical Research	32	7	10.1007/s11095-015-1631-4	Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa	Adeleke, O.A., Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa; Choonara, Y.E., Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa; Du Toit, L.C., Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa; Kumar, P., Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa; Pillay, V., Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa	Purpose: To elucidate the mechanisms of construction and performance of a porosity controlled, multi-elemental transbuccal system employing experimental and computational approaches. Methods: The production of the formulation was guided through a Box-Benkhen design employing homogenization coupled with lyophilization. The physicochemical and physicomechanical properties of the experimental design formulations were quantified with relevant analytical techniques. The influence of changes in porosity measures on the magnitude of these physical properties were explored mathematically. Furthermore, experimental outputs from the Box-Behnken design formulations were fitted into set limits and optimized using the response surface method. The optimized porosity-controlled formulation was subjected to mechanistic experimental and computational elucidations. Results: In general, the changes in magnitudes of studied porosity quantities had significant impact on formulation physicochemical and physicomechanical properties. The generation of an optimized formulation validated the stability and accuracy of the Box-Behnken experimental design. Experimental investigations revealed that the construction of this formulation is as a result of non-destructive physical interactions amongst its make-up compounds while its mechanism of performance is anchored mainly upon a gradual collapse of its ordered porous structure. Furthermore, the molecule mechanics simulations quantitatively predicted the molecular interactions inherent to multicomponent matrix formation and the mucoadhesion mechanism. Conclusions: The fabrication and performance mechanisms of the porosity-controlled transbuccal system was successfully explored. © 2015 Springer Science+Business Media New York.	Computational modeling; Experimental analyses; Mechanisms of construction and performance; Porosity-controlled; Transbuccal system	alcohol; phenytoin; polymer; water; animal tissue; Article; cheek mucosa; computer model; differential scanning calorimetry; drug delivery system; drug formulation; drug penetration; drug release; ex vivo study; flow kinetics; freeze drying; hydration; in vitro study; infrared spectrophotometry; molecular interaction; nonhuman; pig; porosity; porosity controlled drug delivery system; priority journal; quantum mechanics; scanning electron microscopy; statistical model; temperature; thermal analysis; thermogravimetry; transbuccal drug delivery system	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84896391005	In vivo and ex vivo evaluation of a multi-particulate composite construct for sustained transbuccal delivery of carbamazepine	Adeleke O.A., Choonara Y.E., Du Toit L.C., Pillay V.	2014	Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences	103	4	10.1002/jps.23884	University of the Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, Johannesburg, South Africa	Adeleke, O.A., University of the Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, Johannesburg, South Africa; Choonara, Y.E., University of the Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, Johannesburg, South Africa; Du Toit, L.C., University of the Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, Johannesburg, South Africa; Pillay, V., University of the Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, Johannesburg, South Africa	Carbamazepine (CBZ) is a leading molecule in the management of epilepsy. Surveys have revealed that a sufficient lack of therapeutically efficient CBZ transbuccal formulation exists. Therefore, this investigation was directed toward designing multiparticulate composite construct (MCC) for the transbuccal delivery of CBZ. The MCC was formulated using interphase, coparticulate- cosolvent homogenization technique, and lyophilization. In vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo investigations were performed. The mesoporous (pore width = 80.1233 Å) MCC was mechanically stable (Cyrillic capital letter Ukrainian ie D = 0.0290 J, MF = 8.5490 N/mm) and resilient (M R = 5.5040%). It demonstrated distinctive controlled release (9.9800%/h), permeation enhancing (10.8730%/h), drug loading (90.0541%), and bioadhesive (ωadh = 0.0034 J, Fdet = 1.0751 N) capacities. In vivo studies on pigs showed the ability of the MCC to effectively initiate and regulate transbuccal permeation of CBZ as visualized by outcomes of the quantitative and qualitative assessments of isolated plasma samples. Furthermore, comparisons of in vitro and in vivo data of MCC with a conventional product highlighted its capability to attain higher bioavailability and more controlled release trends. Histological and cytological investigations confirmed that the MCC is biocompatible. The mathematical model produced relevant pharmacokinetics and in vitro/in vivo correlation information. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. and the American Pharmacists Association.	carbamazepine; controlled release; in vitro/in vivo correlation; mathematical model; permeation enhancer; polymeric drug delivery system; porous-structured; preclinical; preformulation; transbuccal	carbamazepine; placebo; adhesion; animal experiment; article; biocompatibility; cheek mucosa; composite material; controlled release formulation; controlled study; cytology; cytotoxicity assay; drug bioavailability; drug blood level; drug penetration; drug screening; drug solubility; drug stability; ex vivo study; experimental pig; female; freeze drying; histology; in vivo study; morphometrics; multiparticulate composite construct; nonhuman; particle size; physical parameters; qualitative analysis; surface property; sustained release preparation; weight; Administration, Buccal; Animals; Anticonvulsants; Biological Availability; Carbamazepine; Delayed-Action Preparations; Models, Biological; Mouth Mucosa; Porosity; Swine	National Research Foundation
Scopus	2-s2.0-84855210865	Impact of dog bite in kano city a retrospective study	Adeleke S.I.	2010	Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice	13	1	None	Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria	Adeleke, S.I., Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria	Background: Rabies is an acute encephalomyelitis. It is zoonotic disease occurring in a variety of warm blooded animals including man. Objectives: The study is to review the impact of dog bite and rabies in Kano City. A review of cases seen in Paediatric Unit of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano over a ten year period. (January 1996 December 2005). esults: There were 44 cases of dog bites of which five (11.4%) cases developed rabies. The age range of children with dog bite was 4 to 9years. The most common sites of bite were on the legs (45.5%), gluteal region (36.4%) while the least affected sites were the upper arm (6.8%) and the face (4.5%). There were 28 (63.7%) of the dogs were stray dogs while 12(27.3%) were domestic dogs, only 31.8% of the domestic dogs were vaccinated. All those with rabies died; All the five patients presented with furious rabies. Conclusion: Children with dog bites in which the current certificate of vaccination in the dog can not be produced, should be given antirabies vaccine. There should be public enlightenment talks aimed at informing the public of the need to report all cases of dog bite to health facilities.	Antirabies Vaccine; Dog bites; Paediatric; Rabies	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-79951775771	Evaluation of cissus gum as binder in a paracetamol tablet formulation	Adeleye A.O., Odeniyi M.A., Jaiyeoba K.T.	2011	Farmacia	59	1	None	Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Nigeria	Adeleye, A.O., Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Odeniyi, M.A., Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Jaiyeoba, K.T., Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Nigeria	The paper present a study regarding the binding properties of Cissus gum, obtained from Cissus populnea (Vitaceae), in paracetamol tablet formulations in comparison with official gelatin. Compressional properties were analyzed using density measurements and compression equations of Heckel. The mechanical properties of the tablets were assessed using the crushing strength and friability of the tablets, while drug release properties were assessed using disintegration and dissolution times. Formulations containing Cissus gum exhibited faster onset and higher amount of plastic deformation during compression when compared with those of gelatin. The crushing strength, disintegration and dissolution times of the tablets increased with binder concentration while friability values decreased. Cissus gum tablets presented faster disintegration and higher crushing strength-friability ratio (CSFR) values than those containing gelatin. The dissolution profiles of formulations containing the two binders showed similarity factors above 50. Cissus gum would be a better alternative to gelatin in producing uncoated tablets for which the fast release is essential.	Binding agent; Cissus gum; Gelatin; Heckel equation; Mechanical properties; Similarity factor	gelatin; paracetamol; plastic; article; Cissus; controlled study; crushing strength; drug binding; drug solubility; nonhuman; tablet disintegration; tablet formulation; tablet friability; Vitaceae	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84924952535	New development: Regulatory impact assessment in developing countries—tales from the road to good governance	Adelle C., Macrae D., Marusic A., Naru F.	2015	Public Money and Management	35	3	10.1080/09540962.2015.1027500	Department of Political Sciences, University of Pretoria, South Africa; General for Law and Regulation in Defra, London, United Kingdom; World Bank Group, Nairobi, Kenya; OECD, Paris, France	Adelle, C., Department of Political Sciences, University of Pretoria, South Africa; Macrae, D., General for Law and Regulation in Defra, London, United Kingdom; Marusic, A., World Bank Group, Nairobi, Kenya; Naru, F., OECD, Paris, France	This article sets out the challenges facing the practice of regulatory impact assessment (RIA) in developing countries and then goes on to propose a set of guiding principles with which to attempt to overcome these. The discussion is based on the findings of a practitioner workshop held at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. © 2015, © 2015 CIPFA.	Better regulation; developing countries; policy appraisal; regulatory impact assessment; regulatory reform	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84864850766	Environmental impact assessment of Attenda abattoir, Ogbomoso southwestern Nigeria on surface and groundwater quality using geo-electrical imaging and microbiological analysis	Adelowo O.O., Akinlabi I.A., Fagade O.E.	2012	Environmental Monitoring and Assessment	184	7	10.1007/s10661-011-2285-2	Dept of Pure and Applied Biology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P. M. B 4000, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Department of Earth Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P. M. B 4000, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnol	Adelowo, O.O., Dept of Pure and Applied Biology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P. M. B 4000, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Akinlabi, I.A., Department of Earth Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P. M. B 4000, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Fagade, O.E., Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology Laboratory, Dept of Botany and Microbiology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	The impact of Attenda abattoir, Ogbomoso southwestern Nigeria on four water sources was investigated using geoelectrical imaging and microbiological analysis. 2D electrical resistivity imaging indicated groundwater contamination by leachate from the abattoir. Electrical resistivity values measured by the traverse run directly on the waste dump and other areas impacted by the waste from the abattoir are generally very low (6.68-16.7 Ωm) in comparison to other positions (135-288 Ωm). The total viable bacteria count of the water samples ranged from 0.49×106 to 2.85×108 cfu/ml and all samples are contaminated with coliforms with the most probable number (MPN)/100 ml ranging from 110 to ≥1,600 MPN/100 ml. Among bacteria isolated from the study site (n=95), resistance to eight antibiotics ranged from 35.8% to 94%. In addition, 85% of Streptococcus agalactiae (n=31) and Staph-ylococci (n=9) showed haemolytic activity while 92% of all isolates showed β-lactamase activity. These results suggest that operations of the abattoir may impact negatively on surrounding aquatic ecosystem and endanger the health of surrounding residents who use water from the wells for domestic purposes. Furthermore, such aquatic ecosystems may serve as reservoir of antibiotic resistant bacteria. © Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2011.	Abattoir; Antibiotics resistance; Bacteria; Pollution; Water quality	Abattoir; Antibiotic-resistant bacteria; Antibiotics resistance; Aquatic ecosystem; Coliforms; Domestic purpose; Electrical resistivity; Electrical resistivity imaging; Geoelectrical; Ground-water qualities; Groundwater contamination; Lactamases; Leachates; Microbiological analysis; Most probable number; Nigeria; Streptococcus agalactiae; Study sites; Waste dumps; Water samples; Water source; Antibiotics; Ecosystems; Electric conductivity; Environmental impact assessments; Pollution; Reservoirs (water); Water quality; Bacteria; ampicillin; beta lactamase; chloramphenicol; ciprofloxacin; cloxacillin; cotrimoxazole; erythromycin; gentamicin; ground water; ofloxacin; penicillin G; streptomycin; surface water; antibiotic resistance; aquatic ecosystem; electrical resistivity; environmental impact assessment; geoelectric field; groundwater; health risk; human activity; leachate; microbiology; water resource; analytic method; antibiotic sensitivity; aquatic environment; article; Bacillus cereus; Bacillus licheniformis; Bacillus subtilis; bacterium isolate; bacterium isolation; Burkholderia cepacia; colony forming unit; environmental impact assessment; environmental monitoring; enzyme activity; Escherichia coli; geoelectrical imaging; Klebsiella aerogenes; Klebsiella pneumoniae; microbiological analysis; minimum inhibitory concentration; morphology; Nigeria; nonhuman; Proteus vulgaris; Pseudomonas putida; Rhodococcus equi; Staphylococcus; Staphylococcus aureus; Staphylococcus epidermidis; Streptococcus agalactiae; water analysis; water contamination; water quality; water supply; Abattoirs; Environment; Environmental Monitoring; Groundwater; Nigeria; Remote Sensing Technology; Water Microbiology; Water Pollutants; Water Pollution; Nigeria; Ogbomosho; Oyo	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-70350316807	Field performance of VST SHAKTI power tiller on sawah rice plots in Nigeria and Ghana	Ademiluyi S.Y., Oladele O.I.	2008	Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science	14	5	None	National Center for Agricultural Mecahnisation, Ilorin, Nigeria; Department of Agricultural Economics, Education and Extension, Botswana College of Agriculture, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Belgium	Ademiluyi, S.Y., National Center for Agricultural Mecahnisation, Ilorin, Nigeria; Oladele, O.I., Department of Agricultural Economics, Education and Extension, Botswana College of Agriculture, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Belgium	ADEMILUYI, S. Y. and O. I. OLADELE, 2008. Field performance of VST SHAKTI power tiller on sawah rice plots in Nigeria and Ghana. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., 14: 517-522 The paper reports the Field performance of VST SHAKTI power tiller on sawah rice plots in Nigeria and Ghana. This is based on the fact that power tillers were re- introduced in Nigerian agriculture in 2001 by Water shed Initiatives Nigeria by importing few units for sawah rice production technology. The field performance evaluation of the model was carried out in different rice fields located at Shaba-Maliki and Ejeti village near Bida on a clayey loamy, sandy soil, under the guinea savannah ecology of Nigeria. The process was repeated in Biemo No1 and Adugyma in Ghana. These study sites are located about 40 kilometers northwest of Kumasi on the Kumasi - Sunyani main road in Ahafo Ano South District which is at the north-western part of the Ashanti Region. The result shows that 93% and 92% were recorded for field efficiency at Ejeti and Shaba-Maliki respectively. The difference in effective field capacity obtained at Shaba- Maliki (0.089 ha/hr) and Ejeti (0.047 ha/hr) was due to the variation in the average time of operation, the operational time at Ejeti (21.7 hr/ha) almost doubles that of Shaba-Maliki (13.15 hr/ha). In Ghana the field efficiency of VST SHAKTI 130D1 power tillers Biemso 1 and Adugyma were 80.52% and 82%. On the other hand, the effective field capacity are 0.15 ha/hr and 0.11 ha/hr for Biemo1 and Adugyma; while the average time of operation are 7.92 hr/ha and 8.9 hr/ha respectively for the locations in Ghana. The results of One way analysis of variance for field performance of power tillers in 4 locations show that average time of operations only Ejeti is significantly different from the 3 other locations, while Adugyma and AhabaMaliki, the effective field capacity differs significantly from Biemso and Ejeti. In terms of field efficiency, Biemso 1 is significantly different from Adugyma but not any difference between Ejeti and Shaba-Maliki. The means for slippage is highest in Ejeti and Shaba-Maliki though not significantly different between them but shows high significance difference between the locations in Ghana that is Biuemso 1 and Adugyma.	Field capacity; Field efficiency; Field performance; Sawah rice; Slippage; VST SHAKTI power tiller	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-79955012868	Field performance and effect of SHAKTI and KUBOTA power tillers on physical properties of soil under Sawah rice production in Nigeria	Ademiluyi S.Y., Oladele O.I., Wakatsuki T.	2009	International Agrophysics	23	2	None	National Center for Agricultural Mechanization, Ilorin, Nigeria; Department of Agricultural Economics, Education and Extension, College of Agriculture, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana; Faculty of Agriculture, Kinki University, Nara, Japan	Ademiluyi, S.Y., National Center for Agricultural Mechanization, Ilorin, Nigeria; Oladele, O.I., Department of Agricultural Economics, Education and Extension, College of Agriculture, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana; Wakatsuki, T., Faculty of Agriculture, Kinki University, Nara, Japan	In the study the authors investigated the field performance of two types of power tillers, which are increasingly popular among farmers adopting sawah rice production technology, and compared their effect on the physical properties of soil. Data were collected for the field performance parameters and for the physical properties of soil. Mean values of soil properties and performance data of power tillers were summarized and subjected to t-test statistics at p = 0.05. The results show that significant differences exist for field efficiency (t = -3.29, p < 0.05), fuel consumption (t = 9.21, p < 0.05) and slippage (t = -25.48, p < 0.05). At 0-7 cm depth, significant differences exist for soil moisture content (t = 15.46, p < 0.05) in soils where SHAKTI was used, while at 7-14 cm depth significant differences exist for all the physical properties of soils covered in the experiment - bulk density (t = -13.89, p < 0.05), cone index (t = -63.97, p < 0.05), soil moisture (t = 46.07, p < 0.05) and shear strength (t = -2.67, p < 0.05). It is important that farmers using these models should not only focus on the cost of purchase but also on their overall efficiency in order to achieve the desired high level of yield. © 2009 Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences.	Bulk density; Cone index; Field capacity; Field efficiency; Power tillers; Soil moisture	bulk density; cone penetration test; physical property; shear strength; soil moisture; soil property; tillage; Nigeria	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-77953521278	Evaluation of the tensile strength of foundry cores made with hybridized binder composed of neem oil and Nigerian gum arabic	Ademoh N.A.	2010	International Journal of Physical Sciences	5	5	None	Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nigerian Defence Academy, P. M. B 2109, Kaduna, Nigeria	Ademoh, N.A., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nigerian Defence Academy, P. M. B 2109, Kaduna, Nigeria	Defined quantities of the vegetable oil extracted from the seed of neem tree were mixed with each of four commercial grades of Nigerian gum arabic exudates as hybrid binders for foundry sand cores. The cores which were made with silica sand were classified and oven baked at 200°C for 1 - 3 h, oven cooled and then tested for tensile strength using standard universal strength machine to ascertain their level of suitability for industrial casting. The specimens for tensile strength were shaped like figure eight. The result showed that grade 2 gum arabic hybrids with Neem oil offered best economic advantage as it attained required tensile strength after the shortest period of baking. It was followed by the grade 4, grade 1 and then grade 3 gum arabic based hybrids with neem oil in that order. The benefit of hybridizing Nigerian gum arabic exudates with neem oil was more pronounced when cores were baked at about the melting temperature of the grade of gum arabic involved. Baking cores below the melting point marginally improved bond strength while baking them at temperatures well above melting point depressed tensile strength. © 2010 Academic Journals.	Gum arabic; Hybrid binder; Neem oil; Tensile strength	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-79953067235	Evaluation of the effective baking conditions for grade 3 Nigerian acacia species bonded foundry sand cores	Ademoh N.A., Abdullahi A.T.	2010	Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology	2	6	None	Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nigerian Defence Academy, P.M.B 2109, Kaduna, Nigeria; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria	Ademoh, N.A., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nigerian Defence Academy, P.M.B 2109, Kaduna, Nigeria; Abdullahi, A.T., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria	The most effective economical baking conditions were determined for foundry cores bonded with the grade 3 Nigerian acacia species exudates. Silica sand base cores bonded with the material were oven baked at temperatures ranging from 160 to 250°C for varying periods oven cooled and then subjected to tensile strength tests to ascertain the best baking conditions for different alloy castings. The experimental core specimens were in accordance with foundry test standard, shaped like figure number eight. They were tested with standard universal strength machine equipped with attachment for gripping the cores and an instantaneous meter from which the test values were read. The result were compared with established standard foundry core property table which showed that the class Viron/steel cores are best made with 3% acacia bonded silica sand baked at 160°C for 1 h. For magnesium cores, sand bonded with 4.5% acacia baked at 160°C for 1-2 h was optimum. For class IV iron/steel cores 4.5% acacia bonded sand baked at 180°C for 1 hour was optimal. Sand bonded with 4.5% grade 3 acacia baked at 200°C for 1.0-2.0 h was optimum for copper, aluminium, classes II and III iron/steel cores. Sand bonded with 8.0-13.0% grade 3 N igerian acacia species baked at 200°C for 1.5-2 h was found most effective for class I iron and steel cores. © Maxwell Scientific Organization, 2010.	Acacia grade 3; Baking; Cores; Oven; Temperature	Acacia grade 3; Acacia species; Alloy castings; Baking; Bonded silica; Class I; Cores; Iron and steel; Nigerians; Test standards; Foundry practice; Iron; Magnesium; Magnesium castings; Ovens; Silica; Silica sand; Standards; Stoves; Tensile strength; Foundry sand	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-80052006740	Performance, yolk lipid, egg organoleptic properties and haematological parameters of laying hens fed cholestyramine and garlic oil	Ademola S.G., Sikiru A.B., Akinwumi O., Olaniyi O.F., Egbewande O.O.	2011	Global Veterinaria	6	6	None	Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechn, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Department of Animal Science, IBB University, Lapai, Nigeria	Ademola, S.G., Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechn, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Sikiru, A.B., Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechn, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Akinwumi, O., Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechn, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Olaniyi, O.F., Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechn, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Egbewande, O.O., Department of Animal Science, IBB University, Lapai, Nigeria	Abstract: This study investigated the effect of dietary garlic oil and cholestryamine at varying concentrations on performance, yolk lipids, cost-benefit ratio, organoleptic assessment of eggs and haematological parameters of laying hens. A 2x2 factorial arrangement of the two supplements under completely randomised design was used for the experiment. The inclusion levels of garlic oil were 100 and 200mg/kg, whereas cholestryamine were at 50 and 1 OOmg/kg. The results showed that laying performance was not compromised except for the reduced egg weight for hens fed supplemented diets. Addition of garlic oil and cholestryamine to layer diet did not significantly influence shell weight and shell thickness. Garlic oil significantly (P<0.02) reduced yolk cholesterol with hens fed 1 OOmg/kg garlic oil had lower yolk cholesterol than those fed 200mg/kg garlic oil. Significant interactive influence of both supplements reduced yolk triacylglycerol. Inclusion of the supplements in layer diet increased feed cost, but lowered profit in terms of naira per kilogramme and naira per tray. Improved egg organoleptic evaluation was observed by consumers fed eggs of hens containing the supplements. White blood cells of hens fed garlic oil were significantly increased. © IDOSI Publications, 2011.	Cholestryamine; Feed cost; Garlic oil; Oik cholesterol; Profit; White blood cells	Allium sativum	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84859206874	Effects of roxazyme G® and maxigrain® on performance, egg quality, cost-benefit and haematological parameters of laying hens fed wheat offal, corn bran and brewery dry grain diets	Ademola S.G., Egbewande O.O., Lawal T.E., Isah A.T., Kuranga S.M.	2012	International Journal of Poultry Science	11	1	None	Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Department of Animal Science, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida University, Lapai, Nigeria; Department of Animal Science and Fisheries Mg, Bowen Univer	Ademola, S.G., Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Egbewande, O.O., Department of Animal Science, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida University, Lapai, Nigeria; Lawal, T.E., Department of Animal Science and Fisheries Mg, Bowen University, Iwo, Nigeria; Isah, A.T., Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Kuranga, S.M., Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria	The study examined effects of supplementing Roxazyme G® and Maxigrain® to wheat offal-, corn bran-and brewery dry grain-based diets on the performance, haematological parameters and economy of production in laying hens. Both enzymes were added to these 3 diets at 100 mg/kg, while control group was neither supplemented with Roxazyme G® nor Maxigrain®. The results showed that hens fed Roxazyme G® corn bran diets had the best feed conversion and maximum profit. Maxigrain® also significantly improved hen day production and egg weight of hens fed Brewery Dry Grain (BDG) than those fed Roxazyme G® BDG diet. Laying hens fed BDG diets had the lowest profits. Both enzymes failed to improve the performance and profits of hens fed Wheat Offal (WO) diet. Improvements in Red Blood Cells (RBC) for hens fed both enzyme supplemented diets were observed. Interactive effects of enzyme type and fibre source significantly (p<0.01) influence RBCs, PCV and white blood cells. The study revealed that Roxazyme G® and Maxigrain® should be added to respectively CB-and BDG-diets for improved laying performance. However, these enzymes failed to improve the laying performance of hens fed WO diet. © Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2012.	Brewery dry grain; Corn bran; Performance; Profit; Wheat offal	Triticum aestivum; Zea mays	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-77956014792	Evaluation of cosmetic appearance of herniotomy wound scars in African children: Comparison of tissue glue and subcuticular suturing	Ademuyiwa A.O., Sowande O.A., Adejuyigbe O., Usang U.E., Bakare T.I.B., Anyanwu L.J.C.	2009	Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery	42	2	10.4103/0970-0358.59282	Paediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria	Ademuyiwa, A.O., Paediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria; Sowande, O.A., Paediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria; Adejuyigbe, O., Paediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria; Usang, U.E., Paediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria; Bakare, T.I.B., Paediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria; Anyanwu, L.J.C., Paediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria	Aim: To evaluate the cosmetic appearance of herniotomy wound scars closed using either the tissue glue or subcuticular suturing technique. Materials and Methods: Prospective randomised control study; randomisation into tissue glue and suturing groups. Ethical clearance obtained. Cosmetic outcome were based on visual analogue scale by parents and Hollander wound evaluation scale by a Plastic Surgeon blinded to the wound closure method. Results: Fifty one wounds were evaluated, 26 in the tissue glue group and 25 in the suturing group. Parents′ evaluation using Visual Analogue scale (VAS) showed that in the suturing group, 17 parents (68%) gave a VAS of 8cm while six parents (24%) gave a score of 7cm. Two parents (8%) gave a score of 9cm. In the tissue glue group, 22 parents (84.6%) scored the scar of their children as 8 or 9cm on the VAS while four parents (15.4%) gave a score of 7cm. The median VAS was 8cm for both groups with a range of 7 to 9cm. The Chi- square test showed that the parents preferred tissue glue compared with subcuticular suturing (X2 = 7.90, P &lt; 0.05). The Hollander Wound Evaluation Scale (HWES) used by Plastic Surgeon showed 21 herniotomy wounds (84%) had a score of 6 in the suturing group while four wounds (16%) had a score of 5. In the tissue glue group, 19 wounds (73%) had a score of 6, six wounds (23.1%) had a score of 5 and a patient (3.8%) had a score of 4. The median score is 6 for both groups. There was no statistically significant difference between both groups (X2 = 1.481, P = 0.393). Conclusion: This study has shown that the cosmetic outcome of wound closure using the tissue glue technique and subcuticular suturing technique are similar.	Scars on African skin; tissue glue; wound healing in Africans	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-79959399134	The impact of culture-related factors on good governance in Greek family businesses in South Africa	Adendorff C., Boshoff C.	2011	South African Journal of Business Management	42	2	None	Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Business School, Port Elizabeth, South Africa; Department of Business Management, University of Stellenbosch, Private Bag X1, Stellenbosch 7600, South Africa	Adendorff, C., Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Business School, Port Elizabeth, South Africa; Boshoff, C., Department of Business Management, University of Stellenbosch, Private Bag X1, Stellenbosch 7600, South Africa	The size of the family business component of the South African economy suggests that it is the predominant way of doing business in South Africa. A large proportion of these family businesses are Greek-owned. More importantly it is estimated that approximately 95% of all Greek businesses in South Africa can be classified as family businesses. The sustainability of Greek family businesses requires that they maintain good governance practices that are both economically and environmentally acceptable to all stakeholders. It also requires that the next generation of Greek entrepreneurs effectively balance good governance of their businesses with their family commitments. The primary objective of this study was to identify and explore the internal, culturally-related factors that influence good governance to ensure the survival, growth and sustainability of Greek family businesses in South Africa. A theoretical model of good governance factors was proposed and tested using Structural Equation Modelling. The study found that perceived good governance in a South African Greek family business context needs to be managed in terms of three factors, namely risk control, the internal regulatory environment and the protection of the stakeholders? interest. The study found that needs alignment, cultural needs alignment, vision and ethnic entrepreneurial growth all impact directly or indirectly on perceived good governance in South African Greek family businesses.	None	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-70350335319	Further evaluation of antihyperglycaemic activity of Hunteria umbellata (K. Schum) Hallier f. seed extract in experimental diabetes	Adeneye A.A., Adeyemi O.O.	2009	Journal of Ethnopharmacology	126	2	10.1016/j.jep.2009.08.037	Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria; Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Lagos State, Nigeria	Adeneye, A.A., Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria, Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Lagos State, Nigeria; Adeyemi, O.O., Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Lagos State, Nigeria	Ethnopharmacological relevance: In African traditional medicine, water decoction made from the dry seeds of Hunteria umbellata (K. Schum) Hallier f. is highly valued in the management of diabetes mellitus. Aim: In the present study, the antihyperglycaemic activity of the seed aqueous extract of Hunteria umbellate (K. Schum) Hallier f. (HU) was investigated in alloxan-induced, high fructose- and dexamethasone-induced hyperglycaemic rats. Materials and methods: Alloxan-induced, dexamethasone-induced and high fructose-induced hyperglycaemic rats were treated with single, daily oral administration of 1 mg/kg of glibenclamide, 50 mg/kg, 100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg of HU in Groups III, IV, V and VI, for 14 days, 21 days and 8 weeks, respectively. The effects of these drugs on FBG, free plasma insulin levels, HbA1c, serum TG and TC, and insulin resistance indices were investigated. Results: Data generated in the current study showed that glibenclamide and graded oral doses of HU caused significant dose related (p &lt; 0.05, &lt;0.01 and &lt;0.001) reductions in FBG when compared to the values obtained for the model control (Group II) rats. Similarly, daily oral administration of 66.7 g/kg fructose to rats for 8 weeks was associated with significant (p &lt; 0.001) hyperglycaemia, elevations in plasma HbA1c, free insulin, fasting insulin resistance indices, serum TG, and cholesterol. However, concomitant oral treatments with 1 mg/kg of glibenclamide, 50 mg/kg, 100 mg/kg, and 200 mg/kg of HU extract significantly and dose dependently (p &lt; 0.05, &lt;0.01 and &lt;0.001) attenuated development of hyperglycaemia, decreased levels of plasma HbA1c, free insulin, and serum triglyceride and cholesterol, in the Groups III, IV, V and VI rats, respectively, when compared to fructose-induced hyperglycaemic (Group II) rats. Similar effect was also recorded in the dexamethasone-induced hyperglycaemic rats. Conclusion: Results of this study suggest that the hypoglycaemic and antihyperlipidaemic effects of HU are mediated via enhanced peripheral glucose uptake and improvements in hyperinsulinaemia. © 2009 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.	Antihyperglycaemia; Antihyperlipidaemia; Experimental diabetes; Fasting insulin indices; Hunteria umbellata (K. Schum) Hallier f.	cholesterol; dexamethasone; fructose; glibenclamide; glucose; hemoglobin A1c; herbaceous agent; Hunteria umbellata extract; insulin; triacylglycerol; unclassified drug; alloxan diabetes mellitus; animal experiment; animal model; Apocynaceae; article; cholesterol blood level; controlled study; dose response; drug dose comparison; glucose blood level; glucose transport; hemoglobin blood level; Hunteria umbellata; hyperglycemia; hyperinsulinemia; insulin blood level; insulin dependent diabetes mellitus; insulin resistance; male; morning dosage; non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus; nonhuman; rat; repeated drug dose; single drug dose; triacylglycerol blood level; Animals; Apocynaceae; Blood Glucose; Cholesterol; Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Therapy, Combination; Fructose; Glyburide; Hemoglobin A, Glycosylated; Hyperglycemia; Hypoglycemic Agents; Insulin; Male; Phytotherapy; Plant Extracts; Random Allocation; Rats; Seeds; Triglycerides; Hunteria; Hunteria umbellata; Rattus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-70350304334	Pharmacological evaluation of oral hypoglycemic and antidiabetic effects of fresh leaves ethanol extract of Morinda Lucida benth. in normal and alloxan-induced diabetic rats	Adeneye A.A., Agbaje E.O.	2008	African Journal Biomedical Research	11	1	None	Department of Pharmacology, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria; Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Lagos State, Nigeria	Adeneye, A.A., Department of Pharmacology, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria; Agbaje, E.O., Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Lagos State, Nigeria	In the present study, 50 - 400 mg/kg of body weight/day of 50% ethanol extract of the fresh leaves of Morinda lucida Benth. (MLE) was investigated for its hypoglycemic and antidiabetic effects in adult normal and alloxaninduced diabetic male rats for 7 days. Acute oral toxicity study of MLE at the limit dose of 2000 mg/kg of body weight using Up-and-Down Procedure on statistical program, AOT425Pgm, was also conducted. Results showed that MLE significantly (p<0.05) lowered the fasting blood glucose (FBG) in both normal and alloxan-induced diabetic rats in dose related fashion, and its effect was higher (p<0.001) than that of tolbutamide (Tolb.). Results suggest that MLE could be mediating its hypoglycemic effect via enhanced peripheral glucose utilization. Also, acute oral toxicity result showed MLE to be nonlethal at 2000 mg/kg of body weight. These results suggest that MLE could be relatively safe on acute exposure when administered to suspected diabetic patients. © Ibadan Biomedical Communications Group.	Fresh leaf methanol extract; Hypoglycemia; Morinda lucida Benth.; Normal and Alloxan-induced diabetic rats	Morinda lucida extract; oral antidiabetic agent; plant extract; tolbutamide; unclassified drug; alloxan diabetes mellitus; animal experiment; animal model; article; controlled study; dose response; drug dose comparison; drug safety; glucose blood level; glucose utilization; hypoglycemia; male; Morinda; morinda lucida; nonhuman; plant leaf; rat; toxicity testing	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84879765303	Performance of West African Dwarf goats fed graded levels of sun-cured water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes Mart. Solms-Laubach) replacing Guinea grass	Adeneye Mako A.	2013	Livestock Research for Rural Development	25	7	None	Department of Agricultural Production and Management Sciences, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, PMB 2118, Ijebu-Ode,Ogun State, Nigeria	Adeneye Mako, A., Department of Agricultural Production and Management Sciences, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, PMB 2118, Ijebu-Ode,Ogun State, Nigeria	The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of goats fed water hyacinth (WH) based diets. The chemical composition of sun-cured WH, Guinea grass (GG) and concentrate was determined. Quantitative analysis of tannins, saponins and phenols present in WH and GG were also determined. Thirty (30) female WAD goats between the ages of 6 and 7 months weighing 8.40 - 9.60 kg were used for a feeding trial.. Six animals were allotted to each of 5 treatments in a completely randomized design. Parameters measured included feed intake and weight gain. WH and GG contained tannins, saponins and phenols, but the concentrations were below toxic levels. The feed intake and weight gain had a negative curvilinear relationship with increasing level of WH in the diets. It is concluded that in diets based on Guinea grass the maximum level of sun-cured water hyacinth in diets for growing goats is 30%.	Bypass protein; Heavy metals; Non-nutritional compounds; Ruminants; Secondary metabolites	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84901608562	Evaluation of soil corrosivity and aquifer protective capacity using geoelectrical investigation in Bwari basement complex area, Abuja	Adeniji A.E., Omonona O.V., Obiora D.N., Chukudebelu J.U.	2014	Journal of Earth System Science	123	3	10.1007/s12040-014-0416-1	Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria; Department of Geology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria	Adeniji, A.E., Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria; Omonona, O.V., Department of Geology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria; Obiora, D.N., Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria; Chukudebelu, J.U., Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria	Bwari is one of the six municipal area councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja with its attendant growing population and infrastructural developments. Groundwater is the main source of water supply in the area, and urbanization and industrialization are the predominant contributors of contaminants to the hydrological systems. In order to guarantee a continuous supply of potable water, there is a need to investigate the vulnerability of the aquifers to contaminants emanating from domestic and industrial wastes. A total of 20 vertical electrical soundings using Schlumberger electrode array with a maximum half current electrodes separation of 300 m was employed. The results show that the area is characterized by 3-6 geoelectric subsurface layers. The measured overburden thickness ranges from 1.0 to 24.3 m, with a mean value of 7.4 m. The resistivity and longitudinal conductance of the overburden units range from 18 to 11,908 Ωm and 0.047 to 0.875 mhos, respectively. Areas considered as high corrosivity are the central parts with ρ < 180 Ωm. The characteristic longitudinal unit conductance was used to classify the area into zones of good (0.7-4.49 mhos), moderate (0.2-0.69 mhos), weak (0.1- 0.19 mhos), and poor (<0.1) aquifer protective capacity. Zones characterized by materials of moderate to good protective capacity serve as sealing potential for the underlying hydrogeological system in the area. This study is aimed at delineating zones that are very prone to groundwater contamination from surface contaminants and subsurface soils that are corrosive to utility pipes buried underground. Hence the findings of this work will constitute part of the tools for groundwater development and management and structural/infrastructural development planning of the area. © Indian Academy of Sciences.	Aquifer protective capacity; Bwari; Corrosion; Longitudinal unit conductance; Vertical electric sounding	aquifer; corrosion; electrode; geoelectric field; groundwater pollution; industrialization; soil property; urbanization; vertical electrical sounding; water supply; Abuja [Nigeria]; Nigeria	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84925466279	Impact of cell lines included in enterovirus isolation protocol on perception of nonpolio enterovirus species C diversity	Adeniji J.A., Faleye T.O.C.	2014	Journal of Virological Methods	207	None	10.1016/j.jviromet.2014.07.016	Department of Virology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; WHO National Polio Laboratory, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria	Adeniji, J.A., Department of Virology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, WHO National Polio Laboratory, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; Faleye, T.O.C., Department of Virology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria	There has been under-reporting of nonpolio enterovirus species Cs (NPESCs) in Nigeria despite the fact that most isolates recovered from the Nigerian vaccine derived poliovirus serotype 2 (VDPV2) outbreak were recombinants with nonstructural region of NPESC origin. It has been suggested that cell lines included in enterovirus isolation protocols might account for this phenomenon and this study examined this suggestion.Fifteen environmental samples concentrated previously and analysed using L20B and RD cell lines as part of the poliovirus environmental surveillance (ES) program in Nigeria were randomly selected and inoculated into two cell lines (MCF-7 and LLC-MK2). Isolates were identified as enteroviruses and species C members using different RT-PCR assays, culture in L20B cell line and sequencing of partial VP1.Forty-eight (48) isolates were recovered from the 15 samples, 47 (97.9%) of which were enteroviruses. Of the enteroviruses, 32 (68.1%) belonged to enterovirus species C (EC) of which 19 (40.4%) were polioviruses and 13 (27.7%) were NPESC members. All 13 NPESC isolates were recovered on MCF-7.Results of the study show that NPESCs are circulating in Nigeria and their under-reporting was due to the combination of cell lines used for enterovirus isolation in previous reports. © 2014 Elsevier B.V.	Environmental surveillance; Isolation protocol; MCF-7; Nigeria; Nonpolio enterovirus species C	protein VP1; virus RNA; Article; cell line; controlled study; Enterovirus; gene sequence; human; human cell; L20B cell line; LLC MK2 cell line; MCF 7 cell line; Nigeria; nonhuman; nonpolio enterovirus species C; Poliomyelitis virus; priority journal; reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction; species diversity; species identification; virus identification; virus isolation; cell line; classification; DNA sequence; Enterovirus; genetics; genotype; isolation and purification; microbiology; molecular genetics; procedures; virus culture; Cell Line; Enterovirus; Environmental Microbiology; Genotype; Humans; Molecular Sequence Data; Nigeria; Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction; RNA, Viral; Sequence Analysis, DNA; Virus Cultivation	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-77956325523	The role and impact of Non-Academics Staff Union (NASU) in two Nigerian universities	Adeniji M.A., Adekunjo O.A.	2010	Library Philosophy and Practice	2010	MAR	None	College Librarian, College of Engineering and Technology, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, Nigeria; Dept of Library and Information Science, Ambrose Alii University, Ekpoma, Nigeria	Adeniji, M.A., College Librarian, College of Engineering and Technology, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, Nigeria; Adekunjo, O.A., Dept of Library and Information Science, Ambrose Alii University, Ekpoma, Nigeria	[No abstract available]	None	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84925393985	Pregnancy related breast diseases in a developing african country: Initial sonographic evaluation	Adeniji-Sofoluwe A.T., Obajimi G.O., Obajimi M.O.	2015	Pan African Medical Journal	20	None	10.11604/pamj.2015.20.239.4830	University of Ibadan, College of Medicine, Department of Radiology and University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria; University of Ibadan, College of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria	Adeniji-Sofoluwe, A.T., University of Ibadan, College of Medicine, Department of Radiology and University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria; Obajimi, G.O., University of Ibadan, College of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria; Obajimi, M.O., University of Ibadan, College of Medicine, Department of Radiology and University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria	Benign diseases are more common than malignant diseases in pregnant and lactating women. Fibroadenomas are the most commonly identified benign breast tumour in pregnant and lactating women. Pregnancy related breast cancer is defined as breast cancer that occurs during pregnancy or within 1 year of delivery. Its incidence is estimated at 1 in 3000 to 1 in 10 000 pregnancies. Several reproductive factors like age at menarche, age at menopause, age at full-term pregnancy, parity, age at any birth and spacing of pregnancies, breast feeding, characteristics of the menstrual cycle, infertility, spontaneous and induced abortions, characteristics of the menstrual cycle and infertility are some of the factors that have been incriminated as risk factors for breast cancer. We sought to describe the predominant breast pattern, sonographic array of pregnancy related breast diseases in women referred to the breast imaging unit in the department of Radiology at the University College Hospital, Ibadan south west Nigeria. Socio-demographic characteristics in these women were also evaluated. Archived images were reviewed and documented and data was analysed with SPSS version 17 and presented with descriptives. In this descriptive study, we retrospectively retrieved the sonomammographic records of 21 women (pregnant or lactating) referred to and imaged in the department of radiology, University college hospital Ibadan, between 2006 and 2013. Diagnostic breast sonograms performed by MO and ATS; Consultant radiologists with 7-10 years' experience utilized a 7-10 MHz transducer of the General electric GE Logiq P5 machine for the scans. Twenty-one women with ages between 22-42 years (Mean 31.4 ±5.4 SD) pregnant or lactating were referred to the radiology department for sonomammographic evaluation. Majority of the women were in the 3rd decade. Referral was mainly (11) by family Physicians from the general outpatient clinic, 5 were self-referred, 2 from radiotherapy department, 2 from obstetrics and gynaecology department and 1 from the surgical outpatient clinic. Nineteen (89.5%) were lactating and breastfeeding while 2 (10.5%) were pregnant. Nipple discharge (89.5%) was the predominant presenting complaint in the study. They were all married with the majority attaining menarche at age 14.6±2.1 SD years. Most of the women were multi-parous 17(89.5%) and possessed higher level of Education 17 (81.0%). Twenty (96.0%) women had no previous breast disease while only 1 (4.0%) woman had a positive family history of breast cancer. They weighed between 44-102kg (mean 69.84kg±15.33SD). Their mean height was 159.8cm. Waist hip ratio was between 0.69-0.93 (Mean 0.83). The heterogeneous fibroglandular pattern was predominant in 15 (71.4%) women. Final BIRADS assessment of 2 was most frequent (11/21) 52.4% while 19.0% were assigned to BIRADS categories 0 and 1 (4/21). Histological diagnosis of Invasive ductal carcinoma was made in the 3 women with final BIRADS of 5 breast diseases found in most pregnant and lactating women were benign. It is important to note that malignant breast lesions can also occur in this group of women who may assume that the changes noted in their breast are due to lactation. © Adenike Temitayo Adeniji-Sofoluwe et al.	African country; Breast; Pregnancy; Sonographic	adult; Africa; Article; body height; body weight; breast carcinoma; breast discharge; breast disease; breast feeding; clinical article; echomammography; educational status; family history; female; histology; human; lactation; married woman; menarche; multipara; patient referral; pregnancy disorder; retrospective study; waist hip ratio	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84940180314	Effect of growth supporting additives on the performance of Auricularia auricula on Mansonia altissima A. chev sawdust	Adenipekun C.O., Lawal R., Isikhuemhen O.S.	2015	International Food Research Journal	22	5	None	Department of Botany, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Crescent University, Abeokuta, PMB, Sapon, Nigeria; Mushroom Biology and Fungal Biotechnology Laboratory, North Carolina A and T State University, Greensboro, NC, United States	Adenipekun, C.O., Department of Botany, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Lawal, R., Crescent University, Abeokuta, PMB, Sapon, Nigeria; Isikhuemhen, O.S., Mushroom Biology and Fungal Biotechnology Laboratory, North Carolina A and T State University, Greensboro, NC, United States	Auricularia auricula (St. Aman's) Berk was cultivated on Mansonia altissima sawdust with various additives (Brewer's grain (BG), Corn chaff (CC), Oil palm fibre (OPF), Sorghum bicolor chaff (SC) and Wheat bran (WB) at different percentages (0%, 5%, 10% and 20%). The study was carried out to determine the effect of additives on the performance of the fungus on the substrate; M. altissima sawdust. The treated and untreated substrates with additives at different percentages were analyzed for lignocelluloses composition, macro element, C-N ratio and proximate composition. The result of this study showed that A. auricula reduced the lignocelluloses composition of M. altissima sawdust. The lignin content reduced from 7.97% (control) to 1.59% in 20%SC treated substrate. The macro elements (Ca, Mg, K, Na) compositions were low in all the treated substrate - additives combination. The least was recorded in Na (25.8 - 84.5ppm), Ca (2.04% in control and 0.50% in 20%SC). The proximate composition showed that the substrate had an average moisture content of 50% - 61%, low protein (4.85-0.60%), high carbohydrate and high ash contents compared to the control. The results of this study showed that A. auricula exhibited an increase in performance with increase in additives, with the most efficient at 20% for all the additives. It can also be concluded that wheat bran was the best out of the five additives used.	Additives; Auricularia auricula; Lignocelluloses composition; Proximate composition	Auricularia auricula-judae; Elaeis; Fungi; Mansonia altissima; Sorghum bicolor; Triticum aestivum; Zea mays	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84929408831	Performance comparison of hydraulic and gravitation HybridICE filters in freeze desalination of mine waters	Adeniyi A., Mbaya R.K.K., Popoola A.P.I., Maree J.P., Zvinowanda C.M.	2015	Water SA	41	2	10.4314/wsa.v41i2.13	Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, PMB X680, Pretoria, South Africa; Department of Environmental, Water and Earth Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, PMB X680, Pretoria, South Africa	Adeniyi, A., Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, PMB X680, Pretoria, South Africa; Mbaya, R.K.K., Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, PMB X680, Pretoria, South Africa; Popoola, A.P.I., Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, PMB X680, Pretoria, South Africa; Maree, J.P., Department of Environmental, Water and Earth Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, PMB X680, Pretoria, South Africa; Zvinowanda, C.M., Department of Environmental, Water and Earth Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, PMB X680, Pretoria, South Africa	HybridICE is an emerging freeze desalination technology for treating complex mine wastewaters. The technology works on the principle that growing ice crystals reject impurities during freezing. The bottleneck in the freeze desalination processes may be the separation of ice from the ice slurry generated in the freeze engine. Two types of HybridICE filter have been developed to effect ice separation from ice slurry. The two types differ in the design of the filter elements, mode of feeding the slurry into the filter, and the mechanism of separation of ice from the slurry. In both types of filter, an extruded continuous ice column is formed around the filtering element, which has some openings to allow excess concentrated process water to flow out of the filter. However, the driving force in the gravitation filter is buoyancy, while in the hydraulic filter the ice column is driven by the pressure generated from the flow of the slurry. Salt removal and ice yield from each of the filter types was evaluated when a solution of approximately 4% m/m NaCl solution, prepared by dissolving 25.1 kg of NaCl in 674 litres of water, was treated in a HybridICE freeze crystallisation pilot plant. The objective was to describe the operation of the two types of filter and compare their performance. Salt removal and ice yield were found to be higher with the gravitation filter than the hydraulic filter. © 2015, South African Water Research Commission. All rights reserved.	Desalination; Filter; Freeze; Ice; Salt removal; Yield	Crystal impurities; Desalination; Freezing; Gravitation; Groundwater; Pilot plants; Salt removal; Wastewater treatment; Water treatment; Desalination technologies; Driving forces; Filter; Filter elements; Filtering elements; Mine wastewaters; Performance comparison; Yield; Ice; buoyancy; desalination; filter; ice crystal; performance assessment; slurry; sodium chloride; wastewater	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84856514457	Assessment of the performance of the drag and bulk transfer method in estimating sensible and latent heat fluxes in a tropical station	Adeniyi M.O., Ogunsola O.E.	2012	Theoretical and Applied Climatology	107	04-Mar	10.1007/s00704-011-0496-7	Department of Physics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Adeniyi, M.O., Department of Physics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Ogunsola, O.E., Department of Physics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	The performance of the general bulk formulation in estimating sensible heat flux at Nigerian Micrometeorological Experimental site was assessed. Reliable sensible heat flux was estimated with the use of accurate diurnal values of transfer coefficient of sensible heat. The performances of one α, two β and a modified α formulations in the estimation of latent heat flux were also assessed at the station. The Lee and Pielke (β), modified Kondo (α), Jacquemin and Noilhan (α) and Noilhan and Planton (β) parameterizations gave good estimation of latent heat flux. The coefficient of determination (R 2) of the models between measured and estimated values were greater than 0. 7. Low diurnal mean absolute error and root mean squared error values were found between measured and estimated fluxes. All the parameterizations gave reliable latent heat flux when diurnal values of transfer coefficients of moisture were used. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.	None	estimation method; latent heat flux; parameterization; performance assessment; reliability analysis; sensible heat flux; Nigeria	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-33645859346	Herring fish (Clupea harengus) oil production and evaluation for industrial uses	Adeniyi O.D.	2006	Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology	27	4	10.1080/01932690500374334	Chemical Engineering Department, Federal University of Technology, PMB 65, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria	Adeniyi, O.D., Chemical Engineering Department, Federal University of Technology, PMB 65, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria	It is a well known fact that the lipid (oil) extracted from various fish species can be of industrial benefit if properly extracted and processed. In this study herring fish oil was analyzed using quantitative and qualitative analysis in other to provide an assessment of the quality of the oil for industrial purposes. This work focuses on the production of oil from frozen herring fish (Clupea harengus) as the raw material readily available on the market, by evaluating by the oil using chemical and physical analysis and refining the oil by degumming, neutralizing, drying, and decolorizing. The experimental results revealed that the rate of extraction increases with time until maximum extraction took place using an average size of 780 p.m. Every 10.64 g of dried sample used has about 4.34 g of oil extracted for five hours. The extracted herring fish oil contains two essential unsaturated fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which could be of great industrial importance. Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.	Clupea harengus; DHA; EFA; Fish oil; Herring; PUFA	Degumming; Drying; Extraction; Fatty acids; Food processing; Oils and fats; Clupea harengus; Decolorizing; Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA); Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA); Fish oil; Herring fish; Neutralizing; Lipids; Degumming; Drying; Extraction; Fatty acids; Food processing; Lipids; Oils and fats	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-33745175193	Evaluation and modelling of effluent from electroplating plant	Adeniyi O.D.	2005	Modelling, Measurement and Control C	66	04-Mar	None	Dept of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, PMB 65, Minna, Nigeria	Adeniyi, O.D., Dept of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, PMB 65, Minna, Nigeria	Industrial effluents discharge into the environment has been on the increase in recent years and this has led to the deterioration of the environment, there are changes in both the physical and chemical characteristics of these places and in particular a remarkable change in the pH values. This paper gives an evaluation of effluent from electroplating industries and further proposes a developed model for the prediction of the pH as a function of five different parameters of Total Suspended Solids (TSS), magnesium ion (Mg 2+), calcium ion (Ca2+), total metal and dissolved oxygen. Parametric coefficients in the model equation obtained showed that the effect of dissolved oxygen and calcium ions are higher than the others. Results of analysis reveal that the values of TSS were much higher than the set limits while the others were within manageable values. Simulation results on the pH show various degrees of variations form experimental, the reason attributed to this was the limited number of parameters considered in model development.	Ca2+; Effluent; Electroplating; Mg2+; Model; pH; TSS	Computer simulation; Dissolution; Effluents; Electroplating; Industrial plants; Magnesium printing plates; Industrial effluents discharge; Total Suspended Solids (TSS); Industrial wastes	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84880254832	Duration of diabetes and glycemic control: Impact on echocardiography findings in children and young adults with diabetes mellitus in Lagos	Adeniyi O.F., Oduwole A.O., Okoromah C.A.N., Ekure E., Fajolu I.B., Ladapo T.A.	2013	International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries	33	2	10.1007/s13410-013-0116-4	Department of Paediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria; Lagos University Teaching Hospital Idi-Araba, Lagos, Nigeria	Adeniyi, O.F., Department of Paediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria; Oduwole, A.O., Department of Paediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos University Teaching Hospital Idi-Araba, Lagos, Nigeria; Okoromah, C.A.N., Department of Paediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos University Teaching Hospital Idi-Araba, Lagos, Nigeria; Ekure, E., Department of Paediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos University Teaching Hospital Idi-Araba, Lagos, Nigeria; Fajolu, I.B., Department of Paediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos University Teaching Hospital Idi-Araba, Lagos, Nigeria; Ladapo, T.A., Lagos University Teaching Hospital Idi-Araba, Lagos, Nigeria	The influence of disease duration and glycemic control on cardiac function in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) patients remains controversial. There is little data on young patients in the Sub-Saharan continent. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of disease duration and glycemic control on the cardiac function of children and adolescents with diabetes using echocardiography. In this cross sectional study, 26 T1DM subjects and 33 matched controls had conventional echocardiography done. The relationship between their cardiac parameters, disease duration and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level was assessed with correlation and regression analysis. Five (19.2 %) subjects had evidence of abnormal fractional shortening. There was no significant difference in systolic function between the diabetics and controls. The isovolumic relaxation time and Deceleration time were significantly prolonged in the diabetics (P = 0.034, P = 0.001 respectively). There was a significant correlation between disease duration and end diastolic diameter (EDD) (P = 0.000) and Left ventricular mass (P = 0.000). Disease duration was also an independent predictor of EDD (P = 0.007), even after adjusting for age, body mass index and mean arterial pressure. There were no significant correlations between HbA1c and measures of cardiac structure or function. The right ventricular diastolic function was poorer in the T1DM subjects compared to the controls. Thus, the disease duration independently predicts left ventricular enlargement in this population of Sub-Saharan youths (who have relatively poor glycemic control). © 2013 Research Society for Study of Diabetes in India.	Cardiac; Left ventricular dysfunction; Sub saharan	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-54949098904	Comparative evaluation of the binding properties of two species of khaya gum polymer in a paracetamol tablet formulation	Adenuga Y.A., Odeku O.A., Adegboye T.A., Itiola O.A.	2008	Pharmaceutical Development and Technology	13	6	10.1080/10837450802179338	Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Adenuga, Y.A., Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Odeku, O.A., Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Adegboye, T.A., Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Itiola, O.A., Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	A study was made of the comparative effects of polymers obtained from two species of khaya tree - Khaya senegalensis and Khaya grandifoliola - as binding agents in a paracetamol tablet formulation. The mechanical properties of the tablets were assessed using the tensile strength (T), brittle fracture index (BFI) and friability (F) of the tablets while the drug release properties of the tablets were assessed using disintegration and dissolution times. The tensile strength, disintegration and the dissolution times of tablets increased with the increase in binder concentration while F and BFI decreased. K. senegalensis gum produced tablets with stronger mechanical properties with less tendency to laminate, and longer disintegration and dissolution times than K. grandifoliola gum. The results suggest that the polymer gum from K. senegalensis will be more appropriate as a binding agent than the gum from K. grandifoliola when higher mechanical strength and slower release profiles of tablets are desired. Copyright © Informa UK, Ltd.	Binding agent; Drug release properties; Khaya grandifoliola; Khaya gum polymer; Khaya senegalensis; Mechanical properties; Tablets	adhesive agent; Khaya gum polymer; paracetamol; polymer; unclassified drug; article; brittle fracture index; comparative study; concentration response; correlation analysis; drug formulation; drug release; drug screening; drug solubility; Khaya grandifoliola; Khaya senegalensis; parameter; priority journal; tablet; tablet disintegration; tablet disintegration time; tablet friability; tablet property; tensile strength; tree; viscosity; Acetaminophen; Algorithms; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Excipients; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; Lactose; Meliaceae; Plant Gums; Starch; Tablets; Tensile Strength; Viscosity; Water	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84872823235	Evaluation of response patterns in somatic and otolith features of laboratory-reared and wild Clarias gariepinus exposed to industrial effluent	Adeogun A.O., Babatunde T.A., Chukwuka A.V.	2013	Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology	5	2	None	Hydrobiology and Fisheries Research Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Biology Department, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University, Katsina, Nigeria; Ecology and Environmental Biology Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Ibad	Adeogun, A.O., Hydrobiology and Fisheries Research Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Babatunde, T.A., Biology Department, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University, Katsina, Nigeria; Chukwuka, A.V., Ecology and Environmental Biology Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	This study was aimed at comparing the responses of somatic and otolith features in Clarias gariepinus under chronic exposure conditions to industrial effluents in the laboratory for 60 days and in the wild for 6 months. Fish were collected upstream and downstream bi-monthly from a river receiving composite mixtures of industrial effluent while laboratory-reared C. gariepinus were exposed to the same effluent mixtures in 60 days static renewal/bioassay using concentrations of 6.11, 3.05 and 2.23%, respectively and control series. A total of 21 variables representing saggital otolith and somatic data from both wild and laboratory fish were subjected to factor analysis. For laboratory reared fish, PC 1 indexed as 'otolith factor', PC 2 indexed as 'condition factor' and PC 3 indexed as 'paired fin factor' accounted for 26.15, 19.01 and 12.55% of the total variance, respectively. For wild fish, otolith factor (PC 1) and condition factor (PC 2) accounted for 38.24 and 22.69% of the variance respectively. The first 3 components and the first 2 components for laboratory and wild fish accounted for more than 50% of total variance in data. Reliability index (Cronbach's alpha (a>0.70) showed that the 'otolith factor' had strong internal consistency and is reliable as a primary and viable index of stress for both laboratory and wild fish. The complementary role of condition factor in stress detection was also highlighted. The emergence of paired features (otolith, pectoral and pelvic fins) as sensitive parameters in toxicity responses may be an indication of the onset of asymmetry in these structures. © Maxwell Scientific Organization, 2013.	Clarias gariepinus; Condition factor; Industrial effluents; Otolith factor; Paired fin factor; Reliability index	Clarias gariepinus; Condition factor; Industrial effluent; Otolith factor; Paired fin factor; Reliability Index; Computer system firewalls; Fins (heat exchange); Fish; Rivers; Sewage; Laboratories	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84861165126	Impact of industrial effluent on water quality and gill pathology of clarias gariepinus from Alaro Stream, Ibadan, Southwest, Nigeria	Adeogun A.O.	2012	European Journal of Scientific Research	76	1	None	Hydrobiology and Fisheries Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria	Adeogun, A.O., Hydrobiology and Fisheries Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria	The responses of a freshwater fish to variations in water quality were evaluated using gill histopathology and condition factor of Clarias gariepinus from Alaro stream. Alaro stream receives industrial effluent as a point source and water quality parameters (pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), temperature, Electrical conductivity (EC), Alkalinity, Biochemical Oxygen demand (BOD) and Total dissolved solids (TDS)) and metals (Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn), Cadmium (Cd) and Iron (Fe)) were analysed from nine sampling sites (upstream, effluent discharge point and downstream) using standard methods. The average values of all physico-chemical parameters (except pH and DO) and metals were considerably higher downstream than upstream while effluent discharge point showed the highest values for all sampling sites. The lowest values for pH and DO were also recorded at effluent discharge point and concentrations of Fe downstream exceeded acceptable limits for surface waters. Gill histopathological lesions observed in fish downstream included severe necrosis, oedema, erosion of gill villi, matting of gill filaments with focal areas of haemorrhage. Significant (p<0.05) decreases in body weight and condition factor (CF) were recorded for fish downstream of effluent discharge point compared to fish upstream. Fish displayed impaired health (poor CF) attributed to changes in water quality due to industrial wastewater discharge. This resulted in irreversible compensatory responses of the gill tissue as evidenced in altered histopathology of the gills. © EuroJournals Publishing, Inc. 2012.	Alaro stream; Clarias gariepinus; Condition factor; Gill pathology; Water quality	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84879668773	Evaluation of spinous process wiring techniques for accidental canal penetration	Adeolu A.A., Azeez A.L.	2013	Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice	4	2	10.4103/0976-3147.112748	Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, P.O. Box 40476, Dugbe, Ibadan, Nigeria; Department of Neurological Surgery, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria	Adeolu, A.A., Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, P.O. Box 40476, Dugbe, Ibadan, Nigeria, Department of Neurological Surgery, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria; Azeez, A.L., Department of Neurological Surgery, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria	Background and Objective: Accidental canal penetration with attendant complications constitutes one of the reasons for abandoning the use of wires for posterior spinal fusion techniques. However, there is dearth of information on this risk when the wire is introduced through the base of spinous process as against sublaminar passage. This study was designed to evaluate hardware-related postoperative complications, especially canal penetration, in our patients who had spinal process wiring in two types of posterior wiring techniques. Materials and Methods: Patients who had either of two spinous process wiring techniques formed the population for the study. The clinical records were reviewed and the following data were extracted: Age, sex, diagnosis, operation (fusion type), preoperative neurological status, postoperative neurologic deterioration, other postoperative complication and radiologic evidence of canal encroachment. Results: One hundred and seventy four spinous processes were instrumented in 42 patients. The age of the patients ranged from 11 to 78 years while male to female ratio was 2.5:1. Majority of the spinal wiring were for trauma (29 patients; 69.0) while the remaining were tumor (6; 14.3%), degenerative diseases (4; 9.5%) and infections (3; 7.1%). The Rogers technique was performed in 16 (38.1%) patients while 26 (61.9%) underwent Adeolu et al. technique. One patient (2.3%) had neurologic deterioration while 5 patients (11.1%) had varying type of complications from wound infection to fracture of spinous processes. There was no patient with radiological or clinical evidence of canal compromise. Conclusion: Spinous process wiring techniques for posterior spinal stabilization appears to be safe as demonstrated in this study.	Canal penetration; spinous process; wiring	accidental canal penetration; adolescent; adult; aged; article; child; clinical article; degenerative disease; female; human; male; medical record; mental deterioration; postoperative complication; postoperative period; preoperative period; priority journal; school child; sex ratio; spine fracture; spine fusion; spine injury; spine tumor; spinous process wiring technique; surgical technique; surgical wire; wound infection	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84930636912	Evaluation of antidepressant-like effect of Olax subscorpioidea oliv(olacaceae) extract in mice	Adeoluwa O.A., Aderibigbe A.O., Bakre A.G.	2015	Drug Research	65	6	10.1055/s-0034-1382010	Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ojoo-Sango Road, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria	Adeoluwa, O.A., Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ojoo-Sango Road, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; Aderibigbe, A.O., Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ojoo-Sango Road, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; Bakre, A.G., Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ojoo-Sango Road, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria	Olax subscorpioidea is a shrub or tree found in Nigeria, and other parts of Africa. It is indicated in the management of inflammatory disorder, mental illness, convulsion, pain, and cancer. Based on the folkloric use in the management of mental illness, antidepressant activity of Olax subscorpioidea (6.25-50 mg/kg, i. p.) was investigated using forced swimming, tail suspension, yohimbine induced lethality and reserpine induced depression tests. The results showed that, Olax subscorpioidea produced significant dose dependent reduction in immobility time in forced swimming [F (5, 24)=17.22, p<0.0001] and tail suspension [F (5, 24)=14.94, p<0.0001] tests without causing changes in locomotor activity in open field test. It was also found that Olax subscorpioidea significantly reduced diarrhea in reserpine model of depression [F (5, 24)=10, p<0.0001]. None of the doses potentiated yohimbine induced lethality in mice. In conclusion Olax subscorpioidea possessed antidepressant action, thus justifying its use in the management of mental illness. © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart New York.	antidepressant; immobility; mental illness; Olax subscorpioidea; yohimbine	antidepressant agent; Olax subscorpioidea extract; plant extract; reserpine; unclassified drug; yohimbine; animal experiment; animal model; antidepressant activity; Article; controlled study; depression; diarrhea; drug response; forced swim test; locomotion; male; mouse; nonhuman; Olacaceae; Olax subscorpioidea; tail suspension test	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84912074752	Evaluation of the effectiveness of peer education in improving HIV knowledge, attitude, and sexual behaviours among in-school adolescents in osun state, Nigeria	Adeomi A.A., Adeoye O.A., Asekun-Olarinmoye E.O., Abodunrin O.L., Olugbenga-Bello A.I., Sabageh A.O.	2014	AIDS Research and Treatment	2014	None	10.1155/2014/131756	Department of Community Medicine, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria; Department of Community Medicine, Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria; Department of Community Medicine,	Adeomi, A.A., Department of Community Medicine, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria; Adeoye, O.A., Department of Community Medicine, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria; Asekun-Olarinmoye, E.O., Department of Community Medicine, Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria; Abodunrin, O.L., Department of Community Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria; Olugbenga-Bello, A.I., Department of Community Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria; Sabageh, A.O., Department of Community Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria	Introduction. Young people are at the centre of the global HIV/AIDS epidemic. This study therefore aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of peer education in improving HIV knowledge, attitude, and preventive practices among in-school adolescents in Osun State, Nigeria.Methods. This was an intervention study that was carried out among in-school adolescents attending mixed secondary schools in Osun State, Nigeria. The study was in three stages: before intervention, intervention, and after intervention. The impact of peer education was evaluated twelve weeks after intervention. Data were collected using pretested semistructured questionnaires and data analysis was done with SPSS version 16.Results. At the preintervention stage, the study and control groups were similar in their sociodemographic characteristics, HIV knowledge, attitude, and preventive practices, including high risk behaviours for HIV/AIDS transmission. After the peer education intervention, those with good knowledge and positive attitudes towards HIV/AIDS increased significantly from 50.0% to 86.7% and from 49.0% to 85.6%, respectively (P < 0.05).Conclusion. The study showed that peer education is effective in improving knowledge, attitude, and some preventive practices towards HIV/AIDS among in-school adolescents. Educational programmes about HIV/AIDS should therefore be designed to target this age group putting into consideration their unique characteristics. © 2014 Adeleye Abiodun Adeomi et al.	None	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-33646887744	Development and quality evaluation of non-alcoholic beverages from maize based products	Ade-Omowaye B.I.O., Olaniyan S.A., Adeyemi I.A., Isola O.O.	2006	Nutrition and Food Science	36	3	10.1108/00346650610664922	Department of Food Science and Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Department of Food Science and Technology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife-Ife, Nigeria	Ade-Omowaye, B.I.O., Department of Food Science and Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Olaniyan, S.A., Department of Food Science and Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Adeyemi, I.A., Department of Food Science and Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Isola, O.O., Department of Food Science and Technology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife-Ife, Nigeria	Purpose - This paper sets out to focus on the utilization of the locally available raw material to develop an acceptable and high quality non-alcoholic beverage in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach - Maize-based non-alcoholic beverages were produced from either plain maize powder or combinations of maize powder and mango or soybean flour. Plain and fruit or soy-fortified maize powders were analyzed using standard methods for chemical composition, while total solid, sediment height, pH, titratable acidity, storage stability and microbial load were determined on the formulated beverage products. Taste panel evaluation was conducted to evaluate the acceptability of the products. Findings - While the protein, fat and ash contents of plain maize powder were 5.69, 5.95 and 0.35 percent respectively, there was minimal enhancement with fruit addition. However, with 10 per cent soybean addition significant improvement over the unfortified sample in protein (14.62 per cent), fat (10.64 per cent) and ash (0.96 per cent) was obtained. Sediment height was found to be higher for beverage with sour water and least for soy-fortified beverage. Titratable acidity of beverage samples was found to be 0.022, 0.018, 0.054 and 0.306 per cent (per cent lactic acid) for plain, fruit-flavoured, soy-fortified and soured beverages respectively. Variation in titratable acidity was observed depending on the product and storage condition. Sensory evaluation result for beverage prepared with sour water (0-100 per cent) revealed preference for soured beverage with 80 percent sour water. Also, fruit-flavoured sample ranked highest in preference followed closely by the plain beverage, while soy-fortified sample was the least acceptable. Originality/value - The paper has demonstrated the feasibility of developing acceptable beverage samples from sour water (a by-product of Ogi usually regarded as waste) and combinations of either maize powder and mango or soybean flour. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.	Cereals; Nigeria; Non-alcoholic drinks; Waste recovery	Glycine max; Mangifera indica; Zea mays	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-70049090783	Evaluation of some chemical and physicochemical properties of meals from pretreated tigernut seeds (Cyperus esculentus)	Ade-Omowaye B.I.O., Adegbite A.M., Adetunji B.R., Oladunmoye O.O.	2009	Nutrition and Food Science	39	2	10.1108/00346650910943244	The Department of Food Science and Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO), Lagos, Nigeria	Ade-Omowaye, B.I.O., The Department of Food Science and Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Adegbite, A.M., The Department of Food Science and Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Adetunji, B.R., The Department of Food Science and Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Oladunmoye, O.O., Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO), Lagos, Nigeria	Purpose: This paper focuses on the effect of different pretreatments on some properties of tigernut, an underutilized crop in Nigeria with the aim of widening its utilization in the country. Design/methodology/approach: Tigernuts were subjected to various pretreatments such as fermentation, germination, pregelatinization and roasting before drying at 50 ± 2 °C for 48h in locally fabricated cabinet drier and milling in commercial plate mill to produce meal which passed through 30 mm pore-sized sieve. Pretreated and untreated tigernut meals were analyzed using methods reported in the literature for chemical composition, physicochemical and functional properties. Findings: Protein content of the meals ranged from 2.79 ± 0.01 to 3.65 ± 0.02 per cent with sample from fermented tigernut having the highest value and those from roasted ones having the least value. There were slight variations in the crude fat, fiber and ash contents of the resultant meals after pretreatment. There were 10 and 14 per cent enhancement in the ascorbic acid contents of fermented and germinated meals respectively. Titratable acidity, pH and water absorption capacity were affected by pretreatment in this study. Bulk density varied slightly after pretreatment. Germination, roasting and pregelatinization resulted in marked decrease in peak viscosity of the samples. The emulsion capacity ranged from 48.4 to 56 per cent with the untreated sample having the highest value and meals from roasted sample had the least value. Foaming capacity was improved by the pretreatments with the exception of roasting which reduced it from 2.15 to 1.18 per cent. Originality/value: The paper has demonstrated the effect of pretreatments on tigernut meals and its potential applications in various food formulation and development, e.g. weaning foods, baked goods, beverage products, etc. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.	Chemical analysis and testing; Food crops; Nigeria; Nuts (food)	Cyperus; Cyperus esculentus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-42549157498	Effects of night-reading on daytime sleepiness, sleep quality and academic performance of undergraduate pharmacy students in Nigeria	Adeosun S.O., Asa S.O., Babalola O.O., Akanmu M.A.	2008	Sleep and Biological Rhythms	6	2	10.1111/j.1479-8425.2008.00338.x	Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 220-005 Osun State, Nigeria; Department of Demography and Social Statistics, Faculty of Social Science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 220-005 Osun State, Nigeria; D	Adeosun, S.O., Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 220-005 Osun State, Nigeria; Asa, S.O., Department of Demography and Social Statistics, Faculty of Social Science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 220-005 Osun State, Nigeria; Babalola, O.O., Department of Clinical Pharmacy Pharmacy Administration, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 220-005 Osun State, Nigeria; Akanmu, M.A., Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 220-005 Osun State, Nigeria	We evaluated the impact of night reading on daytime sleepiness, quality of sleep and performance of student. Pharmacy students (N = 253, 71.5% response rate) completed a sleep and study lifestyle questionnaire, the Pittsburgh sleep quality index and the Epworth sleepiness scale questionnaires, and their grade indices (were obtained. The results showed that the prevalence of night reading was 76.7% and there was a significant (P < 0.05) association between night reading and sleep quality, and also between sleep quality and academic performance. Thus, habitual night reading may affect academic performance, possibly due to the reduced sleep and poor sleep quality of habitual night readers. © 2008 The Authors Journal compilation © 2008 Japanese Society of Sleep Research.	Academic performance; Daytime sleepiness; PSQI; Sleep education; Sleep quality	academic achievement; adolescent; adult; article; controlled study; daytime somnolence; Epworth sleepiness scale; female; human; human experiment; lifestyle; male; Nigeria; night; normal human; pharmacy student; prevalence; priority journal; questionnaire; reading; scoring system; sex difference; sleep; sleep time	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-67649850525	Factors influencing irrigation technology adoption and its impact on household poverty in Ghana	Adeoti A.I.	2008	Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics	109	1	None	Dept. of Agricultural Economics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Adeoti, A.I., Dept. of Agricultural Economics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	The treadle pump technology was promoted and disseminated as an alternative to traditional rope and bucket for irrigation in Ghana by the International Non-Governmental Organization, Enterprise Works. The aim is to improve output, increase incomes and consequently reduce poverty among farm households. The paper employed the Heckman two-stage and the Ordinary Least Square procedures to identify the factors that influence adoption of the technology and the impact of adoption on the poverty status of farm households. Farm and household level data were obtained from 108 farmers consisting of 52 adopters and 58 non-adopters. The results demonstrated that availability of labor and increases in number of extension visits per year are factors that increase the probability of adoption. The results also showed that increase in irrigated area has the highest impact on poverty followed by adoption of treadle pump and literacy level of farmers.	Ghana; Irrigation technology; Poverty; Treadle pump adoption	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84952960232	Efficiency impacts of information and communication technologies in the Nigerian printing and publishing industry	Adeoti J.O., Adeyinka F.M., Ubaru M.O.	2010	International Journal of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development	3	3	10.1504/IJTLID.2010.036493	Economic and Technology Development Department, Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Oyo Road, Ojoo, P.M.B. 5 UIPO, Ibadan, Nigeria; Technology Development Agency (NITDA), 28 Port Harcourt Crescent, Off Gimbiya Street, Garki Area 11	Adeoti, J.O., Economic and Technology Development Department, Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Oyo Road, Ojoo, P.M.B. 5 UIPO, Ibadan, Nigeria; Adeyinka, F.M., Economic and Technology Development Department, Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Oyo Road, Ojoo, P.M.B. 5 UIPO, Ibadan, Nigeria; Ubaru, M.O., Technology Development Agency (NITDA), 28 Port Harcourt Crescent, Off Gimbiya Street, Garki Area 11, Abuja, Nigeria	The study reported in this paper examines the use of ICTs and their efficiency impacts in the Nigerian printing and publishing industry. The findings provide evidence of the diffusion of ICTs in the industry, and regression of technical efficiency scores on firm characteristics and indicators of ICT investment showed that age of firm, age of main production equipment, size of firm and ownership structure have no significant impact on technical efficiency of firms in the research sample. Factors that have significant impact on technical efficiency of firms include physical capital, sales turnover, proportion of workers with higher education, and three aspects of ICT investment (viz., investment in computers, investment in computer software, and investment in e-business facility). The results demonstrate that ICT investments have significant positive impacts on technical efficiency, but firms are however prone to adopting hardware without requisite in-house ICT skills and adequate knowledge of software. Promoting ICT investment should therefore, be accompanied by deliberate efforts to guide firms to acquire ICT skills and software in tandem with investment in ICT hardware. © 2010 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.	ICTs; industrial development; information and communication technologies; Nigeria; printing and publishing; technical efficiency	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84916231059	Compensation management and motivation: Cooking utensils for organisational performance	Adeoye A.O., Elegunde A.F.	2014	Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences	5	27	10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n27p88	Department of Business Administration, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria	Adeoye, A.O., Department of Business Administration, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria; Elegunde, A.F., Department of Business Administration, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria	The achievement of organisational performance is essential for sustainability and continuous existence of the organisation. Obviously, this is a function of employees that are well remunerated and motivated, thus, it is contingent that compensation management and employees motivation should be aligned with the vision, mission and objectives of the organisation. In doing this, the attainment of organisational performance becomes an easy task and it will also reduce the antecedent negative impact of absenteeism, labour turnover, industrial unrest and non-commitment attitude of the employees. Efficient and adequate compensation management and employees motivation will improve organisational productivity and image of the organisation. In order to attract, hire and retain skilful employees that will ensure the achievement of organisational performance, it is therefore; recommended that there should be a periodical review of compensation package. It is against the backdrop of the import of compensation and motivation as cooking utensils for organisational performance that this addressed. © 2014, Mediterranean Center of Social and Educational Research. All rights reserved.	Compensation management; Employees; Motivation; Organisation; Performance	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-28844496331	Evaluation of naturally decomposed solid wastes from municipal dump sites for their manurial value in southwest Nigeria	Adeoye G.O., Sridhar M.K.C., AdeOluwa O.O., Akinsoji N.A.	2005	Journal of Sustainable Agriculture	26	4	10.1300/J064v26n04_09	Department of Agronomy, Gainesville, FL, United States; Division of Environmental Health, Organo-Mineral Fertilizer Research and Development Group, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Adeoye, G.O., Department of Agronomy, Gainesville, FL, United States; Sridhar, M.K.C., Division of Environmental Health, Organo-Mineral Fertilizer Research and Development Group, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; AdeOluwa, O.O., Department of Agronomy, Gainesville, FL, United States; Akinsoji, N.A., Department of Agronomy, Gainesville, FL, United States	Ibadan, like other urban centers in Nigeria is characterized by a large number of illegal solid waste dumps. These waste dumps decomposing under the tropical heat pose serious pollution problems to the ecosystems and at the same time are transformed naturally into 'manure' or compost over a period of stay and degradation under the tropical sun. Rapid decline in soil fertility under tropical climate coupled with high cost of chemical fertilizers make these manures very attractive for poor peasant farmers as alternate sources of fertilizers or soil conditioners. This study has evaluated the nutrient value of decomposed waste from six different municipal dumpsites of varying age ranging between 6 months and 20 years. A green house experiment was conducted using sand culture to study the effects of application of these manures on the growth and yield of a common green leafy vegetable, Amaranthus caudatus. These manures were also compared against organo-mineral fertilizers (prepared from cow dung and municipal solid wastes amended with mineral nitrogen and without amendment) used normally by the farmers. The results showed that the dumpsite manures are rich in C, N, P, and K, which promoted plant growth comparable to normal compost. © 2005 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.	Green amaranth; Manure; Municipal solid wastes; Nigerian agriculture; Organic wastes	decomposition; manure; solid waste; Africa; Nigeria; Sub-Saharan Africa; West Africa; Amaranthus; Amaranthus caudatus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84899535377	Dimensionless quantities in the evaluation of novel composite disintegrants	Adeoye O., Alebiowu G.	2014	Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology	24	2	None	Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-lfe, Nigeria	Adeoye, O., Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-lfe, Nigeria; Alebiowu, G., Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-lfe, Nigeria	Composites of native tapioca starch and mannitol were prepared by co-fusion and co-grinding to produce novel excipients. The disintegrant activity of the novel excipients was evaluated using the disintegration efficiency ratio (DER) in a paracetamol tablet formulation with native tapioca starch as control. Two dimensionless quantities DERN and DERC were then used to assess the efficiency of the novel excipients in enhancing the quality of the paracetamol tablets. The results indicated that the novel excipients would enhance the balance between the mechanical and disintegration properties of tablets as reflected in the DER values. The results suggested that a particular combination of process and formulation variables is required for the optimum activity of the novel disintegrants. The study concluded that the activity of the novel excipients was dependent on the mode of incorporation, compression load and method of compositing.	Co-fusion; Co-grinding; Dimensionless quantities; Disintegration efficiency ratio; Mannitol; Tapioca starch	excipient; mannitol; paracetamol; starch; article; controlled study; productivity; quantitative study; tablet compression; tablet disintegration; tablet formulation; tapioca	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84903362394	In vivo antimalarial evaluation of MAMA decoction on Plasmodium berghei in mice	Adepiti A.O., Elujoba A.A., Bolaji O.O.	2014	Parasitology Research	113	2	10.1007/s00436-013-3680-0	Department of Pharmacognosy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria	Adepiti, A.O., Department of Pharmacognosy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Elujoba, A.A., Department of Pharmacognosy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Bolaji, O.O., Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria	The use of decoctions of different plant materials is common practice in antimalarial ethnomedicine in Africa. Scientific evaluation of such herbal combinations to verify the claims is important. The study has evaluated the antimalarial efficacy of MAMA decoction (MD), a multicomponent herbal preparation and its individual plant components, namely leaves of Morinda lucida Benth [Rubiaceae] (ML), Azadirachta indica A. Juss [Meliaceae] (AI), Alstonia boonei De Wild [Apocynaceae] (AB) and Mangifera indica L [Anacardiaceae] (MI) in Plasmodium berghei-infected mice. Each decoction was prepared by boiling the powdered leaf in water, concentrated in vacuo and freeze-dried. The acute toxicity of MD (LD50 = 3.8 g/kg) was determined using Lorke's method. The antimalarial activities of MD and its plant components were evaluated by oral administration of the freeze-dried extracts (15-240 mg/kg) using the early malaria infection test model. The established malaria infection test was used to evaluate MD (60-240 mg/kg) while amodiaquine [10 mg/kg] (AQ) and distilled water were employed as the positive and negative controls, respectively. From the early malaria infection test, the effective doses at 50 % (ED50) and 90 % (ED90) for MD, AB, AI, ML, MI and AQ were 43, 79, 140, 134, 208 and 3.9 mg/kg and 202, 276, 291, 408, 480 and 9.2 mg/kg, respectively. For the established infection test, MD (240 mg/kg) and AQ gave parasite clearance of 55 and 95 % on day 5 of treatment. MD possesses antimalarial activity and is relatively safe. © 2013 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.	None	Alstonia boonei extract; amodiaquine; antimalarial agent; Azadirachta indica extract; herbaceous agent; Mangifera indica extract; Morinda lucida extract; plant extract; unclassified drug; acute toxicity; Alstonia; alstonia boonei; animal experiment; antimalarial activity; article; Azadirachta indica; controlled study; female; freeze drying; in vivo study; LD 50; malaria; male; mango; Morinda lucida; mouse; nonhuman; parasite clearance; parasitemia; plant leaf; Plasmodium berghei; Plasmodium berghei infection; priority journal; treatment duration; Alstonia boonei; Anacardiaceae; Apocynaceae; Azadirachta indica; Mangifera indica; Meliaceae; Morinda lucida; Mus; Plasmodium berghei; Rubiaceae; Africa; Alstonia; Animals; Antimalarials; Azadirachta; Female; Malaria; Male; Mangifera; Medicine, Traditional; Mice; Morinda; Phytotherapy; Plant Extracts; Plant Leaves; Plasmodium berghei; Random Allocation	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-53749100085	Comparative performance of the limited information techniques in a two-equation structural model	Adepoju A.A.	2008	European Journal of Scientific Research	20	1	None	Department of Statistics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Adepoju, A.A., Department of Statistics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	The samples with which we deal in practice are rather small, seldom exceeding 80 observations and frequently much smaller. Thus, it is of great interest to inquire into the properties of estimators for the typical sample sizes encountered in practice. The performances of three simultaneous estimation methods using a model consisting of a mixture of an identified and over identified equations with correlated error terms are compared. The results of the Monte Carlo study revealed that the Two Stage Least Squares (2SLS) and the Limited Information Maximum Likelihood (LIML) estimates are similar and in most cases identical in respect of the just-identified equation. The Total Absolute Biases (TAB) of 2SLS and LIML revealed asymptotic behavior under (upper triangular matrix), P1, while those of Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) exhibited no such behavior. For both upper and lower triangular matrices (P1 and P2), 2SLS estimates showed asymptotic behavior in the middle interval. The OLS is the only stable estimator with a stable behavior of Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) as its estimates increase (decrease) consistently for equation 1 (equation 2) for P1 (for P2). © EuroJournals Publishing, Inc. 2008.	Estimator; Identification; Monte Carlo; Mutual correlation; Random deviates	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84865279535	Evaluation of small sample estimators of outliers infested simultaneous equation model: A monte carlo approach	Adepoju A.A., Olaomi J.O.	2012	Journal of Applied Economic Sciences	7	1	None	Department of Statistics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Department of Statistics, University of South Africa, South Africa	Adepoju, A.A., Department of Statistics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Olaomi, J.O., Department of Statistics, University of South Africa, South Africa	In practice, data collected in a broad range of applications frequently contain one or more atypical observations called outlier. A single outlier can have a large distorting influence on a classical statistical method that is optimal under the assumption of normality or linearity. Many estimation procedures proposed by researchers to handle simultaneous equation models are based on the assumptions that give little consideration to atypical data, thus the need to investigate the distorting effects of outliers in simultaneous equations estimation methods. In this study, we compare the performance of five estimators (OLS, 2SLS, 3SLS, GMM and W2SLS) of simultaneous equations model parameters at small sample sizes (n) 15, 20 and 25; first order autocorrelation levels (ρ) 0.3, 0.6 and 0.9 of the error terms, when the series are perturbed at zero, one and two times. The estimators are adjudged using the minimum criteria of Bias, Variance and RMSE criteria on the 135 scenarios, each replicated 10,000 times. Identical results were obtained for the 2SLS and W2SLS methods since there are no restrictions on the parameters. The system methods clearly performed better than the single equation counterparts. Generally, the estimates obtained for the just identified equation are better than those of the over identified counterpart. Surprisingly, the ranking of the various techniques on the basis of their small sample properties does not reveal any distinguishable feature according to whether there is outlier(s) in the data or not and at the different level of correlation, but all the estimators behave asymptotically. On the BIAS criterion, the best method is OLS in the just identified equation, followed by 3SLS in most cases especially where the pollution level is zero for all the three autocorrelation levels considered. The GMM and 2WSLS struggled for the third and last positions. However, in the over identified case, 3SLS is leading closely followed by GMM in most cases (when rho is 0.9 for all sample sizes considered) and OLS in few other cases (especially at rho = 0.3 and 0.6 and for N = 20 and 25 with single/double pollution levels), it is expected that we would be able to identify or suggest the best method to use when we have the scenario depicted above.	Autoregressive error terms; Outlier; Simultaneous equations; Small sample	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84871028486	Evaluation of the concentration of some toxic metals in dietary red palm oil	Adepoju-Bello A.A., Osagiede S.A., Oguntibeju O.O.	2012	Journal of Bioanalysis and Biomedicine	4	5	10.4172/1948-593X.1000069	Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Nigeria; Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, Nigeria; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Bellville Campus, 7535, South Africa	Adepoju-Bello, A.A., Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Nigeria; Osagiede, S.A., Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, Nigeria; Oguntibeju, O.O., Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Bellville Campus, 7535, South Africa	Palm oil has been part of human diet for more than 5000 years. For generations, it has been revered as both a nutritious food and a valuable medicine. However, should be taken to evaluate the purity and safety of this nutritional and medicinal agent to the human system. This study investigated the concentration of cadmium, chromium, mercury, lead, arsenic and nickel in twenty-five samples of ready-to consume palm oil that were bought randomly from different markets in Lagos, Nigeria. The samples were digested with aqua-regia (2:1:2 HNO3:HClO4:H2SO4 respectively) and the digested samples were analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. There was no detectable mercury in one of the twenty-five samples analysed. However, all the samples contained a detectable amount of each of the other five metals analysed. The Oral Component Limit (OCL) for cadmium, chromium, mercury, lead, arsenic and nickel as stated by USP are 0.5μg/g, 25 μg/g, 1.5 μg/g, 1 μg/g, 1.5 μg/g and 25 μg/g respectively. The samples contained detectable amounts of the metals although with values below the USP standard OCL. The results obtained from this study suggest that the palm oil samples analysed are save for consumption in terms of the metals of interest analysed. © 2012 Adepoju-Bello AA, et al.	Bioaccumulation; Contamination; Health risk; Heavy metals; Medicinal agent; Palm oil	arsenic; cadmium; chromium; heavy metal; lead; mercury; nickel; palm oil; red palm oil; unclassified drug; article; atomic absorption spectrometry; bioaccumulation; chemical analysis; concentration (parameters); food analysis; food contamination; Nigeria	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-77955909190	Evaluation of the effect of lime fruit juice on the anticoagulant effect of warfarin	Adepoju G.K.A., Adeyemi T.	2010	Journal of Young Pharmacists	2	3	10.4103/0975-1483.66808	Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria	Adepoju, G.K.A., Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria; Adeyemi, T., Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria	Aim: Citrus aurantifolia (Family Rutaceae) is commonly known as a familiar food and medicine, and s therapeutic effectiveness in a variety of diseases has been suggested in traditional medicine. Various complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) have been shown to interact with orthodox medicines. Hence, the aim of this study is to investigate such a phenomenon particularly the interaction of lime fruit juice with warfarin. Materials and Method: Wistar strain albino rats of both sexes weighing between 190 and 230g were administered with oral doses of the respective drugs used depending on the groups of animals. Effects on the anticoagulant activity of warfarin were determined by standard laboratory methods. Result: Lime fruit juice caused a reduction in the anticoagulant activity of warfarin. Conclusion: This finding has shown that CAM can interact with orthodox medicines hence, warfarin prescribers need to be aware of the usage of CAM and monitor the international normalized ratio (INR) of their patients more frequently.	Anticoagulant; complementary and alternative medicines; interaction; lime fruit; therapeutic effectiveness; traditional medicine; warfarin	warfarin; alternative medicine; animal cell; animal experiment; anticoagulation; article; controlled study; drug efficacy; female; food drug interaction; fruit; fruit juice; hemostasis; international normalized ratio; lime (fruit); male; nonhuman; priority journal; rat; single drug dose	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-77957606832	Motivational variables and academic performance of urban and rural secondary school students in Oyo state, Nigeria	Adepoju T.L.	2008	KEDI Journal of Educational Policy	5	2	None	Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria	Adepoju, T.L., Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria	This study examined the degree of relationship among motivational variables and academic performance of students in secondary school certificate examinations (SSCE) in Oyo State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. 100 secondary schools and 1000 senior school students were selected using probability proportional to size and simple random sampling methods respectively. Data collected were analyzed using percentages, multiple regression and t-test statistics. The study showed among other thingsthat there was an enhanced relationship of each of the motivational variables in respect to academic performance with the provision of learning materials (X2) as the most predictor variable, followed by employment of private teachers (X3) and conducive school environment (X7), respectively. Suggestions were made to improve the performances of students in schools. © Korean Educational Development.	Academic performance; Motivational variables; Rural schools; School certificate; Urban schools	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-45849101676	Evaluation of toluidine blue O staining for the diagnosis of Pneumocystis jiroveci in expectorated sputum sample and bronchoalveolar lavage from HIV-infected patients in a tertiary care referral center in Ethiopia	Aderaye G., Woldeamanuel Y., Asrat D., Lebbad M., Beser J., Worku A., Fernandez V., Lindquist L.	2008	Infection	36	3	10.1007/s15010-007-7191-8	Dept. of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box 2380, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Dept. of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, Medical Faculty, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia; Dept. of Parasitology, Mycology and Water, Swedish Institute for Infectious Disease Control (SMI), Solna, Sweden; Dept. of Community Health, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia; Dept. of Medicine, Karolinska Institute at Karolinska University, I 73 Huddinge University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden	Aderaye, G., Dept. of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box 2380, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Dept. of Medicine, Karolinska Institute at Karolinska University, I 73 Huddinge University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden; Woldeamanuel, Y., Dept. of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, Medical Faculty, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia; Asrat, D., Dept. of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, Medical Faculty, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia; Lebbad, M., Dept. of Parasitology, Mycology and Water, Swedish Institute for Infectious Disease Control (SMI), Solna, Sweden; Beser, J., Dept. of Parasitology, Mycology and Water, Swedish Institute for Infectious Disease Control (SMI), Solna, Sweden; Worku, A., Dept. of Community Health, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia; Fernandez, V., Dept. of Parasitology, Mycology and Water, Swedish Institute for Infectious Disease Control (SMI), Solna, Sweden; Lindquist, L., Dept. of Medicine, Karolinska Institute at Karolinska University, I 73 Huddinge University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden	Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is becoming increasingly recognized in sub-Saharan Africa. The currently recommended diagnostic methods using induced sputum (IS) and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) are neither technically feasible nor affordable for a wider clinical use in developing countries. Therefore, there is a need for a simple and affordable diagnostic test. The yield of Toluidine Blue O (TBO) stain, immunofluorescence (IF), and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the diagnosis of Pneumocystis jiroveci were compared in 78 expectorated sputum and 118 BAL samples of 131 HIV-infected patients presenting with atypical chest X-ray and sputum smear-negative for acid-fast bacilli. A total of 56 (42.7%) patients tested positive for P. jiroveci by PCR, 39 (29.4%) by IF, and 28 (21.4%) by TBO stain. The sensitivity of TBO as compared to IF and PCR was 71.4% and 34.5% in expectorated sputum and 68% and 41.5% in BAL samples, respectively, with a specificity approaching 100% in both. The sputum PCR showed high concordance rate with BAL PCR. The sensitivity and specificity of sputum PCR as compared to BALPCR was 78.9% and 89%, respectively. In both TBO and IF positive BAL samples, majority were from patients who could not produce sputum (p < 0.001). The density of P. jiroveci clusters in BAL samples did not correlate with prior co-trimoxazole use, immunologic status of the patient or overall mortality. Compared to IF, TBO staining has an acceptable sensitivity and very high specificity both in expectorated sputum and BAL samples. Expectorated sputum is, therefore, the most practical specimen and TBO staining an inexpensive diagnostic method to be recommended for high-HIV, resource-constrained settings. Bronchoscopy for the diagnosis of PCP is often not required for patients who can produce sputum. For patients who cannot produce sputum, however, the cost and efficacy of TBO in IS sample needs to be investigated in resource-poor countries. © 2008 Urban & Vogel.	None	cotrimoxazole; tolonium chloride; acid fast bacterium; adult; article; bacterium culture; clinical evaluation; diagnostic test; Ethiopia; female; human; Human immunodeficiency virus infected patient; Human immunodeficiency virus infection; immunofluorescence test; immunological procedures; lung lavage; major clinical study; male; mortality; Pneumocystis jiroveci; Pneumocystis pneumonia; polymerase chain reaction; sensitivity and specificity; sputum culture; staining; statistical significance; tertiary health care; thorax radiography; Adult; AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections; Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid; DNA, Fungal; Ethiopia; Female; Fluorescent Antibody Technique; HIV Infections; Hospitals, University; Humans; Male; Pneumocystis jirovecii; Pneumonia, Pneumocystis; Polymerase Chain Reaction; Predictive Value of Tests; Sensitivity and Specificity; Sputum; Tolonium Chloride	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-33748608268	Effect of enzyme supplemented cassava root sieviate on egg quality gut morphology and performance of egg type chickens	Aderemi F.A., Lawal T.E., Alabi O.M., Ladokun O.A., Adeyemo G.O.	2006	International Journal of Poultry Science	5	6	10.3923/ijps.2006.526.529	Department of Animal Science and Fisheries, Management Bowen University (of the Nigerian Baptist Convention) Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria; Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Department of Biochemistry, Lead City University Ibadan, Ni	Aderemi, F.A., Department of Animal Science and Fisheries, Management Bowen University (of the Nigerian Baptist Convention) Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria; Lawal, T.E., Department of Animal Science and Fisheries, Management Bowen University (of the Nigerian Baptist Convention) Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria; Alabi, O.M., Department of Animal Science and Fisheries, Management Bowen University (of the Nigerian Baptist Convention) Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria; Ladokun, O.A., Department of Biochemistry, Lead City University Ibadan, Nigeria; Adeyemo, G.O., Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Nigeria	Enzymic supplementation of cassava root sieviate (CRS) in cassava -based diet was investigated in layers. One hundred and twenty laying birds of Nera strain at 22 weeks old were divided into twelve groups and randomly assigned to the four groups of diets. It lasted for 84 days at the teaching and research farm of the university of Ibadan Nigeria. Results of control avizyme and dried pure yeast (DPY) supplemented diet were similar and significantly (P<0.05) higher than unsupplemented cassava diets. Feed intake revealed that layers fed cassava-based diet had lower consumption when compared to those fed control. Feed conversion however showed that those layers on DPY supplemented diet were significantly (P<0.05) better than others. Final body weight of the layers showed that those on control were significantly (P<0.05) heavier than others. The kidney, heart, abdominal fat and oviduct of layers cassava diet either supplemented or not were significantly (P<0.05) reduced when compared with others on control. The gizzard weight of layers fed unsupplemented and supplemented was also significantly (P<0.05) increased. No mortality was recorded during the feeding trial. Considering egg production layers on control performed better than others, economically DPY diet ranked second to control. © Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2006.	Cassava root sieviate; Egg quality parameters; Gut morphology; Performance	Aves; Gallus gallus; Manihot esculenta	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84866016107	Management and evaluation of technological capability in ICT firms: An information system approach	Aderemi H.O., Oyebisi T.O.	2012	International Journal of Business Information Systems	11	2	10.1504/IJBIS.2012.048887	Department of Technology Innovation and Enterprise Studies, National Centre for Technology Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, P.M.B. 012, Ile-Ife, 22005, Nigeria; African Institute for Science Policy and Innovation, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-If	Aderemi, H.O., Department of Technology Innovation and Enterprise Studies, National Centre for Technology Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, P.M.B. 012, Ile-Ife, 22005, Nigeria; Oyebisi, T.O., African Institute for Science Policy and Innovation, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 22005, Nigeria	Technological capability (TC) is the key assets and resources that enable a country and its enterprises to generate innovations, compete internationally and attain reasonable level of economic progress. While the accumulation of TC is central to organisations, its management and evaluation is less apparent. This study deployed the use of a time series information system to capture and evaluate TC in ICT firms using the visual basic programming language. Structured questionnaires and personal interviews were used to obtain primary data from purposively sampled 185 ICT firms involved in production, engineering, maintenance of ICT hardware and software with 85% response rate. The computer software developed generated information system that served as decision support for the management of TC in the firms. Evaluation of the software report reveal that successful conduct of feasibility studies, supplier linkage, networking with government laboratories and research institutes have implication for the generation of technology innovations in the firms. TC's like licensing, copying of imports and hardware manufacturing skills promotes the generation of innovations in the firm. Policy instrument can be used to boost technological learning and development in the areas identified. Copyright © 2012 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.	Business; Evaluation; Firms; ICT; Information and communications technology; Management; Software; TC; Technological capability; Technology innovation	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84933036318	Design and construction of 250 liters plastic bio-digester and evaluation of biogas production using 4 co-substrates	Aderibigbe A.B.	2015	IIOAB Journal	6	2	None	Dept. of Microbiology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria	Aderibigbe, A.B., Dept. of Microbiology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria	Biogas is a gas produced by the breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen. This work involves the construction of (250L) plastic biodgiester using plastic ‘Storex’ tank as reactor vessel and non-corroding metal as the agitating device. The substrate used in this work includes rice husk, paper waste, maize husk and cow dung were perpetrated using hydrothermal process (except the latter) before been prepared in slurry form to achieve 8% solid content. A total 170 liters slurry was used to fed the digester. In this study, batch fermentation system was used. During fermentation, agitation of the reaction medium was carried out (6-8 times daily) with the aid of agitating device. Biogas production was measured by the downward water displacement method. Measurable gas was observed at the 13th day of the study (600ml), while highest gas production was observed at 47th day of the work (5500ml). Fluctuation in environmental condition such as temperature and changing in pH value leads to inconsistence daily gas production. The pH of the medium ranged from 4.45 – 6.85. The use of plastic material for the construction of biodigester and a non-corroding metal as agitating device aids biogas production. This is because the plastic is cheap, durable, consistent, and gas leakage problem can be easily controlled. Also a mixture of animal waste and plant waste materials with proper pretreatment of these wastes prior to discharge to biodigester has a positive effect on biogas yield. © 2015, Institute of Integrative Omics and Applied Biotechnology. All rights Reserved.	Biodigester; Biogas; Construction; Fermentation; Pretreatment; Substrates	biogas; agricultural slurry; Article; batch fermentation; biofuel production; decomposition; general device; hydrothermal decomposition; maize; maize husk; manure; paper; paper waste; pH; plastic biodigester; rice husk; temperature; waste	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-77955594922	Neuropharmacological evaluation of aridanin, a glycoside isolated from tetrapleura tetraptera fruit in mice	Aderibigbe A.O., Iwalewa E.O., Adesina S.K., Ukponmwan O.E., Adebanjo A.O.	2007	Discovery and Innovation	19	3	None	Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria; Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Drug Research and Production Unit, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi A	Aderibigbe, A.O., Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria; Iwalewa, E.O., Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Adesina, S.K., Drug Research and Production Unit, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Ukponmwan, O.E., Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Adebanjo, A.O., Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria	The neuropharmacological effects of Aridanin - an N-acetylated glycoside isolated from Tetrapleura tetraptera fruit was examined for locomotory, exploratory, stereotyped behaviours and hexobarbitone-induced sleeping time (HIST) in mice. Aridanin (15- and 30 mg/kg i.p) produced a dose-dependent inhibition of novelty-induced rearing, grooming, body scratching and exploratory behaviour. It also potentiated the hexobarbitone-induced sleeping time (HIST), but did not change the stereotyped behaviour induced by apomorphine. These effects of aridanin suggest that it has a strong central depressant action which may be sedative in nature but lack psychopharmacological activities.	Aridanin; Central activities; Sedation; Tetrapleura tetraptera fruit	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84879295293	Pelletized feed of different particle sizes: Effects on performance, carcass characteristics and intestinal morphology of two strains of broiler chicken	Aderibigbe O.B., Sogunle O.M., Egbeyale L.T., Abiola S.S., Ladokun O.A., Ajayi O.L.	2013	Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science	36	2	None	Department of Animal Production and Health, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Department of Animal Physiology, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Department of Ve	Aderibigbe, O.B., Department of Animal Production and Health, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Sogunle, O.M., Department of Animal Production and Health, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Egbeyale, L.T., Department of Animal Production and Health, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Abiola, S.S., Department of Animal Production and Health, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Ladokun, O.A., Department of Animal Physiology, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Ajayi, O.L., Department of Veterinary Pathology, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria	This study was conducted to determine the effects of feeding pelletized feeds of different particle sizes on the performance, carcass characteristics and intestinal morphology of two strains of broiler chickens. A total of one hundred and eighty (180) birds consisting of 90 birds each of Marshal MY and Hubbard strains of broiler chicken were used in the experiment. They were brooded for 14 days and thereafter divided into two treatment groups, namely, fed with feed of different particle sizes of 1 and 2mm. These were further divided into 3 replicates of 15 chicks and the experimental period was 42 days. The performance of the chicks was monitored weekly. At week eight, 3 birds per replicate were randomly selected, weighed, slaughtered via neck slit, defeathered, singed and eviscerated for carcass evaluation. The intestinal morphometry and histomorphometry of the birds were analysed. Data collected were arranged in a 2 x 2 factorial layout and subjected to 2-way Analysis of Variance. Significant (P<0.05) differences were observed in the final weight, weight gain and protein efficiency ratio with Hubbard strain having better values than Marshal. Mortality (P<0.05) was lower in the birds fed with feed particle size of 2 mm. In addition, significantly (P<0.05) higher values were obtained in the head, drum stick, shank and keel of birds fed with feed with particle size of 2mm. Meanwhile, the highest (P<0.05) villus height was recorded for Hubbard fed 2mm feed particle size while Marshal had the least value. Hence, pelletized feed of 2mm particle size was recommended for broiler production. © Universiti Putra Malaysia Press.	Carcass characteristic; Hubbard strain; Intestinal morphology; Marshal strain; Particle size; Pelletized feed; Performance	Aves; Gallus gallus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84925543842	Performance of weaner rabbits fed a concentrate diet supplemented with pawpaw leaves	Aderinboye R.Y., Oladeji O.T., Abaire M.A., Sobayo R.A., Oso A.O., Oni A.O., Yusuf K.O., Osho S.O., Bamgbose A.M.	2014	Tropical Animal Health and Production	47	2	10.1007/s11250-014-0723-1	Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria	Aderinboye, R.Y., Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Oladeji, O.T., Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Abaire, M.A., Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Sobayo, R.A., Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Oso, A.O., Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Oni, A.O., Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Yusuf, K.O., Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Osho, S.O., Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Bamgbose, A.M., Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria	This experiment investigated the performance of weaner rabbits fed concentrate diets supplemented with pawpaw leaves (PPL). Twenty-four male weaner rabbits aged 5 weeks, weighing between 350 and 450 g were used. Concentrate diet was supplemented with PPL in ratios 100:0, 70:30, 50:50 and 30:70. Rabbits were randomly allotted to the four diets in a completely randomised design for 8 weeks, with six rabbits per diet. Results showed that rabbits supplemented with 30 and 50 % PPL had higher (P < 0.05) dry matter intake to sole concentrate. At 70 % PPL, dry matter intake did not vary with other treatments. Weight gain was higher (P < 0.05) in rabbits fed 30 and 50 % PPL than sole concentrate. Rabbits fed 70 % PPL had lower (P < 0.05) weight gain to animals fed 30 % PPL but gained similarly (P > 0.05) to those fed on 50 % PPL and sole concentrate. Feed conversion ratio improved (P < 0.05) in animals fed 30, 50 and 70 % PPL. Rabbits fed 30 % PPL had the highest (P < 0.05) protein efficiency ratio. Rabbits had higher dry matter digestibility (P < 0.05) with PPL supplementation than sole concentrate while crude protein and fibre digestibility was higher with 30 and 50 % PPL. Haematological and serum parameters in rabbits were unaltered with feeding PPL. It is concluded that weaner rabbits can utilise PPL as supplement to concentrate diet at 30 to 70 % dry matter with positive responses in performance and nutrient digestibility without deleterious effect on the physiological status of the rabbits. © 2014, Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht.	Concentrate; Feed conversion; Haematology; Pawpaw leaves; Rabbit; Supplement	animal; animal food; Asimina; diet supplementation; male; plant leaf; rabbit; randomization; weaning; weight gain; Animal Feed; Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Animals; Asimina; Dietary Supplements; Male; Plant Leaves; Rabbits; Random Allocation; Weaning; Weight Gain	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84860612173	Effect of dietary monensin inclusion on performance, nutrient utilisation, rumen volatile fatty acid concentration and blood status of West African dwarf bucks fed with basal diets of forages	Aderinboye R.Y., Onwuka C.F.I., Arigbede O.M., Oduguwa O.O., Aina A.B.J.	2012	Tropical Animal Health and Production	44	5	10.1007/s11250-011-0043-7	Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Department of Pasture and Range Management, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, Uni	Aderinboye, R.Y., Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Onwuka, C.F.I., Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Arigbede, O.M., Department of Pasture and Range Management, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Oduguwa, O.O., Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Aina, A.B.J., Department of Animal Production and Health, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria	This experiment investigated the effect of dietary monensin on performance, nutrient utilisation, rumen volatile fatty acid and blood status in West African dwarf (WAD) goats fed with basal diets of forages. Four concentrate supplements were formulated to include 0 (MO), 15 (M15), 30 (M30) and 45 (M45) mg monensin/kg dry matter. Twenty-four WAD bucks (7.3 ± 1.20 kg initial body weight, aged 9-12 months) were randomly allotted to four experimental diets in a completely randomised design for 90 days, six animals per diet. Results indicated that animals fed M15, M30 and M45 diets had lower (P < 0.01) dry matter and water intake than those fed M0 diet. Crude protein and neutral detergent fibre intakes by the bucks followed similar trend. Animals on M15, M30 and M45 had better (P < 0.001) feed and protein efficiency ratio than those fed M0 diet. Rumen pH and total volatile fatty acid concentration were maintained (P > 0.05) while monensin decreased (P < 0.001) acetate/propionate ratio. Blood glucose increased (P < 0.001) from 59.1 mg/dl in animals on M0 diet to 67.8, 66.0 and 66.3 mg/dl in animals on M15, M30 and M45 diets. Overall, there were no variations among animals on M15, M30 and M45 diets. It is concluded that feeding monensin at 15 to 45 mg/kg DM of supplemental concentrate diets to West African dwarf bucks could be effective in improving feed and protein efficiency, manipulating the rumen for increased propionate production and increasing blood glucose levels. © 2011 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.	Goats; Haematology; Intake; Monensin; Volatile fatty acids; Weight gain	monensin; volatile fatty acid; animal; animal disease; animal food; animal husbandry; article; blood; blood analysis; chemistry; diet; digestion; feces; goat; growth, development and aging; male; metabolism; Nigeria; randomization; ruminant stomach; Animal Feed; Animal Husbandry; Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Animals; Blood Chemical Analysis; Diet; Digestion; Fatty Acids, Volatile; Feces; Goats; Male; Monensin; Nigeria; Random Allocation; Rumen; Animalia; Capra hircus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84871480070	Evaluation of prophylactic and therapeutic properties of ogi in rabbits infected with Salmonella typhi	Aderiye B.I., David O.M.	2013	International Food Research Journal	20	1	None	Department of Microbiology, Ekiti State University, PMB 5363, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria	Aderiye, B.I., Department of Microbiology, Ekiti State University, PMB 5363, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria; David, O.M., Department of Microbiology, Ekiti State University, PMB 5363, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria	The therapeutic and prophylactic effects of fermented maize gruel (ogi) in protecting against and reducing the concentration of Salmonella typhi in rabbits were determined using standard methods. All the experimental animals were fed with commercial diet during the first feed trial. The control group was maintained only on the diet while the first treatment group fed with the commercial diet was later substituted with ogi in the third phase of the trial. The second treatment group was fed with ogi in both the second and third phases of the study. In the second feed trial, the treatment groups were challenged with Salmonella typhi. Infected rabbits that were fed with commercial diets showed high load of Salmonella typhi in the faeces and blood compared to those fed with ogi. The weights gained and food intakes of the animals in the control group were higher than the experimental group. The animals in the first treatment group recorded the least food intake while there was weight loss in the second treatment group. Bacteremia was established in the treatment groups. The level of white blood cells (WBCs) in the rabbits infected with Salmonella typhi but later maintained on ogi, decreased from 4900 mm3 to 4200 mm3. Similarly the WBC count decreased from 7300 mm3 to 6300 mm3 in rabbits that were initially infected (but fed on commercial diet) and later fed with ogi. It could be concluded that ogi could be potent in preventing Salmonella infection and the reduction of microbial load of Salmonella typhi in the blood of the mammals as shown by the microbial and haematological indices. © 2008 IFRJ, Faculty of Food Science &amp; Technology, UPM.	fermented food; Ogi; prophylactic; Salmonella typhi; therapeutic	Animalia; Mammalia; Oryctolagus cuniculus; Salmonella; Salmonella typhi; Zea mays	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-34147154238	Performance, organ relative weight, serum and haematology parameters in broiler finisher fed biodegraded Brewers dried grain	Aderolu A.Z., Iyayi E.A., Onilude A.A.	2007	Pakistan Journal of Nutrition	6	3	None	Department of Marine Science and Fisheries, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria; Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Department of Botany and Microbiology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Aderolu, A.Z., Department of Marine Science and Fisheries, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria; Iyayi, E.A., Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Onilude, A.A., Department of Botany and Microbiology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Four isonitrogeneous diet made up of Brewer's dried grain with a control diet was distributed at the rate of 9 birds per replicate and three replicates per diet in a completely randomized design experiment. Fungal biodegradation of brewers dried grain (BDG) resulted in improved nutrient composition of the by-product. The effects of feeding biodegraded BDG on relative organ weight, serum and heamatological parameters and economy of broiler finisher were investigated. Although no significant difference was observed in the feed intake of broiler finisher fed the graded levels tested but significant difference (P< 0.05) was observed in the rate of weight gain (g/day). Feed cost per kilogram was lowest on diet 4 but feed cost per weight gain (N/g) gave a value of 10.60 and 7.32 on diet 4 and 2 respectively. Biodegraded BDG at 20% inclusion level gave the highest weight gain 1213.73 over 28 days and the lowest weight gain of 668.51g on diet 4. Weight of gizzard and liver significantly increased with inclusion of BDG a weight range of 2.50 to 3.30% and 1.59-2.59% respectively of the total weight. The serum urea increased significantly across the graded levels tested (24.50-42.50g/dl), but the serum globulin content on the other hand decreased with values range between 3.05-3.40g/dl. The utilization of biodegraded BDG beyond 30% level in broiler finisher is not encouraging but the best result was obtained at 20% level of biodegraded BDG. © Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2007.	Biodegrade BDG; Broiler feeding; Feed ingredients; Livestock production	globulin; urea; animal experiment; animal food; article; biodegradation; blood analysis; controlled study; dietary intake; economic evaluation; food analysis; food composition; grain; growth rate; hematological parameters; livestock; nonhuman; nutritional value; organ weight; protein blood level; Saccharomyces cerevisiae; urea blood level; Aves	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84879571154	Evaluation of retinoblastoma (Rb) and protein-53 (p53) gene expression levels in breast cancer cell lines (MCF- 7) induced with some selected cytotoxic plants	Aderonke S.T., Ayorinde Babatunde J., Temitope Adesola O., Uchennaya Okereke O., Innocent C., Oluwaseun Elisha M., Lanre Abolaji O., Olubunmi Abiola M.	2013	Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy	5	7	10.5897/JPP2013.0270	Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Lagos, Nigeria; Department of Clinical Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Lagos, Nigeria	Aderonke, S.T., Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Lagos, Nigeria; Ayorinde Babatunde, J., Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Lagos, Nigeria; Temitope Adesola, O., Department of Clinical Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Lagos, Nigeria; Uchennaya Okereke, O., Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Lagos, Nigeria; Innocent, C., Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Lagos, Nigeria; Oluwaseun Elisha, M., Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Lagos, Nigeria; Lanre Abolaji, O., Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Lagos, Nigeria; Olubunmi Abiola, M., Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Lagos, Nigeria	Many Nigerian plants have been hypothesized to have anticancer potentials. However, not many of them have been subjected to acceptable scientific evaluation for their potential anticancer effects. In this study, six of such plants were selected to evaluate the effects of their crude, hexane, chloroform, ethylacetate, detanninfied and tannin fractions for brine shrimp lethality assay and the most cytotoxic fractions of each plant were further tested on gene expressions of TP53 and retinoblastoma (Rb) genes in human breast cancer cell line (MCF-7). Gladiolus psittacinus (Gps), Icacina trichantha (Itr), Spilanthes filicaulis (Sfi), Curculigo pilosa (Cpi), Anthocleista djalonensis (Adj), and Tapinanthus bangwensis (Tba) medicinal plants were selected for this study. Crude extracts of 80% aqueous ethanol macerated plant materials were fractionated into hexane, chloroform and ethylacetate fractions. The resultant aqueous fractions were detanninfied to produce aqueous detanninfied fractions and tannin fractions. The 36 panel of plant fractions produced from all the plants were used for the study. From our findings, hexane fraction of S. filicaulis (Sfi-HF) showed the highest cytotoxic effect (LC50 21.30 μg/ml) on brine shrimps showing a low signal of p53 gene expression but a high intensity of Rb gene expression in MCF-7 cell lines. Moreso, crude extract of G. psittacinus (Gps-CE) showed a significant (P&lt;0.05) increase in TP53 gene expression in comparison with the control group and also a high intensity of Rb gene expression. Our results demonstrates the modulatory potentials of Sfi-HF and Gps-CE on TP53 and Rb gene expressions in MCF-7 breast cancer cell lines suggesting a possible mode of action of Sfi-HF and Gps- CE amongst a panel of 36 extract fractions. ©2013 Academic Journals.	Brine shrimps; Cytotoxicity; Gene expression; Medicinal plants; Retinoblastoma (Rb) gene; TP53 gene	acetic acid ethyl ester; alcohol; chloroform; hexane; plant extract; tannin; animal tissue; anthocleista djalonensis; antineoplastic activity; Artemia; article; breast cancer; brine shrimp lethality assay; controlled study; Curculigo pilosa; cytotoxicity; DNA synthesis; gene expression; gladiolus psittacinus; human; human cell; lcacina trichantha; lethality; medicinal plant; nonhuman; protein 53 gene; reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction; RNA extraction; spilanthes filicaulis; tapinanthus bangwensis; tumor suppressor gene	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-70350077109	Spermatotoxic impact of bonny light crude oil (BLCO) ingestion on adult male Swiss albino mice	Adesanya O.A., Shittu L.A.J., Omonigbehin E.A., Tayo A.O.	2009	International Journal of Physical Sciences	4	5	None	Department of Anatomy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, College of Medicine, Ogun, Nigeria; Department of Anatomical Sciences, University of Abuja, College of Health Sciences Gwagwalada, P. O. Box 882, Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria; Nigerian Medical Research Ins	Adesanya O.A., Department of Anatomy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, College of Medicine, Ogun, Nigeria; Shittu, L.A.J., Department of Anatomical Sciences, University of Abuja, College of Health Sciences Gwagwalada, P. O. Box 882, Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria; Omonigbehin, E.A., Nigerian Medical Research Institute, NIMR, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria; Tayo A.O., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Lagos State University, Idi-araba, Lagos, Nigeria	Increasing concern has been expressed about the possible declining trend in the sperm quality and sperm count of man as a result of exposure to environmental estrogenic agents in the past few years now. There is a general paucity of knowledge of BLCO ingestion on the reproductive effect. Hence, we aim to evaluate the impact of sub-lethal dose of BLCO ingestion on semen parameters of adult male mice. Initial acute toxicity study was carried out to determine the lethal dose of BLCO, which was calculated to be 37.4 mg/Kg body wt. A sub-lethal dose of 20 mg/Kg bwt /day of BLCO were then given to 8 male mice in the experimental group. While,the control group of 7 animals received equal volume of 0.9% normal saline via oral garvage for 2 weeks. Data were analysed using SPSS 12 statistical software with P &gt;0.05 considered statistically significant. There was a significant (P &gt;0.05) weight gain in the treated group with a significant (P &gt;0.05) reduction in sperm motility in the treated compared with control. The sperm density of treated and control were 14.5 × 106ml and 20.5 × 106 /ml respectively. However, there were also no significant difference in the relative testicular weight and sperm density of treated from that of the control respectively. Thus, it was concluded that BLCO ingestion is spermatotoxic in the adult male Swiss mice © 2009 Academic Journals..	Adult male mice; BLCO; Motility; Sperm density; Sub-lethal dose	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-78650361088	Evaluation of Antioxidant Potential of Melanthera scandens	Adesegun S.A., Alabi S.O., Olabanji P.T., Coker H.A.B.	2010	JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies	3	4	10.1016/S2005-2901(10)60047-7	Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria; Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria	Adesegun, S.A., Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria; Alabi, S.O., Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria; Olabanji, P.T., Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria; Coker, H.A.B., Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria	A methanol extract of dried leaves of Melanthera scandens was examined for antioxidant activities using a variety of assays, including 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging, reducing power, ferrous chelating, and ferric thiocyanate methods with ascorbic acid and EDTA as positive controls. The extract showed noticeable activities in most of these in vitro tests. The amount of phenolic compounds in the extract expressed in gallic acid equivalent was found to be 52.8 mg/g. The extract demonstrated inhibition of linoleic acid lipid peroxidation, active reducing power, and DPPH radical scavenging activities which were less than that of the positive controls. The extract also showed weaker iron chelating effect when compared with the EDTA positive control. The present results showed that M. scandens leaf extract possessed antioxidant properties and this plant is a potential useful source of natural antioxidants. © 2010 Korean Pharmacopuncture Institute.	Antioxidant activities; Lipid peroxidation; Melanthera scandens; Radical scavengindg; Reducing power	1,1 diphenyl 2 picrylhydrazyl; ascorbic acid; edetic acid; gallic acid; herbaceous agent; linoleic acid; melanthera scandens extract; scavenger; unclassified drug; antioxidant activity; article; controlled study; drug determination; herb; in vitro study; iron chelation; lipid peroxidation; melanthera scandens; nonhuman; plant leaf; priority journal; Asteraceae; Free Radical Scavengers; Plant Extracts; Plant Leaves	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-70349515848	Evaluation of antioxidant properties of phaulopsis fascisepala C.B.Cl. (Acanthaceae)	Adesegun S.A., Fajana A., Orabueze C.I., Coker H.A.B.	2009	Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine	6	2	10.1093/ecam/nem098	Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Lagos, Nigeria; Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Lagos, Nigeria	Adesegun, S.A., Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Lagos, Nigeria; Fajana, A., Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Lagos, Nigeria; Orabueze, C.I., Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Lagos, Nigeria; Coker, H.A.B., Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Lagos, Nigeria	The antioxidant activities of crude extract of Phaulopsis fascisepala leaf were evaluated and compared with α-tocopherol and BHT as synthetic antioxidants and ascorbic acid as natural-based antioxidant. In vitro, we studied its antioxidative activities, radical-scavenging effects, Fe 2+-chelating ability and reducing power. The total phenolic content was determined and expressed in gallic acid equivalent. The extract showed variable activities in all of these in vitro tests. The antioxidant effect of P. fascisepala was strongly dose dependent, increased with increasing leaf extract dose and then leveled off with further increase in extract dose. Compared to other antioxidants used in the study, α-Tocopherol, ascorbic acid and BHT, P. fascisepala leaf extract showed less scavenging effect on α,α,-diphenyl-β-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical and less reducing power on Fe3+/ferricyanide complex but better Fe2+- chelating ability. These results revealed the in vitro antioxidant activity of P. fascisepala. Further investigations are necessary to verify these activities in vivo.	Iron chelating power; Phenolic content; Radical scavenging; Reducing power	1,1 diphenyl 2 picrylhydrazyl; alpha tocopherol; antioxidant; ascorbic acid; butylcresol; ferric ion; ferricyanide; phenol derivative; Acanthaceae; antioxidant activity; article; concentration response; controlled study; iron chelation; Phaulopsis fascisepala; plant leaf; priority journal	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-79953829535	Evaluation of antimicrobial potentials of methanolic extract of alchornea cordifolia leaf	Adeshina G.O., Kunle O.F., Onaolapo J.A., Ehinmidu J.O., Odama L.E.	2011	European Journal of Scientific Research	49	3	None	Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria; Department of Medicinal Plant Research, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Idu - Abuja, Nigeria; Department of Biological Sci	Adeshina, G.O., Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria; Kunle, O.F., Department of Medicinal Plant Research, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Idu - Abuja, Nigeria; Onaolapo, J.A., Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria; Ehinmidu, J.O., Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria; Odama, L.E., Department of Biological Sciences, Kogi State University, Anyingba, Nigeria	Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Muell. Arg. has been widely used in traditional medicine in West Africa for the treatment of microbial infections. Antimicrobial activity of the methanolic extracts of the leaf of Alchornea cordifolia and its resultant fractions when partitioned with hexane and distilled water, hexane fraction and residual aqueous fraction, was carried out using agar well diffusion and agar dilution methods against standard organisms viz: Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 10145, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 12600, Escherichia coli ATCC 11775 and Candida albicans ATCC 18804. Using the bioassay-guided fractionation by employing the accelerated gradient chromatography (AGC) technique, seventy-seven fractions were further elucidated from the residual aqueous fraction. The rate at which the residual aqueous fraction was able to kill the organisms was also determined using standard microbiology method. The zones of inhibition showed by the extracts and fractions ranged from 11 mm - 25 mm. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentrations were between 0.625 mg/ml - 20 mg/ml while the Minimum Bactericidal/Fungicidal Concentrations ranged from 1.25 mg/ml - 20.0 mg/ml. Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus were totally killed after 2 hours while Escherichia coli and Candida albicans were killed later. Alchornea cordifolia leaf demonstrated important antimicrobial activity which may underlie their beneficial effect on microbial infection. © EuroJournals Publishing, Inc. 2011.	Alchornea cordifolia; Antimicrobial; Aqueous fraction; Hexane fraction	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84915752416	Direct radiative forcing of urban aerosols over Pretoria (25.75°S, 28.28°E) using AERONET Sunphotometer data: First scientific results and environmental impact	Adesina A.J., Kumar K.R., Sivakumar V., Griffith D.	2014	Journal of Environmental Sciences (China)	26	12	10.1016/j.jes.2014.04.006	Discipline of Physics, School of Chemistry and Physics, College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Durban, South Africa; Key Laboratory for Aerosol-Cloud-Precipitation of China Meteorological Administration, School of Atmospheric Physics, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, China; Optronic Sensor Systems, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-DPSS, Pretoria, South Africa	Adesina, A.J., Discipline of Physics, School of Chemistry and Physics, College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Durban, South Africa; Kumar, K.R., Discipline of Physics, School of Chemistry and Physics, College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Durban, South Africa, Key Laboratory for Aerosol-Cloud-Precipitation of China Meteorological Administration, School of Atmospheric Physics, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, China; Sivakumar, V., Discipline of Physics, School of Chemistry and Physics, College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Durban, South Africa; Griffith, D., Optronic Sensor Systems, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-DPSS, Pretoria, South Africa	The present study uses the data collected from Cimel Sunphotometer of Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET) for the period from January to December, 2012 over an urban site, Pretoria (PTR; 25.75°S, 28.28°E, 1449mabove sea level), South Africa. We found that monthly mean aerosol optical depth (AOD, τa) exhibits two maxima that occurred in summer (February) and winter (August) having values of 0.36±0.19 and 0.25±0.14, respectively, high-to-moderate values in spring and thereafter, decreases from autumn with a minima in early winter (June) 0.12±0.07. The Angstrom exponents (α440-870) likewise, have its peak in summer (January) 1.70±0.21 and lowest in early winter (June) 1.38±0.26, while the columnar water vapor (CWV) followed AOD pattern with high values (summer) at the beginning of the year (February, 2.10±0.37cm) and low values (winter) in the middle of the year (July, 0.66±0.21cm). The volume size distribution (VSD) in the fine-mode is higher in the summer and spring seasons, whereas in the coarse mode the VSD is higher in the winter and lower in the summer due to the hygroscopic growth of aerosol particles. The single scattering albedo (SSA) ranged from 0.85 to 0.96 at 440nm over PTR for the entire study period. The averaged aerosol radiative forcing (ARF) computed using SBDART model at the top of the atmosphere (TOA) was -8.78±3.1W/m2, while at the surface it was -25.69±8.1W/m2 leading to an atmospheric forcing of +16.91±6.8W/m2, indicating significant heating of the atmosphere with a mean of 0.47K/day. © 2014 The Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Published by Elsevier B.V.	AERONET; Aerosol optical depth; Pretoria; Radiative forcing; Single scattering albedo	Atmospheric aerosols; Atmospheric radiation; Environmental impact; Optical properties; Sea level; Solar radiation; AERONET; Aerosol optical depths; Pretoria; Radiative forcings; Single scattering albedo; Urban growth; aerosol; albedo; atmospheric forcing; environmental impact; light scattering; optical depth; radiative forcing; urban atmosphere; Gauteng; Pretoria; South Africa; aerosol; aerosol; analysis; atmosphere; chemistry; environment; light related phenomena; remote sensing; South Africa; weather; Aerosols; Atmosphere; Environment; Optical Phenomena; Remote Sensing Technology; South Africa; Weather	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84880916722	Assessment of the impact of tongue size in patients with bimaxillary protrusion [Evaluation de l'influence de la dimension linguale chez les patients avec une bi-proalvéolie]	Adesina B.A., Otuyemi O.D., Kolawole K.A., Adeyemi A.T.	2013	International Orthodontics	11	2	10.1016/j.ortho.2013.02.012	Department of Child Dental Health, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals, Complex Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria; Department of Child Dental Health, University College Hospital Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria	Adesina, B.A., Department of Child Dental Health, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals, Complex Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria; Otuyemi, O.D., Department of Child Dental Health, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals, Complex Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria; Kolawole, K.A., Department of Child Dental Health, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals, Complex Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria; Adeyemi, A.T., Department of Child Dental Health, University College Hospital Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria	Background: Tongue size, posture and pressure are considered to have significant influences on the positioning of dentoalveolar structures. Based on the equilibrium theory, forward resting posture of the tongue with light force and long duration could have both a horizontal and vertical effect on teeth. Bimaxillary proclination, a malocclusion trait often seen in African descents with multifactorial etiological factors, could well be related to tongue dimensions. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between tongue dimensions and bimaxillary proclination patients. Methodology: One hundred selected lateral cephalometric radiographs of consecutive orthodontic patients who met the study criteria were divided into study (bimaxillary proclination with interincisal angle [I/I] < 108°) and control (normal with interincisal relationship [I/I] ≥ 108°) groups. The subjects' tongues were pre-coated with barium sulphate before radiography in order to delineate the tongue outline. Tongue dimensions and the intermaxillary space surface area were determined and analyzed using SPSS version 11 and a computer programme for epidemiological analysis. Results: The mean tongue measurements in the bimaxillary proclination group were higher than those in the control group except for tongue proportion. These differences were statistically significant for tongue thickness, tongue length and intermaxillary space length (P < 0.05). However, there was no statistically significant difference in the tongue area and intermaxillary space area between subjects with bimaxillary proclination and a normal interincisal relationship (P > 0.05). None of the variables (tongue thickness, tongue length, intermaxillary space length, tongue area and percentage tongue proportion) could be used as predictors for interincisal relationship. Conclusion: Tongue length, thickness and intermaxillary space length were significantly different between the bimaxillary and normal subjects. However, none of the measured tongue variables could be used as a predictor for incisor relationship. © 2013 CEO.	Bimaxillary proclination; Intermaxillary space; Malocclusion; Tongue dimensions	analysis of variance; article; case control study; cephalometry; human; macroglossia; Negro; Nigeria; observer variation; pathology; prognathia; reference value; statistical model; tongue; African Continental Ancestry Group; Analysis of Variance; Case-Control Studies; Cephalometry; Humans; Logistic Models; Macroglossia; Nigeria; Observer Variation; Prognathism; Reference Values; Tongue	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-77953429305	Impact of malaria parasitaemia on haematologic parameters in pregnant women at booking in Ilorin, Nigeria	Adesina K.T., Balogun O.R., Babatunde A.S., Sanni M.A., Fadeyi A., Aderibigbe S.	2009	Trends in Medical Research	4	4	10.3923/tmr.2009.84.90	Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, P.M.B. 1459, Ilorin, Nigeria; Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria; Department of Medical Microbiology an	Adesina, K.T., Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, P.M.B. 1459, Ilorin, Nigeria; Balogun, O.R., Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, P.M.B. 1459, Ilorin, Nigeria; Babatunde, A.S., Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria; Sanni, M.A., Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria; Fadeyi, A., Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria; Aderibigbe, S., Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, P.M.B. 1459, Ilorin, Nigeria	We determined the pattern of haematological parameters in malaria in pregnancy. Five hundred pregnant women who presented for booking in the antenatal clinic of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria were recruited. Their blood samples were analyzed for malaria parasites, MCV, MCHC and MCI IC. WBC, absolute RBC count, platelet count, haemoglobin level and PCV. The prevalence of peripheral malaria parasitaemia at booking was 32.4%, out of which 46.9 and 53.1% had moderate and high parasite densities, respectively. Plasmodium falciparum was the only species identified. The MCHC was higher in malaria parasitaemia (34.28 g dL-1±1.72, p = 0.0452) while RBC was higher without parasitaemia (10.46×1012 L -1±l.30, p = 0.01). The WBC in women with high parasite density (7.02×109 L-1) was higher than the value in those with moderate parasite density (6.26×109 L-l) p = 0.03). Asymptomatic Plasmodium falciparum infection in pregnancy is associated with higher MCHC; WBC increases with rise in the parasite density in Ilorin, Nigeria. A rise in MCHC and WBC in pregnancy may indicate malaria. © 2009 Academic Journals Inc.	Booking; Haematological; Malaria; Nigeria; Parameters; Pregnancy	adult; article; blood examination; blood sampling; controlled study; disease association; disease carrier; erythrocyte count; female; hemoglobin blood level; hemoglobin determination; human; major clinical study; malaria falciparum; mean corpuscular hemoglobin; mean corpuscular volume; Nigeria; parasite identification; parasitemia; Plasmodium falciparum; pregnant woman; prenatal care; prevalence; thrombocyte count	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84879999017	Continuous assessment, mock results and gender as predictors of academic performance of chemistry students in WASSCE and NECO examinations in Ekiti state	Adesoji F.A., Kenni A.M.	2013	International Education Studies	6	7	10.5539/ies.v6n7p1	Department of Teacher Education, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; Department of Chemistry, College of Education, Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria	Adesoji, F.A., Department of Teacher Education, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; Kenni, A.M., Department of Chemistry, College of Education, Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria	Education is one of the fundamental and critical indices of development in a nation or an individual. The challenges post by our fast changing and dynamic world informed the need to constantly access the educational process so as to guarantee quality of educational assessment; several factors have been identified to be responsible for students' poor performance in chemistry at the secondary school level. One of these factors could be modes of assessment. This paper, therefore investigated Continuous Assessment, Mock results and gender as predictors of academic performance in WASSCE and NECO Examinations. The study adopted a survey research design of the ex-post facto type. The sample comprised 892 senior secondary school III drawn fromthe secondary schools in Ikere local government area of Ekiti state. Three research questions were answered in the study. Data were analysed using multiple regression statistic. The results showed that 41.3% of the total variance in chemistry students, performance in WASCE results is accounted for by mock results, continuous assessment and gender (adjusted R2 = 0.413). And 0.7% of the total variance in chemistry students, performance in NECO examination results is accounted for by three factors (continuous assessment, mock results and gender) (R2 =0.007%).the three factors made significance relative contribution to chemistry students' academic performance in WASCE; continuous assessment (β= 0.282, p= 0.05&lt;), mock results (β=0.396, p=&lt;0.05) and gender (β=0.078, P=&lt;0.05) while the contribution to performance in NECO examination is not significance. Mock result made the greatest contributions to chemistry students academics performance in NECO (β=0.070, p=&lt;0.05) followed by continuous assessment (β=0.066, P=&lt;0.05) and gender (β= 0.061, p=&lt;0.05). Gender has significant influence on chemistry students' academic performance in WASSCE (β=0.078, p&lt;0.05) while it has little or no influence on chemistry students' performance in NECO (β=0.061, p&lt;0.05). That is, the three variables could be used to predict chemistry students' academic performance. It is recommended among others that school authority should ensure that only students whose performance in continuous assessment and mock examination is encouraging are allowed to register for either WASSCE or NECO examinations.Also, both internal and external assessment should be done without gender bias.	Academic performance; Continuous assessment; Gender; Mock results	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84883766667	The effects of internal and external mechanism on governance and performance of corporate firms in Nigeria	Adetunji Babatunde M., Olaniran O.	2009	Corporate Ownership and Control	7	2 D	None	Department of Economics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Department of Banking and Finance, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Osun State, Nigeria	Adetunji Babatunde, M., Department of Economics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Olaniran, O., Department of Banking and Finance, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Osun State, Nigeria	There is a renewed interest on the need to strengthen mechanisms to ensure that managers and directors take measures to protect the interest of a firm's stakeholders. This study made use of panel data regression analysis between 2002 and 2006 for a sample of 62 firms listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange to examine the relationship between internal and external governance mechanisms and corporate firms' performance. The results have the implication that regulatory agencies should encourage firms to achieve a reasonable board size since overly large boards may be detrimental to the firm. Our results also show no significant evidence to support the idea that outside directors help promote firm performance. In addition, the study found that the measure of performance matter for analysis of corporate governance studies. We found in some cases different results from the use of Returns on Assets (ROA) and Tobin's Q as measures of firm performance.	Corporate governance; Firms; Nigeria; Panel data	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-80051933201	Groundwater contamination in Agbowo community, Ibadan Nigeria: Impact of septic tanks distances to wells	Adetunji V.O., Odetokun I.A.	2011	Malaysian Journal of Microbiology	7	3	None	Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Adetunji, V.O., Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Odetokun, I.A., Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	In Nigeria, inadequate supply of pipe borne water is a major concern; hence many homes have wells as asource of water for household uses. The groundwater of forty wells in Agbowo community was assessed for Total Aerobic Bacteria Counts (TABC) and Total Coliform Counts (TCC). The location and distances of wells from septic tanks were determined using the Global Positioning System (GPS) device and a tape rule respectively. All the wells sampled had high TABC (4.76±1.41 logCFU/mL) and TCC(2.29±0.67 logCFU/mL) counts which exceeded the international standard of 0 per 100 mL of potable water. There were no significant differences in the bacterial counts between covered and uncovered wells (p&gt;0.05). The mean distance (8.93±3.61m) of wells from the septic tanks was below the limit (15.24 m or 50 ft) set by United State Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). TABC increased with a decrease in distance between the wells and septic tanks though not significant (p&lt; 0.05). A very weak positive correlation (r2 =0.021) ensued between the distance from septic tank and CC, while a weak negative correlation (r2 = -0.261) was obtained between the TCC and TABC. This study accentuates the need to set standards for the siting of wells from septic tanks while considering all possible sources of well contamination as well as treatment of ground water before use.	Coliform count; Groundwater; Septic tanks; Total aerobic bacteria count; Wells	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-80052029940	Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro evaluation of wound-healing plants used in South-western Nigeria	Adetutu A., Morgan W.A., Corcoran O.	2011	Journal of Ethnopharmacology	137	1	10.1016/j.jep.2011.03.073	Medicines Research Group, School of Health and Bioscience, University of East London, Water Lane, London E15 4LZ, United Kingdom; Department of Biochemistry, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho, Nigeria	Adetutu, A., Medicines Research Group, School of Health and Bioscience, University of East London, Water Lane, London E15 4LZ, United Kingdom, Department of Biochemistry, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho, Nigeria; Morgan, W.A., Medicines Research Group, School of Health and Bioscience, University of East London, Water Lane, London E15 4LZ, United Kingdom; Corcoran, O., Medicines Research Group, School of Health and Bioscience, University of East London, Water Lane, London E15 4LZ, United Kingdom	Ethnopharmacological relevance: Traditional healers in Nigeria employ a range of plant preparations as wound healing agents. Despite the use of local plants in wound healing, there is only scant literature on the wound healing properties of these plants to support the continued therapeutic application of these herbal remedies. Aim of the study: To document plants commonly used to treat wounds in South-western Nigeria and to test the scientific basis of such claims using relevant in vitro tests. Materials and methods: Structured questionnaires were used to determine which plant preparations are in common use, via interviews with Yoruba traditional healers. Aqueous and ethanolic extracts of the nine most common plants cited by the healers were collected, identified and tested using relevant in vitro wound healing assays. Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) were determined against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Bacillus subtilis. Antioxidant activity was measured by DPPH assay and fibroblast proliferation determined by neutral red assay. Results: A total of 20 traditional healers from South-western Nigeria were involved in the study. Thirty-six plant species were recorded with their local names and parts used in the traditional wound healing preparations. Ethanolic extracts of nine species most frequently cited by the healers exhibited strong antioxidant activities (3.8-31.3 μg/ml) comparable to ascorbic acid (7.3 μg/ml). Crude extracts of the selected plants also inhibited the growth of bacteria with MIC values 0.3-7.6 mg/ml. Ethanol extracts of Bridelia ferruginea Benth. (1-30 μg/ml) and Parkia biglobosa Jacq. (15-30 μg/ml) influenced the proliferation of dermal fibroblasts significantly (p < 0.05). Extracts from the remaining seven plants either had no effect on fibroblast proliferation or were cytotoxic. Conclusion: Traditional use of many wound-healing plants from Nigeria can be rationalised by activity determined in relevant in vitro investigations of ethanol and aqueous extracts. These results support the traditional selection of these plants in South-western Nigeria for wound healing. © 2011 Elsevier Ireland Ltd All rights reserved.	Antibacterial; Antioxidant; Fibroblast proliferation; Medicinal plants; Nigeria; Wound-healing	Acalypha wilkesiana extract; Aframomum melegueta extract; Ageratum conyzoides extract; annona senegalensis extract; Anogeissus leiocarpa extract; Azadirachta indica extract; Bridelia ferruginea extract; Capsicum frutescence extract; Carica papaya extract; Chromolaena odorata extract; Citrullus lanatus extract; Cocos nucifera extract; Crassocephalum crepidioides extract; Datura stramonium extract; Dichrostachys glomerata extract; Dioscorea hirtiflora extract; Diospyros canaliculata extract; euphorbia heterophylla extract; Euphorbia poissonii extract; Ficus asperifolia extract; Flabellaria paniculata extract; Hibiscus sabdariffa extract; Jatropha curcas extract; Lawsonia inermis extract; Lycopersicon esculentum extract; Morinda lucida extract; Nymphaea lotus extract; Parkia biglobosa extract; plant extract; unclassified drug; unindexed drug; Acalypha wilkesiana; Aframomum melegueta; ageratum conyzoides; annona senegalensis; Anogeissus leiocarpa; antibacterial activity; antioxidant activity; article; assay; Azadirachta indica; Bacillus subtilis; bark; bridelia ferruginea; Capsicum frutescence; cell proliferation; Chromolaena odorata; coconut; controlled study; Crassocephalum crepidioides; cytotoxicity; Datura stramonium; Dichrostachys glomerata; Dioscorea hirtiflora; Diospyros canaliculata; Escherichia coli; ethnopharmacology; euphorbia heterophylla; Euphorbia poissonii; Ficus asperifolia; Flabellaria paniculata; fruit; hibiscus sabdariffa; human; human cell; in vitro study; jatropha curcas; Lawsonia inermis; medicinal plant; minimum inhibitory concentration; morinda lucida; neutral red assay; Nigeria; nonhuman; Nymphaea lotus; ocimum gratissimum; Olax subscorpioides; papaya; Parkia biglobosa; Piliostigma thonningii; plant leaf; plant stem; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; questionnaire; Ricinus communis; Sida acuta; skin fibroblast; Staphylococcus aureus; tomato; traditional medicine; tridax procumbens; vernonia amygdalina; watermelon; wound healing; Xylopia aethiopica; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antioxidants; Bacteria; Biphenyl Compounds; Cell Proliferation; Cells, Cultured; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Ethnopharmacology; Fibroblasts; Humans; Medicine, African Traditional; Microbial Sensitivity Tests; Nigeria; Picrates; Plant Preparations; Plants, Medicinal; Questionnaires; Wound Healing; Bacillus subtilis; Bridelia ferruginea; Escherichia coli; Parkia biglobosa; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Staphylococcus aureus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84862976756	Impact of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) seed flour on nutrients, functional properties and zinc bioavailability of plantain flour	Adetuyi F.O., Adelabu H.A.	2011	Malaysian Journal of Nutrition	17	3	None	Department of Food Science and Technology, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Nigeria	Adetuyi, F.O., Department of Food Science and Technology, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Nigeria; Adelabu, H.A., Department of Food Science and Technology, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Nigeria	Introduction: In Nigeria, nursing mothers are advised to give their infants plantain flour paste 'amala ogede' with 'ewedu' Corchorus olitorius soup during the process of weaning. Over-matured okra is typically discarded resulting in substantial post-harvest waste; the seed could be processed into okra seed flour for the fortification of plantain flour. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of the addition of okra seed flour on the nutrients, functional properties, minerals and zinc bioavailability of plantain flour. Methods: Okra seed flour was used to fortify plantain flour in the ratio 90:10, 80:20 and 70:30. Results: The addition of okra seed flour to the plantain flour resulted in a significant increase in the protein, fat, fibre and ash content of the fortified plantain flour, while that of moisture and carbohydrate decreased. The mineral levels of Zn, K and Fe increased significantly while the calcium content decreased. The calculated phytate - zinc molar ratio and [Ca][Phytate]/[Zn] molar ratio of the fortified plantain flour were below the critical levels. Conclusion: The study showed that fortifying plantain flour with okra seed flour resulted in an increase in several nutrients, rendering the zinc more bioavailable. This fortified food has potential as a complimentary food in Nigeria.	Complimentary food; Okra seed flour; Phytate; Plantain flour; Zinc bioavailability	mineral; phytic acid; zinc; Abelmoschus; article; bioavailability; chemistry; diet supplementation; dietary fiber; fruit; Nigeria; nutritional value; plant seed; Plantago; protein intake; Abelmoschus; Biological Availability; Dietary Fiber; Dietary Proteins; Food, Fortified; Fruit; Minerals; Nigeria; Nutritive Value; Phytic Acid; Plantago; Seeds; Zinc; Abelmoschus; Abelmoschus esculentus; Corchorus olitorius	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-77953935905	Nutritional evaluation of bee wax residue meal in the diet of lactating goat	Adewale B.M., Josphine E., Jun P.	2010	Pakistan Journal of Nutrition	9	3	None	Department of Animal Production, Microbial Biotechnology and Dairy Science Laboratory, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria; College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Hanan Agricultural University, Zheng Zhou, China	Adewale, B.M., Department of Animal Production, Microbial Biotechnology and Dairy Science Laboratory, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria; Josphine, E., Department of Animal Production, Microbial Biotechnology and Dairy Science Laboratory, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria; Jun, P., College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Hanan Agricultural University, Zheng Zhou, China	Nine West African dwarf goats were used to investigate the effect of bee wax residue meal on the lactation performance, feed intake and weight gain. Goats were fed a diet with or without bee wax residue meal in a completely randomized design model for a 156 day period. The three diets were A (control), B (1%) bee wax residue meal inclusion) C (3% bee wax residue meal inclusion). Water and feeding were given ad libitum. Supplementing the diet with bee wax residue meal increased the crude protein intake from 47 g-d (diet A) to 133g-d (Diet C). The dry matter intake was greater for diet C followed by diet B and C which are similar (p&gt;0.05). Animal on diet C consumed the highest percentage of minerals. Milk yield was significantly increased (p&lt;0.05) by bee wax supplementation [407g-d] (A), [412g-d] (B) and [446g-d] (C). Supplementation also increased butter fat, protein, calcium and phosphorus contents. The potassium sodium and iron contents were significantly (p&lt;0.05) highest in diet C followed closely by diets B and A (control) which are similar (p&gt;0.05). It could be concluded that bee wax residue meal could be used to supplement lactating West African goats diet in the tropical environment. © Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2010.	Bee wax residue meal; Milk production; West african dwarf goats	calcium; fat; iron; phosphorus; potassium; propolis; protein; sodium; Africa; animal experiment; animal food; article; controlled study; food composition; goat; lactation; milk production; mineral intake; nonhuman; nutritional assessment; protein intake; weight gain; Animalia; Apoidea; Capra hircus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84943011778	Entry qualifications and academic performance of architecture students in Nigerian Polytechnics: Are the admission requirements still relevant?	Adewale P.O., Adhuze O.B.	2014	Frontiers of Architectural Research	3	1	10.1016/j.foar.2013.11.002	Department of Architectural Technology, The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti-State, Nigeria	Adewale, P.O., Department of Architectural Technology, The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti-State, Nigeria; Adhuze, O.B., Department of Architectural Technology, The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti-State, Nigeria	The competence of fresh graduates of architecture has been continuously criticized by the industry for inadequate knowledge. This is often blamed on the poor standard of education evidenced by poor performances in professional and degree/diploma examinations conducted by various schools of architecture in the country. Although, factors responsible for the scenario are well documented in the literature, most of these works are based on testimonial and circumstantial evidences relating to management of architectural education only. The aim of this paper is to investigate the relationship between entry qualifications and the performance of architecture students in Nigerian Polytechnics with a view to determining the relevance of current admission policy to architectural education in Nigeria. Data were obtained from official records in the Department of Architecture in four randomly selected polytechnics in the southwestern part of Nigeria. Pearson Product Moment Correlation (. r) was used to test the hypotheses. Findings reveal weak relationship between the two variables (physics and mathematics). This is contrary to the expectations of most scholars and policy makers who opine that students' proficiency in these subjects would enhance their performance at higher levels. The paper traces the contradiction to the poor handling of public examinations and misconception of architecture as being pure science. It holds that if these requirements are still relied upon for the admission of students into schools of architecture, wrong candidates would continue to gain entry into the profession. The paper concludes by recommending certain measures that are capable of reversing the trend. © 2014 Higher Education Press Limited Company.	Academic performance; Admission criteria; Architecture; Arts; Education; Science	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84884554632	Cultural dimension of workplace diversity in Ibadan Nigeria: Implications on people and performance	Adewole A.O.	2013	International Journal of Social Sustainability in Economic, Social and Cultural Context	8	3	None	Glorious Vision International College, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria	Adewole, A.O., Glorious Vision International College, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria	This study investigated the cultural dimension of workplace diversity in Ibadan, Nigeria in order to ascertain the implications of cultural dimension of workplace diversity on employees, and their performances in multicultural work organizations. Data for the study was generated through a multi-stage sampling technique, with a questionnaire administered to 250 participants randomly selected from selected work organizations in Ibadan, Nigeria. Out of 250 respondents, 238 turned in their completed questionnaires (male = 151, female = 87, mean = 2.89, standard deviation = 1.15). A 20-item questionnaire was developed by the researcher, and was tested on a 5 point Likert-type scale that ranges from strongly disagree (1) to strongly agree (5). The hypotheses generated for the study were tested at 0.05 alpha levels using a chi-square statistical method. The findings from the study revealed that a significant relationship exists between cultural diversity and employees' job performances, and the overall organizational performance. The finding further showed that although majority of the employees often perceived themselves as different from others due to the differences in their cultural orientations, there is no significant relationship between the way employees perceive themselves and their job performance. Based on the findings from the study, it was recommended that employers and all stake holders in human resource management, in today's multicultural business community, should not only be aware of the cultural diversity among employees, but must also ensure effective workforce diversity management principles that best fit into their work organizations so as to harness the rich benefits of cultural diversity for the good of the organizations they serve. Crosscultural education that could bring employees in contact with other cultures represented at the workplace should be introduced to promote cooperation, effective communication and harmonious work relationships among employees. © Common Ground, Adejare Olufemi Adewole, All Rights Reserved.	Culture; Employee; Multiculturalism; Performance; Workplace	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84927746312	Building resilience to climate change impacts after the 2011 flood disaster at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria	Adewole I.F., Agbola S.B., Kasim O.F.	2015	Environment and Urbanization	27	1	10.1177/0956247814547679	University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Ibadan, Nigeria	Adewole, I.F., University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Agbola, S.B., Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; Kasim, O.F., Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Ibadan, Nigeria	This paper describes how the University of Ibadan has sought to build greater resilience to flooding, through its response to the devastating flood in 2011. This included both structural and non-structural components, as well as measures to address the increased risk levels that climate change is bringing or may bring in the future. The paper also draws out some lessons that have wide relevance for other universities. © 2014 International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)	climate change adaptation; community-based adaptation; disaster response; disaster risk; flooding; resilience; University of Ibadan; urban floods	adaptive management; climate change; climate effect; disaster management; flooding; university sector; Ibadan; Nigeria; Oyo	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-78649349356	Evaluation of an animal protein mixture as a replacement for fishmeal in practical diets for fingerlings of Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822)	Adewolu M.A., Ikenweiwe N.B., Mulero S.M.	2010	Israeli Journal of Aquaculture - Bamidgeh	62	4	None	Department of Fisheries, Lagos State University, P.M.B. 001, LASU Post Office, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria; Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria	Adewolu, M.A., Department of Fisheries, Lagos State University, P.M.B. 001, LASU Post Office, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria; Ikenweiwe, N.B., Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria; Mulero, S.M., Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria	An alternative animal protein mixture was evaluated as a replacement for fishmeal in diets for fingerlings of the catfish, Clarias gariepinus. The mixture comprised hydrolyzed feather meal, chicken offal meal, and maggot meal at a ratio of 4:3:2. Five diets (36% crude protein), containing the mixture at repacement levels of 0% (control), 25%, 50%, 75%, or 100%, were fed to triplicate groups of ten C. gariepinus fingerlings (3.0±0.05 g) at 3% body weight per day for 56 days in 50-l plastic tanks. The weight gain, specific growth rate, feed conversion ratio, and protein efficiency ratio of fish fed the 25-50% diets did not significantly differ (p>0.05) from those fed the control diet. However, in fish fed the 75-100% diets, these indicators were significantly lower. Carcass protein decreased as the level of the mixture increased. Carcass lipid of fish fed the 75-100% diets was lower than in fish fed the 0-50% diets. Results indicate that our animal protein mixture can replace up to 50% of the fishmeal component in diets for C. gariepinus fingerlings without causing adverse effects on growth.	Chicken offal meal; Clarias gariepinus; Feather meal; Maggot meal	diet; feeding; fish culture; growth rate; protein; weight; Animalia; Clarias gariepinus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-65549114257	Studies on growth performance and feed utilization of two Clariid catfish and their hybrid reared under different culture systems	Adewolu M.A., Ogunsanmi A.O., Yunusa A.	2008	European Journal of Scientific Research	23	2	None	Dept of Fisheries, Faculty of Science, Lagos State University P.M.B. 001, Lasu Post Office, OJO, Badagry Expressway, Lagos, Nigeria	Adewolu, M.A., Dept of Fisheries, Faculty of Science, Lagos State University P.M.B. 001, Lasu Post Office, OJO, Badagry Expressway, Lagos, Nigeria; Ogunsanmi, A.O., Dept of Fisheries, Faculty of Science, Lagos State University P.M.B. 001, Lasu Post Office, OJO, Badagry Expressway, Lagos, Nigeria; Yunusa, A., Dept of Fisheries, Faculty of Science, Lagos State University P.M.B. 001, Lasu Post Office, OJO, Badagry Expressway, Lagos, Nigeria	An experiment was conducted to determine the growth performance and feed utilization of two Clariid catfish and their hybrid reared under monoculture, duoculture and trioculture systems. The Clariid catfish were Clarias gariepinus, Heterobranchus longifilis and their hybrid (♀H. longifilis X ♂C. gariepinus). In the monoculture system, each of the species and their hybrid was cultured separately, in the duoculture system, there were combinations of C. gariepinus with H. longifilis; C. gariepinus with hybrid catfish; and H. longifilis with hybrid catfish In the trio culture system, all the two catfish species and their hybrid were cultured together. Fingerlings of mean weight 8.50±0.50g were stocked into 21 circular tanks of 40 liters in capacity at 18 fingerlings per tank. Fish were fed on twice daily at 09.00hour and 18.00hour on 35% crude protein at 3% of their total body weight. There was 50% exchange of water daily in all the culture systems. The results revealed that all the two species and their hybrid grew best under the monoculture, followed by duoculture and least in trioculture systems. Hybrid catfish had the best growth and feed utilization, followed by C. gariepinus and the least with H. longifillis, There were significant differences (p<0.05) in all the growth and feed utilization parameters of the two clariid species and their hybrid in all the culture systems expect in the duoculture of hybrid catfish which showed no significant (p>0.05) differences when cultured with either C.gariepinus or H. longifilis. C. gariepinus had better growth rate and feed utilization when cultured with hybrid catfish than when cultured with H.longifilis and vice verse. © EuroJournals Publishing, Inc. 2008.	Clarias gariepinus; Duoculture; Heterobranchus longifillis; Hybrid catfish; Monoculture; Trioculture	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84893100056	The impact of automatic teller machines on the cost efficiency of Nigeria	Adewoye J.O., Omoregie N.V.	2013	Journal of Internet Banking and Commerce	18	3	None	Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Department of Management and Accounting, Ladoke Akintola, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Department of Management and Accounting, University of Technology (LAUTECH), OGBOMOSO, Ladoke Akintola, Nigeria	Adewoye, J.O., Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Department of Management and Accounting, Ladoke Akintola, Ogbomoso, Nigeria; Omoregie, N.V., Department of Management and Accounting, University of Technology (LAUTECH), OGBOMOSO, Ladoke Akintola, Nigeria	Banks have intensified their adoption and usage of ATMs as a major e-banking tool to generate substantial contributions to their operations and financial results. Among the expectations of the banks in deploying and usage of ATMs is improving efficiency particularly cost efficiency. There is, however, no clear evidence of banks achieving the desired returns from ATMs investments in the Nigerian banking environment. The broad objective of this study was therefore to analyze the effect of the intensity of ATMs deployment on the cost efficiency of banks in Nigeria. The specific objectives were to ascertain the determinants of ATMs deployment and to evaluate the effect of ATMs deployment on the cost efficiency of Nigerian banks. The study was carried out on twenty two commercial banks post consolidation in which twenty were selected based on purposive and multistage sampling techniques. Secondary data obtained from the five years financial reports and internal operational records of the banks were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical tools. In ascertaining the determinants of ATMs deployment of banks in Nigeria, five factors were considered, these are bank size, bank profitability, salary level, number of banks during period of study and value of ATM transactions. Three of the five variables were found to be significant. These are: bank size, salary level and value of ATM transactions. Also in evaluating the effect of ATMs deployment on the operating cost rate and Asset management rate of banks in Nigeria, four variables were used, number of ATMs as main independent variable and bank size, salary level as well as nonperforming loans being control variables. Number of ATMs, bank size and salary level were found significant. The results showed that bank size, salary level and value of ATM transactions were key determinants of ATMs adoption by banks in Nigeria.The result also revealed that the intensity of ATMs deployment made positive contribution to the cost efficiency of Nigerian banks. © Jonathan Oyerinde Adewoye and Nosa Victor Omoregie, 2013.	ATM intensity; ATM investments; Automated Teller Machine (ATM); Cost Efficiency; Information and Communication Technology (ICT)	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84884301790	Fuel consumption evaluation of some commonly used farm tractors for ploughing operations on the sandy-loam soil of Oyo state, Nigeria	Adewoyin A.O.	2013	Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology	6	15	None	Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of Ibadan, P.O. Box 20749, UI Post Office, Ibadan, Nigeria	Adewoyin, A.O., Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of Ibadan, P.O. Box 20749, UI Post Office, Ibadan, Nigeria	Farm Tractors acquired in Oyo State-Nigeria are primarily utilized for ploughing operations which represents the most costly single item in the budget of an arable farmer. Tractor fuel consumption constitutes a significant parameter that affects ploughing operations performances. Ploughing operations, using ASABE standard D 497.5 were carried out using Massey Ferguson(MF 435, 100 hp), Fiat(F130D, 100 hp) and Steyr (CVT170, 100 hp) tractors that were purchased in 2009. Field experiments were conducted at 5.5, 6.5 and 7.5 km/h ploughing speeds for ploughing depths of 20, 25 and 30 cm. Mean fuel consumption for Fiat, MF and Steyr models were 23.35, 23.58 and 24.55 l/ha while average of 16.78, 22.02 and 32.67 l/ha of diesel were used to plough 20, 25 and 30 cm depths, respectively. Fuel consumption increased by 31% when ploughing depth increased from 20 to 25 cm and 48% when increased from 25 to 30 cm. Mean fuel consumption at 5.5, 6.5 and 7.5 km/h ploughing speeds were 20.0, 24.25 and 27.23 l/ha, respectively. Fuel consumption varies significantly with ploughing depth and speed (p&lt;0.05, 0.87≤r2≤0.99). Fuel consumption values increases with ploughing dept and speed significantly, the depth of crop roots should determine the appropriate ploughing depth in order to minimize expenses on fuel. © Maxwell Scientific Organization, 2013.	Fuel consumption; Ploughing depth; Ploughing speed; Soil types	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84930922107	Epidemiological evaluation of rubella virus infection among pregnant women in Ibadan, Nigeria	Adewumi O.M., Olayinka O.A., Olusola B.A., Faleye T.O.C., Sule W.F., Adesina O.	2015	Journal of Immunoassay and Immunochemistry	36	6	10.1080/15321819.2015.1027404	Department of Virology, University College Hospital, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Department of Microbiology, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria; Department of Biological Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria; Dep	Adewumi, O.M., Department of Virology, University College Hospital, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Olayinka, O.A., Department of Virology, University College Hospital, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Olusola, B.A., Department of Virology, University College Hospital, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Faleye, T.O.C., Department of Virology, University College Hospital, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, Department of Biological Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria; Sule, W.F., Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College Hospital, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Adesina, O., Department of Microbiology, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria	Rubella is a vaccine-preventable, mild rash-inducing viral disease with complications that include a spectrum of birth defects in the developing fetus, especially if the infection is acquired in the early months of pregnancy. Consequently, the primary objective of global rubella control programs is prevention of congenital rubella infection and associated birth defects. Despite the availability of safe and effective vaccines, and the elimination of the rubella virus in many developed countries, substantial commitment to rubella control has not been demonstrated in developing countries. This study appraises immunity to rubella, and consequently makes appropriate recommendations aimed at facilitating effective control. A cross-sectional sero-surveillance study was carried out among defined 272 consenting ante-natal clinic attendees in south-western, Nigeria. Prevalence rates of 91.54% and 1.84% were recorded for the anti-rubella virus (anti-RV) IgG and IgM, respectively. Also, 90.7% and 92.3% of the women aged ≤30 years and >30 years, respectively, had detectable anti-RV IgG. No significant association (p = 0.94) was recorded between anti-RV IgG detection and age of the women. Previous exposure and susceptibility of significant fraction of the population to rubella infection were confirmed. Considerable political commitment and promotion of free rubella immunization specifically for women with childbearing potential were recommended. © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.	anti-rubella; CRS; Nigeria; rubella; rubella virus; vaccine-preventable	immunoglobulin G; immunoglobulin M; immunoglobulin G; immunoglobulin M; virus antibody; adolescent; adult; arthralgia; Article; controlled study; educational status; female; fever; groups by age; human; lymphadenopathy; major clinical study; Nigeria; pregnant woman; prevalence; priority journal; rash; rubella; Rubella virus; blood; clinical trial; multicenter study; pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious; Rubella virus; Adolescent; Adult; Antibodies, Viral; Female; Humans; Immunoglobulin G; Immunoglobulin M; Nigeria; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious; Rubella; Rubella virus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-79952308859	Post-occupancy evaluation of postgraduate hostel facilities	Adewunmi Y., Omirin M., Famuyiwa F., Farinloye O.	2011	Facilities	29	3	10.1108/02632771111109270	Department of Estate Management, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria; Department of Building, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria	Adewunmi, Y., Department of Estate Management, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria; Omirin, M., Department of Estate Management, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria; Famuyiwa, F., Department of Estate Management, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria; Farinloye, O., Department of Building, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria	Purpose: This paper seeks to adopt an investigative approach to post-occupancy evaluation using major technical and functional criteria of performance on the facilities of a postgraduate hostel at the campus of the University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach: Data collection was based on a survey through self-administered questionnaires in which users of the building were asked to report on their perceptions and experience of the facility. The user satisfaction survey was developed based on the students' feedback on their experience with 29 identified performance criteria obtained from a review of the literature and an interview with a member of the university's hall management committee. Data at the organizational level were collected by personal interviews with the facilities manager and co-ordinator of hostels of the university. Findings: The user satisfaction survey identified areas of deficiency, particularly in maintenance, and facilitated the assessment of the overall performance of the building. Originality/value: This study demonstrates how universities in Nigeria can assess the management of hostel facilities by hostel administrators and facilities managers. Apart from the results of the user satisfaction survey being useful as evidence to access funds for the improvement of student hostel facilities, the feedback will be helpful in the design and management of new hostel facilities. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.	Buildings; Nigeria; Performance measurement; Universities	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84886832354	Isolation of cycloeucalenol from boophone disticha and evaluation of its cytotoxicity	Adewusi E.A., Steenkamp P., Fouche G., Steenkamp V.	2013	Natural Product Communications	8	9	None	Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X323, Arcadia 0007, South Africa; Natural Product Chemistry Group, Biosciences, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, PO Box 395, Pretoria 0001, South Africa; Department of Biochemistry, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park 2006, South Africa	Adewusi, E.A., Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X323, Arcadia 0007, South Africa; Steenkamp, P., Natural Product Chemistry Group, Biosciences, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, PO Box 395, Pretoria 0001, South Africa, Department of Biochemistry, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park 2006, South Africa; Fouche, G., Natural Product Chemistry Group, Biosciences, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, PO Box 395, Pretoria 0001, South Africa; Steenkamp, V., Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X323, Arcadia 0007, South Africa	Boophone disticha (Amaryllidaceae) is widely used in traditional medicine in southern Africa. Several alkaloids, volatile oils and fatty acids have been isolated from the plant. However, there has been no literature report of a triterpene from B. disticha. Cycloeucalenol, a cycloartane triterpene, together with its regioisomer, was isolated from the ethyl acetate extract of the bulbs using column chromatography and preparative thin layer chromatography. Structural elucidation was carried out using 1D and 2D NMR and mass spectroscopy. The MTT and neutral red assays were used to assess the cytotoxicity of the compound in human neuroblastoma (SH-SY5Y) cells. The compound was obtained as a mixture of two regio-isomers, which were separated for the first time by chromatographic optimization. Integration of the 1H NMR spectrum showed that cycloeucalenol and its regio-isomer were present in a ratio of 1.04:1. A dose-dependent decrease in cell viability was observed using both cytotoxicity assays. IC50 values of 173.0 ± 5.1 μM and 223.0 ± 6.4 μM were obtained for the MTT and neutral red assays, respectively, indicative of the low toxicity of the compound. This work describes for the first time, the presence of triterpene compounds from the genus Boophone.	Amaryllidaceae; Boophone disticha; Cycloeucalenol; Cytotoxicity; Regio-isomer; SH-SY5Y cells	cycloeucalenol; Amaryllidaceae; article; Boophone disticha; cell viability; column chromatography; concentration (parameters); controlled study; cytotoxicity assay; drug cytotoxicity; drug isolation; drug structure; human; human cell; isomer; mass spectrometry; proton nuclear magnetic resonance	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-33645229620	Reproductive performance of Wistar rats fed Acacia colei seed-based diets	Adewusi S.R.A., Falade O.S., Nwoha P.U., Caxton-Martins A.E., Harwood C.	2006	Journal of Arid Environments	66	1	10.1016/j.jaridenv.2005.10.014	Department of Chemistry, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; CSIRO Forestry and Forest Products, P.O. Box E4008, Kingston, ACT 4008, Australia	Adewusi, S.R.A., Department of Chemistry, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Falade, O.S., Department of Chemistry, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Nwoha, P.U., Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Caxton-Martins, A.E., Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Harwood, C., CSIRO Forestry and Forest Products, P.O. Box E4008, Kingston, ACT 4008, Australia	Weanling male and female Wistar rats were fed diets incorporating 0%, 20% and 40% Acacia colei seed flour (Leguminosae), to raise three generations of animals. Weight gain decreased with increasing levels of acacia incorporation (crude protein content 12.6%) in first generation animals. Mating, 13 weeks after weaning, resulted in 80%, 60% and 0% pregnancy in female rats, average litter size of 5 and 5.5; and survival rate of 83% and 94% by rats fed 0%, 20% and 40% acacia diets, respectively. Increasing the protein content to 18% reversed the reproductive failure in the 40% acacia group: pregnancy rate was 80%, 40% and 71%; mean litter size was 8.5, 12 and 3.8 in rats fed 0%, 20% and 40% acacia diets, respectively. Growth rate was fastest in the 0% acacia group second-generation rats after the first 64 days. Mating this second generation resulted in 82%, 70% and 83% pregnancy over two matings for animals on 0%, 20% and 40% acacia diets, respectively. Weights of reproductive and other internal organs were little affected by diet-type indicating that incorporation of acacia into rat diet would not affect reproduction except for the low quality of its protein. © 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.	Dietary protein; Famine food; Growth; Reproduction	diet; food quality; litter size; reproductive success; rodent; Acacia; Acacia colei; Animalia; Fabaceae; Rattus norvegicus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-27744551028	Impact of psychiatric morbidity on parent-rated quality of life in Nigerian adolescents with epilepsy	Adewuya A.O., Oseni S.B.A.	2005	Epilepsy and Behavior	7	3	10.1016/j.yebeh.2005.07.011	Department of Mental Health, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa 233001 Osun State, Nigeria; Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria	Adewuya, A.O., Department of Mental Health, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa 233001 Osun State, Nigeria; Oseni, S.B.A., Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria	Despite the prevalence of anxiety and depressive disorders in children and adolescents with epilepsy, their impact on the quality of life has not been sufficiently studied. Adolescents with epilepsy (n = 90) aged 12 to 18 were assessed for anxiety and depressive disorders with the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children, Version IV (DISC-IV), and their quality of life was assessed with the parent-rated Impact of Childhood Illness Scale (ICIS). Sociodemographic and illness variables were also obtained. Predictors of poor quality of life in adolescents with epilepsy include anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, frequency of seizures, and side effects of antiepileptic drugs. Depressive and anxiety disorders impacted on both the adolescents and the family. Programs designed to improve the overall quality of life of these adolescents should include the evaluation and treatment of possible comorbid anxiety and depressive disorders and involve the family. © 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.	Adolescents; Anxiety disorders; Cross-cultural; Depressive disorders; Epilepsy; Quality of life	anticonvulsive agent; carbamazepine; phenytoin; valproic acid; adolescent; adult; anxiety disorder; article; comorbidity; controlled study; demography; depression; epilepsy; family; female; human; interview; major clinical study; male; Nigeria; parent; prediction; quality of life; scoring system; side effect; socioeconomics; Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Anxiety Disorders; Attitude; Depressive Disorder; Epilepsy; Family; Female; Humans; Male; Mental Disorders; Nigeria; Parents; Quality of Life; Socioeconomic Factors	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-33645290505	School performance of Nigerian adolescents with epilepsy	Adewuya A.O., Oseni S.B.A., Okeniyi J.A.O.	2006	Epilepsia	47	2	10.1111/j.1528-1167.2006.00437.x	Department of Mental Health, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Wesley Guild Hospital, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria; Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun Stat	Adewuya, A.O., Department of Mental Health, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Wesley Guild Hospital, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria, Department of Mental Health, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa 233001, Osun State, Nigeria; Oseni, S.B.A., Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria; Okeniyi, J.A.O., Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria	Purpose: The study assessed the school performance of Nigerian adolescents with epilepsy compared with healthy controls and examined the variables correlating with their academic difficulties. Methods: The school grades of adolescents with epilepsy aged 12 to 18 years (n = 73) over the past academic year were compared with the grades of their classmates of the same age and gender. Risk factors possibly associated with school performance, such as adolescent variables (age, gender, perceived stigma, attitude toward epilepsy, and psychopathology), seizure variables (age at onset of illness, years of illness, types of seizures, and frequency of seizures per month), drug variables [types of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), number of AEDs and side effects of AEDs], and family variables (family's socioeconomic status, family functioning, caretakers' psychopathology, and caretakers' perceived stigma) were assessed. Results: The mean school grades of adolescents with epilepsy are significantly lower than are those of their healthy controls (p < 0.001) in all the subjects. The variables that significantly predict poor school performance in adolescents with epilepsy include psychopathology in the caretaker (p < 0.001), adolescents' perceived poor family functioning (p = 0.002), adolescents' attitude toward the illness (p = 0.001), adolescents' felt stigma (p = 0.002), externalizing symptoms in the adolescents (p = 0.004), and duration of illness (p = 0.024). Conclusions: The determinants of poor school performance in adolescents with epilepsy in Nigeria are multivariate, with psychosocial factors most important. These should be noted for early identification and screening of those children at greatest risk for academic failure and the greatest need for appropriate educational remediation services. © 2006 International League Against Epilepsy.	Academic performance; Adolescents; Childhood; Cross-cultural; Epilepsy; Psychopathology; Risk factors	anticonvulsive agent; carbamazepine; phenytoin; valproic acid; academic achievement; adolescent; adult; age distribution; anticonvulsant therapy; article; caregiver; comparative study; controlled study; correlation analysis; disease classification; disease duration; epilepsy; family life; female; groups by age; human; major clinical study; male; mental disease; morbidity; Nigeria; onset age; patient attitude; priority journal; risk factor; school child; sex difference; social psychology; social status; unspecified side effect; Achievement; Adolescent; Adolescent Behavior; African Continental Ancestry Group; Age Factors; Anticonvulsants; Attitude to Health; Caregivers; Child; Epilepsy; Female; Health Status; Humans; Learning Disorders; Male; Mental Disorders; Nigeria; Risk Factors; Sex Factors; Stereotyping; Students	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-40949137714	Impact of postnatal depression on infants' growth in Nigeria	Adewuya A.O., Ola B.O., Aloba O.O., Mapayi B.M., Okeniyi J.A.O.	2008	Journal of Affective Disorders	108	02-Jan	10.1016/j.jad.2007.09.013	Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Lagos State University, Nigeria; Department of Mental Health, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex. Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, College of Health Sciences. O	Adewuya, A.O., Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Lagos State University, Nigeria; Ola, B.O., Department of Mental Health, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex. Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Aloba, O.O., Department of Mental Health, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex. Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Mapayi, B.M., Department of Mental Health, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex. Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Okeniyi, J.A.O., Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, College of Health Sciences. Obafemi Awolowo University. Ile-Ife, Nigeria	Background: The contribution of maternal postnatal depression to infant growth and under-nutrition in Africa has not been well studied. This study aims to examine the impact of postnatal depression (PND) on infants' physical growth in the first 9 months of life in Nigeria. Methods: A longitudinal case controlled study in which 242 women (consisting of 120 depressed and 122 matched non-depressed postpartum women) had their infants' weight and length measured at the 6th week, 3rd month, 6th month and 9th month after delivery. Discontinuation with breastfeeding and illnesses like diarrhoea, persistent vomiting, fever and cough were also recorded at these periods. Results: Infants of depressed mothers had statistically significant poorer growth than infants of non-depressed mothers at the 3rd month (weight OR 3.41, 95% CI 1.30-8.52; length OR 3.28, 95% CI 1.03-10.47) and the 6th month postpartum (weight OR 4.21, 95% CI 1.36-13.20; length OR 3.34, 95% CI 1.18-9.52). Depressed mothers were more likely to stop breastfeeding earlier and their infants more likely to have episodes of diarrhoea and other infectious illnesses. Limitations: Psychiatric interview was conducted only once (at 6 weeks postpartum), our sample size was moderate and we did not account for mothers who had been depressed in pregnancy. Conclusion: Prevention of postnatal depression and close monitoring of the growth of infants of depressed mothers should be integrated into maternal and child health policies in this region. © 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.	Breastfeeding; Cross-cultural; Infants' growth; Postnatal depression	article; body weight; breast feeding education; child growth; coughing; diarrhea; disease association; female; fever; human; interview; major clinical study; Nigeria; patient monitoring; priority journal; psychologic test; puerperal depression; vomiting; Adult; Body Height; Body Weight; Breast Feeding; Case-Control Studies; Cross-Cultural Comparison; Depression, Postpartum; Developing Countries; Diarrhea, Infantile; Failure to Thrive; Female; Health Surveys; History, Ancient; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Longitudinal Studies; Male; Nigeria; Risk Factors	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84878241427	New corporate code and immediate performance change of the Nigerian firms	Adewuyi A.O., Olowookere A.E.	2013	Corporate Governance (Bingley)	13	2	10.1108/14720701311316643	Department of Economics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Adewuyi, A.O., Department of Economics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Olowookere, A.E., Department of Economics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Purpose: This study aims to investigate the immediate impact of a newly released code of governance on the financial performance of Nigerian companies. Tests are carried out to determine whether firms that comply more with the code experience better performance. Design/methodology/approach: The governance change of Nigerian listed firms after the newly released code is classified into ex ante good governance change or ex ante bad governance change; the differences in performance between the good governance change firms and bad governance change firms are then compared. Since firms in any year can change more than one governance indicator, an index of aggregate governance change is computed and the performance of firms from two extreme governance rankings is compared. Findings: It is found that in the immediate period after the release of the code, Nigerian firms reorganised their governance mechanism, and this sometimes involved substitution among mechanisms. However, the performance increase accrued to any firm with reorganisation towards a good mechanism could have been eroded when the same firm instituted a change towards another mechanism that matches the definition of bad change. This therefore makes an attempt to differentiate performance based on governance change (pre- and post-new code) difficult and insignificant. Originality/value: This study contributes to the scarce literature on corporate governance and firm performance in developing countries. Specifically, it can be regarded as the first study to test the immediate impact of a new code of governance on Nigerian firms. Equally, the adopted methodology makes it the first study to compute and test an aggregate index of governance change for Nigeria. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.	Agency problem; Companies; Corporate code; Corporate governance; Firms; Governance; Governance substitution; Nigeria	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-77958100850	Impact of trade reform on Nigeria's trade flows	Adewuyi A.O., Akpokodje G.	2010	International Trade Journal	24	4	10.1080/08853908.2010.513642	Department of Economics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; Economic Development Division, Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Ibadan, Nigeria	Adewuyi, A.O., Department of Economics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; Akpokodje, G., Economic Development Division, Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Ibadan, Nigeria	This study examines the impact of trade liberalization on Nigeria's trade flow. It covers the period from 1973 to 2006 and employs the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) and Generalized Method of Moment (GMM) techniques. Results reveal among other findings that all categories of export except oil perform better during the trade liberalization period than before the trade liberalization period. Further analysis suggests that while the impact is significant enough to produce positive growth of manufactured exports, it is not so in the case of agricultural and aggregate non-oil exports. The results indicate that all categories of import experience improved performance during trade liberalization compared to the preliberalization period. However, the result suggests that in most cases the impact is not strong enough to turn the mean growth of imports positive. The study concludes that trade liberalization has not produced an impact that is significant enough to boost Nigeria's trade flows.	Exports; Imports; Nigeria; Trade flows; Trade liberalization	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84878252333	Corporate governance and performance of Nigerian listed firms: Further evidence	Adewuyi A.O., Olowookere A.E.	2008	Corporate Ownership and Control	6	2 D CONT. 3	None	Department of Economics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria	Adewuyi, A.O., Department of Economics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Olowookere, A.E., Department of Economics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria	This work, in an agency framework, adds to the few literatures on Nigeria by examining the impact of corporate governance on firm financial performance. Using a sample of 64 listed non-financial firms for the period 2002 to 2006, the study is able to capture the impact of the New Code of Corporate Governance released in 2003 on previous findings. Introductory investigations on the Nigerian capital market operations and regulations depict low, but improving, states. Empirically, Panel regression estimates show that board size, audit committee independence and ownership concentration aid performance. Higher independent directors and directors' portion of shares unexpectedly dampen performance, while firms vesting both the roles of CEOs and chairs in the same individual perform better.	Agency problem; Corporate governance; Panel regression; Tobin's q	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-70349406495	Performance characterization of packed bed storage system	Adeyanju A.A.	2009	Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences	4	1	None	Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, Nigeria	Adeyanju, A.A., Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, Nigeria	Modeling of packed-bed heat transfer can be a problem of immense complexity in some cases requiring the use of 3-D finite-element techniques to understand the dynamics of stratification and fluid-solid interaction during different modes of operation. The analytical solution to the packed bed heat transfer was identified in this study and a set of governing equations that economically and accurately characterize the dominant energy transfer mechanisms in a charging or discharging packed bed storage tank over long time periods that include multiple cycles were analyzed. © Medwell Journal, 2009.	Analytical; Characterization; Heat transfer; Packed-bed; Stratification	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84907915448	Grey-scale sonographic evaluation of portal vein diameter in healthy Nigerian adults	Adeyekun A.A., Tsebi H.B.	2014	Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Research	13	1	None	Department of RadioIogy, University of Benin-Teaching Hospital, PMB 1111, Benin-City, Nigeria	Adeyekun, A.A., Department of RadioIogy, University of Benin-Teaching Hospital, PMB 1111, Benin-City, Nigeria; Tsebi, H.B., Department of RadioIogy, University of Benin-Teaching Hospital, PMB 1111, Benin-City, Nigeria	To determine, by grey scale ultrasonography, normal portal vein diameter among healthy adults in Benin-City, Nigeria and correlate the values with age, gender and body mass index. This was a cross sectional ultrasound study of 250 randomly selected healthy subjects, under fasting conditions. Subjects with history of jaundice, alcoholism and liver disease were excluded. A 3.5MHz curvilinear transducer was used in scanning the selected subjects. Portal vein diameter was measured at its broadest part, distal to the union of the superior mesenteric and splenic veins. Two hundred and fifty apparently healthy subjects were assessed, comprising of 53 males (21.2%), and 197 females (78.8%). Portal vein diameter ranged from 6-14mm, with a mean value of 10.3±1.5mm. The mean value for males was 10.5 ± 1.5mm, and, for females 10.2 ±1.3mm. There was no significant correlation between measured values and age, gender and body mass index. The range of measurements obtained in this study has provided reference values for portal vein diameter in our environment. Thus, objective assessment of changes in portal vein diameter as may occur in some disease conditions such as portal hypertension can be made. © CMS UNIBEN JMBR.	Benin-City; Portal vein diameter; Ultrasonography	adult; age; aged; Article; body mass; cross-sectional study; diet restriction; echography; female; gender; grey scale ultrasonography; human; male; Nigeria; Nigerian; obesity; portal vein; ultrasound transducer; underweight; vein diameter; very elderly	None
WoS	WOS:000253025900010	Evaluation of health workers' training in use of the partogram	Adeyemi, A. B.,Fatusi, A. O.,Makinde, O. N.,Onwudiegwu, U.,Orji, E. O.	2008	INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY &amp; OBSTETRICS	100	1	10.1016/j.ijgo.2007.07.020	Obafemi Awolowo University	"Adeyemi, A. B.: Obafemi Awolowo University","Fatusi, A. O.: Obafemi Awolowo University","Makinde, O. N.: Obafemi Awolowo University","Onwudiegwu, U.: Obafemi Awolowo University","Orji, E. O.: Obafemi Awolowo University"	Objective: To assess the impact of training on use of the partogram for tabor monitoring among various categories of primary health care workers. Methods: Fifty-six health workers offering delivery services in primary health care facilities were trained to use the partogram and were evaluated after 7 months. Results: A total of 242 partograms of women in tabor were plotted over a 1-year period; 76.9% of them were correctly plotted. Community health extension workers (CHEWs) plotted 193 (79.8%) partograms and nurse/midwives plotted 49 (20.2%). Inappropriate action based on the partogram occurred in 6.6%. No statistically significant difference was recorded in the rate of correct plotting and consequent decision-making between nurse/midwives and the CHEWs. Conclusion: Lower cadres of primary health care workers can be effectively trained to use the partogram with satisfactory results, and thus contribute towards improved maternal outcomes in developing countries with scarcity of skilled attendants. (c) 2007 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.	NIGERIA,partogram,"primary health care workers","TRAINING PROGRAM",LABOR,MANAGEMENT,MIDWIVES,"ORGANIZATION PARTOGRAPH"	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84885607330	Feed restriction and realimentation on performance and carcass characteristics of growing rabbits in a humid environment	Adeyemi O.A., Ajeboriogbon O.O., Aderinoye S.A.	2013	Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science	36	3	None	Department of Animal Production and Health, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, Federal University of Agriculture, P.M.B 2240 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria	Adeyemi, O.A., Department of Animal Production and Health, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, Federal University of Agriculture, P.M.B 2240 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Ajeboriogbon, O.O., Department of Animal Production and Health, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, Federal University of Agriculture, P.M.B 2240 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Aderinoye, S.A., Department of Animal Production and Health, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, Federal University of Agriculture, P.M.B 2240 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria	The effects of feed restriction for three weeks followed by a four-week realimentation on performance and carcass characteristics were investigated in growing rabbits in a derived savannah vegetation zone of South West Nigeria. Thirty (30) growing rabbits of mixed breeds and sexes with an average weight range of 750 - 800g were randomly distributedinto five restriction regimes which served as the study treatments. The rabbits were divided into five groups of six rabbits each. Each treatment was replicated three times with two rabbits per replicate. The experiment was carried out using the completely randomized design (CRD). The rabbits in Treatment 1 (T1) (control) were fed ad libitum, whereas those in Treatment 2 (T2) and Treatment 3 (T3) were restricted to 80% and 60% of ad libitum respectively throughout the 7-week study period. Meanwhile, the rabbits in Treatment 4 (T4) were restricted to 80% of ad libitum for three weeks and later fed ad libitum for the remaining three weeks, whereas those in Treatment 5 (T5) were restricted to 60% of ad libitum for three weeks and later fed ad libitum for the remaining four weeks. The trial lasted for 7 weeks after which the rabbits were starved overnight and slaughtered. Weight gain over the entire period, average daily gain and average daily feed intake over the 49 days of experimental period were significantly (P<0.05) influenced by the feeding regime employed. The least average daily weight gain over the entire period of the experiment was observed on the rabbits subjected to 60% of ad libitum feeding throughout the experimental duration. The rabbits in Treatment 4 (which were restricted to 80% of ad libitum feeding for 3 weeks followed by 4 weeks of ad libitum feeding showed a consistent similarity in performance with the rabbits on ad libitum feeding (Control). Feed restriction regimes significantly influenced (P<0.05) dressed weight and dressing out percentage (DOP); however, there were no effects (P>0.05) on the forelimb, loin, hind limb and thoracic cage weights of the rabbit carcasses. In terms of overall performance, the rabbits in Treatment 4, however, required less feed to gain a unit weight as compared to the rabbits in other treatments. Based on the findings of this study, it was concluded that feed restriction did not significantly influence carcass yield and relative organs investigated. It is recommended that growing rabbits can be subjected to a three-week feed restriction of not more than 20% provided at least four weeks of ad libitum feeding is allowed for compensatory growth. © Universiti Putra Malaysia Press.	Carcass characteristics; Feed restriction; Performance; Rabbits; Realimentation	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84877071825	Performance of broiler chickens fed diets containing cassava leaf: Blood meal mix as replacement for soybean meal [Rendimiento de pollos de engorde alimentados con dietas conteniendo una mezcla de hojas de yuca: Harina de sangre como reemplazo de harina d	Adeyemi O.A., Adekoya J.A., Sobayo R.A.	2012	Revista Cientifica UDO Agricola	12	1	None	Department of Animal Production and Health, University of Agriculture, PMB 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Department of Animal Production, Olabisi Onabanjo University, PMB 0012, Ayetoro, Ogun State, Nigeria; Department of Animal Nutrition, Universit	Adeyemi, O.A., Department of Animal Production and Health, University of Agriculture, PMB 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Adekoya, J.A., Department of Animal Production, Olabisi Onabanjo University, PMB 0012, Ayetoro, Ogun State, Nigeria; Sobayo, R.A., Department of Animal Nutrition, University of Agriculture, PMB 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria	The trial reported herein investigated the performance of broiler chicken on diet containing cassava leaf meal (CLM)/blood meals (BM) mix in replacement for soybean meal (SBM). One hundred and fifty, two weeks-old broilers were randomly allotted to five experimental diets such that each dietary treatment was replicated six times with five birds per replicate. The experimental diets were formulated such that the diets contained 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100% CLM/BM mix as replacement for SBM respectively. The diets were fed over a 6-week period. Birds fed 100% CLM/BM replacement for SBM had the highest (P<0.05) feed intake, lower weight gain and poorer feed conversion ratio than the control. Weight gain and FCR were significantly higher in birds fed 50% CLM/BM in replacement for SBM than the other CLM/BM based groups. The values for the dressed weight, thigh muscle and drumstick were higher (P<0.05) in birds fed 50% CLM/BM diets than in the other dietary groups. The breast weight and abdominal fat were not affected by the diets. The weights of the liver, kidney, heart and spleen were not affected by the treatments whereas those of the crop, gizzard, proventriculus and caecum increased (P<0.05) with increasing dietary inclusion of CLM/BM in the diet. In conclusion, it can be inferred based on the general observations recorded in this study that broiler diets containing cassava leaf meal: blood meal mixture in replacement for soybean meal promote comparable daily feed intake and feed to gain ratio as their soybean based control diet and had no deleterious effect on performance. The results obtained in this trial showed that birds on diet 3 (with dietary level of inclusion 50% SBM: 50%CLM: BM) elicited the best response in terms of weight gain, feed intake and feed: gain ratio. It is concluded that not more than 50% of dietary CLM/BM should be used as a replacement for soybean.	Broiler chicken; Cassava leaf: blood meal mix; Performance	Aves; Gallus gallus; Glycine max; Manihot esculenta	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84863769111	Effect of concentrate feed restriction with ad libitum forage feeding on performance and carcass yield of growing rabbit	Adeyemi O.A., Akanji A.O.	2012	Electronic Journal of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Chemistry	11	6	None	Department of Animal Production, Health College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria	Adeyemi, O.A., Department of Animal Production, Health College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria; Akanji, A.O., Department of Animal Production, Health College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria	Effect of concentrate feed restriction in the presence of ad libitum forage (Tridax procumbens) feeding on performance, carcass yield and relative organ weights were investigated in weaner rabbits in a humid tropical environment in Nigeria. 36 growing rabbits of mixed breed (Chinchilla x Dutch x California White) and sexes with an average weight of 600g were assigned to three feeding regimen in a completely randomized design. The study lasted for 8 weeks. The three feeding regimen were: (A) ad libitum concentrate feeding + ad libitum forage feeding (control), (B) skip-a-day concentrate feeding/week + ad libitum forage feeding and (C) skip-2- days concentrate feeding/week + ad libitum forage feeding. The forage used was air-dried Tridax procumbens. Drinking water was supplied free-choice throughout the duration of the experiment. Each treatment group was replicated six times with two rabbits housed in the same cage serving as replicate. Weight gain (Total and Average daily), final body weight, Feed intake (Total and Average daily) and feed: gain ratio of rabbits were not significantly (P>0.05) different among the treatment groups. Although feed intake was not different among the three treatments, however concentrate intake (Total and average daily), forage intake (total and average daily) as well as percentage concentrate and forage in daily feed intake were significantly (P<0.05) influenced by treatments. Total concentrate intake was significantly higher in rabbits on treatment A (ad libitum feeding) compared with rabbits on treatment B which was also significantly higher than the intake on treatment C. ad libitum fed rabbits consumed 10.75 and 25.94% concentrates more than rabbits on skip-a-day and skip-twodays per week concentrate feeding. Daily concentrate intake reduced from 33.35g on treatment A to 29.76g and 24.69g in treatment B and C respectively. The daily forage intake however increased with severity of concentrate restriction, the trend being C > B > A. The Concentrate percentage of daily feed intake reduced with increased severity of concentrate restriction while that of forage increased with concentrate restriction from 56.15% in ad libitum concentrate fed group to the highest amount of 68.45% in rabbits on skip-two-days of concentrate feeding per week. Dressing percentage and retail cuts were not significantly (P > 0.05) affected by feeding regime. Similarly the physical structure and weights of internal organs (livers, kidneys, lungs and hearts) were not affected by experimental treatments (P>0.05). The results obtained from this study showed that rabbits can be subjected to two days skipping of concentrate feed per week with ad libitum forage feeding without compromising performance and carcass measurements.	Feeding regimen; Forage; Performance; Rabbits; Skip-a-day; Skip-two-days	Menticirrhus undulatus; Oryctolagus cuniculus; Tridax procumbens	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-60849126953	Toxicological evaluation of the effect of water contaminated with lead, phenol and benzene on liver, kidney and colon of Albino rats	Adeyemi O., Ajayi J.O., Olajuyin A.M., Oloyede O.B., Oladiji A.T., Oluba O.M., Adeyemi O., Ololade I.A., Adebayo E.A.	2009	Food and Chemical Toxicology	47	4	10.1016/j.fct.2009.01.023	Department of Environmental Sciences, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Nigeria; Department of Biochemistry, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Nigeria; Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria; Departmen	Adeyemi, O., Department of Environmental Sciences, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Nigeria; Ajayi, J.O., Department of Biochemistry, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Nigeria; Olajuyin, A.M., Department of Biochemistry, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Nigeria; Oloyede, O.B., Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria; Oladiji, A.T., Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria; Oluba, O.M., Department of Biochemistry, University of Benin, Benin-City, Nigeria; Adeyemi, O., Department of Biochemistry, University of Benin, Benin-City, Nigeria; Ololade, I.A., Department of Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Nigeria; Adebayo, E.A., Department of Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Nigeria	The effect of water contaminated with phenol, benzene and lead on rats cellular system was investigated. Selected enzyme activity of the kidney and colon of rats was carried out. Standard enzyme assays were also conducted for selected liver enzymes such as alkaline and acid phosphatases, alanine and aspartate transaminases, and gamma glutamyl transpeptidase. Serum indices of liver and kidney function were also determined. The direct bilirubin of test rats were observed to be 3.2 ± 0.2 U/mol/l while that of control rat was 1.2 ± 0.003 U/mol/l. The total bilirubin of test rats was found to be 8.4 ± 0.8 U/mol/l while that of the control was 5.6 ± 0.5 U/mol/l. Generally, enzymes activity in the tissues of test rats were found to be significantly (p < 0.05) lower relative to control, while the enzyme activity of the serum of test rats was significantly (p < 0.05) higher than control. It could be inferred that experimental data suggest possible damage to the tissues and that consumption of polluted water may account for increasing cases of renal and hepatic failure among people in developing countries. © 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.	Bilirubin; Gamma glutamyl transpeptidase; Phosphatases; Transaminases; Water	acid phosphatase; alanine aminotransferase; alkaline phosphatase; aspartate aminotransferase; benzene; bilirubin glucuronide; gamma glutamyltransferase; lead; phenol; water; animal experiment; animal model; animal tissue; article; colon; controlled study; enzyme activity; enzyme assay; experimental rat; gastrointestinal toxicity; kidney function; liver function; liver toxicity; male; nephrotoxicity; nonhuman; rat; tissue injury; water contamination; Alanine Transaminase; Alkaline Phosphatase; Animals; Aspartate Aminotransferases; Benzene; Bilirubin; Colon; Creatinine; Drinking; gamma-Glutamyltransferase; Kidney; Kidney Diseases; Kidney Function Tests; L-Lactate Dehydrogenase; Lead; Liver; Liver Diseases; Liver Function Tests; Male; Phenol; Rats; Urea; Water Pollutants, Chemical; Rattus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-77955512034	Biochemical evaluation of leachate-contaminated groundwater on the kidney of Albino rats	Adeyemi O., Oloyede O.B., Oladiji A.T.	2010	Experimental and Toxicologic Pathology	62	5	10.1016/j.etp.2009.06.008	Department of Environmental Sciences, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, PMB 1221, Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria; Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria	Adeyemi, O., Department of Environmental Sciences, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, PMB 1221, Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria; Oloyede, O.B., Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria; Oladiji, A.T., Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria	The effect of leachate-contaminated groundwater on the cells of the kidney was evaluated. Serum Na+ concentration of control rats was observed to be 120±1.0nmol/l while that of rat placed on simulated leachate was 180±4.0nmol/l. Serum K+, urea and creatinine concentrations of rats placed on simulated leachate and leachate-contaminated groundwater were significantly higher(p&lt;0.05) than those of control rats. The activity of Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) of the kidney and serum, respectively, observed for the control rats were (237±3.70 and 0.37±0.01)nmol/min/mg protein while (116±4.20 and 3.17±0.20)nmol/min/mg protein was the ALP activity of kidney and serum, respectively, observed for the rats placed on simulated leachate. Histological examination of the kidney of the control rats showed no visible lesion while that of rats placed on simulated leachate showed extensive necrosis of muscle fibres and cellular infiltration by macrophages. It is viewed that leachate-contaminated groundwater may damage kidney cells and impair renal function. © 2009 Elsevier GmbH.	Contaminated water; Enzymes; Groundwater; Kidney; Leachate	alkaline phosphatase; creatinine; ground water; potassium ion; sodium ion; urea; alkaline phosphatase blood level; animal experiment; animal tissue; article; biochemistry; bleeding; cell damage; cell infiltration; controlled study; creatinine blood level; enzyme activity; histopathology; kidney cell; kidney dysfunction; kidney parenchyma; leaching; macrophage; muscle necrosis; nonhuman; potassium blood level; rat; simulation; sodium blood level; urea blood level; water contamination; Animals; Creatinine; Kidney; Kidney Function Tests; Rats; Urea; Water Pollutants, Chemical; Rattus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-67349248068	Evaluation of the antidiarrhoeal effect of Sanseviera liberica Gerome & Labroy (Agavaceae) root extract	Adeyemi O.O., Akindele A.J., Ogunleye E.A.	2009	Journal of Ethnopharmacology	123	3	10.1016/j.jep.2009.03.023	Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, P. M. B. 12003, Lagos, Nigeria	Adeyemi, O.O., Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, P. M. B. 12003, Lagos, Nigeria; Akindele, A.J., Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, P. M. B. 12003, Lagos, Nigeria; Ogunleye, E.A., Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, P. M. B. 12003, Lagos, Nigeria	Ethnopharmacological relevance: The aqueous root extract of Sanseviera liberica (Agavaceae), SL, is used in Traditional African Medicine (TAM) for the treatment of diarrhoea. However, the scientific basis for this usage has not been established. Aim of the study: To evaluate the antidiarrhoeal activity of SL using various pharmacological models. Materials and methods: The intestinal transit, castor oil induced diarrhoea, enteropooling, and gastric emptying methods were used in this study. Results: SL (25-400 mg/kg, p.o.) produced significant (P &lt; 0.05) dose dependent reduction in propulsive movement in both the normal and castor oil induced intestinal transit tests in mice. Peak effect was elicited at 200 mg/kg but this effect was lower than that produced by morphine (10 mg/kg, s.c.). The effect of SL on castor oil induced intestinal transit was antagonized by isosorbide dinitrate, IDN (150 mg/kg, p.o.) but not by yohimbine (1 mg/kg, s.c.). In the castor oil induced diarrhoea test, SL significantly delayed the onset and decreased the frequency and severity of diarrhoea. The effect at 200 mg/kg was comparable to that of morphine and was reversed by IDN. SL at the dose of 200 mg/kg significantly reduced the volume of intestinal secretion induced by castor oil but produced no effect on gastric emptying. The extract was practically nontoxic administered p.o. The LD50 was 631 mg/kg given i.p. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of oils, reducing sugars, alkaloids, saponins, anthraquinones, and tannins in the extract. Conclusion: The results obtained in this study suggest that the aqueous root extract of Sanseviera liberica possesses antidiarrhoeal property due to inhibition of gastrointestinal propulsion and fluid secretion, possibly mediated through inhibition of the nitric oxide pathway. This justifies the use of the plant extract in TAM for the treatment of diarrhoea. © 2009.	Antidiarrhoeal activity; Diarrhoea; Enteropooling; Gastric emptying; Intestinal transit; Sanseviera liberica	alkaloid derivative; anthraquinone derivative; antidiarrheal agent; castor oil; isosorbide dinitrate; morphine; nitric oxide; oil; plant extract; Sanseviera liberica extract; saponin derivative; sugar; tannin derivative; unclassified drug; yohimbine; Africa; animal experiment; animal model; aqueous solution; article; controlled study; diarrhea; disease severity; dose response; drug antagonism; drug dose comparison; female; gastrointestinal transit; intestine fluid; intestine secretion; LD 50; male; mouse; nonhuman; phytochemistry; plant root; rat; stomach acid secretion; stomach emptying; traditional medicine; treatment outcome; treatment response; Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists; Animals; Antidiarrheals; Castor Oil; Diarrhea; Disease Models, Animal; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Female; Gastrointestinal Transit; Intestines; Isosorbide Dinitrate; Male; Medicine, African Traditional; Mice; Morphine; Narcotics; Phytotherapy; Plant Extracts; Plant Roots; Plants, Medicinal; Rats; Sansevieria; Vasodilator Agents; Yohimbine; Agavaceae; Mus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84886042127	Interaction of nanoparticles with arginine kinase from Trypanosoma brucei: Kinetic and mechanistic evaluation	Adeyemi O.S., Whiteley C.G.	2013	International Journal of Biological Macromolecules	62	None	10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2013.09.008	Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa	Adeyemi, O.S., Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa; Whiteley, C.G., Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa	Arginine kinase is not only absent from mammalian hosts but is critical to the survival of trypanosomes under stressful conditions and consequently its inhibition may lead to an effective treatment for trypanosomiasis. The His-tagged enzyme was cloned from Trypanosoma brucei genomic DNA, expressed in Escherichia coli BL21 DE3 cells and purified on a Ni-affinity column and by FPLC on a Superdex 200 HR. The enzyme had a specific activity of 2.92μmolmin-1mgprotein-1, molecular mass of 40kDa, temperature and pH optima of 30°C and 7.8, and Km and Vmax as 2.94mM and 0.161μmolml-1min-1 (arginine substrate). The interaction of the enzyme with silver and gold nanoparticles showed a non-competitive inhibition with, respectively, 75% and 62% decrease in activity; Ki values ranged from 1.5nM (Ag) to 3.1nM (Au). A mechanism for this inhibition was by interaction with Cys271 positioned 3.3Å from the reactive NH1 of substrate arginine. This cysteine controls electrophilic and nucleophilic character of the guanidinium group that is crucial for enzymatic phosphoryl transfer between ADP and ATP. © 2013 Elsevier B.V.	Arginine kinase; Kinetic analysis; Mechanism; Silver, gold nanoparticles; Trypanosomiasis	adenosine diphosphate; adenosine triphosphate; arginine; arginine kinase; cysteine; genomic DNA; gold nanoparticle; guanidine; histidine; nickel; silver nanoparticle; article; competitive inhibition; controlled study; electrophilicity; enzyme activity; enzyme analysis; enzyme inhibitor interaction; enzyme kinetics; enzyme substrate complex; Escherichia coli; fast protein liquid chromatography; molecular cloning; molecular weight; nonhuman; nucleophilicity; pH; temperature; Trypanosoma brucei; trypanosomiasis; Arginine kinase; Kinetic analysis; Mechanism; Silver, gold nanoparticles; Trypanosomiasis; Arginine Kinase; Cloning, Molecular; Enzyme Activation; Gene Expression; Gold; Kinetics; Mechanical Phenomena; Metal Nanoparticles; Nanoparticles; Protein Binding; Recombinant Proteins; Silver; Trypanosoma brucei brucei	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84933054431	Evaluation of metal nanoparticles for drug delivery systems	Adeyemi O.S., Sulaiman F.A.	2015	Journal of Biomedical Research	29	2	10.7555/JBR.28.20130096	Department of Biological Sciences, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria; Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria	Adeyemi, O.S., Department of Biological Sciences, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria; Sulaiman, F.A., Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria	Diminazene aceturate is a trypanocide with unwanted toxicity and limited efficacy. It was reasoned that conjugating diminazene aceturate to functionalized nanoparticle would lower untoward toxicity while improving selectivity and therapeutic efficacy. Silver and gold nanoparticles were evaluated for their capacities to serve as carriers for diminazene aceturate. The silver and gold nanoparticles were synthesized, functionalized and coupled to diminazene aceturate following established protocols. The nanoparticle conjugates were characterized. The free diminazene aceturate and drug conjugated nanoparticles were subsequently evaluated for cytotoxicity in vitro. The characterizations by transmission electron microscopy or UV/Vis spectroscopy revealed that conjugation of diminazene aceturate to silver or gold nanoparticles was successful. Evaluation for cytotoxic actions in vitro demonstrated no significance difference between free diminazene aceturate and the conjugates. Our data suggest that surface modified metal nanoparticles could be optimized for drug delivery systems. © 2015 by the Journal of Biomedical Research.	Drugs; Nanoparticles; Targeting; Toxicity; Trypanocides	diminazene aceturate; gold nanoparticle; silver nanoparticle; Article; drug conjugation; drug cytotoxicity; drug delivery system; in vitro study; priority journal; surface property; synthesis; transmission electron microscopy; ultraviolet spectroscopy	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84934977706	Interaction between gallotannin and a recombinant form of arginine kinase of trypanosoma brucei: Thermodynamic and spectrofluorimetric evaluation	Adeyemi O.S., Sulaiman A.F., Iniaghe O.M.	2014	Journal of Biophysics	2014	None	10.1155/2014/675905	Department of Biological Sciences, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Nigeria; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria; Department of Biochemistry, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria	Adeyemi, O.S., Department of Biological Sciences, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Nigeria; Sulaiman, A.F., Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria; Iniaghe, O.M., Department of Biochemistry, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria	Current chemotherapies against trypanosomiasis are beset with diverse challenges, a situation which underscores the numerous research efforts aimed at finding newer and effective treatments. Arginine kinase of trypanosome has been validated as target for drug development against trypanosomiasis. The present study investigated the interaction between a recombinant form of the arginine kinase (rTbAK) of trypanosome and gallotannin. The interaction between gallotannin and recombinant arginine kinase of Trypanosoma brucei caused significant decrease of enzyme activity. Kinetic analysis revealed the interaction to be of noncompetitive inhibition. Further thermodynamic analysis showed that the interaction between gallotannin and the recombinant arginine kinase was nonspontaneous and involved hydrophobic forces. The K sv values and the FRET analysis suggest that static quenching of fluorescence intensity by gallotannin was static. Data revealed inhibitory interactions between gallotannin and rTbAK of trypanosome. Although the mechanism of inhibition is not clear yet, molecular docking studies are ongoing to clearly define the inhibitory interactions between the gallotannin and rTbAK. The knowledge of such binding properties would enrich development of selective inhibitors for the arginine kinase of Trypanosoma brucei. © 2014 O. S. Adeyemi et al.	None	Trypanosoma brucei	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-65249148413	Impact assessment of business process reengineering on organisational performance	Adeyemi S., Aremu M.A.	2008	European Journal of Social Sciences	7	1	None	Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, P. M. B. 1515 Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria	Adeyemi, S., Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, P. M. B. 1515 Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria; Aremu, M.A., Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, P. M. B. 1515 Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria	In Nigeria, the changing dynamics of banking and other financial institutions market forced players at all levels to re-engineer their business organisations. The banking operations and functions which is intend to meet emerging challenges of bank consolidation, slashing operating cost, outsourcing, portfolio investment, payments and settlement system call for innovative banking practices through Business Process Re-engineering. This is to enable Nigerian banks to incorporate strategic innovative customer schemes in order to bridge the service gap inherent in Nigerian banking sector. The objective of this paper is to assess the impact of reengineering on organizational performance and to uncover how business process reengineering can help organizations to effect innovative and strategic changes in the organisation. The data for this current investigation were obtained from primary source that was analysed through simple percentage analysis and regression analysis. The paper concludes that business process reengineering has become useful weapon for any corporate organisations that is seeking for improvement in their current organizational performance and intends achieve cost leadership strategy in its operating industry and environment. It recommended that reengineering process remains effective tools for organizations striving to operate as effectively and efficiently as possible and organizations are required to reengineer their business processes in order to achieve breakthrough performance and long term strategy for organizational growth and performance.	Business process; Business process reengineering; Information technology; Organisational performance	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84954319870	Evaluation of genome wide association study associated type 2 diabetes susceptibility loci in sub Saharan Africans	Adeyemo A.A., Tekola-Ayele F., Doumatey A.P., Bentley A.R., Chen G., Huang H., Zhou J., Shriner D., Fasanmade O., Okafor G., Eghan B., Jr., Agyenim-Boateng K., Adeleye J., Balogun W., Elkahloun A., Chandrasekharappa S., Owusu S., Amoah A., Acheampong J.,	2015	Frontiers in Genetics	6	None	10.3389/fgene.2015.00335	Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States; Department of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria; Department of Medicine, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria; Department of Medicine, University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana; Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States; Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana; Institute of Human Virology, School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, United States; National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States; National Human Genome Center, Howard University, Washington, DC, United States	Adeyemo, A.A., Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States; Tekola-Ayele, F., Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States; Doumatey, A.P., Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States; Bentley, A.R., Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States; Chen, G., Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States; Huang, H., Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States; Zhou, J., Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States; Shriner, D., Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States; Fasanmade, O., Department of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria; Okafor, G., Department of Medicine, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria; Eghan, B., Jr., Department of Medicine, University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana; Agyenim-Boateng, K., Department of Medicine, University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana; Adeleye, J., Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Balogun, W., Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Elkahloun, A., National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States; Chandrasekharappa, S., National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States; Owusu, S., Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana; Amoah, A., Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana; Acheampong, J., Department of Medicine, University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana; Johnson, T., Department of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria; Oli, J., Department of Medicine, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria; Adebamowo, C., Institute of Human Virology, School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, United States; Collins, F., National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States; Dunston, G., National Human Genome Center, Howard University, Washington, DC, United States; Rotimi, C.N., Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States	Genome wide association studies (GWAS) for type 2 diabetes (T2D) undertaken in European and Asian ancestry populations have yielded dozens of robustly associated loci. However, the genomics of T2D remains largely understudied in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where rates of T2D are increasing dramatically and where the environmental background is quite different than in these previous studies. Here, we evaluate 106 reported T2D GWAS loci in continental Africans. We tested each of these SNPs, and SNPs in linkage disequilibrium (LD) with these index SNPs, for an association with T2D in order to assess transferability and to fine map the loci leveraging the generally reduced LD of African genomes. The study included 1775 unrelated Africans (1035 T2D cases, 740 controls; mean age 54 years; 59% female) enrolled in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya as part of the Africa America Diabetes Mellitus (AADM) study. All samples were genotyped on the Affymetrix Axiom PanAFR SNP array. Forty-one of the tested loci showed transferability to this African sample (p &lt; 0.05, same direction of effect), 11 at the exact reported SNP and 30 others at SNPs in LD with the reported SNP (after adjustment for the number of tested SNPs). TCF7L2 SNP rs7903146 was the most significant locus in this study (p = 1.61 × 10-8). Most of the loci that showed transferability were successfully fine-mapped, i.e., localized to smaller haplotypes than in the original reports. The findings indicate that the genetic architecture of T2D in SSA is characterized by several risk loci shared with non-African ancestral populations and that data from African populations may facilitate fine mapping of risk loci. The study provides an important resource for meta-analysis of African ancestry populations and transferability of novel loci. © 2015 Adeyemo, Tekola-Ayele, Doumatey, Bentley, Chen, Huang, Zhou, Shriner, Fasanmade, Okafor, Eghan, Agyenim-Boateng, Adeleye, Balogun, Elkahloun, Chandrasekharappa, Owusu, Amoah, Acheampong, Johnson, Oli, Adebamowo, Collins, Dunston and Rotimi.	Fine-mapping; Genetic association; Replication; Sub Saharan Africa; Type 2 diabetes	cholesterol; glucose; triacylglycerol; adult; Africa south of the Sahara; anthropometry; Article; blood analysis; controlled study; female; gene linkage disequilibrium; gene locus; gene mapping; genetic association; genetic susceptibility; genotype; human; major clinical study; male; middle aged; non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus; single nucleotide polymorphism	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-77956534382	Intelligent-well completions in Agbami: Value added and execution performance	Adeyemo A.M., Aigbe C., Chukwumaeze I., Meinert D., Shryock S.	2010	JPT, Journal of Petroleum Technology	62	5	None	SPE, Chevron Nigeria, Nigeria	Adeyemo, A.M., SPE, Chevron Nigeria, Nigeria; Aigbe, C., SPE, Chevron Nigeria, Nigeria; Chukwumaeze, I., SPE, Chevron Nigeria, Nigeria; Meinert, D., SPE, Chevron Nigeria, Nigeria; Shryock, S., SPE, Chevron Nigeria, Nigeria	Use of intelligent-well-completion (IWC) technology has grown, even with perceived risks associated with installation and longevity of the systems. In the Agbami field, offshore Nigeria, for which 80% of the development wells are planned with IWC installations, understanding these risks was key in justifying IWCs. The methodology used to quantify the realizable value from zonal control and data acquisition and a review of the execution performance for the initial IWC wells are presented. © 2003 - 2009 Society of Petroleum Engineers.	None	Development wells; Execution performance; Intelligent well completion; Nigeria; Perceived risk; Value added; Zonal control; Installation; Oil well completion; Wells	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-77952611386	Effects of exposure duration to cottonseed cake-based diets on broiler performance	Adeyemo G.O.	2010	International Journal of Poultry Science	9	2	None	Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Adeyemo, G.O., Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Two experiments were separately conducted using cottonseed cake-based diets to feed table birds. In the first experiment (phase 1) broiler birds were fed from day old to 8 weeks of age, while in the second experiment (phase 2), the birds were fed cottonseed cake based diets from 4-8 weeks of age. Five dietary treatments were fed in both experiments formulated to be iso-caloric and iso-nitrogenous with Cottonseed Cake (CSC) replacing Soyabean Cake (SBC) at 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100% respectively. The live weight of broilers in the phases differed significantly (p<0.05) with broilers in phase 2 being better. The dressed weight was higher in phase 2 than phase 1. Broilers fed CSC based diets from 4 weeks had better feed conversion ratio than those fed from day old. Similar trend was observed in haematological and serum biochemistry parameters in the different treatments of the two phases. It can be concluded that feeding CSC protein as replacement for SBC protein was better from 4 weeks of age in respect of broiler performance though at a higher cost than the former. © Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2010.	Broiler's diet; Cottonseed cake; Performance; Serum biochemistry	Aves; Glycine max; Micropus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-44449158880	Effects of cottonseed cake based diets on performance and egg quality characteristics of layers	Adeyemo G.O., Longe O.G.	2008	Pakistan Journal of Nutrition	7	4	10.3923/pjn.2008.597.602	Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria	Adeyemo, G.O., Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; Longe, O.G., Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria	The study evaluated the performance of layers fed on diets in which Cottonseed cake (CSC) replaced Soybean cake (SBC) in five experimental rations such that 0% (control), 15%, 30%, 45% and 60% of CSC replaced SBC. The design of the experiment was completely randomized design (CRD). Chemical analysis was carried out to determine the crude protein (CP) and gossypol contents of CSC. In this experiment, seventy-five 23 week - old layers were fed with experimental layer diets for 12 weeks. Parameters evaluated include hen-day production (HDP), Feed conversion ratio (FCR), egg weight (EW) and haugh units (HU). All data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and analysis of variance. The determined CP of CSC was 35.11% and its gossypol content was 570g/ton. FCR ranged from 1.6 to 4.9, HDP from 47% to 68%, EW from 47.5 to 62.8 g, and HU from 3.1 to 6.7. Layers on 60% CSC replacement for SBC had higher values for the parameters measured which were not significantly different from the control. CSC can replace up to 60% SBC without adverse effects on performance and egg quality characteristics of laying birds. © Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2008.	Cottonseed cake; Egg quality; Layers	gossypol; protein; analysis of variance; animal experiment; animal food; article; caloric intake; chemical analysis; chicken; controlled study; cottonseed cake; egg laying; egg production; female; food composition; nonhuman; nutritional value; poultry farming; protein intake; soybean; Aves; Glycine max; Micropus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-34247375625	The reproductive performance of breeder cocks fed cottonseed cake-based diets	Adeyemo G.O., Longe O.G., Adejumo D.O.	2007	International Journal of Poultry Science	6	2	None	Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria	Adeyemo, G.O., Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; Longe, O.G., Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; Adejumo, D.O., Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria	Histology of the testes of breeder cocks fed replacement levels of 0, 25, 50, 75, or 100% of cottonseed meal (CSM) for soybean meal (SBM) in five different breeder diets for fifteen weeks were investigated in a completely randomized design. Chemical analyses were carried out to determine the crude protein (CP) and gossypol content of CSM. The 23 week-old breeder cocks were fed the experimental diets for 15 weeks, euthanized and their testes removed for histological studies. The determined CP and gossypol contents of CSM were 35.11% and 570 g/ton respectively. The daily sperm production (DSP) by the breeder cocks was depressed when CSM dietary inclusion was above 50% with DSP values ranging from 1.5×109 to 2.9×109/mL. The investigation showed that replacing 75% SBM with CSM was not injurious to the non-reproductive health of the breeder cocks. However, CSM may not replace more than 50% of SBM for breeder cocks because of the depressing effect of gossypol on sperm production when this level is exceeded. © Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2007.	Breeder cocks; Cottonseed meal; Daily sperm production; Histology; Reproduction	Glycine max; Micropus	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84906673266	Evaluation of combined pareto multiobjective differential evolution on tuneable problems	Adeyemo J.A., Olofintoye O.O.	2014	International Journal of Simulation Modelling	13	3	10.2507/IJSIMM13(3)2.264	Department of Civil Engineering and Surveying, Durban University of Technology, P.O. Box 1334, Durban, 4000, South Africa	Adeyemo, J.A., Department of Civil Engineering and Surveying, Durban University of Technology, P.O. Box 1334, Durban, 4000, South Africa; Olofintoye, O.O., Department of Civil Engineering and Surveying, Durban University of Technology, P.O. Box 1334, Durban, 4000, South Africa	Many optimization problems in engineering involve the satisfaction of multiple objectives within the limits of certain constraints. Methods of evolutionary multi-objective algorithms (EMOAs) have been proposed and applied to solve such problems. Recently, a combined Pareto multi-objective differential evolution (CPMDE) algorithm was proposed. The algorithm combines Pareto selection procedures for multi-objective differential evolution to implement a novel selection scheme. The ability of CPMDE in solving unconstrained, constrained and real optimization problems was demonstrated and competitive results obtained from the application of CPMDE suggest that it is a good alternative for solving multi-objective optimization problems. In this work, CPMDE is further tested using tuneable multi-objective test problems and applied to solve a real world engineering design problem. Results obtained herein further corroborate the efficacy of CPMDE in multi-objective optimization.	Constraints; Differential evolution; Evolutionary algorithms; Multi-objective optimization; Tuneable test beds	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-80051821083	The impacts of biodiesel feedstock production systems in South Africa: An application of a Partial Equilibrium Model to the Eastern Cape Social Accounting Matrix	Adeyemo O., Wise R., Brent A.	2011	Journal of Energy in Southern Africa	22	1	None	Sustainable Energy Futures, Natural Resources and the Environment, CSIR, South Africa; Environmental Resource Economics, Natural Resources and the Environment, CSIR, South Africa; Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies, School of Public Leadership, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa	Adeyemo, O., Sustainable Energy Futures, Natural Resources and the Environment, CSIR, South Africa; Wise, R., Environmental Resource Economics, Natural Resources and the Environment, CSIR, South Africa; Brent, A., Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies, School of Public Leadership, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa	In this paper the impacts of biodiesel feedstock production in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa is assessed through the application of a Partial Equilibrium Model to the Eastern Cape Social Accounting Matrix, using canola production in the Province as an 'external shock'. Six economic indicators were estimated. The results show that investment in biodiesel production in the Eastern Cape will generate, in 2007 terms, an additional GDP of R18.1 million and 410 employment opportunities per annum, R24.3 million per annum over an assumed lifetime of 20 years in capital formation, R2.1 million additional income generated in low income households, increase in government revenue, and a positive balance of payment. These indicators imply that, given the parameters that are accounted for in a Partial Equilibrium Model, every Rand invested in canola projects in the Eastern Cape will, overall, be of socio-economic advantage to the Province. It is envisaged that further applications of such models may lead to a better understanding of the implications of biofuels in the South African economy, and thereby inform decision- and policy-making in terms of the sustainability of biofuels production systems in general.	Biodiesel; Biofuels; Economic modelling; External shock; Indicators; Partial equilibrium; Social accounting matrix	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84901401678	Evaluation of high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) pattern and prevalence of beta-thalassaemia trait among sickle cell disease patients in Lagos, Nigeria	Adeyemo T., Ojewunmi O., Oyetunji A.	2014	Pan African Medical Journal	18	None	10.11604/pamj.2014.18.71.4239	Department of Haematology and Blood transfusion, University of Lagos, P.M.B 12003, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria; National Sickle Cell Centre, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria	Adeyemo, T., Department of Haematology and Blood transfusion, University of Lagos, P.M.B 12003, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria; Ojewunmi, O., National Sickle Cell Centre, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria; Oyetunji, A., Department of Haematology and Blood transfusion, University of Lagos, P.M.B 12003, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria	Introduction: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited disorder of haemoglobin worldwide. This study evaluated the chromatographic patterns and red blood cell indices of sickle cell patients to determine the co-inheritance of other haemoglobin (Hb) variants and -thalassaemia trait in SCD patients in Nigeria. Methods: Red cell indices, blood film, sickle solubility test, Hb electrophoresis using alkaline cellulose acetate membrane, and chromatographic patterns using Bio Rad HPLC Variant II were evaluated for 180 subjects. Results: Based on low MCV<76fL and MCH<25 pg, in the presence of elevated A2 >4.0% on HPLC and Hb variants eluting outside the S and C windows, at least four haemoglobin phenotypes (SS: 87.7%; SC: 1.1%; SD Punjab: 0.6%; Sβ-thalassemia: 10.6%) were identified. Mean Hb F% was 8.1±5.1 (median 7.65) for Hb SS and 6.03±5.2 (median 3.9) for Hb Sβ-thalassemia trait. Majority of Hb SS (69.1%) had Hb F% less than 10 while 27.6% had 10-19.9 and 3.2% had ≥ 20. Mean Hb F% was higher in female Hb SS (9.55±5.09; mean age 7.4±3.8 years) than the males (7.63±4.80; mean age 6.9±3.8 years) (P=0.02). A borderline significant negative correlation between age and Hb F levels among Hb SS subjects (r= -0.169 P=0.038) was also observed. Conclusion: Our data suggests that α and β- thalassaemia traits, and other haemoglobin variants co-exist frequently with SCD in our population. © Titilope Adeyemo et al.	Foetal haemoglobin; Haemoglobin variants; HPLC; Hypochromia; Microcytosis; Nigerian patients; Sickle cell disease; Thalassaemia	hemoglobin F; hemoglobin beta chain; hemoglobin D Punjab; hemoglobin F; hemoglobin variant; adolescent; alpha thalassemia; article; child; controlled study; female; hemoglobin SD disease; high performance liquid chromatography; human; major clinical study; male; mean corpuscular hemoglobin; mean corpuscular volume; Nigeria; prevalence; prospective study; sex difference; sickle cell beta thalassemia; Anemia, Sickle Cell; beta-Thalassemia; blood; clinical trial; comorbidity; developing country; genetics; hemoglobin determination; heterozygote; preschool child; procedures; sickle cell trait; Adolescent; Anemia, Sickle Cell; beta-Globins; beta-Thalassemia; Child; Child, Preschool; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; Comorbidity; Developing Countries; Erythrocyte Indices; Female; Fetal Hemoglobin; Hemoglobinometry; Hemoglobins, Abnormal; Heterozygote; Humans; Male; Nigeria; Prevalence; Prospective Studies; Sickle Cell Trait	None
WoS	WOS:000316322300003	Economic Impacts of Integrated Agricultural Research for Development (IAR4D) in the Sudan Savanna of Nigeria	Adekunle, Adolphus Adekunle,Adeyemo, Victoria Adeyemi,Akinola, Akinboye Adebayo,Ayanwale, Adeolu Babatunde	2013	AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW-REVUE AFRICAINE DE DEVELOPPEMENT	25	1	10.1111/j.1467-8268.2013.12011.x	Obafemi Awolowo University, Forum Agr Res Africa	"Adeyemo, Victoria Adeyemi: Obafemi Awolowo University","Akinola, Akinboye Adebayo: Obafemi Awolowo University","Ayanwale, Adeolu Babatunde: Obafemi Awolowo University",	This paper assesses the potential economic impacts of Integrated Agricultural Research for Development (IAR4D) conceived to address observed low productivity, prevailing poverty level, slow growth and general underperformance of the agricultural sector associated with the traditional agricultural and rural development (ARD) approach. The economic surplus analysis suggested that IAR4D research and extension, with respect to maize production, could achieve returns ranging from 30 to 38 per cent and a maximum adoption of 25 to 50 per cent for the conservative and baseline scenario, respectively. Similarly, with the same range of maximum adoption, the approach could yield returns ranging from 22 to 29 per cent for the conservative and baseline scenario, respectively in millet production. However, the same range of adoption could result in 29 to 37 per cent for the conservative and baseline scenario, respectively in sorghum production. The estimated benefits are sensitive to expected adoption rates but much less so to changes in research and extension costs. However, the estimates indicate that the production of all the crops was socially profitable under the IAR4D option. Our results were consistent with earlier economic analyses which showed that IAR4D was more productive, profitable and acceptable to farmers than the conventional Research for Development (R&amp;D) approach.	None	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-33746559808	Clinical evaluation of post-extraction site wound healing	Adeyemo W.L., Ladeinde A.L., Ogunlewe M.O.	2006	Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice	7	3	None	Medical College of Dental Surgery in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Germany; Department of Oral, Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Lagos/Lagos Universit	Adeyemo, W.L., Medical College of Dental Surgery in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Germany, Department of Oral, Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany; Ladeinde, A.L., Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Lagos/Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria; Ogunlewe, M.O., Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Lagos/Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	Aim: The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the clinical pattern of post-extraction wound healing with a view to identify the types, incidence, and pattern of healing complications following non-surgical tooth extraction. Study Design: A total of 311 patients, who were referred for non-surgical (intra-alveolar) extractions, were included in the study. The relevant pre-operative information recorded for each patient included age and gender of the patient, indications for extraction, and tooth/teeth removed. Extractions were performed under local anesthesia with dental forceps, elevators, or both. Patients were evaluated on the third and seventh postoperative days for alveolus healing assessment. Data recorded were: biodata, day of presentation for alveolus healing assessment, day of onset of any symptoms, body temperature (°C) in cases of alveolus infection, and presence or absence of pain. Results: Two hundred eighty-two patients (282) with 318 extraction sites were evaluated for alveolus healing. Healing was uneventful in 283 alveoli (89%), while 35 alveoli (11%) developed healing complications. These complications were: localized osteitis 26 (8.2%); acutely infected alveolus 5 (1.6%); and an acutely inflamed alveolus 4 (1.2%). Females developed more complications than males (p=0.003). Most complications were found in molars (60%) and premolars (37.1%). Localized osteitis caused severe pain in all cases, while infected and inflamed alveolus caused mild or no pain. Thirty patients (12%) among those without healing complications experienced mild pain. Conclusions: Most of the post-extraction alveoli healed uneventfully. Apart from alveolar osteitis (AO), post-extraction alveolus healing was also complicated by acutely infected alveoli and acutely inflamed alveoli. This study also demonstrated a painful alveolus is not necessarily a disturbance of post-extraction site wound healing; a thorough clinical examination must, therefore, be made to exclude any of the complications.	Alveoli; Evaluation; Healing; Post-extraction alveolus	adult; article; body temperature; controlled study; female; human; incidence; infection; major clinical study; male; molar tooth; osteitis; pain assessment; postoperative period; premolar tooth; symptomatology; tooth extraction; wound healing; adolescent; bone infection; chi square distribution; middle aged; physiology; postoperative complication; postoperative pain; prospective study; tooth pain; tooth socket; Adolescent; Adult; Bone Diseases, Infectious; Chi-Square Distribution; Dry Socket; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Pain, Postoperative; Postoperative Complications; Prospective Studies; Tooth Extraction; Tooth Socket; Wound Healing	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84899856102	The impact of technology innovation and R&D on firms' performance: An empirical analysis of Nigeria's service sector	Adeyeye A.D., Jegede O.O., Akinwale Y.O.	2013	International Journal of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development	6	4	10.1504/IJTLID.2013.060873	National Centre for Technology Management, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria	Adeyeye, A.D., National Centre for Technology Management, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Jegede, O.O., National Centre for Technology Management, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Akinwale, Y.O., National Centre for Technology Management, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria	This paper uses econometric model to analyse the impact of technological innovation and R&D on firm performance in the Nigerian service sector. The sector is attracting interest in policy circle because it has become the fastest growing sector globally. The analysis is based on data obtained from the Nigeria's innovation survey, 2008 undertaken among 500 enterprises in the service sector with about 41% response rate. The instrument was guided by the third edition of the Oslo Manual standardised through validation workshops under the NEPAD ASTII initiative. The result shows that technological acquisition, training and in-house R&D positively influence technological innovation while government support and embodied knowledge are insignificant. Also, technology innovation and R&D have positive impact on firms' performance. This paper offers an opportunity to understanding the impact of technology innovation and R&D on performance of service firms in developing country context. © 2013 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.	Econometric analysis; Firm performance; Nigeria; R&D; Service sector; Technology innovation	None	None
WoS	WOS:000282155200070	A proposed model for evaluating the success of WebCT course content management system	Adeyinka, Tella,Mutula, S.	2010	COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR	26	6	10.1016/j.chb.2010.07.007	University of Botswana, University of Ilorin	"Adeyinka, Tella: University of Ilorin","Mutula, S.: University of Botswana"	WebCT is an online course management system which is accessed through the portal. It has a wide range of tools which support teaching and learning and enable online delivery of lecture notes, representations, surveys and quizzes, coursework, discussion boards and much more. Evaluation of WebCT systems success or effectiveness is a fundamental challenge to education institutions. A review of previous e-learning research suggests a focused evaluation approach, thus offering limited discussion of comprehensive views of WebCT systems success or systematic and practical guidance to its evaluations. Based on a prevalent information systems success model, this paper proposes and describes a revised model for evaluating WebCT systems success in educational settings. The study findings suggest that content quality, system quality, support service quality, teaching and learning quality, self-regulated learning, intention to use/use, user satisfaction and net benefits are important factors for evaluating the success of WebCT CCMS. Implications of the proposed model for theory and practice were illustrated. In addition, future research directions that extend the reported study are also preferred. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.	BOTSWANA,"Course content management system",e-learning,"Information Communication Technology (ICT)","INFORMATION SYSTEM SUCCESS",WebCT,DELONE,"EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE",INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGY,RESPECIFICATION,"USER ACCEPTANCE",VALIDATION	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84923339760	Preparative isolation of bio-markers from the leaf exudate of Aloe ferox ("aloe bitters") by high performance counter-current chromatography	Adhami H.-R., Viljoen A.M.	2015	Phytochemistry Letters	11	None	10.1016/j.phytol.2014.07.001	Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa	Adhami, H.-R., Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa; Viljoen, A.M., Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa	One of the most crucial factors determining the safety and efficacy of any herbal medicine or natural product-based formulation is the quality of the raw material. The absence of readily available bio-markers (standards) is one of the hurdles which need to be overcome to develop robust and effective quality control protocols. Aloe ferox Mill. is a most coveted ethnomedicinally import plant indigenous to South Africa. A. ferox has been used since ancient times in folk medicine and recently it has gained popularity as an ingredient in cosmetic formulations and food supplements. This study aimed to develop a superior method for the isolation of bio-markers from "aloe bitters" (exudate) obtained from A. ferox. For separation by HPCCC the solvent system comprising of EtOAc/n-BuOH/H2O (3.5:1.5:5, v/v/v) was used in reversed phase mode. By this method, and only in one run, eight bio-markers were separated and isolated on semi-preparative scale including aloesin, aloeresin C, aloeresin A, 5-hydroxyaloin, aloin B, aloinoside B, aloin A and aloinoside A. The isolation of bio-active molecules from A. ferox (Cape aloes) is presented to illustrate the efficiency and advantages of high performance counter-current chromatography (HPCCC). © 2014 Phytochemical Society of Europe. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.	Aloe ferox; Aloeresin A; Aloesin; Aloin A and B; chromatography; High performance counter-current	5 hydroxyaloin; aloeresin a; aloeresin c; aloesin; aloin; aloinoside a; aloinoside b; biological marker; biological product; herbaceous agent; solvent; unclassified drug; Aloe; Aloe ferox; Article; biological activity; counter current chromatography; drug isolation; herbal medicine; high performance counter current chromatography; nonhuman; phytochemistry; plant exudate; plant leaf; priority journal; reproducibility; solvent extraction; South Africa; Aloe; Aloe ferox	National Research Foundation
Scopus	2-s2.0-84879129701	Evaluation of coagulation parameters and liver enzymes among alcohol drinkers in Port Harcourt, Nigeria	Adias T.C., Egerton E., Erhabor O.	2013	International Journal of General Medicine	6	None	10.2147/IJGM.S43472	Bayelsa College of Health Technology, Bayelsa State, Nigeria; Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, Nigeria; Department of Haematology and Transfusion Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo Univers	Adias, T.C., Bayelsa College of Health Technology, Bayelsa State, Nigeria; Egerton, E., Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, Nigeria; Erhabor, O., Department of Haematology and Transfusion Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria	Alcohol is a major contributor to the global burden of disease, disability, and death in high, middle, and low-income countries. Harmful use of alcohol is one of the main factors contributing to premature deaths and avoidable disease burden worldwide and has a major impact on public health. The aim of this present cross-sectional study was to investigate the effect of alcohol consumption on coagulation parameters and liver enzymes of subjects in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Two hundred adults consisting of 120 alcohol dependent subjects and 80 age, gender-matched nondrinkers aged 25-65 years (mean age 45.25 ± 11.50 years) were enrolled in this study. Of the 120 chronic alcohol drinkers, 37 were dependent on local dry gin, while 83 were dependent on other alcoholic beverages. The mean values of the liver enzymes, aspartate aminotransferase and gamma glutamyl transferase, were significantly higher (P = 0.002 and P = 0.02 respectively) among the chronic alcohol consumers compared with their nondrinker counterparts. Although the value of alanine aminotransferase was higher in the chronic drinkers, it did not reveal any significant difference (P = 0.11). The coagulation parameters, prothrombin time and activated partial thromboplastin time were investigated among chronic drinkers and nondrinkers. The mean value of prothrombin time and activated partial thromboplastin time was significantly higher in the chronic alcohol drinkers compared to the nondrinkers (P = 0.04 and P = 0.02 respectively). We observed a positive and significant correlation between values of liver enzymes, serum gamma glutamyl transferase and aspartate aminotransferase, and values of prothrombin time among alcohol consumers (r = 0.72 and r = 0.68 respectively). The implementation of policies to target harm reduction strategies among alcoholics is urgently needed, alongside the building of a strong base of public awareness and community support required for the continuity and sustainability of alcohol policies. There is also the need for the Nigerian government to enforce tighter regulations and restrictions on the production and distribution of alcoholic beverages to reduce harmful use, and protect young people and other vulnerable groups. © 2013 Adias et al, publisher and licensee Dove Medical Press Ltd.	Chronic alcoholics; Coagulation parameters; Liver enzymes; Nigeria; Port harcourt	alanine aminotransferase; aspartate aminotransferase; gamma glutamyltransferase; adult; aged; alanine aminotransferase blood level; alcohol consumption; alcoholic beverage; alcoholism; article; aspartate aminotransferase blood level; blood clotting parameters; controlled study; cross-sectional study; drinking behavior; female; gamma glutamyl transferase blood level; gin; human; major clinical study; male; Nigeria; partial thromboplastin time; prothrombin time	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84884124849	The impact of pharmaceutical care intervention on the quality of life of nigerian patients receiving treatment for type 2 diabetes	Adibe M.O., Ukwe C.V., Aguwa C.N.	2013	Value in Health Regional Issues	2	2	10.1016/j.vhri.2013.06.007	Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria; Pharmacotherapeutic Group, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria	Adibe, M.O., Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria, Pharmacotherapeutic Group, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria; Ukwe, C.V., Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria, Pharmacotherapeutic Group, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria; Aguwa, C.N., Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria, Pharmacotherapeutic Group, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria	Objectives: To evaluate the impact of pharmaceutical care (PC) intervention on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods: This study was a randomized, controlled study with a 12-month patient follow-up. The study protocol was approved by the Research Ethical Committees of the institutions in which this study was conducted. A total of 110 patients were randomly assigned to each of the "intervention" (PC) and "control" (usual care [UC]) groups. Patients in the UC group received the usual/conventional care offered by the hospitals. Patients in the PC group received UC and additional PC for 12 months. The HUI23S4EN.40Q (developed by HUInc - Mark index 2&3) questionnaire was used to assess the HRQOL of the patients at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. Two-sample comparisons were made by using Student's t tests for normally distributed variables or Mann-Whitney U tests for nonnormally distributed data at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. Comparisons of proportions were done by using the chi-square test. Results: The overall HRQOL (0.86 ± 0.12 vs. 0.64 ± 0.10; P < 0.0001) and single attributes except "hearing" functioning of the patients were significantly improved at 12 months in the PC intervention arm when compared with the UC arm. The HRQOL utility score was highly negatively (deficit ≥10%) associated with increasing age (≥52 years), diabetes duration (>4 years), emergency room visits, comorbidity of hypertension, and stroke in both PC and UC groups. Conclusion: Addition of PC to UC improved the quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes. © 2013 International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR).	HRQOL; Patients with diabetes; Pharmaceutical care intervention; Quality of life; Usual care	adult; article; cerebrovascular accident; chi square test; comorbidity; controlled study; disease duration; emergency care; eye disease; female; follow up; human; hypertension; longitudinal study; major clinical study; male; Nigeria; non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus; patient care; pharmaceutical care; priority journal; prospective study; quality of life; questionnaire; randomized controlled trial; rank sum test; Student t test	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84926292174	Evaluation of information contained in drug advertisement and promotion materials in Nigeria	Adibe M.O., Igboeli N.U., Ubaka C.M., Udeogaranya P.O., Onwudiwe N.P., Ita O.O.	2015	Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research	14	3	10.4314/tjpr.v14i3.25	Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria; Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria	Adibe, M.O., Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria; Igboeli, N.U., Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria; Ubaka, C.M., Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria; Udeogaranya, P.O., Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria; Onwudiwe, N.P., Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria; Ita, O.O., Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria	Purpose: To evaluate the physical characteristics (size, legibility or readability) and the completeness of information in drug package leaflets/inserts and drug promotional brochures in Nigeria. Methods: Three hundred materials (drug information leaflets and brochures) were collected from various community pharmacies, private and governmental clinics and from various pharmaceutical distributor or representatives from different states of Nigeria. Two independent panels sorted and evaluated the information found in them and differences were resolved by consensus. Results: This study revealed that 80.7% of the materials evaluated were leaflets while brochures accounted for 18%. The physical characteristics of the materials showed that 58.7, 31.3 and 89.0% of the materials were sizeable, readable/legible and had adequate color contrast respectively. Most of the materials were written in English (78.7%), English and French 17.3%, English and Arabic accounted for only 4%. Description of indications for which the drugs were used was mentioned in 30.3% of materials. Other contents of the materials were mechanism of action (70.3%), overdoses information (55.0%), drug interaction (51.3%), pharmacokinetics (36.3%) and revision date of the information (21.0%). Conclusion: This study reveals that advertising materials used in promoting drugs in Nigeria have incomplete information and the physical characteristics of the materials are not adequate. It seems that drug industries at present mainly aim at increasing sales rather than promoting health care. Information in some pharmaceutical brochures exaggerated the benefits of the drug and downplayed risks associated with the drugs. © Pharmacotherapy Group.	Advertizing materials; Drug information; Drug leaflet; Drug promotion brochure; Nigeria	advertizing; Article; consensus; data analysis; drug contraindication; drug industry; drug information; drug marketing; drug mechanism; drug packaging; English as a second language; health promotion; Nigeria; reading; storage	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84931031651	Evaluation of intensity of urinary schistosomiasis in biase and yakurr local government areas of cross river state, nigeria after two years of integrated control measures	Adie H.A., Oyo-Ita A., Okon O.E., Arong G.A., Atting I.A., Braide E.I., Nebe O., Emanghe U.E., Otu A.A.	2015	Research Journal of Parasitology	10	2	10.3923/jp.2015.58.65	Ministry of Health, Calabar, Nigeria; Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology, University of Calabar, Nigeria; Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Uyo/University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Nigeria; Federal Univer	Adie, H.A., Ministry of Health, Calabar, Nigeria; Oyo-Ita, A., Ministry of Health, Calabar, Nigeria; Okon, O.E., Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology, University of Calabar, Nigeria; Arong, G.A., Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology, University of Calabar, Nigeria; Atting, I.A., Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Uyo/University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Nigeria; Braide, E.I., Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria; Nebe, O., Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja, Nigeria; Emanghe, U.E., Department of Medical Microbiology/Parasitology, University of Calabar, Nigeria; Otu, A.A., Department of Internal Medicine, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria	A parasitological mapping of urinary schistosomiasis using filtration method was conducted in Biase and Yakurr LGAs of Cross River State, Nigeria by the Neglected Tropical Diseases Control unit in collaboration with the schistosomiasis/soil transmitted helminths unit of the Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria in November 2012. The results of the study revealed a mean urinary schistosomiasis prevalence of 49% for the six schools under study in Biase and 30% for the six schools under study in Yakurr LGA. The mean ova load was 0.9 for males and 0.8 for females in the two LGAs. Integrated control measures put in place, included chemotherapy of infected individuals with praziquantel and health education on the predisposing factors responsible for the transmission of urinary schistosomiasis. An evaluation of the interventions was carried out in November 2014, after two rounds of treatment with Praziquantel and intensive education were given. Urine samples were collected from 600 school children, 300 from each of the two LGAs. The evaluation study using the urine filtration technique revealed a mean schistosomiasis prevalence of 0% for the six schools under study in Biase and 0.02% for the six schools under study in Yakurr LGA with mean ova load reduced to 0.3 for males and 0 for females in the two LGAs. Data analysis with SPSS package revealed a 100% participation of all selected school children in 12 schools (6 in each LGA). Statistical analysis showed that there was no significant difference in the prevalence between male and female (p>0.005). A student t-test showed a significant difference between prevalence rates in 2012 and the results in 2014 (p>0.005). The spatial distribution showed that endemic schools were distributed within marshy areas where rice was cultivated in the two LGAs. These results showed that with wide scale integrated control measures, urinary schistosomiasis can be eliminated or reduced to a disease of no public health importance. © 2015, Academic Journals Inc.	Evaluation; Integrated control measures; Intensity; Urinary schistosomiasis	praziquantel; adolescent; Article; child; disease predisposition; drug efficacy; female; health education; human; infection control; infection rate; major clinical study; male; Nigeria; parasite load; parasite transmission; prevalence; schistosomiasis; school child; student; treatment duration; urinalysis; Vermes	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84888134062	Pervasive, long-lasting impact of historical logging on composition, diversity and above ground carbon stocks in Afrotemperate forest	Adie H., Rushworth I., Lawes M.J.	2013	Forest Ecology and Management	310	None	10.1016/j.foreco.2013.09.037	School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, P/Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa; Ecological Advice Division, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, PO Box 13053, Cascades 3202, South Africa; Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT 0909, Australia	Adie, H., School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, P/Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa; Rushworth, I., Ecological Advice Division, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, PO Box 13053, Cascades 3202, South Africa; Lawes, M.J., Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT 0909, Australia	Understanding the rate and extent of forest recovery from major disturbance events enable forest managers to establish conservation priorities and allocate limited resources for their management. We examined the extent to which Afrotemperate forest has recovered from widespread, stand-levelling logging that followed the European settlement of south eastern South Africa approximately 150years ago. We used plot-based tree census data to compare ecological characteristics (diversity, composition, structure) of primary, secondary and degraded Afrotemperate forests. Forests impacted by colonial logging events show no evidence of converging on the composition and above ground standing stock of old-growth forests. Primary forest canopies were dominated by two conifer species (Podocarpaceae) and a suite of long-lived pioneer angiosperms dominated the canopies of secondary forests. Old-growth canopy trees (≥20cmdbh) were taller (~26m vs ~16m) and had broader girths (~94cm vs ~54cm) compared with those in secondary forest. Canopy tree size differences translated to considerable (2 to 3-fold) differences in above ground carbon: we estimated that primary forest stores &gt;240MgCha-1 compared with the range of 80.7-114.3MgCha-1 estimated for the two secondary forests and 84.3MgCha-1 for the degraded forest. Measures of rarefied species richness and diversity (Shannon exponential) were markedly lower for primary forest canopy trees, consistent with the proposition that the composition of Afrotemperate forests converges on podocarp dominance at the old-growth stage. In contrast, diversity measures for small (2.5-10.0cmdbh) and medium (10.1-19.9cmdbh) trees were noticeably higher in secondary and degraded forests indicating the considerable conservation value of these formerly disturbed forests. © 2013 Elsevier B.V.	Above ground biomass; Degradation; Forest recovery; Podocarpaceae; Primary forest; Secondary forest	Above ground biomass; Forest recovery; Podocarpaceae; Primary forest; Secondary forests; Carbon; Conservation; Degradation; Population statistics; Recovery; Secondary recovery; Forestry; aboveground biomass; community composition; coniferous tree; environmental degradation; forest canopy; forest management; logging (timber); old-growth forest; secondary forest; species diversity; temperate forest; Biomass; Carbon; Conservation; Degradation; Forestry; Coniferophyta; Magnoliophyta; Podocarpaceae	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-33745821549	Evaluation of mucin as a release enhancer for rectal delivery of glibenclamide	Adikwu M.U., Okafor J.O.	2006	Current Drug Delivery	3	3	10.2174/156720106777731064	Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 410001, Nigeria	Adikwu, M.U., Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 410001, Nigeria; Okafor, J.O., Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 410001, Nigeria	In this work mucin was evaluated as a release and absorption enhancer for glibenclamide from rectal glycerogelatin suppository. Glycerogelatin suppositories containing different ratios of glibenclamide to I-mucin (insoluble), S-mucin (soluble) and sodium salicylate respectively, were formulated using the fusion method. The suppositories were evaluated using standard parameters. Release studies were carried out in phosphate buffer (pH 7.6). The pharmacodynamic (PD) evaluation of the formulations was carried out on normoglycaemic albino rats. The results of the physical tests showed that the suppositories possessed high resistance to rupture and had uniformity of weight and drug contents. The erosion times of the suppositories with I-mucin, S-mucin and sodium salicylate were shorter than glycerogelatin suppositories BP without any release enhancer (control). Analysis of the release data showed that the release pattern was bi-phasic with initial fast release and subsequent slow release of the glibenclamide from the suppositories. The release mechanism followed first order kinetics. All the suppositories containing either S-mucin, I-mucin or sodium salicylate showed better glibenclamide release than the control without any release enhancer (p < 0.05). The pharmacodynamic studies showed that the overall glucose lowering effect in rats was greater in S-mucin suppositories than in sodium salicylate and I-mucin suppositories. The results of this study indicated that mucin extracted from Bovine spp. could be used to enhance the release and subsequent absorption of glibenclamide from rectal glycerolgelatin suppositories. © 2006 Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.	Evaluation; Glibenclamide; Mucin; Rectal delivery; Release enhancer; Suppository	glibenclamide; mucin; salicylate sodium; article; controlled study; drug effect; drug release; female; hyperglycemia; kinetics; male; nonhuman; priority journal; rat; suppository; weight; Adjuvants, Pharmaceutic; Administration, Rectal; Analysis of Variance; Animals; Biological Availability; Blood Glucose; Drug Delivery Systems; Female; Gelatin; Glyburide; Glycerol; Hypoglycemic Agents; Male; Mucins; Rats; Sodium Salicylate; Suppositories; Swine	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84947867679	Impact of the productive safety net program on farmers' investments in sustainable land management in the Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia	Adimassu Z., Kessler A.	2015	Environmental Development	16	None	10.1016/j.envdev.2015.06.015	International Water Management Institute (IWMI), PO Box: 5689, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Wageningen University and Research Center, Soil Physics and Land Management (SLM) Group, Droevendaalsesteeg 4, Wageningen, Netherlands	Adimassu, Z., International Water Management Institute (IWMI), PO Box: 5689, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Kessler, A., Wageningen University and Research Center, Soil Physics and Land Management (SLM) Group, Droevendaalsesteeg 4, Wageningen, Netherlands	This study assesses the impact of the Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP) on farmers' investments in sustainable land management (SLM) practices in the Central Rift Valley (CRV) of Ethiopia. Primary data were collected using a structured and pre-tested questionnaire for a sample of 159 households (82 PSNP participants and 77 non-participants) in four kebeles (the lowest administrative unit in Ethiopia) of two weredas (districts). Using a cross-sectional household survey, propensity score matching (PSM) was used to assess the impact of PSNP on households' investments in soil erosion control and soil fertility management. The PSM results show that the control group of households (non-participants in PSNP) invested more in soil erosion control measures as compared to the treated group of households (participants in PSNP). On the contrary, however, the treated group of households significantly invested more in soil fertility management practices (e.g. inorganic fertilizer and compost) as compared to the control group of households. The negative impact of PSNP on households' investments in soil erosion control in the treated group of farmers is related to their high labor investment in public works, which is not the case for the non-participants in PSNP. This implies that PSNP should pay more attention to capacity building and awareness raising, which requires a restructuring of the program that would benefit long-term and more sustainable impact on reducing food insecurity and enhancing natural resources in the CRV of Ethiopia. © 2015 Elsevier B.V.	Central Rift Valley; Food security; Productive Safety Net; Propensity score matching; Sustainable land management	None	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84931363521	Clients' perceptions of architect performance on building projects in Ghana	Adinyira E., Dafeamekpor C.A.	2015	Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice	141	3	10.1061/(ASCE)EI.1943-5541.0000218	Dept. of Building Technology, KNUST-Kumasi, Ghana; Ghana Education Trust Fund, 42nd 4th Close Airport Residential Area, Accra, Ghana	Adinyira, E., Dept. of Building Technology, KNUST-Kumasi, Ghana; Dafeamekpor, C.A., Ghana Education Trust Fund, 42nd 4th Close Airport Residential Area, Accra, Ghana	This paper aims to establish clients' perception of the performance of architects on building projects in Ghana. It reports on a survey of both public and private clients of recently completed building projects in two major metropolitan areas of the country. Data from the survey were analyzed by first computing performance indexes and subsequently comparing similarities and differences between results obtained for the two sector clients. The results showed that private sector clients are likely to be more concerned with cost, while public sector clients are more concerned with buildability of design. A total of 71% of the 28 architect performance assessment criteria identified from literature were similarly selected by both sectors with respect to importance of the criteria. Using these, both public and private sector clients were asked to assess the performance of their architects. The results showed that architects were perceived to perform better on public sector building projects than on private sector ones. Their performance on 25% of the performance assessment criteria employed was indicated as being statistically different. The study also revealed that clients expected their architects to improve their performance significantly in approximately 82% of the 28 performance assessment criteria used in the study. The results from this study provide vital feedback to architects on their perceived performance on building projects in Ghana. On a broader level, the paper offers practicing architects some useful feedback that will allow for correction of misconceptions about their true role so as to improve on their relationship with project clients for improved project delivery. © 2014 American Society of Civil Engineers.	Architect performance; Building project; Client perception; Ghana	Buildings; Surveys; Architect performance; Building projects; Client perception; Computing performance; Ghana; Perceived performance; Performance assessment; Public and private sector; Architecture	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-80054814349	Evaluation of two methods of preoperative hair removal and their relationship to postoperative wound infection	Adisa A.O., Lawal O.O., Adejuyigbe O.	2011	Journal of Infection in Developing Countries	5	10	None	Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria	Adisa, A.O., Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Lawal, O.O., Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Adejuyigbe, O., Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria	Introduction: When a surgical operation is to be conducted through a hair bearing part of the body, hair removal is often performed. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship of two methods of preoperative hair removal to postoperative wound infection in a developing country where razor shaving is very popular. Methodology: Consecutive consenting patients scheduled to have such operations were randomized into two groups. One group had hair removal by shaving with a razor blade while the other had hair removed by depilatory cream. Adequacy of hair removal and presence of skin injuries and/or reactions were noted preoperatively. Details of the procedures were recorded and patients were then assessed for postoperative wound infection. Results: A total of 165 patients were studied. Of the 79 patients who had hair removal by depilatory cream, hair was completely removed in 70 (88.6%) compared to 53 (61.6%) of the 86 patients who had razor hair shaving (p < 0.0001). Skin injuries were noted in 24 (27.9%) of the razor group and 3 (3.8%) of patients who had depilatory cream, (p = 0.001). Thirteen patients (7.9%) had postoperative wound infection including 2 (2.5%) in the depilatory cream group and 11 (12.8%) of the razor group. A significant association was found between preoperative skin injuries and postoperative wound infections. Conclusion: Preoperative hair removal with razor shaving predisposes to skin injuries which in turn significantly influence postoperative wound infection rates. Such injuries and resultant wound infection are fewer when depilatory cream is used for hair removal. © 2011 Adisa et al.	Hair removal; Postoperative wound infection; Surgery	adolescent; adult; aged; article; female; human; infection prevention; intermethod comparison; major clinical study; male; preoperative hair removal; preoperative period; skin injury; surgical infection; surgical technique; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Female; Hair Removal; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Preoperative Care; Prevalence; Skin; Surgical Wound Infection; Young Adult	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84939881225	Impact of introduction of laparoscopic surgery on management of unresolved intra-abdominal malignancies in a West African hospital	Adisa A.O., Lawal O.O., Adesunkanmi A.-R.K., Adejuyigbe O.	2015	World Journal of Surgery	38	10	10.1007/s00268-014-2618-8	Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria	Adisa, A.O., Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Lawal, O.O., Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Adesunkanmi, A.-R.K., Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Adejuyigbe, O., Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria	Background: Intra-abdominal malignancies often pose diagnostic problems to surgeons in resource-challenged centers such as ours due to limitations in modern imaging and other facilities. This prompted the adoption of laparoscopy in our hospital as an adjunctive tool in diagnosing these conditions. Method: Pre- and per-operative data of consecutive cases of clinically unresolved advanced intra-abdominal tumors subjected to laparoscopy from January 2009 through June 2013 were reviewed. Anatomic diagnosis and tissue biopsies were carried out during the procedures. Results: Of the 152 patients seen with intra-abdominal tumors, 74 (48.7 %) had advanced conditions that could not be resolved clinically. Of these, 33 (44.6 %) were able to afford and had computed tomography (CT), scan while the remaining (N = 41; 55.4 %) less endowed only had an ultrasound scan. This cohort underwent laparoscopic evaluation, and biopsies confirmed the following: 27 (36.5 %) metastatic adenocarcinomas, 12 (16.2 %) primary hepatic malignancies, 11 (14.9 %) cases each of lymphomas and colonic adenocarcinomas, 4 (5.4 %) gastrointestinal stromal tumors, 3 (4.1 %) pancreatic carcinomas, 2 (2.7 %) cases each of carcinoid tumors and abdominal tuberculosis, and one case each of schistosomiasis and HIV-related Kaposi's sarcoma. Additionally, 26 (35.1 %) had ascites, while 29 (39.1 %) had peritoneal surface malignancies. With local adaptations and improvisations, laparoscopy was cheaper than an abdominal CT scan in our setting, with the additional benefit of obtaining tissue diagnosis to institute treatment. Conclusion: Although laparoscopy is commonly used for staging intra-abdominal tumors, we found it useful in complementing clinical diagnosis and attaining histopathological confirmation in a setting where access to and funding of modern imaging is limited. © 2014 Société Internationale de Chirurgie.	None	Abdominal Neoplasms; adult; adverse effects; aged; cancer staging; carcinoma; computer assisted tomography; developing country; economics; female; Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors; hospital; human; laparoscopy; lymphoma; male; middle aged; Nigeria; pathology; sarcoma; Abdominal Neoplasms; Adult; Aged; Carcinoma; Developing Countries; Female; Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors; Hospitals; Humans; Laparoscopy; Lymphoma; Male; Middle Aged; Neoplasm Staging; Nigeria; Sarcoma; Tomography, X-Ray Computed	None
Scopus	2-s2.0-84954470591	Evaluation of prescription pattern and patients’ opinion on healthcare practices in selected primary healthcare facilities in Ibadan, South-Western Nigeria	Adisa R., Fakeye T.O., Aindero V.O.	2015	African Health Sciences	15	4	10.4314/ahs.v15i4.35	Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Administration, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Adisa, R., Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Administration, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Fakeye, T.O., Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Administration, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; Aindero, V.O., Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Administration, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Background: Inappropriate prescribing negatively impacts on health and