From six months of life, the breast can no longer produce enough < 4q> $7v$ ◊ 4qq "#­ ­ q[ the entire nutrient in adequate amount required, by infants. Therefore, $75!5 4" W55° for nutrient supply from other food sources in addition to breast milk, hence $75 W55° 1X! complementary food. The study was...

The study examined School Communication of Administrators and Teachers Job Performance in Unity Schools' in South-South, Nigeria. The study adopted a correlational research design. The sample size for this study was 5 IO respondents which comprised 50 teachers from the IO selected unity secondary schools...

The perfonnance of eggshell particles as adsorbent for heavy metals removal from aqueous solution was investigated. This was motivated by the increasing pollution of Rivers by industrial effluent discharge. Effects of dosage, pH, initial metal concentration, temperature and contact time on the adsorption of...

Phytic acid, which is a form of phosphate, is found in all plant-based foods. Phosphorus is a crucial nutrient for animals as it is found in plant seeds and feeding plants, but not digested by humans or monogastric animals (Fischer et al., 2014). It interacts with essential molecules such as iron, calcium,...

Medicinal plants represent potential sources of novel compounds with antibacterial and antibiofilm properties which could be used to combat the increasing problem of antimicrobial resistance in bacterial pathogens. In this study, the antibacterial and antibiofilm properties of methanol extracts of five...

This study investigated the anti-diarrhoeal potential of Gouania longipetala crude extract and its six different fractions in different anti-diarrhoeal study groups in rats, to establish a scientific basis for its use in traditional medicine as an anti-diarrhoeal. The crude ethanol extract was subjected to...

This study investigated the effects of crude extract and fractions from Napoleonae imperialis leaves on G-protein coupled receptors (GPCR), AMPKinase. cAMP, insulin, glucagon and some biochemical parameters in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats using acceptable chemical and biochemical methods. Guide...

This research project aimed to isolate and characterize amylase-producing lactic acid -bacteria—(LAB) from starchy foods,~specifically ogi and fufu, and evaluate their antimicrobial activities. A total of fourteen lactic acid bacteria isolates were obtained and identified based on morphological,...

The study investigated the effects of individualized instruction and inquiry methods on student's achievement and retention in secondary school physics in Akwa Ibom State. The study employed pre-test. post-test quasi experimental design. The population of the study consisted of 2114 SS1I students made up of...

The performance of academic staff in the Federal Universities in Southeast Nigeria, has been a subject of concern, with issues such as limited research output, inadequate mentorship, and stagnation in career progression hindering overall academic excellence . This study identifies the effect of career...

Psidium guajava is a tropical plant with a wide range of medicinal applications. It belongs to the Myrtaceae family and can be used in herbal medicine for the treatment of various diseases and ailments such as stomach aches, dysentery, vertigo, jaundice, cerebral ailments, skin infections, diabetes,...

 to determine the influence of Sudoku Skills on Business Education universities South South Nigeria. A sample size of 291 Business Education students was selected through simple proportionate sampling technique. The researcher structured questionnaire titled “Sudoku Skills and Students Academic...

 Anopheles gambiae s.l. is the primary vector of malaria, a debilitating disease responsible for substantial mortality and morbidity in Sub-saharan Africa. This study was conducted between June 2021 and October 2022 to evaluate the prevalence of L1014F kdr type mutation in Anopheles gambiae s.l., and...

 This study was done to isolate and characterize palm (Elaeis guineensis and Raphia hookeri) wine base yeast for industrial utility. Palm wines used for this study were collected from Ikwuano and Isiala Ngwa Local Government Areas both in Abia state. Evaluation of the physicochemical characteristics of...

Bacterial communities play an indispensable role in the environment by providing essential ecosystem sei vices such as biogeochemical cycling, nutrient cycling, decomposition and degradation etc., that are yeiy ciitica in tie survival of all kinds of lives on earth. This study is aimed at determining the...

 This study examined equal employment opportunity and employees engagement ofsenior staff in Federal I ■ niversities in South-East. Nigeria. Specifically, the study investigated the effects of equal access to organizational benefits on emotional engagement of employees in federal universities in...

This study sought to determine the dietary pattern and the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases in rural and urban population ofAkwa Ibom State. The study was a community based descriptive cross-sectional study carried out among adults aged 30 years and above. The study sample comprised of246 respondents...

 The study specifically investigated the effect of compensation strategies on employee’s retention in Nigeria customs service. The study has the following specific objectives; determine the effect offinancial compensation (salary) on self-evaluation, examine the effect ofwork schedule and vacation on...

 This thesis titled, 'Teachers' Perception of Influence of Home Environment on the Academic Perfonnance of Basic Education Pupils in Abia State, Nigeria' was a descriptive survey guided by seven (7) research questions, seven null hypotheses also were tested at 0.05 confidence limit. The study was...

The effect of Anchor Borrowers' Programme (ABP) on the income and productive assets acquisition among rice farmers in Benue State, Nigeria was analysed. Data for the study were collected with the aid of structured questionnaire. 792 rice farmers consisting of 396 beneficiaries and 396 non-beneficiaries were...

The study design was a cross sectional survey aimed at determining the health profile,

household feeding pattern and anthropometric status of preschool children (2-5 years) in

lkwuano Local Government Area of Abia State. A multistage sampling technique were used

to select 228 preschool children for the survey...

Waste frying oils (WFO) sourced from ten different locations using random sampling method were used for biodiesel production in this research. During the esterification process, the time required for mixing the catalyst and methanol mixture was varied between 15- 30 mins. Hence, 31.5 cm? of methanol...

Heavy metals which are directly discharged into receiving water bodies pollute and make them unsafe for use because of their extreme harmful effects on man. Adsorption is one of the effective methods for the removal of heavy metal ions from waste water. This work investigates the potential of a cheap and...

The study investigated the effects of improved cocoyam production technologies on the income and output of women farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria. The study described the socioeconomic characteristics of the women farmers, identified the improved cocoyam production technologies, determine the extent of use...

Farmers in Nigeria usually use sweetpotato vine cuttings from previous crops or volunteer plants as planting materials. This results in accumulation of systemic pathogens, especially viruses,and information on the rate of degeneration due to this practice is very meagre. Seventeen orange-fleshed sweetpotato...