Environmental Health Science Research Papers/Topics

Effect of moisture content and temperature on viability, vigour and longevity of cordia sinensis lam. seeds in storage

Abstract: Cordia sinensis Lam. in the family Boraginaceae is a popular indigenous multipurpose tree species valued for fodder, fruit, structural timber and fuel wood. It is widely distributed in the arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) of Kenya. Production of seedlings is through seeds. There are challenges acquiring viable and vigorous Cordia sinensis seeds for raising planting materials due to difficulties in post-harvest storage. In spite of the tree’s exceptional multipurpose qualities and...

MICROBIAL CONTAMINATIONS OF MEAT AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS IN HARAR CITY, HARARI REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: The consumption of raw meat has associated with cultural practices and widespread raw beef consumption habit that can be a potential source for food borne illnesses in Ethiopia. Therefore, the present study was intended to assess microbiological contamination and associated risk factors in Harari City, Harari Regional State, Ethiopia. A cross sectional study was employed where by a simple random sampling of Bucher shops (Groceries) in Harar City. The meat samples were collected ase...

MICROBIAL QUALITY OF DRINKING WATER AND HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY THE PEOPLE IN JAJA TOWN, EAST HARARGHE ZONE, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Water is one of the most valuable natural resources, an essential element for life development and human activities (Romeu-Álvarez et al., 2012). The generation of recent information about both the water quality status and sanitation condition is highly important for +intervention. Hence, this study was conducted to assess the quality of drinking water supplied to the residents of Jaja town at the point of water resources well, spring and tap water from January 2021 to June 2022. ...

Impact of Prosopis juliflora on Herbaceous Vegetation and Selected Soil Physico-Chemical Properties in Gabi-Rasu Zone, Afar Regional State, Ethiopia

Abstract: Prosopis juliflora has become serious woody weed in the fragile ecosystem of Ethiopia. In Afar Regional State, it has been affecting the livelihood of the community by aggressively and successfully invading the rangeland and outcompeting the indigenous herbaceous species. The aims of this study were to investigate the impacts of P. juliflora invasion on the composition, diversity and biomass production of herbaceous vegetation, on selected soil physico-chemical properties under its...

Factors Affecting Clinical Performance of Dental Therapy at Institute Of Health Sciences Gaborone

Abstract: This study was carried out to determine factors that affect the clinical performance of dental therapy students at the institute of health sciences in Gaborone. A quantitative descriptive research design with a cross-sectional survey was used with the aim of examining the factors affecting the clinical assessment of learners. A sample of 9 students were used to study. Attitudes were measured using a prepared questionnaire which was answered online. Two clinical assessment tools wer...

Ibom Cargo Seaport Terminal, Ibaka: A Study of Passenger Circulation and Safety

ABSTRACT AkwaIbom State, the Land of Promise and Fulfillment has over the years been confronted with the problem of rapid growing human and vehicular traffic congestion. This problem is largely caused by the rate of migration of people into AkwaIbom State. Infact recent statistics has it that over 2000 people enter AkwaIbom on a daily basis. This figure results to an estimated two hundred thousand people that move around AkwaIbommetropoly on a daily basis. This geometric increase in populatio...

Conference Centre for the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State (The Study of Green Architecture)

ABSTRACT Conference centers are places where people with the same aims/objectives convene together to make decisions, suggestions, dialogue etc. It is a very vital facility every school should have. Currently the University of Uyo has no such facility. In an attempt to design an outstanding conference centre with the increasing awareness of environmental problems, people are coming up with new ways to solve or decrease environmental degradation. One of the ideas is that of Green Architecture ...

Potential for the Prediction of Prostate Cancer Risk Using Haplotypes of Exon1 Of Klk2 Gene

ABSTRACT Prostate cancer is the third most common cancer in Nigeria and the most underscreened cancer in Nigeria. It is the commonest type of cancer in men of African origin. Most prostate cancer cases in Nigeria are detected at the metastatic stage. The daily pick up of new cases is on the increase especially in tertiary hospitals with most men having advanced and high grade disease high who never gone for medical treatment. PSA testing lacks the ability to characterize prostate disease mole...

Economic Burden, Payment Strategies and Payment Coping Mechanism Among Type2 Diabetic Patients Attending a Tertiary Health Institution in Abia State, South East Nigeria

ABSTRACT Diabetes is a chronic life- long illness that affects the quality of life, requiring close monitoring and control. Diabetics have high risk for high economic burden (direct and indirect health costs) and catastrophic expenditure where healthcare costs are paid out of pocket. This study determined the economic burden and assessed the payment strategies and payment coping mechanisms of type 2 diabetic patients attending Out- Patient Department of Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Umuahia, A...

Human Waste Management in Selected Prisons in Rwanda

ABSTRACT Human waste disposal has become a daunting task for the prisons’ authorities in Rwanda who seem to lack the capacity to tackle the mounting human waste situation due to the high prison population density. This study was carried out to analyze and understand the situation of human waste management in selected prisons of Kimironko and Muhanga. The main objectives of the study were: to establish the status of human waste management in prisons, investigate health effects related to imp...

Adoption of Inorganic Fertilizer for Crop Production by Local Communities in Soroti District, Uganda.

ABSTRACT In modern agriculture, inorganic fertilizers are commonly being used to supplement soil nutrients, to promote plant growth, to increase crop productivity and also improve food quality. Fertilizer adoption in Uganda in small holder agriculture is among the lowest in comparison with other Sub-Sahara African countries. This study was carried out to investigate the adoption of inorganic fertilizers for crop production in Soroti district by identifying the common types of inorganic fertil...

The Effects of Growing Rice in Wetlands: A Case Study of Lumbuye Wetland, Iganga District, Uganda

ABSTRACT The research was carried out in order to assess the effects of growing rice in the wetland, using Lumbuye Wetland, Iganga District as a case study. The study objectively sought; to find out the factors influencing farmers to grow rice in the Wetland and to establish the solutions to the negative effects of growing rice in the Wetland. Some important aspects were reviewed about the effects of growing rice in the wetland. This chapter revealed the theoretical perspective and the concep...

The Effect of Introduced Tree Species On the Soils of Namwasa Central Forest Reserve, Mubende-Uganda

ABSTRACT Humans move tree species beyond their native ranges both deliberately and unknowingly. In areas around Namwasa central forest reserve, most of the trees have been cleared by charcoal burners and cultivators who are residents of the area. The study assessed the diversity and abundance of introduced tree species, assessed the effects of introduced tree species on some selected soil properties and evaluated how significant these trees are economically and ecologically. Floristic informa...

The Impact of Deforestation On the Environment: A Case Study of Buga Village, Kamdini Sub-County Yam District

ABSTRACT Deforestation has become an issue of Global Environmental concern because of the value of forest in biodiversity conservation and in limiting the green house effect. The major objective of the study is to investigate the impact of deforestation on the Environment in Uganda. Specifically, the study aimed at finding out the values of forests to the Environment, investigating the factors responsible for the persistent deforestation, determining the impact of deforestation on the Environ...

The Impacts of Human Activities on Wild-life Conservation in Kahuzi-biega National Park in Democratic Republic Of Congo

ABSTRACT  The research topic was “The impact of human activities on wild-flfe conservation in Kahuzi Biéga National Park in Democratic Republic of Congo. “The main objective of this study was to establish how human activities have affected wild life conservation in Kahuzi-Biega National ‘ark in the Democratic Republic of Congo “.This study used quantitative method for data collection. It is economical and efficient in data collection. It is used in investigating relationships betwee...


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