Mathematical models here serve as tools for understanding the epidemiology of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) if they are carefully constructed. The research emphasis is on the epidemiological impacts of AIDS and the rate of spread of HIV/AIDS in any given population through the numericalization of the Basic reproductive rate of infection (R0). Applicable Deterministic models, Classic Endemic Model (SIR), Commercial Sex Workers (CSW) model, Dyn...
The analysis of the dynamic buckling of a clamped finite imperfect viscously damped column lying on a quadratic-cubic elastic foundation using the methods of asymptotic and perturbation technique is presented. The proposed governing equation contains two small independent parameters (δ and ϵ) which are used in asymptotic expansions of the relevant variables. The results of the analysis show that the dynamic buckling load of column decreases with its imperfections as well as with the increas...
ABSTRACT This research work tends to examine “THE UTILIZATION OF THE BIG 6 INFORMATION LITERACY MODEL IN THE ASSESSMENT OF INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE, BAYERO UNIVERSITY, KANO.” The project has been sub-divided into five main phases (chapters) which determines the find...
A REVIEW OF MORTALITY DIFFERENTIALS. Abere, OmotayoJohncally(johncally68@yahoo.com) Department of Actuarial Science & Insurance, University of Lagos Nigeria Mojekwu, Joseph Nnamdi (Corresponding Author) Department of Actuarial Science & Insurance, University of Lagos Nigeria E-mail: jnmoje@yahoo.com Abstract. Introduction: Mortality differentials can be described as those determinants or indicators that measure relative differences in the timing of death between different groups. They m...
Fungi are ubiquitous plant pathogens that are major spoilage agents of foods and feedstuffs. The infection of plants by various fungi not only results in reduction in crop yield and quality with significant economic losses but also contamination of grains with poisonous fungal secondary metabolites called mycotoxins. There is an urgent need to address the food safety and International trade issues associated with mycotoxin contamination in Nigerian consumer goods and agricultural products be...
Food poisoning is a term applied to an acute intestinal disease acquired by the consumption of food or drinks (e.g. juice, water, wine). The toxic agents responsible for food poisoning include the following; microorganisms that occur naturally in humans, animals and/or the environment, naturally occurring toxins that occur in food naturally or produce toxins inside the food through normal biological processes. Food poisoning is often confused with food allergy and food adverse effects, which ...
Street food vending is a common feature of most cities and towns in developing countries, Aside provision of ready-made instant meals at relatively inexpensive prices, teeming urban dwellers are attached to street foods because of its gustatory attributes. Street food vending makes up the significant proportion of informal sector of the economy of most developing countries. Street foods contribute to a significant number of food poisonings due to paucity of data deficiencies in knowledge abou...
Aquaculture has been a growing activity for the last 20 years worldwide and this impressive development has been attended by some practices potentially damaging to animal health. The bacterial infections are considered the major cause of mortality in aquaculture. Among the common fish pathogens, A. hydrophila and Y. ruckeri as gram-negative and S. agalactiae, L. garvieae and E. faecalis as grampositive bacteria cause infectious diseases.
Abstract Vocational and Technical Education is increasingly becoming individualised, customised and universally accessible. Its future is being shaped by current and emerging technologies that are drastically changing the way in which teaching and learning are experienced. Such changes are as a result of development in the field of educational technology to utilise project based learning, mobile learning devices, cloud computing, 3-D learning tools, blended learning and multifaceted technolog...
This project work was carried out to determine the cyanide content in some bitter cassava species in parts of Ohimini L.G.A of Benue State and finding out the best method to considerably reduce the high content in the cassava.
The research work focused on domestic energy needs in Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State. The study aimed at determining the various types of energy use by households as well as examining the relationship between household income level and energy consumption. Survey method was used to obtain information about domestic energy needs Questions on various aspect of the study were posed in which members of the population responded to them. The findings revealed that there is a significa...
ABSTRACT The antibacterial producing properties of Actinomycetes were carried out using soil samples collected from different locations at Osun State University, Osogbo, main campus. The soil samples were collected from twelve (12) diffeferent locations within the study site. The samples were cultured aseptically by inoculating each samples on Starch Casein agar and incubated at 30oC. Identification and characterization were carried out by morphology, microscopic and biochemical tests. The pr...
This paper presents design analysis and implementation of a 0.5 KVA uninterruptible electronic power stabilizer (UPSz). Poor and instability of power supply delivery in Nigeria necessitated the need for a device that can stabilize voltage, protect equipment from damages and also provide power to the loads in the absences of electricity from the utility mains. This need motivated the d...
Various hand held devices have been invented and produced as far back as the 1st century B.C to smoothen fabrics. Over the years, irons have come in different shapes, sizes and principle of operation. Since the invention of electricity, electric irons have dominated the iron industry. In developing countries, Erratic and epileptic power supply owing to the inability of public power su...
Abstract— The main objective of the present study was to provide the information on the concentration and distribution of manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb), in the muscle of different species of domesticated birds (guinea fowl, Local fowl, Cockerel) considering both male and female species using Atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Initially, the samples were digested with concentrated nitric acid, Hydrogen peroxide and Perchloric acid in a T...