Abstract In order to lessen the chance of microbiological contamination during meat processing in an abattoir, the study evaluated meat handling, hygiene/sanitation, and meat safety procedures. A cross-sectional study was carried out using a basic random sample technique among meat handlers at the Ubakala, Umuahia South abattoir. Qualitative and quantitative research designs were employed. A […]
FLORISTIC COMPOSITION OF REDD+ PILOT SITES, CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract The dynamics of composition and stand structure of selected forest reserves in REDD+ pilot sites in Cross River state was assessed. Four forests used for this study were: Afi Mbe, Ekuri and Mangrove respectively. Alternate line transect method were used in laying and selecting 50 m X 50 m for detailed enumeration in both […]
SUB-LETHAL GENOTOXICITY OF THE 1,1′-DIMETHYL-4,4′-BIPYRIDINIUM DICHLORIDE-BASED HERBICIDE (EXPRESS) IN JUVENILE Clarias gariepinus: ORGAN-SPECIFIC DNA DAMAGE IN THE LIVER, GONADS, AND GILLS
Abstract The increasing global demand for food, driven by rapid population growth, has intensified the application of pesticides in agriculture. While these agrochemicals enhance crop yield, their pervasive use poses profound ecological risks, particularly to aquatic ecosystems vulnerable to pesticide runoff. Express, a widely used herbicide in Nigeria, contains 1,1′-dimethyl-4,4′-bipyridinium dichloride, an active ingredient with […]
INVESTIGATION OF HOW 6-GINGEROL ELICITS ANTICANCER EFFECTS IN A MOUSE MODEL OF EARLY HCC EVENTS VIA DEGRADATION OF PRO-INFLAMMATORY CYTOKINE
Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is among the most fatal cancers globally, ranking third in cancer-related deaths, with particularly high prevalence in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Natural dietary compounds have demonstrated significant potential for both preventing and managing cancer. [6]-Gingerol, a phenolic constituent of ginger (Zingiber officinale), has shown chemoprotective effects against liver cancer development in […]
ASSESSMENT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS INFLUENCING INFORMATION ACCESSIBILITY AMONG FARMERS AKUFO FARM SETTLEMENT IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract This study evaluated the socio-economic factor influencing information accessibility in Oyo State. Primary data were obtained from 50 farmers with the aid of structured questionnaire. The result showed that, 100% of the farmers got their information from radio, 90% TV, 20% friend, 30% non-governmental organization and 26% got information through Automatic Data Processing indices […]
MACHINE LEARNING APPLICATIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING: A NARRATIVE REVIEW
Abstract Environmental monitoring is essential for understanding ecosystem dynamics, detecting environmental change, and supporting evidence-based decision-making for sustainable development. Increasing pressures from climate change, urbanization, deforestation, pollution, and biodiversity loss have intensified the demand for monitoring approaches that are accurate, scalable, and capable of handling large and complex datasets. In this context, machine learning (ML) […]
FOSTERING URBAN PUBLIC SPACE EXPERIENCE THROUGH DEPENDENCE ON CAR-FREE ZONE IN KIGALI CITY, RWANDA
Abstract Car-free zones as pedestrianized public spaces as a result of non-motorized streets are being embraced as vital urban realms in many cities. Their functions through landscape values lead to special connections through place dependence (PD). Currently there are few studies that illuminate place-people relationships of these spaces in African context. Kigali City’s car-free zone […]
MAPPING URBAN EXPANSION IN BENIN CITY, NIGERIA (2000–2024) USING LANDSAT TIME SERIES AND MACHINE LEARNING
Abstract Rapid urban expansion poses significant challenges for sustainable land management in many cities across sub-Saharan Africa. This study assesses the spatial and temporal patterns of urban expansion in Benin City, Nigeria, between 2000 and 2024 using multi-temporal Landsat imagery and machine-learning classification. Landsat 5, 7, 8, and 9 surface reflectance data were processed and […]
GROUNDWATER QUALITY INDEX OF CHANDRAPUR DISTRICT, CENTRAL INDIA
Abstract Groundwater is the primary source of drinking water in Chandrapur district, Central India; however, rapid industrialization, coal mining, and urban expansion have raised serious concerns regarding its quality. The present study evaluates the groundwater quality of Chandrapur district using the Water Quality Index (WQI) approach to provide an integrated assessment of its suitability for […]
ANTIOXIDANT ENZYME RESPONSES OF RICE (Oryza sativa L.) PLANTS TO SALINITY STRESS AND SOLID BIOFERTILIZER APPLICATION
Abstract This study evaluated the antioxidant enzyme responses of rice (Oryza sativa L.) to salinity stress and solid biofertilizer application under controlled conditions at the Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology Botanic Garden, University of Benin. Soil samples were collected, bulked, and distributed into 66 bags, Soil salinity was induced using (NaNO₃) sodium nitrate at […]