Abstract Urban forestry has become an essential component of sustainable city development, particularly in megacities experiencing rapid urbanization and environmental degradation. This study assessed the perception and attitude of city dwellers toward urban forestry in Lagos, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was employed, and structured questionnaires were administered to 400 randomly selected respondents across seven […]
TERMITE DIVERSITY AND ITS EFFECT ON SOIL FERTILITY IN OKOMU NATIONAL PARK, EDO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Arthropoda is a very large phylum in the subdivision Invertebrata, playing a significant role in the ecosystem, it includes the very important class, Insecta, which are the most diverse and most abundant group of arthropods found virtually everywhere (ubiquitous) in large numbers, constituting nuisance to man and its livestock and crops while playing invaluable […]
EFFECTS OF MICROPLASTIC CONTAMINATION ON BRAIN HEALTH: A REVIEW
Abstract Microplastics (MPs), are small plastic particles less than 5 mm. They are pervasive environmental contaminants with emerging neurotoxic potential. MPs are generated from daily used products such as food packaging, textiles, and tire debris and comprise of various synthetic polymers, plasticizing additives (e.g bisphenol A and phthalates), and adsorbed pollutants. Human exposure to MPs […]
IMPACT OF BURNOUT AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE ON THE PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS AT OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, SAGAMU, NIGERIA
Abstract Healthcare workers globally and in Nigeria in particular, are confronted with a high level of stress, burnout and reduced work-life balance, thereby negatively affecting their psychological health and reducing their care for patients. Therefore, this paper investigates the impact of burnout and work-life balance on the psychological health of healthcare workers at Olabisi Onabanjo […]
SOCIOCULTURAL CHANGE AND THE DECLINING FUNCTIONAL RELEVANCE OF SELECTED MONUMENTAL AND HISTORIC BUILDINGS IN ILE-IFE, NIGERIA
Abstract This study examines the paradox of symbolic survival alongside functional decline in selected monumental and historic buildings in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Adopting a qualitative research approach, this study draws on in-depth interviews with elders, cultural custodians, artisans, religious practitioners, professionals, and younger community members, complemented by site observations and documentary review. Thematic analysis was employed […]
GEO-ASSESSMENT AND ECOLOGICAL RISK OF HEAVY METALS IN BOTTOM SEDIMENTS OF OKPARE OLOMU RIVER, SOUTHERN NIGERIA
Abstract This study looked at the geo-assessment and ecological risk of heavy metals in the bottom sediments of the Okpare Olomu River in Southern Nigeria. An Ekman grab sampler was used to gather bottom sediment samples every three months for a year from four points along the river. We used standard analytical methods and Atomic […]
INFLUENCE OF ROOSTING-POINT PROXIMITY ON VILLAGE WEAVERBIRD (Ploceus cucullatus) DAMAGE TO MAIZE IN THE SASA-AJIBODE AGROECOSYSTEM, IBADAN, SOUTHWEST NIGERIA
Abstract Village weaverbirds (Ploceus cucullatus) are major avian pests associated with significant cereal losses in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Southwest Nigeria, their colonial roosting behaviour and flock-foraging patterns pose substantial threats to maize production. However, the influence of environmental factors on the damage caused by weaverbirds to cereal crops in Nigeria is underreported. This study assessed […]
CROP-SPECIFIC CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION STRATEGIES AMONG MARGINALISED FARMERS IN INDIA
Abstract A purposive random sampling approach was employed to conduct a comparative assessment of crop-specific climate change adaptation strategies among marginalised farmers in India. The study focused on farmers cultivating paddy, cotton, and pulses in Maharashtra, and wheat, mustard, and barley in Rajasthan. A specially designed, field-tested questionnaire was administered to 280 farmers to assess […]
INTEGRATING MACHINE LEARNING AND REMOTE SENSING FOR GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION PREDICTION IN A CHANGING CLIMATE SCENARIO
Abstract The issue of ground water contamination has become a growing environmental crisis in sub-Saharan Africa, and Nigeria has become acutely susceptible to this with its high rate of urbanization, industrial growth, and climate change. The conventional techniques used in assessing hydrogeology do not reflect the spatial heterogeneity and time variability of the process of […]
SOUND (NOISE) POLLUTION AND WELL-BEING RISK IN ACADEMIC SPACES: A CASE STUDY FROM BENIN CITY, EDO STATE
Abstract Noise pollution is increasingly recognised as a critical environmental challenge within academic institutions, particularly in developing regions where teaching and research activities demand concentration and minimal disturbance. Elevated indoor noise levels can impair student learning outcomes, reduce staff productivity, and contribute to adverse health effects. This study systematically assessed indoor noise levels and associated […]