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2022 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Level of screening for and vaccination against hepatitis B among healthcare workers in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: a public health concern

F.K. Sikakulya, D.K. Munyambalu, S.B. Mambo, A.K. Mutsunga, S.F. Djuma, P.A. Djuna, E. Ndiwelubula, W.A. Ngavo, S.M. Sahika, Patrick Kumbowi Kumbakulu, Kalima Nzanzu Adelard, T.A. Shindano

2022 | Elsevier Ltd on behalf of The Healthcare Infection Society | Pp. 1-7

Background: In low resource settings in sub-Saharan Africa healthcare workers (HCW) have a high risk of contracting hepatitis B infection. Vaccination of HCWs is to protect them from acquisition of hepatitis B from patients. Objective: To evaluate the hepatit...

2022 School of Allied Health Sciences

Galinsoga parviflora restored associated motor coordination through increased linear distribution of Purkinje Cells in mercury chloride-induced toxicity of mice’s cerebellum

John Tabakwot Ayuba1, Akeem Ayodeji Okesina6, Ibe Michael Usman, Michael Kunle Ajenikoko, Theophilus Pius, Nicholas Kusiima, Saidi Odoma and Mario Fernandez Edgar

2022 | African Journal of Cellular Pathology | Pp. 1-8

Mercury (Hg) is a poisonous substance associated with diseases, such as ataxia and Joubert syndrome. Therefore, it is important to find a way to disrupt the process of Hg poisoning in the cerebellum, by exploring the medicinal value of local herb such as Gali...

2022 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Occurrence of Chlamydial Infection Based on Clinical Symptoms and Clinical History among Pregnant Women Attending Clinics in Zaria Metropolis, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Shango Patience Emmanuel Jakheng, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu, Emmanuel William Jakheng, Onyekachi Splendid Uwakwe, Gloria Chizoba Eze, Getrude Uzoma Obeagu, S. Vidya and Sunil Kumar

2022 | International Journal of Research and Reports in Gynaecology | Pp. 98-105

Chlamydia trachomatis also known as the “Silent Epidemic” is a major threat to the reproductive health of women in Africa. This study was aimed at determining the seroprevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis based on clinical symptoms and clinical history among wo...

2022 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Therapeutic Potential of Citrus Flavonoid Naringin against Colorectal Cancer: Recent Findings and Future Perspectives

Nirmala Sehrawat, Mukesh Yadav, Anil Kumar Sharma, Rachna Nara, Sunil Kumarand Ashwani Kumar

2022 | Indian Journal of Natural Sciences | Pp. 49232

Naringin is an important citrus flavonoid. It is now well known for its various biological activities and also for its immense therapeutic potential. Naringin have anti-proliferative, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential along with other properties. Na...

2022 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Isolation and Characterization of E. coli and Comamonas kerstersii from Chicken Litter Samples from North India

Sunil Kumar, Mukesh Yadav, Razique Anwer, Nirmala Sehrawat, Tamanna Devi, Anil Kumar Sharma

2022 | Environment and Ecology | Pp. 2476-2481

Most of the studies involved euthanasia of chicks to investigate their intestinal microbial composition as traditional methods. But nowadays, alternative non-invasive sampling methodologies are opted to come over sacrificing the latter. Therefore, in the pres...

2022 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Distribution Rate of Chlamydial Infection According to Demographic Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Clinics in Zaria Metropolis, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Shango Patience Emmanuel Jakheng, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu, I. O. Abdullahi, Emmanuel William Jakheng, Chidimma Maureen Chukwueze, Gloria Chizoba Eze, Unyime Cosmas Essien, Chika Chizitelu Madekwe, Chinelo Chioma Madekwe, S. Vidya j and Sunil Kumar

2022 | South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology | Pp. 27-31

Chlamydia trachomatis also known as the “Silent Epidemic” is a major threat to the reproductive health of women. This study was aimed at determining the seroprevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis based one demographic factors among women attending clinics in Zar...

2022 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Differential modelling and simulation of solar power potential: a helio‑application of biharmonic model

Stephen Ndubuisi Nnamchi; Muhamad Mustafa Mundu; Onyinyechi Adanma Nnamchi; Uche Onochie; Zaid Oluwadurotimi Jagun

2022 | Modeling Earth Systems and Environment | Pp. 2-20

Modelling and simulation of solar power potential (SPP, Wm−2) is dominated by non-differential models, which are prone to truncation errors. However, this work focuses on presenting a more precise SPP model through a biharmonic differential model (BDM). The e...

2022 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Development of solar isodose lines: Mercatorian and spatial guides for mapping solar installation areas

Stephen Ndubuisi Nnamchia; Mustafa Muhamad Mundub

2022 | Heliyon | Pp. 1-13

Mercatorian and spatial studies of solar power potential (SPP) provide technical guides for mapping actual solar installation areas for the efficient performance of photovoltaic plants. Acquisition and processing of satellite and on-station data on clearness...

2022 School of Pharmacy

Systematic review and meta-analysis of environmental Vibrio species – antibiotic resistance

H. Onohuean; E. Agwu; U.U. Nwodo

2022 | Heliyon | Pp. 2-12

Adequate comprehension of the genomics of microbial resistance to an antimicrobial agent will advance knowledge on the management of associated pathologies and public health safety. However, continued emergences and reemergence of pathogens, including Vibrio...

2022 Faculty of Business and Management

Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale Municipality South Western Uganda

Aruho Rukundo Sarah, Nuwatuhaire Benard, Manyange Micheal and Bateyo Asuman

2022 | International Network Organization for Scientific Research | Pp. 1-10

This study was conducted to identify the business constraints affecting the performance of small and medium enterprises in Uganda, through a case study of Kabale Munincipality. The objectives of the study were: to identify and explain the constraints of small...