ABSTRACT This research aimed at fitting the canonical correlation model that is capable of determining whether literacy level, age, marital status and gender are risk factors for HIV/AIDs. The data used is obtained from Heart to Heart centre situated in General Hospital Minna, Niger State in June 2013. The Statistical package used to analyze the data is NCSS (Number Cruncher Statistical System) 2007 package and the result shows that the first set of variables measured the correlation of ...
ABSTRACT The problem of spurious correlation analysis, e.g. Pearson moment-product correlation test is that the data need to be normally distributed. This research work compares spurious correlation methods using some non-normal probability distributions in order to obtain the method with the best degree of association among them. The methods were compared using proportions of rejecting true null hypothesis obtained from t and z test statistics for testing correlation coefficients. Data ...
ABSTRACT The study was conducted to determine the abundance of mosquito species within Sokoto metropolis. Three (3) locations, which are Danbuwa, Gobirawa and GidanIgwai, in three (3) Local Government Areas, namely; DangeShuni, Sokoto South and Sokoto North Local Government Areas respectively, were sampled out of the five (5) Local Government Areas that make up Sokoto Metropolis were sampled. A total of 341 Mosquitoes species belonging to two genera were collected. The genera identified ...
ABSTRACT Background Antiretroviral therapy (ART) and drug resistance studies have focused almost exclusively on human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1). Thus there is limited information on patients infected with HIV type 2 (HIV-2). In Ghana, the HIV epidemic is characterized by the domination of HIV-1 with the co-circulation of HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-2 is known to be naturally resistant to some antiretroviral drugs including non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) and pr...
Abstract Malaria pathogenesis is an intricate process mediated by factors found in both the host and the parasite. The adaptive immune response to the most lethal malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, remains to be fully comprehended. Meanwhile, T cells, which are critical for the host responses interact with antigens coupled with MHC molecules, through their membrane surface-expressed T cell receptor (TCR). These TCRs are produced by a process of imprecise gene rearrangement called V(D)J ...
A BSTRA CT The consumer’s perception of quality has been identified as the benchmark for quality around which all processing and marketing activities must revolve in order to achieve maximum profitability in industry, hi spite of this awareness, the consumer’s perception o f quality is yet to be fully understood to enable manufacturers translate consumer needs and expectations into business success. A number o f factors account for this failure including the complexity, subjectivity and m...
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was in two to investigate; firstly, (i) location of radiosensitive organs in the interior of four (4) paediatric anthropomorphic phantoms, and, secondly, (ii) effectiveness of single and double bismuth thyroid shields, distance between shield and phantom surface, during paediatric multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) using fixed tube current (FTC) and automatic exposure control (AEC) on dose reduction and image quality. Four (4) paediatric anthropomorphic p...
ABSTRACT Solar dryers have become important components for the delivery of dried agricultural products of high quality. They generally are designed to maximize the production of a heating system based on solar radiation. This study involved the design, building and testing of a control system to allow the monitoring of temperature, solar radiations and control of humidity in a Photovoltaic (PV)- Greenhouse Solar Dryer (PVGSD). This was accomplished by assembling a solar charge controller, thr...
ABSTRACT The study assessed the necessary means to promote ecotourism in the Suhum Kraboah Coaltar District owing to the potential ecotourism attractions the district abounds with. Forty respondents were purposively selected in the district for in-depth interview, using an interview guide. Data collected were analysed qualitatively. Findings of the study generally indicated that respondents are willing to participate in the ecotourism venture since they believe it will aid them, or especiall...
ABSTRACT This work presents the effects of metakaolin as a supplementary cementitious material in mortars for construction applications. Kaolin from Teleku Bokazo was calcined at 650oC and partially used to replace Portland limestone cement to produce mortars and paste. The metakaolin was successfully used in a cement paste and its effect observed in the different cement replacements proportions. The replacements ranged from 10% - 35% by mass and characterised after 3, 7, 14 and 28 days of cu...
ABSTRACT Livestock production is one of the farming systems and has a great impact on food and economic security in most developing countries. Animal African trypanosomiasis is a major limitation to livestock production in Africa, particularly cattle production. The disease is caused by Trypanosoma spp., a broad range of protozoan parasites of wild and domestic animals through cyclical and mechanical transmission. Cross-sectional studies conducted in Ghana reveal the common species of trypano...
ABSTRACT Rating undergraduate programs of higher educational institutions is a common, albeit argumentative practice. However, prospective students, parents and faculty members deserve the opportunity to compare the relative strengths of the programs and the institutions when making educational and (or) personal decisions. The main objective of this research is to evaluate statistics programs indicators of the tertiary institutions. The researcher actually wants to know which of the indicator...
Introduction Bacteria are essential components of all ecosystems. They inhabit soil, water, air and even travel in space (Afshinnekoo et al., 2015; Osman et al., 2008). Bacteria also survive on inanimate objects such as fomites either transiently or for long periods (Boone and Gerba, 2007; Miller and Diep, 2008). Some bacteria that live in contact with or infect animals, have been implicated in zoonotic infections, which can be a health risk for humans (Cantas and Suer, 2014) and can modulate...
ABSTRACT This study investigated whether the use of the balance model in the teaching and learning of linear equations can improve students‟ conceptual understanding in the principles of solving linear equations in one variable. The data was gathered using tests. A pre-test conducted on thirty (30) Form two pupils of Buasi Roman Catholic Junior High School and an analysis of the interviews enabled the development and the use of the balance model in the teaching of linear equations ...
The total world population o£ about 5,128million in 1988 has increased rapidly to 5.508 million by 1993 with an annual natural growth rate o£ 1.6 percent (World Population Data Sheet. 1988 and 1993). Ironically, about 76.3 per cent (4,276 .111ion) o£ this large world population is £found in the less developed world where resources are less abundant. It is also in this part o£ the world where annual growth rates are high. For example Ghana's total populat10n o£ 14.4 Mil110n in 1988 has i...