Discovery of Novel Thiazolidinedione-Derivatives with Multi-Modal Antidiabetic Activities In Vitro and In Silico by Charles Arineitwe, Ogunyemi Oderinlo, Matshawandile Tukulula, Setshaba Khanye, Andile Khathi, Ntethelelo Sibiya

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Twin pregnancies in the Niger Delta of Nigeria: a four-year review by Ibrahim I, Oyeyemi A, Obilahi A

“…Isa Ibrahim,1 Abisoye Oyeyemi,2 Abhulimen Obilahi21Department of Obstetrics, 2Epidemiology Division, Department of Public Health, Ministry of Health, Bayelsa State, NigeriaBackground: The female is programmed to nurture one fetus and to take care of one neonate at a time; hence, twin pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of preterm deliveries, perinatal morbidity, and mortality and maternal complications. …”
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An integrated investigation of hydrocarbon pollution in Ahoada area, Niger Delta Region, Nigeria by Umar, Hafiz Aminu, Abdul Khanan, Mohd. Faisal, Shiru, Mohammed Sanusi, Ahmad, Anuar, Abdul Rahman, Muhammad Zulkarnain, Md. din, Ami Hassan

“…The GIS mapping shows that the most polluted areas in the Niger Delta Region are Rivers, Bayelsa, and Delta states. Results of the geophysical images revealed contaminants’ presence to depths beyond 20 m at some locations in the study area. …”

Environmental and socioeconomic impacts of pipeline transport interdiction in Niger Delta, Nigeria by Umar, H. A., Abdul Khanan, M. F., Ogbonnaya, C., Shiru, M. S., Ahmad, A., Baba, A. I.

“…The major hotspots for oil spills in the Niger Delta region are Bayelsa, Rivers and Delta states.…”
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Protective activity of glutamine against bisphenol A-induced nephrotoxicity in rats by Enoluomen Ben Ehigiator, Elias Adikwu, Anthony Chiwendu Ifeduba

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A Four-Parameter Extension of Burr III Distribution with Applications by Emmanuel W. Okereke, Johnson Ohakwe

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Tolerance, taxonomic and phylogenetic studies of some bacterial isolates involved in bioremediation of crude oil polluted soil in the southern region of Nigeria by Emmanuel Chukwuma Omenna, Kingsley Omage, Emmanuel Ezaka, Marshall Arebojie Azeke

“…Bacteria strains were isolated from crude-oil polluted sites in different locations in the southern region of Nigeria namely: Azikoro and Otukpoti (Bayelsa state); Ologbo and Benin (Edo State) and non-polluted soil was collected from Ibadan (Oyo state). …”
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SPATIAL DATABASE DEVELOPMENT FOR OIL SPILLS POLLUTION AFFECTING WATER QUALITY SYSTEM IN NIGER DELTA by H. A. Umar, H. A. Umar, M. F. Abdul Khanan, A. Ahmad, M. J. Sani, M. Z. Abd Rahman, A. Abdul Rahman

“…Results of spatial spill distribution from the Kernel density and Getis-Ord G* statistic revealed that three states of the Niger Delta namely, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Delta states are the hottest spots for oil spill occurrences and distribution. …”
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An assessment of the performance of emergency management agency in the natural hazards management among farm households in the southeast zone, Nigeria by Joy OBI, Chika IFEJIRIKA, Kingsley ITAM, Anselm ENETE, Jane MUNONYE, Emeka OSUJI, Dan OYOBOH, Samuel JIMMY, Chukwuoyims EGWU, Christopher NWACHUKWU, Angela OBETTA, Christian NWOFOKE, Ngozi ODOH

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Prevalence and Determinants of Dengue Virus Immunoglobulin among Febrile Patients Attending Naval Medical Centre Victoria Island, Lagos State by Ahmadu Shehu Mohammed, Odekunle Bola Odegbemi, Chinedu Igwe, Nurudeen AA Hussain, Biobelu Abaye, Usman Oladipo Adekanye

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Experimental and quantum chemical studies of synergistic enhancement of the corrosion inhibition efficiency of ethanol extract of Carica papaya peel for aluminum in solution of HCl by Nnabuk Okon Eddy, Steven A. Odoemelam, Emeka C. Ogoko, Richard A. Ukpe, Rajni Garg, Balu Anand

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Hyper-Progressive Single Shot Detector (HPSSD) Algorithm for Door Panel Type-B Detection by Hao Yuan, Samuel Ita Okpor, Xiao Kong, Frank Efe Erukainure, Samuel Britwum Wilson

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Perceived Thermal Discomfort and Stress Behaviours Affecting Students’ Learning in Lecture Theatres in the Humid Tropics by Tamaraukuro Tammy Amasuomo, Japo Oweikeye Amasuomo

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Detection Efficiency of a NaI(Tl) Gamma Spectrometry System for Measurement of Low Level Radioactivity by Biere P Ebibuloami, Ogunremi Ayorinde, Aina J Oluwagbenga, Emumejaye Kugbere, Olaoye M Adeola, Mustapha A Olalekan

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Evaluating the impact of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on education in Nigeria: Insights from teachers and students on virtual/online learning by Osamudiamen Ebohon, Anayochukwu Chukwunonso Obienu, Francis Irabor, Frank Iwebuke Amadin, Ehimwenma Sheena Omoregie

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Urban Farmers’ Adoption of Improved Dry Season Vegetable Production Technologies in in Owerri Municipal Council of Imo State, Nigeria by F N Nnadi, O O Aja, C. D. Nnadi, F. C. Anaeto, U. N Akwiwu, C. I. Agomuo, C. P. Elei

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Spatial Patterns and Multilevel Analysis of Factors Associated with Antenatal Care Visits in Nigeria: Insight from the 2018 Nigeria Demographic Health Survey by Obasanjo Afolabi Bolarinwa, Barbara Sakyi, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Kobi V. Ajayi, Abdul-Aziz Seidu, John Elvis Hagan, Zemenu Tadesse Tessema

“…Hot spot areas (high proportion of an incomplete ANC visit) were located in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Niger, Borno, Gombe, and Bayelsa. Regional disparities in incomplete ANC visits were found in this study. …”
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Impact of COVID-19 on utilization of maternal, newborn and child health services in Nigeria: protocol for a country-level mixed-methods study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Godwin Akaba, Osasuyi Dirisu, Kehinde Okunade, Eseoghene Adams, Jane Ohioghame, Obioma Obikeze, Emmanuel Izuka, Maryam Sulieman, Michael Edeh

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Impacts of acute exposure of industrial chemicals and pesticides on the survival of fish (Tilapia guineensis) and earthworms (Aporrectodea longa) by Doris F. Ogeleka, Emmanuel T. Ogbomida, Isioma Tongo, Alex A. Enuneku, Thomas O. Ikpesu, Lawrence I.N. Ezemonye

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Effect of caesarian section delivery on breastfeeding initiation in Nigeria: logit-based decomposition and subnational analysis of cross-sectional survey by Oyewole K Oyedele

“…TIBF is highest in Kano (3.4%) and lowest in Taraba (0.02%) with topmost impact in Bayelsa state (crude OR ‘COR’=63.9: 95% CI=28.2 to 144.9).Conclusions CS exposure reduced the odds of TIBF by fivefolds. …”
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