Gender and subject domain differences in metacognitive awareness among pre-service teachers by Jikamshi, Mahmud Haruna, Abdullah, Maria Chong, Roslan, Samsilah, Ismail, Habsah

“…In this quantitative study, a total of 418 pre-service teachers participated in the study comprising of, 215 males and 203 females, studying in colleges of education in Northern Nigeria. An independent sample t-test was employed for the data analysis in this study. …”
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Harmonic measurements and analyses in distribution infrastructure feeding selected institutions in Malaysia and Nigeria by Amoo, A. L., Aliyu, U. O., Bakare, G. A., Said, D. M., Hassan, M. Y.

“…Harmonic data were collected over extended periods using a power quality analyzer (Fluke 435) for selected time intervals in two different universities, one each from Southern Malaysia and Northern Nigeria. The acquired data were preprocessed using inbuilt Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) and further statistically analyzed in Excel and MATLAB environments. …”

Modelling and analysis of a pv/wind/diesel hybrid standalone microgrid for rural electrification in nigeria by Sofimieari, I., Mustafa, M. W., Obite, F.

“…This paper presents a model and analysis of PV/Wind/Diesel hybrid system for rural electrification in Kaduna state, northern Nigeria. HOMER (Hybrid Optimization Model for Electric Renewable) software tool was used for optimization and modeling of this work. …”
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The dynamics of resource conflict: Lessons from Nigeria and Malaysia by Ahmadu, Hamman J., Yusof, Rohana

“…The apparent manifestation of conflicts in the oil rich Niger Delta region in Southern Nigeria and Farmer-herder conflicts in Northern Nigeria to the lingering forest logging controversy in Malaysia is an upsurge of the coming resource “crisis” in these countries. …”
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Preliminary phytochemical and antimicrobial activity screening of crude extracts of bird lime (<i>Tapinanthus globiferus</i>) by V Emaikwu, I.G. Ndukwe, O.R.A. Iyun, J.Y. Anyam

“… Several species of the genus Tapinanthus have folkloric use by the Hausa and Fulani tribes of the Northern Nigeria as a remedy for numerous human and animal ailments including stomach ache, diarrhea, dysentery, wounds and swellings. …”
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Socio-Cultural Factors Influencing the Perception and Management of Meningitis among Older Patients and Their Caregivers by Kafayat Mahmoud, Moshood Issah, Darlingtina Esiaka

“…Limited studies have investigated the socio-cultural factors influencing the management and control of Meningococcal Meningitis among older adults in Northern Nigeria. This study explored the lived experiences of older individuals with Meningococcal Meningitis and relationships with their caregivers in the Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria. …”
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Knowledge and Practice of Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness among Healthcare Providers in Kaduna North Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria: A Qualitative Stu... by Abubakar R

“…Knowledge of BP and CR among healthcare providers, especially in Primary Health Care (PHC), is poor, and counselling on BP and CR during antenatal care visits is not routinely done in most healthcare facilities in Northern Nigeria. It is, therefore, imperative to assess the current in-depth knowledge and practice gap regarding BP and CR among health workers in PHCs. …”
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Phytochemicals, Heavy Metals, and Antioxidant Vitamins Assessment in Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) Cultivated Near Cement Company Firm of Sokoto, Nigeria by Kabiru Sirajo, Zulkallaini Shehu, Anas Bello, Ibrahim Mas’ud, Kabiru Muhammad Nata’ala

“…As a result, this study sought to quantify the amounts of phytochemicals, heavy metals, and antioxidant vitamins in tomatoes grown close to the Cement Company of Northern Nigeria (Sokoto Cement). Phytochemicals, heavy metals, and antioxidant vitamins were determined using standard analytical procedures. …”
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Androgenic and Spermatogenic Effects of Methanolic Root Extract of Waltheria indica (linn) in Male Wistar Rats by Sunday Yakubu ​ Sabo, Jurbe Gofwan Gotep, Naandong Faith Bako, Sunday O Otimenyin

“… Waltheria indica is a common shrub found in many parts of Northern Nigeria for the management of several diseases. …”
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Abundance and Habitat Preference of the Genus <i>Euplectes</i> in Protected and Non protected Habitats of Jos East Plateau State, Nigeria by M.J. Francis, A.A. Chaskda, A. Ombugadu, S.D. Karau, O.C. Mathias, O. Olori-Oke, C.K. Yakubu

“…Till date, there is no baseline study on the genus Euplectes in Northern Nigeria thus, an attempt to investigate the habitat preference of the genus was carried out in Amurum Forest Reserve and the nonprotected habitats of Fobur. …”
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An Assessment of Almajiri Integrated Model School Pupils' Performance in Qur'anic Subjects in Sokoto State, Nigeria by Abdulhameed Ishola Jimba

“…Almajiri is an education system practiced in northern Nigeria whereby Almajiri pupils are only exposed to Quranic learning. …”
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Spatial analysis of economic predictors of under-five mortality in Nigeria by Adeleke Richard, Osayomi Tolulope, Iyanda Ayodeji, Alabede Opeyemi

“…Results show that some parts of northern Nigeria are hotspots of under-five mortality. …”
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Political Violence and Radicalization in the North- Eastern Nigeria: Analyzing the Youth Bulge Phenomenon by Abbo, Usman, Mohd Zain, Zawiyah

“…Political Violence has recently become a recurring decimal in Northern Nigeria especially in the North-Eastern part of the country where peace seems to have eluded the region since 2009. …”
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Adoption and impact of improved groundnut varieties on household food security in Nigeria by Mequanint B. Melesse, Philip Miriti, Geoffrey Muricho, Chris O. Ojiewo, Victor Afari-Sefa

“…This study evaluates the relationship between improved groundnut varieties (IGVs) and household food security using detailed household and plot level data from a sample of over 1300 farm households in Northern Nigeria. Endogenous switching regression models are employed to control for potential endogeneity biases. …”
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Influence of Drought on <i>Acacia senegal</i> (L.) Willd: Gum Yield within a Soil Moisture Gradient in North Eastern Nigeria by A.U. Jibo

“… There had been a discernible shift in climate affecting the Sahelian zone of northern Nigeria. This attribute of drought influenced the rate of gum Arabic production in the North eastern axis. …”
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Prevalence of and risk factors for trachoma in Kano state, Nigeria. by Caleb Mpyet, Barka David Lass, Hadi B Yahaya, Anthony W Solomon

“…In northern Nigeria, trachoma is an important public health problem, but there are currently few population-based data on prevalence of disease and no formal trachoma control programs.In Kano state, Nigeria, we conducted a population-based cross-sectional survey using multistage cluster random sampling, combining examination for clinical signs of trachoma and application of questionnaires assessing potential household-level risk factors. …”
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Affordability of healthy diets is associated with increased food systems performance in Nigeria: state-level analysis by Daniel A. Mekonnen, Olutayo Adeyemi, Rachel Gilbert, Dare Akerele, Thom Achterbosch, Anna Herforth

“…Findings suggest the need for more focused attention on resilience building for improved food systems especially in northern Nigeria. Results also indicate cases where unaffordability of a healthy diet remains high in the face of comparatively lower cost and vice versa, highlighting the need for more efficient and equitable food supply systems. …”
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First DNA barcode library for the ichthyofauna of the Jos Plateau (Nigeria) with comments on potential undescribed fish species by Michael Olaoluwa Popoola, Frédéric Dieter Benedikt Schedel, Paul DN Hebert, Ulrich Kurt Schliewen

“…Located in the central region of northern Nigeria, the Jos Plateau covers approximately 9,400 km² with an average altitude of 1,280 m and constitutes a unique terrestrial ecoregion known as the Jos Plateau forest-grassland mosaic. …”
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Environmental suitability for lymphatic filariasis in Nigeria by Eneanya, O, Cano, J, Dorigatti, I, Anagbogu, I, Okoronkwo, C, Garske, T, Donnelly, C

“…<br/><strong>Results: </strong>Our maps demonstrate that there is a heterogeneous distribution of LF risk areas across Nigeria, with large portions of northern Nigeria having more environmentally suitable conditions for the occurrence of LF. …”

Establishing the female voice in contemporary Nigerian narrative through Nego-Feninism: a study of Abubakar Gimba's Sacred Apples by Muhammad, Nasiru Umar, Talif, Rosli, Jujar Singh, Hardev Kaur, Bahar, Ida Baizura

“…This article seeks to interrogate this exercise of negotiation in the contemporary African Novel in relation to the female voice as given to women by male writers to express their non-confrontational stand in the contemporary male authors narrative from Northern Nigeria using Abubakar Gimba’s Sacred Apples as an example.…”
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