Traffic air pollution and urban sustainability: an assessment of strategic road intersections in Owerri urban, Nigeria by Enos Ihediohamma Emereibeole, Leonard Udochi Mgbeahuruike, Chijioke Ndukwe Uyo, Rapuruchukwu Nobert Unegbu, Friday Anegbode Edo

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Spatiotemporal distribution model of air quality parameters within Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) by Rapuruchukwu Nobert Unegbu, Leonard Udochi Mgbeahuruike, Enos Ihediohanma Emeribeole, Roseline Feechi Njoku Tony, Keside Marizu Iwuji, Chukwumezirim Jideaku Egwim

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HIV–malaria coinfection: Anti-malaria therapy in people living with HIV/AIDS in Owerri, Nigeria by C.N. Ukaga

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Alterations in Malondiadehyde and membrane potential in anaemic patients by Somtochukwu Mercy Onwuagba, Nnodim Johnkennedy

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Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Stock as Affected by Agricultural Wastes in a Typic Haplusult of Owerri, Southeastern Nigeria by Stanley Uchenna Onwudike, Bethel Ugochukwu Uzoho, Bernadine Ngozi Ndukwu, Innocent Uzoma Opara, Ojinere Clitton Anyamele

“…We evaluated the effect of saw dust ash (SDA) and poultry droppings (PD) on soil physico-chemical properties, soil carbon and nitrogen stock and their effects on the growth and yield of okra (Abelmoshus esculentus) on a typic haplusult in Owerri, Imo State Southeastern Nigeria. The experiment was a factorial experiment consisted of saw dust ash applied at the rates of 0, 5 and 10 t/ha and poultry droppings applied at the rates of 0, 5 and 10 t/ha. …”
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INDIGENOUS CASSAVA PLANT PROTECTION PRACTICES AMONG FARMERS IN OWERRI AGRICULTURAL ZONE OF IMO STATE NIGERIA by C C Asiabaka, M Ukpongson, K Okoroafor

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Risk Factors Associated with Gestational Diabetes among Pregnant Women in Owerri Municipal Council, Southeastern Nigeria by JC Nwaokoro

“…Materials and Methods A cross-section analytical study design was adopted for this research and comprising a total of 100 pregnant women receiving ante-natal health care service at the Federal Medical Center, Owerri. A structured questionnaire including a set of detailed pre-determined questions was administered on the subjects. …”
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INDIGENOUS CASSAVA PLANT PROTECTION PRACTICES AMONG FARMERS IN OWERRI AGRICULTURAL ZONE OF IMO STATE NIGERIA by C C Asiabaka, M Ukpongson, K Okoroafor

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Heavy Metals in Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Harvested from Farmlands along Highways in Owerri, Nigeria by Josephat Nwabueze Okereke, Judith Nkeiru Nduka, Ukaoma Augustina Adanma, Odangowei Inetiminebi Ogidi

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INDIGENOUS CASSAVA PLANT PROTECTION PRACTICES AMONG FARMERS IN OWERRI AGRICULTURAL ZONE OF IMO STATE NIGERIA by C C Asiabaka, M Ukpongson, K Okoroafor

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Childcare Services Adopted by Female Bankers with Children Aged 1-5 Years in Owerri Municipal, Nigeria by Chinyere I. Ekomaru, Happiness C. Opara, Geraldine O. Iheme

“…The study basically concerns itself with child care services adopted by career mothers in banks with children (0-5) yrs in Owerri Municipality. Four research objectives guided the study and a structured questionnaire was used to elicit data from the respondents which consist of career mothers working in the various 30 banks in the study area, while data collected were analysed using Tables and mean scores calculated. …”
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Prevalence, effects, and factors associated with road rage among drivers in Owerri City, Imo State, Nigeria by Amarachi F. Ohajinwa-Udonna-Ogbue, Simon A. Nwabueze, Nkiru Ezeama, Oriji S. Onyemache, Ubajiaka C. Florence, Akujobi N. Comfort, Chimere M. Ohajinwa

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Influence of organic mulch sources and time of their application on the yield of plantain (Musa spp.) in Owerri, southeast Nigeria by Nneka A. Okoli, Julius C. Obiefuna, Innoncent I. Ibeawuchi, Genevive C. Echefu, Rosemond A. Alagba, Gabriel O. Ihejirika, Emma-Okafor Lilian C.

“…The effect of five organic mulches (oil palm bunch refuse, oil palm fibre, woodchips, sawdust and multispecies thrash) applied at three different times {at planting, 3 and 6 months after planting (MAP)} at Owerri in the tropical rainforest agro-ecology of southeastern Nigeria were investigated. …”
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Study on the effect of smoking on Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Federal Medical Center Owerri, Southeastern Nigeria by Joakin Chidozie Nwaokoro

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Health-seeking behavior and waste management practices among women in major urban markets in Owerri, Nigeria by Cyprian Ezedike, Eudora Ohazurike, Faisal C Emetumah, Okechukwu O Ajaegbu

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A Survey of Antibiotic Resistant <i>Staphylococcus Aureus</i> Strains from Clinical Sources in Owerri by J C Uwaezuoke, L E Aririatu

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Annual Carbon Footprint From Local Electricity Generation in Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria by Chijioke M Amakom, Oluwasogo A Ogungbenro, Nneka O Iheonu, Amarachi Nkwoada, David C Iwueke, Joseph Anya, Joseph Okoye

“…The carbon di-oxide (CO 2 ) emissions emanating from the consumption of fossil fuels for generation of electric power in order to sustain the smooth running of activities at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) has been investigated. With appropriate emission factors and the amount of fuel consumption by the generators per annum, the annual CO 2 emissions from both diesel and PMS operated electricity generators were estimated. …”
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Design, Construction, and Post-Construction of a Residential Development Located at Orji, Owerri North in Imo State, Nigeria by C. U. Oluigbo, U. K. Unamba, D. V. Nnaa

“… The objective of this paper is to highlight the architectural service delivery process in the design, construction, post-construction of a residential development located at Orji, Owerri North in Imo State, Nigeria based on the design stages spelt out by the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) Architectural Consultancy and Project Management Services, Conditions of Engagement, Charges and Agreement for the Professional Architect on 8th June, 2016 to evaluate the performance of projects in Nigeria. …”
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Assessment of Radiation Hazard Indices Due to Natural Radionuclides in Soil Samples from Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria by Benedict Chukwudi Eke, Idowu Richard Akomolafe, Udoka Mathias Ukewuihe, Chibueze Paul Onyenegecha

“…A total of 30 soil samples from different sampling points at Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, Nigeria were collected for the study. The activity concentrations of naturally occurring radionuclides ( 238 U, 232 Th, and 40 K) were measured in the samples by gamma-ray spectrometry using NaI (TI) detector. …”
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Econometric Analysis of the Effect of Changes in Price on Consumption Pattern of Petrol, Rice and Bean in Owerri City, Imo State, Nigeria by U.I. Nwosu, U. Vincent

“…Two-hundred residents of different income groups who live in Owerri city, Imo State, Nigeria and have used petrol, rice and bean for at least ten years and were not less than thirty-one years old were sampled using standard method. …”
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