Environmental risk assessment of the intake of contaminants in aquifers in the vicinity of a reclaimed waste dumpsite in Owerri municipal, Southeastern Nigeria by Francis Chizoruo Ibe, Alexander Iheanyichukwu Opara, Collins Emeka Amaobi, Bridget Onyekachi Ibe

“…Abstract The study investigated groundwater sources within reclaimed municipal waste dumpsites around Akachi road in Owerri, Southeastern Nigeria. The research evaluated the pollution and risk inherent in the consumption of groundwater in the vicinity of the reclaimed waste dumpsite using standard procedures. …”
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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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Prevalence of vaginal Group-B-Streptococcus, antibiotic and antigen sensitivity amongst parturients at the federal medical center Owerri, Nigeria by E E Idih, B U Ezem, O A Onyegbule, N A Ododo, C C Onumajuru

“…Strains of GBS isolated amongst the sampled rd population in FMC Owerri had a high sensitivity to penicillin G, erythromycin, gentamycin and 3rd generation cephalosporins. …”
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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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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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A Comparative Nexus of Impact Assessment of Filling Station Construction Projects on Environmental Sustainability in Owerri, Imo State: An Empirical Perspective by Joy Okwuchi Chizitere Oguzie, Peter Paul Chiemezie Njoku, Ulari Sylvia Onwuka

“…All these prove beyond doubt that filling station construction projects in Owerri, Imo state are not on a sustainable path and as such it is recommended that all stakeholders such as Government regulatory agencies which include the Department of Petroleum Resources, Filling station owners/workers and even personnel in the Construction sector should join hands in ensuring that filling stations are properly planned, constructed and that their operations are environmentally friendly. …”
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Application of pollution risk evaluation models in groundwater systems in the vicinity of automobile scrap markets in Owerri municipal and environs, southeastern Nigeria by Francis Chizoruo Ibe, Alexander Iheanyichukwu Opara, Bridget Onyekachi Ibe

“…This study is aimed at the application of risk and pollution models in evaluating the quality of groundwater samples in the vicinity of automobile scrap markets in Owerri municipal and its environs. Soil samples from the study area were analyzed using energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectrometer (EDXRF) which revealed the identities and percentages of metallic contaminants in the soil. …”
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Knowledge and behaviour of nurse/midwives in the prevention of vertical transmission of HIV in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study by Onibokun Adenike, Ndikom Chizoma M

“…</p> <p>Method</p> <p>The cross-sectional design was utilized to determine the knowledge and behaviour of nurse/midwives in the prevention of vertical transmission of HIV in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. The study sample consisted of 155 nurse/midwives drawn from three selected hospitals through stratified random sampling method. …”
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Evaluating the Effects of Real Estate Development in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria: Emphasizing Changes in Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) by Akaolisa Casmir Chukwuemeka, Agbasi Okechukwu Ebuka, Etuk Sunday Edet, Adewumi Rowland, Okoli Emeka Austin

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Prevalence of Pre-Diabetes and unreported diabetes mellitus in population aged 45 years and above in owerri municipality, Imo State Nigeria by I S I Ogbu, E C Azodo, A U Chinwuba

“…This study determined the prevalence of un-reported diabetes mellitus and glucose intolerance in Owerri Municipality, Imo State of Nigeria. Methodology: 1,012 apparently healthy subjects aged 45 years and above were recruited for the study. …”
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Audience Perception of the Influence of Government Ownership of NTA on Journalism of Truth, Fairness and Balance: A Study of Residents of Owerri Metropolis, Nigeria by Ikechukwu Cletus Ilomuanya, Philomena Effiong Umoren, Fabian Okalla, Chinedu George Ohiri, Kizito Nzube Alaekwe, Emeka Williams Etumnu

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Design of Web-Based Customer Relation Management Application for Power Distribution Company: A Case Study of PHCN Owerri Business Unit by Akinloye Bolanle Eunice, Anthony Mfonobong Umoren, Idorenyin Markson

“…In this paper, the design of web-based customer care application for power distribution company is presented with Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) Owerri business unit as the case study.  The system is developed to address the problems of poor customer services experienced due to the manual approach that has been used by PHCN. …”
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Prevalence of Hepatitis B co-infection amongst HIV infected children attending a care and treatment centre in Owerri, South-eastern Nigeria by Emeka Nwolisa, Francis Mbanefo, Joseph Ezeogu, Paul Amadi

“…This study set out to determine the prevalence of Hepatitis B Co- infection in HIV infected children attending the Paediatric HIV Care and Treatment clinic of the Federal Medical Centre Owerri. METHODS: Study period was between February and July 2010. …”
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Socio-demographic characteristics associated with health related quality of life among hypertensive patients in Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Imo State Nigeria by Irene, Ugwu Chijioke, Ismail, Suriani, Abdul Manaf, Rosliza, Uchegbu, U.N.

“…Conclusion: This study revealed that HRQOL of hypertensive patients in FMC, Owerri Imo State, Nigeria to be moderate in all domains. …”
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Studies on the Predisposing Factors of Protein Energy Malnutrition Among Pregnant Women in a Nigerian Community by Okwu GN, Ukoha AI, Nwachukwu N, Agha NC

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Prevalence and perceived health effect of alcohol use among male undergraduate students in Owerri, South-East Nigeria: a descriptive cross-sectional study by Mayowa Morakinyo O, Chikere Ebirim IC

“…This study examines the prevalence and perceived health effects of alcohol use among undergraduate students in Owerri, Nigeria.</p> <p>Method</p> <p>The prevalence and perceived health effects of alcohol was estimated for 482 male undergraduates of four higher institutions in Owerri, South-East Nigeria between October 2008 and March 2009. …”
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Field trials of formulated neem seed oil at different rates and frequencies on pigeonpea flower blister beetle, Mylabris pustulata Thunberg in Owerri Rainforest Zone, Nigeria by Sunday Ani Dialoke, Luke Chinaru Nwosu, Usman Zakka, Kennedy Okwudili Ogbedeh, Caroline Uwaoma Onyirioha

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COVID-19, mobility restriction, and sexual behavior among a cohort of people of reproductive age: Nigeria by Paul O. Adekola, Favour C. Ugwu, Emmanuel O. Amoo, Adebanke Olawole-Isaac, Giuseppe T. Cirella

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The Impact of Social Media in Achieving Effective Communication in Construction Project Delivery by Benedict Amade

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Dyslipidemia in people living with HIV-AIDS in a tertiary hospital in South-East Nigeria by Ernest Ndukaife Anyabolu

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