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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleMethicilin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Carriage amongst Healthcare Workers of the Critical Care Units in a Nigerian HospitalA. Fadeyi, B.O. Bolaji, O.O. Oyedepo et al.Problem statement: Methicilin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Nosocomial Infection (NI) outbreaks and prevalence among various populations are well reported in literature particularly for developed countries. NI due to MRSA is a known cause of increased hospital stay, cost, morbidity and mortality especially among the critically ill. There is paucity of information on MRSA in developing nations including the carriage by … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2010 · 9,100 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleThe Diaspora Nigerians’ Image Problem of Drug and Fraud: A Case Study of the Malaysian-Indonesian Experience through Newspaper ReportsMusa Yusuf Owoyemi, Abdul Kadir Haji Din, Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad SabriIt is no longer news that the economic and social problems in Nigeria have led to mass migration of Nigerians to other parts of the world for better job opportunities and/or education. South-East Asia has had its fair intake of some of these Nigerians especially in recent times. However, some unscrupulous Nigerians in their bid to make quick money have … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 2 · 24 Jun 2015 · 7,761 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleLivelihood and Resource Interaction of Households in Itu Wetland, NigeriaDaniel Etim Jacob, Imaobong Ufot Nelson, Juliet Oluwaseun DicksonThe study empirically assessed theinteractions between the Itu wetland resource of Akwa Ibom State and thelivelihoods of the communities within it. A two-stagesampling method involving purposive sampling of 30% (6 communities) based onproximity to the resource and random selection of 30 households from the selectedcommunities was utilized. In addition, 118 respondents were sampled using asemi-structured questionnaire. The outcome of the … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 5 · 3 Nov 2022 · 5,841 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleLong-Term Changes in Mangrove Landscape of the Niger River Delta, NigeriaPing Wang, Aroloye O. Numbere, Gerardo R. CamiloThe Niger Delta mangrove is the third largest in the world and the largest in Africa. Since the 1960s oil and gas exploration has become an important economic activity, resulting in significant alteration of the landscape via pollution, urbanization and invasion. Landsat images of six different years (1984, 1986, 2000, 2003, 2005 and 2007) were used to determine land cover … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 3 · 18 Jun 2016 · 8,839 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleMetals Concentrations in Tissues of Tilapia gallier, Crarias lazera and Osteoglossidae Caught from Alau Dam, Maiduguri, Borno State, NigeriaG.A. Dimari, F.I. Abdulrahman, J.C. Akan, S.T. GarbaAn analysis of intestine, liver, stomach and gill tissue concentrations of heavy metals (Cu, Co, Pb, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cd and Zn) in three commercially important fish species (Tilapia gallier, Crarias lazera and Osteoglossidae. caught within Alau Dam between the periods of January to August, 2007. These heavy metals were determined using Perkin-Elmer AAnalyst 300 Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS). … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 31 Aug 2008 · 7,485 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleOptimization of Food Expenditures in Nigeria: A Case Study of Lafia, Nasarawa StateOlusola Collins Akeremale, Imam Akeyede, Ishaku Audu, Adekemi O. AkeremaleCurrently, the prices of commodities in Nigeria are consistently rising owing to several variables, including economic conditions, political influences, and technical progress. Consequently, the cost of essential items, including food, has risen significantly. Consequently, they often disregard nutritious dietary habits and fail to obtain adequate daily nutrients. This will lead to several repercussions, including diseases, disorders, and less vitality for … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 22, Issue 1 · 12 Feb 2026 · 2,525 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleMonetary Policy, Sub-National Inflation Dynamics and Regional Spillovers in NigeriaChioma Peace Nwosu, Usenobong Friday AkpanThis study evaluates the relationship between monetary policy shocks and sub-national inflation dynamics in Nigeria, using the SVAR framework. Furthermore, using the Diebold-Yilmaz (DY) methodology, it also examines the extent of inflation volatility spillovers among the regions. Results show that monetary policy shock generates a heterogeneous but insignificant influence on sub-national inflation in Nigeria. We also found substantial evidence of … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 1 · 2 Jul 2024 · 5,486 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleSocial Isolation and Suicidal Ideation Among University Students in Enugu State, Nigeria: A Qualitative PerspectiveCollins Chukwunonso EzeaUniversity students face growing mental health challenges, yet social isolation as a contributor to suicidal ideation remains understudied in Nigeria, particularly from the perspectives of students themselves. Understanding how isolation influences suicidal thinking is essential for designing context-sensitive interventions within Nigerian higher education environments. Despite a global rise in suicide among young adults, existing literature remains largely Western-centric, offering limited … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 23 Dec 2025 · 3,430 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleMicro-Retargeted Advertising and Online Shoppers' Motivation in NigeriaJoseph Wilson, Yusuf Mu'azu, Fredrick WilsonOnline shopping is increasingly gaining popularity worldwide, as the experience is perceived not only to replicate but sometimes exceed that of traditional retail. The rapid transformation of the e-commerce sector compels online stores to adopt innovative strategies to attract and retain customers, enhance service delivery, increase product visibility, and remain competitive. The integration of big data and artificial intelligence has … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 15 Aug 2025 · 5,437 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleClimate Adaptive Measures Among Smallholder Farmers in Akwa Ibom State, NigeriaObot Akaninyene, Obiekwe NgoziAgricultural production/activities in Nigeria depends on rainfall, which often occurs only at certain times of the year and thus makes agriculture very susceptible to crop failure, insect infestation which causes poor returns on agricultural produce for farmers . Adoption of climate change mitigating strategies is key to coping with variations in weather conditions and the achievement of increased agricultural production … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 1 · 19 Sep 2022 · 6,261 accessesView PDFCite