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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 · 3,439 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 · 5,440 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleThe Impacts of Administrative Structure on the Functions of Local Government in Nigeria (a Study of Ikorodu Local Government)Olasunkanmi Olusogo OlagunjuThis research paper is an attempt to explicitly investigate the relationships between administrative structures and functions of Nigeria's local government. It will succinctly define the concept of local government, its history and the objectives of establishing grassroots government in Nigeria. Having adopted both primary and secondary means of data collection, this paper will therefore examine how the local government strives … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 1 · 24 Jun 2019 · 9,770 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleSpatial-Dynamics of Trace Metals Accumulation and Physicochemical Characteristics in Ikpukulu-Ama Creeks, Rivers State, NigeriaDavies Ibienebo Chris, Khang Wen Goh, Davies Imachrist Ibienebo et al.The study examines the spatial-dynamics variability of water parameters and trace metal concentrations between January and June 2023 at the Ikpukulu-Ama sites of the Bonny River, Nigeria. Key parameters analyzed include temperature, salinity, pH, transparency, dissolved oxygen, and trace metals (Ni, Pb, Cd, Cu, Zn) across three sites. The highest temperature, 32.56°C, was recorded at Site 2, indicating potential thermal … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 2 · 29 Jul 2026 · 499 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAnalysis of Areas Susceptible to Gullies in Ideato South Local Government Area of Nigeria Using Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing TechnologySylvanus IroGully erosion is a critical environmental hazard in Southeastern Nigeria, threatening agricultural productivity, infrastructure, and communal safety. This study provides a spatially explicit assessment of gully erosion susceptibility in Ideato South Local Government Area (LGA), Imo State, using an integrated Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing framework. The methodology employed a multi-criteria decision-making approach, utilizing the Analytical Hierarchy Process … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 22, Issue 1 · 20 Jul 2026 · 1,198 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleEvaluating the Impact of Topography on Flooding in Owerri North, Imo State, Nigeria Using GIS and Remote Sensing TechniquesSylvanus Ibeabuchi IroThe aim of this study is to analyze the topographical contribution to floods in Owerri, North Imo State, Nigeria. Research was carried out to ascertain whether topographical elements played a role in the flooding in specific areas of Owerri North. As a result, very little research has looked at the effects of topography on flooding. Thus, there is a barrier … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 29 Jan 2025 · 7,208 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleSusceptibility of Mango Varieties to Anthracnose Fruit Rot in South West NigeriaCharles Awa OnyeaniAnthracnose fruit rot is the most devastating postharvest disease of mango fruits in Nigeria. This study, investigated the susceptibility of mango varieties commonly grown in South West Nigeria to fruit anthracnose. Four locations (Ayetoro, Ibadan, Ogbomosho and Agege) in South west Nigeria, which fall along mango production belt, were selected for this study. Physiologically matured mango fruits freshly harvested separately … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 2 · 5 Apr 2017 · 8,835 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleLand-Cover Removal and Gully Development in Southeast Nigeria: A 30-Year Analysis with Pixel and OBIA Approaches in JuxtapositionSylvanus IroIn this study a study of gully erosion in southeast Nigeria is presented. The study of gully development on a regional scale is currently undermined by the inherent costs associated with consistent field monitoring and the lack of historic measurements to perform time series analysis. As a result, there are very few studies which implement long term analyses of gullies … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 2 · 9 Jun 2020 · 7,389 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleKnowledge of Chemical Hazards and Prevalence of Darkroom Diseases among Darkroom Technicians and Assistants in Southeast, NigeriaMark C. Okeji, Felicitas U. Idigo, AngelMary C. Anakwue, Uloma NwoguDarkroom technicians and assistants are exposed daily to x-ray processing chemicals. These chemicals contain known irritants which can cause some disease symptoms to its handlers. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of chemical hazards and prevalence of darkroom diseases among darkroom technicians and assistants in Southeast, Nigeria. The study adopted cross-sectional survey. A total of 105 … …Current Research in Medicine, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 24 Nov 2015 · 8,128 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAnalysis of the Rural Youth Engagement in IFAD Value Chain Development as a Panacea to Unemployment in Southeast NigeriaOkeke Chinyere, Obianefo Chukwujekwu, Nwigwe Cecilia, Obot AkaninyeneAnalysis of the rural youth engagement of IFAD value chain development program as a panacea (way-out) to unemployment in Southeast, Nigeria was the main aim of the study. The socioeconomic characteristics, value chain interventions, readiness of the youth to implement the skills acquired and factors hampering the youths’ readiness to implement the skills acquired were looked into. The data was … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 1 · 2 Nov 2022 · 6,383 accessesView PDFCite