Ambrose Alli University

Investigation of the water Quality of Selected Boreholes in Ekpoma

ABSTRACT: Groundwater serves as the primary source of drinking water for many residents of Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria. This study assessed the quality of water from selected boreholes by comparing physicochemical parameters with the standards of the World Health Organization (WHO...

Equity in digital palliative care: a scoping review of disparities and facilitators

Digital health technologies offer significant potential to enhance palliative care delivery but concerns persist regarding equitable access across diverse populations. This scoping review maps the existing literature on digital palliative care interventions, identifies barriers a...

Performance and Thermo-Physiological Responses to Heat Tolerance Coefficient of Sheep Offered Diets Supplemented with Lemon Seed Powder in Tropical Humid Zone of Nigeria

Abstract : The study was carried out to determine the effect of dietary supplementation with lemon seed powder on growth, nutrient digestibility, blood indices with thermo-physiological parameters, heat stress and heat tolerances co-efficient of West African dwarf sheep. Two hund...

EXTENT OF UTILIZATION OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES BY LIBRARIANS IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH-SOUTH NIGERIA

The study examined the extent of the utilization of emerging technologies by librarians in public university libraries in South-South Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population comprised librarians in public university libraries in the South-S...

EXTENT OF UTILIZATION OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES BY LIBRARIANS IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH-SOUTH NIGERIA

The study examined the extent of the utilization of emerging technologies by librarians in public university libraries in South-South Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population comprised librarians in public university libraries in the South-S...

Audit Firm Characteristics and Litigation Risk among Quoted Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria

This study examines the relationship between audit firm characteristics and litigation risk among quoted deposit money banks (DMBs) in Nigeria. Guided by agency theory and reputation capital theory, the study uses a positivist philosophy, deductive approach and ex post facto desi...

ABO blood groups and hemorrhagic stroke: no overall association but ethnicity-specific protective effects

Abstract Background The ABO blood group system influences hemostatic factors, including von Willebrand factor and factor VIII, and has been implicated in thrombotic disorders. However, its role in hemorrhagic stroke remains uncertain. Objective To systematically evaluate the asso...

KNOWLEDGE, DETERMINANTS AND PERCEPTION OF EARLY ANTENATAL BOOKING AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN AT IRRUA SPECIALIST TEACHING HOSPITAL, EDO STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract: Early antenatal care (ANC) initiation provides an opportunity for timely identification of maternal and foetal risks, preventive interventions and health education, yet delayed antenatal booking remains common in Nigeria. This study assessed knowledge, determinants and...

Neuropsychiatric complications of clinically mild lassa fever with low viraemia: a case report from a global hotspot in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria

Lassa fever is traditionally classified as a viral haemorrhagic disease characterised by systemic symptoms and potential for catastrophic bleeding. While Nigeria remains the global epicentre, evolving clinical patterns suggest that neuropsychiatric manifestations are becoming inc...

The Influence of Ethnic and Religious Diversity on Electoral Violence and Democratic Stability in Nigeria

The study explores the influence of ethnic and religious diversity on electoral violence and democratic stability in Nigeria, employing a qualitative research design based on secondary data sources such as academic articles, election reports, and governmental records. Given Niger...

Discourse and Lexical Strategies in Newspaper-Mediated Campaign Discourse During the 2024 Edo Gubernatorial Election

Political campaign discourse serves as a strategic medium through which political actors construct identities, negotiate ideological positions, and persuade the electorate. Despite the growing body of scholarship on Nigerian political discourse, limited attention has been devoted...

Discourse and Lexical Strategies in Newspaper-Mediated Campaign Discourse During the 2024 Edo Gubernatorial Election

Political campaign discourse serves as a strategic medium through which political actors construct identities, negotiate ideological positions, and persuade the electorate. Despite the growing body of scholarship on Nigerian political discourse, limited attention has been devoted...

Bayesian SPDE–INLA modelling of rainfall in South Africa: a structured thermodynamic spatiotemporal interaction approach

Abstract Climate variability in South Africa is increasingly characterised by rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns, posing challenges for climate risk assessment and adaptation planning. This study develops a hierarchical Bayesian spatiotemporal framework to model m...

INSURGENCY AND INSECURITY IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: AN ASSESSMENT OF CAUSES, EFFECTS, AND GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

Terrorism and insecurity have remained a defining challenge for Northern Nigeria over the past two decades, driven by groups such as Boko Haram and the Islamic State's West Africa Province (ISWAP). This paper assesses the underlying causes of insurgency in the region, including p...

The Impact of Energy Efficiency Technologies on Productivity in FMCG Manufacturing Plants in Sub-Saharan Africa

Energy efficiency has become a critical strategic priority for large manufacturing plants globally due to rising energy costs, carbon reduction targets, and increased sustainability expectations. This qualitative study examines energy efficiency strategies in large manufacturing...

The Impact of Energy Efficiency Technologies on Productivity in FMCG Manufacturing Plants in Sub-Saharan Africa

Energy efficiency has become a critical strategic priority for large manufacturing plants globally due to rising energy costs, carbon reduction targets, and increased sustainability expectations. This qualitative study examines energy efficiency strategies in large manufacturing...

Knowledge, Enrolment and Perception of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) among Staff of a Tertiary Hospital in South-South Nigeria

ABSTRACT: Background: The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in Nigeria was introduced to enhance the affordability and accessibility of healthcare, particularly for formal-sector employees. The study aimed to assess healthcare workers' knowledge and perceptions towards NHIS...

Knowledge, Enrolment and Perception of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) among Staff of a Tertiary Hospital in South-South Nigeria

ABSTRACT: Background: The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in Nigeria was introduced to enhance the affordability and accessibility of healthcare, particularly for formal-sector employees. The study aimed to assess healthcare workers' knowledge and perceptions towards NHIS...