Bayero University Kano

The indirect effect of artificial intelligence awareness on counterproductive work behavior: A meta-analytic study

BackgroundAs artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into the workplace, an important question concerns how employees respond when technological change is perceived as threatening rather than beneficial. Prior studies have examined several mechanisms linking...

Methodological Evaluation and Panel-Data Estimation of Industrial Machinery Fleet System Reliability in Nigeria, 2000–2026

{ "background": "Industrial machinery fleet reliability is a critical determinant of productivity and economic output in developing economies. However, systematic, longitudinal assessments of fleet system performance in such contexts are scarce, limiting evidence-based maintenanc...

Methodological Evaluation and Panel-Data Estimation of Industrial Machinery Fleet System Reliability in Nigeria, 2000–2026

{ "background": "Industrial machinery fleet reliability is a critical determinant of productivity and economic output in developing economies. However, systematic, longitudinal assessments of fleet system performance in such contexts are scarce, limiting evidence-based maintenanc...

Beyond the Machine: A Critical Literature Review of Technology, Regulation, and Electoral Malpractice in Nigeria and Comparative Emerging Democracies

This critical literature review titled "Beyond the Machine: A Critical Literature Review of Technology, Regulation, and Electoral Malpractice in Nigeria and Comparative Emerging Democracies" examines the role of technology in electoral processes. It analyzes electoral malpractice...

Exogenous melatonin and photoperiodic regulation of melatonin membrane receptors, steroidogenesis and testicular histomorphology in sexually mature guinea fowl (Numida meleagris)

Seasonal reproduction in birds is regulated by photoperiod and melatonin through receptor-mediated signaling. However, their combined effects on testicular steroidogenic pathways, melatonin receptor expression and antioxidant defence-related gene expression remain poorly understo...

Integrated proteomics and metabolomics for predicting cardiometabolic risk in pregnant women living with HIV: current evidence and future directions

INTRODUCTION: Pregnant women living with HIV (PWLWH) experience cardiometabolic risk across pregnancy and postpartum, including hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), dyslipidemia, obesity, and later metabolic disease. This heterogenous bi...

Soil organic carbon, texture and oxide-associated processes regulate phosphorus availability across Nigerian agroecosystems

Abstract Background and aims Phosphorus (P) limitation constrains productivity in tropical soils, yet the combined roles of soil organic carbon (SOC), texture, reactive minerals, and acidity in regulating plant-available P remain insufficiently quantified across diverse agricultu...

Epidemiological trends and pertussis-related mortality in Jigawa State, Northwest Nigeria: evidence from five years of case-based surveillance

To describe five-year epidemiological trends of pertussis in Jigawa State, northwest Nigeria, using case-based surveillance data. A retrospective descriptive cross-sectional analysis was conducted on 768 pertussis cases reported through the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Res...

An Equity Analysis of the Prevalence, Costs and Coping Mechanisms of Informal Payments in the Utilisation of Healthcare Services in Nigeria

ABSTRACT Background Informal payments in healthcare facilities increase the cost of services, negatively impacting access and utilisation, particularly for poor and vulnerable populations. However, those affected may adopt various coping strategies to alleviate the financial burd...

Enhancing Information Security in Digital Libraries through Real-Time Adaptive Ensemble Learning and Continual Analysis of User Access Streams: A Conceptual Analysis

The rapid expansion of digital libraries has transformed access to scholarly information, enabling users to retrieve digital resources remotely and continuously. However, increasing dependence on networked and cloud-based systems has also exposed digital libraries to evolving cyb...

Information Resources Provision and Use in Federal Government College Libraries in North-East Geopolitical Zone, Nigeria

The study examined information resources provision and use in Federal Government College libraries in the North-East geopolitical zone, Nigeria. The objectives were to determine the types of information resources provided in the libraries of Federal Government Colleges in North-E...

Computational design and optimization of Traditional Chinese Medicine compounds as potential inhibitors of Escherichia coli gyraseB

The increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistance among major pathogens poses a significant threat to public health, necessitating innovative control measures and novel antibacterial drugs. This study employs a computational design and lead optimization approach to discover new...

Safety first, science second: Healthcare workers' conditional trust and willingness to participate in Lassa fever vaccine trials in Nigeria

Background Lassa fever poses a persistent occupational risk to healthcare workers (HCWs) in Nigeria. While HCWs are pivotal to vaccine trial success, their decision-making in settings shaped by historical research controversies remains poorly understood. This study explored the c...

Early transmission risks of Ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

An outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) has been ongoing since April 2026, primarily in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We estimated the initial reproduction number of BDBV at 1.85 (95% CrI: 1.09, 3.25), underscoring the urgent need for timely impleme...

Correlation of Nutritional Status and Blood Pressure of Apparently Healthy Primary School Pupils Aged 6–12 years in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State

Anthropometric indices have become practical tools for evaluating the nutritional status of populations. Understanding the nutritional status of children has far-reaching implications for promoting the health of future generations. The necessity for routine blood pressure screeni...

Integrated modeling, identification, and neural network control of PEM fuel cells

Abstract Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are promising candidates for clean energy conversion in transportation, stationary, and distributed power applications. However, their nonlinear dynamics, coupled with water management and gas flow constraints, present signifi...

Information Resources Security Management for Improved Service Delivery in Public University Libraries in Kano State

This study investigated information resources security management in public university libraries in Kano State. The study sought to address the following research objectives: to find out the types of security issues university libraries in Kano State faced and to identify the sec...

Framing Insecurity in North-West Nigeria: A Conceptual Analysis of Social Media Actors and Nigeria Police Force Narratives

The proliferation of social media has transformed the communication ecology of insecurity in North-West Nigeria by enabling citizens, journalists, security agencies, and non-state actors to compete in framing conflicts. While the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) seeks to frame insecuri...

Perception of Post-Graduate Students on the Effectiveness of Communication Channels for Information Sharing among Federal Universities in North-West Zone, Nigeria

This study examined postgraduate students' perceptions of the effectiveness of communication channels used for information sharing in federal universities in the North-West zone of Nigeria. The research pursued two objectives: to identify the communication channels most frequentl...

Influence of Information Literacy Programme on Undergraduate Students' Use of Information Resources in Tertiary Institutions in Yobe State

This study investigated the influence of information literacy programmes on undergraduate students' use of information resources in tertiary institutions. A quantitative research approach employing a cross-sectional survey design was adopted. The study was conducted in three purp...