Bayero University Kano

Overcoming Challenges in Scholarly Communication Platform Utilization: A Study of Librarians in Military Institutions in Northern Nigeria

Scholarly communication platforms have become essential tools for enhancing research visibility, collaboration, and knowledge dissemination in higher education institutions. Despite these benefits, their effective utilization remains constrained by several organizational, technol...

Prevalence, determinants, and sociocultural correlates of early childhood caries among preschool children In Urban Kano, Nigeria

Abstract Background: Early childhood caries (ECC) represents a significant public health burden in Nigeria, yet epidemiological data from northern regions remain scarce. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, severity, and key determinants of ECC among preschool children i...

Hepatic Artery Doppler Haemodynamic Indices as Imaging Biomarkers of Disease Activity in Adults with Chronic Hepatitis B: Correlation with Viral Load and Serum Alanine Transaminase

Abstract Background: Hepatitis B is a common cause of chronic liver disease. Early features of fibrosis are detectable using ultrasound and Doppler imaging. Aims: This study evaluated relationships between hepatic artery Doppler parameters, serum alanine transaminase (ALT) and he...

Distribution, major threats, and management methods of maple tree species in temperate forests: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Despite its contribution to multiple ecosystem goods and services, maple tree species distribution, survival, and growth are declining due to multiple interconnected threats. Therefore, inclusive understanding of distributions, threats, and silvicultural management is essential f...