Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University

EVALUATION OF GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF Clarias gariepinus POST FINGERLINGS FED Leucaena leucocephala LEAF MEAL AS REPLACEMENT FOR FISHMEAL

Fish meal (FM) which is the main source of animal protein in fish feed has continued to challenge the aquaculture industry due to its rising high cost. Therefore, this study evaluated the potentials of replacement of fishmeal with Leucaena leucocephala leaf meal at varying inclus...

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...

FUNDAMENTAL TECHNOLOGY SKILLS REQUIRED OF BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENTS IN PROMOTING CYBERSECURITY: A CASE OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN SOUTH-EAST OF NIGERIA

This study examined the fundamental technology skills required of Business Education students in promoting cybersecurity in tertiary institutions. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population of...

Whole-genome sequencing uncovers chromosomal and plasmid-borne multidrug resistance and virulence genes in poultry-associated Escherichia coli isolate from Nigeria

Abstract Background Unregulated antibiotic use in poultry farming contributes to the emergence and spread of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria, posing risks to human, animal, and environmental health. Whole-genome sequencing, combined with antimicrobial susceptibility testing (A...

Perception on use of timber as a structural material in the Nigerian construction industry

The growing demand for sustainable construction materials has intensified interest in timber as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional materials such as concrete and steel. This study assessed the perceptions of construction professionals regarding the use of tim...

Religious Freedom in Nigeria's Socio-Political Environment: Reality or Mirage?

Abstract: Religious freedom is a fundamental human right that serves as a cornerstone of democratic governance, social justice, and peaceful coexistence in pluralistic societies. In Nigeria, the Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to freedom of thought, conscience, an...

Religious Freedom in Nigeria's Socio-Political Environment: Reality or Mirage?

Abstract: Religious freedom is a fundamental human right that serves as a cornerstone of democratic governance, social justice, and peaceful coexistence in pluralistic societies. In Nigeria, the Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to freedom of thought, conscience, an...

Disrupting Social Norms: Leveraging Social Marketing for Behavioural Change in Nigeria

Abstract This article examines the convergence of social marketing and behavioural change in Nigeria, highlighting the impact of digital disruptions on the transformation of social norms. It explores the intricacies of comprehending social standards in the digital era, emphasisin...

Guns, governance and green futures in West Africa: empirical evidence from fixed effects and quantile models

This paper investigates the impact of institutions, militarisation, and economic growth on environmental pressures in West Africa between 1996 and 2024 with fixed effects and Driscoll-Kraay standard errors and methods-of-moments quantile regression. The study employs CO2 emission...