Delta State University

Aqueous and flavonoid-rich Carica papaya leaf extracts modulate 7, 12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene-induced breast carcinogenesis in rats: roles of oxidative stress, inflammation, and in silico docking

Abstract Purpose Carica papaya leaves (CPL), traditionally used in ethnomedicine to manage inflammatory conditions and as an adjuvant in therapies, have been reported to have anticancer potential. This study investigated the chemopreventive and immunomodulatory potentials of aque...

Effects of Insecurity and Governance Quality on Economic Growth in Nigeria

This study examined the effects of insecurity and governance on economic growth in Nigeria over the period 2002–2024. The study focused on terrorism incidence, terrorism injuries, terrorism fatalities, military expenditure and political instability as explanatory variables while...

Allium sativum , a Natural and Pharmaco‐Remedial Panacea for Entero‐Gastritis, Antibiocidal/Dysbiogenesis, and Systemic Health Relevance

ABSTRACT Arising from the emergence of diverse difficult‐to‐treat health cases, alterative‐therapeutic strategies have become a potential way forward for management/control. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), various plant materials have been sourced as alterative‐therapeutic...

Impact of acceptance and commitment therapy on work resilience among restaurant and hotel workers in tourism zones: a case of multivariate analysis

Background: Cooperative efforts and the courage to withstand difficult times among workers in an organization enhance productivity. However, some employees become discouraged by hard times and unusual tasks in the organization, which leads to low resilience among workers. Empiric...

Impact of Restorative Treatment for Intrinsic Tooth Discoloration on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life: A Prospective Longitudinal Study

Abstract Background: Intrinsic tooth discoloration can adversely affect oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), particularly through its esthetic and psychosocial consequences. However, evidence on changes in OHRQoL following restorative treatment remains limited, particula...

Effect of Varying Levels of Complete Ration on Rumen Microbial Population, Rumen pH and Lipid Profile of West African Dwarf Goats

This study investigated the effects of varying levels of complete ration on rumen microbial population, rumen pH, and serum lipid profile of West African Dwarf (WAD) goats. Thirty WAD goats of both sexes, approximately four months of age and weighing 4–6 kg, were used in a 12-wee...

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...

Preventing Suicide among Students and Lecturers in the Event of Sexual Scandals and Blackmail in Nigerian Universities

Abstract The study focused on preventing suicide among students and lecturers in the event of sexual scandals and blackmail in Nigerian universities. Survey design was adopted for this study. The sample for the study comprised 500 students and 366 lecturers were selected using st...

PREVALENCE OF PHYSICAL HAZARDS ASSESSMENT AMONG FARMERS IN OTUOGIDI, BAYELSA EAST NIGERIA : A COMMUNITY BASED CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

ABSTRACT Aim/Objective: Farmers in rural communities of the Niger Delta, particularly Otuogidi Community in Bayelsa State, are routinely exposed to diverse physical hazards during agricultural activities; yet community-specific prevalence data remain scarce. This study assessed t...

PREVALENCE OF PHYSICAL HAZARDS ASSESSMENT AMONG FARMERS IN OTUOGIDI, BAYELSA EAST NIGERIA : A COMMUNITY BASED CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

ABSTRACT Aim/Objective: Farmers in rural communities of the Niger Delta, particularly Otuogidi Community in Bayelsa State, are routinely exposed to diverse physical hazards during agricultural activities; yet community-specific prevalence data remain scarce. This study assessed t...

Prevalence and Ultrasonographic Characteristics of Uterine Fibroids among Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Two Healthcare Centres in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder characterized by menstrual dysfunction, hyperandrogenism and/or polycystic ovarian morphology. Uterine fibroids are benign gynaecological tumours, yet information on their coexistence with PCOS in Nigeria...

A SETUP-AWARE DEEP REINFORCEMENT LEARNING FRAMEWORK FOR SINGLE-MACHINE SCHEDULING WITH SEQUENCE-DEPENDENT SETUP TIMES USING PROXIMAL POLICY OPTIMIZATION (PPO)

The Single-Machine Scheduling Problem with Sequence-Dependent Setup Times (SMSP-SDST) is a classical NP-hard combinatorial optimization problem encountered in intelligent manufacturing, production planning, semiconductor processing, logistics, and adaptive production systems. Con...

A SETUP-AWARE DEEP REINFORCEMENT LEARNING FRAMEWORK FOR SINGLE-MACHINE SCHEDULING WITH SEQUENCE-DEPENDENT SETUP TIMES USING PROXIMAL POLICY OPTIMIZATION (PPO)

The Single-Machine Scheduling Problem with Sequence-Dependent Setup Times (SMSP-SDST) is a classical NP-hard combinatorial optimization problem encountered in intelligent manufacturing, production planning, semiconductor processing, logistics, and adaptive production systems. Con...

Black carbon in urban atmospheres: source apportionment, mixing states, and implications for climate and respiratory health

Black carbon (BC) is a major urban pollutant affecting climate and health. This review examines studies published between 2018 and 2026 on BC sources, mixing state, and impacts. Traffic emissions dominate developed cities, while biomass and residential combustion are major source...

Effects of tasked based teaching and lecture method on students' achievement in Basic Science in Delta Central Senatorial District, Delta State

This study examined the effects of task-based learning and lecture methods on secondary school students' achievement in Basic Science. A quasi-experimental non-equivalent pretest-posttest control group design using intact classes was adopted. The population comprised 22,702 JSSII...

Effects of tasked based teaching and lecture method on students' achievement in Basic Science in Delta Central Senatorial District, Delta State

This study examined the effects of task-based learning and lecture methods on secondary school students' achievement in Basic Science. A quasi-experimental non-equivalent pretest-posttest control group design using intact classes was adopted. The population comprised 22,702 JSSII...

In Vitro Glucose Uptake, α-Amylase, Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Evaluation of Dalbergiella Welwitschii as a Potential Glucose-Lowering Agent for Type 2 Diabetes

Hyperglycemia is a major complication of type 2 diabetes. Medicinal plants could mitigate this complication due to their bioactive phytochemicals. Dalbergiella welwitschii is a plant used traditionally to manage hyperglycemia in Nigeria. This study explores the glucose-lowering p...

Social Capital and Willingness to Pay for Community-based Health Insurance in Rural Communities of Delta State, Nigeria

Abstract Background: The amount of social capital in a community can be an asset for the breakthrough and sustainability of community-based health insurance (CBHI), thereby contributing to the demand for it at the community level. Aims: This study aimed to assess the relationship...

Assessing the Effct of Fuel Subsidy Removal on the Socio Economic Well-Being of Nigerians

The objective of the study is to assess the consequences of fuel subsidy removal on the socioeconomic being of Nigerians. This study employed a qualitative research approach using a documentary research design (also referred to as document analysis). The study relies mainly on se...

Comparative predictive performance of insulin resistance surrogates (TyG and TyG-BMI) and lipid indices for cardiometabolic risk in prehypertensive adults

Abstract Background Prehypertension is the initial stage of the risk pathway of CVD, which commonly associates with hidden metabolic derangements such as insulin resistance and dyslipidemia. In the clinical setting, convenient, inexpensive predictors for early screening are requi...