Ebonyi State University

Phage heteroresistance in clinical Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates: impact of differentiated capsule expression on phage efficacy

Abstract Heteroresistance, commonly described in the context of antibiotics, refers to the presence of resistant subpopulations within a bacterial strain, and is recognized as a likely contributor to treatment failure. Whether population heterogeneity affects phage activity remai...

Eco-friendly biochar-modified ZnO nanoparticles for enhanced optoelectronic properties

The present study investigated the effect of in-situ agro-waste biochar-modification on the semiconductor properties of ZnO NPs prepared by chemical bath deposition technique. The biochar was prepared from oil palm ( Elaeis guineensis ) fingers by slow pyrolysis. X-ray diffractio...

Interactions of climate change, economic and social factors on food security: a three-decade impact and threat assessment of Nigeria

Aim: This study examines the interactions of climate change, economic, and social factors on food security, by way of a three -decade impact and threat assessment of Nigeria. Methods: The study employs annual time-series data covering 32 observations and applies the Autoregressiv...

Customer Relationship Orientation and Business Resilience: A Study of SMEs in Ebonyi State

The sweeping changes in the Nigerian economy and the economic policies of the state government are contributing to turbulence and dynamism in the business environment of Ebonyi State. The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between customer relationship orienta...

STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING CHILD-FRIENDLY SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA

The study was designed to identify strategies for enhancing child-friendly school environment in primary schools in Nigeria, with particular reference to Ebonyi State. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population was made up of 9,022 public prima...

INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN PROMOTING SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN CALABAR MUNICIPALITY L.G.A OF CROSS RIVER STATE

This study examined the influence of Social Media in promoting SMEs in Calabar Municipality Local Government Area of Cross River State. Two specific purposes and two research questions guided the study. Two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 Alpha level of significance. The stud...

INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN PROMOTING SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN CALABAR MUNICIPALITY L.G.A OF CROSS RIVER STATE

This study examined the influence of Social Media in promoting SMEs in Calabar Municipality Local Government Area of Cross River State. Two specific purposes and two research questions guided the study. Two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 Alpha level of significance. The stud...

Flood-related WASH disruption, point-of-use drinking water contamination and diarrhoea among under-five children in flood-affected communities in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Abstract Background Flooding disrupts water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) systems, increasing the risk of waterborne diseases among young children. This study examined the relationships between flood-related WASH disruption, drinking water contamination and diarrhoea among under...

RETHINKING DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE AND INCLUSION OF LOCAL GGOVERNMENT IN POLITICS IN NIGERIA

Democracy has been observed as the only acceptable way of enhancing governance in all countries of the world, including Nigeria. The idea of democracy permits or allows for the majority participation or inclusion of localities in governance and guarantees the strict adherence to...

RETHINKING DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE AND INCLUSION OF LOCAL GGOVERNMENT IN POLITICS IN NIGERIA

Democracy has been observed as the only acceptable way of enhancing governance in all countries of the world, including Nigeria. The idea of democracy permits or allows for the majority participation or inclusion of localities in governance and guarantees the strict adherence to...