Federal University Oye Ekiti

Sexual and reproductive health and rights in Africa beyond 2030: Completing the unfinished agenda

The global development agenda has repeatedly recognized sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) as fundamental to human dignity, gender equality, social justice, and sustainable development. Yet, as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) approach their 2030 deadline, s...

Probiotics characterization of fermented tiger nut-millet-blended beverage

Abstract This study investigated the functional characteristics and probiotic potential of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from a fermented tiger nut-millet beverage. The beverage was prepared using a traditional tiger nut fermentation process (sorting, cleaning, soaking, spi...

Awareness knowledge and attitudes toward sexually transmitted infections among undergraduate health sciences students at Olabisi Onabanjo University Nigeria

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a major public health challenge among young adults, particularly university students exposed to sexual health misinformation, stigma, and risky behaviours. Despite increased awareness campaigns, comprehensive knowledge and preventive...

Phytochemical-engineered silver nanoparticles: surface functionalization, polymeric interfaces, and biomedical applications

Plant-based phytochemicals that operate as reducing and coordinating agents also create sustainable (green) frameworks for the construction of silver nanostructures (AgNPs). This review covers the inorganic and coordination chemistry underlying phytochemical-mediated AgNPs format...

Soil acidity, cation balance, exchangeable potassium status and cation retention capacity under K-bearing rock dust–organic amendment systems in a tropical Alfisol of southwestern Nigeria

Abstract Soil acidity and weak cation-holding conditions reduce nutrient-use efficiency in highly weathered tropical soils and constrain progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2, 12 and 15. This study evaluated the 14-day soil chemical response to locally sourced p...

Advances and challenges of agricultural waste valorization in sustainable biocatalysis

Agricultural waste valorization is an increasingly important strategy for advancing sustainable biocatalysis by converting abundant and renewable residues into value-added bioproducts while reducing environmental pollution. However, the widespread application of agricultural resi...

Addressing infertility as an overlooked priority in the reproductive health agenda in Africa

Infertility is one of the great paradoxes of reproductive health in Africa. The continent has some of the world's highest fertility rate1, yet it also carries a disproportionately high burden of infertility2. Despite this, infertility remains one of the least prioritised componen...

Countering Asymmetric Threats: Evaluating Nigeria's Strategic Approaches to International Terrorism in the Boko Haram Era

The Boko Haram insurgency represents one of the most persistent asymmetric security challenges confronting Nigeria and the wider Lake Chad Basin since 2009. Although Nigeria possesses overwhelming advantages in conventional military capability, financial resources and institution...

Evolving genetic landscapes of Plasmodium falciparum Kelch13 polymorphisms in Nigeria: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Malaria incidence has plateaued in recent years, with periodic increases observed in some settings. This trend is driven by multiple factors, including health system disruptions, vector and parasite resistance, and environmental changes. The emergence of parti...

Modelling, Simulation and Implementation of Temperature-Influenced Inverter Performance

Power electronic inverters are widely used in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, industrial automation, and smart power applications due to their high efficiency and fast switching capabilities. However, the performance and reliability of these inverters are significant...

Social Media Peer Communication and Cholera Risk Perception During the 2024 Outbreak in Lagos, Nigeria: A Health Belief Model Analysis

Background: Cholera remains a persistent and deadly global public health challenge. Recent resurgences have caused large-scale outbreaks. Due to gaps in public health risk awareness, effective risk communication using the HBM is now critical for cholera control and prevention. Du...

Cultural Heritage and National Transformation in Nigeria: A Study of Dewey's Aesthetic Philosophy

This study examines the relationship between cultural heritage and national transformation in Nigeria through the lens of Dewey’s aesthetic philosophy. The problem of cultural neglect has weakened social cohesion, patriotism and the transmission of traditional values necessary fo...

The Impact of Conflict on Maternal and Child Health Services: A Scoping Review

Abstract Conflicts are unavoidable aspect of human existence, causing disruptions in livelihoods, infrastructure, socioeconomic systems and healthcare access. Among the most severe effects of conflict are those on maternal and child health (MCH) services, on which there is a nota...

Emergency obstetric referrals in public primary health care centres in Benin City, Nigeria: a qualitative study

The aim of this study was to assess the mechanisms, procedures, and processes of the referral system for emergency obstetric care (EmOC) in public primary health care centres (PHCs) in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, with recommendations offered to address the challenges. A quali...