Kwara State University

EXPERIMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE STRENGTH CHARACTERISTICS OF LATERITIC SOIL STABILIZED WITH SAWDUST ASH AND PLANTAIN PEEL ASH

Lateritic soils constitute important construction materials for highways, embankments, foundations, airfields, and earth-retaining structures across Nigeria. Nevertheless, some lateritic deposits possess inadequate engineering characteristics that may result in pavement distress,...

Understanding discrepancy in AI-human assessment systems due to hidden calibration inconsistency

Empirical studies have evaluated overall fairness and reliability of AI grading systems at aggregate levels, while investigation on their consistency remains scarce. This study investigated systematic discrepancy between AI and human grades across varying conditions. It further e...

Evaluating Accommodation Spatial Capacity, Trainee Well-Being, and Academic Engagement at the Nigerian Navy College of Health Sciences: An Institutional Quality Assurance Survey

Optimizing spatial carrying capacity and residential environmental quality is a key operational priority for tertiary health-training institutions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). As student enrolment continues to expand, establishing baseline spatial and environmenta...

Comparative Analysis of Varying Proportions of Sawdust Ash on a stabilized Lateritic Soil for Road Pavement

This study investigated the performance of lateritic soil stabilized with varying proportions of sawdust ash (SDA) for pavement applications. Representative lateritic soil was obtained from Malete, Moro Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria. The natural soil was characteriz...

Self-medication among pharmacy technician students in Offa, Nigeria: implications for rational drug use and future healthcare practice

Self-medication, defined as the use of medicines without prior medical consultation regarding indication, dosage, or duration of treatment, is a common practice worldwide and is recognized by the World Health Organization as part of self-care. While appropriate self-medication ma...

Assessment of Micronuclei Frequency and Leukocyte Immune Response Indices in Peptic Ulcer Disease Patients Among Al-Hikmah University Students, Ilorin, Nigeria

Background: Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) remains a significant global health concern due to its association with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use, and potential progression to gastric malignancy. This study aimed to assess...

Evaluating the Roles of Green Practice on the Sustainability of Business Operations in Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, Nigeria

ABSTRACT: The increasing global concern for environmental sustainability has positioned green practices as a vital strategy in the hospitality industry, prompting this study to evaluate the role of green practices in sustaining business operations at Eko Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria. Th...

Anaemia in pregnancy at booking: prevalence, risk factors and perinatal outcomes among antenatal clinic attendees in a secondary healthcare facility in North Central Nigeria: an analytical study

Abstract Background: Anaemia during pregnancy is an unacceptable public health problem in most developing countries inclusive of Nigeria where access to adequate nutrition and healthcare services is limited. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence, severity of an...

STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF SEASONAL TOURISM BUSINESSES: A CASE STUDY OF THE OSUNOSOGBO FESTIVAL

ABSTRACT: Seasonality is one of the essential characteristics of service. Tourism being a service industry is usually besets by seasonality in its tourists patronage. This study aims to investigate sareagies for enhancing the sustainability of seasonal tourism businesses via the...

STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF SEASONAL TOURISM BUSINESSES: A CASE STUDY OF THE OSUNOSOGBO FESTIVAL

ABSTRACT: Seasonality is one of the essential characteristics of service. Tourism being a service industry is usually besets by seasonality in its tourists patronage. This study aims to investigate sareagies for enhancing the sustainability of seasonal tourism businesses via the...

Awareness and utilization of zoom application for learning among pre-services teachers in public colleges of education in Kwara State, Nigeria

Abstract This study investigated pre-service teachers’ awareness and utilization of the Zoom application for instructional purposes in three Colleges of Education in Kwara State, Nigeria. Zoom, a cloud-based communication platform, enables interactive learning through video, audi...

Prenatal Stress Alters Hormonal Profiles in Rat Offspring: Protective Roles of Hibiscus Sabdariffa and Melatonin

Abstract Background: Prenatal stress can disrupt endocrine homeostasis and induce long-term physiological alterations in offspring through fetal programming mechanisms. Such disturbances may impair reproductive hormone balance and elevate stress-related hormones, predisposing off...

Prenatal Stress Alters Hormonal Profiles in Rat Offspring: Protective Roles of Hibiscus Sabdariffa and Melatonin

Abstract Background: Prenatal stress can disrupt endocrine homeostasis and induce long-term physiological alterations in offspring through fetal programming mechanisms. Such disturbances may impair reproductive hormone balance and elevate stress-related hormones, predisposing off...

Politics of Labour Turnover and Employee Retention in the Nigerian Public Health Sector: Evidence from Kwara State

This study examined the politics of labour turnover and employee retention in public hospitals in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study relied on political patronage theory and adopted a mixedmethods survey design. The study population comprised 332 personnel drawn from Kwara State Tea...

The Challenges of Providing Technical Evidence in Witchcraft Cases: A Forensic Perspective

Adjudicating witchcraft-related cases presents a formidable challenge due to the difficulty of procuring technical evidence for claims rooted in supernatural beliefs. This study examines these complexities through the lenses of forensic science and Cultural Deviance Theory, using...