Nnamdi Azikiwe 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...

ASSESSMENT OF NUTRITION PROGRAMMES IN ADDRESSING MALNUTRITION AND FOOD INSECURITY IN NIGERIA

This study assessed nutrition programmes in addressing malnutrition and food insecurity in Nigeria using documentary analysis and evidence from policy documents, institutional reports, and empirical literature. The study examined the extent of food insecurity and malnutrition in...

Microbiological Quality and Food Safety Evaluation of Selected Processed and Raw Fish Sold in Open Markets in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

This study evaluated the microbiological quality and food safety status of both processed and raw fish sold in open markets in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. Four fish forms hot-smoked, cold-smoked, frozen, and barbecued were analyzed using standard microbiological methods. Total...

Cross-dimensional stability and spectral characteristics of central composite designs under alphabetic optimality criteria

The behavior of Central Composite Designs (CCDs) as the dimension increases remains poorly understood, particularly with respect to structural stability. In this study, a cross-dimensional evaluation approach is proposed to investigate the evolution of CCD properties as dimension...

News Media Distrust and Perceived Political Influence: An Exploratory Discussion

This exploratory academic paper discusses news media distrust, perceived political and financial influence, and expectations of journalistic credibility. It draws on written interviews conducted in 2023 and relevant literature.

Enhancement of protein and some essential nutrients of Okpa by enriching with germinated Bambara groundnut flour (Vigna Subterranean (L.) Verdc) and crayfish flour

Purpose This study aims to evaluate the effect of germinated Bambara groundnut seed flour (GBGF) and crayfish flour (CF) on the proximate composition, energy value, minerals, amino acid profile, antinutritional factors and sensory properties of okpa. Design/methodology/approach B...

A targeted review on pollution, sources and risks associated with PCBs in soil and sediment in Nigeria

ABSTRACT A graphical diagram showing the sources, exposure routes and health risk of PCBs in contaminated soil and sediment in Nigeria. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) pose significant environmental risks globally, particularly in underdeveloped countries with inadequate waste h...

Comparative Design and Cost Assessment of Pad Foundations under Varying Soil Bearing Capacities

Foundation performance and construction economy are strongly influenced by the engineering properties of the supporting ground, particularly allowable bearing capacity. This study comparatively evaluates the structural design and estimated cost of isolated reinforced-concrete pad...

Demulsification kinetics of water-in-oil crude oil emulsions using peracetic-oxidized rice husk lignin

Crude oil water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions present persistent operational challenges during petroleum production and processing because of their resistance to droplet coalescence and phase separation. Although lignin-derived materials have emerged as promising sustainable demulsifier...

Teacher Feedback Quality and Students’ Academic Achievement in Public Secondary Schools in Imo State, Nigeria

This study explored how the quality of teacher feedback affects students' academic success in public secondary schools across Imo State, Nigeria. It was structured around five research questions and four null hypotheses, all tested at a significance level of 0.05. A correlational...

Integrating menopausal neurocognitive and psychosocial dynamics into economic behavior: the Behavioral Finance–Menopausal Cognition (BF-MC) Model (MARiE WP2A study)

Objective: Traditional behavioral finance—which examines how cognitive biases, emotions, and context shape economic decision-making— often assumes cognitive stability, rationality, and consistent risk evaluation, based largely on male-dominated samples. Emerging evidence from the...

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...

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...

Appraising the role of students' industrial work experience scheme (SIWES) in developing employable skills: Nigerian higher education institutions' stakeholders' perspective

Purpose Despite several policies, studies have revealed that the unemployment rate among Nigerian Higher Education Institution (HEI) graduates is the highest on the continent. Evidence shows that a comprehensive, practice-based Students' Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES)...

Revisiting Burkina Faso Military Coups of 2022: Implications on West African Democracy

Abstract There-emergence of coups in West Africa is a 21st century trend. The purpose of this study was to analyze the nature of the coup(s) in Burkina Faso and its impact on West African democracy. The study, which was design ed qualitatively in an exploratory manner, provided d...

Hypertension in Young Adults in Nigeria: A Review of Prevalence and Emerging Trends

Abstract Background Hypertension is increasingly being observed among young adults in low- and medium-income countries, including Nigeria. Although national estimates show a rising burden over the last three decades, the extent to which these trends affect younger populations rem...

Management of job stress among higher education academics: a randomised controlled trial evaluation of rational emotive behaviour therapy

Researchers’ observations as academics in higher institutions have shown that the university environment in the Nigerian context has a lot of stressors and such have the potential of impeding the work effectiveness of university staff. In the ideal situation, academics’ target is...

Failed State and the Phenomenon of Kidnapping and Hostage taking by Fulani Herdsmen in Nigeria: An Analysis

Nigeria has in the last decade witnessed an unprecedented escalation of kidnapping and hostage taking associated with the activities of armed Fulani herdsmen, a phenomenon that has ravaged rural and semi-urban communities across the North-Central, North-West, and increasingly the...

Failed State and the Phenomenon of Kidnapping and Hostage taking by Fulani Herdsmen in Nigeria: An Analysis

Nigeria has in the last decade witnessed an unprecedented escalation of kidnapping and hostage taking associated with the activities of armed Fulani herdsmen, a phenomenon that has ravaged rural and semi-urban communities across the North-Central, North-West, and increasingly the...

Tracking Plasmodium falciparum Histidine-rich protein 2/3 gene deletion in RDT-negative samples among febrile children in Nigeria

Background: Nigeria, one of the most malaria-endemic regions globally, relies heavily on rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) targeting Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein 2/3 (Pfhrp2/3). However, emerging deletions in these genes can lead to false-negative results, undermining...