Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Adherence to dietary recommendations and sleep quality among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Enugu Nigeria

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a global public health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where adherence to self-care practices remain suboptimal. Among key components of the disease management, adherence to dietary recommendations and quality of sleep...

EFFECT OF BEHAVIOURAL MODELLING TECHNIQUE ON NAIL BITING BEHAVIOUR AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN NIGERIA'S AWKA, EDUCATION ZONE

Nail biting (onychophagia) is a common maladaptive oral habit among primary school pupils that, if left unaddressed, may result in dental complications, nail bed injury, social embarrassment, and reduced self-esteem. Despite its prevalence, primary schools in Awka Education Zone...

EFFECT OF BEHAVIOURAL MODELLING TECHNIQUE ON NAIL BITING BEHAVIOUR AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN NIGERIA'S AWKA, EDUCATION ZONE

Nail biting (onychophagia) is a common maladaptive oral habit among primary school pupils that, if left unaddressed, may result in dental complications, nail bed injury, social embarrassment, and reduced self-esteem. Despite its prevalence, primary schools in Awka Education Zone...

Coherence Seismic Attribute, A Better and Most Effective Attribute in Delineating Structural Trend in Bornu Basin

Seismic interpretation plays a pivotal role in subsurface characterization, particularly in the identification of structural discontinuities such as faults, fractures, and stratigraphic boundaries. Among the numerous seismic attributes employed for structural interpretation, curv...

AFROCENTRICITY VERSUS NATIONAL INTEREST: THE IDEOLOGICAL CONTRADICTIONS OF NIGERIA'S 'BIG BROTHER' POLICY

For over six decades, Nigeria anchored its global identity on the messianic doctrine of acting as Africa’s "Big Brother," committing immense material resources to frontline liberation movements, regional military interventions under ECOMOG, and the financing of continental instit...

FROM MIMING TO REALITY: EXPLORING THE EFFECTS OF REALTIME INTRODUCTION OF PROPS ON ACTORS DURING REHEARSALS.

Actors-in-training often rehearse for weeks without the real objects they will use on stage. They mime cups, guns, food, and costumes to save money and avoid distraction. When the real props are introduced, it becomes difficult for the actor to adjust. This study investigates how...

Bridging theory and practice in medical education: evaluating a faculty development masterclass using a commitment-to-change framework in a resource-variable setting

Despite advances in medical education, translating educational theory into routine teaching practice remains challenging. Faculty development programs often demonstrate high participant satisfaction but limited evidence of behavior change. The Commitment-to-Change (CtC) framework...