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Osun State University
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Perceptions, experiences, and mental health outcomes of surgical posting among medical students
Objectives: Surgical rotations play a vital role in undergraduate medical training by exposing students to practical patient care and operative practice. Although these experiences strengthen clinical competence, the demanding nature of surgical training may negatively influence...
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a histological diagnosis defined by unregulated proliferation of connective tissue, smooth muscle, and glandular epithelium within the prostate gland [...]
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The environment is essential to human life and survival because it provides everything necessary for existence, development, and well-being. When materials such as agricultural waste are not properly utilized or managed, they become major sources of environmental degradation and...
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Abstract Background Low health literacy (HL) undermines patient safety and health outcomes by hindering effective communication. This systematic review aggregated evidence on the impact of educational interventions on healthcare professionals’ (HCPs’) HL competency, specifically...
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Poverty reduction and maternal mortality in African countries
Maternal mortality continued increase in African countries remains a source of concern that continues to threaten the attainment of Sustainable Development Goal 5 by 2030. This study investigated the effects of various poverty reduction variables on maternal mortality rate in the...
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Medical brain-drain and quality healthcare delivery in African countries
The study carefully examines the effect of medical brain-drain on quality healthcare delivery from 2001 to 2023 on 35 selected African countries. Employing a quantitative approach, the study analyzed secondary data to assess the relationships between medical brain-drain (proxy by...
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Prevalence study of bovine fascioliasis in some selected LGA in Osun State, Nigeria
Introduction Bovine fascioliasis is an economically important parasitic disease that continues to affect cattle production in many tropical and subtropical regions. This study investigated the prevalence, distribution, infection intensity, and associated epidemiological factors o...
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The impact of climate change on the Tropical Rainforest and Guinea Savannah vegetation zones is a global and regional concern due to their high biodiversity and role in regulating carbon, water, and nutrient cycles. Recent environmental changes are linked to rising atmospheric ca...
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Artisans form a significant part of the informal workforce in many low and middle-income countries. Their work supports local economies, reduces unemployment, and provides services that are often unavailable in the formal sector. Despite their importance, evidence from multiple s...
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The impact of climate change on the Tropical Rainforest and Guinea Savannah vegetation zones is a global and regional concern due to their high biodiversity and role in regulating carbon, water, and nutrient cycles. Recent environmental changes are linked to rising atmospheric ca...
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The influence of deposition temperature on the structural, optical, dielectric, and UV–visible photo-sensing properties of CdS thin films was investigated. A cadmium dithiocarbamate single solid-source precursor was synthesized and confirmed by particle-induced X-ray emission (PI...
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<title>Abstract</title> Background: Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) remains a major public health challenge, particularly in high-burden countries like Nigeria. Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment, gaps in treatment enrollment and completion continue to undermin...
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In this study, the leaf extract of Annona muricata was employed as an eco-friendly reducing and capping agent for the synthesis of calcium-oxide nanoparticles (CaONPs) and zinc nanoparticles (ZnNPs). Phytochemical screening revealed significant levels of total flavonoids (173.5 m...
- Climate & EnvironmentOpen access
This study investigated the particulate and heavy metal emissions arising from automotive paint applications. A total of 22 sampling locations, represented as AQ1 - AQ22 for this study. Concentrations of particulate matters were determined using Aerocet 831 particle counter while...
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Lack of access to electricity is one of the major impediments to the growth and development of rural economies in developing countries like Nigeria. Energy in particular is critical in achieving virtually all the sustainable development goals; it can be used to support important...
- Climate & EnvironmentOpen access
Lack of access to electricity is one of the major impediments to the growth and development of rural economies in developing countries like Nigeria. Energy in particular is critical in achieving virtually all the sustainable development goals; it can be used to support important...
- Engineering & TechnologyOpen access
The main objective of a modern electrical power system is to provide quality and reliable electric power to consumers of electricity; the quality is determined by the voltage magnitude and the frequency at which it is delivered. Load flow analysis is essential for power system pl...
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Abstract Background Prehypertension is the initial stage of the risk pathway of CVD, which commonly associates with hidden metabolic derangements such as insulin resistance and dyslipidemia. In the clinical setting, convenient, inexpensive predictors for early screening are requi...
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The main objective of a modern electrical power system is to provide quality and reliable electric power to consumers of electricity; the quality is determined by the voltage magnitude and the frequency at which it is delivered. Load flow analysis is essential for power system pl...
- Engineering & TechnologyOpen access
This study evaluates the performance of Global Positioning System (GPS)-only, BeiDou-only, and hybridized GPS+BeiDou Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) constellations in Nigeria, with emphasis on positional stability and the benefits of multi-constellation integration. A d...