Plateau State University

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN PUBLIC HEALTH CARE POLICY AND COMMUNICATION IN PLATEAU STATE: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS

Technological Advancement in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redesigning healthcare communication worldwide, a key aspect of enhancing public health. This study analyzed current health communication policies to bring out areas where AI-driven approaches are yet to be addressed. I...

Lichens as a Source of Nematocidal Compounds: Identification of Sphaerophorin and Divaricatic Acid Active against Caenorhabditis elegans

Abstract Increasing helminth drug resistance necessitates novel anthelmintic agents. Lichens, historically used to treat parasitic infections, represent a promising natural resource. This study evaluated eight lichen extracts and 17 metabolites against the model organism Caenorha...

A Capsid Tyrosine Residue Governs the Proteolytic Inactivation of Echovirus 11 in Lakewater

Abstract Enteroviruses are environmentally transmissible human pathogens whose stability in natural waters varies widely, yet the molecular determinants underlying this variability remain largely unknown. Echovirus 11 (E11), a reemerging cause of severe neonatal infections, is ef...

ADOPTION AND USE OF LIBRARY AUTOMATION SYSTEMS IN KARL-KUMM UNIVERSITY LIBRARY, JOS, NIGERIA

This study examines the adoption and utilization of library automation systems at Karl-Kumm University Library, Jos, Nigeria. A qualitative descriptive approach was used to synthesize recent literature on Integrated Library Systems (ILS), particularly Koha, and Online Public Acce...

Urban Expansion and Its Effects on Land Resources and Environmental Sustainability

Urban expansion has become one of the most significant drivers of land-use change and environmental transformation worldwide, particularly in developing countries where rapid population growth and economic development have intensified pressure on limited land resources. While urb...

Environmental Management Practices, Sustainable Architecture and Environmental Sustainability in Faith-Based Institutions in Nigeria

Faith-based institutions (FBIs) are increasingly recognized as strategic partners in promoting environmental sustainability because of their extensive physical infrastructure, moral authority, and community influence. Despite this potential, empirical evidence on how environmenta...

Environmental Management Practices, Sustainable Architecture and Environmental Sustainability in Faith-Based Institutions in Nigeria

Faith-based institutions (FBIs) are increasingly recognized as strategic partners in promoting environmental sustainability because of their extensive physical infrastructure, moral authority, and community influence. Despite this potential, empirical evidence on how environmenta...

Urban Expansion and Its Effects on Land Resources and Environmental Sustainability

Urban expansion has become one of the most significant drivers of land-use change and environmental transformation worldwide, particularly in developing countries where rapid population growth and economic development have intensified pressure on limited land resources. While urb...