University of Benin

Mechanical and durability properties of concrete mixed and cured in hypersaline water

Abstract This study investigates the influence of hypersaline water on the compressive strength, bleeding, and water absorption of concrete, comparing freshwater and saltwater curing environments. Mixes were prepared using 0%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 30% saltwater by weight of mixing...

Ethical Standards Compliance and Healthcare Services Delivery in Edo State Public Hospitals

Healthcare service delivery is described as the cornerstone of public trust in government. This study examined the influence of ethical standards compliance on healthcare service delivery in Edo State public hospitals. Specifically, it assessed the current state of ethical compli...

RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS, RITUALS, AND PHYSICAL MOVEMENT: A HUMAN KINETICS PERSPECTIVE

This article examines the intersection of religious festivals, rituals, and physical movement through the lens of human kinetics. Drawing on interdisciplinary research from anthropology, religious studies, and sport science, the article explores how bodily movement functions as a...

Emergency obstetric referrals in public primary health care centres in Benin City, Nigeria: a qualitative study

The aim of this study was to assess the mechanisms, procedures, and processes of the referral system for emergency obstetric care (EmOC) in public primary health care centres (PHCs) in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, with recommendations offered to address the challenges. A quali...

Analysis and Implementation of Minimum-Redundancy Huffman Codes

This student research project analyzes David A. Huffman's 1952 paper, "A Method for the Construction of Minimum-Redundancy Codes." The document explains the theory of minimum-redundancy prefix-free codes, formulates the greedy merging property behind Huffman coding, and designs b...

Analysis and Implementation of Minimum-Redundancy Huffman Codes

This student research project analyzes David A. Huffman's 1952 paper, "A Method for the Construction of Minimum-Redundancy Codes." The document explains the theory of minimum-redundancy prefix-free codes, formulates the greedy merging property behind Huffman coding, and designs b...