University of Ibadan

Mathematical analysis of malaria transmission in under-five children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo using an age-structured model

Malaria is a multifaceted disease influenced by numerous factors, including natural immunity driven by humans, which significantly affects its transmission dynamics. It remains a major public health threat in sub-Saharan Africa, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) acc...

Access and excess as interacting drivers of antimicrobial resistance in low and middle income countries

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, dominant stewardship frameworks often emphasize overuse, underrecognizing the access–excess dynamic: inadequate access to effective antimicrobials coexisting with inapprop...

One in seven has severe pain: a point-prevalence study of hospitalised patients across Africa

ABSTRACT: Acute pain in hospitalised patients is common, yet African data are scarce. We conducted a prospective point-prevalence study of hospitalised adult patients across Africa to determine acute pain prevalence and severity and investigate associations of pain with critical...

Green synthesis, characterization, and antimicrobial evaluation of jackfruit seed starch-capped copper oxide nanoparticles in cold creams

Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) were synthesized via a green approach by reacting copper sulfate with jackfruit seed starch in its native, annealed, and pregelatinized forms, and were characterized by UV–visible spectrophotometry, Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectrosco...

Perceived Social Support, Personality and Self-Esteem in Emerging Adulthood: An Integrative Review and an Agenda for Nigerian Research

This review integrates them and argues that the field's dominant measurement practices have systematically attenuated its estimates. Three claims are advanced. First, the routine use of total perceived-support scores obscures source-specific effects, and the available evidence in...

Hydroxybenzoate-based hits from methanolic leaf fraction of Ficus exasperata Vahl: integrative biochemical, molecular, and computational discovery against bisphenol toxicity

Bisphenol A (BPA) toxicity remains a global health concern, with exposure risks exacerbated in Africa due to limited regulatory enforcement and public awareness. Plant-derived bioactive compounds offer a cost-effective strategy to mitigate BPA toxicity. Here, we integrated bioche...

Combining swim exercise and Ocimum gratissimum leaf extract: a dual approach to mitigate cardiometabolic derangement in obese male Wistar rats

Abstract The mitigative potential of Ocimum gratissimum aqueous leaf extract (OG) in metabolic diseases is well documented. The impact of exercise on its cardiometabolic effect in obese male Wistar rats is however not known, hence the current study. Twenty-five, 4 weeks old, male...

Radionuclides, Metals, and Semi-metals in Water of Artisanal Mining Sites: A Monte Carlo Simulation Approach to Health Risk Assessment

Mining activities generate large volumes of waste, including tailings rich in natural radionuclides and potentially toxic elements. These wastes accumulate on-site and are washed into mining ponds, contaminating water used by miners and nearby communities, posing serious health r...

THE IMPACT OF THEATRE INITIATION ON THE PROFESSIONAL LIFE OF A PERFORMER: A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

The subject of initiation of new entrants in theatre training has been widely debated. Different schools of thought hold distinct opinions on initiation practices, and this has been ongoing for quite some time without any definitive conclusion. While some question the necessity o...

Community perceptions of primary health care in Oyo State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Primary Health Care (PHC) is central to achieving equitable and cost-effective health systems, yet its potential in Nigeria remains underutilised. Despite the extensive network of PHC centres in Oyo State, utilisation remains low, partly due to misconceptions about PHC functions...

Wavelet-derived periodic variability and regional differences of surface ozone in southeastern Nigeria from 2002 to 2023

This study investigates the spatiotemporal variability of surface ozone across Southeastern Nigeria (2002–2023) using Continuous Wavelet Transform (CWT), a time–frequency method that detects localized oscillations and long-term cycles. Ten representative stations were selected to...

School location, school type, and students’ perception as determinants of virtual learning adoption in Ogbomoso secondary schools

Virtual learning adoption in secondary schools is influenced by contextual and perceptual factors amid uneven infrastructure. This study investigates how school location (urban vs. rural), type (public vs. private), and students’ perceptions influence adoption among 300 Senior Se...