University of Ibadan

Gesture-based rehabilitation as an assistive technology for post-infectious and post-critical illness disabilities: opportunities and challenges

OBJECTIVE: This commentary examines gesture-based rehabilitation (GBR) as an assistive technology within an ecosystem for survivors of infectious diseases with neurological disabilities. It describes the roles of computer vision, markerless motion capture, depth cameras, artifici...

Effect of mobile phone-based education on HIV self-testing knowledge and uptake among female sex workers in Nigeria

Female sex workers (FSWs) remain disproportionately affected by HIV infection, yet HIV testing uptake continues to be constrained by stigma, limited access to healthcare services, and inadequate knowledge of HIV prevention and self-testing approaches.= Mobile phone-based educatio...

Phenotypic Characterisation and Virulence Profiling of Bacterial Contaminants in Traditional Unpasteurized Soft Cheese (Wara) Sold in Urban Nigerian Markets: A Bio-Surveillance Framework

This study focuses on the characterisation and safety assessment of bacterial isolates recovered from Wara, a locally produced soft cheese sold in Ojoo Main Market in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Wara is a traditional dairy product widely consumed across West Africa, but artisanal...

Perception and Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change-Related Water Risks Among Residents of Afijio Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria

This study was conducted to assess perception and adaptation strategies to climate change-related water risks among residents of Afijio Local Government Area (LGA), Oyo state, Nigeria. This is a cross-sectional study that utilized random sampling technique to select 230 responden...

Indigenous environmental knowledge and flood resilience in Nigeria: a comparative study across ethnolinguistic communities

Purpose Indigenous Environmental Knowledge (IEK) remains central to disaster risk reduction in many African communities; however, its contribution to flood resilience, especially across different cultural groups, is under-examined in Nigeria. Previous Nigerian flood research has...

Trade Tension, Inflation and Output Growth in Asia-Pacific: A Dynamic Multivariate Panel Approach

We analyze the macroeconomic impacts of trade tensions (TTs) related to the U.S. and China. We show that TTs lower output and prices when TTs are fully transmitted into domestic prices. We also find that the import channel is inflationary, while the export channel lowers the outp...

Neuropsychiatry genetics in Africa

Across Africa, rising mental health needs coincide with rapid advances in genomics, digital health and continental policy reform. Yet research into the genetic, environmental and social determinants of neuropsychiatric illness remains sparse and underfunded. This review argues th...

Awareness knowledge and attitudes toward sexually transmitted infections among undergraduate health sciences students at Olabisi Onabanjo University Nigeria

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a major public health challenge among young adults, particularly university students exposed to sexual health misinformation, stigma, and risky behaviours. Despite increased awareness campaigns, comprehensive knowledge and preventive...

Methodological Evaluation and Panel-Data Estimation of Industrial Machinery Fleet System Reliability in Nigeria, 2000–2026

{ "background": "Industrial machinery fleet reliability is a critical determinant of productivity and economic output in developing economies. However, systematic, longitudinal assessments of fleet system performance in such contexts are scarce, limiting evidence-based maintenanc...

Methodological Evaluation and Panel-Data Estimation of Industrial Machinery Fleet System Reliability in Nigeria, 2000–2026

{ "background": "Industrial machinery fleet reliability is a critical determinant of productivity and economic output in developing economies. However, systematic, longitudinal assessments of fleet system performance in such contexts are scarce, limiting evidence-based maintenanc...

Sociodemographic determinants of sexual and reproductive health knowledge and parent–adolescent communication among in-school rural adolescents in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa bear an unequal burden of adverse sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes, driven in part by inadequate SRH knowledge and structural supports. Parents are key potential SRH information sources, yet communication is often limited or inaccura...

Artificial Intelligence in Education and Research: Transforming Teaching and Learning in Economics

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in education and research, fundamentally reshaping teaching methodologies, learning experiences, and knowledge production in economics. This paper examines the role of AI in enhancing pedagogical practices, improv...

Artificial Intelligence in Education and Research: Transforming Teaching and Learning in Economics

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in education and research, fundamentally reshaping teaching methodologies, learning experiences, and knowledge production in economics. This paper examines the role of AI in enhancing pedagogical practices, improv...

Trends in optimizing antibacterial cationic amphiphiles

Cationic amphiphiles are investigated as antibacterials, yet their potential is often limited by host-cell toxicity. Bacterial and mammalian membranes share core physicochemical features that promote interactions with cationic amphiphiles. Selectivity is realistically understood...

Organisational readiness and perceived sustainability of mental health integration in primary care: A multistakeholder survey in Lagos, Nigeria

Objectives To assess organisational readiness and stakeholder-rated sustainability of the Mental Health in Primary Care initiative in Lagos, Nigeria, and to identify factors associated with perceived sustainability. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted across 30 primary...

Women’s perception of the PRECISE-HPV Educational video demonstrating cervico-vaginal sample collection methods for HPV testing in Ibadan, Nigeria: a qualitative exploratory study

Human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling (SS) is increasingly being advocated to improve the uptake of cervical cancer (CC) screening in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). There is a paucity of data comparing women’s perceptions on SS versus Healthcare provider (HCP) sampl...

Life-course sociodemographic influences on mobility decline: a comparative qualitative study of older adults’ perspectives in Canada and Nigeria

Abstract Background Mobility is fundamental to healthy ageing and quality of life, as it enables older adults to continue participating in all spheres of life, including social, cultural, civic, spiritual, and economic activities. This study explored and compared the perspectives...

Environmental Performance of Selected University’s Administrative Buildings in the Design for University of Ibadan

An important requirement when designing a structure is how suitable it is in meeting users’ needs. Administrative buildings represent an important building typology within the University, not only because of their level of resource consumption, but also due to their role as a pot...

Implementation of pulmonary rehabilitation in Nigeria: perspectives of clinical stakeholders (physicians and physiotherapists)

Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) helps improve patients’ symptoms, restore functional abilities and enhance overall quality of life among people living with chronic respiratory diseases. Effective PR implementation requires a multidisciplinary approach, but this appears non-existent...

Maternal healthcare-seeking behaviour and timely childhood vaccination among agricultural households in rural Nigeria

Maternal healthcare-seeking behaviour (MHSB) is a key determinant of childhood vaccination rates. In rural Nigeria, MHSB remains low and has been associated with poor maternal and child health outcomes. However, empirical evidence linking MHSB to timely childhood immunisation, pa...