University of Nigeria

Effect of Cognitive Behavioural Intervention on Stress and Resilience among Agricultural Students Engaged in Okro and Pepper Production Practicals

In the Nigerian university environment, students face various stressors that can hinder their academic performance. Despite their dedication to achieving academic success, the challenging environment can be a barrier. While there is existing research on stress, none has focused s...

How Does AI Literacy Relate to Pre-Service STEM Teachers’ AI Readiness? Insights from Mediational Analysis

Efforts to achieve widespread applications of AI in education depend, to a large extent, on teachers’ level of AI literacy (AIL), AI self-efficacy (AISE), Artificial Intelligence Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (AI-TPACK), and above all, the teachers’ readiness for AI...

Blame Game, Corruption, and Leadership Failure in Nigeria

Nigeria is replete with abundant material and human resources that demand to be exploited through innovative, strategic, and creative leadership. An approach to leadership that is grounded in the cultural values of the populace and operates from the bottom up is critical in resol...

Africa’s first standard measure for child and adolescent health: The Nigerian EQ-5D-Y-3L value set using composite time trade-off and discrete choice experiments

Nigeria has a rapidly growing child and adolescent population, yet no locally derived EQ-5D-Y-3 L utility weights (value set) exists for estimating quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) in paediatric economic evaluations. This study developed the first Nigerian EQ-5D-Y-3 L value se...

A targeted review on pollution, sources and risks associated with PCBs in soil and sediment in Nigeria

ABSTRACT A graphical diagram showing the sources, exposure routes and health risk of PCBs in contaminated soil and sediment in Nigeria. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) pose significant environmental risks globally, particularly in underdeveloped countries with inadequate waste h...

Distributed signal production in entrepreneurial ecosystems: evidence from Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa

Abstract Entrepreneurial ecosystem research has established that ecosystems influence venture development through networks, institutions, and support organizations, yet it offers limited explanation of how ecosystems shape the evaluative processes through which ventures gain acce...

A comparative analysis of organic, inorganic manures, and integrated nutrient management in carrot growth and yield in the global south

Abstract Amid global fertilizer supply chain disruptions and the emerging dual-market demand for carrot ( Daucus carota ) taproots and leafy biomass, optimizing nutrient management is now essential for sustainability. This study investigated the comparative efficacy of organic ma...

Impact of acceptance and commitment therapy on work resilience among restaurant and hotel workers in tourism zones: a case of multivariate analysis

Background: Cooperative efforts and the courage to withstand difficult times among workers in an organization enhance productivity. However, some employees become discouraged by hard times and unusual tasks in the organization, which leads to low resilience among workers. Empiric...

Groove angle and quenching medium in shielded metal arc welding of mild steel: Multi-criteria decision analysis, machine learning and energy absorption

Weld groove geometry and post-weld cooling regime are among the least systematically investigated factors influencing the performance of arc-welded joints, and even when they have been studied, the analysis has almost always been limited to a single optimisation criterion. This p...

Cybersecurity capacity building in the age of digital libraries: African librarians’ perspectives

Purpose In this era of digital transformation, libraries have evolved from traditional physical repositories of knowledge into dynamic online learning commons. This shift depends on complex, interconnected computer networks that create vulnerabilities and opportunities for cybera...

Uncorrected Refractive Errors and Academic Performance among Primary School Children in Abakaliki, Southeast Nigeria: A Comparative Cross-sectional Study

Abstract Background: Uncorrected refractive error (URE) is the leading cause of visual impairment worldwide. Poor vision resulting from URE can adversely affect the academic performance of school-aged children. Objective: The objective of the study was to compare the academic per...

Self-reported Hypertension, Awareness, Knowledge, and Risk-related Lifestyle Factors among Final-year University Students in Enugu, Nigeria: A Cross-sectional Study

Background Hypertension is a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide and is increasingly recognized among young adults. University students are often exposed to risk-related behaviours such as physical inactivity, unhealthy diets, alcohol and caffeine in...

Prevalence and clustering of major cardiovascular risk factors among community-dwelling older adults in rural Enugu State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Cardiovascular disease and stroke remain leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally, with a disproportionate burden in low- and middle-income countries. Older adults in rural Nigerian communities may experience substantial cardiometabolic risk, yet loc...

Healthcare professionals’ perspectives on organizational, human, and health-system factors relevant to medication errors in Kwara State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Medication errors can reflect interactions among individual, organizational, human, and health-system factors. Understanding healthcare professionals’ perspectives may guide context-appropriate safety interventions. To assess medication-error knowledge, perceived contributing fac...

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...

EFFECT OF REMITTANCE INFLOWS ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

Economic development continues to be a key policy goal in developing countries like Nigeria as it can be interpreted as an advancement in production, income generation, employment creation and living standard. Remittances over the last few years have become a significant source o...

An Equity Analysis of the Prevalence, Costs and Coping Mechanisms of Informal Payments in the Utilisation of Healthcare Services in Nigeria

ABSTRACT Background Informal payments in healthcare facilities increase the cost of services, negatively impacting access and utilisation, particularly for poor and vulnerable populations. However, those affected may adopt various coping strategies to alleviate the financial burd...

A Policy Framework for Building a Sustainable Research Culture in Emerging Universities: A Conceptual Review

The sustainability of university research systems remains a persistent challenge for emerging and private universities, particularly in developing regions. While research is widely acknowledged as central to innovation, institutional credibility, and societal relevance, many univ...

Whole-genome sequencing uncovers chromosomal and plasmid-borne multidrug resistance and virulence genes in poultry-associated Escherichia coli isolate from Nigeria

Abstract Background Unregulated antibiotic use in poultry farming contributes to the emergence and spread of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria, posing risks to human, animal, and environmental health. Whole-genome sequencing, combined with antimicrobial susceptibility testing (A...

Discovery of a Compact Hub-Filament System in G286.21+0.17 with JWST and ALMA: Insights into Protocluster Formation and Competitive Accretion

Abstract We present a multi-wavelength study of the massive protocluster G286.21+0.17 (G286) using JWST near-infrared (NIR) imaging and ALMA H13CO+(1–0) observations. The JWST images uncover a compact (∼0.5 pc) hub-filament system (HFS), comprising a dense central hub connected b...