Introduction: Breastfeeding, especially exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), is considered effective for children’s survival. The practice and duration of EBF still remain low. The aim of this study was to determine the pattern of breastfeeding and factors preventing EBF practicesamong...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2020/v20i230174
Background: Tetanus still causes significant morbidity and mortality amongst children in Nigeria despite decades of immunisation with tetanus vaccine. Objectives: To determine the prevalence, case fatality rate and predictors of fatality amongst school age children treated for te...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2020/v20i230172
Purpose: Celebrity endorsement has been investigated in prior studies regarding various behavioural and cognitive aspects about consumer purchasing behaviour, it is not clear whether principles findings in the general celebrity literature can be directly applied to the service co...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2020/v20i130171
The study was based on the prediction of critical thinking using learning styles. It was guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses. A sample of 393 third years undergraduates selected from four faculties in the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria was...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2020/v20i130178
Warly Neves de Araujo, Randra Karoline Rodrigues Inacio, Amanda Aguiar Barros, Daniela Santos do Nascimento, Eva Coelho da Silva, Agrinazio Nascimento Neto, Jefferson Rodrigues de Souza, Taiany Neves de Araujo, Daniela Ponsiano Oliveira, Sávia Denise Silva Carlotto Herrera, Ligiane Rodrigues de Souza, Daniela Pereira da Rocha, Edilane Floriano da Silva & Mare Socorro Alves Vinhal·Archives of Current Research International·2020
Childhood obesity has grown worryingly on a global scale one of the biggest influencers are technological advances exposed early to children. Therefore, this study aimed to seek in the literature the relationship between modernity and the high incidence of children above their id...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2020/v20i130169
Inaccurate cost estimation of painting works often leaves a client dissatisfied and mars the professional expertise of the quantity surveyor. This is because either excess quantity of paint is left behind after completion of the work or the paints purchased and budget allotted fo...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2020/v20i130170
Background: As in adults, there is a high burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in children and this is often associated with a high mortality rate, however, little emphasis is being paid to NCDs in children. Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the burde...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2020/v20i130168
Bright C. Offorha, Chukwudike C. Nwokike, Okezie, Uche-Ikonne, Obubu Maxwell, Fidelia C. Onwunmere & Chikezie Uche-Ikonne·Archives of Current Research International·2020
Nigeria, a developing nation is experiencing the overwhelming effects of her exponentially ever-increasing population. The resultant effects are clearly evident for all stakeholders to see and feel. Researches have been carried out to study, explain and recommend solutions to thi...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2020/v20i130167
Background: Trace elements are known to enhance the complete function of the immune system; avert uncontrolled expression and synthesis of inflammatory cytokines. The aim of this study was to determine the levels of Copper, magnesium, selenium in male individuals with type 2 diab...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2020/v20i130166
Aim: The aim of this study is to assess the factors hindering effective maintenance of public buildings in Delta state with a view to establishing common defects in public buildings and significant factors affecting effective maintenance in the study area. Study Design: It was a...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2019/v19i430165
Choosing a response surface design to fit certain kinds of models is a difficult task. This work focuses on the reduced second order models having no quadratic and no interaction terms for five variations of Central Composite Design (SCCD, RCCD, OCCD, Slope-R and FCC) using the...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2019/v19i430164
Adolescence is characterized by a period of physical, emotional, social and cultural transformations, significant increase in size and changes in physical appearance. At this stage of life the individual is very susceptible to influences of the environment, nutrition, climate, in...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2019/v19i430163
The strength characteristics of concrete made from different brands of cement used in Anambra State, Nigeria are reported in this paper. Samples of the selected brands of cement were collected and are used in mixing concrete. The study was conducted in Anambra State, Nigeria for...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2019/v19i430162
Niche-ecology and isolation studies of microbes from the environment have been described as the bedrock and driving-force for bioprocess industry. This investigation was designed to determine the microbiological quality of weeds growing on aged-crude oil polluted soil. Ten (10)...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2019/v19i430161
Background: Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) is the recommended feeding method for HIV exposed infants in resource limited settings. This study aimed to evaluate the feeding practices and possible determinants among HIV-positive mothers receiving care for prevention of mother-to-chi...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2019/v19i330160