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Assessment of Community-led Total Sanitation Sustainability in Ejigbo Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria

H. O. Sawyerr & A. A. Adepoju · Archives of Current Research International · 2019

Nigeria is among the nations of the world with the highest number of people practising Open Defecation. This study among others assessed the level of community-led total sanitation (CLTS) in the selected triggered communities and focused on the rationale for the reversion of CLTS...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v18i130126

Determinants of the Flowchart Use by Registered Nurses and Associates in the Kasa-vubu Health Zone in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Oscar Kolnziam Nsutier, Désiré L. Nsobani, Tshiama Claudine, Deborah Mujinga Tshimungu, Jacques Murazini Kanika, Judith Gegeso Scherpes & Gédéon Ngiala Bongo · Archives of Current Research International · 2019

Aims: The aims of this research was to identify the main determinants (factors) that contribute to the low flowchart use registered nurses in Kasa-Vubu Health Zone, and to verify the existence of a relationship between the studied factors and the socio-demographic characteristics...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v18i130124

The Hepatotoxic Effect of Sildenafil Citrate and Its Combination with Tramadol on Male Wistar Rats is Ameliorated with Vitamin E Supplementation

J. N. Nwangwa, A. L. Udefa, P. M. Obi, C. E. Obeten & S. Okpa · Archives of Current Research International · 2019

Aims: This study investigated the effect of vitamin E on serum liver enzymes and bilirubin concentrations in male Wistar rats treated with sildenafil citrate (SC) and a combination of SC and tramadol on the background that these drugs cause oxidative damage to the liver. Methods:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v18i130123

Risk Evaluation of a Boron Mine and Processing Plant with Respect to Dust

Hasbi Atılmış & Baran Tufan · Archives of Current Research International · 2019

The technological developments affect mining sector directly since the machineries and equipment used in this sector changes along with constantly developing technology. So, the risks of occupational accidents and occupational diseases are quite high in this sector. It is necessa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v18i130121

Nutritional Status of School Children Attending Private and Public Schools in Anyigba, Kogi State

Achadu Abraham Eleojo, Umeh Chisom Charles & Alabi Deborah Aderoju · Archives of Current Research International · 2019

Under nutrition continues to be a primary cause of ill health among children in developing countries. Adequate nutrition is critical for optimal growth, health and development of children. The objective of the present study was to assess the nutritional status of school age child...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v17i430120

Capacity Building in Cooperative Organization: Ground for Change

A. Emejulu Gerard, Nwachukwu Oforbuike Francis, Okafor Ogochukwu Esther & Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi · Archives of Current Research International · 2019

The concept of capacity building in cooperative society exist in all aspect of cooperatives activities and it is the important strategy that enable cooperative society and its members to perform effectively well in line with their goal and cooperative principles. For any cooperat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v17i430119

Euthanasia, Female Genital Mutilation, Children with Disabilities: A Review on Societal Issues and Their Scientific Implications

Gabriel Odeh Ankeli · Archives of Current Research International · 2019

This paper reviewed some societal challenges, their causes, possible scientific solutions to them and the controversies arising from each of them. Three societal problems were identified which are; Euthanasia, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Children with Disabilities (CWDs)....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v17i430118

Evaluation of the Genetic Diversity of African Yam Bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa (Hoechst. ex. A Rich.) Harms.) Using Seed Protein Marker

Josephine Imeh Usoroh, Effiom E. Eneobong, Solomon Okon Abraham & Anthony John Umoyen · Archives of Current Research International · 2019

Aims: The present research seeks to assess the genetic diversity of African yam bean accessions in Nigeria using seed protein marker; geared towards its genetic improvement and conservation. Introduction: African yam bean is an “Orphan Crop” highly nutritious and has been listed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v17i430117

The Universal Coefficient Theorem for Homology and Cohomology: An Enigma of Computations

Frank Kwarteng Nkrumah, Samuel Amoh Gyampoh & William Obeng-Denteh · Archives of Current Research International · 2019

Computing the homology of a group is a fundamental question and can be a very difficult task. A complete understanding of all the homology groups of mapping class groups of surfaces and 3-manifolds remains out of reach at present time. It is imperative that we give the universal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v17i430116

A Discourse on Completely Regular Space

Samuel Amoh Gyampoh & Frank Kwarteng Nkrumah · Archives of Current Research International · 2019

This study is an investigation of some of the relationships which exist between various generalizations of completely regular spaces. The primary aim of the study is to look at the separation axioms and delve more into one of the claims about completely regular space; “Every comp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v17i330115

Physical Activity Level and Dietary Pattern of Undergraduate Students of Kogi State University, Anyigba Kogi State

Achadu Abraham Eleojo, Umeh Chisom Charles & Jacob Moses Anyebe · Archives of Current Research International · 2019

Nutritional habits and physical activity influence the health status and cognition of young adults. The objective of this study was to assess the physical activity level and dietary pattern of undergraduate students of Kogi State University, Anyigba Kogi State. In this study, a g...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v17i330114

Phytochemical Composition, Anti-nutrient Properties and Antioxidant Potentials of Raw Hibiscus sabdariffa Seeds

Charles Nnanna Chukwu, Charity Uchechi Ogunka-Nnoka & Joyce Oronne Akaninwor · Archives of Current Research International · 2019

Aims: This study was aimed at ascertaining the phytochemical, anti-nutrient and antioxidant potentials of raw seeds of Hibiscus sabdariffa (HS). Place and Duration of Study: Rivers and Anambra states, Nigeria, between January and April, 2017. Methodology: Dried seeds of Hibiscus...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v17i330113

A Study of Physical Activity Levels and Its Impact on Body Mass Index (BMI) of 8-10 Years Old School Going Children in Mumbai

Shikha Dwivedi & Rupali Sengupta · Archives of Current Research International · 2019

Introduction: Regular physical activity in childhood and adolescence is important for promoting lifelong health and well-being and preventing various health conditions. The 2008, Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommended that children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 yea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v17i330112

Physico-chemical and Nutritional Evaluation of Cookies with Different Levels of Rosehip and Hibiscus Powder Substitution

Surbhi Antarkar, Anurag Sharma, Anushka Bhargava, Honey Gupta, Ritu Tomar & Sakshi Srivastava · Archives of Current Research International · 2019

Aim: Food with high nutritional value is in great demand for proper functioning of body systems and potential health benefits. As a result, value-added foods or functional foods with higher level of dietary fiber and antioxidant have developed, especially in bakery products such...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v17i330109

Impacts of Coal Stockpile on Soil and Water

A. K. M. Al-Amin, Md. Shahriar Azam, Md. Shazzadur Rahman, Afifa Tajremin, M. K. Haque & Tahmina Akter Rimi · Archives of Current Research International · 2019

In this study, the soil and water samples were analyzed to evaluate the effects of coal stockpile on soil and water quality at Haluaghat Upazilla, Mymensingh, Bangladesh. As a natural resource, coal has potential contributions to the development of economics of a country but coal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v17i230108