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A Robust Predictive Modelling of Nigeria’s Population Growth Rate Using Partial Least Square Regression

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2020/v20i130167

Copper, Magnesium and Selenium Levels in Serum Samples of Male Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Ifeanyichukwu Martin Ositadinma & Ngwu Amauche Martina · Archives of Current Research International · 2020

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2020/v20i130166

Factors Affecting Maintenance of Buildings in Petroleum Training Institute, Uwvie and Delta State University Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria

M. S. Ibitayo, K. C. Okolie, F. O. Ezeokoli & P. E. Ogunoh · Archives of Current Research International · 2020

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v19i430165

Design Optimality Criteria of Reduced Models for Variations of Central Composite Design

J. C. Nwanya, H. I. Mbachu & K. C. N. Dozie · Archives of Current Research International · 2020

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v19i430164

Physical Activity and Adolescent Health: What Should We Know?

Luiz Antonio Del Ciampo & Regina Lopes Del Ciampo · Archives of Current Research International · 2020

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v19i430163

Comparative Analysis of Concrete Strength Made from Selected Brands of Cement in Anambra State, Nigeria

C. B. N. Bert-Okonkwor, K. C. Okolie, F. O. Ezeokoli & G. C. Ohazulume · Archives of Current Research International · 2020

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v19i430162

Niche-proxies of Hydrocarbon-impacted Rhizosphere Soil of Weeds of Bodo in Gokana, Rivers State, Nigeria

E. Effiong, O. K. Agwa & G. O. Abu · Archives of Current Research International · 2020

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)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v19i430161

Breastfeeding Practice among HIV Positive Mothers Receiving Care for PMTCT at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Nsirimobu Ichendu Paul & Balafama Abinye Alex-Hart · Archives of Current Research International · 2020

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v19i330160

Emotional Exhaustion in Ministry as Predictor of Sexual Attitudes of Nigerian Christian Clergy

Promisen E. Nwaka, Olutope E. Akinnawo, Alfred Awaritefe & Bede C. Akpunne · Archives of Current Research International · 2020

The study aimed to examine Emotional Exhaustion (EE) of the minister as predictor of the Christian clergy sexual attitudes in an era of “#ChurchToo” crusade and sexual crisis facing the church globally yet, there are not sufficient empirical data on the Christian clergy regarding...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v19i330159

RNA Isolation from Purified Rice Necrosis Mosaic Virus Particles

Sopan Ganpatrao Wagh, Manoj Baliram Pohare, Abhijit Arun Daspute, Hanumant Baburao Wadekar & Sachin Ashok Bhor · Archives of Current Research International · 2020

Rice, particularly grows in tropical and subtropical areas, is one of the most important crops worldwide. Rice necrosis mosaic virus (RNMV) was first reported in Japan and causes necrotic lesions on leaf and yellowing. This virus has been classified as member of the Potyviridae f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v19i330157

Malaria Preventive Practices among Pregnant Women in Akwa Ibom State, Southern Nigeria

T. Kasso, I. L. Oboro, O. Maduka, A. T. O. Awopeju, N. I. Paul, L. E. Yaguo-Ide, I. N. Chijioke-Nwauche, M. Ogoro, G. Otto & C. A. Nwauche · Archives of Current Research International · 2020

Background: Malaria is a serious public health problem in developing countries with Africa bearing most of its burden. Pregnant women are more susceptible to malaria and it is one of the leading causes of maternal and perinatal mortality/morbidity. Use of effective malaria preven...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v19i330158

Effect of Scaffolding Instructional Strategies on Pupils’ Attitude to Basic Science and Technology in Rivers State, Nigeria

Ejekwu, Princewill Okechukwu · Archives of Current Research International · 2020

This study examined the effect of scaffolding instructional strategies on pupils’ attitude to Basic Science and Technology in public primary schools in Rivers State. Four purpose and four null hypotheses guided the study.  Non-randomized pretest, posttest control group experiment...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v19i330155

Application of Cause-and-Effect-Analysis for Evaluating Causes of Fire Disasters in Public and Private Secondary Schools in Ilorin Metropolis, Nigeria

Alade E. Ilori, Bulus A. Sawa & Abdullahi A. Gobir · Archives of Current Research International · 2020

The contributions of fire disaster to the varying degrees of students’, staff and schools’ property and/or lives lost in secondary schools in Nigeria is recently alarming. The study assessed causes of fire disaster in public and private secondary schools in Ilorin metropolis, Nig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v19i230156

Theoretical and Experimental Study of the Distribution of Stress Waves in Linear Viscoelastic Media

N. V. Olali, M. A. Orukari, N. M. Zazymko & M. P. Malezhyk · Archives of Current Research International · 2019

The influence of viscoelastic properties of an optically sensitive epoxy material on the propagation of pressure waves in a rod was carried out. In the article of determination of the visco-elastic operator, the theoretical relations for the case of propagation of longitudinal wa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v19i230154

Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal Intake of Common Fishes Available in the Brahmaputra River of Bangladesh

H. M. Zakir, M. S. A. Eti, Q. F. Quadir & S. Mallick · Archives of Current Research International · 2019

Fifteen (15) fish species were collected from three (3) locations of the Brahmaputra River to determine heavy metals content in fish flesh, and to assess potential human health risk through consumption of those fishes. The contents of heavy metals in aqueous extract of different...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2019/v19i230153