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Comparative microbial quality of jedi drinks sold in two major cities in Nigeria
(Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2010) Osungunna, M. O.; Oluremi, B. B.; Talabi, I.
The microbial quality of ten samples of Jedi herbal preparations sold for the treatment of anal fistula in major motor parks of Sagamu and Ibadan, both in Nigeria was studied and compared. Phytochemical analysis of the samples revealed that all the samples contained Saponins and Tannins. Alkaloids and cardenolides were also present to varying extent. These secondary metabolites are known to be responsible for the prevention of anal fistula. 100% contained Pseudomonas aeruginosa, 80% from Sagamu contained Klebsiella spp; 60% from Ibadan contained Bacillus spp, 30% of the samples contained Staphylococcus aureus and 70% contained fungi. Antibiotic sensitivity patterns revealed that the Gram-negative isolates were most sensitive to ofloxacin, a quinolone antibiotic while the Gram-positive isolates were most sensitive to Streptomycin, an aminoglycoside
Are small-scale poultry farmers aware of aflatoxin contaminants in feed in Oyo State, Nigeria?
(2022-12) Adepoju, A. O.; Obi, U.; Jerumeh, E.
Aflatoxins, feed contaminants formed by certain moulds occur naturally as feed and food impurities and have toxic consequences on both animals and humans. Earlier studies on aflatoxins in Nigeria did not consider small-scale poultry farmers’ awareness of feed contamination. Thus, this study examined the level of awareness of flatoxins in poultry feed and its determinants. Descriptive Statistics and the Logistic Regression Model were the analytical tools employed to analyse data collected from field survey in 2019. One-third of the farmers were aware of aflatoxins in feed which depicts that the level of awareness of aflatoxin in feed by the poultry farmers in the study area is low. Years of education, primary occupation, farm-scale, years of farming experience, access to information from research institutions, and membership in cooperative societies were among the key determinants of the awareness of aflatoxin in feed by the farmers. Efforts should be geared towards increasing the level of awareness of the farmers on the highly toxic contaminant even when fed to poultry at non-fatal levels. Agricultural information highlighting the detrimental consequences of aflatoxin on the health and productivity of poultry and how to minimize aflatoxin contamination in feed should be made more accessible to all farmers.
Safeguarding the future of professional athlete: a case for alternative career and investment
(International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance "ICHPER.SD Africa Region, 2007) Adisa, O
This paper centered on the need for safeguarding the future of athletes through planning for alternative career. The causes of sport career termination were identified and discussed. The plan for alternative career was also discussed, this include investment, participation in privatized and commercialized economy, Education and further education, establishment of sport development Bank and insurance policy The Role of coaches, sport psychologists and sports administrators in helping athletes safeguard their future were also highlighted. The paper concludes that all stakeholders - coaches, sports psychologists, sports administrators and Government should be concerned about post - athletic career of athletes. It was recommended that various sport federations should put in place a realistic career transition plan for their athletes by employing the services of sport/managers, psychologists and provision of consultancy services during and after career termination
Gender differentials in educational attainment in rural Nigeria
(Macrothink Institute, 2022) Adepoju, A. O.; Obialo, C.; Ibitola, O. R.
Education, identified as the substratum of any serious nation’s growth and development, is regarded as an instrument for social change, as well as the process of preparing an individual to become a functional and acceptable member of society. It also ensures the character and moral development of the young learners and the development of sound attitudes for both genders. This study examined gender differentials in educational attainment in rural Nigeria, employing the t-test, analysis of variance and the ordinary least squares regression model for analysis. The main factor which had negative effects on educational attainment of female-headed households was the cost of schooling while factors such as the organization running the school and means of transportation had positive effects on the educational attainment of female households. On the other hand, while age and occupation of the household head had negative effects on male educational attainment, factors such as the value of asset, the organization running the school and means of transportation had positive effects. The approval and implementation of necessary legislation and policies on education targeted at rural dwellers is of utmost importance. This could center on the provision of more nearby government-owned schools as well as awareness creation on the essence of educating both genders, especially the girl child, with a focus of achieving gender balance in educational attainment.