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Advances in Research

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Practice of Eye Checks among Medical Doctors in South-East Nigeria

Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna, Akunne Ijeoma Apakama, Miriam-Benigna Chika Amobi, Emeka Akujuobi Chianakwalam, Chuka Michael Okosa, Ejike Ekene Igboegwu & George Uchenna Eleje · Advances in Research · 2021

Visual impairment greatly affects one’s quality of life. The number of persons with visual impairment and blindness in the world is on the increase. Eye screening allows for early detection of sight-threatening diseases and timely intervention could be sight-saving.  Aim: To dete...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2021/v22i430309

Knowledge and Practice of Breast Self-Examination among Undergraduate Midwifery Students of the University for Development Studies, Ghana

Ruth Nimota Nukpezah, Rita Lariba Alenyorige, Inusah Abdul-Wahab, Felicia Maltiba Asaana, Grace Adinga, Asumah Mubarick Nungbaso & Edem Kojo Dzantor · Advances in Research · 2021

Background: Against the background of the worldwide harm caused by breast cancer, as well as the benefits of early detection through simple techniques such as breast self-examination, this study investigated the knowledge and practice of breast self-examination among, midwifery u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2021/v22i430308

Teaching Science Concept with Games: A Case of Naming Inorganic Compounds with IUPAC System in Rivers State, Nigeria

Inibehe S. Etokeren & Olufunso O. Abosede · Advances in Research · 2021

Background: This study investigated the effect of games teaching approach on students’ academic performance in IUPAC inorganic nomenclature in Senior Secondary Schools in Rivers State, Nigeria.  Quasi-experimental design, specifically pre-test post-test control groups was adopted...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2021/v22i430307

Management of Anthracnose Disease of Aloe vera in Bangladesh

Abu Noman Faruq Ahmmed, Md. Al-Amin Islam, Fatema Begum & Salma Sarker · Advances in Research · 2021

Aims: To identify the causal organisms of anthracnose disease of Aloe vera in Bangladesh and to manage this disease in field condition. Study Design: The experiment was designed by Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. Place and Duration of Study: The f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2021/v22i430306

COVID-19: Why has Africa been “Spared”?

J. A. Mbarga Manga · Advances in Research · 2021

After more than one year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the disaster predicted in Africa by experts has not occurred. The present review aimed to discuss factors which may have played an important role in this low incidence. The analysis of data provided by the WHO database and the EC...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2021/v22i430305

Histological and Histochemical Study of Radiofrequency Radiation effects on the Hippocampus during the Pre- and Postnatal Stages of Development

Joshua Oladele Owolabi & Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi · Advances in Research · 2021

Background: The research was designed to model the exposure to radiofrequency radiation (RFR) by habitual users of RFR-enabled devices and to observe possible aberrations in tissues that are attributable to exposures. The RFR exposure regimen modelled cases of continuous, and int...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2021/v22i330304

Casualization in Occupational Settings: An Investigative Study

Kennedy A. Osakwe & Rachael E. Osakwe · Advances in Research · 2021

Introduction: This research explored the Effects of Casualization on the Welfare of Workers using a de-identified multinational oil company in Nigeria as a representative case. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to examine the effects of casualization of workers, associ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2021/v22i330303

Community Health Services: Impact on Geriatrics and Widows

I. O. Akpalaba, F. F. Blackie & R. U. E. Akpalaba · Advances in Research · 2021

Introduction: Geriatrics and widows are neglected in the society. Geriatrics are seen as unproductive. Widows, on the other hand, are humiliated traditionally by their husbands’ family members and community. They face surmounting problems which shadow their urge to seek medical a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2021/v22i330302

Capability of Vetiver (Vetiveria Zizanioides), Guinea Grass (Panicum Maximum) and Organic Manures to Remove Total Hydrocarbon and Heavy Metals from Crude Oil Contaminated Soil in Port Harcourt

J. A. Chukwumati & O. J. Kamalu · Advances in Research · 2021

In a field study conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm of Rivers State University PortHarcourt, Nigeria, to examine the ability of vetiver and guinea grasses amended with organic manures in remediation of crude oil polluted soil; soil polluted with Bonny light crude oil at...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2021/v22i330301

Transient Variations of Total Electron Content (TEC) Over a Terrestrial Point within Magnetic Anomaly Region

Rufus Sola Fayose · Advances in Research · 2021

This paper investigate the variability of Total Electron Content TEC over a terrestrial point within equatorial anomaly region using the NovAtel GSV 4000B GPS-SCINDA system at Akure (7.3°N, 5.2°E), Nigeria. This system is capable of tracking up to 14 GPS satellites simultaneously...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2021/v22i330299