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Assessing Rainfall Trends and Change Points in Owerri, Nigeria: Implications of Climate Change

Chimeme M. Ekwueme, Ify L. Nwaogazie & Chiedozie Ikebude · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2024

This study aims to analyze long-term rainfall trends and change points in Owerri, Nigeria, to understand climate change impacts on local precipitation patterns. The study utilized daily annual maximum series (AMS) rainfall data spanning 31 years (1992-2022). The Indian Meteorolog...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i11790

Inter-Connection between Refractivity Gradient Variations and Intertropical Discontinuity over Nigeria

Ogodo S.O & Abosede S.A · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2024

Radio signal transmission is significantly impacted by the troposphere's complexity. As a result, refractivity gradients has been a crucial parameter for path clearance estimation and propagation effects including ducting, super-refraction, and sub-refraction. Through empirical f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i11789

Water Quality Monitoring of Tigris and Euphrates Basin by Using Geographic Weighted Regression (GWR)

Waleed Mohammed Abdulwahid & Abolfazl Ghanbari · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2024

Water is a vital resource required for agriculture, industry, ecosystems and human life. However, Iraq faces severe water quality challenges due to pollution. Climate change urbanization and agricultural runoff which affected the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. This study uses geosp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i11786

Environmental Management Systems Implementation in Selected Industries in Uganda

Nadia Alhadhuri, Alex Barakagira & Ameria Nabukonde · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2024

Environmental Management Systems (EMS) were of less significant focus in the earlier times because of the less degradation the industrial activities caused to the environment. However, the EMS evolved over time due to a variety of factors, including changing consumer demands, reg...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i11787

Information Need and Information Seeking Behavior among Youth Farmers in Kyerwa District, Tanzania

Nchimbi, M. O., Ahmad, A. K. & Nyamba, S.Y. · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2024

This study assessed the information needs and information-seeking behavior of youth farmers engaged in various agricultural activities in Kyerwa District, Tanzania. Employing a mixed-methods research approach, data were collected through structured questionnaires and interviews,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i11785

Do Medical Students Still Need Practicum and Laboratory Classes in the Age of Artificial Intelligence?

Forman Erwin Siagian · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2024

Aims: to revisited the irreplaceability of practicum and laboratory classes for medical student and its benefit, even in the artificial intelligence (AI) era. Discussion: The transformative potential of AI in every aspect of human also reshape the pedagogy of medical education. I...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i11783

Oil Extraction and the Environment in Nigeria’s Niger Delta: A Political-industrial Ecology (PIE) Perspective

Godspower Oke Omokaro · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2024

This paper examines the environmental impacts of oil extraction in Nigeria’s Niger Delta through the lens of Political-Industrial Ecology (PIE). The Niger Delta, known for its rich biodiversity and substantial oil reserves, has experienced severe ecological degradation due to dec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i11784

Evaluation of Physicochemical, Functional, and Anti-nutritional Properties of Soya Bean Varieties

Mahamed Dol Ateye, Abdulkarim Mohammed Ali, Shamsedin Mahdi Hassan & Abdilahi Gas Omer · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2024

Background: Soybean (Glycine max) is an essential leguminous crop, highly valued for its nutritional and economic benefits. In Ethiopia, it holds promise for addressing malnutrition and food insecurity. This study assesses the physicochemical, functional, and anti-nutritional pro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i11782

Constructivist Learning Environment, Critical Thinking Motivation, Self-Directed Learning Readiness, a Structural Equation Model on Students’ Engagement

Lee Brenda C. Precellas & Melissa C. Napil · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2024

Aims: The aim of this study is to examine the most suitable model for student engagement using constructivist learning environment, critical thinking motivation, and self-directed learning readiness as exogenous variables and student engagement as endogenous variables. Study Desi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i11781

Harnessing Abundant Rural Materials and Community Involvement for Nigeria’s Energy Transition: A Pathway to Sustainable Development

John A. Jia · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2024

Energy transition is essential for sustainable development in Nigeria, given the country's heavy reliance on fossil fuels and the challenges of energy poverty in rural areas. While global discussions on energy transition emphasize technical and policy innovations, there is a crit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i11780

Assessment of Vegetable Gardening and Its Contribution to Household Income in Tabora Municipality, Tanzania

Samson Charles Kitundu, Devotha B. Mosha & Malongo R. S. Mlozi · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2024

This study investigated the contribution of vegetable gardening to household income among vegetable growers in Tabora Municipality, Tanzania. Despite the potential of vegetable cultivation to improve livelihoods, many households remained reliant on limited income sources. This st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i11776

Accessibility and Inclusivity of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell Immunotherapy in Treating Hematological Malignancies

Onyeka Milicent Asumah, Fadilulahi Ayokunle Usman, Chiamaka Barbara Agbaetuo, Augustine Odibo, Olabanjo Blessing Oladoyin, Chimaobi Jude Nwiyi, Kenechukwu Eric Anthony Ujam & Oluwatosin Sunday Afolayan · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2024

Targeting the molecule cluster of differentiation 19 (CD19), chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T-cell therapy is an artificial immune cell therapy now used in clinical practice for hematological malignancies. Studies on CAR-T-cell therapy have shown that it is highly effective, wit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i11777

Enhancing Literacy Competencies in Grade 3 Pupils: A Comparative Study of Contextualized Digital Strategic Intervention Materials (CDSIM) Delivery Modalities

Larry M. Roallos EdD · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2024

Aims: To assess the effectiveness of CDSIM in enhancing the literacy competencies of Grade 3 pupils. Study Design: The study used a quasi-experimental pre and post-test design to evaluate the literacy levels and reading scores of the pupils before and after using the intervention...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i11778

Building Maintenance Deficit: Evidence from Public Polytechnics in South-East, Nigeria

Odenigbo, Oliver Azubuike · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2024

Higher education institutions in Nigeria significantly rely on the adequacy of existing physical facilities as a success factor for indoor space audit, academic rating, certification and carrying capacity. However, there has been a growing concern over the deferred maintenance ba...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i11779