Cross River University of Technology

About: Cross River University of Technology is a education organization based out in Calabar, Nigeria. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Exergy. The organization has 465 authors who have published 507 publications receiving 2705 citations.

The state of adolescent student attitude towards sex/sexuality education in today’s contemporary society

Abstract: This study was conducted to investigate the attitude of adolescent students towards sex education. The investigation was carried out in Junior Secondary Schools in Gwagwalada Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. A simple random technique was used to select the sample size of 1,981 respondents, made up of students in three (3) schools within Gwagwalada Area Council, used for the study. The statistical analysis used for data presentation and analysis were frequency table and percentages. The findings indicated that adolescent students held generally positive attitudes towards sexuality education, with female holding more positive attitudes than male. Learners indicated that the sexuality programme provide valuable information especially with regards to their own bodies World Scientific News 101 (2018) 205-216 -206and self-respect. Recommendations were given, among which include, that; parents should support their adolescent to practice the knowledge acquired from sex education, ideal (positive) peer group should be form by adolescents, including the society encouraging adolescents to practice teachings of sexuality education, and presenting values and morals that the adolescents can emulate as a guide regarding sexuality issues.

Retrospective study of congenital malaria in Calabar, South- Eastern Nigeria

Abstract: Background: Perinatal infection heightens the risk of childhood malaria in endemic areas. In Nigeria, exhaustive case studies are necessary to document obviously unrecorded cases of infantile malaria to aid control efforts. Aim: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of congenital malaria among neonates delivered in the hospital. Methods: A retrospective analysis of a five-year medical record, 2009 to 2013 was conducted in General Hospital, Calabar. The study examined laboratory data of 9,398 pregnant women on antenatal admission and 5,730 children aged 0 -7 days; delivered in the hospital within the five-year period. Records of confirmed blood tests by microscopy for Plasmodium species were extracted for analysis. Data were analysed using descriptive and nonparametric statistics. Results: The study identified congenital malaria prevalence of 1.08% and maternal malaria prevalence of 9.17% within the period. The relationship between maternal malaria and congenital malaria was statistically significant (X 2 = 13.62; P = 0.05). The five-year prevalence profile indicated a rising trend of congenital malaria towards the current year; from 21% in 2009, 29% in 2010, 14.5% in both 2011 and 2012, to 21% in 2013. Conclusion: Findings suggest possible weakness in the mechanism of maternal malaria management in the city. There is a need to strengthen the existing malaria control capabilities, with ardent attention on vector control, intermittent preventive treatment for pregnant women and capacity for early diagnosis and case management.

Appraisal of Availability and Accessibility to Mortgage Finance for Sustainable Housing Delivery in Nigeria

Abstract: The success of any sustainable housing delivery system depends on a wide range of factors which includes availability and accessibility to mortgage finance. The paper appraised the availability and accessibility to mortgage finance towards sustainable housing delivery system in Nigeria. Methodology of study involved the use of questionnaires to collect information from respondents. Questionnaires were distributed to 320 staff of Cross River University of Technology, Calabar from a population of 1042 staff representing 30.7%.. In addition, fifteen respondents purposely selected were orally interviewed. The data collected were analyzed using simple statistics, percentages and content analysis respectively. The secondary data involved available research data, official documents and data obtained from literature, books and journals. Findings reveal that the key challenge of accessing housing finance in Nigeria is affordability challenge. These include 10% - 30% equity contribution, maximum tenures of only 10-25 years, high interest rate of 22% and the non-availability of long-term funding for housing development The paper opined that availability and accessibility to adequate mortgage financing will stimulate sustainable housing delivery process in Nigeria. Finally, strategies for promoting accessibility to housing financing for sustainable housing delivery is suggested in this paper.

Estimation of stature using arm span length amongst Bekwara ethnic group of Cross River State, Nigeria

Abstract: Introduction: The research was carried out to obtain the linear regression equation for the estimation of stature using arm span length amongst the Bekwara ethnic group of Cross River State. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted on 600 subjects (300 males and 300 females), aged 6 to 30 years, the subjects were further grouped into five sub age groups of 6-10, 11- 15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30 years old. Result: The mean values of arm span length and stature for males of Bekwara ethnic group, irrespective of age group are 169.9±23cm and 158.4±19cm while females recorded 162.3±17cm and 154.0±13cm respectively. The arm span length to stature difference in males of Bekwara ethnic group is 11.5±7.2cm and 8.3±5.6cm in females, but the mean ASD value irrespective of sex was observed to be 9.9±6.6cm. Pearson correlation coefficients of stature and arm span length were recorded for both male and female as 0.977 and 0.959 respectively. Linear regression equation determined for males in Bekwara ethnic group is 25.71+ (0.781 x arm span) with a recorded estimated stature of 158.2cm, while that of females is 31.83+ (0.753x arm span) with stature estimate of 154.0cm. Conclusion: The arm span length of Bekwara ethnic group indigenes has proven to be an efficient anthropometric body segment parameter that can be employed in the estimation of stature among wheelchair athletes, bed ridden patients or in persons with disabilities involving amputation of the lower limb, or other deformities like scoliosis which does affect the standing ability.

Ganado-hepato-somatic Index of Oreochromis niloticus Sub Adults Exposed to Some Herbicides

Abstract: Due to importance of Oreochromis niloticus in Aquaculture in Nigeria and the importance of the liver and the gonads in fish, the gonadosomatic and hepatosomatic indexes were measured after exposing the fish to different concentrations of Gramoxone, Glyphosate, Butachlor and Atrazine for fourteen days. These herbicides were observed to produce atrophy in the two organs, liver and gonads. The herbicides are therefore likely going to hinder fish production in the area due to their influence in these important fish organs.