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Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Education•Ogbomoso, Nigeria•
About: Ladoke Akintola University of Technology is a education organization based out in Ogbomoso, Nigeria. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Adsorption. The organization has 2786 authors who have published 3066 publications receiving 36850 citations. The organization is also known as: Oyo State University of Technology & LAUTECH.
Topics: Population, Adsorption, Freundlich equation, Langmuir, Activated carbon
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TL;DR: The level of knowledge of respondents about LLIN was high and the utilization of LLIN among U5 was above average, however, it is still far below the 80% target.
Abstract: Utilization of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) has been associated with reduction of malaria incidence, especially among children. The 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey revealed Osun State had the least proportion (5.7%) of under-five children (U5) who slept under LLIN the night before the survey. A study was conducted to assess caregivers’ knowledge about LLIN, utilization of LLIN and factors influencing LLIN use among U5 in Osun State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional study was carried out among 1020 mothers/caregivers of U5 selected from six communities in Osun State using a multistage sampling technique. A pre-tested interviewer administered questionnaire was used to collect information on socio-demographic characteristics, mothers’ knowledge about LLIN, ownership and utilization of LLIN and factors influencing use of LLIN in U5. Questions on knowledge about LLIN were scored and categorized into good (scored ≥ 5) and poor (score < 5) knowledge out of a maximum obtainable score of seven. Utilization of LLIN was defined as the proportion of U5 who slept under net the night before the survey. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Chi square test and logistic regression at α < 0.05. Transcripts from focus group discussions (FGD) were analysed for emerging themes related to caregivers’ perspectives on utilization and factors affecting use of LLIN among U5. Majority of the respondents 588 (58.3%) fall between age 25–34 years, with a mean age of 30.0 ± 6.3 years. All were aware of LLIN but only 76.1% had good knowledge and 59.0% reported use of LLIN among their U5. Reported barriers to utilizing LLIN were; heat (96.4%), reactions to the chemical (75.5%) and unpleasant odour (41.3%). These were corroborated at FGD. Those with formal education [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 1.4; 95% CI 1.0–2.1] and those with good knowledge of LLIN (aOR = 1.8; 95% CI 1.4–2.5) were more likely to use LLIN than their counterparts without formal education and those with poor knowledge of LLIN respectively. The level of knowledge of respondents about LLIN was high and the utilization of LLIN among U5 was above average, however, it is still far below the 80% target. Efforts should be made to further improve utilization of LLIN through intensified promotion and health education.
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TL;DR: In this paper, a nonlinear mathematical model of illicit drug use in a population is studied using dynamical system theory, which is largely concerned with the analysis of asymptotic behaviour of solutions to a six-dimensional system of differential equations.
Abstract: In this paper, a nonlinear mathematical model of illicit drug use in a population is studied using dynamical system theory. The work is largely concerned with the analysis of asymptotic behaviour of solutions to a six-dimensional system of differential equations modeling the influence of illicit drug use in the population. The model is mathematically well-posed based on positivity and boundedness of solutions. A key threshold which measures the potential spread of the illicit drug use in the population is derived analytically. The model is shown to exhibit forward bifurcation property, implying the existence, uniqueness and local stability of an illicit drug-present equilibrium. Furthermore, the global asymptotic dynamics of the model around the illicit drug-free and drug-present equilibria are extensively investigated using appropriate Lyapunov functions. Numerical simulations are carried out to complement the obtained theoretical results, and to examine the effects of some parameters, such as influence rate, rehabilitation rates of drug users and relapse rate, on the dynamical spread of illicit drug use in the population. Measures to guide against the menace of the illicit drug use are suggested.
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TL;DR: Only the fruit oil displayed a promising antifungal effect against Aspergillus niger, and exhibited pronounced cytotoxic activities against PC-3, Hep G2, and Hs 578T human tumor cell lines at tested concentrations.
Abstract: The leaves and fruits of Taxodium distichum. (L.) L. C. Rich. (Taxodiaceae) collected from Nigeria were subjected to hydrodistillation. The essential oils obtained were analyzed by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The main compounds were α-pinene (60.5%) and thujopsene (17.6%) from the fruits and thujopsene (27.7%), pimara-8(14),15-diene (13.1%), widdrol (12.8%), and β.-caryophyllene (11.4%) from the leaves. The oils exhibited pronounced cytotoxic activities against PC-3, Hep G2, and Hs 578T human tumor cell lines at tested concentrations. Only the fruit oil displayed a promising antifungal effect (MIC 19.5 µg/mL) against Aspergillus niger..
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TL;DR: A user-centric model for DSSA performance evaluation using organizational variables that utilizes neuro-fuzzy logic in matching organizational/user variables with DSSA evaluation factors is developed.
Abstract: Highlights? Most software evaluation models are machine centric. ? There is need to match software factors with organizational variables. ? Paper presents a neuro-fuzzy based user centric model. In this work we carried out a review of models for evaluating the performance of distributed software system architecture (DSSA) and Information System (IS) success evaluation models with a view to establishing the utilization of organizational variables in the evaluation of DSSA performance. The findings from the review show that the existing DSSA performance evaluation models are machine-centric and existing IS success measurement models do not map organizational variables with DSSA components. In view of these, we developed a user-centric model for DSSA performance evaluation using organizational variables. Our model utilizes neuro-fuzzy logic in matching organizational/user variables with DSSA evaluation factors.
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TL;DR: This report outlines the three cervical factors -- length consistency and dilatation -- responsible for the comparative advantage of intravaginal misoprostol above the transcervical Foley catheter in pre-induction cervical ripening.
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Agbaje Lateef | 35 | 97 | 3105 |
Aysegul Gunduz | 32 | 235 | 3625 |
Olugbenga Solomon Bello | 30 | 92 | 3063 |
Abass A. Olajire | 25 | 59 | 3300 |
Samuel E. Agarry | 24 | 75 | 1304 |
B.I.O. Ade-Omowaye | 22 | 42 | 1734 |
Musibau A. Azeez | 22 | 52 | 1388 |
E.B. Gueguim Kana | 21 | 40 | 1108 |
Taofeek A. Yekeen | 21 | 40 | 1410 |
Tesleem B. Asafa | 20 | 57 | 1177 |
Olusola Ojurongbe | 19 | 74 | 948 |
Adeseye A Akintunde | 18 | 69 | 971 |
Olakunle J. Onaolapo | 18 | 63 | 861 |
Olugbenga E. Ayodele | 18 | 49 | 1116 |
Adejoke Y. Onaolapo | 18 | 60 | 853 |