Rivers State University of Science and Technology

About: Rivers State University of Science and Technology is a education organization based out in Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Threatened species. The organization has 1826 authors who have published 1833 publications receiving 15183 citations.

Care of the Covid-19 Patients: Experiences of Health Workers in Rivers State Nigeria

Abstract: Background: Frontline health workers are faced with the overwhelming responsibility of caring for patients infected with the Coronavirus and this has seriously affected their physical and mental health status due to the rapid spread of the disease globally and the unprepared state of health workers who were recruited with little or no skills in infectious disease care. This study describes the experiences of healthcare workers involved in the management of COVID-19 patients. Methods: A qualitative study design was employed, using a phenomenological approach. In-depth interviews were conducted by telephone on health workers selected purposively from the four COVID-19 treatment centers. The health workers consisted of seven doctors, three nurses, and two hygienists. Results: Data collected were transcribed and content analysis was done using Atlas. Ti. Some major highlights identified include; the bravery and commitment of health workers despite their proximity to patients, the anxiety and fear of becoming infected, the inconveniencing nature of the PPEs and its effect on their work efficiency, the patients mental and health status on admission (denial, fear, co-morbidities, need for special attention), and other challenges (boredom, shortage of personal protective equipment and medications, the need for special diet and privacy by some patients). Suggestions that emerged were; training, government action, and installing security cameras in patients’ wards. Conclusion: Findings indicate the need for training health workers to enhance preparedness for future pandemics, provision of psycho-social support for health workers and patients, and government commitment.

Supplier relationship management and vendors’ performance evaluation in the rivers state bureau for public procurement (rsbopp), nigeria

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to empirically assess the association between supplier relationship management and vendors’ performance evaluation in the Rivers State Bureau on Public Procurement, Nigeria. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey in its investigation of the variables. Primary data was generated through self- administered questionnaire. The target population of the study was 40, comprising of top and middle levels management staff drawn from the 8 departments of the Rivers State Bureau on Public Procurement, Port Harcourt. Due to the size of the population, the entire population was used as a census. The hypotheses were tested using the Spearman’s Rank Order Correlation Statistics. The tests were carried out at a 95% confidence interval and a 0.05 level of significance. The study findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between supplier relationship management and vendors’ performance evaluation in the Rivers State Bureau on Public Procurement. The result of the findings further revealed that supplier relationship management gave rise to cost performance and quality performance as well. The study recommends that institutionalization of enterprise resource planning system by the management of Rivers State Bureau on Public Procurement will streamline supplier (vendor) relationship management system and optimize cost performance, which is capable of transforming Rivers State Bureau on Public Procurement into a virtual organization. Keywords: Supplier Relationship Management, Vendors’ Performance Evaluation, Cost Performance and Quality Performance CITATION: Nkpee, B. S., & Dr. Tamunomiebi, M. D. (2020). Supplier relationship management and vendors’ performance evaluation in the Rivers State Bureau for Public Procurement (RSBOPP), Nigeria. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 7(1), 298 – 310.

Microbial Flora of Partially Processed Periwinkles (Tympantotonus fuscatus) from Local Markets in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Abstract: A survey of microbial flora of partially processed periwinkles (Tympanotonus fuscatus) sold in six markets in Port Harcourt was undertaken for twelve weeks. Results show that all samples of periwinkles were contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus sp., Escherichia coil, Staphepidermidis sp., Micrococcus sp., Pseudomonas sp., and Klebsiella sp. Staphylococcus aureus was the most predominant 24.9% while Klebsilella sp. was the least 5.80%. The occurrence of Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus sp., and Escherichia coil is indicative of a high pathogenicity and health hazard in consuming periwinkles. The need to critically re-examine our public health standards in the markets is advocated. Journal of Aquatic Sciences Volume 14, April 1999, pp. 51-54 KEY WORDS: Microbial flora, periwinkles flesh, Port Harcourt, Markets.

An Analysis of the Public Relations Approach adopted in Obafemi Awolowo University and University of Lagos to handle Sex-for-Grades Situations

Abstract: Public Relations has become generally accepted as an important element of business, government and all aspect of everyday life. Being that it is a deliberate, planned, and sustained effort to establish and maintain mutual understanding between an organisation and its publics, its approach to the sex for grade situation in the Obafemi Awolowo University and University of Lagos justify the importance of the practice to any organisation. With the excellence and systems theories as the theoretical framework, the study qualitatively assessed and analysed the press releases from the universities cum in-depth interviews with the public relations heads of both institutions. The findings shows that the universities carried out some public relations activities proactively that could have avoided the scandal such as issuance of press releases that informed the publics of the authorities zero tolerance for the unwholesome practice of sex-for-grades. The study among others recommends that heads of public relations of higher institutions be made part of management of the universities to enable for full public relations activities and practice to ensure the image and reputation of the tertiary institutions are properly handled. Keywords: Public Relations, Ivory Towers, Approach, Sex-for-grades, Publics, Scandal etc.

Variation of heavy metal levels in the tissues of Periophthalmus papillio from the mangrove swamps of the Bukuma oilfield, Rivers State

Abstract: The edible (muscles) and non-edible (viscera and gills) parts of Periophthalmus papillio inhabiting the mangrove swamps of the Bukuma oilfield and its environs in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria were analysed for Zn, Pb, Cd, Cu and Ni. The mean levels of heavy metals (µg/g dry wt.) in the edible parts ranged from Zn: 1.30-4.53; Pb 0.14-0.30; Cd ND-0.06; Cu 0.07 0.25 to Ni 0.07-0.16; non-edible parts Zn 1.05-2.31 Pb 0.18-0.46; Cd 0.03-0.14; Cu 0.05-0.24 to Ni 0.05-0.27. Apart from Zn that varied distinctly (P P. pappilio may not pose any health risk to consumers, as they were lower than World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended levels in finfish for human consumption. Keywords : mangrove swamp, oilfield, Periophthalmus papillio , Bukuma, Niger Delta Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences Vol. 12(1) 2006: 89-92