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.

Effect of Orabolin (Ethylestrenol) on the Performance of Broilers in the Humid Tropics

Abstract: Wekhe, S. N., Banigo, E. B. and Olaka, O. S. 1994. Effect of orabolin (ethylestrenol) on the performance of broilers in the humid tropics. J. Appl. Anim. Res., 5: 119–123. An experiment was conducted with 150 Hyperco-broiler chicks of mixed sexes to study the effect of Orabolin on their growth rate. They were distributed into five groups A, B, C, D and E of 30 birds each, and respectively administered with Orabolin in feed at the following dosages per kilogram body weight: lOOμg, 50μg, 25μg, 12.5μg and 0.00μg. The experiment was terminated at seven weeks. All the test-groups had signficantly higher body weights (P<0.05) than the control group. Financial input/output accruing from Orabolin showed that it costs US$0.005 to add extra US $0.066 value of meat. Consequently Orabolin has been recommended at l2.5μg/kg dosage as a growth promoter for broilers.

Kell Blood Group Antigens Not Found in Indigenes of Ogoni Ethnic Group of Rivers State, Nigeria

Abstract: Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the frequency of occurrence and percentage distribution of Kell blood group antigens in indigenes of Ogoni ethnic group of Rivers State, Nigeria. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study carried out among indigenes of Ogoni whose first generational parental origin is Ogoni. A total of 101 subjects (49 females and 52 males), within the age of 30–60 years were recruited for the study and they were apparently healthy and free from transfusion transmissible infections upon serological screening. Place and Duration of Study: Ogoniland is located in an area along the Niger Delta Eastern edge, Original Research Article Christian et al.; IBRR, 11(1): 1-5, 2020; Article no.IBRR.54577 2 and to the north-east of the Imo River and Port Harcourt city. Ogoniland covers about 1036 Sq Km and borders the Bay of Guinea. All participants were recruited in Bori. Bori is the traditional headquarter of Ogoni. Bori is located on latitude: 4 0 40ʹ34.64ʺ N and longitude: 7 0 21ʹ54.68ʺ E. The analysis was carried out at the Post Graduate Laboratory of Rivers State University, NkpoluOroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, is located on latitude 4.75N and longitude 7.00E and lies along Bonny River in the Niger Delta. All subjects were recruited the same day and their blood samples collected on 2 nd October, 2019, and analysis conducted on 3 October, 2019. Methodology: Identification of Kell blood group antigens was done using Anti-Kell monoclonal reagent, prepared by Lorne Laboratories Ltd, UK. Lot No: 76090-A5; Expiry Date: 2021/02/21. Phenotyping of red cells was done using tube method as described by Lorne Laboratory Ltd. Results: The result showed zero frequency of occurrence and percentage distribution of Kell blood group antigen in the studied population (49 males and 52 females). Conclusion: The presence of Kell blood group antigens in indigenes of Ogoni recruited for the study which serve as representative of the Ogonis was rare. It is therefore necessary to take into cognizance that haemolytic transfusion reactions due to Kell antigens and antibodies will rarely occur, and as such Kell blood group is not significant in blood transfusion and in antenatal and blood group serology amongst the Ogonis.

Group, Teams and Tasks in the Organization: A Historical Escortion

Abstract: This paper theoretically examines the historical escortion of groups, teams and task in the organization. It discuses historical antecedents of groups, teams and task in the organization. The paper noted the group and team development in the organization has followed sequential order tracing from the Hawthorn experiment of lighting in1930 till date. The need to strategize ways and means to improve productivity, maximize profit and increase workers commitment instigates the constant and continuous review of groups, teams and task in the organization. The paper looked at the concept of groups, group formation, types and benefits of groups in the organization. It also considers the concept of team, team work and team building/development among others, as well as the task groups and teams perform in (their) organization. Thereby affecting their decision making process and the commitment level of the employees. In addition, sustainability of the benefits gained from groups, teams and task depends on the level of support given by the management, the commitment of every group and team members. The paper advices management of organization to understand the behaviour of groups, teams and task performed by its members and modify strategy to influence their behaviour towards aligning with the goals and objectives of the organization.