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.

Perception and Acceptance of the Doctor of Medical Laboratory Science (MLSD) Degree (A Professional Doctorate Degree) among Medical Laboratory Scientists in Nigeria

Abstract: Background: The practice of Medical Laboratory Science has witnessed advancement globally, with increasing need for laboratory input in modern healthcare delivery. This has brought about the need for advanced education and training for practitioners of Medical Laboratory Science. Objectives: This descriptive, cross-sectional study assessed the perception and acceptance of the Doctor of Medical Laboratory Science (MLSD) degree among Medical Laboratory Scientists in Nigeria. Methods: The study involved five hundred (500) Medical Laboratory Scientists across Nigeria, who Original Research Article Elechi-Amadi et al.; JAMPS, 22(9): 45-53, 2020; Article no.JAMPS.63090 46 participated based on informed consent. The survey instrument was a structured questionnaire that contained demographic information and 16 items which the respondents responded to. Results: Out of the 500 respondents, 380(76%) were male while 120(24%) were female, with majority of them within 20 to 49 years of age. On the perception of the MLSD degree, 355(71%) of the respondents agreed that MLSD will increase employment opportunities for practitioners, 460(92%) agreed that it will offer practitioners enhanced emoluments while 490(98%) agreed that MLSD will enhance the knowledge base and clinical expertise of practitioners. Also, 400(80%) agreed that MLSD will help reduce quackery and impersonation of Medical Laboratory Scientists, 485(97%) agreed that it will enhance the prestige of the profession, 470(94%) agreed that it will enhance laboratory diagnosis and biomedical research. Data on acceptance show that 420(84%) of the respondents indicated that they would like to obtain the MLSD degree, 345(69%) will like one of their children to obtain the MLSD degree, 305(61%) do not support quasi-specialization in MLSD, 445(89%) agreed that MLSD without quasi-specialization will broaden the clinical knowledge and skills of practitioners and improve patient-care while 415(83%) believe that the MLSD without quasispecialization will give more meaning to postgraduate specialization. Conclusion: It is concluded that the MLSD has positive perception and acceptance among Medical Laboratory Scientists in Nigeria. Therefore, MLSD is recommended for adoption and implementation for the training of Medical Laboratory Scientists in Nigerian universities.

Antibiogram of Bacteria Isolated in the Air of Some Public Toilets in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria

Abstract: Antimicrobial resistance is one of the major challenges facing the health sector. This study was aimed at investigating the antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of bacterial isolates from indoor air of public toilets in motor parks with a view of developing an antibiogram. The study sites included the public toilets in Mile 3 Motor Park, Rivers Transport Company (RTC) park and a General Motor Park in Waterlines, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The indoor air was sampled using the plate exposure and disc diffusion techniques in determining the antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of the bacterial isolates. The bacterial isolates in the genera, Staphylococcus, Bacillus, Providencia, Pseudomonas, Escherichia, Enterobacter and Klebsiella species were identified. The antibiogram of the bacteria isolated showed that the bacterial isolates exhibited multi-drug resistant species as the isolates were resistant to more than two antibiotics. Ciprofloxacin and Tarivid are the drug of choice and recommended for treatment of infections from these study sites.

Assessment of Flood Vulnerability in Selected Urban Catchment (A Case Study of Uyo Metropolis, Nigeria)

Abstract: Flooding occurs due to increase in global temperatures high rate of precipitation and increase rate of runoff and increase rate of urban flooding. The aim of study is to determine the flood risk assessment of selected urban catchment in Uyo metropolis, Nigeria. The study adopted correlational research design where secondary data was generated from Landsat Imageries of the study area. The digital elevation model of the area was used to determine the water shed pattern, landuse/landcover and inundation level using supervised classification of landuse in the area. The study also adopted Geographic Information System (GIS) aided computer simulation of the storm water been generated through enhanced DEM to determine storm water level and inundation based on landuse/landcover change. Data generated was analysed using hydrological models and techniques which includes storm water generation assessment, inundation modeling, assessment of land cover and level of inundation and evaluation of flash flood vulnerability using modeled inundation. Findings showed that Uyo has a number of streams of different flow lengths which was lower. The study also revealed that Uyo has 21 sub basins. The total runoff in uyo was higher (0.74) inches Also the rate of change of in catchment behaviour like the catchment precipitation, node flooding and runoff in Uyo continued to increase with time of the day, and the rate of change of volume of runoff varied slightly. The width of hydrograph was not wider as the areas prone to moderate and high flood in Uyo metropolis was higher (78.03%). Based on these findings, the study recommends that better planning of the cities is required to regulate the effect of flooding in the study area. The area liable to moderate and high flood vulnerability should be well monitored and guarded to minimize the destruction of lives and properties.