1276. APPLICATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICTs) TO MANAGEMENT OF LIBRARY INFORMATION RESOURCES IN SELECTED NIGERIAN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

ABSTRACT

Digital media have revolutionized information sources and advances in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and have dramatically enhanced information provision. The process of information management has become very challenging and complex. Libraries as centres for learning, teaching and research can no longer cope with information management through the use of traditional methods. To this end, the study was aimed at examining the application of ICTs to manageme...

1277. APPLICATION OF GRAVITY DATA IN DETERMINATION OF THE CRUSTAL THICKNESS AND STABILITY OF PARTS OF SOUTHERNNIGERIA

ABSTRACT

This study focuses on the application of gravity data in determination of the distance between the earth surface and moho (crustal thickness) and stability of parts of southern Nigeria. Empirical relations, Spectral analysis and 2-D gravity modelling techniques were utilised on the bouguer gravity data covering the study area. Three empirical relations relating bouguer gravity with crustal thickness were used to calculate the crustal thicknesses within the study area, the d...

1278. APPLICATION OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY IN ANALYSING URBAN DENSIFICATION AND HOUSING MARKET IN BIDA, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

Urban densification is as a result of increase in the level of urbanisation of a limited area which causes challenges in the housing affordability due to the increase in price of houses, high rental values, high demand and shortage in supply to meet the need of the urban residence. This study examines urban densification as an element of urban growth and how it can provide extra spatial information in explaining the variance of housing market of Bida with specific emphasis...

1279. APPLICATION OF ECONOMIC ORDER QUANTITY MODEL FOR THE PURCHASE AND GROWTH OF ORGANIC POULTRY WITH INCREMENTAL QUANTITY DISCOUNTS

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the study is to develop a lot sizing model for growing chickens if the supplier of the products offers incremental quantity discounts. A mathematical model was derived to determine the Optimal Inventory Policy which minimizes the total inventory cost in both the owned and rented facilities. A solution procedure for solving the model is developed and illustrated through a numerical example. Sensitivity Analysis was performed to demonstrate the response of the...

1280. APPLICATION OF CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MAIDUGURI AND JERE EDUCATION ZONES, BORNO STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

This study is on Application of classroom management techniques in secondary schools in Maiduguri and Jere Education Zones, Borno State, Nigeria. The study examined the application of group participation as classroom management technique in secondary schools in Maiduguri and Jere Education Zones, evaluated the application of rewards as classroom management technique in secondary schools in Maiduguri and Jere Education Zones, assessed the application of punishment as classro...

1281. APPLICATION OF CHEMOMETRICS TECHNIQUE TO NUTRITIONAL QUALITY EVALUATION OF SELECTED UNPROCESSEDAND PROCESSED WHEAT PRODUCTS IN MINNA, NIGER STATE

ABSTRACT

The study focused on the application of chemometric technique to nutritional quality evaluation of selected processed and unprocessed wheat products in Minna, Niger state. Fourteen wheat samples were collected from three markets in Minna. Proximate compositions of the samples were determined using standard methods. The samples were first wet ashed using H2SO4, H2O2 and deionized water before instrumental analysis using FES for (Na, K, Mg and Ca), colorimetry (P) and AAS for...

1282. Application of Business Process Reengineering in Higher Institutions: A Case Study of the Registrar’s office, American University of Nigeria.

ABSTRACT

Of the major advancements in the Information Technology industry, the 90s saw the development of Business Process Reengineering (BPR) systems. Despite the heavy cost and efforts required to implement such systems, the benefits to organizations, having achieved more efficient operations and improved competitive stance have been dwindling. The failure rate of BPR system implementations encouraged academicians and practitioners alike to utilize critical success factors to stud...

1283. APPLICATION OF BAT ALGORITHM-BASED METHOD FOR MULTI-OBJECTIVE OPTIMAL NETWORK RECONFIGURATION AND DISTRIBUTED GENERATION PLACEMENT IN RADIAL DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

ABSTRACT

This dissertation presents an Application of Bat Algorithm-Based Method (BA) forMulti- Objective Optimal Network Reconfiguration andDistributed Generation placement in Radial Distribution Network. The BA approach presented in this work enables the reconfiguration of the network as well as the optimal distributed generation(DG) placement in one seamless algorithm. This would minimize errors encountered in using analytical approaches and also improve on the accuracy of the re...

1284. APPLICATION OF AN OPTIMAL TUNING TECHNIQUE OF ON-LOAD TAP- CHANGING TRANSFORMER FOR POWER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN TRANSMISSION LINE NETWORK

ABSTRACT

For reliable and efficient operation of power system, voltage level and reactive power flow along transmission lines has to be adequately regulated. To control reactive power flow over transmission lines and compensate for varying voltage drops, tap changing transformers are required. By altering the voltage magnitudes at the windings of the transformers through winding tap adjustment, reactive power flow can be controlled. The transformers can be off-loaded or on-line tap...

1285. APHRODISIAC AND REPRODUCTIVE STUDIES ON METHANOL ROOT BARK EXTRACT OF SECURINEGA VIROSA (ROXB. EX. WILLD.) BAILL IN MALE WISTAR RATS

ABSTRACT

Securinega virosa (SV) is a widely used plant in traditional medicine. The root is used as an aphrodisiac in north western Nigeria. The aim of the study was to provide pharmacological rationale for the ethnomedical use of the root of Securinega virosa as aphrodisiac as well as to establish its general male reproductive effects. A total of twenty four male wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups of six animals each (n=6), and used to assess the aphrodisiac potenti...

1286. ANXIOLYTIC PROPERTIES OF MITRACARPUS VILLOSUS (SW) DC.LEAF EXTRACTS IN MICE AND RATS

ABSTRACT

The leaf of Mitracarpusvillosus (Sw.) DC. (Rubiaceae) is used in West African folk medicine for the management of a plethora of stress-related diseases including headaches and toothaches. In this study, preliminary phytochemical analysis of the ethylacetateleaf extract of Mitracarpusvillosus and its fractions were conducted. Vacuum liquid chromatography (VLC), column chromatography (CC) and thin layer chromatography (TLC) using solvents of varying polarities were employed t...

1287. ANTITRYPANOSOMAL EFFECT OF CRUDE SCORPION VENOM EXTRACT IN TRYPANOSOMA EVANSI INFECTED SWISS ALBINO RATS

ABSTRACT

Despite the control measures against trypanosomiasis over the past few decades, the disease still contributes to the current economic losses and socio-political crises in the sub-Saharan Africa. The recent interest of chemotherapists in aggressive search for novel antitrypanosomal drug agents informed this current investigation to elucidate the acute toxicity and antitrypanosomal efficacy of crude scorpion venom in Trypanosoma evansi infected rats. Eighty (80) medium sized...

1288. ANTI-PLASMODIAL, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND ANALGESIC ACTIVITIES OF ALKALOID FRACTION OF Maytenus senegalensis LEAF IN MICE

ABSTRACT

The treatment inadequacy and toxicity associated with conventional anti-malarial, anti- inflammatory and analgesic drugs calls for the search for alternatives from medicinal plants, particularly. In the present study, alkaloid fraction of Maytenus senegalensis leaf was evaluated for anti-malarial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Phytochemical screening and acute toxicity test were conducted using standard procedures. Antimalarial studies was conducted using Plas...

1289. ANTI-PLASMODIAL EFFECTS OF POLYALTHIA LONGIFOLIA (VAR.) LEAF EXTRACTS AGAINST PLASMODIUM BERGHEI IN MICE

ABSTRACT

Malaria is one of the most debilitating tropical parasitic diseases and the greatest cause of hospitalization and death. Recurring problems of drug resistance are reinforcing the need for finding new antimalarial drugs. In this respect, natural plant products are the main sources of biologically active compounds and have potential for the development of novel antimalarial drugs. The present study was designed to elucidate bioactive metabolite and in vivo antimalaria efficac...

1290. ANTIPLASMODIAL ACTIVITY OF AQUEOUS AND ETHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF ANACARDIUM OCCIDENTALE AND CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS

ABSTRACT

The search for antimalarial compounds was necessitated by Plasmodium falciparum resistance to most antimalarial drugs. In endemic countries where malaria is prevalent, medicinal plants are often used to treat malaria. In this study, the in vitro antimalarial activities of crude aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Anacardium occidentale and Cymbopogon citratus, were evaluated against

P. falciparum. Fourteen fresh blood samples obtained from infected children and adul...

1291. ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY STUDIES OF ESCHERICHIA COLI, SALMONELLA SPP, PASTURELLA SPP ISOLATED FROM QUAIL EGG SHELLS IN SOME FARMS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA.

ABSTRACT

This study was undertaken to highlight the detection and susceptibility of some bacterial associated with quail eggs. Quail egg shells from some farms in Kaduna State were screened for incidence of Escherichia coli, Salmonella species and Pasturella species using standard microbiological procedure. The isolates were screened for their susceptibility to a panel of ten commonly prescribed antibiotics using disc diffusion method as described by Clinical Laboratory Standard Ins...

1292. ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY PROFILE OF NOSOCOMIAL URINARY TRACT PATHOGENS IN SURGICAL PATIENTS OF AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPIAL, SHIKA-ZARIA, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

Urinary tract infections is one of the common infectious diseases diagnosed both in community and hospital settings. Due to rising antibiotic resistance among the uropathogens, it is important to have (local) community and hospital-based knowledge of the organisms implicated and their susceptibility pattern to choose correct treatment regime. This study was conceived with the objective to investigate the causative organisms, theirantimicrobial susceptibility profile, and mo...

1293. ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS FROM MASTITIC COWS

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This study investigated the antimicrobial susceptibility and molecular characterization of Staphylococcus aureus in mastitic cows in southern part of Kano State of Nigeria. A total of two hundred and thirty four (234) milk and swab samples were collected from six (6) local government areas of Kano State in northern part of Nigeria. Staphylococcus aureus was isolated from samples and identified using standard microbiological procedures. The antimicrobial susceptibility of th...

1294. ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS FROM MASTITIC COWS

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This study investigated the antimicrobial susceptibility and molecular characterization of Staphylococcus aureus in mastitic cows in southern part of Kano State of Nigeria. A total of two hundred and thirty four (234) milk and swab samples were collected from six (6) local government areas of Kano State in northern part of Nigeria. Staphylococcus aureus was isolated from samples and identified using standard microbiological procedures. The antimicrobial susceptibility of th...

1295. ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTY OF THE HEXANE EXTRACT FROM THE PODS OF ACACIA NILOTICA (L.) DEL. (MIMOSACEAE)

ABSTRACT

Acacia niloticais a multipurpose plant belonging to the family Mimosaceae. Commonly known as Prickly acacia in English and Bagaruwa in Hausa, It has medicinal properties which include antimalaria, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, etc. Traditionally, the pods are used for stomach disorder, foot and mouth disease, sore throat, dysentery, among others. This research was aimed at isolating from the pod of this plant and testing for its antimicrobial activity which...

1296. ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTY OF THE HEXANE EXTRACT FROM THE PODS OF ACACIA NILOTICA (L.) DEL. (MIMOSACEAE)

ABSTRACT

Acacia niloticais a multipurpose plant belonging to the family Mimosaceae. Commonly known as Prickly acacia in English and Bagaruwa in Hausa, It has medicinal properties which include antimalaria, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, etc. Traditionally, the pods are used for stomach disorder, foot and mouth disease, sore throat, dysentery, among others. This research was aimed at isolating from the pod of this plant and testing for its antimicrobial activity which...

1297. ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF DOPED AND UNDOPED PLANT- BASED SYNTHESIZED ZINC OXIDE AND SILVER NANOPARTICLES

ABSTRACT

The process for the development of a reliable and ecofriendly metallic nanoparticle (NP) is an important step in biomedical application of nano technology. Zinc oxide nanoparticle (ZnONps) and silver nanoparticle (AgNps) is gaining attention in nanobiomedical due to their biocompatibility and antimicrobial activities. Therefore this study is aimed at evaluating the ecological synthesis of zinc oxide, silver doped silver and zinc oxide nanoparticle plus their antimicrobial p...

1298. ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF DOPED AND UNDOPED PLANT- BASED SYNTHESIZED ZINC OXIDE AND SILVER NANOPARTICLES

ABSTRACT

The process for the development of a reliable and ecofriendly metallic nanoparticle (NP) is an important step in biomedical application of nano technology. Zinc oxide nanoparticle (ZnONps) and silver nanoparticle (AgNps) is gaining attention in nanobiomedical due to their biocompatibility and antimicrobial activities. Therefore this study is aimed at evaluating the ecological synthesis of zinc oxide, silver doped silver and zinc oxide nanoparticle plus their antimicrobial p...

1299. ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECTS OF HONEY AND ITS SPECIFIC ACTIONS ON CELL WALLS, MEMBRANES AND ENZYMES OF SOME MICROBIAL PATHOGENS

ABSTRACT

Antimicrobial agents of plant origin have enormous therapeutic potentials. Honey, which is a product of plant, is a sugary substance produced by bee from the nectar of flower. It has been an age long antimicrobial therapy for wounds and burns. The aim of this study was to determine the antimicrobial effects of honey and its specific actions on cell walls, membranes and enzymes of the following organisms: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus subtilis, Trichophyton verrucosum. Tr...

1300. ANTIMALARIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY AND DRUG RESISTANCE CHARACTERIZATION STUDIES OF PLASMODIUM SPECIES ISOLATES FROM PATIENTS IN SABON-WUSE, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

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About half of Nigerian population experience at least one episode of malaria per year, resulting in high morbidity and mortality and loss of economic value. Retrospective study of the profile of malarial patients and the antimalarial drugs prescribed at Umaru Musa Yaradua memorial Hospital, Sabon-Wuse, Niger State, Nigeria were undertaken. The Plasmodium species among the malarial patients were also studied. The susceptibility of the predominant species to the prescribed an...