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2024 School of Allied Health Sciences

Exploring the Impact of Body Mass Index on Quality of Life in Leukemia Patients Living with HIV: A Review

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu

2024 | Elite Journal of Haematology | Pp. 39-54

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a crucial determinant of nutritional status and overall health, particularly impactful in individuals facing concurrent diagnoses of leukemia and HIV/AIDS. This review examines the intricate relationship between BMI variations and qua...

2024 School of Allied Health Sciences

Aplastic Anemia and HIV: Clinical Features and Risk Factors

*Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu

2024 | Elite Journal of Haematology | Pp. 20-38

Aplastic anemia, a rare but serious hematological disorder characterized by bone marrow failure, has emerged as a recognized complication in individuals living with HIV/AIDS. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the clinical features and risk fact...

2024 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Innovative Design and Implementation of Portable and Rechargeable Air Purifier and Humidifier

Kelechi John Ukagwu1, Enzoionzi Azando Isaac2, Val Hyginus Udoka Eze1,3*, Chikadibia Kalu Awa Uche4, Faith Ukagwu5

2024 | International Journal of Recent Technology and Applied Science | Pp. 14-34

This study presents the innovative design and successfulimplementation of a Portable and Rechargeable Air Purifier and Humidifier(PRAPH) aimed at addressing indoor air quality issues in Uganda. Thedevice combines air purification and humidification functional...

2024 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Evaluating Public Procurement's Challenges in Nigeria's Construction Industry

Boniface Nancy Amarachi1, Nnadi Ezekiel1, Val Hyginus Udoka Eze2*

2024 | International Journal of Recent Technology and Applied Science | Pp. 25-36

The article explores the challenges faced by public projectmanagement in Nigeria, focusing on the procurement process and itspotential improvements. The research used a survey and descriptive design,collecting data from 125 procurement offices and federal Min...

2024 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Design and Implementation of a DC to AC Power Electronics-Based Inverter that Produces Pure Sine Wave Output for Critical Engineering Applications

Mubeezi Conceptar1, Kalyankolo Umaru2, Val Hyginus Udoka Eze1,3*, Okafor O. Wisdom4

2024 | International Journal of Recent Technology and Applied Science | Pp. 1-13

Power inverters play a crucial role in the field of engineering,particularly in applications where power stability is imperative. In devicessuch as Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), the conversion of raw powerto DC, subsequent filtering, and inversion to...

2024 College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Motivation of Academic Staff and Job Productivity: An Appraisal

Kaikara Akiki

2024 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH IN HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 26-31

Motivational factors are those aspects of the job that make academic staff want to perform the duties. They help topropel, stimulate, channel, direct, energize, arouse, sustain and influence the teachers’ behaviour towards strivingfor excellence. They also en...

2024 Faculty of Education

The Impact of Community-Based Development Programs on Educational Attainment and Academic Performance in Sub-Saharan Africa

Aisha Ashaba J.

2024 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN EDUCATION | Pp. 22-27

This study examines the effectiveness of Community-Based Development Programs (CBDPs) inaddressing educational resource shortfalls and barriers in sub-Saharan Africa. CBDPs empower localcommunities to make decisions and allocate resources, aiming to improve t...

2024 Faculty of Education

Enhancing Career Development and Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice through Corporate Mentorship Programs

Ujo James Ekpe

2024 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN EDUCATION | Pp. 1-9

Corporate mentorship programs serve as a vital bridge between academia and the business world,facilitating the development of soft and emotional skills essential for career success. This paper exploresthe multifaceted benefits of such programs, including thei...

2024 College of Humanities and Social Sciences

The Role of the Media in Cultural and National Integration: Broadcast Media in Focus

Kaikara Akiki

2024 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH IN HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 20-25

Broadcasting by its nature, is the singular most powerful universal means of instant public communication.Amongst its unique attributes is the ability to instantly reach a wider, more varied group of consumers than anyother medium. With this very nature of th...

2024 School of Pharmacy

The Role of Phytochemical Compounds in Managing Diabetes: A Comprehensive Review

Bwanbale Dembe

2024 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACY | Pp. 23-32

Diabetes has emerged as a global health concern, with its prevalence escalating due to lifestyle changesand poor dietary habits. The management of diabetes necessitates a multifaceted approach, includingmedication, diet, exercise, and monitoring. In recent ye...