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2024 School of Allied Health Sciences

L-selectin in Tuberculosis-HIV Coinfection: Linking Immune Activation to Disease Outcome

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu1 and Emmanuel Chinedu Onuoha2

2024 | Elite Journal of Health Sciences | Pp. 41-58

Tuberculosis (TB) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) coinfection present a significant challenge to global health, with complex interactions between these pathogens influencing disease outcomes and treatment responses. L-selectin, a key mediator of leukoc...

2024 School of Pharmacy

Interplay between Liver, Kidney, and Heart in Metabolic Regulation and Cardioprotection: Mechanisms and Implications for Therapeutic Strategies

Tom Akello Abbo

2024 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACY | Pp. 1-8

The intricate interplay between the liver, kidney, and heart in metabolic regulation and cardioprotectionis a topic of growing interest, particularly in the context of rising cardiovascular disease prevalence. Thispaper explores the dynamic interactions among...

2024 Faculty of Education

Impact of Strike Actions on Academic Performance

Achugbu Collins M.

2024 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF CURRENT ISSUES IN ARTS AND MANAGEMENT | Pp. 13-20

University is the fortress of knowledge for building future leaders. Regrettably, public universities in Nigeria arefacing a lot of challenges. One such challenge is the incessant strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Unionof Universities (ASUU). The roo...

2024 Faculty of Business and Management

Impact of Inflation on Work Performance

Ezek Martins U.

2024 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH IN HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 14-19

Inflation is an increase in general level of goods and services over a given period, resulting to a fall in thepurchasing capacity of the fixed wages and income earners. The trade-off between inflation and performance isthat, the increase in the prices of com...

2024 Faculty of Business and Management

Impact of Climate Change on the Economy:A Review

Hadija Afiya J.M.

2024 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF CURRENT ISSUES IN ARTS AND MANAGEMENT | Pp. 7-12

In most developing countries, the impact of climate change is of great importance given the high temperaturelevel, poor adaptation capacity, and lack of early warning system. Apart from the above, climate change affectseconomies whose economic activities are...

2024 Faculty of Business and Management

Impact of Apprenticeship on Human Capital Development: Focus on Unemployment Reduction

Hadija Afiya J.M.

2024 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF CURRENT ISSUES IN ARTS AND MANAGEMENT | Pp. 1-6

The apprenticeship system is a prevalent form of informal vocational training in many developing countries,including Nigeria. This system allows aspiring individuals to learn practical skills and gain knowledge frommentors over a period of time. The apprentic...

2024 Faculty of Business and Management

Factors Responsible for Abortions Practices among Adolescents in Africa: Focus on Ghana

Ezek Martins U.

2024 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH IN HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 8-13

Termination of pregnancy for medical reasons is a complex decision, which may lead to long term complications,both for the woman and for the whole family. A summary of data from the Demographic Health Survey since 2005shows that in most African countries, sex...

2024 Faculty of Business and Management

Factors Affecting Female Entrepreneurs in Cameroon

Lucky Uko A.

2024 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH IN HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 41-47

Worldwide, the number of female small-scale entrepreneurs continues to increase steadily, and these women areactive at all levels; domestically, regionally and globally. It has been argued that increasing the number of womenentrepreneurs involved in starting...

2024 School of Pharmacy

Exploring the Intersection of HIV, Breast Cancer, and Wound Sepsis within the Healthcare System of Uganda

Tom Akello Abbo

2024 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACY | Pp. 18-23

This study delves into the complex intersection of HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, and wound sepsis within thehealthcare system of Uganda, focusing on the Amuru, Kitgum, and Pader districts in Northern Uganda.The objectives were to identify, explore, and document th...

2024 School of Pharmacy

Exploring the Interplay of Phytochemicals, Nutrients, and Liver-Kidney Markers: Implications for Metabolic Health and Disease Prevention

Tom Akello Abbo

2024 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACY | Pp. 9-17

This study explores the intricate relationship between dietary phytochemicals, nutrients, and metabolichealth, with a particular focus on their impact on chronic disease prevention. By reviewing currentliterature and research findings, this paper elucidates t...