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2023 College of Humanities and Social Sciences

The relationship between financial decentralization and quality of maternal health services

Emmyline Twinamatsiko, Benard Nuwatuhaire, Anthony Mpairwe and Deusdedit Byabasheija

2023 | INOSR ARTS AND HUMANITIES | Pp. 10-16

This study aimed at investigating Decentralisation policy implementation and quality of maternalhealth services in Kihiihi Town Council and Nyanga Sub county-Kanungu District. It was guided bythree objectives namely. The objectives were; to determine the rela...

2023 Faculty of Business and Management

The Impact of Mushroom Characteristics on the Performance of Oyster Mushrooms among Small- Scale Farmers: A Study in Mumias Division, Mumias Sub-County, Kenya.

Andrew, O. Nyakundi

2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH IN HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 65-71

Mushroom cultivation plays a crucial role in bolstering a country's economic development, offering bothnutritional and medicinal benefits. The global mushroom industry comprises edible, medicinal, and wildmushrooms, with global production being relatively low...

2023 School of Allied Health Sciences

Studies on Fertility Hormone in Azoospermia Men Attending Imo State Specialist Hospital, Owerri

Ukamaka Edward1, Marvis U. Okehie1, Emmanuel Chinedu Onuoha2 and *Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu3

2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES | Pp. 9-12

Azoospermia, a condition characterized by the absence of sperm in a man's semen, affects approximately 1% of themale population and accounts for about 10 to 15% of male infertility cases. This study aimed to assess the fertilityhormone levels in Azoospermia p...

2023 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Strategic Leadership and Project Management Sustainability in Enugu, Nigeria

Nnadi, Ezekiel Ejiofor* and 2Ezeugwu, Onyekachi Kingsley

2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 9-17

This study examines the relationship between strategic leadership and project management sustainability inEnugu, Nigeria, with a particular focus on construction projects in the State. The study aimed to achieve twospecific objectives: first, to determine the...

2023 College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Refocusing on Gender Roles in Agriculture and their Impact on Household Food Security: An in-depth Analysis of Chosen Wards within Kisarawe District, Tanzania

Ainebyoona Christine and Kiweewa Emmanuel

2023 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 109-124

The research conducted in selected wards of Kisarawe, Tanzania, aimed to examinethe interplay between gender dynamics, agricultural endeavors, and household foodsecurity. The study objectives encompassed identifying gender-based roles inensuring food security...

2023 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Prevalence of Post Caesarean Wound Infections and Associated Factors among Mothers Delivering from Kampala International University Teaching Hospital

1Ameun Daniel,*2Atwijukire Wallen, 3Asekenye Cecilia, 2Odoma Saidi,2Onohuean Hope, 4Joseph Obiezu Chukwujekwu Ezeonwumelu,4Ayogu Ebere Emelia, 5Samanya Bulhan, 6Mulindwa Joakim and 7Ugwu Okechukwu Paul-Chima

2023 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY | Pp. 130-143

Caesarean section simply is an operative technique by which a fetus is delivered through an abdominaland uterine incisions after a minimum period of 28 weeks of amenorrhea, whilst a post caesareansection wound infection (PCWI) is an infection that occurs afte...

2023 School of Pharmacy

Postprandial Hypolidaemic Effect of Aloe Vera Methanolic Extract via the Mechanism of Intestinal Pancreatic Lipase Enzyme Inhibition in Male Wistar Rats

1Faseun Yusuf Olusola, 2*Ezeonwumelu Joseph Obiezu Chukwujekwu, 3Odda John, 3Odoma Saidi, 4Idania Hidalgo, 5Moazzam Mohiuddin Lodhi, 6Patrick Maduabuchi Aja, 7Hambali Kaltume Umar, 6Mpumbya Jackie Rachael, 2Ebere Emilia Ayogu, 2Narayana Goruntla, 3Hope Onohuean and 8Ugwu Okechukwu Paul-Chima

2023 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY | Pp. 106-118,

This study explores the ability of Aloe vera, a traditional medicinal plant, to inhibit thedigestive enzyme pancreatic lipase and its potential impact on post-prandial lipidaemia inadult male Wistar rats. Aloe vera extract was administered in varying doses al...

2023 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Perceptions and Beliefs Regarding Caesarean Section among Pregnant Women receiving Antenatal Care at Ishaka Adventist Hospital

Dan Nuwagaba

2023 | IAA Journal of Biological Sciences | Pp. 240-251

This study explores the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding Caesarean sectionsamong pregnant women receiving antenatal care at Ishaka Adventist Hospital in Bushenyi,Southwestern Uganda. The research aims to investigate the influence of these factors o...

2023 Faculty of Education

Navigating Global Challenges in Teacher Performance: Strategies and Implications

1Johnson Abakunda, 2Ugwu Jovita Nnenna, 1Kule Jerald, 1Turyamureeba Silaji and 1Kamami Wilson

2023 | INOSR ARTS AND HUMANITIES | Pp. 1-9

This comprehensive document explores the global challenges surrounding teacherperformance and the multifaceted strategies implemented to address these issues. Itdelves into the historical evolution of teacher supervision and performanceevaluation, emphasizing...

2023 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Mitigating Traffic Gridlock in Apapa and its Effects on Nigeria’s Economy

1Nnadi, E.O.E., 2Eneka, W. A. and 3Okwu-Delunzu, V.U.

2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 1-8

This study evaluated the effect of Apapa Gridlock on the economy of Nigeria. It explored the importance of TransportInfrastructure Projects (TIPs) in the economic development of Lagos and the country at large. Empirical research was adoptedto evaluate Transpo...