BIUJBAS 10(2)2
INTEGRATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INTO THE CLINICAL LABORATORY WORKSPACE: A WORK IN PROGRESS
ERHUNMWUNSE, R. U. AND ANAZIAH, C.
ABSTRACT
From the 1960’s the gradual and deliberate introduction of automation into the Clinical Laboratory processes and workflows has witnessed an increased workflow efficiency, improved accuracy of Patients’ Laboratory results, and faster Patients’ results turnaround times. Artificial Intelligence (AI), now making inroads into the Laboratory workflow in leaps and bounds, has been transformative in positively impacting Patient outcomes through pattern recognition and enhanced…
BIUJBAS 10(2)1
AFRICAN CULTURAL TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL (ACTAM):REVISITING THE UTAUT2 MODEL IN AFRICAN CONTEXTS
OVEH, R. O.
ABSTRACT
The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2) provides a theoretical framework for understanding technology adoption. However, its universal applicability is questioned in culturally diverse regions like Africa given a different dimension to its use and application. This study revisits the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2) model to evaluate its applicability in African contexts. A structured questionnaire was developed to capture data on three cultural aspects
(collectivism, oral traditions and spirituality). The results shows that while core UTAUT2 constructs such as performance expectancy and effort…
BIUJBAS 10(2)3
PREVALENCE AND ANTIBIOGRAM OF Salmonella spp FROM POULTRY FEEDS AND FECAL DROPPINGS OBTAINED FROM SELECTED FARMS IN
UMUDIKE, UMUAHIA
IFEDIORA, A. C.,OPARA, J. O. AND ENYA, E.
ABSTRACT
Salmonella species are among the leading causes of foodborne gastrointestinal diseases, frequently transmitted through poultry products. This study investigated the microbial load, prevalence, and antimicrobial resistance profiles of Salmonella spp from poultry sources. A total of 144 samples, comprising 72 poultry feed samples and 72 fecal dropping samples, were analyzed using standard culturing techniques on bacteriological media. Salmonella isolates were identified through cultural and biochemical tests, followed by…
BIUJBAS 10(2)4
ASSESSMENT OF THE UTILISATION OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES AMONG WOMEN OF CHILD BEARING AGE 15-45YEARS IN EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EDO STATE
OSIAN, E. A., ELUSOJI, C. I., EMINA, A., OSHIKHAMELE, Z. B. AND UBASINACHI, G. C.
ABSTRACT
Primary health care is a whole-of-society approach to effectively organize and strengthen national health systems to bring services for health and wellbeing closer to communities. This descriptive cross-sectional study assessed utilization of PHC (Primary Health Care) services among women of child bearing age 15-45years in Egor LGA, Edo State. A total of 161 questionnaires were distributed and 150 were retrieved, giving a response rate of 93.2%. The objectives of the study are to evaluate level of utilization of PHC services, ascertain level of satisfaction in utilization of PHC services, and identify factors that influence utilization of PHC services among women of child bearing…
BIUJBAS 10(2)5
A FRAMEWORK FOR ENHANCED RESNET50-BASED DEEP LEARNING ARCHITECTURE FOR PROSTATE CANCER DIAGNOSIS SURVIVABILITY
IZOGIE, L. E., AKAZUE, M. I. AND IHAMA, E. I.
ABSTRACT
Prostate cancer has become one of the commonly diagnosed non-skin malignancies in men and another foremost source of death in cancer related ailment. It is projected that in every six American men, one is likely to be affected by this illness throughout their lifespan. The major issue confronted with during the development of prostate cancer management comprises of enlarged size of prostate biopsies and a shortage of urological pathologists, this is a constrain on the diagnosis of prostate cancers. Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly types of cancer in men, and it is estimated that 1 out of 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point during their lifetime. There are some challenges….
BIUJBAS 10(2)6
KNOWLEDGE OF FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE UNMET NEED OF FAMILY PLANNING AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EDO STATE
OSIAN, E. A., ELUSOJI, C. I., OLAWALE, Y. AND IDEH W. O.
ABSTRACT
This study is a cross-sectional descriptive survey which has looked at the knowledge of factors responsible for the unmet needs of family planning among women of reproductive age in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. Unmet need of family planning is one of the great public health advances of the past century. Enabling women to make informed decisions about whether and when to have children reduces unintended pregnancies as well as maternal and newborn deaths. The study objective was to examine factors responsible for unmet needs amongst women of reproductive age. The study population was 1540 and a sample size of 289 women attending primary health Centre in Egor LGA of Edo State. The
questionnaire method…
BIUJBAS 10(2)7
INTEGRATION OF SIGNAL PROCESSING AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO DETERMINE HEART RATE ESTIMATION FROM HEART SOUNDS
IGBERASE, R. AND OSAREMWINDA, O.
ABSTRACT
Heart activity monitoring using non-electrical principles is becoming increasingly popular due to its numerous benefits in applications such as telemedicine, whole-day monitoring, simple sensors, and measurement in specialized situations. To meet these current requirements, several research have begun to focus on the creation and integration of diverse sensors into unobtrusive monitoring systems. Measurement of essential indicators, such heart rate (HR) using PCG, or other machine leaning techniques, can help with health monitoring, illness prevention, and screening for certain chronic conditions. Since therapy for heart disease is most successful when the condition is still in its early stages, early detection is crucial. Thus, it is critical to evaluate how well wearable device (accelerometer)-generated data may be used to monitor…
BIUJBAS 10(2)8
EVALUATION OF THE ANTIBACTERIAL EFFICACY OF Ocimum gratissimum XTRACT ON Klebsiella SPECIES ISOLATES OF CLINICAL AND FOOD ORIGIN
IMONI, A. A., AGBONWANETEN, O. B. AND OTEGA, E.
ABSTRACT
This study evaluated the antibacterial efficacy of Ocimum gratissimum leaf extracts against Klebsiella species isolates of food and clinical origin. The isolates were identified using cultural, morphological, and biochemical characteristics. Aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Ocimum gratissimum were prepared. Thereafter, extract was screened for the presence of bioactive constituents such as tannin, phenol and phlobatannin. Antibiotic susceptibility test was carried out using the Kirby – Bauer disc diffusion method. Antibacterial activity was determined by agar well diffusion technique, while at concentrations ranging from 125mg/ml to 2000mg/ml, the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) was also established. Six (6) Klebsiella isolates were….
BIUJBAS 10(2)9
MACHINE LEARNING MODELS FOR PREDICTION OF PROSTATE CANCER
IZOGIE, L. E., AKAZUE, M. I.2 AND IHAMA, E.I.
ABSTRACT
Prostate cancer comprises of the enlargement or increase in the magnitude of the prostate biopsies and a shortage of urological pathologists, and this constrains the diagnosis of prostate cancers. There are several predictive model to predict and manage prostate cancer, developed by different authors which involves the interpretation of data using aggregate mode to assist in determination and making accurate decision. Different means sure as PSA rate, MRI guided biopsies, genomics biomarkers, and Gleason scaling system are utilized for predicting the risk, to stratify, and observe patients during individual follow-ups. However, identification tracking and successive risk categorization oftentimes alter..
BIUJBAS 10(2)10
EPIDEMIOLOGY OF INTESTINAL PARASITES AMONG MULTIPLE HOST SPECIES AT THE ABA ULTRA-MODERN ABATTOIR, NIGERIA
*CHUKWUEMEKA, B. C., AMADI, A. N. C. AND MAZI, D. E
ABSTRACT
Intestinal parasitic infections in livestock pose significant risks to animal health, productivity, public health, and the environment. This study examined gastrointestinal parasites in ruminants and amphibians at the Aba Ultra-Modern Abattoir. Fecal and soil samples were analyzed using formol-ether concentration and Baermann funnel techniques.
A questionnaire was used to elicit the abattoir workers’ knowledge and awareness of intestinal parasitic infections. Of the 350 fecal samples examined, 74.9% were infected. No infections were detected…..