BIUJBAS 5(1)1
ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY PROFILE AND DISTRIBUTION OF PATHOGENIC AND TOXIGENIC GENES IN METHICILLIN RESISTANT Staphylococcus aureus ISOLATED FROM ABATTOIR FACILITIES IN BENIN CITY, NIGERIA.
OMORUYI, I. M., EMMANUEL, J., OBODO, I. C. AND ODJADJARE, E. E. O.
ABSTRACT
Abattoir facilities are poorly delineated sources of human exposure to zoonotic antibiotic resistant bacteria such as methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The current study was aimed at investigating the prevalence of MRSA in two abattoir facilities located in Benin City, Nigeria, and the distribution of pathogenic and toxigenic genes among isolates. A total of 64 samples (including beef, swab from slaughter table surfaces….
BIUJBAS 5(1)2
GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATION OF LEACHATE PLUME IN WASTE DISPOSAL SITE: A CASE STUDY OF OTOFURE DUMPSITE OVIA NORTH-EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE, NIGERIA USING 3D ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TOMOGRAPHY.
IYOHA, A.,IGHODALO, J. E. AND OKANIGBUAN, P. N.
ABSTRACT
Human activity produces wastes that contaminate and cause continuous devastation of the environment through depletion of resources such as air, water, and soil. This study focused on implementation of Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) for the investigation of leachate plume in waste disposal site at Otofure in Ovia north-east local government area of Edo state. Leachate is a polluting liquid which may cause harmful effects on human health or the environment without a tight control manner. To detect
the leachate migration in the Otofure landfill, the measurement of electrical resistivity
tomography (ERT) was carried out. The survey…
BIUJBAS 5(1)3
A REVIEW OF DRIVERLESS VEHICLE
AGENMONMEN, T., IHAMA, E. I.,OBAHIAGBON, K. O. AND IZOGIE, L. E.
ABSTRACT
In recent times, accidents are happening rapidly and the reasons behind the accidents are lack of driving knowledge, driving and drinking and so many other distractions from entertainment systems in the vehicles. Driver error is the most common cause of Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs). Cell phones in-car, entertainment systems, more traffic and more complicated road systems makes it more frequent. Driverless vehicles are vehicles that can drive itself from one point to another without assistance from a
driver using an autopilot system. These vehicles utilize a number of well-placed sensors that detect different things such as other vehicles, people and traffic light. Blue chip companies like…
BIUJBAS 5(1)4
ENTERIC HELMINTH PARASITES CONTAMINATION OF SURFACES IN SELECTED PUBLIC RESTROOMS IN BENIN CITY, NIGERIA.
WOGU, M. D. AND OKUBOTIMIBI, F. T.
ABSTRACT
Public restroom surfaces in selected markets, motor parks and students’ hostels in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria were investigated for enteric helminth parasites contamination. Out of the 160 swab samples used, 33(20.6%) were positive. Four types of surfaces: toilet seats, toilet flush handles, restroom floor and door handles in female and male restrooms were assessed. Toilet seats recorded the highest enteric helminth parasites contamination (37.5%) while the restroom floor had the least (10%)…
BIUJBAS 5(1)5
UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AMONG CROP FARMERS IN EDO STATE, NIGERIA.
ALAKPA, S. O. E., EJUETUEYIN, J. O. AND EHIGIATOR, K. O.
ABSTRACT
Effective communication of innovations is paramount to boosting of agricultural productivity especially in the rural areas where most of the agricultural activities take place. Technical information can be promptly and effectively communicated to farmers through the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) tools such as radio, Television sets, computers and mobile phones. This study was conducted in Uhunmwonde and Orhionmwon Local Government Areas of Edo State. Specifically, the study described the….
BIUJBAS 5(1)6
INVESTIGATION OF THE DEPTH OF GROUNDWATER USING SEISMIC REFRACTION AND ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY METHODS IN IBUSA AND OGWASHI UKU, DELTA STATE.
OKANIGBUAN, P. N. AND IGHODARO, E.
ABSTRACT
The Resistivity and the seismic investigations of the study areas have provided valuable information on the nature of the sub-surface layers. The geo-electrical section of the study areas shows five to six layered earths and the water bearing formation, Aquifer. From the VES in Ibusa and Ogwashi-uku, it was observed that the first layer ranges from 59.8Ωm – 100.5 Ωm with depth 0.6m – 1.2m, this is…
BIUJBAS 5(1)7
PALEOENVIRONMENTAL RECONSTRUCTION AND AGE
DETERMINATION OF SEDIMENTS FROM SHEET 288 BENIN FLANK OF NIGER DELTA SEDIMENTARY BASIN, NIGERIA.
OMOROGIEVA, O. M. AND AKOMA, O. C.
ABSTRACT
A palynological study was carried out to elucidate the presence of pollen and spores and other microscopic sized structures to reconstruct ancient environment of deposition and determine the age of sediments obtained from sheet 288 Benin Flank of Niger Delta Sedimentary Basin, Nigeria. Nineteen (19) core samples were collected at interval of 3m from a section of a well ranged 605 – 663 metres depth and fifty Seven (57) metres thick. The samples…
BIUJBAS 5(1)8
AN APPRAISAL OF COMPUTER LITERACY OF GEOGRAPHY TEACHERS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
ILEVBARE, M. AND AFEMIKHE, O. A.
ABSTRACT
This study presents an assessment of the level of computer literacy of geography teachers in secondary schools in Edo state. The Survey research design was adopted for the study. A sample size of 200 geography teachers, drawn from across Egor, Oredo, Ikpoba-Okha and Ovia North East L.G.A. in Edo State. A questionnaire with twenty-one items was constructed and used as the instrument for data collection and analysis. The analysis of the data collected revealed that geography teachers are knowledgeable
in the use of computer…
BIUJBAS 5(1)9
CHARACTERISATION OF MULTI-DRUG RESISTANT Salmonella spp. ISOLATED FROM READY TO EAT VEGETABLE SALADS USING THE 16S rRNA SEQUENCE ANALYSIS.
ENABULELE, S. A. AND EHIABHI, G. A.
ABSTRACT
Multi-drug resistance among food-borne pathogens has become a serious cause for concern and vegetable salads have been identified as a source of such food-borne pathogens. Characterization of these pathogens beyond its species level, have been known to be of very significant importance in understanding their pathogenicity. This research work was designed to molecularly…
BIUJBAS 5(1)10
BIOACTIVITY GUIDED FRACTIONATION OF Spondias mombin ANACARDIACEAE) LEAF EXTRACTS AGAINST Artmia salina.
IBIKUNLE, G. F., OKWUTE, S. K. OGBADOYI, E. O. AND INNALEGWU, D. A.
ABSTRACT
Plants extracts are known for their various ethno-medicinal applications, especially in the cure and management of inflammation and cancer. In this study, the crude methanolic extract of leaves of the plant Spondias mombin exhibited activity against Artemia salina in a preliminary assay for anti-inflammatory and anticancer activity. It was further observed that fractions of the extract obtained from vacuum liquid
chromatography and adsorption column chromatography…
BIUJBAS 5(1)11
TOXICOLOGICAL PROFILE OF METHANOL LEAF EXTRACT OF Annogeissus leiocarpus (DC.) GILL AND PEER IN ALBINO WISTER RATS
INNALEGWU, D. A., AMUDA, O., GARA, T. Y. AND MUHAMMAD, F. M.
ABSTRACT
Toxicity of medicinal plants and dose quantification is one of the major challenges confronting its acceptance and usage. This research is aimed at evaluating the toxicological profile of methanol leaf extract of Annogeissus leiocarpus in Albino Wister Rats. Acute and sub-chronic toxicity of the extract was carried out using the methods described by Lorke’s and Organization for Economic Co-operation and
Development respectively. Histopathology and microscopic examination of the liver and kidney was carried out using standard methods while enzyme assay of the serum…