7. Perceived Impact of Inter-professional Collaboration on the Quality of Care in Surgical Units among Healthcare Professionals in UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital

Background: one of the concepts required to enhance the performance of healthcare providers is inter-professional collaboration, which entails cooperation between many healthcare professionals from various fields. Objectives: This study aims to assess the perceived impact of inter-professional collaboration on quality of care, to determine the extent of collaboration among healthcare workers to also identify the contributors to effective collaboration as well as the factors that hinder effective collaboration. Methodology: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study that used a self-designed questionnaire, 120 copies were administered and the same retrieved, data collected was analysed using statistical software package version 21. Informed consent was taken from participants before data collection. Results: the results show that 60% of the respondents are females, which illustrates that there is a high presence of physicians, accounting for 91.7% and 93.3% of nurses, 71.7% of the respondents perceive a strong collaboration among the healthcare professions, 96.67% of respondents have a positive perception that the strong collaborations among the healthcare providers positively influence the efficiency and efficacy of care rendered which is rendered to the patients and lastly, 87.5% of the respondents strongly agree and agree that lack of clear and timely communication is a barrier. Conclusion / Recommendation: The study adopts the assumption that healthcare providers have a significant amount of positive perception and strong collaboration. It also highlights the elements that are most important for productive teamwork: clear communication, comprehension of language, mutual respect and trust, rewards and recognition, a designated area and resource base

11. Bacteria Isolated from Fish Pond Water and Sediment in Selected Fish Pond Ecosystems in the Osun State: Multidrug Resistance Profiles

Background: Globally, resistant bacteria are proliferating, and aquatic environments are quickly turning become reservoirs for resistant microorganisms. This study was aimed primarily at discovering and wanting to describe MDR bacteria in fish pond environments from Osun State, Nigeria. Methodology: Purposive sampling was employed in this study to collect 60 sediment and 60 fish water samples from fish ponds throughout the state. The bacterial isolates were identified by normal microbiological procedures, and the antibiotic sensitivity to twelve of the most regularly used antibiotics was assessed using the disc diffusion method. Results: E. coli, Salmonella spp., Klebsiella spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus were among the microorganisms found. There was also substantial resistance against second-generation ciprofloxacin, vancomycin, cefuroxime, ceftazidime, cefotaxime, and gentamicin. In particular, there were several strains that produced extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs); Klebsiella species and E. coli were shown to be resistant to several antibiotic classes. Conclusion: This study highlights the significance of efficient surveillance and control strategies to address the issue of resistance while identifying the rising occurrences of MDR bacteria in fish pond ecosystems. Appropriate use of antibiotics in aquaculture farming convention is a key policy in the conservation of water bodies and human wellness.   &nbsp

SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND RELIGIO-LEGAL IMPORTANCE OF ESTATE DISTRIBUTION IN ISLAMIC LAW

This paper examined Socio-Economic and Religio-Legal Importance of Estate Distribution in Islamic Law.  In order to achieve the aim and objectives of this research, the meaning of Islamic inheritance and significance of Islamic rules of inheritance were briefly discussed. The paper adopted a doctrinal method of research by conducting in-depth analysis of the primary and secondary sources of legal research. It specifically examined and analysed Chapter 4 verses 7, 11, 12 and 176 of the Glorious Quran and some prophetic traditions with a view to pointing out economic, social, religious and legal importance of distribution of estate in Islamic Law. The paper found that in pre-Islamic Arabia, daughters, mothers, widows, sisters and minors were excluded from succession, but, with advent of Islam, the moral and social position of women were raised thereby giving them heritable rights. The writer’s major finding is that distribution of estate serves as a method of re-distribution of wealth among the heirs and it breaks up the concentration of wealth from the hands of few individuals and spreads it out in the society. The paper recommended that this area of knowledge should be learnt, taught and encouraged among Muslim community through the regular holding of conferences, seminars, workshops and public campaigns to bring about awareness of its importance among the Muslims

Health Risk Implications of Heavy Metals Contamination on Drinking Water in Densely Populated Markets of Abeokuta, Nigeria.

Background: Access to safe drinking water is vital for public health; issues like water quality aberrations and pollution continue to affect urban dwellers, calling for an evaluation of health risks and pollution levels in water resources. Objectives: The study aimed at presenting an aggregate assessment of the pollution index and health risk of physical, chemical, and heavy metal constituents in drinking water resources across the markets of Abeokuta metropolis. Methodology: Three densely populated markets, including Kuto, Lafenwa, and Osiele, were selected for monitoring over three months during the wet season. Five hand-dug wells were sampled from each market and evaluated for groundwater quality parameters including pH, Temperature, Electrical conductivity (EC), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Nickel (Ni), and Zinc (Zn). The data obtained were subjected to descriptive (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (Pearson’s Correlation matrix and linear regression). Heavy Metal Pollution Index (HPI) and Health Risk Assessment (HRA) were estimated in the water samples. Results: Significantly, high levels of TDS and EC were observed in drinking water from Lafenwa, while high Pb, Ni, and Cd were observed in the water samples from Kuto, Lafenwa, and Osiele. The HPI revealed higher metal contamination at Lafenwa, but the value was generally below the critical index. The HRA showed high Pb, Cd, and Ni hazard quotients in adults, children, and infants, indicating non-carcinogenic adverse health effects. In contrast, cancer risk assessment showed elevated cancer risk. Conclusion: The drinking water from hand-dug wells at Kuto, Lafenwa, and Osiele markets of Abeokuta is contaminated and poses significant threats to human health upon consumption. Recommendations: The study advises the local health authorities to implement a regular monitoring programme for groundwater quality within the Abeokuta metropolis, especially in densely populated areas, to ensure safety and compliance with health standards. They can also launch educational campaigns to raise residents\u27 awareness of the potential health risks associated with contaminated drinking water. Information on the importance of water quality testing can empower communities to proactively manage their health risks and advocate for improvements in water safety

EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF ISLAMIC DISPUTE RESOLUTION SYSTEM IN SOLVING MARITAL DISPUTES IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA

Dispute and conflict are though not desired, part of human existence, the very co-existence of man is a factor for the existence of dispute. The dispute phenomenon is more likely where persons of different ideology, background and orientation desired to live as conjugal partners bounded by marriage. The aforementioned factors will definitely create conflict of interest, life view and ultimately cause dispute. Despite the inevitability of a dispute situation in marital life, the objective of every society and legal system is to ensure continuous cordiality, bliss and happiness between couples. This assertion is  more true of Islamic law. Thus, various legal systems have put mechanisms in place to resolve marital disputes. Islamic law recommends and places emphasizes on ADR over litigation in solving marital disputes, the law regards litigation as a last resort option. In Nigeria, the northern region has generally taken the front in the application of Islamic law including marital dispute resolution. The western region including Osun state is still up-coming in this regard. The retarding situation is due to factors such as colonial history amongst others. However, Osun state has seized the opportunity of its significant Muslim population to explore Islamic marital dispute resolution mechanisms. This paper adopted empirical methodology to examine the operation of the dispute resolution mechanisms especially the ADR options, their effectiveness in solving marital disputes in the state as well uncover the challenges facing the system

Interpretative Regime of Some Selected Provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015: Gains and Diminution

The courts\u27 main role is to decode the law, seeking the legislature\u27s intent through the text. In this context, Nigeria\u27s Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 (ACJA) stands as a significant legislative milestone. Using the doctrinal research methodology, this study examines the judicial attitude toward interpreting ACJA 2015. As to the specific objectives, the paper will Identify whether the interpretations advanced so far by the Nigerian courts on relevant sections of ACJA 2015 promote its spirit and purpose. The paper finds that, in some of the cases, the trial courts were more conservative than purposive towards interpreting the provisions of ACJA, hence the courts refused to be strictly guided by the purpose of ACJA 2015. In contrast, the appellate courts (Court of Appeal and Supreme Court) in most cases refused to tread this part of judicial ineptitude. The paper recommends that judicial officers manning courts, especially, the lower bench should be regularly trained and retrained by the National Judicial Council (NJC) regarding interpreting newly enacted Acts and laws to conform with age-long principles of law and the constitution. It is further recommended that the Supreme Court of Nigeria and the Court of Appeal of Nigeria should drive the process of judicial activism by overturning decisions of lower courts that contradict the purpose of ACJA 2015. The study also suggests parliament should lead the push to amend the Constitution and the ACJA 2015 to enhance the solutions the latter aims to provide

LEGAL ADMISSIBILITY OF COMPUTER -GENERATED EVIDENCE IN NIGERIA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM

The advancement in the information and telecommunication technology (ICT) sector has impacted human life in ways unimaginable. ICT has advanced to such an extent that man practically cannot do anything without making use of the ICTopportunities and the legal profession is not left behind. One of the major impacts of ICT in the legal profession is the issue of evidence generated electronically. While paper-based evidence used to be the only admissible form of documentary evidence in  Nigerian courts, ICThas made it possible for evidence to be stored  in a computer system and other electronic gadgets hence the  development of what is now known as computer or electronically generated evidence. It is therefore the aim of this research to  explore the concept of what may be termed computer-generated  evidence and the condition for its admissibility both in Nigeria  and in the United Kingdom. This paper identifies the similarities  and differences in the forms of admissibility of computergenerated evidence in both jurisdictions. Specifically, this research examines the provision of the Civil Evidence Act of 1968,  the Police and Criminal Evidence Act of 1984 (both of the United  Kingdom) and the Nigerian Evidence Act 2011 and found that  their provisions on the admissibility of computer-generated evidence are substantially the same with just little differences on  minor issues like the classification of computer generated evidence into documentary or real evidence, whether oral  evidence may be called as substitute to the certificate of compliance required to prove the content of computer generated evidence etc

Political Institutions and Governance: An Arabo-Islamic Perspective

Societies need political institutions with governance structures to achieve stability and ensure justice for societal progress. The research analysed Arab-Islamic political institutions and governance through Islamic principles drawn from teachings and Arab political traditions to resolve modern structural conflicts with their original political ideals in Islamic law and Arab historical contexts, especially within Muslim-majority states struggling with governance breakdowns. Textual analysis of Islamic primary resources composed of the Qur\u27an and Hadith together with traditional Islamic legal and political concepts formed the research method. The study examined historical governance during the time of Rightly Guided Caliphs together with modern political systems. Islamic governance requires three fundamental elements which include Shūrah for consultation and \u27Adl for justice together with accountability for governance. The Quranic verse Q3:159 says "And consult them in all affairs" which shows how participatory governance matters and how the Shūrah concept matches democratic principles. The early Caliphates showed an example of transparent ethical leadership which remains relevant today for dealing with modern governance issues. Modern political systems can improve their operations by implementing the Arab-Islamic principles of multilateral input and moral leadership establishment according to the research findings. Shūrah as an inclusive governance system needs improvement together with increased leader accountability and adoption of Islamic ethical values for public institution corruption reduction and political institution trust enhancement. The structure offers a foundation for cultural governance transformation in Muslim-majority governance systems.KeywordsArab-Islamic perspective, concept of Shūrah, governance, political institutions, Qur\u27an and Hadit

Media Framing and Peace Advocacy in Mainstream Coverage of the Herder-Farmer Conflicts in Nigeria

The protracted conflict between farmers and herders in Nigeria, characterised by recurring violence, displacement, and social unrest, remains a significant challenge to national cohesion. This study investigates media framing and peace advocacy in mainstream coverage of the herder-farmer conflicts in Nigeria, using the framing theory as its analytical framework. A triangulated research approach was adopted, combining content analysis of 150 online reports from three purposively selected newspapers (Punch, Daily Trust, and Vanguard) with a survey of 251 members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists in Kwara State. Data were collected using coding sheets and structured questionnaires and analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings reveal that conflict reporting is predominantly framed using panic and fear-inducing narratives, with limited emphasis on peace-oriented frames such as solution or awareness frames. Although journalists expressed awareness of the influence of framing on peacebuilding efforts, their ability to reflect this awareness in practice is constrained by institutional and structural challenges. The study concludes that while peace-promoting frames are emerging, they remain underutilised. It recommends strategic partnerships between media organisations and peacebuilding bodies to promote conflict-sensitive journalism and enhance the media\u27s role in fostering dialogue, understanding, and reconciliation in Nigeria.KeywordsFarmer-herder conflicts, Framing Theory, conflict reporting, peace advocacy, mainstream medi

Effect Of Leadership Style On Worker’s Performance In Nigeria’s Organisations

In today’s competitive business environment, organisations expand globally and face lots of challenges to meet their objectives and choose to be more successful than others. Leaders play significant role in the accomplishment of these goals and boost employees’ performance with attractive and industry-competitive reward system. This paper relies on secondary data for sourcing information and adopts content analysis for analysing its arguments. It also adopts transformational leadership theory. The paper finds that there is a nexus between leadership style and workers’ performance. It also reveals that human resources management strategy has a significant effect on leadership style. It draws a line of correlation between the performance of the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, and former Chairman of INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega’s leadership styles, their reward or compensation structure, and the agencies’ service delivery as well. The paper concludes that effective leadership style is one of the sure ways of improving workers’ performance and, as such, should be taken seriously at all levels of management