Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among Students in Western Illinois University, Macomb

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) remain a significant public health problem in the United States, especially among college students. The sexually transmitted disease is used to refer to an infection spread from one individual to another through sexual contact. Sexually transmitted diseases may be most often, but not exclusively spread by sexual intercourse. It can also be spread by birth (mother to child) or with the use of needles. Western Illinois University (WIU) is a public university. It has two campuses: Moline, IL (Quad cities) and Macomb, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1899 and is located at 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455 (WIU, 2019).  Western Illinois University's main campus is in the rural community of Macomb, Illinois, and offers a college program experience for almost 8,000 students. This research study makes use of both primary and secondary data to generate data. The primary data involves the use of a survey while secondary data will be generated from the Center for disease control, Western Illinois University Beau Health center, and World Health Organization. These sources are reliable because the method of data collection is consistent. Furthermore, these centers are trusted to give an accurate representation of statistics among students that present for the screening and the infected population. Monitoring and summative evaluation results due to the limited resources of the program. The program will be tailored to address sexually transmitted disease(s) by dealing with the highest pressing issues presented by the members

Human Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in an Artisanal Gold Mining Community of Kogi State, Nigeria

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is known to improve the standard of living in the host communities and economic performance of countries involved. However, despite the positive impact on the economy, ASGM is a significant point source of uncontrolled mobilization of hazardous chemicals, notably heavy metals into the environmental media such as soil, air and water. This study assessed human health risk of exposure to heavy metals in soil around artisanal gold mining in Ike community of Kogi State. Twelve (12) soil samples obtained from the gold mining area were analysed for heavy metals (As, Cd, Ni, Pb and Zn) using Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS). Measured concentrations of these metals were used to calculate health risk of children and adults using health risk assessment models. The results showed that mean values of heavy metal concentrations in the soil reflected low metal load (<1) with decreasing order of As>Pb>Zn>Ni>Cd. The results obtained from analysis of noncarcinogenic risk demonstrated that hazard index values of various heavy metals for three exposure pathways (ingestion, dermal and inhalational) were < 1 for children and adults populations. However, As recorded hazard index values > 1 for ingestion pathway for both populations. It was found that As recorded carcinogenic risk of 1.85E-03 for children and 9.86E-04 for adults and Cd recorded 4.67E-04 for children. These values exceeded the safety limit, ranging from 1E-06 to 1E-04, as stated by US Environmental Protection Agency. The study showed that As might pose carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks for both populations. Also, Cd might pose carcinogenic risk for children. Hence, As and Cd would be regarded as elements of serious concern in the study area

Performance Assessment of Dual-Powered Baking Oven Developed from Locally Sourced Materials

In this study, a dual-powered baking oven (electric and gas) was developed using locally available materials with the aim of investigating the performance of the constructed oven using standard test procedure. The performance of the constructed baking system was assessed by investigating the quantity of heat supplied, gas expended, moisture content and drying rate. The experimental results revealed that more heat is supplied during the baking of bread using electrical part of the system while high moisture content and drying rate was recorded during the roasting of fish using electricity. However, the highest (39.742kJ) and lowest (0.334kJ) heat supplied was obtained in the 15th and 6th minutes respectively during the baking of bread with electricity and gas respectively. Hence, it can be concluded that the use of electricity in baking or roasting is capable of enhancing an efficient and effective baking processe

Istoricizing and conceptualizing Albert Camus's dual perception of women in L'étranger and le Malentendu

Several studies have been published on the recurring themes of death, revolt, and the absurdity of life in Albert Camus's literary works. These works mostly refer to ambiguity or contradiction regarding some of his ideologies of life. Camus’s recognition of life’s limitations while celebrating it to its fullness and his ambiguous attitudes towards the concept of death comes to mind. But little literature has been recorded of his mindset towards women. This study explores the evolution of Camus's multiple notions about women. It is an attempt to evaluate the ambiguity of perception inherent in his literary creation regarding his relationship with women. Camus's opus indicates that loving" at a distance" offers some advantages to men in pursuit of idealistic goals in life. An affirmation of the above statement is the blend of allegiance and disconnection which characterized Camus's relationship with his mother. Using Sigmund Freud's Psychoanalytic theory, the study posits that the disorienting or fluctuating limits in Camus’s characters manifested through Meurseult and Jan, demonstrates lingering challenges of human existence and a critical post-modern account of the absurdity of human condition. The study maintains that Camus's loyalty and detachment from women can be regarded as the paradigm of the rapport between man and society. This study's endgame is to, first, expose new perspective in Camus’s works, and then fill in the lacuna as well as to indicate a field of research of broader value in French literature

China-Nigeria Economic Relations

摘要 本论文检讨中国—尼日利亚经济政治关系。1971年2月10日，中尼之间开创了一个历史性阶段，这个历史性阶段不仅是双边关系的建立，而且是两国相互的尊重。虽然这种关系已有30多年，但最近的发展要求对这种关系进行认真和详细的分析。为此，我们力求就与这种关系有关的投资、贸易、援助和经济合作等提出分析。最近中尼关系的发展并非与这两个大国间加强的联系无关，因为尼日利亚已成为中国在非洲最重要的贸易伙伴之一。当代外交关系的潮流显露出一种适当范围的互利合作。尼日利亚的进取性吸引外资作为其发展动力的追求已开放了其经济，在这种经济中，中国被视为一个理想的商业伙伴。 作为发展的结果，中国在2011年2月正式超...Abstract This paper examines China-Nigeria economic-political relations. On February 10, 1971 a historical stage was set between China and Nigeria, one of not only bilateral relations but of mutual respect for each other. Although this relationship dates back to more than three decades, recent developments call for a careful and detailed analysis of this union and to this end, we seek to p...学位：法学硕士院系专业：南洋研究院_国际关系学号：3022010115433

Does Privatization Increase Firm Performance in Nigeria?: An Empirical Investigation

The public enterprises have generally failed to provide the social and economic development sought by the post-independence era in African countries, hence privatization has been central to policy making in the recent times. This paper offers insight into the validity of the efficacy of privatization by investigating not only whether privatization has improved financial (profitability) performance of firms but also whether such improvement has impact on the operational efficiency of privatized firms for the period 1990-2001 in Nigeria. Using a panel data for a sample of 20 privatized firms obtained from the Nigerian Stock Exchange and Securities and Exchange Commission, the result shows an increase in all the profitability ratios after privatization. However, only the return on assets and return on sales are significant in explaining the difference between pre- and post-privatization performance of firms in Nigeria. The result of the operational efficiency shows a significant increase in the mean (median) values of sale efficiency and income efficiency. Interestingly, while output (real sales) and employee income of firm significantly increase after privatization, the number of employees insignificantly decreases after privatization. The paper concludes that privatization in Nigeria has worked in the sense that it improves the financial and operational efficiency performance of firms

A Comparative Assessment of the Fatty Acid and Phospholipid Composition of Irvingia Gabonensis (African Wild Mango) and Citrullus Lanatus (Water Melon) Seed Oils

The fatty acid composition of Irvingia gabonensis (African wild mango) and Citrullus lanatus (water melon) seed oils were determined using gas chromatographic technique with flame ionization detector (GC-FID). The results indicated eight fatty acids in Citrullus lanatus and eleven in Irvingia gabonensis seed oils. Comparatively, fatty acids common to both seed oils are linoleic acid (61.07%, 22.98%), oleic acid (13.48%, 21.87%), palmitic acid (15.40%, 16.69%), palmitoleic acid (0.53%, 6.32%), linolenic acid   (0.52% , 17.55%) and erucic acid (0.54%,0.88%). Lauric acid, arachidic acid, myristic acid and behenic acid though found in Irvingia gabonensis were not traceable in citrullus lanatus while arachidonic acid was present in citrullus lanatus but not in irvingia gabonensis. Margaric acid and lignoceric acid were not found in both seed oils. Irvingia gabonensis seed oil presented potential for making hard soaps. The seed oils generally presented potential for industrial use. Phospholipid levels in Citrullus Lanatus and Irvingia gabonensis seed oils on the other hand was also determined using gas chromatographic technique with pulse flame photometric detector (GC-PFPD). The result showed six phospholipids in each seed oil namely phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylinositol, phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylserine, lysophosphatidylcholine and phosphatidic acid. The total phospholipid levels in Citrullus lanatus seed oil is higher (935.65 mg/100g) than that in Irvingia gabonensis (239.89 mg/100g) seed oils. Phosphatidylcholine was the most abundant in both seed oils while phosphatidylserine was the least concentrated. Citrullus lanatus seed oils present a higher potential for health benefits based on their phospholipid levels than Irvingia gabonensis. The study indicates that Irvingia gabonensis and citrullus lanatus would be useful in soap making industries and for improved health benefits respectively. Keywords: African wild mango, Citrullus lanatus, Chromatography, fatty acids, Irvingia gabonensis, industrial potential, Phospholipids, Phosphatidic acid, seed oil

Multi-response optimisation of machining parameters in turning AISI 304L using different oil-based cutting fluids

Properties of melon seed and beniseed oils which are considered as “environmentally” friendly oils were investigated and the performance evaluation of the formulated beniseed and melon seed oil- based cutting fluids were carried out. American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) 304L alloy steel was used as workpiece and tungsten carbide as cutting tool, while commercial mineral oil- based cutting fluid was used as a control experiment. The viscosities of the melon seed oil and beniseed oil- based cutting fluids were 1.53 mm2/s and 0.86mm2/s, while their pH values were 8.2 and 8.7 respectively. The optimal multi-response turning parameters was achieved using cutting speed of 159 rev/min (level 3), feed rate of 0.9 mm/rev (level 3), depth of cut of 1 mm (level 2) and type of cutting fluid of 1.53mm/s (level 3). The ANOVA results show that feed rate has the most significant effect on the surface roughness (92.93%) and cutting temperature (27.51%).Keywords: Cutting fluids; Surface roughness; Temperature; Cutting too