223 research outputs found
Mapping quantitative trait loci associated with salinity tolerance in synthetic derived backcrossed bread lines
Advancements in Flux Switching Machine Optimization : Applications and Future Prospects
This work was supported by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, U. K., under Grant Number: NGCN-180-2021Peer reviewe
Short term effect of aqueous extracts of root, pod, and stem of Telfairia occidentalis on some biochemical parameters in rats
This study investigates the effect of fourteen (14) -day administration
of Telfairia occidentalis root, pod and stem aqueous extracts on
rats. Sixty four (64) Wister albino rats of both sexes were assigned to
sixteen (16) groups of 4 animals per group. Different groups received
distilled water and, root, stem, and pod extracts at the doses of 250,
750, 1500, 2250, and 3000mg/kg of body weight. All animals were treated
for 14 days and sacrificed on the 15th day. The biochemical assay
results show that the root extract caused significant decreases in the
activities of alanine amino transferses (ALT) and aspartate amino
transferase (AST) at lower concentrations (250mg/kg and 750mg/kg),
while the stem extract showed significant increase in their activities
at 3000mg/kg. The pod extract had no effect on ALT and AST. Also the
stem extract showed significant increase in the activities of alkaline
phosphatase (ALP) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and reduction in the
concentration of serum sodium ion. Serum creatinine (not urea) was
elevated when the pod extract was administered at the lowest dose
(250mg/kg). Conversely, the stem extract caused a reduction in the
concentration of creatinine at 250-, 750- and 1500mg/kg. There was no
significant effect on serum total protein and albumin by all the
extracts. The stem extract showed a significant increase in the liver-
body weight ratio when administered at 750mg/kg and 1500mg/kg dosage.
Thus, while Telfairia occidentalis root, pod, and stem extracts may
have varying protective and toxic effects on liver and kidney function
parameters, their effects may be dosage- and duration- dependent
Influence of Rotor Pole Number on the Output of Double Stator Flux-Switching Machine
Influence of rotor pole numbers on the output performance of a double stator flux-switching permanent magnet machine is investigated and compared in this study. A description of the analyzed machine is first given. Maxwell-2D time-stepping finite element analysis is adopted in estimating the results. The no-load and load characteristics of the investigated machine is considered and quantitatively compared amongst four different rotor pole configurations. The compared machine categories are designated as: 6S/10P, 6S/11P, 6S/13P and 6S/14P, where P stands for rotor pole and S stands for stator slot. It is revealed that the compared 6S/11P machine topology has a lot of good qualities amongst all the compared machine types, since it exhibits the largest electromotive force (EMF), power, torque and greatest overload sustainability feature, etc. Though, the 6S/14P has excellent flux-weakening capability. Moreover, the 6S/13P machine configuration would produce the largest torque if all the compared machines are equipped with same amount of permanent magnet volume/material. The compared machine topologies have reasonably good anti-demagnetization potentials; particularly, the 6S/13P topology
Influence of Rotor Pole Number on the Output of Double Stator Flux-Switching Machine
Influence of rotor pole numbers on the output performance of a double stator flux-switching permanent magnet machine is investigated and compared in this study. A description of the analyzed machine is first given. Maxwell-2D time-stepping finite element analysis is adopted in estimating the results. The no-load and load characteristics of the investigated machine is considered and quantitatively compared amongst four different rotor pole configurations. The compared machine categories are designated as: 6S/10P, 6S/11P, 6S/13P and 6S/14P, where P stands for rotor pole and S stands for stator slot. It is revealed that the compared 6S/11P machine topology has a lot of good qualities amongst all the compared machine types, since it exhibits the largest electromotive force (EMF), power, torque and greatest overload sustainability feature, etc. Though, the 6S/14P has excellent flux-weakening capability. Moreover, the 6S/13P machine configuration would produce the largest torque if all the compared machines are equipped with same amount of permanent magnet volume/material. The compared machine topologies have reasonably good anti-demagnetization potentials; particularly, the 6S/13P topology
Retirement Education for Sustainable Livelihood Among Staff of the University of Nigeria: Adult Education Perspective By
This research was carried out in order to ascertain retirement education for sustainable livelihood among staff of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Three research questions and three hypotheses guided the study. The design adopted was descriptive survey research design. The population of the study was all the entire staff of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The sample size for the study was 284 staff, of which 133 academic staff and 153 non-academic staff from three faculties (Education, Social Sciences, and Arts). A simple random sampling technique was used to draw outĀ three faculties from the nine faculties, and a convenient sampling technique was then used to administer the instrument to staff that was available to fill out the questionnaire. The instrument used for the study was the retirement education questionnaire (REQ) with three clusters: packages available for retirees (5 question items), challenges facing retirees (9 question items), and supplementary livelihood strategies before retirement (10 question items). Using Cronbach Alpha, a reliability result of 0.79 was obtained for cluster A, 0.82 for cluster B, and 0.78 for cluster C, which means that the three clusters are reliable. The mean for the three clusters was 0.80. A mean and standard deviation were used to answer the three research questions that guided the study, while a t-test was used to test the hypotheses at a 0.05 significance level
Move to online learning during COVID-19 lockdown : pre-service teachers' experiences in Ghana
The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has brought another
dimension to teaching and learning across the levels of education. The
lockdown imposed in many countries to curtail the pandemic forced many
institutions of learning to shift to the online mode of teaching and learning.
Using a descriptive survey research design, this study explored the online
learning experiences of pre-service teachers at a Ghanaian university
during the COVID-19 lockdown. The study focused on the pre-service
teachersā preparedness for online learning in terms of their digital literacy
and technological devices used for online learning, their positive online
learning experiences, and the challenges they encountered learning online.
The findings suggested that the pre-service teachers were digitally literate
and mostly accessed online learning using smartphones. Besides, online
learning enabled them to communicate and collaborate actively with their
course mates and lecturers. It was found that the flexibility of online
learning increased the studentsā motivation to learn. However, poor
internet connectivity, the high cost of data, erratic power supply, lack of
appropriate devices, inability to effectively manage their time, and family
interruptions were some of the challenges experienced by the pre-service
teachers.https://www.ijlter.org/index.php/ijlterpm2021Science, Mathematics and Technology Educatio
Assessment of peripheral arterial disease in diabetic adults with foot ulcers in an African population
Background: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a recognized risk factor for diabetic foot ulceration. It was thought that PAD is not common in Sub-Saharan Africa. Studies show otherwise. It becomes necessary to assess the prevalence of PAD among diabetic adults with foot ulcers in Nigeria. The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of PAD in diabetic subjects with foot ulcers in Nigeria.Methods: Diagnosis of PAD was made with the ankle-brachial index (ABI). Edinburgh claudication questionnaire was administered to the patients. An ABI of <0.9 is diagnostic of PAD. Risk factors for PAD were assessed. A control group of non-diabetic adults was used.Results: Sixty-seven per cent (67%) of the test group has PAD as compared to 18% of the control group. Smoking, duration of diabetes and systemic hypertension were strongly associated with PAD.Conclusions: Diabetic adults with foot ulcers in Nigeria have a high prevalence of PAD
- ā¦