The role of cadaveric dissections in current medical education: a critical review

Human cadaveric dissection has been utilised in medical education for centuries. Historical reports suggest that the ancient Greek physicians introduced human cadaveric dissection in medical schools in the 3rd century BC. With the advent of modern technology, the relevance of human cadaveric dissection has been critically evaluated in relation to modern medical curriculum. Some medical schools and universities have replaced cadaveric dissection with virtual or digital dissection. From the available evidence, it appears that virtual cadaveric dissection can be a useful adjunct in overcoming the limitations of traditional cadaveric dissection. This is evident in its ability to simulate real life situation during dissection of structures such as the neural and blood vessels

Best Practices in Curriculum Implementation Through the Experiential Learning Cycle

The aim of teaching is to learn, and more importantly to relate what is learnt with real world experience. Therefore, this paper explores best practices for curriculum implementation using the experiential learning cycle for effective classroom interactions. It discusses: the curriculum; the curriculum implementation; experiential learning cycle to show the impact of Engagement, Exploration, Integration; evaluation to enhance classroom interactions; how can the experiential learning cycle support curriculum implementation; benefits of curriculum implementation

Perception of University Lecturers Towards Consumption of Genetically Modified Foods in Nigeria and Botswana

A comparison of university lecturers’ perception towards consumption of genetically modified foods in Nigeria and Botswana was conducted in 2007. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 100 lecturers out of 685 from five faculties of agriculture in south western Nigeria and 47 from 67 in Botswana College of Agriculture (BCA). Data were collected through structured questionnaire on demographic characteristics and perception on consumption of genetically modified (GM) foods containing 15 statements that cut across situations in Nigeria and Botswana; and analyzed using means and standard deviation. Mann Whitney U test was used to compare the perception of lecturers in the two countries. The results showed that majority were males (77 and 57 percent respectively), with 51 percent of the lecturers in Botswana between the 51–60 years and 59 percent between 41–50 years in Nigeria. The percentage of lecturers in Botswana that are MSc degree holders (45 percent) was higher than those from Nigeria. Lecturers from BCA agreed and were positively disposed to 12, while lecturers from south western universities in Nigeria agreed and are positively disposed to five out of the 15 statements on the rating scale. It is important to note that four of the statements were perceived positively by lectures from both countries. Also, significant difference existed in their perception (Z = –6.65, p < 0.05); with higher mean rank for Botswana (108.02) than for Nigeria (58.01). This further confirms that Botswana lecturers are more favorably disposed to genetically modified foods than Nigeria lecturers

Implementation of Management Strategies and Academic Staff Retention in Private Universities in Southwest, Nigeria

Implementing management strategies to retain staff is an important issue for universities as it impacts the institution's quality of teaching, research, and administrative services. The study examined the implementation of management strategies and their impact on academic staff retention in nine selected private universities. The research sample comprises 1,736 academic staff members from these institutions. The study investigated the various management strategies employed by private universities to retain their academic workforce and explored their effectiveness in promoting staff retention. The paper utilized a mixed-methods approach, combining both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques. A survey questionnaire was distributed among academic staff members to assess their perceptions of management strategies and their impact on retention. Additionally, in-depth interviews were conducted with key university administrators to gain insights into the specific strategies employed and their rationale. The findings highlighted the management strategies that private universities adopt to retain academic staff and the implications of enhancing their staff retention efforts. The findings also informed university administrators and human resource professionals about the strategies that can greatly impact academic staff retention if implemented properly.The study concluded that formulation and effective implementation of management strategies will improve academic staff retention. By identifying successful practices and addressing areas for improvement, universities can enhance their ability to attract and retain talented academic staff. This, in turn, will contribute to the overall quality of the universities

Genomic Modification by Ocimum canum Against Lead-Induced Chromosome Aberration and It’s Effect on Antioxidant Enzymes

Introduction: Anticlastogenic potential of Ocimum canum (Black leaf) extract was studied in bone marrow cells of mice using micronucleus assay.Experimental: 200mg/kg of Ocimum canum aqueous extract was administered as dietary supplement for 30-days. The mice were divided into three groups A, B and C. Animals in group A were fed with distilled water, B were treated with 2.5mg/kg lead acetate while group C were fed with 200mg/kg Ocimum canumaqueous extract and 2.5mg/kg lead acetate simultaneously. After 30-days, mice were sacrificed and chromosome preparations were made from bone marrow according to colchicines hypotonic-fixation air drying Giemsa schedule. The cytogenic end-point observed was chromosomal aberration which increasedsignificantly (P<0.05) in group B animals treated with lead acetate only. However, the chromosomal aberration was significantly (P<0.05) reduced by the extract fed to animals in group C. In addition, the effect of the extract on the defensive antioxidant enzymes of the test animals was also assessed.Result: The results indicate synergistic effect of the extract on the antioxidant enzymes in the liver tissues.Conclusion: Hence, the results of this study suggest viable anticlastogenic and antioxidant potentials of Ocimum canum extract which could protect against lead-induced chromosomal aberration and as well enhance activities of antioxidant enzymes

Risk Assessment Model for Pluvial Flood Prediction Using Fuzzy-Based Classification Technique

Both developed and developing countries are promoting risk management and refining the ability to alleviate the effects of disaster both man-made and natural, which have become a threat to human life and the world’s economy. The variability in climate change, rapid urbanization and fast-growing socio-economic development has naturally increased the risk associated with flooding. A recent report showed that flood have affected more individuals than any other category of disaster in the 21st century with the highest percentage of 43% of all disaster events in 2019 and Africa been the second vulnerable continent after Asia. So, it is highly important to devise a scientific method for flood risk reduction since it cannot be eradicated. Machine learning can improve the risk management. The paper proposes a pluvial flood detection and prediction system based on machine learning techniques. The proposed model will employ a fuzzy rule-based classification approach for pluvial flood risk assessment. Keywords: Machine Learning, Pluvial Flood, Risk, Fuzzy Rule-Based, Prediction DOI: 10.7176/CEIS/12-1-07 Publication date: January 31st 202

Renewable Power Energy Production:The Energy Sustenance option for Nigeria

In Nigeria, as in many developing countries, providing energy to rural and urban areas has proved to be a great challenge. With increasing population, the pressures on the infrastructure for the supply of conventional energy resources will continue to increase. Economic growth, rapid industrialization and high standard of living of the global population demand more and more energy in different forms. Since the quantity of available energy from conventional resources shrinks day-by-day, development of newer or renewable energy technologies and improvement of conventional technologies become necessary to meet the energy demand in the future. The demand for energy in Nigeria can be met, or better still “subsidised” by this method as most of the demand from the National grid can be reduced considerably because several mega-watts of energy can be generated from renewable source. To this end the end-use forms of energy like electricity for both the improvements and development of technology becomes easily and readily available to all and sundry.. Keywords:- Renewable energy, solar, biomass, economic growth,, rural Nigeri

Quality Assurance and Effectiveness of Lagos State Junior Secondary Schools

Abstract The study examine