ANALYSIS OF HYDROCARBONS RELEASED THROUGH HYDROPYROLYSIS OF ASPHALTENES OBTAINED FROM SOIL SAMPLE IN ERHIEMU, NIGERIA.

Ivwurie, W. & Appi, T.S.

Department of Chemistry,

Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State,

E-mail: wivwurie@yahoo.co.uk       

ABSTRACT

Erhiemu soil sample was collected and extracted, asphaltenes were then precipitated from the extracts. The asphaltenes were subjected to hydropyrolysis to determine the percentage yield of hydrocarbon from asphaltene matrix. Open column chromatography was performed on asphaltene hydropyrolysate which gave a percentage recovery of 71%. This suggests that the process is a veritable tool for the release of bound hydrocarbons in asphaltene matrix.

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Prevalence of Hepatitis B Among Patients in Rural Areas |of Rivers State

G.A. Wokocha¹ and Sunny Aziaka                                                                                           1-10

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Work-Related Musculo Skeletal Disorders Among Textile Dyers in Kano Metropolis.

Musa Kani Zakari, Farida Garba Sumaila, Umaru M. Badaru, Aisha M. Bala                          11-32

Clinical Decision-Making in Patient-Centred Nursing Care

Margaret Omowaleola Akinwaare                                                                                          33-51

Effects of Different Pectin Sources on Some Quality Parameters of Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus) Jelly.

Linus-Chibuezeh,                                                                                                                     52-69

EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT PECTIN SOURCES ON SOME QUALITY PARAMETERS OF WATERMELON (CITRULLUS LANATUS) JELLY.

Linus-Chibuezeh, A¹., C. J. Okoye¹., O. Okorie². and S. Kalu² 

¹Department of Food Science and Technology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria.

²Department of Food Science and Technology, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria

Email: linusadindu@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Watermelon was used to produced jelly using pectin from different fruits (lime, lemon, orange, pineapple and grape), and jelly without the addition of pectin served as control. Physicochemical and proximate analysis were conducted on the jelly samples using standard methods, while sensory evaluated was conducted using 20 member panelists. Results showed for physicochemical: pH ranged from 3.28-3.63, TSS ranged from 60.39-67.27%, TTA ranged from 0.58-0.82%, brix content ranged from 17.53-25.78 and vitamin C ranged from 11.61-23.49. The proximate composition showed that moisture content range from 29.50 to 38.64%, ash ranged from 1.03 to 0.96%, crude protein ranged from 0.84 to 1.09%, crude fats ranged from 1.09 to 0.62%, the total solids ranged from 38.64 to 70.48%, carbohydrate ranged from 59.21 to 67.66% while crude fibre showed no value. Sensory evaluation showed that all the samples were acceptable to the panelists with respect to overall acceptability. The work also revealed that fruit waste can be utilized in jelly production.

Keywords: Pectin, Jelly, Physicochemical, Proximate, Sensory evaluation

CLINICAL DECISION-MAKING IN PATIENT-CENTRED NURSING CARE

Margaret Omowaleola Akinwaare

Department of Nursing, Faculty of Clinical Sciences

College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. Nigeria.

E-mail: margaretakinwaare@gmail.com

Prevalence of Hepatitis B among Patients in Rural Areas of Rivers State

G.A. Wokocha¹ and Sunny Aziaka²

¹Department of Integrated Science, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Port Harcourt

²Department of Science Education, Rivers State University of Science & Tech. Port Harcourt

ABSTRACT

This experimental study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of hepatitis B in rural areas of Rivers State. A total of 250 samples made up of 108 males and 142 females were randomly sampled from five communities in Rivers State. Hepatitis B surface antigen was detected with the use of ACON rapid diagnostic test strips. The findings show:

• That the prevalence of hepatitis B was very low in the rural areas of Rivers state.
• Females are more exposed to hepatitis B than males. Based on the findings, recommendations were made.  

PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF WORK-RELATED MUSCULO SKELETAL DISORDERS AMONG TEXTILE DYERS IN KANO METROPOLIS.

Musa Kani Zakari,*Farida Garba Sumaila, Umaru M. Badaru, Aisha M. Bala

Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences,

College of Health Science, Bayero University Kano, Kano Nigeria.

Email: fareedat2006@gmail.com, fgsumaila.pth@buk.edu.ng

ABSRACT

Dyeing has a long history in the ancient Kano dated back to 1498,It is an occupation that involves adoption of series of posture and movements which might have impact on body structure, function and general wellbeing. Textile dyeing and processing in the World is a delicate occupation and it involves more than 30% of the active population. The common cause of pain in most occupations is musculoskeletal disorders therefore this study investigated the pattern of musculoskeletal disorders among the textile dyers. The main aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence, pattern and risk factors of work related musculoskeletal disorders by age and working experience among textile dyers in Kano. The research was a cross sectional survey, a letter of Introduction was obtained from the department of physiotherapy, Bayero University Kano, Nigeria and then it was presented to the chairman of the Kano State Dyers Association. Approval letter was obtained from the chairman of the association and the aim of the study was explained to the textile dyers whose participation was voluntary. The questionnaire was self-administered and retrieved later. A sample size of 250 participants was calculated out of which 230 participated, all the 230 participants were males (100%), with a response rate of (92%).The age group  with the highest number of complaints of WRMDs were between 31-40 years, with most of them reporting shoulder pain(77%),low back pain (74.8%) and upper back pain (64.8%). Elbow pain accounted for (58.3%), wrist pain (54.8%), neck pain (37.45%), hip and ankle (29.6%), and (27%) respectively. Thumb (26.1%) and knee (20.9%) are the least common sites in the last 12months.It was found that the common risk factors were having a prolong position (62.6%),over time work(54.8%),awkward posture(40.9%) and repetitive motion(33%). This implies that excessive work for a prolong period of time could lead to development of marked injuries that could be disabling. It can be concluded that the pattern of work-related musculoskeletal pain occurs moderately among textile dyers within Kano Municipal, shoulder pain being the most prevalent.  

Awareness campaign on the need for textile dyers to avoid prolong posture when at work should be organised. This should ensure that they take some rest after every hour of work so as to prevent musculoskeletal pain and stress/fatigue.

Keywords: Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Prevalence, Risk, Textile Dyers