IOSR-JESTFT   Volume-17 ~ Issue-2 ~ February 2023

Abstract: Introduction Medical waste (MW) can be generated in hospitals, clinics and places where diagnosis and treatment are conducted. The appropriate disposal of these medical wastes remains animmense concern in view of the potential public health hazard associated with it. The study assessed the medical waste disposal practices in selected hospitals in Owerri. Methods Data was collected using three instruments (questionnaire, interview and site visitation). Three public (hospital A, B, C) and three private (hospital D, E, F) which provide services to citizens was assessed. Data analysis was done with SPSS version 23.......

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Abstract: In many developing countries, access to safe drinking water is limited. Contaminated water, poor hygiene,and sanitation practices are the reasons behind the increase in the spread/rate of waterborne diseases, especially among children,burdening the economy. Bihar is the Indian state that faces the most challenges when it comes to the quality of water, despite being rich in water availability. MatiKalp, a ceramic pot filter (CPF) is a technology at the household level that not only addresses the most prominent issues in drinking water in the area (iron, TDS, and microbial contamination), but also revives the diminishing craft, skill, and livelihood of struggling potter families. CPF treats water and stores the treated water safely to eliminate the risk of recontamination. This paper highlights the production technology at the cottage scale, quality control, effectiveness, and community response; and its outcome in terms of the household economy,particularly resulting in an increase in health.

Keywords: waterborne diseases, MatiKalp, ceramic pot filter, health, potter. livelihood

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Abstract: Baground: Diabetes is a metabolic disease that is rampant in the world and particularly in Côte d'Ivoire. Insulin treatments are expensive and it would be interesting to use formulations based on locally available and inexpensive food products, in particular sweet potato and moringa leaves. Sweet potato and moringa leaves could help control blood sugar in diabetic patients. The objective of the present study is to evaluate the effects of sweet potato formulations enriched with moringa leaf powder on the blood biochemical parameters of albino rats in the Haut-Sassandra region in Côte d'Ivoire. Material and methods: The four formulations made from potato flour enriched with 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% moringa leaf powder are respectively BBPM5, BBPM10, BBPM15 and BBPM20. A dose of 300 mg/kg bw of each of these formulations was administered by gavage to rats rendered hyperglycaemic against controls who had received distilled water......

Keywords: Sweet potato, moringa, enriched flour, hypoglycemic effect, diabetes

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Abstract: This study concerns the germination test of four forest species (Sclerocarya birrea Lam, Bauhinia refuscens, Acacia tortilis, Ziziphus mauritiana) in central eastern Niger (Bermo). The main objective is to assess the effect of standard pretreatments on the germination of these forest species to select the best method of breaking dormancy for these plants. The pretreatments applied to each of the four species, in a common Latin square device, were the scalding......

Keywords: Forest species, Pre-treatments, Dormancy break, Niger

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Abstract: Yoghurt is fermented and coagulated milk product which is often produced with the incorporation of stabilizer to improve the textural quality of the product. This study investigated the effects of cassava (T1), corn (T3) and potatoe(T5) starches as well as gelatin ( T4, positive control) as stabilizers on the proximate, physical and antioxidant properties of set-type yoghurt. A stabilizer free yoghurt(T2) to serve as the negative controlwas also made. Raw milk from Bunaji cow was clarified, homogenized and pasteurized at 82°C for 3 minutes. Sucrose (5%) was then added per litre of milk, thereafter cooled to 42°C for inoculation. The corn, potatoe and cassava flour at 20 g each was dissolved into 200 mls of water and bring to a boil to form a paste. A 20 g paste of each of the stabilizer as well as the gelatin were measured into 1000mls of the milk......

Keywords: Yoghurt, stabilizers, physical, proximate, antioxidant, synthetic

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Abstract: Even without the expected loss of species, groups, and ecosystems due to climate change, this descriptive paper addresses Australia's dwindling biological diversity. This makes climate change beneficial for zoology students in their undergraduate and graduate studies for field biological research. These students are required to work on short-term projects in the field for several months to two years. This study investigates if such initiatives are in line with native Australian species' responses to climate change. There are not many concrete findings, however the research is important for supporting longer-term research

Keywords: Biological diversity, climate change

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Abstract: A study of bacteria associated with American cockroaches (Periplanetaamericana) was conductedwith cockroaches caught within the Prince AbubakarAudu University,Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria. The cockroaches were trapped from seven different environments (Male hostel, Female hostel, Staff quarters, Cafeteria, School clinic, Laboratories and PublicToilets).The cockroaches were examined for bacteria attached to their cuticles and appendages. The wash diluent method of isolation was employed and inoculums were plated on Nutrient agar and MacConkey agar. Microscopic examination and standard biochemical tests were conducted on the isolates for presumptive identification. Eleven genera of bacteria were identified among the isolates. Gram positive bacteria isolated......

Keywords: Cockroaches, vector, Bacteria,Public, Health.

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Abstract: A number of scientific and practical tests have been conducted in cloud chambers and in the atmosphere to prove this hypothesis, that "Laser can induce condensation and water drops can be formed in laboratory cloud chambers as well as in the atmosphere". Innovative Rainmaking technology is scientifically and practically proven in Laboratory clouds chamber and in the atmosphere. A laser beam has to be shot into the cloud region of the atmosphere to create high temperature. This high temperature will break the bonds of N2 and O2 molecules of the atmosphere and produce N and O atoms. These atoms will be in excited state (N*, O*). They are very unstable and come to stable ground state through endothermic reactions by......

Keywords: Artificial rain; Atmospheric cloud; Condensation; Endothermic reactions; Laser system; Precipitation; Raindrops; Natural Seeding; Rainfall

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