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{"title":"Development of Anti- Polypharmacy Management System.","authors":"G. Aimufua, N.P Onyechi, U. Muhammad","doi":"10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28p14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28p14","url":null,"abstract":"The prevalence of adverse drug reactions, adverse drug effects, avoidable deaths, and other drug-related problems arising from multiple drug administration is a wake-up call to our medical practitioners and the world at large, hence prompt action is required to this effect. In this paper, a computerized web-based system called “Anti-Polypharmacy Module” (APM) is being proposed which is geared towards checking the menace of polypharmacy by highlighting its adverse effect and drug-drug interactions. The drug library which contains most of the required information will be used to accomplish this task. The application is designed to be a user-friendly one. The system methodology for this work is the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This system is implemented using Java-servlet (JSP), JQuery, and SQL as a collection of software development tools. It is also a web-based application hence HTML5 and CSS3 are carefully crafted together for maximum user-friendliness. Apache Maven and Tomcat 7 are deployed for the back-end server technology. For database query optimization, the basic rules are strictly followed as discussed in the methodology. Keywords: Polypharmacy, Paediatrician, Therapeutic, Morbidity, Mortality, Drug-bank Database","PeriodicalId":332710,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 28th iSTEAMS Multidisciplinary & Inter-tertiary Research Conference","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127424326","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mann-Whitney U Test of Corporate Social Responsibility Practices of Telecom Companies in Sub Saharan Africa: The Case of MTN Nigeria PLC and Africell Gambia Limited.","authors":"W. Olanipekun, F.A. Lasisi, A.A. Brimah, R. O. Rabiu","doi":"10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28n2p10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28n2p10","url":null,"abstract":"The increasing global interest and discourse on CSR has led to several changes in the way corporate organisations do business in the global market. This study comparatively examined the CSR practices of two market leading telecom companies in Nigeria and the Gambia. Survey research design was used in the study. Data for this research was obtained from primary sources through the aid of a structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics of Mann Whitney U Test while the hypothesis was tested at 0.05 alpha levels. Findings revealed that there is statistically significant difference in the level of CSR sustainability practices of MTN Nigeria PLC and Africell Gambia Limited. All probability values were found to be less than 0.05; economic (0.037), social (0.034) and environmental (0.044). Based on the findings, the study concluded that with CSR practices and initiatives, companies can obtain a valuable tool that provides competition advantage. The study recommended that there is need for the enshrinement of the CSR philosophy in all organizations in order to achieve a sustainable development that the 21st century demands. Organizations, regardless of the sector, industry or country should ensure that their developmental objectives are in consonance with the triple bottom line. Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility, Development, Mann-Whitney Test, Sustainability","PeriodicalId":332710,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 28th iSTEAMS Multidisciplinary & Inter-tertiary Research Conference","volume":"49 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122432025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Academic Staff Recruitments and Promotions BY Human Resources Managers at Nigerian Universities: A Case Study of Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Nigeria","authors":"S. Ibrahim","doi":"10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28n2p2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28n2p2","url":null,"abstract":"This proposed conference paper which bearing the title of: Academic Staff Recruitments and Promotions by Human Resource Managers At Nigeria Universities: A Case Study of Kaduna State University” Consisting of Introduction and two parts. On the introduction: it discusses historical background, aims and objectives, significance of research, research methodology, research problems, literature review. On part one: The paper will examines Human Resources: It’s definition, functions, recruitments and promotions, it’s basis and types. Main types of interviews, short listing and application forms. On part two: The researchers explored the practical aspect of recruitments and promotion procedures done by Human Resource Managers in Kaduna State University (KASU) of Nigeria. In the conclusion the paper includes findings and recommendations. keywords: Human Resources, Appointments, Promotion, Interviews, Recruitments, Universities, Nigeria","PeriodicalId":332710,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 28th iSTEAMS Multidisciplinary & Inter-tertiary Research Conference","volume":"23 4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122671624","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Magnetohydrodynamic Flow and Heat Transfer Characteristics in Micropolar-Casson Fluid over a Stretching Surface with Temperature-dependent Material Properties.","authors":"E. Fatunmbi, O. O. Akanbi","doi":"10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28n2p7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28n2p7","url":null,"abstract":"The current investigation communicates the flow and heat transfer characteristics of an electrically conducting micropolar-Casson fluid over a two-dimensional stretching surface with variable thermal conductivity and viscosity. Thermal radiation, viscous dissipation and heat source effects are also accounted for in the energy equation. The formulated equations of flow and heat transfer are converted from partial to ordinary differential equations using suitable similarity transformations while the dimensionless equations are solved by Runge-Kutta Fehlberg integration scheme. The effects of the physical parameters are publicized through graphs and validated by related published studies in the limiting situations. It is found from the investigation that there is accelerated flow due to the material micropolar term whereas the presence of Casson fluid and magnetic field terms decelerate the velocity. Besides, the surface temperature improves with a rise in the Casson fluid term, Eckert number and thermal conductivity parameter whereas the trend is reversed for micropolarity influence. Keywords: Micropolar-Casson fluid; Magnetohydrodynamic, Variable viscosity; Variable thermal conductivity;Viscous dissipation","PeriodicalId":332710,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 28th iSTEAMS Multidisciplinary & Inter-tertiary Research Conference","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126330427","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Study of Energy Efficiency in Wireless Sensor Networks","authors":"Benjamin Panful, Xie Zhibin","doi":"10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28n3p9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28n3p9","url":null,"abstract":"The wireless sensor networks (WSNs) field is one of the emerging and fast-growing fields in the scientific world. This has brought about the development of low-cost, and multifunctional sensor nodes for easy and secure dissemination of information. Nonetheless, the problem of sensor nodes running out of energy quickly has been an issue. Many energyefficient routing algorithms have been proposed to solve this problem and preserve the longevity of the network. Most of the recent papers have shown so many protocols mainly designed to minimize energy consumption in the network but there are some limitations with regards to the area of operation and the optimization decisions. This paper proposes an Energy Efficiency Hierarchical Routing Technique (EEHRT) which is based on LEACH protocol to extend the lifespan of a WSN. In this work, the proposed Energy Efficient Hierarchical Routing Technique selects cluster heads based on the prediction of transmission energy through the shortest distance to the base station. Our approach rotates the role of Cluster Heads (CHs), and optimizes the CH selection by the prediction of energy transmission in every round and aggregating data before transmission to the BS. The important features which include member nodes formation and rotation, cluster head selection and rotation, and cluster optimization of our proposed hierarchical routing technique in transmitting data to the base station are analyzed and emphasized. Keywords: Wireless Sensor Network, Base Station, Member Node, Clustering, LEACH, Hierarchy Proceedings Reference Format Benjamin Panful & Xie Zhibin (2021): Rural Women’s Access to Land and its Implications for Empowerment in Nigeria: The Case of Ilorin East Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 28th iSTEAMS Intertertiary Multidisciplinary Conference. American International University West Africa, The Gambia. Series 28, Vol 3 October 2021. Pp 105-120 www.isteams.net/gambia2021. DOI - https://doi.org/","PeriodicalId":332710,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 28th iSTEAMS Multidisciplinary & Inter-tertiary Research Conference","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131260078","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Academic Mentoring As Determinant For Academic Competence Among Teaching Staff In Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria","authors":"W. A. Alasiri, D. Adewumi, S. Jelili, O. Longe","doi":"10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28p16","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28p16","url":null,"abstract":"Research studies have shown that most young and inexperienced academic members in higher institutions all over the world especially in developing nations required assistance in developing their academic career and enhancing their teaching experiences through mentoring. However, academic mentoring has not been effective in many higher institutions of learning, especially those in the developing world, Nigeria not exempted. With quantitative and qualitative approaches, this study explored mentoring among teaching staff, looking at how both variables determine the academic competence of teaching staff in Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu Lagos. A cross sectional survey of all the schools in Lagos State Polytechnic was carried-out with a sample size of 200. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. The study used descriptive statistics which include tables, percentages, and graph while Chi-Square was used to analyze the formulated hypothesis. Questionnaire was used as the major research instrument. The data analyzed for this study was from 150 academic staff that their questionnaire were properly filled and submitted and out of this, Chief Lecturers, Principal Lecturers and Senior Lecturers constituted 95 (63%) respondents, who we referred to as Mentor, and others constituted 55(37%), who we referred to as Mentee. This study used theories on mentoring, leadership and career development that relate to the study. The paper focused on three main research questions: measuring the level of awareness, mentoring and competence and formation of mentoring among teaching staff of Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu. Findings from this study showed that teaching staff in Lagos State Polytechnic are very much aware of academic mentoring, and they believed that academic mentoring were developed on the basis of familiarity in research interests. It was also discovered from the review of literature that, the unresponsive attitude of some junior teaching staff, the pressure of administrative duties, unavailability of formal mentor/mentee structures were identified barriers to good mentoring skills among mentors and mentees. Based on these findings, the paper recommended among others that the institution should develop staff through policies on mentoring in Lagos State Polytechnic systems, this will serve as an avenue to groom new generation of competent academic staff, who will build responsible future leaders Keywords: Academic mentoring, grooming, academic competence, teaching staff","PeriodicalId":332710,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 28th iSTEAMS Multidisciplinary & Inter-tertiary Research Conference","volume":"89 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125851085","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"COVID-19 and Family-Owned Business Performance","authors":"I. O. Faseyiku, K. Balogun, M.A. Adegbite","doi":"10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28p19x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28p19x","url":null,"abstract":"The study examined the impact (COVID-19) pandemic on family owned business (FOBs) in Southwest Nigeria. This study targeted a total population of 23,228 SMEs (SMEDAN, 2017) adopted for FOBs because most SMEs are FOBs in Nigeria. A sample size of three hundred and seventy eight 378 respondents from the total population constitutes the sample size for questionnaire that was administered. The determination of sample size for the study was achieved using the Raosoft sample size estimator. Out of the 378 questionnaire being distributed, only 250 were filled and returned appropriately. The study adopted multistage sampling technique. The focus of the study was based on fast moving consumable goods (FMCGs) producers of essential goods. The collected data was scored, tabulated, coded, and analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis with the aid of SPSS 23.0., the result reveals that there is a moderate significant relationship between COVID-19 pandemic and FOBs performance, where product patronage (r = 0.534, P< 0.01); growth (r= 0.623, P< 0.01), and profitability (r = 0.228, P< 0.01). Therefore, the study accepted the alternative hypothesis that there is a significant relationship exist between COVID-19 pandemic and FOBs performance. The study recommended that government should strengthen the business related incentive packages and circulate the information noticeably, this is indispensable in volatile potential of the Covid-19 pandemic predicament; FOBs should identify critical business issues and develop recovery strategy such as business recovery plan (BRP) to enable them mitigates the impact of covid-19 on their businesses; and opportunities should always tap from every situation by businesses. Keywords: COVID-19 Pandemic, FOBs Performance, Product Patronage, Growth, Profitability","PeriodicalId":332710,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 28th iSTEAMS Multidisciplinary & Inter-tertiary Research Conference","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125725127","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"University Teachers’ Use of Twitter as an Instructional Tool and Effective Curriculum Content Implementation in Three Institutions of Higher Leaning in Cross River State Nigeria","authors":"Genevieve N. Aglazor, Modupe Remi Omoogun","doi":"10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28n2p6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28n2p6","url":null,"abstract":"This study examined University teachers’ use of twitter as an instructional tool and effective curriculum content implementation in three higher institutions in Cross River State, Nigeria. One purpose of the study was stated and converted into one research question and statement of hypothesis. Literature review was carried out based on the variable understudy and the survey research design was used in the study. The stratified random, purposive and accidental sampling techniques were used in the study. The method of data collection was a 20 items four point rating scale questionnaire. A sample of 373 respondents was used in the study and the reliability index of the instrument was .82 using the Cronbach Alpha Reliability method. The statistical tool for data analysis was the Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation at .05 level of significance. The result of the study showed that there is a significant relationship between University Teachers’ use of Twitter as an instructional tool and effective Curriculum implementation in Universities of Cross River State, Nigeria. Based on the finding of the study, it was recommended that teachers should change the methods and strategies of teaching from traditional methods of chalk and board to communicative strategies like the use of social media like Twitter that are based on the students’ real engagement in the teaching-learning process for effective curriculum implementation. Keywords: Teachers, Twitter, Curriculum implementation,University, Social media","PeriodicalId":332710,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 28th iSTEAMS Multidisciplinary & Inter-tertiary Research Conference","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124041697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Challenges of Autonomy on Effective Local Government in Nigeria","authors":"I. O. Faseyiku","doi":"10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28p19","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28p19","url":null,"abstract":"The study examined the impact (COVID-19) pandemic on family owned business (FOBs) in Southwest Nigeria. This study targeted a total population of 23,228 SMEs (SMEDAN, 2017) adopted for FOBs because most SMEs are FOBs in Nigeria. A sample size of three hundred and seventy eight 378 respondents from the total population constitutes the sample size for questionnaire that was administered. The determination of sample size for the study was achieved using the Raosoft sample size estimator. Out of the 378 questionnaire being distributed, only 250 were filled and returned appropriately. The study adopted multistage sampling technique. The focus of the study was based on fast moving consumable goods (FMCGs) producers of essential goods. The collected data was scored, tabulated, coded, and analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis with the aid of SPSS 23.0., the result reveals that there is a moderate significant relationship between COVID-19 pandemic and FOBs performance, where product patronage (r = 0.534, P< 0.01); growth (r= 0.623, P< 0.01), and profitability (r = 0.228, P< 0.01). Therefore, the study accepted the alternative hypothesis that there is a significant relationship exist between COVID-19 pandemic and FOBs performance. The study recommended that government should strengthen the business related incentive packages and circulate the information noticeably, this is indispensable in volatile potential of the Covid-19 pandemic predicament; FOBs should identify critical business issues and develop recovery strategy such as business recovery plan (BRP) to enable them mitigates the impact of covid-19 on their businesses; and opportunities should always tap from every situation by businesses. Keywords: COVID-19 Pandemic, FOBs Performance, Product Patronage, Growth, Profitability","PeriodicalId":332710,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 28th iSTEAMS Multidisciplinary & Inter-tertiary Research Conference","volume":"51 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131298917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence of Depression Among Medical Students Of The American International University, West Africa","authors":"Nnenna Okereke Ogechi, R. Ortega, Dr. Ramos, Philomena Akpoveso Oke-Oghene","doi":"10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28n2p13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28n2p13","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Depression is one of the major mental disorders experienced by people of various age groups and works of life all over the world. Those in the medical field are not excluded. With the intense training and high level of physical, mental and emotional demands placed on medical students, they tend to become depressed. This not only affects their learning process or overall academic performance; it also affects them professionally in the future, which in turn would lead to compromise in patient care. In The Gambia, there is a lack of data on the prevalence of depression and the impacts it has on medical students. Thus, this study assessed the prevalence of depression among students of the American International University West Africa (AIUWA), The Gambia. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among medical students of AIUWA over a two-month period (June to July 2021). A self-structured questionnaire was used to obtain information on sociodemographic characteristics. Diagnosis of depression was assessed using the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). A total of 100 students were included in this study. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26. Results: The overall prevalence of depression among the participants was 36%, with PHQ-9 scores ≥ 10. With regards to the severity of depression, 26 (26%), 21 (21%), 11 (11%), and 4(4%) students were classified as having mild, moderate, moderately severe, and severe depression respectively. Efficiency of monthly allowance (p = 0.022, Φ = 0.251, V= 0.251), self-rated academic performance (p = 0.012, Φ = 0.297, V = 0.297) and prior history of depression (p = 0.001, Φ = 0.347, V = 0.347), were independently associated with depression. Conclusion: The prevalence of depression among medical students of the American International University, is high, and is associated with inefficient monthly allowance, consumption of alcohol, average academic performance and prior history of depression. It is recommended that there should be an implementation of a guidance and counseling department within the university., Keywords: Depression, Medical Students, AIUWA, University, West Africa Proceedings Reference Format","PeriodicalId":332710,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 28th iSTEAMS Multidisciplinary & Inter-tertiary Research Conference","volume":"102 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126667002","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}