Auchi Polytechnic Auchi
Edo StateTHE IMPORTANCE LOCAL SPICES AND HERBS TO THE HUMAN HEALTH
1.0 INTRODUCTION Plants constitute an important source of active natural products, which differ widely in terms of structure and biological properties. They have played a remarkable role in the traditional medicine of various countries. In recent years, the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular diseases has been associated with the ingestion of spices, fresh fruits, vegetables, […]
Read MoreTHE EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT PROCESSING TECHNIQUES ON THE ORGANOLEPTIC QUALITY OF SOYMILK PROCESSING AND STORAGE
ABSTRACT This study examined the effects of different processing techniques on the organoleptic quality of soymilk processing and storage. The utilization of soybean for the production of soy milk was studied. Soy milk was extracted from whole and dehulled seed, pasteurized and fermented. All soy milk samples were analyzed for proximate composition (moisture%, ash %, […]
Read MoreSTUDIES ON THE INHIBITORY EFFECT ON TYROSINE ON POLYPHENOL OXIDASE IN WATER YAM
ABSTRACT Yam (Dioscorea SPP) is an important food in West Africa. Nigeria alone produces 21,814 millions tons of yams per year, making it the worlds largest yam producer. It is estimated that after six months in storage, up to 56% of the crop is lost due to rot. Polyphenol oxidase, a copper-containing metalloprotein, catalyzes the […]
Read MoreMICROBIAL EXAMINATION OF BOREHOLE WATER IN SABO
ABSTRACT Three different samples of borehole water labeled A, B and C were collected from Sabo in Auchi. The three samples were analysed for microbial counts and types of microorganism presents. The results revealed the presence of Streptococcus lactis and Staphylococcus saprophyticus for sample A, sample B had Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus saprophyticus while sample […]
Read MoreIMPORTANCE OF GOOD MANAGEMENT TO BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
ABSTRACT This research was conducted with special reference to Coca – Cola Plant, Benin City. The objective of the study is to know the importance of good management to business organizations. Data were obtained through personal interview and the administration of questionnaires as well as secondary data. Data collected were subjected to chi-square test in […]
Read MoreCAUSES AND EFFECT OF NEGATIVE ATTITUDE TO IMMUNIZATION AMONG COUPLES
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Lack of information has been associated with couples anxiety or concern in a number of healthcare areas. OBJECTIVES: (1) Identify the proportion of parents who agreed, were neutral, and disagreed that they had access to enough information to make a decision about immunizing their child; (2) examine how parents who agreed and disagreed […]
Read MoreBIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY OF MABOLO RIVER IN ANKPA KOGI STATE NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Urban River, streams and wetlands are susceptible to pollution and so, river Mabolo faces a similar problem. This river is a source of water for domestic industrial and agricultural activities for Ankpa municipality and its environs but due to poor waste management proliferation of motor gurage, markets, hotel, hospital, school and industrial setups it […]
Read MoreASSESSMENT OF SOME HAEMOTOLOGICAL PARAMETER ON MALARIA PATIENT AT GENERAL HOSPITAL OWERRI
ABSTRACT Hematological parameters are measurable indices of the blood that serve as a marker for disease diagnosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate hematological parameters of patients with malaria in Nigeria. This was a prospective study in which the full blood count of patients, with malaria attending the General Hospital Owerri, Nigeria from […]
Read MoreAN INVESTIGATION INTO THE IN-VITRO ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF UDARA LEAF
ABSTRACT Chrysophyllum albidium G in a tropical plant and commonly found in Nigeria A leaf extract of Chrysophyllum albidum G. were tested using the agar diffusion method on three bacteria strains staphylococcus aureus, E. coli and Coliform bacteria phytochemical screening shows that the chrysophyllum albidum G leaf extract contains sapon and no Alkaloid. The chrysophyllum […]
Read MoreAN ASSESSMENT OF THE CAUSES AND HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF FLOOD DISASTER ON HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT.
Abstract The study examined the causes and health implications of flood disaster of 2012 in Oko-Anala, Oshimili South LGA of Delta state. Literature related to the topic was reviewed. Survey design was used for the study. Five objectives, five research questions as well as three hypotheses were stated to direct the study. The population was […]
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