Volume 4, Issue 1, 2016
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Deformation Behaviour of Led and Hiled Cured Dental Resin Microhybrid and Nanofilled Composites
(University of Lagos Press, Akoka, 2016)The deformation behavior of commercial microhybridresin based composite (20/20 composite) and nanofilled composite (Light Cured Universal Composite) cured with the conventional Light Emitting Diode (LED) and exponential ... -
Sonographers Knowledge on the Prevention and Management of Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in North Eastern Nigeria
(University of Lagos Press, Akoka, 2016)Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are common among health workers in all ages across all socio-demographic strata of the society and it has significant impact on Sonographers. They are a group of painful ... -
Dominant Pollen in Honey Samples from Four Beehives in Abeokuta, Southwest, Nigeria
(University of Lagos Press, Akoka, 2016)In the quest to examine the preferentially foraged pollen by honey bees in Abeokuta, Nigeria, a palynological study was conducted on honey samples from four bee farms; Owudekudu, Olorunda, Agbede and Odeda, all situated ... -
Screening for Eating Disorders among Undergraduate Students in Two Nigerian Higher Institutions
(University of Lagos Press, Akoka, 2016)Background: Eating disorders are important psychopathologies with associated physical/ mental health complications and mortality. They are common problems in the Western world; however, with only few studies from the ... -
Design and Optimization of a Water Cooled Antenna for Microwave Ablation using Finite Element Method
(University of Lagos Press, Akoka, 2016)Microwave ablation is a technique for treating cancerous tissues with the application of heat. Some tumors are located such that they cannot be successfully treated with conventional external radiation beam techniques. ... -
Urinary 1-Hydroxypyrene Concentration and Toxicity Biomarkers in Active and Passive Male Smokers from Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria
(University of Lagos Press, Akoka, 2016)Background: Tobacco smoking is one of the commonest addictions of modern times and it is a major source of human exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Objectives: This study investigated the level of urinary ... -
Dyslipidemia Profile of Type 2 Diabetic Patients attending Staff Hospital in Ilaro, Nigeria
(University of Lagos Press, Akoka, 2016)Dyslipidemia is a common feature of diabetic patients, and this condition is a risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases. The dyslipidemia patterns were investigated in diabetic patients undergoing medical ... -
Evaluation of the Phytochemicals, Mineral Constituents and Antioxidant Activity of the Ethanol Extract of Baphia Nitida
(University of Lagos Press, Akoka, 2016)Baphia nitida (camwood) is a widely distributed plant most commonly found in the interior and coastal regions of tropical Africa. Known by diverse local names across Africa, extracts from its stem, leaves and roots have ... -
Estimation of Standard Kidney Volume in Adult Nigerian Population: using 3D Reconstruction of Abdominal Multi Detector Computer Tomography (MDCT) Scan Images
(University of Lagos Press, Akoka, 2016)The kidney volume is an indicator of its size, which depends on the length, breadth and thickness. It can therefore be useful as a quantitative index of value in taking decision during urological management. This study ... -
Mechanical and Microstructural Evaluation of Plastically Deformed Brass
(University of Lagos Press, Akoka, 2016)The mechanical properties and microstructure of Cu-30.6wt% Zn alloys containing 0.01wt% lead has been investigated. The brass alloy was cast and then cold rolled at various percentage reductions: 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40% ... -
Microbial Quality of Public Swimming Pools in Lagos
(University of Lagos Press, Akoka, 2016)The microbial quality of some public swimming pools in Lagos State, Nigeria was investigated to determine possible risks of infections to swimmers. Ten swimming pools (Pools A-J) were investigated for their microbial and ... -
Modelling and Analysis of Three Phase Controlled Rectifiers using Pivotal Function Technique
(University of Lagos Press, Akoka, 2016)This paper describes the extension of pivotal function approach to deriving the mathematical representation of the input current of a controlled three phase bridge rectifier circuit. The basis is that a single thyristor ... -
Composition and Abundance of Odonates at Alatori Stream South-West, Nigeria
(University of Lagos Press, Akoka, 2016)Dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) are sensitive to human disturbance both as adults that are on wings and as larvae that are aquatic. This attribute suggests their usage as assessment tool for determination of human ... -
Client Satisfaction and Quality of Family Planning Services: a Comparative Study of Public and Private Facilities in Lagos, Nigeria
(University of Lagos Press, Akoka, 2016)Client satisfaction and quality of care of family planning services affect contraceptive uptake and continued usage of method. The study aimed to determine and compare client satisfaction with quality of family planning ... -
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