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Awareness, Knowledge and Perception of the Career Prospects in Optometry Among Optometry Students in Nigeria Odjimogho, Stella E.; Enodolomwanyi, Deborah O.; Odjimogho, Emoefe S.
African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence Vol 2 No 1 (2025): African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/amjsai.v2i1.4939

Optometry practice is an essential aspect of health care system, that examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system and related systemic conditions. It requires specialty training to provide quality healthcare for people with visual disorders. This study assessed the level of awareness, knowledge and perception of the Career prospects among optometry students in Nigeria. A total of 437 respondents participated in this study comprising of 254 (58.1%) females and 183 (41.9%) males and their mean age was 23.4±2.2. Two hundred and forty-seven (247) representing (56.52%) of the study population, had good level of awareness and 330 (75.51%) had good level of knowledge of thse career prospects in optometry. In conclusion, there is a low level of good awareness and high level of good knowledge of the career prospects in optometry among optometry students in Nigeria.

Determine the Background Characteristics of Abattoir Butchers in Sishiagu, Tamale Metropolis Asare, Solomon Ossom; Bulama, Ahmed Abdu; Udoh, Mary Athanasius; Tahidu, Issifu
African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence Vol 2 No 1 (2025): African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/amjsai.v2i1.5025

This study aimed to determine the background characteristics of abattoir butchers in Sishiagu, Tamale Metropolis. A total of two hundred structured questionnaires were used to collect data on participants' background characteristics of abattoir butchers, and data analysis was performed using SPSS version 21. The results showed that all butchers (95.5%) in this study were male, while 4.5% with 20.7% aged less than 20yrs 43.7% between 20yrs and 30 yrs, 25.9% 31yrs to 40yrs, 7.4% 41yrs to 50yrs and 2.2% 51yrs to 60yrs, less than half (43.7%) of the butchers were older than 29yrs. Additionally, 61.9% of butchers were married, while 36.6% were single and Divorced was 1.5%. The study found that 46% had less than 10 years of work experience, while 24% had 11 to 20 years of experience. Notably, 20.7% of butchers were uneducated, with only 0.7% with postgraduate, 5.9% holding a university degree, 26.7% with SSS/SHS and 20.7% with JHS. Furthermore, tenure of years in the business was found to be 30.4% at the age of 1yrs to 5yrs, 35.6% at 6yrs to 10yrs and 34.1 % at 11yrs. There was a clear understanding that younger generation at the age of 20yrs to 40yrs is taking over the Abattoir Butchers. In conclusion, the study indicates that the work force in the abattoir are younger generation based on the background characteristics and as such a moderate awareness regarding meat hygiene among butchers and meat workers in Sishiagu, Tamale Metropolis should be obtainable.

Assessment of the Quality of Life of Low-Vision Patients in Benin-City, Edo-State Odjimogho, Stella E.; Chibuzo, Nkem Victor; Odjimogho, Sunny E.; Gabriel, Benjamin Ogunma
African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence Vol 2 No 2 (2025): African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/amjsai.v2i2.5137

This study was aimed at assessing the impact of low vision on the quality of life of low-vision patients and how rehabilitation and low-vision aids helped improve the Quality of life of these patients. The study employed a cross-sectional study design, which involved using a well-structured questionnaire distributed to low-vision patients seen in the University of Benin Optometry clinic and Echos Hospital limited, Benin City. Data was collected to ascertain the level of low vision, and its impact on the quality of life of patients. This was by examining the functional independence of the patients, their psychosocial well-being and outcomes and ability to catty out vision-specific activities to provide a better understanding of how low vision affects the quality of life of low vision patients. The mean score of participants on the general health and general vision subscales were 59.58 ± 19.03 and 54.58 ± 15.83 respectively. Participants’ responses to the level of ocular pain they experienced was 63.33 ± 17.04. The mean score of participants for distance activities was 58.33 ± 15.72 while that for near activities was 59.64 ± 17.08201. Mean scores for social functioning, mental health and dependency were 70.83 ± 18.95, 36.25 ± 23.92 and 37.78 ± 30.54 respectively. The mean scores for color vision and peripheral vision were 97.50 ± 7.63 and 73.33 ± 25.37. Low vision has effects on vision-specific abilities, and general health as well as mental health effects on patients and rehabilitation services should be made available to curtail these effects. This study provided insight into the effect of low vision on the quality of life and the potential benefits and challenges associated with visual rehabilitation initiatives. It will also contribute to valuable information which will improve the support system for low vision in the community.

The Effect of Alcohol Consumption on Tear Production in Young Adults: Using Smirnoff Ice as a Case Study E., Odjimogho Stella; S., Odjimogho Emoefe; I., Uyi Charity; O., Gabriel Benjamin
African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence Vol 2 No 2 (2025): African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/amjsai.v2i2.5138

Alcohol is a depressant that interferes with tear production, disrupting its balance and leading to insufficient eye lubrication and gradual onset of dry eyes. To determine the effect of alcohol on tear production. Eighty (80) eyes of 40 healthy subjects between 18-30 years. The baseline measurement of the mean tear production was taken with Schirmer tear strip before the commencement of the work. The subject ingested a bottle of Smirnoff ice drink (33 cl volume with 5.5% alcohol). The mean tear production was then measured at 30, 60 and 90-minutes intervals. The mean value before the intake of alcohol and 30, 60, and 90-minutes intervals after the intake in both eyes (OD and OS) were measured. The baseline value for OD was 24.05±6.41, which increased to 26.88±7.43 in 30 minutes. Thereafter, the value decreased to 25.93±6.64 and 25.58±6.22 respectively at 60 and 90 minutes intervals. The baseline value for OS was 23.13±6.62 and this also increased to 26.13±7.45, 30 minutes after intake; and 24.78±6.65 and 24.88±6.51 respectively at 60 and 90 minutes intervals. Alcohol intake has an effect on tear production leading dry eyes syndrome.

Effect of Jatropha Gossypiifolia Leaves in Wistar Albino Rats Against Gentamicin-Induced Biochemical Injury Umaru, Isaac John; Akafa, Tensaba Andes; Oteng, Joseph; Akem, Ingwu Joseph; Ngbede, Ocheifa Mathew; Utioukpan, Ashaka Fidelis; Mijinyawa, Aboki Nwunuji; Akam, Odok Endurance; Ekup, Ogholo Ogholo
African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence Vol 2 No 2 (2025): African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/amjsai.v2i2.5186

Jatropha gossypiifolia L. (Euphorbiaceae), widely known as “bellyache bush,” is a medicinal plant largely used throughout Africa and America. Several human and veterinary uses in traditional medicine are described for different parts and preparations based on this plant. The protective potentials of ethanol leaf extract of Bryophyllum pinnatum against gentamicin induced biochemical injury in Wistar albino rats were evaluated using serum biochemical parameters. Twenty-five male albino rats were divided randomly into five groups A to E. Groups C and D received 100, 200 and 300 mg/kg Jatropha gossypiifolia leaves extract respectively. Groups A and B were fed with chow (normal and positive controls) while Group E received 100 mg/kg of Vitamin C. Biochemical injury was induced in rats in groups B-E with gentamicin (i.p) at the dose of 80 mg/kg body weight on the 16th day of study. The rats were then fasted for 48 h and sacrificed by cervical dislocation. Serum was collected for biochemical analysis using standard methods and analytical biochemical kits. There was a significant increase in the serum levels of AST, ALT and ALP of the rats administered with gentamicin (Group B - positive control) compared to the Group A- normal control. However, treatment of rats with 100, 200 and 300 mg/kg body weight of ethanol leaf extract of Jatropha gossypiifolia L significantly decrease these biochemical parameters compared to Group B (p < 0.05). Also, there was a significant increase in the serum levels of conjugated bilirubin and total bilirubin in Group B compared to the normal control. Rat pre-treated with 200 and 300 mg/kg body weight of extract showed significant decrease in the conjugated and total bilirubin compared to the non-treated rats in Group B (p <0.05). Serum level of urea and creatinine significantly increased in Group B compared to normal control. Rats in groups C and D pre-treated with 200 and 300 mg/kg body weight of extract showed significant decrease in the levels of urea and creatinine compared to Group B (p <0.05). There was significant decrease in the serum levels of albumin and total protein of the rats administered with gentamicin compared to the normal control. Rats pre-treated with 200 and 300 mg/kg body weight of extract showed significant increase compared rats in non-treated Group B (p <0.05). The results obtained from this study shows that the ethanolic leaf extract of Jatropha gossypiifolia L has protective functions against gentamicin-induced hepatic and nephrotic damage in Wistar albino rats.

Athletic Performance and Psychological Resilience Akram, Muhammad; Maqbool, Tahmina; Hasan, Mohammed Khudhair; Abdulghafoor, Hind A.; Khan, Fahad Said; Ozdemir, Fethi Ahmet; Sołowski, Gaweł
African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence Vol 2 No 2 (2025): African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/amjsai.v2i2.5203

This study investigates how higher psychological resilience and physical performance are enabled by mental development, mental hardness, lexical memory, and conditional motivation. It investigates how the psychological factors enable long-term motivation, disease avoidance, and mental improvement—factors that all come together to make the athlete more resilient both psychologically and physically.

Association between Handedness, Grip Strength and Writing-Speed Among Young Undergraduates in South-West, Nigeria Desmond, Zaki A.; Mahmud, Karaga A.; Precious, Onyenweaku C.; Jeremiah, Owolabi A.; Omotayo, Tabiti O.; David, Farounbi A.; Muhammad, Dan I. A.
African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence Vol 2 No 2 (2025): African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/amjsai.v2i2.5226

Background: Writing-speed plays a crucial role in various academic and professional disciplines and it is an unavoidable part of students’ activities. Previous studies have explored different factors that influence writing-speed among students, However, there is dearth of literature on the role of handedness and grip strength on writing-speed among this population. Aims: To investigate the association among each of handedness, grip strength and writing-speed. Methods: 368 undergraduates of Bowen University, were recruited into this cross-sectional study using consecutive sampling technique. Mean, frequency, percentages and pie charts were used to describe the data; Mann-Whitney U, Spearman rank correlation and Chi-square test was used for inferential analysis at alpha level set at 0.05. Results: Mean age of participants’ 20±2 years and most of the participants were right handed (77.7%). There was significant relationship (p=0.00) between age and grip strength. There was no significant relationship between age (p=0.164) and writing-speed and between grip strength (p=0.108) and writing-speed. While there were no significant differences between grip strength (p=0.062) or writing-speed (p=0.116) and handedness, significant differences were found between gender and both grip strength (p=0.025) and writing-speed (p=0.00). There was significant association (p=0.00) between handedness and gender. Conclusion: The study found that males had stronger grip strength and faster writing speeds than females, likely due to physiological differences and varying social experiences. Handedness did not significantly impact grip strength or writing speed, suggesting other factors like practice are more influential. Age correlated positively with grip strength but did not affect writing speed, likely due to muscle development. The association between gender and handedness may reflect both biological and cultural influences. These findings highlight the importance of considering gender and age in motor skills research.

Soil Transmitted Helminths and Schistosomiasis in Adamawa Northern Senatorial District, Nigeria Mathew, Yaro; Wilson, Ataitiya; Abdullahi, Mubarak; Saidu, Ali
African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence Vol 2 No 2 (2025): African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/amjsai.v2i2.5328

Helminthiasis is a parasitic infection known to infect low-income population group and people with poor personal hygiene worldwide. Helminths (Worms) such as roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and the flat worms (schistosome) are among others that causes heminthiasis. Infections with these worms results to mild, chronic and severe illness especially in an endemic area. This study reports the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminthiasis and schistosomiasis in Adamawa Northern Senatorial District that are made up of five Local Areas namely, Maiha, Mubi North, Mubi South, Michika and Madagali Local Government Areas out of which two communities where sampled from each LGA. Normal saline direct wet preparation, formol-ether concentration and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) techniques were used to analyze stool samples. Centrifugation and filtration technique were used for urine analysis, Out of 2,808 stool and urine samples examined from 1,404 participants, an overall prevalence of 565 (40.2%) were recorded. Out of these, soil-transmitted Helminthiasis account for 239 (17.0%) while Schistosomiasis infections was 326 (23.2%) respectively. The highest prevalence of Soil-transmitted helminthiasis by community was recorded in Bororo (23.6%) and lowest in Pakka (12.5%) communities. While highest and lowest prevalence of Schistosomiasis were observed in Pakka and Kuda with 30.0% and 15.7% respectively and there was statistical significant difference (p<0.05) between the two infections. The study further revealed that farmers (27.1%) had highest infection with STH while students (38.2%) had more infections with Schistosomiasis and there was no significant statistical differences at (p>0.05). Differences were observed between STHs and Schistosomiasis in relation to occupation. The distribution of each parasite during the study also revealed that, high prevalence (18.5%) of S. haematobium was recorded while Strongyloide stercoralis had the lowest prevalence (2.9%) with significant differences at (P<0.05). Total co-infection of 5.2% was also recorded for STHs and Schistosomiasis. Similarly, analysis of stool sample using PCR further revealed the presence of A. lumbricoides, Hookworms and T. trichiura. Therefore, the findings has reveal the presence of helminthiasis to high among low income participants in the study area.

Exploring Metacognitive Awareness: Theories of Consciousness, Self-Awareness, and Cognitive Processes Akram, Muhammad; Aslam, Muhammad Tayyab; Umaru, Isaac John
African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence Vol 2 No 2 (2025): African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/amjsai.v2i2.5329

Metacognitive awareness is the ability to reflect upon one's own thinking, experience, and environment. Self-awareness, or the ability to recognize oneself as an individuated self and introspect upon one's own feelings, ideas, and behavior, is a master dimension of consciousness. The argument in this research addresses theories of consciousness, brain origins, and the emergence of self-awareness as it seeks to grasp identity, cognition, and the subjective quality of experience. The relationship between higher-level cognitive processes such as memory, perception, and decision-making and consciousness is also studied to build an impression of how the human brain works.

Entreprenurship and Small Scale Medium Enterprises in the South East, Nigeria Sadiq, Sadiq Eche
African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence Vol 2 No 2 (2025): African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/amjsai.v2i2.5340

The study examined the effect of entrepreneurship and small scale medium enterprise sin the south east in Nigeria. entrepreneurship and small scale enterprises in the south east Nigeria. The study adopted the sectional survey design, thereby making the questionnaire the main instrument of data collection. The study employed the spearman’s rank order correlation method with the aid of SPSS 23.0 to analyse the formulated hypotheses. From the data analysis, the study revealed that marketing and distribution of product significantly affect sales performance of SMEs in south east Nigeria, there is significant relationship between entrepreneurship technology strategic and product innovation of SMEs in south east Nigeria; there is significant relationship between production strategic and competitive advantages of SMEs in south east Nigeria and there is significant relationship between learning strategic in entrepreneurship and product innovation of SMEs in south east Nigeria. It is therefore recommended that for SMEs to stay competitive, expand sales capabilities and innovative, SMEs should ally strategically through technology, learning, marketing and distribution enterprises.

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M. Irwan Hadi

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office@yasin-alsys.org

Phone
+6285799379817

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Location
Kab. lombok timur,

Nusa tenggara barat

INDONESIA