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Whole genome sequencing of recombinant viruses obtained from co-infection and superinfection of Vero cells with modified vaccinia virus ankara vectored influenza vaccine and a naturally occurring cowpox virus

Diaz-Ca´nova, Diana.; Moens, Ugo.; Brinkmann, Annika; Nitsche, Andreas.; Okeke, Malachy Ifeanyi. (Molecular Inflammation Research Group, Department of Medical Biology, UiT - The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway, 2024-04-03)

Modified vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) has been widely tested in clinical trials as recombinant vector vaccine against infectious diseases and cancers in humans and animals. However, one biosafety concern about the use of ...
Transacting knowledge when there are no schools during the COVID-19 lockdown in Nigeria: the SENSE-transactional radio instruction experience

Obukoadata, Presly R.; Hammler, Katharina.; Yusuf, Hassan.; Liman, Audu.; Olumoh, Jamiu S. (American University of Nigeria, 2024)

This study examines the SENSE-TRI program’s effectiveness in improving the fundamental literacy skills of grade 3 learners in insurgency-challenged Gombe and Adamawa states of Nigeria during the COVID-19 lockdown. A ...
A comprehensive review of monkeypox virus and mpox characteristics

Alakunle, Emmanuel; Kolawole, Daniel; Diaz-Ca´nova, Diana.; Alele, Faith; Adegboye, Oyelola.; Moens, Ugo.; Okeke, Malachy Ifeanyi. (Department of Natural and Environmental Sciences, American University of Nigeria, 2024-03-06)

Monkeypox virus (MPXV) is the etiological agent of monkeypox (mpox), a zoonotic disease. MPXV is endemic in the forested regions of West and Central Africa, but the virus has recently spread globally, causing outbreaks in ...
STRENGTHENING CROSS-BORDER LEGAL FRAMEWORKS: COLLABORATIVE APPROACHES TO ENHANCING SECURITY AND ADDRESSING HUMANITARIAN CHALLENGES IN NORTH EAST NIGERIA

Jonathan, Sakanchi. (AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, 2024-11-09)

The North-East region of Nigeria has been plagued by persistent security threats, including insurgency, terrorism, and cross-border criminal activities, which have exacerbated humanitarian crises and undermined regional ...
Sustainable Biopolymer Materials for Defense and Surveillance Applications

Olosho, Adebayo Isaac. ([American University of Nigeria], 2024-11-06)

The ongoing security challenges in northeast Nigeria underscore the urgent need for innovative and sustainable solutions in defense infrastructure and protective technologies. This paper explores the potential of biobased ...
FLOOD LEVEL MAPPING FROM DIGITAL ELEVATION MODEL (DEM) THROUGH REMOTE SENSING/GIS IN YOLA CATCHMENT AREA, NORTHERN UPPER BENUE TROUGH, NIGERIA

Sunu, Sebastian Abraham.; Kenda, Lucky Peter.; Oniku, Adetola Sunday.; Osita, Meludu Chukwudi.; Patrick, Abbey Chukwuemeka.; Ahile, Joseph Aza.; Uwaezuoke, Charles Chinedu.; Simon, Kwarki. ([American University of Nigeria], 2024-11-06)

Yola catchment has recently experienced extreme climatic conditions attributed to climate change, leading to a substantial increase in rainfall intensity and, consequently, more frequent flooding in the region. Effective ...
Nematode as a Potential Threat to Food Security in North East Nigeria and the Way Forward

Yahaya, Adamu, Maryam. ([Modibbo Adama University, Yola – Nigeria], 2024-11-06)

The contribution of agriculture to the growth and development of a nation cannot be undervalued. However, the production of food crops in Nigeria is seriously threatened by ongoing conflicts between farmers and herders, ...
A REVIEW OF THE EFFECT OF SOME PLANT BACTERIA ON GROUNDNUT PLANT IN NIGERIA

Njobdi, M. A.; Hasiya, U. J. ([Modibbo Adama University (MAU) Yola, Adamawa], 2024-11-06)

Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.), a key leguminous crop, will continue to face challenges from soil-borne pathogens and environmental stressors that impact its growth and productivity. In recent years, plant-associated ...
STRENGTHENING CROSS-BORDER LEGAL FRAMEWORKS: COLLABORATIVE APPROACHES TO ENHANCING SECURITY AND ADDRESSING HUMANITARIAN CHALLENGES IN NORTH-EAST NIGERIA

Magaji, B.M. ([American University of Nigeria], 2024-11-06)

The North-East region of Nigeria has been plagued by persistent security threats, including insurgency, terrorism, and cross-border criminal activities, which have exacerbated humanitarian crises and undermined regional ...
The American University of Nigeria’s Interventions in Mitigating the Boko Haram Insurgency in Northeast Nigeria: A Case Study of a Development University

Akpan, Emilienne Idorenyin.; Adeleke, Israel Oluwaseun. ([American University of Nigeria], 2024-11-06)

The Boko Haram insurgency in Northeast Nigeria has precipitated a complex humanitarian crisis characterized by mass displacement, loss of lives, and socioeconomic disruption. Different development assistance organizations, ...
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRINCIPALS’ SECURITY SAFETY TECHNIQUES AND EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF POST BASIC SCHOOLS IN ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA

CLETUS, Edoh.; USMAN, Musa. ([Modibbo Adama University, Yola], 2024-11-06)

This study examined the relationship between principals’ security safety techniques and effective management of Post Basic Schools in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Three research questions and four hypotheses guided the study. ...
COMBATING SECURITY CHALLENGES IN THE NORTH-EAST OF NIGERIA: JUSTIFICATION FOR AN ANTI-TERRORISM COURT

Sanusi, Amra.; Muhammad, Fatima .A.; Bello, Muhammad.; Magaji, B.M. ([American University of Nigeria], 2024-11-06)

The northeastern region of Nigeria faces significant security challenges due to the activities of terrorist groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP, resulting in violence, loss of lives, and socioeconomic disruption. Numerous ...
SECURITY ISSUES IN THE NORTHEAST: THE ROLE OF UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND IN ADDRESSING EDUCATIONAL CRISES IN BORNO STATE

SAMBO, HAUWA IBRAHIM.; TAHIR, SAMBO ABBA.; ABDULHAMID, UMMUL-KURSUM.; MAGAJI, BELLO MUHAMMAD. ([American University of Nigeria], 2024-11-06)

Security difficulties in northeastern Nigeria, notably in Borno state, have resulted in a major educational crisis. The Boko Haram insurgency in Borno state, Nigeria, has caused a major educational crisis, cumulating in ...
Discursive (De)construction of Identity in Ethno-Religious Crisis Discourses on Online Citizen Media in Nigeria

Christian-Achinihu, Moses Chika. ([American University of Nigeria], 2024-11-06)

Ethno-religious (ER) crisis discourses in new (citizen) media spaces in Nigeria are known to implicate identities of groups that share religious, ethnic and regional affinities with crisis situations and perpetrators. This ...
INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO HEALTH EDUCATION IN CRISIS AFFECTED AREAS IN THE NORTH EAST OF NIGERIA

Innocent, David Hart Doris. ([Federal College of Education Technical Omoku, Rivers State], 2024-11-06)

This paper explores innovative strategies for delivering health education in crisis-affected areas of northeastern Nigeria. Amidst ongoing conflict and displacement, traditional health education methods face significant ...
PARTICIPATORY APPROACH TO EXTENSION EDUCATION: A TOOL FOR ACHIEVING SUSTAINABILITY OF FOREST IN YOBE STATE, NIGERIA

Bulama, Ali.; Ahmed, Jajere Ibrahim.; Alao, Johnson Sunday.; Aisha, Alkali Musa.; Fatima, Mohammed Alamai. ([Federal University Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria], 2024-11-06)

Despite understanding the roles and contributions of forest extension workers in literature of management of forests in Sub-Saharan Africa, the forests in Northern Nigeria continue to deteriorate in size and composition, ...
A Semantic Ontology-Driven Explainable Classifier for Identifying Plasmodium Species and Stages in Thin Smear Images

Jillahi, Kamal Bakari.; Ayem, Gabriel Terna.; Samuel, Ijandir Isaac. ([American University of Nigeria], 2024-11-06)

This study presents an explainable classifier for identifying Plasmodium species and life stages from thin smear images by integrating Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) with Pathogen Ontology. Using the CDC Thin Smear ...
CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IN AFRICA: LESSONS FROM NIGERIA

Damilola, Oni. ([National University - Hanoi, Vietnam], 2024-11-06)

This research investigates the dynamics of cyber security awareness in the African context, drawing insightful lessons from Nigeria's experience. With the escalating digital landscape across Africa, understanding the role ...
An Assessment of the Effect of Banditry on Food Security in Zamfara State, Nigeria

Ismail, Akintola.; Nwogbo, Anuli N. ([Baze University, Kuchigoro, Behind National Judiciary Institute,Abuja], 2024-11-06)

Banditry as a criminal act has significantly posed a challenge in Nigeria, specifically in Zamfara State, constituting threat not only to the safety and security of the residents but also to agricultural production, ...
Voter authentication Framework using Blockchain, Lightweight ring-neighbor-based user authentication and group-key agreement

Balogun, Oluwatobi.; Ogunseye, Abiodun. ([Bells University of Technology, Ota], 2024-11-06)

Global mistrust in election systems, caused by issues like vote rigging and hacking of electronic voting machines (EVMs), threatens democracy. This paper presents a blockchain-based e-voting framework designed to enhance ...

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