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Measuring Magnetic Field's (emf) Pollution Under High Voltage (330kv And 33kv) Transmission Lines At Etete, Gra Benin City
The magnetic field under high voltage power lines are measured and compared with international acceptable limits for electromagnetic field radiation. Determination of the magnetic field in the vicinity of these lines is important for several reasons. Namely, the electromagnetic fields created around these lines can have adverse impact on people, as well as equipment located in their vicinity. From research
Determinants Of Screening Patterns For Invasive Cervical Cancer Among Patients Attending Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
Background: Early diagnosis and improved therapeutic interventions are the two-fold most acclaimed management options for cervical cancer. Screening patterns are different from developing countries, Kenya included where limited access to oncology screening facilities and stigma associated with cancer influence disease reporting and management. Objective: To examine the determinants of screening and diagnosis among cervical cancer patients attending Kenyatta National Hospital,
Utilization Of Traditional Medicinal Plants In Keiyo South Sub - County, Elgeyo-marakwet, Kenya
Medicinal plants are an important source of healthcare and livelihood for many people in developing countries, particularly in Africa where 80 percent of the population still relies on them for primary health care. Despite this, literature indicates medicinal plants globally are under threat from over utilization and loss of habitats. This is a concern as the demand for plant based
Integrated Weed Management In Tomato Production
Field trials were conducted throughout the rainy season of 2015 to assess the effectiveness of using different weed management strategies on yield and financial earnings of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L. cv Petofic) at Kwadaso and Weija, a Forest and Coastal savanna zones of Ghana. Weeds that were very abundant were Euphorbia heterophylla (13.19%), Chromolaena odorata (13.02%) and Commelina benghalensis (11.49%).
Environmental Determinants Of Infant Mortality In Anambra State, Nigeria
One of the goals of the MDGs is to reduce infant mortality by two thirds by 2015. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the environmental factors affecting infant mortality in Anambra State. Using a descriptive survey design, the study focused on the relation of infant mortality to few environmental factors such as parity, birth spacing, antenatal visit, place
A Study Of The Impact Of Oil Prices On Gdp In Opec Countries
This paper investigates the existence of long-term relationship between oil prices and GDP between oil exporters in 12 OPEC countries. Our empirical exercise showed a relationship between oil prices and gross domestic product in the oil exporting countries. This paper is provided considering the fact that the economic activity will react against the oil price change in these countries. A
Methods Of Enhancing English Vocabulary Acquisition In English Composition Lessons Among Class Seven Learners With Hearing Impairment In Nyanza Province, Kenya
Knowledge and correct use of lexical items is an important aspect of teaching and learning of composition writing. Composition writing is an integral part of the primary school English syllabus and the national examination in Kenya. Over the years, learners with hearing impairments have recorded low achievement in English composition. This study proposed to find out the methods of enhancing
Exploring Health Care Provider Contribution To The Current Status Of Emergency Contraceptives Services Delivery In Tanzania
Background: Women reproductive health is one of the important issues in the world health and development debate. The debate focuses on the burden of the health outcome of unsafe abortion which results from incidences of unplanned pregnancies. In developing countries more than one-third of all pregnancies are considered unplanned and about 19% are estimated to end up in abortion. In
