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Evaluating the outcomes of cancer patients receiving palliative care in Botswana by Radikara, Naledi
Published 2026“…Botswana is an upper middle-income country in Sub-Saharan Africa that is experiencing a growing incidence of cancer and other Non-Communicable Diseases and is at the early stages of implementing Palliative Care (PC). …”
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Salmonella enterica, subspecies enterica, serotype Enteritidis Outbreak at a Lodge in Mokopane, Limpopo Province, January 2014
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- " Educators in Nigeria are relentlessly concerned about the need to improve learners’ academic achievement in core subject areas especially in Mathematics, English Language, Science and Social Studies. This is not only because a higher achievement in these core subjects lay foundation for technical skills, social orientation, numerical skills and skills in written and oral communication which are in short supply, but also because higher achievement is particularly valued in a society which sets high premium on academic success as the panacea ' for entrance into more prestigious occupation. This problem may not exist without some causes. This study therefore looked into some factors (school type, gender of the learner, socioeconomic background of a child and school environmental factors) as they affect academic achievement of learners. Survey design was adopted for the study. Proportionate random sampling technique was used to select 17 private and 17 public schools in three Local Government Areas (Obio- Akpor, Port-IIarcourt and Eleme) in Rivers State. In each school selected, 20 students (10 who attended private alongside 10 students who attended public schools) were chosen. In all 34 schools, 680 students (368 males and 312 females) participated in the study. Six valid and reliable instruments developed by the researchers were used to generate information for the study (Integrated Science Achievement Test (ISAT), Social Studies Achievement Test (SSAT), English Language Achievement Test (ELAT), Mathematics Achievement Test (MAT), Students Socio-Economic Background Questionnaire (SSEBQ) and School Environment Assessment Checklist (SEAC). The ISAT, SSAT, ELAT, and MAT were developed to measure student achievement in these subject areas. Their reliability coefficients kuder Richardson (KR20) were 0.81, 0.79, 0.76, and 0.82 for Integrated Science, Social Studies, English Language, and Mathematics respectively. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (frequency, percentages and t-test and ANOVA.) " 1 results 1
- " The study sought to investigate how pre school teachers and their pupils interact during instruction in numeracy lessons in Nigeria. The sample consisted of 2859 pupils from 72 pre-primary institutions/classrooms (selected through stratified random sampling to ensure adequate representation of private, public, urban and rural schools). The collection of data involved using two observational instruments (Classroom Interaction Sheet, CIS and Ten- Minute Interaction Instrument, TMI) to record interaction patterns in 72 lessons during the teaching of numeracy. Data analysis involved the use of frequency, percentages, chi-square and graphical illustrations. The result revealed that the major language of instruction was English language rather than the language of the pupils’ immediate community; the use of instructional time and direction of interaction tend to be sensitive to language of instruction; teacher-initiated interactions and whole class activities are associated more with the use of English as language of instruction while learner-initiated interactions and individual/small group activities are associated more with use of language of the pupils’ immediate community in instructional delivery; and the direction of communication was mainly from the teacher to the whole class. " 1 results 1
- "In the clamour for a new world information and communication order (NWICO), extensive scholarly attention has been given to international disparities and their effects. But national and domestic issues have only been mentioned, when at all, in passing. This article attempts to investigate the possibility of there being a domestic dimension to the world imbalance. The daily news bulletins of four Nigerian broadcast stations were monitored for three months and analysed. The result shows that a very minute proportion of news (7.1%) deals with rural areas and rural issues. Even this little fraction is one-way information to and not from rural people. About one-third of the rural news is decontextualised. All these point to the need to tackle the quest for a new order on the home front as well. " 1 results 1
- A body of linguists committed to preservation of languages claimed that about half of the world’s languages are endangered. Among these endangered languages is the Yoruba language, one of Nigeria’s major languages. Highlighting the importance of language as a form of cultural transmission, identification and socialization, the paper explores how globalization is endangering indigenous languages especially Yoruba language. The paper further explores possible challenges such as rural urban drift, adoption of English as language of communication, media propagation of English compared to Yoruba, Anglicization of indigenous names among youths and attitudes of elites to Yoruba speakers that could contribute to obstacle to speaking Yoruba language among young people in South West, Nigeria. Nevertheless, the paper states the need for the creation of awareness on Yoruba language among young people. Also, it calls for the need to encourage youth to speak Yoruba language, revive the storytelling tradition, promote cultural values among young people, promote Yoruba programmes in the broadcast media in order to discourage the use of code switching during communication among young people. Hence, there is a need for re-orientation of youths and other members of the society to make them cherish Yoruba language while the government 1 results 1
- A body of linguists committed to preservation of languages claimed that about half of the world’s languages are endangered. Among these endangered languages is the Yoruba language, one of Nigeria’s major languages. Highlighting the importance of language as a form of cultural transmission, identification and socialization, the paper explores how globalization is endangering indigenous languages especially Yoruba language. The paper further explores possible challenges such as rural urban drift, adoption of English as language of communication, media propagation of English compared to Yoruba, Anglicization of indigenous names among youths and attitudes of elites to Yoruba speakers that could contribute to obstacle to speaking Yoruba language among young people in South West, Nigeria. Nevertheless, the paper states the need for the creation of awareness on Yoruba language among young people. Also, it calls for the need to encourage youth to speak Yoruba language, revive the storytelling tradition, promote cultural values among young people, promote Yoruba programmes in the broadcast media in order to discourage the use of code switching during communication among young people. Hence, there is a need for re-orientation of youths and other members of the society to make them cherish Yoruba language while the government should intensify the teaching of Yoruba language as compulsory subject in both primary and secondary schools in South West, Nigeria. 1 results 1
- A study was carried out to examine the effects of various antibiotics, salt concentrations and pH on the hatchability of F. gigantica eggs. It was observed that tetracycline concentration of 0.5mg/ml and above inhibited the development and hatching of F. gigantica eggs. Salt concentration of 1% gave low hatchability while 2% concentration and above strictly inhibited the hatching of the eggs. Acidic pH of 3-5 inhibited hatching of F. gigantica eggs while pH of 7-8 promoted hatching of eggs to above 3.4%. The possibility of employing the results of this study to fashion out a control measure against fasciolosis in farm animals is discussed. 1 results 1
- A survey was carried out to assess the methods of livestock and poultry wastes management in Swaziland. The survey adopted the use of questionnaires which sought for information on the types of wastes generated, types of litter materials used, methods of wastes collection, predisposal wastes treatment, wastes utilization and possible effects of the wastes on the environment. Additional information was collected through personal communication and focused group discussions during the field trips while administering the questionnaires. Points of information gathering were commercial poultry and livestock farms, homesteads, dip tanks and feedlots. The data were analysed using percentages and frequencies, and the results presented in tables. Major solid wastes generated were from animal dung, poultry droppings and litters. Saw dust was the most popularly used litter material by about 38.7% of the large scale establishments while crushed corn cob was the least used by about 5.3%. Urine and spent water from washing in milking parlours and dip tanks constituted the liquid wastes. Waste collection was by manual scrapping with spades, sweeping and floor washing using water hoses, and use of mechanical scrappers. Manual scrapping was the most predominant method for solid wastes collection. It was used by about 60% and 95.8% of the large scale establishments and homesteads respectively. Mechanical scraping was mainly used in the large scale establishments. Solid wastes were either collected and taken directly to the field for application or temporarily stored in compost pits and refuse dumps to undergo further decomposition. Only 33.3% of the homesteads had temporary dump sites. In most homesteads, kraal manure is removed during land preparation which eliminates the need for storage. About 33.3% of the large scale establishments had dump sites, 17.4% had compost pits while 16% had a combination of dumpsites and compost pits. Liquid wastes were disposed off on strip fields or adjacent streams. About 75.0% of the homesteads and 33.3% of the large scale establishments conveyed their wastes using wheel barrows while 4.2% and 26.7% respectively made use of a combination of wheel barrows and tractor trailers. All the homesteads and about 72.0% of the large scale establishments used solid wastes as fertilizers on their own farms. Liquid effluent was used for irrigation by about 5.3% of the large scale establishments. The ministry of agriculture and cooperatives is emphasizing the use of livestock wastes in fish farming while the biogas plants which were established to utilize some of the wastes have been abandoned. Respondents admitted awareness of the dangers inherent in poor livestock and poultry wastes management but only a few admitted that their management techniques constituted any hazards to the environment. Solid wastes as presently generated, collected and utilized constitute no environmental threat but the liquid discharged to streams and wet cattle that wade through streams immediately after dipping are considered potential sources of pollution. Wastes are a potential source of biogas which is being effectively utilized in many countries. The abandoned biogas pilot schemes should be reactivated. Water quality assessment should be carried out on streams to which wastes are discharged and appropriate steps taken to prevent pollution. Oxidation ponds should be constructed near dip tanks and milking parlours. More extension work is required to educate the rural populace on the use of livestock wastes for fish farming. 1 results 1
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- Agricultural Transformation (AT) requires a new and different approach to policy making and implementation. It entails search by government for greater integration and co-ordination, looks for an approach that is characterized by greater partnership between federal, state and local government, economic entities, private industry and other community groups. The process involves diversification in the sector to meet changing domestic and trade demands. This study was mainly contents review of relevant literature and use of situation analysis. We examined agricultural policies changes in Nigeria and draw some lessons from successful agriculturally transformed countries. The results show that, bypassing small farmers during the process of AT is capable of marginalizing a large group of the rural population and cause social tensions. AT requires a comprehensive long term strategy that needs to be supported by long term commitment from the government and international development partners. The various steps Nigeria had taken in its AT process are necessary but not sufficient conditions for a successful transformation. Successful AT must be broad-based with efficient infrastructural investments in roads network, irrigation, consistent energy supply, high-speed and affordable communications, clear and consistent long-term policies, good working relationship among ministries and governmental bodies, effective rule of law, and good adaptation and mitigation measures consistent with sustainable development. 1 results 1
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- Although the concept of participatory development communication is decades old, many years of autocratic military rule has robbed African scholars and media practitioners of the context needed to explore the full participatory potentials of the media. With eight years of democracy and heavy development burdens, Nigeria is ripe for assessment with regard to the role of its media in engendering participatory development. From a small-scale study, this paper discovers that while radio stations expend tremendous time and energy producing and airing development programmes, the listeners in the selected rural area mostly avoid such programmes and spend their time and batteries on a strange genre of programmes tagged ‘bizarre occurrence’ programmes. This implies that the listeners are not properly taken into account, let alone involved in the production of these development programmes. This is clearly contrary to the tenets of participatory development communication and democracy. The paper suggests ways by which radio can become a more participatory medium with its mission, focus and products consistent with the democratic dispensation. 1 results 1
- An assessment of farm transportation system to ascertain the availability of transportation for the evacuation of farm produce was undertaken in Osun and Oyo states of Nigeria employing printed questionnaires and personal communication as means of information collection. 20% of the farmers reside at between one and three km from their farms while for the remaining 80%, it ranges from four to 16 km. 17.6% of the farmers travel between one and three km to sell their produce while for the remaining 82.4%, the distances range from four to over 16 km. 61.8% of the farmers have access to only untarred roads, 9.1% to partly untarred/tarred roads and only 29.1% get to their farms except for the last stretch through tarred roads. The vehicles found on farm routes in the area surveyed include bicycles, cars, buses, pick-up vans and lorries. 32.7% of farmers and 86.8% of produce merchants don't own any form of transport and hence they depend on commercial transport, which could be scarce and expensive. Road conditions are deplorable especially during the rainy season and this cause further wear and tear on the poor condition vehicles used on the roads and delays in produce delivery. As palliative measures towards ameliorating the situation, it is recommended that roads users associations be formed with the objective of mobilizing men and resources to ensure regular maintenance of the routes. The two states' transport services should be extended to at least those farming areas where the routes are motorable. Non-governmental organizations involved in poverty alleviation programmes such as the Nigerian farmers association and farmers’ development union should provide credit facilities to enable farmers and farmers' groups acquire farm transport vehicles while the activities of the federal road maintenance agency should be extended to the food basket areas. 1 results 1
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- As age increases, word recognition and speech discrimination ability systematically decreases, in relation to decline along the auditory systems leading to a reduction in the ability to perceive high pitched sounds and discriminate speech correctly. Thus, this study evaluated the performance of two categories of aged on speech discrimination skills. The study was carried out through Pure- Tone Audiometric Test (PTA) and Speech Discrimination Test (SDT) based on phonetically balanced words. Two hundred and forty (240) aged comprising two groups of one hundred and twenty (120) each of rural and urban dwellers were selected using purposive sampling technique. With the aid of independent t-test statistics at 0.05 level of significance, the findings revealed a significant difference in the hearing sensitivity between the aged in rural and urban areas across the pure-tone audiometric tested frequencies (t.cal = 4.20; P < 0.05). The aged in urban area had a significantly better performance on the speech. discrimination test than their counterparts in rural area (t.cal. = 3.78; P < 0.05). The study found no significant difference in the performance of the two groups on speech discrimination test in line with their gender make-up (t.cal. = 0.57; P> 0.05). Based on the findings, the study establishes that the two categories of aged demonstrated poor speech discrimination abilities as a result of their reduced hearing efficiency as a consequence of ageing. Recommendations were therefore made to the aged and their family, society, rehabilitation experts (support services) and government on the need to sharpen the aged verball non-verbal and interpersonal oral communication abilities as well as to curtail the explosion of hearing disability as a result of ageing in Nigeria. 1 results 1
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