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Author(s):
Tenibiaje Mokolapo Oluwatosin.
Page No : 1-10
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Effects of Oxytocin (Oxt/OT) on Eating Behaviour of Albino Wistar Rats.
Abstract
Oxytocin (Oxt/OT) is a hormone, a neuropeptide, that is sometimes called curdle chemical hormone (The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 2015). It is one of the hormones produced in the hypothalamus, just like gonadotropic and vasopressin hormones.
The rats used for the study comprised twelve rats (6 males and 6 females). The rats were grouped into experimental and control groups. The drug used for the study was a drug concentration of oxytocin and a Non-Hydrated intravenous solution (NHIV solution). NH IV solution was used in order to reduce the concentration of the oxytocin drug so that it won’t be harmful to the rats. Before presenting food to the rats, the drug was administered once a day (early in the morning). The rats were grouped into three categories (lower, normal, and higher dosage groups). The drug administered to the rats was based on the grouping of the rats. The rats under lower dosage were given 0.5ml of drug concentration, the normal dosage was given 0.8ml of drug concentration, while the higher dosage was given 1ml of drug concentration. Weight checking was done before and after the study, in order to examine possible side effects of oxytocin on the weight of animals based on their rate of eating. The results were analysed using different statistical methods depending on the hypothesis stated. Hypothesis 1 was analysed using factorial design, while hypothesis 2 was analysed using an independent t-test method of research. The results analysed revealed that oxytocin has some significant effects on the eating behaviour of the albino Wistar rats. The result proved that oxytocin has a negative/side effect on eating behaviour, causing a reduction in craving for food in the rats.
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Author(s):
Magaji Da'u Aliyu, Magaji Sule, Yakubu Jafaru.
Page No : 11-31
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Assessing the Socio-Economic Impact of Climate Change and Poverty in Birnin Kudu Local Government, Jigawa State, Nigeria.
Abstract
This study investigates the intertwined socio-economic impacts of climate change and entrenched poverty in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area, Jigawa State, Nigeria. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research examines how climate change exacerbates existing poverty vulnerabilities, leading to decreased crop yields, reduced water availability, increased health risks, and heightened economic insecurity. The research found that climate change disproportionately affects the poorest households with limited adaptive capacity. Farmers and livestock owners face severe challenges due to unpredictable rainfall, increased temperatures, pest infestations, and declining land productivity, directly impacting income and food security. Water scarcity intensifies existing resource conflicts and further marginalises impoverished communities. The study also reveals a rise in heat-related illnesses, vector-borne diseases, and malnutrition, which compound the health burdens already faced by impoverished populations. These findings underscore the urgent need for climate change adaptation strategies that explicitly address poverty, including targeted social protection programs, improved access to resources and technology for vulnerable households, and strengthened public health systems.
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Author(s):
Eyitayo Adewale Adelakun (Ph.D.), Adegbola Thomas, Abiodun Omolara Adelakun.
Page No : 32-40
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Intercultural Competence as a Veritable Tool for Promoting Intercultural Dialogue in Contemporary Nigeria.
Abstract
In Nigeria, intercultural dialogue is inevitable for peaceful co-existence and mutual relationships among the citizens. The reason is that intercultural dialogue involves interaction between people from different cultural backgrounds and ethnic nationalities. To achieve constructive intercultural dialogue, it requires a sense of intercultural competence. Therefore, this study examines the role of intercultural competence in promoting intercultural dialogue, focusing on Nigeria's cultural diversity. The study explores the descriptive research method and draws data from the review of previous studies, while the Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity (DMIS) was adopted as the theoretical framework for the study. The rationale behind the choice of this theory is rooted in the fact that intercultural dialogue requires intercultural competence and sensitivity. Through the theoretical framework, the study investigates different stages during intercultural dialogue and Engagement, challenges associated with intercultural dialogue, and the imperative of intercultural competence for intercultural dialogue. Acquiring intercultural competence will enable individuals to overcome some of the challenges associated with intercultural competence. The study discovers that intercultural competence is imperative for preventing communication problems, misunderstanding and conflict, fostering trust, collaboration, inclusion and social harmony, and professional relationships across cultural divides when people engage in intercultural dialogue.
