- Volume 11, Number 4 (2023)
BATTLING LEAD TOXICITY: QUERCETIN'S PROTECTIVE MECHANISMS IN LAYING QUAILS
Dr. Antonio Sánchez López
Lead (Pb) is a pervasive environmental pollutant, prevalent in industrial areas, posing significant threats to both human and animal health. Exposure to Pb occurs through various avenues including industrial pollution, agricultural processing, and contaminated soil and feed. This cumulative toxin extensively accumulates in vital organs such as the brain, liver, kidney, bone, and hemopoietic system, instigating a spectrum of biochemical, physiological, behavioral, and morphological disorders. Central to the mechanism of Pb toxicity is oxidative damage. In response to this challenge, natural compounds with dual chelating and antioxidant properties have been explored for their potential in mitigating the adverse effects of...
CLIMATE CHANGE AND FARMERS' PERCEPTIONS: A CASE STUDY OF RAINFALL VARIABILITY IN YANDEV DISTRICT, BENUE STATE
Abigail Ngozi Okafor, Emmanuel Chukwudi Ogbeche
Agriculture serves as the cornerstone of both local livelihoods and the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) across numerous African nations (Mandelsohn et al., 2008). Nigeria, predominantly agrarian, witnesses an engagement of approximately 70% - 80% of its population in subsistence-level agricultural activities (National Report, 2006; Tunde, Usman, and Olaweopo, 2011). Remarkably, the agricultural sector constitutes a significant one-third of the country's GDP (Muhammad-Lawal and Atte, 2006).
SCULPTING THE LANDSCAPE: THE DYNAMIC ROLE OF STONES IN JOS, PLATEAU STATE
Victor Chukwuebuka Eze
Stone and concrete are foundational materials in construction, utilized globally to create durable and aesthetically pleasing structures for both commercial and residential purposes. This review provides a comprehensive overview of these vital construction materials, exploring their origins, properties, and diverse applications. Beginning with an examination of the geological sources of stones, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic varieties, we delve into the extraction and processing methods that render them suitable for construction. Additionally, we explore the properties that make stones an enduring choice, capable of withstanding environmental stressors while offering superior artistic versatility. Concrete, another cornerstone of modern construction, is investigated...