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Ibrahim Suleman, BAKO, Community Medicine - Ahmadu Bello University, 2025

Every year, 130 million babies are born worldwide, and 4 million of them pass away in the first four weeks of life. The global neonatal mortality rate is 18, in Africa it is 26.7 and in Nigeria, it is 34 per 1000 live births as of January 2025. Because of the high prevalence of unsanitary cord care procedures, most neonatal deaths 99% occur in low income and middle-income countries. There are relatively fewer studies regarding knowledge, attitude and practice of mothers towards newborn care in Nigeria. The aim of this research is to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of umbilical cord care for babies among nursing mothers in Magume community Zaria, Kaduna state.

Enoch DAUDA, Community Medicine - Ahmadu Bello University, 2025

Road safety practice is a very important practice that needs to be complied with by all road users, more especially among commercial motorcyclists, who are the victims of a quarter of fatalities from road traffic accidents globally. In Nigeria, more than two thirds of all road traffic crashes involve commercial motorcyclists. Therefore, adequate and comprehensive knowledge on the road safety practices will shape and influence attitude of CMCs towards these practices and which will promote the road safety practices. This study aims to determine the knowledge, attitude and road safety practices among commercial motorcyclists in Tudun Wada, Zaria LGA, Kaduna State.

Abdullahi Shehu, USMAN , Community Medicine - Ahmadu Bello University, 2025

Seizure disorders are a significant public health concern among children, affecting their quality of life, cognitive development, and social interactions. Understanding the sociodemographic characteristics, clinical status, and pattern of seizure disorders is crucial for developing effective management strategies. This study aimed to determine the sociodemographic characteristics, clinical status and pattern of seizure disorders among children attending the Paediatrics clinic at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Kabir Nuruddeen, BULKACHUWA, Community Medicine - Ahmadu Bello University, 2025

Antibiotics are substances that are derived from various species of microorganisms and are capable of inhibiting the growth of other microorganisms when administered in small concentrations. Their use, whether appropriate or inappropriate, is considered a major factor driving the emergence, growth, and spread of antibiotic resistance. Ideally, antibiotics should be prescribed only after thorough evaluation confirms the susceptibility of the targeted microorganism(s) to the specific antimicrobial agent. It has been reported that 20–50 % of Nigerians use antibiotics inappropriately. Most research and evidence on antibiotic stewardship programs in hospitals originates from high- income countries, with the majority of published studies reflecting developed healthcare systems The aim of this research is to assess the knowledge, attitudes, practice and factors associated with rational use of antibiotics among undergraduate students of ABU, Zaria.

Zakiyya Garba, YARO, Chemical Engineering - Ahmadu Bello University, 2025

This study was carried out, in order to investigate the effect of NaOH concentration, for the pretreatment of rice husk for bioethanol production, using Penicillium. Rice husk, an abundant agricultural byproduct, presents significant potential as a renewable feedstock for bioethanol, a sustainable energy source. The pretreatment was conducted with NaOH concentrations of 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 25%w/v, and the fermentation process was carried out through enzymatic hydrolysis via the Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation (SSF) method. Results indicated that the 5% NaOH treatment yielded the highest bioethanol volume, while the 10% and 20% treatments produced the highest ethanol concentrations. FTIR analysis revealed that bioethanol from the 10% and 25% NaOH treatments closely matched pure ethanol, while the 0% NaOH sample showed the greatest deviation due to impurities. Variations in specific gravity, pH, and boiling point were also influenced by the NaOH concentration. These led to the conclusion that this research work demonstrates the potential for using rice husk, an agricultural waste product, for sustainable bioethanol production, contributing to renewable energy initiatives, NaOH pretreatment is suitable and effective for rice husk and it does have an effect on general production, and it significantly impacts the efficiency of bioethanol production, with moderate concentrations (5-10%) generally providing better balance between quantity and quality. It is recommended that moderate NaOH concentrations be used for efficient bioethanol production, and pretreatment and fermentation processes that minimize waste and environmental impact should be developed, especially considering the potential chemical residue from NaOH.