A comparative analysis of the chemical composition and compliance level to established standards of concrete reinforcement steel rods rolled in Nigeria.

Nigeria is presently facing the challenges of collapsing buildings and bridges due to substandard materials used as reinforcement products. The increasing use of scraps as feedstock for the production of reinforcing steel bars by steel rolling mill companies has adversely affected the quality of rebars in Nigeria. This research study aimed to appraise the chemical properties of selected brands of steel rebars of Nigeria.

Antimicrobial use among hospitalized patients: A multi-center, point prevalence survey across public healthcare facilities, Osun State, Nigeria.

Introduction: In order to inform sub-national action plan for control of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and benchmark interventions to improve antibiotic use, it is essential to define situations on antibiotic use using standardized tools. We sought to assess quality of antimicrobial prescription across all government healthcare facilities with capacities for in-patient care in the first of the 36 states in Nigeria as part of ongoing state-wide situation analysis on AMR.

Methods: A survey was conducted between 10-27 June 2019 using the Data was collected from hospital administrators and records of hospitalized patients.

Democratic governance, gender, and women's rights in Nigeria: 1999-2019.

Much of the study on democracy in Africa focuses on the implication of democracy on development, human rights, and security. Few have examined the implication of democracy on women's rights. To fill the gap, drawing from extant literature and relying on liberal feminist theory, this paper examines the relationship between democracy and women's rights in Nigeria between 1999, when Nigeria re-introduced civilian rule, after 15 years of military dictatorship and 2019.

A Review on Polymer Nanocomposites and Their Effective Applications in Membranes and Adsorbents for Water Treatment and Gas Separation.

Globally, environmental challenges have been recognised as a matter of concern. Among these challenges are the reduced availability and quality of drinking water, and greenhouse gases that give rise to change in climate by entrapping heat, which result in respirational illness from smog and air pollution. Globally, the rate of demand for the use of freshwater has outgrown the rate of population increase; as the rapid growth in town and cities place a huge pressure on neighbouring water resources.

Dataset on physical properties of raw and roasted cashew nuts.

Cashew nut is one of the topmost edible crops in the world. However, one of the challenges of this crop is processing. Designing an equipment for the processing of cashew nut requires the knowledge of its physical properties data.

Dataset on thermodynamics performance analysis and optimization of a reheat - regenerative steam turbine power plant with feed water heaters.

Steam power plants have a considerable potential to meet the growing energy demand, but its dependence on conventional fossil fuels has hampered its viability. One of the ways to minimize fuel consumption and upgrade the performance of a Rankine cycle is by incorporating closed feedwater heaters(FWHs). The datasets contained in this paper are thermodynamic performance analysis carried out on reheat - regenerative steam power plant with FWHs using CyclePad V2.

Assessing the policy issues relating to the use of bamboo in the construction industry in Nigeria.

The Nigerian government has promoted industrial development based on the area of policy implementation. The development of policy and the use of bamboo in the construction company is very significant because of the role of bamboo cultivation in reducing environmental pollution. Bamboo, in its existence, applies to the environment in absorbing carbon dioxide of about 35% and releases to the environment a high amount of oxygen.

Dataset on noise level measurement in Ota metropolis, Nigeria.

Datasets contained in this article are noise level measurement carried out at 41 different locations in Ota metropolis, Nigeria. The noise readings were measured at a time interval of 30 min for each site considered using a precision grade sound level meter. The analysis was based on the noise descriptors L, L, L, L, TNI and NEI.

Data on the influence of ECA implant on microhardness and wear characteristics of composite coating on mild steel.

In this study, the effect of the incorporation of composite and eco-friendly particles to develop new engineering materials on the developed zinc electrolyte containing TiO/TiB and is presented. The electro-depositions were completed at 20 min at a stirring rate of 150 rpm at temperature of 50 °C and pH of 4.The effect of (ST) as bath additive at varied interval of 5-25 ml to the coating properties was noted.

Data on the effect of temperature variation tendency on the inhibitive absorption of in 0.5M HCl: A necessity.

The assessment of as corrosion inhibitor for aluminium alloy in 0.5M HCl acid solution using weight loss method was investigated at 303 and 313 K to check its behaviour at high temperature application. Inhibitor efficiency (IE) as high as 93.

Data on the influence of TiN on wear and corrosion behavior of Ti-6Al-4V alloy fabricated through spark plasma sintering.

Data about bulk properties of Ti-6Al-4V based composites specimen achieved by powder metallurgy route using spark plasma sintering (SPS) technique is presented, with focus on the effect of TiN particles on wear and corrosion behavior of the resultant composites. Two microsized kind of powders are combined; Ti-6Al-4V and TiN. The powder mixing and SPS processing has been enhanced and consolidated.

Data on the effect of incorporation of nanoparticles and process characteristics of Ni-SiO coating on oil and gas steel.

In this work, data on the effect of process parameter and particle concentration on the developed Ni-SiO produced via electrocodeposition were presented. The influence of current density from 0.6 to 1.

Data on anti-corrosion characteristics of eco-friendly inhibitive extract on the hot corrosion degradation trend of A6063 aluminum alloy in 1.0 M HCl solution.

The study of as corrosion inhibitor for A6063 grade aluminum alloy in 1.0 M HCl acid solution using weight loss method of corrosion study was investigated at 30 °C and 40 °C to check its degradation trend at high varying temperature application. The results revealed that in 1.

Data analysis on the level of exposure to pollutions in industrial zone: A case study of Ewekoro and Ota Township.

This study focused on a comparative analysis of exposure to pollution in Ota and Ewekoro Township where we have concentration of industries that emits pollutant to the air. This was with a view to proffer solution to the negative effects of industrial activities on residents within industrial location. The study involved empirical observation and interview of residents.

Data on inhibitive performance of chloraphenicol drug on A315 mild steel in acidic medium.

The inhibitive characteristics of A315 mild steel in 0.1 M solution of Hydrochloric Acid with varied concentrations of the inhibitor (chloramphenicol drug) was studied using weight loss (gravimetry) technique, open circuit potential (OCP) and linear polarization method. The experimental data obtained from the methods used shows that an increase in inhibition efficiency of the inhibitor is characterized by a decrease in corrosion rate.

Data on PKO biodiesel production using CaO catalyst from Turkey bones.

In this research paper the production of biodiesel from palm kernel oil (PKO) using CaO obtained from waste turkey bones (WTB) and analytical grade calcium oxide was investigated. Treated WTB was reduced to fine particulate size of <150 µm and then calcinated at 800 °C for 3 h to increase its catalytic activity by its conversion from Calcium phosphate hydroxide (CaPOH) to CaO. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray fluorescent (XRF) analysis of the analytical grade CaO, uncalcined and calcined WTB were carried out to establish their elemental chemical composition.

Data on the effect of current density relationship on the super-alloy composite coating by electrolytic route.

In this work, a detail effect of nanoparticle loading and improved process parameter on the synthesis of modified Zn-TiO electrocodeposited nanocomposite coating was presented. The coatings were performed at constant time of 20 minute at a stirring rate of 400 rpm at temperature of 70 °C. The effect of particle loading and input current on the properties of the electrocodeposited Nanocomposite was studied.

Data analysis and study of the influence of deposition power on the microstructural evolution and functionality of metallic phase composite coating.

In anticipation for resolution of deterioration catastrophe on metallic materials, researches in the field of corrosion remains. Zn-Ni-NbO deposits were obtained on mild steel substrate using D.C.

Data on the optimized sulphate electrolyte zinc rich coating produced through in-situ variation of process parameters.

In this study, a comprehensive effect of particle loading and optimised process parameter on the developed zinc electrolyte was presented. The depositions were performed between 10-30 min at a stirring rate of 200 rpm at room temperature of 30 °C. The effect of coating difference on the properties and interfacial surface was acquired, at a voltage interval between 0.

Acute myocardial infarction in pregnancy: a case report and subject review.

Myocardial infarction in pregnancy is uncommon. Use of thrombolytic treatment is relatively contraindicated. Early recognition as well as a multidisciplinary approach to the management of these cases is important, as untreated there is a high maternal and fetal mortality.

The use of a template to improve the management of distal radial fractures.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to reduce the number of inappropriately managed distal radial fractures with the use of a template.

Methods: A template has been developed to aid junior doctors and emergency nurse practitioners (ENPs) to decide which distal radial fractures require manipulation. Emergency Department (ED) junior doctors and ENPs were asked to review the radiographs of 12 distal radial fractures with and without the template and comment on whether the fracture required manipulation.

Soft tissue cover for the exposed knee prosthesis.

This study assess the use of muscle flaps to cover exposed knee prostheses and emphasises the need for early plastic surgery consultation. In five of the six patients studied the wound was successfully covered and the knee prosthesis salvaged with a reasonable functional outcome.