Publications by authors named "K Q Yusuf"
In modern life, people often neglect to consider their eating habits. Antioxidants are primarily used as food additives due to their stability and low toxicity. TBHQ is a commonly used antioxidant in food products as an additive.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The recent introduction of the HPV vaccine into Nigeria's routine immunization schedule has brought parental vaccine hesitancy to the forefront. This cross-sectional study, conducted in Kano State, a region with historically low immunization rates, is crucial in assessing the level of parental hesitancy and uncovering its determinants, potentially informing future public health policies.
Methods: The participants were a representative sample of parents or caregivers of children aged 9-14 years ( = 1071) in Kano State and were selected via a multi-stage sampling method.
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- A study investigated how the length of Facebook posts impacts user engagement and emotional responses, specifically for sports shoe brands, addressing a gap in social media marketing research.
- Researchers analyzed 636 posts collected from January 2013 to December 2023, focusing on eight emotional aspects, and used statistical methods to evaluate the results.
- The findings indicated that longer posts positively influenced emotions like trust, anticipation, joy, and surprise, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting that brands can enhance engagement by using longer content in their social media strategy.
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- - The study explores modifications to the layered TiCT material to enhance its electrochemical detection abilities, specifically by replacing fluoride with hydroxyl groups through alkalization with KOH and K intercalation.
- - A sensitive dopamine electrochemical sensor is developed using vanadium-doped K TiCT electrodes, demonstrating a detection range of 1-10 µM and a sensitivity of 2.746 µAµMcm under optimal conditions.
- - This novel sensor shows strong stability and anti-interference capabilities, successfully detecting dopamine in various biological samples, highlighting its potential for applications in pharmaceutical analysis.
Hydroquinone-based organic molecules are often used as unavoidable preservatives in the food industry. Among these additives, tertiary butylated hydroquinone (TBHQ) is widely employed as a preservative in various processed foods. However, the potential health risks associated with the excessive presence of TBHQ in food products have raised significant concerns.
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