Publications by authors named "Oladapo S"

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  • Charcoal is widely used as a biofuel for cooking and industrial purposes, but its ignition requires safe materials known as Charcoal-Ignition-Aiders (CIA), which can emit harmful gases.
  • A study found that using paper as a CIA resulted in the lowest carbon monoxide emissions, though all CIA options resulted in volatile organic compounds exceeding safety standards.
  • The research highlighted significant differences in charcoal usage based on socio-demographic factors, recommending a combination of wood from specific trees and paper for safer and more efficient combustion.
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Rubella is a vaccine-preventable viral infection which in pregnancy can lead to foetal wastage and congenital malformations. A rubella IgG serosurvey of 430 consenting pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic was conducted at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria between 1 May 2007 and 29 February 2008. Questionnaires were also used to assess their level of awareness and pregnancy outcomes noted.

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