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Antibotics Resistance Genes And Susceptibility of Clinical Isolates of Staphylococcus saprophytlcus Strains
(Bells University of Technology, 2020-12-10) AMODU, Zainab Ejile; Prof .O. O. Kuforiji
Staphylococcus saprophyticus is a coagulase-negative ( CoNS) coccus associated primarily with community-acquired lower Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). This study investigated presence of Antibiotic resistant Genes (AGS) and susceptibility pattern of S. saprophyticus from women with UTI . Fifty (50) S.saprophyticus strains obtained from four hospitals were identified morphologically and biochemically. Antibiotics resistance pattern was determined via Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method against 14 antibiotics : Ceftazidime (CAZ) , Cefuroxime (CRX) , Gentamicin (GEN), Cefriazone( CTR) , Erythromycin ( ERY) , Cloxacillin ( CXC) , Ofloxacin (OFL),Augmentin (AUG),Cefdinir (RNF), Ciprofloxacin (CPT), Oxacillin (OX), Mipenem (MIP), Levofloxacin (LVS) and pefloxacin (PEF).Presence of ARGs ermA,aac(6')-aph(2''), meca, blaZ and femB was confirmed on gel electrophoresis by standard methods. Multiple Antibiotic Resistance index (MAR) was also determined, while plasmid- mediated antibiotic resistance was investigated. S. saprophyticus strains were resistant to ERY,OX and CXC, while MIP,PEF and LVS susceptibility was observed. No isolate had 100% sensitivity to the antibiotics, 1. 3(26) were sensitive to 50% antibiotics , five ( G95, G98, G112, S09, S26) were resistant to>90% of antibiotics, while one strain (S09) exhibited total resistance . all strains had > 20% MARI while two-thirds had 0.5 MARI . Seventy percent of S .saprophyticus expressed both mecA and femB , three (3) strains expressed all at least AGRs (S04, S26, L90) , or did not express any ( M60, M123, M48) , while 64% expressed at least two AGRs. Resistance genes meeA and femB were the most expressed genes ( Hospital G, S and L ) , while <50% of strains expressed Blaz. Fourteen (14) strains had plasmid -mediated resistance , while 50% plasmid resistance was observed in hospital L . This study , therefore, showed that increased antibiotics - resistance and presence of ARGs in S. saprophyticus means the pathogen should be given better attention by clinic in cases of bacteremia, bacteriuria, septicemia and UTI cases.
Impact of Inventory Management on the Financial Performance of Listed Manufacturing Companies in NIgeria
(Bells University of Technology, 2024-05-09) TALABI, Oluwaseun Samson; Dr. E. O. Ajayi
The study aims to examine the impact of inventory management on financial performance of listed manufacturing companies in Nigeria. The study adopts ex-post facto research design. Secondary source of data was employed through administration of annual report and accounts of 10 manufacturing companies (4 from consumer goods sector, 3 from industrial goods sector and 3 from healthcare sector), covering a period of 1Oyears (2014 to 2023). Inventory conversion period, Inventory turnover and Inventory asset ratio were used to measure inventory management while return on asset was used to measure financial performance. Also, firm size was employed as control variable. The study employed descriptive statistics, correlations and multiple linear regressions to analyze the data collected. Using 5% significant level, the findings revealed that inventory collection period has no effect financial performance (ROA), ; that there is significant effect of inventory turnover on financial performance (ROA) and inventory asset ratio influences financial performance (ROA) of listed manufacturing companies in Nigeria. The study concludes that inventory collection period can be used to forecast the return on asset, inventory turnover as a measurement of inventory management is a good predictor of return on asset and inventory management represented by inventory asset ratio significantly influence return on asset of the listed manufacturing firms in Nigeria. The study recommended amongst others that manufacturing companies’ management should emphasis on the proper effective inventory management practice techniques and measuring of efficiency deviations to identify weaknesses in the process of managing inventories and reduction in inventory costs.
School of Architecture, Bells University of Technology Innovative Strategies Towards Functional Architectural Studio Design
(Bells University of Technology, 2021-10-12) OGUNDIPE, Jeremiah Damilare; T. O. Alagbe
This study look at the architectural design studio using a phenomenological, qualitative approach. The architectural design provides the creative framework for students to explore the motivations, techniques, contexts, constraints and opportunities that inform design inquiry the studio has an important role in architecture education. Architecture students tend to do more learning and activity in the studio than in the generally classrooms. To support these activities, it is important for making the studio comfortable in accordance with its function. These aims to increase the concentration of students who will affect the level of student productivity.
The prospective ideas on the innovative strategies towards a functional architectural studio through the spatial configuration, the lighting strategies and the ventilation strategies in Bells University of Technology would be elaborated property in their respective chapters.
A pilot study was carried out to inquire about the design phases and cross-disciplinary techniques to establishing a functional architectural studio.
ICT Penetration and Environmental Sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa
(Bells University of Technology, 2023-10-17) OJO, Kindness; Dr. Okere Wisdom
This study examines how decreasing CO₂ emission can help the environment by improving ICT penetration in sub-sahara Africa. The Generalized Method of Moments and forty-three nations from 2002 to 2021 are the foundation for the empirical evidence. Internet and mobile phone usage are used to gauge ICT, and CO₂ emissions per capita, CO₂ emissions from the usage of liquid fuels and, CO₂ emissions from carbon intensity are utilized as indicators of environmental sustainability. The following conclusions are made: ICT (i.e., mobile phones and the internet) significantly affect CO₂ emissions per capita positively. Second, there is significant relationship between ICT penetration and CO₂ emissions from the usage of liquid fuels with a p-value of 0.031 and 0.018 having a positive co-efficient. Thirdly, a significant relationship exist between ICT and CO₂ emissions from carbon intensity with a p-value of 0.029 and 0.034 having a positive co-efficient. The study also recommends that future research should consider other variables that were neglected in considering the link between ICT and environmental sustainability.
Determinants of Financial Distress in Listed Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria
(Bells University of Technology, 2024-07-01) MORAKINYO, Shuaib Damilola; Dr. Okere Wisdom
This empirical study investigates the determinants of financial distress in listed deposit money banks in Nigeria, covering the period from 2010 to 2022. The research aims to identify the key factors contributing to financial distress in the Nigerian banking sector. It focused on capital adequacy, exchange rate, asset quality, deposit structure, bank size, gross domestic product, inflation rate, liquidity ratio and managerial overconfidence. Using a quantitative approach and the financial ratio theory, the study analyzed the financial performance of eight listed deposit money banks in Nigeria. The findings reveal that capital adequacy, exchange rate, asset quality, inflation rate, liquidity ratio and managerial overconfidence have positive effect on financial distress while deposit structure, bank size and gross domestic product have negative effect on financial distress in DMBs in Nigeria. Also, while exchange rate, asset quality, deposit structure and bank size significantly affect financial distress in DMBs in Nigeria, capital adequacy, gross domestic product, inflation rate, liquidity ratio and managerial overconfidence do not significantly affect financial distress in DMBs in Nigeria. The study's results have important implications for policymakers, regulators and bank managers, highlighting the need for regulatory authorities to consider increasing capital to enhance resilience against financial distress, robust foreign exchange risk management frameworks should be developed by banks to mitigate the adverse impact of exchange rate fluctuations and government should implement policies that promote sustainable economic growth, as higher GDP can improve bank performance and reduce financial distress. The study contributes to the existing body of knowledge on financial stability, banking regulation and risk management, providing valuable insights for stakeholders seeking to promote a resilient and sustainable banking sector in Nigeria.