ABSTRACT Microorganisms live as transient contaminants in fomites or hands where they constitute a major health hazards. Fungi contaminate our body, houses, workplaces and whole environment. This study evaluates the prevalence of Aspergillusniger from the hands of private school’s pupils in Ozoro. Sterile swap sticks previously soaked in normal salineRead More

ABSTRACT The study assessed the concentrations of trace elements from various water samples collected from groundwater (hand- dug wells), surface water (streams and rivers) and public tap water in the study area. Trace elements in water samples were analysed using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass- Spectrometry (ICP-MS). Elemental concentrations in theRead More

ABSTRACT Developmental activities are spatially and temporally specific in nature, and  are characterized by impact that are felt more in their areas of localization, and hence the imperative for the  involvement of the locals/ indigenous people in (whose domains such projects are situated  in)  the  impact assessment process of suchRead More

ABSTRACT  Generally Coiled Tubing operation has been on steady increase for post drilling completion operations such as well clean-up, balance/under balance washing, stimulation, production logging and testing especially in horizontal wells. In order to establish the feasibility of CT- assisted operations, a comprehensive engineering analysis which predicts the CT mechanicalRead More