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Journal of Applied Mathematics and Physics 2019年第2期7卷 271-280页

作者： owolabi joshua adeyemi Gidado Mohammed Mawashi Alhassan Shuaibu Bamikole Johnson Akinade Ugbe Raphael Ushiekpan Department of Physics Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna Nigeria Department of Physics Faculty of Science Kaduna State University Kaduna Nigeria Department of Physics Federal University Lafia Lafia Nigeria

First principle calculation within the Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Density Functional Perturbation Theory (DFPT) using Local Density Approximation as implemented in Quantum ESPRESSO has been significantly used to investigate the structural and Piezoelectric, properties of Perovskite ZrTi(PbO3)2. From structural properties calculation, the ground state total energy of -2417.12 eV has been obtained which led to an equilibrium lattice constant of a= 5.620Åfor ZrTi(PbO3)2. Our obtained optimized atomic positions and atomic effective charge shows that the optimized ZrTi(PbO3)2 is stable and the Piezoelectric stress tensor is calculated using Berry-phase approach within density functional perturbation theory (DFPT). From our calculation, we have obtained the stress tensor elements with values of d1,5 = 6.81, d3,1 = 1.69, and d3,3 = 6.18, which is in agreement with the values obtained for tetragonal PbTiO3.

关键词： Structural Properties Perovskite ZrTi(PbO3)2 Density Functional Theory (DFT) Density Functional Perturbation Theory (DFPT) Local Density Approximation (LDA)

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Antibiotic Use and Antimicrobial Resistance among Medical Students in a Private University in Dominica, West Indies

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Advances in Microbiology 2022年第9期12卷 511-524页

作者： Simeon K. Olatunde joshua B. owolabi Department of Molecular and Cellular Sciences All Saints University School of Medicine Roseau Dominica

Antibiotics are indispensable to maintaining human health, however, their overuse has resulted in resistant organisms which present a significantly higher burden to the low to middle income countries, due to the high incidence of communicable diseases. Insufficient antimicrobial-related training for physicians during their undergraduate education could have a negative impact on their prescribing. This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes and practices of antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance among medical students in a private university in Dominica, a resource-limited country, in order to facilitate more effective education of these future prescribers. A cross-sectional study was undertaken with the medical students from February 2021 to April 2021 using a 36-item questionnaire. Data analysis was achieved using descriptive statistics. A total of 85 students participated in the study, majority (70%) were female, African, aged 23.8 ± 4.6 years and single. Between 64 and 99% of the respondents reported no risk factors for communicable diseases and demonstrated a low to moderate (10% - 40%) negative response to knowledge-related questions. The majority (70%) of the respondents who had used antibiotics in the past 12 months reported efficacy and limited side-effects, but confirmed lack of knowledge about the classes of antibiotics prescribed to them. Almost half of the medical students (48%) reported having abused antibiotics, while about a third (35%) of the respondents reported sharing antibiotics with friends or loved ones in the past. There was no significant association between age, gender, and the medical students’ knowledge of antibiotic resistance (p > 0.05). However, they reported that they would like more education on antimicrobial use and resistance. The medical students in this study showed knowledge of antimicrobial resistance, but lacked comprehension of components of antimicrobial stewardship, including prevention of inappropriate use and classes

关键词： Dominica African Medical Students Antibiotics Use Antimicrobial Resistance

A Review of Prevalence, Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns and Molecular Characteristics of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the Caribbean

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Advances in Microbiology 2022年第8期12卷 459-480页

作者： joshua B. owolabi Simeon K. Olatunde Department of Molecular and Cellular Sciences All Saints University School of Medicine Roseau Dominica

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a major pathogen causing infections resulting in severe morbidity and mortality worldwide. To date, the true nature and extent of MRSA infections in the Caribbean are not well understood. This is a review of the limited studies in the Caribbean describing the prevalence, epidemiology, and molecular characteristics of MRSA in hospitalized and non-hospitalized patients. Relevant articles were searched and extracted from PubMed and Mendeley and a narrative review of the findings was constructed. An aggregate of 24 articles, from 1999 to 2020, was found from 10 of 27 countries. Majority of the studies were from Trinidad and Tobago (29%) and Jamaica (21%) while 50% were from Barbados, Dominican Republic, Martinique, Haiti, Cuba, St. Kits & Nevis, Guadeloupe, and Guyana. Approximately 75% of investigations were conducted on hospitalized patients versus 20% on outpatients. The data revealed geographical differences in the prevalence of MRSA within the Caribbean;20% - 100% of Staphylococcus aureus clinical isolates from hospitalized patients and outpatients were resistant to methicillin, macrolides, and fluoroquinolones, but susceptible to several non-beta lactam antibiotics, due to the widespread occurrence of CA-MRSA clone ST8 SCCmec IV, PVL positive. There was moderate prevalence of ST72 SCCmec V (14% - 25%) in both hospital and community settings in a few of the countries while ST30 SCCmec IV, PVL positive, was moderately prevalent (27%) only in Dominican Republic. Also, there was moderate prevalence of HA-MRSA ST5 SCCmec II (18%) in community settings in the Dominican Republic and Martinique, but high prevalence of HA-MRSA ST239 SCCmec III (60%) in hospitalized patients in Cuba and Trinidad & Tobago. The epidemiologic profile of MRSA in both hospital and community settings is changing in the Caribbean. Epidemiological studies on outpatient settings and the implementation of stringent hospital infection control measu

关键词： MRSA Prevalence Epidemiology Molecular Characterization Caribbean

First-Principles Investigation of Charge Transfer Mechanism of B-Doped 3C-SiC Semiconductor Material

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World Journal of Condensed Matter Physics 2024年第2期14卷 35-44页

作者： Abdullahi Alkali Dauda Muhammad Yusuf Onimisi adeyemi joshua owolabi Hameed Adeneyi Lawal Hassan Muhammad Gambo Bashir Mohammed Aliyu Surajo Bala Muhammad Lamido Madugu Muhammad Abdurrahman Nainna Johnson Akinade Bamikole Physics Department Faculty of Science Air Force Institute of Technology Kaduna Nigeria Physics Department Faculty of Science Nigeria Defence Academy Kaduna Nigeria Physics Department Umaru Musa Yar&#8217adua University Batagarawa Nigeria Physics Department Faculty of Science Gombe State University Gombe Nigeria Physics Department Federal University of Lafia Lafia Nigeria

This study delves into the charge transfer mechanism of boron (B)-doped 3C-SiC through first-principles investigations. We explore the effects of B doping on the electronic properties of 3C-SiC, focusing on a 12.5% impurity concentration. Our comprehensive analysis encompasses structural properties, electronic band structures, and charge density distributions. The optimized lattice constant and band gap energy of 3C-SiC were found to be 4.373 Å and 1.36 eV respectively, which is in agreement with previous research (Bui, 2012;Muchiri et al., 2018). Our results show that B doping narrows the band gap, enhances electrical conductivity, and influences charge transfer interactions. The charge density analysis reveals substantial interactions between B dopants and surrounding carbon atoms. This work not only enhances our understanding of the material’s electronic properties, but also highlights the importance of charge density analysis for characterizing charge transfer mechanisms and their implications in the 3C-SiC semiconductors.

关键词： First-Principles Calculations DFT Boron (B)-Doped 3C-SiC Charge Transfer

Anatomy Education: Perceptions and Experiences of Nigerian Anatomists towards Contributing to Programme and Career Advancements

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Health 2022年第9期14卷 996-1019页

作者： joshua O. owolabi Sunday Y. Olatunji Adedeji E. Adetunji Ahmad A. Tijani Anatomy Department Division of Basic Medical Sciences University of Global Health Equity Kigali Rwanda Department of Anatomy Ben Carson School of Medicine Babcock University Ilishan-Remo Nigeria Department of Anatomy Adventist School of Medicine of East-Central Africa Adventist University of Central Africa Kigali Rwanda College of Medicine and Health Sciences Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti Nigeria Department of Anatomy Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences College of Medical Sciences Modibbo Adama University Yola Nigeria

Anatomy, a foremost basic medical science (BMS) has evolved in content and context, while remaining the most fundamental BMS subject. Stakeholders have continually made efforts especially in recent time to achieve an evolution of this subject. The primary aim of this work was to study the perceptions and experiences of Anatomists towards contributing to programme and career advancements. Following ethical approval, structured questionnaire was administered to Nigerian anatomists using a Google form. It is a total population study. The questionnaire had 13 sections, with each section addressing a theme that was integral to the subject of research interest. The last section collected free responses as qualitative information. After indicating informed consent, 106 anatomists properly completed and returned the questionnaires. Statistical and quantitative analyses of results were done. The most popular field amongst respondents was Neuroscience (60.9%);followed by Histology or Microscopic Anatomy (53.6%), Embryology or developmental anatomy (35.5%), Gross anatomy (34.5%) and Histochemistry (30.9%). About half of Nigerian anatomists involved in the study had a PhD degree. Training emphasized the cognitive domains the most. Consequently, emphasis should be laid on the psychomotor (skills) and the affective domain (attitude) to improve capacity, competences, and the job prospects of trainees. The consensus was that the programme trained students and prepared graduates as medical educators, scientists, and researchers. Anatomy has significant potential to contribute to development with proper programme design, emphasis on research, teaching and applied services competencies, effective policy formulation and implementation and adherence to best practices.

关键词： Anatomy Anatomical Sciences Education Curriculum Career Prospects Nigeria