EduNaija AI Tutor: A Multi-Agent Retrieval-Augmented Generation System for Nigerian Curriculum Education
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Israel Olanrewaju Odeajo, Edifon Emmanuel Jimmy
Equitable access to quality education remains a critical challenge in Nigeria, where millions of students prepare annually for standardized examinations (WAEC, NECO, JAMB) with limited …
Community development in the 21st century: Empowerment for breaking the cycle of poverty
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Marquin E. Smith
This edition provides a valuable overview of practitioner competencies and situates community development within the local government and policy environment. The expanded discussion on professionalisation …
The process of social work intervention in addressing the substance use challenges of young people
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Jan Masombuka, Elizabeth Ivy Smit
Social workers play a vital role in the provision of services to young people in South Africa who are experiencing substance use challenges. Importantly, social …
Cultural challenges of young black widows in Mangaung in the Free State, South Africa
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Shirley N. Hugo, Neil Henderson, Rinie Schenck
Young black widows in Mangaung, in the Free State Province of South Africa, experience particular cultural challenges once their partners pass away. The aim of …
The therapeutic role of horses in equine-based therapy: An exploratory study with South African mental health practitioners
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Lyrise Naidu, Raisuyah Bhagwan
Recently published literature on the use of equines in a therapeutic context has explored the connection between humans and horses in addressing social, educational, emotional …
Groupwork and Afrocentric perspectives in social work education at the University of KwaZulu-Natal: A transformative autoethnographic journey
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Sandile Ntethelelo Gumbi, Santham Ajodhia, Sibonsile Zibane
Social work with groups serves as a vital method for groupwork facilitating healing and promoting social interventions. Historically, Western theories have shaped South African social …
Social workers’ perspectives and recommendations with regard to the training needs of social work supervisors
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Nadia von Wielligh, Lizane Wilson
Social work supervision is vital for the success of social work practice. A shift towards a developmental paradigm to address community needs and reduce inequality …
Vicarious traumatisation: Experiences of social workers working with intimate partner violence victims in victim empowerment programmes
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Mary M. Kgole, Joyce Mohapi, Dipela Mmaphuti Percy
This study sought to investigate the experiences of a cohort of social workers who primarily work with women who have been victimised by their intimate …
The Hydrology of the Congo Basin
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Raphael Mwamba Tshimanga, Mark A. Trigg, Michel Bechtold
Abstract The chapter provides a comprehensive review of the hydrology of the Congo River Basin (CRB), emphasizing its physical features, current data and models, hydrological …
Timber Production and Ecosystem Functions and Services in the Congo Basin
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Richard Eba 'A Atyi, Jervais Nkoulou, Ghislain Moussavou
Abstract Industrial logging for timber production has long played a major economic role in the Congo Basin countries. Here, logging for timber production is carried …
How Could Hunting and Fishing Policies and Practices Influence the Future of the Congo Basin Biodiversity and Ecosystems?
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N. van Vliet, Jean Semeki, J. Kyale
Abstract Terrestrial and freshwater wildlife in the Congo Basin provide crucial ecosystem services, food, medicine, and income, for millions of rural and urban communities. However, …
Ab initio study of structural, electronic, and magnetic properties of pristine and Fe-doped Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄
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Y.A. Tanko
First-principles calculations based on density functional theory (DFT) were employed to investigate the structural, electronic, and magnetic properties of pristine and single Fe-doped Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄ (kaolinite). …
Public Policy and Microbial Water Quality Management in Nigerian Communities: Comprehensive Review
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James Kodilichukwu Anekwe, Obioma Davison Mbanefo, Madumelu H. C. Madubueze
This comprehensive review examines the critical nexus between public policy and microbial water quality management in Nigerian communities. Nigeria faces a profound challenge in providing …
Institutional and Policy Responses to Climate-Driven Vector-Borne Diseases in Nigerian Public Health
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Madumelu H. C. Madubueze, Obioma Davison Mbanefo, James Kodilichukwu Anekwe
Climate change has emerged as a major determinant of infectious disease dynamics, particularly in tropical regions where environmental conditions strongly influence vector ecology and pathogen …
Public Sector Strategies for Climate Change and Microbial Disease Management in Nigerian Agricultural Systems
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James Kodilichukwu Anekwe, Obioma Davison Mbanefo, Madumelu H. C. Madubueze
Climate change is imposing profound selective pressures on agricultural ecosystems worldwide, with significant implications for crop and livestock health. In Nigeria, a nation with high …
Hunting, Fishing, and Ecosystem Functions and Services in the Congo Basin
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Nathalie van Vliet, Jean Semeki, Jean M. Mondo
Abstract Hunting and fishing have long been central to the traditions, culture, and livelihoods of rural communities in the Congo Basin, supporting both rural and …
Public Sector Governance, Infectious Diseases, and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria
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James Kodilichukwu Anekwe, Obioma Davison Mbanefo, Madumelu H. C. Madubueze
Microbial infections and poverty share a symbiotic and mutually reinforcing relationship that significantly constrains human development and economic productivity in Nigeria. This review examines the …
Climate Change and Emerging Microbial Infections in Nigerian Public Health Systems
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Madumelu H. C. Madubueze, Obioma Davison Mbanefo, James Kodilichukwu Anekwe
Climate change represents a profound and escalating threat to global health, with its impacts disproportionately affecting regions with vulnerable public health infrastructures, such as Nigeria. …
Comprehensive Review of Microbial Disease Prevention Policies in Nigerian Public Health Systems
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Madumelu H. C. Madubueze, Obioma Davison Mbanefo, James Kodilichukwu Anekwe
Microbial disease prevention in Nigeria operates within a complex and challenging ecosystem defined by a high burden of endemic and epidemic-prone diseases, systemic health system …
A Comprehensive Review of Policy Frameworks for Microbial Research and Development in Nigeria's Public Sector
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Nnamdi Michael Nwadiogbu, James Kodilichukwu Anekwe, Obioma Davison Mbanefo
Nigeria faces significant challenges in microbial food safety and antimicrobial resistance, creating a public health crisis with substantial economic consequences. This review examines Nigeria's policy …