Abstract: Background: Helicobacter pylori is one of the most common chronic infections in the world, with a prevalence ranging from 79–90% in low-income countries. The infection is mostly asymptomatic but can manifest as dyspeptic disease, malignant complications such as gastric and esophageal cancer, and non-malignant complications, for example iron-deficiency anemia. These tend to increase the disease burden among persons living in low- and middle-income countries, while it hampers the efforts to meet the sustainable development goals (SDG) for health.

Aim: To determine pattern of HIV infection among persons infected with Helicobacter pylori in a tertiary healthcare institution.

Method: The study assessed the demographic distribution of persons tested for H. pylori in a tertiary healthcare institution within a 1-year period (January – December 2021) in Rivers state University Teaching Hospital. A Rapid diagnostic H. pylori Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test kit was used to assess the presence of H. pylori in blood samples collected from 457 persons. HIV tests was conducted from blood samples drawn from each participant using commercially available HIV I/II test kits.

Results: The results showed that 64.8% of the infected persons were female compared to males which made up 35.2% of the infected persons. The H. pylori infection was found to be relatively higher among persons aged 30 – 39 years (44.9%), followed by persons between 40 – 49 years (22.1%) and persons between 50 – 29 years (7.7%). However, the age-group with the lease occurrence of H. pylori infection were persons between 1 – 9 years (2.8%), followed by persons between 10 – 19 years (6.3%) and persons that were 60 years and above (5.9%). There was a 0.7% prevalence of HIV among the persons infected with H. pylori. 1.24% (2/161) of male subjects had HIV compared to 0.34% (1/296) of female subjects with HIV. Among the persons infected with H. pylori, 0.99% (1/101) of persons aged 40 – 49 years had HIV, while 0.97% (2/205) of persons with H. pylori infection aged 30 – 39 years had HIV. The distribution of HIV by demographic characteristics among the persons with H. pylori infection was not statistically significant.

Conclusion: The study showed that the occurrence of HIV infection among persons with H. pylori was relatively low. However, H, pylori infection was found to be higher among females and persons aged between 30 and 49 years old.

Keywords: HIV, Helicobacter pylori, ELISA, Port Harcourt.

Title: Seroprevalence of HIV among persons with Helicobater pylori in a Tertiary Healthcare Institution, Rivers state, Nigeria

Author: Awopeju ATO, Nnokam B, A., Kinako S E.

International Journal of Novel Research in Interdisciplinary Studies

ISSN 2394-9716

Vol. 10, Issue 2, March 2023 - April 2023

Page No: 55-60

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Published Date: 26-April-2023

Abstract: Every discomfort or dissatisfaction an employee feels or even imagines in a company is seen as a grievance if it is not properly addressed. When they initially join the company, every person has distinct expectations for the company. If these expectations are not met over time, there will ultimately be unhappiness, and if that unhappiness is not properly addressed, it will eventually take the form of a complaint.

Anger is an upward communication. It gives managers essential early information about anticipated problems. Anger can be real or imagined, justified or not, and truthful or false. A business cannot exist without complaints.

Keywords: Grievance, Performance, Redressal procedure, Satisfaction.

Title: A COMPARITIVE STUDY IN EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE AND ITS IMPACT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE

Author: Aathira Nandakumar, Dr. J. Eugene

International Journal of Novel Research in Interdisciplinary Studies

ISSN 2394-9716

Vol. 10, Issue 2, March 2023 - April 2023

Page No: 47-54

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Published Date: 15-March-2023

Abstract: This study sought to determine the correlation between transportation system development and the performance of the manufacturing sector in Kenya. This is because; in Kenya contribution of the manufacturing sector to the country’s GDP has been decreasing for the last three years posting 8.4%, 7.9%, and 7.6% in 2019, 2020, and 2021 respectively. The study used primary and secondary data to achieve this objective.  Data was collected using a questionnaire, documentary analysis guide, and group interview schedule. The data was sourced from 254 managers of manufacturing firms in Kenya, selected by purposive, stratified, and quota sampling. The data were analyzed using a t-test, one-way ANOVA, regression, and correlation analysis. Descriptive statistics namely mean frequencies, percentages, and standard deviations were also used. Qualitative data was analyzed using themes. The findings revealed that the transport system had a positive significant relationship with the performance of the manufacturing sector in Kenya. The null hypothesis was rejected. The challenges facing manufacturers included high taxation, low demand, and transport issues.

Keywords: Infrastructure, Manufacturing sector, Infrastructure development, Manufacturing Sector Performance, Transport Infrastructure.

Title: CORRELATION BETWEEN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR IN KENYA

Author: John Kanyungu, Alice Omariba, Richard Juma, Nancy Muthoni

International Journal of Novel Research in Interdisciplinary Studies

ISSN 2394-9716

Vol. 10, Issue 2, March 2023 - April 2023

Page No: 39-46

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Published Date: 09-March-2023

Abstract: The present cross-sectional study assessed the electrocardiographic (ECG) patterns of Professional male Heavy weightlifters compared to Untrained Subjects. The study recruited 80 Subjects comprising 40 Professional male heavy- weightlifters and 40 Untrained Subjects. The ECG recording of each subject was collected using the Aspel 12-channel ECG machine. The subject's demographic data as well as their anthropometric measurement and vital signs were also recorded. Quantitative data were subjected to descriptive and statistical analysis.  The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.00 software was used. It was observed that the limits of P-wave, QRS-complex, PR, and QT intervals were found to be within their normal limits. However, there is a prevalence of T- wave and ST-Segment abnormalities in Heavy  weightlifters  in Port Harcourt. Twenty-five (25%) of the Heavy Weightlifting Subjects presented with ST-Segment elevations. On the other hand, different forms of T-wave abnormalities were recorded amongst Heavy Weightlifting Subjects. Exactly 12.5%, 5% and 2.5% of the heavy weightlifters had inverted T-Wave, flat T-Wave, and hyperacute T-Wave respectively. The mean values of systolic and diastolic blood pressures (SBP and DBP) mean arterial pressure (MAP) and the pulse pressure (PP) of the Male Heavy  weightlifters  were all seen to be marginally (p<0.05) lower than those of the Untrained Subjects.

Keywords: electrocardiogram, weightlifting, exercise, blood pressure.

Title: COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC (ECG) PATTERNS OF PROFESSIONAL MALE HEAVY WEIGHTLIFTERS AND UNTRAINED SUBJECTS IN PORT HARCOURT

Author: Tamuno-Opubo, Abiye Stanley, Rosemary Oluchi Austin-Asomeji, Iyingiala Badamosi, Adetomi Abiye, George Obiandu, Chibuike Bobojama, George Godwin

International Journal of Novel Research in Interdisciplinary Studies

ISSN 2394-9716

Vol. 10, Issue 2, March 2023 - April 2023

Page No: 32-38

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Published Date: 02-March-2022

Abstract: The effects of induced magnetic field, hall current and thermal diffusion for an incompressible, unsteady, viscous MHD Nano-fluid flow past a semi-infinite oscillating vertical flat plate embedded in a porous media, have been reported in this paper. A strong magnetic field is subjected transversely to the direction of the flow. The induced magnetic field is considered to be strong.  The equations governing the flow, are solved by finite difference method of approximation and numerically solved by use of MATLAB software. The effects of the flow parameters on temperature, velocity, and concentration profiles, mass transfer and heat transfer have been investigated, discussed and results presented in graphs. The numerical results of this study reveal that; increasing the rotation parameter increases the induced magnetic field which in turn increases both primary and secondary velocities. Again, an increase the hall current parameter leads to an increase in both primary and secondary velocity profiles near the plate but the velocity remains constantly distributed far away from the plate.

Keywords: Chemical Reaction, Hall Effects, Induced Magnetic Field, MHD, Nanofluid, Rotation.

Title: Magnetic Induction, Hall Current and Thermal Diffusion Effects on Unsteady MHD Nanofluif Flow Past an Oscillatory Semi-Infinite Vertical Flat Plate Embedded In A Porous Media

Author: Rhoda King’ali, Mark Kimathi, Benjamin Kikwai

International Journal of Novel Research in Interdisciplinary Studies

ISSN 2394-9716

Vol. 10, Issue 2, March 2023 - April 2023

Page No: 16-31

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Published Date: 01-March-2022

Abstract: This research work addresses the effects of induced magnetic field and thermal diffusion for an incompressible, unsteady, viscous MHD Nano-fluid flow past a semi-infinite oscillating vertical flat plate embedded in a porous media. A strong magnetic field is subjected transversely to the direction of the flow. The Partial differential equations governing the flow, together with boundary and initial conditions, are solved by finite difference method of approximation. Numerical simulation has been done by use MATLAB software. The effects of the flow parameters on temperature, velocity, and concentration profiles have been investigated, discussed and results presented in graphs. It is found that an increase in magnetic Reynolds number and Reynolds number causes an increase in the induced magnetic field and decreases the induced magnetic field far away from the plate. This leads to decrease in concentration due to increase in inertial forces hence an increase in temperature and velocity

Keywords: Induced Magnetic Field, Chemical Reaction, MHD, Nanofluid, Rotation.

Title: Magnetic Induction Effects on Unsteady MHD Nanofluid Flow Past an Oscillating Semi-Infinite Vertical Flat Plate Embedded in Porous Media

Author: Rhoda King’ali, Mark Kimathi, Benjamin Kikwai

International Journal of Novel Research in Interdisciplinary Studies

ISSN 2394-9716

Vol. 10, Issue 2, March 2023 - April 2023

Page No: 1-15

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Published Date: 01-March-2022