Modelling and Bayesian analysis of the Abakaliki smallpox data [PDF]
The celebrated Abakaliki smallpox data have appeared numerous times in the epidemic modelling literature, but in almost all cases only a specific subset of the data is considered.
Bailey +30 more
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Functional decline and social support in older patients during hospitalisation: a cross-sectional study of some determinants of care in a poor resource setting, Southeast Nigeria [PDF]
Introduction There is a high level of older people neglect in Nigeria, especially in the rural setting, and they did not receive much attention in terms of their overall health and well-being.
Chijioke Stanley Anyigor-Ogah +5 more
doaj +2 more sources
Unearthing the hidden tragedy: Stillbirths in Abakaliki, Nigeria – Prevalence and causes
Background: Stillbirths are very traumatic events to the parents, family, and obstetricians. Although a global public health crises, it has remained relatively hidden while their devastations continue unabated in different parts of the world. We have not
Chidi Ochu Uzoma Esike +5 more
doaj +3 more sources
Influence of Human Urine on Rice Grain Yield (Orzya sativa L.) and Selected Soil Properties in Abakaliki Southeastern Nigeria [PDF]
An experiment was carried out at Abakaliki Southeastern Nigeria to study the influence of human urine on rice grain yield, selected soil physical and chemical properties in Abakaliki southeastern Nigeria in 2014 and 2015.
Agwu, J. O. (J) +3 more
core +2 more sources
COVID-19 information sources, knowledge, attitude and control practices among community members during the pandemic in Ebonyi state, Nigeria: an analytical cross-sectional study [PDF]
Objectives After taking a heavy toll on the world population, the COVID-19 pandemic is now an endemic disease of global public health significance that requires long-term application of control measures, which will likely be influenced by people’s ...
Ugwu I Omale +12 more
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Outcome of open excisional breast biopsies in Abakaliki, South-East Nigeria
INTRODUCTION: open excisional breast biopsy is a known modality for treatment of breast lumps especially in developing countries. Other sophisticated methods are available for management of breast lumps in more advanced nations. Our aim in this study was
Maradona Ehikioya Isikhuemen +4 more
doaj +3 more sources
Post Stroke Depression: Experience at Abakaliki Nigeria
Chukwuemeka O. Eze +3 more
exaly +2 more sources
Study of Indoor Temperature of House in Abakaliki, Nigeria.
This paper presents the study of inner and outer temperature of a thatched house in Abakaliki. The thatched house was erected at Nkaliki- Unuhu in Abakaliki and was made up of mud block wood, grass raffia and rope. The temperature was taken using simple mercury-in glass thermometers with degree of accuracy of ±0.01 degree Celsius was used during the ...
P. C Kalu, E. O. Ekpe, E. I Ugwu
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Modelling and Bayesian analysis of the Abakaliki smallpox data
The celebrated Abakaliki smallpox data have appeared numerous times in the epidemic modelling literature, but in almost all cases only a specific subset of the data is considered. The only previous analysis of the full data set relied on approximation methods to derive a likelihood and did not assess model adequacy.
Jessica E Stockdale +2 more
exaly +1 more source

