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In recent years, the application of Data Mining has grown exponentially, spurred by its ability to allows us discover new, interesting and useful knowledge about data in almost every facet of discipline. Its application in education is also gaining a lot of attention across the globe. In this research, a data mining technique known as classification algorithm (Decision Tree) was used to forecast students’ academic performance. The methodology adopted in this work is the CrossIndustry Standard Process for Data Mining (CRISP-DM) which is a cyclic approach that includes six principal phases.

This experimental study was carried out to investigate the growth response, survival and morphology of Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms (Pontederiaceae) in crude oil polluted freshwater. The parameters measured include leaf diameter, stem girth, root length, chlorophyll content index and biomass production. The experimental treatment concentrations used were 0% (control), 1%, 2%, 3% and 4% (v/v). Using three replicates per treatment, the plants were exposed to all concentrations for eighteen days.

The study investigated the effect of ballast water on the growth of two aquatic macrophytes, Azolla pinnata R.Br. and Lemna paucicostata Hegelm. The ballast water used for this study was sourced from MTCRARROCH vessel which berthed in Koko Port. The macrophytes were grown at different concentrations (25%, 50%, 70% and 100%) of ballast water, using distilled water as control (0%). The experiment lasted for twelve (12) days. There was increased growth in both macrophytes with increasing concentration of ballast water.

Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench was grown from seeds in soil polluted with a mixture of cadmium and lead in the ratio 1:1. The experiment consisted of control and four treatments (25, 50, 75 and 100 mg/kg) in three replicates. Data for growth parameters (seedling emergence, plant height, number of leaves, leaf loss, leaf area, and stem girth) were collected weekly for 3 months and number of flowers and fruits later in the experiment. The research lasted for 5 months. Physico-chemical and heavy metal analysis were carried out on soil samples at the end of the experiment.

One of the bacterial pathogens implicated worldwide in intestinal illnesses is diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (DEC). This study was conducted to determine the antagonistic effects of Lactobacillus species isolated from soursop (Annona muricata) and pineapple (Ananas comosus) fruits against DEC isolates using agar well diffusion protocol. Lactobacillus species were isolated from a collection of pineapple and soursop fruits obtained from open markets in Benin City, Nigeria using culture-based methods. The antimicrobial-metabolites producing ability of Lactobacillus spp.

Ethanolic root extract of Anacardium occidentale L. was evaluated for antimicrobial activities against selected clinical isolates. Bacteria and fungi pathogens obtained from the laboratory unit of a functional health facility for this study included Escherichia coli, Kblesiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus vulgaris, Streptococcus sp., Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger. The identities of the bacteria spp. were re-established following standard physical and biochemical routines.

The edaphic enzyme profiles associated with compounded top herbicide; Glyphosate impacted and control soils sourced from a commercial farm setting and a fallow land were determined using routine methodologies. The commercial farm establishment and the fallow farm were sited in Amukpe and Adavware communities both located in Sapele Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria. The amylase and invertase content of the soils ranged from 11.43 µg glucose/g soil ± 0.24 to 52.15 µg glucose/g soil ± 0.68 and 55.46 µg sucrose/g soil ± 1.25 to 548.13 µg sucrose/g soil ± 15.56 respectively.

Pleurotus tuber-regium also known as the King tuber mushroom is an edible gilled fungus native to the tropics, belonging to the Pleurotaceae. Recent studies have shown its ability to reduce intraocular pressure when compared with antiglaucoma medications in animal models. Manometry has been the time proven and accurate method of determining intraocular pressure especially for research purposes. This study investigated the intraocular pressure reducing ability of P. tuber-regium when compared with Latanoprost (0.005%) in normotensive feline eyes.

Dry eye disease is a public health issue especially in postmenopausal women. The aim of this study was to compare the visual and ocular symptoms scores in postmenopausal women with and without dry eye using the 5-item Dry eye questionnaire (DEQ-5) and Ocular surface disease index (OSDI) and to correlate the results between the DEQ-5 and OSDI in postmenopausal women with and without dry eye. Fifty-five participants (33 dry eye subjects and 22non-dry eye subjects) completed the two questionnaires (DEQ-5 and OSDI).

The major problem in Cola propagation is related to seed germination and slow growth rate, hence this study was designed to ascertain the effect of soil types and mechanical scarification on the germination and seedling growth of Cola nitida. The experiment was a two factored experiment of 4 soil type (Topsoil, topsoil combined with carbonized sawdust (TSCSD), topsoil combined with river soil (TSRS) and River soil) and 2 scarification (Nicked and Whole seed) laid in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 3 replicates.