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First Serological Evidence of Zika Virus Recent Infection among Pregnant Women Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Rivers State, Nigeria

¹Nwachukwu, D., ²Okonko, B. J., ¹Chukwu, A. O., ¹Igweze-Ezepue, N. E., ³Awanye, A. M., ³Ibezim, C. N. E., ¹Okerentugba, P. O. & ¹Okonko, I. O. 

¹Virus & Genomics Research Unit, Department of Microbiology, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria.

²Medical Microbiology & Epidemiology Research Unit, Department of Microbiology, Madonna University Nigeria, Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria

³Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria;

         Corresponding author’s email address: David_nwachukwu@uniport.edu.ng

ABSTRACT: The Zika Virus (ZIKV) has emerged as a significant public health concern, particularly affecting pregnant women due to its potential adverse effects on fetal development. Despite its endemic presence and recent outbreaks, information on ZIKV in Rivers State, Nigeria, remains limited. This study aimed to assess the seroepidemiology of Zika Virus among pregnant women in Rivers State. Plasma samples from 94 confirmed pregnant women attending the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), Rivers State, Nigeria, were tested for ZIKV-specific antibodies using an IgM ELISA assay. The overall prevalence of antibodies against ZIKV-specific antibodies was 72.3% (68/94). Age group 0-26 years showed the highest seropositivity at 87.1%. Occupational analysis revealed that tailors had a 100.0% seropositivity rate. Among marital status categories, single participants showed a seropositivity of 84.4%, and those with a primary level of education exhibited a 100.0% seropositivity rate. In terms of gestation period, those within their first trimester showed the highest seropositivity (100.0%).  Age was a significant risk factor associated with ZIKV (p = 0.008). This study highlights a high prevalence of ZIKV-specific antibodies among pregnant women in Rivers State, with the highest seropositivity observed among younger age groups, tailors, single individuals, and those with primary education. These findings underscore the need for targeted public health interventions and continuous surveillance to mitigate the impact of ZIKV among vulnerable populations.

[Nwachukwu, D., Okonko, B. J., Chukwu, A. O., Igweze-Ezepue, N. E., Awanye, A. M., Ibezim, C. N. E., Okerentugba, P. O. and Okonko, I. O. Frist Serological Evidence of Zika Virus Recent Infection among Pregnant Women Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Rivers State, Nigeria. J Am Sci 2026;22(5):1-6]. ISSN 1545-1003 (print); ISSN 2375-7264 (online). http://www.jofamericanscience.org. 01. doi:10.7537/marsjas220526.01

Keywords: Antibodies; IgM; Zika Virus; Rivers State; Nigeria

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Evidences showing that the monsoon system move forward fronting and carrying heavy rains and floods in the coming years until 2055 : Necessity to establishing the South West Asia Monsoon Time Scale

Gangadhar

H.No.5-30-4/1, Saibabanagar, Jeedimetla, Hyderabad, India-500055

E-mail: gangadhar19582058@gmail.com

 Abstract:   There are many mysteries and unsolved issues in the monsoonal climate and Weather systems that cannot explain and solve. I proposed and designed the Basics of Monsoon Time Scales for all world global, regional, local monsoon systems along with countries for unraveling the mysteries of climate, weather, monsoons; studying the characteristics of mechanism of climate, weather and monsoons and exercising the benefits of mankind and development of monsoonal climate and weather sciences.  According to the researches and studies on the Monsoon Time Scales, it is known that there will be major global climate changes in the coming years "i.e"  heavy rains, floods and storms etc. will occur until about 2075 and there will be droughts and famines etc. until about 2150. Through the establishment of Monsoon Time Scales, we can know the future consequences of the climate changes. Plans can be made accordingly. So, scientists can establish the Monsoon Time Scale and predict what is going to happen in the monsoonal climate in the coming years roughly. I call on the world scientists to design and establish the Monsoon Time Scales following the Basics of Monsoon Time Scales outlined below, based on the India Monsoon Time Scale which is successfully proved out in practice. South West (ASIAN) monsoon is a key system in  global monsoon systems. I have conducted many scientific researches on this monsoon system  and as a part these researches, I proposed and designed the Basics of South West (ASIAN) Monsoon Time Scale  which can help to study the past, present and future conditions of the South West (ASIAN) monsoon. 

[Gangadhar. Evidences showing that the monsoon system move forward fronting and carrying heavy rains and floods in the coming years until 2055 : Necessity to establishing the South West Asia Monsoon Time Scale. J Am Sci 2026;22(5):7-93]. ISSN 1545-1003 (print); ISSN 2375-7264 (online). http://www.jofamericanscience.org. 02. doi:10.7537/marsjas220526.02

Keywords: Ecological Forecasting Time Scales (1965-70); A New Model of Cosmology (1970-80); Basics of Geoscope (1980-87); Basics of Monsoon Time Scales (1987-91); Astro-Climatic Numerical Periodic Tables (1991-2000); Designs of Geoscope (2000-2015); Designs of Global Monsoon Time Scales (2015-still).

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STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL FACTORS INFLUENCE ON THE MANAGEMENT OF BUILDING MAINTENANCE OPERATION PROCESSES

^1*Akomolafe M. A.  and ²Oluwagbemi E.B.

¹Department of Building Technology,  Osun State Polytechnic, P.M.B 301, IREE Osun State.

akomolafeayotade@gmail.com

²Department of Estate Management,  Osun State Polytechnic, P.M.B 301, IREE Osun State

ABSTRACT:  Timely implementation of repair activities for buildings and structures, particularly of minor and major repairs underlie the safe operation of real estate and guarantee its long-term and effective use. Current requirements contained in Russian regulatory documents form the basis for the planning of maintenance activities’ performing.. Facility management has been employed because of the necessity to decrease overheads cost and unnecessary waste. In building construction environment, developers will have to tie up with providers of such services to ensure longetivity and a better selling price for their properties. On the other hand, corporates will continue to avail of the benefits of outsourcing facilities management services for their office spaces to enhance their overall image and brand value.  The general ideas of minor and major repairs as integral measures at the stage of operation of buildings and structures facilities maintenance are presented in the paper. All the necessary prescriptions for the maintenance of buildings and structures are formulated quite fully and clearly.  However, regularization of the procedural processes of operation, taking into account all the mechanisms that are available for today, is a matter of not only preserving and efficiently using capital construction objects, as well as maintaining their safety, but also information content of such technologically complex units, as buildings or structures under conditions of modern urban environment.

[Akomolafe M. A., Oluwagbemi E.B. J Am Sci 2026;22(5):94-99]. ISSN 1545-1003 (print); ISSN 2375-7264 (online). http://www.jofamericanscience.org. 03. doi:10.7537/marsjas220526.03

Keywords: Facility Management; Services; Business Management Model and Maintenance.

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"Talking About the World      1Through Tai Chi"

Sun Chunwu

Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China, mainly engaged in research on natural sciences, etc;

Retired unit, Jiangsu Yangzhou Huading Electrical Appliance Group Co., Ltd

Visiting Professor at the Talent Education and Training Center of the China Management Science Research Association

Email: yzscw0514@163.com WeChat account scw20171020 Postal code 225008

Abstract: Your book *Talking About the World Through Tai Chi* is truly well-written. So many people have asked me about his educational background. I told them he only graduated from elementary school—he’s entirely self-taught. His current level surpasses that of many college graduates; his expertise is truly exceptional. It’s no small feat to have earned a special award certificate. I brought a copy home and read it every day.

[Sun Chunwu. "Talking About the World Through Tai Chi". J Am Sci 2026;22(5):100-235]. ISSN 1545-1003 (print); ISSN 2375-7264 (online). http://www.jofamericanscience.org. 04. doi:10.7537/marsjas220526.04

Keywords: Talking; world; Taichi

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