Machine learning methods have been successfully applied to many engineering disciplines.Prediction of the concrete compressive strength (fc) and slump (S) is important in terms of the desirability of concrete and its sustainability.The goals of this study were (i) to determine the most successful normalization technique for the datasets, (ii) to se
Background: Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a rare inborn error of metabolism that results from a dysfunctional tissue non-specific alkaline phosphatase enzyme (TNSALP).Although genotype-phenotype correlations have been described in HPP patients, only sparse information is currently available on the genetics of mild type HPP.Methods: We investigated 5 Ja
Niger State of Nigeria is one of the twelve northern states of the federation which adopt Shariah as a legal system during the fourth republic.The state emphasizes social reconstructions in its approaches to Shariah implementation and hence, establishes Zakat and Endowment Board for collection and distribution of zakat items.This paper examines the
Abstract Background HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a medication that prevents the acquisition of HIV.It has been targeted towards men who have sex with men (MSM).Since its introduction there have been concerns raised around changes in sexual behaviour such as increased condomless anal intercourse (CAI), leading to an elevation in sexually t
Bacterial biofilms are highly structured surface associated architecture of micro-colonies, which are strongly bonded with the exopolymeric matrix of their own synthesis.These exopolymeric substances, mainly exopolysaccharides (EPS) initially assist the bacterial adhesion and finally form a bridge over the microcolonies to protect them from environ