ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 20, 2026
Contraceptive Use among Women of Reproductive Age in Northwestern Nigeria: The Influence of Socio-Cultural and Religious Factors on Family Planning Practices
Rebecca ADAJI, Tensaba Andes AKAFA, Uduak Mendie Udofia, Sabo Ezeuhwe John
Page no 96-100 |
https://doi.org/10.36348/sjm.2026.v11i03.001
Contraceptive use among women of reproductive age in Northwestern Nigeria remains notably low compared to other regions of the country and neighboring African nations. This study examines the socio-cultural and religious influences that shape family planning practices in the region, drawing on data from the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) and relevant literature. Findings reveal that while limited education, spousal consent, restricted healthcare access, and economic hardship contribute to low uptake, socio-cultural norms exert the strongest influence. Cultural expectations of high fertility and male dominance in reproductive decision-making overshadow religious teachings, as the predominant religion in the region does not explicitly forbid contraceptive use. Our research concludes that engaging religious and community leaders in awareness campaigns is essential to dispel misconceptions, promote informed choices, and improve reproductive health outcomes in Northwestern Nigeria.
Women’s economic empowerment is central to achieving inclusive growth and reducing gender disparities in India. In recent decades, women have made notable progress in education, employment, and entrepreneurship; however, their economic participation remains constrained by wage inequality, limited access to resources, and persistent socio-cultural barriers. This study examines the key dimensions of women’s economic empowerment, including financial inclusion, skill development, entrepreneurial opportunities, and access to decision-making platforms. It also evaluates the role of government programs such as Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Skill India Mission, and Digital India, which have created avenues for enhancing women’s economic roles, particularly in rural areas. Despite these advancements, challenges such as low labor force participation rates, occupational segregation, and limited household bargaining power continue to hinder full empowerment. The paper argues that sustainable economic empowerment requires not only policy support but also a transformation of institutional structures and cultural norms. Enhancing women’s economic agency is essential for equity, poverty reduction, and long-term national development. All the data source has taken from secondary sources and various government report and women empowerment related books and research articles. In this paper divide has two sections first -Global scenario of economic empowerment of women and Second Indian scenario of economic empowerment of women and with three objectives.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 20, 2026
Design and Experimental Evaluation of a Multi- Layered Wall System for Heat Mitigation in Arid Environments
Anaswara Anil, Prashant Kumar Sharma, Farida Bala Tanko
Page no 101-114 |
https://doi.org/10.36348/sijcms.2026.v09i02.003
Food security in hyper-arid regions is constrained not only by water scarcity and soil degradation but by the thermodynamic instability of agricultural climates. In countries such as Qatar and across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), extreme diurnal heat loads impose continuous cooling demand on controlled-environment agriculture, rendering food production energy-intensive and economically vulnerable. This study presents a novel multi-layered wall (MLW) designed to establish a controlled microclimate within interior agricultural environments under arid conditions. It is an arrangement of thermally useful materials: a high-thermal-mass clay composite for conductive attenuation; sequential semi-permeable membranes to interrupt and regulate convective exchange; a conditioned cavity that uses stack-driven airflow together with embedded cooling system; a concrete layer providing structural endurance and secondary buffering; and a recycled-plastic insulation layer to reduce residual flux. The assembly sequences moderate resistances and storage capacity to produce thermal lag, flux dispersion, and amplitude damping. Laboratory experiments under controlled radiative loading and sustained heat exposure verify the hypothesis: the MLW suppresses peak internal temperature excursions, flattens thermal gradients across interfaces, and preserves near-baseline interior conditions over prolonged forcing. Energy accounting for indoor farming loads suggests meaningful reductions in cooling demand when MLW-mediated temperature control replaces part of traditional mechanical conditioning. Index Terms- Multi-layered Wall (MLW): Structural configuration designed for progressive reduction of heat transfer. Thermal Insulation: Layers and materials engineered to reduce conductive and convective heat flux. Convective Ventilation: Stack-driven airflow mechanisms that remove excess heat from the conditioning cavity. Thermal Mass: Use of clay-based composites and water loops to absorb and regulate transient heat loads. Desert Agriculture: Application of engineered microclimates to enable sustainable crop production under arid conditions. Sustainable Development: Meeting present developmental needs without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same.
REVIEW ARTICLE | March 20, 2026
Delivery Risk Management and Logistics Performance of E-Commerce Platforms in Abia State, Nigeria
Nnenanya Doris Akunne, Iberi, Emmanuel
Page no 82-93 |
https://doi.org/10.36348/sjbms.2026.v11i03.002
This study examined the relationship between delivery risk management and logistics performance of e-commerce platforms in Abia State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study investigated how infrastructure risk management and security risk management influence delivery speed and order fulfilment accuracy. A cross-sectional survey research design was adopted, and data were collected from employees of registered courier service companies involved in e-commerce delivery operations in Abia State. A total of 250 questionnaires were administered, out of which 238 were validly returned, representing a response rate of 95.2%. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression techniques. The findings revealed that infrastructure risk management and security risk management are widely implemented by courier companies and are positively associated with logistics performance outcomes. The regression results indicated that infrastructure risk management and security risk management significantly and positively influence delivery speed (R² = 0.49) and order fulfilment accuracy (R² = 0.46). The study further showed that both dimensions of delivery risk management jointly explain a substantial proportion of the variance in logistics performance. Consequently, all the formulated hypotheses were supported. The study concludes that effective delivery risk management plays a critical role in improving logistics performance within e-commerce operations. The study recommends that courier companies strengthen route planning, infrastructure adaptation strategies, and security mechanisms such as real-time parcel tracking and theft prevention measures to enhance delivery reliability and customer satisfaction.
This work is about the brain chemicals, and their possible natural catabolic products. Effort has been made to identify if the microwave frequencies of these by products are same as the microwave frequency ranges of sodium and Potassium in ionic solutions present in as well as outside a neurone. It could be a factor responsible for dementia. It is found that excess by products of Tau fragment and Human prion peptide 2 had the same microwave frequency of sodium and Potassium in ionic solutions present in as well as outside a neurone. Therefore, it can affect the neuronal functioning. Efforts have also been made to identify, if any of these Brain chemical bind to each other and block the normal neuronal functioning. In this effort, it is noted that, excess of Human prion peptide 1 can bind to Tau-441 protein. This can affect neuronal function.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 19, 2026
To Assess Gingival Biotype and Compare its Impact on Periodontal Parameters: Probing Depth and Gingival Recession – A Cross-Sectional Study
Pooja Pawar, Abhishek Kurdukar, Mahesh Ahire, Kshitij Pardeshi, Mitali Thamke, Bhagyashree Khedkar
Page no 116-121 |
https://doi.org/10.36348/sjodr.2026.v11i03.005
Background: Gingival biotype (now often termed periodontal phenotype) describes gingival thickness, keratinized tissue width, and underlying bone morphology. This phenotype has significant influence on periodontal disease progression, clinical outcomes, aesthetic stability, and response to therapy. Aim: To assess gingival biotype distribution in a defined population and evaluate its association with periodontal parameters, specifically probing depth and gingival recession. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study involving 85 systemically healthy subjects aged 20–40 years was conducted. Gingival biotype was assessed by both probe transparency and transgingival probing methods. Probing depth and gingival recession were recorded for mandibular anterior teeth. SPSS software employed appropriate inferential statistics; p<0.05 was considered significant. Results: Thin gingival biotype was predominant, and there were statistically significant associations between biotype and both probing depth and gingival recession (p<0.05). Conclusion: Gingival biotype significantly influences periodontal parameters; therefore, routine assessment should be standard in periodontal diagnosis and treatment planning.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | March 19, 2026
Awareness and Understanding of Realistic Mathematics Education Among Middle School Students – A Study
Rajan Singh, Rajesh Ekka
Page no 98-106 |
https://doi.org/10.36348/sjhss.2026.v11i03.004
In this present study, the Realistic Mathematics Education Level of Awareness Among Middle School Students is most important of modern era. Most of the students are less interested in mathematics. Many students consider mathematics difficult, abstract, and disconnected from real life. because they face abstract thinking in real mathematical calculations. Realistic Mathematics Education is based on the idea that students create their knowledge of mathematics. This study mainly focuses on the Realistic Mathematics Education level of awareness among middle school students. The methodology of the study was a descriptive survey design adapted. The sample size is 226 middle school students randomly selected for the collection of data. The findings of the study were that middle school students 2.21% are Not Aware, 10.62% are Slightly Aware, 33.19% are Moderately Aware, and 34.95% are Aware,19.03% are Highly Aware of Realistic Mathematics Education.