Mansour Bala Ibrahim was born on June 11th, 1983, at Kundila quarters in Tarauni, Kano state. Mansour Bala is very calm, gentle and disciplined. During his days at Dawakin Tofa, Mansour Bala was very jovial and intelligent. He was a former president of DATSOSA2000, and currently actively involved in the activities of the association. He is a lecturer, a father and currently pursuing his PhD programme at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. .....................We are proud of you Mansour!!
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By Ibrahim Jatau Kunya 21/10/2015 The use of social networking medium such as WhatsApp mobile application as a tool for communication has offered so many socioeconomic advantages. These include; faster and easier information delivery, time, energy and cost saving. It also allows for instant sending of multimedia information. In the light of these advantages, people are so addicted to it, their eyes are always glued at the phone screens. To save time and distraction from interaction with mobile phones, WhatsApp has now offered you with a feature called WhatsApp Web, that enables you to use WhatsApp application in your mobile phone through your computer. With this feature, you can now conveniently keep your phone away from you, while you are working with your computer especially in the office. It offers other advantages such as:
HOW TO USE WHATSAPP WEB (STEP BY TEP) 1 Open your WhatsApp mobile application and go to the menu. 2. Click on the WhatsApp Web. 3. Go to your browser on your computer and type web.whatsapp.com 4. Scan the QR code with your phone after clicking the WhatsApp Web. 5. Your WhatsApp is now automatically on your computer. Start enjoying your chat: You can log out from WhatsApp web from the WhatsApp application on your phone To note: It works better with Chrome, Firefox, Opera or Safari browsers The computer and mobile phones must have an active internet connection Written by Ibrahim Jatau Kunya (21/10/2015). Contact us for comments and suggestion. You can also download this page here Datsosa2000 e-project 2015 Written by Sani Ahmad Minjibir The use of mobile phones is increasing in the developing countries, Nigeria inclusive. A record from the Nigerian local telecom regulator (NCC) shows that Nigeria has over 160 million mobile phone users as at 2014. Similarly, based on the world ranking 2014, Nigeria was the 7th highest mobile-phone user in the world and also has the highest number of dual SIM phone users in the world. In spite of the tremendous advantages of mobile phones in information and communication technology, its use is associated with adverse effects on health. Even though, the incidence of adverse effects could be small and may take several years to manifest, but the cumulative effects may have some public health implications. The health risk associated with the use of mobile phones is due to the exposure of radiation emitted by the phones. Mobile phones emit non-ionizing radiations in a form of radiofrequency field (RF). The RF emitted from mobile phones is 1000 times higher than from the base station, moreover, the emission is higher when the phone is at low battery. Health risk associated with mobile-phone are many, below are some of the health and social-demographic risk associated with the use of mobile phones. Risk of cancer Exposure to radiofrequency (RF) a non-ionizing radiation from wireless mobile phones may be associated with head cancers (glioma and acoustic neuroma). The RF has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). Even though, there are no epidemiological studies to date to provide evidence that environmental exposure to RF fields, such as from base stations causes cancer. A large Swedish study found more than 25 years’ use of mobile phone to be associated with a small risk of head cancer (glioma). Other health effects The health effect of mobile phones is associated with the electromagnetic hypersensitivity of the body organs to the radiations emitted by mobile phones. Some organs such as brain, gonads, eyes, skin, heart and so on are more sensitive to radiations while other organs like bone are less sensitive. There are many reports associated with this effects even though some are immediate while others manifest after a long period time: headache, dizziness, depression, burning and tingling sensation in the skin of the head and extremities, fatigue, sleep disturbances, loss of mental attention, reaction times, pain in the hand, fingers and waist, memory retentiveness, malaise and tachycardia (heart palpitations). Genotoxic effect Studies have shown that RF radiations from mobile phones have tendency of altering genetic material. More studies are currently going on a genotoxic effect of RF. In addition, mobile phones emits heat, and hen they are placed on the laps or near the gonads may affect the temperature control of the testes. This may likely cause an adverse effect to the organs. Adverse effect of mobile-phone base station (the masts) 1. Risk of brain tumors. 2. Risk of lung cancers. 3. Risk of opportunistic diseases from compromised immune system. 4. Alteration of moods/moods disorders-depression, rage or docility. 5. Sleep disturbances. 6. Lack of concentration. 7. Risk of epileptic disorders in children. Vulnerability of children to the effect of mobile-phone radiation Young children are more vulnerable to the adverse effects of radiation from mobile phones due to:
Socioeconomic effects of mobile-phone use
PRECAUTIONS Even though, most of the adverse effects of mobile-phones on health, especially in children have not been scientifically proven. However, caution should be taken in their use particularly among children. Safety and protection in the use of mobile-phones
Thank you! Written by Sani Ahmed Minjibir With contributions by Ibrahm Jatau Kunya You can contact us for contributions, suggestions and observations, you can also download a soft copy at the downloads page here Datsosa2000 e-project 2015 datsosa2000 e-project is calling for articles from old and current students of Dawakin Tofa Science College for publication in datsosa2000 website. Articles on life experience and memorable events at Dawakin Tofa science college . Your views on DATSOSA (your chapter), relevant information in your field, announcements etc.! We also welcome articles on Islamic perspectives, opinions, IT, health and medical matters.....and so on Send the e-copy of your write-up to [email protected] or via our contact on this website or datsosa2000 facebook page ......Thank you as we expect to see your article soon |
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