1. AWARENESS AND UTILIZATION OF ADOBE PHOTOSHOP TO TEACH PAINTING IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ABEOKUTA LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF OGUN STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
In the last decade, computer technology has taken a giant leap forward in helping students achieve academic goals and in addition, gain employable skills. The use of computer technology can enable students to more successfully explore the...
2. A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND ITS IMPACT ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COMPLETION RATE IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
The construction sector, according to Ashworth et al. (1997), is one of the most important sectors of the economy, employing a varied variety of skilled and unskilled people. These professionals offer a wide range of products and se...
3. A CRITICAL SURVEY OF TASK SIZE AND ITS EFFECT ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN BIOLOGY
Background of The Study
Education is connected to an individual's well-being and chances for improved living and plays a critical part in the development of human capital (Cunningham, 2012). It enables the development of information and skills that...
4. EVALUATION OF THE ADAPTATION STRATEGIES TO CLIMATE VARIABILITY AMONG ARABLE CROP FARMERS
Background of the Study
Agriculture is one of Nigeria's most significant economic sectors, accounting for over 42 percent of the country's GDP and more than 70 percent of non-oil exports. It meets more than 80% of the country's food requirements. Approximate...
5. EFFECT OF EDUCATIONAL STATUS OF PARENTS ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED FIVE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Background to the Study
There have been several studies done within and outside Nigeria on the effects of home environment as well as the socio-economic status of parents on the academic achievement of students (Ajila & Olutola, 2007; Uw...
6. THE EFFECT OF LANGUAGE INTERFERENCE ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Background of the Study
Before the 19th century, the study of language was made. Sir Williams Jones (1786) suggested affinity of Sanskrit and Persian with Greek, opening the study of genetic relationship between languages. With this revelation of affini...
7. EFFECT OF EDUCATIONAL STATUS OF PARENTS ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED FIVE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Background to the Study
There have been several studies done within and outside Nigeria on the effects of home environment as well as the socio-economic status of parents on the academic achievement of students (Ajila & Olutola, 2007; Uw...
8. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND IT'S ASSOCIATED HEALTH RISK AMONG RESIDENTS OF NKPOR, IDEMILI NORTH, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
It has been observed in recent times that the role the environment play to a nation‟s development process can not be relegated to the background. Apart from being the physical surrounding for natural habitats, the environment pro...
9. THE PERCEPTION OF TEACHERS ON THE EFFECT OF DIVORCE ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF A CHILD
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Marriage is part of our daily lives through marriage new rights, roles and new social relationship are formed only between the spouses and also between the kinsmen of the spouses. Marriage is the relationship between a man and wo...
10. INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY AND ITS IMPACT ON FOREIGN POLICY MAKING IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The recent advances in information communication technology (ICT) especially on the aspect of foreign policy making are becoming central to other processes, such as socio-economic and political development of nation states and ho...
11. CHILDHOOD TRAUMA, RESILIENCE AND LOCUS OF CONTROL AS PREDICTORS OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOURS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS.
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The exhibition of deviant behavior by secondary school students such as stealing, lying, fighting, prostitution, smoking etc. are not traits learnt in the classroom through formal learning but as result of misdirection and the in...
12. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PERCEPTION OF LOCAL FARMERS ON CLIMATE CHANGE
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to assess the perception of local farmers on climate change in Ido local government. Specifically, the study was aimed at ascertaining the level of knowledge local farmers have about climate change and the actions the...
13. ASSESSMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND VARIABILITY IN COASTAL REGION
ABSTRACT
Climate change is now generally recognized as the greatest challenge to sustainable development, especially in a developing country such as Nigeria. Lagos State is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and unless concerted an...
14. ANALYSIS OF EFFECT OF FLOOD ON LIVELIHOODS AND ADAPTATION MEASURES OF SMALLHOLDER CROP FARMERS
ABSTRACT
This study evaluated the effect of flood on farm families in Delta State. It specifically described the socioeconomic characteristics of smallholder crop farmers in the study area, identified the causes of floods in the study area, evaluated th...
15. FACTORS INFLUENCING CHILDBEARING WOMEN’S CHOICE OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES
ABSTRACT
People in poor countries tend to have less access to health services than those in better-off countries, and within countries, the poor have less access to health services. This study documents disparities in access to health services in l...
16. EFFECTS OF STIMULATION GAMES ON ATTITUDE AND PERFORMANCE IN MICROORGANISMS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to determine the “effects of Simulation game on Attitude and Performance in Biology among Secondary School Students, Zaria, Kaduna State Nigeria. The target population was all SS1 Biology students in Zaria Educa...
17. THE EFFECT OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN NATIONAL HOSPITAL ABUJA
Background of the Study
The growing use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) has now invaded practical...
18. AN INVESTIGATION INTO SS2 STUDENTS DIFFICULTY IN LEARNING ECOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF BIOLOGY IN IKWO LGA OF EBONYI STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Biology is a branch of science that studies life. According to Maduabum (2006), science (Biology) constitute the bedrock of the National development which in its broadest sense refers to all human activities which involves organi...
19. EXAMINATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN NIGERIA AS CORRELATES OF YOUTH PREPARATION FOR SMALL SCALE BUSINESS
Background to the Study
Higher institutions in Nigeria have been saddled with the main responsibility of training both youths and the nation’s professional personnel such as managers, scientists, engineers and technicians who participate in the de...
20. IMPACT OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Academics and practitioners have been striving to establish and agreed upon definitions of the concept of corporate social responsibility for over 30 years. Davis (1960) suggested that social responsibility refers to businesses’ “deci...
21. N EVALUATION ON THE INSIGHT OF LOCAL FARMERS ON CLIMATE CHANGE IN IDO LOCAL GOVT AREA OF OYO STATE
Introduction
One of the biggest environmental issues of the modern era is climate change, which has a worldwide scope. The biggest worries stem from the increasing frequency of severe weather occurrences linked to climate change. Events like extended dry seasons, protra...
22. AN INVESTIGATION ON THE MENACE OF TEXT MESSAGE ABBREVIATIONS AND ITS IMPACT ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE EXAMINATIONS
Background Of The Study
The term "text message" (TM) refers to the practice of using abbreviations in written communication that are not always understood by all people. It crafts short messaging services (SMS), instant messages (IM), black be...
23. THE IMPACT OF STRESS ON TERTIARY STUDENT’S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Background to the Study
Universities around the world are centres for academic pursuits and places where learning is sought at its highest level. It is vital to remind ourselves of the aims of a university since stating the purpose of universities is critical for a corr...
24. ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS ACQUISITION AND THE BENEFITS IN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT IN LAGOS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Higher education is defined as the education that is provided following the completion of secondary education at institutions such as universities, colleges of education, polytechnics, and monotechnics, as well as institut...
25. ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT GRADUATE: A PANACEA FOR UNEMPLOYMENT
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
It has been said that Nigeria is the most populous nation in Africa with a population of over 160 million people according to the census in 2006. Additionally, Nigeria's economy is the fourth biggest on the African continent....
26. AGRICULTURAL BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION: STRATEGIES FOR INVOLVING RURAL FARMERS IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA
BACKGROUND TO STUDY
One area of the environment that has lately attracted global attention is biodiversity conservation. Biodiversity is defined as the variety and variability of living species and the ecological complexity in which they live as observed by Altier...
27. AN EVALUATION ON THE INSIGHT OF LOCAL FARMERS ON CLIMATE CHANGE IN IDO LOCAL GOVT AREA OF OYO STATE
Introduction
One of the biggest environmental issues of the modern era is climate change, which has a worldwide scope. The biggest worries stem from the increasing frequency of severe weather occurrences linked to climate change. Events like extended dry seasons, protra...
28. THE CRIME OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF NNENWI, ANAMBRA STATE)
Background to the Study
Domestic abuse is a pervasive problem in many communities throughout the world, and Nigeria is no different. Numerous Nigerian couples have been traumatized by this form of violence, according to research conducted in this field...
29. THE ROLE OF MICRO-ORGANISMS IN WASTE RECYCLING
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Microorganisms are found virtually everywhere in the natural world, where they perform a wide variety of important tasks. Microorganisms like Halobacterium, which live in the Dead Sea, and Chlamydomonas nivalis, which is responsi...
30. THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION STRATEGIES ON FOOD CROP PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study examined the effects of climate change adaptation strategies on food crop production efficiency in Southwestern Nigeria. The study used multistage sampling technique and primary data were collected from 360 food crop farmers (i.e...
31. THE OBSTACLES AFFECTING THE SECONDARY EDUCATION STANDARD IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This research work was carried out to investigate into the obstacles affecting the secondary education standard in Nigeria. Education is the bedrock of development. But unfortunately education in Nigeria is bisected with myriad’s of problems. This in...
32. THE IMPACT OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ON ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE
STATENMENT OF THE PROBLEMS
Those engaged in strategic management practices need to be aware of certain often,organization’s external environment poses. externally imposed threats may stem from cheaper technologies, the advent of new substitute products, adverse economic trends res...
33. THE INFLUENCE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION ON STUDENTS ENTREPRENEURIAL PSYCHOSOCIAL ADJUSTMENTS
ABSTRACT
Since the inception of human being, no human being come into existence fully developed with all the necessary faculties and systems that enhance adaptation. Rather, people come into existence and experience several phases of development. One of...
34. CAUSES OF BIODIVERSITY LOSS
INTRODUCTION
The term ‘Biodiversity’ is a contraction of “biolog ical diversity” and refers to the number, variety and variability of living organisms. In its wi...
35. ADAPTATION METHODS OF ARABLE CROP FARMERS TO CLIMATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
This study examined the adaptation strategies of arable crop farmers to climate variability. The study used multistage sampling technique and primary data were collected from 360 food crop farmers (i.e. 180 respondents were randomly selected from each selected...
36. THE MARGINALIZATION OF WOMEN IN POLITICS AND ITS EFFECT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN
Abstract
This study is carried out on the marginalization of women in politics and its effect on the development of women. The study was carried out in Igabi Local Government Area, Kaduna State. Marginalization of women in economic development and in social and politica...
37. THE BARRIERS TO THE EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF SOCIAL STUDIES IN SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL IN OVIA SOUTH WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Education is a process of acquiring desirable changes in ones behaviour or character. The school is a formal institution set up primarily to inculcate the desirable character in children and improve their knowledge in order to be useful to themse...
38. VULNERABILITY AND ADAPTATION OF CROPS FARMERS TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN AGRICULTURAL ZONE
Abstract
Although climate change is global threat, developing countries have been identified as most vulnerable owing to their low adaptive capacities. In Nigeria, while the impacts of climate cut across diverse sectors, agriculture remains the most susceptible due to t...
39. THE EFFECT OF ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE ON CORPORATE PERFORMANCE
Abstract
The study examined the effect of organizational structure on corporate performance of Globacom Limited. It was established that organizational structure is the formal system of authority, relationships and tasks that control and coordinate empl...
40. THE EFFECT OF POVERTY AND ACCESS TO HEALTH-CARE
ABSTRACT
People in poor countries tend to have less access to health services than those in better-off countries, and within countries, the poor have less access to health services. This article documents disparities in access to health services in low- and middle-incom...
41. PRELIMINARY PHYTOCHEMICAL AND ANTIMICROBIAL SCREENING OF FLOWER AND STALK OF Mangifera indica (opioro mango)
INTRODUCTION
Origin: Mango (Mangifera indica) (Opioro) is a native to Southern Asia especially Burma and Eastern India. It is a member of cashew family (Anacardiacee) on of the most important and widel...
42. THE CHALLENGES AFFECTING THE STANDARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This research work was carried out to investigate into the challenges affecting the standard of Secondary Education in Nigeria. Education is the bedrock of development. But unfortunately education in Nigeria is bisected with myriad’s of problems. This inc...
43. THE EFFECT OF MATERIAL HANDLING ON THE PROFITABILITY OF A MANUFACTURING COMPANY
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Background of the Study
Material Management, as practiced in business today, can be defined as “a confederacy of traditional material activities bound by a common idea. The idea of an integrated managem...
44. ADAPTATION OF BIOMIMICRY ARCHITECTURE PRINCIPLE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN CIVIC CENTRE LOKOJA, KOGI STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Civic centre is a reference point of any city where it is located and has been designed to attract interest, hence symbolic expression is one of the paramount requirements in a civic centre design. Biomimicry is defined as imitation of life. It would go a long way in enhancing...
45. ADAPTATION OF EMPIRICAL ELECTRIC FIELD STRENGTH MODELS FOR TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION BROADCAST IN EKITI STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study investigates the coverage areas of VHF and UHF signals of two television stations in Ekiti State, Nigeria by quantitative measurement of the electric field strength. The signal levels of the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), Ado Ekiti, Channel 5, (175.25 MHz) and B...
46. ASSESSMENT OF ENERGY GENERATION POTENTIAL FROM SOLID WASTES IN ABUJA MUNICIPAL
ABSTRACT There are improper solid waste management processes in Abuja metropolis which leads to causes of ill health and environmental hazards to inhabitants. The effect of pollution caused by solid waste in open dumps and landfills can be minimised through conversion of the waste to energy.This...
47. DESIGN OF FLEXIBLE TECHNOLOGY REFRESH PLANS FOR MILITARY OPEN SYSTEM ARCHITECTURES
ABSTRACT.
Military acquisition programs have long been criticized for the exponential growth in development costs required to generate modest improvements in capability. One of the most promising reform efforts to address this trend is the open system architecture initiative, which uses...
48. ASSESSMENT OF WATER POVERTY IN MINNA, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Water is explicitly linked with economic progress and developmental trajectories of most countries and regions of the world. However, inspite of its significant contribution to quality of life, public health and socio-economic development, water scarcity has continuously remain...
49. ASSESSMENT OF WATER POVERTY IN MINNA, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Water is explicitly linked with economic progress and developmental trajectories of most countries and regions of the world. However, inspite of its significant contribution to quality of life, public health and socio-economic development, water scarcity has continuously remain...
50. EXAMINING THE STRESS LEVELS OF MEDICAL DOCTORS AND NURSES IN FCT ABUJA
Background of the Study
Stress is one of the most fundamental problems spanning through human endeavor. Nweze (2005) stated that for two and half decades, stress phenomenon has become a topical issue in management development, seminars and workshops in Nigeria. He...
