Abstract Mean annual wind speed for Sudan and South Sudan for the period 1981- 2010 was obtained as normal data for 19 stations, and analyzed for correlations between wind speed on the one hand and latitudes, longitudes and elevations on the other hand. The data was analyzed using Excel statistical package. Wind speed increased on […]
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES, CONSERVATION CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF THE GROUND WATER FOREST IN THE NECH SAR NATIONAL PARK, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA
Forests provide ecosystem services that are vital to the well-being of humans, but lack of knowledge about and recognition of these services have resulted to inappropriate preservation and utilization of such ecosystems. The main objective of this study was to assess the types of ecosystem services provided by the Ground Water Forest ecosystem in […]
HOUSING CONDITIONS IN A SLUM AREA OF AJEROMI OKE-OJA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Housing is an inevitable aspect of human life in any society. Consequently, its condition has resultant effect on the general wellbeing of individuals. This study examined the housing conditions in Ajeromi Oke-Oja in Ogun State, Nigeria with the view of identifying and assessing existing housing facilities and building construction materials; methods of acquisition and […]
CLIMATE-INDUCED PROBLEMS AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES OF URBAN FARMERS IN IBADAN
Abstract This study examined the perceived climate-induced problems encountered by urban farmers in Ibadan, the farmers’ responses and adaptation strategies. Primary data were collected through the administration of a structured questionnaire, key-informant interviews and field observation. Stratified random sampling was employed in selecting 244 urban farmers for questionnaire administration. In-depth interviews were also conducted with […]
DETERMINANTS OF CHALLENGES OF TRANSPORTATION NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY IN ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA
Abstract Transportation challenges of the elderly are multifarious considering growing demands on transportation systems in many developing countries. Against this background, the study on which this paper is based identifies mobility challenges of the elderly following recent increase in the number of the aging group. The study is part of travel survey of households in […]
HYDROCHEMICAL, MICROBIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ASSESSMENTS OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY IN SOME PARTS OF LAGOS METROPOLIS, SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA
Abstract The hydrochemical, microbiological and biochemical assessments of groundwater samples were carried out in some parts of Lagos metropolis, Nigeria, with a view to evaluating the quality of the water of the area. Twenty groundwater samples, at least one from each grid of a gridded map were collected from wells generally below 35 m. Physical […]
HEALTHCARE WASTE SEGREGATION, TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL PRACTICE IN GOVERNMENTAL HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
Abstract Inadequate handling of healthcare wastes has serious public health consequences and a significant impact on the environment. The problem of how to manage healthcare wastes has become one of a critical concern in Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess the current healthcare wastes segregation, treatment and disposal practices of 32 randomly selected governmental healthcare […]
ANTHROPOGENIC ACTIVITIES AND INSECT DISTRIBUTION IN FLOODED AGRARARIAN COMMUNITIES
Abstract This study was carried out in three Local Government Areas in Plateau State, Nigeria located within the Shimankar River Basin. It investigated the impact of some anthropogenic activities on agricultural production and evaluates insect species distribution in the study area, an important agrarian community in Southern part of Plateau State, Nigeria. Questionnaires were administered […]
THE ROLE OF URBAN AGRICULTURE IN THE REDUCTION OF POVERTY IN AJAOKUTA, KOGI STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract The main focus of this paper was to examine the role and contribution of urban agriculture in reducing the level of poverty in Ajaokuta urban area. The analysis was based on primary data collected through the administration of a well-structured questionnaire as well as personal field observation. These were analysed using the Statistical Package […]
OPTIMUM PRODUCTION PATTERNS FOR CASSAVA-BASED CROP FARMERS IN IREPODUN AND MORO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Farmers in Nigeria are faced with the problem of efficient allocation of the limited resources available to them and also identifying the best farm plans that will maximise their production and income. The study derived optimum production plans for cassava-based crop farmers in Moro and Irepodun LGAs of Kwara State, Nigeria. It specifically identified […]