Abstract Projects duration plays a vital role as an important criterion in determining the success of building construction projects. Despite that, inaccurate evaluations of projects duration inhibit professionals to effectively control this variable resulting to serious issues as cost and time overruns and delay that need to found a lasting solution. The study objective was […]
AN ASSESSMENT OF URBAN GROWTH AND PATTERN OF URBANISATION IN KOGI EAST, NIGERIA
Abstract The study examined emerging form and pattern of urbanization in Kogi East, Nigeria. Both geospatial data and questionnaire were used to gather data for the study. Across the Ankpa, Anyigba and Idah and hinterland communities, 1408 questionnaire copies were administered. Land-sat imageries of Ankpa, Anyigba and Idah were acquired for two different epochs, 2001 […]
ANALYSIS OF STATUS AND GROWTH TENDENCY OF ROAD TRANSPORT SECTOR IN MEKELLE CITY, ETHIOPIA
Abstract Urban transport is one of the necessities that cities require to perform their day-to-day activities. At the same time, it is also the major threat to global climate change. This study examines the status and growth of road transport in Mekelle city. Data for the study were collected from primary and secondary data sources. […]
AN ASSESSMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT BY PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES AND IMPORTERS IN AND AROUND ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
Abstract Pharmaceutical waste compromises the safety of the environment and can be a serious health risk due to accumulation and non-degradation. In Ethiopia, the pharmaceutical sector is dominated by imports although a small portion of the needs are covered by local manufacturing. This is a quantitative cross sectional study regarding pharmaceutical waste management practices with […]
EVALUATING THE LEVEL OF SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE OF PROFESSIONALS IN HAZARD PRONE ENVIRONMENT OF AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract The study evaluates the level of sustainability performance of professionals in hazard prone environment of Akwa Ibom State. In Nigeria, over 60-70% of Nigerian population relies on farming for livelihood. However, the obvious is that developing countries including Nigeria are lacking in capacity to sustain agricultural production which has resulted in scarcity of food […]
ASSESSMENT OF ARSENIC CONTAMINATION OF UNDERGROUND WATER RESOURCES IN ASA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract The study assessed arsenic contamination of underground water resources in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State. The specific objectives included: (i) determination of the level of arsenic in underground water resource; (ii) comparison of the laboratory result with WHO standard; (iii) examining the variation of arsenic level in underground water resource and soil […]
GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS OF RURAL MARKET FREIGHT DISTRIBUTION AND TRAFFIC FLOW PATTERN IN SOUTH WESTERN NIGERIA
Abstract The study attempts to analyze the spatial flow pattern of rural freight and vehicular traffic characteristics generated by rural markets in the South Western Nigeria. A questionnaire survey of commodities loaded and transported as well as rural freight operators in selected rural market locations was carried out to determine their types, volume and destinations. […]
IMPACT OF CLIMATE VARIABILITY ON LIVELIHOOD OF COMMUNITIES IN KAMUKU NATIONAL PARK, BIRNIN-GWARI, KADUNA STATE
Abstract Climate variability has serious effects on the livelihood of rural people who depend on agriculture. The dependency of local people on agriculture and its significant contribution to their socio well-being makes the situation more critical. The study examined the impact of climate variability on livelihood o communities around Kamuku National Park (KNP) Birni-Gwari, Kaduna […]
FARMERS PERCEPTION AND ADAPTATION TO FLOOD EVENTS IN PART OF KADUNA BASIN, NIGERIA
Abstract Flood events have been perilous to people, communities and institutions. Recently, Baggi, Masalachi, Fokpo, Sosu and Wuya areas of Kaduna Basin have been affected by flooding chasing the inhabitants away and often destroy lives, farmland and properties. The aim of this study was to examine farmers’ perception and adaptation to flood events in Kaduna […]
ACCUMULATIONS AND ALTERATIONS IN THE TISSUES OF ALBINO RATS TREATED WITH LEAD METAL AND ITS ELIMINATIONS USING Cocus nucifera L. WATER
Abstract This study was carried out to determine the accumulations and alterations in some tissues of albino rats treated with lead metal and its eliminations using Cocus nucifera water. Forty-eight healthy albino rats of approximately 154g were distributed into 4 groups of 3 replicates with 4 rats each. 4g/kg bwt of lead nitrate dissolved in […]