Abstract Marketing planning and business development analysis relied on understanding and mental images of the geographic space acquired by constant commuting of the market space. This is ineffective as various stakeholders involved in banking businesses do have varying degree of understanding of the geographic space. This research explores the use of geospatial technology as a […]
INFLUENCE OF LEAF NUTRIENTS ON THE PHYSIOGNOMY OF Colophospermum mopane WOODLANDS
Abstract The study examined the extent to which plant nutrients can influence the physiognomy of Colophospermum mopane woodlands. C. mopane is an important ecosystem component and food source of the African elephant (Loxodonta loxodonta africana). C. mopane is dominant species in the two sites. Survey blocks were selected randomly inside monotypic C. mopane woodlands. In […]
SOIL HEALTH CARD SCHEME EVALUATION IN CHANDRAPUR DISTRICT, CENTRAL INDIA
Abstract Soil health card scheme (SHCS) is implemented in India in 2015 with objectives to study soil quality, to enhance crop production and recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF). An evaluation of the scheme was carried out in Chandrapur district of Central India. For carrying out this study, 50 farmers were identified (39 male and 11 […]
EFFECT OF DIFFERENT FERTILIZER TYPES ON SOIL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES, GROWTH AND YIELD OF OKRA (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) MOENCH (LD 88-1) IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA
Abstract Residue quality is a huge determinant of how effective different fertilizers are on soil and crop plants. The aims of this study was to compare the effect of different fertilizer types on soil physical properties, growth and yield of okra {Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench (LD 88-1)} in southwest Nigeria. Field experiments were conducted during […]
EFFECTS OF TREES ON THERMAL COMFORT PARAMETERS OF INDOOR SPACES
Abstract Thermal comfort is one of the essential indoor environmental factors that needs to be properly evaluated for an optimum user satisfaction in every building. In the hot dry climatic zone where the mean daily maximum dry bulb temperature during the dry season equals or exceeds 35oC and the relative humidity does not exceed 40%, […]
CONTRIBUTIONS OF UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN BOTANICAL GARDENS TO AVIFAUNA DIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Abstract Rapid urbanization poses the greatest threat to bird populations due to habitat loss and fragmentation. Managed habitats including nature gardens remain one of the likely areas to host displaced species and serve as secondary habitat options. This depends strongly on floristics and vegetation structure which are strong determinants of bird species distribution. This paper […]
APPLICATION OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN GOMBE STATE, NIGERIA: THE BARRIERS AND DRIVERS IN PRACTICE
Abstract The needs to provide adequate infrastructures, especially housings as well as to complement the efforts of government towards provision of basic amenities gave rise to the adoption of public-private partnership approaches by stakeholders. In Gombe State, the application of PPP recorded low implementation. Therefore, the study aimed at exploring the application of PPP within […]
PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF CLIMATE VARIATION ON PRODUCTION AND LIVELIHOOD OF CROP FARMERS IN IDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract The severe effect of climate change in Sub-Sahara Africa, and Nigeria is highly evident in drought, increased temperature, heavy rainfall, and incessant flooding which has led to loss of farm commodities and loss of lives. However, the study was predetermined by the persistent impact of climate variation from loss of plants, deaths of animals, […]
VULNERABILITY AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES OF RURAL FARMERS TO CLIMATE VARIABILITY IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Adaptation is crucial to combating the adverse effect of climate variability thus reducing farmers’ vulnerability. This study was carried out to investigate the vulnerability and adaptation strategies of rural farmers to climate variability in Oyo State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used and 160 respondents were selected across the four agriculture zones in […]
GEOCHEMICAL AND STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS IN THE ASSESSMENT OF UNDER-GROUNDWATER QUALITIES OF SOME EMERGING SETTLEMENTS IN IBADAN, SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA
Abstract Efforts to monitor groundwater qualities in conjunction with its interaction with rocks and minerals are still in continuous process. The role of joints and fractures in the natural filtration process which aid the enhancement of underground water quality need to be examined. Therefore, the sub-surface structures together with the anisotropic properties of fractures and […]