Abstract This study assessed soil physical and chemical parameters of two sacred groves of southwestern Nigeria. Each of the 50 x 50m study sites was divided into twenty five 5 x 5m2 quadrats. Ten out of the twenty five quadrats were randomly selected in each study site for sampling. Soil samples were collected (using soil […]
ECOLOGICAL RISK OF CHEMICAL FRACTIONATION OF HEAVY METALS IN SEDIMENTS FROM OGBA RIVER, BENIN CITY, NIGERIA
Abstract Heavy metals have been recognized worldwide for their toxic effects in man and wildlife. The Ogba River in Benin City, Nigeria, has been reported to be contaminated to varied levels by heavy metals as a result of anthropogenic impact. However, there is paucity of scientific data on the chemical fractionation of such metals in […]
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL AND BACTERIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF THE MEKHADA MARSH WATERS IN NORTH-EAST OF ALGERIA
Abstract Water is an essential part of biological life. Maintaining its quality is a major concern for a society that needs to meet ever-increasing water needs. Algeria, which has a strategic position and counts no less than 254 wetlands, 42 of which are classified internationally for their importance and the role they play; These wetlands […]
FOOD INSECURITY CORRELATES AMONG PASTORAL HOUSEHOLDS OF SHINILE DISTRICT, EASTERN ETHIOPIA
Abstract The dimensions, determinants and consequences of food security problems differ widely across geographical location. In Ethiopia, food insecurity is highly prevalent in moisture deficit dryland areas and in the lowland pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihood systems. The study was conducted in Shinile district of Somali region. It is based on survey data gathered from randomly […]
EFFECT OF WATER CONTAMINATION WITH USED ENGINE OIL ON GROWTH RATE, NUTRIENT INTAKE AND RUMEN STUDY OF WEST AFRICAN DWARF RAM
Abstract The study was to evaluate the effect of water contamination with used engine oil on growth rate, nutrient intake and rumen study of West African dwarf rams. Thirty (30) growing West African Dwarf Rams, age range between 14-16 months were randomly assigned into five treatment groups designated T0, T1, T2, T3 and T4 respectively, […]
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NOISE POLLUTION LEVELS ON SELECTED LANDUSE AREAS IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Noise pollution in urban centre leads to alarming low rate of life’s quality, poor mental health and have adverse effects on the efficiency and productivity of the urban dwellers. Like many other megacities in the world the noise pollution in Lagos state is also deteriorating day by day. This study seek to compare and […]
ASSESSMENT OF Dennentia tripetala Baker. F. SEEDLING GROWTH PERFORMANCE TO DIFFERENT WATERING FREQUENCIES
Abstract Water is an important factor in plant development. As important as water is, its excess can be dangerous and injurious to seedling; therefore the water requirement of seedlings at nursery level must be determined for effective performance of the plants. This study assessed the water requirement of Dennentia tripetala at nursery level. Sixty seedlings […]
EFFECT OF MIXTURE OF CADMIUM AND ZINC ON THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF Vernonia amygdalina Del
Abstract Vernonia amygdalina Del was grown in soil treated with a mixture of cadmium and zinc in different concentrations (25, 50, 75 and 100 mg/kg) to investigate the effect of the treatments on the growth of V. amygdalina. Identical stem cuttings were collected and sown in buckets filled with 5 kg dry soil. These were […]
AESTHETIC EFFECTS AND ENERGY GENERATION POTENTIALS OF ROOF MOUNTED PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) PANELS ON A HOSTEL BUILDING: A CORRELATION STUDY
Abstract The placement of photovoltaic panels on roof may affect the aesthetic quality of the building. The study sought to establish any correlation between energy generation potentials of PV panels on roof and aesthetic quality of a building. The experimental research design is a study by simulation of a hostel building elevation in Modibbo Adama […]
MANAGING ENVIRONMENT FROM BELOW: THE MATERIALITY OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FOR ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY IN ZIMBABWE
Abstract There are growing global concerns about climate change and that resulted in environmental management becoming a global policy priority. The increasing focus placed on the environment globally, has shifted the responsibility from national governments to a more consensus based approach, where communities as environmental stakeholders have a role to participate in environmental management. The […]