Abstract The shea butter business contributes significantly to rural entrepreneurship through nut collection, processing, and packaging. This study was conducted to evaluate the process and activities associated with shea butter production along the value chain and how they have affected the livelihoods of the value chain actors in Oyo state of Nigeria. Shea butter value […]
RAINFALL VARIABILITY AND RAINWATER MANAGEMENT IN THE DJIRI WATERSHED IN BRAZZAVILLE (REPUBLIC OF CONGO)
Abstract The aim of this study is to analyze rainfall dynamics and stormwater management in the Djiri watershed, northeast of the city of Brazzaville. The methodological approach used is based on documentary analysis, data collection from the local SRTM-DM, rainfall statistics covering the period 1990-2023, field observations and socio-anthropological perceptions of SWM. These data were […]
ROLES OF COOPERATIVE CREDIT AND THRIFT SOCIETY ON FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT OF COW SKIN (“PONMO”) SELLERS IN IJEBU NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract The research aims to describe the socio-economic characteristics of cow hides (ponmo) sellers, analyze the impact of cooperative credit on sales, explore gender dynamics in financial empowerment, identify challenges in accessing financial services, and gauge the perceptions of cooperative credit effectiveness among cow hides sellers. Data for the study were gathered through primary means […]
EMOTIONAL RESPONSE AND SOCIAL INFLUENCE AS CORRELATES OF EMPATHIC TENDENCY AMONG SELECTED SAMPLE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Abstract This study examined the emotional response and social influence as correlate of empathic tendency among secondary school students in Ondo State, Nigeria. The study was a survey design and 200 secondary school students were conveniently sampled from Akoko Anglican Grammar School, Arigidi, Akoko, Okota High School, Arigidi-Akoko and Ajiroko Technical Grammar School Arigidi-Akoko. Emotional […]
HUMAN HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT OF HEAVY METALS IN GROUNDWATER SOURCES PROXIMAL TO OPEN DUMPSITES IN BENIN CITY, SOUTHERN NIGERIA
Abstract In developing countries like Nigeria, waste management is a significant subject of the environment and public health concern due to the enormous volume of waste generated as a result of rapidly increasing human population. This study assessed the groundwater quality and the associated human health risk around dumpsites along an urban gradient in Benin […]
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND ITS ROLE IN CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION: EVIDENCE FROM TARCHA TOWN, SOUTHWEST ETHIOPIA
Abstract This study assesses the development of green infrastructure (GI) and its role in climate change adaptation in Tarcha Town, Dawuro Zone, Southwest Ethiopia. The research examined the status, institutional capacity, community perception, and climate adaptation functions of GI. Using A mixed-methods approach involving household surveys (142 respondents), key informant interviews, focus group discussions, field […]
HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT OF ARSENIC, CHROMIUM, LEAD AND OXIDATIVE STRESS STATUS IN FLUTED PUMKIN LEAF (Telfairia occidentalis) FROM OBA AND IKPOBA – HILL MARKET, BENIN CITY, NIGERIA
Abstract Health risk has been linked significantly with the presence of heavy metals in vegetables. Consumption of contaminated vegetables is a primary source for the intake of heavy metals into the human body and the production of reactive oxygen species which induce oxidative stress causing cellular damage in plants. This study aimed to investigate the […]
AMELIORATIVE EFFECTS OF VITAMIN E ON SODIUM ARSENITE-INDUCED HEMATOLOGICAL ALTERATIONS AND INFLAMMATION IN WISTAR RATS
Abstract Chronic exposure to sodium arsenite (SA), a common environmental pollutant, induces systemic toxicity characterized by hematological dysregulation and organ-specific inflammation, primarily through oxidative stress pathways. Vitamin E (α-tocopherol) is a potent lipid-soluble antioxidant with potential protective effects against such toxicity. This study investigated the ameliorative impact of Vitamin E on SA-induced hematological alterations and […]
HUMAN–TIGER CONFLICT DURING MAHUA (Madhuca longifolia) FLOWER COLLECTION IN CHANDRAPUR FOREST CIRCLE, CENTRAL INDIA
Abstract Human–tiger conflict in Chandrapur forest circle, Maharashtra state of central India, has intensified in recent years, particularly during mahua (Madhuca longifolia) flower collection—a seasonal livelihood activity for forest-dependent communities. This study examines tiger-related human fatalities associated with mahua collection between 2013 and 2023, using official records obtained through Right to Information requests from the […]
EFFECTS OF COOPERATIVE PARTICIPATION ON IMPROVEMENT OF SMALL-SCALE ENTERPRISES (SES) IN IJEBU NORTH-EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Cooperative societies have facilitated business proprietors in expanding their enterprises, income, and enhancing their standard of living as well. The study investigated the impact of cooperative involvement on the enhancement of small-scale enterprises (SES) in Ijebu North-East Local Government Area, Ogun-State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was utilized to select a sample size of […]