Abstract The research was carried out to determine the effect of different land-use types on the erodibility status of the soils. Two local government areas namely: Southern Ijaw and Yenagoa were considered. Virgin land (VVL) and fallow land (FFL) were found in Southern Ijaw LGA, while the Oil Palm Plantation (OPT) and Plantain Plantation (PPT) […]
ASSESSMENT OF ON-SITE WASTE GENERATION AMONG THE DRUG ABUSED SITE ARTISANS IN ADAMAWA AND TARABA STATES, NIGERIA
Abstract The effect of the use of illicit drug substance abuse by artisans on construction sites cannot be underestimated. Therefore, this study assessed the cost of on-site construction waste (CW) generated by artisans involved in alcohol, substance and drug abuse (AASA) across 6 building trades (carpentry, masonry, plumbing, tiling, iron bending, and electrical wiring installation) […]
SCHOOL BAGS EFFECTS ON STUDENTS’ HEALTH IN CHANDRAPUR CITY, CENTRAL INDIA
Abstract To ascertain the health impact due to school bags a cross-sectional study on government and private school children (n=190, n=99 girls, n=91 boys) from the Chandrapur city, central India was carried out. These impacts were identified based on a specially designed and developed questionnaire. The results revealed that both shoulders exert pressure due to […]
CLIMATE CHANGE AND FISHERIES SUPPLY IN NIGERIA. (1970-2019): A CO-INTEGRATION ANALYSIS APPROACH
Abstract The study examined the effects of two climate variables (rainfall and temperature) on the output of capture and aquaculture fisheries in Nigeria between 1980 and 2019. Secondary data spanning 39 years were obtained from reputable sources; National Bureau of Statistics, (NBS), Food and Agricultural Organisation Statistical data base (FAOSTAT) and Nigerian Metrological Agency (NIMET) […]
IMPACT OF LAND USE CHANGES ON LAND SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN AKURE, NIGERIA
Abstract This study examined the impact of land use changes on land surface temperature in Akure, South-western Nigeria. Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques were used to detect changes that have occurred in land use and its subsequent impact on Land Surface Temperature (LST). The land use types identified were classified using […]
RESIDENTS’ PARTICIPATION IN FLOOD DISASTER RISK REDUCTION IN OSOGBO METROPOLIS, NIGERIA
Abstract Flooding disaster is one of the major challenges posing serious threats to the human society. This study assesses residents’ participation in flood risk reduction in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria, with a view to enhancing a better managed urban environment. The study utilized both field observations and questionnaire. A total of 270 pretested structured questionnaires […]
INVESTIGATING THE AWARENESS AND BARRIERS OF JUST-IN-TIME CONCRETE DELIVERY ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Abstract In today’s highly industrialized world, the amount of waste emanating from the construction industry is enormous. While the problem has been successfully curbed in developed countries through the adoption of innovative approaches such as Just-in-Time (JIT) delivery of construction materials, the challenge persists in developing countries like Nigeria. The use of ready-mix concrete represents […]
MONITORING INDOOR CARBON-MONOXIDE (CO) LEVELS IN AGBOR, DELTA STATE NIGERIA TO PREVENT HIGH MORTALITY RATES FROM FUTURE PANDEMICS
Abstract Maintaining air quality is an important and effective approach to mitigating the virus pandemic in that, the quality of air is important in creating, sustaining or inhibiting conditions for virus viability. Polluted air is the most significant environmental risk factor for all-cause mortality. Exposure to poor air-quality may exacerbate symptoms, trigger a severe course […]
ON COMPARISON OF PERFORMANCE METRICS OF THE BIVARIATE KERNEL ESTIMATOR
Abstract The two-dimensional kernel estimators are very important because graphical presentation of data beyond three dimensional forms is oftentimes not too frequently employed in data visualizations. The frequency of the bivariate estimator in the multivariate setting is attributed to the sparseness of data that is associated with increase in dimension. The performance of bivariate kernel […]
IMPACT OF MICRO-CREDIT FACILITIES ON POULTRY PRODUCTION IN YEWA DIVISION OF OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract The study examined the impact of micro-credit facilities on poultry production in Yewa Division, Ogun State, Nigeria. The study described the socio-economic characteristics of poultry farmers, identified the various micro-credit available to the farmers, analyzed the profitability level of the poultry business and the factors affecting amount of credit obtained. One hundred and twenty […]