Abstract Many studies indicate that climate change impacts on water availability and extreme events will be on both global and local scales. The humid tropical basin of Upper Bernam River, Malaysia is taken as case study to evaluate the impact of climate change on water availability on local scale by using Downscaled Global Climate Change […]
ANALYSIS OF PRODUCTIVITY OF RICE FARMERS IN NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA
Abstract Analysis of productivity of rice farmers in North-Central Nigeria was carried out with the use of secondary data collected from 1992 to 2016 from data banks and Federal Ministry of Agriculture Nigeria. Malmquist Total Factor Productivity Index (MTFPI) using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), was used to empirically analyse efficiency change, technical progress and total […]
ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF URBAN GROWTH ON FOREST COVER OF GUGA FOREST RESERVE, GIWA – KADUNA (1986-2019)
Abstract Several factors are responsible for urban growth. Increasing urban employment opportunities is one of the factors. Rural- urban migration coupled with natural increase in population caused by improved living standard, are major causes of rapid growth of cities and towns. Rural poverty, search for better living standards, environmental degradation (deforestation and desertification), inadequate and […]
IRON AND MANGANESE OCCURRENCE AND DISTRIBUTION IN GROUNDWATER SOURCE DEPTHS IN CHANDRAPUR DISTRICT, CENTRAL INDIA
Abstract To assess groundwater iron and manganese occurrence and distribution from the study area 36 sampling locations were identified from the Chandrapur district, central India. The grab sampling method was adopted for groundwater sampling. Heavy metals concentration for iron and manganese were estimated by ICP-OES. Groundwater sources are divided into six levels and heavy metals […]
HOUSING CONDITIONS AND PREVALENCE OF RESPIRATORY DISEASES IN LOW SOCIOECONOMIC DISTRICTS IN PHASE TWO OF FEDERAL CAPITAL CITY, ABUJA
Abstract This paper examined housing conditions and the prevalence of respiratory diseases in three low socioeconomic districts in Abuja. Primary data were acquired through the Multi-Stage sampling technique from three districts namely Mabushi, Utako and Gudu in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The first stage involved the selection of 270 housing units. The second stage […]
IMPACT OF CEMETERY ON PROXIMATE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY VALUE
Abstract This study examined the probable impact of cemeteries on residential property value. The empirical inquiry aims at determining whether cemetery proximity has any significant bearing on the values of rental homes within its neighbourhood or not. Data was elicited via 150 questionnaires administered on rent paying residents around the neighbourhood of Atan Cemetery in […]
SEASONAL VARIATION IN PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF DRINKING WATER QUALITY AROUND SLUM SETTLEMENTS IN LAGOS METROPOLIS, NIGERIA
Abstract This study examined the effect of seasonal variation on the physio-chemical and microbial properties of drinking water around slum settlement within Lagos Metropolis. Water samples were collected from different boreholes at different slums around the settlement comprising Group A (Majidun), Group B (Oworoshoki), Group C (Bariga), Group D (Iwaya) and Group E (Ijora Badia) […]
EMPIRICAL STUDIES OF APICULTURE POTENTIAL IN NORTHERN GUINEA SAVANNAH ECO-REGION: A CASE STUDY OF ZARIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND POLLUTION STUDIES OF RIVER ROMI KADUNA, NIGERIA
Abstract The World Health Organization emphasized that an assessment of the adequacy of the chemical quality of drinking-water relies on comparison of the results of water quality analysis with guideline values. During the early development of the standards, the importance of feacal contamination of water was recognized and the role of filtration and later, disinfection […]
INCIDENCE ANDLANDUSE CHARACTERISTICS OF PETROL FILLING STATIONS IN OGBOMOSO TOWNSHIP, NIGERIA
Abstract The continual increase in the incidence of Petrol Filling Stations (PFSs) in Nigerian urban centers, and its intrusion of into residential and commercial hubs requires the intervention of landuse planning. It is against this background that this study investigates the incidence and landuse characteristics of PFSs in Ogbomoso Township. To achieve this, an inventory […]