Abstract The study examined the adolescent girl child’s awareness of climate change in Southwest Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select respondents. Data were gathered through structured interview schedule from 240 adolescent girls. Data collected were analysed using frequency counts, percentages, mean ranking and inferential statistical tools such as chi-square and correlation analysis. […]
ASSESSMENT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE SURFACE WATER QUALITY OF AWASH RIVER, ETHIOPIA
Abstract The Awash River, (AR) is used for different purposes such as drinking, industrial supply, hydropower, and agriculture. These uses of the water have resulted in the rapid deterioration of water quality. The performance of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) situated with the river catchment area have been assessed together with the impact on the surface […]
STRUCTURE AND PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS OF HONEY MARKET IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Honey is a natural unrefined sweet food produced by bees from nectar of flowering plants which apart from being delicious and nutritious, has been found useful in many industries especially for pharmaceutical purposes. The focus of the study therefore was to analyze profitability of honey marketing and investigate its market structure. Primary data was […]
THE INFLUENCE OF PRODUCT PACKAGING DESIGN ON CONSUMER BEHAVIOURS: A CASE STUDY OF STUDENTS OF AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, NIGERIA
Abstract This paper investigates the influences of product packaging design on rational and irrational behaviours in consumption choices. Contemporary consumers display levels of rationality and irrationality in their consumption preferences. Rational factors influencing consumption patterns are considered to be thoughtful and evaluative while irrational factors are known to be impulsive and reactive. Therefore, the study […]
SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION OF KOLA NUT PRODUCTION (Cola nitidia) IN IMEKO AFON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE
Abstract The study examined the socio economic contribution of kola nut production on rural dwellers in Imeko Afon Local government area of Ogun State. A Multi stage sampling procedure was used to select 215 respondents in the study area. Data collected through the use of a questionnaire subjected to descriptive statistics. The socioeconomic characteristics revealed […]