Abstract Smallholder farmers suffer from a dearth of valuable information to guide them in taking farm decisions that would raise their income and improve their standard of living. This study derived optimum farm plans that would raise the income of smallholder cassava-based crop farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria. Data were elicited from 164 farmers in […]
REVIEW ON THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY IN ETHIOPIA
Abstract Now a day’s food security issues become one of the critical concern and top priority area for developing countries. Having clear picture on food security status and its major determinants helps policy makers and planners to devise new policies that enhance food security. Hence, this paper was designed to review the impact of climate […]
A VALUATION FRAMEWORK FOR ASSESSING COMPENSATION ARISING FROM OIL SPILLS IN THE NIGER DELTA AREA OF NIGERIA
Abstract Both empirical and anecdotal evidences suggest that valuers in the study area do not generally follow appropriate valuation procedure particularly when assessing compensation for environmental pollution arising from oil spills. This lack of compliance, according to a number of extant studies, is largely responsible for widespread incoherent, inconsistent and controversial compensation assessment with its […]
ECTOPARASITE INFESTATION OF NILE TILAPIA (Oreochromis niloticus) IN CAGE CULTURE AT MPAKADAM, GHANA
Abstract The aim of the study was to identify and estimate the prevalence and intensity of the infestation of common ectoparasites on Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) from cage culture systems at Mpakadam in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region of Ghana. A total of 210 individual fish samples were collected. The total length of […]
A STUDY ON MEDIATING EFFECT OF ALTRUISTIC BEHAVIOR ON BENEVOLENT LEADERSHIP AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING
Abstract The determination of this study is to develop and test a model, which analyses the direct effect of supervisors’ benevolent leadership and subordinates’ psychological well-being. Also, the indirect effect of these variables is tested when supervisors’ altruistic behaviour mediates between them. Data were gathered through structured questionnaires from a sample of subordinates’ employing at […]
RICE POST HARVEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, TECHNIQUES AND LOSSES ON INCOME OF THE FARMERS IN NORTH – CENTRAL, NIGERIA
Abstract Rice Post harvest management and losses were the major factors affecting food availability and security in many countries due to qualitative and quantitative losses during handling operations. The multistage sampling was used to select 200 respondents. Primary data was collected using structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the […]
AN ASSESSMENT OF URBAN GROWTH AND PATTERN OF URBANISATION IN KOGI EAST, NIGERIA
Abstract The study examined emerging form and pattern of urbanization in Kogi East, Nigeria. Both geospatial data and questionnaire were used to gather data for the study. Across the Ankpa, Anyigba and Idah and hinterland communities, 1408 questionnaire copies were administered. Land-sat imageries of Ankpa, Anyigba and Idah were acquired for two different epochs, 2001 […]
ASSESSMENT OF ECOTOURISM OPERATIONS IN EZEAGU TOURIST COMPLEX OF ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract This study investigated the level of community participation in tourism business, assessed the impact of tourism on households in the host community and investigated the factors militating against tourism growth in Ezeagu tourist complex. Data for this study were obtained through personal observations, indepth interviews with staff of the complex and indigenes of the […]
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SOME DUMPSITES IN EDO STATE, NIGERIA AND THEIR EFFECTS ON THE SURROUNDING VEGETATION
Abstract This study was carried out at Otofure, Asoro, Ikhueniro and Iguomo municipal dumpsites while the control was a parcel of land located in Obe in Edo state, Nigeria. Species population and biodiversity studies were carried out using quadrat method and Shannon-Wiener diversity index respectively. Plant growth parameters were measured and analyzed using inferential statistics. […]
HEALTHCARE WASTE SEGREGATION, TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL PRACTICE IN GOVERNMENTAL HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
Abstract Inadequate handling of healthcare wastes has serious public health consequences and a significant impact on the environment. The problem of how to manage healthcare wastes has become one of a critical concern in Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess the current healthcare wastes segregation, treatment and disposal practices of 32 randomly selected governmental healthcare […]