ASSESSMENT OF HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION IN PLANT SAMPLES OF OLD OYO NATIONAL PARK, SOUTHWEST, NIGERIA: A BASELINE STUDY

Abstract Heavy metal contamination may alter the chemical composition of plants with consequent effect on their growth and possible transmission of potential toxic metals to animals and humans along the food chain. The study was carried out to quantitatively assess the levels of heavy metals in plant species in Old Oyo National Park, Southwest, Nigeria. […]

EMERGING LINK BETWEEN EMPLOYEES’ MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT IN MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND ADP IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract The study was designed to assess the relationship between employees’ motivational factors and organizational commitment in Ministry Agriculture and Agricultural Development Programme, Osun State, Nigeria. Structured and validated questionnaire with Cronbach Alpha Coefficient of 0.82 level of consistency was used to collect data from 125 respondents. The data was subjected to descriptive and inferential […]

PERCEPTION AND BENEFITS OF HERBAL MEDICINE AMONG ADULTS RESIDENTS IN IBADAN METROPOLIS, OYO STATE NIGERIA

Abstract This study examines the perception and benefits of herbal medicine among adults in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State. Random sampling technique was used to select 200 respondents from five urban Local Governments areas out of the eleven Local Government areas in the study area. Data were collected through the administration of structured questionnaires. Both descriptive […]

FACTORS AFFECTING TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF HARICOT BEAN PRODUCING SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN BOSAT DISTRICT, OROMIA NATIONAL REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract Haricot bean is one of the most important cash crops and the least expensive sources of protein in rural Ethiopia and in Oromia regional state in particular. Yet its productivity is very low. This study, therefore, aimed to analyze the level of technical efficiency by smallholder farmers in Boset district of Oromia National state […]

NUTRIENT QUALITIES OF SELECTED BUSHMEAT IN NEW BUSSA AND ITS ENVIRONS, NIGERIA

Abstract This study assessed the nutritional qualities of selected bushmeats in New Bussa and its environs to advocate for their potential domestication through ranching because of the prospective impact on food security.Meat samples of dried Kobus kob (Kob), Sylvicapra grimmia (Duiker) and Tragelaphus scriptus (Bush buck) were identified and collected from hunters in the study […]

WOODY TREE SPECIES DIVERSITY IN AGRICULTURAL LANDSCAPES OF A LOWLAND RAINFOREST ECOSYSTEM IN NIGERIA

Abstract Woody tree components of the agricultural landscape play diverse roles in the improvement of agricultural productivity, maintenance of the agro ecosystem stability and improvement of livelihood of the dwellers of the rural communities. An understanding of the diversity of woody tree species on agricultural landscapes is crucial to the landscape approach to woody tree […]

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH REHABILITATION OF SEWER RETICULATION PLANTS; A CASE OF DRAWCARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY SITES IN REDCLIFF, ZIMBABWE

Abstract This research examined the occupational safety and health hazards associated with rehabilitating sewer reticulation plants at Drawcard Construction Company sites in Redcliff, Zimbabwe. The study used a descriptive research design which triangulated both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Questionnaires, interviews and field observations were used to gather primary data on occupational safety and health hazards […]

HEADWATER STREAMS AND VALUES OF BIO-ASSESSMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE RIVER MANAGEMENT IN HIGHLANDS OF ETHIOPIA

Abstract Headwater streams are important component of riverine ecosystem comprising the majority of the catchment area. These streams are densely networked in the highlands of Ethiopian river basins. Organic and inorganic materials and invertebrates are transported from the headwater streams and they have potential effect on downstream river habitat, water quality and living organisms. In […]

ESTIMATION OF SOME THERMODYNAMIC METEOROLOGICAL VARIABLES FROM MEASURED METEOROLOGICAL DATA

Abstract Appropriate studying of the meteorological conditions via the continuous measurements and analysis of the various meteorological variables can make a difference for the survival and prosperity of the human race. In this study, measured meteorological variables from an implemented device together with reanalysis data from ERA-Interim and NASA were used to estimate four addition […]