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 […]

RURAL-URBAN INTERACTION AND LIVELIHOOD STATUS OF RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract This study examined the effects of rural-urban interaction on livelihood status of rural households in selected Local Government Areas of Osun State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select a total of three hundred and two (302) respondents for the study. Using interview schedule, relevant data were collected from respondents on socio-economic characteristics, […]

EVALUATION OF SOME SOIL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AT IGUZAMA COMMUNITY LAND, OVIA NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EDO STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract This study was carried out to evaluate some soil physical properties at Iguzama community land in Ovia North East local government area of Edo State, Nigeria. Core and routine samples were collected from existing Profiles in an already mapped 115.5 hectares land representatives of the various soil types present in the study area. Standard […]

VARIABILITY OF METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND LOCATIONS ON SEED YIELD AND YIELD COMPONENTS FROM WHOLE TUBERS AND MINISETTS

Abstract The research evaluated the effects of using whole tubers versus minisetts of various sizes to produce seed yams in four different locations namely, Ila-Orangun, Ilesa, Ilorin and Omu Aran in Nigeria. Three different sizes of whole and minisetts tuber (50 g, 100 g and 150 g) were used to determine how rainfall variability affect […]

PRECIPITATION AND ALTITUDE EFFECTS ON GROUNDWATER IRON AND MANGANESE DISTRIBUTION IN CHANDRAPUR DISTRICT, CENTRAL INDIA

Abstract To ascertain the precipitation and altitude effects on groundwater iron and manganese distribution in Chandrapur district, central India 36 groundwater sampling locations by stratified sampling methodology were identified. Water sampling was carried out by grab sampling methodology and heavy metals concentrations were analyzed by acid digestion method with the help of ICP-OES. The results […]

GEOSPATIAL ECOLOGICAL DISTRIBUTION OF CRYPTOGAMIC FLORA IN SWAMP FOREST RIPARIAN VEGETATION IN PARTS OF RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract Cryptogamic pteridophytes are primitive group of ferns sensitive to environmental disturbance; they serve as indicators and monitoring agent to the environment. This study was aimed at assessing their distribution using GIS techniques in parts of swamp vegetation of Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN); with the objective of establishing the spatial distribution of the […]