Abstract This study examines sustainable urbanization and land use/land cover (LULC) change dynamics in Epe, Badagry, and Ikorodu areas of Lagos State, Nigeria, from 2010 to 2025 using GIS and remote sensing techniques. Multi-temporal Landsat imagery for 2010 and 2025 was obtained from United States Geological Survey (USGS), processed, classified, and analysed to quantify LULC […]
ASSESSMENT OF VEGETATION DYNAMICS OF SELECTED SURROUNDING AIRPORTS FOREST IN NIGERIA
Abstract Shortage of ecological assessment in tropical rain forest has been identified as major challenges for the forestry industries and government for sustainable forest management in terms of conservation, advocacy, carbon sequestration and policy recommendation. The study was carried out to assess tree species and vegetation dynamics of four airport surrounding forests in Nigeria. Four […]
FOOD SAFETY KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES AMONG FOOD HANDLERS IN LAGOS, NIGERIA: EVIDENCE AND POLICY OPTIONS FOR FOOD INDUSTRIALISATION
Abstract This study investigated the relationship between food safety knowledge and practices among food handlers in Lagos State, Nigeria, with a view to assessing whether food safety knowledge translates into safe food handling practices. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional design and utilized a structured questionnaire administered to 200 food handlers selected from five Local […]
INFLUENCE OF STARTER FERTILIZER (NPK) AND FOLIAR FERTILIZER (UREA) ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF MAIZE (Zea mays)
Abstract In order to help farmers become more knowledgeable about the optimum fertilizer to apply to maize during and after planting with the intent of increasing crop yield, this study aimed to ascertain the current level of knowledge among farmers on the effects of applying various fertilizers on maize. The experiment was conducted at the […]
TREE HEIGHT – DIAMETER MODEL FOR THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE TROPICAL OF AGRICULTURE (IITA) FOREST, IBADAN NIGERIA
Abstract Tree height is one of the basic growth variables in forestry through which several other variables essential to forest management and decision-making and stand development over time are dependent. To this end, a study was conducted to develop models for estimating tree height- diameter relationship for IITA forest, Ibadan, Nigeria.Systematic sampling design was used […]
ACID, BILE SALT, THERMOTOLERANCE AND ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY PATTERN OF INFANT FOOD BORNE ENTEROBACTERIACEAE ISOLATES
Abstract The likelihood of contamination and spread of pathogenic bacteria increases when infant foods are consumed without adequate heating, which helps to effectively control or eliminate potentially harmful bacteria that might cause food-borne illnesses. Food-borne pathogens encounter multiple obstacles such as acidic conditions in the stomach and bile in the small intestine, which serves as […]
PERCEIVED EFFECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON QUALITY PRESERVATION OF PLANTING MATERIALS USED IN CROP FARMING IN ONA-ARA COMMUNITY, OYO STATE
Abstract The study was carried out to examine the perceived effect of climate change on quality preservation of planting materials and coping strategies used by arable crop farmers in Ona Ara Local Government Area of Oyo state, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 103 respondents and data were collected through a well-structured […]
EFFECT OF PRODUCT QUALITY ON CONSUMER BRAND LOYALTY IN IJEBU NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract This study examines the effect of product quality on consumer brand loyalty, focusing on consumers aged 18 and above in Ijebu North Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria. Utilizing a descriptive research design and a sample of 100 respondents selected through convenience sampling, the research employed structured questionnaires to gather primary data. The findings […]
LONG-TERM HEATWAVE TRENDS IN INDIA: 1967–2023
Abstract Heatwaves have increasingly emerged as a significant natural hazard in India, yet the absence of a comprehensive national dataset has limited our understanding of their frequency, distribution, and impact. This study aims to fill this knowledge gap by analyzing heatwave events and their associated impact across India from 1967 to 2023. Data were sourced […]
WILLINGNESS TO PRACTICE CONSERVATIVE AGRICULTURE AMONG ARABLE CROP FARMERS IN ONA ARA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE
Abstract The study was carried out to examine the willingness to practice conservative agriculture among arable crop farmers in Ona Ara Local Government Area of Oyo state, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 110 respondents from the study area and data were collected through a well-structured questionnaire. The data was analyzed through […]