THEME: SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIO-CULTURAL RESEARCHES IN ATTAINING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN 21ST CENTURY
DATE: 31ST October, 2023
VENUE: MAISON DU PEUPLE, CONFERENCE HALL, UNIVERSITE NATIONALE DUE BENIN, COTONOU
ORGANIZERS: SUB-SAHARA AFRICAN ACADEMIC RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
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AM EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE DRIVERS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY IN CAMEROON
NJIMANTED, GODFREY FORGHA
Professor of Economics and Quantitative Methods, Director, Higher Institute of Commerce and Management (HICM), The University of Bamenda-Cameroon
Abstract
Agriculture is considered as an investment when its outputs have the ability not only to take care of today’s needs, but that of those of the future. Cameroon for about some decades ago has been famous in the production of cash crops, food crops, animal farming, fishery among others, so much that more than 60% of its Gross Domestic Product was obtained from agricultural export. Today the story seems to be different. The import of Cameroon on agricultural outputs is above 50% of its Gross Domestic Product. It is on this note that this study is designed to empirically evaluate on the drivers of agricultural outputs on the ground of whether agriculture in Cameroon is for consumption or for investment. Agriculture is seen as consumption when it is meant for short term benefits and for investment when its extraction and usage is beneficiary to economies goes beyond 10 years. In this case its value chain is multiple not only in volume but also in cash returns. In this paper, agricultural productivity is designed as a function of physical capital formation, human capital formation, climatic variability (temperature and rainfall), credit to farmers, credit to government, trade openness, population growth rate, tertiary school enrolment for the training of agricultural experts, rural urban migration, infrastructural investment by the government, among others. To achieve the objective of this study the Autoregressive Distributive Lagged (ARDL) model fitted on a time series data spanning from 1990 to 2021 is adopted for data analysis. The study shows that in the short run, agricultural productivity (consumption) positively influenced physical capital formation, human capital formation, rainfall variability, domestic credit to farmers, population growth rate, while health spending as reflected on agricultural productivity, temperature, credit by the public sector, population growth rate and tertiary school enrolment are agricultural retarding argents. The long-run findings reveals that gross capital formation, health expenditure, rainfall, and credit to the private sector enhance agricultural sector productivity while temperature, trade openness, population growth rate and tertiary school enrolment rate retard agricultural productivity(investment) in Cameroon. Since the interest of this study is to evaluate the drivers of agricultural investment in Cameroon and beyond; we hereby recommend that more than 30% of the current investment budget of Cameroon should be directed to physical capital formation, agricultural health expenditure, climate control, agricultural loan by the public sector, agricultural technology and technological innovation, encouragement of moral suasion from Commercial banks, integrated educational system for nation building, guided exchange rates between Cameroon and it trading partners under minimum exchange rate legislation or exchange rate floor, and morally acceptable level of financial discipline.
Key Words: Agricultural Investment, Physical Capital, Human Capital, Climate Variability, Long Run. Integrated Educational System, Minimum Exchange Rate Legislation
ENHANCING PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
ASA, KOLAWOLE JAYEOLA Ph.D. & ZOSU, SEGBENU JOSEPH2 Ph.D
1Department of Political Science, Lagos State University of Education, Oto/Ijanikin, Lagos State 2Department of Technology Education, Lagos State University of Education, Oto/Ijanikin, Lagos State
Abstract
In an era characterized by rapid technological advancement and an increasing focus on sustainability, the imperative to integrate digital transformation into procurement and supply chain management practices has become paramount. This research paper explores the pivotal role of digital transformation in revolutionizing traditional procurement and supply chain operations, with specific emphasis on its potential to drive sustainable development. The paper commences by framing the contemporary context, emphasizing the global commitment to sustainable development goals that encompass environmental responsibility, ethical sourcing, and economic viability. It highlights the growing demand from consumers, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies for businesses to align their supply chain strategies with these sustainability imperatives. Moving forward, the study delves into the multifaceted impact of digital transformation on procurement and supply chain management. It elucidates the transformative potential of key digital tools and technologies, including data analytics, Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Drawing on empirical research, case studies, and industry insights, this paper underscores how these digital enablers empower organizations to foster transparency, optimize processes, and reduce their ecological footprint. Nevertheless, the adoption of digital transformation in supply chains is not without its challenges. This research identifies and analyzes the impediments commonly encountered, such as integration complexities, data privacy concerns, internal resistance to change and the evolving landscape of sustainability regulations. The paper concludes by offering a set of actionable recommendations and best practices. It advocates for strategic leadership, data-driven decision-making and cross-sector collaboration to maximize the positive impact of digital transformation on sustainable procurement and supply chain management. Additionally, it underscores the critical role of policymakers in creating an enabling environment that incentivizes and supports responsible digital transformation for the greater goal of sustainable development especially in developing economy like Nigeria.
Keywords: Development, Digital, Management, Procurement, Sustainable
L’USAGE EFFICACE DES DOCUMENTS AUTHENTIQUES COMME MOTIVATION POUR ENSEIGNER ET APPRENDRE LE FRANÇAIS LANGUE ETRANGERE AUX APPRENANTS ANGLOPHONES
*BALOGUN THOMAS AKANBI; & **LEO IYANDA BALOGUN
*Department of Modern European Languages, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo **Department of European Languages & Integration Studies, University of Lagos, Akoka
Résumé
On ne peut pas parler de l’enseignement sans faire référence à l’apprentissage. Enseigner est un art d’éduquer ou d’inculquer une connaissance à un apprenant pour son propre bénéfice. Ce processus permet à l’enseignant de choisir certains matériels précieux pour inculquer à l’apprenant une connaissance ou un savoir-faire, lui permettant de s’adapter à la réalité de son environnement physique, social, culturel et technologique. Ce travail exploite l’approche communicative qui pourra créer une atmosphère à l’usage des documents authentiques pour le but d’améliorer le niveau linguistique des apprenants anglophones. Cette communication définit premièrementque c’est qu’un document authentique, expose les implications pédagogiques de son usage, analyse des effets positifs que les documents authentiques peuvent avoir sur l’enseignement et apprentissage du français, langue étrangère puis fournit/suggère des exemples qui pourront exposer les apprenants à des situations réelles de la vie quotidienne et qui les amèneront à apprendre cette langue avec aisance.
Mots clés : documents authentiques, motivation, FLE, apprenants
Abstract
We cannot talk about teaching without referring to learning. Teaching is an art of educating or imparting knowledge to a learner for one’s own benefit. This process allows the teacher to choose certain valuable materials to instill knowledge or know-how in the learner, allowing him to adapt to the reality of his physical, social, cultural and technological environment. This work exploits the communicative approach which can create an atmosphere for the use of authentic documents for the purpose of improving the linguistic level of English-speaking learners. This paper first defines what an authentic document is, outlines the pedagogical implications of its use, analyzes the positive effects that authentic documents can have on the teaching and learning of French, a foreign language, then provides/suggests examples which will be able to expose the learners to real situations of daily life and which will lead them to learn this language with ease.
Key words: authentic documents, motivation, French as foreign language, learners
THE EFFECT OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE A CASE STUDY OF DANGOTE SUGAR COMPANY, APAPA LAGOS.
OLADELE OLUMUYIWA SAMUEL; & ANNE UMOH
Department of Accounting and Finance, Augustine University, Ilara Epe Lagos Nigeria
Abstract
Many businesses have changed their organizational structures, implemented cutting-edge technological solutions, expanded their pools of creative employees, and taken other drastic measures in reaction to the extraordinary volatility of the global economy in the twenty-first century. Despite such partnerships some of such joint ventures just do not work out. Since this is the case, this study examined the impact of a strategic partnership on the business outcomes of the Apapa, Lagos-based Dangote Sugar Company (DSC). In this study, we use a hybrid estimation method, using both descriptive statistics and an estimate based on logistic regression. Two hundred and thirty-eight (238) of the 250 respondents who were randomly chosen to fill out the survey did so. More than half of consumers are happy with the quality of goods owing to our strategic relationship, and the majority of respondents disagreed with the notion that the company’s production quota has not greatly grown since the agreement. The number of partners, however, has a detrimental effect on organizational performance, whereas outsourcing and joint ventures both have beneficial effects. The study’s findings suggest that businesses should prioritize developing strategic relationships as a management priority if they want to boost their overall corporate performance and, perhaps, their profits. For cooperation to run well, strong leadership and a fair method for allocating responsibility are necessities.
Keywords: Strategic Partnership, Outsourcing, Product placement, Joint Venture.
ANALYSIS OF VARIETIES OF LANGUAGE USE IN BSU
MSUEGA AHAR AND TUGHGBA TERKIMBI ELIJAH
Department of Languages and Linguistics Benue State University, Makurdi
Abstract
The research has looked at the analysis of the varieties of languages use in Benue State University Makurdi. The varieties of languages in this sense include languages, dialects and register a term meaning roughly ‘styles’. The researcher has used the Bernstein’s sociolinguistic theory of codes, which states that the class a child belongs to either inhibits or facilitates the child’s linguistic ability. In BSU, the nature of linguistic environment has influence many members of the speech community to speaking English language. The method used by the researcher is a descriptive as and simple percentage as a tool for the analysis of the linguistic situation. A hundred questionnaires were distributed and ninety six were collected and used for data analysis. The research identified the various language used in BSU. A standard variety of English language, pidgin variety, Tiv, Idoma among other tribal languages. The research established that various languages are used in BSU speech community, but the standard English variety is most commonly used. Pidgin and tribal languages are used for other linguistic functions in BSU speech community.
Keywords: Language, varieties, sociolinguistics, multilingualism, community.
THREAT TO SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTS: REAPPRAISAL OF CASES AND CAUSES OF BUILDING FAILURES IN NIGERIA
OLALEKAN KEHINDE1, DR T. OLUWASEYI ODEYALE2 AND KAYODE FAGBEMI3
1Department of Architecture, Ogun State Institute of Science and Technology, Igbesa 2&3Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, PMB 704 Akure, Ondo State
ABSTRACT
It is a common sight recently in the developing countries especially in Nigeria to find buildings collapsing in cities and towns. Such buildings cut across several use and function (private, corporate, religious and public), exposing innocent lives to harm and unwarranted death. This paper considers the various reasons, causes and factors at the root of this menace affecting building and sustainable environment. Some of the causes were traced back to the planning and conceptual design stages before the actual construction of the building takes place. The paper argues that the problem of building collapse and disaster is not due to lack of knowledge of its causes but in ensuring that such probable factors were programmed not to happen. This will involve putting in place, appropriate precautions from the design stage to ensure the durability, sustainability and functionality of the building through careful construction process and good maintenance.
Keywords: Building failure, building collapse, built environment, construction, developmental strategy.
THE ROLE OF LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION IN EFFECTIVE PARENTING FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
- (MRS.) DINATU IWALA
Department of French, Nasarawa state University, Keffi.
Abstract.
Parents must be prepared to raise their children in a modern world through effective use of language and communication which foster good relationship in the family. The cases of prostitution, drug abuse, cultism, stealing etc. is due to poor parenting. Everyone in the society wants to have a good family by raising good children who will be kind, obedient, loving, caring, understanding, disciplined and well behaved so that they can become good citizens of the nation. Therefore parents need to live by example; they must do what is right by performing their responsibilities. Parents’ styles of care giving can have both immediate and lasting effects on children’s social functioning in areas from moral development to peer play to academic achievement through the use of language and communication. The focus of this paper is on French language and communication for effective parenting. The paper explores the importance of French language use in effective parenting. It examined the concepts of language, communication and parenting.
RELEVANCE OF SPEECHES OF REKNOWN PERSONALITIES IN THE FIELD OF COMMUNICATION “A STUDY OF SIR, ABUBAKAR TAFAWA BALEWA RHETORIC’S”
MARYAM UMAR MUKHTAR (Ph.D.)
Department of Mass Communication, Bayero University, Kano
ABSTRACT
This research work concentrated on the “relevance of speeches of reknown personalities in the field of communication” with reference to Sir, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa rhetorics. Rhetorics is the study of an art of using language in an impressive -way, especially to influence people in public speaking, while speech communication is the study of human symbolic behavior in different form. The procedures of rhetorical analysis were discussed in this work includes integrity, honesty, trust, objectives, rhetorical figures and language. Based on the findings of the study, it has been suggested that other researches should dwell on more speeches and limit themselves to a few speech as in the case of this study which covered only four (4) speeches delivered by Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. This research work is believed to have met certain requirements of speech communication to be assessed as good among speeches of great orators of the world.
VARIATION IN THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF MAIZE CULTIVARS IN YOLA
WACHE PAUL ZIRA AND JOHN GODWIN AYUBA
Adamawa State Polytechnic Yola
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to determine the variation in the growth and yield of maize cultivars in the study area. To achieve this objectives an experimental farm was establish in teaching and research farm of department of crop production Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola. The research involved planting three different maize cultivars namely: cultivar 1 (local maize) cultivar 2 (Admiral Maize) and cultivar3 (premier maize) respectively. These maize cultivars were all planted at the same time on the farm on the onset of rainfall in the study area. The experiment was conducted for one growing season (2011). Data were collected on climatic factors, soil characteristics and data on crop agronomy. Climatic data were collected from the meteorological stations of the Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, soil data was collected from the farm, while data on crop agronomy were collected from continuous observation of crop growth and yield performance. Data collected were analyzed using simple averages and analysis of variance (ANOVA). From the result analyzed, maize cultivar 2 showed a better performance in terms of growth and yield followed by maize cultivar 1 the local cultivar while maize cultivar 3 showed low performance in terms of yield.
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE AVAILABILITY & EFFECT OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR THE TEACHING OF BASIC SCIENCE IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BWARI AREA COUNCIL ABUJA, FCT
DAHUNSI T.O PhD
ABSTRACT
This work was undertaken on the assessment of the availability and effect of instructional materials for teaching of basic science in junior secondary schools in Bwari Area Council of FCT Abuja. 50 basic science students and 25 teachers were randomly selected. Survey experimental design was employed for the study. The work involved the control group discussion. The control group result was used to determine the outcome of the work. Findings of the study revealed that; there is significant difference between the means academic achievement of experimental and control group; that the calculated value of the t-test of 2.50 is greater than the critical value of 1.96. Hence the null hypothesis is rejected. Questionnaire were also prepared for the teachers. Based on the findings, the following recommendations were made; use of instructional materials should be encouraged in the teaching of basic science students by teachers in the junior secondary schools; Head of departments should see to it that teachers use instructional materials in teaching basic science. Government should help in provision of instructional materials for teaching basic science in all school to be made by government so as to make the teaching of basic science easy and teachers to update their knowledge to be organised by the ministry of education.
Keywords: Assessment, Availability, Effect & Instructional Materials
MORPHOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS OF RIVER CHANCHAGA USING HYDROLOGICAL (RAINFALL) VARIABLE, MINNA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
- B. YUNUSA & ABDULKADIR NASIRU
Geography Department, Federal University of Technology, Minna
ABSTRACT
The river Chanchaga is understood to be characterized by hydrologic and geomorphologic problems such as erosion and flooding. Though studies on Morphometric characteristics of rivers exist in Nigeria generally, not much exist about this study area. Therefore evaluating the morphometric characteristic of River Chanchaga was necessary. To achieve this, secondary and primary of data collection such as rainfall data, questionnaire administration and reconnaissance survey were undertaken. The finding revealed that entire length of river Chanchaga is a constant variable, 15km of the river downstream from the bridge was evaluated. It was ascertained that the relationship between the width and depth of the river varies from one point to another. In determining the relationship between morphometric characteristics and hydrological (rainfall), it was ascertained that an increase in rainfall amount also leads to a proportional increase in the depth and width of River Chanchaga. Therefore this evaluation is an essential tool in the river analysis in terms of planning to develop a better water usage mechanism adequate water supply and water conservation for sustainability.
Keywords: River Chanchaga, Rainfall, Morphometric characteristics.
A COMPARISM OF THE EFFECT OF SOME ORGANIC WASTES ON THE RATE OF BIOREMEDIATION OF SOIL CONTAMINATED WITH SPENT ENGINE OIL USING GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY /MASS SPECTROPHOTOMETER
MUHAMMAD, R.G., MACHIDO, D.A, ADO, S.A., ATTA.H.I, BELLO I.A
Abstract
Potential of some organic wastes (chicken droppings, cowpea haulms and groundnut haulms) to stimulate the biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons in spent engine oil by the indigenous bacteria was investigated. The rate of biodegradation was studied for twelve weeks. Percentage Nitrogen and Phosphorous content in the contaminated soil do not fulfil the requirement for efficient degradation of spent engine oil because they are low in contaminated soil, hence the need for addition of supplements. The Hydrocarbon Utilizing Bacteria found in the soil belongs to the genera Bacillus, Micrococcus, Staphylococcus and Flavobacteria. The gravimetric analysis of TPH in spent engine oil showed 84.42%, 71.81%, 70.85% degradation in CD, CPH and GNH amended soils respectively, while 47.36% was recorded in control. Biostimulation efficiency (B.E %) of the organic wastes was determined and result revealed that the organic wastes can stimulate biodegradation of TPH in the following order CD (43.89)>CPH34.04)>GNH (33.24). Dynamics of soil bioremediation was also determined and high values of Correlation determination (R2): (CD=0.9687, CPH=0.9579, GNH=0.937; CL=0.9883) obtained showed that biodegradation data fitted well into the first-order kinetic model. The chromatograms of oil extracted from soil before and after bioremediation using Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrophotometry (GCMS) analysis of extracted oil, showed varied peaks representing different hydrocarbon compounds as well as alcohols and fatty acids. At the end of this study, highest percentage degradation of hydrocarbon was recorded in soil treated with chicken droppings (73.9 %), 63.18% and 53.8% reduction was observed in CPH and GNH treated soils respectively, while control soil had the lowest (33.28%) percentage hydrocarbon loss after bioremediation. The organic wastes used in this study, can complement the use of more expensive and unfriendly physical and chemical methods of remediating contaminated soil.
THE MENACE OF PERCEIVED STIGMATIZATION OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS ATTENDING CLINIC IN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL IBADAN, NIGERIA: A NEW DIRECTION AND UNCOMMON CHANGES
*ARIYO AYODELE OLUWAKAYODE (Ph.D) AND **UNOMA VICTORIA MGBENDI
*Department of Physical and Health Education, School of Science, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Nigeria. **Department of Human Kinetics, Sports and Health Education, Lagos State University
Abstract
The study focused on the menace of perceived stigmatization of people living with HIV/AIDS PLWHA attending clinic in University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan. In view of the above objective, the study determined the perceived forms of stigmatization on PLWHA by considering self-stigmatization, occupational victimization and discrimination by health care providers. A descriptive research design was adopted. The research data was collected through a self-developed structured and validated questionnaire from conveniently sampled 365 PLWHA attending clinic under the Society for Family Health Foundation in the University College Hospital, Ibadan. The simple frequency count and percentages were used to describe the findings while inferential statistics of chi-square (X2) was used to test the significance of each hypothesis at 0.05 alpha level. Three hypotheses were formulated, of which one (1) was not significant (p<0.05) and two (2) hypothesis were significant (p>0.05). The conclusion of the study was that stigmatization occurs to PLWHA. Based on the findings, recommendations that could minimize or eradicate stigmatization on PLWHA were suggested.
Keywords: Stigmatization, HIV/AIDS, Discrimination. PLWHA, Seropositive, Confidentiality
FACTORS AFFECTING THE APPLICATION OF COMPUTER EDUCATION POLICY IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MAIDUGURI METROPOLIS, BORNO STATE, NIGERIA
MOHAMMED ZANNA MALILIMA
School of Sciences, Department of Biology Education, UIICEST Bama Borno State, Nigeria
ABSTRACT
This study assessed challenges influencing effective information and communication technology ICT Implementation in SELECTED Secondary Schools in Borno State, Nigeria. Four objectives were raised and four research questions and two null-hypotheses were formulated and tested in the study. The Research Design employed was descriptive survey design. The targeted population of the study comprised all the 600 public and private secondary school teachers in existence within Maiduguri Metropolis as at the time of this study. Out of that numbers, three hundred (300) teachers from thirteen (13) public and five (5) private secondary schools teachers offering computer studies were randomly selected from list of teachers. Questionnaire and checklist were used as the instrument for data collection in the study. The instrument for data collection was developed by the researcher based on the four (4) research questions of the study titled “the computer education policy implementation in senior secondary schools (CEPISS). The face and content validation of the instrument was established by expert in the field of information and communication Technology centre, University of Maiduguri. The instrument yielded a coefficient value of 0.85. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistic of frequencies and percentages to answer research question and t-test was used to test the hypothesis in the study. Findings of the study showed that implementation of ICT education in the selected secondary schools, was not effective due to the followings reasons: lack of adequate computer and ICT facilities; lack of qualified teachers in computer education; lack of training and re-training of teachers in computer education amongst other challenges. Based on these findings, the followings recommendations were suggested: government both federal and state should put in place a concrete measures to assess how ICT programs are being integrated in secondary schools; the government through the education task fund should provide sufficient computer laboratories and computer infrastructures for effective and efficient running of the ICT program especially in senior secondary schools; Fund should be made available to ministries of education to train secondary school teachers on ICT facilities utilizations by organizing regular seminar, workshop, conferences and training re-training program to keep them abreast of computer education and knowledge utilization; reinforcement in terms of awards by the stakeholders should also be used to motivate teachers to use ICT in their lessons which would strengthened the implementation process; and the ICT project implementation should be uniform across all public and private secondary schools in Nigeria.
Keywords: Assessment, Challenges, Implementation, Information and Communication Technology, Secondary School.
INTERNET ACCESS AND SOCIAL NETWORKING AMONG POLYTECHNIC STUDENTS – A SURVEY
OYEBOLA BLESSED OLALEKAN AND SODEKE ABOSEDE OMONIYI
Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology, Gateway (ICT) Polytechnic Saapade, Ogun State
ABSTRACT
The study surveyed the use of Internet and social networking media among undergraduate students in Nigerian Polytechnic. Gateway (ICT) polytechnic Saapade was used as a case study and a total of 500 questionnaires were distributed using a frequency counts and percentage to select the respondents. A total of 472 questionnaires were retrieved and all were used for the survey. The findings revealed a high percentage use of the Internet and the social networking media. The access point for them is Mobile phones. The institution, though linked to the Internet is yet to provide access to students. Respondents subscribed for the access time through their pocket money. The use of Internet among the students has affected the use of the school library because they claimed they got everything they needed to get in the library from the internet. Some problems they face in their use of the Internet include slowness of the server, electricity for charging their mobile phones and payment for the access time. The study recommends that the polytechnic should provide good access points for students and make it available in the library too. Also, there should be circulation of electricity to all the lecture rooms in the polytechnics.
Keywords: Access; Internet; Networking; Social; Student, Telecommunication.
THE IMPACT OF ENGLISH TENSE IN CONSTRUCTING SCIENTIFIC TEXTS: AN OVERVIEW OF PRESENT SIMPLE
BAMANGA ALIYU,
General Studies Department, Federal Polytechnic, Bali
Abstract
This study portrays the use of present simple tense impact in constructing scientific text such as article and more. Observation reveals that academics, students and other scientific writers struggle with choice of an appropriate tense to be used when constructing academic texts. In essence to that, it clear that researchers are quite battling with issues of inconsistency and lack of appropriacy of which tense to mostly use in scientific research. Secondary method employs in this study as result of being non empirical paper. This depends on journal articles, textbooks, seminars and e-materials from internet. The impact of the construct under study is to learn which tense to be used and maintain consistency while writing a research paper for clarity of meaning and comprehensible input.. The result showcase that scientific writing is more of simple present than other tenses since it is mostly used in the abstract, main body, general statements, facts, and many more. Therefore, it can be concluded that simple present tense is more momentous and has an impact on the scientific construction of texts. Based on that this study believes that t ability of the students, academics and any other researchers in using it will be improved especially in the construction of scientific texts in an academic arena.
Keywords: tertiary institution, scientific text, absolute tense, simple present
COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
*ENGR. UBANI AJUZIEOGU CHRISTIAN; & **ANIETIE IMO EFFIONG
*Mechanical Engineering department, Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Nigeria. **Delcanimoff Integrated Services, No. 2 Barracks Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Abstract
The study aimed to examine the current state of community-based renewable energy projects in Nigeria, assess their impact on sustainable development goals. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including surveys, interviews, and case studies of existing community-based renewable energy initiatives. The research findings indicate that while community-based renewable energy projects are still in their early stages in Nigeria, they hold significant potential for sustainable development. The findings of this research contribute to the understanding of community-based renewable energy projects for sustainable development in Nigeria. They provide valuable insights for policymakers, energy practitioners, community leaders, and other stakeholders in developing strategies and frameworks to scale up community-based renewable energy initiatives. By promoting community ownership, local participation, and sustainable energy practices, these projects can play a crucial role in Nigeria’s transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy future, ultimately driving inclusive and sustainable development across the country.
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PROJECT AS A KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ON BOT PROJECTS IN NIGERIAN PRACTICE
1RAJI MOHAMMED MUDASHIR, 2HADIZA DAHIRU BOBBO 3HAFSATU JIDERE BALA ABUBAKAR HAMZA SAKWA
1 Department of Quantity Surveying, The Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, Nigeria. 2Department of Project Management, Family Homes Fund Limited, Nigeria. 3Department of Estate management, The Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, Nigeria
Abstract
This research investigates effectiveness of the physical characteristics of project as a key performance indicator on BOT projects in Nigerian practice. This research combines the use of literature review and Questionnaire survey. The research data and analyses will be triangulated from multiple sources to help improve the credibility of the findings. The study area is Abuja which is the federal capital territory FCT of Nigeria. The result of the assessment of was use to evaluate the physical characteristics. Party best allocated risks in PPP project was found to be the most significant with mean of (3.625) and ranked first in the group. Level of commitment of public sector is the second factor with the mean of (3.583). Level of Design complexity was ranked third with the mean of (3.416). Moreover, Social support for end users, Level of project technical feasibility. The recommendation was Public and private organisation involved in BOT projects in Nigeria are encouraged to measure their performance using KPIs to manage the performance and improving future BOT projects
Keyword: Performance,BOT,indicators,Project.
EVALUATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NCE BUISNESS EDUCATION CURICULUM IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
*DR ABRAHAM Y G.; **KIO MY.; & ***DR AJADI T.A
*Department of Curriculum and Instruction FCE Jama’are Bauchi State. **Department of Business Education Kwara State College of Education (Technical) Lafiagi. ***Department of Educational Foundation and Management Kwara State College Of Education Ilorin
ABSTRACT
This study sets to evaluate the implementation of NCE Business education curriculum in the kwara state colleges of education. It considers three research questions and hypotheses on the curriculum contents coverage, qualification of teacher and funding of the program. The respondents for the studies are the lecturers of business education and school management staff of the coverage area. The population of the respondents is 88. A sample of 88 was used because the population was not much to leave anybody out of the study. The Pearson product moment correlation was used in the analysis of data at an alpha of 0.05 level of tolerance. The self-report questionnaire, observation and check list were the instruments used for the study. The study reveals significant relationship between implementation of business education curriculum contents and adequate curriculum content coverage, the qualification of lecturers, the provision of fund by government for proper implementation and learning, The whole null hypotheses were rejected. This work recommended that the state government particularly the ministry of education should provide adequate fund for building numerous spacious lecturer rooms for facilities and business education student and for the purchase of instructional materials and facilities needed for proper implementation of the program. Lecturers with requisite academic qualification and enduring years of experience should be used to effectively implement the NCE business education curriculum in the state in particular and nation at large. Lecturers should always display high level of commitment to their job, acceptable moral and maturity disposition both within and outside the school environment as they serve as role model to the student’s among others.
KEYWORDs: Nigeria Certification in Education, Business Education, Evaluation and Curriculum
LOW PROTEIN DIETS FORTIFIED WITH AMINO ACIDS CRYSTAL IMPROVES LITTER QUALITY AND ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT OF FEMALE QUAILS (CORTUNIX JAPONICA).
AGBANA, J. A
Department of Animal Health and Production Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Kogi State Polytechnic, P.M.B. 1101, Itakpe , Kogi State.
Abstract:
Substantial portion of gases responsible for both natural and human made environmental hazards are from wastes emanating from livestock production units. Efforts have been made by animal nutritionists towards developing feeding regimes that will sustainably limit the release of nitrous oxides. This study was undertaken to examine the effects of decreasing dietary crude protein levels by partial replacement of soybean meal with same free amino acid profile in growing quails on litter quality and environmental impact. Two hundred female quails were randomly allotted to diets containing optimum crude protein (T1), 1% crude protein (CP) reduction (T2), 2 % CP reduction (T3) and 3% CP reduction (T4) in a completely randomized design for fifty six days feeding trial. Reducing dietary crude protein content up to 3% resulted in better litter quality (6.23) compared to the control fed birds (3.78). Similarly, 0.6 % lower dietary Crude protein content with balanced free amino acids leads to a decrease in 5% calculated dietary carbon foot print. Thus, low dietary crude protein diets especially, 3% reduction can mitigate and guarantee sustainable reduction in most oxides released during livestock production that promote environmental hazards without affecting animal performance. However, its adoption requires a multifaceted approach.
Keywords: Rabbits, hazard, sustainable, nitrous oxide, multifaceted
REDUCING SEXUAL ASSULT AND RAPE THROUGH CORE LIFE SKILL TRAINING AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN AKURE SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
YEKINNI, Lukuman Oyewole
Department of Educational Psychology, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo
Abstract
The incidents of sexual assault and/or rape in recent times cannot but considered as a menace that needs to be war off in our society. Many scholars, writers and researchers have tried to proffer solutions but to no avail, the need for the undertaking this study which scope was limited to Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria with a sample size of Five (5) Secondary Schools and twenty adolescent students from each school hence, hundred (100) size. A multi stage sampling procedure was adopted in the selection of schools in the local government area. The Life Skills Assessment Scale (LSAS) developed by Olawale (2011) was adopted for the study. Four hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The results reveals that there is a significant positive relationship between self-esteem/awareness, assertiveness, coping with emotions, rape and sexual assaults. Assertiveness positively correlated with parenting styles (r = .155, p<.001) and coping with emotions (r= .251, p<.001). Furthermore, it was revealed that there is a significant joint contribution of the independent variables to the prediction of rape and sexual assaults. The result yielded a coefficient of multiple regressions R= 0.817, multiple R2 = 0.668 and Adjusted R2 =.664. It was found out that the two predicting variables are potent reducing of sexual assaults. The most potent factor predicting sexual assaults or rape is perceived assertiveness (β = .254, t = 7.096, P<0.01), followed by self-esteem (β = -.011, t = -.282, P>0.05). It was concluded that the use of core life skill training is a potent means of ameliorating rape and sexual assaults drastically, if not eradicating the menace of sexual assaults and rape among middle adolescent school students. Hence, it was recommended that counseling psychologists, especially school counsellors should be up and doing in discharging their duties. There is need for school counsellors to brace up in providing functional counselling services to school adolescents and all and sundry.
Keywords: Rape, Core life skills training, Sexual assaults, Middle adolescents
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF GPS AND GSM VEHICLE TRACKER WITH LOCKING SYSTEM
1*FATIMA MUHAMMAD, 2D.M. NAZIF, 3IBRAHIM SALIM YALWA, 4ALIYU MUHAMMAD BELLO, 5ALIYU ABDULRAHMAN, 6MUHAMMAD AMINU AHMAD
1*,2,6Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, State, Nigeria; 3,4Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Kaltungo, Gombe, State, Nigeria; 5Dept. of Computer Engineering Technology, Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria;
Abstract
This paper outlines the design and construction of a GPS and GSM vehicle tracker with a locking system. The motivation for this project stems from the need for a reliable, low-cost vehicle tracking and security system. The design of the proposed system utilizes a microcontroller and a number of peripheral components, including Global Positioning System (GPS) and GSM/GPRS communications, to provide a comprehensive and secure tracking and locking system for vehicles. The hardware components used in the system design include a microcontroller, a GPS receiver, a GSM/GPRS module, an electromechanical locking system, and a power supply. The microcontroller acts as the central component, controlling all of the operations, while the GPS receiver and GSM/GPRS module provide location tracking and remote communication, respectively. The electromechanical locking system is used to secure the vehicle when necessary. The power supply provides the required power to operate the system and the peripherals. The software running on the microcontroller, which is written in C, provides the functionality for the system. The software is designed to collect data from the GPS receiver and GSM/GPRS module, and to control the electromechanical locking system. The software is modular, with separate components handling each of the different tasks. The resulting system is capable of providing accurate location data as well as secure remote locking and unlocking of the vehicle. The system design is cost effective, and is suitable for use in a wide variety of applications. The use of readily available components and a well-designed software platform makes the system scalable and extensible. This paper concludes with a discussion of the system design and implementation, as well as suggestions for future work..
THE EFFECT OF COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE METHOD OF TEACHING VERB TENSES ON STUDENTS PERFORMANCE IN WRITTEN ESSAY IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN BAUCHI STATE NIGERIA
ISAH ABUBAKAR KUMBI
Department of English, School of Languages, ATBCOE Kangere, Bauchi State
ABSTRACT
Problem of language transfer, coupled with poor teaching methods lead to wrong usage of tenses by students in their written essays. Writing has continued to be a problem to students, most especially those of tertiary institution, this problem is connected with the fact that students in Nigeria learn English as a second language and tend to transfer the rules of their first language into English language leading to errors mostly in grammar. This research investigates the impact of instruction on verb tenses on students’ performance in written essay in Colleges of Education in Bauchi State Nigeria. The work adopted quasi-experimental design using the pre-test and post-test method. Two colleges of Education were used as experimental and control group with a population of 835 NCE II English students and a sample of 100 students (50 per group/class). However, Continuous Writing Assessment Test (COWAT) was used to collect data for this study, while mean and standard deviation would be used to answer the four research questions guiding this study. Also, ANCOVA and T-test were used to test the hypotheses of this research at 0.05 alpha level of significance. The findings of this study revealed that communicative language method of teaching verb tense is very effective and highly significant in improving students’ performance in written essay at 0.000 level of significance. Also, the work showed that gender has no significant effect on students’ performance in written essay at 0.206 level of significance but significant when interacted with method at 0.23 level of significance. it was recommended that lecturers adopt the communicative language methods to not only English but other language classes as it gives room for students’ interdependence, interaction, enhances good communication and improve students’ participation in class. It is also recommended that government/school administrators grant teachers in-service and conduct seminars on latest language pedagogies to facilitate the deficit of using inappropriate language methods in language classrooms. Lastly, student teachers should be encouraged and guided on how to use the Communicative Language Method during and after teaching practice respectively.
Key words: effects, performance, method, students, essay writing
LINGUISTIC RELATIVITY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS IN LANGUAGE TEACHING
MOHAMMED ABUBAKAR
Department of General Studies, Federal Polytechnic Bali, Taraba State
ABSTRACT
The linguistic relativity hypothesis (LRH), otherwise known as the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis (SWH), has been passionately debated for more than five decades. It has gone through a renewed expansion in anthropological, scientific and social interest. Numerous attempts have been made to attest or refute the moderate version of the theory without producing conclusive results. This study analyses the history of the LRH and attempts to clarify its effectiveness and weakness in English language teaching. The method employs in paper is secondary type as a result of it’s full dependency on sources of information from ready-made materials such as academic journals, textbooks, periodicals and internet sources. The result of this study show linguistic relativity hypothesis has a great influence in shaping learners way of thinking in an official setting such as a class room. Therefore, then it has implications in language teaching and learning and so the argument of this paper is seemed to be valid within the context of applied linguistic which contributes to the exist literature in the coliseum.
Key words: linguistic relativity, linguistic determinism, Sapir-Whorf, language and thought.
THE USE OF INTEGRAL EQUATION IN AN AGE- BODY WEIGHT POPULATION DYNAMICS
OBABIYI OLAWALE SUNDAY
Department of Mathematics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Abstract
In this paper, we state a partial differential formulation for population density of individuals structured by age and body weight. An alternative formulation is obtained in terms of a pair of integral equations for total birth and total population. Our result shows that the partial differential model is mathematically tractable if there is one-to-one correspondence between solutions of partial differential model and solutions of the integral equation which has functional relation between body weight at birth and body weight at age a. We use the integral equation to establish a local weak solution.
Key words: partial differential , integral equation, body weight, local weak solution.
CLINICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS.
ANYANWU I.U AND OKOYE VERONICA
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Abia state Polytechnic Aba.
Abstract:
Over the years, clinical waste management has become an important aspect of medical care delivery all over the world. This is simply because of its hazardous and infectious components that have greater potential for adverse health and environmental impacts. As such, certain guidelines and procedures have been developed by international aid agencies and conventions to guide national governments and local administrations in formulating policies and practices for effective clinical waste management. The work reviewed the existing literature to appraise the status of clinical waste management practices in Nigeria. This included generation, segregation, collection, storage, transportation, treatment, and disposal. It further reviewed the other essential elements of clinical waste management, such as policy landscapes, training, awareness, and waste characterization, and discusses challenges and opportunities for effective clinical waste management in Nigeria. Among the problems and prospects are poor funding, inadequate training, ineffective legislature, absence of data and recycling of the waste items that leads to income generation. However, there are available low-cost technologies that are suitable for the treatment of waste in a developing country like Nigeria. This technology variant offers an opportunity for a circular economy as it can simultaneously achieve energy production, waste management, and other socioeconomic advantages in the country.
Keywords: Clinical waste; circular economy; hospital waste; medical waste; Nigeria; waste Management.
THE ROLE OF SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION IN FOSTERING RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE IN NIGERIA
NASIRU MUHAMMAD YABO
Department of Social Studies Education, School of Arts and Social Science, Federal College of Education, Jama’are, Bauchi state – Nigeria
Abstract
This paper examines the role of social studies education as it relates to curving religious bigotry that remains a bottleneck in the development of the united Nigeria and is intended to be a catalyst in mitigating the seeds of religious intolerance that have manifested in the young generation of this country which poses a big threat on national unity and cohesion. The paper which based its theoretical framework from a sociological theory named symbolic interactionism described the concept of religious values, religious tolerance, social values as well as the role of social studies education in the development of religious tolerance in Nigeria. One of the major findings of this paper indicates that attitudes and beliefs as well as emotions that triggers conflict and intolerance are all learned human behaviors and can be modified through the effective teaching and learning of social studies. Furthermore, the paper outlined some recommendations that would enhance religious tolerance amongst students through social studies education. Such suggestions include: review of social studies curriculum with the aim of placing more emphasis on religious difference and religious tolerance; making social studies education to be a core subject up to upper level; training and retraining of social studies teachers – most of whom are borrowed from other fields – in the concept of social studies education.
Keywords: Social studies education, religious values, religious tolerance, national consciousness, national unity
HUMAN PARTICIPATION AND STRATEGIES OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT
IBRAHIM ABBA SHANI
Department of Social Studies, UIIECEST Bama, Borno State, Nigeria.
ABSTRACT
It has been observed that there is a need for rural community to approach development from wider prospective to create more focus on a broad range of developmental goals rather than merely creating incentive for agriculture or resources businesses. Rural development which aims at finding ways improve rural lives with participation of the rural people themselves so as to meet their required needs. It is obvious that sustainable rural development is a pattern of economic growth in which resources used aim at meeting human needs while preserving the environment so that these needs can also be met not only at present but also for generations to come. This paper focus on human participation and strategies of rural development on a sustainable.
Keywords: Rural Development. Human Participation, strategies and Change