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ABSTRACT The potentials of Adansonia digitata root (ADRP) and stem powders (ADSP) and the stem activated carbon (ADSAC) for adsorption of Pb2+, Cd2+, Cu2+ and Co2+ from aqueous solutions were investigated. The activated carbon was prepared via chemical activation using ZnCl2 as the activating agent. Physico-chemical analysis of the adsorbents (ADRP, ADSP and  ADSAC) showed the moisture contents (< 20 %), volatile matter (9.2 - 11.2 %), ash content showed ...

ABSTRACT Magnetically recoverable Pd/Fe3O4-catalyzed Hiyama cross-coupling reactions of 6-Bromo- 5H-benzophenothiazin-5-one, 6-Bromo-5H-naphthopyridooxazin-5-one and 11-Amino-6-bromo-9-thio-5H-naphthopyrimidooxazin-5-one (as intermediates) with 2-(Dimethylsilyl)pyridine and Dimethyl(2-thienyl)silanol were investigated. The intermediates were prepared by the reactions of 2-Aminothiophenol, 2- Aminopyridin-3-ol and 4,5-Diamino-6-hydroxylpyrimidin-2-thiol respectively with 2,3- Dibromonaphthalene-1,4-dione in the presence of anhydrous sodium carbonate using benzene/DMF as solvent. Sequel upon the successful syntheses of the intermediates, each was  subjected  to  the  Hiyama  reaction  with  2-(Dimethylsilyl)pyridine  and  Dimethyl(2- thienyl)silanol, refluxed ...

ABSTRACT The syntheses of benzothiazinophenothiazine derivatives from simple heterocyclic compounds as precursors is described. Condensation of 2-aminothiophenol with 2,3-dichloro-1,4-naphthoquinone in an alkaline medium furnished a good yield of the intermediate, 6-chloro-5H-benzophenothiazin-5- one.  Further  condensation  of  the   intermediate  with  2,4-diamino-6-hydroxypyrimidine-5-thiol obtained by alkaline hydrolysis of 2,4-diamino-6-hydroxy-5-thiacyanatopyrimidine gave the benzothiazinophenothiazine ring system. On the other hand, using a facile acid-catalyzed method, the synthesis of some benzothiazinophenothiazine ring systems were achieved with improved ...

ABSTRACT The total alkaloid, tannins contents and antiulcer activity of the extracts from four selected medicinal plants were investigated. The total alkaloids content (TAC) was evaluated according to the chloride colometric method in which atropine was used as standard. While the total tannins content (TTC) was also determined using Folin Ciocalteau assay in which gallic acid was used as a standard. The antiulcer activity of the extracts was investigated using ...

ABSTRACT This project in on the effect of downsizing on organizational performance. The Statement of Problem identified was that downsized organisations have not improved significantly in their performances and have failed to produce the desired results which thereby undermine the effectiveness of performance in the organisation. To meet the general objective, the study is focused on the following specific objectives, to determine the effect of downsizing on the quality of ...

ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to identify the challenges facing human resource management in this age of globalization with a view to projecting the needs of human resource departments in every organization  whether  publicly  or privately  owned.  Human resource management is an essential factor in the attainment of organizational objectives especially in any manufacturing and technological country or environment.    In  order  to highlight  the foregoing  objective,  the survey ...

ABSTRACT This project is a review “Human Resource Management and Productivity in Nigeria Public Sector”. The problem identified was Work motivation and compensation, Ethics and Values, Work Attitude and  Recruitment  and  Selection  Process. This write  up  showed the  relevant literature concerning the project topic. It  goes further to explain HRM and Productivity in Nigeria Public Sector, Using a study of Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) Enugu Branch,  Enugu  State. ...

ABSTRACT Business organizations in Nigeria have failed to realize the importance   of   a   good   corporate   branding   or   image management in business dealings. This is probably because they do not understand the concept of corporate image and the necessary tools for promoting it. Corporate image infact goes beyond attractive products or rending quality services, especially  in  the  face  of  our  dynamic  economy,  where achieving a  unique position  and  competitive advantage on ...

ABSTRACT The study is on friendship ties at workplace and managerial effectiveness in selected Nigerian universities. This study therefore sought to identify the level of the relationship between “proximity” cause of workplace friendship formation and organizational commitment in selected Nigerian universities, to ascertain the degree of the relationship between  “proximity”  cause  of  workplace  friendship  formation  and  absenteeism  in selected Nigerian universities and to determine the nature of the relationship between ...

ABSTRACT The study is on the impact of strategic management on organizational productivity in the banking sector, with UBA as the case study. The study is done with a view of identifying the major benefits of managing strategically and also highlights the challenges faced by organizations as a result of not applying strategic planning into its management process. The methodology adopted involved the use of primary data, through structured questionnaire ...

ABSTRACT The issue of change has always been a recurring one in organization. Management has always had  problems in initiating change in organizations because employees prefer to stick to the old method of doing things.   This project took a look at five firms to examine how change can be managed in these organizations while also  getting the employee involved in the change process.  In achieving this objective, a number of ...

ABSTRACT This study focuses on achieving organizational effectiveness through effective  industrial relations. The objectives of the study are: to identify the industrial relations process of the Nigerian public sector; to determine how to improve on the industrial relation’s process of the public sector; to identify the benefits derived from effective industrial relations; and to identify the strategies  that could be used to manage  industrial  relation’s  conflicts.  The research methodology is ...

ABSTRACT This study is on the Role of Budgeting in Managerial Planning and Control: A case study of Guinness Nigeria Plc. Benin, Edo State and Nigerian Breweries Plc. Ama, Enugu State. This is with a view to identifying some of the factors that has hindered management plans. Budgeting both at managerial level and operational level looks at the future and lay down what is to be achieved. Control checks whether ...

ABSTRACT Jobs are seen as the medium for a means to an end and not ends in themselves. In its plain philosophical nature it is a process for getting something done for one reason or the other. Every organization is set up with a defined objective, which is highly varied in scope; the varied nature of these scopes make the difference in organizational objectives and their accomplishments. These organizations have ...

ABSTRACT Businesses  all over  the  world  are  constantly  developing  strategies  to  survive  the pressure of competition; this situation is not different from that of Nigerian banks. Therefore, this study assessed growth strategies as they relate to corporate survival of Nigerian money deposit banks in a competitive and dynamic business environment. Specific objectives were to: investigate the extent to which merger and acquisition strategy  contribute  to  corporate  sustainability;   determine   the   extent ...

ABSTRACT This research work is focused on the impact of internet on quality service delivery in Nigeria banking industry– A case study of Zenith Bank Plc. Some the  objectives of the study includes to;   determine whether inadequate and inexperience staff (personnel) to  use  communication systems affect data  processing for  effective banking operations, appraise the effect of unavailability of timely and accurate computer information to  the  end  users  (customers and  others ...

Abstract EOtrepreOeurial  iOOovatioO  as iOOovative  behavior aOd  practices remaiOs  critical  to orgaOizatioOal growth. It plays aO importaOt role iO strategically positioOiOg firms with a competitive edge as well as helps such firms to gaiO eOtry iOto Oew  markets. This study  evaluates  eOtrepreOeurial  iOOovatioO  aOd  orgaOizatioOal  growth  iO  small aOd medium eOterprises (SMEs) iO South-South regioO of Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: ascertaiO the exteOt to which; Oew product/service iOtroductioO ...

Abstract Human capital is one of the most critical of all resources at the disposal of any organisation, whether, public or private. The right quality and quantity of human capital (employed) is a measure of an organisation’s strength, health, success and security. To remain strong, profitable and effective, organisations have to employ scientific methods of planning human capital. It is a pity that the human capital planning picture painted above ...

ABSTRACT This research work assessed Compensation System in the Nigerian Construction Industry with specific reference to Arab Contractors Nigeria Limited in Enugu State. The research work tried to examine the compensation system applied on the Nigerian Construction Industry and to formulate remedies as to how to enhance its effectiveness and efficiency in its administration. To achieve the above research objective, three research hypotheses have been advanced to include that equitable ...

ABSTRACT This work is designed to critical evaluate the impact of capital market in Nigerian economy. The researcher investigated into operations, methods, regulations of  the  Exchange. He also investigated into the strategies for mobilization of funds towards facilitating capital formation as well as developing and exploiting policy options to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness of the capital market. The study reveals, among other things that some listed companies have been ...