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ABSTRACT The concern in environmental waste management and toxicity of petroleum derived plastics has led to the search for renewable, nontoxic and biodegradable materials for packaging. Starch is the most studied and promising biopolymer for the production of biodegradable films, but this starch films have poor properties which can be improved by blending with other materials and plasticizers. Borassus aethiopum shoot starch locally known as “Muruci” is a promising film ...

ABSTRACT Generation of medical wastes is a global issue and if not properly managed, could constitute potential risks to the environment and public health. It concerns everyone. Unfortunately, awareness that it causes environmental pollution is low in many parts of the globe, especially in the developing countries. This study was carried out with the aim of examining the environmental and health implications of management of medical wastes in some parts ...

ABSTRACT Since the advent of social media in the early 2000s, its influence on the day to day life of people has impacted the way they conduct businesses. The construction industry is not widely perceived as innovative and collaborative as many other industries. The global construction industry is trying so much to change the perception with several short- and long-term strategies. Over the last few years, social media has changed ...

    ABSTRACT Human resource is the livewire of any organisation. Its effective management is very crucial and central in the achievement of organisational objective and motivation is a process that starts with a physiological deficiency or need that activates a behaviour or a drive that is aimed at a goal incentive. In Nigeria, the common problems of workers’ performance in construction have been traced to unfair wages of workers, poor ...

ABSTRACT The prevailing unpredictable and erratic price fluctuations of materials and less satisfactory practice of compensation are the major hindrances in the growth of the Nigerian construction industry. The rate of fluctuation claims on prices of materials is alarming. This leads to disputes in most building projects and usually affects the cost, time and even quality performance of building projects. Fluctuation in the cost of building materials poses a significant ...

ABSTRACT Ground magnetic and geoelectrical resistivity methods were used to prospect for gold mineralisation  within  Tsoho-Gurusu  area  of  Minna,  Niger  state.  The  study area  is bounded with latitudes 09o 37׳ 13״N to 09o37׳28.6״ N and longitudes 006o 36׳ 29.4״ E to 006o 36׳ 13.1״E, with a total area of 250,000 m2. Magnetic was collected using Geometric 857AX proton precession magnetometer. Prior to the geophysical survey, geological mapping was conducted to ...

ABSTRACT In recent time, Minna, the Niger State capital has witnessed prolong period of dry season, heat stress and fluctuating pattern of rainfall. Also, Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State has been facing serious challenge of portable water supply despite the effort of the government in providing pipe borne water. This study therefore, investigates rainfall and temperature variability and its impact on portable water supply in Chanchaga Local Government ...

ABSTRACT Clay soil collected along Gwagwalada – Garki road was characterized and classified as A-7-6 soil according to American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) soil classification system. The clay was treated with 0, 2, 4 and 6% cement which was admixed with 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 and 15% Calcium Carbide Residue (CCR). Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) test was used as evaluation criterion to measure the effect ...

ABSTRACT Procurement in most developing economies is seen and treated as a ‘back-office’ function, this have confronted government procuring entities with the issues of effective procuring projects within the meagre budget of the government. This subject public building projects to series of procurement risks in the form of fraud, lack of transparency, competitiveness, cost effectiveness and professionalism in the execution of procurement function. Thus, this study examined the management of ...

ABSTRACT The study assessed the perceived health benefits and utilization of Moringa tree products Moringa oleifera among rural households of Nasarawa State, Nigeria. The study described the socio-economic characteristics of the rural households; determine the extent of utilization of Moringa oleifera by the respondents; examine the perceived health benefits of Moringa oleifera utilization; determine the factors influencing the extent of utilization of Moringa oleifera and examine the constraints associated with ...

ABSTRACT An integrated geological, geo-chemical and geophysical studies were carried out to investigate  the  concentrations  of  potentially  toxic  elements  in  groundwater  within Bariki and environs, North Central Nigeria, in order to ascertain the effect of mining on the water quality. The investigation involves surface geological mapping of Bariki and environs on a scale of 1:12,500, groundwater level mapping, Determination of toxic elements  concentration  using  Atomic  Absorption  Spectroscopy  (AAS)  and  geo- ...

ABSTRACT The  study focused  on  the  application  of  chemometric  technique  to  nutritional  quality evaluation of selected processed and unprocessed wheat products in Minna, Niger state. Fourteen wheat samples were collected from three markets in Minna. Proximate compositions of the samples were determined using standard methods. The samples were first wet ashed using H2SO4, H2O2 and deionized water before instrumental analysis using FES for (Na, K, Mg and Ca), colorimetry (P) ...

ABSTRACT This work assessed the impact of anthropogenic activities on water quality and its health implications in parts of Minna Metropolis. The study analyzed physicochemical and bacteriological parameters of water from various sources which include Boreholes, Hand Dug Wells and Water Vendors. The study collected twelve water samples of which the parameters analyzed were pH, Hardness, Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Phosphate, Ammonia, Nitrate, Nitrite, Escherichia Coli (E.Coli), ...

ABSTRACT In the last century, a large amount of research has been done to study and understand the various machining processes with a view to improving the processes for further economic (cost and productivity) gains. However, many aspects of the cutting processes and cutting performance remain to be fully understood in order to increase the cutting capability and optimize the cutting processes. Cutting is a process of extensive stresses and ...

ABSTRACT The mosquito species diversity and fitness of rice fields in Minna, Niger State Nigeria were studied. Four selected Rice fields located in Fadikpe, Bosso, Maitumbi and Chanchaga areas of Minna, were investigated for the Ecology of Rice field Mosquitoes, as a pre- requisite for developing effective control measures. Mosquito Larvae and Water samples were concurrently collected in the sampled Habitats between August and October 2012, while Soil samples were ...

ABSTRACT Buildings account for a large amount of land use, energy and water consumption, air and atmosphere alteration. Considering the statistics and the impact of the built environment on human health as well as the natural environment, reducing the number of natural resources consumed by the buildings industry and the amount of pollution given off is seen as critical to achieve a sustainable environment. Eco-friendly buildings are expected to reduce ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1       Background of the study Women’s work in agriculture has become more visible as their involvement in agricultural production has deepened in response to the economic opportunities in commercial agriculture and the rising need for them to provide for the household. Rural women play significant role in the production of food and cash crops and manage agricultural operations, involving crops, livestock and fish farming and are considered ...

ABSTRACT Construction activities at all levels depend to a large extent on quarry stone aggregate for structural and none structural-developmental  activities. The environmental implication of some of these quarry industries is often not considered. This study assessed the impact of public work Nigeria Ltd quarry activities on physical  environment  of Vwang area,  of Plateau  State,  Nigeria.  Observational  method  was used  to  assess  the  environmental consequences of quarry mining on the ...

ABSTRACT The current challenge of food security has called for exploitation of natural product, with potential nutritional and therapeutic characteristic, especially from less tapped agent. Cirina forda belongs to the Order Lepidoptera, family satuniidae, it’s an insect that has been well described with good source of protein, fat, minerals and vitamins. Their non existence in the places of natural occurrence remained a reason of concerned to the populace that enjoys ...

ABSTRACT This research evaluated the staff quarters of the Federal Polytechnic Bida, using Post- Occupancy Evaluation (POE) as a tool. The study; identified the facilities provided in the staff quarters of Federal Polytechnics Bida, assessed the performance level of the existing staff quarters of the Federal Polytechnics Bida, evaluated the levels of users’ satisfaction in terms of design and functionality and examined the correlation between the level of building performance ...