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ABSTRACT The chemical and mechanical properties of  recycled mild steel from scraps in Nigeria was investigated using the mechanical (strength of materials) testing approach, chemical (elemental composition) testing approach and metallurgical (microstructural analysis) testing approach methods. The aim of this study is to investigate the quality of recycled mild steel reinforcement used for engineering applications in Nigeria by obtaining as- produced mild steel samples of 12mm diameter rod used for ...

ABSTRACT Niger State has been blessed with various tourist attraction sites and of which Gurara and Mayanka waterfalls are among. So it’s in view of the vast opportunities these tourist sites have this study assessed the tourism potentials of Gurara and Mayanka waterfalls in Niger State, Nigeria. The primary sources of data used in this thesis include questionnaire administration, oral interview and reconnaissance survey. The secondary data used were journals, ...

ABSTRACT The Construction industry has been classified as one of the most hazardous industry when it comes to occupational accidents and fatalities. Construction accidents do not only result to demotivation of workers, but also causes delay of project delivery, affect the quality of work delivered, increases overall cost of project, as well as arise to compensation of injured workers among others. The aim of this study was to determine the ...

Abstract Since 1976, when Akure was named the administrative center of Ondo State, it has undergone fast expansion in terms of the city's population growth and urban sprawl. Environmental and climatic issues can be brought about by these agents of landuse and landcover changes. Because of this, we combined field surveys, geographic information system (GIS) methodologies, and temporal remote sensing data to discover changes in land use and land cover ...

Abstract Nearly one in ten women of reproductive age worldwide has an unmet need for family planning. Although contraceptive usage has increased globally, sub-Saharan Africa has recorded the lowest usage of contraceptives worldwide, with Nigeria, the country with the highest population in Africa still recording a low prevalence of contraceptive usage. This descriptive survey assessed the uptake of family planning services by women of reproductive age in Waru, Apo Abuja. ...

Abstract This study was on assessment of women’s participation in community development projects in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. Three objectives were raised which included:  Determine various community development projects carried out by the women in Nsukka, Find out the extent to which women participate in various stages of community development projects in Nsukka and Ascertain constraints to participation of women in community development projects in Nsukka and ...

Abstract This study was on assessment of human trafficking and national policies and its elimination in Nigeria. Three objectives were raised which included: To ascertain the causes of human trafficking in Nigeria, to evaluate the national polices on human trafficking and to suggest on how to eliminate human trafficking in Nigeria. A total of 77 responses were received and validated from the enrolled participants where all respondents were drawn from ...

ABSTRACT The use of X-rays in medical diagnostic radiology has increased globally. The medical use of X-ray for diagnosis of illness is subject to the principles of justification and optimization for the protection of exposed individuals. Medical X-ray accounts for the largest exposure of humans to man-made ionizing radiation. Exposure of individuals can lead to long-term stochastic effects. Over exposure of humans in interventional procedures can also lead to deterministic ...

Abstract This study was on assessment of factors responsible for poor image of a teacher. Selected secondary schools in Ikeja.  Three objectives were raised which included: To understand the reasons why teachers are viewed in a poor image, to examine the problems for teachers that are responsible for their poor image and to study the qualities of effective teachers. A total of 77 responses were received and validated from the ...

Abstract This study was on assessment of Npower in reducing unemployment in Nigeria.  Three objectives were raised which included:   To ascertain the activities of N-Power Agency towards unemployment alleviation in Rivers State, to determine the extent to which N-Power programmes generate empowerment for the youths in Rivers, to ascertain how N-Power Programmes alleviate poverty in Rivers and to identify the problems affecting N-Power Agency/programmes. A total of 77 responses were ...

Abstract This study was on assessment of the effect of poor communication on healthcare delivery in Nigeria. Three objectives were raised which included; To understand the importance of communication between the patients and health care providers, to investigate if effective communication affects the quality of patient’s health recovery process and care satisfaction in the health care settings and to examine if there is possibility that nurse’s poor communication skills have ...

Abstract Introduction The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Nigeria was established to address insecurity and crimes in the nation. Rather than maintaining  their definite stated objective, they fallout with the law by profiling and harassing young people which led to wrongful arrests, brutalization and loss of innocent lives. In response to the recent deaths instigated by SARS officers, anti-SARS protests erupted across the nation and around the world. Two weeks ...

ABSTRACT This study was carried out to examine the effect of nutritional knowledge on nutritional practice and belief among pregnant women in Oshodi/Isolo Local Government Area of Lagos State. The study focused on women attending the ante-natal clinic at five Health Centres in Lagos State. The subjects were made of women of various ages with different socio-cultural and economic levels. The descriptive research survey design was used to assess the ...

Table of content Chapter One Introduction 1.1    Background of the Study 1.2    Statement of Problem Research Questions 1.4    Aim and Objectives 1.5    Hypothesis 1.6    Scope of the Study 1.7    Significance of the Study Research Justification Limitation of the Research 1.10 Constraint of the Study Area 1.11 Organization of the Study Chapter Two Literature Review 2.1 Conceptual Framework 2.2 Theoretical Framework 2.3 Empirical Review Chapter three Research methodology 3.0 Introduction 3.1 Research ...

INTRODUCTION  1.1        Background of the study 1.2        Statement of problem 1.3        Objective of the study 1.4        Research Hypotheses 1.5        Significance of the study 1.6        Scope and limitation of the study 1.7       Definition of terms 1.8       Organization of the study CHAPETR TWO 2.0   LITERATURE REVIEW CHAPETR THREE 3.0        Research methodology 3.1    sources of data collection 3.3        Population of the study 3.4        Sampling and sampling distribution 3.5        Validation of research instrument 3.6        Method of data analysis CHAPTER FOUR DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS AND ...

Abstract Transportation plays a vital role in the economic and socio-cultural development of any nation. Its cost is a significant variable in the market price of any commodity. Transport needs of major cities in Nigeria now present significant challenges for policy makers as unpredictable shifts in population dynamics in response to the need for employment, housing, and sustenance continues. The expansion of the cities in Nigeria, coupled with increasing urban ...

    TABLE OF CONTENTS   Title page ii Declaration iii Certificationiv   Dedication v Acknowledgementvi   Abstract vii List of tables 70 List of figures 71 CHAPTER ONE   1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Statement of research problem 2 1.2 Research hypothesis 3 1.3 Aim and objectives 4 1.4 Scope of the study 4 1.5 Significance of the study 4 1.6 Definition of terms 5 CHAPTER TWO   2.0 Literature ...

  ABSTRACT This study investigates the factors affecting cost performance of construction projects in Lagos State located in the south-western part of Nigeria. It draws on relevant previous research in the theory of work on cost performance. Thirty-three contractors companies with different working grades in the state of Lagos were participated in the study. Data were collected from the contractors using a questionnaire survey. The results indicated that the success ...

Chapter One Introduction 1.1 Background to the study The fingerprint of human activity has been detected in the recently observed warming on global and continental scales (Christidis et al 2011: 1922). This was also confirmed by Riebeek (2007:1) when he said that scientists have evidenced that humans are to be blamed for the global warming that is happening now due to the fact that for decades cars and factories have ...

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE 1.0    Introduction 1.1    Background of the study 1.2    Statement of the problem 1.3    Objectives of the study 1.4    Significance of the study 1.5    Scope and Limitations of the study 1.6    Assumptions of the study 1.7    Formulation of Hypothesis 1.8    Definition of Terms CHAPTER TWO 2.0    Review of Related Literature 2.1    Conceptual review 2.2    Theoretical review 2.3    Empirical review CHAPTER THREE 3.0    Design and Methodology 3.1    Primary Sources of Data 3.1.1 Personal/Oral Interview 3.1.2 Questionnaire Method 3.2    Secondary ...