PEOPLE’S PERCEPTION OF AGING: THE CHALLENGE OF THE OLDER ADULTS IN ONDO STATE Abstract The topic of this study pertains to perceptions of ageing among the people of Ondo State, Nigeria. Adopting a quantitative survey research design, the study aimed to explore the socio-cultural, economic, and media-related factors influencing attitudes towards ageing within the community. […]
SCHOOL PROJECT TOPICS BY DEPARTMENT: Project topics and materials
KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF RURAL COMMUNITIES TOWARD THE PREVENTION OF MALARIA IN THE COMMUNITIES
KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF RURAL COMMUNITIES TOWARD THE PREVENTION OF MALARIA IN THE COMMUNITIES Abstract This quantitative survey research study focused on investigating the knowledge and attitudes towards malaria prevention among rural communities. A structured questionnaire was designed to collect data from a sample of 120 respondents. The data collected were presented and analyzed using […]
VISITORS’ PREFERENCE ON THE DIFFERENT TAXA OF ANIMALS IN T.A AFOLAYAN WILDLIFE PARK IN FUTA
VISITORS’ PREFERENCE ON THE DIFFERENT TAXA OF ANIMALS IN T.A AFOLAYAN WILDLIFE PARK IN FUTA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 Introduction Wildlife parks play a crucial role in promoting biodiversity conservation, environmental education, and recreation. The T.A Afolayan Wildlife Park at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), stands as a testament to the institution’s […]
HOW TO WRITE A RESEARCH PROJECT
HOW TO WRITE A RESEARCH PROJECT Carrying out a research project might seem tedious and intimidating for first time researchers however with the right knowledge and guidelines, a successful project is certainly attainable. Project writing is a necessary requirement every undergraduate and postgraduate student must undergo in pursuit of their degree. The student is being […]
Criticality Multi-Modelling and Simulation of Spare Parts Inventory Control
INTRODUCTION 1.1 Spare Parts Inventory Control – Meaning To establish a common understanding, ‘Spare parts’ refers to the parts requirement for keeping both owned equipment/machine or service needs of customers in healthy operating condition by meeting repair and replacement needs imposed by breakdown and preventive maintenance. The term spare parts in this study therefore, is […]
BIRTH PREPAREDNESS AND EMERGENCY READINESS PLANS OF ANTENATAL CLINIC ATTENDEES IN AMAKU GENERAL HOSPITAL AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Background: Maternal mortality is an enormous public health burden in developing countries of the world. Birth preparedness and emergency readiness is the process of planning for safe delivery and anticipating the actions needed in case of emergencies. When a woman is adequately prepared for normal childbirth and possible complications, she is more likely […]
HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV)-BLOOD INTERACTIONS: SURFACE THERMODYNAMICS APPROACH
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Rationale: At the 2001 Special Session of the UN General Assembly on AIDS, 189 nations agreed that AIDS was a national and international development issue of the highest priority [1]. Between December 2005 and March 2006, UNAIDS compiled data from reports obtained from 126 countries on HIV/AIDS prevalence. In sub-Saharan Africa […]
EVALUATION OF THE IMMUNIZATION STATUS OF CHILDREN IN A RURAL SUBURB OF ANAMBRA STATE – A CASE STUDY OF ANAMBRA EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
ABSTRACT Background Childhood immunization is a cost effective public health strategy. Expanded Programme on immunization (EPI) services have been provided in Anambra East local g overnment area of Anambra State mainly through the health facilities in the LGA. Objective The objective of this survey was to assess vaccination coverage and its determinants in this rural […]
EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTS OF HEAVY METALS IN ANAMBRA RIVER
ABSTRACT The distribution and occurrence of heavy metals in water column of the Anambra River were investigated in the dry season adopting standard chemical methods. Following the establishment of the presence and appreciable concentration of heavy metals in various stations (P<0.05) in the water column, biological effects of two heavy metals (copper and zinc) were […]
EFFICACY OF ARTESUNATE IN THE TREATMENT OF URINARY SCHISTOSOMIASIS AT UMUIKWU – ANAM COMMUNITY IN ANAMBRA WEST LOCAL G OVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE, SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA.
ABSTRACT A study on the efficacy of artesunate in the treatment of urinary schistosomiasis at Um uikwu- Anam community, Anambra West Local G overnment area was carried out betwee n November 2008 and June 2009. Urine samples from 471 primary school children were examined for ova of Schistosoma haematobium . Using filtration method , S. […]
PROJECT ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA, A STUDY OF IDEMILI NORTH AND SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study It is a truism that every organization has in its entirety a combination of people, working together with a view to achieving common organizational goals and objectives. As a matter of fact, sinc e people of various tribes and different age brackets are involved, it becomes […]
PRODUCTION OF A DIGITAL TOPOGRAPHICAL PLAN OF THE METHODIST HIGH SCHOOL, OWO, ONDO STATE
ABSTRACT This project was aimed at producing a digital topographical plan of the Methodist High School, Owo in Ondo State. The first chapter of the project covers the introductory aspects. Literature review was discussed in chapter two, and chapter three talked about the methodology. Hence, reconnaissance surveys both field and office were car ried out […]
Physiochemical Characteristics and Environmental Impact of Effluent Wastes from PROMOTEX Industries, Nnewi.
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1. BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Industrial revolution describes the period of transition from an agricultural society, devoid of mechanization, to a society that is based on industry. This results to an increase in technological and economic activities. The origin of industrial development is traceable to the industrial revolution in the 18th century […]
PC-BASED MULTIPOINT TEMPERATURE MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM USING CUTIX PLC, NNEWI AS CASE STUDY
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the project Cutix Plc Nnewi, a leading manufacturer of indigenous cables, produces all kinds of cables ranging from house wiring cables to aluminum and copper conductors for high tension installation. Cutix was founded back in 1981, and started actual production in 1984. The company has many production machines which […]
MODELING CARDIAC OUT –PATIENT FLOW IN NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL (NAUTH) NNEWI WITH MONTE CARLO SIMULATION: AN APPLICATION ON QUEUEING THEORY
ABSTRACT Cardiac outpatients are those with heart -related diseases but are not on admission. In the present study, a stochastic approach was used for modeling the cardiac outpatient flow in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teachin g Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi in a way to solving the long waiting times cardiac outpatient experienced before they are being attended […]
MANAGEMENT OF INDUSTRIAL CONFLICT IN NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS (A STUDY OF INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY, ENUGU
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY An organisation can achieve its objectives only if its members cooperate and coordinate their efforts toward a common goal. For this to occur, everyone must subordinate a degree of individual and personal freedom to the organisation. Such behaviour is not achieved, however without a struggle and therefore […]
SERUM MINERALS, LIPIDS AND LIVER ENZYMES IN HIV POSITIVE SUBJECTS RECEIVING HIGHLY ACTIVE ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY (HAART).
ABSTRACT The introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has significantly improved life expectancy among HIV positive individuals. However the impact of this treatment on individual micronutrients, other biochemical parameters and cardiovascular risk has not been well elucidated in this environment. This study evaluated cardiovascular risk factors, selenium, zinc, magnesium, lipid profile, fasting blood sugar, […]
RISK FACTORS FOR BREAST CANCER IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN ABUJA
ABSTRACT Breast cancer is the commonest site specific, malignancy affecting women and the most common cause of cancer mortality in women world wide. Our knowledge about breast cancer is evolving but it is still limited with respect to its etiology and biology and with respect to its features in individual countries and cultures. The study […]
THE EFFECT OF LEADERSHIP ON STAFF PRODUCTIVITY IN THE DELTA STATE CIVIL SERVICE (1998- 2009)
CHAPTER ONE 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The word leadership has been defined by many scholars particularly in the field of public administration, to be one who exerts influence or makes things happen that wouldn’t have happened otherwise. If the leader causes changes that he intended, he is said to have exercised power, but if […]
THE IMPACT OF STAFF TRAINING ON THE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA STAFF IN ANAMBRA STATE
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The major function of every manager is helping his or her subordinates improve their skills, knowledge and attitude through training. The manager, in order to achieve the objective of running organization, has to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge, which to train other workers. A major problem […]
THE IMPLICATIONS OF ONCHOCERCIASIS ON THE HEALTH CONDITIONS AND SOCIO – ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES IN OJI RIVER L.G.A OF ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA.
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Onchocerciasis is an infection caused by the Onchocerca volvulus worm which is spread to humans through the bite of an infected blackfly. It is a leading cause of blindness in some countries and is be lieved to infect over 17 million people worldwide (World Health Organization , […]
THE MANAGEMENT OF THE NIGERIAN PRISON SERVICES IN ANAMBRA STATE: ISSUES AND PROSPECTS.
ABSTRACT The Anambra Prison Services is like other Nigerian Prison Services. It is a complex organization faced with many managerial and structural problems, which hampers effective management of the services, thereby impacting it from achieving its set objectives as it is written in the Prisons Decree of 1972. This paper examined the likely problems that […]
ASSESSMENT OF CONSTRAINTS ON HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN ANAMBRA STATE
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Human resource could be seen as people, who work in organizations, having certain qualities or abilities, talents, and attitudes; and who influence production, quality and profitability. They are people who could set out strategies and goals, design work systems, produce goods and services, monitor quality, allocate financial resources […]
ASSESSMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS APPLIED BY PRINCIPALS OF SCHOOLS OF NURSING IN THE SOUTH EAST ZONE OF NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Principals of schools of nursing are confronted with situations that involve a lot of communication. How effective they become depends largely on their ability to apply the appropriate communication skills in their daily interaction with people. Coordinating the efforts of people towards the achievement of objectives and goals […]
Application of Geographic Information System (GIS) in Management of Distribution/Location of Financial Institutions: A case study Awka Urban Area, Anambra State
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study. Financial institution is the institution which collects funds from public and places them in financial assets, such as deposits, loans, and bonds, rather than tangible property or any organization in the business of moving, investing or lending money, dealing in financial instruments, or providing financial services. […]
AN ASSESSMENT OF PENSION REFORM AGENDA OF OLUSEGUN OBASANJO ADMINISTRATION 2004. (A STUDY OF FEDERAL MINISTRY OF INTERIOR,) ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA.
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Prior to the enactment of the Pension Reform Act 2004, pension scheme inNigeria had been bedeviled by many problems. This scenario necessitated the introduction of a new regime in Nigeria by the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo. The pension system, unless specially adopted to meet the […]
ACHIEVING THE MDG 4: AN ASSESSMENT OF THE QUALITY OF CHILD HEALTH SERVICES IN THE PUBLIC PRIMARY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES IN NNEWI NORTH LGA OF ANAMBRA STATE
ABSTRACT Background. Children as a vulnerable group bear an undue share of the global burden of disease. Attention to the provision of quality child health services can prevent many diseases that cause severe illness and death in children in developing countries. Child health services form part of the maternal and child health services, one of […]
A SURVEY OF MALARIA VECTORS AND PARASITES IN AGUOWA COMMUNITY, ENUGU – EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ENUGU STATE, SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Malaria is an internationally devastating disease and continues to be one of the most devastating infectious diseases of our time, rivaling Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immune Deficiency Disease Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) and Tuberculosis as killer diseases in tropical and subtropical regions (WHO, 2005) Figure 1. Around 3.2 billion people are at risk […]
A HOSPITAL BASED STUDY OF MALARIA IN NDIEGORO COMMUNITY, ABA SOUTH L.G.A. ABIA STATE.
ABSTRACT The study surveyed the prevalence of malaria as well as management practices adpted in Ndiegoro community, Aba South L.G.A., Abia state between May and August 2009. Blood samples of 300 individuals who attended local hospital were examined using Giemsa stained thick and thin films, One hundred and fifty two (152) persons (51%) were infected […]