ABSTRACT Working capital is known to be the background and life wire of any business organizations in every part of the world. This makes it imperative that there should be efficient working capital management, to help in reducing constant incidents/cases of banks distresses (i) Banking industry since this has been a source worry to the […]
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THE CAUSES OF ARMED BANDITRY IN THE BORDER COMMUNITIES OF ADAMAWA STATE
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY In Africa, high crime levels have been said to be common to countries in transition from authoritarian to democratic rule, and this is reflected in the persistently high level of crime in countries like South Africa. Official Police statistics for 1997 reveal a frightening high number of violent […]
ROLE OF MASS MEDIA ON THE FIGHT AGAINST KIDNAPPING IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT The issue of kidnapping has attracted global attention as a result of its enormous harm to the socio-economic fabric of nations. Its effects go beyond the physical damage to include psychological effects on the people. In Nigeria, many people have suffered acts of kidnapping, including the media. The Boko Haram group had earlier […]
ROAD TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Customer satisfaction is crucial for the success and survival of any business. It is one of the important determinants of loyalty. That’s why; it is a key aspect of companies’ strategic planning. Customer satisfaction is a sense of pleasure and bliss as one feels after purchase or usage. […]
PROBLEM MILITATING AGAINST THE DEVELOPMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ABSRACT Education is considered to be a basic human right and a basic need as recognized in the 1989 convention of the rights of the child which has won near universal ratification. Education starts from an early age and this emphasizes the need for a lot of careful planning for Early Childhood Care and Education […]
POLITICAL LEADERSHIP AND INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
A STUDY CASE OF BUHARI’S ADMINISTRATION Abstract This study is an assessment of the Impact of Political leadership on Infrastructural Development in President Buhari’s administration, from 2015 to 2019. This is predicated upon the assumption that political leadership advance or foster infrastructural development and also, based on the belief that Nigeria, having returned to political […]
POLITICAL LEADERSHIP AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
ABSTRACT At independence, the economies of Nigeria and India were dominated by primary production, mainly agriculture. However, within some decades, India transformed and overtook Nigeria, emerging as one of the fastest growing economies in the world, while Nigeria’s development lagged behind considerably. This research comparatively assessed the role of leadership in economic development experiences of […]
ONLINE COMPUTER AIDED TROUBLESHOOTING IN AUTOMOBILE
A Case Study of Mag-Ben Automotive Technology Limited ABSTRACT The world of I.T is taking over everything on this planet and the use of computers in our day to day activity is one of the major achievements of this century. Computer can be used for virtually everything we humans can do and it makes life […]
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPUTERIZED CHILD ABUSE DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPUTERIZED CHILD ABUSE DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ABSTRACT The computerized child abuse database management system is a project proposed to create awareness among masses on the issues related to child abuse. The computerized system will keep tracks of all the suspicious incidents of child abuse by generating reports, aid law enforcement […]
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPUTERIZED LOAN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR REJECTING OR APPROVING LOAN REQUEST USING CREDIT RISK AND EVALUATION MODELS
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPUTERIZED LOAN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR REJECTING OR APPROVING LOAN REQUEST USING CREDIT RISK AND EVALUATION MODELS Over the past few years, the financial sector have dedicated numerous resources to developing internal models to better quantify their financial risks and attain economic capital. These endeavors have been supported and recognized by […]
MOTOR INSURANCE PRACTICE IN NIGERIA: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS
ABSTRACT The aim of this research was examining the factors that affect motor insurance claim processing time in Awash Insurance Company S.C. The study has analyzed the effect of selected independent variables, which are assumed to have major impact on motor insurance claims processing time. The variables: competency of claims staff, customers’ awareness of motor […]
MONEY LAUNDERING AND FINANCIAL CRIME IN NIGERIA: THE WAR OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIME COMMISSION (EFCC) AND THE IMPACT ON NIGERIA FINANCIAL SYSTEM
ABSTRACT Money laundering and financial crime in Nigeria: The war of the economy and financial crime commission and the impact on the Nigeria has through service of reformation and damaged in the economy of Nigeria. The content of this review the effort or war fight by economic and financial crime commission in computing money laundering […]
MATERNAL WEIGHT CHANGES IN PREGNANCY AS A MEANS OF PREDICTING LOW BIRTH WEIGHT AND LARGE FOR GESTATIONAL AGE BABIES
ABSTRACT Introduction: Low Birth Weight which is birth weight of less than 2500g remains a significant public health problem from short to long term consequences. It is responsible for significant neonatal morbidities, mortalities and disability in infancy and childhood which is associated with long term impact on health outcomes in later life General Objective: The […]
KNOWLEDGE, AWARENESS AND PERCEPTIONS OF CORONAVIRUS IN NIGERIA
Abstract This study was carried out on the knowledge, awareness and perceptions Covid 19 pandemic in Nigeria. Mass gatherings at sporting and religious events attract huge crowds, creating high-risk conditions for the rapid spread of infectious diseases. The study was carried out in Ibadan, Oyo state. During the first week of March, the surge of […]
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PERCEPTION OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC AMONG RESIDENTS OF THREE COMMUNITIES OVIA-NORTH EAST, EDO STATE
Abstract This study was carried out on the knowledge, attitude and perception of Covid 19 pandemic in Nigeria. Mass gatherings at sporting and religious events attract huge crowds, creating high-risk conditions for the rapid spread of infectious diseases. The study was carried out in Ovia-North East LGA, Edo state. During the first week of March, […]
ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF BACTERIAL FROM NAIRA NOTE
ABSTRACT Survey of the currency bills in University of Uyo, for fungal contaminations revealed presence of fungal organisms such as species of Aspergillius niger, Aspergillus fumigatus, penicillium spp, mucor spp, candida albicans,and Rhizopus spp. This study was carried out using a total of 101 samples of banknotes denomination (N5, N10, N20, N50, N100, N200, N500, […]
THE INFLUENCE OF STRESS ON WORK BEHAVIOR AMONG NURSES
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND STUDY Every work environment especially within a hospital setup needs to be conducive, friendly and stress free to promote quality care and wellbeing of health care workers whose job demands are increasing day by day. This is as a result of advancement in technology and patient’s demand for quality in […]
ASSESSMENT OF HEALTHCARE WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG HEALTH WORKERS
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Healthcare waste threatens the public health due to its contagious nature. Most healthcare facilities are located in the heart of the cities and therefore, healthcare waste that are not correctly managed can cause dangerous infection and pose potential threat to the nearby environment, health workers, patients and to […]
IMPACT OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS ON EARNINGS MANAGEMENT
STUDY OF LISTED OIL AND GAS COMPANY CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) is the blueprint, pivot and cornerstone for the preparation and presentation of financial statements for corporate entities to ensure standardization, globalization and credibility of financial reports across international borders. Financial statements are vital in […]
IMPACT OF INTERNAL CONTROL ON REVENUE GENERATION IN AN ORGANIZATION
ABSTRACT The study sought to evaluate the effect of internal controls on revenue generation in Ministry of Finance. The research design that was employed in this study is descriptive design. The study population was all the employees at the Ministry of Finance during the calendar year 2013. Data was analyzed by use of the linear […]
IMPACT OF INSURANCE BUSINESS ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Insurance is one of the cornerstones of modern day financial services sector. In addition to its traditional role of managing risk, insurance market activity, both as intermediary and as provider of risk transfer and indemnification, may promote growth by allowing different risks to be managed more efficiently through promoting long term savings, encouraging the […]
IMPACT OF ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN ERADICATING ILLITERACY IN MAIDUGURI METROPOLITAN COUNCIL BORNO STATE.
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Every government strives through investment to achieve development for the well being of her citizens. Development according to Nyerere (2006) is the expansion of man‟s own consciousness and therefore of his own power over himself, his environment and his society. Ofuebe (1992) defined it as a phenomenon in […]
ICT SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES OF JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS FOR EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY
Abstract This study investigated the Information and Communication Technology skills needed by Business Studies Teachers in Junior Secondary Schools in Adamawa State. To achieve this broad objective, four research questions were developed and answered while three research hypotheses were formulated and tested. Survey research design was used to carry out this study. The population for […]
HEALTHCARE IMPACT OF COVID-19 EPIDEMIC IN NIGERIA: A STOCHASTIC MATHEMATICAL MODEL
ABSTRACT COVID-19, since its discovery in 2019, has posed a major health problem in the world. It is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus and is transmitted via infected respiratory droplets and contaminated surfaces. There is an urgent need to understand the transmission characteristics of the virus in response to social interventions. This is important to […]
GROOMING THE NEXT GENERATION FOR LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION AND ITS IMPLICATION FOR CONTEMPORARY CHURCH
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to comparatively assess the underlying factors affecting leadership succession in Watoto and Mbuya Pentecostal Churches in Ibadan Nigeria. The study was guided by the objective of investigating the challenges in leadership succession failure, the consequences of poor succession, the best practices in leadership succession and to examine possible […]
GOVERNMENT INVOLVEMENT IN ADULT LITERACY PROGAMMES IN NSUKKA LGA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Every government strives through investment to achieve development for the well-being of her citizens. Development according to Nyerere (2006) is the expansion of man’s own consciousness and therefore of his own power over himself, his environment and his society. Ofuebe (1992) defined it as a phenomenon in which […]
FOOD SAFETY PRACTICES AMONG FOOD VENDORS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ILORIN
ABSTRACT Background of the study: Food is an important basic necessity which is essential for health and wellbeing of humans and so if the proper food handling and preparation processes are not followed it might pose health risks to the consumer. Pupils in schools can be exposed to infections and possible complications; gastroenteritis can impair […]
FLEXIBLE WORKING CONDITIONS AND EMPLOYEES
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Background of Study Employees are considered valuable asset for any organization. That organization is considered to attain a competitive advantage over other organizations in its sphere, the workforce of which […]
FAMILY PLANNING AS AN AGENT OF POPULATION REDUCTION OF THE INCREASING POPULATION IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Population increase has become a thing of great concern for economic planners, demographers and even government agents. As world population moves towards 5.9 billions, the per capital production of money basic commodities is falling, for instance the recent global food shortage is an evidence. (Population Report, 2006). The […]
FACTORS AFFECTING TEACHERS’ EFFECTIVENESS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ONDO STATE
Abstract This study was conducted to survey the factors influencing the effectiveness of economics teachers in some selected public secondary schools in Ondo state. The research design of the study was descriptive survey design. The population of the study was sixty three (66) economics teachers in the public secondary schools. Fifty three (53) economics teachers […]
EXAMINING THE NIGER DELTA CRISES AND ITS NATIONAL SECURITY IMPLICATIONS
A CASE STUDY APPRAISAL OF THE AMNESTY PROGRAM ABSTRACT The Niger Delta – the geographical heart of oil production in Nigeria has been a breeding ground for militants for some years now. This is because the discovery of oil and its exploitation has ushered in a miserable, undisciplined, decrepit, and corrupt form of ‘petro-capitalism’ which […]
EVALUATION OF SOME COWPEA VARIETIES SUBJECTED TO ALTERNATIVE WETTING AND DRYING
ABSTRACT African leafy vegetables (ALVs) have a great potential in reducing the gap in nutritional status between low- and high-income households because of their nutrient densities and affordability. Cowpea is one of the major ALVs produced and consumed widely at the Coast and Western regions of Nigeria as a dual-purpose crop (grain and leaf). Although […]
EFFECTS OF ADVERTISING ON SALES PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
A CASE STUDY OF SLEEPING BABY COMPANY CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction. This chapter will present the background to the study, problem statement, purpose of the study, objectives of the study, the research questions, the scope of the study, the significance, and operational definition of terms and finally the conceptual framework of the study. 1.1 Back […]
EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT LEVEL OF COW DUNG MANURE AND CHEMICAL FERTILIZER ON THE VEGETATIVE GROWTH OF SOME SELECTIVE COW PEA VARIETIES.
ABSTRACT The low productivity of the cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) leafy vegetables in smallholder farms in Nigeria is partly attributed to moisture stress, declining soil fertility and poor leaf harvesting practices. To increase the productivity and utilization of these crops requires development of suitable agronomic practices such as appropriate watering regimes, effective nutrient […]
EFFECTS OF CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT ON CUSTOMER RETENTION BY AGRIBUSINESS FIRMS IN ABA METROPOLIS OF ABIA STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT The purpose of this research is to examine the effects of customer relationship management (CRM) on customer retention by agribusinesses in Aba Metropolis of Abia State. To achieve the aim of this study, fourteen agribusiness firms were randomly selected and from each firm, two staff and five customers were randomly selected. A total of […]
EFFECTIVE INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AS A MEANS OF DETECTING AND MINIMIZING FRAUD IN A MANUFACTURING COMPANY
A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA BOTTLING COMPANY ILORIN PLANT, KWARA STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION It is the primary responsibility in the management of business organization to prevent and detect errors, irregularities and frauds. The responsibility arises because of direction and other managers owe a contractual duty of care and must act in a stewardship capacity […]
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF GROUNDNUT PRODUCT IN OYO STATE NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Groundnut on peanut commonly called the poor man’s nut is an important oil seed and food crop for millions of people in the semi and tropic. It generate employment on the farm during cultivation and in agro – processing (CGIAR, 2005) it is the 13th most important […]
DISSOLUTION KINETIC AND SOLVENT EXTRACTION OF ALUMINIUM FROM KAOLIN
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Kaolinite Kaolinite is one of the rare earth compounds that contain high concentration or percent of alumina and silica in the earth crust, and it has the chemical composition Al2Si2O5(OH)4. Rare earth (RE) compounds are “hi-tech” materials used in electronics automotive catalytic converter, glass/ceramic permanent magnets and nuclear energy. High demand/tight supply […]
DISCOUNT RATE IN MANUFACTURING COMPANY
A CASE STUDY OF MOUNT OLIVE COMPANY ABSTRACT The basic aim of this project is to provide a simplified method of discount rate for manufacturing company using Mount Olive Company as a case study. Due to the rapid improvement in modern science and technology in ratifications of life there is need for the management of […]
DEVELOPMENT OF DOCUMENT ROUTING SYSTEM ONLINE APPLICATION AND APPROVAL OF LOAN
A CASE STUDY OF ACCION MICROFINANCE BANK LAGOS ABSTRACT An online loan website would allow AccionMFB to access online application, website, application information from any convenient location, using a single user ID and password. They would be able to do transactions online. The central goal of this initiative is to transform the day-to-day operations […]
DESIGN OF A NATIONAL IDENTITY CARD SYSTEM
A CASE STUDY OF NATIONAL IDENTITY CARD, NGWO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA ENUGU STATE ABSTRACT This project is aimed at improving along lasting processing and administration system on National Identity card. It is also aimed at keeping records of all processing and administration system for national Identity card with view of modifying it into a […]
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE STUDENT CLEARANCE SYSTEM
A CASE STUDY OF CARITAS UNIVERSTY ABSTRACT Computer Software Based online clearance system is an internet base research work that will help build an effective information management for schools. It is aimed at developing a computer software system that replaces the manual method of clearance for graduating students. The designed software will serve as a […]
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE FOOD ORDERING SYSTEM
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF STUDY The online food ordering system is one of the latest services most fast food restaurants in the western world are adopting. With this method, food is ordered online and delivered to the customer. This is made possible through the use of electronic payment system. Customers pay […]
SOCIAL MEDIA USE AS A DETERMINANT OF KNOWLEDGE SHARING PRACTICES AND SERVICE DELIVERY BY LIBRARIANS INTERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
SOCIAL MEDIA USE AS A DETERMINANT OF KNOWLEDGE SHARING PRACTICES AND SERVICE DELIVERY BY LIBRARIANS INTERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN LAGOS STATE NIGERIA ABSTRACT The proliferation of information and communication technology has had a significant influence on knowledge sharing practices and service delivery in organizations. This has raised the consciousness of libraries to adopt the use of social […]
RECORDS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, COMPUTER LITERACY SKILLS AND JOB PERFORMANCE OF REGISTRY STAFF OF UNIVERSITIES IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Best records management practices and computer literacy skills promote job performance of university registry staff through the records they create, use and maintain, hence the university administration rely much on it for quality decision making. Then, the presence of information technology seems to improve the job performance of registry staff of universities as they […]
READING CULTURE AND USER SATISFACTION AS DETERMINANTS OF LIBRARY PATRONAGE BY UNDERGRADUATES IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN OYO STATE NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Academic libraries are those libraries established in the university environment to promote research, teaching and learning activities. It is a house of knowledge established in universities where students and staffs are expected to visit and effectively make use of resources to satisfy their information needs. The library can […]
LIBRARY INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND MENTORING AS PREDICTORS OF TURNOVER INTENTIONS OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIANS IN SOUTH-SOUTH AND SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Library infrastructure contributes to the development of the University libraries and librarians. Organizational culture and mentoring engender career development and commitment. Most academic libraries in Nigeria are faced with the problem of library infrastructure, organizational culture and mentoring affecting library processes and human capital development. Such problems have degenerated into turnover intentions and job […]
LIBRARY AUTOMATION ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES’ USE AND PERFORMANCE OF LIBRARIANS IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Librarians’ performance is meeting information needs of users by providing quality services and resources. Library automation afford great chance for library personnel to get and use required information to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency. The use of electronic information resources assists librarians to meet the current level of users’ requirement for information and services […]
LIBRARIANS’ USE OF WEB 2.0 TOOLS AND SERVICE PROVISION IN LAGOS STATE TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS LIBRARIES
ABSTRACT With the growing recognition of the potentials of Web 2.0 tools, a lot of academic libraries are adopting the technologies and investing heavily in training programs for their staffs in order to improve their operations. It is however not certain whether Web 2.0 tools are actually being used for service provision and the extent […]
LECTURER’S ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES RETRIEVAL SKILLS USE AND TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN MONROVIA LIBERIA
ABSTRACT Lecturers are expected to use Electronic Information Resources (EIR) to improve their research and teaching. However, it is not certain if private universities lecturers are effective in their teaching work or not, or if the skills needed to retrieve EIR for teaching effectiveness are lacking as research has indicated that the use of EIR […]
LEADERSHIP STYLE, ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND JOB EFFECTIVENESS OF LIBRARIANS IN UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Job effectiveness of academic librarians in today’s information age is important as they are expected to be the vanguard of acquiring, processing, storing and disseminating information to users. It is of utmost importance for academic librarians to provide quality information to support teaching, learning, research and community service. However, the general opinion among professional […]
LEADERSHIP STYLE, ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE AND STAFF MOTIVATION AS CORRELATES OF JOB SATISFACTION AND TURNOVER INTENTION IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES, SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Human capital is a key success factor in any organisation. Dissatisfied and unhappy staff may not perform maximally, and this could affect an organisation’s products and services. This is why the general opinion that job satisfaction of library staff in private university libraries in Nigeria was low and that their turnover intention was high […]
LEADERSHIP STYLE, EMPLOYEE TRUST, INFORMATION CULTURE AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF STOCKBROKING FIRMS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Stockbroking firms play a fundamental role in a country’s capital market system. The performance of stockbroking firms is generally perceived as low by their customers. It was therefore, necessary to find out the extent to which this was true and the role played by organizational characteristics such as leadership style, employee trust, and information […]
LEADERSHIP STYLE, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, EMPOWERMENT AND TURNOVER INTENTIONS OF LIBRARIANS IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-WEST AND SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Digital revolution has brought about employee mobility resulting in increased turnover intentions which is now regarded as a global challenge; and universities are not excluded. Employees seemed dissatisfied with their job; and many stayed due to non availability of alternatives. Dissatisfaction leads to turnover intentions which have become a topical issue and provides an […]
KNOWLEDGE CREATION, TRANSFER AND PRODUCT INNOVATION IN AGRO-ALLIED FOOD COMPANIES IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT It is generally accepted that the innovative activities of an organization depends strongly on her ability to create and transfer knowledge. It is a common knowledge that Agro allied food companies in a developing country like Nigeria have not been coming up with innovative products in the last several years This study investigated […]
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT, JOB SATISFACTION AND EMPLOYEES’ COMMITMENT IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH-EAST GEO-POLITICAL ZONE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT The success and failure of every institution largely depends on employees’ commitment. Institutional support and job satisfaction are considered essential factors for employee commitment to an organization. In the absence of commitment, organizations may suffer low productivity and high rate of staff turnover that can negatively impact on their existence. However, studies have shown […]
INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS, COMPUTER SELF-EFFICACY AND E-RESOURCES USE BY POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIESIN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT The introduction of new technologies has had a significant influence on teaching, learning and research activities in universities. This has offered university libraries opportunities to provide information resources in a variety of formats. Studies have indicated that e-resources are underutilized in university libraries despite their immense benefits to users. This study investigated the influence […]
INFORMATION LITERACY COMPETENCE AND USE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES BY MEDICAL STUDENTS IN TWO UNIVERSITIES IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Information literacy competency has become inevitable especially with the rapid growth of information resources and advancement in technology. The need for information literacy competence among medical students is essential for their continuous access, retrieval and effective use of information resources. Literature and discussion with Colleagues indicated that medical students encounter difficulty when using library […]
INFORMATION BEHAVIOUR AND WORK EFFECTIVENESS OF PHYSICIANS IN SELECTED GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS IN EDO STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Physicians, as health care providers, require information to effectively carry out their duties. They need relevant, accurate and up-to-date information when making clinical decisions as the cost of wrong diagnosis could be fatal. It has, however, been observed that the information behaviour of physicians in government hospitals and the quality of their work delivery […]
INFLUENCE OF PATIENT RECORDS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, DISEASE SURVEILLANCE AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS ON EPIDEMIC CONTROL IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT An epidemic free environment enhances the health status of all citizens in the community. The passive disease surveillance and notification systems occasioned by haphazard patient records management practices in the health facilities have led to devastating consequences on epidemic control in Osun State. This is why a sustainable epidemic controldepends on the extent to […]
ICT SKILLS, INFORMATION LITERACY AND USE OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES BY STUDENTS OF NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT The use of Electronic Information Resources (EIRs) has become inevitable for higher education students in the digital age, given the volume of academic materials that are available in electronic rather than print format. Effective use of these resources depends on whether students have the requisite skills to access and effectively use them. Studies have […]
DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS AND INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SHARING PRACTICES AMONG TRADO-MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS IN IJEBU NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Indigenous knowledge sharing practice is a common practice among the elderly in rural communities in Nigeria. The rate at which western education is dominating the world portends that indigenous knowledge would fade if better ways to disseminate and preserve it is not devised. Its preservation and dissemination is largely dependent on whether young generation […]
ACCESSIBILITY, USE OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES AND RESEARCH OUTPUT OF LIBRARIANS IN UNIVERSITIES IN EKITI, ONDO AND OSUN STATES, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT The accessibility of electronic information resources enhances librarians research output by providing various information needed for research. The availability of electronic information resources increases access and use of information materials which will be of immense benefit to librarians in their research work.Librarians are regarded as academics and are expected to publish like other academic […]
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
A CASE STUDY OF CARITAS UNIVERSITY ENUGU ABSTRACT Computers are known for their wide range of uses especially in scientific and mathematical fields. However little or no thought has been given to designing a complete and thorough intelligence entrance examination on a computer system in our immediate environment. This entrance examination system is designed to […]
DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEM
ABSTRACT This research work is based on the design and installation of photovoltaic power system. A room and parlor self contain at Ara village Kwara state was used as a case study. A total load of 740 watts a total wall hour capacity of 5840wh and total battery bank 1474.75Ah all was determined during the […]
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AIRLINE FLIGHT INFORMATION SYSTEM
This project was out of the necessity to address the inherent problems encountered by members of staff of Air Nigeria and their customers. The manual processes involved in the management of airline were critical examined and the flows noted. The software so designed offers to a great extent, the solutions to these problems. The project went further to ret the different techniques used in implementing the newly design software in order to facilitate a broader understanding of the design software by any user. Airline flight information system are used to track and maintain records of flight schedules, passenger reservations and seat assignments, aircraft loading, flight inventory, ticket purchases and fare tariffs. The modern airline reservation system also serves customer needs from beginning to end of each customer’s reserved flight, therefore laying out management tasks for each flight.
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPUTERIZED QUANTITATIVE AND VERBAL REASONING TUTOR FOR NURSERY AND PRIMARY SCHOOLS
ABSTRACT Computer Assisted Instruction today presents new options and opportunities: powerful Machines, advanced computer science techniques, and input from cognitive psychology. Using these tools well is a challenge for which there are few guidelines or examples. The Purpose of this write up is to describe how we used some simple artificial intelligence Techniques in […]
CYBER CRIME IN THE SOCIETY: PROBLEMS AND PREVENTIONS.
Abstract The aim of this study was to examine the perception of cybercrime among Nigerian youths using Caritas University as a study. In this research study, we found out people’s reaction to messages depends mainly on how it is perceived. To achieve the aim o the study, literature was reviewed. Survey research method was used […]
CONSUMER SATISFACTION AS KEY TO INDUSTRIAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
A CASE STUDY OF DANGOTE GROUP OF COMPANY NIGERIA PLC ABSTRACT This study researched into consumer satisfaction as a key to industrial growth and development. It examined the significant impact of consumer satisfaction on the industrial growth and development. Marketing survey was conducted to elicit opinion on porously formulated hypothesis. The study discovered that effective […]
COMPUTERIZED GUEST INFORMATION TRACKING SYSTEM
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY. Information technology is an essential tool to guest tracking. The faster and more effectively it works, the safer our business management is. Information system (IS) refers to a system that comprises of persons, data records and activities that process data and information in an […]
COMPUTER BASED SCRABBLE GAME
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Project Scrabble is an old classic board game, with game rules that are not very complicated. Compared to other classic board games, such as Chess, there are more factors to take into consideration when making a move in Scrabble. Apart from anagramming and generating words, there are […]
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF HOME-MADE JUICE PRODUCED FROM PINE APPLE AND PAWPAW AND DETERMINATION OF THEIR NUTRITIONAL VALUES
CHAPTER ONE 1.1 Background to study Fruit contains many beneficial qualities to one’s health as they provide an abundance of vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants and fibres which are all essential for human diet (Klee, 2010). Many people consume fruit juices on a daily basis, as it is becoming an important part of the modern […]
COMMUNITY RADIO AS AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY RADIO AS AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to assess the role of community radio as an effective tool for agriculture agricutural development in Obokun LGA. The study also sought to investigate the perceptions and attitudes of the farmers towards the program, find out how the farmers […]
COMMUNITY OF INQUIRY AND PHILOSOPHY FOR CHILDREN (COI P4C) AS A TOOL FOR RE-BRANDING EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
ABSTRACT COIP4C is an educative approach that helps to stimulate the thinking capacity of children and motivates them in reasoning. With P4C method, everybody is an inquirer or philosopher. The main goal of P4C is to seek for truth and clarity of ideas. No truth is the absolute and this method of educating children in […]
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES DELIVERY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
ABSTRACT For decades, there have been a lot of complaints about the performance of local governments in terms of the quality of service delivery and the level of impacts of such services to the people at the grassroots level. The problem may be attributed to low level of autonomy enjoyed by the local governments, over […]
COMMUNICATING COOPERATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO NIGERIAN CONSUMERS. A STUDY OF GLOBALCOM EXPERIENCE IN LAGOS STATE
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to identify what cooperate social responsibility Communication strategies are being used by mobile phone companies and to determine the extent to which these cooperate social responsibility Communication strategies infuences customers. The study sampled staff from globacom limited lagos as population study. The study revealed that Radio, TV and […]
PRODUCTION OF ETHANOL FROM CASSAVA PEELS USING Zymomonas mobilis and Saccharomyces cerevisiae
ABSTRACT The yield of bioethanol from cassava peels hydrolysed with Aspergillus niger and crude enzymes (amylase, cellulase and pectinase) was examined in this study. Cassava peels were pretreated by soaking and a combination of soaking and boiling which removes 67% of cyanide. After hydrolysis, Zymomonas mobilis and Saccharomyces cerevisiae were used to ferment the hydrolysates […]
CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORMS IN NIGERIA
Abstract Local Government in Nigeria faces series of critical challenges like creating critical social services and how to sustain them. No Nation can boast of excellent performance within the public sector at the grass root if a large percentage of her rural inhabitants are facing uncontrollable abject poverty, needs/wants, socio-economic dilemma and basic social amenities. […]
CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS OF EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE IN ENUGU STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (TECHNICAL) ENUGU
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to find out the causes and solution of examination malpractice in Enugu state College of Education (technical) Enugu. In the study five research questions were formulated which are the major causes of examination malpractice Forms of examination malpractice To what extent to parents, lecturers and examination body contributes […]
CAPITAL MARKET STRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT (A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA STOCK EXCHANGE NSE)
ABSTRACT The purpose of this project is to evaluation of the capital market structure of the Nigerian stock exchange (NSE) in Nigeria and to the overall financial development of the economy. It would be noted that the success of an industry of firm depends largely on the capital recourses available to the industry and […]
CAPITAL ACCUMULATION AND ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION: A DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR NIGERIA ECONOMY
ABSTRACT The advancement of the economic situation of a country is the main aim of the Government of the state. How the various Governments of the states go about this business of advancing the economic situation of the country has been an area of focus to many scholars. In analyzing how the Government fares in […]
BODY MASS INDEX AND FATNESS AS CORRELATES OF HEALTH-RELATED PHYSICAL FITNESS AMONG TEACHERS IN RIVERS STATE
ABSTRACT Physical activity (PA) is recognized as an important determinant for chronic lifestyle diseases. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) PA is one of the major underlying causes of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) leading to significant global burden of death, disease and disability among teachers and adults. There are many factors that influence PA among […]
BETWEEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE NIGER DELTA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to Study The recurring crisis and anxiety in the Niger Delta region in Nigeria can be attributed to high unemployment and poverty by successive governments and oil companies to support critical human development and basic social services. The Niger Delta region also suffers from a significant reduction in basic infrastructure […]
BENEFIT OF SALES PROMOTION AND ADVERTISEMENT IN PROMOTING ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS A CASE STUDY OF GLOBACOM NETWORK
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Nowadays, organization are undergoing fast growth and often disturbing transformation which are due to the information technology and technological advancement currently going on. Sales promotion and advertisement consist of short term incentive to encourage sale and advert of product or services Kotter and Amstrong (2004). Also Dennis […]
BANKING BEHAVIOR AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION OF PHYSICALLY CHALLENGE PERSONS
ABSTRACT The physically challenge persons constitute an integral part of Nigeria‟s population, as such any national economic programme that attempts in any way to foreclose this important segment of the country‟s population will leave much to be desired. The study made use of primary data which was collected using questionnaires administered to the respondents based […]
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF IDODO RIVER
Abstract This work was aimed at assessing microbial coal of Idodo river in Enugu state Nigeria. The samples of river was obtained from the arc of low activity, and a place where human activities are very high. The samples were collected very early in the morning and afternoon. They were examined to determined the bacterial […]
BACTERIAL CONTAMINANTS ASSOCIATED WITH COMMERCIAL POULTRY FEED FROM THREE DIFFERENT COMPANIES
ABSTRACT Bacterial contaminants associated with commercial poultry feeds from three different companies in Enugu (Ave investment, Phinomar and Bora feed producing company) were studied. Four types of poultry feeds which include starter, grower, finisher and layer were examined using pour plate techniques. The culture media used were cled agar and salmonella – shigella agar (SSA). […]
BACTERIA RESPONSIBLE FOR UPPER URINARY TRACT INFECTION
BACTERIA RESPONSIBLE FOR UPPER URINARY TRACT INFECTION IN 5 CHILDREN ATTENDING GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOL MAKARFI CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1. Introduction In biology/ecology, parasitism is a non-mutual symbiotic relationship between species, where one species, the parasite, benefits at the expense of the other, the host. Traditionally parasite (in biological usage) referred primarily to organisms visible to […]
BACTERIA AND FUNGI INVOLVED IN YOGURT PRODUCTION
ABSTRACT Yogurt sold at different manufacturer, in Ilorin Kwara State was taken to the laboratory and examined, different bacteria and fungi were found in all the yoghurt tested using conventional methods. The implications of these micro organisms were discussed. INTRODUCTION AND LITRERATURE REVIEW Yogurt is a popular and healthy snacks […]
AWARENESS AND FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE DRUGS ABUSE AMONG OFFICERS
AWARENESS AND FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE DRUGS ABUSE AMONG OFFICERS AND MEN OF NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE HEADQUARTERS WUSE ZONE 3 ABUJA ABSTRACT Drug abuse at the workplace poses a great challenge to the growth and development of the law enforcement in Nigeria. Presently, about 200 million people or 5 per cent of the world‟s population aged […]
AVERTING THE OBSTACLES TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EDUCATION
ABSTRACT The study examined how education could proffer prominent solutions to the problems obstructing the progressive advancement of Nigeria economy politically, socially, economically, technologically and environmentally for the purpose of meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the needs of the future generation. To have proper comprehension of the study the opinion of […]
AUTOMATION IN INVENTORY MANAGEMENT IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL UNIT OF THE HOSPITAL
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 Introduction A pharmaceutical inventory management system is a computerized system that facilitates the inventory management of pharmaceutical products. An automated inventory management system can be categorized as an aspect of computer field of management information system (MIS) and it cannot exist without a proper database management which remains one of the […]
AUDITING AS A CONTROL MECHANISM FOR THE EFFICIENCY OF PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING REPORT
ABSTRACT The study dealt on the effectiveness of auditing and accountability in the public sector. The rapid development of financial management initiative in public sector and financial control has led to the need for improved performance measurement, reporting and individual accountability. The researcher tested five hypotheses which stability results mat states that. An audited work […]
AUDIENCE PERCEPTION AND BELIEVABILITY OF SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERT ( A STUDY OF FACEBOOK)
ABSTRACT Social media sites such as Facebook are potent tools in modern communication and marketing. Considering Social media’s growing popularity, particularly Facebook, this study assessed the use osf social media as advertising vehicles. The study explored the usage level of social media by consumers and advertisers in Port Harcourt and the effect such use […]
ATTITUDE OF THE JUDICIARY TOWARDS ADMISSIBILITY OF CONFESSIONAL STATEMENT
ABSTRACT A confession is a species of admission. When in the course of an investigation into a criminal oence, a suspect has made a statement to the police tending to show that he has committed that oence, the statement is known as a confession. Confession is governed by rules which assist the court in the […]
ATTITUDE OF STUDENT TEACHERS TOWARDS TEACHING PRACTICE
A CASE STUDY OF COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, WARRI, DELTA STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Pre-historically, it is conceived that there was an aspect of teaching and learning either from examples or through trial and error processes. The sources through which learning is made possible could be either a human or an abstract […]
ATTITUDE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TO SCIENCE AND SCIENCE TEACHING
(A CASE STUDY OF SOME SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE) ABSTRACT The investigation focus on the attitude of secondary school students towards science and science teaching; a case study of some secondary school in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. Five secondary schools were randomly selected in Oredo Local […]
ATTITUDE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS TOWARDS SCIENCE SUBJECT
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Despite the ever-growing importance of science in my daily lives, recent research shows a continuous decline in the number of students who choose to study scientific subjects in high school and to later pursue scientific careers Palmer, D. (2005). While to date only a relatively small body […]
ATTITUDE OF NIGERIAN JOURNALISTS TOWARD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY REPORTING
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Science and technological reporting is a form of specialized reporting in Mass Media whose history in Nigeria is not researched. The Mass Media in Nigeria generally give less attention to the coverage of science and technology development when compared with other beats such […]
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPORTANCE OF PURCHASING PROCEDURE IN AN ORGANIZATION
ABSTRACT The research study main aim was to determine the effects of purchasing strategies on organisational performance a case study of Goshen children hospital Owerri with specific objectives being to examine how quality management affects purchasing strategies at Goshen children hospital Owerri; to establish how supplier optimization affects purchasing strategies at Goshen children hospital Owerri; […]