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May 5, 2023
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IMPACT OF PUBLIC ELECTRICITY SUPPLY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISE IN NIGERIA (A STUDY OF SELECTED FIRMS IN NNEWI NORTH L.G.A)

Tags : Nnewi North LGA.Performance of SMEs Public Electricity Supply

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IMPACT OF PUBLIC ELECTRICITY SUPPLY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISE IN NIGERIA (A STUDY OF SELECTED FIRMS IN NNEWI NORTH L.G.A)

¹ NWUBA, N. Bertram & ² NWANKWO, A. Angela

¹Department of Business Administration

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State Nigeria

² Lecturer Departments of Business Administration

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State Nigeria

ABSTRACT

The study examined impact of public electricity supply on the performance of small and medium scale enterprise in Nigeria (a study of selected firms in Nnewi North L.G.A). The specific objectives of this study is to determine the effect of electricity supply on the performance of small and medium scale enterprise in Nnewi North L.G.A. Anambra state. Ascertain the effect of alternative electricity supply on the performance of small and medium scale enterprise in Nnewi North L.G.A. Anambra state. Gerschenkron (1962) theory states that the great spurt industrialization could take place if 5 pre- requisites are fulfilled. The study adopted survey method of research. Data were generated through primary and secondary sources. The method for data collection was questionnaire and interview which were administered randomly among the staff of selected firms in Nnewi North. The population of the study was 10554, while sample size determined using Borg & Gall formular. The sample size of the study is three hundred and eighty-five (385). The hypotheses were tested using ANOVA at 0.05% level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that Electricity supply has significant impact on the performance of small and medium scale enterprise in Nnewi North L.G.A. Anambra state. Alternative electricity supply has significant impact on the performance of small and medium scale enterprise in Nnewi North L.G.A. Anambra state. The study recommends Government should provide soft loans to unemployed youths to engage in small and medium scale businesses in order to reduce unemployment and generate more tax revenue which can be used for developmental projects. The well-to-do in Nnewi North L.G.A. Anambra state community should make funds available to the needy potential business men and women so as to supplement government effort in reducing unemployment.

Keywords: Public Electricity Supply, Performance of SMEs, Nnewi North LGA.

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RELIGIOUS, CULTURAL ORIENTATIONS AND MARITAL ADJUSTMENT OF MARRIED PERSONS IN BAYELSA AND DELTA STATES

Tags : Cultural Orientations Marital Adjustment Marriage Religious Orientations

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RELIGIOUS, CULTURAL ORIENTATIONS AND MARITAL ADJUSTMENT OF MARRIED PERSONS IN BAYELSA AND DELTA STATES

EDAGOBO, Justin Oghenovo

Department of Guidance and Counselling

Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigated religious, cultural orientations and marital adjustment of married persons in Delta and Bayelsa States. The purpose is to establish if there is relationship between religious, cultural orientations and marital adjustment among married persons in Delta and Bayelsa States. Two research questions were raised and were hypothesized to guide this study. The study adopted the correlational survey design with the population of seven thousand, two hundred and thirty-two (7,232). This entails three thousand, seven hundred and sixteen (3,716) from Warri and three thousand, five hundred and sixteen (3,516) from Yenagoa Metropolis. The multi-stage random sampling technique was used to select one thousand two hundred (1,200) respondents. The research instrument is 30 items, 4-point modified likert scale questionnaire titled “Religious, Cultural Orientations and Marital Adjustment Scale” (RCOMAS). The reliability of the instrument was established using Cronbach Alpha Statistics and it yielded a reliability index (α) of 0.95 for religious orientation, 0.93 for cultural orientation and 0.84 for marital adjustment. The data obtained was analysed using the Coefficient of Determination and Regression statistics at 0.05 level of significance. Results revealed that there is significant relationship between religious, cultural orientations and marital adjustment of married persons in Bayelsa and Delta States. Based on the findings, it is recommended that married persons should pay attention to religious and cultural tenets that enhance better marital adjustment and put them to use. Finally, couples with and without instability issues are advised to seek family counselling services.

Keywords: Marital Adjustment, Marriage, Religious Orientations, Cultural Orientations

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ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF BACTERIA FROM RAW AND COMERCIALLY PROCESSED HONEY AND EVALUATION OF THEIR ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES

Tags : commercially processed honey Raw honey

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ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF BACTERIA FROM RAW AND COMERCIALLY PROCESSED HONEY AND EVALUATION OF THEIR ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES

Sunusi Sulaiman¹, Prof. MD Khaled Hossain ², Dr. Nazmi Ara Rumi ², Fatima Muhammad Wada¹, Ahmad Abdullahi¹

E mail: sunusisule014@gmail.com, Sunusi sulaiman@kanopoly.edu.ng

¹Department of Science Laboratory Technology, School of Technology,

Kano state polytechnic, Nigeria.

²Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University Dnajpur, 200, Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT

Honey is an ancient remedy for the treatment of infected wounds, which has recently been ‘rediscovered’ by the medical profession. There have been reports that honey contains many microorganisms including bacteria and fungi. This study was carried out to investigate the bacterial quality of raw and commercially processed honey sold at Khulna city by local honey collectors and different super markets in Dnajpur city respectively. And also, to evaluate In vitro antibacterial activity of raw and commercially available honey against three-gram negative Bacteria (E. coli. Pseudomonas spp. and Shigella spp.) at different concentrations of 100%, 75%, 50% and 25%. The results of the isolation and identifications show that raw honey contained more bacterial load than the commercially processed honey. Bacillus spp. and Staphylococcus spp. were isolated from raw honey whereas only Staphylococcus spp. is found in commercially processed honey. However, both types of honey showed antibacterial activity against test organisms with the zone of inhibition ranging from 6.0 to 40.0mm. The potency of honey at 100% concentration was found to be higher than all other concentrations tested. However, no effect was observed at concentration of 25% v/v honey in the case of both samples.

Key words: Raw honey, commercially processed honey, antibacterial activity.

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May 4, 2023
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Marketing of Financial Services in the Nigerian Banking Sector

Tags : Commercial Banks Financial Marketing Services and Product.

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Marketing of Financial Services in the Nigerian Banking Sector

Shuaibu Ahamed Gasamu and Babagana Kachalla

School of Business Studies

Federal Polytechnic Damaturu Yobe State

Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TET Fund) Sponsored Study

Abstract

The drive for marketing in financial institutions cannot be over emphasized because it is a vital and core arm of modern banking business which has been dominated by the advent of technology. This however led to growing competition within and outside the shores of the country brought about by globalization and an improvement in customer awareness and sophistication that have made banks to use marketing as an important tool to increase returns, improve on the efficiency of the banking system and operations. This study was designed to explore the impact of marketing of financial services in the Nigerian banking industry with specific focus on commercial banks. Questionnaires were distributed to selected deposit banks and hypotheses were developed and tested with aid of T-test method. The hypotheses tested found that marketing of banks’ products and services has enhanced the efficacy of commercial banks operations and created satisfaction among bank customers. Therefore, the researchers recommend that commercial banks should be involved actively in marketing while banks should continue to make their customers feel important and have well equipped and experienced staff in customer services to be able to overcome customers’ complaints and challenges.

Key words: Commercial Banks, Marketing, Financial, Services and Product.

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ASSESSMENT STUDY OF THE CHALLENGES OF INSECURITY ON ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES OF RURAL COMMUNITIES IN OKEHI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KOGI STATE

Tags : Challenges Economic Activities Food Supply Chain Insecurity Investment

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ASSESSMENT STUDY OF THE CHALLENGES OF INSECURITY ON ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES OF RURAL COMMUNITIES IN OKEHI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KOGI STATE

NYAMIDA, LOIS ORE OYIZA

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS, FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, OKENE KOGI STATE NIGERIA

nyamidaloys@gmail.com

08120527668

Abstract

The study assessed the challenges of insecurity on economic activities in rural communities of Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. Survey research design was adopted for the study and a well structured questionnaire was used to gather relevant information from a sample population of 400 people in Okehi Local Government Area across 11 wards. Simple percentages were used to analyse the data obtained. The findings of the study indicated that insecurity affected economic activities, food supply chain and investments in rural communities of Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. It was however recommended among others that the government should accelerate the pace of development by establishing an economy with relevant social, economic and physical infrastructure for business operations and industrial growth, to meet the basic needs and provide gainful employment for its citizens. This will discourage their willingness to engage in crimes that lead to insecurity. New government administration should ensure the sustenance of the effort of the current government at curbing insecurity and develop more strategies and take advantage of modern technological security and surveillance tools for better results.

Keywords: Insecurity, Challenges, Economic Activities, Investment, Food Supply Chain

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FARMERS’ PERCEPTION OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES FOR SOIL CONSERVATION IN ENUGU WEST SENATORIAL ZONE, NIGERIA

Tags : adaptation Climate change mitigation soil conservation strategies

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FARMERS’ PERCEPTION OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES FOR SOIL CONSERVATION IN ENUGU WEST SENATORIAL ZONE, NIGERIA

Enwelu, I. A. and Chukwuma C. C.

Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

*Email: ia.enwelu@unizik.edu.ng; *Phone No.: 08035090033

** Email: bambamchibuike@gmail.com; Phone No.: 08140833872

Abstract

The study examined farmers’ perception of climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies for soil conservation in Enugu West senatorial zone. A structured interview schedule was used to collect data from a cross section of 87 farmers. Male farmers dominated the study with an average age of 49 years. The mean monthly income of farmers was N38,699.78. Mixed cropping (=3.94); tree planting (=3.08) and farrowing (=3.03) were very effective existing soil conservation practices in the communities. Farmers’ perceived changing the time of planting some crops (=3.12) and use of irrigation practices (=2.59) as effective climate change adaptation strategies for soil conservation while climate change mitigation strategies perceived by farmers as effective for soil conservation were: reduction of bush burning (=3.07) and planting of trees (=2.56). Inadequate extension personnel (=3.14) and lack of adequate training (=2.63) were major constraints to farmers’ climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies for soil conservation. The factors that were found to influence climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies of the farmers were sex, marital status, level of education, household size and age. The study recommended among other things constant training of farmers on various strategies of adapting and mitigating to climate change variability.

Key words: Climate change, adaptation, mitigation, strategies, soil conservation

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May 2, 2023
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Analysis of vegetation index of Cross River National Park, Nigeria between 2000 and 2020

Tags : ArcGIS 10.5 Cross River National Park Deforestation MODIS NDVI Vegetation health/quality Vegetation index

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Analysis of vegetation index of Cross River National Park, Nigeria between 2000 and 2020

*Akinola, O.; Weli, V.E. & Eludoyin, O.S.
*Department of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
*Corresponding Email Address: belekan@yahoo.com

Abstract

The study analysed the vegetation quality index of Cross River National Park, Nigeria between year 2000 and 2020. The Cross River National Park has two sections which are the Oban and the Okwango sections. The near real time data of MODIS Terra and Aqua Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) of 16 Day global resolution was employed for vegetation index data acquisitions for the study. The NDVI imageries between 2000 and 2020 were considered for the two sections (Oban and Okwango) for the study. Descriptive statistics in form of Tables, mean, standard deviation and maps aided the study in data presentation and interpretation of results. Findings revealed that vegetation health recorded mean values of 0.5678 in year 2000; 0.5603 in year 2014; and 0.4703 in year 2020. Thus, the vegetation health/quality of the Cross River National park had reduced between year 2000 and year 2020. This implies that there is reduction in the size of thick forest vegetation in the Cross River National park which has affected the vegetation quality overtime. The study suggested that control measures to safeguard the national park from further degradation should be initiated in order to protect and conserve the park in the face of expanding human activities.

Keywords: Vegetation index, Vegetation health/quality, Deforestation, MODIS, NDVI, ArcGIS 10.5, Cross River National Park

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May 1, 2023
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THE CHALLENGES OF SOCIO – ECONOMIC INEQUALITIES AND NATION BUILDING IN NIGERIA

Tags : Inequality Nation-building Nigeria Socio-economic

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THE CHALLENGES OF SOCIO – ECONOMIC INEQUALITIES AND NATION BUILDING IN NIGERIA

Lawal Wasiu Adekunle

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

OYO STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, LANLATE

adeayo2007@gmail.com

Abstract

Nation building can be seen as a process of structuring a national identity using the state power which aims at the unification and integration of the people within the state so that it remains politically stable and viable in the long run. It is difficult to build nation in Nigeria because both the political and economic power has given opportunity to the rich due to biases policy – making in favour of the rich. Majority of the people still feel alienated. The tax system is largely regressive and the burden of taxation mostly falls on poorer small scale industries and individuals. It is against this backdrop that this paper examined the socio-economic inequality of nation building in Nigeria. This paper relies on secondary data collected from books, journal articles and was content analyzed in relation to the scope of the paper. The paper concludes that the rising level of socio-economic inequality in Nigeria poses a growing threat to Nigeria nation building and development. Nation building in Nigeria will continue to be hampered when a greater number of the populace continue living under frustration, hunger/ malnutrition and deprivation. It is recommended among others that government should bridge the wide gap between the rich and the poor by rising to empower especially the people at the grassroots, introducing palliative measures to cushion the effects of the economic recession and condemn undue display of wealth.

Keyword: Nigeria, Nation-building, Socio-Economic, Inequality.

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Effects of Sequential Teaching Method on Achievement and Interest of Students in Automobile Technology in Colleges of Education (Technical) in North East Nigeria

Tags : Interest Sequential Teaching method

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Effects of Sequential Teaching Method on Achievement and Interest of Students in Automobile Technology in Colleges of Education (Technical) in North East Nigeria

¹Prof. J. D. Lkama & ²Aliyu Musa

¹Department of Technology Education, Modibbo Adama University Yola. Adamawa State

²Department of Automobile Technology. Federal College of Education (Technical), Potiskum. Yobe State

Correspondence email address: musa.aliyu8@gmail.com

Abstract: –The study was set to determine the Effects of Sequential Teaching Method on Achievement and Interest of Students in Automobile Technology in Colleges of Education (Technical) in North East Nigeria. The study answered two research questions and tested two null hypotheses. The quasi pre-test, post-test non-equivalent group design and a checklist were used for the study. The population for the study comprised of a total of 246 NCE II (Technical) students drawn from Federal Colleges of Education (Technical) Potiskum and Gombe both in North East Nigeria. The instruments used for data collection were Auto-Electrical System Achievement Test (AESAT) and Auto-Electrical System Students Interest Inventory (AESSII) developed by the researcher. The instruments were face and content validated by experts in Automobile Technology Education. The validated instruments were trial tested on 105 students and analyzed using Cronbach Alpha and Kuder Ricardson Formula 21 (KR-21). The reliability for the instruments stood at 0.78 for AESAT and 0.63 for AESSII. The data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research question. While Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the null hypothesis one and ANOVA was used to test null hypothesis two at 0.05 level of significance with the help of SPSS statistics. A post-hoc test was conducted to justify the reasons for rejection of the null hypotheses. It was found that students taught Automobile Technology using sequential teaching method had higher mean achievement scores than those taught using lecture and demonstration methods of teaching. The students taught Automobile Technology developed high interest when taught using sequential method of teaching. There was a significant difference in the mean achievement score of students taught Automobile Technology using lecture, demonstration and sequential method of teaching. Significant difference exists in the mean interest level of students taught Automobile Technology than those taught using lecture, demonstration and sequential teaching methods of teaching. Based on the findings of this research, it was recommended among others that teachers in Colleges of education should adopt the use of sequential teaching methods to improve the academic achievement and interest level of students. Government should make it as a matter of policy that teachers should make use of sequential teaching methods to enable students to develop high interest in learning.

Keywords: Teaching method, Sequential, Achievement and Interest

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Hand Gesture Recognition System Utilizing Hidden Markov Model for Computer Visions Applications

Tags : CNN - Convolutional Neural Networks HMM- Hidden Markov Model RGB - Red Green Blue ROI - Region of Interest

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Hand Gesture Recognition System Utilizing Hidden Markov Model for Computer Visions Applications

Isa Ibrahim
Email: isibr1@morgan.edu
Electrical and Computer engineering Dept.
Morgan State University, Baltimore
Maryland, USA

Abstract

This work describes a hand gesture recognition system utilizing Hidden Markov Models (HMMs) for computer vision applications. The system processes video input of hand gestures through skin color-based segmentation, morphological operations, hand segmentation, and hand tracking and trajectory smoothing. The HMM with Gaussian emissions is implemented using the HMM learn package, and the Viterbi algorithm is used to decode an observation sequence and determine the most likely state sequence and its probability. The work also presents the methodology for data collection, preparation, and augmentation, as well as the quantization of discrete observations and Baum-Welch re-estimation algorithm. The performance of the system is evaluated using a test set of observation sequences, and the accuracy of the maximum likelihood classifier for recognizing letters is assessed using a validation set. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the system for accurately recognizing hand gestures and corresponding letters.

Keywords: HMM- Hidden Markov Model; CNN – Convolutional Neural Networks; RGB – Red, Green, Blue; ROI – Region of Interest

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