Introduction Fish farming concepts is fast gaining the grounds in recent times considering the in-availability of white collar jobs. Simplified strate- gies are being put in place to aid the fish farming cultures. Tanks are now available in plastics the storage of which does not require large parcels of lands. Space requirement has also being reduced to as small as 6.0 m × 6.0 m if not smaller. The reason for this write up is to show the profitability of such small ventures and expansion...
In this paper, we proposition and champion the idea that theorization and hypothesis building, both of which form an intrinsic and a crucial part of formal scientific method, must be linked and tied to the concepts of cultural frame of reference, and cross-cultural frames of reference, two concepts that we had mooted in our previous papers. This approach, we argue, is necessary, in order that scientific concepts be better grasped and more thoroughly understood by the masses, and by the common...
This dissertation explores the dynamics of Generation Z’s exposure-utility dilemma concerning national progress in Zimbabwe, a nation marked by complex socio-economic predicaments and tumultuous political landscape. Despite being the most connected generation through digital platforms, education, recent studies suggest that Gen Z exhibits a notable disengagement and reluctance towards national issues which poses important implications for the country’s development trajectory. This researc...
Owo’s equidistant position between Ile-Ife (167 km) and Benin City (168 km) was more than geographical it was historical destiny. The town emerged as a cultural crossroads, trade hub, political buffer, and artistic innovator. 1. Introduction Owo, located in present-day Ondo State, Nigeria, holds a unique position in West African history due to its location between two great centers of civilization: Ile-Ife, the spiritual cradle of the Yoruba, and Benin City, the imperial capital of the...
The adoption of Learning Management Systems (LMS) in higher education has expanded globally, yet many institutions continue to face significant challenges that hinder effective implementation. This study conducts a thematic literature review to explore common barriers to LMS adoption, focusing on technological infrastructure, faculty readiness, institutional policy, pedagogical fit, and student-related constraints. Drawing from 30 peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2010 and 2023...
This study focuses on how information disorder on Facebook affects sociocultural sustainability. Sustainable development comprises the economic, environmental, and social domains. Several researchers have focused on financial and ecological growth, while the sociocultural sphere concerned with language and communication in a digital space remains unnoticed. Human interaction is essential in sustainable development. Therefore, language as a shared means of communication is worth paying attenti...
Abstract The main objective of this research was to investigate the factors affecting teachers' work motivation in government secondary schools in Kirkos Sub-City, Addis Ababa, using an explanatory research design that incorporated a mixed-methods approach. The study surveyed 213 teachers selected through simple random sampling, while purposive sampling was used to interview 22 key informants, including 16 principals, 4 supervisors, and 2 experts. Data collection involved both primary sou...
Christian drama,as a genre, encapsulates the principles, teachings,and moral values inherent in Christianity. It employs religious narratives, Christian ethos, and biblical perspectives to shape its thematic explorations. Saviour Agoro theorizes this type of drama as the Ultimate theatre – a type of theatre about God, the Master Creator and Maker of all things and His relationship with His creatures. This chapter examines the leitmotif of the anagogical which runs through Agoro’s pla...
With over four dozen cultural water festivals, Bayelsa State is one of the most culturally endowed states in Nigeria given its robust attraction for water and cultural tourists. In this paper, we examine the orange economic potentialities of the Odi Ogori ba Uge festival as a tool for ensuring soft power diplomacy in the Niger Delta. We use orange economy as a theoretical premise to argue that the cultural industry in Bayelsa State has comparative advantage for income generation away from oil...
This study aimed at examining morphological processes known as compounding that was found in twitter handle of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on the COVID-19 pandemic. It specifically analyses compound words that have emerged as a result of corona virus outbreak. The data for the study was generated from online sources and it was sourced from the posts of March, April and June, 2020. The sample size of this study was fifteen (15) compound words using purposive sampling t...
With the advent of the wide-spread use of smart phones, video streaming over mobile wireless networks has suddenly taken a huge surge in recent years. Considering its enormous potential, mobile WiMAX is emerging as a viable technology for mobile TV which is expected to become of key importance in the future of mobile industry. In this paper, a simulation performance study of Mobile TV over mobile WiMAX is conducted with different types of adaptive modulation and coding taking into account key...
ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study is to ascertain impact of inflation in the growth income and wealth distribution in 2012- 2021, Nigeria. The data considered was secondary as obtained from Central Bank of Nigeria and Federal Office of Statistics. The results showed that the parameters estimates associate with the independent variable inflation rate is positive (i.e. 0.164X1). Also, there is a positive relationship between parameter estimate associate with capacity utilization (i.e. 0....
The paper calls for reunions to serve as vehicles for functional alumni networks, aiming to revitalise educational institutions. It emphasises the transformative potential of unity among classmates in driving societal and academic progress. A Paper Presented at the 1st Reunion of 2005 Candidates of GSS Bali, 29th Dec; 2024. IntroductionTo state that education is a necessity for the growth and development of every society is widely recognized and considered axiomatic. Education serves sever...
The objective of the of the program is to raise awareness among the child cluster advisor of women and children's affairs Office of Haramya districts that child neglect is an issue that needs to be addressed; and, to promote the prevention mechanism of child neglect. The program aim is to reveal that child neglect is a social problem and source of another socio-emotional problem on the child particularly and parents in general. Participants of the program will be 23 child cluster advisors who...
One of the most burning issues in the world today is terrorism. Terrorism and its effects permeate through many facets of life; cultural, social, religious, economic, etc. Terrorism involves the use of violence by individuals, groups or state and their agents against a segment or whole of civilian population through the use of unconventional and conventional means in a bid to achieve a political, social, religious or any other advantage. This academic research attempted to find out whether th...