Abstract This study investigated how farmers in Southwest Nigeria use mobile phones for agribusiness, the benefits of the use of mobile phones, and the challenges farmers face using the device. Driven by theory of information and communication technology for development, this study adopted survey and focus group discussion (FGD) methods. Stratified, random, purposive and convenience sampling techniques were employed to select the sample. A questionnaire and FGD guide were used to collect dat...
ABSTRACT The main purpose of the study was to assess Competency Based Training on the skills acquisition of Electrical/Electronic Engineering Students in Ghana, using Cape Coast Technical University as a case study. The researcher used descriptive research design for the study. The study adopted the mixed approach which made used of both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study population was made up of all Electrical/Electronic Engineering Students, Lecturers, Laboratory Technicia...
ABSTRACT Maintenance is important to the success and continuity of firms, particularly in the changing society as ours. The effectiveness and the survival of organizations are largely enhanced by the ability of management to ensure that there is functional equipment, lands and buildings, infrastructure and fixtures. In the manufacturing setup, there is wear and tear of machines and equipment in the periods of usage that require sufficient maintenance to enhance their useful life. This ensure...
ABSTRACT This research investigated the performance of rural and urban petty traders in AfigyaKwabre District. A total of two hundred (200) questionnaires were administered in the study area but one hundred and ninety-three (193) responses were received. Descriptive statistics was employed to describe the demographic characteristics, social capital of petty traders and their customers, the roles they play and challenges associated with petty trading. The findings revealed that demographic c...
In certain parts of the country and the globe, a consistent and steady supply of power is still scarce and inaccessible. In such places, this work will support refrigeration of nourishments, food, medications, etc... The results of such empirical research to assess the efficiency of household refrigerators is discussed in this article where melted petroleum gas (LPG) which is locally accessible comprising of 24.4% propane, 56.4% butane, and 17.2% isobutene varying from company to comp...
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ABSTRACT This project is designed to determine households’ access to safe water supply in Ootunja, Ikole-Ekiti, in terms of quality and quantity as the importance of improved water supply to human health cannot be over emphasized. However, safe/improve water supply to most Nigerian cities is still inadequate. In the study area the relationship between water quality, the degree of water source protection and quantity. This aim was achieved through the use of well-structured questionnaire in...
ABSTRACT This study was carried out to examine the techniques and technologies for cassava processing in Eliki Slate, to identify the various products from cassava in the study area, to generate ways of improving the techniques and technologies, and to recognize the constraints to processing and marketing of cassava products. The study made use of structured questionnaires, oral interviews and focused group discussions to select a sample size of 120 respondents.The population under study was...
ABSTRACT Water released from ponds has greater concentrations of nutrients, organic matter and suspended solids. This study investigated the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of fish pond waste water harvested from a source which served as the control, three different ponds and at the point of discharge in Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti (ABUAD) farm, Ekiti State. The samples were collected in 50 ml capacity polypropylene containers. Parameters investigated include temperat...
ABSTRACT This research project investigates the geotechnical characteristics of soils in Federal University Oye Ekiti, lkole campus. In this research project, disturbed soil samples were obtained from five labelled TP 1, TP 2, TP 3, TP 4, TP 5 at different locations and at various intervals along the university and were taken to laboratory for relevant soil engineering tests. The relevant soil tests include; particle size analysis, consistency limits (liquid, plastic, and shrinkage limits), n...
ABSTRACT An evaporative cooling system was designed, fabricated and tested for the storage of fresh fruits and vegetables. The system's working principles is based on the principle of evaporation which causes a cooling effect to its surrounding. The system is an enclosed system and air is allowed to pass only through the pad, also a suction fan centrally located which draws in air through the pad. Water drips into the foam at a constant rate through a water distribution system. As the water d...
ABSTRACT A solar dryer integrated with a simple bed rock was designed and constructed with locally available materials to dry tomatoes and pepper. The dryer was composed of solar collector, drying chamber, back up heater and airflow system all integrated together. The back-up heater provided alternative heating during cloudy weather conditions or at night when solar radiations were low. The dryer was designed based on climatic conditions of Ikale summit located in Ikale, Ekiti Nigeria. The ...
ABSTRACT The amount of soil organic carbon (SOC) stored in a particular soil is influenced by several factors including climate, vegetation type and age, land management, soil properties and current and past land use. The impacts of land use types on soil organic carbon were assessed. Four land use types were used in the study. Sampled soils were taken at depth of 0-45 cm and at intervals of 15 cm. The soil samples were examined in accordance with the standard methods. The data were analy...
ABSTRACT Many grasses have played prominent roles in forage research and livestock production in Nigeria. Grasses possess two main photosynthetic pathways: the C3 pathway that is typical of most plants and a specialized C4 pathway that minimizes photorespiration and thus increases photosynthetic performance in high-temperature and/ or low- CO2 environments. Rhodes grass (Chloris gayana) is a perennial grass of tropical and subtropical Africa where it remained one of the main C4 forage grass...
ABSTRACT Water conservation and food security are some of the problems facing developing countries. The challenges of water conservation could be tackled by adopting the drip irrigation method. The drip irrigation system is an irrigation system that involves the artificial application of water to the base or root zone of plants in a controlled slow frequent and steady manner. This study was developed drip irrigation system for rural farmer on a small sale plot of an area of 7m X 5m with a wa...