Environmental & Physical Sciences

Research Papers/Topics Environmental & Physical Sciences

Risk Factors Among Children in Shendi City, River Nile State- Sudan

Abstract This cross-sectional study was conducted in Shendi city, River Nile State- Sudan to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection and their associated risk factors among children during the period from March 2018 to March 2019. The study was conducted on 272 children, 137 (50.4%) were males and 135 (49.6%) were females. Fecal samples were taken from all children included in the study, in addition to the epidemiological and parasitological data were obtained and recorded...

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Compatibility Of Urban Fabric With The Urban Environment (Case Study: Shuhadaa Area - Omdurman)

Abstract This research deals with the urban fabric of the historic areas, the impact of the urban environment on this existing fabric, which carries the spirit of heritage and history through ancients. The research also deals with the urban, environmental and social problems of historical areas and the impact of these problems and failures on the urban fabric of the region. The main objective of the research; was to study the origin of the urban fabric that had existed since ancient times in...

Reliability And Consistency Of The Investment Method Of Valuation: A Study Of Lagos Metropolis

ABSTRACT Against the recent increasing criticism against the reliability and consistency of investment method of valuation practice in the country, this study examined the professional ability of estate surveyors and valuers at interpreting the selling prices of residential properties in the open market in the Lagos metropolis with a view to either invalidate or validate the claim.   In an attempt to satisfy the objective of the study, questionnaires backed up with interviews, were adminis...

A Critical Study Of The Practice Characteristics Of Architectural Firms In Nigeria

ABSTRACT Very little is known about the architectural firms in Nigeria. The study thus explored the characteristics of architectural firms in Nigeria empirically using the systems approach to the study of organizations. The study investigated the organizational profiles, cultures, strategies and structures of the architectural firms. The tasks and information technology characteristics of the architectural firms as well as the external influences on the firms were also investigated, culminat...

Management Of Hotel Properties In South- Western Nigeria: Facilities Management Perspective .

ABSTRACT   The study examined the use of facilities management as a potent management tool in hotel asset management within six States of South-Western geo-political zone of Nigeria. The aim of the study is to investigate the degree of beneficial application of facilities management principles in the management of hotel organizations in the study area with a view to curtail widespread disinvestment. The population of the study comprised of all hotels within the six States namely Ekiti, Lago...

Arterial Road Network And Commercial Property Values In Ikeja, Nigeria

   ABSTRACT This study was undertaken to analysis the arterial road network and commercial property values in Ikeja, Nigeria. This was with a view to conducting detailed investigation into the relationship between arterial road network in the presence or absence of other variables and commercial property values in the city. In attaining the stated aim and objectives of the study, two hypotheses were formulated and tested. The hypotheses are that there is no significant relationship betwee...

Heuristics In Property Investment Valuation In Nigeria

ABSTRACT The study addressed the gap in research on heuristics in valuation which has hitherto been confined to only anchoring and adjustment heuristics at the neglect of the other three major types of heuristics, namely availability, representative and positivity heuristics. The aim of this work was accordingly to investigate the nature and conduct of all four types of heuristics amongst Nigerian valuers with a view to ascertaining possible effects on valuation accuracy. The specific objecti...

Proposed National Paediatric Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria An Attempt At Creating A Healing Environment In Hospitals

ABSTRACT Health care is one of the most important aspects of life. A hospital is a health care institution that focus on the treatment of patients, that is made effective through necessary and proper facilities, equipment and personnel Children’s hospital is a specialized hospital that offers treatment exclusively to adolescents and children from birth to the age of eighteen through some children hospitals will continue to see children with rare illnesses into adulthood. Having a speci...

Ornamentation In Yoruba Domestic Architecture In Osogbo: A Study In Form, Content And Meaning

   ABSTRACT This study examined Yoruba ornamentation in domestic architecture in Osogbo consonant with its form, content and meaning. Ornamentation connotes decoration for the purpose of enhancing aesthetic appeal of buildings or any object in context. It is noted in literature that Yoruba aesthetic decorative instinct is reflective of a number of day to day material uses, activities and gestures, which are further translated in domestic building elements. The method of research adopted...

Renovation For The Sustainability Of Existing Residential Buildings

Abstract Now, we are facing the challenge of constructing in a sustainable way. However, discussions of sustainability tend to focus on new buildings while the existing building stock is often overlooked. More attention should be paid to sustainable renovation. The existing residential buildings, which have a direct relationship with people‟s life and environment, account for a large amount in Africa. This research focuses on the sustainable renovation of residential buildings in Sud...

Interior Design .. And Its Importance To Improvement And Success The Architectural Space (The Case Of Residential Buildings At Khartoum City)

Abstract The study is considering at interior and exterior architectural spaces, containing elements of the basics and determinants are the most important architectural studies. It is study that human simulates to try to form an understandable language between human and his environment or the space occupied by. The aesthetic appearance is the pot which it reacts the humanity to form the civilization, which is supremely and finest magnum opus humanity. From this standpoint the study was, In t...

Management Of Hotel Properties In South- Western Nigeria: Facilities Management Perspective

ABSTRACT   The study examined the use of facilities management as a potent management tool in hotel asset management within six States of South-Western geo-political zone of Nigeria. The aim of the study is to investigate the degree of beneficial application of facilities management principles in the management of hotel organizations in the study area with a view to curtail widespread disinvestment. The population of the study comprised of all hotels within the six States namely Ekiti, Lag...

The Pedagogy Of Architectural Structures In Selected Universities In Southwest, Nigeria

ABSTRACT The general perception of structures by architects and students suggests that there is a need for a rethink on the approaches to the teaching and learning of the course in the schools of architecture. Therefore this study investigated the teaching and learning of architectural structures in four universities in Southwest, Nigeria, with a view to identifying ways of improving students’ interest and understanding of the course. Survey research strategy involving random sampling techn...

Prevalence And Usage Of Open Recreational Spaces In Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria

 ABSTRACT Open Recreational Space (ORS) consists of natural and organized open spaces used for outdoor recreational purpose. However, there are limited studies in the prevalence and usage of ORS in Nigeria. Prior to the nation’s colonial administration and even after, the embracement of ORS has been challenged as a result of the people’s value system, rising urbanization, poor planning and adherence to cultural activities. Consequently, most traditional cities like Ibadan have experience...

Maintenance Strategies and Condition of Public Secondary School Buildings in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area Ogun State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT There is a growing awareness that appropriate maintenance strategies can help to improve the present conditions of buildings in public secondary schools in Nigeria. However, there are few studies on the most appropriate maintenance strategies to be engaged in by maintenance managers to improve the conditions of the existing academic buildings in public secondary schools in this country. Therefore, the aim of this research was to investigate the present conditions of academic buildin...


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