ABSTRACT A study of the semiannual variation of the Monthly mean Dst-related disturbance in H and Z components of the geomagnetic field has been carried out. Magnetograms from fifteen (15) geomagnetic stations in the high- mid- and low latitudes, and which includes three of the stations used in computing the Dst index have been analyzed. Sixty-one years data (1950-2010) was utilized. The H-component (Hdiff) and Z-component (Zdiff) of the Dst-related disturbance were computed by removing the s...
ABSTRACT Conferences are viewed as one of the greatest assets of any organisation when it is viewed as an organised thinking environment. It is indispensable to any society and as such calls for an avenue or focal point where people can gather to express their ideas and views. Its need by society’s, individuals and organisations cannot be underestimated as it gives room for formal and informal meeting. Its origin can be traced down to the use of open spaces, courtyards, village squares and...
ABSTRACT Most of the fish marketed throughout Nigeria are in either smoked or dried form. The technological requirement for other forms of preservation like chilling and freezing cannot be afforded by the small scale fisher men. Considerable quantities of fish processed for distant consumer markets are lost at handling, processing, storage and marketing stages. Significant losses occur through infestation by mites, insects, fungal infection and fragmentation during transportation. However, wi...
A good understanding (If the structure and mode of evolution of the continental margin of Nigeria is crucial for many reasons. In terms of hydrocarbon accumulation, the area is of high economic importance as demonstrated by the high level of exploration activities that has been maintained in the area especially in the last three decades. The fishing industry would also benefit from a proper understanding of the bathymetry and morphology of the margin. Nigeria's scientific institutions have ye...
ABSTRACT The unplanned, uncontrolled, chaotic city growths, population explosion, pollution, erosion, misuse of natural and man-made resources are posing serious challenges to environment. Hence, the search for quality landscapes urban and rural environment and proper use of land and its resources as a crucial developmental issues calling for maximum attention. However, most property owners are often unaware of how healthy attractive landscaping can contribute to their total property aestheti...
Abstract Apparently Gabiley District undergoes water crisis where the demand of water outstrips the available water. This has resulted in number of consequences in various aspects in the life of the people, but most importantly hindering their agricultural productivity despite the agriculture contributes 70% of the economy of the county as the people predominantly graze animals (goat, sheep, camel, cattle). However, the major purpose of this study was to examine the Impact of prevailing water...
ABSTRACT Seaweed has many uses which including source of food, in agriculture is used as organic fertilizer and also has been used in medicinal products. However, seaweed farming has side effects on environment and most coastal communities who involved in this farming do not well know. The general objective of this study was to assess environmental impacts of seaweed farming. The specific objectives of the study were including; to identify types of seaweed and activities related to seaweed f...
ABSTRACT This study investigated hospital solid waste management systems and practices at University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK) for improving environmental management by promoting the safe and appropriate management of waste from hospitals. A combination of quantitative and qualitative methodologies was used to record necessary information. Data were analyzed with SPSS version 18.0 statistical software. Student t test and chi-squared tests were mainly applied to assess the data. The r...
Considerable numbers of outdoor workers worldwide are exposed to solar radiation and this exposure induces various adverse health effects on the workers. This study was conducted to determine the effect of solar radiation on human response during block laying in Ogun State, Nigeria. Two hundred and four masons performing block laying in outdoor environment were investigated between January and December. The meteorological parameters were measured and recorded around the mason which in...
ABSTRACT Gas flaring is one of the associated activities of the oils and gas industry, which poses negative impacts on the environment such as climate change, impact on health and economic loss. The Nigerian government has tried putting a stop to gas flaring but to no avail, there is a continuous flaring of gas by oil companies operating in the Niger delta. This research answers the question of the volume gas flared by Oil Company and also the increased or decreased volume flared. The re...
One thing leads to the other. Deforestation leads to climate change, which leads to ecosystem losses, which negatively impacts our livelihoods – it’s a vicious cycle” – this is the famous quote by the Supermodel and United Nations Goodwill Ambassador, Gisele Bundchen. Nowadays, one of the most topical issues that have received extensive attention in Environmental and Development Economics centers on what Bundchen was talking about. Attempts at demystifying Bundchen’s statements have...
ABSTRACT This study was conducted in Itaphe hills in Kogi state and Birnin Gwari in Kaduna state, Nigeria to assess the effects of mining activities on land cover changes. There is a conflict between economic gains as a result of mining activities on land cover changes resulting in environmental degradation. Therefore this study was an attempt to fill the existing knowledge gap. According to Kibuuka M, (2012), research Gap(s) is a problem which has not been addressed so far in this particul...
TABLE OF CONTENTS DELARATION A ....................................... i DECLARATION B ...................................... ii ABSTRACT ................................................ iii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ........................... vi TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................... vii RES .................................................... xi OF ACRONYMS ............................. xiii CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION ............ 1 . Background of the study ................... 1 . State1nent ...
ABSTRACT The pattern and profile of energy use prevailing today raises important questions about linkages between energy and the economy, social issues, security and above all, environmental protection. Rwanda has a number of potential energy resources from biomass, hydro, solar, petroleum, methane gas, wind and geothermal. However, the major issue in this regard is the technological exploitation and scientific data on this potential. The widespread and inefficient use of traditional biomas...
ABSTRACT This study was undertaken to determine the quality of water by determining the e physicochemical parameters, chemical parameters and bacteriological properties of piped water, and boreholes water in Dar es Salaam city, as well as determination of the seasonal variation of raw water quality. Piped water samples were purposively collected at the point of treatment to the point of use. However all the operational boreholes water samples were sampled. Chlorine, conductivity, temperatur...