This study explores the threats of climate change on agriculture and food security globally, focusing on Nigeria. Nigeria, as the most populous country in Africa, is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change on its agricultural sector. The research conducts a comprehensive literature review and synthetic analysis to identify the key factors that make Nigeria's food production systems susceptible to climate change. Nigeria's diverse climate, influenced by latitude, topography, win...
INTRODUCTION Cholera is an acute bacterial infection of the intestine caused by ingestion of food or water containing Vibrio cholerae, serogroups O139, it is a disease characterized by profuse diarrhea accompanied with a severe dehydration and loss of electrolyte (Colwell and Huq, 1994), caused by toxigenic Vibrio cholerae, a serologically diverse, environmental, and gram-negative rod bacterium (Li et al.,2002). In the absence of appropriate treatment, there is a high mortality rate. Cho...
ABSTRACT This work examined the physicochemical properties of cocoyam flour. Cocoyam corms were cleaned, peeled, diced, blanched, sundried, milled and sieved to obtain flour of fine particle sizes. Physical properties and chemical composition of the flour were determined in accordance with standard methods. The results of the physical properties ranged from oil absorption capacity 2.96 g/ml, water absorption capacity 3 g/ml, gelatinization temperature 68oC, least gelation capacity 0.4 g/ml,...
ABSTRACT Small Christian Communities (SCCs) embody fundamental features of the ecclesiology of Vatican II which encourages sharing and participation of all church members. SCCs serve as the family cell of the church where pastoral work begins and moves towards the sub-parishes, parishes and dioceses. As literature indicates, majority of the Christians in Catholic Church are not strongly inclined towards evangelization. This is based on the fact that the Catholic Church is highly dogmatic, sac...
ABSTRACT The study sought to assess the adoption of talent management to competitiveness among five–star hotels in Nairobi City County. The concept of talent management comprises strategies for attraction, selection, development, engagement, and retention of knowledge and talented individuals. These individuals can create quality, diverse and exceptional products that form the competitiveness of the five-star hotels. The competitiveness of the hospitality industry in Kenya is held back due ...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of micro-finance funding on the performance of small and medium enterprises within Nakuru town. More specifically, the study sought to analyze the effect of MFI’s cost of credit on the performance of SMEs, to determine the effect of non-repayment of MFI’s loans on the performance of SMEs and to evaluate the effect of trainings offered by MFIs on SMEs’ performance in Nakuru town. The population of the study was 84 SME’s owners an...
ABSTRACT Africa green monkeys (AGMs, Chlorocebus aethiops) (Gray, 1870) and olive baboons (Papio anubis anubis) (Lesson, 1827) are common non-human primates (NHPs) found within major urban centres in Kenya. The widely distributed AGMs are naturally infected with simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) of the genus Lentivirus. While a baboon specific SIV has not been reported so far, studies have demonstrated that baboons are non-receptive to SIV infection leading to low prevalence in these speci...
Abstract: Ethiopia is claimed to be center of diversity for cowpea. The crop being the most drought tolerant, and could serve the country to overcome the recurrent drought problem. However, the yield is very low due to the less attention given to develop varietes. This research was aimed at evaluating the stability of cowpea genotypes and estimating the magnitude of genotype, environment and genotype by environment interaction (GEI) effect on stability of grain yield. Sixteen cowpea genotype...
Creating a friendly workplace which is devoid of pollution is a top priority globally. This study assesses the impact of noise from a polythene nylon production and recycling factory. The HD600 Datalogging Sound Level Meter was used for the assessment of noise within the factory and at twenty-three sampling points outside the factory. A World Health Organization standard questionnaire was also administered to selected respondents within and outside the factory to obtain information on su...
The study was undertaken to characterize breed features, reproductive performance, breeding practice, breed selection criteria and herd replacement in Ethiopian swine production systems. A total of 66 swine farms were selected in six major towns to collect quantitative and qualitative data on the studied parameters. A multi-stage sampling procedure was employed to select sampling areas and respondents. A standardized questionnaire was used to collect the data using person to person interview....
This study was conducted to characterize flock size, composition, productivity, motivational drivers, and breed selection criteria in village chicken production systems of lowlands, midlands, and highlands of Ethiopia. Data were collected at 360 rural households of which 120 were from lowland, 160 midland, and 80 highlands. A standardized questionnaire was used to collect the data using person to person interview method. Data were analyzed using the various statistical procedures of statistic...
ABSTRACT Today despite the scientific and technological strides that have turned the world into a village, the long cherished values of a true traditional village life are rarely found in the prevailing global village. The fact seems to be that while human scientific and technological advancements have made life on earth more convenient and comfortable, it has failed to make it more decent, peaceful and sustainable. While studies abound on how the Islamic socioeconomic, political and ethical ...
ABSTRACT Employees in Ghanaian organisations now work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Even companies who decide to recruit exclusively Ghanaian work force will still have to contend with the same interpersonal cross cultural challenges that confront multinational organisations. This is because within the national culture are sub cultures that significantly affect the behaviours of Ghanaians. It is against this backdrop that this study seeks to examine the effects of cultura...
ABSTRACT This study was a descriptive survey which sought to find out stereotypical perception of the leadership of female heads of senior high school in the Kassena-Nankana Municipality of the Upper East Region of Ghana. The sampled population for the study included three headmasters and 89 teachers from three second cycle institutions in the Kassena-Nankana Municipality. Questionnaire and interview were basically the instruments used to gather data from the respondents. The results from t...
ABSTRACT Heritage assets need to be identified, catalogued and conserved for posterity. If not preserved, some assets tend to be at risk of disappearing. The study so~ght to identify and document heritage assets in Cape Coast. Structured observation and survey questionnaire were used to solicit information on the study. A total of 140 heads of household or their representatives were used for the survey from January to August, 2007. Seventy four (74) heritage assets were identified and these ...