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A Critical Examination of the Offence of Criminal Misappropriation

Abstract: This discourse delves into the offense of criminal misappropriation, exploring its definition, elements, and application within the realm of criminal law. It emphasizes the significance of statutory and judicial authorities in comprehending the intricacies of this offense and shaping its interpretation. The elements of criminal misappropriation, including dishonest intention, property belonging to another, appropriation without consent, and resulting wrongful gain or loss, are exami...

Impact of Heat Stress on Chicken Performance, Welfare, and Probable Mitigation Strategies

The poultry industry globally provides chicken meat and eggs, the most significant protein sources among animal foods. The industry is grappling with the effect of climate change which causes heat stress and harms the performance and welfare of the chicken. Heat stress has been the most significant environmental stress challenging the global poultry industry, as chickens only tolerate a narrow range of temperatures during heat stress. This review aims to assess the impact of heat stress on ch...

The Impact of Political Disequilibrium on Educational Development in Nigeria

An issue that requires attention is the impact of political turmoil on the progress of the education system in Nigeria. Consequently, the researcher has selected the subject of "the impact of political unrest on educational progress in Nigeria," aiming to ascertain the repercussions of political upheaval on the improvement of education in Nigeria, specifically in Edo State. Chapter one of the study focused on a specific research issue, which led to the formulation of five research questio...

Combining malaria control with rural electrification: Social and behavioural factors that influenced the design, use and sustainability of solar-powered mosquito trapping systems (SMoTS) for

Abstract: The research on which this thesis is based was carried out as part of a multidisciplinary project, “SolarMal”, which aimed to evaluate proof of principle for the elimination of malaria from Rusinga Island by augmenting the existing national malaria control programme tools with mass trapping of mosquitoes. As electricity was required to run the mosquito traps and most residents had no electricity, solar systems were also installed,providing lighting and telephone charging as wel...

Diversity and multiplicity of P. falciparum infections among asymptomatic school children in Mbita, western Kenya

Abstract: Multiplicity of infection (MOI) and genetic diversity of P. falciparum infections are important surrogate indicators for assessing malaria transmission intensity in different regions of endemicity. Determination of MOI and diversity of P. falciparum among asymptomatic carriers will enhance our understanding of parasite biology and transmission to mosquito vectors. This study examined the MOI and genetic diversity of P. falciparum parasite populations circulating in Mbita, a region ...

Effect of Stakeholder Participation in Planning on Performance of Kenyan Alcohol Manufacturing Firms

Abstract Manufacturing companies have a direct impact on national governments and value addition at large. Manufacturing, like other sectors, has felt the effects of a variety of stakeholder engagement factors. Although many companies engage their stakeholders in day-to-day business activities, studies have reported a challenge for them in managing diverse operations in dispersed markets. An examination of the effect of stakeholder participation in planning on the performance of Kenyan alcoh...

The diet of the Subantarctic fur seal Arctocephalus tropicalis at Marion Island

Abstract: Faecal analysis (n = 806 scats) was employed to examine the diet of the Subantarctic fur seal Arctocephalus tropicalis at Marion Island (46° 54’S, 37° 45’E) over a period of six years (April 2000 – March 2006). Identifiable prey remains (fish otoliths, cephalopod beaks) were extracted from the faeces and analyzed. The number of individuals of each prey group identified was determined, and the size of individuals was estimated by applying appropriate regression formulae to m...

Overpopulation and the environment by Taiwo Justice Olorunlana

Overpopulation has emerged as a significant subject in the domains of social and scientific disciplines. The phenomenon of overpopulation has had a significant negative impact on our ecosystem. It exerts both beneficial and detrimental impacts on the environment. Human overpopulation occurs when the global population exceeds Earth's carrying capacity. Overpopulation has emerged as a significant challenge in this century, as it has had a profound influence on our environmental, economic, and s...

IGWEBUIKE AS AN IGBO-AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY FOR CHRISTIAN-MUSLIM RELATIONS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA

Abstract Nigeria is a religiously diverse society, with Islam and Christianity being the most widely professed religions. In the 1980’s serious outbreaks of violence began to be manifest in the relationships between Christians and Muslims. The clashes in Kaduna and Kano states are notable. Since then, the relationship between the two religions in Nigeria has been defined by violence, attacks, counterattacks and bloodshed. This piece studies the relationship between Christianity and Islam ...

A Study of a Particular Reference to the Legal Implications and Dimensions of the Article 370 of the Indian Constitution

The Constitution of India is an effective written constitution that any Nation has ever ensured and produced. In a combination of other different constitution, the constitution makers need to be so prudent while preparing draft of the constitution as a result of the diversity contained inside. All the State in India is significant and has its personal diversity. But the most diverse and the most beautiful and focus attracting state is in the country and the Northern Part of India. The Article...

ROLE OF INTERNAL AUDIT IN ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE (A STUDY OF DIAMOND BANK PLC ENUGU)

The aim of this study was to ascertain the role of internal auditing in organizational effectiveness focusing on Diamond Bank. The specific objectives are; to determine the role of internal auditing in promoting organizational performance of Diamond Bank, to examine the effect of internal auditing in the internal control systems of Diamond Bank,to ascertain the effect of auditors’ independence on the efficiency of internal auditors and to determine the effectiveness of internal auditing in...

ADEQUATE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ON ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH-A Case of the Defunct Intercontinental Bank PLC,Uyo Branch

Corporate governance especially in the banking industry is now a global phenomenon. It is unique, once in a life time event. Several researches conducted to ascertain the effect of corporate governance on organizational profitability and growth produced diverse results. Thus, the desire to find out the impact of adequate corporate governance on organizational growth ignited this study. This work examined the impact of adequate corporate governance on organizational growth with particular refe...

Behavioural And Socio-Demographic Factors Associated With Preterm Birth Among Women Who Deliver In Public Hospitals In Windhoek, Namibia.

ABSTRACT Preterm birth, the birth of an infant prior to 37 completed weeks of gestation is the leading cause of newborn deaths in their first four weeks of life. In addition to its contribution to mortality, preterm birth has lifelong effects on neuro-developmental functioning such as increased risk of cerebral palsy, impaired learning and visual disorders, and an increased risk of chronic disease in adulthood that often result in huge physical, emotional and economic cost. In Namibia the pre...

Micro Economic Indices Of Poverty And Their Prevalence Among Rural Households In Selected Sub-Counties In Bushenyi District, Uganda: Proposed Solutions

The study was to establish quantifiable and intractable dimensions of poverty among the rural households; to assess the level of poverty based on the quantifiable and intractable dimensions of poverty identified; to establish the relationship between poverty and marital status, number of members in a family and income levels and to propose solutions based on the findings of the study. This was done following a total sample size of 375 households in the three sub-counties of Bushenyi district....

International Dynamics of Internal Conflict: The Role of Slavery in the Liberian Conflict (1820 to 2003)

Abstract: Almost every internal war has an external component. Some external effects are purposive, where external actors aid and abet internal factions and governments. There are cases, however, of purposive international action that have prevented, mitigated, resolved, or managed internal conflicts. International response to conflict has always presented new dynamics to an existing conflict. The role of a variety of international actors, including individuals, states, international organiz...


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