ABSTRACT Architectural design is ultimately about the configurations, connections , shapes, and orientations of physical forms. This study seeks to explore the architectural space and then focuses on the "study of effective spatial analysis and integration of functions in large complex buildings". Design begins by generating ideas and transforming them into concrete spatial formations and spaces that are accessible to a wide range of users in large complexes. This study has revealed series o...
ABSTRACT Main stream academic institutions are aiming to improve from past trends and venturing into new emerging technologies for quality delivery of teaching and learning. One of these trends that enhance teaching and learning is termed eLearning. ELearning is when teaching and learning is facilitated through the use of information communication technologies. ELearning is highly popular because it is flexible, it supports self-paced learning, and learners can access learning material anywh...
ABSTRACT The study was conducted to evaluate practical diets for Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus composed of fishmeal, soybean meal, cotton seed cake meal and sunflower seed cake meal. Five isonitrogenous (30 g 100 g-1), isolipidic (10 g 100 g-1) and isoenergetic (18 kJ g-1) test diets were formulated. The control diet composed of fish meal (22%) and soybean meal (30%) as the major sources of protein. In the other test diets, fish meal was fixed at 5%, while inclusion of soybean meal, cott...
ABSTRACT State corporations are reluctant to provide concrete incentives for implementation of corporate compliance programmes. Currently, compliance is achieved by hiring expensive auditors who typically use a heuristic approach to select and investigate audit trails to show evidence about compliance. In addition to the impact on the organization’s budget, compliance checking with this approach incurs a large overhead in terms of time consumed to check for compliance. The objectives of the...
ABSTRACT This study was prompted by the recurrent Jnter-ethnic crises that have become a common feature of our national life. It was observed that the better part of the forty years of political independence in Nigeria has witnessed a disturbing trend of ethnic nationalism that has continued to threaten her corporate existence. This development, notwithstanding the interpretation that many observers may have given it, simply underscores the inability of the Nigerian political system to accom...
ABSTRACT Many Network administrators and network analysts in organizations do not know which intrusion detection system to use. This is partly due to the fact that there is no clear comparison between the different intrusion detection systems. Therefore. organizations need concrete comparisons between different tools in order to choose which best suitc for their needs is. This research aims at comparing anomaly with signature detection methods in order to establish which is best suited to gua...
ABSTRACT This phenomenological case study documents teachers‟ perception and practice of inclusive education and the barriers they encounter in twelve public secondary schools in Tabora municipality. The study is framed with socio-cultural theory and paradigm shift model. Questionnaires, structured interview schedule and focus group discussions with teachers elicited data on: teachers‟ perception; strategies they use; and the challenges they encounter as they practice inclusive education...
ABSTRACT History is a core subjects studied in Zimbabwean secondary schools from form one to form four. History is also studied at Advanced level as an Art subject. Students who proceed to tertiary education especially technical and teachers colleges are obliged to study National Strategies Studies which takes its components from the History subject. Hence the study of History at secondary level provides a concrete foundation for these students. Thus the subject need to be taught and lea...
ABSTRACT This study analyzed state sovereignty vis-a-vis the international relationship between Uganda and Kenya towards Uganda, 1963-20 I 4, with a specific focus on commercial and economic foreign policies. It contends that until2014 Uganda remained Kenya's leading trade partner, thereby necessitating an analysis of Kenya's foreign policy tools and instruments towards Uganda. Kenya's foreign policy generally aims at protecting Kenyan territorial integrity/ security and maximizing wealth cr...
CONTENTS SECTION 1: KEYNOTE PAPERS Advancing construction industry development, innovative research and new thinking - Will Hughes 1 Realising value for money through procurement strategy in the delivery of public infrastructure - Ron Watermeyer 11 Putting theory to work: the use of theory in construction research - Libby Schweber 29 New developments and future directions in the built environment field - Chimay Anumba 41 Use and implications of building information modelling in construction p...
ABSTRACT In this study, attempt has been made to determine the coverage of Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) campaign in Nigeria by online newspapers. Seventy-one editions of Daily Trust, the Punch, Sahara Reporters and Vanguard newspapers from April 2014-October 2014 were content analysed. The study examined how much coverage BBOG campaigns received in the sampled online newspapers, the nature of reporting BBOG campaigns and the dominant sources of stories and themes in the framing of stories on t...
ABSTRACT This study is to assess the extent of eco-tourism development in Zanzibar, concentrating on areas of Stone Town, Nungwi and Menai of Unguja Island. The main objective of the study was identifying out eco-tourism factors and strategies influencing eco-tourism development in Zanzibar. More specifically, the study examined influencing factors including inhibiting factor for eco-tourism development, favouring factors and challenges, strategies for eco-tourism and further potentials area...
Abstract This Paper Attempts To Reflect On The Majority Of The Right To Development In Uganda As Provided In The 1995 Uganda Constitution, Against The Background Of Principles And Dimensions Of The United Nations Declaration On The Right To Development And The African Charter On Human And People's Rights (Article 22). The 1995 Constitution Recognizes The Right To Development, Stressing The Role Of People And The State In The Development In Uganda, Bringing To The Fore To The Need For Balance...
ABSTRACT The principal aim of this project is to contribute its quota to development of converted automobiles to ultimately serve intended purposes, protect lives and properties absolutely against liquefied petroleum gas related accidents and to update knowledge and practice on Technology for accelerated development of the Ho Municipality, enhance policy analysis by Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority and serve as a contribution to nation building. Random sample size of 212 conve...
ABSTRACT Air pollution is the introduction into the atmosphere of chemicals, particulate matter or biological materials that cause harm or discomfort to humans or other living organisms, or damage the natural environment. Particulate matter smaller than 10µm, can settle in the bronchi and lungs and cause health problems. The study investigated and evaluated the release of particulate matter (both TSP and PM10) from industrial activities within the Takoradi Port Industrial Area which is seen...