ABSTRACT. Agricultural biotechnology is gaining momentum in shaping production globally. It ranges from molecular diagnostics, vaccine technology, genetic modification and tissue culture. The study, however, focused on one aspect of agro-biotechnology, that is, the impact of tissue culture in banana plantlets on Banana productivity. The study contributes to the international debate on biotechnology and small scale farming. It argues that agricultural biotechnology, especially the use of tissu...
ABSTRACT This study investigated the Internal Controt System ~7C’S) that influenced financial performance (FP,) in Municipal Urban Councils in northern Uganda: a case of Kitgum Municipal Urban Council (KMUC,). The objectives of the study were: to explore the relationship between internal control activities and FP in KMLTC; to find out how the internal control environment affects FP in KIvIUC; and, to assess the impact of auditing on FP in KMUC.A descriptive research survey design was adopte...
ABSTRACT This study investigated the Internal Control System that influenced financial per balance in Municipal Urban Councils in northern Uganda: a case folium Municipal Urban (KMUC2. The objectives of the study were: to explore the relationship between internal control activities and FP in K1vl(JC~ to find out how the internal control environment affects FP in KMFJC; ana~ to assess the impact of auditing on FP in KMUG.A descriptive research survey design was adopted using both q...
ABSTRACT Despite an increase in the number of people living in poor urban communities in Ghana, little is known about their health behavior. This study examined the correlates of health behavior in three urban poor communities in Accra, Ghana. The third round of EDULINK survey carried out by the Regional Institute for Population Studies from August-September, 2013 Agbogbloshie, James Town and Ussher Town was used. A total of 775 individuals aged 15-59 years were selected for the survey and fo...
Table of contents PageDECLARATION.ivAPPROVAL vDEDICATION viACKNOWLEDGMENT viiDEFINITIONS OF TERMS viiiABSTRACT ixCHAPTER ONE 1INTRODUCTION 11.1 Background to the study 11.2 Statement of the problem 11.3 Purpose of the study 21.4 Specific objectives 21.5 Research questions 21.6 Significance of the study 21.7 Scope of the study 3CHAPTER TWO 4LITERATURE REVIEW 42.1 Introduction 42.2 Formation of social networks 42.4 Social networks and urban survival 5CHAPTER THREE 7RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 73.1 Int...
ABSTRACT This study is an investigation into the causes of the low performance in the English Language at „O‟ Level in high schools in Gweru Urban. It is guided by the following objectives, to find out factors that contribute to the low pass rate in the English Language at Ordinary level in Gweru Urban Schools. The study seeks to also interrogate the possible remedies that schools could harness to arrest the low performance. To carry out the research, the survey method was used in the sel...
Abstract/Overview Plant composition of urban green spaces is an important component of urban ecosystem as it influences the provision of many environmental and social services that contribute to the quality life. In Nairobi, a few remnants of continuous highland forest exist but they are under increasing pressure from the rapidly changing surrounding landscape. The plant composition is being altered by human encroachment and other related activities. The status of the current plant compos...
ABSTRACT This study investigated the Internal Control System (ICS) that influenced financial performance (FP) in Municipal Urban Councils in northern Uganda: a case of Kitgum Municipal Urban Council (KMUC). The objectives of the study were: to explore the relationship between internal control activities and FP in KMUC; to find out how the internal control environment affects FP in KMUC; and, to assess the impact of auditing on FP in KMUC. A descriptive research survey design was adopted using...
ABSTRACT This study deals with the impact of community banking on rural development. In recent past, our rural dwellers have been finding it very difficult to save their money and other valuables in the commercial banks in urban area. This is because of the long process involved in opening a savings account and also distance in moving from where they are living to an urban location of commercial banks. This research work is presented in five chapters. The first chapter started the problems ...
ABSTRACT The project examines factors influencing women's participation m agricultural production: evidence from small-scale farmers in Ekiti state, Nigeria. This project provides evidence that women play a significant role in agriculture through their influential participation. Multistage sampling technique was used for the selection of the 100 respondents used for this project through the help of Agricultural Development Programme Offices in Ado, Ikere and Ikole in Ekiti State. Both the p...
ABSTRACT The adoption and sustained use of Integrated Aquaculture and Agriculture depends strongly on the perception of the farmers which in turn can be largely influenced by the socioeconomic attributes of the farmers. This study therefore examined the socioeconomic characteristics of fish farmers in relation to their perception and willingness to adopt integrated fish-rice and pig production system in south eastern Nigeria. Abia and Imo States were purposely selected for the study because...
ABSTRACT The research study is about the Contribution of Faith-Based Secondary Schools to teach Moral Education, and Dodoma Urban District was taken as a case study. The Faith based secondary schools, government, teachers, students, spiritual leaders, communities and individuals are core organs in the reviving, teaching, practicing and sustaining ethics in Dodoma Urban District. The objectives of the study are; to examine how moral education is being taught and promoted in faith-based second...
ABSTRACT A human or animal with an infection has another organism inside them which gets its sustenance (nourishment) from that person, it colonizes that person and reproduces inside them. The human with that organism (germ) inside is called the host, while the germ or pathogen is referred to as a parasitic organism. Another name for an organism that causes infection is an infectious agent. It is only an infection if the colonization harms the host i.e parasitic relationship. It feeds and mu...
ABSTRACT There is insufficient freshwater in the world for everyone’s essential personal and domestic needs (Johns, 1998). However, lack of distribution nei:works and working systems to extract groundwater or harvest rainwater; exclusion from these services or facilities; inequitable allocation of water resources; and pollution, limit people’s access to sufficient clean water. Large numbers of households in cities around the developing world do not have access to safe drinking water. This...
ABSTRACT The study examined the toilet facilities of the public primary schools in Enugu Urban. The objectives of the study were to determine the availability of toilet facilities, types, sanitary conditions and utilization practices in the primary schools. The target population of study was teachers and pupils (primary 4 to 6) of public primary schools in Enugu urban. Sample size were 658 (379 pupils and 279 teachers) Instrument used for data collection were self developed questionnaire and ...