ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to review proliferation of uncontrolled development at MGP in UMP district and shed some light on the characteristics of infrastructure there. Concern over uncontrolled development within the urban set up has often been used as the justification for establishing what are regarded as minimum acceptable standards of development. Properly planned urban development is a key to achieving sustainable environment. Urban planning therefore becomes important as local...
Abstract Urban open spaces are an important component of any urban fabric, embracing the activities of different populations. It is one of the most visible elements of the relationship between man and the environment in which he lives, and reflects the general picture of any city. This paper examines the impact of parks and gardens on environmental sustainability in Khartoum city (C.B.D). Urban open spaces, especially parks and gardens, were chosen because they represent the basic elemen...
ABSTRACT The foodborne disease remains a major Public Health problem across the globe. The high incidence of food borne illness has led to an increase in global concern about food safety. The purpose of this was to assess food safety, knowledge and practises among food handlers in restaurants in Nnewi Urban. The researcher utilized a cross sectional descriptive survey design and a convenient sampling method was used to reach one hundred and eighty (180) food handlers from two randomly selecte...
ABSTRACT The Keta Municipality has the advantage in the production of a variety of fresh vegetables all year round through irrigation. The Municipality is known for its shallot production. However, if gains from shallot farming are not increasing to enable it compete with other produce; the system will be converted into other vegetable horticultures. This study aimed to assess how small scale irrigation is critical to the shallot value chain and the nature of relationship that exists among t...
In many cities all over the world, urban public space has become the place of work of the urban poor. In the study by Ekpenyong and Sibiri (2011), street trading and child labour, reflected on chronic urban poverty which can compel parents/guardian to send their children/wards of school age to work to boost family income for many hours each day. The study shows that 64% of the tradeers are females while 36% of them are males. This work aimed at Analyzing the Activities of Street Trading on Uy...
ABSTRACT The various institutions offering nursing programmes have continued to witness very low male enrollment while female enrollment continue to increase. This situation created the problem of sex stereotype, gender bias and lack of professional autonomy which could have been addressed if men were well represented in nursing profession. This work therefore was aimed at determining the factors restraining choice of nursing as a career among male SSSIII students in Enugu Urban. The specific...
ABSTRACT Malaria in pregnancy is a very serious obstetric problem that has severe negative effects on maternal health and birth outcomes. Avoiding contact with mosquitoes, the vectors for Malaria, by use of insecticide treated mosquito nets (ITNs) can prevent or reduce malaria load. A recent synthesis of data from national malaria control programmes has shown that levels of knowledge and utilization of ITNs by pregnant women in many sub-Saharan African countries remain far below national an...
ABSTRACT This study sought to determine empirically the extent to which disparity in school location, resource availability and school type affect the performance of (rural and urban public and private) secondary school students in Lagos state. The study involved sixty secondary schools drawn from rural and urban settings across the five zones in the state using a combination of stratified and simple random sampling techniques included sixty principals 600 cachers, forty officials of the Stat...
Increased residential and commercial development threatens wetland functions, particularly near urban centers. This research explored the values and attitudes of residents concerning wetlands, wetland restoration, and development near Busambaga wetland in Katabi, Wakiso District. Key Informant interviews were conducted to contextualize issues on wetlands management challenges, impacts of rapid urban development on the functionality of wetland ecosystem in relation to the human activities...
ABSTRACT Although banks are developed with the major aim of providing financial assistance to business organizations, the commercial banks in Enugu Urban are short-term lenders. This research work sought out the role of the computer in improving secretarial functions. The instrument used for the research included questionnaire and oral interview. The population of the study consisted of confidential secretaries in ten commercial banks from were the sample of seven were drawn. From the data co...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this research was to investigate the extent to which technology has been harnessed in the teaching and learning of History at the Ordinary level inGweru urban District. The descriptive survey research design was used in this study. The sample constituted thirty ‘O’Level history pupils, six history teachers, three H.O.Ds and three heads of schools in Gweru urban district. The researcher used questionnaires, interviews and observations for data collection. Data was...
Abstract The study interrogates the framing of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF)’s November/December 2017 Operation Restore Legacy in The Herald and Daily News. It seeks to explore the frames the two newspapers used and why they used them. The study is informed by framing theory but gathers data through archival research. The study established that two newspapers under study realised contrasting frames on the nature of the operation restore legacy, with Daily News saying it was a coup and T...
Abstract: Agricultural practices of smallholders with low external and internal inputs fluxes cause the risk of depleting soil nutrient stocks, seriously threatening future agricultural production potentials in Ethiopia. To curb soil fertility depletion in these areas, it needs quantification of fluxes that are responsible for nutrient import into and export out of the farming system. The objective of this study was to quantify nutrient fluxes, pools and NPK balances at farm and field scales...
ABSTRACT The study focused on an appraisal of promotional strategies of barbing salons in Enugu metropolis with particular note on top – class barbing salon in Enugu. The objectives of the study -To evaluate the promotional strategies adopted by Top class barbing salon in order to determine their profitability -To determine the impact of public relations adopted by top class barbing salon in customer’s patronage. -To determine of advertising adopted by Top class barbing salon E...
Abstract Kenya is rapidly urbanizing at an annual rate of about 4.3%. One of the consequences of urbanization has been the problem of food insecurity in peri-urban areas. Increased migration to urban from rural areas has enhanced food insecurity in these areas. The peri-urban area of Kangundo-Tala in Machakos County is one of the fastest-growing peri-urban areas due to its proximity to the capital city of Nairobi. This study investigated the impact of home gardening in enhancing food securit...