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Competition for food in meerkats (Suricata suricatta)

Abstract: In group living species animals commonly compete for limited resources such as food (Darwin 1859). Winning competition for food may be beneficial for an individuals survival or reproductive success (Williams 1966; Clutton-Brock 1988; Metcalfe et al 1995) but conflict with group members may be costly as it typically involves aggression (Huntingford&Turner 1987, Mesterton-Gibbons&Adams 1998). Asymmetries between individuals are predicted to determine the outcome of competition (Mayna...

Development of a National Social Security Numbering System

Abstract  This research work deals with the Development of a National Social Security Numbering System (NSSN). A typical Social Security Number (SSN) is a 9-digit number configured and assigned to citizens and legal migrants of a country for the purpose of uniquely identifying them to aid easy administration of a nation. In principle, a National Social Security Number can be used to track citizens, permanent residents, temporary residents, legal emigrants for the purpose of work, taxation, g...

Study on Employee Information Security: Human Issue: Gaborone University College of Law and Professional Studies (GUC)

Abstract: The purpose of the study was to establish the level Information Security among End User in order to address the Human issue and its impacts on Information Security (IS) in organizations. Human errors likely to result into excessive security breaches than technical vulnerabilities (Hinson, 2003). Notable human errors include, deleting wrong file by mistake, entering wrong value, pull out the wrong plug by mistake and configuration mistakes can leave the network ports open, firew...

Cost-Effectiveness of Interventions for Alternate Food to Address Agricultural Catastrophes Globally

The literature suggests there is about a 1 % risk per year of a 10 % global agricultural shortfall due to catastrophes such as a large volcanic eruption, a medium asteroid or comet impact, regional nuclear war, abrupt climate change, and extreme weather causing multiple breadbasket failures. This shortfall has an expected mortality of about 500 million people. To prevent such mass starvation, alternate foods can be deployed that utilize stored biomass. This study developed a model with litera...

CSS 413- Security Strategies for Web Applications and Social Networks

Philosophy of the Department The departmental philosophy is in line with the national philosophy of Nigerian educational information technological aspirations, as it is in line with the establishment of universities of technology in the Country. Our philosophy is to develop high manpower needs that would meet the Nigerian ICT aspirations in such areas as business establishments, through web networking, cybercrimes and terrorism overcoming at both local and international scenes, alleviate fra...

MOTIVATION AND ATTITUDE AMONG KITCHEN STAFF IN SHSS IN THE KWAWU EAST DISTRICT

ABSTRACT The study set out to examine the motivation and attitude towards work among kitchen staff in senior high schools (SHSs) within the Kwawu East District. Specifically, it involved an examination of the motivational needs of the staff, the strategies used to motivate kitchen staff and the factors influencing job attitudes of staff. A cross-sectional design was adopted to survey 42 kitchen staff and seven school Principals. Interview schedules were used to collect data from the kitchen...

ELECTRONIC PAYMENT SECURITY SYSTEM

ABSTRACT Electronic commerce and electronic business are the inevitable mediums of exchange in an increasingly wired world. To better understand the problems and perspectives of electronic payment systems, it is wise to look at not only the current systems in place, but to also examine what the future may hold. This research work describes the characteristics of current systems in place and provides a brief analysis of how each works.  Secure electronic payment system is presented in this pa...

Household and Neighourhood Response to House Buglary in Ibadan

House burglary is a prevailing issue in Nigeria owing to the inefficiency of formal security institutions in dealing with incidences of urban household burglary. This study examines households and neighbourhoods’ responses to household burglary in Ibadan, Nigeria. In-depth interviews and household questionnaires were the primary data collection tools. A cross- sectional survey design was adopted while a multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 299 respondents. Analysis of Variance ...

ONLINE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ RECORDS SYSTEM (OUSRS) OF KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

ABSTRACTThis research study is about the Online University Student’s Records System. A system aid inthe management and operation of university students records. Kampala International Universitywas chosen as the case study area also the study covered a period of three months from June2008 to September 2008.Online University Student’s Records System is carefully designed basing on good securitypractices that may lead prevention of data loss, misplacement and redundancy. The methods thatwere...

Determining Aflatoxins Contamination In Locally Processed Peanut Butter Using Fluorometry And Hplc In Arusha City, Tanzania

ABSTRACT Food poisoning with mycotoxins produced by fungi is a global food safety issue. The consumption of mycotoxin-contaminated foods is responsible for several foodborne diseases outbreak worldwide. While peanuts are an important crop with both economic and nutritional significance in tropical and subtropical regions, their vulnerability to aflatoxin contamination, for example, makes them unsuitable for human consumption. This study aimed at assessing the aflatoxin contamination of local...

Moderating Effect Of Entrepreneurial Orientation On The Relationship Between Human-Related Information Security Issues And Firm Performance In Kenya

Abstract By having an effective organizational information security culture where employees intuitively protect corporate information assets, SMEs could improve information security. Research has also identified information security awareness and training as important parts of information security and stated that increasing awareness of security issues is the most cost effective control that a firm can implement. SMEs have the capacity to achieve rapid economic growth. In Kenya they employ a...

Analysis of Factors Affecting Farmers Investment in Neglected and Underutilized Crops: Case of Yams (Dioscorea SPP) Among Small Scale Farmers Runyejes Sub-County, Embu County, Kenya

An analysis of economic effects of  Neglected and Underutilized crops (NUACs) in Kenya, case of yam in Embu County.  ABSTRACT  Nations in Africa i.e. Kenya has great potential of realizing their goal of eradicating poverty and hunger in all its forms and everywhere through the neglected and underutilized crops i.e. yams Dioscorea spp (Berchie, 2009) but have been adversely aggrieved by institutional failure, policies without the clear framework of the institutions capability to ...

The Refugee Influx and Security in Uganda: A Case Study of Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATIONAPPROVALDEDICATION iiiACKNOWLEDGEMENT ivABSTRACTLIST OF TABLES ixCHAPTER ONE 1INTRODUCTION 11.1 Introduction1 .2 Background of the Study1.3 Statement of the Problem 21.4 Purpose of the study 31.5 Research objectives 31.6 Research question 31.7 Hypothesis 41.8 Scope ofthe study 41.8.1 Content scope 41.8.2 Geographical Scope 41.8.3 Time scope 41 .9 Significance of the study s1.10 The Conceptual Framework 6CHAPTER TWOLITERATURE REVIEW 72,1 Introduction 72.1.lTheoretic...

The Design And Evaluation of A Green House Type Solar Dryer And its Performance on Two Food Commodities; Cassava And Cocoa

ABSTRACT Drying, a process for food preservation involves subjecting a food commodity to high temperatures that aid in the removal of moisture thereby making the food shelf stable. The objective of this study was to design a greenhouse type solar dryer that would be used for the drying of cassava and other foods and evaluate the characteristics of the dried products. The rationale behind this study was that open sun drying has been the method of drying over the centuries but it is subjected ...

Organizational Factors Influencing Community Policing Strategy Among Security Agencies In Njoro Sub-county, Nakuru County, Kenya

This study sought to assess the influence of security agency organizational factors on the implementation of community policing strategy in Njoro Sub-County. It sought to establish the level of community policing strategy implementation by security agencies, and investigate the influence of two aggregate organizational factors (organizational structure and management styles) on the implementation of community policing. The study was guided by the contingency theory and diffusion of innov...


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