Abstract Access to abortion is necessary to respecting women’s reproductive freedom. Reproductive rights refer to those rights which protect the health and well-being of both men and women.8 Reproductive rights are most fundamental to women as they demand respect for their bodily integrity and decision-making requiring access to voluntary, quality and sexual health services. These rights connote the principle that a woman must be able to control her reproductive and sexual life and entitle ...
Abstract:The study was carried out to investigate gender differences in rural households’ food security coping strategies in South-Western Nigeria. A multi stage sampling technique was used in selecting 252 respondents utilized for the study. A well-structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from them. The result shows that the females were older than the male with a mean age of 50 and 45 years respectively. Most of the male respondents were married as against the females. Ther...
Abstract: The increasing population growth, depletion of natural recourses from mining and similar activities, and consequent insistent climate change have triggered diverse environmental challenges. It is well known that acid mine drainage (AMD) from mining operations in South Africa constitutes a serious environmental problem which requires heightened and crucial attention. The contamination threats from AMD presents a severe risk requiring prevention and mitigation measures for curbing co...
This research delves into the challenges posed by the shift to modular learning at Mayoyao National High School during the pandemic, focusing on the learning styles and attitudes of Grade 11 HUMMS students. The study, employing a descriptive qualitative approach, explores the diverse approaches students employ in modular learning and their corresponding attitudes. Findings reveal sequential, verbal, and technology-dependent learning styles, emphasizing the importance of tailored and supportiv...
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This project could not have been accomplished without the contributions of my able supervisor Dr. Kwabena Barima Antwi of the Department of Geography and Regional Planning, University of Cape Coast, whose comments, perceptive and constructive suggestions bestowed on the script have greatly improved and putting the script in a better perspective. My sincere thanks go to all those who provided constructive comments and advice which have greatly contributed positively to the tex...
ABSTRACT The Igbo is an ethnic group found in South-Eastern Nigeria. They are intensely religious. Their primal religion is the Igbo traditional Religion. It is an indigenous religion practised by the forebears and is handed down from one generation to another. It has a clear-cut belief in Supreme Being and other minor deities as intermediaries. It also acknowledges special categories of people who are known as sacred specialists. The sacred specialists are experts who through revelations tra...
Abstract: The sources of animal odours are highly diverse, yet their ecological importance, in host–vector communication, remains unexplored. Here, using the camel (host)–Stomoxys calcitrans (vector) interaction, we collected and analyzed the Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) of camels from four of its diferent odour sources: breath, body (skin), urine, and dung. On non-metric model multivariate analyses of VOCs we show that substantial chemo-diversity exists between metabolic products a...
Abstract The prevalence of diverse factors affecting maintenance management determines the impact of such factors on the maintenance of prison facilities. This study investigates factors that affect the maintenance management of prison facilities in South-West, Nigeria. Questionnaires were used to collect data from the prison staff in the maintenance unit of all prisons situated in South-west, Nigeria. The statistical tools employed for the study were percentage, mean scores, kendall's coeff...
Abstract: Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) is an important pest of fruit-bearing plants in many countries worldwide. In Africa, this pest has spread rapidly and has become widely established since the first invasion report in 2003. Wolbachia is a vertically transmitted endosymbiont that can significantly influence aspects of the biology and, in particular, the reproduction of its host. In this study, we screened B. dorsalis specimens collected from several locations in Africa between 2005 and 20...
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...
ABSTRACT Conflict is inevitable in all organisations, and the university being a centre of learning, with diverse needs is not left out. The study examined the modes of strategies employed in resolving conflicts in the South- West federal universities and their impact on the staff morale. The study focused on the three South-West federal universities in Nigeria, they include: the University of Ibadan, the University of Lagos, and the Obafemi Awolowo University. The survey research design...
Creating a friendly workplace which is devoid of pollution is a top priority globally. This study assesses the impact of noise from a polythene nylon production and recycling factory. The HD600 Datalogging Sound Level Meter was used for the assessment of noise within the factory and at twenty-three sampling points outside the factory. A World Health Organization standard questionnaire was also administered to selected respondents within and outside the factory to obtain information on su...
ABSTRACT The Money laundering offence was identified as such in the late part of the 20th century in the United States of America. Since this period, it has been a crime that has received immense attention for various reasons. This study aims to illustrate that, although the crime has received so much attention over the years, there still exists some areas on the subject matter that still require further research. In this study it is demonstrated that the concept of money laundering is not p...
Abstract Nonribosomal peptide synthetases (NRPSs) are multimodular enzymes that are used wholly or partly in the biosynthesis of antiobiotics; a natural product that fall into the class of secondary metabolites. NRPSs have diverse functions and have also been used in the synthesis of toxins, siderophores, or pigments, among others. Unlike other proteins, its biosynthesis is independent of ribosomal machinery. Nonribosomal peptides are synthesized on large nonribosomal peptide synthetase�...
Abstract: The effects of biotic and abiotic factors on stem borer parasitoid diversity, abundance,and parasitism were studied in cultivated and natural habitats in four agroecological zones in Kenya.Comparing habitat types, we found partial support for the “natural enemy”hypothesis, whereby, across all localities, parasitoid diversity was higher in more diverse host plant communities in natural habitats, whereas parasitoid abundance was higher in cultivated habitats. For both habitats, p...