Labour Migration, Remittances and Economic Growth in Nigeria: An Indirect Least Square Approach
Abidemi ABIOLA PhD – August 2019 Page No.: 01-09
Labour migration is one major factor in determining the status of a given economy. The reason is two-fold; the brain drain effect on the economy which is always considered detrimental and the capital inflow into the economy which is always considered as injection into the economy. To resolve the puzzle of cross purpose implications of labour migration on the Nigerian economy, the study decided to examine the impact of labour migration and remittances on the Nigerian economy. Two models were specified. One that examines the impacts of factors that lead to emigration on emigration. The second that examine the impact of labour migration and remittances on economic growth. Being a study that involves times series, unit roots test that was conducted shows the variable of emigration and labour age are stationary at level. The result of the labour migration model shows that all the explanatory variables are positively related to labour migration. The second model also follow suit. The indirect least square estimates show that age, remittances and population exert positive influence on economic growth.The study recommends on the strength of its finding that Nigerian government should provide an enabling environment for its emigrants, so that administrative bottlenecks associated with traveling abroad are reduced to the barest minimum. The government should also provide economic environment that will encourage Nigerians in diaspora to come and invest their hard earned foreign currency to develop the domestic economy.
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Abidemi ABIOLA PhD
Department of Economics, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Knowledge, Perception, and Attitudes of Clients and Health Service Providers in Family Planning and HIV Clinics in Healthcare Facilities in Abuja, Nigeria
Abiola Clementina Ajibola, Sanni Olaniyi Felix, Tolulope Victor Ajibola, Ibidun Jolaoso, Oluwakemi Akagwu, Akinwale Coker – August 2019 – Page No.: 10-16
Family planning (FP) use among women living with HIV has a great impact on preventing unintended pregnancy and preventing new HIV infection in children. Studies have documented the influence of the knowledge of health integrated services on clients’ satisfaction, the uptake of HIV test services (HTS) and FP services. This study aimed at assessing the knowledge, perception, and attitudes of clients and health service providers in FP and HIV clinics in healthcare facilities in Abuja, Nigeria.This study was conducted in both FP and HIV clinics in seven general hospitals in Abuja, Nigeria. Both HIV infected and non-infected non-pregnant women of childbearing age (15-49), either receiving HIV care and treatment or FP services the General Hospitals were included. The healthcare service providers were also interviewed. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and were analysed using SPSS version 25.0.The most common respondent’s age group was 20 – 29 (53.0%) and the majority were married (88.2%), had at least secondary education, (38.0%) and were self-employed (57.5%).More than four of every five (86.1%) of the women had good knowledge of HIV and 73.2% had good knowledge of FP. One hundred and seventy-seven (61.7%) of the respondents have had a discussion on FP with their service providers but the majority did not know the stage at which FP should be discussed with PLWHA. Only 34.8% of the women have ever used any form of FP while 25.1% were using FP method at the time of interview. The most used form of FP was ‘implants’ 30.0% and injection 29.0% while only 10% used condoms. Sixty percent (60%) of the service providers had knowledge of Integrating HIV counselling and testing (HCT) into FP services and 80% had the knowledge of Integrating FP/SRH into services to prevent mother-child-transmission of HIV while none (0.0%) had the knowledge of both Integrating FP/SRH into HIV counselling and testing and Integrating FP/SRH into HIV treatment, care, and support programs. The majority already had previous training on FP procedures (80.0%) and HIV services (100.0%) with the most training being PMTCT and all needed more training on new trends and ART drugs.Only one integrated model was averagely known by the HIV service providers. This study recorded a very low uptake of FP among HIV infected women of reproductive age in Abuja. This low uptake may be attributed to the poor knowledge of FP-HIV services integration among both the clients and the healthcare providers. Therefore, we advocate for regular training of both the clients and the service providers on the benefits of FP-HIV service integration. Also, the necessary tools should be made available in healthcare facilities in order to achieve a successful implementation of the program in Nigeria.
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Abiola Clementina Ajibola
Department of Clinical Services, Centre for Integrated Health Program, Abuja, Nigeria
Sanni Olaniyi Felix
Department of West African Breast Cancer Study, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria
Tolulope Victor Ajibola
Department of Civil Engineering, Balcon Associates Limited, Nigeria
Ibidun Jolaoso
Department of Clinical Services, Centre for Integrated Health Program, Abuja, Nigeria
Oluwakemi Akagwu
Department of Clinical Services, Centre for Integrated Health Program, Abuja, Nigeria
Akinwale Coker
Department of Biomedical and Environmental Health, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
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Abiola Clementina Ajibola, Sanni Olaniyi Felix, Tolulope Victor Ajibola, Ibidun Jolaoso, Oluwakemi Akagwu, Akinwale Coker “Knowledge, Perception, and Attitudes of Clients and Health Service Providers in Family Planning and HIV Clinics in Healthcare Facilities in Abuja, Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 8, pp.10-16 August 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-8/10-16.pdf
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“Harmonic Forms and Killing Tensor Fields on Almost Grayan Manifold”
Dr. Banke Bihari, Dr. S.P Pandey – August 2019 – Page No.: 17-20
In this paper we have studied different aspect of para complex and almost para complex manifold which is similar to almost Grayan manifold.
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Dr. Banke Bihari
Department of Mathematics, R.B.S. College, Agra, India
Dr. S.P Pandey
Department of Mathematics, R.B.S. College, Agra, India
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Dr. Banke Bihari, Dr. S.P Pandey ““Harmonic Forms and Killing Tensor Fields on Almost Grayan Manifold”” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 8, pp. 17-20 August 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-8/17-20.pdf
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Soil Chemical Properties and Yield of Maize As Affected by Organic Amendment of River Sand with Cow Dung and Poultry Dropping
Embassy Apene, Donatus Obiajulu Onwuegbunam – August 2019 Page No.: 21-25
The study comprised the incorporation of poultry dropping (PD) and cow dung (CD) as means of amending river sand, and the subsequent use of the amended soil to grow hybrid maize in pots in Kaduna, Nigeria. The values of residual soil chemicals after harvest showed that the poultry dropping produced higher soil pH, electrical conductivity (EC), total nitrogen and available phosphorus (AP), with values of 7.4 -7.6, 0.06 – 0.066 dS/m, 0.0042 – 0.0075 and 2.39 – 5.15 mg/Kg, respectively, at the application rates of 500 g to 1,500 g per pot. The difference in the values is, however, not significant between PD and CD. Cow dung gave higher values in the % organic matter (O.M.) (0.21 – 0.46 %) and potassium (K) (44 – 49 mg/Kg). Generally there was significant difference in the residual chemical properties due to levels of application. The yield of maize due to the un-amended sand was zero, while the sand amended with cow dung produced higher mean yield (2.06 t/ha) than poultry dropping (1.87 t/ha). It was recommended that the amendment application rate be increased for more bio-available nutrients to improve yield, and that the soil be texturally modified through addition of clay portions to create the optimum texture (sandy loam) for best management practice of maize.
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Embassy Apene
Department of Basic Science and General Studies,Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka, Kaduna, Nigeria
Donatus Obiajulu Onwuegbunam
Department of Agricultural & Bio-Environmental Engineering,Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka, Kaduna, Nigeria
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Embassy Apene, Donatus Obiajulu Onwuegbunam “Soil Chemical Properties and Yield of Maize As Affected by Organic Amendment of River Sand with Cow Dung and Poultry Dropping” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 8, pp.21-25 August 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-8/21-25.pdf
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Benzene-Toluene-Xylene Production Process from Liquefied Petroleum Gas Using Aspen HYSYS and Aspen Energy Analyzer
U. S Ubam, A Bello, U. D Amoka, A. G Adamu – August 2019 Page No.: 26-42
In this work, Aspen HYSYS simulation software was used to develop a process for Benzene-toluene-xylene BTX synthesis; a leading feedstock in the petrochemical industries for the synthesis of several chemicals, from liquefied petroleum gas LPG. The pinch and retrofit analysis as applicable to the developed model was carried out using Energy Analyser V10 in order to develop a network of heat exchanger, possible energy savings and payback period of the process. The result of the simulation showed that benzene, toluene and xylene have compositions of 89.3%, 95.5%, and 100% respectively suggesting that the process is highly favoured by low pressure and high reflux ratio. The energy analysis revealed that fifteen (15) heat exchanger network (HEN) were developed comprising of seven (7) heaters and eight (8) coolers for the base case simulation and about 0.6MWof wasted heat was recovered by incorporating three (3) additional heat exchangers to the base HEN leading to 9.6% total energy savings of the entire system. The retrofit design suggested three case scenarios yielding payback periods of 2.062 years, 1.802 years and 6.579 years respectively among which the one the second case scenario with 1.802 years was selected to be the preferred case scenario.
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U. S Ubam
Chemical Engineering Department, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
A Bello
Department of Chemical Engineering Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, Nigeria
U. D Amoka
Chemical Engineering Department, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
A. G Adamu
Chemical Engineering Department, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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U. S Ubam, A Bello, U. D Amoka, A. G Adamu “Benzene-Toluene-Xylene Production Process from Liquefied Petroleum Gas Using Aspen HYSYS and Aspen Energy Analyzer” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 8, pp.26-42 August 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-8/26-42.pdf
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Poverty Reduction and Resilience Development in an Insurgency Battered Region – Lessons from the Activities of Lake Chad Basin Commission in Nigeria
Isma’ila Abdullahi Hadejia – August 2019 – Page No.: 43-71
Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) is a regional organization concerned with the management of Lake Chad basin and its ecosystem. LCBC is financing the implementation of an emergency youth employment scheme which entails various projects in the respective countries. The objectives of the scheme are to provide emergency youth employment scheme for poverty reduction, also to lessen the effects of insurgency as well as divert the attention of the youth from joining terrorists’ groups. It is equally intended to encourage replication of the project by federal, states and local governments and individuals. It is within that framework that, in Nigeria LCBC programmed community Afforestation in Jigawa and Yobe States under which 2629 ha were planted in 14- LGAs 2013; aquiculture under which 16 community fish ponds were constructed in 16 communities from 16 LGAs in 2016 and the development of 75 hectares of community drip irrigation in 13locations in 13LGAs 2017, which empowered 300 beneficiaries. Both projects were implemented in parts of Bauchi, Kano, Jigawa and Yobe States o n the Nigerian side of the lake Chad Basin.
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Isma’ila Abdullahi Hadejia
Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State, Nigeria
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Isma’ila Abdullahi Hadejia “Poverty Reduction and Resilience Development in an Insurgency Battered Region – Lessons from the Activities of Lake Chad Basin Commission in Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 8, pp.43-71 August 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-8/43-71.pdf
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Optimisation of Antiseptic Soap Production from a Blend of Neem Seed Oil and Eucalyptus Oil
Abdulhanan Bello, Abdulazeez A. Abdulazeez, Abdulmutalib O. Usman, Yunusa G. Sariki, Adamu Ibrahim Agiteh – August 2019 – Page No.: 72-77
In this work, Neem oil and eucalyptus oil were mixed in various proportions and used in preparing soaps which were subsequently characterized. The combination of neem oil to eucalyptus oil considered were 100:0, 90:10, 80:20,70:30, 60:40, 50:50, 40:60, 30:70 20:80 10:90 and 0:100 (wt:wt). The physical properties of the prepared soap including hardness, foamability and pH were analyzed. The antibacterial properties of the prepared soaps in terms of sensitivity, minimum inhibitory concentration and minimum bacterial concentration were analyzed. The antimicrobial properties of the prepared soap in terms of sensitivity, minimum inhibitory concentration (with respect to staphyylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis) indicated that the properties observed from the use of the blending ratio 20:80 correlates with that gotten from the commercial soap sample and clearly agrees with world health organization standard for antiseptic soap.
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Abdulhanan Bello
Department of Chemical Engineering Technology, Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Abdulazeez A. Abdulazeez
Department of Chemical Engineering Technology, Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Abdulmutalib O. Usman
Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Kogi State University, Anyiba, Kogi State, Nigeria
Yunusa G. Sariki
Department of Chemical Engineering Technology, Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Adamu Ibrahim Agiteh
Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
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Abdulhanan Bello, Abdulazeez A. Abdulazeez, Abdulmutalib O. Usman, Yunusa G. Sariki, Adamu Ibrahim Agiteh “Optimisation of Antiseptic Soap Production from a Blend of Neem Seed Oil and Eucalyptus Oil” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 8, pp. 72-77 August 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-8/72-77.pdf
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Wireless Power Transfer for Electric Vehicles
Chaitra C – August 2019 Page No.: 78-81
Wireless power transfer technology has more advantages over conventional means of power transfer and its generation, thus it has received more attention in the few decade and has been employed to apply to a wide range of applications, ranging from low power required for biomedical applications to railway vehicles with efficiency up to 95% or higher in some prototype systems. Magnetic wireless power transfer systems rely on magnetic field coupling to transfer electric power between two or more magnetically coupled coils.
The main objective of wireless power transfer for electric vehicles is to transfer power within a smaller range. The wireless power transfer system consists of transmitter and receiver part which are separated by small distance of about 3cms. Therefore the transfer can be seen as the receiver receives the power to run the motor. Wireless power transmission technology uses time varying electromagnetic field. This electromagnetic field is created around the free space which carries a steady current of charges creating a magnetic field around it and this field contains energy in it and the EMF is generated between the coils and it is transmitted to the receiver.
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Chaitra C
Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumakuru-572103, India
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Chaitra C “Wireless Power Transfer for Electric Vehicles” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 8, pp.78-81 August 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-8/78-81.pdf
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Exploring the Relationship between HRD Climate Practices and Job Satisfaction across Selected Software Companies in Hyderabad- A Study
Dr. V. Venkateswara Rao – August 2019 Page No.: 82-85
The purpose of the paper is to identify the specific dimensions of Human Resource Development Climate (HRDC) that significantly affect Employee Engagement (EE). It places the importance of HRDC in enhancing EE within the public sector in a developing country and finds answer to the question on the dimension of HRDC that causes employees to be engaged. The paper uses a self-designed questionnaire, made up of Rao and Abraham (1990) HRD Climate survey and Utrecht Work Engagement Scale by Schaufeli et al., (2002) to gather data from 355 respondents and analyzed using multiple regressions. Based on the data analyzed, results showed that HRDC has a positive and significant effect on employee engagement. Additionally, it was found that employees are highly engaged in situations where their organization exhibits the HR Mechanism dimension of HRDC. The limitation is, it did not focus on the entire public sector but focused on civil servant. It is therefore recommended that further studies could be carried out with focus on other public sector organizations to confirm or refute the findings. This study adds to the limited literature on HRDC and EE in public sector organizations in a developing country. This finding brings to bear the major dimension of HRDC that managers should focus on to improve employee engagement in a developing country where there exist a high power distance culture.
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Dr. V. Venkateswara Rao
Professor in Management, PACE Institute of Technology & Sciences, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Dr. V. Venkateswara Rao “Exploring the Relationship between HRD Climate Practices and Job Satisfaction across Selected Software Companies in Hyderabad- A Study” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 8, pp.82-85 August 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-8/82-85.pdf
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Weather Forecasting Considerations
Celso Luis Levada, Osvaldo Missiato, Antonio Luis Ferrari, Miriam de Magalhães Oliveira Levada – August 2019 – Page No.: 86-90
A numerical climate model is the computer program that simulates an atmospheric movement in space and time. A variety of meteorological phenomena can be analyzed and predicted by different types of numerical weather forecasting models. Numerical weather forecast uses mathematical models of the atmosphere and oceans to predict the climate based on current weather conditions. Manipulating the vast datasets and performing the complex calculations necessary for modern numerical weather forecasting requires some of the world’s most powerful supercomputers. A more fundamental problem lies in the chaotic nature of the partial differential equations governing the atmosphere. The idea of numerical weather forecasting is to sample the state of air at a given time and use the fluid dynamics and thermodynamics equations to estimate the state of air at some point in the future. It is impossible to solve these equations exactly, and small errors grow with time.
Page(s): 86-90 Date of Publication: 23 August 2019
Celso Luis Levada
Hermínio Ometto Foundations-Fho/Uniararas/Brazil
Osvaldo Missiato
Faculdades Integradas Einstein De Limeira/Brazil
Antonio Luis Ferrari
Faculdade De Engenharia E Agrimensura De Pirassununga/Brasil
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Hermínio Ometto Foundations-Fho/Uniararas/Brazil
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Antiplasmodial and Toxicological Effects of Ethanolic Extracts of Mango (Mangiferaindica) Leaves and Bitter Cola (Garcinia kola) Seeds in Albino Rats
Awoibi Kristhien, Amah H. – August 2019 Page No.: 91-97
Malaria is one of the most important diseases in the world. The choice for the treatment is highly limited due to drug resistance. Hence, finding the new compounds to treat malaria is urgently needed. The present study aim at investigating the toxicological and anti-plasmodial effects of extracts of Mangiferaindica and Garcinia kola on Albino rat infected with Plasmodium berghei. For efficacy test in vivo, standard 5-day curative test was carried out. Rats were inoculated with 1×107/ml parasitized erythrocytes of Plasmodium berghei by intraperitoneal injection. The extracts (100,300, 500, 800, and 1000 mg/kg) of each plants were given separately to each group and orally once a day for 5 consecutive days. Average Percentage parasiemia and hemaological indices were estimated. Combisunate (10mg/kg) was given to infected rats as reference control while untreated control was given only distilled water. It was found that ethanolic extracts of Mangiferaindica and Garcinia kola at different doses showed dose dependent parasitemia inhibitionbuthavenocurative effects. Therefore, Mangiferaindica and Garcinia kola exact significant anti-plasmodial activity and prolonged survival time with no toxicity.
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Awoibi Kristhien
Post Graduate Student Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Imo State University Owerri Nigeria
Amah H.
Lecturer Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Imo State University Owerri Nigeria
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Awoibi Kristhien, Amah H. “Antiplasmodial and Toxicological Effects of Ethanolic Extracts of Mango (Mangiferaindica) Leaves and Bitter Cola (Garcinia kola) Seeds in Albino Rats” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 8, pp.91-97 August 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-8/91-97.pdf
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Gender and Journalism: A Perspective of Female Journalists in the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana
Kwode Paul Achonga Kabah – August 2019 – Page No.: 98-102
This study investigated gender and journalism practice from the view point of female journalists based in the Tamale metropolis of the Northern Region of Ghana. The study which is qualitative in nature, adopted in-depth interviews, observation and focus group discussions as means of data collection. Findings indicate that Journalism in the region is male-dominated because many trained female Journalists either do not get employed in the profession, lose interest or shy away from practicing. The study observed that socio-cultural practices laced with sexual harassment were common hazards experienced by female Journalists. The need for personal and institutional strategies to deal with such phenomena was recommended.
Page(s): 98-102 Date of Publication: 25 August 2019
Kwode Paul Achonga Kabah
Lecturer (Dip. in Communication Studies, B.A. Hons., Sociology/Psychology, Mphil., Communication and Media Studies), Tamale Technical University, Faculty of Applied Arts, Department of Media and Communication Studies
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Kwode Paul Achonga Kabah “Gender and Journalism: A Perspective of Female Journalists in the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 8, pp. 98-102 August 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-8/98-102.pdf
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An Assessment of Hormonal Contraceptives on Plasma Glucose and Lipid Profile of Women Attending Family Planning Clinic at Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Ogechi Juliet Alisigwe – August 2019 Page No.: 103-118
This study seeks to determine the influence of the type, duration of contraceptive used and the age of users on Biochemical parameters such as glucose and lipid amongst women in Keffi, Nasarawastate of Nigeria. The study group consisted of 400 women (age range 18-41 years) who were equally distributed into four groups based on contraceptive used (Noristerate =100, Depo-provera=100, Oral pills= 100 and Norplant =100) for a period of two (2) years, while 50 are control groups. Glucose, triglyceride, total cholesterol, LDL-Cholesterol and HDL-Cholesterol were determined using standard colorimetric methods. There were significant increase in the mean value of total cholesterol (4.82±0.46), triglyceride (1.67±0.11), LDL-Cholesterol (2.37±0.23) and glucose (5.21±0.22) in test group when compared with the control groups with total cholesterol (3.34±0.12), triglyceride (0.89±0.04), LDL-cholesterol (1.89±0.05) and glucose (3.94±0.20) (p<0.05). Results also showed monthly significant increase (p>0.05) in the levels of glucose, Total cholesterol, triglyceride and LDL-Cholesterol following administration of Noriesterate, Depo-provera and Oral pill while the level of HDL- Cholesterol significantly decreased (p<0.05) within the duration of contraceptives used when compared with the control group. However, for women taking Norplant, there was monthly significant decrease (p<0.05)in the levels of glucose, Total cholesterol, triglyceride and LDL-Cholesterol while the HDL-Cholesterol levels were significantly increased suggesting that Norplant could be the most preferred hormonal contraceptive to others under this study. The levels of Glucose, Total cholesterol, Triglyceride and LDL-Cholesterol in this study, were significantly (p>0.05) increased as the age range of the users increases from 18-23 to 36-41 indicating that age has a direct influence on contraceptive used. Similarly, there was a significant increase in BMI by 8.6% between women using contraceptives and the non-users. It could be concluded that hormonal contraceptives alter lipid metabolism and induced dyslipidemia.
Page(s): 103-118 Date of Publication: 25 August 2019
Ogechi Juliet Alisigwe
Department of Biochemistry, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria
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Perception of Pregnant Women towards HIV Testing and Counseling in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria
Ogechi Juliet Alisigwe – August 2019 – Page No.: 119-127
The study examined the perception of pregnant women toward HIV voluntary test and counseling in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional design was adopted for this study. 150 respondents took part in the study. A structural questionnaire was used to collect data. Four hypotheses were tested and the result showed a significant outcome. Based on the above findings, the researcher wishes to make the following recommendations; Government should put in place several programme that will create awareness and knowledge on HIV voluntary counseling and testing. There is also a need to create positive attitude towards HIV voluntary counseling and testing as this will go a long way to help in the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS.
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Ogechi Juliet Alisigwe
Department of Biochemistry, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria
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Changes in Nitric Oxide Levels in Lead-Exposed Male Rats Co-Treated with Methanolic Extracts of Curcuma longa Rhizomes and Spondias mombin Leaves
Fortune S. Amah-Tariah, Joy O. A. Laz-Okenwa and Mpakaboari T. Bekinbo – August 2019 – Page No.: 128-131
Nitric oxide (NO) is a known vasodilator compound and in humans and animals, NO is a signaling molecule that play vital role in many physiological and pathological processes. Considering the vital biological roles of NO, this study evaluated the possible changes in nitric oxide levels in lead-exposed male rats co-treated with methanolic extracts of some local spice and herb (Curcuma longa rhizomes and Spondias mombin leaves (MECL and MESM respectively)). Fifty four (54) adult male wistar rats weighing between 150g and 200g were procured for the study and divided into nine (9) groups including Group 1: Control (rats received 1ml of distilled water and normal feed daily); Group 2: received 100mg/kg lead acetate in drinking water throughout the study period; Group 3: rats received 100mg/kg lead acetate in drinking water + Vitamin E (100mg) dialy; Group 4: rats received 100mg/kg lead acetate in drinking water + 500mg/kg MECL; Group 5: rats received 100mg/kg lead acetate in drinking water + 1000mg/kg MECL; Group 6: rats received 100mg/kg lead acetate in drinking water + 200mg/kg MESM; Group 7: Rats received 100mg/kg lead acetate in drinking water + 400mg/kg MESM; Group 8: Rats received 100mg/kg lead acetate in drinking water + 200mg/kg MESM+500mg/kg MECL and Group 9 Rats received 100mg/kg lead acetate in drinking water + 400mg/kg MESM+1000mg/kg MECL. Treatments were done daily for 4 weeks. The outcome of the present study revealed that NO levels in groups 3, 6 and 9 were significantly (P<0.05) higher when compared to group 2 (Pb treated only). In conclusion, the marked elevation of serum NO level following the co-administration of the methanolic Curcuma longa rhizomes and Spondias mombin leaves reveal that they may possess therapeutic potentials in stabilizing nitric oxide deficiency.
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Fortune S. Amah-Tariah
Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Joy O. A. Laz-Okenwa
Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Mpakaboari T. Bekinbo
Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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Fortune S. Amah-Tariah, Joy O. A. Laz-Okenwa and Mpakaboari T. Bekinbo “Changes in Nitric Oxide Levels in Lead-Exposed Male Rats Co-Treated with Methanolic Extracts of Curcuma longa Rhizomes and Spondias mombin Leaves” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 8, pp. 128-131 August 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-8/128-131.pdf
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Varying Dietary Protein Levels and Its Effect on Haematology and Serum Biochemical Components of Crossbred Rabbits
Unung, H.U., Mwansat, G. S.,Oshibanjo D.O, Dawet, A., Oyedapo F.A. and Asiruwa P.O – August 2019 Page No.: 132-135
An experiment was conducted at the Police Force Mounted Training Centre, Bukuru, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State to evaluate the effects of varying dietary protein levels on haematology and serum biochemical indices of crossbred rabbits in a twelve-week feeding trial. Thirty crossbred, weaned rabbits with an average weight of 1.0kg were allotted to three dietary treatment groups of ten rabbits per group, in a completely randomized design. Diets were formulated to contain 13 and 18% crude protein levels and a control (growers mash 14%) diet. Blood samples were collected forth nightly through the ear vein of individual rabbit for haematology and serum biochemical assays. Data were analysed using ANOVA at α0.05.
The results from haematology shows that the parameters assessed (WBC, Neutrophil, Lymphocyte, Monocyte, Basophil, PVC, RBC, HGB, MCV, MCH, MCHC and platelets) did not differ significantly (P>0.05) regardless of the dietary protein level. The serum biochemical values of rabbits fed 13 % dietary protein were significantly lower (p< 0.05) compared to values obtained for other treatments groups. Also, Total cholesterol, HDL and triglyceride differed significantly (p<0.05). Values obtained for haematology and serum biochemical indices were within normal physiological ranges documented for healthy rabbits. Feeding, dietary protein level as low as 13% had no effect on haematology and serum biochemical indices of weaned rabbits
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Page(s): 132-135 Date of Publication: 28 August 2019
Unung, H.U.
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Science, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Mwansat, G. S.
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Science, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Oshibanjo D.O
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Science, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Dawet, A.
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Science, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Oyedapo F.A
Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Asiruwa P.O
Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
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Inflation and Economic Growth in Nigeria
Binuyo, Babatunde, Igwe, Ajanwachukwu and Ebere, Chidinma – August 2019 Page No.: 136-142
The study examined “ inflation and economic growth in Nigeria”. Time series data from 1981-2017 was used. The study used real gross domestic product as dependent variable while interest rate (INT), inflation rate (INF), consumer price index(CPI), foreign exchange rate(EXCH) were used as independent variables. Unit root test was carried out using augmented dickey fuller and the result indicated that all the vairables were stationary at first difference. Thus, the vector Error correction method (VECM) was employed for this research to find the relationship between inflation and economic growth in Nigeria. The study observed that there was a negative relationship between interest rate and real gross domestic product, exchange rate has a negative relationship with real gross domestic product and finally, consumer price index has a positive relationship with real gross domestic product. The study therefore suggested that government should encourage the export promotion strategies in order to maintain a surplus balance of trade and also conducive enviornment, adequate security, effective fiscal and monetary, as well as infrastructural faclities should be provieded so that foreign investors will be attracted to invest in Nigeria.
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Binuyo, Babatunde
Department of Economics, Veronica Adeleke School of Social Sciences, Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
Igwe, Ajanwachukwu
Department of Economics, Veronica Adeleke School of Social Sciences, Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
Ebere, Chidinma
Department of Economics, Veronica Adeleke School of Social Sciences, Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Binuyo, Babatunde, Igwe, Ajanwachukwu and Ebere, Chidinma “Inflation and Economic Growth in Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 8, pp.136-142 August 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-8/136-142.pdf
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Tackling Political Crisis in Nigeria: Lessons from Aba Women Crisis of 1929
Charles Chidi Eleonu Ph D. – August 2019 Page No.: 143-148
There has been incessant political crisis in Nigeria since the colonial time and especially in the post independence era. Much has been noted about the destabilizing effects of the regional tripod on which the early Nigerian federation rested. This paper therefore is significant due to the ability to identify the causes of those crisis and much more prescribe the reasons that may lead to check the raised tension of political crisis in Nigeria. The paper historically examines the Aba Women Crisis of 1929 and presents the lessons from there which may help improve governance and political practice to usher in the desired expectation of political and economic development. It is observed that good governance, and responsible leadership, recognition of women, effective communication of government policies, and equitable distribution of national wealth, protection of life and property and adequate demonstration of sensibility to the needs of the populace will increase the expectations of Nigerians. The paper concludes that when ethnic hegemony, personality clashes, neglect of women are minimized or eliminated out of the way, that is, the absence of these challenges will reposition Nigeria for good.
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Charles Chidi Eleonu Ph D.
Port Harcourt Polytechnic, Rumuola, Rivers State, Nigeria
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Charles Chidi Eleonu Ph D. “Tackling Political Crisis in Nigeria: Lessons from Aba Women Crisis of 1929” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 8, pp.143-148 August 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-8/143-148.pdf
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Effect of Breathing Retraining on Exercise Capacity and Quality of Life in Patients with Grade-II (GOLD) COPD
Suresh. T. N, Roshan. G. R – August 2019 Page No.: 149-153
BACKGROUND: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease characterised by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes normal breathing and it is not fully reversible. Conditions like chronic bronchitis and emphysema are no longer used but they are included with COPD diagnosis. Smoking is one of the major cause for COPD, in which the airways becomes inflamed and damaged.
OBJECTIVE: To find out the effects of breathing retraining program or exercise capacity and quality of life in patients with grade II (GOLD) COPD patients.
METHODOLOGY: Quasi experimental. 20 subjects selected and intervention given on alternative days for a period of 4 weeks. Pulse oximeter and arm pedocyclometer used during intervention.
OUTCOME MEASURES: Clinical chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) questionnaire, 5 sit to stand test.
RESULT: The result of this study shows that there is improvement in the symptoms, functional state and total score among 20 COPD patients while there is no improvement in the mental state among 19 of them. There was improvement in the exercise capacity of the patient.
CONCLUSION: The study concludes that the COPD patients exhibited improvement in the exercise capacity and quality of life due to breathing retraining.
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Suresh. T. N
Vice Principal, SRM College of Physiotherapy, SRM Institution of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India
Roshan. G. R
Students, SRM College of Physiotherapy, SRM Institution of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India
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Suresh. T. N, Roshan. G. R “Effect of Breathing Retraining on Exercise Capacity and Quality of Life in Patients with Grade-II (GOLD) COPD” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 8, pp.149-153 August 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-8/149-153.pdf
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Dimensions and Various Instructional Supervisory Techniques Adopted by Principals in Assisting the Needy Teachers in Senior Public Secondary School in Kogi State
Emmanuel Sunday, Shaibu Leonard Ph.D, Igoche Linus – August 2019 Page No.: 154-160
This study investigated the dimensions and various instructional supervisory techniques adopted by principals in assisting the needy teachers in senior public secondary school in Kogi state, Nigeria. Two research questions were constructed and two hypotheses framed and tested accordingly. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. 250 teachers were randomly selected for the study. Principal Instructional Supervisory Techniques (PIST) was used as instrument for data collection. Means and standard deviation were used to analyze research questions while chi-square (x2) statistic was used to test the null hypotheses that guided the study. HO1 shows chi-square value of 17.64, df =3, P=0.05>0.000 which revealed that the dimension of instructional supervisory practice among principals significantly influence the needy teachers in Kogi State. HO2 shows chi-square value of 74.95 at df =3, P=0.05>0.000 which revealed that supervisory techniques adopted by principals significantly influence the needy teachers in senior public secondary schools. It was recommended that the government of Kogi State through the state ministry of education should organize regular training programmes such as work shop, seminar, conferences to enable the principal acquire the knowledge and skill needed for effective instructional supervisory techniques in Kogi State.
Page(s): 154-160 Date of Publication: 01 September 2019
Emmanuel Sunday
Primary Education Department, Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa, Nigeria
Shaibu Leonard Ph.D
Department of Educational Foundations, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria
Igoche Linus
Department of Adult and Non Formal Education, Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa-Kogi State, Nigeria
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Emmanuel Sunday, Shaibu Leonard Ph.D, Igoche Linus “Dimensions and Various Instructional Supervisory Techniques Adopted by Principals in Assisting the Needy Teachers in Senior Public Secondary School in Kogi State” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 8, pp.154-160 August 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-8/154-160.pdf
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Effect of Oil Price Shock on Small Scale Agro Allied Enterprise from 1984-2014 in Benue State, Nigeria
Ugwuh Martha Gadzama and Muhammad Sani M. Jabo – August 2019 – Page No.: 161-172
The impact of oil price shock on the performance of small scale agro allied enterprise in Benue State from 1984 to 2014 was examined. The long and short run relationship between world price, inflation rate, domestic oil price, exchange rate and other variables on small scale agro-allied enterprise was investigated. It was revealed that oil price shock affect small scale enterprise due to the increase in exchange rate, inflation rate and domestic oil price. The data used for the study were obtained from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Bulletins and CBN porter. The result revealed that on the average values of the products; fish farming, garri, sesame, soybean and oil palm enterprise were N325,4158.217, N375,1207.576, N215, 1771.360, N846,672.655 and N1, 749,958.733 respectively. Investigating the active promotion of agro allied industry to strengthen the linkage effect of agriculture on the economy is recommended for future research.
Page(s): 161-172 Date of Publication: 01 September 2019
Ugwuh Martha Gadzama
Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Usamanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
Muhammad Sani M. Jabo
Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Usamanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
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The Role of School Infrastructure and Components in Effective Implementation of Educational Management Information System (EMIS) in Schools of Excellence in Nyarugenge District, Rwanda
Harerimana Jean Paul, Dr. Michael Ng’umbi – August 2019 – Page No.: 173-178
The research objective was to find out the role and standing of existing school infrastructure and components for effective implementation of Educational Management Information System (EMIS) in Schools of excellence. Findings of this study revealed the high availability of EMIS infrastructure and its accessibility with limitations of low and slow internet. The study recommends that schools should avail strong internet, provide a support of EMIS experts to school, and organized follow-up activities.
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Harerimana Jean Paul
Educational Trainer and Consultant at VVOB, Rwanda, PhD Candidate at The Open University of Tanzania
Dr. Michael Ng’umbi
Director, Institute of Adult Education
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Evaluation of Thermally Treated Faecal Sludge As A Potential Source of Organic Fertilizer
I.A. Anuoluwa, B.S. Anuoluwa, O.M. Bolaji and G.R.E.E.Ana – August 2019 – Page No.: 179-184
This study was aimed at assessing the effect of heat on the efficacy of thermally treated faecal sludge as organic fertilizer, going by the fact that some farmers use untreated faecal sludge with its attendant health risk as organic fertilizer.Uuntreated faecal sludge were collected from two major collection points. A portion of the untreated faecal sludge was subjected to thermal treatment using oven drying method at 1000C for 1hour. Seventy Kilograms of soil sample was collected. The untreated faecal sludge, treated faecal sludge and soil were analysed for their physico-chemical properties. Six planting groups each with five replicates were set up, two kilograms of soil was weighed into each pot and used for planting cowpea (Vignaunguiculata) for ten weeks. Agronomic parameters such as number of leaf, stem diameter, plant height weremonitored during the experiment.Analysis using descriptive statistics and ANOVA at p=0.05 was conducted on data obtained. Significant difference was observed in the agronomic parameters measured among the treatment groups with the soil amended with treated faecal sludge sample having the highest yield. Therefore, the use of thermally treated faecal sludge should be explored to improve the safety of farm produce grown with it.
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I.A. Anuoluwa
Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State, Nigeria
B.S. Anuoluwa
Department of Environmental Health Science, Faculty of Public Health, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
O.M. Bolaji
Department of Environmental Health Science, Faculty of Public Health, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
G.R.E.E.Ana
Department of Environmental Health Science, Faculty of Public Health, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Effect of Capital Structure on Profitability of Selected Quoted Agricultural Companies in Nigeria
Joseph O. Elom, Leonard C. Uguru – August 2019 – Page No.: 185-191
This study investigated the effect of capital structure on profitability of selected quoted agricultural companies in Nigeria. The study specifically ascertained the extent to which capital structure ratios; debt, equity, debt-to-equity and capitalization ratios influence profitability of selected quoted agricultural Companies in Nigeria within the time frame of 12 years; (2006-2017). An ex-post facto research design was adopted involving time series panel data sourced from the annual financial statements of four selected quoted agricultural companies in Nigeria. The formulated hypotheses were tested considering the fixed effect model (FEM) multiple regression approach using ordinary least square (OLS) equation to estimate the influence of explanatory variables on explained variable with a control variable; assets tangibility to moderate the differences in the companies’ assets with the aid of E-view 9.0 version. The study found that debt and debt-to-equity ratios exert negative and significant influence on profitability of quoted agricultural companies in Nigeria, while, equity and capitalization ratios have positive and significant effect on profitability of quoted agricultural companies in Nigeria. The implication of the findings is that quoted agricultural companies in Nigeria will be profitably sound with increased level of equity and capitalization ratios in their capital base vi-sa-vis their business operations. The study, therefore recommends that there is need for the quoted agricultural companies in Nigeria to increase their equity funding and capitalization ratio while they should reduce their debts and debt-to-equity mix in their capital structure base.
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Joseph O. Elom
Department of Accountancy, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria
Leonard C. Uguru
Department of Accountancy, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria
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Electoral Malpractices in Nigeria; Civic Education as an Antidote
Ewuga, Lucky Ekka – August 2019 – Page No.: 192-196
Nigeria as a nation has been bedeviled long enough by political instability fueled largely by crisis in her electoral process and in specific, electoral malpractices. With decades of Nigeria’s existence as a sovereign state, her political as well as electoral processes have been characterized at different level of political participation by incident of political thuggery, chaos, militarization, violence, votes’ manipulation, unending law suits and crisis of legitimacy. It is in this content that this paper explains the extent to which civil education could be used in introducing the citizens at young age, to basic rules, institutions, practices and principles of democratic political system, in view of reducing or eradicating electoral malpractice from the Nigerian political system. In this context, the following recommendations were made: That a broad curriculum for civic education should be developed by educational stakeholders to include the identified problems herein; That government at all levels should set out on rigorous periodical campaigns on such policies and activities that will enhance participation of majority of the citizens in democratic process by encouraging civic education; That Civil societies as well as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) should complement the activities of government in promoting civic knowledge acquisition among the citizenry for better actualization of genuine democracy and overall development national development; The National Orientation Agency should embark on mounting civic education programmes before elections in the country; The government should establish a competent electoral offences tribunal, task with the responsibility of criminal prosecution of electoral offenders and lastly, reorientation of values in our society remains a task that must be done by stakeholders.
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Ewuga, Lucky Ekka
Department of Arts and Social Science Education, Faculty of Education, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria
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Geo-accumulation and Ecological Risks of Heavy Metals in Sediments of Andoni River, Rivers State, Niger Delta, Nigeria
Kpee, F., Edori, O. S., Okotume, S. C. – August 2019 – Page No.: 197-202
The effect of human activities on natural environment has led to alterations in the natural state of the environment, which has led to contamination or pollution at different levels. Sediment samples collected from Andoni River, Rivers State, Nigeria, were analyzed for heavy metal content. The result revealed that the concentrations of the heavy metals were in the order Fe > Zn > Mn > Cu > Cd > Pb > As. Contamination factor analysis indicated that all the metals at the different stations fall within uncontamination to contamination category except Cu which was observed to fall within moderate contamination, Cd which was within moderate contamination at Mbiaka station and Zn where all sediment samples indicated pollution. Pollution load index analysis indicated a contamination free sediment. Geo-accumulation index analysis of sediment heavy metals showed that the sediment is uncontaminated with Fe, Mn, Pb and As, slightly contaminated with Cu and Cd (at some stations) and extremely contaminated with Zn. Ecological risks analysis showed asediment whose heavy metal content did not pose risk to the ecology, but if the condition continuous unabated, may be at risk of Zn and Cd. Therefore, controlled effort be applied to ascertain the anthropogenic input sources of Zn and Cd in the environment to avoid near future effects.
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Kpee, F.
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, PMB 5047 Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Edori, O. S.
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, PMB 5047 Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Okotume, S. C.
Department of Chemistry Education, Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
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Power Supply Efficiency and Economic Growth in Nigeria
David-Wayas, O.M., Chukwuma, Q.O. & Ohajiudu, J.C.- August 2019 – Page No.: 203-206
This paper examines the causal relationship between power supply efficiency and economic growth in Nigeria. Granger causality and co-integration tests were employed using annual data from 1985 to 2015. The results show a bi-directional causality running from energy production to GDP and from GDP to energy production. The finding also shows a long run relationship between the selected variables. These results strongly contradict the neoclassical perspective that energy consumption is not a limiting factor in economic growth in Nigeria. The implication of the findings is that any policy to reduce energy production from oil, coal and gas aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions is likely to have a detrimental impact on the nations GDP because this source causes more growth to the GDP at the moment. Nonetheless, more investment on renewable sources should be encouraged since it also contributes positively to GDP. The study recommends the need for the deregulation of the downstream sector to attract more investments.
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David-Wayas, O.M.
Department of Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Chukwuma, Q.O
Department of Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Ohajiudu, J.C.
Department of Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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The Widening Scope of Indo-African Relations and Its Challenges
Aishwarya Anita Arakal- August 2019 – Page No.: 207-210
Over the last few decades India’s engagement with Africa has undergone a considerable shift. With Africa emerging as a new growing economy, various sovereign states are vying for the opportunity to partake in this developmental process. This paper aims at understanding how India has integrated herself into the African continent.
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Effect of Self-Esteem on Achievement Motivation among University Students
Seth Odame-Mensah- August 2019 – Page No.: 211-214
Satisfactory school learning is unlikely to take place in the absence of sufficient motivation to learn. The main aim of the study was to investigate the effect of self-esteem on achievement motivation of university students. Descriptive study design was adopted for the study. Out of a total population of 549 students, 226 students were sampled using stratifies sampling technique. Rosenberg self-esteem scale and Achievement Motivation questionnaire were the instruments used. Data to answer research question one was analysed using descriptive statistics(mean and standard) and simple linear regression was used to analyse the effect of self-esteem and achievement motivation. Result revealed that respondents had positive self-esteem. Further, analysis showed that self-esteem significantly predicted achievement motivation.
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Seth Odame-Mensah
Department of Education and Psychology, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
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Impact of Male Migration on Left-behind Female Members Autonomy: Insights from IHDS Data
Jugal Kumar Deka, Mausumi Das- August 2019 – Page No.: 215-218
Migration is considered as a third component of population growth after fertility and mortality. A common pattern characterizing migration of men in developing countries is that they leave their wives and children in the place of origin while they migrate in search of work. As most of the male migrate without their family, their departure has some affect on the left behind female member. With the process of male migration, workload on left behind female member increased. Again in their daily life women have to cope with problems related to children, other members of the family, financial breakdown and complication regarding employers, neighbours, relatives etc. There is a dearth of studies in Assam, particularly regarding the impact of male migration on female autonomy. With this backdrop, this study aims to fulfill the gap by analyzing the impact of male migration on the autonomy of the left behind female members. Assamese women enjoy inferior status in case of women empowerment than the national average. Although they enjoy inferior status it is often found that autonomy in case of decision making is quite good compared to the other parts of the country.
Page(s): 215-218 Date of Publication: 06 September 2019
Jugal Kumar Deka
Research Scholar, OKD Institute of Social Change and Development, Assam, India
Mausumi Das
Research Scholar, Department of HSS, Guwahati IIT, India
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Jugal Kumar Deka, Mausumi Das “Impact of Male Migration on Left-behind Female Members Autonomy: Insights from IHDS Data” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 8, pp.215-218 August 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-8/215-218.pdf
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Home Science Teacher Education in Universities in Kenya: A Structural Equation Model of Antecedents of Quality Training Output
Aming’a Robert Maina, Prof. Kisilu Kitainge, Dr. Charles Nyabero- August 2019 – Page No.: 219-227
Trainee quality, training environment, curriculum design and instructional process play a critical role in determining quality outcome in Home Science teacher education at university level. In Kenya, the challenge of Home Science teacher education has been noted to revolve around a bloated curriculum, scarcity of resources and instructional process which by extension has brought about the question on the quality of trainees channeled out of Universities offering the program. This study employed the Structural Equation Model to analyze trainee quality, training environment, curriculum design and instructional process as antecedents of quality outcome in Home Science teacher education. The study adopted the confirmatory research design that is covariance based to examine the measurement and structural models. A self administered questionnaire was used to collect data from a sample of 126 Home Science teacher trainees drawn from two universities offering Home Science teacher education. Data was analyzed using Structural Equation Model (SEM) as it allows for simultaneous analysis of the latent variables in the model. The study revealed that training environment and instructional process were significant antecedents to quality outcome in Home Science teacher education in universities in Kenya. The study further established that contrary to expectations, trainee quality and curriculum design were not significant antecedents to quality outcome in Home Science teacher education. The study concludes that quality outcomes in Home Science teacher education require the enabling environment in terms of physical facilities, psychological well being and appropriate instructional atmosphere. We recommend that universities offering Home Science teacher education program in Kenya should not only seek to provide the enabling environment for training but should also enhance appropriate instructional processes.
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Aming’a Robert Maina
Science Education Department, School of Education, University of Eldoret, Kenya
Prof. Kisilu Kitainge
Technology Education Department, School of Education, University of Eldoret, Kenya
Dr. Charles Nyabero
Curriculum and Instruction Department, School of Education, University of Eldoret, Kenya
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Strategies Employed by Teachers When Using Assistive Technology to Teach Mathematics to Learners with Visual Impairments in Special Primary Schools in Kenya
Chege Mary Wairimu, Joel M. Chomba, Beatrice Bunyasi Awori- August 2019 – Page No.: 228-234
There has been a problem in Mathematics of learners with Visual Impairments as a result of inadequate Assistive Technology and reluctance of teachers to apply appropriate teaching strategies when teaching Mathematics using Assistive Technology in special primary schools. With this regard, this study sought to identify strategies employed by teachers when using Assistive Technology to teach Mathematics to learners with Visual Impairments in special primary schools in Kenya. A descriptive research design was adopted to carry out the study. Purposive sampling technique was applied to sample classes 7 and 8 from the five selected special primary schools in Kenya. Classroom observation schedule was used to gather the information. Study data which was qualitative in nature was analysed manually through identification, examination and interpretation of patterns and themes in textual data. The study established that teachers of Mathematics used inappropriate teaching strategies while teaching Mathematics to learners with Visual Impairments. The study concluded that; inappropriate use of teaching methods and instructional strategies is real and this has contributed to lack of interest in working out Mathematics problems leading to a decline of Mathematics performance. The study recommends that the government through Ministry of Education to conduct regular classroom supervisions to ensure efficient use of appropriate teaching strategies in the special primary school in Kenya.
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Chege Mary Wairimu
Department of Special needs Education, Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844-00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Joel M. Chomba
Department of Special needs Education, Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844-00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Beatrice Bunyasi Awori
Department of Special needs Education, Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844-00100 Nairobi, Kenya
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Magnetic Levitation Technologies and Its Potentials in the Advancement of Aircraft’s Take Off System
Elang Kumaran Suppiah, Herman Wahid- August 2019 – Page No.: 235-241
The accelerated growth in aircraft industries desires effectual scheme, programs and innovative designs of advanced systems for accomplishing the augmenting need for home-free air transportation. For safe, efficient landing and take-off of aircraft in future, magnetic levitation technology could turn out to be the best alternative to conventional landing gear system. Thus, this review will focus on the currently available technologies in aircraft landing gear system and also the magnetic levitation concept. The magnetic levitation system will be electrically powered and thus can be better served by the renewable sources, increasing safety and reducing harmful influence on the environment caused by taking-off and landing aircraft. The track of the magnetic levitation will reduce the amount of collisions and accidents. Take–off and landing in Maglev airplanes are much faster due to the elimination of the rolling resistance and will potentially improve the power efficiency.
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Elang Kumaran Suppiah
School of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia
Herman Wahid
School of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia
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Assessment of Macroeconomic Indicators on Real Exchange Rate In Nigeria an Empirical Analysis
Haruna Tijjani Haruna- August 2019 – Page No.: 242-255
I. INTRODUCTION
A persistent argument over what determines the choice of exchange rate system of a given country has been a subject of debate among scholars on different economies ranging from underdeveloped, developing and developed. Friedman (1953), in his study posits that floating rates and the presence of sticky prices would provide better protection from foreign shocks by allowing relative prices to adjust faster, supported by Mundell (1963), in a real shock scenario floating exchange rate system would be a best option, whereas, in the events of monetary shocks fixed exchange rate system is the best call option.
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Haruna Tijjani Haruna
Federal University Gashua, Nigeria
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Molecular Detection of Avian Infectious Bronchitis Virus from Chickens in Sokoto State, Nigeria
Mungadi, H.U., Mera, U.M., Musa, U., Shuaibu, A.B., Pilau, N.N., Ismai’la, M.S., Ahmed, A., Garba, S.- August 2019 – Page No.: 256-260
This research aimed at detection of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) from chickens in Sokoto State, Nigeria using molecular technique. Three hundred (300) tracheal and cloacal swab samples from 150 chickens were taken in some selected areas of each of the four Agricultural zones of Sokoto State, namely; Sokoto, Tambuwal, Isah and Gwadabawa, pooled together to make 100 samples. The chickens manifested some clinical signs of infectious bronchitis (IB) and the samples were used for reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Out of the 100 samples, 84 had RNA with the required purity and concentration. The overall result of the PCR showed 11(13.09%) positives. From all the tested exotic chickens, 12.50% were positive and out of all the tested indigenous ones, 13.50% were positive. Adults had 8.83% and young 16.00% positives. From the tested males, 17.65% were positive and from the tested females, 10.00 % were positive. The results for the zones showed that out of the tested chickens in Sokoto zone, 14.00% were positive, Tambuwal had 0.00% positives, Gwadabawa 8.33% and Isa 18.75%. In conclusion, the study has provided information on status of IBV in the study area which showed low prevalence of the virus at the period of sample collection. Continuous adoption of strategies to the field situation in Sokoto State was recommended. Indigenous poultry keepers should be enlightened and be encouraged by veterinarians to consider vaccination as a mean of prevention of poultry diseases like IB in the study area.
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Mungadi, H.U.
Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
Mera, U.M.
Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
Musa, U.
Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
Shuaibu, A.B.
Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
Pilau, N.N.
Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
Ismai’la, M.S.
Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
Ahmed, A.
Department of Theriogenology and Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
Garba, S.
Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
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Mungadi, H.U., Mera, U.M., Musa, U., Shuaibu, A.B., Pilau, N.N., Ismai’la, M.S., Ahmed, A., Garba, S.,”Molecular Detection of Avian Infectious Bronchitis Virus from Chickens in Sokoto State, Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 8, pp.256-260 August 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-8/256-260.pdf
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Molecular Characterization of Infectious Bronchitis Virus from Chickens in Sokoto State, Nigeria
Mungadi, H.U., Mera, U.M., Daneji, A.I , Musa, U., Alkali, B.R , Bande, F., Shuaibu, A.B., Garba, S. and Yakubu Y.- August 2019 – Page No.: 261-267
The aim of this research was to apply molecular technique to characterize infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) isolates and determine evolutionary relationship and genetic diversity of IBV strains from chickens in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Tracheal and cloacal swabs were taken from 150 chickens showing some clinical signs of infectious bronchitis (IB) for reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), gene sequencing and Phylogenetic analysis. Sequencing and phylogenetic analysis showed four out of the strains isolated were close to NGA/A11637/2006 strain previously reported in Northern Nigeria while one sequence showed closeness to a Chinese patridge/GD/S14/2003 strain which has not been reported previously in Nigeria. It was therefore concluded that,this study has provided an update on some circulating IBV strainsand the identification of two new strains of which are genetically distinct from all those earlier reported. The strains might have been introduced through migratory birds as well mutation or recombination of the previously reported IBADAN strain.
The recommendations were, there is need to know the pathogenicity of the circulatingIBV strains in the area and test the efficacy of available vaccines, also there is need to impose strict biosecurity measures in poultry houses in the study area to prevent contracting poultry diseases through migratory birds.
The Gen-Bank accession numbers for the full S1 gene sequences of TR/B/SK/05 and CL/YM/IS/15 are MK659577 and MK659578 respectively.
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Mungadi, H.U.
Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
Mera, U.M.
Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
Daneji, A.I
Department of Veterinary Medicine Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
Musa, U.
Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
Alkali, B.R
Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
Bande, F.
Department of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Animal Health and Fisheries Development Usman Faruk Secretariat, Sokoto State, Nigeria
Shuaibu, A.B.
Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
Garba, S.
Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
Yakubu Y.
Department of Veterinary. Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
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Mungadi, H.U., Mera, U.M., Daneji, A.I , Musa, U., Alkali, B.R , Bande, F., Shuaibu, A.B., Garba, S. and Yakubu Y.,”Molecular Characterization of Infectious Bronchitis Virus from Chickens in Sokoto State, Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 8, pp.261-267 August 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-8/261-267.pdf
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Socio-cultural Determinants of Teenage Pregnancies in Transmara West, Narok County, Kenya
Benard Mutai, Thomas Rono- August 2019 – Page No.: 268-270
There has been an upsurge of teenage girls getting pregnant in Narok County and specifically Transmara West with little or no efforts to combat the menace. The study was conducted in Transmara West to ascertain the socio-cultural determinants responsible for teenage pregnancy. A qualitative methodology was adopted with interview as the major method of data collection. Head teachers, village elders, religious leaders, teenage mothers and social workers were interviewed for the study. Purposive sampling was used. The study found that ignorance, marginalization, poor parenting and cultural practices were the major socio-cultural determinants of teenage pregnancies in the County.
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Benard Mutai
Department of Psychology, Counselling and Educational Foundations, Egerton University, Kenya
Thomas Rono
Department of Psychology, Counselling and Educational Foundations, Egerton University, Kenya
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Benard Mutai, Thomas Rono,”Socio-cultural Determinants of Teenage Pregnancies in Transmara West, Narok County, Kenya” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 8, pp.268-270 August 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-8/268-270.pdf
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Influence of Organizational Dynamics of Male Traditional Circumcision Ceremonies on Household Socio-Economic Wellbeing in Keiyo South Sub-County, Kenya
Ruth Jelagat, Evans Nyamwaka, Paul Sutter- August 2019 – Page No.: 271-275
Male circumcision ceremonies are part of cultural traditions in most African communities. These ceremonies require commitment of household social and economic resources which consequently impact on livelihoods. This paper therefore, examined how organizational dynamics of male traditional circumcision ceremonies influence household socio-economic wellbeing in Keiyo South Sub-County, Kenya. The study used exploratory research design to facilitate in-depth understanding of the impact of male traditional circumcision ceremonies among the Keiyos. The target population for the study consisted of all community members who have participated in one way or another in the male traditional circumcision ceremonies in Keiyo South Sub-County. The study used a sample size of 110 respondents informed selected through snow-ball sampling technique. Interview questionnaire and observation the main methods of data collection. The study found that boys are circumcised at an average age of 14 years where their household members are expected to pay a sum of Ksh. 2000. Findings further revealed that provision of financial and nonfinancial resources for traditional circumcision is burdensome to some families as some are left in a poor socioeconomic status. The study recommends that the mode of circumcision should be altered in order to allow families and households adopt modern circumcision methods. This will save them a lot of resources and time spend on the ceremonies.
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Ruth Jelagat
Department of Sociology and Development Studies, Kisii University, Kenya
Evans Nyamwaka
Department of History, Kisii University, Kenya
Paul Sutter
Department of Sociology and Psychology, Moi University, Kenya
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Ruth Jelagat, Evans Nyamwaka, Paul Sutter,”Influence of Organizational Dynamics of Male Traditional Circumcision Ceremonies on Household Socio-Economic Wellbeing in Keiyo South Sub-County, Kenya” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 8, pp.271-275 August 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-8/271-275.pdf
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Influence of Permissive Parenting on Delinquent Behaviour among Children from Selected Public Primary Schools in Eldoret Town, Kenya
Margaret Makale Chepgimis, Florence K’Okul- August 2019 – Page No.: 276-280
Parents play significant role as primary agents of socialization to their children whom they are expected to teach and control unacceptable behavior, to respect the rights of others as well as delay gratification. Parents to some extend indirectly influence their children’s antisocial, aggressive and violent behavior. The purpose of the study therefore was to establish how permissive parenting styles influence delinquent behaviour of children from selected public primary schools in Eldoret town. The research adopted descriptive survey design. The target population of the study was 8403 participants with an accessible population of 2415 pupils from class seven and eight out of which a sample size of 242 pupils was selected. A questionnaire and an interview schedule were used to collect data. Quantitative data was analyzed descriptively with the assistance of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 21 while qualitative data was analyzed thematically. Data was presented inform of frequency tables, mean tables and figures. The study found that in permissive parenting style: sometimes children forget to do their homework; children decided not to go to school without permission while parents remain silent due to low control. .
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Margaret Makale Chepgimis
Department of Psychology, Mount Kenya University, Kenya
Florence K’Okul
Department of Psychology, Mount Kenya University, Kenya
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Margaret Makale Chepgimis, Florence K’Okul,”Influence of Permissive Parenting on Delinquent Behaviour among Children from Selected Public Primary Schools in Eldoret Town, Kenya” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 8, pp.276-280 August 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-8/276-280.pdf
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