Articles

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Research Article

Effect of Food–Based Intervention on the Linear Growth and Psycho-Cognitive Development of Malnourished Children Aged 6-59 Months in Kanam Communities of Plateau State

John W. Darb^*, Helen S. Jacob, Mohammed Buhari

Malnutrition remains a significant public health concern globally, particularly among children in low-resource settings. This community based cross-sectional investigation aimed to assess the impact of food-based intervention on linear growth and psycho-cognitive development of malnourished children within selected communities in Kanam Local Government area (LGA), Plateau state. A mixed method...

Jun, 2024 pp. 1-10

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Research Article

Ensuring Sustainable Family Living In An Unstable Economy

Ekemini E. Uko-Aviomoh^*

The world has just come out of total lockdown occasioned by the ravaging effect of COVID-19 pandemic when all economic activities were grounded. Family members stayed together for one full year with little or no economic activities. Tension, uncertainty and depletion of family income with little or no means of replenishment contributed to family crisis in some households making sustainab...

Dec, 2021 pp. 1-5

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Incorporating Environmental and Social Safeguards into Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in Households

Jonathan Ali-ogwuche^*

The effect of climate change on households cannot be overemphasized. A wide range of actions – structural, institutional or social – are employed in adapting to the vagaries of climate change. These actions, though anthropogenic, create new threats for both local and regional ecosystems. At the household level, the actions/strategies fall under category B, which indicates minor and non-cumulat...

Dec, 2020 pp. 1-7

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Environmental Challenges and Sustainable Family Living in a Depressed Economy

Imaobong D. Akpan^*

Environment refers to the surroundings in which a person, (animal or plant) lives and operates from. There are issues within the environment that may be hazardous to human population which may be both biological and physical. Human activities within the environment may create environmental challenges which include developmental, economical, psychological and technological amongst others. These...

Dec, 2021 pp. 6-16

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Research Article

Influence of Global Climate Change on Lifestyles of Family Members in Ilorin South LGA of Kwara State

GBADEBO Christiana Teniola^*, BABAYEJU, Adeshola Ajoke, ADENIJI, Oluwakemi Toyin, OLUWADARE, Adenike A, OYEGUNWA Oluwatoyin Ruth

Climate change refers to an increase in average global temperatures caused by natural events and human activities, which are believed to be contributing to an increase in average global temperatures affecting food production, drinking water, spread of infectious disease, occupation, income groups, classes, which may have significant influence on lifestyle of family members. This study exami...

Dec, 2020 pp. 8-20

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Research Article

Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Dysfunctional Cognition Among Couples in Marital Conflicts in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria

Mobuogwu-Osaji N.J^*, Adamu E.E, Mohammed A. Z

The study investigated the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on dysfunctional cognition among couples in marital conflict in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria. Two research objectives and two null hypotheses guided the study. Quasi-experimental design was adopted for the study with a population of sixty-eight (68) couples experiencing marital conflict and have reported their cases...

Jun, 2024 pp. 11-19

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Research Article

Awareness and Use of Assistive Technology Devices for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case of Open Doors Special Education Center, Jos

Umennuihe C. L^*, Okechukwu F. O, Nnubia U. I, Umennuihe A. E, Eze E. C

The study investigated the awareness and use of assistive technology devices for children with autism spectrum disorder by staff of Open Doors Special Education Centre, Jos. The study population consisted of thirteen teaching staff of the centre. Questionnaire was used for data collection. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviation were used for data a...

Dec, 2021 pp. 17-25

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Research Article

Effective Strategies for Mitigating Health Risks Among Skin And Nail Care Practitioners In Abia State

Catherine Chika Igbokwe^*

This study examines the health risks faced by skin and nail practitioners in Abia State, Nigeria and explores effective strategies for mitigating these risks. This is informed by the presence of harmful substances in chemicals used in the production of cosmetics constitute imminent danger to cosmetologists. The objectives of the study were to examine the work conditions of skin and nail care p...

Jun, 2024 pp. 20-26

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Climate Change Effects: Implication for Living Shelter and Family Lifestyle in Nigeria

Akande, Muhibat A^*, ADENIJI, Oluwakemi Toyin, Adebayo, Victoria, Gbatse Victoria H, OLUWADARE, Adenike A

The biggest challenge of humanity is to preserve and protect the world´s climate for conducive living shelter of the society and families individually; otherwise, global climate change has profound implications for human existence as it affects the core of the basic unit of survival. Two major causes of climatic change identified were human activities and natural processes. Human influence and...

Dec, 2020 pp. 21-28

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Research Article

Evaluation of Micronutrient and Sensory Properties of Composite Yoghurts

Adamu M.^*, Dikko H, Lawal A, Netala J

Composite yoghurt was produced from blend of cow milk, soymilk and tigernut. The proportions of cow milk, milk extracts from soybean and tiger nut were varied resulting in five formulations. Yoghurt was produced from five formulations; their micronutrient analyses and sensory evaluation was determined. Cow milk in a ratio of 100: 0% (sample A1), Cow milk + Tiger nut milk 50:50%-(sample A2 ),...

Dec, 2021 pp. 26-34