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Research Article

Food Safety And Hygiene Practices Among Street Food Vendors: Implication For Health In Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Bello F.O^*, Okonkwo L.E, Kembe. E.M

The study assessed food safety and hygiene practices among street vendors; and implications for health in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Three research objectives guided the study. The population for the study was 1,251 street food vendors. Proportionate random and purposive sampling techniques were used to select 303 food vendors’ respondents, thirty (30) medical personnel, and thirty (30) environm...

Jun, 2024 pp. 27-34

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Research Article

Conversion of Food Wastes into Compost for Home Gardening and Reduction of Global Warming on households in Zaria, Kaduna State Nigeria

Alabi Olufunmilayo Foluke^*, Alabi Olutola Oyinlola

means of reducing global warming in households in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Food waste is a normal occurrence in households and food industries which happens on a daily basis. In Nigeria more than 50% of wastes generated is organic therefore, proper management of organic wastes will significantly decrease the amount of pollution arising from poor waste management such as combustion. Improp...

Dec, 2020 pp. 29-35

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From Trash to Wearable Wealth: A Study on Sustainable Fashion and Income Generation Through Textile Upcycling to Empower Families In Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

Akila L. K.^*, Agbo D.

This study investigated the potential of upcycling—transforming waste materials into new, valuable items—as a tool for family empowerment and sustainable development. The research examined the relationship between upcycling participation and family empowerment, the impact of upcycling on family income, and the challenges faced by families engaged in upcycling. Utilizing a survey design, 100 fa...

Jun, 2024 pp. 35-40

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Personality Traits and Marital Stability among Couples in Uyo Metropolis of Akwa Ibom State

Usoroh Comfort I^*, Olumuyiwa Bukola Opeyemi

Personality is how individuals tend to behave, think and feel in ways that are broadly consistent over time. The study focused on personality traits and marital stability among couples in Uyo metropolis of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. A survey research design was adopted, and the population of the study comprised of 153,011 couples. A sample size of 800 couples participated in the study and multi...

Dec, 2021 pp. 35-45

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Research Article

Knowledge, Attitude and Coping Strategies to Climate Change at the Household Level in Makurdi Metropolis of Benue State

Kembe. E.M^*, Okonkwo L.E

This study examines the knowledge, attitude and coping strategies to climate change at the household level in Makurdi Metropolis of Benue State. Three (3) research questions were raised and analyzed. Survey research was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised four hundred and fifty (450) residents of both rural and urban households aged 18 years and above. A sample size of...

Dec, 2022 pp. 36-44

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Research Article

Assessment of Communication Channel Skills Needed for Enhancing Relationship of Family Members in Enugu State

Okoro Oluchukwu Joy^*, Emeghebo Udochukwu M.

This work was designed to investigate the communication channel skills adopted by families for enhancing the relationship of family members in Enugu state. The study was specifically guided by 2 objectives. The design of the study was a descriptive survey study. The study was carried out in Enugu State. The population of the study is 360 families. This consisted of 180 families from Nsukka and...

Jun, 2024 pp. 41-49

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Research Article

Climate Change: A Threat to Food Security in Nigeria

Ekemini E. Uko-Aviomoh^*, Obot, I. M., Onyekwuluje, C.O

This paper reviewed how natural and anthropogenic sources of climate change interfere with the pillars of food security in Nigeria. All the pillars of food security were found to be affected by factors of climate change. Increased atmospheric temperature was reported to decrease farming activities due to the impact of heat waves on the farming families. Young farmers resort to withdrawing from...

Dec, 2020 pp. 45-50

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Research Article

Teenage Pregnancy and Academic Performance of Female Undergraduate Students in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Ugwu Eunice Ifenyinwa^*, Ogbonnaya Ezeda Kalu, Gera Nguvan Patience, Onyishi Fidelia Ngbosoro

The study investigated teenage pregnancy in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Three specific objectives guided the study. The study adopted the survey research design. The population for the study was 22,895 female teenagers in University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Multi-stage sampling technique was adopted to select six departments from the 17 faculties in the university. The sample size for the st...

Dec, 2021 pp. 46-53

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The Relationship Between Family Background Indicators and the Types of Crimes Predominantly Committed by Incarcerated Juveniles in Selected Correctional Centers in Kogi State, Nigeria

Netala J^*, Okonkwo L.E, Akuto G., Kembe. E.M

This research investigates the relationship between family background indicators and the types of crimes predominantly committed by incarcerated juveniles in selected correctional centers in Kogi State, Nigeria. Implications for social rehabilitation of inmates. The study was guided by three objectives. Juvenile structured questionnaire (JSQ) was used to collect data from three hundred and sev...

Jun, 2024 pp. 50-57

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Research Article

Perceived Climate Change Impact on the Livelihoods of Rural Families in Numan, Adamawa State- Nigeria

UMORU, Mohammed Lawal^*

This study examined the perceived climate change impact on the livelihoods of rural families in Numan Local Government Area, Adamawa State-Nigeria. Four objectives and three null hypotheses were stated for this study. The study used a descriptive survey research design and the population consists of one thousand and twenty respondents (1020) from the three villages in Numan district, Numan LGA...

Dec, 2020 pp. 51-60