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Research Article DOI: 10.68064/jshe.2024.8uluh1eu

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 pract...

Jun, 2024 pp. 20-26 9 views 5 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68064/jshe.2025.f43hjuyr

Promoting Decent Clothing Among Home Economics Students In University Of Nigeria, Nsukka

Ugwu Eunice Ifenyinwa^*, Attah B.I, Nwaozuru D.I, Gera Nguvan Patience, Omekwu F. I.

This study investigated the effectiveness of Home Economics education in promoting decent clothing among female students at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The study was guided by 4 objectives. Descriptive survey design was used and the study collected data from the entire population of 117 female Home Economics students at the faculty of Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka. A structured qu...

Jun, 2025 pp. 21-28 12 views 4 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68064/jshe.2020.iii7turk

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 nat...

Dec, 2020 pp. 21-28 12 views 4 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68064/jshe.2021.7cw87q0d

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 ), Cow m...

Dec, 2021 pp. 26-34 10 views 3 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68064/jshe.2024.wibrkgmf

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) environmenta...

Jun, 2024 pp. 27-34 11 views 6 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68064/jshe.2025.f3pse7qq

Influence of Commuter Marriage on Physical and Verbal Aggressive Behaviors in Secondary School Students

USMAN Ladi Abdu^*, Onu. R.O

The study examined the influence of commuter marriage on physical and verbal aggressive behaviors among secondary school students in North-West Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to determine the influence of commuter marriage on physical aggression behavior and verbal aggression among secondary school students in North-West, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The pop...

Jun, 2025 pp. 29-36 13 views 5 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68064/jshe.2020.jzuvjaej

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. Improper d...

Dec, 2020 pp. 29-35 10 views 3 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68064/jshe.2024.bfmer15z

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, Diana A.

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 famili...

Jun, 2024 pp. 35-40 12 views 4 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68064/jshe.2021.jrwp7l5w

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- st...

Dec, 2021 pp. 35-45 9 views 3 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68064/jshe.2022.qghobhmr

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 two...

Dec, 2020 pp. 36-44 10 views 4 downloads