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Research Article

Influence of Clothing Education on Family Resource Management And Environmental Consciousness In Plateau State, Nigeria

Dangway M. C.^*, Agbo D.

This quantitative study examined the influence of clothing education programs on sustainable family development in Plateau State, Nigeria. It investigated how these programs impacted families’ resource management strategies and environmental awareness regarding clothing. A cross-sectional survey design was employed, targeting families with children under 18 who participated in clothing educati...

Jun, 2024 pp. 85-91

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Research Article

Assessment of the Influence of Climate Change on Nutritional and Health Status of Children in Rural Communities of Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja

Mohammed, Aisha Z.^*, Abubakar, Mariam A., Zainab M. Abbas

This study investigated household knowledge of influence of climate change on nutritional and health status of children in rural communities. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population consisted of one thousand and forty (1,040) households in five selected communities in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. The sample consisted of two hundred and ...

Dec, 2020 pp. 87-93

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Research Article

Assessment of Cowpea Dish Preparation for Nutritional Enrichment: A Case Study of Ebira Traditional Method ‘Apapa’ in Adavi Local Government Area, Kogi State

Bello Maryam^*, Okonkwo L.E, Ivande P. D

The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the nutritional enrichment of cowpea dish preparation using the traditional Ebira method known as ‘Apapa’, within the Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State. This research was guided by three specific objectives, each corresponding to distinct research questions. One hypothesis was tested at 0.05 level of significance. To achieve this aim,...

Jun, 2024 pp. 92-100

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Research Article

Family Cleaning Strategies in Response to Covid 19 Pandemic and Health Sustainability

Bashirah Adeleke Salauddin^*

This study investigated household practices in the acquisition and consumption of chemical based cleaning and disinfecting materials with particular emphasis on home-made chemical based products. The area of the study was Sabo Local Government of Kaduna State, Nigeria. The design of the study was survey research design, the sample size for the study was 300 respondents and the sampling procedu...

Dec, 2020 pp. 94-101

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Research Article

Participating In Physical Exercise and Weight Control on Healthy Lifestyle Of Female Lecturers Of Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike Abia State

Esiowu A. Priscilla^*, Onweh Nnenna Angelina

The study was on participation in physical exercise and weight control for a healthy lifestyle of female lecturers of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State. Four objectives and research questions guided the study. The study employed enumeration survey design. The area of the study was College of Education (COED) in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, (MOUAU...

Jun, 2024 pp. 101-107

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Research Article

Parental Knowledge on Children’s Clothing During Climate Change in Ilorin Metropolis

Adebisi, Taibat Tunrayo^*, Ajina, Boluwatife Jeremiah

The study investigated parental knowledge on children’s clothing during climate change in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State. Four research questions were examined. One research hypothesis was formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The survey research design was adopted and the population for the study comprised of two hundred respondents using a purposive random sampling technique. ...

Dec, 2020 pp. 102-109

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Research Article

Assessment of Financial Management Strategies of Families In Etinan Local Government Area In Akwa Ibom State

Nkan Victoria V.^*, Nwonye Ngozi U.

The need for financial management in a country with rising inflation, increasing cost of living and financial uncertainty cannot be overemphasized. This study assessed the financial management strategies of families in a Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The study was specifically hinged on three objectives which were to determine the financial management strategies employed b...

Jun, 2024 pp. 108-114

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Research Article

Employment Status and Home Management Strategies Among Married Women in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Ekot, M. O.^*, Nyoho, E. E

The study focused on employment status and home management strategies among married women in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Five objectives and two research hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The sample comprised 363 married women determined by Taro Yamane (1973) formula for finite population. Simple random sampling t...

Dec, 2020 pp. 110-119

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Research Article

Nutritional Content of Some Lesser-Known Vegetables (P. crispum, B. pilosa, L. taraxacifolia and V. doniana) In Jos, Plateau State

Yepshak N. B^*, Saidu G. M, Dapas A. E, Bale E. Z.

The study identified and determined the nutritional content of four lesser-known vegetables in plateau state. The vegetables used were obtained from communities in Jos North and South Local Government Areas of plateau State and were identified at the botany department herbarium of the University of Jos as follows: Petroselinum crispum (Flat leaf parsley), Bidens pilosa (Beggerticks or cobbler ...

Jun, 2024 pp. 115-124

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Research Article

Parents Role in Inculcating Proper Dress Sense Among Female Senior Secondary School Students in Abia State

Anthonia Obeta^*

Thestudy focused ontheRoles of Parents in Inculcating Proper Dress Sense among Female Senior Secondary School Student in Abia State. The study adopted survey research design.The population for the study was1,246 subjects comprising 623 female senior secondary school students and 623 parents.Samplesizeof302female students and 302 parents making a total sample size of 604wererandomly selected. A...

Jun, 2021 pp. 120 126