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Investigation Into Constraints of Appropriate Clothing During Climate Change Among Rural Dwellers in Nigeria

Akila L. K.*, Agbo D. A

This paper investigated constraints of appropriate clothing usage during climate change among rural dwellers in Nigeria. Appropriate clothing entails a state in which clothing is sustainable; capable of protecting both the environment and consumers. In most cultures, clothing was introduced as a method of protecting the human body against extreme weather conditions like strong winds, intense h...

Dec, 2020 pp. 173-179
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Climate Change: A Leading Threat To Food Security In Nigeria

Hemba Andrea Eyikomisan*, OCHIBGO, Susan Eloyi

Climate change occurs in a number of ways, stretching from increased climate variability and slow variations in temperature and precipitation to increased incidence and amount of extreme events. Variations in climatic conditions constitute main challenges for agriculture productivity, this is because climate change affects access to good quality water, habitats and species distribution, timing...

Dec, 2020 pp. 180-190
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Investigation On Caregivers and The Aged Perceptions towards the Establishment of Elderly Homes in Nasarawa State

Osabo P*, Kembe. E.M

Advancements in literacy and improved technology have led to greater longevity and increasing trends of the elderly population, hence, increasing the need for caregiving, which seems difficult for the immediate family members due to urbanization, industrialization and attendant migration of youths from rural to urban areas, therefore, the need for elderly external support to meet up with the g...

Jun, 2024 pp. 181-189
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Influence of Housing Space on the Socio-emotional and Sexual Development of Children of (6-11) Years in Zaria Area of Kaduna State

Onu. R.O*, Okwori, E., Lawal A N, Natala C.

The study assessed the influence of housing space on the socio- emotional and sexual development of children of ages six to eleven years. Three (3) specific objectives, and three (3) hypotheses were raised to give direction to the study. The study adopted a survey research design with a population of 3,597 pupils from three (3) selected primary schools in the remote area of Zaria and a sample ...

Jun, 2024 pp. 190-196
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Production of Fashion Items with Fabrics Scrap and Carton Waste for Sustainable Living of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) In Benue State

Gera Nguvan Patience*, Chukwuone.A. Chiamaka, Ekomaru Chinyere Ihuoma, Nwaokomah Alice Nwamara

The study was to produce fashion items with fabric scrap and cartons of waste in Benue state, Specifically, the study used three objectives and three research questions to guide the study and to determine the fashion items that could be produced from fabric scrap and carton waste for sustainable living and to also determine the acceptability of the fashion items produced from fabric scrap and ...

Jun, 2024 pp. 197-203
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The Impact of Backyard Vegetable Gardening on Food Security of Urban and Suburban Communities In Pankshin LGA

Goshit Sarah Chris*, Hemba Andrea Eyikomisan

As global populations surge and urbanization accelerates, concerns regarding food security and nutritional health intensify. In response to these challenges, the practice of backyard fruit and vegetable gardening has emerged as a potential solution. This study aims to systematically investigate the impact of backyard vegetable gardening on food security and nutritional health in urban and subu...

Jun, 2024 pp. 204-210
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Development of Self-instructional Manual in Teaching Pad-stitching Tailoring Technique to Home Economics Students in Universities of North Central Nigeria

Shailong C.N*, Igbo C.A

This study developed a self-instructional manual for teaching the application of pad-stitching technique in garment construction to Home Economics students in three Universities in order to solve the problem of lack of teachers, insufficient time for practical and expensive tailoring textbooks. Three specific objectives and a null hypothesis tested at 0.05 level of significance guided the stu...

Jun, 2019 pp. 339‑349
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ormulation, Nutritional Properties and Acceptability of Complementary Food Prepared From Grains in Localities in North-west Nigeria

Okwori E*, Onu. R.O, Chindo H, Makeri M. U, Dikko H, Apollos D, Sand Baidu A

North-west Nigeria grow and produce a lot of different cereal -grains and as such grains like wheat, soya beans and groundnut can be found within the environment all year round, thereby making the production of complementary food easy and sustainable. Formulation of nutritionally adequate complementary foods from local ingredients were bought from the local market in Samaru, Zaria. Kaduna Stat...

Jun, 2019 pp. 350‑358
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Socialisation Measures for Correcting Unruly Behavior Among Rural Adolesencents of Benue State

Ivande P. D*, Obademi A. O, Ugboji A. U

The study assessed the socialization measures for correcting unruly behavior among rural adolescents. Four objectives, which were to: identify socialization measures for adolescents among rural households, social norms and values encompassing acceptable moral behaviors in adolescents, correction measures for modifying socially unacceptable behaviors in adolescents, and level of application of ...

Jun, 2019 pp. 359‑365