Volume 3 (2021)

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Research Article

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

The Impact of Food Insecurity on Women and Children

Kangyang Pam Jari^*

Food insecurity exists whenever the availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods is limited or uncertain. Some of the causes of food insecurity identified in this paper include poor access to productive inputs, social and economic inequalities, women’s resilience to climate change, disasters and emergency situations. The discussion of food insecurity and in quantification of the numbe...

Dec, 2021 pp. 83-90

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Research Article

Training and Entrepreneurial Qualities of Rural Women for Sustainable Development in Abia State, Nigeria

Alozie, Elsie Nkemdilim.^*, UmehIdika S A, Nnanna J

The study was carried out in Abia state to determine the influence of various forms of business training on the entrepreneurship qualities of rural women. Three research questions were raised to guide the study. Survey methodology was adopted, as a set of structured questionnaires was used to elicit responses from a sample size of three hundred and sixty (360) respondents. Multi- stage random ...

Dec, 2021 pp. 75-82

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Research Article

Perceived Benefits of Food Security among Rural Households in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State Nigeria

Kingsley O. Helen^*, Amah Mary Apie, Ochigbo S. E

This study examines Perceived benefits of Food Security among rural households in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. The study has three objectives. This study employed descriptive survey research design. The population for this study comprised of four hundred and twenty-two thousand, one hundred and fifty-nine (422,159) households in Makurdi Metropolis including males and female (NPR 2021). Simpl...

Dec, 2021 pp. 66-74

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Research Article

Influence of Domestic Violence on Marital Relationships and Family Sustainability Among Married People During Covid 19 Pandemic in Ilorin West Local Government, Ilorin, Kwara State

GBADEBO Christiana Teniola^*, LUWAFEMI Oluwasolamipe Esther, OYEGUNWA Oluwatoyin Ruth, ALADEWOLU Victoria Temidayo, BABAYEJU, Adeshola Ajoke, KAREEM Muritala Bolaji

The study investigated the influence of domestic violence on marital relationships and family sustainability among married people during Covid 19 pandemic in Ilorin west LGA in Kwara State. Six (6) research questions were raised, and two (2) hypotheses were formulated. Survey research design was adopted. The population was one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three married people (1,833). Th...

Dec, 2021 pp. 54-65

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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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Research Article

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

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

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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

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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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

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Research Article

Family Adjustment Programs in Edo South in The Face of Covid-19 Pandemic: Implication for Sustainable Family Living in an Unstable Economy

Ojomu Adeniyi Andrew^*, Nwaeze Ifeyinwa Blessing, Ibrahim Bose, Dauda Fatima

COVID-19 pandemic and its emerging crises have led to economic distress which was never envisaged by a people. It came as a shock as families lost their jobs or income, as sudden closures of schools, restriction of movement and the widespread of the disease and death threatened everyone. The COVID-19 crises will not affect all families equally but causes more harm to families with low income. ...

Jun, 2021 pp. 172 - 177

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Research Article

Nutrient Composition and Sensory Qualities of Landolphia Togolana Used for Traditional Soup Consumed by Post-Partum Mothers in Akoko Region of Ondo State, Nigeria

Deborah O. Opaleke^*, Lilian I. Salami, Ekemini E. Uko-Aviomoh, Oluwatosin A. Ijabadeniyi

Landolphia togolana is locally known as jabajaba is an underutilized plant with wide range of applications. This study assessed the nutritional composition and sensory qualities of Landolphia togolana root specie used in soup preparation by post-partum mothers in Ondo State, Nigeria. Landolphia togolana root were harvested, washed, dried at 50 ! and then milled into powder using a domestic ble...

Jun, 2021 pp. 163 - 171

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Research Article

Covid-19 Pandemic and Family Adjustment in Zaria Metropolis of Kaduna State, Nigeria

Lamina I. O^*, Okwori E, Ayuba R. L

The COVID-19 spread around the world in the early months of 2020 led to many countries including Nigeria to initiate an emergency response envisioned to limit viral transmission, reduce economic impacts on vulnerable groups, and protect financial and corporate activity. The general objective of the study is to find out COVID-19 on family adjustment and to determine the influence of COVID-19 on...

Jun, 2021 pp. 156 - 162

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Research Article

Gender Based Violence Among Civil Servants in Bauchi State and Its Implications on Marriage and Work

Gbatse Victoria H^*, Kembe. E.M

This study investigated Gender-Based Violence (GBV) among civil servants and its implication on marriage and work in Bauchi State. The study was guided by three objectives and one hypothesis. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Civil servants and married people in nine selected Local Government Areas of Bauchi State formed the population and this was made of eight thousand five hun...

Jun, 2021 pp. 147 - 155

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Research Article

Design and Construction of Fabric-Face Mask for Public Primary Schools in Lafia local Government Area of Nasarawa State

Nasara Edith S^*, Agbo D. A, Anda S. A. D, Edoh J. A

This study designed and constructedface mask using fabrics for post COVID-19 usage by pupils in public primary schools in Lafia local government, Nasarawa State.The research design of this study are Research and Development (R/D) and descriptive survey. Population for the study comprised four thousand three hundred and fifty(4,350) public Primary school pupils of ages 3-5 years and6-9 years an...

Jun, 2021 pp. 139 - 146

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Research Article

Investigation into the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Students Towards Prevention of COVID-19 Pandemic and Family Sustainability Among Students of Federal College of Education (Technical) Akoka, Lagos

OYEGUNWA Oluwatoyin Ruth^*, GBADEBO Christiana Teniola, ALADEWOLU Victoria Temidayo, OKON Comfort Esther

The study investigated knowledge, attitude and practices of students towards prevention of COVID-19 pandemic and family sustainability among students of Federal College of Education (Technical) Akoka, Lagos. Three (3) research questions were raised and answered. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study is two thousand one hundred and fifty-three (2,15...

Jun, 2021 pp. 133 - 138

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Research Article

Retirees Lifestyle and Family Care Provision in Benue State, Nigeria

Okonkwo L.E^*, Kembe. E.M, Akuto G., Ivande P. D

The study investigated retiree’s lifestyle and family care services in Benue State Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Three objectives guided the study. The population of the study comprised of nine thousand, seven hundred and three (9,703) Government Retirees in Benue State. The sample size of three hundred and eighty-four (384) respondents was drawn using the Ta...

Jun, 2021 pp. 127-132