Volume 2 (2020)

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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

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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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

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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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

Ways of Improving the Elderly Challenges in Oboro Ikwuano, Abia State

Ejinkeonye Uju Bridget^*, Nwakpadolu Glory M., Azuonye, Peace Ugonma

Providing appropriate care to the elderly is emerging as one of the major challenges of this century. The study identified ways of improving elderly challenges in Oboro Ikwuano, Abia State. Five research questions guided the study. The population consist of 244 elderly from Amawom and Umugbalu community in Oboro, Ikwuano LGA of Abia State. Multistage sampling techniques was used to select the ...

Dec, 2020 pp. 165-172

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Research Article

Gender Based Violence Against Women: Implications for Family Well- Being in Nsukka L.G.A

Chukwuone, C.A.^*, Dimelu, I. N, Anowai, C. C., Egede, R.

The study focuses on violence against women in Nsukka local government area of Enugu state and implications on family wellbeing. The study sought answers to three research questions, these include: To identify different dimensions of violence against women, to identify major causes of violence against women, to determine ways of preventing violence against women. Survey research design was use...

Dec, 2020 pp. 136-143

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Research Article

Challenges of Climate Change and Implications for the Nigerian Child

Onu. R.O^*, Okwori, E., Natala C., Akpusugh, A. R

Climate change is an adverse environmental phenomenon occurring at rates projected to be unprecedented in recent human history. Climate change could result in social, economic and environmental crises affecting the younger population. Nigeria is a country of the young with 46% of its population under the age of 15 and these represent the largest group currently affected by climate change. Chil...

Dec, 2020 pp. 157-164

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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

Household Waste Management Practices in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State

Ogbonnaya Ezeda Kalu^*, Udeagha, Scholastica N, Anowai, C. C., Ozoemena, Augustine Kelechukwu

The study focuses on violence against women in Nsukka local government area of Enugu state and implications on family wellbeing. The study sought answers to three research questions, these include: To identify different dimensions of violence against women, to identify major causes of violence against women, to determine ways of preventing violence against women. Survey research design was use...

Dec, 2020 pp. 144-156

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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

Effects of Moringa Oleifera Lam Aqueous Leaf Extracts on Progesterone Hormone in Wistar Rats

Nwobi, Chibundo Adaobi^*, Nwamarah, Joy Ugo, Kalu-Uka, Amarachi Grace, Nnubia, Ujunwa Ifeoma

This study evaluated the effect of Moringa oleifera aqueous leaf extract on progesterone in adult wistar rats. Thirty-six adult wistar rats consisting of twenty males and sixteen females were used. In the first phase of the study, the rats were divided into eight groups (groups A-H), based on sex and body weight. Groups A-D consisted of males and groups E-H consisted of females. Male groups of...

Dec, 2020 pp. 129-135

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Research Article

Challenges in Using Computer Aided Instructional Application for Teaching and Learning Pattern Drafting in Tertiary Institutions in Nasarawa State

Nasara Edith S^*, Agbo, Diana A., Anda, S.A.D

The Study investigated the challenges of using computer aided Instructional Application (CAIA) for teaching and learning in Nasarawa State. 123 respondents were used as the sample, made up of 6 Lecturers and 117 students. Three objectives guided the study. The study adopted a survey research design. Data were collected using a questionnaire titled: “Computer Aided Instructional Application to...

Dec, 2020 pp. 120-128

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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

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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Research Article

Influence of Climate Change on the Entrepreneurial Skills Development of Rural Women in Abia State

Alozie, Elsie Nkemdilim.^*, Isiwu, Edward Chukwuka

Climate change is a global challenge that burdens all humanity, more worrisome are the differences between men and women in terms of impacts, vulnerabilities, responses and capacity to adapt to climate change. Increases in temperature, variable rainfall, rise in sea level and flooding, drought and desertification, land degradation, more frequent extreme weather events, and loss of biodiversity...

Dec, 2020 pp. 78-86

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Research Article

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...

Dec, 2020 pp. 21-28

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Research Article

Impact of Climate Variability on Household Food Utilization in Nigeria

Okwori, E.^*, Onu. R.O

Climate variability is the year-to-year variations of atmospheric conditions around a mean state or a measure of the frequency distribution of the value of climate variables and range over a given period of time. Changes in climate variability including temperature, rain, flood, drought and sunshine have the ability to damage irreversibly the nutrients in the different food resource bases on wh...

Dec, 2020 pp. 70-77

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Research Article

Influence of Global Climate Change on Lifestyles of Family Members in Ilorin South LGA of Kwara State

GBADEBO Christiana Teniola^*, BABAYEJU, Adeshola Ajoke, ADENIJI, Oluwakemi Toyin, OLUWADARE, Adenike A, OYEGUNWA Oluwatoyin Ruth

Climate change refers to an increase in average global temperatures caused by natural events and human activities, which are believed to be contributing to an increase in average global temperatures affecting food production, drinking water, spread of infectious disease, occupation, income groups, classes, which may have significant influence on lifestyle of family members. This study exami...

Dec, 2020 pp. 8-20

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Research Article

Comparative Analysis of Lifestyle Responses to Climate Change Between Civil Servants and Traders in Uyo Metropolis of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Usoroh, C. I^*, Edet, I. B

The aim of the study was to determine lifestyle responses to climate change between Civil servants and Traders in Uyo Metropolis of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Three specific objectives encompassing two research questions and one hypothesis were raised to guide the study. A survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised of 2000 respondents (1,118 civil se...

Dec, 2020 pp. 61-69

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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

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Research Article

Incorporating Environmental and Social Safeguards into Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in Households

Jonathan Ali-ogwuche^*

The effect of climate change on households cannot be overemphasized. A wide range of actions – structural, institutional or social – are employed in adapting to the vagaries of climate change. These actions, though anthropogenic, create new threats for both local and regional ecosystems. At the household level, the actions/strategies fall under category B, which indicates minor and non-cumulat...

Dec, 2020 pp. 1-7