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The effect of processing on the proximate composition, anti-nutrient levels and mineral contents of finger millet seed (Eleusine coracana) were analyzed. Diets containing processed finger millet seed (71.4g) per 100g feed were fed to four different groups of weaner rabbit for 56days. Animals’ fed diet containing unprocessed finger... Continue Reading

INTRODUCTION The primary function of intact skin is to control microbial population that live on the skin surface and to prevent underlying tissue from becoming colonized and invaded by potential pathogens (Ndip et. al.,  2007). Exposure of subcutaneous tissue following a loss of skin integrity (i.e. wound) provides a moist, warm and nutritious... Continue Reading

Yam popularly called “ Ji”  in Igbo Language is a tropical crop belonging to the Family Dioscoreaceae in the genus  Dioscorea . It has as many as 600 species out of which six are economically important staple species. These are:  Dioscorea rotundata  (white guinea yam), Dioscorea alata  (water yam),  Dioscorea bulbifera... Continue Reading

Water is one of the indispensable resources for the continued existence of all living things including man. The provision of an adequate supply of safe drinking water was one of the eight components of primary health care identified by the International Conference on Primary Health care in 1978. This study investigated the bacteriological... Continue Reading

Agriculture in the early days was generally considered too small an industry to have significant impact on the environment. The remarkable growth of the agriculture industry in many countries over the past decades has increased adverse impact on the environment. (Acketors, 2014). The cultivation of organisms in ponds (Tincker, 2012),... Continue Reading

Dandruff is a scalp disorder which is characterized by excessive shedding of skin cells from the scalp. It is a common problem faced by people of all age groups. As the epidermal layer continually replaces itself, cells are pushed outward where they eventually die and flake off. For most individuals, these flakes of skin are too small... Continue Reading

IN KADUNA METROPOLIS, NIGERIA ABSTRACT There is high risk of contracting hepatitis B and C among individuals with psychotic disorders due to lifestyle factors and prisoners globally continue to demonstrate a higher prevalence of Hepatitis B and C... Continue Reading

Microbial assessment of smoked  Scombia scombia spp.  of fish procured from two markets in Owerri metropolis was carried out. The samples were analyzed using bacteriological and fungi media. The average bacteria counts ranges from 3.1X106-6.8X106cfu/g while the average fungi counts ranges from 0.0-0.3X106cfu/g. Four species of bacteria... Continue Reading

Probiotics are defined as live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host (FAO/WHO, 2001). Probiotics is a general name for microorganisms that are associated with beneficial effects for humans and animals. They contribute to intestinal microbial balance and play a role in maintaining... Continue Reading

Fish is highly nutritious with high protein content. However, it is a suitable medium for growth of microorganisms, if poorly processed (Oparaku and Mgbenka, 2012). The growth of microorganisms and other non-microbial activities such as lipid oxidation contribute to the deterioration of fish products (Martin, 2010). An increase in the... Continue Reading

The study examine mycrotoxins available in food stuff vended in Awka. The findings showed that the  various fungi organisms such  as Aspergilus   spp, fusarium spp, Mucor and   Rhizopor  are all associated to the foods samples vended in Awka and all this organisms produces aflatoxins  of different concentrations. The study indicate... Continue Reading

Amietophyrnus regularis  a synonym of  Bufo regularis  is an amphibian in the family Bufonidae. Amietophyrnus regularis  is commonly known as the African common toad in English (IUCN, 2012). The species which are also called true toads have fat bodies with warts, and can live in drier climates while most frogs usually live in or... Continue Reading

The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of models on interest and academic achievement of auto-mechanics students in technical colleges in Lagos State. Six research questions and six hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The research design that was adopted was the quasi-experimental design. The type of quasi... Continue Reading

This study was designed to carry out a survey of the problems and prospects of continuous assessment (CA) in Junior Secondary School in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. Four research questions were formulated to guide the study. The sample for the study consisted of 80 respondents. A 24 item self- report instrument was... Continue Reading

The Nigerian Society today has to grappling with many behavioral problems of its youth. Such problems include truancy, disobedience, drug, offenses, assault, insult, stealing, violent, demonstration, vandalism, examination malpractices, robbery, secret cult activities (Nnachi, 2003). Apart from these widely publicized behavioral problems,... Continue Reading

Abstract This study is on challenges besetting the effective teaching and learning of biology in secondary school. The total population for the study is 200 staff of selected secondary schools in Ikere local government area of Ekiti state. The researcher used... Continue Reading

 In order to ensure effective learning, there must be a need to automate the system thereby transforming the normal teaching system into a computer assisted learning system. This work focused on the implementation of a multimedia based e-learning system. The current learning environment which consists of non-information technology... Continue Reading

S (A CASE STUDY OF OVIA NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA,EDO STATE)  ABSTRACT This research was conducted to investigate “effects of unemployment on Computer Education graduate in Ovia North East in Benin City, Edo State. In the course of carrying out the work, the researcher looked at the... Continue Reading

Science is a systematic enterprise which builds and organizes knowledge in a form of testable explanation and predictions about nature (Editorial Staff 2008).  Miriam Webster dictionary defined science as the knowledge about or study of the natural world based on facts learned through experiments and observation while According to... Continue Reading

Biology is basic for understanding the complexities of life. This aspect of science for example, genetically making significant contribution such as genetically modified foods to many of the inventions that are shaping modern day, and has helped to explain many of the events being encountered in everyday life for example. Despite its... Continue Reading

Teaching practice experience is an important component of becoming a teacher. It grants student-teachers experience in the actual teaching and learning environment (Ngidi&Sibaya, 2013; Perry, 2014). During teaching practice, a student-teacher is given the opportunity to try the art of teaching  in his field of study be it in... Continue Reading

Science had been of great importance internationally for sustainable and socio-economic development as well as for technological advancement of nations. Knowledge of science and technology is therefore a requirement in all countries and needed by all people globally due to numerous challenges that are facing them. These challenges include... Continue Reading

IN ENUGU NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA ABSTRACT The study was conducted to investigate the extent of availability of computer systems and accessories for effective teaching and learning in senior secondary... Continue Reading

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays a vital role in the development of any nation. It has been an instrument for achieving social, economic, educational, scientific and technological development (Adedeji, 2010). ICT has greatly influenced the educational sector especially on teaching, learning and research. The... Continue Reading

COUNSELOR PERCEPTION ON THE CAUSES OF DIVORCE AND ITS IMPACT ON ADOLESCENT IN EDUCATIONAL ZONE Abstract This study investigated the counselors perception on the causes of divorce and its implication on adolescent in educational zone with particular focus on the Borgu Local Local Government Area of Niger State. In carrying out the study, two null... Continue Reading