» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Literally guidance is as old as man, all through the ages human being have for one reason considered to have known how to render such a service. According to Pearson (1908), the term vocational guidance should be referred to the process of assisting p…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE 1.1 Introduction Chemistry as defined by Okeke and Ezekamgha(2000) as a branch of science that deals with composition and changes of matter. Chemistry is highly important for technological development and advancement of any nation. The number of chemists, physicists, doctors an…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This research work investigated the effects of laboratory exercises on science secondary school students’ performance in chemistry, in Kaduna State, Nigeria. In most of the literature reviewed, the final outcome favoured laboratory exercises. Quasi experimental and descriptive survey rese…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Attendance to school is very important during educational activities or academic studies. The issue of school attendance of primary school in rural areas has been a problem affecting the performance of student. School …Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This study was conducted to assess the relationship between Accounting Competences and Self Efficacy of Teachers in Public Secondary School in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. To guide the study, three specific objectives, three research questions and null hypotheses were formu…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Today we are living in the age of science and technology. Scientific inventions and discoveries have revolutionalised our lives. Science is nothing but knowledge so obtained by observations, readings, experimentation and…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background Information Anaemia describes a situation in which there is a reduction of haemoglobin concentration in the blood of pregnant women to a level bel…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Hypertension is an important public health challenge at Auchi Nigeria. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological survey was to determine hypertensive patients’ knowledge, perceptions, attitudes and life style practices so as to optimize their health and treatment needs. We exam…Continue Reading »
» Abstract The study tittled Psychoactive Substance Use Among Young People was designed to determine prevalence and patterns of Psychoactive Substance use among young people in Nigeria. The study adopted an exploratory research design obtaining Data from secondary sources which includes published arti…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to Study Exercise has become a vital part of many women’s lives. Although many women still prefer to engage in exercise during pregnancy, they are concerned about the possible adverse effects. The concerns about exercising during pregnancy relate to the …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of Study Primary Health Care forms the bedrock of the health care services of a country. It is the quality of health care available to the majority of the population that determines the health status of the country and is the best indicator fo…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Malnutrition continues to be a significant public health and development concern globally. It is a serious problem because it is causing the deaths of 3.5 million children under 5 years old per year. Its magnitude is still high in sub Saharan countries including Nigeria. The main objective …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of Study Nurses play a major role in the promotion and implementation of Primary Health care (www.paho.org/English/DD/DIN/alma ata declaration.htm). Since nurses are the bedrock in the delivery of healthcare, they frequently need to be updated with adequa…Continue Reading »
» Abstract Background: In Nigeria, periodic national surveys report the practice of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in the general population to be over 50 %. However, little is known about EBF among professional working mothers, particularly its duration after maternity leave. Female workers are ent…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Media campaigns are often used to achieve audience mobilization and participation in the process of development. Often times, however, it fails to achieve the purpose for which it was designed owning to many factors. It is pertinent to ensure that such development communications are properl…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Flood is the overflow of water into an environment that is normally dry thereby causing inundation and harm to plants and animals, including man. Its harm can be extended to man’s buildings and infrastructures (Udosen, 2011). Most …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Open air market serves as an institution for the exchange of goods and services, a place fo…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This research examined the consequences of incompatible land uses on the environment of Uyo Urban. The study adopted a survey approach. It was carried out with questionnaire administration, land uses, structures and sector survey. Random sampling of 748 household heads within the identified…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The world over, a vast number of developing countries are trying to achieve sustainable economic growth in every sector and more equitable distribution of the benefits of growth. The United Nations millennium development goals have identified key areas for development which also embrace env…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This study determined the influence of estimating practice on cost performance of building projects. The objectives were to identify the estimating practices used by cost consultants, appraise the critical factors influencing estimating practice used, and to determine the influence of estim…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This study examines contract planning on construction projects from clients’ perspective and its effects on performance. The objectives are to determine the contract planning practices applied in the Nigerian construction industry, assess the awareness and usage of contract planning tools…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study The construction industry plays an important role in a nation’s economy and its activities are also vital to the achievement of national socio economic development goals of providing shelter, infrastructure and employment. According to…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Skilled workforce is critical to the socio economic development of a country and forms the backbone of the construction industry. This study investigated the problem of construction skilled labour shortages and their impact on the competitiveness of building sector in South East, Nigeria. T…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Learning remains one of the significant tools for improving performance of the construction sector. Individual quantity surveyors practicing across the globe in an enclave of a firm tend to tailor their organisation structure to reflect their national culture. This feature in a way is postu…Continue Reading »
