Research Paper Archive
Evaluation Of Antinutrients Level In Flour And Flour Products Consumed In Kaduna Metropolis, Kaduna- Nigeria | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Health | Apr,2016
This study assessed the anti-nutrient (phytate, oxalate, lectin, cyanide and potassium bromate) contents of flour, biscuit and five bread samples consumed in Kaduna Metropolis. The anti-nutrient contents were analyzed using standard methods. In general, results showed that most flour products have lower content of anti-nutrients (bread: lectins; 0.005±0.0003, bromate; 0.0002±0.00002,
Application Of 5d’s In Managing Cravings For Substance Abuse | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Health | Apr,2016
This study is aimed at assessing the effectiveness of Delay, Distract, Deep Breath, Drink Water and Discuss (5Ds) in managing cravings for substance abuse. Ten participants (nine males and one female) that participated in this descriptive qualitative case study were randomly selected from Quintessential Health care center Jos. Participants responded
Distribution Effect Of Public Goods On Socio-economic Development Of Cross River State, Nigeria | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Policy | Apr,2016
This paper empirically examines the impact of public goods distribution on socio - economic development in Cross River State, Nigeria from 1991 to 2010. The study adopted the method of instrumental variables to estimate the public goods distribution equations using the autoregressive distributed lag (ADL) model. The major findings indicated
Correlational Study Of Peer Influence And Juvenile Delinquency Among Secondary School Adolescents In Ibadan Metropolis | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Policy | Apr,2016
This study investigated the relationship between peer influence and juvenile delinquency among secondary school adolescents in Ibadan Metropolis. Multi-stage purposive sampling technique was used to select 120 students form 4 secondary schools within the metropolis. They consisted of 68 male and 42 female respondents. The ages of the respondents ranged
Househelps’ Awareness On Laws Governing Domestic Work In Westlands Subcounty In Nairobi City, Kenya | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Sociology | Apr,2016
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimates show that in 2010, 52.6 million women and men above the age of 15 were domestic workers. This figure represents a significant share of global wage employment at 3.6 per cent. Globally domestic employment is regulated by the provisions of the Domestic Workers Convention,
Postharvest Evaluation
Of Fungi In Sorghum (sorghum Bicolor L. Moench) Grains | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Agriculture | Mar,2016
Sorghum is a cereal crop mainly grown in the semi arid lands of Kenya. The crop is prone to fungi infection both at pre and postharvest. The aim of the study was evaluation of natural occurrence of fungal contamination on different sorghum samples from six sorghum growing sub- counties (Siaya,
Adoption Of Improved Maize Varieties And Fertilizer Packages And Knowledge Level Of Small-holder Farmers In Chunya District, Mbeya, Tanzania | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Agriculture | Mar,2016
This study was conducted to assess factors influencing adoption of recommended improved maize varieties (IMVs) and fertilizer packages among smallholder farmers in selected villages in Songwe Division, Chunya District. Quantitative data from 120 respondents were collected using an interview schedule. The findings show that adoption of IMVs and fertilizer packages
Challenges Confronting The Teaching And Learning Of Practical Agriculture In Tamale Metropolis | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Agriculture | Mar,2016
The purpose of this study was to investigate challenges teachers face in the teaching and learning of practical agriculture in senior high schools in Tamale metropolis. The objectives of the study were to; determine the attitudes of both teachers and students towards teaching and learning practical Agriculture, evaluate the availability
Effect Of Fermentation On Nutrient Composition Of Spent Sorghum Mash Supplemented With Urea Grade Fertilizer | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Agriculture | Mar,2016
Spent sorghum mash (SSM) a by-product of fermentation, was purchased dried and re-fermented after treatment and inoculation with rumen liquor respectively. Four (4) samples of SSM with substrate to inoculums concentration of 10:1(w/w) were supplemented with; 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0% levels of urea. The same quantity of samples were
Microbial Protein Production By Fermentation Of Sorghum Beer Residue Supplemented With Urea Plus Methionine. A Preliminary Study | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Agriculture | Mar,2016
Sorghum beer residue (SBR), a by-product of fermentation was procured dried and subjected to a second stage fermentation with urea (N) and methionine (S) supplementation. The effects of four levels of urea (0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0%) and four levels of methionine (0.29, 0.33, 0.37 and 0.41%) were tested on
