Research Paper Archive
Economics Of Acha Production In Bauchi State, Nigeria | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Agriculture | Dec,2015
The study was carried out to examine the economics of acha production in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Purposive selection of the Local Government Areas was employed, while multistage random sampling was used to obtain 50 A respondents. Data were obtained from primary and secondary sources. Semi-structured questionnaire was used to elicit
The Perception Of Farmers On Effectiveness Of Agricultural Extension Agents In Transferring Knowledge To Maize Growers In Kilindi District, Tanga, Tanzania | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Agriculture | Dec,2015
The interaction between extension agents and farmers and the extent to which farmers perceive extension agents is paramount to bringing change in agriculture productivity. This study was conducted to assess farmers’ perceptions on the effectiveness of their extension agents in knowledge transfer to maize farmers in Kilindi District. Specifically the
Farmers’ Training And Its Influence On Adoption Of Improved Dairy Husbandry Practices In Arumeru District, Tanzania | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Agriculture | Dec,2015
This study assessed the influence of farmers’ training on enhancing adoption of the improved dairy husbandry practices among trained farmers in Arumeru District, Tanzania. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted and data were collected from 140 trained dairy farmers. Findings show that majority of trained farmers adopted and
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Water Physicochemical Properties And Environmental Consequences Of Sharada Industrial Estate, Northwest Nigeria | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Ecology | Dec,2015
This study evaluates the physicochemical properties and environmental consequences of industrial effluent in Sharada industrial area. Data were obtained through reconnaissance survey, questionnaire administration, interview and laboratory analysis. The data obtained were presented in table of frequency and percentages. Also, the study investigates the surface water quality of Tatsawarki River,
Hiv/aids, Life Expectancy And Labour Productivity In Nigeria: An Empirical Investigation | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Economics | Dec,2015
An empirical investigation of the effects of HIV/AIDS and life expectancy on labour productivity in Nigeria was carried out in this paper by employing Cointegration test, Granger causality test and Ordinary Least Square techniques, using the data of annual time series for the period 1980-2013. The findings reveal the existence
Is "the Demand For Characteristics" An Upgrade To Revealed Preference Theory? An Empirical Review | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Economics | Dec,2015
Having previously worked on the empirical validity of revealed preference theory, it is imperative to compare it with the new consumer theory which is called the demand for characteristics. Lancaster (1966) believes that the latter serves as a replacement to the traditional consumer theory. This paper investigates the two theories
Environmental Degradation And Sustainable Economic Development In Nigeria: A Theoretical Approach | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Economics | Dec,2015
There are many socio- economic and environmental challenges associated with living in our environment today. However, various administrations in Nigeria, have placed very little importance on these environmental issues. This paper examined the effects of environmental degradation and the risk or threat it poses to sustainable economic development in Nigeria.
The Socio-economic Effects Of Youth Unemployment In Akwa Ibom State: A Study Of Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Economics | Dec,2015
The study examined the socio-economic effects and the causes of youth unemployment in Akwa Ibom State. The study indicated that youth unemployment has many negative effects to the society, economy, family, and individuals. From the response got from the questionnaires revealed that youth unemployment leads to poverty, low productivity, losses
Early Childhood Teacher’s Perceptions About Teaching And Learning Of Mathematics In Birim Central Municipality, Ghana | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Education | Dec,2015
The study investigated early childhood teachers’ perceptions about teaching and learning of mathematics. The population consisted of early childhood teachers in Birim Central municipality of the Eastern Region of Ghana. The study sample consisted of 50 randomly selected early childhood teachers. Questionnaire was administered to collect data. The questionnaire contained
A Critical Analysis Of Predicaments Encountered By Learners With Visual Impairment In School Set Up In Kenya | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Education | Dec,2015
The main aim of the study is basically to critically analyze the predicaments encountered by learners with visual impairment in school set up in Kenya. The attitudes of the teachers, parents, and stakeholders towards learners with visual impairments necessitated the researchers to undertake the research on this title. The researchers
