Research Paper Archive
Analysis Of The Rate Of Vegetation Conversion From One Type To Another In Obudu Plateau | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Geography | May,2017
Vegetation conversion has been a very critical issue in landscapes modification generally in recent times. It has to do with changes in vegetative cover from one form to another. The objective of this study was to analyze the rate of change of one form of vegetation to another in Obudu
Spatial Assessment Of Gully Erosion In Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State, Nigeria | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Geography | May,2017
The study aimed to spatially assess the gully erosion menace in Calabar, Metropolis. The study focused on 6 major gullies that are found in the Metropolis. The assessment is timely due to the spade of the menace which causes untold havoc on the health, environment and socio-economic wellbeing of the
Urban Road Sedimentation: A Menace To Traffic Flow In Calabar Metropolis | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Geography | May,2017
The aim of this study was to determine how sedimentation on the roads of Calabar has influenced the free flow of traffic as well as reducing the aesthetic value of the roads in the area. Eight major roads (tarred) in Calabar Municipality formed the building block of this study.
The Sustainability Of Non-traditional Exports And Its Impact On Socio-economic Development Of Ghana | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Management | May,2017
Ghana’s economy was expected to maintain robust growth over the medium term bolstered by improved non-traditional production, increased-private sector investment, improved public and social infrastructure development and sustained economic and political stability. The traditional exports such as gold, cocoa and timber have been the major economic activities Ghana has solely
Assessment Of The Adoption Of Social Media Tools Used For Communication Between Kisii County Citizens And Kisii County Government | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Media Studies | May,2017
This study sought to assess the use of Social Media for communication between county Government and the county citizens. The specific objective for the research was to assess the adoption of social media tools for communication between county government and the county citizens. The research employed the mixed method approach
Effects Of Socioeconomic Status On Body Mass Index And Body Shape Index Of Civil Servants Working In Tertiary Institution | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Health | May,2017
Overweight and obesity have been associated with increased risk of cardio-metabolic diseases. This study assessed the relationship between socio-demographic status and anthropometric indices. A total of 200 respondents were systematically recruited into the study. A pretested semi structured questionnaire was used to obtain information on socio-demographic status of the respondents.
Gender Inequity And Orphan Vulnerability In Akwa Ibom And Rivers State South-south Nigeria: Policy And Programming Implications | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Health | May,2017
Nigeria is a Country with diverse culture, tradition and norms which enable gender inequality. The Country also has a very high burden of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). This study is aimed at investigating the gender inequity among orphans and vulnerable children in Akwa Ibom and River State in Nigeria’s
Determinants Of A Functional Referral System In High Volume Hospitals: The Case Of Kisumu County, Kenya | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Health | May,2017
Background: A strong referral system enables a country to provide quality healthcare to its citizens in a quite affordable and efficient way. Most of the third world countries do have referral system in place but unfortunately most of them do not operate in the desired way that they were initially
Neo Traditional Pastoral Community Climate Change Coping Strategy In The Southern Rangelands Of Kenya | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Agriculture | Apr,2017
This study was carried out in the Southern Maasai rangelands of Kenya between November 2010 and June 2011 with the specific objective of assessing socio economic climate change coping strategies in the Southern rangelands of Kenya in Mashuru Sub-Country, Kajiado County. The overall goal was to develop a strategy for
Effects Of Supplementing Groundnut Hay With Varying Proportions Of Sorrel (hibiscus Sabdariffa) Seed Meal And Maize Bran On The Performance Of Balami Sheep | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Agriculture | Apr,2017
The study was conducted to determine the Effects of Supplementing Graded Levels of Sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Seed Meal and Maize Bran on the Performance of Balami Sheep. Sixteen (16) Balami rams with average weight of 25±1 Kg were used for the study. The rams were grouped into four and randomly
