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Potentials Of Economic Diversification In Nigeria: A Study Of Irrigation With Middle Rima Valley Irrigation Scheme Of Goronyo Dam
The quest for Nigeria to diversify its economy becomes imperative considering the reality of global economic downturn since 2008 which affected the price of crude oil in the world market. The paper seeks to examine the potentials of irrigation within the agricultural sector. Specifically, this study assessed the capacity of the contribution the irrigation scheme (Middle Rima Valley Irrigation Scheme)
Learning Styles And Academic Performance Of Libyan Students In English As A Foreign-language (efl) Class In Malaysia
The purpose of this study is to determine if there was a significant relationship between learning styles and Libyan students’ performance in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) class. Specifically, the study was guided by three research questions focused on Libyan student’s level of performance in EFL class in Malaysia, the learning styles preferred by them and whether there was
Entrepreneurship And Strategic Management Theoretical Nexus: A Multi-disciplinary Amplification
This paper explores entrepreneurship and strategic management theoretical nexus as a multi-disciplinary re-orientation. A critical and in-depth diagnostic analysis was carried out through the lens of strategic entrepreneurship literature. The paper proposes a blend between opportunity-seeking and advantage-seeking behaviour as a means of achieving business prosperity. The paper also presents a synoptic analysis of the dimensions rooted in strategic entrepreneurship
Transformation Of Family Business Into Professional Management
Family businesses are one of the driving forces of socio-economic development and wealth creation around the world. Many family firms started their business as traditional and are into trading, manufacturing and as service providers, among which few are prosperous and are main players in their business. During the transformation process from entrepreneurial to managerial style of leadership the first and
Ontological And Epistemological Philosophies Underlying Theory Building In Social Sciences
This study critically examines the ontological and epistemological philosophies underlying theory building. Ontologies and epistemologies are the basis of theory building and underpinning the advancement of knowledge. This research activism investigated these philosophical paradigms through exploratory and descriptive research methods were critical examination and assessment of the existing literature exposed several postulations in which conclusions were made in relation to
The Response Of Single Crosses To Inoculation With Maize Lethal Necrosis
Small scale farmers in Kenya live largely subsistence lives in which maize is by far the most important staple food commodity. A survey was carried out in Naivasha and Bomet to identify MLN resistant single cross varieties grown under high disease pressure. Data was collected on plant stand count and yield. MLN disease severity and MLN disease incidence was based
The Influence Of Technological Factor To The Sustainability Of Informal Solid Waste Collection Livelihood In Urban Areas: The Case Of Kinondoni Municipality
This study assesses the influence of technological factor to the sustainability of informal solid waste collection livelihood. It is motivated by the spread of informal solid waste collection service as a survival livelihood strategy in urban areas. This has been prompted by the inability of the local authorities to efficiently collect the generated solid waste. However, despite being widely practiced
The Future Of Science In Ghana-west Africa
The poor performance in Integrated Science leading to replacement of it, for social studies in order to gain admission, has continued to be a major concern for science tutors in the colleges of Education, since every country grows through science and technology. The aim of this study was to draw the attention of stakeholders of Nation building on a number
Effect Of Geogebra Instruction On Pre-service Teachers’ Attitudes And Achievement In Angles
The study was carried out at Evangelical Presbyterian (E.P.) College of Education, Bimbilla, in the Northern Region of Ghana to determine the effects of Geogebra on Science pre-service teacher’s attitudes and achievement in angles. A quasi-experimental design involving seventy-two science pre-service teachers were put into control and experimental groups for the study. Data collection instruments included 10 pretest and 10
Epidemiology And Perception Of Malaria In Selected Rural Communities In Ila-orangun, South Western Nigeria
The menace of malaria is preventable where people in the endemic areas are adequately exposed to proper education on its causes, management, prevention and control. Here, we assessed the level of knowledge and perception of the inhabitants in a rural area towards malaria transmission, symptoms/signs, management and preventive measures. A cross sectional community-based study was carried out between May
