Works by Michael Okpara University

Availability And Utilization Of Instructional Materials For Teaching Biology In Senior Secondary Schools In Aba Education Zone, Abia State

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Nigeria as a signatory to the Millennium Development Goal (MDG), and Education For All (EFA) initiative, adopted the National Economic Empowerment Development Strategy (NEEDS) as a reform...

61 pages (15430 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Numerical Modelling Of Bending Analysis Of Plates, Continuous In Two Perpendicular Directions

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This work introduced a numerical modelling of bending analysis of plates, continuous in two perpendicular directions. The model involved a finite element analysis including the design of...

105 pages (20568 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Some Physicochemical Characteristics And Spatial Distribution Of Heavy Metals And Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbons In Three Rivers In Ahoada West, Rivers State Of Nigeria

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Environmental pollution/contamination has led to world-wide issues of source identification and abatement practices of pollutants. In this study, water and sediment samples collected from...

1 page (47314 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Production And Quality Evaluation Of Gluten-Free Cracker Biscuit From Blends Of African Breadfruit, Water Yam And Coconut

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Quality characteristics of flours and gluten-free cracker biscuit produced from blends of undehulled African breadfruit seed, water yam and coconut was evaluated. Composite flours and...

1 page (50760 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Morphological And Molecular Characterization For Assessment Of Genetic Diversity Among Sweetpotato (Ipomoea Batatas (L.) Lam) Accessions In Nigeria

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Assessment of genetic diversity is an essential component in germplasm characterization and utilization. Therefore, a study was undertaken to investigate the morphological and molecular...

193 pages (38940 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Analysis Of The Psychometric Properties Of Basic Science Multiple Choice Test Of National Examination Council And State Basic Education Certificate Examination 2016-2017 In Abia State

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This study analysed the psychometric properties of Basic Science multiple choice test of National Examination Council and State Basic Education Certificate Examination (2016-2017) in Abia...

146 pages (33477 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Carbonmonoxide (CO) Emission Analysis From Portable Generator Powered From Gasoline Engine

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The rate of carbon monoxide (CO) emission increase in Nigeria has become a global issue owing to the rate at which household and businesses use portable generator as an alternative to...

1 page (11356 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effects Of Feedback Mechanism On Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement And Retention In Economics In Imo State

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The study investigated the Effects of Feedback Mechanism on Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement and Retention in Economics in Imo State. Five research questions and five...

1 page (30248 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Computer Simulation And Scaffolding Instructional Techniques On Students' Academic Achievement In Basic Science And Technology In Imo State Of Nigeria

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The researcher designed the study to investigate the effect of computer simulation and scaffolding instructional techniques on students' academic achievement in Basic Science and Technology...

1 page (40481 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Mathematical Modeling Of Thin Layer Drying Kinetics Of Ginger Rhizome Using Active Solar Energy And Cabinet Dryers

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Single-layer drying kinetics of UG I and UG II whole and split (peeled and unpeeled) treatments, for Unblanched and Blanched at 50 for 3, 6, and 9 minutes respectively, were investigated...

Theses · 3 years ago

Design And Construction Of A Hydraulic Particleboard Compaction Machine

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The study featured the design and construction of a hydraulic particleboard compaction machine. The developed machine comprises of component parts like the frame and fixed platen, movable...

1 page (21459 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Staff Development Strategies As Correlate Of Teachers’ Job Delivery In Unity Secondary Schools In South East Nigeria

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The study titled staff development strategies as correlate of teachers job delivery in unity secondary schools in south east, Nigeria’ was guided by nine research questions and nine...

1 page (38019 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Thermodynamic And Thermo-Environmental Analysis Of A Solar And Biomass Based Trigeneration Energy System For Heating, Cooling And Power Generation

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The study investigated the thermodynamic and thermo-environmental analysis of a solar and biomass based trigeneration energy system for power, cooling, and domestic hot water production....

95 pages (19045 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Chemical Constituents And Analgesic Activity Of Extracts From Newbouldia Laevis Leaf (P.Beauv)

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Humanity is faced with numerous health challenges ranging from severe to chronic disease conditions, such health challenges common to mankind among others include pains, arthritis,...

121 pages (20540 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Bio-Oil And Biodiesels Characteristics Of Oil Bean Seed As Affected By Drying Methods

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Renewable oils from biomaterials are now acknowledged as having the potential to provide for alternative fuels (biodiesel) and interest in the use of biofuels worldwide has grown strongly...

91 pages (15238 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Design And Construction Of A Cassava Chipping Machine

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A motorized cassava tuber chipping machine was designed, constructed and evaluated.  The objectives of the research are to investigate the effect of moisture content and speed on the...

74 pages (9154 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Teachers’ Perceptions Of Integrating Bio-Security Measures Into The Curriculum Of Animal Husbandry In Senior Secondary Schools In Abia State

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The purpose of the study was to determine teachers’ perception of integrating bio-security measures into the curriculum of Animal Husbandry in Senior Secondary Schools in Abia State....

1 page (34831 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Snacks And Beverage Consumption Pattern Of School Aged Children In Umuahia North LGA Abia-State

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This study was design to assesses snacks and beverage consumption pattern of school aged children in Umuahia North Local Government area of Abia State. Data for this report was obtained...

Projects · 3 years ago

Studies On The Bacterial Leaf Spot Disease Of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia Occidentalis Hook F.) And Control Using Some Agricultural Effluents In Umudike, South Eastern Nigeria

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A field trial was conducted in 2017 cropping season at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike to test the impact of some agricultural effluents on the control of leaf spot...

1 page (32605 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Administration Of Pre-Biotic Enzyme On Semen Characteristics And Libido Of New Zealand White Of Rabbit Bucks Showing Low Libido

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Rabbits have an important role in the supply of animal protein for humans. Rabbit occupies an important position among ruminants and non-ruminant animals and can effectively use...

66 pages (14933 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Investigation Of Hydrocarbon Potential Of The Lower Benue Trough Based On Airborne Magnetic Method And Satellite Imagery

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This research examines the hydrocarbon and mineralogical potentials of Abia State and environs which covers about 48,400 km2 and lies between latitude 50 0‟N to 70 0‟N and longitude 7 0 0‟...

154 pages (25158 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Morpho-Anatomical, Molecular, Phytochemical And Pharmacological Evaluation Of The ‘Epiflorous’ Plant (Phyllobotryon Spathulatum Müll.Arg.)

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Morphological and anatomical observation, cytological and molecular analysis, phytochemical, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory potentials, toxicity, enzyme activity, and histopathological...

134 pages (28302 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Agricultural Resource Management Competencies Required For Improving Farmers’ Productivity In Akwa Ibom State

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The study was carried out to identify the agricultural resource management competencies required for improving farmers’ productivity in Akwa Ibom State. Five purposes guided the study; five...

1 page (34583 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Health Financing And Economic Development Of Nigeria And Ghana

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Health financing has enjoyed significant academic research visibility in recent years and experts judge that this will continue for many coming decades. Accordingly, this study...

1 page (57501 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Growth Enhancement Support Scheme (Ges) On The Productivity And Market Participation Of Smallholder Cassava Based Farmers In Anambra State, Nigeria

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The study examined the effect of commercialization on productivity and welfare of small holder cassava farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was employed to...

1 page (35003 words) · Theses · 3 years ago
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