Works by Michael Okpara University

Removal Of Clˉ, No3ˉ, Po43ˉ And So42ˉ From Pabod Brewery Effluent Using Ripe And Unripe Plantain (Musa Paradisiaca) Peels As An Adsorbent

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This study was designed to ascertain the bio-sorbent potential of plantain peels on some selected inorganic anion pollutants in brewery effluent. Four different concentrations...

1 page (24876 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Assessment Of Growth And Yield Responses Of Yams (Dioscorea Species) To Different Sett Sizes, Plant Spacing, Stake Lengths And Inorganic Fertilizer Levels In A South Eastern Nigeria Humid Agroecology

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Three field experiments each in two cropping seasons were conducted at the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike in southeastern Nigeria, between 2016 and 2017. The...

113 pages (16834 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Ejaculation Frequency On Semen Characteristics And Composition Of Seminal Plasma Of Dutch-Belted And New Zealand White Rabbits.

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The effect of ejaculation frequency on semen characteristics and composition of seminal plasma of Dutch-belted (DB) and New Zealand White (NZW) rabbits was studied. 36 matured rabbits-18 of...

131 pages (28387 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effects Of Substitution Of Wheat Flour With Legumes On The Pasting And Physicochemical Properties Of The Flour Blends And Biscuit Crackers.

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This study was conducted to investigate the effects of substitution of wheat flour with three underutilised legumes and soybean flours on the pasting and physicochemical properties of the...

119 pages (30086 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Adolescent-Parental Conflict As A Correlate Of Self-Esteem And Academic Performance Of Senior Secondary School Students In Abia State

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This study investigated how adolescent-parental conflict correlates with the self-esteem and academic performance of in-school adolescents’ males and females in Umuahia Education...

1 page (37643 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

An Enhanced Model Of Computational Methods For Multiphase Fluid Flow In Porous Media

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Multiphase flows through porous media are widely encountered in nature and
technology.   Our current civilized world will very likely continue to depend on petroleum products either as...

1 page (20873 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Impact Of Oil Revenue On The Economic Growth And Development In Nigeria

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This study examines the effect of oil revenue on economic growth and development in Nigeria covering a period of 1986 to 2017. The variables used are petroleum profit tax, domestic crude...

1 page (22259 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria From The Soil: Isolation Identification And Characterization

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Different strains of phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) were isolated from the rhizosphere of different plants of different agricultural lands located at Afugiri Ohuhu community Umuahia...

1 page (13702 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Assessment Of Soil, Water, Plants And Ambient Air Quality Around Asphalt Plant Industries In Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

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This study assessed  the Environmental  Impacts  of  Asphalt  Plant  Emission  in Three selected areas in Akwa Ibom State. The areas were Amitex Asphalt...

1 page (98907 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of ICT For Instruction Delivery Among Agricultural Science Lecturers In Tertiary Institutions In Imo State, Nigeria

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The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of ICT for instruction delivery among agricultural science lecturers in tertiary institutions in Imo state. The...

1 page (19470 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Preservative Effect Of Potassium Sorbate, Ginger And Garlic On The Microbiological And Shelf Stability Of Cold – Smoked Catfish (Claries Gariepinus) Stored At Different Temperature Conditions.

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This study investigated the preservative effect of potassium sorbate, ginger, garlic and a blend of ginger and garlic on the microbiological and shelf stability of cold smoked Catfish (...

1 page (36121 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Implications Of Urbanization On The City Settlement Of Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria

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The implications of urbanization on the city settlement of Umuahia, Abia State Nigeria was studied to examine if infrastructural facilities, income and expenditure profile, rent paid on...

1 page (34300 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Distribution And Checklist Of Lepidopteran Fauna In Parts Of South-Eastern Nigeria And Observations On Aspects Of The Ecology Of Some Species

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Butterflies and moths are among the most common insect groups in tropical environments, but not much is known about their diversity and ecology in forest habitats such as in Nigeria. This...

188 pages (33673 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Dynamic Modelling Of A Linear Quadratic Regulator Based Optimal Direct Current Motor For Improved Performance

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This thesis presents the dynamic modelling of a linear quadratic regulator based optimal direct current (DC) motor controller for improved performance. This study investigates the optimal...

1 page (18206 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Development and Parametric Analysis of Bambara Flour Processing Machine Using Response Surface Methodology

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 This study involves development and multi objective analysis of an integrated milling and sieving machine for Bambara flour production. This will improve hygiene and reduce excessive...

132 pages (24087 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Melatonin And Extended Light Period On Physiological Responses And Reproductive Traits Of Layers

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Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the effect of melatonin and lighting regime on physiological responses and reproductive traits of two strains of laying birds using 324 laying...

233 pages (51524 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Performance Evaluation Of Community – Based Women Organizations In Rural Development Projects In Imo And Rivers States, Nigeria

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The study evaluated performance of community-based women organizations (CBWOs) in rural development projects in Imo and Rivers States. Specifically, the objectives were to: describe the...

1 page (44867 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Nutrient Composition, Microbial And Organoleptic Properties Of African Oil Bean Seeds Given Different Processing Treatments And Fermented With Bacillus Subtilis Starter Culture And Lactobacillus Fermentum As Adjunct.

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Nutrient composition, microbial and organoleptic properties of African oil bean seeds given different processing treatments and   fermented with Bacillus subtilis starter culture and ...

1 page (35372 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Isolation, Characterization And Partial Toxicity Of The Bioactive Chemical Constituents From The Leaves Of Sarcophrynium Brachystachys (Benth) K. Shum

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Sarcophrynium brachystachys also known as the praying plant, is traditionally used for food  packaging. Ethanol 96 % was used to percolate the air dried and pulverized leave sample...

229 pages (34513 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Product Innovation On Corporate Performance Of Selected Consumer Goods Firms In Lagos State, Nigeria

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The study focused on the effect of product innovation on corporate performance of selected consumer goods firms in Lagos state, Nigeria, with special emphasis on 27 Quoted consumer...

170 pages (36973 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Impact Of Capital Structure Components On Financial Performance Of Listed Companies In Nigeria

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This study investigatedthe impact of capital structure components on financial performance of quoted companies in Nigeriawith specific reference to how short term debt, long term debtand...

1 page (31774 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Supplementation Of Wheat Flour With Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Flour On The Quality Of Cookies.

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This research studied the effect of supplementation of wheat flour with orange fleshed sweet potato flour on the quality of cookies. Flours from peeled and unpeeled OFSP were added to wheat...

1 page (27143 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Development Of Entrepreneurial Skill-Based Training Programme For Secondary School Graduates In Pawpaw (Carica Papaya) Production In Abia State, Nigeria

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This study focused on Development of Entrepreneurial Skill-Based Training Programme for Secondary School Graduates in Pawpaw (Carica papaya) Production in Abia State, Nigeria. The specific...

Theses · 3 years ago

Nigeria Power System Network Stability Enhancement Using Facts Devices

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With the ongoing expansions and growth of the electric utility industry, including deregulation in Nigeria, numerous changes characterized by additional generating stations, increase in...

1 page (77692 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Influence Of Principals’ Leadership Styles On Teachers’ Productivity In Public Secondary Schools In Imo State

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This study investigated the influence of principals’ leadership styles on teachers’ productivity in public secondary schools in Imo State. A descriptive research design was employed for the...

112 pages (20000 words) · Theses · 3 years ago
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