Works by Michael Okpara University

Effects Of Entrepreneurial Competencies On The Performance Of Cassava Processors In Abia State, Nigeria

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This study analyzed the Effects Entrepreneurial Competencies on the Performances of Cassava  Processors in Abia State, Nigeria. Specially, the study described the socio-economic...

1 page (38970 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Entrepreneurial Skill Modules Required By Agricultural Extension Agents In Training Secondary School Graduates In Garden Egg (Solanum Melongena) Production In Abia State

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The study developed entrepreneurial skill modules required by the agricultural extension agents in training secondary school graduates in garden egg production. Research and development...

115 pages (28174 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Development Of An Efficient Load Management System For Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike

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In power systems, electricity supply from the utility is usually sufficient to cater for load demand. However, in most cases when there are overload and power losses, matching emergency...

1 page (42558 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effects Of Re-Use Of African Breadfruit (Treculia Africana) Seed Oil On The Physciochemical Properties Of The Oil And The Quality Of Food Products Fried With It

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The effects of reuse of African breadfruit (Treculia africana) seed oil on the physico-chemical properties of the oil and quality of food product fried with it was studied. Oil was...

126 pages (27948 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Analysis Of Soil And Ground Water In The Proximity Of Hospital Waste Incinerator At Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria

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The study was carried out by collecting soil samples, water samples and medical waste incinerator ash samples from the surroundings of Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia. These samples were...

95 pages (33931 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Accessibility And Utilization Of Post-Harvest Technology Information By Women For Effective Agro-Based Entrepreneurship In Abia State, Nigeria

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The researcher assessed the accessibility and utilization of Post-Harvest Technology (PHT) information by women for effective Agro-based Entrepreneurship in Abia State, Nigeria. This study...

168 pages (42376 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Peer Supervision Model On Secondary Schools’ Teachers Instructional Effectiveness In South-south, Nigeria

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This research investigated the “Difference of Peer Supervision Model on Secondary Schools Teachers’ Instructional Effectiveness in South South, Nigeria. The purpose of the study was to...

165 pages (42958 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Glycemic Index And Nutrient Composition Of Breakfast Food Produced From Whole Wheat, Cooking Banana And Pumpkin Pulp Flour Blends

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This study investigated the glycemic index (GI) and nutrient composition of breakfast food produced from flour blends of whole wheat, cooking banana and pumpkin pulp. The flours were...

1 page (32551 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Hepatoprotective And Curative Activity Of The Methanol Fraction Of Callichilia Subsessilis

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Callichilia subsessilis (Apocynaceae) is a medicinal plant usually seen along the coast of West Africa. The hepatoprotective and curative effect of the methanol fraction of C. subsessilis ...

1 page (21836 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Impact Of Ethanolic Extract Of Phyllanthus Amarus Leaves On Some Reproductive Functions Of Rabbit Bucks

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Reproductive performance is a key factor affecting farm profitability. There is claim on the use of aerial part of Phyllanthus amarus to improve fertility, by traditional medicine...

139 pages (27740 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Determination Of Haemato-Toxicity And Histopathology Of Selected Agro-Pesticides (Basudyne And Carbofuran) In Albino Rats

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The injudicious and indiscriminate use of pesticides is a threat to not only the target organisms but to non-target organisms. This study determined the haemato-toxicity and histopathology...

112 pages (22951 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Multiobjective Analysis Of Grain Slurry Food Processing Machine Using Desirability Optimization Methodology

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This study involves multiobjective modeling, optimization and investment analysis of an integrated milling-sieving-dewatering machine for extracting slurry food starch from soaked grains....

136 pages (21304 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Adoption Of Improved Fish Production Technologies And Food Security Status Of Smallholder Fish Farmers In Rivers State, Nigeria

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The declining output and worsening food insecurity among rural fish farming households is of great concern to government and other developmental partners. This study analyzed the adoption...

1 page (29595 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Microbiological And Physicochemical Changes Associated With Fermentation Of Fruit Juice

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In the present study, spontaneous and induced fermentation techniques were used in fermenting different fruit juices (Pineapple fruit juice, Watermelon fruit juice and Pineapple+Watermelon...

1 page (24777 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Modelling Of Multiphase-Downward Flow Of Co2-Kerosene-Water In A Vertical Pipe

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The research studied the modeling of a multiphase downward flow in a vertical pipe using CO2-kerosene-water flow system. The objective was to characterize the transport CO2 for further...

1 page (30383 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Comparative Nutritional Composition Of Fungicide Impacted Colocassiae Esculenta And Normal Colocassiae Esculenta (Cocoyam)

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Staple foods remain the major source of foods in Nigeria and West Africa. However, due to challenge of diseases, there have been a lot of setbacks in its farming and processing. The study...

Theses · 3 years ago

Nutritional Evaluation Of Three Common Grasses As Alternative Energy Sources In Broiler Diet

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Four studies were carried out to evaluate three grasses (Gamba, Elephant and Guinea) as alternative feed resource for broiler chickens. Nutrient composition and anti-nutritional factors of...

1 page (34994 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Nutrient Composition And Organoleptic Properties Of Some Edible Fresh And Dried Vegetables (Bitter Leaves, Okro, Utazi And Scent Leaves) Common In South East Nigeria

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This study evaluated the nutrient composition and organoleptic properties of raw dried and fresh edible vegetable (bitter leaves, okra, utazi and scent leaves) common in South East Nigeria....

1 page (34002 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Correlating Family Functioning And Behaviour Outcome Of Students In Tertiary Institutions In Akwa Ibom State

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This study was designed to ascertain the relationship between family functioning and the behaviour outcome of students in tertiary institutions. Seven research questions were raised to...

152 pages (37680 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Determinants Of Farmland Value And Productivity Of Food Crop Farmers In Imo State, Nigeria

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The study analyzed the determinants of farmland value and productivity of food crop farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to examine the socio-economic characteristics...

108 pages (25389 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Modelling And Analysis Of Six-Phase Asynchronous Motor Under Asymmetrical Faults

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In this work, the modelling and performance analysis of six-phase asynchronous motor under asymmetrical faults based on finite element analysis (FEA) is prioritised. Initially, an...

Projects · 3 years ago

Capacity Building Programmes And Job Performance Of Lecturers In Universities In Abia State, Nigeria

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The study examined the relationship between capacity building programmes and job performance of lecturers in universities in Abia State, Nigeria. Six research questions and six null...

1 page (22564 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Isolation, Characterization And Bioactivity Of Chemical Constituents From The Stembark Of Lonchocarpus Sericeus (Poir) Kunth Ex Dc (Papilionaceae)

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Three compounds 3β-lup-20 (29)-en-3-ol (lupeol, LS 1), (3S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-17-[(E,2R,5S)-5-ethyl-6-methylhept-3-en-2-yl]-10,13-dimethyl-2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16,...

1 page (31295 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of The Preservative Properties Of Piper Guineense (Fruit Powder) On Unripe Plantain Flour During Storage

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Freshly harvested unripe plantain (2 heads) were sorted, cleaned and peeled. The pulp were sliced, oven dried at 550C for 6 hours. These were milled and sieved through 300 µm mesh into fine...

1 page (30159 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Selected Agricultural Financing Policies On Crop Production In Nigeria (1980-2016)

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The study analyzed the effect of selected agricultural financing policies on crop production in Nigeria from the period 1980- 2016. Specifically the study analyzed the trend in growth rates...

1 page (35894 words) · Theses · 3 years ago
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