Works by Michael Okpara University

Studies On The Effects Of Abattoir Effluents On The Water Quality Of Aba River, Abia State, Nigeria

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The effects of abattoir effluents on the water quality of Aba River was studied. Quantitative and physico-chemical. examinations of the samples revealed that there was an...

93 pages (21085 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Anatomical, Histochemical And Physiological Studies On Some Sugarcane Cultivars

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Investigations on the anatomical, histochemical and physiological features of eleven sugarcane cultivars (Umuariaga Local, BD96-OO1, BD96-01O, C062175, BD94-005, BD96-016,...

91 pages (13202 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

The Distribution Of Antibiotic Resistant Wound Pathogens Amongst Patients, Staff And Nvironment Of The Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia.

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Swabs from wounds sites, sinks, disinfectant, water and hands of personnel in eight wards of the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia were investigated for contamination by bacteria....

61 pages (9357 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Factors Influencing Adoption Of Agricultural Labour-Saving Technologies Among Women Farmers In Abia State, Nigeria

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The study focused on the factors influencing adoption of agricultural labour-saving technologies among women farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. The myriad of socio- economic ...

128 pages (31389 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Vitamin E Supplementation On The Reproductive Performance Of Sows

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Three experiments evaluated the effect of vitamin E supplementation on the growth and reproductive performance of female pigs. In the first experiment, twelve Large White x ...

143 pages (29505 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

An Investigation Into The Use Of Leguminous Cr01' Residues And Wood Ash For Improving Soil Conditions And Productivity Of Maize (Zea Mays L.) In Southeast Nigeria.

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Soils of southeast Nigeria are predominantly acidic, sandy, and physically fragile. They are also deficient in organic mailer, nitrogen and basic callous. Because of...

228 pages (37780 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Electrical Resistivity Survey To Investigate Causes Of Borehole Failure Within Ikwuano/Umuahia Area Of Abia State, Se Nigeria

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This study presents an overview of electrical resistivity survey carried out within lkwuano/Umuahia area and its environs. There has been prevailing shortage of potable water...

130 pages (23391 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Analyses Of Income And Expenditure Among Wieet Potato Farmers In Ikwuano Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria

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This study considered the analyses of income and expenditure among sweet potato farmers in  Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. This study is relevant...

60 pages (7740 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Mosquito Vectors And Lymphatic Filariasis In Some Selected Local Government Areas Of Abia State, Nigeria

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A study on mosquito vectors and lymphatic filariasis was conducted in twelve (12) communities in four (4) local government areas of Abia State, Nigeria. Four hundred and ninety...

172 pages (27439 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Physico-Chemical Properties And Heavy Metal Contamination Of Imo-River

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The concentration of heavy metals in Imo-River was determined from source to tributaries using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), to ascertain the influence of urbanization and...

111 pages (22531 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Evaluation Of Mucuna Seed Meal-Based Diets For Goat Production In South-Eastern Nigeria

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An evaluation of Mucuna seed meal (MSM)-based diets for goat production in South-Eastern Nigeria was conducted through four experiments involving 28 adult and young West African...

162 pages (32074 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Biochemical, Haematclogical And Nutritional Evaluation Of Raw And Toasted Bambara Groundnut Byproduct Using Rabbits

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The effects of raw and toasted Bambara groundnut by-product was assessed on weight for weight replacement of soyabean meal in -rabbit diet using growth performance carcas ...

71 pages (16415 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

The Use Of Organic Materials As Amendments In The Remediation Of Soils Contaminated By Lead, Copper And Zinc

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Metal contamination of soils is widespread across the globe as a direct consequence of atmospheric and industrial pollution, and the clean up of such soils is a difficult task...

235 pages (53573 words) · Theses · 4 years ago

Phytochemical, Antioxidant And Proximate Analysis Of Justicia Carnea Leaves.

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The Acanthaceae of plant is an important source of therapeutic drugs. Justicia Carnea is the largest genus of Acanthaceae. This present work aims at evaluating the bioactive,...

66 pages (13337 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Replacement Of Maize With Dry Cassava Siev1ette Broiler Ration

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The study was carried out to evaluate the effect of replacement of maize with graded dry cassava sieviette waste in broiler ration. A total of 150 day old Anak broilers were used for...

66 pages (17854 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Effect Of Fiscal Policy On In Vestment Expenditure In Nigeria

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The study provided an empirical analysis of the effect of fiscal policy on investment expenditures in Nigeria using time series data from 1999 to 2016 collected from the Central ...

61 pages (14636 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Effect Of Methanol Extract Of Annona Senegalesis On Renal Function And Redox Status Of Alloxan- Induced Diabetic Wistar Rats

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The study was designed to investigate the effect of methanol extract of Annona senegalesis (African custard apple) on the renal function and redox status of an alloxan- induced...

62 pages (11240 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Evaluation Of The Anti-Inflammatory And Antioxidant Activities Of The Methanol Leaf Extract Of Newbouldia Laevis

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The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of the methanol leaf extract of Newbouldia laevis were determined in this study. The acute toxicity profile and phytochemical...

62 pages (9869 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Effect Of Bank Lending Rate On The Manufacturing Sector In Nigeria (1995-2017)

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The study investigated the effect of bank lending rate on output of manufacturing sectorin Nigeria. Time series data spanning from 1995 to 2017 was sourced from Central Bank of ...

51 pages (12011 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Performance And Economic Characteristics Of Turkey Poults Fed Diets Containing Varying Levels Of Toasted Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea) Offal

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A 35-days feeding trial involving sixty (60) three weeks old starter turkey birds was conducted to evaluate the growth performance and economic characteristics of turkey poults fed...

44 pages (9179 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Evaluation Of The Carcass Characteristics Of West African Dwarf Goats Fed Panicum Maximum With Different Browse Combination

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Twelve West African dwarf (WAD) goats averaging between 6 and 8 months of age were used to study the growth performance and carcass characteristics of WAD goats fed three browse ...

54 pages (12429 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

The Role. Of Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (Ndic) On The Operation Of The Nigerian Banking Industry

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The study analyzed the effect of deposit insurance scheme on commercial banks activities in Nigeria from 1996 to 2016. The study adopted the ex-post facto research design. Annual...

67 pages (18611 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Evaluating The Effect Of Quail Egg On Biochemical Parameters (ALT, ALP, AST) Of Albino Rats

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The high burdens of CDV in the developing countries are attributed to the increasing incident of atherosclerotic disease, urbanization and higher risk factor levels such as...

49 pages (8439 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Effect Of Dividend Policy On The Growth Of Commercial Banks In Nigeria (The Study Of Uba, Eco Bank, And Gtb Bank)

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The major objective of the study was to ascertain the effect of dividend policy on commercial banks growth in Nigeria. Data for the study were extracted from annual report and...

73 pages (14974 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Prospect And Problems Of Adoption Of International Financial Reporting Standard Of Smale Scale Industries In Abia State (A Study Of Selected Companies In Aba)

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This study focused on the examination of the prospect and problems of adoption of international financial reporting standard on small scale industries in Abia state. Specflcally,...

83 pages (11386 words) · Projects · 4 years ago
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