Dissertations

Effect of Microcredit and Gender Related Variables on Welfare of Smallholder Cassava -Based Producing Households in Abia State, Nigeria

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This study evaluated the effect of microcredit and gender related variables on welfare of smallholder cassava- based producing households in Abia state, Nigeria. Primary data were collected...

102 pages (40768 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Assessment Of Activities Of Self-Help Groups In Community Development In South East Nigeria

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This study assessed the activities of self-help groups in communities in South-East Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. A sample of  750 respondents...

96 pages (31750 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Management Techniques And Principals’ Administrative Effectiveness In South East Nigeria

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The study investigated management techniques and Principals administrative effectiveness in South East Nigeria. This study was guided by nine specific objectives, nine research questions...

193 pages (49838 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Some Special Classes Of Multivariate Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroscadasticity (Garch) Models

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In this research we focused on Multivariate Generalised Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity models for volatility series using response vector of variances.  The work aimed...

162 pages (28044 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Assertiveness And Conversational Skills Training On Shyness Among Secondary School Students In Itu-L. G. A, Akwa Ibom State

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This study was carried out to determine the effectiveness of assertiveness and conversational skills training on the reduction of shyness behaviour among junior secondary school students...

175 pages (50604 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Chemical And Nutritional Evaluation Of Icacina mannii (Earth Ball) Meals In The Diet Of Weaner Pigs

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Four experiments were conducted to determine the chemical and nutritional potentials of Icacina mannii meal as an alternative energy source for weaner pigs. Experiment 1 investigated the...

195 pages (45156 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Effect Of Corporate Social Responsibility Costs On Financial Performance Of Listed Companies In Nigeria

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This study examined the effect of corporate social responsibility costs on financial performance of listed companies in Nigeria. The study made use of ex-post facto research design and the...

137 pages (37147 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Anti-Diarrhoeal Potential Of Ethanol Extract of Gouania longipetala Leaves

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This study investigated the anti-diarrhoeal potential of Gouania longipetala crude extract and its six different fractions in different anti-diarrhoeal study groups in rats, to...

167 pages (35298 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Effects Of Fiscal Policy On Foreign Direct Investment, Economic Growth And Development In Sub-Saharan African Economies.

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The study assessed the effect of fiscal policy on net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, economic growth and development in sub-Saharan African economies from 1985 to 2019. Fiscal...

282 pages (57271 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Assessment Of The Cardioprotective Potential Of The Ethanol Leaf Extract Of Pterocarpus santalinoides In Wistar Rats

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Cardiotoxicity has become a major challenge for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.  Examples of potentially cardiotoxic anticancer agents are 5-fluorouracil and...

178 pages (60456 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Relative Technical Change And Production Efficiency Of Male And Female Smallholder Arable Crop Farm Households In Abia State, Nigeria

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This study on the relative technical change and production efficiency of male and female smallholder arable crop farm households was carried out in Abia State. The socio-economic...

99 pages (37126 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Effects Of Trade Liberalization On Nigerian Economy (1970-2020)

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This study investigated the effects of trade liberalization policy on Nigerian economy, from 1970 to 2020. The specific objectives were to determine the trend of GDP growth in agricultural...

147 pages (35826 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Pension Fund Investments And Capital Market Performance In Nigeria

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Over the years there has been rapid reform and amendments from 15% to 18% contribution of pension fund scheme from the defined benefit to contributory pension fund scheme. The delay in the...

95 pages (36491 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Modification Of The W-Urinary Reservoir With Serous-Lined Extramural Tunnel For Enhancement Of Antireflux Mechanism - A Porcine Model

orthoropic ileal neobladder has been employed in the treatment of patients with end-stage urinary bladder cancers and other diseases requiring cystectomy in humans. Intramural tunnel techniques...

101 pages (36714 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Global Warming Potentials And Degradation Rate Assessment Of Soils Of Selected Flood Plains In Imo State

 

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This study investigated the Global Warming Potentials (GWPs), degradation rate and erodibility status of soils of selected floodplains in Imo State. A target soil survey technique was...

274 pages (49698 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Construction And Performance Evaluation Of A Solar Fish Dryer

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This study designed, fabricated and evaluated drying performance of a solar fish dryer. Fish samples (225g each) were processed using open sun drying (CCC), fabricated solar dryer...

81 pages (28400 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Digital Financial Services, Financial Inclusion And Economic Development Of Sub – Saharan Africa

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This study investigated the effect of digital financial services, financial inclusion and economic development in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Economic development was proxied by human...

164 pages (61510 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Modification And Optimization Of The Physicochemical Properties Of Allanblackia (Allanblackia floribunda), African Walnut (Tetracarpidium conophorum) And Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) Seed Oil Blend In Bakery Shortening Production

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The objective of this work was to modify the physicochemical properties of Allanblackia, African walnut and fluted pumpkin seed oil blend by chemical interesterification, for use in bakery...

246 pages (64318 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Motivational Strategies And Quality Assurance As Correlates Of Lecturers’ Effective Instructional Delivery In South East, Nigeria.

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This study determined the relationship between motivational strategies, quality assurance and lecturers’ effective instructional delivery in the south east Nigeria. The study adopted a...

157 pages (36204 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Effect Of Extrusion Process Variables On Quality Attributes Of Extrudates From Blends Of Aerial Yam And Soybean Flours - A Response Surface Analysis

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This study investigated the effect of extrusion process variables on quality attributes of extrudates from blends of aerial yam and soybean flours. Laboratory scale single-screw extruder...

283 pages (70792 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Determination Of Wood Species Utilized In Selected Sawmills, Waste Volumes And Preference For Domestic Energy In Abia State, Nigeria


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Waste generation is a concomitant aspect of living; it cannot be banished but can only be managed. Wood Species utilized in selected sawmills, volume of wood wastes and its preference for...

189 pages (44640 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Effect Of Tax Audit And Investigations Strategies On Tax Revenue Collection Methods In Nigeria. (A Study Of South East Geographical Zone)

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The study examines the effect of tax audit and investigations strategies on tax revenue collection methods in Nigeria, which is the main objective of the study. The specific objectives are:...

210 pages (57982 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Marketing Performance Of Deposit Money Banks In The Pre And Post Cashless Policy Periods In Nigeria (2004 – 2019)

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Before the introduction of the cashless policy by the Central Bank of Nigeria in on1st January, 2012, the economy of Nigeria was heavily based on cash transactions with its problems. This...

140 pages (34760 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Assessment Of Nutrient Contribution And Cassava/Maize Yields In 3 and 4-Year Old Triplochiton scleroxylon (K. Schum.) Based Agroforestry Systems In Abia State, Nigeria

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Agroforestry tree species perform differently in terms of nutrient contributions, promotion of crops yields, carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation and ecological services....

289 pages (76870 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago

Effect Of Ethanol Extract Of Euphorbia Kamerunicus On Potassium Bromate-Induced Toxicity In Albino Rats

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This study investigated the modulatory effect of ethanol extract of Euphorbia kamerunicus on potassium bromate-induced toxicity in Albino rats. The crude ethanol extract was subjected to...

102 pages (38768 words) · Dissertations · 1 year ago
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