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Traditionally, malnutrition is identified using anthropometric indices based on NCHS/WH O reference standards, in this paper, we explore the associations that exist between anthropometric and nutrition variables for assessing the nutritional status of Queens College Students of Lagos State, Nigeria. Results show that the nature of associations are causally related to nutritional status; the participants are not adequately fed on protein which might be a contributing factor to students' poor...
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A total of 160 adolescent girls aged 10 to 19 years were surveyed for nutrient intake. Three-days weighed food intake was the technique used for this study. Subjects were from model secondary schools and universities in Abia State, Nigeria. The values for food nutrients were calculated using food composition tables. Foods that were not in the food composition tables were analyzed chemically in the laboratory to know their nutrient contents. Values from the chemical analysis were used for the...
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Distribution électronique Cairn pour Editions de l'EHESS .© Editions de l'EHESS .Tous droits réservés pour tous pays.La reproduction ou représentation de cet article, notamment par photocopie, n'est autorisée que dans les limites des conditions générales d'utilisation du site ou, le cas échéant, des conditions générales de la licence souscrite par votre établissement.Toute autre reproduction ou représentation, en tout ou partie, sous quelque forme et de quelque manière que ce soit, est...
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Pliocene felsic rift margin and Quaternary rift center volcanic rocks from the northern Main Ethiopian Rift (MER) exhibit contrasts in major and trace element contents and Sr-Nd isotopic ratios.Quaternary rift center felsic volcanic rocks are mainly peralkaline trachytes and rhyolites, whereas Pliocene felsic rift margin volcanic rocks are represented by benmoreites, weakly peralkaline trachytes and rare rhyolites.Most of the felsic rift margin volcanic rocks have greater Al 2 O 3 , K 2 O,...
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The paper deals with an analysis of the historical trajectory of the evolution of theology in Africa, paying particular attention to the various concerns and influences that have shaped academic theology on the continent and its implication for the mission of the church in Africa. On the basis of this analysis a proposal in the form of theology of transformation is made to deal essentially with what appears to be gap between academic theology and the concerns of the people in the pews. The...
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The paper explores socialisation practices of parents (and other significantadults) of pre-teens to suggest some of the ways in which gender identities might be reproduced from one generation to the next and might contribute to the reproduction of gendered patterns of privilege and subordination. Specifically we explore three socialisation practices: rewards, punishments and consciously-modeled behaviours or instructions, looking also at whether parents distinguish between sons and daughters...
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The study investigated the use to which the internet is put by students of the faculty of Agriculture, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. A simple random sampling technique was used in selecting four departments from six departments in the faculty. Data were gathered with the use of a structured questionnaire from a total of 88 randomly selected students. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used in analysing the data. Results revealed that 59.1% of the respondents were...
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Research in Ghana suggests that very few female teachers accept and stay in teaching posts in rural deprived areas. This article is based on a study conducted across six districts in three diverse geographic zones of Ghana with the lowest percentage of female teachers. The article provides evidence as to why the Government of Ghana has found it difficult to post female teachers to rural areas and the challenges which female teachers face once serving in these areas. The article also explores...
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The museum is an institution which effectively combines visual objects andtexts to convey its message. If this is done well it makes learning easy and the experience memorable. This can only be done if there is well trained staff and properly developed activities and programmes. This paper proposes that the museum, if well resourced and equipped, can become a strategic partner in education and national development. Therefore, it discusses the impact of two training courses in Ghana and how...
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In this paper, an analysis of open flexible learning (OFL) as a means of enhancing Human Security in Nigeria, within the context of HIV/AIDS pandemic was carried out. It is argued that open learning and distance education have the potential benefit of addressing Africa’s challenges of social dislocation, poverty, conflict and marginalisation, and the achievement of the continent’s human development goals. It was also argued that the integration of ICTs in this mode of delivery empowers...
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The descriptive cross-sectional study assessed contributions of Youth Environmental Scout (YES) clubs toward sustainable environmental programs in selected schools in Ibadan, southwest Nigeria. It involved administration of questionnaires, in-depth interviews and observation checklists and results were analyzed using SPSS 10 software package. Results indicated deplorable state of infrastructure particularly basic amenities like water, excreta disposal, and waste management. Noise pollution...
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Food price fluctuations, which will be exacerbated by climate change, make West African food security even more tenuous.