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This research examined the outer and inner slope profiles of volcanic craters on the Biu Plateau. The objectives of the study are to identify the types of slopes; examine the types of geomorphic processes in the craters; and determine the socio-economic relevance of the craters. Data used for this study were generated from field observations, topographic map, total station survey and group interview. Three sampled craters namely Kumba, Tilla and Jali Tagurmi were purposively selected for the...

Aim: The aim of this prospective cross-sectional study was to investigate the morphological variation and sexual dimorphism of Palatal Rugae (PR) in Libyan Subjects. Materials and Methods: The sample comprised dental casts of 103 Libyan school children, aged 6-12 years; 51 males [mean age (SD): 7.3 (1.1) years], and 52 females [mean age (SD): 8 (1.7) years]. Each maxillary dental cast was explored for PR morphology (straight, wavy, curved, circular, unification and cross-link) and their...

Strategies for Meeting Information Needs of People with Learning Disabilities (Dyslexia) By Public Libraries in Nigeria Dr. Abdulrazaq Baba Abdulrahman Abstract This paper discusses the need for information services delivery for people with learning disabilities (dyslexia), their classification/categories, information needs. The paper also examined the role of public libraries in providing library resources and services to people with learning disabilities, challenges encountered in the...

This paper examines the causes of first year students’ limited participation in the EFL classrooms with reference to Ethiopian public universities. The researchers conducted a survey study by developing a questionnaire comprising of 66 items and admini stered classroom observations in EFL settings. All students in Ethiopian public universities were the population of the study, and data were collected from 300 students of different departments in Ambo, Arba Minch, Haramaya, Jimma, Wollo...

Introduction: Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which damages a person’s ability to fight off disease, leaving the body susceptible to secondary and opportunistic infections. Youths are among the risky populations for HIV/AIDS, so equipping them with appropriate level of knowledge and attitude and behavioral change towards HIV/AIDS is one of the important strategies to prevent the HIV/AIDS. So, this assessment was conducted to...

People who rely on natural resources for their livelihoods are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and are often limited in their capacity to adapt to the changes. Vulnerability to climate change is exacerbated when individuals’ asset base is limited or insecure. Because control over assets is highly influenced by gender - with women typically controlling fewer low-value assets than men, which are more likely to be disposed of during shocks - it is important to understand the...

Using a participatory rural appraisal approach, a series of qualitative studies were conducted in four countries facing negative impacts of climate change—Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Kenya and Mali—in order to determine men’s and women’s perceptions of climate change, adaptive approaches, and the degree to which assets and group participation play a role in adaptation strategies. Similarities were found across countries in terms of perceptions of climate change, impacts, and strategies for...

Introduction: Hygienic umbilical cord care is necessary for the well-.being of the newborn. Health education is a strong tool for lifestyle modification aimed at healthy living. This ought to extend to mothers who care for their infants' umbilical cord stump in various ways especially after discharge from hospital. The content of health education on cord care given to mothers (if any) at various health institutions which they accessed for antenatal care is thus worth evaluating. Objective:...

Aim: This study aimed at accessing the knowledge and acceptance of women receiving Antenatal care (ANC) at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) to the concept of Provider Initiated HIV Testing and Counselling (PITC) during antenatal care and in Labour, as a departure from e Client Initiated Counseling and Testing(CICT) or Voluntary Counseling and Testing(VCT).Issues /Background: Nigeria has a huge Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) gap and strategies need to change to...

Objective : To evaluate the extent of coverage of curriculum contents pertinent to Adolescent Medicine, as well as the adequacy of facilities and professionals in Nigeria using residents’ viewpoint. Design : A descriptive cross-sectional study. Setting : The Intensive Course in Paediatrics of the National Post-graduate Medical College of Nigeria at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City Nigeria. Subjects : One hundred and three paediatric residents from training institutions...

Background: The proportion of unintended pregnancy remains high in developing regions due to unmet need for contraception and inconsistent use of modern contraceptives. Practice of emergency contraception is particularly important because of the high rates of unintended pregnancy. The aim was to assess the practice of emergency contraception among female students.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 5,233 female university students in Nigeria.Results: About 25.4% of the...

Introduction: Studies of psychological distress among university students identified academic stress as highest in medical students followed by allied-health students and least in those not in any of these two disciplines. The immediate antecedents include poor academic performance, substance abuse, and subsequent drop out. Future impacts as burnouts and poor services delivery can be exorbitant. This study therefore aimed to document the prevalence of psychological distress among two groups...

This research attempts to study the influence of organisational culture (OC) on the acceptance, importance and use of performance measurement systems (PMS) in Libyan higher education. To achieve the objectives of this research, a contingency theory is adopted. Organisational culture as a contingent variable was identified from the literature and appropriate statistical tests were undertaken to ascertain its influence. The organisational culture assessment instrument (OCAI) devised by...

Despite the introduction of Life Skills on HIV and AIDS in all learning institutions in 2008, there are still cases of irresponsible sexual behaviour, teenage pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections/diseases (STIs and STDs spread of HIV and AIDS infection among the young people. Barriers such as stigma and discrimination in addressing the HIV and AIDS pandemic. Until then, little was known as to why life skills on HIV and AIDS lessons has not reduced the rising rate of these...

Despite the introduction of Life Skills on HIV and AIDS in all learning institutions in 2008, there are still cases of irresponsible sexual behaviour, teenage pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections/diseases (STIs and STDs spread of HIV and AIDS infection among the young people. Barriers such as stigma and discrimination in addressing the HIV and AIDS pandemic. Until then, little was known as to why life skills on HIV and AIDS lessons has not reduced the rising rate of these...

This descriptive survey using a questionnaire investigated the challenges and prospects of e-learning at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). The sample for the study consisted of 250 students randomly selected from five faculties at NOUN’s Akure Study Centre, with 50 students randomly selected from each faculty. The questionnaire was validated by experts in computer science education, educational technology and tests and measurement. Findings revealed that challenges included...

Focusing on the relationship between Higher Education (HE) and social justice in Egypt, this study attempts to identify the main socioeconomic factors affecting HE access in Egypt from the students' perspective through tracing and comparing students' narratives of their access processes in distinctively different socioeconomic settings. The study investigates the perceived effects of the General Secondary Education Certificate (GSEC) students' socioeconomic conditions on determining their...

Entrepreneurship education (EPE) plays a vital role to enhance employment creation and reduce poverty. Marketing audit is a main tool for evaluating and improving the marketing performance in a manufacturing or service sector. Despite the vast amount of literature which emphasizes entrepreneurship education, no empirical studies address the marketing audit model for EPE in the higher education sector. This study aims to develop a standardized marketing audit model for the EPE at higher...