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This paper examines the importance of effective graphics of communication in the design of books for effective teaching-learning outcomes.The paper underscores the critical importance of textbooks in the teaching-learning dyadic relationship.It reiterates the fact that textbooks are veritable sources of information and communication to the teachers and learners.It thus elucidates the need for the provision of suitable illustrative materials for textbook publishing and development.The paper...

Mathematics is used in everyday life, be it social, economic, arts, science or technology.However, empirical evidence shows that students achieve poorly in the subject at School Certificate level especially in the algebraic expression.Research findings have indicated that this low achievement may be attributed to inappropriate pedagogies used by teachers and this necessitated this study.The study made use of a quasi-experimental design of the non-equivalent control group.The sample of 604...

This study analyzed the coping strategies adopted against the effects of climate change by small scale cassava and yam farmers in Delta State, Nigeria. It examined the socioeconomic characteristics of yam and cassava farmers and identified the various climate change factors that are prevalent in the study area. It also ascertained the coping methods adopted by the farmers in adjusting to the impact of variations in climate and also estimated the effect of the farmer’s socioeconomic...

Background Breast cancer mortality rate is increasing among women in developing countries a condition that might be brought about by lack of knowledge of fundamental elements necessary for cancer prevention. Purpose To ascertain level of breast cancer knowledge across some socio-demographic variables among women in Ebonyi State Nigeria Method A total sample of 1,845 women was used for the study selected through multistage sampling technique. A 40-items questionnaire eliciting answers...

This paper takes a look at the comparison of the educational policies of two countries: the educational systems in Nigeria and China. The challenges and problems encountered in implementing the national policy in Nigeria and the way out. Using the secondary data collection method, the paper critically examined the factors behind the success and failure in both countries in a bid to fortifying the system for positive result. It also analyzed and evaluated the challenges hindering educational...

Many aspects of education including legal education are driven by new market dynamics of demand and supply.The old adage remains that law is an instrument of social engineering, and the addendum is that lawyers are part and parcel of agents of social engineering resulting to change. Therefore legal education must diversify for Law, law students and lawyers to impact positively in today’s world. Perhaps these concepts explain the ever growing course content, in the current legal education...

Sierra Leone was in the process of strengthening tracing of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) contact with training of contact tracers, continuous mentoring and monitoring, supervision and continuous support. This was through various national and international organizations. This study aimed at identifying the challenges of contact tracers with a view of improving contact tracing activities in Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone.In-depth interview was conducted among contact tracers who were actively...

Hand washing with soap and water is one of the cheapest, most effective ways of limiting the spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). Despite its importance the prevalence of hand washing was low before the EVD outbreak in Nigeria. This study aimed at determining the factors associated with improved hand washing practices following the EVD outbreak.A descriptive cross sectional study of 440 students from a secondary school in Owo, Ondo State was done. Data was collected in October 2014 when...

This study was an investigation into drug use and sources of drug information among secondary school students in Imo State, Nigeria. A sample of 1400 students, aged 16-17 years was studied. Percentages were used to describe the students’ drug use and sources of drug information. Chi-square was used to verify the four hypotheses postulated for the study. Results showed that the main drugs the students who took part in the study used included analgesics, stimulants, anti-malaria, alcohol, worm...

This descriptive survey was carried out in order to determine the personal health risks behaviour profile among university students in the south east of Nigeria. A random sample of 900 students completed the questionnaire designed for the study. Out of this number 821, representing about 91.2% return rate, were used for data analysis. Means and standards deviations were used to describe the personal health risks behaviour profile of the students. T-test was used to test the entire...

We investigated the pattern of common risk factors present in women undergoing oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) in our center and to determine their relationship with time of presentation for the test.The records of women referred to the metabolic clinic for OGTT over a 1-year period were reviewed. Data available for retrieval included age, gravidity and gestational age, weight, and risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).Two hundred and fifty-three (253) pregnant women form...

This paper found the characteristics of environmental settings of schools in Mwingi East District as follows: 1) Community is the one who plays the most important role to establish and develop schools. 2) There are three phases in school development. In 'Germination Term', schools use under-tree classrooms or construct Temporary Structure classrooms. In 'Growth Term', they try to construct all the classrooms in Permanent Structures. In 'Maturity Term', the number of constructions tends to...

Background : VVF is leakages of urine and faeces through the vagina. It is rampant in the North and the Eastern parts of Nigeria due to the forced marriage of girls at about the age of eleven. This may be attributed to their small pelvises which have resulted in harmful reproductive health practice. The disability and suffering from obstetric fistula remains a neglected issue in global health. Aim : This study seeks to explore the conceptual knowledge of vesico-vagina fistula (VVF) among...

Nigeria is now Africa’s largest economy and one of the six fastest growing economies in the world. Ironically, the standard of living of the generality of the Nigerian people is far below the Poverty line. About 69% of the population are classified as poor with over 60% living in absolute poverty. How can Nigerians be so poor in the midst of plenty? Indeed this is a paradox! This paper seeks to assess the various initiatives of the Nigerian government over the years towards tackling the...

Tropical rainforests have been and will remain subjected to various natural and human pressures, which have already led to rainforest degradation and disappearance. This thesis aims to improve our current knowledge of the likely future trajectory of the persistence of the tropical African rainforest under climate change and fire impact through reconstruction of past vegetation and burning dynamics using palaeoecological records from sedimentary sequences. I used several types of...