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FOOD CHOICE DECISION-MAKING AMONG SCHOOL-GOING ADOLESCENTS AMIDST THE NUTRITION TRANSITION IN URBAN ACCRA, GHANA

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Like many countries of the world, Ghana is experiencing a nutrition transition and rising non-communicable diseases. Adolescents are susceptible to diet-related health risks as they experience significant physical and psychologi...

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TREATMENT WITH PROTEASE INHIBITOR AND DEVELOPMENT OF DIABETES AMONG MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES WITH HUMAN IMMUNE VIRUS/ ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (HIV/AIDS)

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Background: The possibility of an association between the use of protease inhibitors (PI) by HIV/AIDS patients and the occurrence of T2DM mellitus (T2DM) is largely debated. Medicare recipients are disproportion...

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GLOBAL PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS: THE INFLUENCE OF CULTURE ON PUBLIC’S REACTIONS TO H&M, DOVE, AND NIVEA’S MEDIA CAMPAIGNS IN THE UNITED STATES AND NIGERIA

Chapter 1. Introduction

Public relations is faced with challenges such as cultural differences, misrepresentation of the target audience/public in media campaigns, and one size fits all strategies. This...

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IN SEARCH OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE: ORGANIZATIONAL AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGES CONFRONTING WOMEN IN BANKING AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FIRMS IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

In this study, I explore the challenges that hinder married women’s access to work-life balance as they juggle between family and work roles. The research shows that long working hours, competitive...

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A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF LEADERSHIP IN THE NIGER DELTA REGION OF NIGERIA: A STUDY OF THE PERCEPTIONS OF ITS IMPACT ON THE ACQUIRED LEADERSHIP SKILLS OF EXPATRIATE NIGERIAN POSTGRADUATES

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The primary trouble befalling Nigeria and its Niger Delta has been described as a failure of leadership. At various periods during the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Nigeria endured a bloody civil war and years of repressiv...

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AN EXAMINATION OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES WITH CLASS RANK AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL ADJUSTMENTS: A NARRATIVE INQUIRY

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

My goal as an educator is to provide students with educational opportunities that positively impact their academic outcomes and overall lives. I strive to create learning environments that foste...

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RESILIENCE OF NIGERIAN WIDOWS IN THE FACE OF HARMFUL WIDOWHOOD PRACTICES IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY ANALYSIS

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails. ―Elizabeth Edwards, Resilience: The New Afterword

In this study, I explore issues of...

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THE LOGIC OF CAPITAL AND THE POSSIBILITY OF RESISTANCE IN CHRIS ABANI’S GRACELAND

Chapter 1: The Logic of Capital and the Possibility of Resistance in Chris Abani’s GraceLand

Among its many concerns, Chris Abani’s GraceLand is particularly interested in the possibilities of resisting the f...

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THE OGONI UPRISING IN NIGERIA: THE NIGER-DELTA CRISIS AND ITS IMPACT ON NIGERIA’S UNITY, 1980-1999

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION

The Nigerian government passed legislation in the 1980s and early 1990s meant to satisfy the needs of the people of the Niger Delta, but a lack of political will and a high level of corruption amo...

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THE RESILIENCE OF FEMALE SURVIVORS OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY ANALYSIS

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Female survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Nigeria are subjected to severe and distressing encounters that have significant implications for their gender-based entitlements and overall welfare. As the phenomenon of I...

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