A banana plant, also known as M. acuminata or its hybrid M. acuminata, M. balbisnna, is a plant grown for personal use that yields edible fruits that are often seedless and belong to that species. The word "banana" refers to a variety of species or hybrids of the genus Musa, family Musc...

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Since the Nigeria Republic's independence from colonial rule, numerous positive advances have occurred, both in the structure and operation of society, with the educational system being no exception. In Nigeria, the educational system appears...

​​​​​​Background of the study: Yams (Discorea spp) of the family Diocoreaceae are members of the flowering plant. They are monocots, related to palms, grasses and archids. Most yam species grow in the tropics and subtropics area with fairly heavy total annual rainfall, but w...

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to  examine the effect of violent film on Nigerian female children in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area of Lagos State. Specifically, the study figured out why people make violent movies, determine the harmful...

Background: The impact of advertising on the consumption of alcoholic beverages, particularly among young people, has been recognised as a significant contributing factor (Alcohol Concern, 2013). By employing various advertising execution techniques, including but not limited to...

Background of the study: Antiseptics and disinfectants are extensively employed in hospitals and various healthcare facilities for a diverse array of applications pertaining to topical and hard-surface disinfection. Specifically, healthcare professionals play a crucial role in th...

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on the antimicrobial properties of chlorine and alcohol disinfectants. Disinfectant solutions were pre-pared according to manufacturers’ instructions and tested against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 29213, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853,...

Background of Study: Hypertension remains a major global public health challenge that has been identified as the leading risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality (Kearney, Whelton, Reynolds, Muntner, Whelton& He, 2004). It increases hardening of...

Background of the study: Anaemia describes a situation in which there is a reduction of haemoglobin concentration in the blood of pregnant women to a level below 11g/dl. Anaemia is one of the most common nutritional deficiency di...

Background to the study: Divorce or marital separation or the dissolution of marriage is the “final termination of marital union, cancelling the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage and the dissolving of the bond of matrimony between the parties&rd...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Sex is a term that is universally used so you would expect a good amount to be known about it. This is in part because the majority of societies regulate sexual activity. The family unit is the place where sexual activity or interactions...

INTRODUCTION : The oxford advanced Dictionary (7th edition) describe the term alcoholism as “the medical condition caused by drinking too much alcohol regularly”. While, the encyclopedia Encarta (2006) describes the term alcoholism as “the consu...

ABSTRACT: This study examine the effects of corporate reputation and marketing performance of the alcoholic beverage industry in port harcourt. An extensive literature were reviewed in the cause of this research. 120 copies of questionnaire were designed and admi...

Background of the Study: Reputation is seen by many commentators as an important asset which could be used as a competitive advantage and a source of financial performance. A “good” reputation is identified as an intangible resource which may provide...

Background of the study: Drugs are commonly used by everybody whether young or old. Drugs are not only useful for human beings; they are also useful for animals for good health. Human beings give drugs to their animals when they discovered that they are not healthy. Drug is an ef...

Background to the Study: Driving a car, bus, lorry or an articulated-vehicle is a psychomotor activity that requires a combination of concentration and good visual and auditory functions. Several forces that can negatively affect driving mostly fall within the purview of psycho-s...

Background of the Study: Various people describe drugs in a variety of ways. By definition, a drug is anything that when consumed by a living organism tends to alter one or a myriad of its functions. Owing to their chemical nature, drugs (legal or illegal) alter...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The connection between substance abuse and accidental injury or death has been recognized. Alcohol causes 50,000 fatalities and up to 500,000 hospital admissions yearly in the United Kingdom (World Health Organization) (2017). In the Unit...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Microorganisms are found virtually everywhere in the natural world, where they perform a wide variety of important tasks. Microorganisms like Halobacterium, which live in the Dead Sea, and Chlamydomonas nivalis, which is responsible for p...

Background To The Study: Advertisements are part of our social environment in the 21st century, and can be seen throughout any industrialized country. The average American is exposed to as many as 5,000 advertisements a day, stated by Jay Walker-Smith, and nearly...

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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Domestic abuse is a problem that is entrenched in many societies across the globe and Nigeria is not an exception. Research i...

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In Nigeria today, acts of delinquency and violence among secondary school students have become a major problem, which both the school system and the society at lar...

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BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Sexual abuse is defined as the involvement of dependent, developmentally immature children in sexual activities that they do not...

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The study of human development is centrally concerned with understanding the processes that lead adults to function adequately within their cultures. These skills include an understand...

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BACKGROUND INFORMATTON: Nigeria has in recent years, been involved in executing painfid economic recovery programmes arising from recession in i...

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INTRODUCTION: Primary concern of parents is to promote their children’s well-being and to prevent negative outcomes in their developmental trajectory. However, past studies have documented that the ability to regulate, alter or control o...

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Background Of The Study: Socrates, an ancient Greek philosopher, believed that a life without inquiry was not worth living. This remark was made in re...

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BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Family is the oldest human institution in many ways, it is the most basic unit. It is society’s most basic unit. The entire civilization have survived or disappeared dep...

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BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Family is the oldest human institution in many ways, it is the most basic unit. It is society’s most basic unit. The entire civilization have survived or disappeared dep...

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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The issue of drug and related substance abuse on adolescent is a world wide health problem which has identified by many bodie...

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Background of the study: The phenomena of procreation assures the existence and continuation of a country. However, the manner in which married parent...

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Background to the Study: Domestic abuse is a pervasive problem in many communities throughout the world, and Nigeria is no different. Numerous Nigeria...

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Introduction: Fermentation is the chemical transformation o organic substances into simpler compounds by the action of enzymes, complex organic catalysts which are produced by microorganisms such as molds yeasts or bacterial. Enzymes act by...

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Background of the Study: The prevalence of illicit substance abuse among students in Nigerian tertiary institutions has become a source of profound embarrassment for parents, education...

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Background to the Study: Mass media have been a major agent of socialization and tools for social changes especially now that people depend on message...

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Background to the Study: Mass media have long been significant agents of socialisation and instruments of social change, particularly in an era w...

ABSTRACT: The study adopted experimental design which aimed at identifying the effect of different preservatives used in cake making on  the shelf of the cakes , different preservatives such as calcium propionate, sodium bicarbonate, rum, brandy were used to prepare differen...

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Background to the Study: Juvenile delinquency ...

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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Medical imaging is a rapidly developing branch of modern medicine. It has in the past few decades evolved into a highly sophisticated diagnostic tool. It has improved the study...

ABSTRACT: Cambodian immigrants have become a large population group in the United States since late 1970s. Traditional heath practices and alcohol consumption during pregnancy and lactation have both been associated with risks of maternal and child health in previous research. However, these asso...

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Overweight and obesity are risk factors for chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and type-2 diabetes. Sleep has been associated with overweight and obesity. One potential mechanism by which sleep may lead to overweight and obesity is through positive energy balance,...

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In Africa, various foods go through fermentation such as porridges, beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), meat, breads, pancakes, fish, vegetables, tubers, legumes, dairy products, and condiments. One of the most prevalent fermented cer...

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According to GLOBOCAN, 2008, breast cancer holds the position of being the second most prevalent form of cancer...

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The need for health information can be traced back from ancient information societ...

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Divorce is one of the core vices that have posed a lot of challenges to human kind in different dimensions. This is true in that, the problem of divorce is not just to Christians alone but people from all works of life. According...

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The incidence and mortality from breast cancer in Nigeria is on the increase. The health care system in Nigeria is overburdened by the task of providing proper treatment and care to breast cancer patients. Preventative strategies in the fight against breast cancer have not been...

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Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the body (Aguilera and David, 1999). Its components include water, carbohydrate, lipids, proteins, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, colours, flavours and food additives and it is ingested by an organism and as...

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A total of 1,075 fasting Human Serum and early morning urine samples were assayed for various biochemical parameters. The parameters include: Blood lipids, Total Cholesterol, High Density lipoproteins, Low Density lipoproteins, Vitamin A, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonat...

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Peptic ulcer disease is a disorder in the gastrointestinal tract. It is caused by an increase in stomach acid. There are only a few studies on peptic ulcer disease in Africa. This study was conducted to characterize the lifestyle, wealth, and environmental factors of peptic ulc...

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Solanum incanum Linn. and Solanum melongena Linn (Solanaceae) are both shrubs or trees found in the sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. Both are called „gauta‟ among the Hausa community of Northern Nigeria and „Tarku‟ among the Bura/Babar speaking people of Sout...