FLOOD RISK MAPPING AND VULNERABILITY MODELING OF GIDAN KWANO VILLAGE, BOSSO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, MINNA, NIGER STATE.

Category : JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, VOLUME 9, NUMBER 3, 2017


IBRAHIM .P.O1,  SAMAILA-IJA  .H.A2, ZITTA .N3, NWOSE .I.A4, ABIMBOLA .I.I5.

1-4Department of Surveying Geoinformatics, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State.

5Department of Surveying Geoinformatics, Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin.

Email: piusibrahim@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Flood management encompasses the holistic and continuous assessment, evaluation and reduction of flood risks. To manage flood in real time format and with high accuracy, it is important to explore both direct and social survey approach. In view of seasonal flooding within Gidan Kwano village resulted to this research. Data were acquired using ’’Hi-Target V30’’ Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS), receivers on Real Time Kinematic (RTK) mode; the acquired data were in Nor things, Easting, and Height (N, E and H) format in order to determine well densified spot heights of points on the ground. Contour map of the area was produced using 0.5 contour interval (C.I), Digital Elevation Model (DEM) of the area was produced to show the raster surface of the area using Surfer 10. Carlson AutoCAD 2010 was used to process the data and stream network was generated to show the direction of flow. Questionnaires were administered within the locally perceived to be prone/vulnerable to flood, to ascertain the nature, degree and consequences/impact of the flood occurrence. The shape file of the structures and other details where overlaid on the spot heights of the area; vulnerability map of the area was produced, together with the shape file of the stream using Arc GIS 10.2 and a buffer zone was determined from the center of the stream after thorough examinations of all the sets of data. Drainage of high standard should be constructed taking the stream course. Those houses within the buffer zone should be demolished and smaller drainage should be constructed within the buildings which are not within the vulnerability zone.   

Keywords: Receivers, Flood, Risk, DGPS, Drainage, Constructed, Demolished and Stream.

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Category : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTS, VOLUME 9, NUMBER 3, 2017

A Study of the Effectiveness of Managing Change at a Higher Education Institution:

A Case Study Approach

Tony Ikechukwu Nwanji, Kerry E. Howell, & Adebayo Olufemi Oladipo                                 1-32

The Lamnso Passive Structure in Relation to English

Fonkpu Charles Banfegha                                                                                                        33-45

An Investigation on Parental Role in Curbing Examination Mal-Practice in Our Educational System

S.F Popoola                                                                                                                              46-55

The Challenges Facing Science Education in Developing Countries and the Way Forward

Hamidu Musa Yoldere, & Mohammed Adamu                                                                       56-71

Visual Art Education: A Catalyst for Nigeria’s Economic Recovery

Aliyu Mohammed Bisalla & Abdulfattah Adeyemi                                                                 72-82

VISUAL ART EDUCATION: A CATALYST FOR NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC RECOVERY

Category : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTS, VOLUME 9, NUMBER 3, 2017

Aliyu Mohammed Bisalla & Abdulfattah Adeyemi

Department of Arts and Industrial Design

Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, Nasarawa State

Email: bisalla2003@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

There are many variables to be considered when picking a course of study or vocation for a future livelihood either in a formal or informal education. Visual arts is one of such formal or informal education that can guarantee  profit making and job security in Nigeria, as this has become very glaring considering the state of affairs with the present Nigeria economy situation which has also resulted to a high level of unemployment and a drastic reduction in the country’s per-capital income. This paper avers that Vocational education, entrepreneurship and apprenticeship systems are in other word related to visual arts as a profit making enterprise, therefore could sustain job security and take the country out of economic recession. This paper discusses further on how visual art can be re-branded in Nigeria for economic growth and sustainable development.

Keywords: Visual art, Artist, Technical and Vocational Education, Entrepreneurship

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THE CHALLENGES FACING SCIENCE EDUCATION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AND THE WAY FORWARD

Category : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTS, VOLUME 9, NUMBER 3, 2017

Hamidu Musa Yoldere, & Mohammed Adamu

Department of Integrated Science

Federal College of Education, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria.

Email: hamidu2011@gmail.com, Link2mohammed@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

The differences in the scientific and technological infrastructure and in the popularization of science education in the developed and developing countries are the most important causes of differential social and economical levels in the two groups.  The paper looked at the challenges facing science education in the developing countries and the way forward. It examined the development of science education in developing countries and contribution of science education to development. It also highlighted the challenges of science education in developing countries. The paper outlined some of the ways of addressing the challenges which include among others; the need to regularly renew and design the science curriculum to make it more practical and market oriented to produce skilled and highly educated graduates for the private sector both at home and abroad instead of traditional civil services. The paper concluded that the social and economic growth of developed countries is dependent on an essential emphasis on education, science and technology visa- vee the basic problems of developing countries which include weak educational and scientific infrastructure, and lack of appreciation of the importance of science as an essential ingredient of economical and social development.

Keywords: Science Education, Science, Education, Developing Countries, Challenges, Qualified Teachers.

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AN INVESTIGATION ON PARENTAL ROLE IN CURBING EXAMINATION MAL-PRACTICE IN OUR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

Category : JOURNAL OF ARTS AND CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY, VOLUME 9, NUMBER 3, 2017

S.F Popoola

Department of Educational Foundations,

University of Jos, Nigeria.

Email: funsoiye@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

Cases of examination misconduct have been on the increase in various institutions of learning across the nation, the consequence of which has put a serious dent on the image of our educational system nationally and internationally, rendering procured certificates invalid while the half-baked products are unsuitable in the expected task. Some measures have been put in place to curtail this menace but all to no avail. This study identifies parents as important stakeholder in the educational system with a major role to play in tackling this ugly trend head-long. The investigator largely employs literature review to examine parental influence on examination malpractice. Parents are challenged to wake up to their responsibility of inculcating the right value in their children at the early stage of life to enable them shun vices in their later lives. In conclusion, the study recommends parental personal development of right values, as role models, closeness to the children as well as development of interest in their educational pursuits among other things in playing their expected roles and curbing examination malpractice in our educational system.

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THE LAMNSO PASSIVE STRUCTURE IN RELATION TO ENGLISH

Category : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTS, VOLUME 9, NUMBER 3, 2017

Fonkpu Charles Banfegha

Department of Linguistics

University of Douala, Camaroon

Email : cfonkpu@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

In this paper, the structural or the syntactic representation of passivization in Lamnso is examined in relation to English, within the contexts of universal, optimal and minimalistic grammatical considerations. Inasmuch as there are structural universals for the phenomenon of passivization as established by the theory of Universal Grammar-UG (a grammar that attempts to establish the properties and constraints common to all possible languages and based on the innate system of principles underlying the human faculty), there equally exist some  passive divergences that justify the existence of what I will call here “Structural Optionality ” (SO), where the same grammatical phenomena are syntactically represented differently in the various languages; a justification for Individual Language Grammars (ILG).The comparative approach, within the optimal and minimalist theoretical considerations, adopted for this study reveals that while passivization in English is generally an ex situ leftward substitution movement for both passivization with or without the by-phrase, in Lamnso it involves both in situ and ex situ passivization. In situ passivization occurs both with the option using the by-phrases (that undergo a concurrent verb-tense raising above the IP) and with the indefinite ‘á’ usage option without by-phrases. Ex situ passivization (with a leftward substitution movement) equally occurs for the option without the by-phrases.

Keywords: Syntax; Representation; Passivization; Lamnso; English; Universal; Optionality; Grammar; Substitution; Raising; Movement; Ex Situ; In Situ.

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A STUDY OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MANAGING CHANGE AT A HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION: A CASE STUDY APPROACH

Category : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTS, VOLUME 9, NUMBER 3, 2017

Tony Ikechukwu Nwanji1, Kerry E. Howell2, & Adebayo Olufemi Oladipo3

1&3Department of Accounting and Finance, Landmark University, Nigeria,

2Plymouth Business School, Faculty of Business, Plymouth University, UK

Email: nwanji.tony@lmu.edu.ng, kerry.e.howell@plymouth.ac.uk,

Oluadipo.olufemi@lmu.edu.ng

ABSTRACT

This study was an investigation of the effect of managing change at a higher education institution. The rationale behind the study was based on the management board of Nkosa University proposed the introduction of computerized systems of recording students’ attendance record. A review of current thinking on change management in educational institutions enables the researcher to developed research questions for the study. Data were collected through survey questionnaires and document analysis. The data were analysed using case study approach resulting in the major conclusions that although many of the teaching staff agreed with management that the current system of recording students’ attendance does not meet the needs of the college, however, there was disagreement on who will manage the system. The findings of the study suggested that management will need to communicate more efficiently with the teaching staff on the benefit of the new system and may need to introduce a reward system regarding the administration of the system. The study also show that for the change to be successfully implemented, management will need the support of those involved in this study – the teaching and non-teaching staff of Nkosa University to provide its students with a better learning environment to study.

Keywords:  Management, Change, Leadership, Institutional Change, Computerized System, Stakeholders, Higher Education, Origination, Evaluation, Academic Faculty  

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Category : JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, VOLUME 9, NUMBER 3, 2017

Frequency and Duration Method Reliability Analysis: Case Study of Bama and University 33kv Distribution Feeder Maiduguri

Kalli, B. M , Modu M Tijjani, Sadiq A. Goni,  Babagana M. Digol, Hajja I. Usman &

Tijjani, B. N                                                                                                                              1-17

Graphical Passwords and Methods for Enhanced Password Memorability 

Obasan  Adebola, Abdulazeez Sikiru,Patrick Owohunwa                                                       18-38

Incessant and Unreliable Power Supply in Nigeria: Causes, Effects and Solutions (Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria as a Case Study)

Oshin, Ola Austin                                                                                                                    39-62

Effect of Curing Delay on the Compressive Strength of Concrete

Nura Hassan, Jibrin Umar, Mohammed Ya’u, & Hussaini Ausaja Amshi                                63-78

EFFECT OF CURING DELAY ON THE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE Nura Hassan, Jibrin Umar, Mohammed Ya’u, & Hussaini Ausaja Amshi Department of Civil Engineering Technology, Federal Polytechnic Damaturu Email: Nura2108@yahoo.co.uk

Category : JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, VOLUME 9, NUMBER 3, 2017

Abstract

Curing is very vital in the production of strong and durable concrete. This research work investigates the effect of curing delay on the compressive strength of concrete. Mix ratios of 1:1.5:3 and 1:2:4 were prepared with two different water/cement ratios, that is, water/cement ratios of 0.5 and 0.6. A total of 240 cubes were cast, that is, 60 cubes each of 1:1.5:3 with water cement ratio of 0.5 and 0.6, and 1:2:4 with water cement ratio of 0.5 and 0.6. Curing ages of 7, 14, 21, and 28 days were used. However, curing delays of 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 days were used in this piece of work, where zero curing delay is serving as the control. The work was carried out under very dry environmental condition with relative humidity ranging from 10 – 15%. The results showed that, compressive strength of concrete decrease with the increase in the duration of curing delay, but the effect reduce with the increase in curing period. However, the curing delays result to  irreversible loss of compressive strength of the concrete. The richer mixes have more resistance to loss of strength compared to lean mixes. The lower the water/cement ratio, the higher the resistance to loss in compressive strength caused by curing delay. It is therefore, recommended that concrete should be properly cured without delay to avoid loss of strength.

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INCESSANT AND UNRELIABLE POWER SUPPLY IN NIGERIA: CAUSES, EFFECTS AND SOLUTIONS (IKORODU, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA AS A CASE STUDY)

Category : JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, VOLUME 9, NUMBER 3, 2017

Oshin, Ola Austin

Elizade University, Ekiti State

Email: austin.oshin@elizadeuniversity.edu.ng, zolaolaaustin@yahoo.com

Abstract

The present unreliable and erratic power supply is a pointer to the fact that there is a great need for fault evaluation and reliability studies of electric power system in the Nigeria. The recent blackout in the country has grounded many activities and has destroyed many industrial processes. Also, the power industries face a lot of problems. Some of the highest priority issues being generation of sufficient power, urgent clearance of faults, adequate protection and increase reliability of the system,  that is, bringing a steady uninterrupted power supply to the consumers. The Nigerian power problem resulted to incessant planned, forced and unplanned outages. In addition, it has resulted to erratic and unreliable supply of electricity in the country. It has reduced productivity and has increased unemployment rate in the country to over 40million (this figure is over 70% of Nigerian youths. It has led many of the youths in the country to crime. It has led many of the deaths of many innocent people in the country.  Hence, an analytical method is developed to assess the dynamic- reliability of the distribution system, as well as optimizes the occurrence of faults along each of the individual consumer point in a feeder in order to improve the performance of the system. This research publication therefore evaluates the occurrence of faults which is about 856 occurrences during a period of 8 years and outages which range between 1118 to 3785 hours per annum along the distribution lines, also the failure rates of each of the feeders were analyzed in order to improve on the supply of electricity in the distribution network. The reliability of the system which ranges between 8.57*10-12to 9.548*10-5 were analyzed; and fault clearing techniques were carried out. Efforts were made to adequately assess the failure rates of the feeders which range between 0.003 and 0.001 and reliability of the distribution system. Efforts were also made to improve the performance of the system. As a result, it was possible to establish improvement techniques which ensure adequate and constant supply of electricity to all the consumers for industrial growth and employment: a basic solution to increasing crime rate in the country.

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