FALLACY: A MAJOR CAUSE FOR THE UNENDING BOKO HARAM TERRORISM IN NORTH-EASTERN NIGERIA

Category : Uncategorized

Ishaku Hamidu

Department of Political Science,

Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State

Email: hamidushaks002@gmail.com

Abstract:

Jama’atual Alhi-sunna Lid Da’awat Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) started as a normal Islamic religious movement but later transformed itself into radical and militant organization after the 2009 upheaval in Maiduguri. The activities of this group has consumed several lives and properties, affected national and regional security as well as socioeconomic developments. The effort by the Nigerian authorities to halt the advances of the group seems to be fruitless; but instead, the group has become a terrorist organization, operating even beyond the shores of Nigeria. This paper formulates and adopted fallacy theory as a major cause for the unending or lingering terrorism in North-east Nigeria. The paper recommends that speaking the truth by individual and institution; boosting positive chain of communication vertically and horizontally, as well as making pragmatic resolutions base on the factual knowledge acquired are panacea for preventing or ending the Boko Haram terrorism.

Keywords: Fallacy; Boko Haram; Terrorism; North-east and Communication

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EFFECT OF ACIDITY ON FURFURAL PRODUCED FROM RICE HUSK AND GROUNDNUT SHELL

Category : JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH, volume 12, number 1, 2020

Asmau A.B Umar1, Garba, U2 Bagna, E.A4, Ibrahim S3 and Abdulmumin, U5

1 House No 20 Wurnoroad Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria

2-5Department of Chemistry, Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, Nigeria

Email: asmauab01@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

This research work aimed to produce furfural from Rice husk and Groundnut shell and compare the effect of acid concentration on the yield of furfural produced which are lignocellulosic biomass consisting of pentosan which undergoes acid hydrolysis to yield furfural. The effect of acid concentration on the yield was investigated. The optimum furfural yield obtained was 9.48% and 36.78% for Groundnut-shell and Rice Husk respectively at 7.5% acid concentration. Thus it is concluded that the most favorable Sulphuric acid concentration for furfural yield is 7.5%, and that Rice husk shows a high optimum increase in % furfural yield than Groundnut-shell. Also the furfural obtained was characterized using FTIR and GC-MS spectroscopic techniques. The IR spectrum observed exhibited a very strong absorption at 1669 cm-1 indicating the presence of the conjugated carbonyl (C=O) group. The presence of the aldehyde was proven by two peaks at 3134 cm-1 and 2812 cm-1. Also the result of the Gas chromatography-Mass spectrophotometer was in agreement with the target molecule (Furfural) for which the observed molecular weight and the empirical formula was 96.05 g/mole and C5H4O2 respectively.

Keywords: Furfural, rice husk, Groundnut shell, FTIR,

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PERCEPTION OF EMPLOYERS AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE GRADUATES ON SKILLS IMPROVEMENT NEEDS IN ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS REQUIRED BY TECHNICAL COLLEGE GRADUATES IN ADAMAWA STATE

Category : JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH, volume 12, number 1, 2020

P. C. Duhu and Bamedele, A.

Department of Electrical Technology

ModibboAdama University of Technology, Yola

E-mail:  patrickchindad@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is to determine the perception of employers and graduates of technical colleges on skills improvement needs in electrical equipment maintenance and repairs in Adamawa state. Three research questions and three null hypotheses guided the study.  The study adopted descriptive (survey) research design. Purposive sampling was technique was used to select a sample of 114 respondents made up of 83 graduates of technical colleges and 31 employers. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire titled: Perception of Employers and Graduates of Technical Colleges on Skills Improvement Needs in Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Repairs of in Adamawa State. The questionnaire was developed by the researchers. The questionnaire was validated by three specialists in the department of electrical technology education, Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola. The validated instrument was subject to trial testing on 25 graduates of technical colleges and 10 employers in Taraba state. Cronbach Alpha was used to compute the reliability for internal consistency. A reliability index of 0.82 was obtained. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation while the hypotheses formulated were tested using t-test at.05 level of significance. Some of the findings of the study revealed that the practicing technical college graduates needed advanced skills in domestic and industrial wiring such as interpretation of wiring diagrams of building plans and repairs of modern electrical equipment using diagnosing machines. The researchers concluded that graduates of technical colleges in Adamawa state needed skills improvement in some modern electrical equipment and the use of modern diagnosing machines. They recommended that curriculum reviewers of technical colleges should includethe modern electrical equipment and modern techniques of diagnosing and repairs in the curriculum of technical colleges. Similarly, workshops should be organized from time to time by the relevant agencies of government to update their skills for effective performance.

Keywords: Perception, Employers, Technical College Graduates, Improvement needs, Electrical Equipment, Maintenance and Repairs.

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ASSESSMENT OF THE HAEMATOLOGICAL INDICES OF HbAS AND STEADY STATE HbSS SUBJECTS RESIDENT IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

Category : JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH, volume 12, number 1, 2020

1Obiechina M. C, 2Sanya J. O, 1Okpala S, 3Nwozor C. M, 1Okey-Okoro C. C. 1Nworgu C. N

1Department of Physiology, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus

2Department of Physiology, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State

3Department of Physiology, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli Campus

Email: yvonnemaal@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Sickle cell trait (HbAS) has been regarded as a benign state, whereas there have been reported cases of morbidity associated with HbAS individuals inform of complications and crises. There is an apparent lack of awareness of the likely morbidity of these individuals. This study was conducted to compare the similarities in the hematological Indices of subjects with hemoglobin genotypes AS and Steady State SS. An outpatient population-based study was carried out in Maitama District Hospital, Maitama, Abuja and Kubwa General Hospital, Kubwa, Abuja. The HaemoglobinSS (HbSS), Red Blood Cell count (RBC), Pack Cell Volume (PCV), Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV), Mean Corpuscular HaemoglobinSS (MCH) and Mean Corpuscular HaemoglobinSS SS Concentration (MCHC) and platelet (PLT) were measured.168 subjects in the age group 10-40 participated in the study, which included 56 HbAS, 46 steady state HbSS and 66 HbAA control. There was no significant differences between the hematological indices of subjects with hemoglobin genotypes AS and Steady State SS in this study. The result of this study will channel the focus of clinicians and researchers to the likelihood of HbAS being a diseased state and further pay more attention to the health status of HbAS patients.

Key words: HbAS, steady state HbSS, Abuja, hematological indices, assessment.

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THE BAOBAB AND ITS HEALTH BENEFIT

Category : JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE AND INNOVATION, VOLUME 12, NUMBER 1, 2020

Garba, U1, Halilu, A. A2, Achida, M.B3., Boyi, M.Y1 and Aminu Shehu5

1 Department of Chemistry Shehu Shagari college of Education Sokoto.

2Department of Chemistry Zamfara State College of Education, Maru

5Deparment of Physics Shehu Shagari college of education, Sokoto

3Shehu Shagari Staff Secondary School, Sokoto.

Email: umar.g4000@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Baobab is the most wide spread of Adansonia specie and is native to African continent. The generic name honors Michael Adason, the French naturalist and explorer who describe Adansonia digitata. All baobab trees are deciduous, losing their leaves in the dry season and remain leafless for nine months of the years. They can grow to between 5-25m (16-82 ft) in height. They are in fact known both for their height and trunk’s girth. The trunk tends to be bottle-shaped and can reach a diameter of 10-14m(33-46ft). The Adansonia digitata (baobab) was bought from Sokoto state central market. The fruit (seed and pulp) were analyzed for proximate and mineral composition using AOAC (2003) method. The moisture content of baobab seed and pulp were found to be 8.0 ± 0.52 and 14.0 ± 0.52, the ash content 6.5 ± 0.52 for the seed and 5.5 ± 0.52 for the pulp, the % lipid; pulp contains 1.5 and seed was found to contain 8.5. The fiber in pulp was found to be trace and 1.5 in seed. The nitrogen free in pulp was found to be0.294 and in seed found to be 1.624. the % crude proteins in pulp was also found to be 1.84 and in seed was found to be 10.15. the % carbohydrate (CHO) in pulp was found to be 77.16 and that of sees found to be 65.35 respectively. For the minerals analysis, sodium (Na) in pulp was found to be 72.5mg/kg and in seed 87.5mg/kg, potassium in baobab pulp found to be 5500mg/kg and in seed found to be 3500mg/kg. calcium content was found to be 0.45mg/kg in pulp and 0.55mg/kg in seed, magnesium content was found to be  1.30mg/kg in  baobab pulp and 1.90mg/kg in seed and finally phosphorus content in baobab pulp was found to be 5.26mg/kg and that of baobab seed found to be 8.11mg/kg respectively.  The plant has many health benefits which include; anti-inflammatory, anti-diarrhea, antioxidant, antiviral, control of blood sugar, absorption of iron, anti-fever among other.  

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ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY MEASURES AND OVERALL MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE FROM NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

Category : JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE AND INNOVATION, VOLUME 12, NUMBER 1, 2020

Hayatu Abba Ibrahim                         

Department of Physics,

University of Maiduguri, P M B 1069, Maiduguri, Nigeria

Email: hayatuabbaibrahim5@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

This study examined the safety measures and effective management of radioactive waste in an environment especially from radioactive waste from nuclear reactor, through theoretical review of some of the basic principle involved in waste management of radioactive material. Radioactive waste comprises a variety of materials requiring different type of management to protect human and their environment. They are normally classified as low – level, medium level and high-level waste according to the amount and types of radioactivity in them. The waste is both concentrated and then isolated, or it is dilute to acceptable level and then discharged to the environment. Delay and decay involve the storage of the waste and its radioactivity is allowed to decrease naturally through decay of the radioisotopes in it. This study is aim to enlighten the public on the way to manage radioactive waste in such a way which can safeguards human health and minimizes the impact to the environment nuclear plant is install.

Keyword: Types of Radioactive Waste, Treatment and methods of disposal, Environment and safety Measures

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CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ICT APPLICATION IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES IN NIGERIA

Category : JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE AND INNOVATION, VOLUME 12, NUMBER 1, 2020

1Ekuma, James Nkorabon; 2Elejene, Albert Obiora; 3Odonwodo, Christian Uchenna and 1Akilapa Babatunde Olaniyi

 1Department of Computer Science, Federal Polytechnic Idah, Kogi State

2Department of Library and Information Science, Federal Polytechnic Idah, Kogi State

3Department of Computer Science, Nigeria Institute of Leather and Science Technology, Zaria,

Email: ekuma_ejn@yahoo.com & elejenealbert@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

There could hardly be any record of adoption of innovations without challenges/issues that hinders the immediate realization of the aim of implementation of the innovation. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have, been and will remain the catalyst of development in every facet of the world. Library cannot continue to play it vital role as the engine of research without full adoption of ICT, but with some issues. This paper highlights the concepts of ICT and Library, the importance of library, the benefits of ICT, issues affecting ICT application in library and information services, and recommended way to overcome them.

Keywords: Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Library, Issues, Application.

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EVALUATION OF FUELWOOD CONSUMPTION PATTERN IN NORTHERN PART OF TARABA STATE, NIGERIA 

Category : JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE AND INNOVATION, VOLUME 12, NUMBER 1, 2020

Abdul-Hamid, S; Yahaya I. T. and Cletus T.

Department of Basic Science

College of Agriculture Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria

Email: abdulhamidsabo2@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

The study examines fuelwood consumption rates. Data was obtained from a survey of 250 systematically selected household, out of which 243 were successfully retrieved, 104 were systematically selected from non-households. The data was subjected to descriptive statistics analysis. The result showed that the rate of fuelwood supplied and consumed was high as both fuelwood supplied and consumed is sourced from or within the area. It is recommended that to avoid total collapse of the ecological balance of the study area, a conscious and sustained afforestation and reforestation programs must be embarked upon. The promotion of the cheap, reliable and safe alternative to fuelwood would free large number of woodland trees which could be used in other woodland demands.

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HARNESSING THE USE OF DAY LIGHTING AS A MEANS FOR ENERGY SAVING TECHNIQUES IN ART MUSEUMS

Category : JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, volume 12, number 1, 2020

Adeniji, Philip A, and Imaah Ono Napoleon

Department of Architecture

Rivers State University, Nkpolu- Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Email: gentle619@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Museums are places of natural and human creativity as well as history. The aim of museums is to provide examples of each classification available for a field of knowledge. Museums employ two main strategies for its lighting which includes: daylighting and artificial lighting. This study was able to identify and discuss the different daylighting systems, and the existing museums which used daylighting were analysed properly to see how daylighting was harnessed in their respective internal spaces. The research methodology used for this research work includes case studies and extensive literature reviews. Deductions from these case studies showed the various natural lighting techniques used which include clerestory windows, luminous ceilings and cove luminaires. All of these played a major role in harnessing daylight in the museums studied. In the course of research, Lighting is significant in museum artifact display, as it helps with the interaction between the artifact and the human in a defined space. Daylighting, as it is significant to the artifact, if not properly controlled, can cause discomfort in the eyes of the observer, at the same time be destructive to the objects on display. Other methods used for introducing daylighting into the spaces include the use of diffuse lighting throughLuminous ceilings,skylights, cove luminaires and also clerestory windows which help light reflects deeper into the exhibition halls. The design parameters and considerations indicate that buildings using these methods use less energy to lighten up their spaces, at the same time improving visibility and appreciation of artifacts.

Keywords: Museums, Artifact, Day lighting, Energy saving, Cove luminaires, Luminous.

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STRATEGIES OF EFFECTIVE MOISTURE CONTROL IN THE DESIGN OF AN AQUACULTURE CENTRE.

Category : JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, volume 12, number 1, 2020

Inyang, Anietie Edem and P. B Uchenna

Department of Architecture,

Faculty of Environmental Sciences,

Rivers State University, Npkolu, Oruworukwo Port Harcourt

Email: ishonti@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

It is well ascertained that for water to penetrate a wall, this three conditions must be true at the same time and location: Water on the surface of the wall, An opening through which water may pass, Any one of five external forces which include surface tension, momentum, air pressure differences, gravity flow and capillary action. Capillary Action (Capillarity) is the movement of water (or any liquid) through a tube. Moisture which is the relative amount of water vapor contained is the air is generated through several source and cause lot of harsh effect on the building and its content. Possible strategies that will mitigate this effect are what this paper seek to highlight and resolve critically by emphasising the possible guidelines that will that will mitigate regular occurrence.

Keywords: Relative Humidity, Moisture control, Capillary action Mitigation

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