Centre for Promotion of Educational and Scientific Research
PETER, DANJUMA U. & OGAH AROME VICTOR
Department of Marketing, Federal Polytechnic Idah
Department of Marketing, Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State
UTILE BEM JOSEPH, AONDOAKAA EMMANUEL & P.I. ZAYOL
Department of Accounting,
Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi
Email: utilebem@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
This study evaluated the impact of Treasury Single Account as a mechanism to combat corruption in the Nigerian public sector. The purpose of this study is to ascertain the impact of Treasury Single Account in the combat of financial corruption in the Nigerian public sector. The researcher used both secondary and primary data to arrive at results; the population for the research was the Nigerian Public Sector which comprises of all Federal Ministries, Departments, Agencies and parastatals in Makurdi the capital of Benue State, Nigeria. A sample of 75 persons was randomly drawn from Federal Medical Centre Makurdi, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi and Federal Ministry of Finance. The persons targeted were those officers in public financial management. The elements of the population consist of senior, professional accountants, auditors and budget officers consequently; seventy five (75) questionnaires were administered, however only fifty five (55) questionnaires were returned completed. The Chi-square test, at ninety five (95%) percent confidence interval was used to test the hypotheses formed. Findings revealed that the implementation of the Treasury Single Account System is a mechanism to combat corruption in the Nigerian public finance. It was also observed that the implementation of the treasury single account would reduce financial leakages in the Nigerian public finance. Finally, it was concluded that the implementation of the Treasury Single Account is a critical step towards curbing corruption in public finance. It has been recommended that Staff of public institutions, Ministries, Departments, Agencies and relevant parastatals should be constantly trained to acquire the knowledge and skills that would enhance effective operation of the TSA system in Nigeria.
Keywords: Corruption, Treasury Single Account.
Effect of Fermentation Period on the Microbial Profile during the Production
Starter Based Kunun-Zaki
Mohammad Abubakar Birnin Kebbi, Musliu Abdulkadir & Oluwafemi, O. Fasiku, 1-15
Baseline Agglutinin Titre of Salmonella Enteric among Healthy Subjects
in Idemili South, Anambra, Nigeria: An Aid in Medical Diagnosis
Martins, P.E.Nnamonu, E.I. Ejilibe, O.C. & Uraih, N. 16-30
Assessment of Dietary Pattern of Carbohydrate Intake among Urbanized
Adult in Abeokuta South Ogun State Nigeria
Nupo S. S. Akinlotan J. V. & Ilori O. A. 31-40
Chemical and Sensory Qualities of Local Spice Condiment Produced from
White Kidney Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Adenekan, M. K., Odunmbaku, L. A. & Sobowale S. S. 41-50
The Distribution of Abo and Rhesus D Blood Group Antigens in Nembe
Community of Bayelsa State
Clement K. Okpora 51-61
Control of post-Harvest Fungal Rot Agents of Tomato (Lycopersicon
esculentum Mill) with Vernonia amygdalina (Del.)and Moringa oleifera
(Lam.) in Yola, Adamawa State
Tukur, K.U, Chimbe I.B, Thomas, T.L, Muazu, A.S 62-74
Adenekan, M. K., Odunmbaku, L. A. & Sobowale S. S.
Department of Food Technology
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Ojere, Abeokuta.
E-mail; adenekanmonilola2011@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
A study was carried out to develop dawadawa from white kidney bean. The proximate, anti nutrients composition and sensory properties of white kidney bean dawadawa were compared with those of soybean and locust bean dawadawa. The protein contain of kidney bean dawadawa was low than in seeds. The carbohydrate and fibre contents of the white kidney bean was significantly higher (P<0.05) than those of soybean and locust bean dawadawa but it has a lower fat content than soybean and locust bean. The level of the anti-nutrient was significantly higher (P<0.05) than others. The sensory attributes carried out shows that spicing of vegetable soup with white kidney been was significantly better (P<0.05) from vegetable soups spiced with either soybean or locust bean.
1Nupo S. S.2 Akinlotan J. V. & 3Ilori O. A.
123Department of Nutrition and Dietetics,
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Ojere Abeokuta,
Ogun State, Nigeria
ABSTRACT
High carbohydrate intake has adverse effects on lipid and glucose metabolism and these changes would be expected to increase the risk of coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus. This study was carried out to assess the pattern of dietary carbohydrate intake among urbanized adult in Abeokuta south. Three hundred adults were randomly selected for the study. The socio demographic characteristics of the respondents were determined using pretested structured questionnaire. Body Mass Index (BMI) was used to determine the nutritional status. The socio demographic result showed that 46% of the respondents were female, majority (43.5%) of the respondent fall between age ranges, 51.2% were between 21-30 years of age, 26.2% of the respondent were married, 55.5% were single while 17.9% are divorced. The result of BMI showed that 11% of the adult were underweight, 48% of the adults had normal weight, 29% were overweight and 12% had obesity grade 1. The main carbohydrate food eaten was macaroni (78.7%) followed by amala (73.7%) and lafun (73.1%).The study showed that macaroni is now the most commonly consumed carbohydrate among urbanized adult in Abeokuta south. The study showed that malnutrition is still common among the study population therefore there is need for nutrition counseling and advocacy.
Keywords: Carbohydrate Intake, Coronary Heart Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Urbanized Adult, Socio Demographic Characteristics, Body Max Index, Malnutrition.
Martins, P.E. 1Nnamonu, E.I.2 Ejilibe, O.C.3 & Uraih, N.4
Email: paul.martins.pg64900@unn.edu.ng1;martinangelusp@gmail.com,1 nnamonuei@yahoo.com,2obiagelicejilibe@gmail.com3
ABSTRACT
Sequel to the abundant use of agglutinin titre as diagnostic test for typhoid fever in Nigeria (and most African countries), the prevalence of typhoid and paratyphoid fever caused by Salmonella enterica (serovar: Typhi and Paratyphi) between genders was investigated and the baseline agglutinin titres for both healthy and presumptively diagnostic states were determined. Blood samples (sera / plasma) were collected from equal number of both genders and were examined for the presence and levels of Salmonella antibodies by Widal agglutination technique. Standard S. typhi and S. paratyphi “O” and “H” suspensions were used as antigens. Agglutinins to S. typhi “O” and “H” antigens occurred in 10% and 16% respectively in the total male subjects tested while in the female subjects tested, agglutinins to S. typhi “O” and “H” antigens occurred in 26% and 8% respectively. Also, agglutinins to S. paratyphi C (“O” and “H”) antigens occurred in 40% and 10% respectively in the male subjects while in the female subjects tested, agglutinins to S. paratyphi C (“O” and “H”) antigens occurred in 20% and 16% respectively. Generally, there was no gender predominance based on statistical analysis (Chi square) of the data generated from this study except for the S. paratyphi A-O antigen (higher in female), S. paratyphi C-O antigen (higher in male), and S. typhi O antigen which was also observed to be significantly higher in female. Since the positive sera / plasma with titres of 40 occurred in more than 5% of the samples, this study therefore suggests that such titres be regarded as normal among the communities studied while there should be a high index of skepticism of clinical infections in titres above 40 when a second serum or plasma is impracticable as this will improve diagnosis.
Key Words: Baseline Agglutinin Titre, Widal Test, Enteric Fever
1Mohammad Abubakar Birnin Kebbi, 1*Musliu Abdulkadir & 2Oluwafemi, O. Fasiku,
1Department of Science Laboratory Technology, College of Science and Technology
2Department of Preliminary Studies,College of Science and Technology
Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State.
Email: musille2003@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
The present study was conducted to determine the microbial profile during starter based kunun zaki production. The starter culture used were Lactic acid bacteria collected from the microbiology laboratory, department of science laboratory technology, Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi. Microbial counts (total bacteria, yeast count and enteric bacteria) were done after 8 hours of fermentation then after every 4hrs of fermentation. The highest bacteria count obtained was (4.4×105) in SFK (spontaneous fermented kunun) while the lowest count was 2.4×102 in LFK (Lactobacillus plantarum kunun). Lactic acid bacteria range from 6.2×105 to 1.0×103. The highest enteric bacteria count was observed in SFK (9.0×104) so also the highest yeast counts (1.3×105). No growths were recorded for yeast and enteric bacteria after 12 to 24 hours of fermentation for the starter based products. The results of this research study showed that the LAB species used as starter controlled the growth of unwanted microorganisms.
Change Agenda: Erosion Management and Prevention in Lokoja
Florence, F. Falana & Damilola, H. Falana 1 – 18
An Appraisal of Jury System as an Assessment Instrument for Students’
Portfolio Examination in the Department of Architecture, University of Jos
Erekpitan O. Ola-Adisa, Ebelechukwu O. Enwerekowe & Umar A. Audu 19 – 31
Source Apportionment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Soils within
the Coalite Plant in Bolsover, North Derbyshire using Isotope Composition
Wisdom Ivwurie, Emelife S.C., Snape C., & Sun C. 32 – 39
Effect of Temperature and Relative Humidity on Respiration Rate and
Nutritional Properties of Stored Onion
Fumen, G.A., Osunde, Z.D., Idah, P.A. and Adejumo, B.A. 40 – 50
Effect of the Environmental Conditions of Prisons and Remand Institutions
on the Inmates: A Case Study of Agodi Prison and Juvenile Remand Home,
Alaro, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Babatunde Luqman Olakunle & Olabode B.O. 51-66
An Assessment of Water Quality Prameters of River Chanchaga, Minna
Niger State
A.M. Idi-Ogede, I.O.S., Ogah, M.A., Musa, M. Sabo, A. Ikililu & Ndakwo, M.A. 67-71
Assessment of Groundwater Quality in Yenogoa, Bayelsa State Nigeria
Obi Lawrence E. 72-77
Roles of Urban Open Spaces to Environmental Safety in Nigeria
Oladunjoye, K.G.K. 78-91
Oladunjoye, K.G.K.
Department of Architecture,
The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Nigeria
Email: koladunjoye60@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
In the quest to maximise land value in terms of cost and location, human activities at various levels has led to the abuse of the physical environment in the misuse of the urban open spaces which if provided for in order with planning regulations in Nigeria, would have increased the beauty and safety of the buildings, and consequently, the wellbeing of accommodations. But with the continuous obliteration of these natural areas by man’s activities of building development, refuse dumping, squatter settlements among others, with little or no cognisance of the need for coordinating physical development activities among neighbourhoods within major towns and cities have resulted into an unsafe, unpleasant quality of the environment. This paper asserts that it is fundamental that open spaces be provided for within the built environment in Nigeria and improved to enhance the quality of the environment as well as improve the safety of lives and properties of the inhabitants. It further asserts that creating and developing open spaces within a neighbourhood can help meet many needs such as adding to their buildings aesthetics, acting as green lungs of that community, encouraging leisure activities, community interaction and cohesion, encouraging active and healthy lifestyles, preserving open spaces from harmful repellent purposes such as flooding and erosion by putting into good use. Overall, this paper examines the roles and contributions of open spaces development and management in urban areas as a strategy for environmental improvement, conservation and its potential in sustaining a safe built environment in Nigeria.
Obi Lawrence E.
Department of Civil Engineering,
Imo State University, Owerri
E-mail:engrlawobi@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
This research was focused on the investigation of groundwater quality in the metropolis of Yenogoa which is often considered as a significant part of the Niger Delta region. Water samples were collected from designated areas and these samples were subjected to laboratory tests. The tests were targeted at ascertaining the bacteriological, physical and chemical characteristics of the sample water from the boreholes. With the results obtained from the tests, it was revealed that the groundwater characteristics in the metropolis conformed to the acceptable limits of the World Health Organization and Nigerian Industrial Standards except for its iron concentrations which did not conform to the accepted standards.
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