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Vol. 8, No. 1 (2020)
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Volume 8, Issue 1

11 articles

Research Article

Effects of Vegetation Cover and Build-up Area on Land Surface Temperature (lst) of Jimeta

Birma J. J, Ezra A

This study analyzed the land surface temperature of Jimeta town which is a core factor in the formation of urban heat island phenomenon. Landsat 8 OLI...

Abstract PDF pp. 1-9

Effects of Varying Levels of Irrigation on the Performance and Yield of Maize (zea Mays L) in Selected Plots in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State Nigeria

M. O Ocheje, M. O. Isikwue, S. B Onoja, T. Crowther

The paper examines the effects of varying levels of irrigation on the performance and yield of maize on a loamy sand soil of the Makurdi metropolis. T...

Abstract PDF pp. 10-15

Analysis of Agro-climatic Condition in Taraba State and the Implication for Agricultural Development

Ezra A, Adebayo, A. A, Umar, A. S

The aim of this research is to examine the temporal and spatial pattern of the climatic variables (1979-2017) of Taraba State and it implication for A...

Abstract PDF pp. 16-27

Stochastic Frontier Analysis of Paddy Processing in Adamawa State, Nigeria

Ntasimda, S, Gabdo, B. H., Madu, U. A.

The research adopted the stochastic frontier analysis (SFA) to model production function of paddy processing in Adamawa State, Nigeria based on 160 pa...

Abstract PDF pp. 28-34

The Effects of Bat Guano Manure as Alternative Organic Fertilizer in Rice Production in Delta State, Nigeria

Ojobor, S. A.

Field experiment was conducted in Delta State University, Asaba Campus during 2018 and 2019 raining seasons to evaluate the influence of different rat...

Abstract PDF pp. 35-39

Influence of Class Size on the Teaching and Learning of Biology in Senior Secondary Schools in Mubi-north Local Government Area, Adamawa State

EzraBuba, Marcel Agah

This study investigated the influence of class size on the teaching and learning of biology in Public Senior Secondary Schools in Mubi-North Local Gov...

Abstract PDF pp. 40-47

Analysis of the Spatial Pattern of Hiv-aids Patients in Adamawa State, Nigeria

Nakama David

The aim of this study is to map and analyze the spatial pattern of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) patients in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Data for thi...

Abstract PDF pp. 56-66

Characterization of Effluent Discharge From Tanneries in Challawa Industrial Estate, Kano, Nigeria Using Physicochemical-based Indices

Joseph, J., Kashere, M.B.

This study was conducted to characterize the effluent discharge of some tanneries in the Challawa Industrial Estate, Kano. Tannery operations consist ...

Abstract PDF pp. 67-73

Microbial Organisms Associated With the Post-harvest Rot of Bell Pepper (capsicum Annuum L.) Fruit in Mubi, Nigeria

Tizhe, T. D., Kwaya B. V., Samuel, J.

The study was aimed at assessing the microbial organisms associated with the post-harvest rot of bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) fruits in Mubi, Nigeria...

Abstract PDF pp. 74-78

Comparative Analysis of Rice Milling Under Fadama Ii and Non- Fadama Ii in Adamawa State, Nigeria

Hamid, M.Y., Gabul, P

This paper evaluates the performance of rice mill operators that participated in the Second National Fadama Development Project (NFDPII) by comparing ...

Abstract PDF pp. 79-83

Evaluation of Second National Fadama Development Project (nfdp Ii) in Promoting Rice Value Chain in Adamawa State, Nigeria

Hamid, M.Y., Gabul, P

The World Bank and African Development Bank (ADB) implemented the Second National Fadama Development Project (NFDP II) during the year 2005- 2010 in e...

Abstract PDF pp. 84-93