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Vol. 11, No. 1 (2023)
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Volume 11, Issue 1, 2023

18 articles

Research Article

Assessment of Causes and Effects of Farmers-herdsmen Clashes in Taraba State, Nigeria

Khalid Bello, Mohammed Y. Hamid

Abstract This study assessed the causes and effects of clashes between farmers and herdsmen in Taraba State, Nigeria. A total of 236 respondents, (120...

Abstract PDF pp. 1-18

Avian Mediated Seed Dispersal of Two Hemi-parasitic Mistletoe Species Agelanthus Brunneus (engl.) Balle & Hallé and Globimetula Braunii (engl.) Danser - Interaction Between Host-parasite Pair and Disperser Abundance at Ngel Nyaki Forest Reserve

Aliyu Babale, Nsor Charles, A, Suwange Maurice, Joseph J., Nya J.

Montane habitats are generally rare and disproportionately distributed around the world; and are rich in biodiversity with a high concentration of end...

Abstract PDF pp. 19-26

Assessment of Municipal Waste Management in Gombe Metropolis for Sustainable Environment and Community Health

Doka Y, Nsor C. A, Joseph J., Babale A., Atukpa M. E.

The management of municipal solid waste is one of the major environmental problems that big cities throughout the world face. Poor municipal waste man...

Abstract PDF pp. 28-40

Predictors and Management of Hazards in the Southwestern Nigerian Sawmilling Industrial Environment

Margaret Olusolape Jegede

The study examined the relationship between personal characteristics of sawmill workers and the hazard they experienced it also determined the relatio...

Abstract PDF pp. 41-47

A Survey of Green-computing Attitude and Technology Deployment in Selected Southwestern Nigerian Universities

Margaret Olusolape Jegede, Isaac Oluwafemi Elesemoyo

The study examined the attitude of selected Nigerian universities towards the adoption of green-computing, assess the extent to which green–computin...

Abstract PDF pp. 48-54

Socio-economic Determinants and Saving Patterns of Women Yam Producers in Benue State, Nigeria

K. Bello

This study examined socio-economic characteristics of women yam producers to determine their saving types and patterns in Ukum local government area (...

Abstract PDF pp. 55-62

Prevalence of Urinary Schistosomiasis Among Some School Children in Lokuwa, Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa State

Domo, G. A., Zonovore, E. Y.

A study to determine the prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis among some children in Lokuwa, Demonstration Primary School, Mubi North Local Governmen...

Abstract PDF pp. 63-70

Hybrid Block Method for the Solution of Nonlinear Systems of First-order Ordinary Differential Equations

Joshua A. Kwanamu

It is a known fact that systems of nonlinear ordinary differential equations have been known to be tedious to solve. In fact, some of the systems of n...

Abstract PDF pp. 71-83

Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Red-billed Quelea (quelea Quelea) During Rainy Season in Gyawana Ecosystem, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Emmanuel H.,, Buba, Z. M., Joseph, J., Elihu, A.

A study on the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of red-billed quelea (Quelea quelea) was carried out in Gyawana ecosystem. The prevalence of t...

Abstract PDF pp. 84-89

A Survey on Parasitic Cysts, Larvae and Ova on Some Fruits and Vegetables Sold in Kashere Market

Domo, G. A., Dalatu A. G.

A survey on the contamination of vegetables and fruits with ova, larvae and cysts of parasitic protozoans and helminthes sold in Kashere market was ca...

Abstract PDF pp. 90-97

Analysis of Maize Production Pattern Before and After the Boko – Haram Period in Madagali Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Hamid, M.Y.

The study was conducted in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State. It analyzed maize production pattern before and after the insurgency in th...

Abstract PDF pp. 98-108

Econometric Analysis of the Characteristics Cattle Purchased at Mubi – South (tike) Market, Adamawa State

Hamid, M.Y.

The study was conducted at the Mubi – South Local Government Area cattle market (Tike) in June, 2021. The specific objectives of the study were to; ...

Abstract PDF pp. 109-116

Profitability Analysis of Cassava Production Among Small-scale Farmers in Mubi Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria

Joyce D. Moses, Titus Joshua

The study examines the analysis of cassava production among small scale farmers in Mubi area of Adamawa state. The objectives of the study were to exa...

Abstract PDF pp. 117-122

Effect of Tillage and Millet Residue Mulch Rates on Water Use Efficiency of Cowpea [vigna Unguiculata (l.) Walp] in Maiduguri, Nigeria

Ekle A. E., Ali E., Iorlaha V. A., Yisa, K. M., Kundet, A., Silas, Y. G., Kolo, P.N., Ngala A. L.

A field experiment was conducted at the University of Maiduguri Teaching and Research Farm to determine the effect of tillage and millet crop residue ...

Abstract PDF pp. 123-130

The Role of School Feeding Programme on School Retention and Academic Achievement Among Primary School Pupils in Adamawa State

Harrison Gideon Maghra, Iliyasu Audu, A. O. E. Egunsola, M. L. Umoru

The study was carried out to determine the role of school feeding programme on school retention and academic achievement among primary school pupils i...

Abstract PDF pp. 131-139

Assessment of Heavy Metals Concentrations in Lake Gwakra, Girei Local Government, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Yohanna Peter, Ezekiel Yonnana, Ibrahim Saidu, Ibrahim B Bwatanlang

This study aimed at evaluating heavy metals of Lake Gwakra for the dry and wet seasons of 2022. Samples were collected from three different locations ...

Abstract PDF pp. 140-147

Effect of Biology Practicals on Academic Achievement in Biology of Senior Secondary School Students in Mubi North Local Government Area, Adamawa State

Valada Alex, Tabitha Markus Vandima

This study investigated the effect of biology practicals on academic achievement of senior secondary biology students in Mubi North Local Government A...

Abstract PDF pp. 148-153

Modelling the Effect of Public Campaign, Case Detection, Vaccine, Quarantine and Sanitarium on the Transmission of Tuberculosis Infections

Njida James Andest, Ibrahim Isa Adamu, Ibrahim Isa Adamu, Samuel Musa, Joshua A. Kwanamu

In this paper, a mathematical model for transmission of TB was developed. In developing the model, the human population was positioned into; susceptib...

Abstract PDF pp. 154-178