• February 19, 2021
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ASSESSMENT OF CONTRACTORS’ LEVEL OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE BUILDING INSURANCE POLICY IN JOS PLATEAU STATE

Category : International Journal of Engineering and Emerging Scientific Discovery, VOLUME 5, NUMBER 1, 2020

I.M. Oyemogum1 ;  D. O. Adeagbo 1  ; F.S. Chindo1 & E.A. Rugu 2 1Department of Building, University of Jos, Jos         

2Department of Quantity Surveying, University of Jos, Jos\

Email:egooye@yahoo.co.uk, adeagbod1@yahoo.com; ruguezekiel@yahoo.com

Corresponding Author: I.M. Oyemogum1

ABSTRACT

Construction projects are complex, dynamic in nature and executed under varying degrees of risk. In view of the foregoing, the provision of building insurance services is generally considered important.  However, there is a record of non-compliance with the building insurance policy. This study therefore, aims to assess the level compliance with the building insurance policy section 64 with the view of reducing the clients/financiers’ risk. In pursuing this objective, a questionnaire survey was adopted and the data was analysed using descriptive statistics, relative importance index (RII) and weighted average. The findings for the study revealed the major external risk factors in construction to be financing conditions, economic policies and standards. For the internal risk factors the study revealed poor control, errors in construction and design errors/omission. Also, on the level of compliance with the building insurance policy, the study revealed a willingness by contractors to comply with the building insurance policy however, with particular types of projects such as complex and expensive projects.  Further findings of the research show that, raising cost of premiums, high collateral demands by insurance companies, complex policy language and lack of knowledge on insurance are the main challenges hampering compliance with the building insurance policy. The study concludes that contractors are willing to comply with the building insurance policy however, with particular types of projects such as complex, expensive and unfamiliar projects. The study recommends that the insurance policy be review to cover for complex, expensive and unfamiliar projects, also to make building insurance policy a compulsory requirement for contract documents and education of key stakeholders.

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  • February 19, 2021
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FASTNESS AND FADING CHARACTERISTICS OF MANGO LEAVES EXTRACTED DYE ON FABRICS EXPOSED TO SUNLIGHT IN A DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED FRAME

Category : International Journal of Agricultural Research and Food Production , Volume 5, Number 1, 2020

*1 Akpan, E. A., 2Ikya, J.K.

1Department of Home Science & Management, University of Agriculture, Makurdi.

2Department of Food Science and Tech, University of Agriculture, Makurdi

Email: akpanefiong77@gmail.com; *1 Corresponding author:

ABSTRACT

In this study, a dye was extracted from mango leaves and the solution obtained was deep yellow but turned light brown when a mordant (alum) was added to it. The two solutions – one containing alum and the other without alum were each tested on their ability to imprint colour on the cotton and wool fabrics. The cotton dyed fabrics (one without alum and the other with alum) were thereafter exposed to sunlight using the exposure frame (designed and constructed sensor instrument) for 40 hours to detect and evaluate the fastness and fading capacity of the dyes. The result revealed that the solution of the dyes without alum (deep yellow) turned the cotton fabric creamy with no significant change in colour after 40 hours of exposure in the designed and constructed exposure frame. This instrument confirmed that the creamy colour on the fabric was indication of its fastness to sunlight and suitability as dye for cotton fabric. The solution with Alum (light brown) turned the cotton fabric lemon green but after exposure to sunlight in an exposure frame there was a significant change and the colour was lost. This indicated fading and the inability of the dye to be applied on cotton favric when alum is usd as a mordant. In dyed wool fabric exposed for 40 hours to sunlight, all lost their colours indicating the unsuitability of the mango dye on wool with or without mordant. The exposure frame was able to determine the suitability of mango dyes for cotton fabric without mordant and unsuitability of the dye for wool fabrics

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  • February 19, 2021
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POTENTIAL ZIKA VIRUS VECTORS OF KAUGAMA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, JIGAWA STATE, NIGERIA

Category : International Journal of Agricultural Research and Food Production , Volume 5, Number 1, 2020

Ahmed, U.A

 Department of Biological Science

Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State, Nigeria          Email: umaradamuahmed@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

The Zika virus strain responsible for the outbreak in Brazil has been detected in Africa for the first time. This information will help African countries to re-evaluate their level of risk and adopt increase their levels of preparedness. These should include the study of potential vectors responsible for the disease. Identification of potential Zika virus vectors in Kaugama revealed the presence of five species of Aedes mosquito, Aedes furcifer 109 (19.46%), A. aegypti 92 (16.43%), A. africanus 132 (23.57%), A. albopictus 112 (20.00%) and A. taylori 115 (20.54%). Aedes africanus was the most abundant species encountered. Analysis of species abundance showed no significant difference (p>0.05). The abundance of the vectors was suggested to be due to large number of breeding places in the study area and probably improper mosquito control. Detection of Zika virus from the collected vectors is of great importance, serological detection of specific antibodies against Zika virus from the inhabitants is valuable tool to prove them as vectors and it is good to eradicate the potential vectors from the area.

Keywords: Kaugama, Potential, Species, Vectors, Zika virus

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  • December 11, 2020
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ASSESSMENT OF SMALL SCALE PADDY RICE PROCESSING AND MARKETING IN DASS LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA

Category : International Journal of Sciences and Advanced Innovative Research, volume 5, number 2, 2020

Bose, A. A.1, Jatbong, J. N.2,Danwanka, H. A. 1 and Zayyad, B.1       

1Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension A.T.B.U. Bauchi, Nigeria                 

2Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Taraba State University, Jalingo, Nigeria                                 

Corresponding author: abdullahi.bose@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

The study assessed small scale paddy rice processing and marketing in Dass Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria. Purposive and random sampling techniques were used and data were collected from 75 respondents with the aid of a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, farm budget model and regression analysis. The result reveals that average age of the farmers was 40.3 years and majority (60%) of the respondents were female. Also, 93.3% of the respondents had acquired various forms of formal education and 58.7% of the respondents engaged in rice milling and marketing as their primary occupation. The total variable cost and gross income for processing a 100kg bag of paddy rice were N8,938.40 ($24.83) and N11,394.42 ($31.65), respectively. The marketing margin and marketing efficiency were 33% and 284%, respectively. Net income and Return per naira invested were N2,456.02 ($6.82) and N0.27, respectively. Thus, small scale paddy rice milling is a profitable enterprise in the study area. The average quantity of paddy milled was 97.5 bags per week. Result on regression reveals that price had positive coefficient and significant at P<0.05, which implies that increase in selling price, might lead to increase in gross income. Cost of milling had negative coefficient and significant at P<0.001, which implies that decrease in milling charges might lead to increase in gross income. The R2 was estimated at 0.947 which implies that about 95% of the variation in the gross income is explained by the explanatory variables included in the model and F-value of 165.038 was significant at P<0.001. However, inadequate market information; inadequate credit facilities; variability in price of rice and high cost of milling machines were some of the constraints affecting small scale paddy rice milling in the study area. The study recommends that rice processors/marketers should be encouraged to form co-operatives so as to have easy access to credit facilities and to market their products collectively.

Keywords: Marketing, Nigeria, Paddy rice, Processing, Small-scale

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  • October 27, 2020
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AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PRIVATIZATION OF THE POWER SECTOR IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF BENIN ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (BEDC)

Category : International Journal of Social Sciences and Conflict Management , Volume 5, Number 2, 2020 , International Journal of Social Sciences and Conflict Management, volume 5, number 2, 2020

1Abioluwajumi Lucky &2Osaghae F.S.O

1Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Benson Idahosa University, Benin City

2Institute of Public Administration and Extension Service,University of Benin, Ekehuan Campus

ABSTRACT

The papers assess the privatization of the power sector in Nigeria with a view to find out if it is achieving the purpose for its adoption and the challenges facing it. The multifarious challenges facing the power sector such as low capacity generation of power, transmission, distribution near total darkness and the issuance of estimated billing system.This paper viewed the unbundling of NEPA into eighteen (18)Successor Company. Eleven Distribution Companies (DISCOs) and six generation company (GENCOs) and its effect on the citizens and the economy. The methodology adopted in this study was survey research design. The elite theory and the Total Quality Management theory were the theoretical framework. This paper shows that the earlier assumptions that privatization led to regular power supply is not true. The paper also revealed that the use of estimated billing system, the reluctant behavior of Discos to supply pre-paid meters to their customers, the use of casual staff by Discos, the use or obsolete infrastructure and the inefficient supervision of the value chain by the Transmission Company of Nigeria are some of the challenges faced by the power sector.The paper recommends proper supervision/sanctions were necessary/sanctions were necessary for violations, refusal to provide pre-paid meters, the transfer of pre-paid meter to new apartment by their customers and the use of renewable energy to increase power supply.

Key Word: Privatization, power sector, value-chain, power sector road map and renewable energy.

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  • October 27, 2020
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COPING STYLES AS PREDICTORS OF POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AMONG NIGERIAN SOLDIERS

Category : International Journal of Social Sciences and Conflict Management , Volume 5, Number 2, 2020 , International Journal of Social Sciences and Conflict Management, volume 5, number 2, 2020

1Ogbole A. James;1Aboh Uche James&2MgbenkemdiEjike H.

1Headquarters, Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole, Maiduguri2Department of Psychology, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu

ABSTRACT

The study investigated coping styles as predictors of posttraumatic stress disorder among Nigerian soldiers. The study was carried out among Nigerian military personnel deployed in the North-eastern part of Nigeria fighting insurgency. Purposive sampling technique was employed to select 242 participants with combat experience. Demographic information revealed that 231 (95.5%) are males, 11(4.5%) are females. Analysis of participants’ rank revealed that 215(88.8%) were private and 27 (11.2%) were commissioned, officers. The participants were administered two sets of  instruments based on survey design; a 17-item Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist-Military (PCL-M) (Weathers, Huska, & Keane, 1991);  and 30-item Personal Functioning Inventory (Kohn, Brien-wood, Pickering &Decicco, 2003; Umeh, 2004); Descriptive statistics were used to present the socio-demographic factors of participants while hierarchical multiple regression analysis was used to test the hypothesis in relation to coping styles as predictors of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among Nigerian soldiers. The results showed that the coping style was a significant predictor of PTSD among the soldiers (β = -.384, P <.05). The findings were discussed in relation to literature reviewed and it was suggested that the Nigerian military authorities should effectively engage the services of mental health professionals such as the Psychologist to help in ensuring the mental state of soldiers fighting an insurgency. The researcher concluded that individuals with negative coping strategies such as emotional-focused coping styles are more likely to experience PTSD.

Key words: Coping Styles, Posttraumatic stress disorder, Nigerian Soldiers

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  • October 27, 2020
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CORPORATE REPUTATION AND CUSTOMER LOYALTY OF SOAP DEALERS IN PORT HARCOURT

Category : International Journal of Social Sciences and Conflict Management , Volume 5, Number 2, 2020 , International Journal of Social Sciences and Conflict Management, volume 5, number 2, 2020

Dike, Lawrence Bekwele& Henry Origbo

Department of Marketing

Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt

ABSTRACT

Corporate reputation has attracted interest from a wide range of academic disciplines. It isalso a growing focus for business and media attention. This paper examines the construct of corporate reputation, first by untangling the terminological problems that have been caused by the interdisciplinary nature of much of the earlier work in the area. The construct ofreputation and the allied constructs of image and identity are each reviewed. A structure is proposed in which the three constructs can be seen as labeling different but allied concepts.The study then move on to consider how reputation has been measured. The paper uncovers considerable confusion in the use of what might appear to be basic terms and links this to a subsequent lack of grounded measurement tools in the sector, until relatively recently. Witha clearer understanding of the construct of corporate reputation and the allied constructs of image and identity, researchers are now well placed to test the relationships widely claimed by practitioners between corporate reputation and other variables such as commercialperformance and employee and customer satisfaction. The review ends by illustrating some of the issues that can be assessed from the basis of a clearer conceptualization of reputation. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to analyse return research instrument. Hypotheses were tested using the Spearman ranked order correlation. Findings reveal strong relationship between corporate reputation with corporate image and identity. Further study can expand the horizon by looking at other sector other than the soap dealers market. 

Key Words: Corporate Reputation, Corporate Loyalty, Soap Dealers

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  • October 21, 2020
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CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF COMPLEX INTERDEPENDENCE PERSPECTIVE ON AFRICA-EUROPE ASYMMETRIC PARTNERSHIP ON MIGRATION CONTROL

Category : International Journal of Social Sciences and Conflict Management, volume 5, number 2, 2020

Usman Yusuf Bako

Department of History & International Studies

Ibrahim BadamasiBabangida University Lapai, Niger State

Email: ubako@ibbu.edu.ng

ABSTRACT

Complex interdependence, as a theoretical perspective, challenges the earlier notion and fundamental assumptions of classical and structural realism. For realism, military and economic issues dominate and determine the behaviour of states. Complex interdependence goes further to emphasize the relevance of transnational actors on the state’s behaviour and issues of significant concern in international relations. The paper set out to provide an understanding of the growing importance of migration crisis as necessary security and economic concern, which also acknowledged the willingness of states to engagein cooperative alliance or collaborative partnership to control migration crisis. It focuses on the asymmetric Africa-European Union partnership since 2000. It providesan assessment of multilevel and multilateral framework for effective control of mass migration to Europe from Africa, even though the annual stock of African migration to Europe has reduced since2016. However, complex interdependence lacks the teleological interpretation of structural exploitation and marginalization of weaker actors in the partnership to control migration.9hence, the need for a hybrid or an alternative paradigm to complement complex interdependence.

Keywords: Complex Interdependence, Migration Control, Europe-African Partnership,Asymmetric Relations, Immigration Policy

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  • October 21, 2020
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SOCIAL CAPITAL: AN EXPLORATIVE INVESTIGATION OF EXPERIENCES OF WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER

Category : International Journal of Social Sciences and Conflict Management, volume 5, number 2, 2020

1Kuteyi Raymond Kayode & 2Fasoranti Temitayo Victor

1&2Department of SociologyFederal University, Oye-Ekiti

Email:  1rayskuti@yahoo.com, 2temitayofash@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. Following diagnosis and treatments, breast cancer patients often find themselves vulnerable and in need of social capital. However, social capital has received little attention when designing behavioural interventions for breast cancer. The aim of this study is to describe breast cancer patients’ experiences of social capital while managing their illness. The study was non-experimental in design. Twenty-nine women with breast cancer, who were receiving treatment, that consented to participate were purposively recruited for the study. The Data were content-analysed using free narrative. The data show that relatives, spouses and friends play important role in providing social capital. Supportive behaviours through the provision of emotional support, such as empathy, and the provision of instrumental support, such as paying for medications and helping patients apply drugs, aid patients in managing and coping with the breast cancer. Social capital through civic provision and individual efforts alone, without considering social network, cannot yield a desirable result in the process of managing breast cancer. Health care interventionists should identify and capitalize on socio-dynamic pathways involved in social capital in formulating policy for managing breast cancer.

Key words: Breast cancer, patients, relatives, spouses, empathy,

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  • October 21, 2020
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AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PRIVATIZATION OF THE POWER SECTOR IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF BENIN ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (BEDC)

Category : International Journal of Sciences and Advanced Innovative Research, volume 5, number 2, 2020

1Abioluwajumi Lucky &2Osaghae F.S.O

1Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Benson Idahosa University, Benin City

2Institute of Public Administration and Extension Service,University of Benin, Ekehuan Campus

ABSTRACT

The papers assess the privatization of the power sector in Nigeria with a view to find out if it is achieving the purpose for its adoption and the challenges facing it. The multifarious challenges facing the power sector such as low capacity generation of power, transmission, distribution near total darkness and the issuance of estimated billing system.This paper viewed the unbundling of NEPA into eighteen (18)Successor Company. Eleven Distribution Companies (DISCOs) and six generation company (GENCOs) and its effect on the citizens and the economy. The methodology adopted in this study was survey research design. The elite theory and the Total Quality Management theory were the theoretical framework. This paper shows that the earlier assumptions that privatization led to regular power supply is not true. The paper also revealed that the use of estimated billing system, the reluctant behavior of Discos to supply pre-paid meters to their customers, the use of casual staff by Discos, the use or obsolete infrastructure and the inefficient supervision of the value chain by the Transmission Company of Nigeria are some of the challenges faced by the power sector.The paper recommends proper supervision/sanctions were necessary/sanctions were necessary for violations, refusal to provide pre-paid meters, the transfer of pre-paid meter to new apartment by their customers and the use of renewable energy to increase power supply.Key Word: Privatization, power sector, value-chain, power sector road map and renewable energy

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