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November 15, 2019
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Daily Ethiopian Birr/Nigerian Naira Exchange Rates Intervention Analysis

Category : International Journal of Sciences and Advanced Innovative Research, Volume 4, Number 3, 2019

Igboye Simon Aboko & Ette Harrison Etuk
Department of Mathematics
Rivers State University, Port Harcourt
Email: etuk.ette@ust.edu.ng

ABSTRACT

Daily Ethiopian Birr / Nigerian Naira exchange rates are the subject of this research work. It has been observed that in the realization between 20th March 2017 and 12th September 2017 that there is a hike in the time plot of the amounts of the Naira in a Birr as from 4th August 2017, and there is no return of the upward movement. This is an intervention scenario with 4th August 2017 as the point of intervention. An augmented Dickey Fuller unit root test adjudges the pre-intervention series as stationary at 5% significance level. The correlogram suggests a 12-monthly seasonal ARMA model which is fitted as Xt = 0.7772Xt-1 + 0.2228Xt-12 – 0.6691et-1+0.0239et-12 + et, where Xt is the series at time t and {et} a white noise process. On the
basis of this model post-intervention forecasts are obtained. An intervention model is obtained and the post-intervention forecasts closely agree with the real post-intervention series. The cause of this
intervention is assumed to be the recession in the Nigerian economy. This intervention model shall help in the devising of an intervention to redeem the Naira.
Keywords: Ethiopian Birr, Nigerian Naira, Exchange rates, Intervention modeling, ARIMA model

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November 15, 2019
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Effect of Tilt Angle on the Performance of Hotovoltaic Cell in Yola, Nigeria

Category : International Journal of Sciences and Advanced Innovative Research, Volume 4, Number 3, 2019

*Dikko A. B., Pascal T., A. Alkasim, Udanyi S. A.
Department of Physics, School of Physical Sciences,
Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria
Emails: *abdikkozabi@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Photovoltaic (PV) modules are being increasingly used in large as well as small scale installations. The performance of PV panels is affected by effect of partial shading due to trees, passing of cloud; neighbouring
buildings tilt angle and any other means. This paper is an attempt to carry out systematic study of the effect of Tilt angle on the performance of PV cell and on the Power output, Fill factor and Efficiency of solar panel.
The solar panel was first mounted at 150 to the horizontal and after 30 minutes, the voltage and current generated with the corresponding atmospheric temperature were recorded. The same procedure was repeated for angle 200, 250 and 300. The result obtained shows that the tilt angle at which a solar panel will be mounted for maximum power performance at fixed position in Yola is 240. In general, the tilt angle of the
solar panel and the orientation are dependent on the month of the year and the location of the place of research.
Keywords: Photovoltaic cell, tilt angle, power output, solar panel, fill factor, temperature

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November 15, 2019
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ASSESSMENT OF CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR ON RETAIL PRICES OF GARRI IN IMO STATE

Category : International Journal of Agricultural Research and Food Production Volume 4, Number 3, 2019

Eze E. U; Njoku G. U; Anah C. O & Abana P. C
Department of Agricultural Technology
Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
E mail: emeyuch@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

The study evaluates consumers’ behaviour on retail price of garri in Imo State of Nigeria. Data were drawn from the three agricultural zones in Imo State, namely Owerri, Orlu, Okiqwe. A functional market in each zone was randomly selected. A multi stage sampling technique was used for the study. Primary data were obtained by means of interview schedule (questionnaire) administered to consumers of garri at retail shops
in the market. Data were analyzed using descriptive techniques and ordinary lease square (OLS) method of multiple regression analysis. Empirical result reveals that the mean weekly budget share for garri was
₦790.61 but the actual weekly expenditure was ₦970.69. The differential of 22.8% increase in expenditure from the budget share of garri could be attributed to variability in prices of garri in the market. About 53.33%
of garri consumers have a weak bargaining index of 0.67 indicating that consumers’ influence on the food product is weak. As the weekly quantity of garri purchased increases, the weekly retail increases as well, there is a less than 0.11% increase in unit weekly retail prices of garri as the quantity bought increase by 1% in the Study area. There is need for consumers’ to be encouraged to form co-operative societies through which they can buy food products in bulk to reduce retail price thereby reducing the price margin between their budget share and actual expenditure in view of the fact that their bargaining power is weak. This will also reposition them to play a key role in price formation and sharing market information in order to increase
their bargaining power as majority of retailers are only interested in profit maximization to the detriment of consumers. Consumers of garri should be ready to make adjustment on their weekly budget of garri because of price variability.
Keywords: Consumer behaviour, retail prices, budget share, price flexibility

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November 15, 2019
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SECURITY IMPLICATION OF FARMERS AND FULANI HERDSMEN CONFLICT IN MIDDLE BELT ZONE-2010-2018

Category : International Journal of Agricultural Research and Food Production Volume 4, Number 3, 2019

Jibrin Ubale Yahaya
Department of Political Science
Nasarawa State University, Keffi
Email: jibrinubaleyahaya@gmial.com

ABSTRACT

The growing increase cases of conflict between farmers and Fulani Herdsmen has become serious issues that affected the security of lives and property of peoples in Middle Belt Zone, particularly in states like
Benue, Plateau and Nasarawa. However despite several efforts adopted by relevant policy makers in the Middle Belt Zone you hardly pass a month without security information of attack in Benue, Plateau or Nasarawa State. In each of these attacks property worth millions of naira and lives are destroyed on a large scale. The huge human loss is the most worrisome of all. The objective of this study is to discuss the causes, as well as the socio-economic, political and religious implications of these attacks for sustainable development of Peace in Nigeria. The study adopted qualitative and phenomenological approaches in its investigation and analysis of data drawn from secondary source of existing literature to investigate the
problem of conflict between the two groups of farmers and herdsmen. The study discovered that many people have lost their property and lives and some has been displaced from their homes, these actions are making the peace, security and unity of this country as a federation are being seriously threatened by the conflict in the Middle Belt Zone which was referred before as a food basket center for peace in Nigeria. The paper has recommended for peace to reign in the Middle Belt all hand need to be put in desk by both Farmers and Fulani Herdsmen must recognize the importance of peaceful living and dangers attached to violence between the parties in Conflict through adopting a peaceful means of addressing the problems as well government at all level to provide policies that could help in addressing the problems of both two parties.
Keywords: Fulani Herders, Farmer, Violent approach and Grazing Land.

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November 15, 2019
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ASSESSMENT OF GOVERNMENT ROLE IN THE GROWTH OF MECHANIZED AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SYSTEM

Category : International Journal of Agricultural Research and Food Production Volume 4, Number 3, 2019

1Bello, B. S.; 1Nwokenkwo, B. O.; 2Abdullahi, F. H.; 2Ozimede, Elizabeth O. & 1Saidu, Aliyu Baba
1Department of Marketing, Federal Polytechnic, Bida
2Department of Business Administration & Management, Federal Polytechnic, Bida
Email:

ABSTRACT

Agriculture is the mainstay of many economies, whereby it’s marketing strategies and policies is of great importance in other to achieved positive results of outputs and harness other developmental objectives through its inputs. All over the world, the development of an enduring economy goes hand in hand with agricultural development and it is considered a catalyst for the overall development of any nation. Developed economists have always assigned the agriculture sector a central place in the development
process due to income generated through this sector. However, the understanding of that role has evolved overtime. The Nigerian Government is said to be committed to the agricultural sector as indicate in various
Policy documents. The objective of this study is to determine the extent of which Government play significant role to the growth of agricultural marketing. Questionnaire was the method used in gathering information for this study. After proper analysis of data, it was discovered that Nigeria Government have not played any significant role in the growth of mechanized agricultural marketing system in the Country,
Government motivate mechanize farmers in agro production. It was concluded that Government has put more machineries in place and has introduced many programmes over the years to educate farmers and
marketers such as: Agricultural Quarantine Services, National Programme on Food Security, ADP i.e. Agricultural Development Project, and so on. Although, the impact of such programmes have not been felt by greater percentage of the Bida Community due to misappropriation and mismanagement of allocated funds and resources channel towards such areas by those saddle with the responsibility. Nevertheless,
government has played a vital role and is still playing more in the growth of agricultural marketing system. It was recommended that more accurate ways of information to farmers & agricultural marketers should be
emphasize through the training and retraining of the people involved.
Keywords: Assessment. Government, Growth, Agricultural Marketing, System

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November 15, 2019
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Child Sexual Abuse in Early Childhood Care Education: A Challenge for Care Givers and Psychologists

Category : International Journal of Educational Research and Management Technology, VOLUME 4, NUMBER 1, 2019

Degbite Petter Ibrahim
Department of Educational Foundation
Federal University of Kashere Gombe State
Email: princepeter220@gmail.com

Abstract:

This paper examines the effect of Child Sexual abuse an early childhood care education. It describes Child sexual abuses as any form of child abuses whereby an adult or older adolescent person abuse a child for sexual stimulation, or sexual gratifications. It further states some of its effects on children as physical, emotional, cognitive etc. It also highlights some of the major types of child sexual abuse as sexual assault, sexual molestation, sexual grooming and sexual exploitation which effect early Childhood care
education. It therefore recommends that caregivers and psychologist should assist victims to overcome the following problems of child sexual abuse: Feeling guilty, twistedness, low self-esteem, distrust and so on.
Care givers and psychologist should devise several approach like counseling victims and using team approach in providing solution to these problems.

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November 15, 2019
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Competencies required by Agricultural Education Lecturers in Bee Keeping for Effective Teaching of Bee Production in Tertiary Institutions in Southeastern Nigeria

Category : International Journal of Educational Research and Management Technology Volume 4, Number 3, 2019

Valentine S. O. Ibe & Uloh, Emeka Victor
Department of Agri. & Home Sci Edu., Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
Department of Agricultural Education, Ebony State College of Education, Ebonyi State
Email: ibeurovso@gmail.com & vicbethels99@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

This study identified competencies required by agricultural education lecturers in bee keeping for effective teaching of bee production in tertiary institutions in South-Eastern States of Nigeria, namely Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo. Four research questions were posed to guide the study and four hypotheses formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. Descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The population for the study was 311. The entire population was used for the study because of the manageable size. Bee production item questionnaire made up of 54 competencies was used for data collection. The instrument was validated by three experts. Cronbach Alpha reliability method was used to determine the internal consistency of the instrument. A Cronbach Alpha coefficient of 0.74 was obtained. Three hundred and eleven copies of the questionnaire were administered to the respondents by the researchers with the help of three research assistants. All the administered copies of the questionnaire were retrieved and analyzed using mean, standard deviation and t – test. The researcher observed that agricultural education lecturers required 18 competencies in planning, 19 competencies required in site
selection and construction of beehives for bee production and 17 competencies required in harvesting and marketing of Bee production. It was recommended among others that the identified competencies be used by the agricultural education lecturers in teaching bee production to tertiary institution students.
Keywords: Bee production, Competencies, Effecting teaching, Tertiary institution, Agricultural Education

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November 15, 2019
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A REVIEW OF THE ROLE OF DIFFERENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN MODERN ORGANIZATIONS

Category : International Journal of Educational Research and Management Technology Volume 4, Number 3, 2019

Agburu Ogbaji Gabriel
Department Management Information Technology
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria
Email: gabrielagburu2017@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

A good number of information systems have been designed for use in modern organizations. These information systems perform different functions depending on the needs and objectives of the organization which provides a firm with competitive products and services that give strategic advantages over its competitors. This can reinforce a firm to survive and succeed in the long run in the market. Today, organizations use a variety of information systems such as transaction processing systems (TPS) to record
the daily routine transactions necessary for the conduct of the business, office automation systems (OAS) to perform office task effectively, management information systems (MIS) to Provide information in the
form of pre specified reports and displays to support business decision making, decision support system (DSS) to support unstructured and semi-structured decision making, executive information systems (EIS)
that support top managers in decision making, Expert System (ES) that performs the jobs of human experts etc. Each plays a different role in organization’s hierarchy and management operations. This study attempts
to review the role of different information system (IS) in modern organizations.
Keywords: Information Systems, Types of Information Systems, Computer-based information System, Modern Organizations.

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November 15, 2019
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THE ESCAPE OF CHIEF ADA SPIFF TO TWON-BRASS AND THE FOUNDING OF GBOBOKIRI (ADA-AMA) IN 1871 AND EKPERIKIRI 1873

Category : International Journal of Educational Research and Management Technology Volume 4, Number 3, 2019

Oscar Inowei – Alabo
Department of History
Isaac Jasper Boro College of Education, Sagbama, Bayelsa State
Email.inobra4@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

The focus of this study is about the conversion of chief Ada –Spiff with Christianity at Nembe and his subsequent escape into Twon-Brass as a result of him violating the traditional taboos of the Nembe traditional juju. Before the coming of Christianity into Nembe, there are certain belief which the people believed are taboos which is forbidden in the Nembe society. But Chief Ada Spiff believed in his Christian faith was alleged to have violated and was sentenced to death at the instinct of the Juju priest. Chief Ada Spiff escaped to Twon-Brass with the secret assistance
of King Ockiya Amayanabo of Nembe – Brass

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Factors Influencing Users’ Satisfaction with E-Payment System in Nigerian Universities

Category : International Journal of Educational Research and Management Technology Volume 4, Number 3, 2019

Ayoade, Olusola Bamidele & Yusuf, Kemi Jemilat

Department 0f Computer Science

Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo, Nigeria

Email: ayoadebamidele2014@yahoo.com & kjemsla@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

This study examined factors influencing users’ satisfaction with e-payment system in Nigerian universities. A descriptive survey design was employed and a conceptual model was constructed using extended TAM theoretical model with the inclusions of perceived speed, ease of payment, perceived compatibility, perceived convenience, perceived trust and safe to use. An incidental random sampling technique was used to select two hundred respondents from each university making a total of one thousand. The items for each construct were adapted from the previous validated constructs in literatures with little modification to suit the objectives of the study. Ten hypotheses were formulated for the study and data collected were analyzed using stepwise regression analysis at 0.05 level of significant. The results of the study showed that all the ten independent variables significantly influence users’ satisfaction with e-payment system while ease of payment made the most significant influence on users’ satisfaction with e-payment system. Therefore, the providers of the service should organized awareness campaigns to the potential users properly and emphasize the ease of use of e-payment services to them. Also, when designing e-payment applications the designer should make sure that the end product is robust, fast, easily accessible 24/7 and affordable to the users. Service providers must ensure that their system is reliable, free of technical errors, and highly responsive to users’ enquires or any problems that might arise. And finally, service providers should increase services’ security and reliability, reduce transaction errors, and protect consumers’ privacy.

Keywords: e-payment, perceived convenience, perceived credibility, perceived security, perceived usefulness, subjective Norms

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