1151. ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF INTERACTIVE TECHNIQUES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

The study assessed the effects of interactive techniques on the performance of students in English language in senior secondary schools in Bauchi State, Nigeria. The study was carried out with objectives to: determine the effects of shared discussion technique on the pre-test and post- test performance of students taught English language in senior secondary school in Bauchi state, and those taught using conventional method; examine the effects of brainstorming technique on...

1152. ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF RESISTANCE TRAINING ON BIOMOTOR ABILITIES OF MALE FOOTBALL PLAYERS IN FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, KONTAGORA, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

The study assessed the effects of resistance training on selected biomotor abilities of male football players in Federal College of Education (FCE), Kontagora, Nigeria. Twenty (20) male football players within the age range of 18-29 years participated in the study. They comprised all the playing positions of the football game; that is defence, midfield, forward and goalkeeper. For the purpose of this study, the one (1) group repeated-measures research design was adopted. It...

1153. ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION TRAINING ON MARITAL SATISFACTION AMONG YOUNG DUAL-CAREER COUPLES IN AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA- NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

The study assessed the Effect of Relationship Education Training on Marital Satisfaction among Young Dual-career Couples in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria-Nigeria. Six (6) objectives guided the study. Six (6) research questions are answered. Six (6) hypotheses are tested. The population of this study was three hundred and seventy (370) that is one hundred and eighty five

(185) dual –career couples of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.Seventy four (74) responden...

1154. ASSESSMENT OF THE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

This study focused on the Assessment of the Educational Facilities for the Physically Challenged in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Five research objectives were formulated. The objectives include: assessing government commitment on enrolling disabled persons into inclusive education, provision of infrastructural facilities, provision of instructional facilities, quality and commitments of teachers and supervisors and welfare services for teachers and students in the rehabilitation...

1155. ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF JOGGING ON SELECTED RISK FACTORS AND BIOMARKERS OF CARDIO-METABOLIC SYNDROME OF ADOLESCENTSIN KANO METROPOLIS, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

This study assessed the effects of jogging on selected risk factors and biomarkers of cardio- metabolic syndrome (CMS) of adolescents in Kano Metropolis, Nigeria. For the purpose of this study, an experimental research design was used in which the participants were randomly assigned into two groups (experimental and control). Forty (40) male adolescents between the ages of 14 and 17 years, whose body mass indexes (BMI) (kg/m2) were above 85th percentile, constituted the pop...

1156. ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF BRISK WALKING ON ANTHROPOMETRIC AND BODY COMPOSITION INDICES OF OBESE FEMALE ADULTS IN KADUNA METROPOLIS, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

This study was conducted to assess the effect of brisk walking on anthropometric and body composition indices of obese female adults in Kaduna metropolis, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose repeated measure research design was used for this study. The population for the research was obese female adults of Kaduna metropolis. Using purposive sampling, 17 obese female adults with body mass index between 30.0 and 39.9 kg/m2 and ages of 40 - 50 years who met the inclusion and excl...

1157. ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF METACOGNITIVE SCAFFOLDING ON ACADEMIC ANXIETY OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ZARIA METROPOLIS, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

This study assessed the effect of metacognitive scaffolding on academic anxiety of senior secondary school students in Zaria Metropolis, Nigeria. A Quasi-experimental design, involving pretest-posttest without a control group was adapted for the study. two co- educational schools were randomly selected that served as the treatment groups, Purposive sampling technique was used in selecting the sample population of twenty (20) students with high rate of academic anxiety out o...

1158. ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF INQUIRY AND DEMONSTRATION METHODS ON PERFORMANCE OF BIOLOGY STUDENTS’ IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

This study assessed the effects of Inquiry and Demonstration methods on Performance of Biology Students’ in Secondary Schools in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria. The study was anchored on five objectives which include to: determine the performance of students taught Biology using Inquiry and those taught using conventional method in Secondary Schools in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja; investigate the performance of students taught Biology using demonstrati...

1159. Assessment of the Challenges to Nigeria’s Medium Power Role in Global Affairs: A Case Study of the Fourth Republic (1999-2015)

ABSTRACT

Middle powers are nations that have considerable influence in global affairs. These countries usually take a multilateral approach to solving international problems. Therefore, middle powers identify important transnational issues and mobilize other countries to tackle them. But middle powers must be countries with substantial power constituents – large economy and population, and strong military force. This study examined the medium power role of Nigeria in the globa...

1160. ASSESSMENT OF THE CAUSES OF DEVIATION FROM ISLAMIC PRACTICES AMONG THE CONTEMPORARY MUSLIMS OF THE NORTH-WEST NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

This research entitled: ―Assessment of the causes  of deviation from Islamic practices among the contemporary Muslims of the North-West Nigeria was motivated by the proliferation of uncompromising groups among Muslims, each with its peculiar forms of deviation. It is an attempt to assess the causes of deviation among Muslims in the North-West Nigeria. The study therefore, adopted the survey research design. Two self-structured questionnaires formulated based on the res...

1161. ASSESSMENT OF THE CAUSES OF DEVIATION FROM ISLAMIC PRACTICES AMONG THE CONTEMPORARY MUSLIMS OF THE NORTH-WEST NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

This research entitled: ―Assessment of the causes  of deviation from Islamic practices among the contemporary Muslims of the North-West Nigeria was motivated by the proliferation of uncompromising groups among Muslims, each with its peculiar forms of deviation. It is an attempt to assess the causes of deviation among Muslims in the North-West Nigeria. The study therefore, adopted the survey research design. Two self-structured questionnaires formulated based on the res...

1162. ASSESSMENT OF THE AVAILABILITY, ACCESSIBILITY AND UTILIZATION OF COMPUTERS ON STUDENTS’ PROFICIENCY IN WORD-PROCESSING IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN NORTH-WEST, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

The study focused on assessment of the availability, accessibility and utilization of computers on students‟ proficiency in word-processing in Colleges of Education, North- West, Nigeria.   Four research questions and four Null Hypotheses were drawn to guide the study. The research adopted descriptive survey design. The population for the study was 300 secretarial students drawn from 9 (nine) Federal and State Colleges of Education, NCE III doing word-processing i...

1163. ASSESSMENT OF THE APPLICATION OF INFORMATION RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES FOR ACQUISITION INSPECIAL LIBRARIES IN PLATEAU STATE

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This study was conducted to assess the various strategies applied by special libraries in Plateau State in increasing their collections through acquisition. Some known strategies for application in acquisition in special libraries include purchase, donation, endowments, bequests, resource sharing, exchange, and consortium. Mixed research method was adopted for the research. Closed ended questionnaire with multiple choice answers and open ended interview were the instruments...

1164. ASSESSMENT OF THE ADVENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF ISLAM AMONG JUKUN PEOPLE IN SOUTHERN TARABA, NIGERIA

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The research titled Assessment of the Advent and Development of Islam among Jukun People in Southern Taraba, Taraba State Nigeria. It is aimed at examining the historical account on the advent of Islam among Jukun people and to assess the impact of Islam on their lives among others. In order to attain the aforementioned goals, the researcher adopted Survey research methodology using questionnaire and interview. For the questionnaires; the Researcher distributed three hundre...

1165. ASSESSMENT OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES ON THE JOB PERFORMANCE OF LECTURERS IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

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The study assessed staff development programmes on the job performance of lecturers in colleges of education in Kaduna state, Nigeria. The study was conducted with five objectives among are to: determine the acquisition of higher qualifications on the job performance of lecturers in colleges of education in Kaduna state; ascertain fund allocation to the colleges of education on lecturers sponsorship for staff development programmes in Kaduna state, find out induction traini...

1166. ASSESSMENT OF TEACHERS’ IMPLEMENTATION OF SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM FOR EFFECTIVE CITIZENSHIP IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

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This study was on assessment of teachers‟ implementation of Social studies curriculum for effective citizenship among primary school pupils in Kaduna State. The study was conducted with the objectives to: assess the extent to which the objectives of social studies curriculum are geared towards inculcating effective citizenship in primary school pupils in Kaduna State; examine the adequacy of the methods and techniques used by teachers in the implementation of social studies...

1167. ASSESSMENT OF TEACHERS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS VALIDATION OF NON-STANDARDIZED ACHIEVEMENT TEST IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BORNO STATE, NIGERIA

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This study assessed teachers’ attitude towards validation of non-standardized achievement test in secondary schools in Borno State, Nigeria. Three objectives, three research questions and two null hypotheses were formulated. This was tested at 0.05 level of significance alpha. The U-test (Mann Whitney) was use to test hypothesis one while H-test was used to test hypothesis two. Survey research design was used for the study with the population of 8100 teachers within t...

1168. ASSESSMENT OF TEACHERS’ AND STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES ON UTILIZATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF SCHOOOL FACILITIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

The study is entitled „Assessment of Teachers‟ and Students‟ Attitudes on Utilization and Maintenance of School Facilities in Secondary Schools in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The study was guided by eight objectives, which include the examination of teachers‟ and students‟ attitudes on the utilization of teaching facilities in Secondary Schools in Kaduna State, Nigeria; among others. In the light of the foregoing corresponding research questions were stated which include:...

1169. ASSESSMENT OF TEACHERS‘ PERSONALITY AND QUALIFICATION AS MOTIVATING FACTORS TO STUDENTS‘ LEARNING SOCIAL STUDIES IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN NORTH-WEST ZONE, NIGERIA

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This study assessed Social Studies Teachers‘ Personality and Qualification and their motivational consequences on the academic performance of Social Studies Students in Colleges of Education in North western Nigeria. The study was guided by Eight (8) Objectives, Research Questions and Null hypotheses each. Survey research method was adopted as the design of the study. The entire population of the study consisted of 7,641.Out of which 196 Teachers, 3,762 NCE II and 3,6...

1170. ASSESSMENT OF SENSATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR AMONG NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN FCT, ABUJA.

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Sensation seeking is a personality trait that motivates individuals to indulge in risky behaviours to achieve novel experiences regardless of the danger involved. The aim of this study was to assess the sensation seeking trait among Nigerian university students in FCT, Abuja. Forty-five students from Baze University, Nile University and The University of Abuja in FCT were sampled for this study with fifteen (15) participants per University. Data was collected with the Sensa...

1171. ASSESSMENT OF SCHOOL MAPPING ON ALLOCATION OF SCHOOL FACILITIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

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The study is titled “Assessment of school mapping on allocation of school facilities in secondary schools in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The study was guided by five objectives, five research questions and five corresponding null hypotheses. The design of the study is descriptive survey design.The study‟s population consisted of principals, teachers and supervisors numbering 10,931 comprising of 541 principals, 10,294 teachers and 96 supervisors from twelve (12) educationa...

1172. ASSESSMENT OF SAWDUST ACTIVATED CARBON (SAC) IN THE TREATMENT OF AQUACULTURE EFFLUENT

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This study is aimed at the assessment of sawdust activated carbon in the treatment of aquaculture effluent with various objectives which includes the determination of the SAC properties, effluent parameters, effect of operating conditions and application of relevant adsorption isotherms. The sawdust was first precarbonized at 500���C, then impregnated with potassium carbonate (activating agent) and activated at 450���C in a furnace. The surface morphology of the sawdust act...

1173. ASSESSMENT OF SANITARY CONDITIONS OF FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND THEIR PATRONAGE IN SELECTED COMMUNITIES IN IBADAN NORTH-WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE

ABSTRACT

The current trend to eat outside the home in Nigeria has contributed to increasing number of food establishments where prepared food is sold and consumed. Poor sanitary conditions in such establishments can predispose consumers to food-borne diseases. Although, numerous food establishments exist in Ibadan, an appraisal of their sanitary status has not yet been well documented. This study determined the sanitary status of food establishments and assessed the determinants of...

1174. ASSESSMENT OF SAFETY BEHAVIOUR OF WORKSERS ON CONSTRUCTION SITES

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The Construction industry has been classified as one of the most hazardous industry when it comes to occupational accidents and fatalities. Construction accidents do not only result to demotivation of workers, but also causes delay of project delivery, affect the quality of work delivered, increases overall cost of project, as well as arise to compensation of injured workers among others. The aim of this study was to determine the degree of compliance to safety behaviour of...

1175. ASSESSMENT OF RATIONAL USE OF ANTIRETROVIRAL DRUGS IN HEALTH INSTITUTIONS IN KANO METROPOLIS

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With the national prevalence of 5.0% in Nigeria, HIV infections have become one of the most dreadly medical challenges. Availability of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has given a new hope of living with somewhat terminal syndrome. The availability, affordability and effective usage of antiretrovirals in Kano (North West Nigeria) was studied to provide a data for compliance study with the National Standard Treatment Guideline (STG) and also for comparison with...