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Reproduction Performance, Serum Biochemical and Growth Indices of Grower Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) fed Sheabutter (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn.) Nut Meal
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EFFECTS OF GNETUM AFRICANUM WELW. AND OCIMUM GRATISSIMUM LINN. AQUEOUS LEAF EXTRACTS ON THE HAEMATOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL CHANGES IN CYANIDE-TREATED RATTUS RATTUS
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Diaspora is Not Like Home a Social And Economic History of Yoruba in Kano, 1912-1999
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Page will reload when a filter is selected or excluded.- "Optimal allocation of products to downstream locations is a major requirement for minimizing the distribution costs associated with supply chain systems. Unfortunately many supply chain managers rely on their intuition and feelings to make these allocation decisions. In this study a mathematical model was developed for minimizing the distribution cost in a multi-product 2-echleon supply chain system. The distribution system of a leading bottling plant in Nigeria was studied to understand the underlying supply chain system . Attempt was made to identify system parameters, variables, limitations, criteria so as to be able to define the distribution problem The interactions and flow of products in the system were identified and characterized as a 2 echelon supply chain system. Mathematical model of the system was developed. The problem model, a linear program formulation with three major constraints; demand, availability and company policy requirements was parameterised based on demand data product availability data, company policies and unit transportation costs to various downstream locations. The model was solved for a 12 product 8 destination case. It was observed that the model application produces 6% reduction in the distribution cost compared to the existing practice of the company. It is concluded that the model is effective to reduce or minimize distribution expenses for any multiproduct multiple destination system and fulfilling demand at various destinations. " 1 results 1
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- Cyanide toxicity is of public health concern. Cyanide is among the most potent and deadly poisons and sources of potential human exposure to it are numerous, arising through its release into the environment from both natural and anthropogenic sources. Gnetum Africanum (GA) and Ocimum Gratissimum (OG) which contain essential amino acids required to abate cyanide toxicity effects, are widely used local plants for both nutritional and therapeutic purposes in Nigeria. There is dearth of information about ameliorating effects of these plants on cyanide toxicity. The study was aimed at determining the effects of these plants on some indices of cyanide toxicity in Rattus rattus. Thirty 7-week old albino rats of same breed and similar exposure were randomly allocated to five treatment and one control groups of five rats each. Lyophilised aqueous extracts of GA and OG leaves were reconstituted in water to give a concentration of 3mg/L respectively while potassium cyanide (KCN) was prepared at 3mg/L concentration. After acclimatisation period of three weeks, the rats were randomly distributed as follow: group 1(control); group 2 (3mg/kg body weight KCN only); group 3 (3mg/kg body weight each of aqueous GA extract and KCN; group 4 (3mg/kg body weight each of aqueous OG extract and KCN); group 5 (3mg/kg aqueous GA extract only); group 6 (3mg/kg aqueous OG extract only). Treatments were administered by gavage while maintaining the rats on commercial rat pellets and water ad libitum for 14 days during which their body weights were noted daily. After exposure to the various treatments, biochemical analysis and haematological examination were done using the International Council for Standardisation in Haematology (ICSH) standard procedures. The results were analysed using descriptive statistics and Kruskal-Wallis at p=0.05. The mean rat weights (g) were significantly increased in group 3 (95.5+17.3) and group 5 (98.9+11.7) in comparison with the control (88.9+17.9). Slimy nasal discharge was found in 18.6% of rats in group 2 and 10.0% of rats in group 4. No discharge was found in control, group 3, group 5 and group 6. In group 2, 17.1% of the rats had ocular lesion while other groups had no ocular lesion. Mean haemoglobin values (g/dL) were significantly lowered in group 2 (12.9+0.7), group 3 (13.0+0.5), group 4 (13.1+0.5), group 5 (12.6+0.8) and group 6 (13.2+1.5) than the control (14.4+0.7) while mean white blood cell counts (cell/lmm3) were elevated with no significant difference with regards to the control. Total protein (g/dL) were significantly lowered except in group 2 than the control. Globulin production (g/dL) was suppressed significantly in groups 2 to 4 when compared with the control. Mean creatinine values (mg/dL) were increased in groups 2 to 6 than the control. Mean Aspartate aminotransferase values (unit/l) were significantly reduced in group 3 (9.6+2.5) than the control (21.6+5.5). Gnetum africanum and Ocimum gratissimum suppressed the haemopoietic system. Gnetum africanum had more deleterious effects and did not alleviate the haematologic and the biochemical effects of cyanide toxicity. The consumption of these plants with cyanoglycoside-containing food is not recommended. 1 results 1
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- Ecotourism is a capital intensive industry that requires private sector participation to complement government’s efforts in its development. Information on private investments contributions to Ogun state ecotourism industries is scanty. This study was therefore carried out to appraise private sector investments in ecotourism in Ogun state with the view to ascertaining economic viability of investing in the industry. The twenty-eight registered private ecotourism firms (botanical garden, resort centre, zoological garden, wildlife souvenir and water recreation/natural pool) in Ogun state were enumerated. Purposive sampling was used for the selection of 65 hospitality firms (hotel, catering services and motel) within five to 10km radius of the firms. Primary data were obtained from relevant governmental and non-governmental agencies, community based and labour organisations using structured questionnaire on demography of investors (proprietors), existing government policies on tourism investments, factors militating against investments and promotions of private investments in ecotourism. Cost-Benefit Ratio (CBR), Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and Rate of Return on Investments (RRI) were determined to assess the economic viability of investing in ecotourism site. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and chi square at p = 0.05. Private investments in ecotourism firms were in resort centres (39.2%), botanical gardens (17.4%), water recreation (26.1%), wildlife souvenir (13.1%) and zoological gardens (4.2%). Meanwhile, 36.9% of the private investors have been in the business for more than 10 years. Sources of capital for initial investments in ecotourism industry were bank loan (30.3%), personal savings (43.4%), government assisted (3.9%) and informal loans (22.4%). The patronage patterns of ecotourism sites in Ogun state were weekdays (8.6%), weekends (26.1%), public holiday (57.1%) and vacation/leave (8.2%). Initial total investments cost was between N 3,155,000 and N25, 012,000. The least average price charged visitor/tourist for services rendered by the firm were N200. Furthermore, 92.1% of investors were of the views that budgetary allocations to ecotourism industry are insufficient. However, 98.7% of the investors in ecotourism regarded electricity supply as epileptic whereas 82.9% considered the present condition of road facilities and network in Ogun state as bad. There was significant relationship between private investments and operational registration of business with government (χ² = 76.89), incentive for investors (χ² = 39.77) and marketing strategies/sales promotion (χ² = 28.37) in ecotourism industry. Private investments in ecotourism site in Ogun state had cost-benefit ratios between 1.14 and 1.80. The NPV was positive at 25.0% and 35.0% interest rates. The IRR was above the interest rates with minimum and maximum values of 57.2% and 137.4% respectively. The RRI was positive with highest return of 79.7% on interest rate of 25% except for one firm which had 23.6% returns. Existing private investments in ecotourism sites in Ogun state were economically viable but in a small scale. It is important that the state government aggressively improves on infrastructural development and budgetary allocations to ecotourism for rapid development of the industry. 1 results 1
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- Fishing Efficiency 1 results 1
- Fishing is a major source of livelihood for rural and peri-urban communities along coastal waters. The operation of artisanal fisherfolks is threatened by increasing overfishing of inshore waters, inadequate credit facilities, insufficient fishing input subsidies and inadequate extension services. These had negative implications on their efficiency hence their well-being. In order to enhance their performance, the efficiency of the fisherfolks, profitability and challenges were examined, as empirical information on these was scanty. A multistage sampling technique was used. Thirty-six communities comprising of eighteen marine and eighteen lagoon communities were selected from 110 communities containing 3,621 fisherfolks farm families in the village listing survey reports of Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority. Ten fishing households were randomly selected per community. Data were collected through the use of structured questionnaire on fishers‟ socio-economic characteristics, input and output (Technical Efficiency TE), their prices (Allocative Efficiency AE). Economic Efficiency (EE) was measured as a product of AE and TE. Data were analysed using Descriptive statistics, Gross margin analysis Income-Expenditure ratio, stochastic production and cost frontier model at p = 0.05. Male fishermen dominated the Marine and Lagoon marine and lagoon operations (100%, 93.9%) respectively. The average household for the marine (6-9) was higher than that of the lagoon (2-5). The mean age of fisherfolks was 43.0 + 8.18 years; with 7.2% and 20.0% of marine and lagoon fisherfolks within the age range of 30-40 years respectively.Constrains experienced by marine and lagoon fisherfolks include stormy weather (75.0%, 80,8%), severe water turbulence (76.0%, 90.0%) capsizing of canoe (91.0%, 58.0%), high cost of input (65.0%, 84.0%), lack of credit (34.6%, 88.8%) and high interest rate (38.2%, 86.3%) respectively. Gross Margin for the marine household (N61,000.77+9,35U9) was significantly higher than lagoon (N27,973.01±2,563.14). Benefit-cost ratio was 3.2 for marine and 2.5 for lagoon. Coefficients of: labour (1.71), size of canoe (0.33), distance covered, (0.90), and capacity of outboard engine, (0.16) significantly increased the quantity of fish caught. However, none of the variables was significant for lagoon frontier model. Technical Efficiency indices ranged from 56.0% - 83.0% for marine and 51.0% - 83.0% for lagoon. The mean T.E for marine (0.73) was greater than that of lagoon (0.68). Allocative efficiency indices ranged from 38.6% - 86.0% and EE indices ranged from 4.0% - 72.0% among the fisherfolks. Among marine and lagoon operations, coefficients of age (-0.25, -0.18), secondary income (-0.01, -0.01), were negatively related and significantly reduced technical inefficiency while coefficient of canoe type (-0.19, -0.16), and gear type (-0.18, -0.09) were negative and significantly reduced Allocative and Economic inefficiency respectively. Marine fisherfolks operation was more efficient than lagoon. However, involvement of aged fishermen in fishing, engagement of most fishermen in secondary occupation decreased efficiency. Capacity of outboard engine, distance covered and size of labour influenced quantity of fish caught by marine fisherfolks 1 results 1
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- Gender inequities in labour market opportunities is a particular concern since earnings from labour supplies are the most important source of income for the poor in the rural economies of developing countries. This study examined gender differentials in labour market participation of rural households in non-farm activities in Oyo state, Nigeria. A multistage random sampling technique was employed in selecting 120 rural households. Descriptive Statistics, Double- Hurdle regression model and Multinomial Logit regression models were the analytical tools employed. The mean farm size was relatively small as more than three-quarters of both male and female headed households respectively cultivated less than 1 hectare. Regression results indicated that male and female headed households participated and allocated more time to non-farm activities as their age and household size increased while farm size and remittances had negative effects. The decision on whether a household would hire or supply labour was largely influenced by the age of the household head, farm size, farming experience, household size and being a member of a cooperative group. However, female headed households’ participation was constrained mainly by inaccessibility to town as a result of the long distance between the homestead and the nearest town. The study recommends the establishment of small and medium enterprises in the rural areas to encourage the participation of both male and female headed households in non-farm income generating activities to cushion declining farm incomes 1 results 1
- Gnetum africanum 1 results 1
- Health insurance 1 results 1
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