1. DISTRIBUTIONAL PATTERN OF AUTOMOBILE MECHANIC WORKSHOP

» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Automobile Industry can be refers to as the collection of firms that produce, manufacture broadly automobiles using the same raw material, pattern of production while the definition of small scale industries varies from country to country and from time to time. Automobile mechanic workshop is an example of small scale industry because it’s not attached to main productio...Continue Reading »

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2. CORROSION INHIBITION OF ALUMINIUM IN AN ACIDIC MEDIUM

» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 3.0 Background of Study Corrosion is an irreversible interfacial reaction of a material (metal, ceramic, and polymer) with its environment which results in consumption of the material or in dissolution into the material of a component of the environment. Corrosion could also be defined as the degradation of materials’ properties due to interaction...Continue Reading »

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3. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PERCEPTION OF LOCAL FARMERS ON CLIMATE CHANGE

» CHAPTER ONE BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY 1.1 Introduction Climate change is one of the greatest contemporary environmental challenges and is global in dimension. The rising incidences of extreme climatic events associated with climate change are giving the greatest of the concerns. Even for skeptics, events such as prolonged dry seasons, long rainfall durations and excessively long Harmattan peri...Continue Reading »

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4. NUTRITIONAL DISORDER COMMONLY FOUND IN NIGERIA

» TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGES Title page i Certification ii Dedication iii Acknowledgement iv Table of Content vi CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction 1 CHAPTER TWO 2.0 History of Nutritional Disorder 5 2.1 Literature Review 5 2.2 Diagnosis of Nutritional Disorder 8 2.3 Causes and Symptoms 9 2.4 Effect of malnutrition 10 2.5 Effect of protein Energy Malnutrition 11 2.6 Classes of Food, deficiency, Symptom, Caus...Continue Reading »

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5. IRRADIATION AS A MEANS OF PRESERVATION IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY

» CHAPTER ONE 1.1 INTRODUCTION Food Irradiation is the process of exposing food to ionizing radiation to disinfect, sanitize, sterilize, preserve food or to provide insect disinfestation. (wikipedia.org) Food irradiation is sometimes referred to as cold pasteurization or electronic pasteurization to emphasize its similarity to the process of pasteurization. Like pasteurization of ...Continue Reading »

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6. INVESTIGATION ON THE OCCURENCE OF HEAVY METALS IN YOGHURT SOLD

» ABSTRACT 24 samples of different brands of yoghurt were collected from 2 popular Lagos market and Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer was used for the determination of heavy metals i.e. Lead, Cadmium and Chromium. 100% of the samples were found to have the concentration of heavy metals below the safe limit recommended by world health Organization (WHO). The concentration of Lead, Cadmiu...Continue Reading »

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7. EFFECT OF NATIONAL AGENCY FOR FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL (NAFDAC) ...

» CHAPTER ONE 1.1 INTRODUCTION Concern about the wholesomeness and safety of our foods has increased dramatically, particularly in those countries where food shortage is not a problem. Increasing understanding of, and interest in technological matters on the part of the consumer and organized consumer groups, coupled with a recognition that neither government nor industry can guar...Continue Reading »

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8. CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF HAZARDS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA

» CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Occupation hazards constitute a major threat to an active workforce. Fricidences such as back pain, contact dermatis, fracture shoulder and wrist problem, cuts and burns and some of the ill health and injuries suffered by people at work. Valueable man hours are lost from affected staff and in some severe cases, it may lead to permanent disability or death. Peop...Continue Reading »

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9. PRODUCING AND SENSORY EXAMINATION OF BISCUIT USING WHEAT FLOUR, CASSAVA FLOUR (A...

» Abstract Production of biscuit using composite wheat / Abacha / African yam bean flour was investigated. Cassava root from one year old was used for the production of Abacha flour. Thin slices of boiled peeled tubers were soaked in water for 12 hours before drying and milling into Abacha flour. African Yam Bean was sorted and soaked in water 12 hours and milled into flour. Biscuit was baked with ...Continue Reading »

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10. NUTRIENT COMPOSITION, FUNCTIONAL AND ORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES OF COMPLEMENTARY FO...

» ABSTRACT Complementary foods were formulated using sorghum, African yam bean and crayfish. The nutrient composition, functional properties and organoleptic attributes of the formulated complementary foods were investigated. The different flours were combined in the ratios of; 70:20:5, 80:15:5, 75:20:5, of sorghum, African yam bean and crayfish respectively. Cerelac, a commercial sample served as c...Continue Reading »

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11. USE OF COMPOSITE BLENDS FOR BISCUIT MAKING

» CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Biscuits are the major products produced by the biscuit and crackers industries. Flour confectionery describes a large range of flour based goods other than bread manufactured from batter sponge or dough by mixing, kneading and may be created by fermentation, chemical or other means resulting in puff/flaky short or sweet product. Those t...Continue Reading »

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12. THE EFFECT OF STORAGE TIME ON THE FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES OF BAMBARA GROUNDNUT AND...

» CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 WHEAT (TRITICUM AESTIVUM) 1.1.1 ORIGIN AND DISTRIBUTION Despite many years of investigation, it has not been possible to determine accurately when and where the first cultivated wheat originated. At the beginning of recorded history, wheat was already an established crop whose origin was unknown (Anon 1953). There is however some evidence th...Continue Reading »

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13. PRODUCTION AND USES OF PROTEIN HYDROLYSATES AN REMOVAL OF BITTERING PRINCIPLES

» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Definition: Protein hydrolysate could be defined as the end product of protein hydrolysis using chemical and enzymic methods. Protein hydrolysate have many uses in specialty foods such as non allergenic infant formular, diets foods and other special nutritional foods. The drawback of many hydrolysates such as Soya or Casein hydrolysates is the bitter taste that develops...Continue Reading »

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14. PRODUCING MIXED FRUIT DRINK WITH LOCALLY SOURCE CITRUS FRUIT

» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Fruits are part of a plant that houses seeds or flesh covering of nuts or succulent they are pulpy in character often juice and since they develop from flowers of plants they consist of the ripened seed or seeds with some edible tissue attached ( Iheoronye and Ngoddy 1985). Fruits are also plant parts which have aromatic and fragrant characteristics and ar...Continue Reading »

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15. EXTRACTION OF OLEORESIN AND ESSENTIAL OILS IN HERBS AND SPICES THAT IMPART FLAVO...

» CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Herbs and spices have long been used by ancient civilsations for culinary, medicinal and cosmetic uses. With modernization and the development of patent medicines, the use of natural cures and elixirs decrease in popularity. Nowadays, disillusionment with synthetic drugs, artificial additives and their possible sides effects has given great rise in populari...Continue Reading »

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16. EFFECT OF AVAILABILITY OF EQUIPMENT ON STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN FOODS AND NUTR...

» ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to identify the effect of availability of equipment on students’ performance in Foods and Nutrition. The research is imperative in that the findings of the study will assist government and other key stakeholders in education to provide support towards the implementation of Foods and Nutrition curriculum focused on the identified critical challenges. ...Continue Reading »

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17. SOCIO-ECONOMIC EFFECT OF FLOODING ON WETLANDS

» CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO STUDY A flood is an overflow of an expanse of water that submerges land (Wikipedia 2011a). Floods are among the most devastating natural disasters in the world, claiming more lives and causing more property damage than any other natural phenomena. In Lagos metropolis, though not leading in terms of claiming lives, flood affects and displaces more...Continue Reading »

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18. ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS ON THE PURCHASE OF HIGH QUALITY PL...

» ABSTRACT Lakowe is one of the coastal regions below sea level. One of the proper measures to be taken to ensure safety for residents in the community is using quality plumbing materials during the construction of houses and roads to avoid environmental mishaps. The study therefore assessed the effect of environmental hazards on the purchase of high quality plumbing materials in Lakowe community in...Continue Reading »

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19. EVALUATION OF INDUSTRIAL EMISSION DAMAGE FUNCTION REGULATION AND IMPLIMENTATION ...

» ABSTRACT The broad environmental issues faced by the oil and gas exploration and production industry are manifested at both local and global levels. They include: habitat protection and biodiversity, air emissions, marine and freshwater discharges, incidents and oil spills, and soil and groundwater contamination. Research Methodology: The aim of this chapter is to briefly intimate the read...Continue Reading »

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20. ASSESSMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND VARIABILITY IN COASTAL REGION

» CHAPTER ONE 1.0: INTRODUCTION Among the major problems facing mankind today, is the issue of climate change and variability. Climate change has long since ceased to be a scientific curiosity, and no longer a mere environmental and regulatory concerns but a major, overriding environmental issue of our time, and the single greatest challenge facing environmental regulators (Odjugo, 2011). I...Continue Reading »

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21. THE EVALUATE THE CONCENTRATION OF PARTICULATE MATTER AND GASEOUS POLLUTANTS PRES...

» ABSTRACT Air quality continues to be among the top environmental concerns in Nigeria. In nigeria, where majority of the rural population uses charcoal, very little is known about the impacts of the life cycle of the fuel on the livelihoods of the producers, who endure significant health, safety, and environmental risks for marginal gain in a highly lucrative industry. Population ...Continue Reading »

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22. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFORESTATION ON RURAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME

» ABSTRACT This study was intended to evaluate the consequences of deforestation on rural household income. This study was guided by the following objectives; to find out the causes of deforestation in Odighi in Edo state, to examine the consequences of in rural household income, to determine the strategies of reducing deforestation. The study employed the descriptive and explanatory design; questio...Continue Reading »

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23. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF INDUSTRIAL WATER POLLUTION

» CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO STUDY Water pollution is a major problem in the global context, and it has been suggested that is the leading worldwide cause of deaths and diseases (World Resources 1998). The growth of the major industrial cities also caused water pollution. All too often, rivers that pass through urban areas became a receptacle for huma...Continue Reading »

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24. AN ASSESSMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND VARIABILITY IN COASTAL REGION