» 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 l…Continue Reading »
» 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. Afr…Continue Reading »
» 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…Continue Reading »
» 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 crea…Continue Reading »
» 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…Continue Reading »
» 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…Continue Reading »
» 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 …Continue Reading »
» 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 syn…Continue Reading »
» 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 th…Continue Reading »
» 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. …Continue Reading »
» 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 effec…Continue Reading »
» 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 groundwa…Continue Reading »
» 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…Continue Reading »
» 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 h…Continue Reading »
» 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 stra…Continue Reading »
» 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…Continue Reading »
» 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…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The study investigate student knowledge a Climate Change and Environmental Preservation in Surulere and Lagos Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State. The research work sought to investigate students understanding of environmental concepts and climatic change, if gender difference exi…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The study focused on the effect of polluted surface water on the health of the resident in Ado Odo/Ota local government Area. Water quality is an essential ingredient of healthy and productive life, but due to rapid industrialization and population explosion, surface waters which have been…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The study assessed the perceived effects of solid waste disposal techniques on health status of residents in Igando Local Government Area. Four (4) Local Communities Development Area Ifeoluwa, Banjo, Feyintola and Oduduwa The descriptive research method was used in carrying out the study…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This study examined the knowledge and awareness of effect of air pollution on the health of motorcycle riders in coker/aguda local council development area. The sample consisted of 110 motorcycle riders in Coker/Aguda Local Council Development Area of Lagos State. Variables studied are k…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Environmental Management System refers to management of an organization’s environmental programs in a comprehensive, systematic, planned and documented manner. It includes the organizational structure, planning and resources for developing, implementing and maintaining policy for environm…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This study appraised land accessibility under the Land Use Act. The case study area for this research has been Lagos state with special attention paid to the following local government areas in the state, namely: Lagos Island local government, Apapa local government, Mushin Local Governmen…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This research work looks at Due Process Application in the procurement of construction projects in Nigeria. It gives a brief background of the introduction of due process generally in the Nigerian public sector and specifically in the construction industry. This research goes further to …Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This study explored the impact of environmental factors on the effective teaching and learning of physical education and sports in Lagos state secondary schools. The study was guided by research objectives, questions and hypotheses that included the influence of school location, school fac…Continue Reading »
