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Physical Contaminants: A Silent Food Safety Risk?

Abstract Whereas biological and chemical food safety contaminants have attracted considerable research attention, little is known about physical food safety contaminants. This study will therefore explore consumer knowledge and experiences of physical food contaminants in ready-to-eat-foods sold on the streets in Ghana. A self-administered questionnaire will be used to collect data from 305 consumers and analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. It is that physical contaminants were mostly present i...

Food safety in Boarding Senior High Schools In Ghana

ABSTRACT In the school catering setting, food handlers particularly those in boarding senior high schools are considered the most sensitive group responsible for all forms of contamination resulting in various forms of food-borne illnesses. The purpose of the study is to assess food safety in selected Senior High Schools in the Ho Municipality. Questionnaire and observation checklist were used to gather data on the food safety knowledge and practices of 97 food handlers recruited from boardi...

Health Outcomes_Aderonke

Abstract This paper evaluates the impact of health expenditure on health outcomes - Neo-natal Mortality, and Infant Mortality in selected Sub-Saharan African Countries after the Ebola endemic in 2014. Using 7 years of pre - and post-shock data between 2014 and 2021 and a difference-in-differences identification strategy, this paper finds negative effect of health expenditure in on infant mortality rates which is an improvement that is expected, however; health expenditure is associated with i...

Health Expenditure and Health Outcomes Aderonke

This paper evaluates the impact of health expenditure on health outcomes - Neo-natal Mortality, and Infant Mortality in selected Sub-Saharan African Countries after the Ebola endemic in 2014. Using 7 years of pre - and post-shock data between 2014 and 2021 and a difference-in-differences identification strategy, this paper finds negative effect of health expenditure in on infant mortality rates which is an improvement that is expected, however; health expenditure is associated with increase i...

Development And Implementation Of Information Commons

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to determine the development and implementation strategies and policies of Information Commons in Ahmadu Bello University, Library Zaria. The data was collected from both primary and secondary sources. Two survey instruments were used to collect the primary data. The Instruments include interview and documentary. The data was qualitatively presented and analysed through phenomenology research method. The study found that, provision of collaborative spaces...

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Accounting concepts and conventions

Accounting concepts define the assumptions on the basis of which financial statements of a business entity are prepared.  Concepts are those basic assumptions and condition which form the basis upon which the accountancy has been laid.  Business entity concept This concept assumes that, for accounting purposes, the business enterprise and its owners are two separate independent entities. Thus, the business and personal transactions of its owner are separate. For example, when the owner in...

Financial Acccounting

The prupose of financial accounting is to equip accounting proffessional with the knowledge of essiential framework of assumptions that underpun relaible skills to compile financial statements for sole traders.

Gender Bias in Syria

Gender bias is a complex and multi-dimensional issue that affects individuals differently based on their gender, socio-economic status, and other factors. In Syria, gender bias can take many forms, including cultural, social, economic, and political factors that limit women's access to education, employment, and leadership opportunities. One of the most significant barriers to women's leadership in Syria is the traditional gender roles and societal expectations that place greater emphasis on ...

Influence of modern office communication facilities on employee job performance in mobile communication industry in Nigeria

The study investigated the influence of modern office communication facilities on employee job performance in mobile communication Industry in Nigeria. Specifically, the study sought to: investigate the influence of telephone communication on employee job performance in mobile communication Industry in Nigeria; identify the influence of e-mail communication on employee job performance in mobile communication Industry in Nigeria and ascertain the influence of video and web conferencing communi...

Job Satisfaction among Doctors and Nurses (A Case Study of Federal Medical Centre Yola)

SUMMARY Job satisfaction refers to how well a job provides fulfilment of a need or want or how well it serves as a source or means of enjoyment. The prevalence of dissatisfaction among doctors and nurses has been given considerable importance in recent years asit affects patient satisfaction and leads to reduced quality of care. The quality of performance in health facilities to a large extent depends on whether health care providers are job satisfied or dissatisfied as the work force is one...

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (Kap) of Family Planning Among Rural Women in Kogi State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of family planning among rural women in Kogi state, Nigeria. Ex-post facto research design was used for this study and the sample size consisted of 384 respondents. To achieve this purpose,   researcher developed questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. The population of the study comprised of 72, 844 women of reproductive age. The instrument was vetted by five jurors from the Department...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND TAXATION IN AFRICA: THE CHALLENGES AND RECOMMENDED APPROACHES

The part expected to be played   by local governments in promoting efficient mobilization of domestic asset is becoming more conspicuous as a result of the lingering economic effect of some global disease outbreaks which have interrupted countries’ traditional financial inflows. However, the local governments, particularly those in developing nations, do not seem to be meeting this expectation. With exploratory research design, this study has reviewed the literature on how the local gover...

NFT is Back with Huge Potentiality

After a turbulent year, the market for non-fungible tokens and digital assets in 2023 is expected to see a period of stabilization as regulation increases and enthusiasm cools, putting an end to its "Wild West" attribute. 2023 is poised to see an increasing amount of NFT platforms providing concrete offerings that user and investors can get benefits equally. 2023 will see NFTs as a building block to create a stronger foundation for Web3 to be built upon. 2023 is showing signs of continued str...

Realising COP26 Agenda, the Implication for Nigerian Firms, and the Nigerian Economy

A Paper published at the International Accountants’ Conference London -. theme is: "Social, Economic and Climate Challenges: An Opportunity for Re-engineering the Accountancy Profession"

Is Nigeria Ethically Prepared for AI Driven Economy

PAPER SUBMITTED AT THE PRE NIGERIA'S INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY SEMINAR 2022. THEME: Sustainable Prosperity: Challenges, Prospects and Strategies


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