ABSTRACT Five experiments were carried out to determine the effect of replacing maize with solid state fermented mixture of cassava root pulp and palm kernel cake on performance, carcass and meat quality of broiler chicks and pigs. First, 3 inoculation techniques were evaluated for their efficacy in solid state fermentation of the mixture namely; direct inoculation with Aspergillus niger, batch inoculation with previously inoculated samples, and spontaneous inoculation. In study 2, su...
ABSTRACT This study examines the effects of urban solid waste on Otamiri River water quality in Owerri. The major objective was to determine the seasonal variations of the physical, chemical and bacteriological properties of Otamiri River water. Standard procedure was used to determine the following selected parameters; Total hardness, pH, Electrical conductivity, Chloride, Nitrate, Phosphate, Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen demand (COD), Total coliform count and some ...
ABSTRACT Emergency Plan and Response Management is one of the most important determinants which affect global competitiveness of the aviation industry. The study examined Nigerian airlines’ emergency planning and response management services, including seven dimensions of services defined by Gronroos t-test model with 95 percent confidence. Satisfaction of airlines customers was measured and we observed that passengers were not satisfied within 7 Dimensions of Gronroos service quality M...
ABSTRACT The study evaluated the effect of cost, schedule, and quality parameters on the realization of building construction projects delivery via the traditional method and the partnering methods (design build and build own operate methods). A total of 5 traditionally procured projects, 5 design build projects and 5 build own operate projects making a total of 15 projects that were used for the study. Data set for the study were collected via the questionnaire and oral interviews from r...
ABSTRACT The study investigated the contributions of the concessionaires in the efficiency of Apapa port, Lagos.The paper x-rays the performances of the Apapa at two points in time, as pre - concession era, from 2000-2005 and2006 – 2012 as post concession era.The research identified the problems that have bedeviled the ports of Nigeria before the concession as corruptive tendencies, high tariffs, congestion, long waiting time for vessels berth, vessels delay resulting to low time around...
ABSTRACT This research work investigates the effect of cost drivers on software cost estimation. Several models exist that provide one or more mathematical algorithms that compute cost as a function of a number of variables or cost drivers. There are also several other tools and techniques available to assist in creating software project cost estimates, they are still very inaccurate. Several authors in software development have given varied suggestions for these inaccuracies and ways...
ABSTRACT This study determined the impact of Training of workers on organizational performance and Development using Imo Broadcasting Corporation Authority (IBC) as a case study. Employing well-structured questionnaire primary data were collected from employees of IBC in addition to personal interviews on some staff of the organization using simple random process. The results indicated that IBC’s employees were not well-informed about training and development programmes in the organizat...
ABSTRACT In 2003 the cabotage law was enacted with provisions to empower local investors to take control of the domestic shipping trade and from it develop enough muscle to assume the right of place for Nigeria as a maritime nation in the movement of her import/export cargoes including crude oil to and from international markets. The implementation/enforcement of the provisions of the Act needs to be constantly monitored to ensure that the goals and objectives of the law are pursued with ...
ABSTRACT This study involved proximate analyses of eight soil samples taken from playground, open space, relic farmlands and road within an average distance of 500m from each other in two communities (Abam Ama – a neighbouring community of Port Harcourt Refinery experiencing legacy emissions and Abuloma a marine/industrial community in the Trans Amadi Industrial layout of Port Harcourt Local Government Area of Rivers State. The study examines the spatial variation of soil characteristic...
ABSTRACT The concentration of Zinc, Lead, Copper, Iron and Chromium in soils, tuber crops (cassava, cocoyam and plantain fruit), within the vicinity of Etelebou flow station operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) were determined in order to assess the concentration level of heavy metals around the flow station. Twenty (20) soil samples were collected from the flow station environment, 50m apart. This consists of 10 top soils (0cm to 15cm) and 10 bottom soils (15cm to 30cm)...
Abstract In today’s industrialization world, there is very common problem faced in every industry from long time where the material wear and tear is happened and required to eliminate as soon as possible to get the more utilization of equipment and avoid the shutdown timing to increase the productivity and earn more and more money for getting good growth in company as well as nation. The wear and tear mainly occurs due to corrosion, abrasion and erosion. This happens in t...
ABSTRACT Value engineering is a systematic approach, widely used to optimize the design or process or product in the designing stage. It used to achieve the client's obligation by increasing the functionality and attain the targeted cost in the cost planning. Value engineering effectiveness and benefits decrease along with the progress of the project since the change in the scope of the work and design will account for more cost all along the lifecycle of the project. Integrating the ...
Offshore structures, which are placed in the ocean for the exploration and production of resourcesunderneath the ocean floor, are at the mercy of the environment they are subject to by nature. Theseconditions that the structures may face are the ocean waves, wind, tidal, swell and current.Earthquakes and Tsunami waves may also occur in the water in certain parts of the world. For thesurvival of these structures, the effects of the enviro...
The research paper showed that the major causes of boat and ferry accidents in Nigeria include human factor errors, natural factors, and technical factors. The safety of life and navigation at sea are important to coastal, flag states and the entire international shipping community in sustaining the growth of global sea trade. National governments and indeed the Federal government of Nigeria have committed substantial resources and efforts on programmes aimed at redu...
ABSTRACT Building Information Modelling (BIM) represents the formation of digital models for use during the planning, design, construction and operation stages of a facility’s life. Its productivity and economic benefits to the global building industry are widely acknowledged and increasingly well understood. BIM continues to dominate processes across the built environment, as it offers extensive opportunities to drive a more effective and efficient built environment. Yet, despite the obvio...