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Assessment of institutional support service for technical enterpreneurship development in Southwestern Nigeria
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2014)The study identified the various technological and non- technological support services provided by institutions in Southwestern Nigeria to technical entrepreneurs; assessed the level of entrepreneurs’ awareness of the ... -
A study of the application of technology to inventory management in community pharmacies in Lagos,Nigeria
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2013)The study investigated the types of technologies applied to inventory management in community pharmacies in Lagos, Nigeria. It also examined the factors influencing the use of technologies and assessed their impact on ... -
Effect of selected supplemental feed additives on production performance and liver histology of laying chickens fed mouldy diets
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2016)The studydetermined the effect of dietary supplemental retinol, tocopherol, a multi-vitamin and a commercial adsorbent on the production performance and liver histology of laying chickens fed mouldy diets and assessed the ... -
Assessment of organochlorine insecticide residues in cowpea grains and dried yam chips in selected markets in Ile-Ife, Osun State
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2012)The study established the presence and determined levels of organochlorine insecticides residues in samples of cowpea grains and dried yam chips sold in wholesale markets in Ile-Ife and ascertained whether the residue ... -
Influence of two contrasting cassava (manihot esculenta crantz) canopies on weed control and cassava yield
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2012)The study assessed the effect of cassava canopy on weed biomass reduction and determined its effect on weed floral composition. It also evaluated the relative effect of weed incidence on the yield of two varieties of cassava ... -
Gender involvement of sedentary Fulani in dairy farming practices in Osun State, Nigeria
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2016)The study specifically gender disaggregated the socio-economic characteristics; identified and determined gender specific roles in dairy farming practices; determined the level of gender involvement in dairy farming practices ... -
Analysis of consumer preferences for cowpea varieties in Osun State using Hedonic pricing approach
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2016)The study described the socio-economic characteristics of consumers, identified cowpea varieties, their attributes and willingness to pay (WTP) for each variety and determined the factors that influence WTP for cowpea ... -
Effect of maize stover ensiled with varying levels of sugar cane as additive on the performance of West African dwarf (Wad) goats
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2016)This study determined the chemical composition and volatile fatty acids profile of the maize residue ensiled with sugarcane as additive and assessed the growth performance and nitrogen utilization of West African Dwarf ... -
In vitro and in vivo antibacterial effect of African star apple (chrysophyllum albidum linn.) extracts on bacterial wilt of tomato
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2014)This study was carried out to investigate the antibacterial activity of leaf and stem bark extracts of African star apple, Chrysophyllum albidum on Ralstonia solanacearum, the causative organism of bacterial wilt of tomato; ... -
Analysis of risk management strategies among commercial egg producers in Osun State, Nigeria
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2016)This study described the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents in the study area, profiled the risk management strategies adopted by the farmers and determined the effects of risk management strategies adopted ... -
Analysis of the effect of climate variability on food security of rural farming households in Osun State, Nigeria
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2015)This study examined rainfall and temperature trends inOsun State from meteorological data; and investigated the perceptions and understanding of the rural farmers on local climate variability. It also assessed the food ... -
Suitability assessment of soils of Okemesi Association for Maize, Rice and Cassava Production using parametric and GIS-based methods
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2015)The study characterized, assessed the suitability for the production of maize, rice and cassava using parametric and geographic information system approaches, compared the current land use with potential land use of soils ... -
Assessment of the adoption of agricultural technologies disseminated by community-based agriculture and rural development project in Kwara State, Nigeria
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2016)The study Specifically profiled the agricultural technologies disseminated by Community-Based Agriculture and Rural Development Project (CBARDP) extension agents among farmers, determined the level of adoption of agricultural ... -
Growth performance and carcass characteristics of confined Fulani ecotype chickens fed varying dietary energy and protein levels
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2016)The objectives of this study were to determine the optimum energy and protein levels for confined Fulani ecotype chickens (FEC), evaluate and determine their growth performance and carcass characteristics with a view to ... -
Profit efficiency of sweet potato production in Kwara State, Nigeria
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2016)The study described the socio-economic characteristics of sweet potato farmers and farms; determined level of profit efficiency; factors affecting profit efficiency of sweet potato production; and identified and ranked the ... -
Effects of synbiotic supplementation of high fibre diet on growth performance, intestinal microbial ecology, jejunal histomorphology and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2016)This study determined effect of synbiotic supplementation on growth performance and carcass quality of broiler chickens fed high fibre diets and to evaluate the effects of synbiotic on intestinal microbial ecology and ... -
Effects of calcium and phosphorus levels on the performance, carcass characteristics and bone mineralization of broiler chickens
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2016)The study determined the effect of Calcium (Ca) and Phosphorus (P) levels on growth performance, carcass characteristics, tibia ash and serum Ca and P concentration of broiler chickens with a view to determining the optimum ... -
Comparative efficiencies of liquid humic substances extracted from raw and composted agro-wastes on phosphorus release from phosphate rock
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2015)The study compared the relative effectiveness of liquid humic substances (LHS) extracted from raw and composted agro-wastes on Phosphorus (P) released from solubilization of Ogun phosphate rock (OPR). Liquid humic ... -
Service compact and service delivery in Southwestern Nigeria
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2015)The study analysed the role of Service Compact (SERVICOM) on service delivery in the selected federal parastatals in Southwestern Nigeria; and examined the strategies adopted by SERVICOM in realising its objectives. It ... -
Administration of electoral system in Nigeria (1999-2011)
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2014)The study examined the features of the electoral system during the four general elections in Nigeria since 1999 to 2011; and evaluated the institutional infrastructures put in place for the administration of electoral ...
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