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A comparative biochemical study of the interaction of some trypanocides with rat tissue cellular systems.
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 1986)Abstract: The effects of three trypanocides (tryparsamide, novidium and berenil) on rat liver and kidney were studied with a view to understanding the site of primary injury to the cell resulting from their administration. ... -
The antibiotic profile of bacteria isolated from cases of urinary tract infections in Ile- Ife and the characterisation of the predominant escherichia coli
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2006)The primary objective of this study was to determine the antibiotic resistance profile of the various uropathogenic isolates from both in-patient and out-patient cases, and to investigate the virulence factors exhibited ... -
An evaluation of female labour input in the university educational system in Nigeria.
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2006)This study examined the labour input of female university staff and the extent of their participation in the various job schedules in academic, administrative, and technical units of the Nigerian university system. It ... -
A comparative study of blood symbolism in the indigenous religion and Christianity among Moba people of Ekiti state
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2010)The study examined the phenomenon of blood symbolism in the Indigenous Religion and Christianity among Moba people of Ekiti State. It discussed the rationale for human sacrifice in the Traditional Religion of Moba people ... -
Determinants of consumers adoption of point of sale (Pos) terminals in Lagos State, Nigeria
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2011)The study examined the extent of availability of point of sale (POS) terminals; assessed the motivational factors influencing consumers’ use of POS terminals; determined the level of consumers’ satisfactions with POS ... -
Assessment of community based youth organisations’ involvement in rural development activities in Osun State, Nigeria
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2011)The study assessed the involvement of Community Based Youth Organisations (CBYOs) in rural development activities in Osun State by identifying and categorising the formation, characteristics and functions of the organizations, ... -
Histomorphological and biochemical studies of the Pancreatic B-Cells, kidney and liver in streptozotocin-induced diabetic Wistar rats treated with methanolic extra of Hibiscus Sabdariffa(Linn)
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2012)This study investigated the effects of methanolic extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. on the morphology, morphometry and histochemistry of the pancreatic β-cells, liver and kidney of experimentally–induced diabetic Wistar ... -
Comparative Study of the effects of a Synthetic Pessticide (Endocel) and Plant Extracts on litter Decomposition in a Theobroma cacao Linn.Plantation.
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2012)This study was undertaken to determine the effects of Endocel (a synthetic pesticide) and water extracts of neem and siam weed leaves on mineral content and litter decomposition in a Theobroma cacao Linn. Plantation. This ... -
Sedimentological and facies architectural controls on hydrocarbon-bearing intervals in parts of the Niger Delta, Nigeria.
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2012-08)This study appraised sedimentological and facies architectural controls on reservoirs of Imaemi Field, offshore Niger Delta. This was with a view to incorporating sedimentological and facies architectural ... -
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 ... -
Assesment of the Implementation of Nigeria's telecommunications policy
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2013)The study appraised the level of implementation of Nigeria’s National Telecommunications Policy (NNTP) and investigated factors influencing the implementation. It also developed a framework that can enhance a more effective ... -
A study of technological capabilities and innovations in the furniture making industry in Southwestern Nigeria
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2013)The study assessed the level of technological capabilities in the furniture making industry in Southwestern Nigeria. It also examined the nature and extent of innovation as well as the factors influencing technological ... -
Simulation of the Influence of Climate change on Crop Yield and the effects of Reforestation in Nigeria.
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2013)This study used a dynamical Regional Climate Model (RegCM3) to simulate the climate of Nigeria for 1999 - 2009, 1981 - 2000 and 2031 - 2050 time periods and the General Large Area Model (GLAM) for the yields of some staple ... -
Antimicrobial effect of Albizia Zygia DC leaf extracts on some selected micro organisms
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2013)This study investigated the antimicrobial activities of methanolic, ethanolic and aqueous leaf extracts of Albizia zygia on some selected bacteria and fungi with a view to determining the possibility of harnessing the ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
An appraisal of investment and technology decisions in cocoa processing In Nigeria.
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2014)The study examined the cocoa beans processing technologies adopted by farmers and processors in the cocoa processing industry in Nigeria. It further investigated the investment and technology decisions of cocoa in processing ... -
E-Workshop instructional package in enhancing learning outcomes in basic science and technology in junior secondary schools in Ile-Ife.
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2014)The study developed and validated a locally-designed E-Workshop Instructional Package (EWIP) for teaching Basic Science and Technology in junior secondary schools in Ile-Ife. The study examined the effect of EWIP on students’ ... -
The study of foraminiferal distribution trends in the coastal environments of Southwest Nigeria sector of the Gulf of Guinea
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2014)This study established the distribution trends of foraminiferal assemblages in relation to the parameters influencing the trends in the coastal environments of some parts of southwest Nigeria sector of the Gulf of Guinea. ... -
Outsourcing and performance of banks in Nigeria
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 2015)This study examined the services outsourced in the Nigerian banking industry and analysed the factors influencing outsourcing decisions in the industry. It also assessed the perceived benefits and risks of outsourcing ...