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Determination of The Optimum Weight/age and Composition of Broiler in Tropical Environment
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 1984) Williams, Adebayo R.
In a study to determine optimum slaughtering age of broilers in Nigeria, 605 Cobb broilers were raised on floor pens, The birds were weighed weekly and 2 birds/pen were slaughtered fortnightly from six to sixteen weeks. Body weight, carcass weight, abdominal fat thickness and fat weight were measured. Internal body fat was determined by ether extraction of homogenised whole carcass less bone. Twoway analysis of variance, simple and multiple regression and correlation analysis were carried out. Data on costs, revenue and net returns were obtained by questionaire survey of poultry farms around Ile--Ife. The data were summarised and analysed graphically. Body weight, carcass weight, abdominal fat weight, abdominal fat weight as % live weight, abdominal fat thickness, total body fat, %total body fat, internal body fat and internal body fat as carcass weight were significantly affected by sex and age (P <0.01). Feed efficiency and feed conversion ratio were significantly affected by age (P <0.01).Highly significant correlations (P <0.01) were obtained among all body traits. Highly significant regression coefficients (P <0.01) were obtained by simple regression of internal body fat on carcass weight,body weight abdominal fat weight and fat thickness, Multiple regression analyses showed that, the regression was im--including fat thickness after abdominal fat weight and . fat weight after carcass weight, Total body fat prediction can be reliably based on carcass weight abdominal fat weight for broilers between 6 -16 weeks. Economics analysis revealed that profit is made when broilers till 16 weeks. When broilers are sold at a fixed price, the n point of slaughter is close to 12 weeks, but when broilers on weight basis, the optimum marketing age is just above and the physiological body data showed that fat deposition above after 12 week
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Establishment of Some Pharmacopoiel Standards for Catharanthus Roseus (L.) G. Don and Voacanga Africana Stapf.
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 1984) Soleye, Adetayo Oluwatoyin
Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don. contains the antineoplastic alkaloids: vinblastine and vincristine while Voacanga africana Stapf. possesses cardiotonic activities due to it s content of alkaloids like voacangine and voaphylline. Before they can be included into the proposed African pharmacopoeia, certain pharmacognostical standards as well as macro- and micro- morphological features of the leaves of these plants are required. A literature review of the phytochemical investigations of these two plant drugs is presented. Reports on some pharmacopoeial standards, e.g. ash values, yield to solvent, total indole alkaloid content which are to be included in the African pharmacopoeia are presented with recommendations on the procedure for determining whether commercial crude drug samples of these plants comply with the limits recommended. Macro- and micro- morphological features are also given in the monographs presented on Catharanthus and Voacanga african
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The case of Semantic Ambiguity: English usage in Nigerian politics
(Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria, 1984) Yusuf, Yisa Kehinde
This thesis is an attempt at examining the significance of semantic ambiguity to communication. The work is based on data collected from the political events which occurred and the speeches that were made during the Nigerian Second Republic (1979 - 1983). The semantic analysis of the data has been done largely in terms of Componential Analysis. The thesis reviews the theoretical and attitudinal controversies surrounding the concepts of semantics and semantic ambiguity. It also examines the implications of these controversies for a study on communication in an L2 medium in politics. The work also establishes that the complexity and dynamics of the relationship that exists between language and reality make the occurrence of semantic ambiguity a linguistic inevitability. It further characterizes second-language-induced cases of the semantic phenomenon, and reveals that though the occurrence of semantic ambiguity does not discriminate between L1 and L2 situations of the use of a language, the incidence of the semantic feature is higher in an L2 situation. The work suggests that the moral characterizations of semantic ambiguity should be deemphasized in linguistic studies, as such characterizations more properly belong to the discipline known as Ethics. It reveals that rather than being a linguistic aberration, semantic ambiguity is a linguistic normality which, moreover, constitutes a linguistic facility. Finally, the thesis highlights two potential areas for further research: (1) the semantic structure of contradiction in the 'interlanguage' of L2 users of English who have Nigerian languages as their L1s (2) the socio-cultural determination of logic in meaning
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Establishment of Some Pharmacopoiel Standards for Catharanthus Roseus (L.) G. Don and Voacanga Africana Stapf.
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 1984) Soleye, Adetayo Oluwatoyin
Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don. contains the antineoplastic alkaloids: vinblastine and vincristine while Voacanga africana Stapf. possesses cardiotonic activities due to it s content of alkaloids like voacangine and voaphylline. Before they can be included into the proposed African pharmacopoeia, certain pharmacognostical standards as well as macro- and micro- morphological features of the leaves of these plants are required. A literature review of the phytochemical investigations of these two plant drugs is presented. Reports on some pharmacopoeial standards, e.g. ash values, yield to solvent, total indole alkaloid content which are to be included in the African pharmacopoeia are presented with recommendations on the procedure for determining whether commercial crude drug samples of these plants comply with the limits recommended. Macro- and micro- morphological features are also given in the monographs presented on Catharanthus roseus and Voacanga africana,.
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The role of foreign private investors in the industry development of Nigeria: A test case of "X" breweries limited
(Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria, 1984) Yusuff, Oyindunla, F.
Most developing economies seek to industrialize as a way to reduce excessive reliance on the agricultural section which is vulnerable to adverse economic conditions. The industrialization pattern is to sponsor programmes promoting the indigenous manufacture of import substitutes. This pattern often involves both local and foreign investment of capital and technical know-how, which invariably is supplied by foreign partners. The beer industry in Nigeria deserves attention because of its recent phenonemenal expansion. There was only one brewery in 1949, producing barely half-a-million hectoliters of lager beer per annum. By 1982 there were twenty-three breweries capable of producing fourteen million hectoliters per annum. This study examines the involvement of some foreign private investors in a new brewery project, in partnership with an indigenous entrepreneur. Foreign participation in industrial ventures in Nigeria takes two principal forms, provision of technical know-how and management, and equity contribution. These forms are examined in relation to the test case. The study also examines the local sources of funds for 1. The identities of the indigenous entrepreneur and the foreign investors involved are not disclosed in accordance with an undertaking given to them industrial activities. Finally, a forecast of the future of the beer industry is made in terms of the investment opportunities in the form of technical knowhow or equity contribution, or both.
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The native administration Police forces of Western Nigeria, 1905-1951
(Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria, 1984) Rotimi, Emmanuel Olukemi
Much has been written or native administration in colonial Nigeria. But so far, no work exists on an situation that was very vital to sustaining the system the police. This work bridges the gap by examining the origin, development and. role of Native Administration Police in Western Nigeria from 1905 to 1551. The study begins with an examination of the colonial exigencies which made the establishment and. maintenance of police forces by native administrations in Western Nigeria necessary and permissible. The first two forces were those of Abeokuta and Ibadan which emerged between 1905 and 1907. The process; of establishing more of the forces in other parts of Western Nigeria is further examined in chapter two Before 1939, the forces were poorly organized; recruitment into them was based more on patronage than on. merit; recruits were not exposed to any formal training; and the Native Authorities which controlled .the forces had little or no idea of running the police. Chapter three examines reforms that were undertaken after 1939 in the recruitment, training and control of the forces. These reforms were, however, limited because they were not allembracing and were not comprehensive. The role of the policemen is examined in chapter four. Throughout the period under consideration, the Native administration Police Forces were organized to maintain law and order, a role that was meant to serve the interests of the colonial masters and their local collaborators called Native Authorities, often at the expense of members of the public who were usually humiliated, abused and brutalized, The study is concluded with a summary and a survey of the organisation of the forces in the years after 1951.
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Comparative Study of bread-baking Operations in the Cross-River and Ogun States.
(Obafemi Awolowo University Department of Agricultural Economics, 1984) Umoh, Patrick
The study examined bread production with emphasis on volume and efficiencies in two states - Ogun and Cross River. Fifty-three bakeries, two flour mills and the Unife Food Science Department were interviewed. Each bakery was classified on the basis of its total fixed investments valued at their original costs. Very few firms operated with highly mechanized implements approaching those firms found in advanced countries. Most firms started with simple implements such as a wooden trough, a locally made dough brake, and a mud oven. Their assets ranged from M1,290 to N519,000 worth. In bread distribution, the baker occupies the top-most position in the system, with the ultimate consumer at the bottom while the vendors act in between the two. Profit margins vary between N14 and N38 per bag of flour. There are so many retailers in the system that their profit is just fair to keep them in the trade; what actually accrues to them is in the form of commission usually fixed by the bakers themselves. Retailers bear most of the risks inherent in bread trade. Factors which limit commercial production of bread are inadequate number of wooden trough, a locally made dough brake to supply floury lack of large wheat farms and the bakers' poor technical knowledge in bread making. It was found that bread quality, flour plant capacity, and bread distribution systems were significantly correlated to sales of bread in the Cross River State. Positive factors common to both states were bread wrapping, and educational level of the manager. Based on this analysis, strong recommendations are made to effect the establishment of large wheat farms at ecologically suitable zones, more flour mills, credit institutions, vocational schools for bakers and better communication systems throughout the country to enhance bread quality and professional efficiencies.
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Relationship between Research Instrument Format and Mode of Response
(Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria, 1984) Solanke, Olunfunlola O.
This study was set out to find the relationship, if any, between variables such as Sex, Age and Discipline of an individual and responses made on the different formats of a questionnaire. The Study made use of four questionnaires each with five formats. Undergraduates of the Faculties of Arts, Education and Social Sciences, University of Ife were sampled for the study. The hypotheses were tested using student t-test analysis and one-way analysis of variance. The hypotheses were tested on each questionnaire and formats therein. Some of the findings of the investigation are: i) there was no difference between responses made by Males and Females on the different formats of ATPQ, but there were differences on the ATGQ (Semantic distance), ATTQ (Graphic rating), ATEQ (Semantic distance); ii) there were no differences between responses made by individuals of different ages on the different formats of ATPQ and ATEQ but there were on ATGQ (Semantic distance) and ATTQ (Graphic rating); iii) there were differences on all the questionnaires, ATPQ (Thurstone, Likert, Graphic rating), ATGQ (Semantic distance), ATTQ (Semantic distance and Graphic rating), ATEQ (Likert);for testing discipline on Questionnaire format. The ATGQ (Semantic distance) and ATTQ (Graphic rating) showed differences on all the variables (Sex, Age and discipline) for testing the three hypotheses; the Thurstone format ranked least on the mean scores on all the-questionnaires. The Semantic distance ranked best, then the Likert, Dichotomous and Graphic rating. Some of the recommendations made from the study include a replication of the Study using other questionnaires and variables. Users of different scaling formats should be aware of the merits, demerits, uses and abuses of the formats they are employing
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Determination of the Optimum weight/age and Composition of Broiler in Tropical Environment
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 1984) Williams, Adebayo R.
In a study to determine optimum slaughtering age of broilers in Nigeria, 605 Cobb broilers were raised on floor pens, The birds were weighed weekly and 2 birds/pen were slaughtered fortnightly from six to sixteen weeks. Body weight, carcass weight, abdominal fat thickness and fat weight were measured. Internal body fat was determined by ether extraction of homogenised whole carcass less bone. Twoway analysis of variance, simple and multiple regression and correlation analysis were carried out. Data on costs, revenue and net returns were obtained by questionaire survey of poultry farms around Ile--Ife. The data were summarised and analysed graphically. Body weight, carcass weight, abdominal fat weight, abdominal fat weight as % live weight, abdominal fat thickness, total body fat, %total body fat, internal body fat and internal body fat as carcass weight were significantly affected by sex and age (P <0.01). Feed efficiency and feed conversion ratio were significantly affected by age (P <0.01).Highly significant correlations (P <0.01) were obtained among all body traits. Highly significant regression coefficients (P <0.01) were obtained by simple regression of internal body fat on carcass weight,body weight abdominal fat weight and fat thickness, Multiple regression analyses showed that, the regression was im--including fat thickness after abdominal fat weight and . fat weight after carcass weight, Total body fat prediction can be reliably based on carcass weight abdominal fat weight for broilers between 6 -16 weeks. Economics analysis revealed that profit is made when broilers till 16 weeks. When broilers are sold at a fixed price, the n point of slaughter is close to 12 weeks, but when broilers on weight basis, the optimum marketing age is just above and the physiological body data showed that fat deposition above after 12 weeks.
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Cytogenetic studies of four Species of Anura, (Amphibia).
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 1985) Fakayode, Stephen Femi
The chromosomes of four species of Anura were studied. The four species consists of two species of Bufonidae, (Bufo regularis and Bufo latifrons) and two species of Ranidae, (Ptychadema oxyrhincus and Rana galamensis). The chromosomes were prepared from bone marrow treated with hypotonic potassium chloride solution, fixed in 3:1 methanol acetic acid mixture and stained in 1% acetic-orcein stain. Chromosomes of well spread cells were counted, measured, and their arm ratios, relative lengths and centromeric indices were determined. From these measurements, the chromosomes were classified and their idiograms were constructed. Photomicrographs of well spread mitotic metaphase chromosomes were taken and from these the haryotypes were arranged. A chromosome complement of 2n = 20, 2n = 20, 2n =24 and 2n = 26 were recorded for :ado regularis, Bufo latifrons, Ptychaaema hincus and Rana galanensis respectively. The chromosomes show clear demarcation into large and small elements. There were no satelites and no microchromosomes. No sex chromosomes were observed. The small number of chromosomes where are relatively large in size and which were bi-armed marks the amphibians as a conservative and primitive group of vertebrates in comparison with the reptiles and birds which have large number of microchromosomes. The probable evolution of the 20 and 22 chromosome complements of Bufo regularis and Bufo latifrons is considered.
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Effect of Soil Texture, Nutrient Stress and Water Stress on Yield of Andropogon Gayanus Kunth and Schizachyrium Sanguineum (Retz.) Alston.
(Obafemi Awolowo University,, 1985) Oke, Samson Olajide
Two grasses, Andropogon gayanus and Schizachyrium sanguineum grown to maturity in fine and coarse sand culture were subjected to nitrogen and water stresses to study how these stresses interact with soil texture in affecting growth and nitrogen accumulation in these grasses. Nutrient-stressing involved administering 200m1 of a nutrient solution containing. 35 parts per million nitrogen once in four days while for water-stressing the same volume of water was fed to the plants at the same frequency. These treatments, if administered once in two days, were considered adequate for the plants. There were two other intermediate treatments. Plants grown in fine sand produced more dry matter the highest yield was adequate nitrogen and water stressing while nutrient and water stressing gave the lowest. The biomass of the two grasses increased with increased nutrient addition to the growth medium. Nutrient stress had a more noticeable effect in reducing yield than water stress. Plants grown in coarse sand had a higher nitrogen concentration than those grown in fine sand. This is attributable to high organic matter content of fine sand the highest yield was adequate nitrogen and water stressing while nutrient and water stressing gave the lowest. The biomass of the two grasses increased with increased nutrient addition to the growth medium. Nutrient stress had a more noticeable effect in reducing yield than water stress. Plants grown in coarse sand had a higher nitrogen concentration than those grown in fine sand. This is attributable to high organic matter content of fine sand grown grasses which led to dilution of nitrogen concentration. In absolute terms, plants grown in fine sand had more nitrogen content. Increasing frequency of nitrogen addition resulted in higher nitrogen content of the grasses. As with yield, giving adequate nitrogen and water-stressing resulted in the highest nitrogen accumulation while water and nutrient stressing gave the lowest. Schizachyrium sanguineum accumulated more nitrogen than Andropogon gayanus because it is more efficient in utilizing nutrients in a low concentration medium. As for plant parts more nitrogen was accumulated in the roots than leaves or stems. The implications of these observations in relation to the natural conditions in which these grasses grow are discussed
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An valuation of The use of Mechanical Plant in Construction: a Case Study of Selected Number of Sites.
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 1985) Lasabi, Babatunde Tajudeen
The study focuses on the practice of managing construction plants as a pre-condition for their affective utilisation in the Nigerian construction industry. It shows that the economic life of a plant depends on adequate maintenance and that appropriate education and training for the plant operators enhances the efficiency of plants and equipments. It also discusses the issue of costing in relation to construction operations and hence highlights the consequences of inadequate computation of costing items. The research methodology includes the examination of plant use management taking cognisance of the contractors' organisational set up as a basis for operation. The research concludes with a set of recommendations such as adequate training of operators, restricted choice of brand of plants and adequate managerial personnel in order to enhance the productivity of contractors.
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Concept of Equality of Opportunity in the Operation of the Universal Primary Education System of Irewole local government area, 1977-1983
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 1985) Oyelade, Ayotunde Francis
The purpose of the study was to analyze the conceptions of equality of educational opportunity among various extents to which the various conceptions, based on a paradigm - formal-legal, process, procedural and achievement equalities - were reflected in the Universal Primary Education System of Irewole Local Government Area, was determined. Data were collected using investigator-designed questionnaires: Educational Groups Questionnaire (EGQ) and Equality of Access Questionnaire (EAQ). Educational Groups Questionnaire was used to collect data from three pre-determined educational groups on their conceptions of equality of opportunity. Equality of Access Questionnaire was used tc collect data from 1,200 students on their equality of access to co-curricular activities. Four hypotheses were tested using one way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and it was established that: the pre-determined educational groups do not favour the formal-legal equality of opportunity, they favour procedural and achievement equalities, and see mild-achievement equality as the most relevant to the UPE system. Thus, the conceptions of equality of opportunity among the educational groups fit into the philosophical positions: wherein mild-achievement equality is held in the highest esteem, followed by procedural, process and formal-legal equalities respectively. Besides, government's implementation of the concept does not totally fit into the philosophical positions. Recommendations based on the findings are that the government should intensify its implementation of mild-achievement equality, in order to agree with the philosophical positions. In addition, the government should make better provision for pupils' participation in cocurricular activities
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The problem of meaning equivalence in the translation of literary text: The example of Soyinka's A Forest of a Thousand Demons
(Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria, 1985) Ojo, Gordon Oluwaseyi
This study sets out to examine the gap created in translation by the non-existence of meaningequivalence between Soyinka's A Forest A Thousand Daemons and Fagunwa's Ogboju Ode Ninu Igbo Irumale. The examination of the meaning gap between the two texts is made through a retranslation - into - English - Via. Yoruba approach. Items from the source text, Ogboju Ode Ninu Igbo Irumale are compared with their translated counterparts in the target text, A Forest of A Thousand Daemons. It is discovered that while some of the items are adequately translated in terms of meaning, some are not. It is also observed that the problem of non-existence of meaning equivalence in translation is attributable to both Socio-Cultural and Linguistic factors. Furthermore, the various approaches used by Soyinka to overcome the problem of meaning-equivalence in translation and their degree of success were also examined. In conclusion, it is noted that although the non existence of meaning-equivalence is a real problem intranslation, it is not a total block to the process of translation. That is, the problem can be overcome if the translator takes into consideration a number of factors.
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A Flow-oF - funds Model of Portfolio Behaviour of Nigerian Commercial Banks.
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 1985) Odedokun, Matthew Odeyinka
Commercial banks use funds at their disposal to finance cash holding in various forms and investments in various securities and to grant various loans and advances. The study investigates the factors that determine the amount of funds used in each of the above ways. Commercial banks also sometimes consciously borrow in order to expand their asset holdings. The study also investigates their borrowing behaviour. A knowledge of the determinants of the sources-and uses-of-funds behaviour of commercial banks is very useful in formulating and executing monetary policy. Using a flow-of-funds framework of analysis employing quarterly data for Nigerian Commercial banks from the beginning of 1967 to the end of 1981, we find that the amount and the mix of deposit inflows and the inflow of other miscellaneous funds are used as substitutes to borrowing and in financing holdings of various assets except loans and advances which do not appear to be financed by deposit inflows. We also find that commercial bank sources and uses-of-funds behaviour is sensitive to various credit guidelines issued by the Central Bank, that seasonal factors affect the mix of assets held and the mix of liabilities issued just as the rates of return on each asset type and the borrowing costs. In addition, uncertainty about deposit flows increase their cash holding while the actual holdings of each asset and liability is determined by the gap between the existing and desired holdings.
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Design Proposal for Automobile Service Centre in Abeokuta.
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 1985) Oshode, Owolabi Tokunbo
The focus of this research is the analysis and evaluation of issues relevant to the programming and design of an authomobile service centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The method used included a literature search and a field survey and evaluation of some existing automobile service centres in Nigeria. The function of the service centre includes, the servicing and repair of automobile and the training of staff. The spatial requirements of the centre is determined by sizes of equipment, the operational processes of service and repair, and the convenience of workers. design for a service centre at Abeokuta was proposed
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Implementation of the Land use Degree in Bendel state Nigeria.
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 1985) Umolu, Thaddeus Ighdalo
This study has attempted to examine the aspects relating to the implementation of Land Use Decree in Bendel State. Its main objectives are: To examine in detail the aspects relating to the implementation of the Land Use Act so as to deter-mine how a well they have performed. In this regard the study looked into the administrative institution, structural set up, composition and function of the body and the problems. The data were collected by the use of questionnaire and discussion from both the officials and the farmers in 15 Local Government Areas. The analysis reveals that: The Land Use Act is closely tied to Local Government bureaucratic system. There was shortage of well trained personnel. There was insufficient fund to execute its project, like going out for inception and publicity programme. Consequently, only thirteen out of 150 farmers interviewed had applied for certificates of occupancy from 1978 to 1984 representing 8.67 percent. Nine out of the thirteen had got their certificates. The following recommendations were made: Creation of a section in the department of lands and surveys to be responsible for the implementation of the programme. A central mechanism to reactivate the effective implementation of the Decree at the National level be established. Farmers should be encouraged to form them-selves into co-operative groups. Rents payable should be reduced to a mere token fee. Public enlightenment campaign should be mounted to educate the general public about the Act to create awareness. The programme should be adequately funded by the State government in order to expect good results. Administrative tribunals should get set up where Lawyers are allowed to represent either party in the settlement of dispute. However, poor people cloud seek legal aid.
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An Appraisal of the Nigeria Army Adult Literacy Programme (1970-80).
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 1985) Vincent, Edward Ojemine
This study examined the number of soldiers who satisfactorily completed the Nigerian Army literacy pro-grammes and the effectiveness of these soldiers in the performance of their military duties. Subjects for the study consisted of 30 soldiers and 15 mobile police personnel enrolled in the Nigerian army literacy programmes. Data for the subjects were obtained from records and documents at the headquarters of the Education Corps in Lagos and from test scores of students at the skill at Arms in the Nigerian Army School of Infantry (NASI) Jaji. Both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were used to analyse the data. Results of the study show that the basic inputs into. the programme such as finance, research, manpower, including the curriculum and the instructional methods were inadequate. Also between 1970 and 1980, 61,479 soldiers or) per cent of candidates enrolled for the programme obtained the Army Certificate of Education (ACE). Based on some of these findings, it is recommended that the present curriculum be revised with greater emphasis placed on the sciences and mathematics. More funds should also be made available for the success of the programme. A multi-dimensional, multi-sensory and more flexible approach to the methodology of instruction should be devised and adopted to replace the present traditional and teacher-centered approach. The rather limited success achieved in the programme so far is partly attributable to the inadequacies detected by this study. A more detailed study and revision of the admission policy, instructional strategies and evaluation techniques curently being used in the programme are recommended
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Genetic studies on Cassia Occidentalis Linn.
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 1985) Oloruntob, Oluyemisi Grace
Cassia occidentalis is a compound-leaved, monocapellary, woody shrub of waste places. Its other accession, Cassia sp. is a simple-leaved, multicapellary, woody shrub also inhabiting waste places but with a more restricted distribution. It is an unusual Cassia plant since multi-capellary condition and the simple leaf form are unusual and apparently unrecorded for the genus. Genetic studies showed both plants to be closely related and to produce a fertile hybrid. The mode of inheritance of leaf form and carpel number was observed to be monogenic, the simpleleaved multicapellary condition being recessive to the compound-leaved, monocapellary condition. Anatomical studies on transverse sections through the petiole of the different leaf types encountered in the two accessions, revealed an evolutionary progression which was interpreted as a progression from the simple leaf form to the compound leaf form. The possibility of Cassia sp. originating from C. occidentalis as a result of simple mutational events was suggested. A simple event of hybridization between the two Cassia accessions can create considerable confusion for taxonomic work. For this reason, giving so much weight to the simpleleaf/compound-leaf and one carpe l/ many-carpel dichotomies in suprageneric plant
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A Study of Recruitment, Training and Retention of Adult Education Personnel in Oyo State.
(Obafemi Awolowo University, 1985) Olagunju, Pius Soladoye
This study examined the recruitment, training and retention of Adult Education personnel in Oyo State. Data were collected from available records in the Ministries of Education, Local Government and the Social Welfare, Youth Sports and Culture. In addition, interview guides and questionnaires were used. Using percentages and tests of correlations where appropriate, the results indicated that the recruitment of personnel for adult education was not based on knowledge, competence and interest in adult education. In addition, there was not enough motivation for adult education instructors to retain them on the job as might be required. Based on these findings, it was recommended that the Government of Oyo State should reappraise her attitude towards recruitment of staff into various adult education programmes with a view to making it possible to put adult education in competent and interested hands. The study also recommended that the rate of remuneration given to instructors should be increased in order to encourage them to be efficient and effective in the performance of their duties. Finally, the study highlighted possible areas of future research attempts. Such attempts should include a comparative study of recruitment, training and retention of Adult Education personnel in Oyo State with any other State within the Federal Republic of Nigeria