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Re-employing Elderly Teachers in Sri Lankan Schools: Exploring Employers’ Perspective

L. A. Pavithra Madhuwanthi · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2020

Having realized the gravity of ageing population across the world, the 2030 agenda for sustainable development calls the attention to ensure inclusive society including elderly people in the society. Hence, this paper intends to examine the employers’ attitudes towards Re-employe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2020/v14i230328

The Impact of Economic Recession on Teaching and Learning Sciences in Higher Institutions in Bauchi State North Eastern Part of Nigeria

D. Dahuwa, M. S. Abdu, I. Bello, B. Alkali, A. M. Bello & E. Jacob · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2020

What many nations like Nigeria need now is a functional and qualitative science education                  that will assist in national development. Science education has been identified to be one of the major bedrocks for the transformation of our national economy, hence must be...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2020/v14i230327

Availability of Instructional Materials on Students’ Academic Performance in Senior Secondary Schools in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State

Mustapha Ali, Aminu Baba Kura, Sherifat Bello Abdu & Dauda Aliyu · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2020

This study examined the availability of instructional materials and students’ academic performance in senior secondary schools, Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria. Two (2) objectives and a null hypothesis were used to determine the availability of instructional materials...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2020/v14i230325

Towards Sustainable Development: Exploring the Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment among Undergraduates in a Nigerian University

Queencallista N Sidney- Nnebue, Anita O. Garba, Gbenga E. Fadiora, Felicia C. Etim, Amanda N. Ezenagu & Chinomnso C. Nnebue · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2020

Background: Efficient project management suffices that decision makers are adequately informed on the impacts of their actions and inactions on the environment. Objective: To explore the knowledge of environmental impact assessment (EIA) among undergraduates of the faculty of env...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2020/v14i230324

Teaching Algebraic Word Problems through Constructivism: The Real Classroom Evidence

Augustine Boadi, Emmanuel Acquandoh, Alfred Kofi Adams, Henry Kpai & Evans Atteh · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2020

Aim: Due to constant effort by educators to find lasting solution to student’s poor performance in classrooms, there is the need to elaborate on the systematic processes that can be adopted and employed in mathematics classroom when teaching algebraic word problems to bring about...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2020/v14i130323

Effect of Government Expenditure on Economic Development: A Study of Selected West African Countries

Nneka Ogbonnaya- Udo & Kenechukwu Origin Chukwu · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2020

The importance of government expenditure on the development of the economy cannot be underrated. As such, the study explored the effect of government expenditure on economic development of selected West African countries (2000-2018) using secondary data from World Bank and United...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2020/v14i130322

Application of Hazard Quotient (HQ) for the Assessment of Potential Health Risk of Groundwater Users around Uyo Main Dumpsite

S. A. Nta, M. J. Ayotamuno, A. H. Igoni, R. N. Okparanma & I. J. Udom · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2020

The present work aims at assessing the hazard quotient (HQ) in the groundwater samples collected around Uyo main refuse dumpsite. For calculating the HQ, 17 parameters, namely, temperature, pH, TDS, TSS, BOD, COD, nitrate, Cu, Ni, Pb, Cd, Cl, total phosphate, sulfate, EC, DO and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2020/v14i130321

A Study of Similarities between Some Biblical and Qur’anic Verses

Muhammad Umar, Alhaji Musa. T. & Ahmad B. · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2020

Allah the mighty in power and mercy who sent Messengers and prophets in order to call and guide mankind to the right path, Prophets and Messengers were sent to different generations and nations except Muhammad (saw) who was sent to all mankind including Jins, they have different...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2020/v14i130320

Standardization of Nagaraja Guliya; A Sri Lankan Traditional Formula Used in Poisons of Animal Origin (Jangama Visha)

J. H. K. Eshwara, R. D. H. Kulathunga & E. D. T. P. Gunarathna · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2020

Sri Lanka has unique heritage of own medical system handed down from generation to another over a period of 3,000 years.  Native medical practitioners in different disciplines are inherited within a family tradition and their treatments are still effective and accepted by the Sri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2020/v13i430317

Resource Use Efficiency among Maize Farmers in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria

O. S. Aasa, R. Suleiman, U. U. Emeghara, U. F. Yahaya, O. E. Olagunju, N. E. Onwuegbunam, R. Akanni- John, L. Ganiyu, S. Omodona & O. Olukotun · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2020

This study was carried out to analyzed the resource-use efficiency of maize production in Lere local government area of Kaduna state. Data were collected from a sample of 100 maize farmers selected through multi-stage sampling procedure using questionnaire and data collected were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2020/v14i130319

Hepatitis E Virus among Animal Handlers and Non-Animal Handlers in Osun State, Nigeria

I. R. Gidado, F. A. Osundare, I. O. Okonko & O. O. Opaleye · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2020

Aim: Increase in the epidemiological information is important for effective control of hepatitis E virus (HEV). This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of HEV among butchers, pig handlers and non-animal handlers in Osun State, Nigeria. Study Design: Cross-sectional s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2020/v13i430316

Exploring Urban Dietary Pattern in Nigerian Households: A Case for Nutrient Adequacy

Adesola Adebola, Ikudayisi · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2020

Aims: To identify dietary patterns of urban households in Southwest, Nigeria and explore their links with nutrients adequacy. Study Design: Cross sectional household-level data from two urban locations selected through a multistage random sampling procedure in southwest Nigeria w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2020/v13i430315

Building Design Team Communication: Implications for Project Success in Nigeria

Ayodele Emmanuel Ikudayisi & Akugbe Collins Oviasogie · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2020

Within building design team, communication has increasingly become multifaceted. Yet, despite the fast increasing communication modes and the introduction of design tools, most projects are still delivered below expectations. This study investigated the implication of design team...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2020/v13i430313

Urban Growth Influence on Land Cover Dynamics across Obio/Akpor Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Mark Ogoro, Eze Allen Uche & Dollah Osademe Chukwudi · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2020

The study examined urban growth and land cover dynamics across Obio/Akpor, Local Government Area Rivers State. Landsat images were derived for the period of 1986 which was regarded as the base year, 2010 and 2018. The images were imported and analyzed using the spatial analysis t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2020/v13i430312

Illegal Oil Bunkering Hotspots, Its Implication on Vegetal Depletion in Delta State, Nigeria

Ogoro Mark, Onyeanusi Obianuju Divine & Eze Allen Uche · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2020

The study assessed facilities-based activities of illegal oil bunkering and its spatial trend, hotspots across Delta state. Secondary data was obtained from Landsat imageries of 2013 and 2018, National Oil Spill Monitor and National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2020/v13i330311