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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can the material for “Effect of Social Media on Academic Performance of Students” be used as a guide for Mass Communication (MC) Project?

Yes it can be used — The study was carried out to investigate the Effect of Social Media on Academic Performance of Students in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. Investigation revealed that the educational system in Nigeria is faced with so many challenges which have certainly brought about a rapidly decline in the quality of education. There is a deviation, distraction and divided attention between social networking activities and their academic work. The research design used in this report is descriptive design, utilizing questionnaire method to obtain information from the respondents for this project. Primary data were collected from the primary source which questionnaire was used as an instrument of data collection while secondary data were sources from textbooks, journals, newspapers and the internet were employed. The …

Can the material for “Impact of Loan Facility on Small and Medium Scale Enterprise Development” be used as a guide for Entrepreneurship Project?

Yes it can be used — The study was carried out to investigate the impact of loan facility on small and medium scale enterprise development using Kaura Local Government Area in Kaduna State as a case study. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out to find out what SMEs classify as disadvantages and advantages of accessing loans, how loans provided by financial institutions are utilized by the SMEs and examine the factors inhibiting the development of loan facility on small and medium scale enterprise in Kaura Local Government Area. The research design used in this report is descriptive design, utilizing questionnaire method to obtain information from the respondents for this project. A total of 150 (one hundred and fifty) respondents were selected …

Can the material for “Analysis of Gender Enrollment Pattern Into Secretarial Studies Programmes in Tertiary Institutions” be used as a guide for Education Project?

Yes it can be used — This is a study of the enrolment pattern into secretarial studies programmes in tertiary institutions in Edo State of Nigeria. This is against the backdrop that secretarial studies is seen by most people as a gender bias. However, recent developments in the curriculum offer a new impetus for both male and female to embrace it especially in view of the prevailing graduate and youth unemployment situation and general economic downturn in Nigeria. Competent secretarial graduates are sure to secure gainful employment or become entrepreneurs. The study was conducted across two out of the three levels of tertiary institutions that offer secretarial studies programmes, namely; university and college of education. Polytechnic was not included. The findings revealed that the enrolment into secretarial …

Can the material for “Interpersonal Relationships Between Nigerian Mother In-Law and Their Daughters In-Law; Pre-Marital and Family Counselling Implications” be used as a guide for Guidance and Counselling Project?

Yes it can be used — Policies that discourage violence against women and girls abound in Nigeria but have not been effectively implemented. Recorded history, recent events and happenings have shown that Nigerians still experience the occurrence of the most prevalent yet relatively hidden and ignored form of violence against women and girls. In Nigeria in recent times, findings from social research have shown that violence against women and girls is present in every ethnic group, cutting across boundaries of culture, class, education, income and age.Interpersonal Relationships However, significant percentage of all the social research findings, write ups and activities of the feminists in Nigeria identify male-induced violence as central to the perpetuation of women’s oppression, thereby downplaying the incessant strained relationships existing between wives and mother-in-laws …

Is the topic “The Impact of Improvement and Efficient Cargo Delivery in Nigeria” recommended for Maritime and Transport Project?

Yes it is highly recommended — Cargo delivery system is used to transport goods and materials from one location to another. Cargo delivery system is employed widely in marines and railways for the transportation of heavy goods, containers, and components. The aim of the study is to investigate the in Impact of Improvement and efficient cargo delivery in Onne Seaport, Port Harcourt in River State, Nigeria. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were set out to examine the impact of improved infrastructure on efficient cargo delivery in Nigerian port, determine the major causes of poor infrastructure in Nigerian Ports, identify and assess the effects of bad infrastructure in efficient cargo delivery in Nigerian ports, and investigate the major category of port infrastructure. The research …

Is the topic “Study on the Roles of Principals of Secondary Schools” recommended for Education Project?

Yes it is highly recommended — This project was basically carried out to investigate, analyze and ameliorate the roles of principals of secondary school in Kebbi State. From the findings, one of the major functions and responsibilities of principals is to improve and facilitate efficient curriculum implementation, enhance teaching and learning activities of the schools as well as deploy financial and material resources of the schools in order to meet the learner’s needs. …

Can the material for “Value Added Tax in Nigeria: Challenges and Economic Implication” be used as a guide for Business Administration and Management (BAM) Project?

Yes it can be used — The study is to determine the role of the impact of value added tax (VAT) on Nigeria growth and development. The objective ofthe same are in suitable the effective of VAT as a suitable alternative to sales tax in Nigeria; to identify the methods of collecting value added tax and to identify possible lapses and loopholes in VAT and its application in Nigeria. The study employs primary and secondary sources of data. The primary source of data was employed to elicit information from the respondent on the concept considered. Based on this information source, survey analysis of inferential methodology using chi-square analysis was adopted as a method of hypotheses testing. From the analysis of the study, it was found out that value …

Can the material for “Identification and Evaluation of Immuno-Modulatory Properties of Prebiotics Extracted From Vernonia Amygdalina” be used as a guide for Microbiology Project?

Yes it can be used — Prebiotics are non-digestible food substances that when consumed provide a beneficial physiological effect on the host, by selectively stimulating the favourable growth or activity of a limited number of indigenous bacteria. Most known prebiotics are complex carbohydrates commonly found in fruits, vegetables and plant products. Vernonia amygdalina, commonly called bitter leaf is widely consumed in Africa especially in Nigeria. The leaf extract has been reported to contain some prebiotic potential. This study was aimed at identifying and evaluating immuno-modulatory properties of prebiotics extracted from the leaf. The aqueous extract was separated into fractions by Liquid-liquid fractionation and the prebiotic compounds were identified through Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC).The evaluation of immuno-modulatory effects was conducted by monitoring the effects of oral administration of …

Can the material for “Knowledge of Risk Factors for Diabetes Among Students of Imo State University” be used as a guide for Public Health Project?

Yes it can be used — The study was carried out to examine the Knowledge of Risk Factors for Diabetes among Students of Imo State University. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out to investigate the causes of diabetes among Students and investigate the role of health practitioners in reducing the adverse effect of diabetes among Students of Imo State University. Investigation revealed that the prevalence of diabetes and its complications are major public health issues globally, regionally and locally. The research design used in this report is descriptive design, utilizing questionnaire method to obtain information from the respondents for this project. Primary data were collected from the primary source which questionnaire was used as an instrument of data collection while secondary …

Is the topic “Open Defecation and Its Effect on the Human Health and Environment” recommended for Environmental Science Project?

Yes it is highly recommended — Open defecation is the act of passing excreta in open air locations instead of in hygienic, covered locations. Efforts to eradicate open defecation and improve sanitation access are unlikely to achieve health benefits unless interventions reduce microbial exposures. The aim of the study is to assess the Open Defecation and Its Effect on the Human Health and Environment. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out to assess the relationship between sanitation practices and the bacteriological quality of drinking water sources, determine the risk factors contributing to open defecation in the rural environments of the study area, and assess the water quality index and multivariate analysis for groundwater quality assessment of villages of rural in Delta State. …