| Description | This thesis was an appraisal of the teacher management function of the Anambra State Post Primary Schools Services Commission. It covered the six education zones in Anambra State. The study involved four research questions and four hypotheses. | This research studies dormancy and seed germination of four different plant species of the family Leguminosae which includes, Centrosama pubescens, Sesbania sesban. Sesbania rostrata and Clitoria ternatea were carried out. | The impact of small-scale business on the growth of any economy cannot be overlooked in any part of the world. Its role in the development of nations, including developed and developing nations, is insurmountable.
In spite of their role in economic growth and development, developing nations like Nigeria have overlooked them for a long. This neglect has made small-scale businesses in Nigeria suffer and contribute little to the Nigerian economy.
This research project has five (5) chapters: Introduction, Literature review, Methodology, Data Analysis, and Conclusion. | The study was carried out to determine the prevalence of measles amongst children in Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH) Aba. The aim of the study is to provide data on the prevalence of measles amongst children (0 – 5 years) in ABSUTH, to determine the most affected age group, and to identify the most prevalent complications. | This study examined child abuse and neglect: implication on the educational development of the child, a case study of Assemblies of God Nigeria, Ideato North Section of Orlu East District, Imo State. Five research questions were answered with four questions complementing each research question. The sample size was one hundred and fifty (150). | The strategic role of the entrepreneur as an agent of economic transformation in society has been noted. As a result, all known human societies have always created veritable conditions for the existence of entrepreneurs. The Nigerian entrepreneur is not left in the equation of economic transformation and national development. |
| Content | This thesis was an appraisal of the teacher management function of the Anambra State Post Primary Schools Services Commission. It covered the six education zones in Anambra State. The study involved four research questions and four hypotheses.
A descriptive survey design was used and the study involved a sample of 50 senior staff of ASPPSSC and 254 principals. There was no sample and sampling technique to determine the sample size for the study seeing that the population of this study was 304 subjects which comprise 254 secondary school principals and 50 senior staff from grade level 10 and above in the Anambra State Post Primary Schools Services Commission, Awka.
An instrument for data collection was a 42-item researcher-developed questionnaire with four sub-section on teacher recruitment (10 items) and teacher promotion (10 items), teacher posting/transfer (12 items), and teacher discipline (10 items). For the reliability of the instrument, Cronbach's alpha method was used to determine the internal consistency of the questionnaire items.
Validity of the instrument was carried out by three senior lecturers, one from Educational Administration and Planning and two others from Measurement and Evaluation in Science Education Department, all from Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.
The method of data collection was that the researcher with the assistance of two trained research assistants visited and gave copies of the questionnaires to the principals in their schools and the senior staff of ASPPSSC in their offices. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviations, and z-tests. Z-test statistics were used to test the hypotheses.
The results among others revealed that Anambra State Post Primary Schools Services Commission's adherence to the teacher recruitment/selection criteria and procedure in the teacher recruitment process in the state was low. Its adherence to teacher posting/transfer criteria and procedure was low.
Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that the Anambra state government should decentralize the teacher recruitment process such that schools' education zone and specific schools for which teachers are being recruited would be part of the process. The government should set up an independent teacher management evaluation committee whose membership would comprise school principals, teachers, and representatives from the ministry of education. Suggestions for further research were also made.
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| This research studies dormancy and seed germination of four different plant species of the family Leguminosae which includes, Centrosama pubescens, Sesbania sesban. Sesbania rostrata and Clitoria ternatea were carried out.
This involves the use of dormancy-releasing methods like the use of the chemicals; Sulphuric Acid (H2 SO4 ), Hydrogen Peroxide (H2 O2), Ethanol (C2 H5 OH), Methanol (CH3 OH), and Potassium nitrate (KNO3), Hot water treatment, and hormones like Gibberellins and Kinetin. The preliminary germination test on intact seeds in hot water for two minutes before germination for Centrosena pubescens and Sesbania sesban and fifteen minutes for Clitoria ternatea and Sesbania rostrata recorded the highest percentage of germination when compared to the control.
Treatment of intact seeds with chemicals especially sulphuric acid and hydrogen peroxide was more efficient in breaking seed dormancy while the use of kinetin as a hormone has an edge over gibberellins in the breaking of seed dormancy. The presence of cuticles, macrosclereids and osteosclereids which are impermeable to water and gas immensely contributed to the high level of dormancy in the seeds as seen in the research.
The information gathered in this research will go a long way in eradicating or tackling the problems of dormancy or improving the propagative methods of most forest plants. All these will help the foresters to have access to producing the seedlings to meet the population demands.
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| The impact of small-scale business on the growth of any economy cannot be overlooked in any part of the world. Its role in the development of nations, including developed and developing nations, is insurmountable.
In spite of their role in economic growth and development, developing nations like Nigeria have overlooked them for a long. This neglect has made small-scale businesses in Nigeria suffer and contribute little to the Nigerian economy.
However, in recent times, the government has developed an interest in the growth of the small-scale business. This they have done through different forms of education and financial channels. Yet, their efforts are not enough to develop and position the sector for a sustainable growth path.
This study buttresses the importance of small-scale businesses on the growth of the Nigerian economy. It looked at what is small-scale business, is and its characteristics.
It went further to use the linear regression model to evaluate the impact of small-scale enterprises on GDP. Using data from the CBN statistical bulletin, it specifically analyzed the following:
• The impact of small-scale business financing on productivity
• The impact of growth in small-scale industries on the country’s export
• The relationship between growth in small-scale business manufacturing and growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
This research project has five (5) chapters: Introduction, Literature review, Methodology, Data Analysis, and Conclusion.
Below is the background of the study for a clearer overview of the research work.
Impact of Small-scale business on Growth: Background of the study
The relative importance of small and medium-scale businesses in developed and developing countries cannot be over-emphasized. It has led and would continue to lead to a reconsideration of the role of Small-Scale businesses in the economy of nations. The economic development of many countries is often measured by such indices as:
• the level of industrialization,
• modernization & urbanization,
• gainful and meaningful employment for all those who are able and willing to work,
• the income per capital,
• equitable distribution of income, and
• the welfare and quality of life enjoyed by the citizenry.
There is no doubt that small-scale businesses exist in most economic environments. The historical background of small and medium-scale businesses in Nigeria can be traced back to 1946. During which the essential paper No. 24 of 1945 on “A Ten-year plan of development and welfare of Nigeria 1946” was presented (Aremu and Adeyemi, 2011).
Since then, small-scale businesses have gained prominence and will increase their importance till tomorrow. This is simply dictated by the developmental needs of Nigerian society.
The depth and breadth of the consequences of small-scale businesses in alleviating poverty and national development have been recognized. There has been a deep-self interest in recent years in the development of Nigerian small-scale businesses, particularly since the adoption of the economic reform in 1986. The small and medium-scale industry is seen as a key to Nigeria's growth and alleviation of poverty and unemployment in the country.
Therefore, the promotion of such enterprises in developing economies like Nigeria is of paramount importance since it brings about a great distribution of income and wealth, economic self-dependence, entrepreneurial development employment, and a host of other positive, economic uplifting factors (Aremu 2004).
Moreover, in a country like Nigeria with an adverse Balance of Payment situation, the growing contribution of the Small Scale Industries sector in Nigeria's export portfolio goes a long way in generating foreign exchange and smoothening out the adverse Balance of payment situation.
Aremu (2004) posited that Small-Scale businesses play an important role in the economics of any country following their relative levels of development. He further emphasized that Poverty is a worldwide phenomenon and its incidence in Nigeria had been high and on the increase since 1980.
This position is in line with (Adeyemi and Badmus 2001 and Schmitz 1982), who also argued that adequate financing of small and medium-scale businesses will reduce the unemployment level in Nigeria.
There is a general belief that desired employment generation in this country can be achieved through the development of small and medium-scale enterprises (Awosika 1997, Schmitz 1995).
Gunu (2004)5 and Aremu (2010)6 posited that Small-Scale businesses provide income, savings, and employment generation. They are seen as veritable engines for the development of entrepreneurial capabilities and indigenous technology which will generate employment in the country.
Small-scale businesses constitute the basis for industry and the natural economy in many countries. It has been estimated that SMEs employ 22% of the adult population in developing countries (Fisseha 1991). Small and medium-scale businesses can be regarded as one the important elements of a country's development and this play a crucial role in the economy of this nation. Small and medium-scale enterprises speed up the rate of social-economic development of many countries, particularly developing countries, Nigeria is not an exception.
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| The study was carried out to determine the prevalence of measles amongst children in Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH) Aba. The aim of the study is to provide data on the prevalence of measles amongst children (0 – 5 years) in ABSUTH, to determine the most affected age group, and to identify the most prevalent complications.
It is a descriptive study on the prevalence of measles among children (0 to 5) attending ABSUTH from January 2014 to December 2018. 14712 children reported to the hospital with different ailments within the period. Out of this, 419 children had measles which was used as the sample size for the study. A computer checklist, data compilation form, and calculator were used as instruments for this study.
Data collected were analyzed using tables, figures, and graphs. Out of the 14,712 cases, 419 (2.8%) presented with measles in the five years study. The prevalence was highest in 2014 and lowest in 2018. The gender prevalence showed measles occurred more in males (55.8%) than in females (44.2%). It occurred in children between the ages of 1 to 2 years (30.8%) and the peak month incidence was seen in January (18.4%), May (66%), February (11.2%), and December (11%). Incidence was highest in those unimmunized. Vitamin A also helps susceptible children prevent complications.
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| This study examined child abuse and neglect: implication on the educational development of the child, a case study of Assemblies of God Nigeria, Ideato North Section of Orlu East District, Imo State.
Five research questions were answered with four questions complementing each research question. The sample size was one hundred and fifty (150). A validated structured questionnaire was administered to the randomly selected respondents by a simple random sampling technique. One hundred and fifty validated questionnaires were returned.
Frequencies and simple percentages were used in analyzing the data. The result revealed that environmental interaction influences a child’s behavior and development. The findings also show that immaturity, unrealistic expectations, and emotional problems of parents and caregivers are major causes of child abuse and neglect.
In addition, it abused and neglected children face difficulties in psychological adjustment and performance at school. It is recommended that parents should put the future of their children at heart and endeavor to create such a relationship that will encourage their children to create academic opportunities and to give positive feedback about their behavior.
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| The strategic role of the entrepreneur as an agent of economic transformation in society has been noted. As a result, all known human societies have always created veritable conditions for the existence of entrepreneurs. The Nigerian entrepreneur is not left in the equation of economic transformation and national development.
The impact of the activities of the entrepreneurs on the socio-politico-economic life of a nation is quite obvious. Nigerian entrepreneurs have been playing their role to actualize the needed national development, in spite of the difficult terrain.
For example, in Nigeria, the small and medium enterprises sub-sector has been expanding. Their impact can be felt in the areas of employment and wealth generation, stimulation of indigenous entrepreneurship, and promotion of entrepreneurial culture.
In an attempt to analyze the impact of Nigerian entrepreneurs as a tool of national development, two sets of questionnaires are used: (a) SME operators – core entrepreneurs, and (b) the general public. Each of these questionnaires has 14 questions making it a total of 28 questions in all.
The researcher used a simple regression analysis to test the relationship between entrepreneurship and national development. The research findings show that entrepreneurship is an important tool of national development. However, we noted that entrepreneurs will not live up to expectations if certain things are not put in place. It was recommended that the Government should pass enabling legislation to formalize the importance of SMEs in the overall economy.
The research work is well written with five (5) chapters: Introduction, Literature review, methodology, data analysis, and conclusion.
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