Emmanuel Uche, Kingsley Ikechukwu Okere, Narasingha Das,
The overwhelming effects of climate change on the living environments has prompted several countries, including India into rolling out different carbon neutrality agenda. On this background, this study activated policy framework towards the attainment of India's 2070 net-zero emission target via energy efficiency. The roles of green-technology, affluence and population were also rectified. With quarterly series spanning 1997Q1–2021Q4 and estimates of the novel wavelet quantile correlation technique, ...
Tópico(s): Energy and Environment Impacts
2023 - Taylor & Francis | International Journal of Sustainable Energy
Rahim Ajao Ganiyu, Ignatius Ikechukwu Uche, Adeoti Olusola Elizabeth,
Customer satisfaction and loyalty is a well known and established concept in several areas like marketing, consumer research, economic psychology, welfare-economics, and economics. And has long been a topic of high interest in both academia and practice. The aim of the study was to investigate whether customer satisfaction is an indicator of customer loyalty. The findings of the study supported the contention that strong relationship exist between customer satisfaction and loyalty. However, customer ...
Tópico(s): Technology Adoption and User Behaviour
2012 - | Australian Journal of Business and Management Research
Ibiwari Caroline Dike, Chimezie N. Onwurah, Uche E. Uzodinma, Ikechukwu N.E. Onwurah,
Tópico(s): Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
2020 - Springer Science+Business Media | Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
Ignatius Ikechukwu Uche, Olusoji James George, Wuraola Abiola,
Abstract The prevalence of counterproductive work behavior (CWB) does not only differ across industries but also varies significantly according to socio-demographic characteristics. This study examines CWB and socio-demographic characteristics among selected employees in the Nigerian maritime industry. Causal research design was adopted to survey 1,000 employees selected through multistage sampling approach in three selected parastatals (Nigerian Ports Authority, Nigerian Maritime Administration and ...
Tópico(s): Workplace Violence and Bullying
2017 - De Gruyter Open | Acta Universitatis Sapientiae Economics and Business
Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu, Charles Ikechukwu Ezema, Uche Nelson Ofodile, Sylvester Emeka Igwe,
Grip strength is routinely utilized in wide range of clinical setting as a physiological variable that is affected by a number of factors. We examined the relationships of forearm circumference, middle finger length, height, and BMI with handgrip strength measured among a group of young adults. This is a cross-sectional design among 517 young adults. Data was collected on one occasion using a hand held dynamometer for grip strength of dominant and non-dominant hands, commercial-scale for weight; ...
Tópico(s): Nutrition and Health in Aging
2017 - | Polish Annals of Medicine
Uraku Anayo Jose, Uraku Oluchi Hel, Nweke Friday Nwa, Orji Obasi Uche, Igwenyi Ikechukwu, Edwin Nzubechukw, Ezeani Nkiru Nwam,
Background and Objectives: Vitis vinifera is small round or oval berry that feature semi-translucent flesh encased by a smooth skin.It is grown for its juice and the peels discarded as waste.This is done due to lack of awareness of the health benefits of its peels.This study was aimed to determine the phytochemicals and bioactive principle of V. vinifera peels.Materials and methods: The peels of V. vinifera were obtained from the fruits and shade dried at room temperature.The dried peels were pulverized ...
Tópico(s): Bee Products Chemical Analysis
2018 - | Asian Journal of Applied Sciences
Chizaram Onyekwere Oliver Uche, Paul Ikechukwu Ogugua,
The thrust of this paper is to take a reflection on Nigerian situation of religion and African identity.This systematic and functional position has become necessary in view of rich and deep insight into social functions of religion in building African cultural identity in a globalized world.This exploratory survey makes use of literary, sociological and historical methods and analyzed through culture centred approach.The result shows that religion has rich social functions and if fully tapped will ...
Tópico(s): African history and culture analysis
2013 - Scientific Research Publishing | Open Journal of Philosophy
Chinyere Aloke, Nwogo Ajuka Obasi, Patrick Maduabuchi Aja, Chinedum Uche Emelike, Chinedu O. Egwu, Olamide Jeje, Chuks Oswald Edeogu, Olalekan Onisuru, O.U. Orji, Ikechukwu Achilonu,
Lassa fever (LF) is a rodent-borne disease that threatens human health in the sub-region of West Africa where the zoonotic host of Lassa virus (LASV) is predominant. Currently, treatment options for LF are limited and since no preventive vaccine is approved for its infectivity, there is a high mortality rate in endemic areas. This narrative review explores the transmission, pathogenicity of LASV, advances, and challenges of different treatment options. Our findings indicate that genetic diversity ...
Tópico(s): Hepatitis B Virus Studies
2023 - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute | Viruses
Uche Felix Ikechukwu, Franklyn Chukwujike Kenkwo,
Production characteristics and compositions of constituent ingredients of concrete influence to a large extent the quality of concrete works in general. The levels of implication of these factors on performance of concrete are therefore appraised for improved production of concrete work in the study area. Experimental research method was adopted to obtain data on the compressive strength of concrete produced at some construction sites in the study area. A preliminary survey conducted confirmed that ...
Tópico(s): Geotechnical and construction materials studies
2021 - Sciencedomain International | Journal of Scientific Research and Reports
Chuks Kenneth Odoh, Tarfen Y. Amapu, Ikechukwu P. Orjiakor, Paul E. Martins, Benedict T. Seibai, Uche K. Akpi, Chinyere S. Ugwu, Nathaniel Isaiah Lerum, Amechi S. Nwankwegu,
Due to increasing reports on poor-quality palm oil in the market, there has been a continual decrease in demand and revenue cum product rejection of palm oil sold in Jos, Nigeria. Hence, the significance of this work aims to moderate the microbial and physical qualities of crude palm oil sold in different major markets in order to increase revenue through quality control and quality assurance protocols. The intent is to create awareness among government monitoring agencies, buyers (exporters and ...
Tópico(s): Edible Oils Quality and Analysis
2016 - Wiley | Food Science & Nutrition
Deborah Bräutigam, Stephen Knack,
... doi.org/10.1177/2399202620941367Belinda Archibong, Francis Annan, Uche Eseosa Ekhator-Mobayode The Epidemic Effect: On the Politics and Economic Burden of Infectious Disease, SSRN Electronic Journal (Jan 2020).https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3571766Oliver E. Ogbonna, Ikechukwu A. Mobosi, Okwudili W. Ugwuoke, David McMillan Economic ...
Tópico(s): Economic Growth and Development
2004 - University of Chicago Press | Economic Development and Cultural Change
Volatility in the fluctuation of prices of building materials has made price forecast on the cost of the materials less reliable in building project management in Nigeria. In the light of this, the study examines the causes of the constant increase in the prices, as well as the implication of the price fluctuation on building projects in the study area. Survey research designs used to gather information for the study are non-parametric in nature. Data were analyzed using chi-square and likert scale ...
Tópico(s): Construction Project Management and Performance
2021 - Sciencedomain International | Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology
Uche Lebechi Igbokwe, Cajetan Ikechukwu Egbe,
Tópico(s): Education and Critical Thinking Development
2012 - World Wide Journals | International Journal of Scientific Research
Ignatius Ikechukwu Uche, George Olusoji, Wuraola Abiola, Adebisi Sunday,
The predominance of counterproductive work behavior in the workplace has propelled negative consequences (such as low productivity, poor job satisfaction, and sabotage among others). This study investigates the relationships between organizational determinants and counterproductive work behavior among employees in Nigerian Maritime Industry. To achieve the objectives, causal research design was adopted employing questionnaire as a primary data collection instrument. Purposive sampling technique was ...
Tópico(s): Employee Welfare and Language Studies
2018 - Editura Universitara | Academic Journal of Economic Studies
Sikiru Lamina, Charles Ikechukwu Ezema, Uche A. Ezugwu, Augustine Amaeze Amaeze, Maduabuchukwu Joseph Nwankwo, Amaeze Florence Ngozi,
At present there is no conclusive evidence that participation in exercise affects menstruation and is equivocal and unclear whether menstrualtion affects athletic performance. An attempt has therefore been made in this paper to discuss the effects of menstruation on exercise performance and vice versa. The paper reviewed that women experiencing pre-menstrual syndrome will not likely perform well and that menstrual irregularity is much higher in athletes than sedentary women. The paper also reviewed ...
Tópico(s): Sports Performance and Training
2013 - Scientific Research Publishing | Health
Beckie N. Tagbo, Jason M. Mwenda, George Armah, Egbuna Obidike, Uche Okafor, Tagbo Oguonu, Uchenna Chinedu Ozumba, Christopher Bismarck Eke, Chinedu Michael Chukwubuike, Benedict Onyeka Edelu, Bertilla Uzoma Ezeonwu, Oge Amadi, Ifeyinwa Okeke, Okechukwu R. Nnani, Okechukwu Ani, Ikechukwu Ugwuezeonu, Chioma Benjamin-Pujah, N. Umezinne, Nelson Ude, Chimezie Nwodo, M. C. Ezeonyebuchi, Esther Umesie, Vina Okafor, N. Ogude, Vivian O. Osarogborum, Simon K. Ezebilo, Weldegebriel G. Goitom, Emmanuel Abanida, Christopher Ononiwu Elemuwa, Douglas Nwagbo,
Severe rotavirus diarrhea in children is a major cause of morbidity globally and mortality in developing countries. It is estimated to be responsible for >453,000 deaths in children <5 years of age globally and 232,000 in the African region. The aim of the current study was to determine the prevalence of rotavirus gastroenteritis among hospitalized children <5 years of age in Enugu and to support awareness and advocacy efforts for the introduction of rotavirus vaccines in Nigeria.World Health Organization- ...
Tópico(s): Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
2013 - Lippincott Williams & Wilkins | The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
Chioma Ngozichukwu Pauline Mbachu, Chimaobi Marie-Claire Azubuike, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu, C.I. Ndukwu, Amaka Yves-Ann Ezeuko, Ifeoma Udigwe, Chioma Phyllis Nnamani, Uche Marian Umeh, Dorothy Amauche Ezeagwuna, Stanley Onah, Henry Obinna Eze, Uzoma Okereke, Esther Nkiruka Orji-Ifeanyi,
Introduction: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection rate and mortality among Nigerian health care workers appear to be on the increase. This study determined the level of knowledge, attitude, practices, and impact of COVID-19 infection on healthcare workers (HCWs) working in a South-Eastern Nigerian state. Methodology: This was a web-based, cross-sectional study conducted among healthcare workers in South-eastern, Nigeria during the lockdown period. Socio-demographic profile, knowledge of COVID- ...
Tópico(s): COVID-19 epidemiological studies
2020 - Open Learning on Enteric Pathogens | The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
Uche Lebechi Igbokwe, Kay Chinonyelum Nwamaka Onyechi, Chimaobi Samuel Ogbonna, Chiedu Eseadi, Adaobi Chinenyenwa Onwuegbuchulam, Chinyere Augusta Nwajiuba, Christiana C. Ugodulunwa, Angela Eze, Kenneth Omaeze, Chioma Patience Patrick, Leona Eucharia Ekechukwu, Cajetan Ikechukwu Egbe, Robert Azu Nnachi, Emenike N. Anyaegbunam,
Abstract Background/objective: Different studies have shown the prevalence of high level of stress among undergraduate students. The objective of the present study was to investigate the effect of rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT) as a stress management intervention among English Education undergraduates in Universities in Southeastern Nigeria. Method: The study adopted a group randomized trial design. One hundred sixteen samples of English education undergraduates (with a high level of perceived ...
Tópico(s): Educational and Psychological Assessments
2019 - Wolters Kluwer | Medicine
Augustine Akunne Onunkwo, Uche Felix Ikechukwu, Eucharia Chika Enebe,
The Search for residential land use option at Abakaliki area in Ebonyi state, Nigeria was carried out using Geographic Information System (GIS). Some laboratory experiments were incorporated to delineate some complementary information for the study. Ten determinants as capability factors were selected to develop thematic maps for over-lay analysis using software incorporated in Geographic Information System (GIS). The percentage influences of these determinants were also considered to facilitate the ...
Tópico(s): Housing Market and Economics
2022 - Sciencedomain International | Journal of Geography Environment and Earth Science International
Uche Felix Ikechukwu, Augustine Akunne Onunkwo, Cletus Nnamdi Nwamadi,
There are criteria that certify the sustainable potentials of any built environment. Low income housing scheme proposed by Enugu state government for its workers is targeted at Nachi, Udi local government area in Enugu state, Nigeria. To assess the capability of this location for the project, site investigation and experimental design methods were adopted to measure the geo-morphological and hydrologic features and conduct laboratory tests on the basic and strength properties of the formation respectively. ...
Tópico(s): Housing Market and Economics
2021 - | Journal of Engineering Research and Reports
Uche Felix Ikechukwu, Hyginus E. Opara,
Quality of concrete explains considerably the state of affairs involved in the production of concrete in a particular area. The antecedents of the production process to a greater extent therefore have a way of predicting the expected quality of a product. Hence, the degree of relationship between the quality of concrete and its production characteristics is determined in the study. Field work adopted in the study comprises activity sampling and ex post facto experimental designs. These two different ...
Tópico(s): Construction Engineering and Safety
2021 - Sciencedomain International | Journal of Scientific Research and Reports
Uche Felix Ikechukwu, Chinwe Ngozi Odimegwu,
Pandemic like Covid-19 usually affects the productivity of man, let alone when there is a consequent total lock-down effect in the society. Construction and property development sector among others therefore is bound to suffer enormously since it involves the services of variety of labour force. The study therefore explores the implication and consequences of the Covid-19 outbreak on the construction and property development sector in the south eastern region of Nigeria. Data were collected electronically ...
Tópico(s): COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
2021 - Sciencedomain International | Journal of Scientific Research and Reports
Uche Felix Ikechukwu, John Chiagoghalamuoke Ozuzu,
Failure and abandonment of government projects have been a global phenomenon. The study aims at evaluating factors involved in the abandonment of the proposed hospital building projects in the 27 local government areas in Imo State, Nigeria; with a view to developing a framework that will be used as a guide to revive the abandoned health facilities. Among the specific objectives is to evaluate the factors responsible for the abandonment, compare the performance of the procurement method used for ...
Tópico(s): Construction Project Management and Performance
2021 - | Journal of Engineering Research and Reports
Modern construction is characterized with complex designs, new and innovative materials that are sensitive with high precision. In addressing the accompanying challenges, mechanization of construction process is said to be the guarantee especially in this era of crash programmes and advancement in technology to reduce poor workmanship and eliminate avoidable holdup in construction processes in the industry. Amidst this belief, attributes of construction industry in Imo state still reflect ineffectiveness ...
Tópico(s): Construction Engineering and Safety
2021 - | Journal of Engineering Research and Reports
Cost reduction measure on construction materials is very critical in the effectiveness of any construction material management. Negligence on this frustrates the integrated effort deployed in cost control of any building project. As the study aims at assessing the impact of some building material cost reduction strategies with regard to their sourcing, applications and designs for affordable houses, field survey research design method and activity sampling involving some of the major building materials ...
Tópico(s): Construction Project Management and Performance
2021 - Sciencedomain International | Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology
Provision of adequate power has been a long time problem in Nigeria. It has negatively affected the socio-economic condition of the society. In an effort to address this deplorable situation, the power sector has been transformed by various political administrations from one form to another over time yet, electricity supply and delivery of Electricity Power Project (EPP) have not been effective. The study therefore seeks to improve on power supply services by way of assessing the implications of ...
Tópico(s): Energy and Environment Impacts
2019 - Sciencedomain International | Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology
In an effort to address the problem of ineffective power project delivery and poor electricity supply in the south eastern part of Nigeria especially, studies on implications of socio-economic characteristics of the construction skilled labour on effective delivery of electricity in the power sector have reported that remuneration factor among others is very critical for improved electricity power project (EPP) delivery. To confirm the finding, this study therefore investigates the salary and wage ...
Tópico(s): Electric Power System Optimization
2019 - Sciencedomain International | Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology
Uche Felix Ikechukwu, Augustine Akunne Onunkwo,
The creation of new Local Government Areas (LGA) in Nigeria has brought about problem of water scarcity due to population increase and consequent increase in the construction of residential buildings; especially in the south east in the recent time . Ihiala LGA is a case under study. Since the creation of Ihiala local government area in Anambra State of Nigeria, there is the need for underground water resource development for effective water supply system towards sustainable housing in the area due ...
Tópico(s): Geophysical and Geoelectrical Methods
2019 - Sciencedomain International | Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology
A. A. Onunkwo, Samuel Okechukwu Onyekuru, Kelechi Denis Opara, Uche Felix Ikechukwu,
Since Awka town was made the capital of Anambra State, population growth, innumerable industries and other new land uses have been on the increase. There is the fear that inorganic geochemical elements may have contaminated the groundwater making it unfit for consumption. This research is thus intended to estimate the magnitude to which borehole waters and by extension the groundwater system in the area have been contaminated. Six borehole water samples were collected and analysed for inorganic ...
Tópico(s): Water Quality and Pollution Assessment
2017 - | Environmental Management and Sustainable Development
Uche Felix Ikechukwu, John Ezeokonkwo,
In the Nigeria construction industry, non compliance to existing standards has been one of the major causes of substandard material production and to an extent poor housing development. It has therefore degenerated to the inability of dictating standards with the performances of building materials in the industry. The threat of this ugly situation grows higher when materials of composite natures are involved. In this era of innovation in the construction technology generally, the study focuses on ...
Tópico(s): Construction Project Management and Performance
2016 - | International Journal of Science and Engineering Applications