Waste frying oils (WFO) sourced from ten different locations using random sampling method were used for biodiesel production in this research. During the esterification process, the time required for mixing the catalyst and methanol mixture was varied between 15- 30 mins. Hence, 31.5 cm? of methanol...

Heavy metals which are directly discharged into receiving water bodies pollute and make them unsafe for use because of their extreme harmful effects on man. Adsorption is one of the effective methods for the removal of heavy metal ions from waste water. This work investigates the potential of a cheap and...

The study investigated the effects of improved cocoyam production technologies on the income and output of women farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria. The study described the socioeconomic characteristics of the women farmers, identified the improved cocoyam production technologies, determine the extent of use...

Farmers in Nigeria usually use sweetpotato vine cuttings from previous crops or volunteer plants as planting materials. This results in accumulation of systemic pathogens, especially viruses,and information on the rate of degeneration due to this practice is very meagre. Seventeen orange-fleshed sweetpotato...

There are several green leafy vegetables already implicated in possessing high nutritional values. This study examined the chemical composition of four selected green leafy vegetables (Talinum triangulare, Vernonia amygdalina, Telfairia occidentalis and Gnetum africanum) from two different locations...

 The study evaluated the nutritional status. knowledge, attitude and practices of people living with HIV/ J\I DS ( PLWHA) attending special treatment centre (STC) in National Hospital Abuja. A cross sectional study design was carried out in the STC and a total of two hundred and seventy (270 [ 150 male...

Psidium guajava is a tropical plant with a wide range ofmedicinal applications. It belongs to the Myrtaceae family and can be used in herbal medicine for the treatment of various diseases and ailments such as stomach aches, dysentery, vertigo, jaundice, cerebral ailments, skin infections, diabetes,...

This study evaluated the valorization of corn cob through its conversion to ash, with the aim of assessing the proximate composition of the corn cob, the mineral content ofthe ash, and the functional properties of the ash extract in food applications. A traditional emulsion-based dish (African salad) was...

Jams are widely consumed as spreads but often lack essential micronutrients. Moringa oleifera, leaf, a plant rich in proteins, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals, was incorporated into apple, pineapple, and orange fruit blends to enhance their functional value. This study investigated the...

The present study evaluated the physicochemical and flavour profile of essential oils from grape and orange peels. The fruits were sourced from a local market in Umuahia. The peels were obtained from the fruits and processed into flour. Essential oils were extracted from the peel powder using solvent cold...

The aim ofthis research was to assess the physicochemical properties ofthese biscuits and determine how different flour combinations affect their overall quality. For this study, composite flours were produced from varying ratios of wheat, acha, and ripe banana peel. For the biscuits, the creaming method...

This study evaluated the effect of pretreatment (soaking, blanching, drying oven and solar) of cocoyam flour of on the physicochemical, phytochemical, antioxidant, and sensory properties of biscuits. Five formulations were produced from flour content obtained as follows: control from dried cocoyam,...

 This study explored the upcycling of carrot pomace into high-fiber biscuits. Flour was produced from wheat grain and carrot pomace. The carrot pomace flour was incorporated into wheat flour and the resulting flour blends were analyzed for functional properties. Biscuit samples were produced from the...

 The functional and nutrient content of powders from two cultivars of Nigerian grown pawpaw at different stages of maturation was investigated. Two cultivars of Nigerian grown pawpaw; Red Royale and Sunsrise Solo at different maturation stages; Immature, medium mature and firm ripe mature were...

This study evaluated the upcycling of cassava press cake residue for the production of swallow flour with millet. Specifically the study evaluated the glycemic index, carbohydrate digestibility, proximate composition, functional properties, rheological properties and fibre contents of the swallow dough. The...

This study adopted survey and experimental design which aimed at assessing the shelf life attribute of cakes produced with five different preservatives for longevity in household and commercial production. Preservative such as rum, spirit, lime juice, Sorbic acid, rum and spirit,and dry gin were used to...

This study seeks to determine the effect ofpoor implementation ofcollection development policy in IMSU library, adopted descriptive survey research design. The total population will he 39, the instrument is questionnaire. Data was analyzed using simple descriptive like frequency distribution, mean, standard...

 This study investigated the availability and accessibility ofinformation / esoui ces by students in Akwa Ibom State University. Five (5) research objectives were formulated to guide the study. Literature was reviewed under conceptual framework, review of empirical studies and summary of literature...

This study was aimed at examiningpreservation oflibrary materials in public libraries using Abia State Library Board, Umuahia, as a case study. Five research objectives wereframed to guide the study. The study adopted the descriptive survey design with a population of37 staff, and adopted the complete...

 tools in marketing library and information services, are the solutions to the challenges in utilizing social media for the marketing of library and information services. The study also made recommendation such as; librarians using social media to promote library and information resources and services...

The studyfocused on Reading Habits ofStudents ofEconomics Department of Imo State University, Owerri, in the face of technological advancement and digitization. It sought to examine the reading habits among Economics students in Imo State University, Owerri, find out thepreferred document media students...

The research is a descriptive survey research design on the Availability and Utilization of ICT Resources in Mouau Library. The major purpose "was to ascertain the availability and utilization of information and Communication Technology in academic libraries. It was guided by five objectives andfive...

The research is a descriptive survey research design on the Availability and Utilization of ICT Resources in Mouau Library. The major purpose "was to ascertain the availability and utilization of information and Communication Technology in academic libraries. It was guided by five objectives andfive...

 This study investigated the effects of library instruction on the use of library by undergraduates ofacademic libraries in MOUAU. Five research questions were designed to determine the various ways ofeducating users in the use oflibrary resources, howfrequently library instruction was provided to...

The study focused on The Place ofAcademic Libraries in the Accreditation of Undergraduate Programmes in Nigerian Universities, case study of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. This research was carried out between November 2017 andAugust 2018. The research design was a descriptive survey....