The Relevance of Tools and Machinery in Accident Prevention . (a Case Study of Spdc Port-harcourt Chapter One of The Relevance of Tools and Machinery in Accident Prevention . (a Case Study of Spdc Port-harcourt The happening of this study is between October 2010 and September 2011. … results indicated that reducedaccident/incident rate in shell bonny…
Property Tax Assessment on Residential Properties in Imo State Chapter One of Property Tax Assessment on Residential Properties in Imo State INTRODUCTION Member American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association. … Effects of Noise Pollution on Human Health and Residential Property values; … Eze, M. U. et al (2013) Assessmentof Maintenance Management Value of Public … In, M.U. Igbozurike…
Land Tenure System in Nigeria (a Study of Ikeduru L.g.a Area of Imo State)(a Case Study of Owerri Municipal Council Chapter One of Land Tenure System in Nigeria (a Study of Ikeduru L.g.a Area of Imo State)(a Case Study of Owerri Municipal Council INTRODUCTION Land Ownership. … If the state of African women’s studies is as…
The Impact of Monetary Policy on Balance of Payment in Nigeria Abstract on The Impact of Monetary Policy on Balance of Payment in Nigeria This research work is centered on the impact of Monetary Policy on Balance of Payment in Nigeria with the scope being from 1970 to 2006. The Central Bank of Nigeria…
Estate Service and Its Effect on Rental Value Format Ms Word Document Abstract of Estate Service and Its Effect on Rental Value Format Ms Word Document The study which entailed a comparative analysis of rental values of residential properties of restricted access and open access gated estates is aimed at discovering differences in rental…
An Investigation in the Suitability of Accident Sensor in the Control of Industrial Accident. Chapter One of An Investigation in the Suitability of Accident Sensor in the Control of Industrial Accident. INTRODUCTION The main aim of the project Accident Detection and Messaging System is to inform the Ambulance and Police of the accident site and arrange…
Impact of Trade Liberalization on Employment Growth in Nigeria (1981-2013) BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The issue of employment is very germane to any economy; this is why one of the mainmacroeconomic objectives of any country is to attain full employment. The issue of employmentis paramount to Africa and Nigeria in particular, where high-level poverty…
Himalayan Perceptions Environmental Change and the Well-being of Mountain Abstract of Himalayan Perceptions Environmental Change and the Well-being of Mountain Preview of Himalayan perceptions: Environmental change and the well-being of mountain peoplesHimalayan Perspectives returns to the enormously popular development paradigm that Ives dubbed the ‘Theory of Himalayan Degradation’. According to this seductive construct, poverty…
Integrated Public Lands Management Principles and Applications. Abstract of Integrated Public Lands Management Principles and Applications. Integrated Public Lands Management is the only book that deals with the management procedures of all the primary public land management agencies—National Forests, Parks, Wildlife Refuges, and the Bureau of Land Management—in one volume. This book fills the need…
The Politics of Conservation Using International Carbon. Abstract of The Politics of Conservation Using International Carbon. Carbon trading to reduce tropical deforestation is emerging as a leading strategy to combat harmful climate change while also potentially reducing threats to biodiversity. Funds devoted to this purpose could soon swamp all other investments in tropical conservation,…
Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on the Economic Growth in Nigeria a Case Study of Nigeria Bottling Company Abstract on Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on the Economic Growth in Nigeria a Case Study of Nigeria Bottling Company The study of the nature involves a lot…
Globalization and Economic Development in Nigeria an Assessment Abstract on Globalization and Economic Development in Nigeria an Assessment The main aim of the research project dwells on Globalization and Economic Development in Nigeria an Assessment. Globalization was viewed as the bilateral relations that exist betweens countries for either political or economical purpose and also…
A Comparative Analysis of Environmental Hazards. Abstract of A Comparative Analysis of Environmental Hazards. This is the third edition of an introductory textbook on environmental hazards aimed primarily at an undergraduate audience. The latest edition was drafted at the end of the International Decade of Natural Disaster Reduction, and underlines how much remains to…
Hazard Response Capabilities of a Small Community. Abstract of Hazard Response Capabilities of a Small Community. Shiroro dam is one of the three major hydroelectric dams built on River Kaduna in Niger State located in the northwestern part of Nigeria. The river flood plain downstream the dam has rich alluvial soils with great agricultural…
Justice and the Environment Conceptions of Environmental Sustainability. Chapter One of Justice and the Environment Conceptions of Environmental Sustainability. Introduction Disaster refers to an emergency caused by natural hazards or human induced actions resulting in a significant change in circumstances over a relatively short time period.Distributive Justice Typical examples are death, displacement, disease, loss…
The Impact of Grassroots Challenges to Trash Incinerators. Abstract of The Impact of Grassroots Challenges to Trash Incinerators. When first proposed in this country during the 1970s, waste-to-energy (WTE) incinerators appeared to be ideal solutions to the growing mounds of trash in our “throw-away” society. Promising to convert useless garbage into electricity while saving…
Measuring the Effectiveness of Online Shopping (a Case Study of Konga) Chapter One of Measuring the Effectiveness of Online Shopping (a Case Study of Konga) INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Globalization and the growth in new technological developments (Ramayah and Ignatius, 2005) has commenced a new era of e-commerce which is viewed by Kalakota…
The Effect of Groundwater Contamination. Abstract of The Effect of Groundwater Contamination. In Nigeria, inadequate supply of pipe borne water is a major concern; hence many homes have wells as a source of water for household uses. The groundwater of forty wells in Agbowo community was assessed for Total Aerobic Bacteria Counts (TABC) and…
The Effect of Dumping in Dixie. Chapter One of The Effect of Dumping in Dixie. INTRODUCTION To be poor, working-class, or a person of color in the United States often means bearing a disproportionate share of the country’s environmental problems. Starting with the premise that all Americans have a basic right to live in…
The Impact of Construction and Demolition Chapter One of The Impact of Construction and Demolition INTRODUCTION Historically, construction and demolition (C&D) debris landfills have been considered nonhazardous operations, containing relatively inert wastes such as concrete, asphalt, wood, metals, gypsum drywall, and roofing materials. In recent years, however, it has become increasingly clear that emissions…
Facing Up to Freshwater Pollution. Chapter One of Facing Up to Freshwater Pollution. INTRODUCTION THE STATE OF FRESHWATER IN NIGERIA resembles A Tale of Two Cities. It is the best of times in that, in the latter portion of the 20th century, we reversed the general disregard for water bodies. Our nation rallied in…
New Perspectives on Environmental Justice. Chapter One of New Perspectives on Environmental Justice. INTRODUCTION Women make up the vast majority of activists and organizers of grassroots movements fighting against environmental ills that threaten poor and people of color communities. New Perspectives on Environmental Justice is the first collection of essays that pays tribute to the enormous…
The Role of E-commerce in Improving Customer Satisfaction (a Case Study of Jumia) Chapter One of The Role of E-commerce in Improving Customer Satisfaction (a Case Study of Jumia) BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The use of e-commerce websites can lead to accepting and satisfying intentions and then influence customer satisfaction behavior towards an e-commerce…
Moving to Markets in Environmental Regulation. Chapter One of Moving to Markets in Environmental Regulation. INTRODUCTION Over the last decade, market-based incentives have become the regulatory tool of choice when trying to solve difficult environmental problems. They are widely viewed as more efficient than traditional command and control regulation. This collection of essays takes…
A Comparative Analysis of World Religions. Chapter One of A Comparative Analysis of World Religions. INTRODUCTION Religion could help save the ecology of our planet. Religious values are core to many people in this world3 and we must speak to this core to realize the radical ethical changes required to save our planet.4 Laws…
National Experiences and Prospects Abstract of National Experiences and Prospects The use of so-called “new” environmental policy instruments such as eco-taxes, tradable permits, voluntary agreements and eco-labels has prompted widespread claims that these devices have replaced regulation. These papers offer a fresh perspective on the evolving tool-box of environmental policy. “For example, water rights…
Discretion and the Criminalization. Abstract of Discretion and the Criminalization. Enforcement of federal environmental law is complex. Central to the efficacy of enforcement is the role of prosecutors and judges in exercising their discretion over which violations to prosecute and what sanctions to impose. In the context of the Clean Water Act (“CWA”), discretion is…
Equality Among Unequals in International Environmental Law. Chapter One of Equality Among Unequals in International Environmental Law. INTRODUCTION To deal effectively with global environmental problems, such as climate change, we need global cooperation. Yet all too many developing countries lack the economics, infrastructures, and technical capacity to tackle these problems; therefore, developing countries need…
The Impact of Outsourcing Decision on Material Availability (a Case Study of Seven Up Bottling Company) Chapter One of The Impact of Outsourcing Decision on Material Availability (a Case Study of Seven Up Bottling Company) INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Material availability and input reliability shape productivity, especially in developing coun-tries. For some resources…
Sustainable Consumption and the Importance of Neighbourhood. Abstract of Sustainable Consumption and the Importance of Neighbourhood. This paper applies urban and environmental sociological theory to survey data on self-reported sustainable consumption practices, using a matched sample of central city and suburban residents in Edmonton, Alberta. We use cluster analysis to create an ordinal typology…
