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Item CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2021-09-09) ALIYU MUHAMMAD MUTTAKA; ALIYU MUHAMMAD MUTTAKAFinancial performance is concerned with the determination of how well a company can utilize its assets from its principal course of the operation to create revenues. Erasmus in 2008 opined that financial performance parameters like profitability or liquidity among others offer a valuable mechanism to stakeholders that assist in assessing the previous financial performance and current position of a company.Item OPEN DEFECATION AND ASSOCIATED TO HEALTH CHALLENGES IN KAURAN NAMODA LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ZAMFARA STATE(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2021-09-09) UMAR MAGAJI; UMAR MAGAJIHealth is a necessity to any given society to develop, there is popular saying that "of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and in humane". Thus in the sense of that; the success of any given society depend mainly on how best it takes care of it's healthy population. i.e (health is the engine machine in which the productivity of the population develops and maintain).Item AN ASSESSMENT ON THE IMPACT OF CHEMISTRY PRACTICALS ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS STUDENTS IN GUSAU METROPOLIS(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2019-11-11) ABDULKADIR MOHAMMA; ABDULKADIR MOHAMMAThis study makes a comparative analysis on the assessment on the impact of chemistry practicals on academic achievement among senior secondary school students in Gusau metropolis. Survey research design was used and total sample of 972 student in four selected secondary schools where taken as the sample size for this study among the selected schools In Gusau metropolis.Item CIHEMlCAL ABSORPTION EFFECT ON MAGNETO HYDRODYNAMIC (MUD) CONVECTION FLOW PAST A VERTICAL PLATE WITH MASS TRANSFER(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2018-11-11) USMAN AUWAL; USMAN AUWALChemical Absorption Effects on Magneto hyrodynamic (MHD) convection flow through vertical plate with ma?s transfer is investigated. As the problem is governed by coupled non linear system of partial differential equations (PD Es). Dimensionless quantities were introduced to transform the partial differential equation into ordinary differential equatíons.Item NVESTIGATION OF THE AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING PHYSICS AT SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL IN GUSAU(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2021-09-09) SHAFA UMAR GUMM; SHAFA UMAR GUMMThis research was carried out to investigate the availability and utilization of Instructional Materials for teaching and learning physics at some selected secondary schools in Gusau local Government Area, Zamfara State. Six {6) secondary schools were randomly selected. The main Instrument used for the study was scheme of work and the data collected were analyzed using mean, percentage. The finding from the study revealed that there is adequate, inadequate and fairly adequate Instructional Materials for teaching and learning physics at some selected secondary schools across the board in Gusau local Government Area, Zamfara State.Item THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY ON ACCOUNTING PROFESSION (A STUDY OF GUSAU METROPOLIS)(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2019-10-10) ANI JOY OGECHUKW; ANI JOY OGECHUKWThis study evaluates the impact of financial technology on accounting profession in Gusau metropolis The research instrument employed in this study is a closed ended structured questionnaire administered to the member staff of the selected organizations. The data collected using the research instrument employed were analyzed using chi-square statistical tool, a non parametric test was used to determine whether a systematic relationship exists between the financial technology and accounting profession.Item DESIGN AND ASSESSMENT OF COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION FOR SOLVING QUADRATIC EQUATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS AS A CASE STUDY IN ZAMFARA STATE(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2019-11-11) MUNIRU SAHEED; MUNIRU SAHEEDThis research work was carried out to Design and assessment of computer assisted instruction for solving quadratic equation in secondary schools in Zamfara state. The research design used in this study was survey research method. Questionnaires were administered to both students and teachers by randomly selecting samples of teachers and students from the selected secondary school Gusau (20) Mathematics teacher and four hundred (400) mathematics students were selected for this study.Item COMPARATIVE STUDIES ON CAFFEINE CONTENT AND PHYTOCHEMICALS CONSTITUENT OF TWO SPECIES OF KOLANUT(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2019-12-12) ANAS BELLO; ANAS BELLOThe research aims is to compare the caffeine content and the phytochemicals constituents of two species of kolanut (Colaacuminate and the colagarcinia). The sample extracted values of Colaacuminata and Colagarcina as follows; I% and 0.7% respectively, The qualitative analysis shows that, the highest value of caffeine content was obtained in Colaacuminate more than Colagarcina. The results of qualitative phytochemicals analysis of colagarcinia and colaaccunina showed that the colagarcinia contains high amount of saponins glycosides, cardiac glycosides, and steroids while tannins, glycosides, alkaloids, balsams, Anthraquinines and volatile oil are absent. While colaaccuminata contain sapon ins, cardiac glycoside, streoids, and Balsams the other parameters like volatile oil, lanins, Anthrnquinines, flavonoids, alkaloids are all absent.Item THE IMPACT OF DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL SCALE ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA IN GUSAU. ZAMFARA STATE(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2019-10-10) HARUNA MUHAMMED CHAPA; HARUNA MUHAMMED CHAPASmall and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) are seen as instruments for reducing the poverty level affecting the country and improving the economy of Nigeria. Therefore the need for SMEs growth in Nigeria is beyond question. Studies by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) show that approximately 96% of Nigerian businesses are SMEs compared to 53% in the US and 65% in Europe, they contribute approximately 1 % of GDP compared to 40% in Asian countries and 50% in the USItem BACTERIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF VARIOUS BRANDS OF YOGHURT SOLD IN GUSAU METROPOLIS, GUSAU, ZAMFARA STATE(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2018-11-11) SAMAILA HUSSAINI; SAMAILA HUSSAINIThis research aimed at determining bacteriological quality of various brand of yoghurt sold in Gusau metropolis.Item THE EFFECT OF TEACHER QUALIFICATION AND ATTITUDE ON STUDENTS PERFORMANCE IN CHEMISTRY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOLS STUDENTS IN GUSAU METROPOLIS(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2019-11-11) ABDULMAJlD AMINU; ABDULMAJlD AMINUThe study examined teacher's attitude as a correlate of students' academic performance in Chemistry. Descriptive survey design was adopted and a sample size of one hundred selected from a population. Two research questions and a research hypothesis were proposed in line with the study objectives. Average Mean Score was used to analyze responses for the research questions.Item A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE BETWEEN ISLAMIC AND CONVENTIONAL BANKS IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF JAIZ BANK PLC AND GT BANK PLC)(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2019-11-11) USMAN MUFTAHU RILWAN; USMAN MUFTAHU RILWANBanks are instruments that facilitate economic development in any country due to their roles in the nation economy. The development of knowledge and economic systems lead to emerging of new kind of banks that offer services different from the earlier existing ones which include conventional and Islamic Banking. The conventional banking is practicing the interests based principles.Item YOUTH AND POLITICAL VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE 2011 AND 2015 GENERAL ELECTIONS IN ZAMFARA STATE(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2018-10-10) Aruwa, Saino Haruna; Aruwa, Saino HarunaPolitical violence in Nigeria has become a regular feature in Nigeria most especially during election periods in Nigeria. The phenomenon has attracted scholarly attention because of the consequences and effects of the phenomenon. This research is aimed at exposing the factors responsible for youth political violence in Nigeria and in Zamfara state in particular. The research -makes use of both secondary and primary sources of data and employs the elite theory and synchronic approach.Item DEMOCRACY AND YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN ZAMFARA STATE. A CASE STUDY OF GUSAU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2018-10-10) BANAZARETH HELEN; BANAZARETH HELENThis study was intended to examine democracy and youth participation in Zamfara.This study was guided by the following objectives; to examine the effect of money politics on youth participation in Gusau local government area, to examine the relationship between material well-being and political participation, lo know whether there are strategies in encouraging youth participation in Gusau local government area and to determine the relationship between electioneering process and youths' participation in politics. The study employed the descriptive and explanatory design.Item THE DETERMINANTS AND MEASUREMENTS OF POVERTY IN NIGERIAN ECONOMY(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2018-08-08) OYELAKIN HAMZAT MUBARAK; OYELAKIN HAMZAT MUBARAKGovernments concern for the fate of the poor in developing countries has heightened in recent years but the economies of these countries were constrained with a rather hostile external and internal economic and environmental hardship. Some of these entanglement encountered are a recurring external debt-servicing burdens, disequilibrium in terms of trade, high and widespread unemployment, high rate of int1ation, capital flight, low capacity utilization and high population growth.Item EVALUATION OF GROWTH PARAMETERS IN SELECTED RICE ACCESIONS(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2019-11-11) HUSSAINA MUHAMMAD; HUSSAINA MUHAMMADRice is one of the most important cereal crops and serves as the primary source of simple food for more than half of the global population.Item EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS A STUDY OF THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC KAURA NAMODA ZAMFARA STATE(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2018-10-10) GARBA DAUDA; GARBA DAUDAThis research examined the effect of Drug Abuse on the Academic Performance of Students of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State, Nigeria. The aim of this study include: to establish the prevalence, commonly abused drugs, causes of drug abuse and the effects of drug abuse. The research adopted both doctrinal and empirical research methodologies.Item AN ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ON ECONOMIC GROWTH OF NIGERIA (CASE OF STUDY: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE KANO STATE)(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2019-11-11) ABDULLAHI HASHIM RABl'U; ABDULLAHI HASHIM RABl'UThe study is the assessment of the role of agriculture on economic growth. The study employs the use of primary sources of data collection. A questionnaire was distributed to a total of 133 respondents which made agriculturists, agronomists, and administrative staff of the ministry. The data collected were presented in tables and analyzed using simple percentages and frequencies. The study showed that, Agriculture has a considerable role on the growth of the economy. It was therefore recommended that, Farmers should be provided with the necessary support and other Private business people be encouraged to participate in agriculture by making the industry friendly to all.Item COMPARATVE STUDY OF ENROLMENT AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SCIECNE EDUCATION STUDENTS IN - RALATION TO GENDER: A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY GUSAU(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2019-10-10) IBRAHIM DAHIRU; IBRAHIM DAHIRUCHAPTERONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The major role of education in any nation is to prepare individual to function as responsible competent community members. In any environment one operate a members of roles since there is more to life after school than employability with changing trend in the world today traditional academic performances seems not be meet the social needs of individuals again.Item EFFECT OF ECONOMIC RECESSION ON HOUSEHOLDS INVOLVEMENT IN AGRICULTURALPRODUCTION IN ZAMFARA STATE(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2019-11-11) BAWAALLAH ADAM; BAWAALLAH ADAMThis study investigate the effect of economic recession on household involvement in agricultural production in Zamfara state.