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Item PREVALENCE OF TRYPANOSOMIASIS AMONG CATTLE SLAUGHTERED AT MODERN ABATTOIR GUSAU, NIGERIA(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2019-12-20) BASHIR UBUHARI; BASHIR UBUHARIThe paucity of data and research report on the occurrence of African animals trypanosomiasis in cattle in Gusau. The study was carried out in a modern abattoir in Gusau. 5 millimeter of blood samples were collected in the slaughter point from one hundred cattle. Out of one hundred (100) blood sample collected 15 were infected for trypanosome species (trypanosome congolence 9(9.0%), T. Vivex 4(4.0%) and T. l,rucei 2(2.0%). This may be attributed to the development of immunity against trypanosomiasisparasite. Regarding to the relationship between age, the rate of infection was highest among adult between the age 5-7 years.Item RELATIONSHIP PERFORMANCE BETWEEN CLASS SIZE AND STUDENTS IN BIOLOGY IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL IN GUSAU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ZAMFARA STATE,NIGERIA.(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2018-10-24) VICTOR TOSIN BALOGUN/KAMILU LAWALI/UBAIDAT HASSAN SAMBO/IBRAHIM ALIYU/SUFIYANU HASSAN; VICTOR TOSIN BALOGUN/KAMILU LAWALI/UBAIDAT HASSAN SAMBO/IBRAHIM ALIYU/SUFIYANU HASSANBased on the information fro th .. m e empmcal study, it can be concluded that most students and Teachers alike, rather prefer smaller classes to larger ones. Consistent with existing research (Glass & Smith, 1979), a positive link between student achievement and class size was found to exist. Most teachers 1 believed that student achievement and improved student behaviour was linked to decreased class size.Item COMPARATIVE PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF LUFFAAEGYPTIACA LEAVES USING DIFFERENT SOLVENTS(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2019-11-11) FIRDAUSI MUSA GARBA; FIRDAUSI MUSA GARBALuffa aegyptica (gourd sponge) belong to the family curcubitacea. It is a climbing annual plant grown in almost all part of the country as weed, possessing both medicinal and nutritional value. The analysis was conducted to extract, identify and compare phytochemical contents of luffa aegyptiaca leaves using different solvents. The result shows the presence of alkaloids, tannins, glycosides, saponin glycosides steroids and balsams.Item FINANCIAL INDUCEMENT ON VOTERS BEBAVIOUR IN NIGERIA: "A CASE STUDY OF 2019, GENERAL ELECTION IN ZARIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2021-09-09) ABUBAKAR IDRIS LAMIDO; ABUBAKAR IDRIS LAMIDOThe Phenomenon of financial inducement in Nigeria politics is not new, especially after independence, Nigeria politics was largely influenced with buying and selling of votes. Many Scholars such as (Davies, 2016, Walecki, 2016 and Ojo, 2015) have written on financial inducement and vote buying in Nigerian politics because of the devastating impact of the phenomenon on the body politics.Item NUMERICAL SOLUTION OF ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION USING TAYLOR'S SERIES AND MODIFIED EULER'S METHOD(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2019-12-14) YAHAYA KABIRU; YAHAYA KABIRUThe ultimate aim of the field of numerical analysis is to provide convenient methods for obtaining useful solution or mathematical problem and for extracting useful information from available solution which are not expressed in traceable forms such problem may each be formulated.Item A CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF INEC SMART CARD REREDUCING IRREGULARITIES DURING 2015 GENERAL ELECTIONS IN KATSINA STATE(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2018-10-20) AHMAD UMAR; AHMAD UMARThis research examined the critical performance of smart card reader reducing rregularities in the 20 I 5 general elections in Katsina State. The aims of this study include: to examine the impact of the smart card readers on the outcome of the 2015 general elections , to identify how card reader promote democratization in katsina state, to proffer solution on how to improved the inadequacy and achievement of the card reader in attainment of sustainable democracy in Nigeria. The research adopted both qualitative and quantitative methods. The research found out that the use of the card reader led to the increase and reinforcement of public confidence and trust in the electoral process, electoral fraud was reduced and election litigations were minimized. The research conclude that considering the massive electoral fraud witnessed in general elections since Nigeria's independence, the card reader should be used for future elections because the introduction of technology has resulted to incremental velopment in Nigerian electoral process. The research finally recommends that All Nigerians should accept the use smart card readers in the conduct of elections at all levels, Both INEC and Ad-hoc staff should be properly trained on the use of smart card.Item EFFECT OF LARGE CLASS SIZE ON STUDENTS ATTITUDE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN BIOLOGY IN SOME SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN GUSAU METROPOLIS(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2019-10-10) ABUBAKAR UMAR; ABUBAKAR UMARBiology teaching in senior secondary schools cannot be over emphasized. It is one of the subjects required by students to study science and other allied courses at tertiary institution. Such courses include but not limited to Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology/Integrated Science, Biology/Chemistry, all offer in our national tertiary institutions of learning in Nigeria.Item EFFECT OF CONCEPT MAPPING ON STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN BIOLOGY AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN FUNTUA EDUCATION ZONE, KATSINA STATE(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2018-11-23) ABUBAKAR DAHIRU; ABUBAKAR DAHIRUThe i,tudy was conducted to determine effect of Concept mapping strategy and academic performance in excretion among secondary school students in Funtua education zone, Katsina state. To achieve these, two groups of students were formed; one of the groups the e:{perimental group was exposed to Concept mapping strategy and the other group the control group was exposed to lecture method. The effect ·of the methods in academic performance was deduced. The sample size for the study comprised a total of 43 Senior Secondary two (SSII) Students drawn from two Secondary Schools in Funtua, Katsina State. The Government . d S hool Maska served as the experimental group and the students were Semor Secon ary c . · concept mapping and Government Day Senior Secondary School. Makera was used as control group and the students were taught the same concept using lecture method.Item COMPARATIVE STUDIES OF THE EFFECT OF THE LEAF OF CASTOR OIL SEED AND COFFE SENNA ON BEANS WEEVIL (Callosobruchus maculatus) INFESTATION(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2019-11-11) BASHIRU ABDULLAHI; BASHIRU ABDULLAHIThe comparative effect of castor oil plant and coffee senna leaves powder was evaluated for the control of Callosobruchus maculatus on stored cowpea.Item THE ROLE OF CIVIL PROVISION (THE SOCIETYORGANIZATIONS IN PUBLIC SERVICES CASE STUDY OF SOME SELECTED CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS IN ZAMFARA STATE)(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State) MUSA HAFIZ GUSAU; MUSA HAFIZ GUSAUThe lingering challenges facing our society are enormous, wicked and complex, in which the so called one best approach of public service delivery cannot solely address. Some of these challenges are lack of trust in government, insecurity, lack of access to universal basic education, outbreak of chronic diseases and lack of access to health care facilities.Item PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF JACKAL BERRY (Diospyrus mesi/liformis)(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2019-12-13) PARIDA YUSUF MORIKI; PARIDA YUSUF MORIKIEthno medical practice mostly revolves round Phytochemistry. Phytochemical screening of medical plants would therefore help ,discover a wide range of more efficacious drugs safer and cheaper drugs. The various plant parts of Diospyros mespí/iformis were collected from Federal University Gusau. They were oven dried, pulverized and serially extracted by cold extraction procedure starting with methanol. The methanol extract was then serially extracted with aqueous. The result revealed the presence of cardiac glyqosídils, saponin, glyco;ides etc. in various extracts of the various plant· parts. The 'phytochetnieaL analysis' of the root extract of the root, steam and bark extracts of Diospyros mespilformix has opened up a fresh line of research into discoveries of new drugs M.J many classes.- It will be more fortt111ale if the new drngs thereafter discovered have bétter efficacy _and le$S toxicity than the already existing mles' in the classes.Item RAPID DETECTION TEST OF MALARIA PARASITES IN PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CARE IN NAHUCHE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE, BUNGUDU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ZAMFARA STATE, NIGERIA(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2018-11-30) BATURE ABUBAKAR; BATURE ABUBAKARMalaria is a life threatening disease caused by protozoan parasite of genus plasmodia that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected mosquitoes. 100 blood samples of pregnant women were collected and examined for malaria parasites using rapid diagnostic test kits. 60 women were malaria positive. the highest prevalence were since in women within 21-26 years age group. The result shows that there is high prevalence of malaria among pregnant women in the study.Item THE POLITICS OF RESOURCE CONTROL IN NIGERIA: ( A CASE STUDY OF NIGER DELTA)(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2018-09-12) MUKTAR LAUWALI; MUKTAR LAUWALIFor some time now, the subject of this research has been on the front burner of public discourse through incisive and engaging features. This work highlighted the great potential of Africa and urgent developmental needs of this vital geo- political region of the Niger Delta with critical analysis of the link between the great potential of Africa and urgent developmental needs of this vital geo- political region of the Niger Delta with critical analysis of the link between variables of ethnicity and religion as vital instrumentalities fueling the quest for resource control. This work has also through precise and analytical inquiries traced the historical antecedents of resource control vis-à-vis the environment as the main cause of conflict globally and the Niger Delta situation is such a pathetic one due to the degree of devastation done to it and the complexity of the crisis. The work also looked at the various governmental attempts aimed at giving solution to resource control througJ1 requisite institutional framework like the Niger Delta Developmem Commission and the Ministry for Níger Delta.Item AN ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF CATTLE RUSTLING ON AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT: A CASE STUDY OF MAGAMI AREA DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (ADC)(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2018-10-25) IBRAHIM MUHAMMAD; IBRAHIM MUHAMMADThis study is to analyze the impact of cattle rustling on agricultural output in Magami. The data for the study for the period of 2011-2018 were collected from primary sources. The data were analyzed and presented using tables, percentages using Spss statistics software.Item THE EFFECT OF STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT ON ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY (A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, KAURA NAMODA)(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2018-08-08) OBEDA SULE FRIDAY; OBEDA SULE FRIDAYThe study of "The effect of staff training and development on staff productivity, a case study of Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda" and performance in Kaura Namoda, is targeted towards enhancing ways of improving organizational performance through training and development. The study was conducted in federal polytechnic, Kaura Namoda.Item LEVEL OF EDUCATION AND PLACEMENT OF WORKERS IN ZAMFARA STATE MINISTRY OF FINANCE(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2019-11-24) SUNDAY OLORUNTOBA OJO; SUNDAY OLORUNTOBA OJOThe chapter two is titled the literature review and the theoretical framework, where in the researcher engaged in an in-depth consultation to extract scholarly literatures, to propose the state of knowledge on issues which include; introduction to the chapter, the level of education, the criteria for workers placement, the significant influence of education, the effectiveness of placement of workers, and meritocracy. It is imperative to note that, this research work employed the bureaucratic theory of management (propounded by Max Weber). The central thrust of bureaucratic theory of management is indented to supplant old organizational structures that existed in the earlier periods of industrialization.Item WORK AND FAMILY CONFLICT :THE STUDY OF WORKING WOMEN IN SELECTED ORGANIZATIONS OF GUSAU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ZAMFARA STATE(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2021-09-12) RHODA ALIYU; RHODA ALIYUThe primary aim of this study was to investigate the effect of work family conflict on women in selected organizations in Gusau L.G.A, Zamfara state. The objectives of the study was to examine the causes of work family conflict on women bankers, effects of family obligation on the career advancement of women and the relationship between work family conflict and job performance. The Border theory was used as the theoretical foundation of the study. Structured questionnaire was used as the primary instrument of data collection.Item 68.pdf(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State)Item BACTERIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF SELECTED FRESH VEG ETABLES SOLD AT TUDUN WADA MARKET GUSAU, ZAMFARA STATE, NIGERIA(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2018-11-20) ODESOMI PHILEMON DAMILARE; ODESOMI PHILEMON DAMILAREBacteriological quality of selected fresh metropolis, Zamfora vegetables sold at Tudun-wadamarket in Gusau State, Nigeria was investigated. Three different samples vegetable food samples were randomly purchased he prepared and samples were analyzed using standard coliforms were procedures. Mean viable counts of the bacteria and coliforms were procedures. Mean viable counts of the bacteria and determined on lettuce (l.l6xJ08 cfu/g and 9.89xl08 (l.38x l 08 cfu/g and l. I Sx I O' cfu/g); cabbage cfu/g); cucumber ( l.07x J 08 cfu/g and 9.5xl 07 respectively. Bacillus cfu/g), and Klebsie//a specie, Escherichia coli, S1aphylococcus specie, Enterobacter spp were isolated and also analyzed.Item DETERMINATION OF GROSS ALPHA AND BETA ACTIVITIES IN DRINKING WATER IN FASKARI L.G.A OF K.ATSINA STATE(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2018-11-11) Abubakar Haruna; Abubakar HarunaFive water samples were drawn at random from locally dug well, river, dam and borehole in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State (Northern Nigeria) in two litters of each, 10ml of concentrated nitic acid were added for preservation and evaporated in a beaker and transferred into a planchet till often residue.