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Abdullah, Dostain, Habib Alizai Shahida, Jaffer Shazia, et al. "Study the Socio-Economic Spatial Regarding Livestock Development in Balochistan: Ways and Prospects." International Journal of Case Studies 7, no. 3 (2018): 51–62. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3538873.

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So as to determine demographic information about livestock management, the present study was designed. Seventy (70) respondents were selected by using by multi-stage sampling in the study areas. A descriptive sort of research designed used so that obtained the insight as awareness factors of the respondents at field level. The results indicated that majority of the respondents perceived that they have facilities of metallic roads (64.00%) majority of the respondents (90%) were married, while Brahvi speaking were 27.14% of the total sample size. Majority of the respondents (31.42%) had families
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Akintayo, OI, and JO Okache. "Consumption of fruits and vegetables in the peri-urban interface: implications for post-harvest systems in Ibadan, Nigeria." Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and the Social Sciences 11, no. 2 (2015): 216–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/joafss.v11i2.25.

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The consumption of adequate quantities of fruits and vegetables is essential to a healthy life. The growing body of evidence on fruits and vegetable consumption mainly focus on urban areas with very scanty information and data on rural/peri-urban areas. This study was carried out in the peri urban interface of Ibadan. It examined the access of people to fruits and vegetables and the factors which affect their consumption. Through multi-stage sampling technique, two hundred respondents were selected from four peri-urban communities and data were obtained through the use of pre-tested questionna
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.., Sonia, Zafar Iqbal, and Rashida Safdar. "PUBLIC PERCEPTION ABOUT SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACTS OF CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC IN DISTRICT FAISALABAD PAKISTAN." Pakistan Journal of Social Research 05, no. 02 (2023): 877–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.52567/pjsr.v5i02.1200.

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COVID-19 has had serious consequences on the socioeconomic lives of people worldwide. This study examined how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the socioeconomic conditions of people in the district of Faisalabad, Pakistan. A multi-stage sampling technique was used for this purpose. In the first stage, the Faisalabad District was selected randomly. In the second stage, two tehsils, Faisalabad City and Faisalabad Saddar, were selected, and two Union Councils were selected for each selected tehsil. Two colonies were selected from each Union Council. Selections were performed at each stage using
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B.B. Abubakar and U. Lawali. "Determinants of consumer preference for imported and local rice among households in Sokoto metropolis." Journal of Agriculture and Environment 20, no. 1 (2024): 35–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jagrenv.v20i1.4.

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The study was designed to assess the determinants of consumer preference of local and imported rice among households in Sokoto metropolis, Nigeria. Two-stage sampling technique was employed, where in the first stage, Sokoto-North, Sokoto-South and some parts of Wamakko Local Government Areas (LGAs) were purposively selected. In the second stage, systematic sampling was employed and 27 households from each area were selected, making a total of 81 respondents selected for the study. Data were collected using structured questionnaire while descriptive statistics and regression were employed to an
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Gathambiri, CW, WO Owino, S. Imathiu, and JN Mbaka. "Postharvest losses of bulb onion (Allium cepa L.) in selected sub-counties of Kenya." African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development 21, no. 02 (2021): 17529–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.18697/ajfand.97.20145.

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Inappropriate postharvest practices such as unsuitable harvesting methods and inadequate curing in bulb onion lead to losses. Postharvest losses in bulb onion contribute to food and nutrition insecurity. Although Kenya has suitable environmental conditions for bulb onion production, its productivity is low, which is attributed to pre-and postharvest factors. Information on bulb onion postharvest losses and their causes in the country is scanty which limits the development of postharvest losses reduction strategies. Therefore, this study was carried out in three major bulb onion growing sub-cou
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Ndanitsa, M. A., Sallawu, H., Ndako, N., and Dauda, M. "THE PERFORMANCE OF MICROFINANCE PROVIDERS ON POVERTY ALLEVIATION AMONG YAM FARM HOUSEHOLDS IN SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF NIGER STATE, NIGERIA." Journal of Agripreneurship and Sustainable Development 4, no. 1 (2021): 56–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.59331/jasd.v4i1.184.

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The study examined the performance of microfinance providers on poverty alleviation among yam farm household in some selected Local Government Areas of Niger State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to draw up respondents for the survey. Data were collected from 120 respondents using structured questionnaire and were analyzed using descriptive statistics, poverty gap index, Foster-Greer-Thorbeck index, head count ratio, severity index, farm budget technique, and Gini coefficient. The results revealed that most (89.17%) yam farm household were males and married (87.50%). The aver
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NWABUDIKE, Enifome (RN RM BNSc), and NWAOMAH Esther Esobuneta DR. "Knowledge and Self-Care Management Practices of People Living with Diabetes Mellitus in Selected Hospitals, Benin-City, Edo State, Nigeria." International Journal of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences (IJMNHS) ® 3, no. 2 (2022): 160–74. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6596477.

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Effective glycemic control and healthy living within the limit of diabetes illness is the state of health envisaged by people living with diabetes. This can be achieved through deliberate involvement in appropriate self-care management practices that is influenced by the level of knowledge of the disease entity. Therefore, this study assessed knowledge and self-care management practices of people living with diabetes mellitus in selected hospitals in Benin-city, Edo state. The study adopted a descriptive survey design that involved a population of (968) people living with diabetes attending th
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Anam, Asari Effiong, Fredrick Awhen Opoh, Unimke Sylvester Akongi, et al. "Corporate social responsibilities and the well-being of rural dwellers: The Lafarge Cement Company’s example." Corporate Governance and Organizational Behavior Review 6, no. 3 (2022): 128–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cgobrv6i3p12.

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Using the Lafarge Cement Company’s example, the study examined the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on the well-being of rural dwellers in Nigeria. The design adopted is cross-sectional, where quantitative and qualitative methods were applied in obtaining data from one thousand one hundred and four (1104) respondents from selected communities in the Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria. The research used a multi-stage sampling technique. Data were then analysed using descriptive statistics such as percentages and frequency tables. At the same time, the qual
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Muhammad, Sule. "IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON TEACHING AND LEARNING SOCIAL STUDIES IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN GUSAU EDUCATION ZONE OF ZAMFARA STATE, NIGERIA." Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal 01, no. 03 (2023): 178–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.59231/edumania/9005.

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This study assessed the impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on teaching and learning Social Studies in junior secondary schools in Gusau Education Zone of Zamfara State, Nigeria. The study had 1 objective, which is to examine the impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on teaching and learning Social Studies in junior secondary schools in Gusau Education Zone of Zamfara State, Nigeria. Survey research design was used for the study from a population of 48,977, a sample of 378 was draw, multi-stage sampling technique was used, at the first stage, two local government areas and 22 schools were purposively selected b
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Iyiola-Tunji, A. O., W. Buba, I. Saleh, A. T. Mohammed, M. A. Yusuf, and P. A. John. "Cattle milk processing and marketing characteristics among agro-pastoralists in North West Nigeria." Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 46, no. 1 (2020): 246–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.51791/njap.v46i1.1294.

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The study was aimed at analysing the fundamental characteristics of milk collection, processing and marketing among agro-pastoralists in North West Nigeria. A three stage (multi-stage) sampling technique was used for the study. The first stage is the purposive selection of four States (Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano and Katsina States purposively selected based on the high concentration of agro-pastoralists). In the second stage, two Local Government Areas (LGA) from each of the State were purposively selected. The third stage involved the use of snowball sampling method for the selection of communities
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BOLU-STEVE, Foluke Nike, Rasaq Abimbola FADIPE, and Olajide Charles KAYODE. "Causes and Psycho-Social Impact of Rape on Victims as Perceived by Secondary School Students in Oyo State, Nigeria." Ethiopian Journal of Education 44, no. 2 (2025): 21–48. https://doi.org/10.63990/eje.v44i2.10978.

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Rape is a heinous and serious crime against humanity. It is not a mere sexual disorder, but rather a criminal offence. The study, therefore, investigated the causes and psychosocial impacts of rape as perceived by secondary school students in Oyo State, Nigeria. Respondents were selected through a multi-stage sampling method. Firstly, a proportionate sampling technique was used to select the Local Government Areas (LGA) in Oyo state. Secondly, purposive sampling was used to pick secondary schools with the largest population of students. Finally, a simple random sampling technique was applied t
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Karshie, Edward Adyondor, Oluwatosin Victor Ajayi, Philip Kwakwah Gideon, Joel Bulus, and Naorti Boniface Mtomga. "Farmers' Participation in Agroforestry Practices in Taraba State, Nigeria: An Analysis of Benefits." Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences 7, no. 8 (2017): 182–88. https://doi.org/10.15580/GJAS.2017.8.092417139.

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The study examined the benefits of farmers’ participation in agroforestry practices in Taraba State, Nigeria. It highlighted the level of farmers’ participation, the benefits derived from agroforestry, as well as the challenges faced by farmers practising agroforestry. A sample of 420 respondents drawn from 7 Local Government Areas (LGA) out of 16 LGA in all the agro-ecological zones in Taraba State was selected using multi-stage sampling techniques. The selected respondents were administered validated questionnaire related to benefits derived and participation level in agroforestr
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Ibirongbe, DO, KA Durowade, AT Ibirongbe, AI Ibikunle, FO Obademi, and WO Adebimpe. "Health Care Financing and Financial Hardship among Rural and Urban Households in Ekiti State, Nigeria." Journal of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care 34, no. 3 (2022): 126–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jcmphc.v34i3.10.

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Background: Individuals and families suffer financial hardship in seeking health care. The study aimed to assess health care financing and experience of financial hardship in seeking health care among urban and rural households in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
 Methods: This was a comparative, cross-sectional study. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 420 households each in the rural and urban areas. Data was collected using pre-tested, structured interviewer-administered questionnaire, and analysed using SPSS v20. Level of statistically significance was set at p-value of <0.05
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Shaib-Rahim, H. O., O. J. Aluko, O. Eniola, et al. "Chevon availability in some markets in Ibadan, Nigeria." Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 47, no. 4 (2020): 255–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.51791/njap.v47i4.96.

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Goat meat has a number of nutritional benefits compared to other meats. It is preferred by those who know it value. Studies on marketing of goat meat (chevon) is important to provide vital information on its availability, profitability and the contsraints encoutered by the marketers for effective research, pricing, planning and policy fomulation. In the study, the marketing of chevon in selected markets in Ibadan, was examined. Well-structured questionnaires were purposively administered to 60 respondents from four markets (Bodija, Akinyele, Oritamerin, Aleshinloye) in different Local Governme
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Adekunle Olufemi OLOYEDE, Olusola Fumilayo BABALOLA, Anifat Bolatito SAKA, and Monsurat Adeseyi ADELAKUN. "Assessment of determinant factors responsible for divorce among divorcees in rural areas of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria." World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews 22, no. 2 (2024): 474–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.22.2.1376.

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The study assessed factors responsible for divorce among divorcees in rural areas of Ibadan by specifically focusing on sexual satisfaction, ethnicity/culture, and educational disparities. Divorce is related to marriage and family, and it has been used as an instrument to expose failure through marriage. In Nigeria, the high rate of divorce is mostly associated with urbanization and industrialization. The study employed a multi-stage sampling procedure using a well-structured and closed-ended questionnaire. Three out of six rural local government areas were randomly selected, representing 50%.
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Adekunle, Olufemi OLOYEDE, Fumilayo BABALOLA Olusola, Bolatito SAKA Anifat, and Adeseyi ADELAKUN Monsurat. "Assessment of determinant factors responsible for divorce among divorcees in rural areas of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria." World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews 22, no. 2 (2024): 474–83. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14554870.

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The study assessed factors responsible for divorce among divorcees in rural areas of Ibadan by specifically focusing on sexual satisfaction, ethnicity/culture, and educational disparities. Divorce is related to marriage and family, and it has been used as an instrument to expose failure through marriage. In Nigeria, the high rate of divorce is mostly associated with urbanization and industrialization. The study employed a multi-stage sampling procedure using a well-structured and closed-ended questionnaire. Three out of six rural local government areas were randomly selected, representing 50%.
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Upev, Samuel, Amurtiya Michael, Shuaibu Mshelia, and Justice Onu. "Poverty and its Alleviating Strategies among Rural Farming Households in Benue State, Nigeria." Zeszyty Naukowe SGGW w Warszawie - Problemy Rolnictwa Światowego 21, no. 2 (2021): 33–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.22630/prs.2021.21.2.8.

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The study analysed rural farming households’ poverty status and alleviating strategies in Benue State, Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were to: describes the rural household heads’ socio-economic characteristics; determine the poverty status of the respondents and its determinants; and identify poverty alleviating strategies of the respondents. Data for the study was collected from 420 respondents selected using a multi-stage sampling technique. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics, the Foster-Greer-Thorbecke poverty measurement index, and the Binary Logistic
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Purwanti, Elly, Yuni Pantiwati, Endrik Nurrohman, and Astika Dwi Lorosae. "ETHNOBOTANY OF MEDICINAL PLANTS USED BY THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AT THE FOOT OF THE MOUNT UYELEWUN, EAST NUSA TENGGARA." BIOEDUKASI 21, no. 1 (2023): 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.19184/bioedu.v21i1.29069.

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This study aims to explore and identify the medicinal plants used by the Uyelewun local community. It encompasses plant species, multi-aspect utilization, processing methods and how to use, and their medical benefits to heal diseases. This descriptive exploratory study was conducted in May 2019 in six villages, namely Panama Village, Meluwiting Village, Loyobohor Village, Leudanung Village, Balauring Village, and Wairiang Village. These six villages were categorized into three groups: 1) modern village, 2) developing village, and 3) traditional village. Seventy-eight respondents, comprising lo
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Adaugo Uzokwe, Chinwe, GO Iheme, OU Oteh, MC Ewude, and Q. Uruakpa. "Knowledge, perception and utilization of biofortified cassava and orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) in selected rural areas in Nigeria." African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development 21, no. 05 (2021): 18019–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.18697/ajfand.100.20290.

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Vitamin A deficiency is a major public health problem in Nigeria. Staple crops are targeted by biofortification efforts because they possess low micronutrient density and are consumed in large quantities by a large proportion of poor households. This study was designed to assess the knowledge, perception and utilization of biofortified cassava and orange-fleshed sweet potato in selected Local government Areas in Abia and Imo States. The study was descriptive and cross-sectional in design. A total of 710 respondents were selected using a multi-stage sampling technique. A structured interviewer-
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Kate, Okonkwo-Emegha, Umebali Ejike Emmanuel, and Obiekwe, Ngozi Josephine. "Determinant of Loan Repayment Performance among Smallholder Vegetable Farmer Cooperators in Anambra State, Nigeria." International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science X, no. I (2025): 429–42. https://doi.org/10.51584/ijrias.2025.1001034.

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The paper examined the determinants of loan repayment performance among smallholder vegetable farmer cooperators in Anambra State, Nigeria. A total of 320 respondents were selected using a multi-stage sampling technique from two agricultural zones and eight local government areas of the State. Data collected through structured questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive statistics, loan repayment index, and multiple regression analysis. It was revealed that majority (81.6%) were female, average age of the cooperators were 42 years and mainly 60.00% were married. The results revealed that (6
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Ariyo, O., E. O. Oladejo, and M. A. Atojoko. "Awareness, perception and constraints to consumption of pro-vitamin a cassava foods among women of reproductive age in Ikire, Nigeria." Agro-Science 22, no. 1 (2024): 71–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/as.v22i1.10.

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Pro-vitamin A cassava was introduced to Nigeria since 2011; however, the consumption remains low. Increased consumption of pro-vitamin A cassava foods can complement other vitamin A deficiency control initiatives. The study was designed to assess the awareness, perception and constraints to consumption of provitamin A cassava foods among women of reproductive age in rural and urban areas of Ikire, Nigeria. The cross-sectional study involved 200 women aged 15-49 years (100 each), selected using a three- stage sampling procedure. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnair
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Ojo, Omobola, A. Ahmed, A. Ahmed, Tanimola Akande, and GK Osagbemi. "A Comparative Study of Predictors of Health Service Utilization among Rural and Urban Areas in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State." Babcock University Medical Journal (BUMJ) 4, no. 2 (2021): 120–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.38029/bumj.v4i2.88.

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Objective: Health facilities utilization among Nigerians is affected by access to hospitals and, availability of personnel. This study compared the predictors of health service utilization in rural and urban areas of Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State. Method: A cross-sectional study, involving 250 rural and 250 urban respondents selected through multi-stage sampling techniques. Quantitative data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Qualitative data collection was done with an FGD guide. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16. Chi-square, t-test, and
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Ogungbenro, Rebecca O. "Socio-Economic Potentials of Plants Used for Blood-Cleansing in Selected Local Government Areas of Oyo and Ogun States, Southwestern Nigeria." Journal of Advanced Botany and Zoology 6, no. 2 (2018): 03. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1213122.

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The role of forests as custodians of plants for alternative medicine cannot be overemphasized and   cleansing blood is one of the most important activities in the alternative medicine for achieving optimum wellness. This study examined the socio-economic potentials of blood cleansing plants in selected Local Government Areas of Oyo and Ogun States, Southwestern, Nigeria. A Multistage sampling technique of four stage design was adopted. Data were obtained through questionnaire administered to 150 respondents - herbalists, herb sellers and individuals who had knowledge of plants for me
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A. A., Olorunnisola, Oyerinde O. O., Adewoye I. Y., Ijanada A. J., Uwalaka C. H., and Omoyele O. O. "Assessing the Awareness, Attitude, and Intention of Adolescents for HIV Screening Services Utilization in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria." International Journal of Public Health and Pharmacology 4, no. 1 (2024): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.52589/ijphp-jb8qnpbg.

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Information on efficient HIV prevention strategies especially among adolescents in the region is still crucial because more than 70% of all HIV cases worldwide are in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study assessed the awareness, attitude an Intentions of Adolescents for HIV Screening Services Utilization among secondary school students in Osogbo, Osun state, Nigeria. Using multi-stage sampling, 120 students were selected from Selected Secondary Schools (s1-s3). A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data to measure the awareness, attitudes and Intentions of Adolescents to utilize HIV Scr
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Thangjam, Bidyapati, and K. K. Jha. "Assessment of Farmers’ Knowledge towards Sustainable Agricultural Practices (SAP) in Manipur." Indian Journal of Extension Education 61, no. 1 (2025): 55–60. https://doi.org/10.48165/ijee.2025.61110.

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This study explored disparities in farmers’ knowledge of sustainable agricultural practices between valley and hilly districts of Manipur, conducted across four districts (Senapati, Churachandpur, Imphal East, and Thoubal) from 2021 to 2023. A total of 320 respondents were selected using a multi-stage random sampling method. The study measured knowledge across six areas: agronomic practices, soil and water conservation, nutrient management, pest control, disease control, and waste recycling. Results revealed that valley districts (Imphal East and Thoubal) had significantly higher knowledge (me
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Wu, Linhai, Qipeng Hu, Jianhua Wang, and Dian Zhu. "Empirical analysis of the main factors influencing rice harvest losses based on sampling survey data of ten provinces in China." China Agricultural Economic Review 9, no. 2 (2017): 287–302. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/caer-03-2016-0036.

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Purpose In China, a major grain producer, rice losses during harvest cannot be ignored. The purpose of this paper is to assess the extent of rice harvest losses in major grain-producing areas in China by a sampling survey, and to further analyze the main factors influencing rice harvest losses using an ordered multinomial logistic model. Design/methodology/approach In this study, data were collected using a multi-stage sampling method from ten major rice-producing provinces/regions in China. On this basis, five counties were selected from each of these provinces/regions. In the actual survey,
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Muhammed, M. J., M. Umar, and F. Zubairu. "Assessment of Awareness on Antenatal Care Service Delivery among Pregnant Women in North-West, Nigeria." Zamfara International Journal of Education 3, no. 6 (2023): 19–23. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10642361.

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The purpose of this study was to assess awareness of antenatal care service delivery among pregnant women in North-West, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, the ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study comprised of pregnant women in all the seven (7) states in North-west, Nigeria within the year 2023. Estimated at one million two hundred and twenty-three thousand, five hundred and seventy-one (1,223,571). The sample size for this study consists of 768 pregnant women. The participants were selected using multi-stage sampling techniques. Close–end
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Ajayi, F. A., H. S. Umar, E. Sheyin, et al. "Storage Practices, Incidence and Economic Losses Caused by the Yam Scale Insect, Aspidiella Hartii Cockerell in Nasarawa State, Nigeria." Nigerian Journal of Entomology 37, no. 1 (2021): 37–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.36108/nje/1202/73.0140.

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Yam (Dioscorea species) is an annual root-tuber crop with social and economic significance in terms of food security, cash returns and human health, which has social and economic importance in terms of food, cash and medicine. Insect pests present major constraints to production, storage and marketing resulting in yield and revenue reduction, and deterioration of tuber quality in storage. This study was thus designed to assess yam storage practices by the farmers and the prevalence and economic impacts of the yam scale insect, Aspidiella hartii in selected locations of Nasarawa state, Nigeria.
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Dada, O. A., K. A. Oluyole, Y. O. M. Oladokun, and D. Awodumila. "Determinants of Food Insecurity Status among Cocoa Farmers in Ondo State, Nigeria." Pelita Perkebunan (a Coffee and Cocoa Research Journal) 40, no. 3 (2024): 275–86. https://doi.org/10.22302/iccri.jur.pelitaperkebunan.v40i3.639.

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Food insecurity is a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active and healthy life. This can be a temporary situation for a family or can last a long time. Food insecurity is one way to measure people’s food affordability. The aim of the study was to determine factors that affect food insecurity status among cocoa farming households in Ondo state, Nigeria. Multi-stage random sampling technique was used to select the respondentfarmers for the study. The first stage was the purposive selection of three Local Government Areas (LGAs) from the State. Se
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Rahman, Muhammad Shahrukh, and Mashrufah Khatun. "Adoption and farmer’s perceptions of BARI Aam-3 Mango variety in selected areas of Bangladesh." Research in Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries 5, no. 3 (2018): 301–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/ralf.v5i3.39576.

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The study was conducted to assess the level of BARI Aam-3 mango variety adoption, factors affecting adoption and farmer’s perceptions about this variety in four districts namely Khagrachori, Bandorban, Naogaon, and Satkhira of Bangladesh during February to March, 2018. A total of 128 BARI Aam-3 growers and 72 non-growers were selected using multi-stage random sampling technique. Logit model was used to assess the determinants of adoption. The study revealed that BARI Aam-3 was the most adopted variety (57%) than other and it covered 47.5% of the total mango production in the study areas. Most
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J. A., Adegbola,, Owojaiye, O. B., Ogunremi, O. B., Aina, O. B., Achime, K. C., and Pessu, P.O. "Strengthening postharvest technology development and improvement through feedback." International Journal of Agricultural and Applied Sciences 4, no. 2 (2023): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.52804/ijaas2023.421.

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This inquiry is predicated on the datum or truism that all technologies have a gap and or become obsolete at some point, and the utilization of passé technologies and methods predisposes the agricultural sector to underdevelopment. It investigates technological paucities and fixes for NSPRI technologies (NSPRI Smoking Kiln (NSK), Parabolic-shaped Solar Dryer (PSSD), Ice Fish Box® (IFB®), Hermetic Steel Drum (HSD) and Ventilated Plastic Crate (VPC)) from the perspective of users of the technologies. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design using the in-person method as its feedback m
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Shamsulkamal, Muhammad Nur Fitri, Haliza Abdul Rahman, and Izzah Nadhirah Mohamed Zain. "Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on the importance of green spaces among community in Shah Alam, Selangor." Malayan Nature Journall 76, no. 4 (2024): 459–69. https://doi.org/10.62613/mnj.24764.05.

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Green spaces provide vegetative land cover that is beneficial to human and environmental health by reducing noise, improving air quality, and mitigating urban heat. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) on the importance of green areas in Shah Alam, Selangor. A cross-sectional study was done using a modified questionnaires distributed to residents of Section 8 and Section 14 in Shah Alam. Respondents (n = 156) were selected through a multi-stage sampling method. The data were analysed by using SPSS version 25.0. The results indic
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Agbabiaka, I. A., E. A. Nnadi,, and D. O. Diyaolu,. "Socio-economic analysis of small-scale fisheries in some fishing communities in Oguta Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria." Journal of Aquatic Sciences 40, no. 1 (2025): 59–71. https://doi.org/10.4314/jas.v40i1.6.

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Lack of sufficient and sincere information on current socio-economic conditions of fishing communities is one of the serious impediments in proper planning and development of various fisheries management programs. The socio-economic analyses of small-scale fisheries in some fishing communities in Oguta Local Government Area, Imo State were examined. Multi-stage random sampling technique was employed in the primary data collection with the use of a structured questionnaire. Initially, six (6) inland lakes/fishing camps: Oguta, Okutu, Ibina, Inyima, Nnemiri and Amaja were selected out of the fis
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Adegbola, J. A. ,. Owojaiye, O. B. ,. Ogunremi, O. B. ,. Aina, O. B. ,. Achime, and K. C. and Pessu. "Strengthening Postharvest Technology Development and Improvement Through Feedback." International Journal of Rehabilitation and Special Education (IJRSE) 3, no. 1 (2023): 60–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.48165/ijrse.2023.3.1.6.

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This inquiry is predicated on the datum or truism that all technologies have a gap and or become obsolete at some point, and the utilization of passé technologies and methods predisposes the agricultural sector to underdevelopment. It investigates technological paucities and fixes for NSPRI technologies (NSPRI Smoking Kiln (NSK), Parabolic-shaped Solar Dryer (PSSD), Ice Fish Box® (IFB®), Hermetic Steel Drum (HSD) and Ventilated Plastic Crate (VPC)) from the perspective of users of the technologies. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design using the in person method as its feedback m
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Samsuddin, Samsul Farid, Hayrol Azril Mohamed Shaffril, Jusang Bolong, and Nor Aini Mohamed. "Understanding the reading habit and attitudes among the rural community in low literacy rate areas in Malaysia." Library Management 41, no. 1 (2019): 39–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lm-06-2019-0037.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the reading habit and attitude among rural communities in the low literacy rate areas in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach Multi-stage cluster and simple random sampling were employed and 400 respondents who live nearby the rural library were selected. Findings Moderate levels of reading attitude were obtained from the result of the study, in which several variables produced a significant relationship in the reading attitude (education level, household income and time spent in reading). Practical implications Better understanding on the r
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D, Bello, Agwale AO, Moren S, and Laminu YW. "ADOPTION OF SMALL-SCALE IRRIGATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR VEGETABLE PRODUCTION BY FARMERS IN NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA." Sustainability in Food and Agriculture 2, no. 1 (2021): 48–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.26480/sfna.01.2021.48.50.

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The research was conducted to assess the adoption of small-scale irrigation technologies for vegetable production by farmers in Nasarawa State. A multi-stage random sampling techniques was adopted on selecting three (3) local government each from the three agricultural zones in the state namely; Nasarawa North, Nasarawa south and Nasarawa west to give a total number of nine (9) local government that was used for the study, from each of the nine (9) selected local government, fifteen (15) small-scale farmers were randomly selected to give a total number of one hundred and thirty five (135) resp
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Muhammad, A., Mohammed, A. M., Muktar, B. G., Bala, A. H., Aliyu, Y.M., and Makinta, U. "LEVEL OF RICE FARMERS EARLY WARNING INFORMATION ON FLOOD ADAPTATION STRATEGIES IN HADEJIA AGRICULTURAL ZONE, JIGAWA STATE, NIGERIA." Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology 5, no. 1A (2025): 265–72. https://doi.org/10.59331/njaat.v5i1a.992.

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The study examines the level of rice farmer’s early warning information on flood adaptation strategies in Hadejia agricultural zone, Jigawa state, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling procedure was employed in the selecting of 278 respondents for the study. Data were collected using structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed that almost all (96%) of the respondents were male and over half (53%) of the respondents were in the age bracket of 25 - 40 years and majority (79%) of the respondents were married. The finding indicated that 48% of the
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Adebayo, Oyefunke Olayemi, and Rhoda Titilayo Adeniyi. "Contribution of Mobile Phone Services to Rural Livelihood Assets in Atiba Local Government of Oyo State, Nigeria." Journal of Agricultural Extension 29, no. 1 (2024): 123–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jae.v29i1.14s.

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This study examined the contributions of Mobile Phone services to rural livelihood assets in Atiba Local Government areas of Oyo State of Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined the mobile phone features and services used, the respondents’ use of mobile phones for livelihood assets, constraints faced in using mobile phones for livelihood assets, and the relationship between selected socioeconomic characteristics and the use of mobile phones. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 135 respondents using an interview schedule. Variables were analysed with percentage, Weighted Mean
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Maduekwe, Theresa Chika, and Golda O. Ekenedo. "Attitude Towards Ageing Anxiety Among Different Age Cohorts in Anambra State, Nigeria." European Scientific Journal, ESJ 14, no. 26 (2018): 149. http://dx.doi.org/10.19044/esj.2018.v14n26p149.

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The study was aimed at investigating the attitude towards ageing anxiety among different age cohorts in Anambra State. Three research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. A cross sectional survey design was adopted for the study. The variables that influence the attitude were ascertained in line with the objectives of the study. The accessible population for the study consisted of all the different age cohorts from ten randomly drawn Local Government Areas in the state. The sample for the study consisted of 736 different age cohorts selected from the five education zones in the state
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Shuaibu, M. K. "DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF FRESH FISH MARKETERS IN SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF NIGER STATE, NIGERIA." Journal of Agripreneurship and Sustainable Development 4, no. 2 (2021): 191–200. http://dx.doi.org/10.59331/jasd.v4i2.221.

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The study was carried out to analyze the demographic characteristics of fresh fish marketers in selected Local Government Areas of Niger State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 120 marketers in the study area. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results revealed that the mean age of the marketers 33 years, 95% of them were male while 73.3% of them were married and 45% of them has attain a secondary level of education; with mean year of marketing experience was 17.14 and 84.2% of the respondents belong to cooperative group. The study al
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D., Bello, Agwale A.O., Moren S., Laminu Y.W., and Ndor E. "ADOPTION OF SMALL-SCALE IRRIGATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR VEGETABLE PRODUCTION BY FARMERS IN NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA." Big Data In Agriculture 3, no. 1 (2020): 18–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.26480/bda.01.2021.18.20.

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The research was conducted to assess the adoption of small-scale irrigation technologies for vegetable production by farmers in Nasarawa State. A multi-stage random sampling techniques was adopted on selecting three (3) local government each from the three agricultural zones in the state namely; Nasarawa North, Nasarawa south and Nasarawa west to give a total number of nine (9) local government that was used for the study, from each of the nine (9) selected local government, fifteen (15) small-scale farmers were randomly selected to give a total number of one hundred and thirty five (135) resp
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Osu, Uchechukwu Charles, Oluwafemi Sunday Farinde, and Olakunle Titus Ajiye. "Youths’ Participation in Community Development Project in Ibadan Oyo State." Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal 01, no. 03 (2023): 04–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.59231/edumania/8992.

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The lack of attention given to youth participation in community development projects has hindered the progress of development in many communities. Despite their valuable contributions, which include physical strength, mental capabilities, and exposure, the efforts of young people are often disregarded, and their voices go unheard. The objective of this research was to evaluate the level of participation of youths in community development projects in Ibadan, Oyo State research study employed a descriptive survey research design to gather information on the participation of youth organizations i
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Adesina, Thomas Kehinde, and Ogunnowo Aderonke Adunola. "Perceived Effects of Sand Dredging on Livelihood Diversification of Artisanal Fisher Folks in Lagos State, Nigeria." Agricultura Tropica et Subtropica 50, no. 2 (2017): 71–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/ats-2017-0008.

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AbstractThe study examined perceived effects of sand dredging activities on livelihood diversification of artisanal fisher folks in Lagos State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select respondents for the study. Purposively, Eti-Osa, Ibeju-Lekki, Epe and Ikorodu local Government Areas (LGAs) were selected for intensive dredging activities. Registered artisanal fishermen in these LGAs were 310, 350, 380 and 320, respectively. Twenty percent of the population in each LGAs were selected using simple random sampling technique to arrive at 272 respondents interviewed for the stud
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Pattnaik, Satyajit, and Kokila Selvaraj. "What rural people in Tamilnadu are doing to prevent dengue?" International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 4, no. 6 (2017): 2178. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20172198.

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Background: Traditionally dengue was perceived as an urban problem. But of late many cases are being reported from rural areas. This study was undertaken to assess the preventive measures taken by people in a rural area against dengue. Methods: This was a cross sectional study done in the rural field practice area of a private medical college in Tamilnadu. Hundred houses were selected from five villages through a multi stage simple random sampling. A pre-tested semi-structured interview schedule was used for data collection. Results: All household surveyed reported using some form of personal
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Adem, Kedir. "Major Feed Resources for Small Ruminant and Traditional Feding Practice in Bursa District of Sidama Region, Ethiopia." Animal and Veterinary Sciences 12, no. 6 (2024): 161–70. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.avs.20241206.13.

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The study was conducted in Bursa districts of the highland areas of Sidama region to Evaluate traditional fattening practice, and availability of major feed resources for small ruminants. For the survey, 92 households were randomly selected by using multi-stage purpose sampling techniques. The survey data were collected on fattening practices, feed availability and constraints related to small ruminant fattening by using structured questionnaires’, field observation, focal group discussion and key informant interviews. Secondary information was obtained from respective districts of livestock d
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Seun, Elizabeth Oderinde. "Nutritional Knowledge and Feeding Practice among Mothers of Under-Five Children Attending Primary Health Care Clinic in Ikorodu Local Government Area." TEXILA INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH 10, no. 2 (2022): 122–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.21522/tijph.2013.10.02.art011.

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Nutrition is an important part of a child’s growth and development, especially the first two years of life considered to be the window of opportunity where we can improve the wellbeing of a child. This study, therefore, investigated mother’s nutritional knowledge and the nutritional status of their children in a selected health centre in Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria. The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 400 participants for the study. A 43-item validated semi-structured questionnaire with Cronbach’s alpha of 0.71; 0.72; 0.70 was
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Igene, L., O. Solomon, M. Osifo, and B. E. Akagbosu. "Assessment of Information Needs of Shea Butter Processors’ on Modern Processing Technologies in North Central Agro-Ecological Zone of Nigeria." Sustainable Agriculture Research 8, no. 1 (2018): 59. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/sar.v8n1p59.

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To ensure sustainable shea butter production in North Central Agro-ecological zone of Nigeria using modern shea butter processing technologies necessitated this study. The major objective of the study was to identify the information needs of shea butter processors’ on modern shea butter processing technologies whilst examining the respondents’ socio-economic characteristics, ascertaining their awareness, areas of information needs, sources of information, and perception on the effect of inadequate information on modern processing technologies were the specific objectives. P
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Adebayo, S. A., I. Ogunlade, and E. E. Ede. "Perceived extension needs of rubber production among farmers in Delta State, Nigeria." Agro-Science 19, no. 4 (2020): 30–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/as.v19i4.6.

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The need to develop a sustainable exploitation system for the Nigerian rubber farmers requires that extension services should be available to assist the farmers in specific areas that can help them function effectively and improve productivity. The study investigated the perceived extension needs of rubber production farmers in Delta state Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were to determine sources of information on rubber production, varieties of rubber clones cultivated by the respondents, perceived extension needs of rubber farmers, and constraints to rubber production. A multi
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Udensi, J. U., C. O. Anyanwu, M. C. Opara, C. C. Duru, E. C. Onyima, and J. C. Okafor. "Assessment of Solid Waste Management Methods in Some Selected Parts of Owerri West, Imo State, Nigeria." Archives of Current Research International 23, no. 6 (2023): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/acri/2023/v23i6575.

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In many developing countries, improper solid waste management (SWM) poses serious environmental and public health risks. Solid wastes are typically dumped into drains and open areas since they are not collected. The effects of this incident affect both human life and the environment. In addition to identifying sources, types, and defining features of solid waste in the study region, this study aimed to evaluate the current solid waste management methods in three host communities (Eziobodo, Obinze, and Ihiagwa) of the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo state, Nigeria. A systematic que
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Farinmade, Ademola, Richard Emeka Unuigboje, and Omobolanle Beatrice Akinola. "Empirical Investigation into The Street Trading Invasion in Housing Zones of the Third World Countries. The Case of Metropolitan Lagos." British Journal of Environmental Sciences 11, no. 4 (2023): 77–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.37745/bjes.2013/vol11n47788.

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The street trading activities have not only existed but continue to increase in housing zones of many under developed countries. This study investigates the invasion of the venture in the housing zones of metropolitan Lagos. The research uses survey research design. Data were collected through the instruments of personal observation and administration of structured and semi-structured questionnaires. For sampling, multi-stage sampling and disproportionate sampling techniques. One thousand, three hundred and forty-five questionnaires were administered on street traders in fifty-two administrati
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