Research Paper Archive
Laterized Quarry Dust And Crushed Bricks As Alternative Concrete Making Materials | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Civil Engineering | Feb,2017 premium
This paper presents a research which was conducted to study the suitability of using laterite soil, quarry dust and the crushed bricks as alternative aggregates for concrete production. The following tests were carried out to determine the physical properties of these materials: density tests, silt content, water absorption, sieve analysis
Assessment Of Ecological And Human Health Risks Of Cu, Zn And Pb Accumulation In Agricultural Soils And Okra | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Ecology | Feb,2017
Emission from Vehicles manufacturing and processing industries have caused accumulation of heavy metals in soils and food crops, which could be harmful to public health and the environment. Heavy metals accumulate in foods as a result of their uptake by crops. This research was conducted to investigate
Animal-plant Interaction: A Review On Terrestrial Vertebrate Seed Disperser Diversity And The Selectivity Pattern Based On The Size Of Fruits And Seeds | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Ecology | Feb,2017
The study was based on 107 studies and data concerning disperser species, plant species and family, fruit type and size, seed size plant life form and the habitat, which were presented in matrix form. Data from this matrix were used in determining the disperser species diversity considering large taxonomic groups
Relationship Between Water Quality Indicators And Benthic Macroinvertebrate Assemblages In The Kuywa River, Kenya | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Ecology | Feb,2017
The Kuywa River watershed has undergone riparian vegetation planting since 2006 in order to improve the river health. The planted riparian buffer zone vegetation was to improve channel stability, promote biodiversity, and improve water quality. Studies undertaken elsewhere have investigated how environmental factors affect ecosystem processes and functionalities but fail
Relationship Between Riparian Vegetation Cover And Macroinvertebrate Assemblages In Kuywa River, Kenya | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Ecology | Feb,2017
The Kuywa River watershed has undergone riparian vegetation planting since 2006 in order to improve the river health. The planted riparian buffer zone vegetation was to improve channel stability, promote biodiversity, and improve water quality. Studies undertaken elsewhere have investigated how environmental factors affect ecosystem processes and functionalities but fail
Behaviour Of Parents Towards Early Childhood Education In The Volta Region Of Ghana | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Education | Feb,2017
The sample for the study was 100 respondents. Instruments for data collection involved a five-point likert scale questionnaire and a semi-structured interview. The design employed was a descriptive survey design. The study showed that most parents (self-employed businessmen and farmers) perceived formal education at the early childhood level as a
Empowering Language Minority Students: The British Educational Framework For Intervention. The Case Of Greek Origin Children In Britain | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Education | Feb,2017
This Article explores a number of issues relating to The British Educational framework for Language Minority pupils with special reference to the case of Greek Origin Children in Britain. The overall aim of the study was to investigate and compare different types of current educational provision in order to identify
The Use Of Standardized Precipitation Index (spi) For Drought Intensity Assessment In North-eastern Nigeria | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Geography | Feb,2017
This paper examines the use of standardized precipitation index (SPI) for drought intensity assessment in north-eastern Nigeria with a view to evaluate whether SPI can serve as better indices for drought assessment in North-Eastern Nigeria. Adopting descriptive statistics and SPI computation to drought situations and comparison of SPI with actual
Influence Of Recruitment Practices On Academic Staff Retention In Universities In Kenya | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Human Resource | Feb,2017
It is purported that the apparent shortage of academic staff in Kenyan Universities is the main cause of universities’ failure to retain quality academic staff. Kenyan universities are operating in a highly competitive environment where supply of qualified teaching staff is in deficit. One of the challenges these universities face
Influence Of Reward Practices On Academic Staff Retention In Universities In Kenya | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Human Resource | Feb,2017
It is alleged that the apparent shortage of academic staff in Kenyan Universities is the main cause of universities’ failure to retain quality academic staff. Kenyan universities are operating in a highly competitive environment where supply of qualified teaching staff is in deficit. One of the challenges these universities face
