The research is a Descriptive Survey. It concerned with the relationship between theory and practice of teaching fine arts. It aimed describing in a systematic manner the facts about the state of arts teaching. The study was interested in describing the relationship between theory and practice of teaching fine arts in secondary school in Kano State... Continue Reading
The research examined the Problems of Parking in Commercial Zones within Wuse II District, FCC, Abuja and the explanations with a view to establishing challenges and providing appropriate recommendations. Data for the study were obtained through a semi-structured questionnaire, observation, monitoring, recording and document review. A total of 86 q... Continue Reading
Health and safety is about the prevention of ill-health among workers caused by their working conditions. Ergonomics is one of the methods to eliminate the health hazards and risk in the construction industry. The aim of the study is to assess adaptability of ergonomic practices among selected building construction craftsmen in Abuja with a view to... Continue Reading
The art of macramé though found in many areas of decorative works, has not been adequately explored, developed and documented towards the production of fashionable female dress accessories for appreciation and gainful exploitation in Nigerian contemporary society and fashion industries. Synthetic twines which are durable, cheap and water proof mat... Continue Reading
The source and nature of output constants used for preparation of construction estimates should be accurate and reliable for the client to have confidence on the prepared estimates. This research is focused on using time study approach to empirically determine the outputs of block laying work items inconstruction industry. The study reviewed BESMM3... Continue Reading
Master plans the world over have been employed among other physical development plans by planners to achieve planned urban environment. Master plans provide functional, efficient and aesthetically beautiful physical environment when effectively implemented. In Nigeria, tremendous efforts have been employed in Master plan preparation; where about 30... Continue Reading
The study focused on the provision of infrastructure in public private partnership housing scheme by estate developers in Abuja. Cases of no and poor infrastructure have been reported by residents in estates under this scheme. Adequate infrastructure plays an important role to the wellbeing of individuals in any society hence the need for this stud... Continue Reading
In African context, a palace is not only an official residence of a ruler, but also serves among other things, as the administrative and social ceremonial quarters of most societies. Some palaces even fulfilled further requirements of being residences of sacred kings of divine descents, the focal point of religious ritual, the object of mystical aw... Continue Reading
Restoration of cultural heritage is a collective responsibility between constituted authority and the general public who are the custodians of their cultural heritage. It was further discovered that there is a complete negligence on the side of government in maintaining and preserving the relics in the city. This, coupled with the encroachment of c... Continue Reading
For too long the construction industry has been divided by factionalism and conflict, which has contributed to poor performance, dangerously low profit margins and poor morale among consultants, constructors and suppliers. This study explored the perceptions of Construction industry professional’s on the Critical Success Factors (CSFs) of Project... Continue Reading
Clay soils have been used locally in Sokoto to make bricks without stabilizing the soil. The bricks usually experience structural failure such as cracking and seasonal swelling when used for the construction of wall. Collapsing of wall also occurs in the area where non-stabilized bricks are used for wall construction. This research aims to assess t... Continue Reading
Patients in healthcare facilities are often fearful and uncertain about their health, safety and isolation from normal social relationships. This is due to the large, complex environment of a typical hospital which further contributes to the stressful situation. This research evaluated patients? satisfaction of the Niger State Government hospital b... Continue Reading
A Study of Mwaghavul Festival Costumes in Plateau State Costume plays significant roles during festivals, because they add to the beauty of events. Such festivals provide opportunities where beautiful costumes of different ethnic groups are showcased in promoting the culture of the Mwaghavul. Costume is a distinctive style of dress of an individual... Continue Reading
Spatial Planning has received more emphasis in 1RD design relating to rural service delivery. However there are limitations in knowledge of the implications associated with the pattern of implementation of the spatial input in IRD design and use of the information to improve IRD policy formulation and implementation strategy. To fill the gap in kno... Continue Reading
This study is aimed at adapting banknotes security features on Ahmadu Bello University's sensitive documents in order to protect them against counterfeiting. This aim was achieved through the following objectives: 1. to study banknote security features for onward adaptation on Ahmadu Bello University’s sensitive documents. 2. To redesign some of ... Continue Reading