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INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: A PROTOTYPE FOR ADOPTION
No full textThis paper discusses indigenous knowledge management for sustainable development in Nigeria, using Nonaka‟s Socialization, Externalization, Combination, and Internalization (SECI) model as a prototype for adoption. Indigenous knowledge (IK) popularly known as traditional knowledge has its numerous benefits, with a high capability of contributing positively to sustainable development in Nigeria if it is rightly utilized and applied to diverse situations. This paper discusses the categories of IK, benefits of IK, and knowledge management procedures in managing IK, among others. It also identified some challenges limiting the use and application of IK such as low recognition of IK, lack of IK policy, and hi unwillingness on the part of the custodians to share IK among others. As concluded in this paper, Nonaka‟s SECI model should be adopted in promoting a viable and feasible solution to the numerous problems affecting the proper management of IK and scientific knowledge (SK) in Nigeria. The adoption of this model would help to improve the capturing, sharing, and utilization of indigenous and scientific knowledge in local and non-local communities in Nigeria. Also, this model will also help in bringing out striking areas of differences and similarities in the application of IK and SK; thereby promoting sustainable development rather than segregating one as inferior to the other. 
Marketing of Library Resources by Library Staff of University Libraries in North-East, Nigeria
No full textThe study determined Marketing of Library Resources by Librarians in University Libraries in North-East, Nigeria. The study was guided by three (3) objectives and three (3) research questions. The target population of the study was made up of 193 librarians and Para-professional librarians of the university libraries under study. Questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency distribution and percentages which were presented in tables. Findings of the study revealed that information resources were available for marketing in university libraries under study. Most of the librarians had negative attitudes toward marketing of the information resources in the libraries under study. Only few among the respondents have marketing skills for information resources in libraries under study. It was therefore recommended among others, that despite the availability of information resources for marketing, there is need for the library management to continue to update the information resources in order to remain up to date and relevant. Library staff in those selected university libraries in North East, Nigeria should develop positive attitude towards marketing of information resources in order to embrace the idea and reposition themselves to make the best out of it. Majority of library staff don’t have the skills hence, they should train to acquire the requisite skills .They should show interest and approach those colleagues who have the skills to learn from them through mentoring
THE IGBO VERSION OF THE ANAMBRA STATE ANTHEM: A TRANSLATION QUALITY ASSESSMENT
No full textWhile English serves as Nigeria\u27s official language and as well, for its national anthem, there\u27s a growing movement to incorporate indigenous languages into official and symbolic domains, recognizing the importance of local relevance and cultural identity. The translation of the Anambra State Anthem into Igbo represents a significant step towards linguistic inclusivity, yet it has faced criticism for failing to fully capture the nuances and deep cultural resonance of the Igbo language, often prioritizing literal equivalence over idiomatic expression. This study evaluates the translation of the Igbo version of the Anambra State Anthem, with a focus on its semantic accuracy, cultural resonance, and poetic rhythm. Its objectives include examining these linguistic and cultural aspects, providing alternative translations for mistranslated lines, and explaining the technical reasons behind these issues. Utilizing a qualitative-descriptive research design and comparative translation analysis, the study scrutinizes both the English and Igbo versions. The data collection involved retrieving lyrics and tunes from the official Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board website and YouTube videos. The methodology involves examining linguistic features such as idioms, tone, and rhythmic adaptation between the source (English) and target (Igbo) texts, adopting the communicative (impact-driven) translation method. The researcher analyses lexical and poetic features, identifies mistranslated words or lines, explains the reasons, and attempts retranslation into the Standard Igbo, providing reasons for word choice. The revised translations are then subject to validation by linguists, musicologists, and translators. Findings reveal that literal translations often miss the cultural depth, and issues with tense and aspect appropriateness were observed. The study proposes lexical enrichment through synonym variation and emphasizes phonological considerations for improved musicality. It concludes by advocating for a critical review of the current Igbo version of the anthem and the adoption of the proposed revised version, stressing the need for a collaborative approach involving cultural experts, linguists, and musicologists to achieve effective and culturally sensitive translations of significant texts. 
STRUCTURAL CHARACTERIZATION OF MIDDLE BENUE TROUGH, NIGERIA USING AEROMAGNETIC, RADIOMETRIC AND DIGITAL ELEVATION DATA
No full textDetailed structural analysis was conducted over parts of the Middle Benue Trough usingaeromagnetic data acquired from the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA). The data was analysed using Geosoft Oasis Montaj and Esri ArcGis Pro. The aeromagnetic data was compiled into a grid and colour map. Different filters were then applied to the total magneticintensity (TMI) grid and the results were compiled equally into grids and colour maps. Elevation and aero radiometric data over the area, also compiled into grids and colour maps were used to constrain the structural analysis and interpretation of the result. The result of the structural analysis and interpretation revealed structures typical of rift basins. There are numerous intra basin, large scale and medium scale normal faults, with two easily recognizable zones of accommodation. Identified from the map interpretation was also a deep trough flanked by intra-basin basement highs. There was also evidence of magmatic intrusionswhich appear as small wavelength magnetic anomalies on the TMI map. Estimation of depth to magnetic sources using the source parameter imaging (SPI) technique shows a range of 0.33 to 4.67 for the sources. Pseudo-two-dimensional depth modelling confirms the influence of tectonic evolution of the study area on present-day surface and subsurface geomorphology
ASSESSMENT OF MINERALOGICAL AND HEAVY METAL CONSTITUENTS OF GEOPHAGIC CLAYS IN PARTS OF ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA
No full textThe mineralogical and chemical composition of in-situ geophagic clays were carried out in parts of the Niger Delta Basin,with the aim of determining the types, major and trace element constituents, and public health implications of the clays. Five samples were collected and subjected to X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyses.XRD analysis revealed kaolinite (54 to 78 wt. %),chlorite (46 to 64 wt. %), namuwite (3 to 10 wt. %), kupletskite(4 wt. %), montmorillonite (4 to 5 wt. %),palygorskite (4 wt. %), quartz (22 to 46 wt. %) and albite (7 wt. %) minerals. The constituents observed from XRF analysis include SiO2 (60.15 to 67.25 wt. %), Al2O3 (7.24 to 14.23 wt. %), Fe2O3 (3.22 – 4.61 wt. %), TiO2 (0.47 – 0.91 wt. %), MgO (1.57 – 6.59 wt. %), CaO (1.62 – 2.87 wt. %), Na2O (0.32 – 2.14 wt. %), K2O (0.61 – 1.51 wt. %) and MnO (0.03 – 0.30 wt. %). When compared with average crustal abundance values, the samples from Enugwu-Agidi had higher SiO2, TiO2, MgO and MnO; Igbariam higher MnO; Nteje higher TiO2, MgO and MnO; Isinyi-Nando higher MgO and MnO. The XRF analysis also revealed the following heavy metal concentrations; Zn (61.12 to 321.11 ppm), Cu (16.03 to 36.08ppm), Pb (13.29 to 24.1 ppm), Hg (0.02 to 0.06 ppm), Co (1.81 to 5.41 ppm), Ni (29.00 to 83.27 ppm), As (3.42 to 5.20 ppm), Se (<0.01 to 20.02 ppm), Cr (43.71 to 106.20 ppm), Cd (0.06 to 0.12 ppm) and V (79.58 to 220.49 ppm). Zn, Pb, Ni, As, Cr and V were found to be higher than the joint FAO/WHO maximum daily permissible limits for heavy metals in food and vegetables. An assessment of the levels of contamination of the heavy metals using index of geo-accumulation (Igeo), shows that Zn, Cu, Pb, Hg, Co, Ni, As, Cr, Cd and V (all with Igeo< 1) did not contaminate the clays. The study suggests that a safe remediation technique be put in place before consuming these clays
INVESTIGATION OF PHYTOCHEMICALS AND CHEMICAL ELEMENTS PRESENT IN HERBAL DRUGS MANUFACTURED AND CONSUMED IN NIGERIA.
No full textThe rate of acceptance and consequent consumption of herbal drugs in Nigeria is steadily increasing; this could be linked to limited access to health care, high cost of health services and perceived efficacy of herbal medicines. This study investigated the physicochemical properties as well as phytochemical contents of three herbal drugs manufactured and consumed in Nigeria using standard methods. Concentration of selected elements and heavy metals were also determined using the Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. The results obtained showed that the herbal drugs are coloured, very bitter, acidic liquids. Ash content obtained for the three samples were 1.490%, 1.246% and 1.746% while moisture content were 84.817%, 84.787% and 13.719% for samples A, B and C respectively. Water extractives present in the samples were 31.643%, 30.124% and 33.496% while alcohol extractives were 21.848%, 22.654% and 20.699% for samples A, B and C respectively. Results from the phytochemical analysis revealed that all three samples contained flavonoids (14.118, 11.799 and 21.921 for samples A, B and C respectively), alkaloids (22.086, 14.580 and 1.912 for samples A, B and C respectively), saponins (13.848, 10.645 and 15.297 for samples A, B and C respectively), glycosides (3.441, 3.368 and 6.016 for samples A, B and C respectively), tannins (9.344, 12.871 and 9.339 for samples A, B and C respectively) and terpenoids (1.93, 2.939 and 2.193 for samples A, B and C respectively). Some trace elements and heavy metals namely; Zn, Fe, Hg, K, Ni, Co, As, Na, Ca and Mg were found in all three herbal drugs. However, lead (Pb) was not detected in two of the herbal drugs and copper (Cu) was not detected in one of the samples. The presence of the observed phytochemicals suggests that the drugs are plant-based formulations with potential therapeutic benefit. While the essential elements found in the herbal drugs play important roles that contributes to good health of consumers, the presence of heavy metals is an evidence of drug contamination. This research therefore recommends strict compliance to standard practice in manufacturing of herbal drugs
Groundwater Investigation using Dar Zarrouk Parameters for Hydrogeological Subsurface Assessment in Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru
No full textGroundwater constitutes the principal source of water for domestic and institutional use at Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru, necessitating a detailed evaluation of its hydrogeological potential. This study employed Dar Zarrouk parameters derived from Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) data to characterize the subsurface and assess aquifer properties within the Polytechnic environment. A total of forty (40) VES stations were acquired using the Schlumberger array, and data interpretation through curve matching and computer iteration delineated subsurface layers and aquifer characteristics. Results identified three to four lithological units: topsoil/lateritic cover, clay, sandy clay, clayey sand, weathered basement, and fresh basement. Dar Zarrouk parameters, such as longitudinal conductance, transverse resistance, hydraulic conductivity, transmissivity, reflection coefficient, and anisotropy, provided insights into aquifer protective capacity and groundwater potential. Aquifer resistivity ranged from 2-402 Ωm, with thicknesses of 0.6-19.6 m, while basement resistivity exceeded 1,000 Ωm, confirming a crystalline bedrock. High transmissivity and hydraulic conductivity at VES 1, 6, 11, 25, and 36 denote productive aquifers, whereas clayey zones showed poor recharge. Groundwater occurrence is predominantly associated with weathered and fractured basement zones, which constitute the main aquifers. It is recommended that borehole development target these zones to ensure a sustainable water supply for the Polytechnic and surrounding communities
DISTINCTIONS CONCEPTUELLES DANS L’APPROPRIATION DES GENRES LITTÉRAIRES : ÉTUDE DE L’AUTOBIOGRAPHIE ET DU ROMAN AUTOBIOGRAPHIQUE
No full textOne of the problems of autobiography is the authenticity of the narrated fact. Due to autobiographical writings’ dependence on memory and the fallibility of remembrance, it is believed that it is impossible to deny the presence of fiction in an autobiography. This accounts for the reason why some critics prefer to refer to autobiography as autobiographical novel, whereas, the latter is a literary category. This seems to underscore the issue of misuse of concepts in literature where autobiographies are sometimes categorized as autobiographical novels. This work is aimed at differentiating the two terms in question by the characters they possess and by their meaning in order to establish their differences. Based on the method of genre analysis and the theory of literary genres, the study examined the attributes of autobiography and the autobiographic novel. This has been executed in this work by the study of theoretical works on genre conventions and the analysis of their characteristics in literary texts. The study revealed that truth is not a major criterion of the autobiography. Besides, autobiography and the autobiographical novel share some resemblance but they are different by the autobiographic pact signed by the author in the text. More so, the two concepts belong to different literary genres. Autobiographers oftentimes, employ elements of fiction in their works, but as long as the elements of the autobiography, can be deciphered in the text, such works are best referred to as autobiographies and not autobiographical novels. This study enhances the understanding of genre conventions as it pertains to autobiography and the autobiographic novel so as to avoid improper usage of the terms.
Résumé L’autobiographie pose un problème de véracité en raison de sa dépendance sur la mémoire qui est faillible. Cette caractéristique a conduit certains critiques à assimiler l’autobiographie au roman autobiographique, bien que ce dernier soit une catégorie littéraire distincte. Ce glissement sémantique soulève des questions sur l’usage inapproprié de ces deux concepts, notamment dans les cercles littéraires où les autobiographies sont souvent désignées comme des romans autobiographiques. Suite à cette problématique, cette étude a pour objectif de distinguer clairement ces deux notions à travers une analyse de leurs éléments constitutifs et de leurs conceptions afin d’établir leurs différences. En s’appuyant sur la méthode d’analyse des genres et de la théorie des genres littéraires, la recherche examine les attributs spécifiques de l’autobiographie et du roman autobiographique. L’approche combine l’investigation d’ouvrages théoriques sur les conventions génériques et une analyse textuelle détaillée. Les résultats montrent que la vérité n’est pas un critère fondamental de l’autobiographie. Si des éléments fictionnels apparaissent fréquemment dans les récits autobiographiques, ceux-ci restent néanmoins distincts du roman autobiographique par le pacte implicite signé par l’auteur avec le lecteur. En outre, ces deux concepts appartiennent aux genres littéraires différents. L’étude conclut que les œuvres ou les éléments autobiographiques dominent doivent être considérées comme des autobiographies, même si elles intègrent des traits fictionnels. Cette recherche contribue à clarifier les conventions des genres qui permettent ainsi d’éviter l’usage erroné des termes dans le discours critique et littéraire.  
THE PORTRAYAL OF CHILDREN AND CHILDHOOD IN ANGOLAN LITERATURE THROUGH JOSE LUANDINO VIEIRA’S “A ESTÓRIA DA GALINHA E DO OVO”
No full textThroughout the history of literature, children\u27s characters weren’t presented as active subjects in society, because they were muted and subordinate voices represented by adults - (Wearden et.al. 2000); Driscoll, 1989) and Gilbert, 2000). However, with the emergence of children’s voices, they began to articulate a world distinct from that portrayed by adults. In light of this, the essay, informed by sociological perspectives on childhood defended by Bodrova & Leong, (2007) and Vygotsky (1962), has two major objectives: (i) to provide a panoramic overview of the developmental and historical phases of children in Angolan literature and (ii) to examines the presentation of children as symbol of conflict resolution, courage and hope for a better future. The essay employs a textual analysis of “A Estória da Galinha e do Ovo” one of three stories from the short story collection Luuanda written by Jose Luandino Vieira. Drawing on Tania Macêdo’s article, “Monandengues, Pioneers, and Catorzinhas: Children of Angola” (2007),, this analysis offers a comprehensive depiction of childhood in Angolan literature during pre-colonial, colonial, and postcolonial periods The essay highlights how child characters exemplify the transformations in Angolan society and literature, presenting a path to understanding childhood in the country. 
BMAS TO CCMAS: IMPLICATIONS FOR FRENCH LANGUAGE LEARNING IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
No full textThis article looks at the French language as a General Studies (GS) Course in Nigerian Universities through the National Universities Commission’s (NUC) Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS) curriculum. This was aimed at promoting a bilingual culture. This bilingual ideology was driven by two major factors: the fact that Nigeria is surrounded by French speaking countries, and that learning a second foreign language better equips students to face the challenges of a highly competitive world. The sudden removal of French Language as a GS course in the new NUC’s Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) became worrisome. Many questions arose because of this, hence, this study. In order to answer these questions, we resorted to the use of quantitative and qualitative methods. Forty-six (46) questions were generated and responded to across private, state and federal universities, cutting across all cadres of lecturers, from Assistant lecturers to professors. The institutions were spread across Central Nigeria, to the South-West, South-East and South-South. The results show the implications of the removal of French Language learning as a GS course in the CCMAS. There are far reaching implications as it also affects mass unemployment of staff.