Dataset on investigating for pozzolanic activity in coconut shell ash (CSA) towards a sustainable construction

The data presented herein are results of the research summary of the investigation for pozzolanic activity in coconut shell ash (CSA) towards a sustainable construction. The data article provides information on the properties of Coconut Shell Ash that are indicative of pozzolanic activity as stated in ASTM C618-15 (2015) [1], BS EN 197-1 (2011) [2] and Joshua et al. (2018) [3]. The data are the physical property of the sand used in determining the binder strengths and the chemical and physical properties (oxide composition and Strength Activity Indices respectively) of the pulverized, calcined and sieved Coconut Shell Ash

Towards Improving Artisan and Craftsmen Productivity

The construction industry plays a noteworthy part in contribution to the gross domestic product of developing countries. Nigeria being a developing country, the construction industry is highly labour intensive labour intensive. For the purpose of this study, the data collection instrument used was structured questionnaire making use of the 5-point Likert scale. Sample size of 52 was chosen from population frame of 60 construction firms was adopted for the study. The study found out among other things that there should be periodic increase in wages of artisans and craftsmen, schedule should be mad flexible, provision of incentives and motivation, strategies such as periodic assessment of artisans skill should be implemented, stakeholders to have a say in artisan training and organizing training programs by construction firms. To this end the need for highly performing craftsmen construction industry is not debatable, Craftsmen are the major employee of the construction industry, since most of the work in the construction industry has to be done manually by hand,therefore they deserve to be well equipped and given the best of the training on account of their contributions

Empowering Students from Low Socio-Economic Background in Financial Accounting with 21st Century Graduate Employability Skills

Unemployment is usually linked directly with lack of jobs for school leavers. However, studies have found that unemployment is also caused by lack of skilled manpower. The situation in Nigeria particularly shows that many students, especially those from low socio-economic backgrounds, do not have enough opportunity to acquire the necessary employability skills.  The present study focuses on the need for vocational departments and faculties in universities to develop teaching methods to imbue low-income students with the relevant skills for employability in the 21st century. The study was therefore guided by four purposes, namely, students’ perception of their own skill levels based on internship experiences, the broad-based employability skills possessed by students prior to graduation, students self-assessment of their own skills while in school, students’ perception of curriculum implementation and its relationship with employability skills, and students’ perception of the preparedness of lecturers to teach practical accounting skill in the 21st century. The study adopted a survey research method to administer 436 copies of the questionnaire to final year business education students in two universities in Enugu State. Self-acquisition theory was used as an anchor for the study. Findings indicate that the respondents lack the necessary qualities for employability just after school. This is indicated in a low level of professional and technical skills. Similarly, the respondents rated themselves low on broad based skills, which had a grand mean of 2.90. The study recommends that school curriculum should continue to emphasize professional and technical skills. Class assignments and projects should be in these areas, for example, analytical skill, computer skill, ethicality and personal integrity, technical knowledge, communication skills, and mastery of real-world situations. Keywords: Students, Financial Accounting, Skills, Employability DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/16-2-06 Publication date:March 31st 202

Assessment of the nutritional status of school-aged children in internally displaced persons' camps in Plateau State, Nigeria

Background: Nutritional status is one of the most important public health indicators among the displaced populations. High death rate of children in IDP camps in Nigeria have been attributed to poor nutritional status. Objective: The study investigated the nutritional status of school-aged children in IDPs' camps in Plateau State. Methods: The study adopted a cross-sectional survey research design with a population of 948 school-aged children in the two IDPs' camps in Plateau State. Simple random sampling was used to select 474 children who served as sample for the study and forty-seven children as sub-sample for the biochemical analysis. Instruments for data collection were structured questionnaire, microtoise meter, Hanson's bathroom scale and non-stretchable tape. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation were used for data analysis. Results: Findings showed that there was high prevalence of stunting (74.50%), wasting (61.70%) and 28.1% of the children were underweight. Severe and moderate acute malnutrition were seen in 9.70% and 31.20% of the children respectively. Majority (79.10%) of the children skipped meals especially due unavailability of food to eat. Vitamin A deficiency was seen in 66.00% of the children, 21.30% were iodine deficient, 70.20% were calcium deficient, 40.40% and 70.20% were zinc and iron deficient respectively while 85.10% were anemic. Conclusion: There was high prevalence of stunting, wasting and underweight amongst the children. The poor nutritional status of the children was attributed to the fact that majority of the children skipped meals especially due to unavailability of food to eat

Data on the pozzolanic activity in coconut shell ash (CSA) for use in sustainable construction

The data presented herein are results of the research summary of the investigation for pozzolanic activity in coconut shell ash (CSA) towards a sustainable construction. The data article provides information on the properties of Coconut Shell Ash that are indicative of pozzolanic activity as stated in ASTM C618-15 (2015) [1], BS EN 197-1 (2011) [2] and Joshua et al. (2018) [3]. The data are the physical property of the sand used in determining the binder strengths and the chemical and physical properties (oxide composition and Strength Activity Indices respectively) of the pulverized, calcined and sieved Coconut Shell Ash