Fishery damage compensation system of Japan

This paper introduces the fishery damage compensation system in Japan and suggests its suitability for other areas of the world

Comparative study of fluoride in Alcornea cordifolia and commercial toothpastes

Fluoride was extracted from Alcornea cordifolia plant using sohxlet extractor. The fluoride content was determined by using a fluoride ion selective electrode. The fluoride content was found to be about 10% of that present in commercial toothpastes. The hard stem of the plant contained a higher amount of fluoride than the tender stem. Hence, the hard stem is a cheap source of fluoride when compared to commercial toothpastes.Keywords: Alcornea cordifolia, fluoride, toothpaste.African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 12(31), pp. 4984-498

Spatial distribution and provision of rural medical services in ekiti state, Nigeria

A good health is a pre-requisite to socio-economic and political development. Provision of essential social services especially, medical services, contribute directly and indirectly to human well being hence, it must be accorded priority at any level of government. Where they were inadequately provided, citizenry are subjected to high incidence of morbidity and mortality from the prevalence of preventable and infection disease. The study employs data from primary and secondary sources and use facility model and public location theory as basis for its theoretical underpinning. Results from the study show that though medical facilities were available in most of the settlements but were inadequate to cope with the population. The study suggests provisions of more medical services be provided in the state. The study of benefit to researchers and policy makers in the health systems.Key Words: Medical Services, provision and distribution, conceptualization, Ekiti State

Accessibility to medical facilities in the rural areas of Ekiti state, Nigeria

Accessibility which could be seen as state or quality of being accessible plays a prominent role in the patronage of facilities, especially, medical services. It is a relative quality accruing to a piece of land by virtue of its relationship to a system of transport. The study employed data from both primary and secondary sources and use spatial interaction model and facility provision model as bases for its theoretical underpinnings.  Accessibility in the area was considered in the area of road condition, hours spent by the patrons and the cost of transport by the patrons. Results showed that transport situation in the area was fair while hours spent by the patrons in the course patronizing medical facilities were minimal and the cost of transport was equally minimal. The study suggested in locating medical facilities the decision maker should see how such location will result to minimum cost on the consumers in obtaining the services. The study is of benefit to policy makers and researches.Key Words: Medical services, accessibility, conceptualization andimplication

Health Seeking Behaviour among the Rural Dwellers in Ekiti State, Nigeria

A health condition involves a state of complete physical, mental and social well being. It involves functioning of the body systems, absence of disease and disability. However, an unhealthy situation involves a state of mental disorder, disability and non-functioning of the body system. People tend to seek for health if however; they meet themselves on the latter condition, hence, the reason for the study. The study employs data from both primary and secondary sources and use Tipping and Senegal’s (1995) model of health seekers behavioural theory as basis of its theoretical underpinning. Results from the study show the type of ailment; availability of money at the time of illness, age, religious background educational background, seventy of sickness, and household position among others determining the health seeking behavionr in the area. The study suggests better equipping of medical services in the area. The study is of benefit to policy makers andresearchers.Key points: Health seeking; rural dwellers, conceptualization in Ekiti State

Property & Freedom

Pipes, Richard 1999 The Harvill Press, London. 328 pp.Reviewed by Kole Omotos

Cost Effectiveness and Demand for Medical Services among Rural Dwellers in Ekiti State, Nigeria

With daily improvement in science and technology, the demand for modern medical services is becoming increasing. This is because modern medicalservices provide answers to some medical problems which could not be handled by traditional or other forms of medicine. Regrettably, these medical services receive low patronage as a result of high medical costs. The study examines cost effectiveness of demand for medical services in Ekiti State. It employs data from both primary and secondary sources and use cognitive consumer behaviour approach as basis for its theoretical underpinning. Results from the study show though, most of the medical facilities were available in the state but the cost of patronizing them was high and the patrons encountered problems in the course of patronage. The study suggests subsidization in the cost of drugs and possibly, makes health free so as to allow better patronage. The study is of benefit to policy makers andresearchers.Key words: Cost effectiveness, demand, medical services, conceptualizatio

Challenges of Providing Security in Lagos State: The Case of Corporate Private Security Organizations

The existence and rapid growth of Corporate Private Security Organizations (CPSOs) have created new opportunities and challenges. To regulate the CPSOs effectively, this study investigated the challenges of CPSOs in crime prevention in Lagos State. Data were obtained using a combination of a questionnaire, In-depth Interview (IDI) and Key informant Interview (KII) methods. Copies of the questionnaire were administered to 1,200 respondents in gated neighborhoods in four local government areas (LGAs) of Lagos State, namely Island, Shomolu, Ikeja and Amuwo/Odofin LGAs. Thirty IDIs were conducted with members of staff and management of corporate companies, corporate guards, and proprietors of CPSOs. Four KIIs were also conducted with two members each of Society of Security Practitioners of Nigeria and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. The study revealed that the challenges facing the CPSOs included poor training, poor remuneration and welfare schemes owing to the absence of clear operational standards. There is, therefore, an urgent need to set clear and definite standards to promote professionalism in the industry