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Impact of Technological Infrastructure on Quality of Service in the Nigerian Health Sector

B. A. Oluwale, T. O. Olaposi, T. O. Adedeji & O. S. Ayanlade · Advances in Research · 2018

Background: This study investigated the level of infrastructure in Nigerian hospitals, assessed the quality of service in the hospitals and examined the impact of infrastructure on quality of service. Methods: Survey method was used. Two sets of questionnaire were administered on...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/40368

Lean Accounting and Waste Management in Brewery Industry in Nigeria

Daferighe, Emmanuel Emeakponuzo, James, Emmanuel Eno & Offiong, Patience Etim · Advances in Research · 2018

The failure of conventional cost reduction techniques to yield the expected result brought about the thinking toward the implementation of Lean Accounting principles. Boston Consulting Group claims that practical application of Lean Accounting principles and tools significantly r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/40484

Cash Flows and Earnings in Predicting Future Cash Flows: A Study of Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria

Adebimpe Otu Umoren & Nsima Umoffong · Advances in Research · 2018

The researchers examined the abilities of past cash flows and past earnings in predicting future operating cash flows of Nigerian Money deposit banks. Ex-post facto design was used in conducting the study while sampling 13 out of the 14 deposit money banks listed on the Nigerian...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/41226

Effect of Monetary Policy on the Performance of the Nigerian Capital Market (1986 – 2016): Stylized Facts from ARDL Approach

Felix Nwaolisa Echekoba, Amalachukwu Chijindu Ananwude & Oyinloye Lateef · Advances in Research · 2018

In this study, the empirical effect of monetary policy tools on performance of the Nigerian capital market was re-examined. The real effect of monetary policy tools on capital market performance is still not clear both from theoretical and empirical background, especially in emer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/37989

Extremity Amputations in Children from Complications of Traditional Bone Setters' Care Seen in a Tertiary Hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

T. E. Diamond, S. E. B. Ibeanusi, R. C. Echem & C. C. Aniebo · Advances in Research · 2018

Background: The ancient practice of traditional bone setting dates back many centuries. In the developing world, the traditional bone setters are still patronized despite numerous limb and life-threatening complications that result from their treatment of limb injuries. Limb ampu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/41744

Biological Management of Root Rot Disease in Solanum nigrum

B. Meena · Advances in Research · 2018

The root rot disease of Solanum nigrum caused by Rhizoctonia bataticola is a serious fungal disease in Tamil Nadu. Yellowing of leaves, discolouration and rotting of roots and dark brown lesions on the stem are the prominent symptoms of root rot disease. The field experiments wer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/41492

Influence of Indigenous Knowledge on Household Food Security Status among the Smallholder Farmers in Kilifi South Sub-county, Kenya

J. M. Chege, P. P. Semenye & J. K. Lemba · Advances in Research · 2018

Food security is critical to the economic, social, religious, political and cultural development Worldwide. It plays a great role in economic growth, poverty reduction and sustainable development in Kenya. A study was carried out in Kilifi South sub-county in the coastal areas of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/41338

Ergonomics Assessment of Pedal Operated Maize Dehuskar-Sheller for Male Agricultural Workers

M. K. Choudhary, C. M. Pareek, S. S. Meena & A. K. Mehta · Advances in Research · 2018

The pedal-operated maize dehuskar-sheller was ergonomically evaluated with ten male agricultural operators to assess the physiological costs of operation. The Heart Rate, Oxygen Consumption Rate and energy expenditure rate were used for assessment of physiological cost for the op...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/40268

Nutritional and Sensory Property of Chips Made from Potato (S. T.)

Tizita Mamo · Advances in Research · 2018

The purpose of this paper was to summarize nutritional and sensory property   of chips made from potato (Solanum tuberosum l.). Potatoes have an important role in human nutrition. It is a source of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals in the diets. Tuber quality is an im...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/38718

Sustainable Purchasing and Supply Chain Management: The Entrepreneurial Role of the Purchasing Function

S. Agrogiannis & I. Kinias · Advances in Research · 2018

Strengthening functional effectiveness and raising awareness of purchasing’s aggregate value-added to the firm's sustainability agenda, calls for expanding sensitivity and receptiveness to the challenges it faces. This presupposes reconsidering the function's relationships within...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/41246