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An Assessment Of The Effects Of Desertification In Yobe State, Nigeria, Jibril Musa Phd

Confluence Journal Environmental Studies (CJES), Kogi State University, Nigeria

Desertification is one of the most serious environmental and socio-economic problems of our time. Desertification describes circumstances of land degradation in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid regions resulting from the climatic variation and human activities. The fundamental goal of this thesis was to assess the effects of desertification in Yobe State, Nigeria. The present threat of desertification in the sahel has reached an alarming stage where crops cultivation and animal rearing/grazing are no more productive, soil has lost its nutrient/fertility, various infrastructure had given way because of windstorm from the neighbouring Niger Republic and sand dunes had taken over. The …

Using Remote Sensing Data To Improve Rice Production In Kutigi, Niger State, Nigeria, Jibril Musa Phd, M B. Yunusa

Confluence Journal Environmental Studies (CJES), Kogi State University, Nigeria

This research work looked in the used of Remote Sensing to improve Agricultural production in Kutigi, Niger State. The aim of the study is to use remote sensing to improve rice farming activities in Kutigi, Niger State. It is very important to identify such methods to improve Agricultural production because experts are always interested in new researches and findings to better the standard of living in any environment. In view of this, Remotely-sensed data could be used or employed to elevate most of these agricultural problems in Kutigi through the following objectives: Using Landsat imagery to assess the present landuse …

Variations In Climatic Parameters And Food Crop Yields: Implications On Food Security In Benue State, Nigeria., Emmanuel Adamgbe, Fanan Ujoh

Confluence Journal Environmental Studies (CJES), Kogi State University, Nigeria

Agricultural production in Nigeria like in other developing countries is highly vulnerable to variations in climatic parameters which may have inverse or direct effect on the performance of food crops. This paper examines the patterns and trends of the variations in the climatic parameters and the implications of such variations on efficient yield rates of some food crops in Benue State using data on climatic variables (rainfall, temperature, sunshine) and the yield of some crops per hectare for 25 years (1986-2010). Data on the climatic variables were collected from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, AirForce Base, Makurdi while the data on …

Raízes Da Greve Nas Instituições Federais De Ensino Superior, Prof. Dr. Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

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O Que Fazer Com O Pagamento Do 13o Salário (Entrevista), Prof. Dr. Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

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Valores Indevidamente Recebidos Por Servidores Públicos E As Discussões Sobre A Obrigação De Devolução Ao Erário, Prof. Dr. Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

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Paradiplomacia Empresarial Nas Relações Econômico-Internacionais, Prof. Dr. Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

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Trabalhadores Vão Quitar Dívidas Com 13º, Prof. Dr. Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

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A Relevância Do Patrimônio Cultural Indígena, Prof. Dr. Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

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Cultura Estratégica E Projeção Brasileira Nas Relações Internacionais, Prof. Dr. Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

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Um Balanço Após Uma Década Da Lei De Responbailidade Fiscal, Prof. Dr. Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

No abstract provided.

A Greve Nas Instituições Federais De Ensino Superior, Prof. Dr. Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

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Dynamics Of Land Use/Land Cover Changes And Its Implication On Food Security In Anyigba, North Central, Nigeria, Tokula E. Arome, Sunday P. Ejaro (Phd)

Confluence Journal Environmental Studies (CJES), Kogi State University, Nigeria

This study assessed land use/land cover changes and its effect on Agricultural land in Anyigba. The objectives were to identify and delineate different land use / land cover categories, assess the rate of change that occurred and examine the impact of land use/land cover change on food security using satellite remote sensing data collected at three different years (1987 Land sat TM, 2001 Land Sat TM and 2011 Land Sat ETM). The study utilized GIS software such as Idrisi Andes academic and ArcGIS 9.3. The study area covers approximately 31.8km2, and four major land use/cover classes were utilized (built up, …

Relações Civil-Político-Militares Na América Do Sul., Prof. Dr. Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

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Regional Disparities In Urban Population Access To Sanitation Services.Case Study: Romania,, Florin C. Mihai, Andreea Lămășanu, Liviu Apostol

Florin C MIHAI

Sanitation services still not fully cover the urban population and this leads to different types of pollution and affects the urban landscape. This paper aims a geographical approach by highlighting territorial disparities in the Romanian counties regarding the urban population access to waste collection services and to examine the environmental issues. Statistical database processed by ascending hierarchical cluster analysis are mapped at the level of Romanian counties achieving a spatial-temporal analysis for the period 2003-2008. The paper also discuss about the current dysfunctions existing in urban waste management from Romania. Development of waste management facilities are in the process of …

Estruturas De Gestão Estratégica Da Inovação Em Universidades Brasileiras, Prof. Dr. Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

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Bu: O Caminho Faz A Galera, Prof. Dr. Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

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Socio-Economic Effects Of Demolishing Squatter Settlements And Illegal Structures In Abuja Metropolis, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, Ishaku Iy Mallo Phd, Victor G. Obasanya

Confluence Journal Environmental Studies (CJES), Kogi State University, Nigeria

Abuja the Federal Capital Territory and study area is located between latitudes 8o25’ and 9o25’ North of the Equator and longitudes 6o45’ and 7o45’ East of the Greenwich Meridian. The study was carried out in Abuja Phase 1, and it is aimed at highlighting various socioeconomic effects of demolition of illegal structures and informal or squatter settlements on the people within the study area. Data was collected through reconnaissance survey, personal interviews with respondents, and a well laid out questionnaire. The results indicate that the demolition exercise embarked upon by the authorities in the Federal Capital Territory was a response …

Rainfall Variability And Crop Zones Classification For The Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, Shaibu M. Hassan Phd

Confluence Journal Environmental Studies (CJES), Kogi State University, Nigeria

This study aims at analyzing agro-climatological parameters and establishing a link between some selected agro-climatological indices and sustainability of agricultural production in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Two sets of data, climatic and crop yield data were collected and subjected to various agro-climatological analyses. Agro-climatological analyses include the derivation of Onset, Cessation and Length of Rainy Season (LRS), Seasonality Index, Drought Index and Precipitation Periodicity Index. The statistical analyses include monthly and annual means, deviation from the mean, trend line. The result of moisture index in line with crops optimum moisture requirement was used to classify the Territory into agro-climatic …

Book Review On Gordon Mathews. Ghetto At The Center Of The World: Chungking Mansions, Hong Kong., Leung-Sea, Lucia Siu

Prof. SIU Leung-sea, Lucia

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O Que Secretários Executivos Devem Saber Sobre Políticas Públicas, Prof. Dr. Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

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The Spatial Integration Of The Regional Infrastructure In South America, Prof. Dr. Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

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Disciplina De Mestrado: Políticas Públicas, Prof. Dr. Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

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Disciplina De Mestrado: Políticas Públicas, Prof. Dr. Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

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Amazônia Nas Relações Internacionais, Prof. Dr. Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

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Preço De Carros Novos Já Está Reduzido, Prof. Dr. Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

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Pacaraima: Um Olhar Geográfico, Prof. Dr. Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

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The Role Of The Law In The Availability Of Public Transit And Affordable Housing In Atlanta’S West End, Elliott Lipinsky

ELLIOTT LIPINSKY

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Transportation that administers federal funds and provides technical assistance for the support of locally operated public transit systems. MARTA / Atlanta metro area are part of FTA Region IV (the Southeast). FTA would be involved, for instance, in financing the federal grant monies discussed above. But actual regulation of operations (i.e., what MARTA does each day, or what MARTA will plan to do regionally) is more closely regulated by Georgia agencies.

Until recently, the Atlanta metropolitan area had no powerful central agency to coordinate regional transit. The …

Eco 112 - Economia Brasileira, Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

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Eco 112 - Economia Brasileira, Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

No abstract provided.