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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.elbcy0hy

SOCIO-ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF LIVELIHOOD DIVERSIFICATION AMONG MAIZE FARMERS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Yakubu I*, Dnladi B, Adamu Z, Sule M, Dahiru I, Abdulhamid H

This study assessed the effect of livelihood diversification on income security among smallholder maize farmers in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Specifically, it described farmers’ socio-economic characteristics, examined factors influencing diversification, assessed the level of diversification, and determined the relationship between diversification and household income. Data were collected from 213 ma...

Jun, 2026 pp. 228 - 237 25 views 8 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.c7535yoc

VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS AS A STRATEGY FOR ENHANCING GIRL-CHILD SCHOOL ENROLMENT IN ZARIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KADUNA STATE

Khadija Abdullahi MUSA*, Aisha Bako HARUNA, Rabi Shehu DALHATU

This study examined the role of vocational and technical skills in enhancing the school enrolment of the girl-childin Zaria Local Government Area. Despite the recognised importance of girls’ education in promoting social andeconomic development, many girls in Northern Nigeria continue to experience low enrolment and retention inschools due to poverty, socio-cultural practices, gender discriminatio...

Jun, 2026 pp. 234-243 12 views 3 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.atkt0a9g

CORRELATES OF SCHOOL CLIMATE: A STUDY OF MENTAL HEALTH WELLBEING, LECTURER-STUDENT RELATIONSHIP, SCHOOL CONNECTEDNESS AND MOTIVATION TO LEARN AMONG STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY OF BENIN

Ufuomaoghene ATUMA*, Osarenmwanta Daniel AIDEYAN

This study investigated the correlation indices of school climate with mental health wellbeing; lecturer-student interpersonal relationship; school connectedness; and motivation to learn among undergraduates in the University of Benin, Nigeria. Four hypotheses were formulated. A descriptive correlation research design was used for the study which allows the researchers to establish the relationshi...

Jun, 2026 pp. 238 -246 26 views 7 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.mh1qdyl1

EFFECT OF ROLE-PLAY AND SIMULATION ON STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES TOWARD INHERITANCE IN SOCIAL STUDIES IN EDO STATE

Osagie Eguagie*

This study examined the effect of role-play and simulation instructional strategies on students’ knowledge andattitudes toward inheritance concepts in Social Studies in Edo State. The study adopted a 3 × 2 × 2 factorialpretest–posttest non-equivalent control group design structured into instructional strategies (role-play, simulation,and conventional teaching), sex (male and female), and measureme...

Jun, 2026 pp. 244-254 11 views 3 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.ggydk9d6

STATE-LOCAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND THE CHALLENGES OF DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF KADUNA STATE (1999-2007)

Aliyu SULEIMAN*, Abbas SALIHU

This paper studied the local government and its relationship with other level of governance and how the issues of state-local government relations affect service delivery. Local government remains the closest level of government to the people at the grass root level. It was therefore aimed at using it as a means through which service delivery could be properly carried out. This was said to not be ...

Jun, 2026 pp. 247 - 259 20 views 5 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.b678quzf

ASSESSMENT AND DETERMINANTS OF SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CARE PRACTICES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS LOCATED WITHIN AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

C. I. AYABIOGBE, Shehu HARANDE, Abdulkabir Toriola YUSUF*, Umar YUSUF

School health services (SHS) are essential for promoting students’ well-being, yet their implementation inNigerian schools remains uneven. This study assessed SHS practices in secondary schools within Ahmadu BelloUniversity, Zaria, with emphasis on school type, student attitudes, and organizational structures, in order todetermine whether being in a university community translates to improved prac...

Jun, 2026 pp. 255-269 21 views 2 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.it4jk7b3

ASSESSMENT OF PRACTICE OF FOOD HYIEGENE AMONG FOOD HANDLERS IN BOARDING SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NORTHWEST ZONE, NIGERIA

Olubunmi Felicia ILORI*, Sule SHENGEL

This study assessed the practice of food hygiene among food handlers in boarding secondary schools in the Northwest Zone of Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was employed, targeting a population of 1,112 food handlers, from which a sample of 470 was drawn using a multistage sampling technique across four states. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire based on a modified...

Jun, 2026 pp. 260 - 266 18 views 6 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.ut0slvtn

ASSESSEMENT OF THE IMPACT OF THE TRAINING ADEQUACY OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SPORTS (NIS) ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF TACTICAL ABILITY OF COACHES IN THE NORTH-WEST ZONE, NIGERIA

Muttalib Adebola OLOYEDE*, Clement S AMAO, Olubayo Marvellous OGUNDELE

This study assessed the impact of the training adequacy of the National Institute for Sports (NIS) on the development of tactical ability of coaches in State Sports Organizations in the North-West Zone of Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population comprised 450 coaches drawn from football, basketball, taekwondo, tennis, athletics, and swimming who were trained by NIS...

Jun, 2026 pp. 267 - 273 36 views 3 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jerd.2026.cyi063a1

PERCEIVED CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME AMONG FEMALE UNDERGRADUATES IN UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, NIGERIA

AbdulQudus Tosin JAMIU*, Afolake Hamidah AFOLABI, Simeon Damilola AREMU, Kamalud-deen Adekunle UTHMAN, Isiaq Adigun YEKEEN, Suliat Opeyemi JIMOH, Micheal Peter KAYODE

Premenstrual syndrome occurs in days leading up to women’s menstruation and it has a number of physical and emotional symptoms, which have significant impact on daily life including academic performance and social interactions. The objectives of the study examined if hormonal fluctuation and genetic factor are perceived causes, and if emotional distress is an effect of premenstrual syndrome among ...

Jun, 2026 pp. 274 - 282 25 views 4 downloads