bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
COPING MEASURES OF RETIREES FOR NON-PAYMENT OF PENSION AND GRATUITY IN OMOKU, RIVER STATE
Authors: Nnubia, U.E.  , Ejinkeonye, U.B  , Lilly Gloria
Published: November 2023

The study investigated the coping measures of retirees for non-payment of pension and gratuity in OmokuRivers State. Four research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. Description survey design was adopted for the study. The population for the study was 80 retirees; purposeful technique was used to select-36 retirees. Questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. The instrument was validated by three professionals. The reliability co-efficient of 0.81 was obtained using the spearmen correlation coefficient. Mean and standard deviation was used to analyze the research questions while t-test was used to test the null hypothesis. The findings among others include, plagued with health challenges (x=2.27), always borrowing to meet the family demands (x=2.31), becoming contractors and consultants (x = 2.05) utilization of familyresources, for the family members (x=2.52) and free medical care for retirees (x=2.93). Somerecommendations were made based on the findings which include that bounds extended family system should be strengthened.
NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT AND NUTRITION EDUCATION NEEDS OF RETIREES IN ABIA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Azubuike, O.C  , Ihensekhien, I.  , Busari, O. & Mbah,P.E
Published: November 2023

Retirement is a transition from paid occupation to other life ventures and is associated with aging, which isa degenerative process and thus points at the need for a continuous nutritional assessment of this age groupin other to identify their nutrition educational needs. The study was a cross sectional design. A systematicrandom sampling technique was used to select 100 retirees for the study. Questionnaire and interview wasthe instruments for data collection. Height and weight measurement were also taken and used to obtain theirBMI. A 24 hours dietary recall was used to get their dietary diversity score. Blood pressure was measuredwith a mercury sphygmomanometer at least twice in each participant. Random Blood Glucose was checkedwith venous blood. Descriptive statistics (frequency and percent) was employed using SPSS version 21 whilesignificance was accepted at p<0.05. Result showed that 65% of the participants were female while 35%were males. The prevalence of overweight and obesity observed in this study was 30% and 46% respectively,39% were hypertensive, 8% had diabetes. Many (85%) of the retirees were at high risk of metabolicconditions while 6% and 9% of the retirees were at moderate and low risk respectively. Less than half (47%)of the retirees had medium dietary diversity, 39% had low dietary diversity while 14% had high dietarydiversity. Many 74%, 65% and 58% of them stated their need for education on dietary management ofdiabetes, hypertension and basic nutrition (foods) for the aged. The nutritional status and nutrition educationneed of the retirees needs to be checked most often which is aimed at reducing the risk factors of underand/or over nutrition for the retirees in Abia state as well manage those with health conditions such asdiabetes, hypertension and co-morbidities.
FINANCIAL LITERACY OF RURAL WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN OBIOMA, UDI LGA ENUGU STATE
Authors: Owoh, Ngozi. P.  , Ozougwu, S.U
Published: November 2023

The study evaluated the financial literacy of the rural women entrepreneurs in Obioma Udi L.G.A. Enugustate. It evaluated the level of the financial knowledge of the rural women entrepreneurs, the consequencesof poor financial literacy and ways of improving the financial literacy of rural women entrepreneurs in thearea of study. Structured questionnaire called financial literacy questionnaire (FLQ) were utilized for datacollection. Population for the study was 206 women. Data were analyzed using mean. Major findingsincludes: the identification of sixteen (16) levels of financial knowledge which are, knowledge about savings,investment, payment of bills, and so on. Eleven (11) consequences of poor financial knowledge by the ruralwomen entrepreneurs were identified as, falling victim of money fraudsters, engaging in high interest rateactivities, going into bankruptcy due bad financial management, high indebtedness, poor financial decisionsamong others. Ways of improving the financial literacy of the rural women entrepreneurs in Obiomaincludes organizing seminars, workshops, conferences and subscribing to financial newspaper and financialnews, listening to financial podcasts, reading financial book, making good budget and so on. Based on thefindings of the study, it was recommended that rural women entrepreneurs in Obioma would be organizingseminars, workshops and conferences to be informed about new ways of carrying out activities in theirvarious enterprises in order to make gains to sustain their business.
PATTERN DRAFTING PRACTICES AND CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED BY GARMENT MAKERS IN IGBO-ETITI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE
Authors: Ozougwu, S. U.  , Eloke, L. A
Published: November 2023

The survey study assessed pattern drafting practices and challenges encountered by garment makers in IgboEtiti Local Government Area of Enugu state. Four research questions and two null hypotheses guided thestudy. The population consisted all the garment makers in Igbo-Etiti Local Government area of Enugu state.A sample of 112 garment makers from five towns out of a population of 13 Towns of the LGA responded toquestionnaire items. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics (percentages, means and standarddeviation) using Statistical Product for Service Solution (SPSS) version 22.0. Two null hypotheses weretested with Chi Square (X2). Results show that majority (70.6%) of the respondents were females, betweenages 18-35 years (54.5%), 70.5% were Igbos. Less than half (46.4%) were single. Secondary education(43%) was the highest level. Major pattern drafting technique adopted was direct on the layout-fabric locallycalled free hand cutting (63.4%). Majority (81.31%) of them have good skills for taking body measurements,blending seam line (50.0%), pattern drawing (63.4%) but poor in pattern alteration, pattern layout (58.9%),pattern set creation (70.5%) and pattern grading (63.4%). Chy Square results showed significant differences(p<0.05) in respondents’ responses on some adopted pattern drafting skills and no significant differences(P>0.05) in others at 0.05 significant levels. Eight challenges posing threats to effective pattern draftingpractices were identified. Proper sensitization and training of indigenous garment makers on pattern draftingand development, use and commercialization of locally drafted patterns for mass production of qualitygarments for both local consumption and to gain foreign reserve is timely
EFFECT OF PROCESSING METHODS ON THE NUTRIENT COMPOSITION OF COCOYAM VARIETIES (XANTHOSOMA SAGITTIFOLIUM, COLOCASIA ESCULENTA AND COLOCOSIA ANTIGUORUM) AND SENSORY PROPERTIES OF THEIR SOUPS
Authors: Allen, J. E.  , Beleya, E. A.  , Eze, N. M
Published: November 2023

The purpose of the study was to explore the effect of different processing procedures on the nutrient contentof three different cocoyam varieties (Xanthosoma sagittifolium, Colocasia esculenta and Colocosiaantiguorum) as well as the sensory qualities of their respective soups. The different varieties of Cocoyamwere processed into flour, made into paste and formed into dough before analyzed for proximate and mineralcontent according to conventional procedures. Soups were also prepared using the flour, paste and doughfrom the different cocoyam varieties. The soups were evaluated for their organoleptic qualities. The datagenerated were subjected to analysis of variance and Turkey’s test was used to differentiate between themeans. The result showed that moisture ranged from 6.17 to 8.00 percent, ash was between 0.59 and 5.73percent, protein content was between 0.25 and 4.25 percent, fat was between 0.26 and 1.39 percent, crudefibre was between 2.65 and 14.70 percent and carbohydrate ranged between 15.83 and 74.02 percent. Therewas a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) in the proximate composition of the samples based onvariety and processing techniques. The potassium content ranged from 5467 to 7961 mg/100g, calcium wasbetween 15.00 and 64.00 mg/100g while iron was between 10.50 and 47.90 mg/100g. The sensory qualitiesof the soups revealed that colour ranged from 4.00 to 7.50, taste ranged from 4.60 to 7.75, thickness wasbetween 3.15 and 6.85, flavour ranged from 4.35 to 7.00 overall acceptability ranged from 4.60 to 7.05. Thesoups thickened with Colocasia antiguorum dough had the highest rating for its thickness while soupthickened with Colocasia esculenta dough had the highest mean rating colour, taste, flavour and overallacceptability and was the sample that was most preferred. There was no discernible difference in theacceptability of the soups prepared using dough made from the three varieties of cocoyam. Based on thefindings of the study, dough from Colocasia esculenta can be used to thicken soups.
FAMILY SUPPORT OF GERIATRICS IN COVID-19 ERA: A PANACEA FOR CREATING HAPPINESS
Authors: Ajieh, G.I1  , Erhabor, N.I  , Ihensekhien, I.
Published: November 2023

As the population of elderly people continues to climb, the number of dependent persons in the majority ofdeveloping countries appears destined to rise. To pinpoint the proper preventative and intervention services,especially in Nigeria during COVID-19, health systems require improved data to identify the health hazardsolder people experience. The percentage of people who have at least three of the six health risk factors(physical inactivity, current tobacco use, heavy alcohol consumption, a high-risk waist-hip ratio,hypertension, or obesity) increases with age, but the patterns and percentages differ by country, accordingto data from the Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health (2010). Households in emerging nations willlikely face additional difficulties in caring for elderly relatives as a result of changing family structures, suchas fewer families and a decreased incidence of multigenerational cohabitation. Therefore, this articleexamines how the country's aging population's health and wellbeing are affected by the changing familystructure.
EFFECT OF MICRONUTRIENT (VITAMIN A) DEFICIENCY ON PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN EDO STATE
Authors: Iguodala, Osaseri O.  , Adeniji Bolanle A.  , Ihensekhien, I  , Nwabah N.I
Published: November 2023

The study assessed the effect of micronutrient (vitamin A) deficiency on preschool children in Edo SouthSenatorial District of Edo State (Oredo Local Government Area).Vitamin A is an essential fat-soluble vitamin required for normal visual function, epithelia cellular integrity,immune function, growth, development and reproduction. Intake of vitamin A in preschool children’s diethas a plethora of health benefits, on the other hand, its deficiency causes several clinical symptoms such asxeropthalmia, night blindness, kerotomialiacia, diarrhea, measles, respiratory diseases and visioncomplications. These health challenges are caused by inadequate intake of vitamin A foods, ill-health ofmother and lack of exclusive breast feeding, poor feeding practices amongst others. These negative effectscan reduce the working capacity of the bread winner, affect the academic performance of the preschool childas well as affect the economic development of the society. Therefore, vitamin A could be encouraged bybreastfeeding, enriched weaning foods with vitamin A and advocating that mothers embrace immunizationfrom prenatal to five years of the child. Education on exclusive breastfeeding should be encouraged,complementary food should be fortified with vitamin A, enforce routine immunization of vitamin Asupplements should be given at 3-6 months to aged 1-6 years.
NUTRITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, RETIREMENT PREPAREDNESS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS OF EMPLOYEES OF TERTIARY EDUCATION IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Amadi, G.A.  , China, M.A.H
Published: November 2023

This study assesses nutritional knowledge, retirement preparedness and entrepreneurial skills of employees in public tertiary institutions in Rivers State, Nigeria. Three research questions and objectives were formulated to guide the study. The research population consisted of 9,000 Staff of tertiary education in Rivers State, Nigeria. There hundred and eighty-three (383) from the research population were selected as respondents using simple random sampling technique. A structured questionnaire titled “Nutritional knowledge, retirement preparedness and entrepreneurial skills of employees in public tertiary education institutions in Rivers State, Nigeria were constructed. The questionnaire was validated by three experts with a reliability coefficient of 0.69 which showed high reliability and thus considered satisfactory and stable for the study. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviation. The findings reveal that employees of Staff of tertiary education in Rivers State, Nigeria had good nutritional knowledge. Nutrition is pivotal in the prevention of diseases, promotion and maintaining of good health. Employees had poor retirement preparedness with to savings but run business ventures such as selling of food items; agribusiness, catering, education, real estate, consultancy, beauty and health; and household cleaning production. However, high family obligations, expensive business costs, and difficulties in obtaining credit were serious challenges. Staff could, for example, establish a culture of saving and engaging in entrepreneurship to ensure financial viability following retirement.
ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS FOR SUSTAINABLE LIFE AT RETIREMENT
Authors: Itagar, Oghenevwarhe  , Emoefe Joy
Published: November 2023

The study explored the Home Economics teacher’s opinion on the entrepreneurial skills that are regarded as necessary for a sustainable life at retirement in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. The objective of this study is to examine various entrepreneurship opportunities available to Home Economics retirees’ teachers after retirement from active service as a measure for sustainable retirement in contemporary Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research method to solicit information from a population of 70 Home Economics teachers on a 5-point scale. Data were analyzed using means and standard deviations. The results indicate that cooking /restaurants management, house-keeping and basic home management, finance management, laundry, and sewing machine skills are indispensable to a Home Economics teacher that is preparing for retirement. The study concludes that entrepreneurial skills put to use are vital for sustainable life at retirement. The study recommended among others that government should provide an enabling environment that would encourage retirees to effectively engage in petty businesses after disengagement from active service.
FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION: A PANACEA FOR SUSTAINABLE HEALTH AMONG RETIREES IN DELTA STATE
Authors: Sr. Ogbanu Domitilla Nwabuko
Published: November 2023

This study assessed food and nutrition education as panacea for sustainable health among retirees in Delta State. The study examined the knowledge level of retirees about food and nutrition; the dietary behaviour of retirees; the influence of food and nutrition education on sustainable health among retirees; and gender difference in knowledge level of retirees about food and nutrition. The descriptive research design of the survey type was adopted in the study. The population consisted of all retirees in Delta State, Nigeria. The sample for this study consisted of 200 retirees who were selected using convenience and purposive sampling techniques. A validated instrument titled “Food, Nutrition and Sustainable health Questionnaire (FNSHQ)” was used to collect relevant data for this study. The data collected through the instruments were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results show a moderate knowledge of food and nutrition among retirees (56.44%) and that majority (39.5%) were moderately active to good dietary behaviour. In addition, components of food and nutrition education influenced sustainable health among retirees (R = .573, R2 = .328, f (2,197) = 5.932, p <0.05) while female retirees have knowledge of food and nutrition than male retirees (t = 4.688, p <0.05). This study concludes that knowledge of food and nutrition among retirees was moderate while they were moderately active to good dietary behaviour. Hence, the need for more aggressive efforts by Home Economics and Food and Nutrition educators to provide dietary information to civil servants who have less years in active service.
SMALL SCALE CLOTHING AND TEXTILE ENTREPRENEURS CREDIT UTILIZATION AT RETIREMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF FAMILIES IN ENUGU STATE
Authors: Emeghebo, M. U  , Igbo C. A
Published: November 2023

A descriptive survey research design will be adopted for the study. The population of 540 Clothing and Textiles practitioners. The Sample for this study is 123 retirees from register Small Scale Entrepreneurs. Multi-stage – cluster sampling techniques were adopted for 173 registers SSEs in Enugu state. The instrument for data collection was structured questionnaire titled “Enhancing Credit Utilization by Small Scale Clothing and Textile Entrepreneurs Questionnaire in Enugu State” (ECUSSCEQ). four-point scale the instrument was validated by three experts. one lecturer from the department of Home Economics in faculty of Vocational and Technical Education, one from a staff of (SME) and one lecturer from the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Development Research (CEDR) of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. To obtain the reliability of the instrument, the questionnaire was trial-tested on 20 respondents in Anambra State Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient 0.83 was realized which was reliable for the study. The data collected for this study was analyzed using mean of 2.50 to answer the research questions and t-test statistic for testing the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings; Families use of overdraft from Banks; use Hire purchase; Loans from thrift used for investment in human capital; Maintenance of business and Acquire tools and equipment to boot business therefore recommends among others that Families use of Overdraft from Banks; Families use Hire purchase; Families Collect Loans from thrift used for investment in human capital; Maintenance of business and families to Acquire tools and equipment to boot business.
HOME GARDEN AS A SOURCE OF CONTRIBUTION FOR FAMILY SUSTAINABILITY IN RETIREMENT
Authors: Akinbobola, Olufunmilayo Aderonke  , Awosika, Temitope Rosemary
Published: November 2023

The paper reviewed the home-garden as a source of contribution for family sustainability in retirement.Home garden is the cultivation of a small portion of land either around the house or within walking distancefrom the family home which serve as a supplementary source of family income. The role of home-gardenwas reviewed to have played a crucial role during retirement to improve retiree’s nutritional status, incomeand reduction of family expenditure. The paper also reviewed concept of retirement and sustainability. Oneof the recommendations were that there should be an informal continuous training or awareness by extensionofficers to educate retirees on how they could use home-garden as a tool for sustainability in retirement.
HARNESSING CLOTHING TEXTILE EDUCATION SKILLS FOR SUSTAINABLE RETIREMENT
Authors: Irivike Francisa O  , Akpanoko Queen E.  , Nwabah N.I
Published: November 2023

Retirement is a must for every government working individual which comes with emotional, psychologicaland financial challenges. To help eradicate or reduce this problem, the writer looked at harnessing clothingand textile education skills for sustainable retirement. Some of the skills highlighted are: artistic and creativeskill, knowledge of fabric, Adaptability, strong communication, knowledge of current fashion understandingcommercial and market strategies, and having your own style. With a good knowledge of these skill theclothing and textile educationist or designer can go into any of these business venture for sustainableretirement: craft, hat making, house hold furnishing knitting, embroidery, tie – dye, tailoring and textiledesign. To this end it is recommended that, the clothing and textile designer should improve on artistic andcreativity, develop a strong communication still, fore case and pay attention to current on any of the businessventure provided by clothing and textiles.
HOME ECONOMICS: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE IN POST COVID PANDEMIC
Authors: Eze Ngozi Mary
Published: November 2023

The theme for this year’s conference: Home Economics: Past, Present and Future in Post-Covid Pandemic is therefore considered very apt and significant in addressing the multidisciplinary concerns that will bring about innovative ideas, knowledge and skills geared towards improving the quality of life of individuals, families, communities and society at large.The 11th March 2020 is a date that is significant as the earth experienced a global remarkable change to a new normal which affected the entire human race, professional practices and activities of men and women in unimaginable ways across the nations of the world. The World Health Organization [WHO] (2020a) officially declared the viral infection emanating from a novel corona virus on the 11th of march, 2020 which was previously named COVID-19, a global pandemic (Worldometer, 2021). The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a global economic recession which has resulted in a dramatic loss of livelihoods and income on a global scale (World Bank, 2020a).The spread of COVID-19 already had a high human cost, and with public health systems struggling to cope, these costs will continue to grow. This has led to significant trade disruptions, drops in commodity prices, and the tightening of financial conditions in many countries. These effects have already led to large increases in unemployment and underemployment rates and will continue to threaten the survival of many firms worldwide (Loayza and Pennings, 2020). Furthermore, the International Labour Organization (ILO) stated that more than the equivalent of 400 million full-time jobs was lost in the second quarter of 2020 with a number of countries enforcing lockdown measures (ILO, 2020a). In Nigeria, a similar or higher scenario of its effects was recorded.This is also having complex consequences for professionals in the field of Home Economics. In order to address the main focus of this topic, emphasis will be laid in the following areas.• Brief Historical perspective of Home Economics practice• Home Economics and its components• Challenges of Learning Situations in the past and Present.• The future of Home Economics in post covid-19 Era.• Innovations in Home Economics classrooms (Digital Learning Platforms).• Problems of Online learning• Optimal Productivity & Sustainability in Teaching & Learning Home Economics Education
HOME ECONOMICS AND FAMILY LIVING IN NIGERIA IN POST COVID ERA
Authors: Usoroh Comfort
Published: November 2023

COVID 19 marked a significant event and turning point in World history. The pandemic left indelible markson the economy, individuals, families and communities. This paper accessed the aftermath of the pandemic– post COVID era and its implications on Home Economics and Family living. It presents an overview ofthe pandemic, its influence on Home Economics and Family Living and the way forward for the professionand families in the post COVID era in such areas as Information Communication Technology, health, familyeconomics, gender issues, family values and relationships amongst others. The paper concludes that the postCOVID era demands resilience, inclusiveness and sustainability and suggests amongst others that HomeEconomists and families should adjust to the demands of the new era through researches, curriculum reviewand acquisition of relevant digital skills to match with the evolving nature of living.
STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY LECTURERS IN POST COVID-19 PANDEMIC FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN FOOD AND NUTRITION IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGER STATE
Authors: Achebe Achebe, Angela Ebele , Saleh Saleh, Lucy Usman
Published: November 2023

The study investigated the challenges and strategies adopted by lecturers in post COVID 19 pandemic foreffective teaching of entrepreneurship in food and Nutrition in tertiary institutions, Niger state. Twoobjectives and two research questions guided the study. The design adopted for the study was descriptivesurvey. The population for the study comprises twenty (20) lecturers in the two tertiary institutions in NigerState offering Home Economics as a programme. Due to the-manageable size of the population there wasno sampling. The instrument for data collection was a well- structured questionnaire. The data collectedwere analyzed using mean score and standard deviation. From the data collected and analyzed' the studyfindings include, attitudinal issues with students concerning teaching and learning of entrepreneurship infood and Nutrition, the study therefore recommends that modern technologies should be deployed tostimulate students' interests among others in effective teaching of entrepreneurship in Food and Nutrition.
PRODUCTION AND SENSORY EVALUATION OF HOMEMADE DATE SYRUP AS ALTERNATIVE SWEETENER IN POST COVID19: A PRELIMINARY STUDY
Authors: Ogbonyomi Omolara Bosede , Arubayi Diana. O , Azonoche Juliana. E
Published: November 2023

Date fruits (phoenix dactylifera) belongs to the palm tree family Arecaceae. The date fruits and seeds arerich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber and contain both essential and non-essential amino acids.Date is naturally sweet and can be processed into syrup and used as healthy alternative to table sugar.Eating healthy for sustaining a healthy life in post COVID19 is the wish of every human being but with thechanging lifestyle and palates for sweeten food, healthy living may be compromised. COVID-19 pandemichad enormous impact on the eating habit of the general population with visible effects in post COVID19leading to major behavioral changes in eating habits especially high calorie diets which may promotes extraweight gain and exacerbates their risks of developing health complications, severe disease cases, andmortality. This paper examined the production and sensory evaluation of homemade date syrup asalternative sweetener in post COVID19. Specifically, the study produced syrup from date fruits, conductedsensory evaluation and acceptability of tea using the syrup as sweetener and studied the keeping quality ofthe homemade syrup at room temperature. Findings revealed that, the syrup was rated high in all the sensoryattributed measured and had no significance difference at P < 0.05 with the control. People of all agesshould be encourage to include date syrup in their diet especially in beverages and breakfast cereals as thiswill help increase essential nutrients intake that are present in date fruits and also reduce their risks ofdeveloping health complications such as dental carries, obesity, type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance and fattyliver disease.
APPLICATION OF ERGONOMICS PRINCIPLES IN SEWING CLOTHES AMONGST FASHION DESIGNERS IN POST COVID 19 PANDEMIC IN OGBA/EGBEMA/NDONI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF RIVERS STATE.
Authors: Ogbodu Gloria Stella , Nweyilobu Lilian N.
Published: November 2023

The study focused on application of ergonomics principles in sewing cloth amongst fashion designers in PostCOVID Pandemic in Rivers State. Specifically the study determined hunching over a sewing machine, useanti-fatigue mat, and keep working surfaces/table at elbow height. Research design was a descriptive survey.Three research questions guided the study. Area of the study was Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local GovernmentArea of Rivers State. Population was made up of 96 Fashion Designers in ONELGA. Multi-stage samplingtechnique methods were used to select 45 Fashion Designers. Questionnaire was used for data collection.Data were analyzed using Mean and Standard Deviation. Results of the study was five (5) questions on avoidhunching over a sewing machine, these includes the use of Appropriate Posture (????= 3.15), Use ofComfortable Stool (???? 2.96), Stool should be Placed on Flat Surface (???? 3.25) and others. There are Five (5)Questions on keep working surfaces at elbow height, these includes Cutting Tables (???? 3.42),Ironing Table(???? 3.20), Weaving Table (???? 2.95) and others. And five (5) questions on the use of anti-fatigue mat theseincludes avoid the use of Hilly Shoes (???? 2.92), Worn-Out Shoes (???? 3.00), Rough Floor (???? 3.10) and others.Based on these finding, the study recommended that the fashion designers should avoid hunching over asewing machine in order to prevent musculoskeletal pains, they should use suitable table/surfaces in cutting,ironing and sewing clothes as this will reduce fatigue stress and other illness and also they should use antifatigue mats in their fashion homes as it will allow them to move to and fro without getting stressed out.
COVID-19 PANDEMIC: THE ROLE OF THE HOMEMAKER IN CURBING THE MENACE
Authors: Oladokun Augustina , Okoh Patricia A
Published: November 2023

The coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic is a highly deadly disease that sent many people to earlygrave. It brought the whole world to a halt when it was announced as a result of its effects on humans. Thepandemic shocked the world, overwhelmed the health sector and brought the economy of the world to astand still. The cause of the deadly scourge is an organism too minute to be seen with the eyes. This paperCovid-19 pandemic: The role of the homemaker in curbing the menace looked at the origin of the deadlyorganism which many people especially Nigerians still believe till date is a scam. The origin of the organismis Wuhan a city in China where aquatic animals are sold. Coronavirus is a communicable respiratorydisease with symptoms of cough, sneezing, nasal congestion and a wide range of other disorder. Preventivemeasures to guard against the deadly virus, and the homemaker’s role in curbing the menace of the deadlydisease were discussed. As nutrition plays a vital role in the wellbeing of families, the homemaker’s role inproviding adequate nourishing diet especially the immune system boosters were enumerated. In keeping withhygiene practices which help to curb diseases, hand washing, the use of alcohol based sanitizer, socialdistancing and the use of face masks were looked at. Conclusions and recommendations were madeemphasizing on the need to get shots of covid vaccine, the use of media and jingles to create awareness andinform the general public that covid disease is real not a scam were enumerated among others.
FOOD INSECURITY IN POST COVID-19: THE ROLES OF HOME ECONOMICS
Authors: Awowede Margaret Agnes , Igbineweka Osarenkhoe Susan
Published: November 2023

This research investigated the influence of food insecurity in the post-corona virus era, and the perceivedissues that came with it. The Government of Nigeria decided to impose and implement limited mobility orlockdown due to the unexpected coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak and its infectious transmissionrate. The government's order for a lockdown had a severe influence on people's lifestyles and welfare,particularly with relation to food security and the contribution of home economics activities to appropriatedietary needs. The study was guided by two research questions and one hypothesis. Through the use ofstraightforward random sample methods, a total of 162 respondents were included in the study. This wasdone to check for the prevalence of depression symptoms related to insufficient feeding that happened duringthe lockdown and movement restrictions. This brought about shortage of food, lack or unavailability andinsufficient food production and its impact on Post-Covid -19 homes and families. The study's findingsinclude an increase in consumers' need for food, a shortage in food supply that results in insufficient feedingin homes, and a rise in food shortage levels in various families in the post-Covid -19 period. It was observedthat the pandemic had impact on food security in the form of food chain disruption, unequal food conditions,and uneven food distribution. The effective adoption of more comprehensive and focused social protectionprograms was advised in order to increase everyone's access to wholesome foods, even in times of need ordisaster. Governmental bodies should also make sure that the food system is effective and that, in terms ofsustainable food security, national legislation should be duty bound to recognize and incorporatesindividuals' rights.
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON SELECTED SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Ekomaru Ekomaru, C. I , Okwulehie, F.C  , Opara, Happiness C
Published: November 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic altered the global economic system and established a new normal; among otherthings, businesses were negatively impacted, with the household income of families suffering due to joblosses and business closures. The primary goal of the study is to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on smalland medium-sized businesses in Enugu State and how those effects affect household income. In order tocollect data, both primary and secondary sources were used. Two hundred (200) questionnaires were givento small- and medium-sized business owners as well as to households in the Enugu metropolitan. The datacollected were then analysed using a percentage and frequency table. The outcome demonstrates how theCOVID-19 pandemic has affected consumers' short- and medium-term purchasing power as evidenced bythe increased demand for vital commodities at the expense of non-essentials as a result of panic buying.Second, the COVID-19 pandemic-related decline in crude oil prices and the ensuing depreciation of thecountry's currency provides a significant issue for SME operators. Thirdly, a sharp and rapid drop indemand and revenue for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) has a negative impact on their abilityto operate and/or results in significant cash problems. Consumers also encounter income loss, fear ofspreading the disease, and increased uncertainty, all of which lead to decreased spending and consumption.The study concluded that the government and large corporations should keep taking action to mitigate theimpact of COVID-19 on enterprises and household income by securing investment and offering relief tofamilies
SURVEY ON HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION: A PANACEA FOR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS SUSTAINABILITY IN POST COVID-19 PANDEMIC ERA.
Authors: Uko-Aviomoh E.E , Okafor P
Published: November 2023

This study aimed at establishing if Home Economics Curriculum content provides knowledge, skillsand attitudes needed in food and nutrition, Home Management and consumerism, clothing andtextiles by individuals and household members for sustainability in post Covid-19 era. Threeresearch questions guided the study, a survey research design was employed, population for thestudy comprised all Home Economics lecturers in Tertiary Institutions in Delta State, A purposivesampling techniques was used to select 31 lecturers with M.Ed and Ph.D for the study. Aquestionnaire was used for data collection and data collected was analysed using mean statistics.Result obtained revealed that Home Economics Curriculum contents can provide knowledge, skillsand attitudes required for individual and household members sustainability in post Covid-19 era,(grand mean =3.1). Based on this result, it was recommended that Federal Ministry of Educationshould make Home Economics a compulsory subject of study in primary and post primary levels ofEducation.
IMPACT OF HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION IN MARRIAGE SUSTAINABILITY
Authors: Imonioro Helen  , Odibo Mabel Ovokeyen  , Okoruwa Jane  , Orugboh Lawrenta
Published: November 2023

Globally, the COVID-19 outbreak has had an impact on individuals. Some nations, like Nigeria, enactedextensive social restrictions. The study sought to investigate how Home Economics programme helpedpreserve couples in the post-Covid-19 era because it has been established that marriage improves the livesof individuals. People in Nigeria amid the COVID-19 pandemic's widespread societal restrictions. Marriedcouples' longitudinal survey data will be gathered before and after COVID-19. average, standard deviation,and a straightforward percentage The health of couples in various circumstances was examined using databoth before and after the COVID-19 epidemic. Results showed that improving family relationships via homeeconomics activities during lockdown, such as increased communication, helped to keep couples together inthe post-Covid-19 period. In order to stop issues from getting worse and to assist couples in creatingenduring marriages, it was suggested that home economics psychoeducation programs for couples be usedduring crisis situations
CREATIVITIES AND INNOVATIVE SKILLS IN HOME ECONOMICS
Authors: Ojo Faith Uyiosa , Etuokwu Maureen Nkechi , Ukpene Chiaka Patience
Published: November 2023

The purpose of the study was to examine creativities and innovative skills in Home Economics. The studyfocused on Home Economics as one subject that adequately equips individuals and groups thoughcreativities and innovative skill for gainful employment and self actualization. It explored the various waysHome Economics can enhance entrepreneurial skills, wealth creation and poverty alleviation. . It focuseson mission, rewards, goals, objectives and components of Home Economics. The paper fully examined theconcept and the importance of Home Economics Education as creative and innovative for skills acquisition.This will promote income earnings for individuals and families thereby reducing unemployment, poverty,economic hardship and restoring dignity and hope to the educated, uneducated and families. It was thereforerecommended among others that Home Economics education should provide necessary link to employ thenext generation through creativities and innovative skills, Government ought to introduce innovativeprograms and new trends to aid the knowledge of the society and Tertiary institutions in the nation shouldbe massively empowered with the important resources or materials to improve the capabilities of graduatesfor creative and innovative skills
WILLINGNESS TO UTILIZE DOMESTIC WASTES FOR POULTRY SUPPLEMENT BY RURAL WOMEN IN CREATING WEALTH: IN A POST COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN ABIA STATE
Authors: Nnanna Joyce O  , Ume-Idika, Adaku
Published: November 2023

This study determined the willingness by rural women to utilize domestic waste as poultry supplement as ameans of wealth creation in a post COVID 19 pandemic in Arochukwu LGA of Abia State. The study raisedthe three research questions which were answered. A survey research design was employed. A sample of150 housewives were drawn from the target population of 400 housewives who depend on their husbandsincome or on their hard-earned finances in Arochukwu LGA. Purposive random sampling techniques wasemployed to determine the sample for the study.The data collected was systematically analysed using themean and standard deviation of four-point likert type scale of 2.5 average. It revealed that all the items listedas procedures involved in producing poultry supplements in order to reduce much spending in poultrykeeping got the mean scores above 2.50. this indicate that the respondents agreed with the items as the stepsinvolved in producing poultry supplement from some domestic wastes such as fish bone, eggshell, coconutchaff. The eggs when sold will generate income for the family members. The quantity of feed bought foreach set will be less, thereby creating extra income for the family members. The study revealed that all thelisted items recorded a mean score of above 2.50 meaning that the respondents with the items confirmingtheir willingness to embark on the poultry farming in Arochukwu communities. Based on the findings, apragmatic recommendation that will help to encourage rural women to start keeping poultry for wealthcreation were made, for example: The Rural Women should be encouraged to attend extension programmesconcerning wealth creation and the like, to acquire the needed knowledge on the utilization of domesticwastes. The Rural Women should be given financial assistance from the Government, NGOs and Banks.among others
FOOD AND NUTRITION DYNAMICS IN POST COVID- 19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Ogbanu Domitilla Nwabuko , Ilooba Lucky Odor , Evroro Mavie Erommedoghene , Eradajire Blessing Nkechi
Published: November 2023

Food security and nutritional intake is one vital phenomenon in every human life and should not be handledwith kid gloves. This study aimed at empirically analysing food and nutrition dynamics in post Covid-19pandemic. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population of the study was 100respondents randomly selected among individuals and households at Isieke village in Asaba. The stratifiedsampling technique was adopted for the study. The Chi-Square test was essentially used to determine whetherall of the people and households encountered problems with food security and dietary intake post covid-19.The findings of the study revealed that the levels of food security and dietary consumption were respectively,0.219 and 0.036. The post COVID-19 dynamics reaction major, however, has little to no impact on theindividual and household level. Even though many people asserted that the lockdown action had an adverseeffect, our research found that the adverse effect of the dynamics of covid-19 was felt minimally postpandemic. The study concluded that food and nutrition were not fully affected by lockdown measures duringCOVID-19; rather, the post-COVID-19 period brought with it the significant difficulties that endangeredhousehold and individuals. The study recommended the improved protections for farmers and othermarginalized workers in the food chain who are disproportionately impacted by the crisis and encouragemore resilient and diverse distribution networks, including localized marketplaces and shorter supplychains.
POST COVID-19 PANDEMIC INFLUENCE ON SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLES OF RETIREES IN UMUAHIA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ABIA STATE
Authors: Umeh-Idika Adaku., , Nnanna Joyce O. , Azubuike Ozioma C
Published: November 2023

The paper examined the Post-COVID-19 pandemic influence on sustainable lifestyles of Retireesin UmuahiaNorth Local Government Area, Abia State. Specifically, the study determined the types of lifestyles lived bythe retirees; the challenges faced by retirees as a result of the pandemic and solutions to the challenges.
DETERMINANTS OF GENDER ROLES AND DECISION MAKING IN SMALL-HOLDER PALM OIL PRODUCTION IN POST COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN DELTA STATE
Authors: Amuwah V.O. , Abojei J.O. , Ighoro A. , Oyita G.E.
Published: November 2023

Palm oil production in Nigeria is mainly by traditional methods. Its high dietary content has made it an increasingly demanded household edible oil. Beyond the immediate palm oil productivity challenges, the Covid-19 pandemic created gaps in resource delivery across the supply value chain. Determinants of gender roles and decision-making in the palm oil production process are the focus of this article. Four randomly selected LGAs in Delta State were covered. A total of 160 palm oil processors (80 males and 80 females) were selected. Frequencies, percentages, and pie charts were employed in analyzing the data. The genderactivity profile showed that fruits sterilization (81.2%), milling (70%), preservation (90 %), and marketing (90.6%) were mainly female dominated while bunch harvesting (98.7%), quartering of the bunch (98.1 %) and stripping (61.9 %) were predominantly male activities
CHALLENGES AND REMEDIES OF HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES IN AKWA IBOM STATE IN POST COVID-19 ERA
Authors: Usoroh Comfort , David Sylvia O
Published: November 2023

The study investigated challenges and remedies of the hospitality industry in Akwa Ibom State in Post Covid19 Era. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprised of the 100,000 workers in the 5,000 hospitality industries in the State. A sample size of 382 workers was used for data collection based on Krejice and Morgan sample model...
IMPACT OF HOME ECONOMICS ON FAMILY, AND FAMILY LIFE AND EDUCATION IN POST COVID – 19 PANDEMIC.
Authors: Aluyor P , Idialu E. E
Published: November 2023

The study investigated the impact of Home Economics on family, family life and education in post COVID19 Pandemic, two research questions was used for the study. The research design adopted in this study wasdescriptive survey design. The population for this study was made up of all adult in Ore-Edo LocalGovernment areas in Edo State, through simple random sampling technique, a total of two hundred andseventy-nine adults both male and female were selected.
ASSESSMENT OF DRESS CODE AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION BY FEMALE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITIES IN ENUGU STATE.
Authors: Ozougwu S.U , Owoh N. , Osondu D. A
Published: November 2023

The study assessed dress code availability and utilization by female undergraduate students of universitiesin Enugu State. Specifically, the study determined; the existing dress code for the female undergraduatestudents in universities in Enugu state; components of dress codes acceptable for female undergraduatestudents by both the students and staff in universities in Enugu State; consequences of non adherence todress code by the female undergraduates’ in Universities in Enugu State; hindrances to dress codeimplementation/enforcement in the universities; ways dress codes could be implemented or enforced onFemale Undergraduates by Universities in Enugu States. The study population consisted all femaleundergraduates and all staff in Registry Departments in the Universities. The study sample was 153 femaleundergraduates and 104 staff from the selected universities giving a total of 257 respondents. Structuredquestionnaire was used for data collection. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis. Findingsincluded; 16 components of dress code; nine consequences of non adherence to dress code by the femaleundergraduates; 10 hindrances to implementing or enforcing dress code, and 12 ways to enforce dress codeby university administration. The study recommends that University Administrations should among others,develop and implement dress codes for appropriate students’ clothing norms on campuses.
ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AMONG UNDERGRADUATES OF HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION IN EDO STATE: IMPLICATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: UWAMEIYE B. E , IHENSEKHIEN Isoken , Okosun C.J
Published: November 2023

This study focussed on enhancing employability skills among undergraduates of Home Economics Education in Edo State. The specific purpose of the study was to determine; ways of enhancing the creativity, communication and technology skills. It adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study was made up 24 lecturers of Home Economics Education from the 3 tertiary institutions in Edo State and 32 graduates who are currently working in government establishments in Edo State of Nigeria. Three research questions and corresponding hypotheses guided the study. Aself-structured questionnaire was used to gather data for the study. The mean and standard deviation were employed to answer the research question while the t-test was applied to test the hypotheses at .05 level of significance. Findings revealed 14 ways of enhancing communication skills, 12 ways of enhancing technology skill and 11 ways for enhancing creative skill among Home Economics undergraduates in tertiary institutions in Edo State. Therefore one of the recommendations proffered by the study was that, all stake holders responsible for training and teaching Home Economics Education students must improve on their methods of impacting knowledge by incorporating these employability skills for teaching and to ensure graduates are equipped for employment.