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This study examines how YouTube affects biology students' academic performance in Uyo Local Government Area (LGA). A quasi-experimental design, namely the Pretest-Posttest Non-Equivalent Control Group Design, is used in this study. All secondary school pupils enrolled in Uyo LGA during the 2023–2024 academic year are included in the study population. Using stratified sampling, 200 students were chosen for the sample, of which 100 were placed in the experimental group and 100 in the control group. The control group continued using traditional teaching methods without the assistance of YouTube, while the experimental group received biology-related educational content on the platform. Data on the academic performance of the pupils was collected using the Biology Achievement Test (BAT). To guarantee consistency in instruction between the experimental and control groups, lesson plans were created for the teachers. Experts from the Department of Science Education at the University of Uyo established the face and content validity of the BAT. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to examine the data and evaluate the hypotheses. The study's conclusions show that students who used YouTube as a learning tool outperformed pupils who only used traditional teaching methods in terms of their academic performance. The findings from this study imply that to include YouTube in biology lessons can enhance students' academic achievement. In order to improve biology student learning outcomes, it is advised that teachers integrate YouTube and other digital resources into their pedagogical approaches.

The purpose of this study is to prepare low - cost activated carbon from moringa oleifera seed husk KOH was used as activating agent. Proximate analysis was carried out on the substrate to determine the suitability as a precursor. Carbonization of the suitable mesh size 1.18 mm was caried out at four different temperature (from 100 C to 400 °C) and different lengths of time (from 10 to 60 minutes). The abilities of the carbon adsorbents to adsorb methylene blue were determined by aqueous phase methylene blue adsorption. Equilibrium concentration of methylene blue was monitored using a UV Spectro photo meter at a wavelength of 666 nm. The maximum absorbance capacity for temperature and time (300 oC and 30 min) was 0.019 from the cellulosic precursor.

ABSTRACT<br> This study examines the effects of 72-hour exposure to a 5% Ariel detergent solution on the protein levels of *Phaseolus vulgaris* (common bean). Detergents like Ariel, which contain potent surfactants and other chemical agents, can disrupt cellular structures, leading to oxidative stress and the inhibition of protein synthesis in plants. After 72 hours of exposure, a significant reduction in the total protein content of *Phaseolus vulgaris* was observed. This decline is attributed to cell membrane damage, protein denaturation, and increased proteolytic activity. The findings emphasize the harmful impact of detergent contamination on plant health and protein content, raising concerns about the potential agricultural and ecological consequences of such exposure. The study underscores the importance of preventing detergent pollution in environments where crops are grown, as even low concentrations can severely affect plant vitality and nutritional quality.

The main objective o f this study was t o examine the effect o f employee welfare programme<br> on organizational performance in Nigeria Breweries Plc, Enugu depot. The specific<br> objective were to examine the relationship berveen employee compensation programmes<br> and the organizational performance of Nigeria Breweries Plc, Emigu depot, to investigate<br> the relationship berween safety and health programmes and the organizational<br> performance of Nigeria Breweries Pic, Enugu depot, and to examine the relationship<br> between pension scheme/retirement benefits and the organizational performance of<br> Nigeria Breweries Plc, Enugu depor. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The<br> target population for this study comprises of 426 staff (top management, middle<br> management and lower management) of Nigeria Breweries Plc, Enugu depot. The<br> researcher adopted the Simple Random sampling method in selecting respondents. The<br> Taro Yamane formula was used to draw out the sample size of 206. To investigate the<br> relationship between the dependent and independent variables, the Pearson product<br> moment correlation was used. There is a significant relationship between employee<br> compensation programmes and the organizational performance o f Nigeria Breweries Pic.<br> Enugu depot. Safety and health programmes have a significant relationship with the<br> organizational performance of Nigeria Breweries Ple. Enugu depot. Pension<br> scheme/retirement has a significant relationship with the organizational performance of<br> Nigeria Breweries Plc, Enugu depot. It was recommended that the management staf of<br> Nigeria Breweries Plc, Enugu depor should improve workers compensation in their<br> organization since it has a positive effect o n employee performance hence, organizational

ABSTRACT<br><br> This study examined the audit Function and organizational performance in Nigeria, using two commercial banks and two supermarkets in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, as case studies. The objectives were to assess the effect of internal control on business profitability, evaluate the impact of internal control on decision-making, determine the influence of compliance with policies and procedures on profitability, and examine the effect of compliance on decision-making. The research adopted a descriptive survey design, with data collected from 150 respondents through structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequencies, means, and standard deviations) and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) to test the hypotheses at a 5% significance level. The results revealed that internal control significantly influences business profitability (p = 0.006), quality internal control significantly impacts decision-making (p = 0.010), compliance with policies and procedures significantly affects profitability (p = 0.027), and compliance also significantly influences decision-making (p = 0.003). The study concludes that auditing is not merely a compliance exercise but a critical management tool that enhances profitability, decision- making, operational efficiency, and stakeholder trust. It recommends strengthening internal control systems, ensuring auditor independence, embedding a compliance culture, leveraging audit reports for strategic decisions, and extending rigorous auditing practices to all sectors, including retail. The study contributes to the literature by providing sector-diverse evidence on the role of auditing in organizational performance within the Nigerian context.

The scope of the study was restricted to the female student of the Abia State College of Health Sciences and Management Technology, Aba. The general objective of the study is to ascertain the effects of poor personal hygiene among the female students of Abia State College of Health Sciences and Management Technology Aba. The population of the study comprises of all the female students in Abia State College of Health Sciences and Management Technology Aba. From this population, 200 sample size was selected which was determined by simple random sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire. Data collected was presented in a frequency tables and analysed using percentages. From the analysis carried out, majority had fair knowledge of personal hygiene with the senior schools topping the list of those with good knowledge of personal hygiene. The personal hygiene knowledge of majority of the respondents was fair; only about a quarter had good personal hygiene related knowledge. This is not good enough as many of the health problems which compromise students’ health can be prevented or controlled through adequate knowledge of personal hygiene. The objectives of this study were met, as the level of the knowledge, perception and practices of the students relating to personal hygiene were identified. Recommendations and suggestions for further studies was also made.

The study examined the influence of job security and engagement on lecturers performance in Ogun State owned Universities. It was guided by two research questions and two hypotheses. A descriptive design of survey type was used. The population of the study comprised all 887-academic staff of Ogun State owned Universities, Olahisi Onahanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye and Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun. However, a total of 117 lecturers were selected from OOU while 83 lecturers were selected from TASUED Two researcher instruments were used for data collection titled: Job Security and Engagement Questionnaire (JSEQ) and Lecturer Job Commitment Questionnaire (LJCQ) with 0.85 and 0.87 reliability coefficients. Research questions 2 and 3 were answered using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). Hypotheses were tested using multiple regression analysis. The findings of the study revealed that there was positive relationship between joh security and lecturers job performance in Ogun State owned Universities (r= 0.682, P

In the light of prevailing power cuts in the country, there is a sudden rise of a need to come up with backup power solutions. The most common backup supply systems available on the market are Automotive Generator Sets (convert mechanical energy to electrical energy by means of burning fossil fuel) and UPS (Uninterrupted power supply). Even though all these backup supply systems turn to perform their said functions to some extent, they turn to pose some challenges. Some of the limitations of using generator as alternative or additional source of electricity are mostly noisy during its operation, which causes disturbances in the neighborhood. The carbon mono-oxide and the black oil from the generator pose threats to the environment as air and soil or water pollutant making it non-environmentally friendly, the work was carried out by making available all the required component, and assembles them according to the assembling diagram used. The result during the test shows that the devices was able to respond to its operation. In conclusion, the inverter system was assembled and tested.