PLoS ONE, 2014 IntroductionAccurate assessment of physical activity to identify current levels and changes within the population is dependent on the precision of the measurement tools.
Adewale L Oyeyemi +4 more
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Adoption of simple technologies for poverty alleviation [PDF]
, 2005 Several technologies have been disseminated to the rural populace of which few were adoptable while others were above their reaches. The adoption-rejection behaviour of the people of Monai community formed the basis for this study.
Ayanda, J.O., Olabanji, M.U., Sule, A.M.
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The Hausa perfective tense-aspect used in wh-/focus constructions and historical narratives: a unified account [PDF]
, 2006 In this paper I revisit and elaborate some of the ideas I outlined in the earlier paper, concentrating on the semantic characteristics of the paired Perfective tense-aspects in a major (universal) discourse context—spontaneously-produced past-time ...
Jaggar, Philip J.
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Sociolinguistic variation in the rhythm of Nigerian English speech
World Englishes, Volume 45, Issue 1, Page 125-143, March 2026.Abstract There is a dearth of research on speech rhythm in Nigerian English, and scholars have differing views on its nature, ranging from being syllable‐timed to tone‐timed. Apart from the fact that the majority of few available studies were conducted more than a decade ago, the exact nature of speech rhythm in Nigerian English remains contentious ...
Folajimi Oyebola, Osemudiamhe Ilekura
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Educational Process: International JournalBackground/purpose. The study explores how educational attainment among migrant communities in Lagos and Oyo states shapes perceptions and practices of early marriage.
Omolola Silva Asagba +3 more
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Transfixation in Hausa: a hypothetical analysis
Studies in African Languages and Cultures, 2011 The paper deals with the non-contiguous morphs in Hausa which are regarded as the manifestation of transfixation. Transfixation is an Afroasiatic feature that is apparent in Arabic.
Bello S. Y. Al-Hassan
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Assessment of consumer acceptance of kilishi of African carp (Labeo coubie Rueppell) and Elephant snout (Hyperopisus bebe occidentalis, Guenther) [PDF]
, 2005 This study was carried out to assess consumers' acceptance of kilishi prepared from Labeo coubie and Hyperopisus bebe occidentalis in Sokoto. The organoleptic properties (texture, odour, taste and flavour) of kilishi in its fresh form and under storage ...
Hassan, W.A. +3 more
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Looking Inwards for Sustainability: Nigerian Cities and Building Demolition-waste or wealth? [PDF]
, 2015 Cities could generally be described as sustainable before the replacement of manual labour with machines known as the industrial revolution of the 18th century in Europe.
Abdullahi, A. L., Lee, Angela
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Natural environment and settlement in Chonge District, Eastern Muri Mountains, Northeastern Nigeria : an interdisciplinary case study [PDF]
, 2006 The craggy and hilly Muri Mountains, which are situated to the north of the Benue Lowlands, are an area with a complex pattern of settlement. This roughly 80 km long and 20 km wide mountainous area is inhabited by about 20 ethnic groups belonging to ...
Adelberger, Jörg +2 more
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Élaboration d’une terminologie juridique en hausa dans le roman « Le Nouveau Juge » d’Amadou Ousmane
Language Policy in AfricaLe présent travail porte sur l’élaboration d’une terminologie juridique en hausa à partir de l’œuvre littéraire « Le Nouveau Juge » d’Amadou Ousmane, intitulée « Sabon Alƙali » en hausa.
Sani BAARE
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