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The study concluded that one of the most fundamental issues to consider in improving Mathematics performance is the understanding of the learners’ learning styles and effective use of appropriate instructional materials for teaching Mathematics.]]> Wed 12 May 2021 19:59:29 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39064 Wed 12 May 2021 19:46:59 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39067 Wed 12 May 2021 19:41:43 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:32300 Wed 12 May 2021 19:15:32 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39217 Wed 12 May 2021 17:04:46 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39070 Wed 12 May 2021 16:40:46 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39671 Wed 12 May 2021 16:26:43 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:35731 Wed 12 May 2021 15:59:08 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40549 Wed 12 May 2021 15:12:07 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40090 .05). The model chi-square value of 43.47 (approximately 44% ) was significant. Thus, the indication is that the model has a good fit in predicting the possibility of a fuel retail outlet being located in the core or peripheral zone of the metropolis as determined by the explanatory variables (the independent variables accounted for about 44% of possible factors which determined whether a fuel retail outlets is located either within the core or peripheral zones of the metropolis. The remaining 56% are factors not considered in the study). The result gotten from the in depth interview sessions corroborated the findings from the tested hypothesis. The third objective was to examine the effects which the supply chain technique employed (either vertically integrated model or third-party arrangement) has on the achievement of efficient and effective distribution of the products. In order to achieve this objective, all the 389 registered members of Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) association who are members of the PTD in the metropolis were sampled, 265 (around 70%) of the distributed questionnaires were retrieved and used for the analysis. In depth interview sessions were also conducted with three different managers of the three major conglomerates in the downstream sector of the Nigerian petroleum sector. The result of one-way between subjects (ANOVA) which was conducted to compare differences in the management and performances of haulage services outsourced to the 3PLS and those run under VIM showed that there was a significant effect of ownership type on management performance (F (2,262) = 60.26, p<.05). The null hypothesis was therefore rejected while the alternate hypothesis was accepted. The findings from the interview sessions posted similar results. The fourth and final objective was to analyze the effect that the socio-economic attributes of the participants (haulers and managers of retail outlets) involved in the distribution of xxvi petroleum products has on the safe, efficient and cost-effective distribution of product and this was done through the use of descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and incisive analysis of the interview sessions. A total number of 265 (70%) out of the 389 registered members of Petroleum Tanker Driver Association (PTDA) participated in the study. Multiple regression analysis (MRA) was used to test this hypothesis. The result from the statistical analysis show that the use of stimulant, work condition, marital status and educational attainment/literacy level have joint influence on compliance (R2 = 0.31, F (4,260) = 29.72, p<.05). On the basis of the foregoing, the hypothesis is thus accepted. The result from the interview sessions confirmed the existence of strong relationship between the explanatory variables and the hypothetical dependant variable. The study recommended a review of the planning processes guiding the establishment of fuel retail outlets. The study also advocated that retailers should endeavour to have stronger control over the supply chain of their products this could done by investing more in VIM rather than outsourcing such functions to 3PLs. This will help in better business performances. Government agencies in charge of monitoring drug abuse among haulers are advised to be more proactive by the duo of prevention and punishment strategies. This should include advocacy campaign against drug abuse. Different ranges of punishments should also be meted out for individual haulers found culpable.]]> Wed 12 May 2021 15:06:55 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40195 Wed 12 May 2021 15:06:06 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40516 Wed 12 May 2021 15:05:06 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40671 Wed 12 May 2021 15:03:43 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40204 Wed 12 May 2021 15:01:15 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42006 Wed 12 May 2021 14:58:38 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40735 Wed 12 May 2021 14:58:30 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40532 Wed 12 May 2021 14:57:48 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42543 Wed 12 May 2021 14:55:55 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40845 Wed 12 May 2021 14:55:13 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40553 Wed 12 May 2021 14:52:51 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42253 Wed 12 May 2021 14:51:06 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:41981 Wed 12 May 2021 14:49:52 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40736 .05, partial η2 = 0.00). Based on these findings, it was recommended that teachers should adopt service learning and collaborative learning strategies in the teaching of environmental concepts and problems in Social Studies in order to improve students’ performance in Social Studies. Teachers should facilitate the use of service learning and collaborative learning strategies in schools to improve students’ environmental problem-solving skills and their achievement in the subject. Teaching institutions should not only include service learning and collaborative learning strategies in their curriculum but should endeavour to provide practical experience for pre-service teachers to be well grounded and equipped on the use of these strategies.]]> Wed 12 May 2021 14:46:14 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40192 Wed 12 May 2021 14:45:10 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40523 Wed 12 May 2021 14:44:41 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40405 Wed 12 May 2021 14:44:25 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42000 Wed 12 May 2021 14:41:38 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:41973 Wed 12 May 2021 14:40:55 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40513 Wed 12 May 2021 14:39:12 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42999 Wed 12 May 2021 14:38:56 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:41978 Wed 12 May 2021 14:38:33 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40739 Wed 12 May 2021 14:37:30 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:41082 Wed 12 May 2021 14:36:28 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42581 Wed 12 May 2021 14:36:26 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:41996 Wed 12 May 2021 14:36:23 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40533 Wed 12 May 2021 14:36:01 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:41994 Wed 12 May 2021 14:35:26 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40692 Wed 12 May 2021 14:33:53 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40512 Wed 12 May 2021 14:31:04 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40491 Wed 12 May 2021 14:30:31 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40522 Wed 12 May 2021 14:28:53 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40403 Wed 12 May 2021 14:25:03 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40836 Wed 12 May 2021 14:22:24 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40501 Wed 12 May 2021 14:22:16 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42996 Wed 12 May 2021 14:21:32 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42997 Wed 12 May 2021 14:20:47 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40528 Wed 12 May 2021 14:19:40 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40529 Wed 12 May 2021 14:19:33 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40809 Wed 12 May 2021 14:12:03 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42001 Wed 12 May 2021 14:11:18 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40742 Wed 12 May 2021 14:09:32 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42704 Wed 12 May 2021 14:09:11 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:41079 Wed 12 May 2021 14:08:51 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40675 0.05) shows weak evidence against the null hypothesis, so you reject the null hypothesis i.e. X2 (3, N=53) = 7.82. The Pearson chi-square (p-value) generated was .294, which is construed to mean that it is insignificant. Therefore, the explanation is that age has no influence on access of respondents to electronic resources through cybercafé. In order to make ICT literacy skills more beneficial to the undergraduate students in the selected HEIs, recommendations were made in this study. Firstly, there is a need for mass enlightenment campaigns on the use and benefits of E-resources among undergraduate respondents, the building of capacity of the undergraduate students in the use of electronic resources ICT literacy skill development programmes, need for intervention programmes focusing on the application xiii of some E-resources and software where the students are ranked low. Further, it is recommended that female students need to be encouraged to use E-resources. Also, delivery and empowering of Wi-Fi services, as well as the provision of CD- ROM databases should be considered.]]> Wed 12 May 2021 14:07:19 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:41999 Wed 12 May 2021 14:06:30 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42003 Wed 12 May 2021 14:06:06 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40673 Wed 12 May 2021 14:05:55 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40674 Wed 12 May 2021 14:05:29 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42579 Wed 12 May 2021 14:05:09 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40740 Wed 12 May 2021 14:05:06 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42002 Wed 12 May 2021 14:04:49 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42256 Wed 12 May 2021 14:01:56 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42580 PdNi-rGO (8.4.%) > PdCo-rGO (6.56%) > Pt (5.7%) which were better than the platinum efficiency in the cobalt redox mediator. The higher efficiency in the cobalt redox mediator relative to the iodine electrolyte illustrates that they are viable alternatives to the, corrosive and volatile iodine. Obtained results show that, the high recombination rates between the photogenerated electrons and the oxidized dye molecule which have been reported to reduce power conversion efficiency in one electron redox mediators did not affect the performance of the cell. However, these higher recombination rates affected the ferrocene electrolyte leading to extremely poor efficiency metrics. The obtained results indicated that reduced graphene oxide supported PdNi-rGO, PdNiCo-rGO as well as the unsupported PdNi3 alloys could successfully be implemented as substitutes to the platinum counter electrode in dye sensitized solar cells. The application of the palladium alloys is vital for improving stability and power conversion efficiency, as well as reducing cost.]]> Wed 12 May 2021 14:01:24 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42607 Wed 12 May 2021 14:00:43 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40564 Wed 12 May 2021 13:59:58 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40844 Wed 12 May 2021 13:59:17 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40531 Wed 12 May 2021 13:59:02 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:41081 Wed 12 May 2021 13:58:48 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40743 Wed 12 May 2021 13:57:30 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40332 MUFA>PUFA in descending order of concentrations of mean values (44.19:40.06:15.75, respectively), while the n-6: n-3 ratio was 12:1. In sensory evaluation, consumers indicated how they would prefer to pay premium for meat with guaranteed muscle and fat colour, low fat content, high marbling and tenderness. Consumers observed breed differences (P<0.05) in muscle fibre separation and muscle colour. The overall liking of each attribute was more on moderate bright cherry red lean colour, moderate yellow fat, very abundant marbling and slight separation of muscle fibres. Differences on discrete liking of each attribute among consumers had an effect on the overall liking of each steak with Hereford steaks being more preferred by consumers. It was concluded that meat from beef animals within the same feeding regime has a different fatty acid composition owing to different breed synthetic pathways and feed ingredients and that meat tenderness is not affected by the muscle nanostructure early post-mortem. However, during ageing, meat tenderness is directly linked to breed related myofibril structure changes in particular the myofibril diameter, spacing between myofibrils and their interaction; while the muscle texture features, fibre diameter, spacing between muscle fibres and sarcomere length explain the non-uniformity of beef tenderness. Also the organoleptic and health related quality of meat assumed more importance among consumers in sensory evaluation. Thus meat classification systems should include more credence aspects or indicators that support credence quality of meat]]> Wed 12 May 2021 13:57:19 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42575 Wed 12 May 2021 13:57:09 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40190 Wed 12 May 2021 13:56:35 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40524 Wed 12 May 2021 13:55:04 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:41080 Wed 12 May 2021 13:55:00 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40762 Wed 12 May 2021 13:54:35 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40495 Wed 12 May 2021 13:54:22 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42995 Wed 12 May 2021 13:53:06 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40774 Wed 12 May 2021 13:52:26 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42009 Wed 12 May 2021 13:51:16 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42998 Wed 12 May 2021 13:49:01 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:42542 0.05) from wethers on 4% FSF as well. The total protein concentration, albumin, total bilirubin, Na, K, glucose, cholesterol, and liver enzymes were normal for wethers. However, serum creatinine level was lower in wethers fed on 4% FSF than those on 0% FSF (P < 0.01). Haemonchus and Coccidian fecal egg counts were low in wethers fed diets with 2%, 4%, and 6 % FSF (P < 0.01) compared 11 with wethers fed with 0% FSF inclusion level during the same period. The body condition score of wethers fed on diets with 2%, 4%, and 6% FSF inclusion levels were higher than those on 0% (P < 0.05). Wool yield, staple length, the coefficient variation of the fibre diameter, and fibre of wethers fed on diets with FSF were higher than those without FSF (P < 0.05). The fibre diameter of the wethers fed on FSF supplemented diets was the same as those on 0 % FSF (P > 0.05). The wethers spent more time on FSF supplemented diets and consumed more feed compared to that without FSF supplemented (P < 0.05). The levels of FSF inclusion in the diet affected the enteric methane output (ppm-m), where 4 % FSF had the highest enteric methane output while wethers on 2 % FSF had the lowest methane output (P < 0.05). Resting wethers produced more methane (g/day) than those feeding or standing (P < 0.05). Increasing levels of FSF did not affect ruminal temperature and pH. Ammonia-N increased with increasing FSF except in wethers fed on a diet with 4% FSF (P < 0.01). The total molar concentrations of the wethers' volatile fatty acids decreased with increasing FSF levels (P > 0.05). The acetic propionic ratio of the wethers also decreased except at a 4% inclusion level. The in vitro true digestibility dry matter (IVTDDM), in vitro true digestibility neutral detergent fibre (IVTDNDF), and in vitro true digestibility acid detergent fibre (IVTDADF) of the wethers decreased up to 4% FSF inclusion but tended to increase at 6% inclusion. This study's result as one of the pioneer studies in Dohne-Marino wethers showed that FSF treatment has the potential to improve the nutritional status of the animal and the animal performance and wool quality. Health-wise, FSF decrease nematode population and boost animal immunity as seen in RBC and WBC counts. It also can play a major role in protecting the environment, as seen in its reduction in feacal and urinary nitrogen, which is heavily involved in environmental pollution. Result also confirmed that the best period to target for methane mitigation in ruminants is the resting period. In conclusion, the inclusion of FSF in the diet of Dohne-Merino wethers has the potential to improve the overall performance, with a 4% FSF inclusion level having optimal productivity. However, future research is required to investigate FSF's effect on meat quality, rumen microbial community, in-vivo digestibility, and milk production.]]> Wed 12 May 2021 13:48:06 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40094 Wed 12 May 2021 13:45:00 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40183 Tue 07 May 2024 11:09:10 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40402 Tue 07 May 2024 10:54:04 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40200 Tue 07 May 2024 09:51:06 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39286 Thu 13 May 2021 16:25:01 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39699 Thu 13 May 2021 11:10:58 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39844 Thu 13 May 2021 07:24:22 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39873 Thu 13 May 2021 07:13:21 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:37607 Thu 13 May 2021 06:52:37 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39289 Thu 13 May 2021 06:33:01 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39072 Thu 13 May 2021 05:20:42 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39073 Thu 13 May 2021 04:51:35 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39633 Thu 13 May 2021 04:22:40 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39065 Thu 13 May 2021 01:49:20 SAST ]]> https://vital.seals.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39691 Thu 13 May 2021 01:07:37 SAST ]]>