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    Abundance of Birds in Six Selected Habitats
    (2017) Adeleke, Bola Olusola
    Bird species world over are faced with the problem of habitat changes. Conservation of birds in fragments of habitats is increasingly important due to the diverse uses of the environment. To meet this challenge, predicting abundance of bird species in relation to specific vegetation taxa in the habitats is required .This study determined bird species abundance and their relationship with habitat variables of tree, shrub and herb abundance. Study conducted in the forested bitumen belt of Ode-Irele, Ondo state, Nigeria evaluated habitat use by birds using 20- minutes birds point count to a radius of 30 meters, carried out in six selected habitats. The vegetation cover was sampled using 5x5-meters and 1m2quadrants. Data collected were subjected to t-test of independent variables with LSD in ANOVA for birds’ use of habitats and linear regression for the dependence of birds’ abundance on habitats’ variables.88 bird species belonging to 31 families were associated with the study area. The abundance of birds was significantly affected by habitat types (P<0.05) and predicted by habitat variables. The study would assist decision makers in the management and conservation of habitats’ variables critical to the survival of bird species during the bitumen development phase.
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    Alteration in Trace Elements Concentration and Possible Copper Toxicity in Juiced Leafy Vegetables Commonly Consumed in Southwestern Nigeria
    (British Biotechnology Journal, 2016) Adeniji, Paulina Olufunke
    This study investigated the effects of juicing on four micro-minerals (Cu, Zn, Mn and Mo) contents of six different leafy vegetables commonly consumed in South western, Nigeria. Micro-minerals were determined using Atomic Absorbance Spectrophotometer (AAS). Among the fresh vegetables, highest level of micro-minerals was recorded in Senecio biafrae for Cu (9.13±0.21 mg/100 g dry weight); Manihot esculenta for Zn (2.01±0.17 mg/100 g dry weight); Ipomoea batatas for Mn (3.78±0.29 mg/100 g dry weight) and Senecio biafrae for Mo (35.00±0.00 µg/100 g dry weight). In juiced form, highest value of Cu was noted in Launaea taraxacifolia (21.43±1.58 mg/100 g dry weight); Zn in Senecio biafrae (3.24±0.26 mg/100 g dry weight), Mn in Launaea taraxacifolia (11.76±2.25 mg/100 g dry weight) and Mo in Piper guineense (44.00±0.00 µg/100 g dry weight). The least micro-minerals contents noted in juice fraction of vegetables are as follows: Cu, Ipomoea batatas (2.35±0.15 mg/100 g dry weight); Zn, Launaea taraxacifolia (0.36±0.01 mg/100 g dry weight); Mn, Piper guineense (2.68±0.27 mg/100 g dry weight) and Mo, Ipomoea batatas (0.002±0.00 mg/100 g dry weight). Increased concentrations of micro-minerals was observed in virtually all juice fractions when compared with their corresponding fresh vegetables with exception of Ipomoea batatas, where Zn and Mo contents reduced in the juice when compared with its corresponding fresh vegetables. It could be deduced that the juice fraction of vegetables contain more of trace-minerals in some of the vegetables. In addition, intake of 100 g dry weight of any of the vegetable (fresh form) does not lead to toxic intake of any of the minerals using Recommended Daily Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) as a standard. However, intake of the same corresponding dry weight in juice would lead to toxic level of Cu in all the vegetables except Ipomoea batatas; whereas, such amount would not lead to Zn, Mn and Mo toxicity.
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    Antagonistic Activity of Lactic Acid Bacteria Bioactive Molecules against Fungi Isolated from Onion (Allium cepa)
    (EC MICROBIOLOGY Research Article, 2019) Adeniji, Paulina Olufunke
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    Assessing the Impact of Plants Richness for the Conservation of Forest Birds in Ode-Irele, Ondo State, Nigeria
    (Wildlife Society of Nigeria, 2019-09-16) Ogunsusi, Kayode
    Conservation of birds in fragments of forest habitats is important to avoid continual loss of bird richness. This study determined the richness and diversity of bird species in relation to the richness of habitat variables of tree, shrub and herb. The study was conducted in the forested bitumen belt of Ode-Irele, Ondo State, Nigeria. Data on birds was evaluated using point count, while vegetation cover was sampled using both 5 m2 and 1 m2 quadrants. Data collected were subjected to descriptive statistics, and linear regression. Result indicates that 31 families of birds were associated with the study area. The families of Accipitridae, Ploceidae, Prionopidae, Columbidae, Alcedinidae, Motacilidae, Nectarinidae, Picidae, Sylviidae, and Turdidae had high species richness. The richness of birds was influenced by the richness of vegetation taxa mostly in arable farmland and riparian habitat. The tree, shrub, and herb layers of the forest habitat are, therefore, useful indices for conservation of birds’ species.
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    Assessing The Use of E-Commerce in Heritage Tourism Marketing: Case of National Theatre And National Musuem, Lagos, Nigeria
    (2019) Adeleke, Bola Olusola
    The increased commercialization of tourism through E-commerce is now being used to attract and serve relevant target groups. Because of the competitive challenges in today’s tourism business, heritage tourism and E-commerce have to work together in order to make the industry stand the test of time. Study was conducted in National Theatre (NT) and National Museum (NM), Lagos Nigeria to evaluate the use of E-commerce by the two destinations. Data were analysed using qualitative descriptive analysis, One-way Analysis Of Variance, and multivariable linear regressions. Results of the study showed that 96.6% of the respondents in NT and 96.4% in NM agreed that the use of internet established interactive relationship between customers. In NT, 96.7% of the respondents agreed that it is possible to book online packages using E-commerce, while 99.3% agreed to this in Nm. In NT, five constructs out of eleven were significant in enhancing the use of E-commerce in the destination, while none was significant for NM. The overall strengths of relationship between educational statuses of tourists were weak in predicting efficient use of e-commerce for both destinations. However, NM was able to better predict the efficient use of e-commerce than NT. The F-test overall showed that the relationships between educational status and efficient use of e-commerce in NT and NM were not statistically significant. The result of multivariable linear regressions further showed that for the two destinations, the educational status of tourists predicted that the use of e-commerce was not efficient in the marketing of their tourism products and services. The managements of NT and NM, and by extension all other heritage attractions should therefore fashion out strategies on the adoption and efficient use of e-commerce in marketing their institutions in order to enhance service delivery, improve efficiency, maximize and maintain long-term profitability.
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    Assessment and Utilisation of Environmental Resources at Ode-Irele Forest Area, Nigeria
    (Nigerian Chapter of Society for Conservation Biology, 2016-06-20) Ogunsusi, Kayode
    Reliance on subsistence extraction of environmental resources can ignite strong desire to implement sustainable practices for the continual availability of products. The primary dataset used for this study was extracted from survey conducted in Ode-Irele forest area. Questionnaires were administered on one adult person per household in five selected villages namely Ludasa, Lonla, Loda, Petu and Gbogi. The five villages were purposively selected as a result of their proximity to the forest areas. Questionnaires were administered to 20 household heads purposively selected from each village. Time land was acquired and property owned were considered as the main criteria for defining households. Direct economic uses of the forest were ascertained by asking the respondent about the satisfaction derived from using environmental resources and whether payment should be made for the resources. This study was framed within the model that sustainable management of environmental resources is a consequence of heavy reliance on subsistence extraction of resources. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentages. The result shows that 38 % of respondents have acquired land in the study area since birth, while literate respondents accounted for 27% in property ownership. There is a high reliance on environmental resources for food, natural honey, medicinal plants, wild fruits and use of wood for fuel. Also trades in wild animals and their products were on the high side. Knowledge of respondents about the management of trees for resources such as timber with arable crops (92%), resins (95%), shade for domestic animals/understorey crops (92%), soil conservation (83%), water conservation (75%) was high. Many approved payments for managing environmental resources. Sustainable management of environmental resources by local residents in natural forested areas could only be achieved if an alternative means could be provided to reduce heavy reliance on resources for survival.
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    Assessment of Anthropometry and Blood Pressure as Indicators of Health Status of Workers in Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria
    (Clinical Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2019-07-01) Adeniji, Paulina Olufunke
    Introduction: Overweight and obesity are associated with high blood pressure (BP), and the combination of these factors contributes to the manifestation of non-communicable diseases which are common illness in the developing world. Health threats in the form of infectious diseases, malnutrition, and other chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and cancer are cause of high morbidity and mortality among human beings throughout the world today. Methodology: This study examined the hospital workers in Redeemer’s University and assessed their body mass index (BMI) to identify health problems of employees. Two hundred and forty workers were recruited for the study. Their weight (kg) and height (m) were measured for BMI calculation. BP measurement was taken. Results: The result of this work revealed that majority of the workers (58.3%) are overweight, 21.7% are obese, while 1.7% are extremely obese. A lot of the respondents had Grade 1 and Grade 2 high BP. Recommendations: It is recommended that workers’ general knowledge of nutritional and health education should be increased through health programs such as physical exercise, sports and fitness, nutrition education, health and safety, healthy lifestyle, and how to calculate the BMI for weight control.
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    Assessment of Community Participation in Ecotourism and Conservation at Hhuhuwe-Umfolozi Park, South Africa
    (2013) Adeleke, Bola Olusola
    Community involvement emerges as a key element of both sustainable tourism and ecotourism and is generally agreed to include public participation in decision-making and residents’ receipt of benefits from tourism. HUP communities have suffered a great neglect economically in the past and it’s the most impoverished region in KZN. This study aimed at evaluating the participation of community residents in ecotourism and conservation activities at HUP; review benefits received by residents from park and determine the existence of conflicts between residents and park management. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used for the selection of respondents. Structured questionnaire containing a 5-point likert scale were used to measure issues relating to the objectives of the study. Many respondents indicated that active participation between community residents and park management. Ecotourism and conservation projects are largely determined by the park system as residents are yet to be fully integrated into the planning process. Major cause of conflict is restriction of residents from access to wildlife resources in the park. The park system needs to improve her relationship with communities.
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    Assessment of Community Participation in Ecotourism and Conservation at Hhuhuwe-Umfolozi Park, South Africa
    (2013) Adeleke, Bola Olusola
    Community involvement emerges as a key element of both sustainable tourism and ecotourism and is generally agreed to include public participation in decision-making and residents’ receipt of benefits from tourism. HUP communities have suffered a great neglect economically in the past and it’s the most impoverished region in KZN. This study aimed at evaluating the participation of community residents in ecotourism and conservation activities at HUP; review benefits received by residents from park and determine the existence of conflicts between residents and park management. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used for the selection of respondents. Structured questionnaire containing a 5-point likert scale were used to measure issues relating to the objectives of the study. Many respondents indicated that active participation between community residents and park management. Ecotourism and conservation projects are largely determined by the park system as residents are yet to be fully integrated into the planning process. Major cause of conflict is restriction of residents from access to wildlife resources in the park. The park system needs to improve her relationship with communities.
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    Assessment of Destination Competitiveness and Efficiency of Public and Private Services at Lekki Beach, Lagos, Nigeria
    (2019) Adeleke, Bola Olusola
    The intention of many tourists to purchase tourism products driven by Information and Communication Technology and friendly attitude of public workers determine the competitiveness of tourism destinations across the globe. The study evaluates the competitiveness of public and private services as they influence beach tourism consumer behavior. Tourists numbering two hundred and forty-four were sampled by convenience technique while structured questionnaire was used to gather relevant information. Data were analysed through inferential statistical techniques such as one way ANOVA, Multi Linear Regression and Principal Component Regression. Results showed that telecommunication and information technology services were significantly effective in enhancing beach tourism destination competitiveness. Prediction of efficiency of public and private services with educational status at tolerance limit of 0.521 was found to be fit. The overall strength of the relationship was strong and acceptable (R = 0.695). The results of ANOVA and Principal Component Regression of 20 out of 22 constructs on efficiency of public and private services further confirmed the strength of relationship. It was recommended that for beach tourism to flourish, destination managers must embrace the use of Information and Communication Technology, and e-commerce in selling their products, while officials in charge of public services should have attitudinal changes towards visitors especially those coming from other countries.
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    An Assessment of Destination Image and Factors Responsible for Perceived Customer Value of Osun Osogbo Grove, World Heritage Site, Osun State, Nigeria
    (2019) Adeleke, Bola Olusola
    Tourist travel decisions and behavior are influenced by destination image and value of experience to tourists. Perceived value is one of the important tools for securing a competitive edge in tourism destinations. This study investigates destination image competitiveness, factors enhancing the destination image and perceived value for tourists’ experience for the Osun Oshogbo Grove, Nigeria. Two hundred and forty respondents were sampled with the use of a structured questionnaire. Five factors comprising of 63 variables were used to determine the destination image competitiveness using principal component analysis, while multiple regressions were used to evaluate the perceived value for tourists at the grove. Results revealed that 11 out of the 12 variables determining the destination image competitiveness were significant in attracting tourists to the grove. The regression analysis result showed that all factors predicting tourists’ value of experience are strong (R= 0.936). The variance of destination common service, entertainment and event satisfaction, travel environment satisfaction, and spiritual satisfaction all contributed strongly to the tourists’ value of experience (87.70%) with significance (p < 0.05). Factors of heritage resources, destination environment, entertainment, and culture, as well as price and value with high alpha value contributed greatly to adding value to enhancing destination and tourists’ experience. Eleven variables positively and significantly predicted tourist value. The recommendation therefore is that managers of the Osun World Heritage Site should maintain these variables as well as event experience, entertainment, and environment cleanliness as they are critical to adding values to tourists’ experience.
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    Assessment of Food Service Quality of Chicken Republic and Mega Chicken Restaurants, Lagos, Nigeria
    (Food and Nutrition Sciences, 2021) Adeniji, Paulina Olufunke
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    Assessment of Information Technology Facilities in selected Hotels in Ikeja, Lagos.
    (African Journal of Hospitality and Tourism, 2011-09-10) Adeniji, Paulina Olufunke
    The research is about Hospitality and information Technology facilities in Hotels. It identifies the information Technology facilities in use in these hotels, to assess the competence of staff to use the facilities and to find out the purpose for which the facilities are used in hotels and also to assess the relevance of Information Technology facilities to the hotel operation and explore constraints to the effective use of these facilities. Six selected hotels were used for the study. The hundred and ten questionnaires were distributed to both guests and staff of these six hotels and one hundred and eighty questionnaires were received and analyzed statistically using frequency distribution, Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) and the hypothesis was analyzed using T-Test. Results showed that not all the hotels had Information Technology facilities in use for their guests and staff could not use these facilities for easy service delivery. In conclusion, Information Technology facilities in hotels do not influence customer inflow but influence easy service delivery and customer satisfaction.
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    Assessment of Nutritional and Sensory Quality of Kunun Zaki - A Home made Traditional Nigerian Beverage
    (Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences, 2015-03-24) Adeniji, Paulina Olufunke
    Kunun zaki, home-prepared beverage relished by the Northern people of Nigeria as a refreshing drink was enriched with soybean and analyzed alongside commercially prepared Kunun zaki [Control] for proximate, mineral and vitamin C composition using the standard methods of analysis of AOAC. Sensory evaluation was carried out on the beverages substituted with soybean using 9-point hedonic scale. The protein content of the drinks ranged between 3.1- 8.1 g and carbohydrate 4.0-6.0 g/100 g for commercial Kunun Zaki preparations respectively (p<0.05). Similarly, carbohydrate value of soybean substituted KZ (6.0 ± 0.9 g) was found to be significantly. The fat content of soybean enriched and commercial Kunun zaki [18.0 g and 17.3 g/100 g respectively] were very close with no significant difference (P<0.05). Soybean enriched Kunun zaki showed increased macro and micronutrient content over that of commercially prepared one, and was also the most acceptable to the panelists. The beverage can be consumed by children and adult alike; hence the soybean enriched Kunun zaki drink production on commercial scale should be encouraged in every part of Nigeria as a means of improving nutrient intake of its consumers.
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    Bitumen Seepage: Impact and Interaction on Heavy Metal Concentrations in Surface Water
    (2019) Adeleke, Bola Olusola
    The association and interaction among metals in bitumen polluted water may affect the availability of the metals even at toxic levels to the surrounding environment and biota that are dependent on such water. The study was carried out at Ode-Irele in Ondo State bitumen belt, Southwest of Nigeria, where there are bitumen seepages, and Ebute-Irele where there are no records of seepages served as control. Composite samples of surface water were collected to a depth of 30cm midstream on the sites. Heavy metals – Manganese, Iron, copper, zinc, lead, chromium, cadmium, nickel, vanadium, arsenic, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium were determined using standard methods. Data on metals’ concentrations were analyzed using descriptive statistics and t-test at p < 0.05. The associations that exist among metals of surface water were analysed using regressive correlation to determine which metal increased or decreased with rise and fall in the level of other metals. Values obtained were compared with Federal Environmental Protection (FEPA) and World Health Organisation (WHO) Guidelines. Results of the study revealed that nickel, calcium, magnesium, and sodium were higher in seepage site than that of control, but, nickel was significantly higher in surface water of seepage site, 0.40 ± 0.00mgL-1 than that of control, 0.30 ± 0.00mgL-1. Manganese, iron, copper, zinc, chromium, cadmium, nickel, vanadium, and arsenic, as well as calcium were higher than guideline levels. Nickel, iron, manganese, vanadium, calcium and sodium which are elemental components of bitumen could pose serious environmental problems. There were significant positive associations between iron and copper, manganese and vanadium, iron and sodium, calcium and magnesium, as well as between magnesium and sodium. The finding also revealed significant negative association between lead and zinc. The heavy metals in surface water that were higher in seepage site and higher than guideline values in Ondo State bitumen belt and especially those that are elemental components of bitumen could have toxic effects on the environment, and so they should be closely monitored during the bitumen development phase.
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    The Branded Hotel as an Element of Destination Branding
    (Academica Turistica - Tourism and Innovation Journal, 2019-06) Abiola-Oke, Elizabeth
    The purpose of this article was to examine the effect of the availability of hotel brands in a destination on the promotion of the destination. Data for this study were collected through online questionnaires from a diverse population. The respondents were reached via a social medium (LinkedIn, on which the author has an account) and membership in different tourism-related and non-tourism related groups. The tourism-related groups are made up of both professionals in the field and nonprofessionals. The data were analysed using descriptive analysis (tables, cross tabulation, and Spearman ranked correlation) with spss. It was discovered that hotel brands have little impact on the choice of destination to visit in comparison to other elements of a destination, such as attraction, transportation, and other supporting services. Therefore, a hotel brand cannot be used as the sole element of destination branding as it has little or no effect on branding a destination.
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    Changes in Alkaoids Content of Some Selected Nigerian Vegetables during Processing
    (IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), 2013) Adeniji, Paulina Olufunke
    Alkaloids, natural organic compounds present majorly in plants have been used in all culture as portion, medicine and poison. Vegetables are no exception; they contain varying degree of alkaloids. However, different processing methods are usually applied before consumption which may affect their alkaloids contents. Evaluation and effect of processing (blanching and juicing) were investigated on eight selected vegetables consumed in south western Nigeria. Standard Laboratory procedures were employed. Results showed highest level of alkaloids: in the fresh vegetable; Manihot esculenta 42.09±5.55mg/100d dry weight, in the blanched; Teleferia occidentalis 146.22±96.96 mg/100d dry weight while in the juiced vegetable Manihot esculenta leaf 296.69±61.02mg/100g dry weight. The lowest values were observed in the fresh; Amaranthus spp. (local name “Ebiden”) 6.40±.47 mg/100d dry weight, in the blanched; Ipomoea batatas leaf 14.15±2.22 mg/100d dry weight and in the juiced extract; Amarantus cruentus 93.16±2.22 mg/100d dry weight. The study revealed that the alkaloids content of fresh vegetables varied while blanching and juicing increased its content.
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    Changes in Saponins Content of Some Selected Nigerian Vegetables during Blanching and Juicing
    (IOSR Journal Of Environmental Science, Toxicology And Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT), 2013) Adeniji, Paulina Olufunke
    Saponin, a secondary plant metabolite acts as both antinutrient and antioxidant in humans. It is usually affected by different processing methods, majorly heating. Though, vegetables are usually subjected to processing before consumption, however, recent interest in vegetable juice is gaining ground among the populace without consideration to the level of antinutrient and other toxic constituents that may be concentrated by juicing. Some selected vegetables, commonly consumed in south western Nigeria were evaluated for saponins content in the fresh, blanched and juiced forms using standard laboratory procedures. Variation exists in saponin content of vegetable and their products. Highest value of saponin was observed as follows; fresh Teliferia occidetalis 1332.70mg/100g; blanched Teliferia occidentalis 918.77mg/100g and juice Manihot esculenta 2286.82mg/100g dry weight. While lowest was observed in Talinum triangulare 123.82mg/100g; launae taraxacifolia 141.75mg/100 and Basella rubra 132.03mg/100g dry weight respectively. Observations showed that blanching and juicing affected the saponin content of the vegetables differently, while the blanching reduced the content of saponin in most of the vegetables, juicing, however, concentrated some vegetables and reduced some. Also, saponin content of vegetables varies and affected by different processing methods. Thus, vegetable juice must be taken with caution by people vulnerable to saponin.
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    Commercialization as a Tool for the Conservation of Environmental Resources
    (JASEM, 2018-05-24) Ogunsusi, Kayode
    The primary objective of the paper is to report the survey of environmental resources conducted in Ode-Irele forest using two staged technique. This study was framed within the model that sustainable management of environmental resources is a consequence of heavy reliance on subsistence extraction of resources. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentages. The result reveals that 65% of the respondents hunted wild animals for food, 62% also traded in wild animals and their products, 69% traded in natural honey, and 86% also traded in medicinal plants. 92% of respondents were involved in collecting wood for use and sale, while 92% were also involved in trade in wild fruits. Most of the respondents, who hunted animals for food, traded in wild animals and their products, natural honey, medicinal plants, wild fruits and those who also collected firewood for use and sale also conserved trees on their farms for the continued availability of the resources. Sustainable use of environmental resources by local residents in natural forested areas could only be achieved if they realize that continued availability of the resources is dependent upon the wise use and most importantly the conservation of the resources