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Rivers State University of Science and Technology

EducationPort Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
About: Rivers State University of Science and Technology is a education organization based out in Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Threatened species. The organization has 1826 authors who have published 1833 publications receiving 15183 citations.


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TL;DR: In this article, the stability of a panel of non-canonical contour configuration is investigated with the aid of the finite difference scheme, showing stress distribution at various stages of loading and equilibrium paths which reflect the relationship between the load parameter and normal displacement.
Abstract: The stability of a panel of non-canonical contour configuration is investigated with the aid of the finite difference scheme. Isolines showing stress distribution at various stages of loading and equilibrium paths which reflect the relationship between the load parameter and normal displacement are plotted. Comparison is made with previously published work.

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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors assessed the instructional strategies employed by physics teachers and students academic achievement in secondary schools in Rivers State and found that students who were frequently taught Physics with demonstration method achieved more that those taught with lecture method.
Abstract: The study assessed instructional strategies employed by Physics teachers and students academic achievement in Secondary schools in Rivers State. The study in specific terms, assessed the instructional strategies employed by physics teachers, determine the level of use of instructional strategies in the teaching of Physics and determine the difference in the academic achievement of those taught with frequently used instructional strategies in Rivers State. The population of the study consisted of all practicing Physics teachers and students in Rivers State. The sample size of the study was 28 Physics teaachers selected from 18 science teaching schools in Rivers State and 140 science students from 4 schools whose teachers indicated usage of any of the frequently used instructional strategies. A structured questionnaire and Physic Achievement Test (PAT) was used to collect data from Physics teachers and students respectively. Frequency, Mean and standard deviation was used to analyze the gathered data, while z-test was used to test hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. In the study, among the traditional instructional strategies, it was found that lecture method, demonstration method, laboratory method and problem solving method of teaching are the most frequently used strategies employed by Physics teachers in Rivers State. However, when the students who were taught Physic by these most frequently used strategies were tested, it was found that students who were frequently taught Physics with demonstration method achieved more that those taught with lecture method. Similarly, students taught with problem solving methods achieved more than those who were frequently taught with laboratory strategy. It was recommended that Physics teachers should employ instructional strategies that will actively engage students in the lesson.

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27 Aug 2020
TL;DR: Meregini-Ikechukwu et al. as mentioned in this paper assessed Physico-chemistry and heavy metal analyses of Elechi creek to determine the level of contamination and concentration of metals in the water body.
Abstract: The Physico-chemistry and heavy metal analyses of Elechi creek were assessed to determine the level of contamination and concentration of metals in the water body. Standard analytical procedures were used during the study. The study showed that pH recorded 7.00-7.35 in surface water; 6.60-7.00 in wastewater while Temperature of the surface water samples ranged from 27.929.0°C, Wastewater samples also recorded temperatures values of 26.9-27.8°C in all sampled stations. The values of metals in the surface water ranged from 0.14 to 0.26 mg l -1 for Fe, 0.04 to 0.09 mg l for Cu and 1.21 to 1.42 mg l for Zn. The mean values for Pb, Cr, Mn and Cd were 0.001 mg l -1 in all the stations. The mean values in the wastewater samples ranged from 7.25 to 16.62 mg l for Fe, 4.70 to 8.50 mg l for Zn, 0.21 to 0.34 mg l for Mn, 0.13 to 0.22 mg l for Cr, 0.06 to 0.12 mg l for Pb, 0.03 to 0.07 mg l for Cu and 0.001 mg l for Cd. There were no significant differences across the sampled stations; although some of the metals were below permissible limits. The study revealed that the water is heavily polluted but not contaminated with the waste products it receives, although the accumulated presence of these pollutants in the water can pose an environmental threat in the near future. Original Research Article Meregini-Ikechukwu et al.; JAMB, 20(8): 21-30, 2020; Article no.JAMB.60082 22

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No. of papers from the Institution in previous years
YearPapers
20235
202210
2021203
2020300
2019220
2018108