scholarly journals Comparative investigation into Pre-COVID-19 and Post-COVID-19 lockdown Water Demand in selected schools in Osun State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy O. Ogunbode
Keyword(s):  
Ground Water ◽  
Water Use ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Comparative Investigation ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Dug Wells ◽  
The Government ◽  
Water Use Pattern

The prevalence of corona virus and the novel COVID-19 disease in the entire globe has exacerbated different impact on socioeconomic spectrum in the world, including water use pattern. Thus a research was conducted to examine the comparative use of water during pre- and post-COVID-19 lockdown pattern among post-primary schools in Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria. A survey was conducted among fifteen schools which were randomly selected, but with eight public and seven private schools for the investigation. Both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were used in data analysis. The results revealed that the major source of water to the schools investigated is ground water which is obtained through hand-dug wells and boreholes. It was further discovered that there was increase in water use during post-COVID-19 lockdown era as a result of the directive by the government that clean water should be provided for hand-washing by all schools regardless of the owner to curtail the spread of COVID-19 disease in the country. One sample t-test also revealed that there was a significant difference in water use at (p<0.01) level. It is recommended that the government and other stakeholders in water sector to ensure that all-time and non-seasonal dependent source of water be provided rather than ground water source which is susceptible to variations in water yields from seasonal variations. This will enable continuous clean water supply, for all purposes, including COVID-19 protocols.

scholarly journals IMPACT OF MODELLING TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME LEARNING ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

2020 ◽  
pp. 292-299
Author(s):  
Dr. Thadei A. Kiwango
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Technology Integration ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Government ◽  
Arusha Region ◽  
Primary School Pupils ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Out Of School

This paper determines the impact of modelling technology integration for of out-of-school (OST) learning on academic achievement in primary schools. The research was conducted in Arusha Region, specifically in Meru District. The paper adopted the experimental design, involving experimental and control groups. Each of the two groups comprised three (3) schools, making a total of six (6) schools. The experiment was conducted using Digital Video Disks (DVDs), mobile phones, notebooks and home assignment booklets. The tools were further supplemented by a list of perceived best practices, and examination papers. The findings reveal a statistically significant difference in mean scores between the control and experimental groups as confirmed by 95% confidence level whereby, F (1, 180) = 28.63, p=0. Based on the findings, null hypothesis was rejected, leading to the conclusion that the proposed model for OST technology integration is attributed to significant improvements in academic achievement for primary school OST learners. The implication of these findings is for researchers, and other educational stakeholders, including the government to invest in devising contextually relevant model, and mobilizing parents, teachers and learners with a view to hastening technology integration in order to improve academic achievements for primary school pupils. There is also a need for studies that further explore technology integration opportunities, and associated challenges in a bid to addressing poor academic performance among primary school pupils.

scholarly journals FAKTOR DOMINAN DAN STRATEGI PENYEDIAAN AIR BERSIH DI DESA RAWAN AIR BERSIH PADA KECAMATAN BAITUSSALAM KABUPATEN ACEH BESAR

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 903-914
Author(s):  
Erwin Ferdinansyah ◽  
Azmeri Azmeri ◽  
Eldina Fatimah
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Ground Water ◽  
Water Discharge ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Water Infrastructure ◽  
Service Areas ◽  
Drinking Water Supply System ◽  
Water Problems

Abstract: Baitussalam sub-district is one of the areas vulnerable to water in the district of Aceh Besar. During this time the District community Baitussalam it difficult to obtain a continuous flow of clean water. This is due to the remote location of the water source so as to obtain clean water, people need a lot of time and effort. Villagers District of Baitussalam were not served with clean water Regional Water Company (PDAM) Tirta Mountala, using ground water as clean water. Problems arise when the dry season, the ground water level has decreased, even loss of water discharge at all. This study aims to identify the dominant factors that may affect the distribution of water supply and analyze the strategy of water supply clean water prone villages in the subdistrict of Aceh Besar district Baitussalam. This research was conducted with questionnaires and interviews. Observations were made on the District community Baitussalam unserved water from PDAM Tirta Mountala. The results showed that the dominant factor affecting the distribution of clean water in District Baitussalam is an area that will be served by PDAM Tirta Mountala, and the allocation of increased funding water infrastructure. Strategy clean water supply in villages prone to water in the District Baitussalam is a set of service areas by PDAM Tirta Mountala towards building water treatment, then allocate increased funding water infrastructure, improve the discharge source of clean water related water needs in each village, and do development of Drinking Water Supply system (SPAM). Abstrak: Kecamatan Baitussalam merupakan salah satu kawasan rawan air bersih yang ada di Kabupaten Aceh Besar. Selama ini masyarakat Kecamatan Baitussalam mengalami kesulitan untuk mendapatkan air bersih yang kontinu mengalir. Hal ini disebabkan karena lokasi yang jauh dari sumber air sehingga untuk mendapatkan air bersih, masyarakat membutuhkan banyak waktu dan tenaga. Masyarakat desa Kecamatan Baitussalam yang tidak terlayani air bersih Perusahaan Daerah Air Minum (PDAM) Tirta Mountala, menggunakan air tanah sebagai air bersih. Permasalahan timbul saat musim kemarau, muka air tanah mengalami penurunan, bahkan kehilangan debit air sama sekali. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengindentifikasi faktor dominan yang dapat mempengaruhi distribusi penyediaan air bersih dan menganalisis strategi penyediaan air bersih di desa rawan air bersih pada Kecamatan Baitussalam Kabupaten Aceh Besar. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan penyebaran kuesioner dan wawancara. Pengamatan dilakukan pada masyarakat Kecamatan Baitussalam yang belum mendapatkan pelayanan air dari PDAM Tirta Mountala. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa faktor dominan yang mempengaruhi distribusi air bersih di Kecamatan Baitussalam adalah luas wilayah yang akan dilayani oleh PDAM Tirta Mountala, dan alokasi dana peningkatan prasarana air bersih. Strategi penyediaan air bersih di desa rawan air bersih pada Kecamatan Baitussalam adalah menetapkan wilayah pelayanan oleh PDAM Tirta Mountala terhadap bangunan pengolahan air bersih, kemudian mengalokasikan dana peningkatan prasarana air bersih, meningkatkan debit sumber air besih terkait kebutuhan air pada masing-masing desa, dan melakukan pengembangan Sistim Penyediaan Air Minum (SPAM).

scholarly journals Helminthiasis among School-Age Children and Hygiene Conditions of Selected Schools in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eniola M. Abe ◽  
Onyinye C. Echeta ◽  
Akwashiki Ombugadu ◽  
Linus Ajah ◽  
Peter O. Aimankhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
School Health ◽  
Strongyloides Stercoralis ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Multiple Infections ◽  
School Age ◽  
School Health Program ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Gender

The burden of soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) infections in Nigeria is enormous with serious public health significance. This study, therefore, assessed helminthiasis among school-age children and the hygiene conditions of schools in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria between December 2015 and April 2016 from four randomly selected primary schools. Stool samples were collected from 200 primary school pupils including 80 males (40%) and 120 females (60%) between five and 16 years, using clean sample bottles and a standard parasitology examination technique at the central laboratory at the Federal University, Lafia. An overall prevalence of 33.5% (67/200) helminths infections was recorded. A checklist of Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworm, Trichuris trichiura, and Strongyloides stercoralis was generated from the pooled data of the four studied schools in which A. lumbricoides occurred highest with 13% (26/200) while S. stercoralis was the least prevalent at 2.50% (5/200). Among the schools sampled, St. James Pilot Science Primary School’s children were the most infected at 44% (22/50). Multiple infections were observed in three of the four schools sampled. There was no significant difference (p > 0.05) in prevalence rates of different STHs infections in relation to age group and gender across schools. Our findings showed that the hygiene conditions in the studied schools were poor without water, hand washing materials, refuse bins, as well as poor sanitary conditions. This study also identified ova and larvae of STHs parasites in the analyzed soil samples from the studied schools. Most school-age children had knowledge about contamination but few among them washed their hands with water and soap. The obtained result indicated a negative association between the prevalence of STHs and the proportion of pupils that cleaned up with water after defection. We, therefore, advise that hygiene conditions in schools be improved and that the government should prioritize enrolling all primary schools in Nasarawa state for the school health program so as to reduce the burden of STHs among school-age children in the state.

scholarly journals Comparison Of Pupils’ Completion Rate Before And During 2006/2007 School Feeding Programme In Selected Public Primary Schools In Rivers State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-202
Author(s):  
Nnamdi Anero
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Completion Rate ◽  
Completion Rates ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
School Feeding ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Government ◽  
Rural Dwellers ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
The Impact

The study titled ‘Comparison of pupils’ completion rate before and during 2006/2007 school feeding programme in selected public primary schools in Rivers State, Nigeria was carried out to determine the impact of the feeding programme on the pupils’ completion rate. The study compared the completion rate of pupils before and during the feeding programme and also investigated the completion rate on the bases of boys and girls as well as urban and rural pupils. Out of 868 schools in Rivers State, 44 schools were randomly selected for the study.  The Head teachers of the selected schools were requested to supply relevant records of the pupils’ enrolment, dropout, return and completion rates using the admission and attendance registers as well as the result schedules.  The figures generated from the records were analyzed using simple percentages. Based on the analysis, the study established that completion rate during the feeding programme was higher than when there was no feeding among pupils in Rivers State. The study further established that there was no significant difference between the completion rates of the urban and rural pupils during or before the feeding programme and also established that more males completed primary education than females during the feeding programme in Rivers State. It therefore recommended that the government should re-introduce the feeding progamme and also carry out enlightenment campaign among the rural dwellers to enable them fully utilize the opportunity as well as seek for participation of philanthropists in funding the programme in all the nooks and crannies of the state so that all and sundry shall benefit.

scholarly journals Improvisation of Teacher-Made Instructional Media and Students’ Performance in Primary Science in Nigerian Schools

2019 ◽  
pp. 63-68
Author(s):  
Udosen Idongesit N. ◽  
Ekukinam Thelma U.
Keyword(s):  
Test Performance ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Primary Science ◽  
Instructional Media ◽  
Standard Equipment ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Government

The study examines the effect of improvisation of teacher-made instructional media on students’ performance in some selected primary science concepts. Thus, a pre-test and post-test, non-randomized experimental design was adopted for the study. Three thousand, three hundred and sixty-eight (3,368) primary six pupils from 48 public primary schools in Akwa Ibom State formed the population while two hundred and nineteen primary six pupils from two schools formed the sample for the study. The two intact classes were exposed to standard and improvised science equipment. A Primary Science Performance Test (PSPT) instrument was used to collect data before and after each lesson. A t-test statistical analysis revealed that there is no significant difference of the post-test performance of intact classes exposed to improvised science equipment and those standard equipment indicating that pupils benefited equally from the standardized and improvised equipment with t-calculated score of 1.34 below the t-critical 2.92. It is recommended that the government should organize workshop on the use of improvised materials to change the orientation of the teacher centred instructional approach to teaching primary science.

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Symptoms in School Children: A Highly Consanguineous Community

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
A. Bener
Keyword(s):  
School Performance ◽  
School Children ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Government

Objective:The objective of the present study was to find the prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity (ADH) symptoms in a highly consanguineous community.Design:A cross sectional study was conducted during October 2006 - January 2007.Subjects and methods:A total of 2500 primary school students, aged 6-12 years were randomly selected from the government primary schools and 1869 students (74.8%) gave consent to participate in this study.Results:Of the students surveyed, 50.7% were boys and 49.3% girls. The data revealed that 158 boys [16.7%; 95%CI (14.4-19.2] and 50 girls [5.4%;95%CI (4.1-7.1)] scored above the cut-off (≥15) for ADH symptoms, thus giving an overall prevalence of [11.1%; 95%CI (9.7-12.6)]. The Children who had higher score for ADH symptoms were in the age group 6-9 years. Children who had higher score for ADH symptoms had school performance poorer than those with lower scores (P=0.002). 200 children (96.2%) with ADH were disobedient, 60.6% noisy and hyperactive, 36.5% very cranky, 37.5% troublesome and 37.9% nervous. The logistic regression identified in our study that socio-economic condition, number of children, school performance and poor relationship between parents were the main contributors for ADH. This shows that the consanguinity has no impact on ADH children.Conclusion:The study revealed that ADH symptoms are found to be a common problem among the school children in Qatar. A significant difference was found between children with and without ADHD for their behaviour.

scholarly journals Identifikasi lapisan akuifer menggunakan metode geolistrik konfigurasi wenner di daerah kering desa Kalitengah kecamatan Panggungrejo kabupaten Blitar

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-66
Author(s):  
Naftalia Qisthi ◽  
Daeng Achmad Suaidi ◽  
Sujito Sujito
Keyword(s):  
Ground Water ◽  
Apparent Resistivity ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Karst Area ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Subsurface Structure ◽  
Entire Area ◽  
Structure Information ◽  
Subsurface Resistivity

Kalitengah Village, Kecamatan Panggungrejo, Kabupaten Blitar is a lack of ground water place, most of it is karst area. In dry season, villagers had to do hard work to find clean water source. They even have to buy it from another place. it was happened because not all of their well produces adequate amount of clean water. This research purposed to get information about spread and depth of the aquifer layer in Kalitengah Village, KecamatanPanggungrejo, Kabupaten Blitar in order to make new source of clean water. By using value of rock resistivity and subsurface structure information, clean water source can be located. The method of this research is geo-electrical wenner configuration with sounding technique. One point of sounding applied at known well as reference, and 25 points of sounding with 5 m separation as guess mapping the presence of subsurface aquifer. Acquisition have done by locate the current and potential electrodes position. Then, the current was injected until value of apparent resistivity appeared. These processes repeated until the entire area has been mapped.The result showed the subsurface resistivity value of research area. The resistivity of ground water in reference sounding point is 28-32 Ohm-meters and found in 15m below the surface. in sounding point 1-20, there is no presence of ground water aquifer. Interpretation on the result of software ZondRes2D shows resistivity value less than 28-32 Ohm-meters. The resistivity of ground water in reference sounding point is 28-32 Ohm-meters and found in 15m below the surface. Aquifer layer found at point 1 - 25 with dept about 7, 25 - 18,5 m, interpretation on the result of software ZondRes2D. The aquifer became thicker from sounding point 1 to 25 and from 3D section showed the spread of aquifer is tend to south and west.

scholarly journals Penghematan Air di Hotel X Kota Batam Provinsi Kepulauan Riau dengan Menerapkan Daur Ulang Air Limbah

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rio Andi Suhandi ◽  
Eka Wardhani
Keyword(s):  
Water Use ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Domestic Wastewater ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Wastewater Management ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Recycled Water ◽  
Water Savings ◽  
The City

Hotel X is a hotel located in the city of Batam,  the province of the Riau Islands, which is expected to be visited by tourists on holiday  in the city of Batam. As the main means of providing comfort and health to guests, Hotel X should  plan a good clean water supply system in terms of quality, quantity, and continuity. Currently available clean water sources are limited, such that sufficient efforts must be made to recycle clean water. This research  aims to plan water savings at Hotel X using the Green Building concept in the aspect of water conservation. The concept of  this research is to recycling greywater into a second quality water source that can be used for rinsing and sprinkling water. Calculating  of water requirements,  generation of grey water wastewater refers to the Regulation of the 2017 Minister of Public Works and Public Housing Regulation, No. 4, Domestic  Wastewater  Management  System. The greywater recycling process is conducted  using biological and chemical processes. Based on the research use of recycled water research has the potential to conserve water use  amounted to 200.32 m3/ day of total water use of 313 m3/ day or the percentage of water savings of 64%. 

scholarly journals REDESIGN OF WATER RECYCLING SYSTEM IN ASTRA PROPERTY JAKARTA SELATAN AREA WITH OEE METHOD TO INCREASE CLEAN WATER EFFICIENCY IN SERVING INCREASED CONSUMERS

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Surasa ◽  
Revino ◽  
Franka Hendra
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Ground Water ◽  
Water Use ◽  
Water Demand ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Water Recycling ◽  
Water Efficiency ◽  
Recycling System

Water demand is increasing, but thus water resources are increasingly threatened due to the increasing use and pollution of the environment, therefore there is a need for long-term strategies regarding water use in order to maintain the sustainability of water resources in Indonesia, especially in the DKI region This study shows the effective steps in the efficient use of the water in the Astra South Jakarta property area, by reengineering the water recycling system, which uses the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) method. The results of this design have been able to increase engine effectiveness from 51.9% to 88.9% and water recycling productivity up 168% (production from 20m 20 to 54m³ per day), so that can reduce PDAM water supply 16.6% (water requirement before the system re design are an average of 4,088.2 m³ per month, after redesigning the system 3,407 m³ per month). The redesign of the system is also able to prepare water reserves that can supply water for the development of Astra properties in the area of around 20m per day. At DKI Profession level, the design of the reengineering can contribute to the DKI Jaya, the water supply of 0.00002% per day and can reduce the utilization of ground water because the water needs in Astra have been fulfilled.

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