iosr-JRME   Volume-3 ~ Issue-6

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	"Interaction Pattern of Economics Teachers in Cross River State Secondary Schools, Nigeria"
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Emmanuel N. Odu, Francisca Odigwe, Charles D. Ekpenyong
	:	10.9790/7388-0360106

Abstract: The study focused on Interaction Pattern of Economics Teachers in Cross River State Secondary Schools. A sample size of 400 (consisting 350 students and 50 teachers) was used for the study. Stratified random sampling was adopted as a sampling technique. Two hypotheses were tested in the study using One-sample T-test. It was found that: Students of Economics in Cross River State secondary schools do not consider the interactive pattern of their teachers as adequate and helping them better achieve academically, and that students of Economics in Cross River State secondary schools do not consider the student-student interactive pattern as adequate and helping them better achieve academically. Recommendations were made based on the findings of the study.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Inequalities in Nigerian Education Sector: Some Perspectives for Improvement
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Olibie, Eyiuche Ifeoma , Eziuzo, Gloria O. , Enueme, Chika Peace
	:	10.9790/7388-0360714

Abstract: This paper focused on improving educational inequalities in the education sector in Nigeria. The paper examined some inequalities existing in the education sector and equally outlined some factors responsible for the inequalities. It also highlighted the dangers of inequalities and further discussed various perspectives towards improvement. Some recommendations were proffered as way forward towards improving the inequalities. Among such recommendations are: adequate resourcing, financing and increased budgetary allocations at all levels of education sector; implementation of effective policies and curriculum that will improve all education sector and proper harmonization of activities at all levels of education sector.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Time Series Analysis on Reported Cases of Measles in Makurdi, Nigeria (1996 – 2005)
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Asongo, A. I., Jamala, G. Y., Waindu, C.
	:	10.9790/7388-0361524

Abstract: The study analyzed some reported cases of measles in the Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi, from 1996-2005. The data were collected from the Clinical Report Unit. The method of least squares and moving average were used in the trend estimation and seasonal variation of data and projecting trend. The findings revealed that the study area has high record cases of measles as from November to March. This period of the year is usually characterized with severe heat. In a nutshell, measles occur most during hot seasons. Keywords: Time Series, Measles, Analysis, Clinical, Seasonal, Estimation

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