Theses for Senate Approval at 209Th Senate Meeting on ______

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GRADUATE SCHOOL

UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR

CALABAR

THESES FOR SENATE APPROVAL AT 209TH SENATE MEETING ON ______

S/N / NAME OF STUDENT / THESIS TOPIC / DEGREE AWARDED / AREA OF SPECIALIZATION / DATE OF GRADUATE SCH. RECOMMENDATION /
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1 / Dept of Agricultural Economics
Enimu, Solomon
AER/Ph.D/11/007 / Effects of membership homogeneity on the design and performance of formal agricultural micro credit finance groups in Delta State, Nigeria. / Ph.D Agricultural Economics / Agricultural Finance / 27/10/16
2 / Dept of Agricultural Extension & Rural Sociology
Oyewusi, Abiodun Solomon
AER/M.Sc/11/004 / Utilisation of communication channels by cocoa farmers in Ekiti West Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Nigeria / M.Sc Agricultural Extension & Rural Sociology / Agricultural Extension & Rural Sociology / 27/10/16
3 / Dept of Animal Science
Isaac, Loveday Jim
AAS/M.Sc/11/003 / Effect of different feeds on three commercial lines of broilers. / M.Sc Animal Science / Animal Breeding / 2/11/16
4 / Dept of Crop Science
Ebong, Imeh Iyeme
ACS/M.Sc/08/002 / Identification and distribution of termites in the various vegetation zones in Cross River State, Nigeria. / M.Sc Crop Science / Crop Protection (Entomology) / 2/11/16
5 / Dept of Forestry & Wildlife Resources Management
Asuk, Sijeh Agbor
FOW/M.Sc/12/008 / Evaluation of stand growth in Ekuri Community Forest, Cross River State, Nigeria. / M.Sc Forestry & Wildlife Resources Management / Forest Biometrics / 1/11/16
FACULTY OF ALLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES
6 / Dept of Public Health
Ozah, Hosea Peter
PUH/MPH/10/043 / Water supply, sanitation and hygiene practices in primary schools in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. / MPH Public Health / Environmental Health / 15/11/16
7 / Adigun, Alamu Olanrewaju
PUH/MPH/12/006 / Prevalence of alcohol abuse among Nigerian military personnel deployed to Sudan / MPH Public Health / Health Services Management / 15/11/16
8 / Osigwe, Athanatius Okwuchukwu
PUH/MPH/12/013 / Water supply and sanitation coverage in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. / MPH Public Health / Environmental Health / 15/11/16
9 / Dept of Medical Laboratory Science
Nnabugwu, Tobechi Ihembu
MIC/M.Sc/10/024 / Prevalence of urinary tract infection in children with diarrhoea of rotavirus aetiology in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. / M.Sc Medical Laboratory Science / Medical Microbiology and Parasitology / 19/10/16
10 / Asiegbu, Vivian Chinyere
MIC/M.Sc/10/019 / Malaria and intestinal worm co-infection in Children of 5-15 years old in Ikot-Omin, Cross River State, Nigeria. / M.Sc Medical Laboratory Science / Medical Microbiology and Parasitology / 19/10/16
11 / Nyong, Linda Umoh
MIC/M.Sc/09/002 / Biofilm formation ability, salt tolerance and detection of B. lactamase producing staphylococcus aureus in Calabar. / M.Sc Medical Laboratory Science / Medical Microbiology and Parasitology / 19/10/16
12 / Offor, Kopona Bassey
CPY/M.Sc/10/022 / Serum levels of aromatase and 5æ-reductase2 in prostate cancer and benign prostate hyperplasia patience. / M.Sc Medical Laboratory Science / Chemical Pathology / 7/11/16
FACULTY OF ARTS
13 / Dept of Modern Languages & Translation Studies
Ubong, Tom Ekong
LAN/M.A/09/003 / La traduction en français de The wings of time de Anuka Agnes comme temps passé ne revient pas: Problèmes et solutions. / M.A Modern Languages & Translation Studies / Translation / 19/10/16
14 / Nwankwor, Obioha Maurice
LAN/Ph.D/12/002 / Etude comparé du roman anti-colonial comme bildungs roman: une lecture de cinq romans / Ph.D Modern Languages & Translation Studies / Comparative Literature / 19/10/16
15 / Fanyam, Theresa Nyieumbur
LAN/M.A/11/003 / Le portrait de la femme africaine dans guelwaar et les bouts de bois de dieu de Sembene Ousmane. / M.A Modern Languages & Translation Studies / African Literature in French / 21/07/16
16 / Dept of English & Literary Studies
Ojong, Rose Ayiba
ELS/M.A/07/003 / Self portrayal of the African-American woman in selected novels of Zora Neale Hurston, Maya Angelou and Alice Walker. / M.A English & Literary Studies / African-American Literaure / 19/10/16
17 / Bello, Idaevbor
ELS/Ph.D/11/002 / Revolutionary impulse in the poetry of Odia Ofeimun. / Ph.D English & Literary Studies / African Literature / 19/10/16
18 / Ebingha, Beatrice Ngwede
ELS/M.A/08/002 / Women’s empowerment in Akachi Adimora – Ezeigbo’s trilogy / M.A English & Literary Studies / Literature / 30/8/16
19 / Dept of Philosophy
Anongu, Iorhen Mathias Moses
PHL/M.A/13/011 / A critique of Nigeria’s democracy from the perspective of John Stuart Mill / M.A Philosophy / Political Philosophy / 3/11/16
20 / Onyemachi, Felix Chukwudi
PHIL/M.A/13/016 / The principles of common good in Ibuanyidanda philosophy and the problem of political leadership in Nigeria. / M.A Philosophy / Political Philosophy / 19/11/16
21 / Dept of Religious & Cultural Studies
Mensah, Offiong Offiong
REL/M.A/10/021 / Centenary existence of the African Church of Nigeria: Problems and prospects. / M.A Religious & Cultural Studies / Church History / 3/11/16
22 / Okegbue, Nzeribe
REL/M.A/13/008 / Church-state collaboration in poverty alleviation: A case study of Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria. / M.A Religious & Cultural Studies / Sociology of Religion / 19/10/16
23 / Ekeke, Emeka Charles
REL/Ph.D/10/003 / The use of hard and illicit drugs in selected cities in Niger Delta State of Nigeria: A socio-religious analysis / Ph.D Religious & Cultural Studies / Ethics / 3/11/16
24 / Egom, Godwin Obeten
REL/M.A/13/007 / Church government and administrative structure in Assemblies of God, Nigeria. / M.A Religious & Cultural Studies / Church History / 19/10/16
25 / Dept of Theatre & Media Studies
Offon, Uwem Inyang
TMS/M.A/11/003 / Using social and behaviour change communication (SBCC) approaches to improve agricultural practices among farmers in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. / M.A Theatre & Media Studies / Social and Behaviour Change / 19/10/16
FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
26 / Dept of Biochemistry
Olaitan, Oluwatosin Elizabeth
BCHM/M.Sc/12/038 / Biochemical haematological and historical changes in Albino Wistar rats fed with graded doses of soaked and soaked-boiled Icacina senegalensis tuber flours. / M.Sc Biochemistry / Clinical Biochemistry / 1/11/16
27 / Thomas, Iniubong Abasiodiong
NFS/M.Sc/11/022 / Effect of nutritional counselling in the management of overweight and obesity in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State, Nigeria. / M.Sc Biochemistry / Nutrition and Food Science / 1/11/16
29 / Tarnande, Clement Iorhembe
BCHM/M.Sc/12/042 / Effect of Kigella pinnata leaf extract on biochemical and haematological parameters of rats orally administered palm oil and coconut milk. / M.Sc Biochemistry / Clinical Biochemistry / 1/11/16
30 / Offiong, Grace Emmanuel
NFS/M.Sc/07/002 / Nutritional and antimicrobial studies on some leafy, vegetables consumed in Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria. / M.Sc Biochemistry / Nutrition and Food Science / 1/11/16
31 / Eko, Odekeaja Wilfred
BCHM/M.Sc/12/036 / Comparative effect of crude extracts and fractions of Heinsia crinita and Lasianthera africana on haematological indices and male sex hormone levels in diabetic rats model. / M.Sc Biochemistry / Clinical Biochemistry / 1/11/16
32 / Okon, Ekong Asuquo
BCHM/M.Sc/12/057 / Chemical compositions of the leaf extract and latex of Eleaphorbia drupifera and effect of the latex on livers of Wistar rats. / M.Sc Biochemistry / Clinical Biochemistry / 1/11/16
33 / Iwara, Arikpo Iwara
BCHM/Ph.D/12/017 / Bioactive constituents and evaluation of antioxidants and antidiabetic properties of extracts and fractions of Vernonia calvoana in Albino Wistar rats / Ph.D Biochemistry / Biochemical Toxicology / 1/11/16
34 / Emmanuel, Peter Ufort
BCHM/M.Sc/12/030 / Evaluation of the extract, and fractions of verononia calvenena on biochemical parameters, and histopathological changes in Albino Wistar rats exposed domestic in sectides. / M.Sc Biochemistry / Biochemical Toxicology / 7/11/16
35 / Asenye, Mfonobong Esuabanga
BCHM/M.Sc/11/006 / Phytochemical compositions of Heinsia crinita and effects of its crude and n-hexane fractions on some biochemical parameters of alloxan induced diabetic Wistar rats. / M.Sc Biochemistry / Clinical Biochemistry / 23/10/16
FACULTY OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
36 / Dept of Genetics & Biotechnology
Agbor, Reagan Bessong
GBT/Ph.D/12/001 / Bioremediation and rehabilitation of crude oil-polluted soils. / Ph.D Genetics & Biotechnology / Environmental Biotechnology / 1/11/16
37 / Ukpuho, Nyaknoabasi Edet
GBT/M.Sc/12/010 / Phenotypic and genotypic evaluation and micropropagation of four landraces of aerial yam Dioscorea bulbifera) / M.Sc Genetics & Biotechnology / Plant Biotechnology / 4/11/16
38 / Dept of Microbiology
Tiku, Dominic Reuben
MCB/M.Sc/12/009 / Heavy metal tolerance profile in bacterial species isolated from waste lubricating oil impacted and pristine soil samples in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria. / M.Sc Microbiology / Environmental Microbiology/Biotechnology / 19/10/16
39 / Dept of Zoology & Environmental Biology
Nta, Abo Iso
ZEB/Ph.D/05/002 / The efficacy of Dennettia tripetalla (G. Baker), Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) and Aframomum melegueta (K. Schum) for the control of sweet potato weevil: Cylas puncticollis (Boh) in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. / Ph.D Zoology & Environmental Biology / Entomology / 2/11/16
40 / Ivon, Ettah Akpan
ZEB/M.Sc/09/005 / Comparative effects of detergents and liquid soap on the African cat fish (Clarias gariepinus) fingerlings in Calabar, Nigeria. / M.Sc Zoology & Environmental Biology / Pollution and Toxicology / 1/11/16
41 / Onwubiko, Chinomnso Chinezum
ZEB/M.Sc/13/001 / Studies on accumulation of some heavy metals in prawn (Macrobrachillin Vollenhovenii), water and water sediment in Calabar River, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. / M.Sc Zoology & Environmental Biology / Environmental Pollution and Toxicology / 1/11/16
42 / Antia, Mfoniso Anietie
ZEB/M.Sc/12/014 / Assessment of the toxicity level of petrochemical pollutants on some aquatic species extant in Imo and Qua Iboe River, Nigeria. / M.Sc Zoology & Environmental Science / Aquatic Pollution and Toxicology / 27/10/16
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
43 / Dept of Continuing and Developmental Studies
Asuquo, Edung Etim
EDA/M.Ed/13/011 / Demographic variables and attitude to urban dwellers’ solid waste management disposal in Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria. / M.Ed Continuing Education and Development Studies / Community Development / 19/10/16
44 / Oboqua, Ekpenyong David
EDA/Ph.D/13/003 / Evaluation of the attainment of millennium development goals in Cross River State, Nigeria. / Ph.D Continuing Education & Development Studies / Community Development / 24/10/16
45 / Umesi, Emenike John
EDA/Ph.D/13/007 / Social welfare intervention programmes implementation for internally displaced persons in Adamawa and Borno States of Nigeria. / Ph.D Continuing Education & Development Studies / Social Work Education / 24/10/16
46 / Dept of Curriculum & Teaching
Ifekwe, Akuna Bassey
EDC/Ph.D/10/030 / Learning environment and acquisition of basic computer skills among secondary school students in Cross River State, Nigeria. / Ph.D Continuing Education & Development Studies / Curriculum and Instruction / 26/10/16
47 / Benebo-Solomon, Wilhelmina
EDC/Ph.D/11/005 / Improvement strategies and teachers’ job performance in Rivers State, Nigeria. / Ph.D Curriculum & Teacher / Elementary Education / 19/10/16
48 / Promise-Adele, Nkechinyere Helens
EDC/M.Ed/11/014 / Physical environment and academic performance of pupils in public primary schools in Ahoada and Port Harcourt Education Zones of Rivers State, Nigeria. / M.Ed Curriculum & Teaching / Elementary Education / 1/11/16
49 / Yegwa, Michael Oko
EDC/M.Ed/11/024 / Analysis of errors in English Language essay writing in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. / M.Ed Curriculum & Teaching / Language Arts / 1/11/16
50 / Obioha, Eberechukwu Agatha
EDC/M.Ed/10/016 / Population density and solid waste management strategies among residents in Onitsha North of Anambra State, Nigeria. / M.Ed Curriculum & Teaching / Environmental Education / 1/11/16
51 / Attah, Rosemary Frank
EDC/M.Ed/11/025 / Students’ variables and academic achievement of senior secondary school students in English Language in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State, Nigeria. / M.Ed Curriculum & Teaching / Language Arts / 1/11/16
52 / Obara, Jordan Kinastine
EDC/Ph.D/04/001 / Learning environment, students variables and academic achievement of second year students in selected Education courses in universities in Rivers State, Nigeria. / Ph.D Curriculum & Teaching / Teacher Education / 19/10/16
53 / Udumo, Bassey Obeten
EDC/Ph.D/09/017 / Status of instructional facilities/materials and students’ satisfaction with environmental education programme in Nigerian universities. / Ph.D Curriculum & Teaching / Curriculum and Instruction / 2/11/16
54 / Dept of Educational Administration & Planning
Etim, Iya Edet
EDM/M.Ed/11/017 / Assessment of quality assurance practices in colleges of Education in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States, Nigeria / M.Ed Educational Administration & Planning / Educational Administration & Planning / 01/11/16
55 / Uko, Emmanuel Gerald
EDM/Ph.D/11/004 / Role performance of Heads of Departments and their performance effectiveness in tertiary institutions in Cross River State, Nigeria. / Ph.D Educational Administration & Planning / Educational Administration and Planning / 19/10/16
56 / Nwaneri, Mary Ginikanwa
EDM/Ph.D/12/017 / Entrepreneurship education and job creation potentials of senior secondary school students in Cross River State, Nigeria. / Ph.D Educational Administration & Planning / Educational Administration and Planning / 19/10/16
57 / Okpebru, Okpebru Oden
EDM/Ph.D/11/005 / Personnel management practices and teachers’ retention in public secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. / Ph.D Educational Administration & Planning / Educational Administration and Planning / 19/10/16
58 / Etuki, Godwin Echeng
EDM/M.Ed/11/025 / Utilisation of information and communication technology and administrative personnel job performance in public secondary schools in Ikom Education Zone in Cross River State, Nigeria. / M.Ed Educational Administration & Planning / Educational Administration and Planning / 19/10/16
59 / Benson, Uduak Remigius
EDM/Ph.D/12/020 / Principals’ conflict resolution strategies and teachers’ effectiveness in public secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. / Ph.D Educational Administration & Planning / Educational Administration and Planning / 26/10/16
60 / Eyo, Eyo Otu
EDM/Ph.D/05/013 / Institutional and personal characteristics of administrators and their crises management strategies in universities in South-South, Nigeria. / Ph.D Educational Administration & Planning / Educational Administration and Planning / 19/10/16
61 / Ekereke, Aniefiok Silas
EDM/M.Ed/12/036 / Availability of information and communication technology (ICT) and its usage in school management in Calabar Education Zone, Cross River State, Nigeria. / M.Ed Educational Administration & Planning / Educational Administration and Planning / 19/10/16
62 / James, Kingsley Okon
EDM/M.Ed/11/005 / Administrative practices and quality assurance in public secondary schools in Calabar Education Zone, Cross River State, Nigeria. / M.Ed Educational Administration & Planning / Educational Administration and Planning / 19/10/16