Browsing by Author "Abdulkadir, Shakirat Odunayo"

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    Acceptability of Quilt Bedspread Made from Textile Scrap for Wealth Creation
    (Achievers University, Owo., 2023-09-28) Abdulkadir, Shakirat Odunayo; Adeniran, Idayat Bolanle; Titilope, Faizat I.
    Fabric waste in the garment manufacturing industry is one of the major issues facing manufacturing companies. The study examined the acceptability of quilt bedspread made from fabric scrap for wealth creation. Five research objectives were raised and twohypotheses were formulated. Score card and Questionnaire were used for data collection. Data collected were analyzed using frequency, percentages, mean, standard deviation, as T-test and ANOVA. The result revealed that majority of respondent were female and between age 21 and 25 years. 81.3% are students. respondent agreed that textile scrap quilt bedspread is better compare to contemporary type at (mean=8.29). The result shows that the TSQ is highly acceptable compare to CTQ (contemporary), language of design has influence and there is no significant difference in the perception of consumers on benefit of wealth creationin producing TSQ. It was concluded more of textile scrap should be retrieved from the landfill and textile industries, provide jobs for people, be financially rewarding by turning them into products for human consumption. It was recommended that prospective jobseeker should be encourage to more use of fabric scrap and designing with a sense of waste-awareness in producing a marketable product.
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    AMELIORATIVE ROLES OF TIME MANAGEMENT ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG HOME ECONOMICS STUDENT IN UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN
    (Family and Consumer Sciences Society of Nigeria, 2023-12-24) Abdulkadir, Shakirat Odunayo; Adebisi, Taibat Tunrayo; Taiwo, Oluwatumininu B.
    This study assessed time management on the academic performance of home economics students in University of Ilorin. Five (5) research questions were raised and four (4) hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The total population was (146) students from 300 and 400 levels department of home economics. A well-structured questionnaire developed by the researcher was used to elicit information from the respondents. The findings revealed that there were variations in the time allocated for activities by students and it is different based on gender. The results also revealed that majority of the respondents agreed that socioeconomic status affect academic performance and certain constraints like poor resource management and procrastination affect the academic performance of the students. Hypothesis one shows a significant difference between male and female student’s time management and their academic performance (F-value of 4.310 and p-value of 0.015). Time management will significantly influence academic performance of undergraduate students (r = 0.222; p-value = 0.005). There was a significant difference between time management and academic performance of students based on their economic status (F = 8.259, p = 0.000). On the other hand, there was no significant relationship between economic status and academic performance of students (r = 0.062; p = 0 .435). It can be concluded that students make adequate and effective use of their allotted time for their activities and their academic performance greatly depend on their management skills. It is therefore recommended that male student improve on activity managing skills. Student should be prepared at all time for impromptu circumstance and should be able to multi-task as this enhances good time management.
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    Assessment of Coping Strategies Adopted by Parents of the Children in Kwara State School for Special Needs
    (Association for Family and Society Scientists, 2024) Abdulkadir, Shakirat Odunayo; Opaleke, Deborah Oluwayemisi; Johnson, Winnifred Oluwaseyi; Ilias, Aishat
    Parents of children with special needs have to deal with unique challenges that require special strategies to cope with. Therefore, this study assessed coping strategies among parents with children with special needs in Kwara State. Five research objectives were raised and translated to research questions. A stratified random sampling technique was used in selecting a total of 100 respondents from the study area. The instrument used was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using a mean, standard deviation. The findings of the study revealed that parents of special needs children face different challenges associated with parenting, such as financial implication (x=1.50), accessibility of suitable school (x=1.63), and securing appropriate educational resources (x=1.73). Some coping strategies they adopted include learning about the child's special needs from child healthcare providers (x=2.34), praying and believing in the child (x=2.69), cooperating with school staff on special need education (x=2.38). It can be concluded that parents adopt adequate coping strategies that effectively manage their special needs children and greatly influence the academic and social outcomes of their special needs children. It was recommended that the government should provide funding to local community centers to create and maintain support groups for parents of children with special needs.
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    ASSESSMENT OF FOOD INTAKE OF RURAL PREGNANT WOMEN IN IFELODUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KWARA STATE
    (Home Economics Research Association of Nigeria, 2017) Adebisi, Winnifred Oluwaseyi; Opaleke, Deborah Oluyemisi; Abdulkadir, Shakirat Odunayo
    The study assessed the food intake of pregnant women in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 130 respondents from 650 population. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, and were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results showed that majority (68.5%) of the respondents were between age 20-29, Muslims (69.2%), with primary school education (43.8%), marketers (76.2%) with income between 4000-6000 naira and have at least two (2) children. Majority of the respondents (92.3%) agreed to consume more cereals and (82.3%) meat and (39.2%) less of vegetables, (30.0%) fruits and (29.2%) milk products, which are necessary during pregnancy. The study revealed that the major source of information was health center (98.5%) but information gotten was not utilized appropriately. The major constraints faced where Inadequate income (mean = 1.59), cost of food (mean =131) and pregnancy condition (mean =1.12).
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    ASSESSMENT OF THE NUTRITIVE VALUE OF WEANING FOOD DEVELOPED FROM YELLOW MAIZE AND SORGHUM FORTIFIED WITH BAMBARA NUTS AND GROUNDNUTS
    (Home Economics Professional Association of Nigeria, 2017) Abdulkadir, Shakirat Odunayo; Adebisi, Winnifred Oluwaseyi; Ogundimu, B.M
    Weaning food was formulated based on locally available cereals, yellow maize (Zea mays), sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) and legumes: Bambara nuts (Vigna subterranean) and groundnuts (Arachishypogea). The nutritive value was evaluated and compared with commercial formula and recommended daily allowance (RDA). The blends were divided into three. The first blend was made up of yellow maize, sorghum, Bambara nuts (70:20:10). The second blend was made up of yellow maize sorghum groundnuts (70:20:10) while the third blend was made up of yellow maize, sorghum groundnuts and Bambara nuts (60:20:10:10). The proximate composition and mineral contents of the formulated diets were determined. Sensor evaluation was also carried out and results indicated that all three diets met the RDA values for children and also compared favourably with the commercial weaning diets which served as the control and therefore they were acceptable by the panelist.
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    INFLUENCE OF APPLICATION OF FOOD SAFETY AND HYGIENIC PRECAUTIONS AMONG FOOD HANDLERS
    (Ilorin Journal of Science, 2015) Adebisi, Taibat Tunrayo; Abdulkadir, Shakirat Odunayo; Adebisi, Winnifred Oluwaseyi
    The study examined the influence of application of food safety and hygienic precautions among food handlers in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, Two specific objectives were raised and answers sought. Survey method of research design was used. 36 Hotels were randomly selected and sample size were 150 respondents including Head chef, Assistant Chefs, Supervisors, Cooks and Pantry workers. Questionnaire was used to solicit information. The data was analyzed using frequency counts, percentage and mean. It was found out that majority of the respondents agreed on knowledge application, precautions of food safety and food hygiene. Conclusively, food outlets handlers should pay more attention on food safety and hygiene to encourage more customers' patronage. Among the recommendations stated is that food handlers should be more conscious on food safety, hygienic precautions during and go for of customers discover that high standard of hygienic practices are maintained, they will come back again for more patronage.
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    INFLUENCE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL PERSONALITY TRAITS OF HOME ECONOMICS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ON THEIR FUTURE PLANS
    (Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, 2014-12) Adebisi, Taibat Tunrayo; Opaleke, Deborah Oluyemisi; Abdulkadir, Shakirat Odunayo; Adebisi, Winnifred Oluwaseyi
    This study investigated the influence of entrepreneurial personality traits on Home economics undergraduate students in Department of Home Economics and Food e University of Ilorin,Ilorin on their future plans. Three research questions were formulated to guide the study. The sample size of seventy-two (72) undergraduate students in three levels of 2013/2014 session was used. 24 undergraduate students from Home-Economics option were selected while 48 undergraduate student were selected from food science option. Both primary and secondary data were used for the study. Entrepreneurial Personal Assessment Questionnaire was used to collect data. Frequency counts, percentages and mean scores were used for data analysis. Results showed that the respondents possessed entrepreneurial personality traits. In addition, the respondents agreed that entrepreneurial personality traits had influence on the respondents. Furthermore, the respondents had different future plan for the entrepreneurial personality traits they possessed on Home Economics. Based on the findings, the following! recommendations were made: the department under study needs to include more entrepreneurial topics in their curriculum to equip students with more entrepreneurial skills. In addition, Home-Economics should also identify successful entrepreneurs who can act as role models for the student and organize special lectures and workshops to trigger entrepreneurial spirit training in them to prepare them for leadership roles in their future plan.
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    Perception of Working Class Women on Utilization of Wood Cutting for Creative Home Furnishings for Economic Development
    (Achievers University, Owo, 2024-08-15) Abdulkadir, Shakirat Odunayo; Adebisi, Taibat Tunrayo; Adeniran, Idayat Bolanle; Abiola, Oluwaseun Precious
    The paper investigated Perception of working class women on utilization of wood cutting for creative home furnishings for economic development. Six research questions were raised and Four hypotheses were formulated and tested. The population for this studycomprised working class women in Okuku, Osun state.200 working class women were used as sample.Questionnaire and score card were used for data collection. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Results of the study revealed thatmajority of the respondents have high level of awareness on utilization of wood cuttings for creative home furnishing for homes, also durability, budget, comfort, aesthetic and styles, among others have influence on utilization of wood cuttings for creative home furnishing. Creative furnishings are perceived as having the potential to add value, economics benefits, durable and aesthetic appeal to living spaces. Hypothetically, there is significant relationship between the potential economic benefits, factors that influence utilization of wood cutting for creative home furnishing and perception of working-class women towards creative home furnishing made from wood cutting (p=0.000), also there is no statistically significant correlation between challenges faced and the perception of working-class women towards creative home furnishing made from wood cutting (P>0.089). The study concluded that there was acceptability of utilization of wood cuttings for creative furnishing for economic developments and promotion of creativity. It was recommended that the use of creative furnishing from wood cuttings by the entrepreneurs will help to create more employment opportunity among the youth and elderly.
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    SENSORY EVALUATION AND ACCEPTABILITY OF SELECTED COOKING METHODS ON SNAIL MEAT
    (Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, 2015-06) Adebisi, Taibat Tunrayo; Abdulkadir, Shakirat Odunayo; Adebisi, Winnifred Oluwaseyi; Opaleke, Deborah Oluwayemisi
    The study investigated sensory evaluation and acceptability of selected cooking methods of snail meat. Snail meat of two varieties (Archatina archatina and Archachatina marginata) were processed through lime and alum washing prior to frying and roasting as two selected cooking methods. A total of 30 life snails of the two varieties used for the study. The snail varieties were processed before the meat were analyzed for sensory qualities. A total of 24 panelists were randomly selected trained and allotted to eight groups. Roasting and frying methods of cooking were used to assess for the colour, taste, aroma, texture and general acceptability of the snail meat. A nine point hedonic scale was used for scoring. Data collected was analyzed using mean, analysis of variance and Ducan multiple Range test. In the sensory quality finding, it was observed that the higest score of taste was obtained in lime treated roasted Archatina archatina while the least score was in alum treated roasted Archatina archatina. Higher significant (P<0.05) scores were obtained in the colour of alum treated Archatina archatina. Lime treated Archatina archatina and alum roasted Archachatina marginata. Aroma and texture scores were significant (P<0.05) higher than alum treated fried Archatina archatina. The most acceptable snail meat were alum treatedfried Archatina archatina, lime treated roasted Archatina archatina and lime treated roastedArchachatina marginata. It was concluded that roasting method of cooking snail meat is better because the methods retained their nutritive value. In addition, Archatina archatina recommended ahead of Archachatina marginata. Furthermore, either lime or alum washing is recommended for processing snail meat.
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    SINGLE PARENTING: IMPLICATIONS ON THE FAMILY LIFESTYLE IN POST COVID 19 PERIOD IN ILORIN WEST
    (Family and Consumer Sciences Society of Nigeria, 2023-12-27) Abdulkadir, Shakirat Odunayo; Gbadebo, Christianah Teniola; Adam, Ridwan Omotosho; Ahmed, Taiwo
    The study investigated the challenges of single parenting and its implication on the family lifestyle in Post-COVID period in Ilorin West Local Government of Kwara State. Six (6) objectives were set of which six (6) research questions were raised and three (3) null hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a survey research design method of which questionnaire was used to obtain information from the respondents. Two Hundred (200) single parents representing about 7% of the total population of Two thousand, Eight Hundred and Thirty-Three (2833) single parents in Ilorin West Local Government were randomly sampled. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the hypotheses were tested using t-test, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The results revealed that (3.33±1.47) 29.0% of the parents find it difficult to meet ends, (3.35±1.37) 31.0% of the parents had difficulty in raising their children and paying their education expenses, (3.18±1.39) 28.0% of the children often complained their friends have school items than them, (3.50±1.28) 39.0% of the children felt ashamed to socialize with their peers, (3.59±1.34) 34.0% of the children were deprived of getting assistance from their relatives, (3.66±1.31) 33.0% of the children felt worried and disturbed about carrying out family responsibilities. The findings also revealed that (2.95±1.53) 25.4% of the children were affected academically, (2.88±1.31) 35.5% of the children lack adequate parental care, (3.34±1.30) 39.0% experienced anxiety and depression, while (3.25±1.45) 27.5% have inadequate financial capacity. Based on the findings, the study concluded that challenges and implications of single parenting greatly influence the family lifestyle in meeting family ends, raising children and sponsoring their education.