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The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of Group thinking, cohesiveness and Personality characteristics as predictors of Criminal Behaviour. The population comprises of Three Hundred (300) students through stratified sampling technique from institutions in Ekiti State was used. A questionnaire was designed using a descriptive research design for data collection. The data was collected using questionnaire. Three hypotheses were tested in total and they are: there will be a significant relationship between group thinking, cohesiveness, personality characteristics and criminal behavior; Personality Characteristics will significantly predict criminal behavior; Group thinking and cohesiveness will have main and interaction influence on criminal behaviour; the first hypothesis was tested using regression analysis and found that there is a positive and significant relationship between criminal behaviour and group thinking with r = .194, p 0.05 significant level and the hypothesis rejected. The thirds hypothesis was tested using one way ANOVA analysis showed that group thinking has an influence on criminal behaviour among adolescents, F(299) = 5.768, p0.05. the results were discussed in line with relevant empirical literature, conclusion and recommendation. The study concluded that group thinking is a major predictor of criminal behaviour among adolescents, while group cohesiveness and personality characteristics do not influence criminal behaviour among adolescents. It was recommended that there is need of adequate sensitization of adolescents on the negative consequences criminal behavior and how it can affect their future if not curtailed, Government should organize empowerment for the youth, so that it can reduce criminal act and the government introduces or organize seminar to the adolescents, to teach them how to behave in the society.

This study was designed to assess the psychological factors influencing life satisfaction of undergraduates. The instruments used were Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS), Rosenberge Self-esteem Scale (RSS), and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). A total number of 190 participants were purposively selected across various faculties in Ekiti State University. Four hypotheses were tested using Independent t-test to find the effects of perceived stress, emotional intelligence, and self-esteem on life satisfaction. Multiple regression was used to find the joint and individual influences of these variables. The results showed that there is no significant influence of perceived stress on life satisfaction (t (75) = 1.23, p = .22, 95% CI [-1.14, 4.83). There is no significant influence of self-esteem on life satisfaction (t (51) = -1.31, p = .20, 95% CI [-5.28, 1.11), and there is no significant joint influence of perceived stress, emotional intelligence and self-esteem on life satisfaction (F (3,187) = 1.79, p = .15, R2 =.03). Additionally, perceived stress (β = .07, p = .33), emotional intelligence (β = .14, p = 054) and self-esteem (β = .02, p = .83) did not have independent influences on life satisfaction. Implications of the present findings for future research are discussed, as well as potential interventions for improving life satisfaction.

This study investigated the influence of organizational based self-esteem on assertive behaviour among government workers in Ekiti State. The study made use of a total number of one hundred and ninety-six (196) participants across government organizations in Ekiti State who were randomly selected. The sample comprised of Male 115 (58.7%) and Female 81 (41.3%). Organizational based self-esteem (OBSE) was measured with a 10-item survey developed by Pierce, Gardner, and Dunham (1989). Rathus Assertiveness Schedule (RAS) was used to measure assertiveness. Three hypothesis were formulated and tested in the study and results shows that there is no significant influence of organizational based self-esteem on assertiveness t(194)=-.717,p>.05, there is no significant influence of sex on assertiveness t(194)=.694,p>.05. Finally, there is no significant age difference on assertiveness t(194)=.694,p>.05. Findings were discussed and it was recommended that assertiveness training or other such techniques may be given to the non-assertive employees to build their self-concept and self-esteem and a longitudinal study may be conducted on large sample to assess the effects of assertive training on assertive behaviour and self-esteem with comparison of the different interventional strategies.

The genetic variability among three Nigerian indigenous cattle breeds-White Fulani (WF), Red Bororo (RB) and Sokoto Gudali (SG) was carried out using Thyroid Hormone Responsive Spot 14 Alpha Gene (THRSPα) through Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). A total of sixty-seven (67) cattle blood samples comprising 30 WF, 25 RB and 12 SG were used. The DNA were extracted from blood samples using Zymobead Genomic DNA extraction kit after which PCR was carried out using 50 ng template DNA, 1.0μM primer (THRSPα), 16μl Nucleasefree water in a BIONEER Accupower premix. Gel electrophoresis was carried out and the gels scored. Statistical analyses were carried out using GENEPOP, PAST, SPSS version 16 and Tools for Population Genetic Analysis (TFPGA) version 1.3. The allelic frequency ranged from 0.3600 to 0.6400 in A and B alleles, average heterozygosity ranged from 0.4608 to 0.4861. Lowest genetic distance of 0.0010 between WF and RB and highest genetic distance of 0.0058 between SG and RB were identified. Lowest genetic identity of 0.9942 between RB and SG and highest genetic identity of 0.9990 between WF and RB was also identified. Two (2) genetic population clusters were identified in the dendogram; WF and RB are in cluster 1 while SG is in cluster 2. Test of Hardy Weinberg equilibrium revealed variation in genotypic frequencies. These results therefore demonstrate variation among these three Nigerian indigenous cattle breeds which is attributed to the response of the breeds to various stimuli which also enhance their survivability and adaptation to their specific environments. Such variation can also be harnessed for conservation and improvement of our indigenous breeds through selection and breeding strategies.

Handicap/Disability remains a debilitating condition for the disabled/ handicapped and the caregivers, as they have to live and manage the condition in their life time (handicapped/disabled). The condition that affects motor ability, communicating ability, vision, thoughts, cognition, understanding, self-care, social interactions, education, usage of community amenities, self hygiene has both biological and environmental causes. Being a lifetime condition makes the management of this disability quite expensive, demanding the need for Government at various levels to take charge (management) of cases diagnosed as handicap/disability. This study x-rayed the etiology of major developmental crisis that mostly results in handicaps/disabilities, clinical psychological management and expected Government roles in the education, prevention, and management of the debilitating condition.

Background: Chest trauma survivors experience a complexity of problems. Plain radiography of the chest has being the standard diagnostic tool in the initial evaluation of chest trauma patients. The aim of this study is to identify plain chest radiograph findings seen in chest trauma patients and investigate the major causes of chest trauma. Methodology: The study is a cross-sectional retrospective study designed to identify plain chest radiograph findings in all patients with chest trauma in two public hospitals in Lagos, Nigeria from June 2012 to September 2012. The data was analyzed using epidemiology information (Epi Info) software. Results: A total of 200 patients that underwent chest X-ray due to chest trauma were reviewed. The majority of the cases were of the age group of 36–45 years, followed by age range 46–55 years. The majority of the cases at the National Orthopedic Hospital Igbobi were males 71 (61.7%) while females accounted for 44 (38.3%). The figures for the cases at The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital were 63 (74.1%) for males and 22 (25.8%) were female. Clinical information revealed that most cases of chest trauma were caused by road traffic accident, followed by gunshot injuries. The most common radiograph finding was rib fracture. Conclusion: Chest injury is more common in males. The majority of the chest trauma cases were related to blunt chest trauma. Rib fracture is the most common finding in chest radiographs of patients with blunt and penetrating trauma.