SET http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/34 2026-08-12T09:39:50Z 2026-08-12T09:39:50Z Onuwe, J. O. Ogunsote, O. O. Aluko, O. O. http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31963 2026-07-30T00:38:16Z 2025-03-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Spatial Characteristics of Outdoor Spaces That Support User’s Activities Within Hospitals in Abuja, Nigeria Authors: Onuwe, J. O.; Ogunsote, O. O.; Aluko, O. O. Abstract: Hospital outdoor spaces (HOS) play an important role in supporting physical and mental wellbeing among patients and visitors. These spaces are often designed to serve as auxiliary spaces within the hospital environment in developed countries, while it is often ignored in underdeveloped countries. The study aims to identify the spatial characteristics within the hospital's outdoor space that optimally support users’ activities. It employed a mixed method using a purposive sampling technique, the studied hospitals were selected within Abuja, Nigeria based on their outdoor spatial characteristics. A 5-point Likert scale was used to assess the perception of both physical and social attributes derived from hospital outdoor spaces. A total of 343 questionnaires were returned and analyzed for this study. The observation of human activities, and administering of the questionnaire were done alongside measuring microclimatic parameters in three phases between the hours of 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, and 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm for five working days of the week. The results reveal a lack of inclusiveness of hospital outdoor spaces in their design which makes the spaces unsuitable for the various human activities. It also identifies the significant relationship between spatial characteristics and user activities to be optimal, if such spaces are designed and located close to the various units within the facility. The study concludes by suggesting that policies should be implemented that make hospital outdoor spaces an integral part of hospital design for a more sustainable hospital environment. Description: Outdoor study

2025-03-01T00:00:00Z Onuwe, J. O. http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31962 2026-07-30T00:25:07Z 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Computing the Operative Temperature in Selected Hospitals’ Outdoor Spaces in Abuja, Nigeria Authors: Onuwe, J. O. Abstract: Outdoor thermal comfort studies have been understudied especially within the hospital settings. In tropical African continent which records high temperature range, poses a great challenge to human health, and by koppens climate classification, Abuja is within the tropical savannah climate. The study therefore aims at establishing the Operative Temperature (TOp) of users within the outdoor spaces of selected hospitals in Abuja, Nigeria. The study employed a mixed-method approach with field measurement of microclimatic parameter carried out in the dry seasons using data loggers, alongside observation of behaviors within a specified time range, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm and 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm for each of the studied days. A closed ended questionnaire was employed to survey the user’s perception within the outdoor spaces. Climatic data from NIMET was also collected as a comparative assessment with ASHRAE standard 55. The study showed that, TOp exceeds the standard in the dry season having a value of 32.930C, the Physiological Equivalent Temperature (PET) index at this value indicates a warm sensation. The study concludes that, the design of outdoor spaces within these hospitals were not given due consideration which have resulted in high value of Top recorded and recommends the designing of outdoor spaces to be an integral part of the design stage with the inclusion of landscapes and covered outdoor spaces within the hospitals’ outdoor spaces. Description: Thermal Comfort

2026-03-01T00:00:00Z Santali, Benjamin Ndako Sulyman, Aremu Olanrewaju Musa, Haruna Danladi Kawu, Aliyu Mohammed http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31928 2026-07-14T12:22:31Z 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Development of Housing Quality Assessment Tool for Public Housing: A Case of Nigerian Police Housing Scheme in North-Central Nigeria Authors: Santali, Benjamin Ndako; Sulyman, Aremu Olanrewaju; Musa, Haruna Danladi; Kawu, Aliyu Mohammed Abstract: Ensuring adequate housing quality for public servants, particularly law enforcement personnel, is a critical responsibility for governments. This study aims to develop a comprehensive housing quality assessment tool tailored specifically for police barracks in the North-Central region of Nigeria. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research employs the Delphi technique to identify and prioritize critical factors and criteria for assessing housing quality through an iterative process involving an expert panel. The identified factors are then empirically evaluated through a survey administered to police officers residing in the barracks. Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis is employed to examine the relationships between the factors and their impact on overall housing quality, ensuring the validity and reliability of the proposed assessment tool. By integrating expert consensus and empirical validation, the study contributes to the development of a context-specific and evidence-based housing quality assessment framework, addressing the unique needs and challenges of public housing provision for law enforcement personnel in the region. The findings have implications for policymakers, housing authorities, and stakeholders in improving the living conditions and well-being of police officers and their families.

2023-01-01T00:00:00Z Muhammad, S. Babasaba Musa, Haruna Danladi Memunat, O Akanbi Santali, Benjamin Ndako http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31927 2026-07-14T12:15:21Z 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Influence of Socio-cultural Factors in Solid Waste Generation in Bida Town Authors: Muhammad, S. Babasaba; Musa, Haruna Danladi; Memunat, O Akanbi; Santali, Benjamin Ndako Abstract: Waste generation rates vary across countries and cities due to differences in influencing factors. This study assesses the socio-cultural factors and the relationships between socio-cultural factors and solid waste generation in Bida. The study employed a quantitative approach with a structured questionnaire to assess seven (7) socio-cultural factors: geographic location, economic situation, beliefs, religion, urbanization, awareness, and practice. A total of 400 households were sampled using stratified random techniques based on traditional and modern settings in Bida town. Exploratory factor analysis was employed to analyse the factors that influenced waste generation. The relationship between these factors and waste generation was tested using Pearson correlation and regression analysis. The findings show that social factors such as "urbanization" (α > 0.894), "geographical location" (α > 0.757), "awareness" (α > 0.719), and "economic situation" (α = 0.791) as well as cultural factors such as "practice" (α = 0.798), "belief (α = 0.782), 'religion' (α = 0.715) influences solid waste generation in Bida. Also, "urbanization" (r =.124; p =.05), "awareness" (r =.197; p =.01), and the cultural factor "local practice" (r =.195; p =.01) were found to have weak and significant associations with solid waste generation in Bida. However, the relationship between variables was moderate (R =.290) and accounted for only 8.4% (R² =.084) of the variance in the waste generation rate in Bida.

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