UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA
MEMORANDUM
To: BENEFICIARIES From: TETFUND COMMITTEE
Our Ref: UN/RC.250/TFC/BR/3 Date: 24th March, 2023
DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FOR TETFUND INSTITUTIONAL BASED RESEARCH (IBR) PROJECTS
- The under listed applicants (55 Nos.) whose research proposals were selected and recommended to TETFund for funding under Institution-Based Research (IBR) Intervention are hereby notified that their funds are ready for disbursement.
- Please note that the amount disbursed represent 60% first tranche of the total cost of the project. The second tranche payment of 40% will only be released when the Researcher must have published at least one article from the findings of the research in any referred Journal with impact factor of at least 3 (three) and above, evidence of which should be submitted to TETfund.
- TETFund should be acknowledged as the sponsor of the research in a footnote in the first page of a paper citing the research project no. (TETF/DR&D/CE/UNI/NSUKKA/BR/2020/VOL.I)
- The Lead Researcher to open an IBR Bank account into which the funds will be credited.
- Quarterly progress reports by the researchers be forwarded to the Fund for monitoring purposes. The quarterly reports should be regularly submitted until the entire intervention is completed and closed out.
- Upon completion of the Research Projects, you are expected to forward to TETFund a close out/completion report (including copies of the financial receipts obtained in respect of the Research Projects). You are also required to forward three (3 Nos.) bound copies of the Research Report for the Research Project within three (3) months of completion.
- You should please insert in the application for release of approved fund a statement of commitment to fully comply with the above stated conditions.
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AWARDEES OF INSTITUTION BASED RESEARCH (IBR) FUND (2022)
| S/No | Research Title/Topic(s) | No. of Co-Researchers | Duration of Research | Lead Researcher | Amount Approved for Research Project(s) |
| 1 | Developing and testing of media literacy intervention for social protection of adult learners in River state: Post Covid-19 experience | 3 | 5 Months | Prof. S.C. Nwizu | N1,967,040.00 |
| 2 | The effect of different sources of indigenous micro-organism (IMO) solution and levels of inclusion on the growth and reproduction in crossbred (Landrace x Large White) pigs | 3 | 12 Months | Prof. Ndubuisi Machebe | N1,998,280.00 |
| 3 | Synergistic studies of the hematological activities of ethanolic extract of Telfaira occidentalis and Mucuna pruriens | 2 | 12 Month | Pharm Ugwu P.N | N1,996,000 |
| 4 | Achieving realizable land-based tax and internally generated revenue projections with the aid of relevant economic indices | 1 | 12 Month | Nwafor Ifeanyichukwu Valentine | N1,000,000.00 |
| 5 | Electrical Geophysical and Geospatial Investigations of Erosion/Flood Invasion: a tool for Managing and Mitigating Erosion/Flood Menace in the Nsukka Campus of University of Nigeria and its Environs | Nill | 12 Month | Prof. Daniel N. Obiora | N1,500,000.00 |
| 6 | Development of high voltage polymer composites insulator using CaCo3– derived snail ash-particles | 1 | 12 Month | Engr. Sochima Vincent Egoigwe | N1,915,000.00 |
| 7 | Language use and the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in Igbo culture area | 1 | 12 Months | Dr. Crescentia Ugwuona | N1,400,000.00 |
| 8 | Assessment of microbiological water quality, incidence of enteric pathogens and microbial risks of selected rivers in South-East, Nigeria | 1 | 12 Months | Okorie, Chibundo Nweze | N1,995,250.00 |
| 9 | Fertility beliefs and attitudes towards assisted productivity technology/treatment among couples in Enugu state, Nigeria | 1 | 10 Months | Nwadike Ngozi Christiana | N1,500.000.00 |
| 10 | The development of progesterone nomogram in normal pregnancy for an African population | 3 | 12 Months | Dr Ezenkwelu, E.P | N1,973,900.00 |
| 11 | Characterization and comparative analysis of aluminum matrix composites reinforced with groundnut shells and egg shells. | 2 | 12 Month | Engr. Arize C. Igwe | N1,908,200.00 |
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Public perception of the impacts of IPOB sit-at-home order in Southeastern Nigeria | 2 | 12 Months | Dr. Chinwe Okpoko | N2,000,000.00 |
| 13 | Optimization of solar-biomass dryer for commercial postharvest agro-processing | 4 | 18 Months | Engr. Dr. E.C Okoroigwe | N1,691,000.00 |
| 14 | Collection development and documentation of Igbo literary works (1933 – 2021) | 1 | 12 Months | Dr. Ogechukwu U.F. Chukwuneke | N1,850,000.00 |
| 15 | Technological capabilities of extension personnel in the use of social media for agricultural service delivery in Southeast, Nigeria | 1 | 12 Months | Udoye, Charles Ekene | N1,250,000.00 |
| 16 | The positive effect of the use of hands-on instructional approach on primary five pupils’ achievement in cultural and creative arts in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. | 3 | 11 Months | Dr. Dike Ibiwari Caroline | N1,500.000.00 |
| 17 | The effect of bio-lignin on the flammability and physcio-mechanical properties of sawdust reinforced polymer composite | 1 | 12 Month | Prof. I.C Ezema Ike-Eze | N1,988,000.00 |
| 18 | Development and performance evaluation of smart cassava tuber bioreactor (fermenter) | 4 | 12 Month | Prof. Gabriel Ifeanyi Okafor | N1,650,000.00 |
| 19 | Molecular characterization of accessions treculla varieties in Southern Nigeria using internal transcribed spacer regions 1 AND 2 (ITS 1 AND 1TS 2) | 1 | 12 Month | Prof. F.I. Akaneme | N1,973,057.00 |
| 20 | Development and evaluation of polymeric coated based microparticles for oral delivery of insulin | 3 | 6 Months | Prof. Mumuni A. Momoh | N1,720,000.00 |
| 21 | Design and development of Novel Frictional Automobile brake pad with high wear and heat resistance from polymer based ternary nanocomposites | 1 | 15 Month | Engr. Prof. V.S. Aigbodian | N1,700,000.00 |
| 22 | Effects of multiple La Sote vaccinations on the atrophy of the lymphoid organs associated with velogenicNewcatle disease virus infection in pullets | 3 | 12 Months | Dr (Mrs) Omeke Jacinta N. | N1,500,000.00 |
| 23 | The hepatoprotective effect of parinarikerstingi on acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity in albino rats | 1 | 12 Months | Dr. Patric E. Aba | 1,852,500.00 |
| 24 | The socio-economic and political development of Igboland: The example of kinsmen in Nsukka cultural area | 3 | 12 Months | Dr.(Mrs.) Jumoke Oloidi | N1,800.000.00 |
| 25 | Inventorization and assessment of institutional childcare centers for vulnerable children in Southeast Nigeria | 4 | 6 Months | Prof. Fab O. Onah | N2,000.000.00 |
| 26 | Social Semiotic metafunctions in selected alcohol print discourses in Southeast, Nigeria | Nill | 12 Months | Ifeyinwa David-Ojukwu | N1,500,000.00 |
| 27 | Growth, oxidative status, nutrient digestibility and intestinal morphology in two meat-type chickens supplemented with lysolecithin | 3 | 12 Months | Prof Augustine O. Ani | N2,000,000.00 |
| 28 | Development of adult education programme for information provision to rural farmers for climate change adaptation in South East, Nigeria | 3 | 5 Months | Dr. A.D. Agbo | N1,985,900.00 |
| 29 | Comprehensive geotechnical evaluation of problematic foundation soils in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka | 2 | 12 Months | Prof Ogbonnaya Igwe | N2,000,000.00 |
| 30 | Development and performance evaluation of a fermented cassava extractor | 2 | 12 Months | Rev. Fr. Engr. Dr. Edward Anoliefo | N1,798,000.00 |
| 31 | Molecular characterization of malaria causal agents and anti-malaria drugs resistance in Abakaliki and Nsukka South Eastern Nigeria | 2 | 12 Months | Prof. Ifeoma Maureen Ezeonu | N1,773,200.00 |
| 32 | Expression of candidate gene polymorphisms with growth traits of two Nigerian local cattle (Mutu cross and white Fulani) breeds fed graded level of mixed grass silage and probiotics | 2 | 12 Months | Dr (Mrs) OhagenyiIfemma Justina | N1,994,000.00 |
| 33 | Investigation of the anti-diabetic, hepatoprotective and pro-inflammatory responses associated with administration of newly synthesized carboxamide derivatives in alloxan-induced diabetes and acetaminophen-provoked liver injury in rat | 1 | 12 Months | Dr. Obinna B. Onyejekwe | N1,799,000.00 |
| 34 | Phytoevaluation, Isolation and Characterization of Antidiabetic Constituents from psydraxhorizontalis LEAVES SCHUM & THONN, (BRIDSON) RUBLIACEAE | 2 | 12 Months | Peculiar F. Onyekere | N1,976,250.00 |
| 35 | Characterization of biochars from different sources and their effects on soil fertility and productivity of maize in Nsukka South Eastern, Nigeria | 2 | 12 Months | Ebido, Nancy Ekene | N1,902,000.00 |
| 36 | Isolation and molecular characterization of mycobacteria from cattle and humans, and risk factors for tuberculosis in Anambra and Enugu States, Nigeria. | Nill | 24 Months | Dr. Akwoba Joseph Ogugua | N2,000,000.00 |
| 37 | The impact of backyard agriculture on household food security and livelihood in COVID-19 era in Southeast Nigeria. | 1 | 12 Months | Prof. Anselm AnibuezeEnete | N1,996,000.00 |
| 38 | Design and implementation of a robust learning management system (LMS) for tertiary institution | 2 | 10 Months | Onyima John Okoro | N1,975,000.00 |
| 39 | Investigation of the microalgae diversity and physico-chemistry of Ozi lake as preliminary steps in Bioprospecting for bioactive molecules against SARS-COV-2 | 1 | 12 Months | Udeh Bartholomew Okwudili | N1,998,180.00 |
| 40 | Pharmacognostic Studies and Anti-trypanosomal Properties of Lindackeria Dentata (Oliv.) GILG (Flacourtiaceae) Leaves for the treatment of sleeping sickness | 2 | 12 Months | Udodeme H.O, | N1,700,000.00 |
| 41 | Knowledge Management practices as correlates of teachers’ professional competences and instructional task performance in secondary schools in Nigeria | 1 | 8 Months | Dr. Akachukwu Ignatius Nwabueze | N1,400,000.00 |
| 42 | Development and implementation of a novel refractance window dryer for the production of dried orange fruit juice and tomato powder | 2 | 12 Months | Engr Dr. Felix UzochukwuAsoiro | N900,000.00 |
| 43 | Effectiveness of mixture of silver nano particles of selected African medicinal plants on the control of storage paste of cowpea grains | 3 | 12 Months | Dr. Ekwueme Scholastica Uchenna | N1,000.000.00 |
| 44 | Digital marketing on financial inclusion in the South-East, Nigeria (A case study of Udenu-Orba main market) | 2 | 12 Months | Onwuka Ifunanya Amara | N900,000.00 |
| 45 | Determination of the optimum packaging conditions and time towards high quality and shelf life stability of granulated cassava (Manihot esculenta crantz) Garri | 2 | 12 Months | Engr. Mrs. Nneoma N. Aneke | N1,200,000.00 |
| 46 | Haematopoietic and inflammatory cytokines in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Enugu metropolis, South-East Nigeria | 1 | 12 Months | Dr. S.A. Ufelle | N2,000,000.00 |
| 47 | Development of anthropometric dimensional database for ergonomic work analysis and musculoskeletal disorders reduction among Nigerian university employees | 2 | 12 Months | Prof. Stephen Chijioke Nwanya | N2,000,000.00 |
| 48 | Impact of visual multimedia intervention on perception, knowledge and behavior intention towards child marriage among children in Northern Nigeria | 1 | 12 Months | Dr Chinweobo-Onuoha Blessing N | N1,500.000.00 |
| 49 | Determinants of extent of use of climate smart agricultural practices by farm households in South East, Nigeria | 1 | 12 Months | Ukwuaba Ikenna Charles | N1,500,000.00 |
| 50 | Layout analysis of V-groove solar collector | 3 | 12 Months | Engr. V. Ogwo | N1,500,000.00 |
| 51 | A machine learning approach towards determining the effect of teaching method on student’s academic performance on campus | 1 | 12 Months | Ezugwu Assumpta O. | N1,725,000.00 |
| 52 | Immunosuppressive effects of Newcastle Disease Virus Infection in pullets exposed at early stages of life | 4 | 12 Months | Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Onyema | N1,700,000.00 |
| 53 | Growth indices, cost implication, back fat thickness and carcass cholesterol of three breeds of weaner pigs fed rice husks as replacement for maize | 2 | 12 Months | Dr. Toochukwu E. Ejiofor | N1,750,000.00 |
| 54 | Communicating childhood autism in primary schools: combating stigma and increasing access to education in Southeast, Nigeria | 2 | 12 Months | Dr. Charity N. Onyishi | N1,907,000 |
| 55 | GC-MS analysis and Anti-Alzheimer’s Potential of Isolated Compounds from Zapotecaportoricensis (jacq.) H.M. Hern (Family: Fabaceae) | 1 | 12 Month | Dr. Joel Ojogbane Onoja | N1,991,250.00 |
Prof. Anene, B. M.
Chairman TETFund Committee/TETFund Desk Officer
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