https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Index ${session.getAttribute("locale")} 5 https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39218 Wed 12 May 2021 20:12:47 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:39217 Wed 12 May 2021 17:04:46 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40090 .05). The model chi-square value of 43.47 (approximately 44% ) was significant. Thus, the indication is that the model has a good fit in predicting the possibility of a fuel retail outlet being located in the core or peripheral zone of the metropolis as determined by the explanatory variables (the independent variables accounted for about 44% of possible factors which determined whether a fuel retail outlets is located either within the core or peripheral zones of the metropolis. The remaining 56% are factors not considered in the study). The result gotten from the in depth interview sessions corroborated the findings from the tested hypothesis. The third objective was to examine the effects which the supply chain technique employed (either vertically integrated model or third-party arrangement) has on the achievement of efficient and effective distribution of the products. In order to achieve this objective, all the 389 registered members of Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) association who are members of the PTD in the metropolis were sampled, 265 (around 70%) of the distributed questionnaires were retrieved and used for the analysis. In depth interview sessions were also conducted with three different managers of the three major conglomerates in the downstream sector of the Nigerian petroleum sector. The result of one-way between subjects (ANOVA) which was conducted to compare differences in the management and performances of haulage services outsourced to the 3PLS and those run under VIM showed that there was a significant effect of ownership type on management performance (F (2,262) = 60.26, p<.05). The null hypothesis was therefore rejected while the alternate hypothesis was accepted. The findings from the interview sessions posted similar results. The fourth and final objective was to analyze the effect that the socio-economic attributes of the participants (haulers and managers of retail outlets) involved in the distribution of xxvi petroleum products has on the safe, efficient and cost-effective distribution of product and this was done through the use of descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and incisive analysis of the interview sessions. A total number of 265 (70%) out of the 389 registered members of Petroleum Tanker Driver Association (PTDA) participated in the study. Multiple regression analysis (MRA) was used to test this hypothesis. The result from the statistical analysis show that the use of stimulant, work condition, marital status and educational attainment/literacy level have joint influence on compliance (R2 = 0.31, F (4,260) = 29.72, p<.05). On the basis of the foregoing, the hypothesis is thus accepted. The result from the interview sessions confirmed the existence of strong relationship between the explanatory variables and the hypothetical dependant variable. The study recommended a review of the planning processes guiding the establishment of fuel retail outlets. The study also advocated that retailers should endeavour to have stronger control over the supply chain of their products this could done by investing more in VIM rather than outsourcing such functions to 3PLs. This will help in better business performances. Government agencies in charge of monitoring drug abuse among haulers are advised to be more proactive by the duo of prevention and punishment strategies. This should include advocacy campaign against drug abuse. Different ranges of punishments should also be meted out for individual haulers found culpable.]]> Wed 12 May 2021 15:06:55 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40195 Wed 12 May 2021 15:06:06 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40516 Wed 12 May 2021 15:05:06 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40204 Wed 12 May 2021 15:01:15 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40192 Wed 12 May 2021 14:45:10 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40405 Wed 12 May 2021 14:44:25 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40513 Wed 12 May 2021 14:39:12 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40512 Wed 12 May 2021 14:31:04 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40491 Wed 12 May 2021 14:30:31 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40403 Wed 12 May 2021 14:25:03 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40501 Wed 12 May 2021 14:22:16 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40332 MUFA>PUFA in descending order of concentrations of mean values (44.19:40.06:15.75, respectively), while the n-6: n-3 ratio was 12:1. In sensory evaluation, consumers indicated how they would prefer to pay premium for meat with guaranteed muscle and fat colour, low fat content, high marbling and tenderness. Consumers observed breed differences (P<0.05) in muscle fibre separation and muscle colour. The overall liking of each attribute was more on moderate bright cherry red lean colour, moderate yellow fat, very abundant marbling and slight separation of muscle fibres. Differences on discrete liking of each attribute among consumers had an effect on the overall liking of each steak with Hereford steaks being more preferred by consumers. It was concluded that meat from beef animals within the same feeding regime has a different fatty acid composition owing to different breed synthetic pathways and feed ingredients and that meat tenderness is not affected by the muscle nanostructure early post-mortem. However, during ageing, meat tenderness is directly linked to breed related myofibril structure changes in particular the myofibril diameter, spacing between myofibrils and their interaction; while the muscle texture features, fibre diameter, spacing between muscle fibres and sarcomere length explain the non-uniformity of beef tenderness. Also the organoleptic and health related quality of meat assumed more importance among consumers in sensory evaluation. 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