KWASU International Journal of Education (KIJE)
KWASU International Journal of Education (KIJE) is an international inter-disciplinary journal that publishes scholarly articles, research-based findings and position papers relevant to education. This journal provides the platform for scholars in education and its allied disciplines all over the world to make contributions to knowledge, practice, and policy formulation that would impact the quality of training of learners and the development of the society. Â For submissions of manuscripts for peer review and publication, send papers to Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Ibrahim Laaro Abubakar KWASU International Journal of Education (KIJE), ibrahimlaro.abubakar@kwasu.edu.ng 08034077104 OR Managing Editor: Prof. Lawrence F. Ademiluyi, femiluyi44@gmail.com 08034547756
EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF THE ATTENUATION CHARACTERISTICS OF CLAY SLABS DOPED WITH SELECTED HEAVY METAL OXIDES UNDER HIGH-PHOTON ENERGY
This study investigates the effect of high photon energy on the radiation shielding characteristics of clay slabs doped with varying concentrations (0 ppm-6400 ppm) of heavy metal oxides: lead(II) oxide (PbO), cadmium oxide (CdO), and chromium(III) oxide (Cr?O?). Using narrow-beam geometry and X-ray sources within the 40-120?keV energy range, key shielding parameters including linear attenuation coefficient (LAC), half-value layer (HVL), and bulk density were measured. Results reveal a progressive enhancement in shielding performance with increased dopant concentration. At 6400 ppm, the LAC values increased to 1.13?cm?¹ for PbO, 0.77?cm?¹ for CdO, and 0.63?cm?¹ for Cr?O?, compared to 0.25?cm?¹ for undoped clay. Correspondingly, HVL decreased from 2.772?cm in undoped clay to 0.613?cm, 0.900?cm, and 1.100?cm for PbO, CdO, and Cr?O? respectively , at 6400 ppm. Density analysis showed a significant increase from 1.440?g/cm³ (undoped) to 2.621?g/cm³ (PbO), 2.312?g/cm³ (CdO), and 2.174 g/cm³ (Cr?O?) at 6400 ppm. Among the dopants, PbO demonstrated superior photon attenuation efficiency due to its high atomic number and density contribution. The results affirm that heavy-metal-doped clay composites,particularly those doped with PbO, are promising, cost-effective materials for X-ray and low-energy gamma shielding in diagnostic radiology and environmental radiation protection. Keywords: Clay composites, Half-value layer (HVL), Heavy metal oxides, High-energy photons, linear attenuation coefficient (LAC), Radiation shielding.
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RELATIONSHIP AMONG SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE, MOTIVATION AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN NORTH-EASTERN STATES, NIGERIA
This study investigated the relationship among social media usage, motivation and academic achievement of university students in North-eastern states, Nigeria. The study was guided by two research questions and three hypotheses. The study employed correlational research design. The population of this study was 20,757 level 300 undergraduate students in six federal universities in the North-eastern states, Nigeria, out of which 378 students were proportionately sampled and used for the study. The instruments used for data collection were, Tutgun Ünal, and Deniz, (2015) Social Media Usage Scale (SMUS) with a reliability score of 0.933, Vallerand, Pelletier, Blais, Brière, Senécal, and Vallières, (1992) Academic Motivation Scale (AMS) with a reliability score of 0.924, and student’s Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). Data were analysed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation. The findings revealed that the most frequently used social media platform among university students in the North-eastern states, Nigeria was the WhatsApp constituting 78.5%; findings indicated that the extent of social media usage among university students in the North-eastern states, Nigeria was high with a mean of 109.97 and a standard deviation of 16.75 and that it was mainly used for educational purposes. Further findings revealed that there was high level of academic motivation among university students in the North-eastern states, Nigeria with a mean of 82.13 and a standard deviation of 11.38 with high academic achievement with a mean of 3.14 and a standard deviation of .65. Findings also showed significant positive relationship exists between social media usage and academic motivation of university students r = .246 and p= .000; significant positive relationship exists between social media usage and academic achievement of university students r= .525 and p= .000. Finally, there was significant positive relationship between academic motivation and academic achievement of university students in the North-eastern states, Nigeria r= .732 and p= .009. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others, that students should continue to use social media platforms for academic engagements and purposes so as to enhance their academic motivation and achievements. Key words: social media, motivation, academic achievement, northeast.
EFFECT OF TIME-OUT TECHNIQUE ON VERBAL AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GIWA EDUCATIONAL ZONE, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
This study investigated the effect of time-out technique on verbal aggressive behaviour among secondary school students in Giwa Educational Zone, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Pre-test/post-test quasi experimental design was used for this study. Population of the study comprised 54 students identified with high aggressive behaviour from Government Secondary School Jama’a. Purposive Sampling Technique was used to select 20 students with the highest scores in physical and verbal aggression as the sample of the study based on their scores from the aggressive behaviour checklist. Aggressive behaviour questionnaire was administered to obtain pre and post-test scores data in the study. The instrument was validated and has a reliability of 0.805. Research hypotheses were tested using paired sample t-test and independent t-test at 0.05 alpha level of significance. Findings of the study revealed that: there is significant effect of Time-Out technique on verbal aggression (p=.000) among secondary school students in Giwa educational zone of Kaduna State. Findings further revealed that: there was no significant gender difference on effect of Time-Out technique on verbal aggression (p=.908) among secondary school students in Giwa Educational zone of Kaduna State. Thus, it was concluded that Time-Out technique is effective in reducing verbal aggression among secondary school students. It was also concluded that Time-out technique is effective for both male and female students It is recommended that Psychologists and Counsellors through seminars and workshops should expose and train Teachers, School administrators and Parents on the use of Time-out technique in reducing verbal aggression among secondary school students. Keywords: Time-out Technique and Verbal Aggressive Behaviour
EFFECT OF SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING ON SOCIAL PHOBIA AMONG JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MOKWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
This study examined effect of social skills training on social phobia among junior secondary school students in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria. Three hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 levels of significance. Quasi experimental design involving pre-test and post-test experimental group design was used for the study. The population of the study comprised 54 junior secondary school (JSS II) students identified with social phobia in sampled school in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State. Twenty (20) students with social phobia were selected and used for the study through the use of purposive sampling technique. Social Phobia Observational Checklist (SPOC) was used to identify students with social phobia and Social Phobia Scale (SPS) was used for collection of data for this study. The psychometric property of SPS was 0.81. The data collected were analyzed, frequency counts and percentage were used to presents demographic information of the respondents and t-test statistics was used to test null hypotheses at 0.05 levels of significance. The findings revealed that there is significant effect of social skills training on cognitive symptoms of social phobia among junior secondary school students in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State; there is significant effect of social skills training on physiological manifestation of social phobia among junior secondary school students in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State; and there is significant effect of social skills training on social interactions avoidance among junior secondary school students in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State. Based on the findings of this study, the researchers recommended among others that school guidance counsellors and psychologists, school principals, and teachers should be encouraged to use social skills training in addressing students with social phobia; and school guidance counsellors and educational psychologists should sensitize educators, para-psychologists, social workers and school heads/principals in the use of social skills training in addressing social phobia. Keywords: Social, Phobia, Skills, Training and Students. .
EFFECT OF TIME-OUT COUNSELLING TECHNIQUE ON CLASSROOM AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MINNA EDUCATIONAL ZONE, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
This study examined the effect of time-out counselling technique on classroom aggressive behaviour among secondary school students in Minna educational zone of Niger State, Nigeria. Two (2) null hypotheses were tested. Pre-test and post-test quasi experimental design was employed for this study. The population consisted of fifty-six (56) identified students with classroom aggressive behaviour from Senior Secondary School II. The sample size of twenty (10) students with high incidence of classroom aggressive behaviour as indicated by their scores on the instrument tagged Bussy-Perry`s Aggressive Behaviour Scale exhibited by Students was used to select the participants through purposive sampling technique. Data collected was analyzed using paired sample t-test at 0.05 alpha level of significance. The findings revealed that time-out counselling technique had significant positive effects on physical and verbal dimensions of classroom aggressive behaviour among senior secondary school students with t=13.89, t=16.50 and p=000 which is lower than at 0.05 level of significance. Based on these findings, it was recommended that School counsellors, School psychologists, psychotherapists should be courageus enough to used time-out counselling techniques in handling classroom aggressive behaviour among senior secondary school students. Keywords: Time-out Technique, Physical, Verbal and Classroom aggressive Behaviour.
DIGITAL INNOVATION, SMALL BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL MOTIVATION AMONG UNDERGRADUATES: EVIDENCE FROM THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, ILARO
This study examines the influence of digital innovation on small business and entrepreneurial engagement of undergraduates in the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro. The population comprised all students in the Institution and survey approach involving the use of questionnaire was adopted for data collection. A four-point likert questionnaire was used for a two-week online survey via Google Form in which 421 students participated. Data collected were analysed with frequency count and percentage while the hypotheses were tested with linear regression at 0.05 level of significance on SPSS Version 25. The results showed that digital platforms offer a number of entrepreneurial opportunities to youth undergraduates and that it facilitates small business engagement orientation and motivation for entrepreneurial engagement among the students. It was concluded that different platforms and applications offered by digital innovations play significant role in engendering small businesses orientation and entrepreneurial inclinations among undergraduates. The study recommends, among others, that youths in tertiary institutions should make productive use of digital platforms and channel their use of such platforms for entrepreneurial activities and productive engagements. Key Words: Digital innovation, Entrepreneurial engagement, Small businesses orientation, Undergraduates
ENTREPRENEURSHIP CREATIVITY AND RISK-TAKING MANAGEMENT SKILLS ACQUISITION FOR SUSTAINABLE SELF-RELIANCE THROUGH VOCATIONALISATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION
Secondary education in Nigeria faces critical challenges, particularly in addressing youth unemployment and preparing students for either higher education or the workforce. This study examined the acquisition of entrepreneurial creativity and risk-taking management skills for sustainable self-reliance through the vocationalisation of secondary education in South-West Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted, and data were collected from 372 respondents using a validated 23-item questionnaire. The instrument had a reliability index of 0.92. Research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation, while hypotheses were tested with independent samples t-test at a 0.05 significance level. Findings revealed that stakeholders perceived creativity (mean = 3.12) and risk management (mean = 3.07) as essential skills that could be acquired through vocational education. Significant differences were found in the perceptions of teachers and students regarding creativity skills, and between inspectors and teachers on risk management skills. The study concluded that vocationalising secondary education is a viable strategy to equip students with essential entrepreneurial skills for self-reliance. It recommended that curriculum planners integrate more hands-on projects and innovation-driven activities to foster creativity and business idea generation among students. Key Terms : Vocationalization, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Creativity, Risk-takingSkills.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS OF PLASTIC WASTE AND ITS HEALTH IMPLICATIONS AMONG RESIDENTS OF RURAL COMMUNITIES IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
This study examined the predisposing factors to improper plastic waste disposal and health outcome among residents of rural communities in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State. Three research hypotheses were postulated and the population of the study was all residents of rural communities in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State. The sample for this study was 150 residents selected from rural communities in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State. The purposive sampling technique was used to select one hundred fifty respondents. Data was collected with the use of self- developed questionnaire title “Plastic Waste Disposal and Health Questionnaire (PWDHQ). The questionnaire was a close ended type designed in line with the Modified Likert 4- point Scale of Strongly Agree, (SA), Agree-(A), Disagree-(D) and Strongly Disagree, (SD). To test the validity of the instrument, a copy of the questionnaire was given to two expert in the Department Human Kinetics, Sports and Health Education for critical review, errors were corrected, and it was validated. The reliability of the instrument was conducted using the test-retest method. A total of 10 residents from rural community from Epe Area of Lagos State who were not part of the population n were selected for reliability test. The instruments collected was subjected to Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient [PPMCC) which yielded coefficient 0.86 after calculation which indicates that the questionnaire was reliable. Data collected was analyzed using the descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentage for demographic data while the inferential statistics of Chi-Square (X2) was used to test all stated hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level. Findings from the study revealed that land degradation, contamination of ground water was as a result of improper plastic waste disposal and plastic waste pollution has effect on aquatic life in rural communities in Ikorodu local Government Area of Lagos State. It was concluded that Plastic waste pollution can damage the soil fertility and affect crops production and the study recommend that Ikorodu local Government Area should provide plastic waste bins to all the rural communities so that residents can dump their waste for proper disposal, organize awareness programme for residents in rural areas on how to dispose plastic waste properly, collaborate with the state Ministry of Environment on how to clean up the plastic waste in the communities while residents should be encourage to dispose their plastic waste properly to avert the health consequences of plastic waste pollution Keywords: Predisposing Factors, Health Outcome, Access, Awareness, Population, Land Degradation, Contamination, Aquatic Life,
LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES AS CORRELATE OF well-being OF ACADEMIC STAFF IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN KWARA STATE
The well-being of academic staff goes beyond mere absence of illness at work. Rather, it refers to healthy and successful functioning at work. This study therefore investigated the correlation between leisure time activities and the well-being of academic staff in tertiary institutions in Kwara State. The study employed descriptive design of correlational type, a proportionate sampling technique was used to determine the number of respondents to be drawn from each institution based on their staff population size. Thereafter, simple random sampling was used within each institution’s staff list to randomly select respondents until the required sample for that institution was reached. The researcher and two assistants collected data, analyzed demographics using frequency counts and percentages, and tested four null hypotheses using Pearson Product Moment Correlation. The result showed that all the calculated values were greater than the table value; hence, the null hypothesis was rejected. The finding of the study revealed that there was a positive correlation between communication, outdoor recreational activities, participating in board games and social activities, and the well-being of academic staff in tertiary institutions in Ilorin South, Kwara State. Based on the findings, communication, outdoor recreational activities, participating in board games, and social activities are factors that correlate to well-being among academic staff in Kwara State. The study recommended that to promote well-being, management and stakeholders of schools Implement digital tools for efficient communication, promote wellness programs, and create recreation spaces for staff. Host cultural events, team-building exercises, and retreats to enhance team bonding. Keywords: Communication, Outing Activities, Playing of Board Games, Social Activities, Leisure Time Activities and well-being.
DIGITAL LITERACY AND STUDENTS’ RESEARCH COMPETENCE: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM A NIGERIAN POLYTECHNIC
Contemporary higher education demands remarkable digital skills for credible academic and research engagement among the students, yet empirical evidence points to increasing utilization of digital tools, but limited skills for credible research outputs among students especially in sub-Saharan Africa. This study examines the extent to which the level of digital literacy among students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State predicts their proficiency in research, particularly in three domains of higher education students' research activities - literature and information search, data processing and analysis, and research report documentation. Grounded in the Transfer of Learning Theory, the study conceptualized digital literacy as a foundational competence that is often transferred into the different activities embedded in research endeavour, evaluating their interaction in determining students’ proficiency for desirable research outcomes. Using a cross-sectional online survey, data were collected from 467 Higher National Diploma students selected through purposive and snowball sampling, with data collection spanning a period of 3 weeks. The Digital Literacy and Research Competence Questionnaire (DLRCQ), designed on a 4-point Likert rating scale, was adapted from validated scales and analyzed using linear regression to test three hypotheses. Results show a strong, significant relationship between digital literacy and literature/information search competence (R = 0.730, R² = 0.533, p < 0.001), indicating that over half of the variance in students’ search abilities is explained by digital skills. Digital literacy also significantly predicted research documentation competence (R = 0.628, R² = 0.394, p < 0.001), demonstrating its importance for structuring reports, applying citation styles, and using digital writing tools. Conversely, digital literacy exhibited only a weak but significant effect on data processing and analysis competence (R = 0.264, R² = 0.070, p = 0.008), revealing a critical skills gap in students’ data analysis proficiency and readiness, despite their general digital literacy. Digital literacy generally has significant positive contributions to research capability among students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, with a weakness in data analysis skills among the students, indicating a mismatch between general digital abilities and specialized research competence for data analysis. Strengthening institutional support for advanced digital skills, particularly statistical software use, data interpretation, and problem-solving is recommended to enhance students’ data analysis proficiency and overall research capability. Keywords: Data analysis, Digital literacy, Information search, Research competence, Research documentation
POST COVID-19: ECONOMIC EFFECTS ON SMALL BUSINESSES IN NIGERIA
The COVID-19 pandemic, which originated in Wuhan, China, has emerged as a defining global crisis. As governments worldwide strive to combat this deadly virus, uncertainty persists regarding when or how the battle will be won. The pandemic has exposed deficiencies in Nigeria’s adoption of the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis framework as a nation. While some countries face economic recession, others are rebounding with resilience. In Nigeria, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face significant challenges, particularly in achieving sustainability and perseverance. These businesses, often operating at subsistence levels with limited capital, are highly vulnerable to disruptions. Crises such as COVID-19, alongside natural disasters, illiquidity, theft, or fire, pose existential threats to SMEs due to their fragile financial structures. The pandemic represents the most significant global calamity to date, profoundly impacting the world economy. While much research has focused on COVID-19’s effects across various sectors, the post-COVID-19 economic impact on SMEs key contributors to Nigeria’s economy remains underexplored. This study aims to assess the current state of SMEs following the pandemic and lockdown, analyze the economic consequences of COVID-19 on these enterprises, and propose strategic recovery measures to foster economic resilience in Nigeria. This paper emphasizes the need for government-led business recovery schemes to support SMEs in expanding and strengthening both existing and new business opportunities as a response to the post-COVID-19 economic recovery. Drawing from a review of relevant literature, this study offers recommendations, including the provision of soft loans and digitalization platforms by the government to drive economic recovery and enhance SME sustainability. Keywords: SMEs, Economy, SMEDAN, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
DIGITAL CONTENT CREATION TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS EDUCATORS’ INSTRUCTION DELIVERY AND ACADEMIC RESEARCH IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
This study investigated the influence of digital content creation technology on instruction delivery and academic research among business educators in tertiary institutions in South West, Nigeria. The study is guided by two research questions and employed an explanatory mixed-methods design (QUAN + qual). A structured questionnaire, titled “Questionnaire on Digital Content Creation Technology on Business Educators’ Instruction Delivery and Academic Research in Tertiary Institutions (QDCCTBEIDAR)” was administered to all 248 business educators across 18 public tertiary institutions offering business education, using a census sampling technique. Additionally, semi-structured interviews were conducted with the heads of department in these institutions. The instruments underwent expert face and content validation, and the reliability of the questionnaire was confirmed with a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.81. In line with the study’s focus on exploring digital content creation technology in instruction delivery and academic research, the researcher adopted a digital data collection approach. Quantitative data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation while qualitative data were thematically analyzed to enrich the findings. Results indicated a high influence of digital content creation technology on both instruction delivery (M = 3.03, SD = 0.70) and academic research (M = 3.29, SD = 0.64). The study concluded that digital content creation tools significantly enhance the pedagogical practices of business educators. It recommended, among others, that tertiary institutions should organize regular, practical workshops on digital content creation to build educators’ capacity for developing engaging instructional materials, thereby improving teaching effectiveness and promoting student engagement. Keywords: Academic Research, Business Educators, Digital Content Creation, Instruction Delivery, Technology
INFLUENCE OF SOCIO-CULTURAL FACTORS ON THE ENTREPRENEURAL SUCCESS OF FEMALE ENTRPRENEURS IN ILORIN METROPOLIS
The entrepreneurial performance of women is influenced by various socio-cultural factors, yet limited research has examined how these factors affect female entrepreneurs in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State. This study investigated the influence of socio-cultural factors on the entrepreneurial success of female entrepreneurs in Ilorin Metropolis. Specifically, the study examined the influence of ethnicity, marital status, religion, level of education, and family background on the success of female entrepreneurs five research questions, and five null hypotheses. It was anchored on Cultural Context Theory of Lev Vygotsky and Human Capital Theory of Becker and Rosen. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, with the population comprising all female entrepreneurs in Ilorin South, Ilorin West, and Ilorin East Local Government Areas. Due to the absence of official data, a sample size of 384 female entrepreneurs was determined using Cochran’s formula for an infinite population, with 128 respondents selected from each local government using accidental sampling technique. Data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire titled Influence of Socio-cultural Factors on the Success of Female Entrepreneurs (ISFSFEQ). The instrument was validated by three experts and subjected to a pilot study, yielding a reliability coefficient of 0.99. Means and standard deviations were used to answer the research questions, while null hypotheses were tested using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that ethnicity (mean = 2.89), marital status (mean = 2.98), religion (mean = 2.89), educational level (mean = 3.11), and family background (mean = 3.11) all influence the entrepreneurial success of female entrepreneurs to a high extent. Furthermore, the ANOVA results indicated no significant differences in perceptions of these influences across relevant demographic categories: ethnicity F (2, 357) = 0.137, p = .872; marital status F (3, 356) = 0.082, p = .995; education level F (6, 353) = 1.089, p = .369; religion F (2, 356) = 1.625, p = .183; and family background F(2, 357) = 1.304, p = .273. The study concluded that socio-cultural factors significantly affect female entrepreneurial success in Ilorin, highlighting the importance of supportive ethnic networks, family, religious, and educational environments. It is recommended that government agencies, entrepreneurship support institution, religious organizations, educational institutions, NGOs, and family members actively support female entrepreneurs through policies, training, mentorship, and culturally sensitive interventions to enhance their business outcomes Keywords: Female entrepreneurs, Ethnicity, Marital status, Socio-cultural factors, Entrepreneurial success, Ilorin Metropolis, Nigeria
MOTIVATION AS A COROLLATE OF SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT OF FIRST YEAR EARLY CHILDHOOD UNDERGRADUATES IN KWARA STATE
This study investigated the relationship between motivation and school adjustment among first-year Early Childhood Education undergraduates in Kwara State University. The research adopted a descriptive design of correlational type, involving 130 participants from federal and state universities. A researchers' designed instrument was used to gather data. The validity of the instrument was established through face and content validity by expert in the field of test measurement and evaluation, with a reliability coefficient of 0.80 established through the test-retest method. Both descriptive and inferential statistics of the percentage, mean, percentage, Pearson correlation and the independent sample t-test were employed for data analysis. Findings revealed that undergraduates exhibited high levels of self-motivation (weighted average = 3.01) and school adjustment (weighted average = 3.17). A significant positive relationship was found between self-motivation and school adjustment (r = 0.151, p < 0.05). However, there were no significant differences in self-motivation or adjustment based on school type (p > 0.05). It was concluded that motivated students were more likely to adapt well academically, socially, and emotionally to the university environment. The study recommends the implementation of programmes aimed at enhancing student motivation and adaptation, such as mentorship initiatives, motivational workshops, and counseling services. Keyword: Motivation, Correction, Social Adjustment, Early Childhood, Undergraduates
ACHIEVING EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN NIGERIA TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS WITH THE USE OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
Teaching and learning are inter-related activities that bind the teacher and students together: the go-in-between the teacher and the learners in the process of interacting with the subject matter are termed the instructional materials. This paper presented the usage of ICT as the appropriate pedagogy to enhance effective teaching and learning of entrepreneurship education in Nigeria tertiary institutions. The concept of entrepreneurship education and its benefits, concept of information and communication technology in the teaching learning process, ways of using ICT for teaching-learning process and challenges facing usage of ICT in Nigerianbtertiary institutions were examined. Based on the problems of the usage of ICT identified, appropriate recommendations were eventually suggested among which include, need for positive attitudinal change among Lecturers towards the adoption of ICT, more commitments to duties are therefore expected of lecturers teaching entrepreneurship education, all the required infrastructures should be provided. Computer hardware and software should be provided to enhance the teaching and learning of the subject. ICT literacy should be transferred to every teacher and learner of entrepreneurship education, all educational institutions should fund all cyber café in their institutions. Government should urgently improve the provision of power supply to enable adequate utilization of available ICT facilities, governments, parents and non-governmental organizations should provide students at all levels of education with basic ICT resources, seminars, conferences and workshop on computer usage and its applications should be organized for business entrepreneurs occasionally to enhance growth development. Keywords: Effective teaching and learning, entrepreneurship education, information communication technology, tertiary institutions
INFLUENCE OF INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES ON INSTITUTIONAL PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA
Manufacturing firms in Oyo State continue to experience performance challenges partly linked to weakly coordinated marketing communication efforts, despite increasing recognition of Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) as a driver of institutional effectiveness. This study therefore examined the influence of advertising and sales promotion on the institutional performance of manufacturing firms in Oyo State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population comprised 150 respondents made up of 75 marketing managers and 75 sales representatives from 75 consumer goods manufacturing firms registered with the Ibadan Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture. Census sampling was employed. Data were collected using a researcher-developed questionnaire titled Influence of Integrated Marketing Communication Strategies on Institutional Performance Questionnaire (IIMCSIPQ). Instrument validity was established through expert review, while reliability testing using Cronbach’s alpha yielded a coefficient of 0.856. Research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation, and hypotheses were tested at the 0.05 level of significance using independent samples t-test. Findings revealed that advertising (X? = 3.06, SD = 0.558) and sales promotion (X? = 3.16, SD = 0.567) exerted a high positive influence on the institutional performance of manufacturing firms. Furthermore, the results indicated no significant differences between male and female respondents on the influence of advertising, as well as between marketing managers and sales representatives on the influence of sales promotion. The study concluded that effective implementation of advertising and sales promotion as core IMC strategies significantly enhances the institutional performance of manufacturing firms in Oyo State. It was therefore recommended that manufacturing firms strengthen their advertising programs and systematically align sales promotion activities with market demands to improve organizational performance and competitive positioning. Keywords: Integrated Marketing Communication, Advertising, Sales Promotion, Institutional Performance, Manufacturing Firms, Oyo State.
INFLUENCE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ INTEREST ON THEIR AGRIPRENEURSHIP INTENTIONS IN UNIVERSITIES IN NIGER-DELTA
The study examined the influence of undergraduate students’ interest on their agripreneurship intentions in universities in Niger Delta, using the correlational survey research design. A sample of 377 was selected using multi-staged stratified random sampling procedure from a population of 18,474 students studying Agriculture courses in federal and state universities in Niger-Delta. A structured questionnaire was used to elicit responses from students. The questionnaire was face validated by 5 experts, and Split-half reliability method was utilized which yielded a Spearman-Brown coefficient of 0.728, proving the adequacy of the instrument. Mean () scores, Standard Deviation, and correlation (?) were used to analyze data for the research questions, while regression statistic was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 alpha level. The results showed that students identified twelve (12) items as their interest in Agriculture, amongst which are that they enjoy acquiring new knowledge in Agriculture and always attend Agriculture exhibitions, a positive relationship existed between students’ interest and their agripreneurship intentions. It was therefore concluded that students’ interest influenced their agripreneurship intentions. Based on this, recommendations included that various strategies should be used to increase students’ interest so as to boost their intentions in agribusiness, among others. Keywords: Influence, Interest, Agripreneurship Intentions, Niger-Delta
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CORRELATION BETWEEN PARENTAL INFLUENCE AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN EPE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF LAGOS STATE
Students’ academic performance is a crucial expectation from parents to justify the financial and non-financial commitments to their children/wards. The study investigated the effect of parental influence on the students’ academic performance of secondary schools in Lagos, Nigeria. The study adopted survey research design. The population of study comprised 100 students from five (5) secondary schools in Epe Local Government, in Epe division of Lagos State, Nigeria. Questionnaires were administered to students in both private and public secondary schools and we got responses from all the 100 respondents. Data extracted from responses received were collated and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics through the use of SPSS. Chi Square was used to test the hypotheses of the study. The findings revealed that supportive home environment had a significant effect on students’ academic performance in secondary schools in Lagos, Nigeria, communication with teachers had significant effect on students’ academic performance and parents’ attendance at school events had significant effect on students’ academic in secondary schools in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study concluded that parental influence has a significant effect on students’ academic performance in Lagos state, Nigeria. The study recommended that the management of schools should encourage parents to create supportive home environment for study, establish a robust platform for parent-teacher communication and create more awareness about school events so as to boost students’ academic performance. Keywords: Academic performance, Awareness about school events, Communication with teachers, Parental influence, Supportive home environment.
INFLUENCE OF DIETARY INTAKE ON PRESCHOOL CHILDREN PHYSICAL SKILL ACQUISITION IN IREPODUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KWARA STATE
Preschool children physical skill acquisition is crucial for their overall development, future academic success and lifelong health. Thus, a well balanced dietary intake at this stage plays a pivotal role in supporting this complex process. Thus, the study examined the influence of dietary intake on preschool children physical skills acquisition in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. Descriptive survey design was adopted and the population comprises all the preschool children in Irepodun LGA, which is 24,300. The sample size was 373 out of the total number of the entire population. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 373 preschool children and 20 schools out of 183 registered private and public primary schools within the study area. Two instruments were used to collect data, which are, Rating Scale on Preschool Children Dietary Intake (RSPSCDI) and Rating Scale on Preschool Children Physical Skill Acquisition (RSPCPCSA) which were validated. Test re-test method was used to determine the reliability of the instruments using (PPMC) and yielded scores of 0.76 and 0.78 respectively. The research questions were answered through frequency count and percentage while hypotheses were tested using inferential statistics of linear regression, independent sample t-test and Analysis of Variance at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed high level of dietary intake among preschool children with weighted average of 2.98. Also revealed that the level of children physical skill was high, with a mean score of 2.83. There was positive influence in dietary intake on children physical skill acquisition (.870; t (355) = 14.983, P = 0.000). Finding shown no significant difference in children physical skill acquisition based on gender, (t = 16.557, df = 355, p > 0.05). The study concluded that the influence of dietary intake on preschool children physical skill acquisition was high. The study recommended that parents should be encouraged to prioritize the provision of balanced dietary intake for their children and continue to encourage children to engage in various physical activities to develop diverse skills. Schools should design physical educational programs that cater for individual needs rather than gender. Keywords: Dietary Intake, Preschool Children, Physical Skill Acquisition.