OMANARP INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCE
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description: OMANARP INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCE is a peer-reviewed scholarly publication dedicated to advancing the field of political science/international relations. Library & Information Science (BLIS), Economics & Developmental Studies, Strategic Studies, Geography & Regional Planning, English & Literary Studies, Mass Communication, Sociology, and Theatre Arts, English Language/Literature, History/International Relation. The journal serves as a platform for researchers, scholars, and practitioners to share their latest findings, insights, and best practices in the areas of arts & social science and other related topics.
publisher: OMANARP
language: en
publication name: OMANARP INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCE
issn: 1595-5613
items: BOARD GENDER DIVERSITY AS A GOVERNANCE BUFFER: EVIDENCE FROM CEO POWER AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE RISK
items: WOMEN DIRECTORSHIP AND DEBT FINANCING IN NIGERIA A CRITICAL MASS APPROACH
items: DECOLONISATION AS A PATHWAY TO AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY
items: EXPLORING MARKETING STRATEGY BY LIBRARIANS FOR ADVANCING THE USE OF LIBRARY RESOURCES AND SERVICES IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA
items: AI: Myth or Reality of Job Loss in Libraries? Readiness of Delta State Librarians' Digital Skills for Library Services
items: RELEVANCE OF SYSTEM THEORY TO POLITICAL ANALYSIS: AN EXAMINATION OF INEC’S ELECTION DAY MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA
items: ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN RETIREMENT AND NEW VENTURE CREATION IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF RETIRED WORKERS OF THE EDO STATE CIVIL SERVICE
items: USE OF LIBRARY EDUCATION AMONG THE NURISNG STUDENTS IN THE COLLEGE OF NURSING, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL (NAUTH)
items: ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVES ON NON-ACADEMIC WORKFORCE PERFORMANCE IN GLOBAL HIGHER EDUCATION: A NIGERIAN PERSPECTIVE
items: GLOBAL MEDIA AND TERRORISM: AN ANALYSIS OF NIGERIA AND FOREIGN MEDIA REPORTAGE OF CHIBOK GIRLS ABDUCTION
items: LEVERAGING PUBLIC RELATIONS TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURAL INNOVATIONS AND AMONG NIGERIA’S YOUTHFUL FARMERS IN OVIA NORTH-EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT
items: ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PUBLIC RELATIONS PRACTICES IN THE MITIGATING FARMER-HERDER CONFLICT IN OWAN EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EDO STATE
items: BEYOND LIBERALISM? THE ASCENDANCE OF ILLIBERAL DEMOCRACY AND THE FUTURE OF POLITICAL NORMS
items: EFFECT OF PUBLIC RELATIONS ON PRODUCTIVITY IN MANUFACTURING ORGANIZATIONS: A STUDY OF DANGOTE GROUP OF COMPANIES
items: CHALLENGES OF ADOPTED DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES IN NIGERIA
items: AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) FACILITIES FOR LIBRARY SERVICE DELIVERY: TARABA STATE UNIVERSITY
items: AVAILABILITY AND CONSTRAINTS TO USE OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES BY POSTGRADUATES STUDENTS AT TANSIAN UNIVERSITY UMUNYA, ANAMBRA STATE
items: ISSUES OF NATIONAL SECURITY IN NIGERIA: THE ROLES OF THE LIBRARY
items: TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA
items: EVALUATION OF CULTURAL DYNAMICS IN GLOBALIZATION FOR DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA: AN OVERVIEW
items: EXPLORING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA THROUGH A COMPUTATIONAL SOCIOLOGICAL LENS
items: COSTUME AND MAKEUP AS INDISPENSABLE ARTS OF THE THEATRE
items: APPRAISAL MOTIVATION FOR JOB PERFORMANCE OF LIBRARY STAFF IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
items: GEO-ANALYSIS OF FEMALE AS DRIVERS OF RICE CULTIVATION IN ETSAKO, EDO STATE, NIGERIA
items: INFLUENCE OF LECTURERS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS ACCEPTANCE OF ONLINE ASSESSMENT IN NORTH EASTERN NIGERIAN FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES
items: https://acadrespub.com/index.php/oijass/article/view/48
items: EVALUATION OF PERCEPTION AND UTILIZATION OF ELECTRONIC DATABASES BY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN AKWA IBOM, STATE, NIGERIA
items: Assessment of Social Media Influence on Reading Habits of Undergraduate Students of Library and Information Science in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nig.:
items: UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES BY MARKETERS OF COMMERCIAL BANKS FOR ENHANCED CUSTOMERS SERSVICES IN KOGI STATE NIGERIA

BOARD GENDER DIVERSITY AS A GOVERNANCE BUFFER: EVIDENCE FROM CEO POWER AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE RISK
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description: The concentration of CEO power within Nigeria’s emerging economy presents both opportunities and governance risks, particularly for manufacturing firms navigating volatile performance environments. This study investigates how various dimensions of CEO power to include structural, expert, ownership, and prestige, impact financial performance risk, and whether board gender diversity acts as a moderating buffer to mitigate excessive financial performance volatility (risk). Anchored on behavioral governance theory, this study employed interaction modeling within a panel data structure and Feasible Generalized Least Squares (FGLS) estimator to conduct the empirical investigation. A sample of forty-five (45) manufacturing firms listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) between 2015 and 2024 provided the data which were obtained through purposive non-probability sampling technique. Key among the findings is that CEO power significantly shapes financial performance risk, with board gender diversity acting not as a direct stabilizer, but as a contingent governance mechanism whose impact varies depending on the type of CEO power in question. While CEO structural separation, typically promoted under classical agency theory, appears to heighten financial risk in the Nigerian context, CEO expert power emerges as a risk-reducing force, but such benefits diminish when moderated by gender-diverse boards, suggesting that in rigid, male-dominated governance systems, a gender diverse board can generate friction that disrupts leadership coherence. Based on the outcomes from this study, firm managers are encouraged to focus on building inclusive board cultures, clarify role expectations, and provide meaningful engagement channels for female directors to influence strategic decision-making. Further, this study carefully recommends that key regulators such the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and policymakers need to go beyond mandating quotas towards investing in board…
subject: Articles
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subject: CEO Power, Financial Performance Risk, Board Gender Diversity, Behavioral Governance Theory, Feasible Generalized Least Square (FGLS)
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creator: MARY JOSIAH
creator: F. YEMISI BOSUN-FAKUNLE
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-02-02
publication date: 2026-02-02
starting page: 11
ending page: 29

WOMEN DIRECTORSHIP AND DEBT FINANCING IN NIGERIA A CRITICAL MASS APPROACH
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description: This study broadly investigates the impact of women directorship on debt financing among listed manufacturing firms in Nigeria, anchored on the Critical Mass Theory. Specifically, this study evaluates the influence of board female gender tokenism and board female gender critical mass on debt financing, using Linear Bootstrap Regression Analysis technique to test the hypotheses. Data were collected from a sample of 46 manufacturing firms listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) from 2014 to 2023, using purposive non-probability sampling technique. The analysis reveals that corporate boards with a critical mass of women tends to implement more conservative financial policies, such as reduced dependence on debt, in line with the ideas of the Critical Mass Theory. On the other hand, token female membership on corporate boards, have no significant impacts on decisions regarding debt financing. Consequent upon the outcome, this study concludes that a critical mass of female directors at the board level enhances conservative financial management that bolsters the resilience of firms within Nigeria's turbulent economic environment. On the bases of the outcomes, this study carefully recommends that stakeholders, including regulators and investors, should prioritize gender diversity as a strategic asset for long-term financial stability.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Directorship, Debt Financing, Critical Mass Theory, Bootstrap Regression
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creator: MARY JOSIAH
creator: IHIMEKPEN A. FRIDAY
creator: IGBINOSAL J. EFE
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-01-26
publication date: 2026-01-26
starting page: 1
ending page: 10

WOMEN DIRECTORSHIP AND DEBT FINANCING IN NIGERIA A CRITICAL MASS APPROACH
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description: This study broadly investigates the impact of women directorship on debt financing among listed manufacturing firms in Nigeria, anchored on the Critical Mass Theory. Specifically, this study evaluates the influence of board female gender tokenism and board female gender critical mass on debt financing, using Linear Bootstrap Regression Analysis technique to test the hypotheses. Data were collected from a sample of 46 manufacturing firms listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) from 2014 to 2023, using purposive non-probability sampling technique. The analysis reveals that corporate boards with a critical mass of women tends to implement more conservative financial policies, such as reduced dependence on debt, in line with the ideas of the Critical Mass Theory. On the other hand, token female membership on corporate boards, have no significant impacts on decisions regarding debt financing. Consequent upon the outcome, this study concludes that a critical mass of female directors at the board level enhances conservative financial management that bolsters the resilience of firms within Nigeria's turbulent economic environment. On the bases of the outcomes, this study carefully recommends that stakeholders, including regulators and investors, should prioritize gender diversity as a strategic asset for long-term financial stability.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Women Directorship, Debt Financing, Critical Mass Theory, Bootstrap Regression
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creator: MARY JOSIAH
creator: A. FRIDAY IHIMEKPEN
creator: J. EFE IGBINOSAL
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-01-26
publication date: 2026-01-26
starting page: 1
ending page: 10

DECOLONISATION AS A PATHWAY TO AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY
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description: This paper examines decolonisation as a foundational pathway to the emergence and development of African philosophy. It argues that decolonisation should not be conceived merely as the achievement of political independence, but rather as a comprehensive and ongoing process involving economic, cultural, psychological, and epistemic liberation. By clarifying the concepts of colonisation and decolonisation, the study situates African decolonisation within its historical context and critically analyses its rationale, causes, effects, and persistent challenges. Special attention is given to neocolonialism and internal colonialism as significant impediments to genuine African self-determination. Drawing on the works of Frantz Fanon, Kwame Nkrumah, Walter Rodney, Kwasi Wiredu, Paulin Hountondji, Henry Odera Oruka, John Mbiti, and other prominent scholars, the paper demonstrates that colonial domination extended beyond political and economic control to the sphere of knowledge production and philosophical expression. It contends that African philosophy can only develop authentically within a decolonised intellectual framework that affirms African rationality, conceptual autonomy, and lived cultural experience, while remaining open to critical intercultural engagement. The paper concludes that decolonisation is not a completed historical event but a continuing philosophical imperative essential for Africa’s intellectual freedom and meaningful participation in global philosophical discourse.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Decolonisation, African Philosophy, Colonisation, Neocolonialism, Epistemic Liberation, Conceptual Decolonisation.
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creator: Etaoghene Paul POLO
creator: Adedayo C.M. JENFA
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-12-31
publication date: 2025-12-31
starting page: 52
ending page: 65

EXPLORING MARKETING STRATEGY BY LIBRARIANS FOR ADVANCING THE USE OF LIBRARY RESOURCES AND SERVICES IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA
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description: This study investigates the application of two marketing strategies market development and market segmentation by librarians to promote library resources and services to both existing and new users in university libraries. A descriptive survey research design was employed, focusing on six federal and six state university libraries in South-South, Nigeria. The study population comprised 238 librarians, and data were collected from a sample of 382 registered library users via questionnaire. Hypotheses were tested at a 0.05 significance level. The findings revealed a low extent of application of market development strategy but a high extent of application of market segmentation strategy. Furthermore, a significant difference was found between the mean ratings of librarians and users regarding the perceived application of market development strategy. In contrast, there was no significant difference in their perceptions of the application of market segmentation strategy. The study concludes that while librarians effectively segment their user base, strategies to develop new markets and attract non-users are underutilized. It recommends that libraries actively broaden their user base through partnerships with academic departments, research institutes, and external communities. Initiatives such as mobile library services, collaborations with professional bodies, and enhanced off-campus access to digital resources are essential for market development. The study affirms the necessity of marketing for library growth and relevance, advising that effective market segmentation practices be sustained while significantly strengthening market development efforts.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Marketing, Market Development, Marketing Strategy, Promotion, Market Segmentation, Utilization.
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creator: Patience IMUERO
creator: Ifeka E. OKEKE, Ifeka E.
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-12-06
publication date: 2025-12-06
starting page: 42
ending page: 51`

AI: Myth or Reality of Job Loss in Libraries? Readiness of Delta State Librarians' Digital Skills for Library Services
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description: This study examines the readiness of librarians in Delta State, Nigeria, to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into library services, focusing on their digital skills, perceptions of AI's impact on employment, and factors influencing AI adoption. Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from a sample size of 180 Academic librarians through structured questionnaires assessing digital competencies, AI awareness, job security concerns, and implementation readiness. The findings reveal that librarians possess moderate to high digital skills, with strong proficiency in computer literacy, database management, and social media management. However, significant gaps exist in data analysis capabilities and practical knowledge of AI applications, highlighting a critical need for targeted training. Librarians generally perceive AI positively, viewing it as a tool to enhance their capabilities (mean = 3.18) and create new professional opportunities (mean = 2.97), rather than a threat to job security (mean = 2.34). Despite this optimism, awareness of AI's practical implementation in libraries remains limited (mean = 2.46), and readiness for integration is hindered by low institutional support (mean = 2.31) and resource constraints (mean = 2.14). Key factors influencing AI adoption include the availability of training (mean = 3.24) and management support (mean = 2.95), while infrastructural and financial barriers pose significant challenges. The study concludes that AI represents an evolutionary shift in library services, requiring librarians to adapt through continuous learning rather than facing displacement. Recommendations include professional development programs to bridge skills gaps, institutional investments in infrastructure, and policy frameworks to support AI adoption. Collaborative efforts between library associations and academic institutions are essential to ensure librarians remain relevant in an AI-enhanced digital era.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Artificial Intelligence, Digital Skills, Library Services, Professional Development, and Librarians
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creator: Gbemudu-Ughwumiakpor Ogaga IRENE
creator: Priscilla, O. OSIEBE
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-12-06
publication date: 2025-12-06
starting page: 32=40
ending page: 32=40

RELEVANCE OF SYSTEM THEORY TO POLITICAL ANALYSIS: AN EXAMINATION OF INEC’S ELECTION DAY MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA
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description: This study examines the relevance of Systems Theory to political analysis, using the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Election Day management in Nigeria as a focal point. The study argues that political institutions, like all systems, comprise interdependent components that must function cohesively to achieve stability, coordination, and legitimacy. INEC’s Election Day operations including logistics, voter accreditation, and communication flow, security coordination, and result transmission represent subsystems whose interactions determine the overall success of electoral processes. Through a qualitative analysis of secondary data, reports, and institutional frameworks, the study explores how feedback mechanisms, input-output processes, and systemic adaptation influence INEC’s performance during general elections. Findings reveal that system breakdowns, such as logistical inefficiencies and weak coordination among electoral stakeholders, often result in electoral tensions, voter disenchantment, and legitimacy crises. The study concludes that applying Systems Theory to electoral management provides a comprehensive analytical framework for understanding the dynamics of political institutions in Nigeria. It recommends a more integrated approach to election administration that enhances institutional synergy, responsiveness, and systemic stability.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Systems Theory, Political Analysis, Election Management, INEC, Nigeria, Governance, Institutional Coordination
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creator: VICTOR ANIETIE OBOT
creator: ISA LAWAL BALA
creator: BABATUNDE OLUSEGUN AGARA
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-11-06
publication date: 2025-11-06
starting page: 21
ending page: 31

ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN RETIREMENT AND NEW VENTURE CREATION IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF RETIRED WORKERS OF THE EDO STATE CIVIL SERVICE
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description: This study investigates entrepreneurship in retirement and new venture creation in Nigeria, focusing on retired workers of the Edo State Civil Service. The specific objectives were to examine: (i) the influence of prior work experience on new venture creation by retired civil servants; (ii) the impact of supplementary income to pension on new venture creation; (iii) the effect of pre-retirement training on post-retirement entrepreneurship; and (iv) the relationship between enterprise support availability and new firm formation among retired civil servants in Edo State. Primary data were utilized, and the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression technique was employed to test the formulated hypotheses. The findings revealed that prior work experience, supplementary income, pre-retirement training, and enterprise support each exert a significant and positive influence on new venture creation among retired civil servants in Edo State. Based on these findings, the study recommends that government agencies and relevant institutions should integrate entrepreneurship training and education into pre-retirement programs for civil servants. Such initiatives should equip prospective retirees with the essential knowledge and skills required to plan, establish, and manage successful business ventures. By fostering entrepreneurial readiness, retired civil servants can effectively leverage their experience and expertise to achieve sustainable livelihoods after retirement.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Entrepreneurship, Retirement, New Venture Creation, Civil Servants, Pre-Retirement Training, Enterprise Support.
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creator: OLUGBENGA JEGEDE
creator: MORRIS EDOGIAWERIE
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-11-04
publication date: 2025-11-04
starting page: 8
ending page: 20

USE OF LIBRARY EDUCATION AMONG THE NURISNG STUDENTS IN THE COLLEGE OF NURSING, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL (NAUTH)
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description: This study investigates the use of library resources and services by nursing students of the College of Nursing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH). It explores the various purposes for which students utilize the library, reviews related literature on academic library usage, identifies key challenges affecting effective utilization, and offers practical recommendations. The findings reveal that most students depend on the library mainly for examination preparation and assignment completion, while engagement with specialized resources such as electronic databases and evidence-based practice tools remains low. Major constraints identified include inadequate up-to-date collections, poor internet access, limited information literacy skills, and insufficient infrastructural facilities. The study concludes by recommending collaborative efforts among the college administration, library management, and academic staff to strengthen the library’s capacity to support learning, research, and the development of evidence-based nursing professionals.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Library Use, Nursing Students, Information Literacy, Evidence-Based Practice, Academic Libraries, Challenges
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creator: IFEYINWA FORTUNATE OGBUELI
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-11-04
publication date: 2025-11-04
starting page: 1
ending page: 7

ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVES ON NON-ACADEMIC WORKFORCE PERFORMANCE IN GLOBAL HIGHER EDUCATION: A NIGERIAN PERSPECTIVE
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description: This study investigates the effectiveness of capacity-building initiatives on the performance of non-academic staff in higher education institutions, with Nigeria serving as a representative case within the broader global context. Non-academic staff constitute the administrative and operational backbone of universities, providing essential support for academic, research, and governance functions. Yet, in many developing countries, inadequate access to structured training and professional development constrains efficiency, adaptability, and innovation. Drawing on comparative insights from international literature and empirical evidence from Nigerian higher education, the study evaluates the extent to which capacity-building programs enhance job performance, motivation, and institutional productivity. The findings reveal that continuous, well-funded, and contextually relevant training initiatives substantially improve employees’ technical competence, professional confidence, and service quality. The paper concludes by underscoring the importance of integrated human resource policies, evidence-based capacity-building frameworks, and global collaboration to strengthen non-academic workforce performance and promote sustainable excellence in higher education management.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Capacity Building, Non-Academic Staff, Workforce Performance, Higher Education, Human Resource Development, institutional sustainability.
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creator: Onize Doris Oseh
creator: Bala Isa Lawal
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-10-21
publication date: 2025-10-21
starting page: 89
ending page: 100

GLOBAL MEDIA AND TERRORISM: AN ANALYSIS OF NIGERIA AND FOREIGN MEDIA REPORTAGE OF CHIBOK GIRLS ABDUCTION
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description: The abduction of over 200 schoolgirls from Chibok, Borno State, Nigeria, by the terrorist group Boko Haram in April 2014, drew global attention and became a defining moment in the discourse on terrorism and media reportage. This study examines how Nigerian and foreign media covered the Chibok girls’ abduction, focusing on framing, language, thematic emphasis, and the potential influence on public perception. Using a comparative content analysis, the research analyzed selected reports from major Nigerian outlets, including The Guardian, Vanguard, and Channels TV, alongside international media such as the BBC, CNN, and Al Jazeera. Findings reveal significant differences in coverage between local and foreign media. Nigerian media often emphasized community impact, government response, and human-interest narratives, while foreign outlets highlighted global condemnation, international intervention, and the framing of Boko Haram as a transnational terrorist threat. The study identifies recurring themes of victimization, governmental accountability, and moral outrage, with variations in tone, source credibility, and narrative structure. Nigerian audiences were more exposed to detailed local consequences and socio-cultural contexts, whereas international audiences received more generalized depictions focused on political and security implications. The findings underscore the critical role of media in shaping public understanding of terrorism, influencing policy discourse, and mobilizing humanitarian response. The study concludes that while both local and international media contributed to raising awareness, disparities in framing can affect perceptions, responses, and policy priorities. It recommends that media practitioners adopt balanced, context-sensitive reporting strategies to enhance public comprehension and support evidence-based interventions in terrorism-prone regions.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Chibok Girls, Abduction, Boko Haram, Global Media, Nigerian Media, Terrorism Reporting, Media Framing, Comparative Content Analysis, Public Perception Media Influence
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creator: Nnaemeka Okika
creator: Olufemi Olufunmilade
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-09-25
publication date: 2025-09-25
starting page: 76
ending page: 88

LEVERAGING PUBLIC RELATIONS TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURAL INNOVATIONS AND AMONG NIGERIA’S YOUTHFUL FARMERS IN OVIA NORTH-EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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description: Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Nigeria’s economy, contributing significantly to gross domestic product and providing livelihoods for millions of citizens across diverse regions. Despite its central role, the adoption of modern agricultural innovations such as improved seed varieties, mechanized equipment, and climate-smart farming techniques among young farmers has been comparatively slow. Low levels of awareness, limited access to reliable information, and skepticism toward government or NGO-led programs often hinder the spread of new practices. This study examines how public relations (PR) strategies can accelerate the dissemination and uptake of agricultural innovations among youth farmers in Ovia North-East Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo State, a region with strong agricultural potential but persistent productivity challenges. Employing a mixed-methods approach that combined structured surveys, key informant interviews, and document analysis, the research investigates the role of two-way communication, community media, and stakeholder collaboration in promoting agricultural innovation. Findings reveal that well-designed PR campaigns particularly those leveraging community radio, local-language social media platforms, and demonstration farms significantly enhance both awareness and acceptance of innovations such as improved seed varieties and climate-smart farming practices. These channels also foster trust and enable feedback, aligning with participatory communication models that emphasize dialogue and mutual understanding. Based on the evidence, the study recommends institutionalizing PR-driven agricultural communication desks within relevant government agencies, training youth leaders as peer communicators, and integrating traditional information-sharing methods with modern digital platforms. Such measures can create a sustainable framework for agricultural development, empowering young farmers, strengthening food security, and supporting Nigeria’s b…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Keywords: Public relations, agricultural innovation, youth farmers, Ovia North-East, development communication.
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creator: Enoma Esther Emuesiri
creator: Joyce Habsat
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-09-24
publication date: 2025-09-24
starting page: 65
ending page: 74

ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PUBLIC RELATIONS PRACTICES IN THE MITIGATING FARMER-HERDER CONFLICT IN OWAN EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EDO STATE
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description: Farmer–herder conflicts remain one of the most persistent sources of communal violence in Nigeria, often escalating into loss of lives, destruction of property, and food insecurity. This article examines how public relations (PR) strategies are deployed to reduce tensions and foster dialogue between farmers and herders in Owan East Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo State. Drawing on conflict‐resolution and two-way symmetrical communication theories, the study investigates the communication channels, community engagement methods, and mediation mechanisms used by government agencies, traditional leaders, and civil society actors. Findings reveal that consistent dialogue, culturally sensitive messaging, and stakeholder collaboration significantly reduce violence, while weak feedback mechanisms and inadequate funding limit impact. Recommendations include strengthening community-based communication networks, training PR officers in conflict-sensitive reporting, and institutionalizing participatory evaluation of peacebuilding initiatives.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Keywords: Public Relations, Conflict Mitigation, Farmer–Herder Conflict, Owan East, Communication
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creator: Rosemary Ifeyinwa Unigwe
creator: Josephine Omoruyi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-09-24
publication date: 2025-09-24
starting page: 57
ending page: 64

BEYOND LIBERALISM? THE ASCENDANCE OF ILLIBERAL DEMOCRACY AND THE FUTURE OF POLITICAL NORMS
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description: This paper interrogates the concept of illiberal democracy as an emergent political phenomenon that challenges the normative ascendancy of liberal democratic models. While liberal democracy is grounded in pluralism, constitutionalism, and the protection of individual rights, recent global and regional developments reveal a discernible erosion of these foundational values. Drawing from historical, philosophical, and comparative perspectives, the study explores the contradictions inherent in liberal democracy and the conditions that enable its drift toward illiberalism. It examines how institutional decay, populism, weak rule of law, and the manipulation of electoral processes foster governance structures that retain democratic procedures but hollow out substantive freedoms. By situating illiberal democracy within contemporary political discourse, the paper highlights its implications for governance, human rights, and international order, particularly in fragile democracies. The authors argue that the rise of illiberalism does not merely represent a deviation from democratic norms but signals the possibility of a post-liberal paradigm in global politics. The study concludes that addressing the crises of legitimacy, representation, and accountability is essential to reversing democratic backsliding and ensuring the resilience of democratic institutions.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Illiberal Democracy, Constitutionalism, Normative Ascendancy, Political Phenomenon
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creator: HARRY EGUONO OBIRE
creator: AMAKA PATRICIA NWANA
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-08-20
publication date: 2025-08-20
starting page: 51
ending page: 56

EFFECT OF PUBLIC RELATIONS ON PRODUCTIVITY IN MANUFACTURING ORGANIZATIONS: A STUDY OF DANGOTE GROUP OF COMPANIES
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description: This study investigates how public relations (PR) can improve productivity in manufacturing organizations, specifically on Dangote Group of Companies. The study analyzes the impact of public relations strategies like employee engagement, brand reputation management, and community relations and the crisis communication on the overall productivity of the organization. The study explores the internal and external communication practices of Dangote Group and the influence of these practices on operational efficiency, employee morale, and stakeholder trust through qualitative methods such as semistructured interviews and surveys. PR brings productivity up through boosting the motivation of workers, mediating the concerns of various stakeholders, and restructuring obstacles when crises strike, say the results. In addition, the study demonstrates that PR efforts should be designed to be supportive if not tie-up the organizational goals in the day-to-day operations, stabilizing a positive environment for growth and success. The implications from this study highlight the essential influence of public relations as a strategic tool that can elevate productivity outcomes both internally and externally within manufacturing organizations, resulting in practical insights for improving PR practice within the sector.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: public relations, communication, environment, productivity, manufacturing organizations, motivation
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creator: AMAKA PATRICIA NWANA
creator: MELODY AIREN
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 AMAKA PATRICIA NWANA, MELODY AIREN (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-08-20
publication date: 2025-08-20
starting page: 43
ending page: 50

CHALLENGES OF ADOPTED DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES IN NIGERIA
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description: The adoption of digital technologies in public library services in Nigeria, particularly in Anambra State, faces significant challenges that hinder their full potential. This study examines the barriers to the effective integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in public libraries, focusing on infrastructural deficits, inadequate funding, poor internet connectivity, and insufficient digital literacy among librarians. Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 23 librarians in Anambra State. Findings reveal that inadequate funding, unreliable electricity, and lack of technical support are major impediments. Additionally, the study found no significant difference in perceptions of these challenges between male and female librarians. The results underscore the need for targeted interventions, including increased funding, policy reforms, and capacity-building programs, to enhance ICT adoption. Addressing these challenges is crucial for modernizing public library services and ensuring equitable access to digital resources for all users.
subject: Articles
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subject: KEYWORDS: Digital Technologies , Public library, Services, ICT and Challenges
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creator: Agwuna, Obianuju Maureen (PhD, CLN)
creator: Ibeh, Oluchi Bridget (PhD, CLN)
creator: Mukokebe, Bibiana Obiageli (PhD, CLN)
creator: Anyaegbunam, Chinenye Joy
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2024-08-30
publication date: 2024-08-30

AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) FACILITIES FOR LIBRARY SERVICE DELIVERY: TARABA STATE UNIVERSITY
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description: This study critically examines the availability and utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facilities in enhancing library service delivery at Taraba State University, Nigeria. The research identifies the existing ICT infrastructure, assesses the extent of its deployment in information services, and evaluates library staff perceptions regarding ICT integration. Employing a descriptive survey design, data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to academic and non-academic library staff, with a 97% response rate (126 out of 129 distributed). Analytical methods included percentage distributions and mean scores to quantify ICT resource availability, functionality, and utilization patterns. Key findings reveal significant gaps between expected and actual ICT provision: out of 20 critical ICT facilities assessed, only 12 were available, with several being non-functional. Furthermore, staff utilization of available resources remains suboptimal, with only computers (mean=3.3), photocopiers (mean=3.2), and institutional websites (mean=3.1) being actively employed, while scanners, projectors, and digital cameras were underutilized or rejected due to technical and perceptual barriers. The study underscores systemic challenges, including inadequate funding, erratic power supply, and insufficient staff training, which impede effective ICT adoption. To address these deficiencies, the study recommends: (1) institutionalizing a robust ICT policy framework, (2) securing enhanced governmental and university funding for ICT infrastructure, (3) expanding ICT access across all library units, and (4) implementing continuous professional development programs to bolster staff competency. These measures are imperative for aligning Taraba State University Library with global digital transformation trends and ensuring sustainable, user-centric service delivery in an increasingly digital academic landscape.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: SHICHA EBWEYI JOSHUA SHICHA EBWEYI JOSHUA
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 SHICHA EBWEYI JOSHUA (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-06-16
publication date: 2025-06-16
starting page: 33
ending page: 42

AVAILABILITY AND CONSTRAINTS TO USE OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES BY POSTGRADUATES STUDENTS AT TANSIAN UNIVERSITY UMUNYA, ANAMBRA STATE
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description: Availability, awareness and use of electronic resources provide access to authoritative, reliable, accurate and timely access to information. The use of electronic information resources (EIRs) can enable innovation in teaching and increase timeliness in research of postgraduate students which will eventually result into encouragement of the expected re- search-led enquiry in this digital age. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Samples of 40 of postgraduate students within seven out faculties were randomly selected. Data were collected using questionnaire designed to elicit response from respondents and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics methods percentages, mean, and standard deviation. Results indicated that internet was ranked most available and used in the university. Low level of usage of electronic resources, in particular, full texts data bases is linked to a number of constraints: Interrupted power supply was ranked highest among other factors as speed and capacity of computers, retrieval of records with high recall and low precision, retrieving records relevant to information need, lack of knowledge of search techniques to retrieve information effectively, non-possession of requisite IT skills and problems accessing the internet. The study recommended that usage of electronic resources be made compulsory, intensifying awareness campaigns concerning the availability, training on use of electronic resources and the problem of power outage be addressed
subject: Articles
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creator: Bibiana Obiageli Muokebe Bibiana Obiageli Muokebe
creator: Oluchi Bridget Ibeh Oluchi Bridget Ibeh
creator: Adaora Maudline Orakpor Adaora Maudline Orakpor
creator: Obianuju Maureen Agwuna Obianuju Maureen Agwuna
creator: Gloria Aluta Gloria Aluta
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bibiana Obiageli Muokebe, Oluchi Bridget Ibeh (PhD, CLN), Adaora Maudline Orakpor, Obianuju Maureen Agwuna (Ph.D), Gloria Aluta (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-06-16
publication date: 2025-06-16
starting page: 21
ending page: 32

ISSUES OF NATIONAL SECURITY IN NIGERIA: THE ROLES OF THE LIBRARY
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description: This study examines the critical role of libraries in enhancing national security in Nigeria through strategic information management and public education. Recognizing that addressing the nation's security challenges requires a multifaceted approach involving all stakeholders, the research investigates how libraries can contribute meaningfully to security effectiveness by facilitating information sharing, providing relevant resources, and promoting civic education. The study identifies seven key strategies employed by libraries to support national security: (1) moral reinforcement, (2) targeted dissemination of peace education materials, (3) transformational change initiatives, (4) peace and reconciliation programs, (5) social integration efforts, (6) national development advocacy, and (7) unrestricted access to security-related information resources. The findings underscore the need for systematic collaboration between security agencies and libraries as part of a comprehensive national security framework. The study recommends three policy interventions: first, the formal integration of libraries into national security architecture through government-mandated partnerships; second, the development of specialized library programs focused on security awareness and civic education; and third, the expansion of rural and mobile library services to enhance information literacy among underserved populations. These recommendations aim to leverage libraries' unique position as community information hubs to foster a more security-conscious citizenry in Nigeria's increasingly complex information landscape. The study contributes to the growing discourse on non-traditional approaches to national security by demonstrating how information institutions can serve as vital partners in addressing contemporary security challenges.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Oluchi Bridget Ibeh Oluchi Bridget Ibeh
creator: Bibiana Obiageli Muokebe Bibiana Obiageli Muokebe
creator: Obianuju Maureen Agwuna Obianuju Maureen Agwuna
creator: Adaora Maudline Orakpor Adaora Maudline Orakpor
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Oluchi Bridget Ibeh (PhD, CLN), Bibiana Obiageli Muokebe (PhD), Obianuju Maureen Agwuna (Ph.D), Adaora Maudline Orakpor (PhD) (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-06-14
publication date: 2025-06-14
starting page: 12
ending page: 20

TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA
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description: This investigation explored the integration of technological innovations in academic libraries within Imo State, Nigeria. The study analyzed librarians' comprehension, perspectives, readiness for robotic adoption, anticipated advantages, and corresponding obstacles. A descriptive survey approach was implemented, encompassing 124 library professionals across six institutions. Information gathering employed structured questionnaire instruments, with data interpretation utilizing descriptive statistical techniques .Results demonstrated minimal librarian familiarity with robotic innovations, revealing limited comprehension of operational functions, advantages, and implementation prerequisites. Despite knowledge limitations, participants maintained positive perspectives toward robotics, acknowledging capabilities for enhanced patron experiences, service mechanization, burden alleviation, and operational automation. Substantial enthusiasm for embracing robotic platforms emerged, with most professionals supporting educational initiatives, experimental programs, and regulatory frameworks to enable integration. Primary anticipated advantages encompassed enhanced efficiency, reduced assistance requirements, financial savings, and continuous operational capacity. Numerous implementation obstacles were recognized, including transformation resistance, inadequate technological competencies, deficient preparation, deployment expenses, structural limitations, and vocational security anxieties. The investigation concludes that despite Imo State librarians' demonstrated readiness for robotic innovation adoption, knowledge deficiencies and implementation obstacles require resolution. Recommendations encompass professional enhancement through educational programs and seminars, institutional structural investment, and organized transformation management strategies to improve acceptance and assimilation of robotic innovations in Nigerian academic library environments.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: UCHE ENWEANI
creator: DEBORAH UZOMA EZEKWIBE
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 UCHE V. ENWEANI, Ph.D,(CLN) , DEBORAH UZOMA EZEKWIBE (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-06-02
publication date: 2025-06-02
starting page: 1
ending page: 11

EVALUATION OF CULTURAL DYNAMICS IN GLOBALIZATION FOR DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA: AN OVERVIEW
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description: The initial hope and optimism that followed the end of colonialism in many African nations have given way to disillusionment and frustration, as these countries continue to struggle with the elusive promise of development. The post-colonial era has seen Africa and other developing nations inundated with messages promoting globalization and its purported benefits. Amidst this uncertain optimism, local communities’ cultural values and identities are frequently ignored or misrepresented by international media, contributing to a growing divide between the Global North and Global South. This article, therefore, explores the impact of globalization on cultural identity and development in Africa, highlighting the challenges and opportunities presented by this phenomenon. It argues that while globalization has brought advancements in technology and communication, it has also posed threats to indigenous cultures and traditions. The paper emphasizes the importance of grassroots development approaches rooted in local culture and local community engagement. It submits that there is an urgent need for a more nuanced understanding and evaluation of cultural capitals and its role in shaping social and economic outcomes in Africa
subject: Articles
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creator: Usman Michael
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Usman O.A. Michael (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-04-30
publication date: 2025-04-30
starting page: 32
ending page: 39

EXPLORING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA THROUGH A COMPUTATIONAL SOCIOLOGICAL LENS
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description: Gender-based violence (GBV) in Nigeria remains a critical social issue rooted in complex intersections of patriarchy, cultural norms, and socio-economic inequality. This study adopts a computational sociological framework to examine the structural and behavioral dimensions of GBV across Nigerian communities. We integrate sentiment analysis (VADER, TextBlob), geospatial mapping (QGIS), and machine learning models (Random Forest) to analyze social media discourse, crime data, and national surveys spanning 2000–2023. Findings reveal that GBV hotspots strongly correlate with regions marked by low female literacy and high poverty rates, while sentiment analysis of online discourse highlights polarized narratives oscillating between outrage, solidarity, and victim-blaming. By merging sociological theory with data science tools, this interdisciplinary approach enables real-time tracking, predictive modeling, and targeted interventions providing a scalable, evidence-based platform for advocacy, policymaking, and survivor-centered reform. The study underscores the importance of integrating computational tools into sociological research to dismantle systemic violence and inform culturally nuanced responses to GBV in Nigeria and similar socio-cultural contexts
subject: Articles
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creator: Angela Ohita Idonije Angela Ohita Idonije
creator: Raphael Ehikhuemhen Asibor
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Angela Ohita Idonije , Raphael Ehikhuemhen Asibor (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-04-14
publication date: 2025-04-14
starting page: 22
ending page: 31

COSTUME AND MAKEUP AS INDISPENSABLE ARTS OF THE THEATRE
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description: Theatre is an ancient art, with costume and makeup being integral from its inception. These elements are key in bringing a play to life, acting as nonverbal communicators on stage. Costumes and makeup, crafted by designers, convey hidden messages through their shapes, colors, and textures, making an immediate visual impact. Collaboration between the costume designer, director, and technical crew ensures these elements fit seamlessly into the production. Costume and makeup serve to personify characters and enhance the theme of the performance, making them essential tools for communication with the audience. Despite their significance, the emphasis in theatre often leans heavily on dialogue, overshadowing the visual storytelling power of costumes and makeup. This project aims to explore why costume and makeup are indispensable in theatre, particularly in their role in setting, educating, entertaining, and conveying hidden meanings to the audience.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Eseigbe Okhaifo Phillandar
creator: Covenant Babatunde Babatunde
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Okhaifo Phillandar Eseigbe, Covenant Babatunde (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-03-06
publication date: 2025-03-06
starting page: 12
ending page: 21

APPRAISAL MOTIVATION FOR JOB PERFORMANCE OF LIBRARY STAFF IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
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description: The study investigated appraisal motivation for job performance of library staff in federal university libraries. The researcher asked three research questions. The study adopted survey design and simple linear correlational design involving Pearson Product Moment Correlation approach. The study was conducted in South-East, Nigeria. The population of the study is 332 library staff working in the federal university libraries in South East, Nigeria. The sample of the study is 332 using census enumeration technique. The instrument used for data collection is a researcher-made rating scale. Data for this study was analyzed using mean, standard deviation, Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) and t-test statistics. The major findings of the study are as follow: The coefficient of relationship between use of confidential report and job performance of library staff in tertiary institutions is significant. The coefficient of relationship between use of graphic rating scale and job performance of library staff in tertiary institutions is significant and the coefficient of relationship between use of 360 degree appraisal and job performance of library staff in tertiary institutions is significant.
subject: Articles
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creator: Ezeogu Oluchi Ezeogu Oluchi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Ezeogu Oluchi (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-03-04
publication date: 2025-03-04
starting page: 69
ending page: 78

GEO-ANALYSIS OF FEMALE AS DRIVERS OF RICE CULTIVATION IN ETSAKO, EDO STATE, NIGERIA
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description: This study focuses on the Geo-analysis of Females as drivers of rice cultivation in Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria. Rice being a staple food widely consumed by most Nigerians is both imported and locally produced. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered to 370 rice farmers in the region using purposive and systematic random sampling techniques while 328 (88.6%) was successfully retrieved. Descriptive statistics was employed in data analyses and presentation. It was discovered that, majority of the farmers were females, 171 (52.1%) with 157 (47.9%) men. The overall findings shows that a large proportion of about 64.6% representing 212 rice farmers were married while 18 (5.5%) and 25 (7.6%) of the study respondents were separated and widowed respectively. The study therefore recommends that, females involved in rice farming should be encouraged by the provision of incentives to serve as morale booster, rice cultivation should not be left in the hand of females alone; Concerted efforts should be made, not only to challenge men but to empower them to deploy their masculine potentials in rice farming with the view to boosting food sufficiency, the current institutional arrangements governing rural land holdings and tenure system need to be reviewed in line with the emerging realities so that females also inherit lands from their forebears and become owners of lands permanently, adequate security should be provided for the safety of the females involved in rice farming and the unmarried (younger people) should be encouraged to get involved in rice farming.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Israel Igbe
creator: Thomas Goselle Nantip Thomas
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Israel Igbe, Nantip Thomas Goselle (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2025-03-04
publication date: 2025-03-04
starting page: 1
ending page: 11

INFLUENCE OF LECTURERS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS ACCEPTANCE OF ONLINE ASSESSMENT IN NORTH EASTERN NIGERIAN FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES
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description: The study examined influence of lecturers’ attitude towards acceptance of online assessment in federal universities in North Eastern Nigeria. The design for the study was descriptive survey. The study had one research question and three hypotheses. The target population of the study consisted of 3,486 lecturers of two specialized Federal Universities and two conventional Federal Universities conducting assessment online in North East of Nigeria. The respondents of the study consisted of 332 lecturers. Questionnaire used for the data collection. Two experts validated the instrument. To ascertain the reliability of the instrument, a pilot study conducted and reliability of 0.88 obtained. The collected responses were analyzed using the descriptive and inferential statistic. It was found that among the factors influencing lecturers’ acceptance of online assessment was Attitude. A significant difference in lecturers’ Attitude toward online assessment was found with specialized federal universities having higher perception. A significant difference was found again in male lecturers’ Attitude toward online assessment with specialized universities had higher perception. As well, significant difference was found in female lecturers’ Attitude toward online assessment with specialized universities had higher perception. The study finally recommended that the federal universities’ management should assist the lecturers to utilize technology specifically online assessment.
subject: Articles
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creator: SAIDU, Adamu Bello SAIDU, Adamu Bello
creator: MAIFATA, Nurudeen Mua’zu MAIFATA, Nurudeen Mua’zu
creator: HUSSAINI, Mustapha Yusuf HUSSAINI, Mustapha Yusuf
creator: HALIRU, Musa Hussaini HALIRU, Musa Hussaini
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 SAIDU, Adamu Bello, MAIFATA, Nurudeen Mua’zu, HUSSAINI, Mustapha Yusuf, HALURU, Musa Hussaini (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2024-12-03
publication date: 2024-12-03
starting page: 63
ending page: 68

https://acadrespub.com/index.php/oijass/article/view/48
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title: DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS OF THE EFFICACY AND APPLICABILITY OF LIBRARY CATALOGUE FOR INFORMATION RETRIEVAL AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE IN UNIVERSITY OF UYO LIBRARY, AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIADESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS OF THE EFFICACY AND APPLICABILITY OF LIBRARY CATALOGUE FOR INFORMATION RETRIEVAL AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE IN UNIVERSITY OF UYO LIBRARY, AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA
description: The study assessed the effectiveness of library catalogues for information retrieval among undergraduate students in Library and Information Science at the University of Uyo. Using a descriptive research design, the study surveyed 273 students with a questionnaire, achieving a 92% response rate. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Findings indicated that students had a high awareness of library catalogues, and a positive perception of their application. However, the frequency of catalogue usage was low. The study also found that library catalogues significantly enhanced the ease, accuracy, and timeliness of information retrieval. Challenges such as insufficient time to search catalogues, inability to locate items on shelves, lack of OPAC, and inadequate user education were identified as barriers. The study recommended improving user education, creating awareness about the importance of catalogues, and ensuring better organization of catalogue cards to enhance their effectiveness.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Chizoba Doris Nnadozie Chizoba Doris Nnadozie
creator: Inemesit Udom Udoh Inemesit Udom Udoh
creator: Priscilla Odeyovwi Osiebe Priscilla Odeyovwi Osiebe
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Chizoba Doris Nnadozie, Inemesit Udom Udoh, Priscilla Odeyovwi Osiebe (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2024-11-29
publication date: 2024-11-29
starting page: 52
ending page: 63

EVALUATION OF PERCEPTION AND UTILIZATION OF ELECTRONIC DATABASES BY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN AKWA IBOM, STATE, NIGERIA
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description: The study investigated the perception and utilization of electronic databases by undergraduate students in university libraries in Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria. It adopted a descriptive survey design with a study population of 1,116 registered undergraduates-users of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) Library and Ritman University Library, out of which 224 undergraduate students were sampled using the proportionate stratified sampling technique. Data was collected using a combined instrument of observation checklist, structured questionnaire and unstructured interview. 224 copies of the questionnaire were distributed, and out of which, 186 (83%) were retrieved with valid information. Analysis of data was done using chart, frequency count, simple percentage, mean scores and standard deviations, with a criterion mean of 2.50. The study revealed that HINARI, EBSCOHOST, JSTOR, Science Direct, AGORA, AJOL, OARE, ARDI, and GOALI were available in the university libraries studied. It further reported a positive perception of the students toward electronic databases; while revealing that electronic databases are utilized by the students in carrying out their research project, performing assignments/term-papers, preparing for examinations, seminar papers, etc. Lack of adequate awareness of available electronic databases, erratic power supply, poor search and retrieval skills, poor Internet connectivity, etc., were among the factors affecting their perception and utilization. It was however, recommended, among other measures, that the management of universities should provide adequate funds for university libraries to subscribe to more relevant and useful electronic databases across various academic disciplines, while university libraries should enhance their user education and information literacy programmes to sensitize the students on available electronic databases and how to effectively utilize them in meeting their information, educational and research needs.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Inemesit Udom Udoh Inemesit Udom Udoh
creator: Glory E. Ekpenyong Glory E. Ekpenyong
creator: Mfon Etefia Ekanem Mfon Etefia Ekanem
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Inemesit Udom Udoh, Glory E. Ekpenyong, Mfon Etefia Ekanem (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2024-11-29
publication date: 2024-11-29
starting page: 40
ending page: 51

Assessment of Social Media Influence on Reading Habits of Undergraduate Students of Library and Information Science in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nig.:
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description: The study examined the impact of social media on the reading habits of undergraduate students in Library and Information Science at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State. Using a correlational research design, data was collected from 101 final-year students (93% response rate) through a structured questionnaire. The study found that students frequently used social media platforms like Twitter, WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube, Telegram, TikTok, and Instagram. These platforms were primarily used for academic purposes, such as preparing for exams, writing research projects, and staying informed about course-related events. Positive effects of social media included quick access to information, communication with lecturers, and sharing academic resources. However, negative effects included distractions from studies, privacy issues, and involvement in academic misconduct. The study concluded that excessive social media use has a strong, positive relationship with students' reading habits. It recommended that universities provide better reading resources and environments, establish guidelines for social media use, and encourage students to view social media as a complementary academic tool rather than a distraction.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Richard Okon Eno
creator: Edidiong Abraham Akpan-Atata
creator: Phoebe Nkanu Inyang Phoebe Nkanu
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Eno Okon Richard, Akpan-Atata Edidiong Abraham, Inyang Phoebe Nkanu (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2024-11-26
publication date: 2024-11-26
starting page: 28
ending page: 39

UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES BY MARKETERS OF COMMERCIAL BANKS FOR ENHANCED CUSTOMERS SERSVICES IN KOGI STATE NIGERIA
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description: The study was designed to investigate the information resource utilization of commercial bank marketers for enhanced customer service in Kogi state: challenges and prospects. Two research questions were formulated to guide the study. Literatures on information utilization were reviewed in conducting this research; the researcher used a descriptive survey design which was considered most appropriate for this study. The study was conducted in Kogi state Nigeria with a population of two hundred and nine (209) commercial bank marketers. A total of 209 copies of the questionnaire were distributed and 207 were filled and returned for the study. Data obtained from the questionnaires was analyzed using mean, percentages, and standard deviation and this formed the basis of the detailed analysis, conclusions, and recommendations. Findings from the study revealed that information resources such Internet, market reports, magazines, Infopol, etc. were highly needed, while other information resources were moderately needed. Based on the findings, it was recommended that there should be adequate provision of different types of information resources, The banking system should improve internet connectivity so that marketers can make effective use of it, The marketers should be given time to study to improve themselves and the banking services, training for commercial bank marketers in having technology that will enable them to access needed information on the internet should be encouraged.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: George AGADA
creator: Ebunlomo Adeniran OMOTOLA
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 AGADA, George CLN, OMOTOLA Ebunlomo Adeniran (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2024-10-11
publication date: 2024-10-11
starting page: 21
ending page: 27