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Author(s):
Dr. Faga Asom, Dr. Musa Suleiman, Dogara Kudus.
Page No : 1-10
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Impact of Awareness And Accessibility of Electronic Information Resources in University Libraries on Research by Postgraduate Students of Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi and Federal University of Technology Minna Nigeria
Abstract
The study on the impact of awareness and accessibility of electronic information resources in university libraries on research by postgraduate students of Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi (FUAM) and Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTM) dwells on the kinds of electronic information resources accessible to the postgraduate students as well as their level of awareness of the resources. The study equally found out the extent to which accessibility of electronic resources contribute to the quality of research of the postgraduate students and investigated the challenges militating against effective use of the electronic resources by postgraduate students of the universities under study. Descriptive survey designed was used for the study. The population of the study was 206 and 172 for FUAM and FUTM respectively. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire. Percentages, mean scores and standard deviation were used in analyzing the data. Findings revealed that most of the electronic information resources identified by the researcher, that is online databases, e-journal, e-books, CD-ROMs, e-newspapers, e-magazines, e-theses and multimedia products were the kinds of electronic information resources accessible to the postgraduate students except OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) that was not accessible to the postgraduates’ students of FUTM. In addition, the respondents were highly aware of all the nine (9) digital information resources listed therein. Findings further indicated that awareness and use of the electronic information resources have great impact on the quality of their research. However, challenges such as lack of formal training on Internet use, Server slowness among others were identified as inhibiting factors towards effective use of electronic resources. The study therefore recommended among others that the management of university libraries should improve on the provision of electronic resources such as OPAC and to create more awareness so as to enhance patronage of the library services.
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Author(s):
Benjamin Ayua Ambe PhD.
Page No : 11-24
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Status Of Teachers Recruitment, Retraining And Motivation For The Universal Basic Education Programme In Schools Of Cross River State, Nigeria
Abstract
This research investigated the status of teacher’s recruitment, retraining and motivation for the implementation of the Universal Basic Education programme in schools of Cross River State, Nigeria. A four-point Likert-type questionnaire was administered to a sample of 250 subjects while secondary data from Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), the Cross-River State Ministry of Education, and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) were obtained by the researcher to answer the research question. Data gathered were analyzed using descriptive statistics of simple percentages, and represented in pie charts. The results of the analysis revealed that the number of teachers recruited for the UBE programme is low. The teachers recruited were mostly professionally qualified and more than 50% with teaching experience of between 1-6 years. Though the teacher/student ratio is moderate within the national average in urban schools, there is still lack in rural schools. Teacher retraining programmes are long in-between and inadequate and the teacher’s motivation is low. It is recommended that qualified teachers should be employed to meet up the appropriate teacher/student’s ratio; teachers should all be exposed to skills re-awakening workshops before engagement and at least once every beginning of a new term. Incentives should be put in place to adequately motivate teachers to be committed to their job.
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Author(s):
Dr. Tinni Dutta.
Page No : 25-28
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Cognition and Behaviour: An Indian Perspective
Abstract
Cognition, affection and conation are the basic elementary processes of mind. Modern scientists have given emphasis on cognition which is interwoven with affection and emotion. The Bhagavad Gita is the most pre – eminent, both from the profundity of its thought and practicability of its discipline. In the present study “self “is perceived from various psycho –physical perspective. Selected slokas from the Bhagavad Gita were analyzed psycho-dynamically. It is reflected how behaviour crystallizes cognition and emotion. The peace full state of mind is described as the state of equanimity in which we all go beyond cognition emotion and behaviour.
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Author(s):
Alhosin Omar Alharyout, Abdul Hakim Abdullah.
Page No : 29-36
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Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Big Five Personality Factors (CFA-BFPF)
Abstract
The present study seeks to test measurement of a conceptual framework for Scale of the Big Five Personality Factors (BFPF) by adopting five appropriate dimensions of measurement: Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness, Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness. The investigation reported in the study was carried out among Libyan community in Malaysia, reaching an overall number (1200), the study sample was (333) who were chosen using a random sampling technique. To achieve this goal, the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used through (AMOS-24) software. Based on the results, it was found that this model is a valid and reliable model that can be used for measuring personality. Also, the model was generated showing good fit. The contributes of this study will be to the scientific production in the area of social psychology, can be also used not only in relational studies but also as an evaluation instrument to test a measurement individual and the behavior in order to identify the individuals' adaptation to the environment and predict their responses in several situations.
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Author(s):
Owede Kosioma E.
Page No : 37-47
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Citizenship Education for National Integration and Cohesion in Nigeria
Abstract
Nigeria as a multicultural society is faced with the problems of tribalism, insecurity, corruption, political crisis, ethno-religious dichotomy weak institutions, bad leadership culminating into distrust among its constituents, an identity crisis that has threatened national integration and cohesion. All efforts at enthroning nationhood from amalgamation in 1914 to independence in 1960 up till now, seems not to be yielding the desired results owing to her policy and programme implementation pattern that is ethnic, religious and personality driven. This paper looked at the concept of citizenship education and its supposed role in building nationhood in Nigeria. It opines that the bond and role of citizenship has eluded Nigerians and thus should be reactivated, coupled with the enthronement of good, purposeful and inclusive leadership at all levels, which is hoped to re-awaken the consciousness and belief in one Nigeria among Nigerians.
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Author(s):
Prof. Dr Sayyara Jamshid İbadullayeva, Dr. Sevinj Mukhtar Abduyeva-Ismayilova, Gunay M.Nasibova, Afdandil T.Hasanov.
Page No : 48-56
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Biologıcal Reserves of Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra L.) in the Azerbaijani Flora and Heavy Metal Accumulation
Abstract
The article deals with distribution specifications of iron, manganese and nickel in organs of Glycyrrhiza glabra L. The innovation in this research include the study of heavy metal (Fe, Mn, and Ni) accumulation and amount in root and shoot system of G.glabra in areas where these elements were abundant or absent, and investigation of accumulation peculiarities in vegetative and generative organs. The amount of the toxic element – nickel – appeared to be in norm in all organs of the plant. The high number of biogenic elements – iron and manganese - is typical for leaves. The amount of the studied elements in root, which is used for medicinal purposes, is very low, which enables its usage.
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Author(s):
Rami Abu Sa'aleek.
Page No : 57-65
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A Content Analysis of the Colors in the EFL Textbook of Action Pack
Abstract
This study aimed at analyzing the colors of "Action Pack 12" for the twelfth grade in order to investigate whether these colors agree with the color theory proposed by Goethe (1810). To achieve the purpose of the study, all the pictures of the textbook were analyzed and categorized into three groups. The results showed that more than 50% of the colors were found in the tertiary color group as the first rank. The second color group gained the second rank with 44.9%, whereas the primary colors gained the third rank with 39%. Several recommendations were put forth.
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Author(s):
Akachukwu E. Esther, Adimonyemma N. Ruffina, Igboabuchi N. Anastecia.
Page No : 66-73
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Influence of Parents’ Socio-Economic Status on the Academic Achievement in Biology of Public Senior Secondary School Students in Orlu LGA Imo State
Abstract
The study was carried out to investigate the effect of parents’ socio-economic status on the academic achievement in biology of public senior secondary school students in Orlu LGA Imo state. Descriptive research design survey was used. The population of the study comprises of senior secondary school students of the selected school. The sample consisted of 200 students from 10 secondary schools randomly selected for the study. The instruments used for the study is a self-designed questionnaire and inventory to collect students’ results. Validity of the instrument was ascertained through face and content validity. Reliability co-efficient of 0.70 was obtained. Three hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The data were analyzed using chi-square statistical tools. Conclusions drawn from the analyses indicate that parents’ socio-economic status influenced the academic achievement in biology of public senior secondary school students in Orlu LGA Imo state. It is therefore recommended that parents without proper educational background should endeavour to send their children to extra lessons after school hours/days, by weekends and during holidays to improve their academic performance. Also, parents with high socio-economic status should assist schools in area of educational developments, setting up of laboratories and libraries in schools. More so, government should embark on programmes or formulate policies that can bridge the gaps between children of the rich and the poor in their academic pursuit. Churches, government and non-government organizations should introduce scholarship scheme to assist less privilege students; basic and social amenities should also be provided in all public schools by the government to ensure that standards are maintained.
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Author(s):
Dr. Abdulmalik Yusuf Ofemile.
Page No : 74-84
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Multimedia Language Laboratory and Language Teaching and Learning in Open and Distance Education in Nigeria
Abstract
This paper takes a retrospective look at language teaching and learning in open and distance education with specific reference to the role of the multimedia language laboratory in language education offered in the National Open University of Nigeria. This paper hopes to ginger more research interest and academic discourse in this area. The language laboratory is an indispensable input for effective language teaching and learning and developments in information and communications technology have made it possible to deploy this resource effectively in open and distance education. This paper uses a hybrid methodology to analyse the relationship between the language laboratory and language education through distance learning. The analysis focuses on the core technology involved, the language skills to be developed, learning activities that the laboratory would enable the educator to explore. The paper also outlines implications for present-day language teaching in open and distance learning.
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Author(s):
Sheriff Ghali Ibrahim, Aliyu Muhammed Dobi.
Page No : 85-93
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An Analysis of Sustainable Development in Distance Learning Education
Abstract
Research findings have unarguably linked national developments to Education. Studies into the developmental process of most successful nations reveal that education has been the major driving force. Unfortunately, educational opportunities provided by conventional leaning system are inadequate in Nigeria and other third world countries of Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean. However, distance learning education has been suggested and adopted especially by Nigeria as an alternative means of enabling her teaming population acquire Education which is likely to be denied them by the limited capacity of the conventional institutions. The paper examines the role an alternative Distance Learning Educational service is capable of playing in the attainment of sustainable development. In so doing, the paper relied on the Secondary source of data collection for information through which related literatures were reviewed. Our findings show that Distance Learning, if properly planed and managed, is capable of leading to development of states because of its flexibility and conveniences. It was realized that the Distance learning can actually be used to balance the Education deficit in the country by increasing the people’s access to education, improving our human security and productive capacity which will translate in to development. The paper recommends that an improved attention be given to the system through modernization of various Distance Learning institution, learning process as well as her curriculum to meet the development goals of the country.
