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Author(s):
Abubakar Hajarat O., Oluranti Shadrack A., Arilesere Jemilat Iyabo, Aborisade Mariam O., Sulaimon Aminat A..
Page No : 1-20
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Utilization of Electronic Information Resources as Correlates of Publication Output by Researchers in Agricultural Research Institutes in Oyo State, Nigeria.
Abstract
The study examined the utilization of electronic information resources (EIRs) as correlates of publications among research scientists in National Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) headquarter in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Correlational research method was used to determine the relationship between utilization of EIRs and publications output among research scientists. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 217 respondents from a sample frame of 282 researchers based on Morgan’s table for sample size in four (Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, National Institute of Horticultural Research, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria and Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria) NARIs. Data were obtained on types of EIRs utilized, extent of use, effect of EIRs utilization on publication and the total of researchers’ publications using a structured questionnaire. The results obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency counts, percentages, mean and standard deviation) and Pearson Product Moment Correlation coefficient (PPMC). Results revealed that major types of EIRs utilized by the researchers for their publications were Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture ( 3.46), Online Access to Research in the Environment ( 3.41) and The Essential Electronic Agricultural Library ( 3.32). The result further revealed that researchers have a high extent of use of EIRs with 100% utilization. The researchers stated that utilization of EIRs enhances efficient and effective publications ( 3.58) improve the quality of their publications ( 3.52) and enhance their decision making in publishing ( 3.48). Results further revealed that 74.9% and 85.3% of the researchers published more in local journals and proceedings respectively compared to 25.1% and 14.7% that published in international journals and proceedings respectively. PPMC revealed a significant (p<0.05) relationship between utilization of EIR (r = 0.127) and researchers publications. In conclusion, utilization of EIRs enhances the publication output of researchers in agricultural research institutes. Therefore, the study recommended that stakeholders and policy makers in agricultural research institutes should invest in facilities that will facilitate utilization of EIRs for publications activities among research scientists.
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Author(s):
Ibekwe Emmanuel Chidi .
Page No : 21-32
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The Legal and Ethical Considerations Surrounding Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Claims in the Workplace.
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This study examines the legal and ethical issues surrounding forced arbitration of sexual harassment claims in the workplace. It seeks to answer the question: "What are the legal and ethical implications of mandatory arbitration agreements for workplace sexual harassment cases?" Through a literature review and analysis of case studies, the research highlights the challenges of arbitration's confidentiality, reduced compensatory outcomes, and potential biases favoring employers. Findings indicate that forced arbitration limits transparency, restricts employees' ability to achieve fair compensation, and perpetuates organizational secrecy, potentially discouraging victims from reporting incidents. The study concludes with recommendations for policy reforms, advocating for voluntary arbitration, increased public accountability, and regulatory oversight to create a fairer, more transparent system. The results emphasize the need for legislative changes and organizational practices that prioritize employee autonomy, support victims, and address power imbalances inherent in forced arbitration. Ultimately, these reforms could foster a safer and more equitable work environment, where victims are empowered to pursue justice.
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Author(s):
Akparobore Daniel (Ph.D.).
Page No : 33-42
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Leadership and What Makes a Leader in Managing Modern Day Libraries.
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The role of the leader to ensure excellent organizational performance cannot be underrated. The library is not an exception. It is not in doubt that without effective leadership style of the leader, the organization cannot achieve its goals for which it is established. The article mirrored what leadership and what makes a good leader so as to lead the organization successfully. It is imperative to study leadership and the extent it can enhance performance. The study also looks at appropriate leadership style that will encourage free flow of information among staff in the organization. The article concluded that which affects other organization negatively or positively is also applicable to the library. Therefore, librarians need to have the good knowledge of a leader to be able to lead the library successfully.
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Author(s):
Michael Jato, Kenneth Ivo Ngozi Nwalo.
Page No : 43-60
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Link Between Lecturer Immediacy and Academic Achievement in Cataloguing among Master Degree Students in Library and Information Science Schools in Southern Nigeria.
Abstract
Cataloguing, the systematic description of library information resources is the cornerstone of librarianship and hence, compulsory for all students in Library and Information Science (LIS) schools in Nigeria, including master degree students who are the future managers of the activity in libraries. Academic achievement of LIS students in cataloguing is known to be poor relative to other librarianship courses. However, previous studies in cataloguing academic achievement have focused on undergraduates and not on master degree students. There is dearth of studies on relationship between lecturer immediacy and academic achievement in cataloguing of master degree students in LIS schools. The study, therefore, investigated the link between lecturer immediacy and academic achievement in cataloguing among master degree students in LIS schools in Southern Nigeria where there is a preponderance of the schools. Descriptive survey design of correlational type was used and total enumeration was adopted to include all the 420 master degree students with 360 valid response rates for the study. The result reveals that the academic achievement of master degree students in LIS schools was good (test of norm of 66.47% against the threshold where 1-20 is poor, 21-40 is fair, 41-60 is Average, 61-80 is good and 81-100 is excellent). Lecturers teaching cataloguing and classification in LIS schools frequently used verbal and non- verbal immediacy while teaching. There is a remarkable positive link between lecturer immediacy and master degree students’ academic achievement in cataloguing in LIS schools in Southern Nigeria. The study concludes that master degree students in library schools have good mastery of cataloguing and classification at knowledge, comprehension and evaluation levels but deficient in application, analysis, and creative aspects. Master degree students in LIS schools in Southern Nigeria should improve their academic performance at application, analysis and creative aspects in cataloguing and classification in order to have adequate knowledge of cataloguing and classification courses.
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Author(s):
Saheed Abiola Hamzat (Ph.D.), Jacob Oloruntoba Kutu (Ph.D.).
Page No : 61-72
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Attitude of LIS Postgraduate Students Towards Remote Teaching and Learning at Post-COVID -19 Era in Nigerian Private Universities: Issues and Prospects.
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The outbreak of COVID in the year 2019 underscored the importance and inherent benefits of remote teaching and learning in university education. The private universities in Nigeria took the lead in the deployment of teaching and learning tools to bridge the gap that ought to have been created by the lockdown. Despite the inherent benefits, the context observation of the researcher indicated that the Library and Information Science (LIS) postgraduate students maintain a lackluster disposition towards the use of these tools at the post COVID-19 era owing to factors associated with poor internet facility, convenience, structure, training, insufficient bandwidth, and little preparation. It is in the light of this, that the study examined their attitude towards the use of remote teaching and learning at post COVID-19 era in Nigerian private universities. The study adopted quantitative approach with survey design. Its population included 150 students in the three private universities offering the LIS postgraduate programmes in South-West Nigeria. The data for the study were gathered in the months of May-June, 2023 data was analyzed with frequency, percentage, standard deviation and the hypothesis was tested with linear regression at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that Zoom, Google Classroom, and Microsoft Team were the most available tools in these universities. The results further indicated that attitudinal factors (cognitive, affective and behavioural) have a positive and significant influence on the use of remote teaching and learning at post covid-19 era by LIS postgraduate students in the studied private universities in South-West Nigeria.
