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SOCIO-STRATIFICATION OF MUSIC EDUCATION; UNDERSTANDING THE EFFECTS ON MUSIC EDUCATORS AND STRATEGIES FOR BALANCE AT LOCAL EDUCATION AUTHORITY PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN ABUJA
No full textMusic education in primary and secondary schools in Nigeria involves various arts categories, including fine and applied arts, theatre, and music. This research sheds light on the socio-cultural dynamics of music education in Local Education Authority (LEA) Primary schools, emphasizing the interplay between educational material, teaching practices, and societal norms. In this study, researchers focused on LEA Primary schools and Government Junior in Abuja as a case study to explore the social cultural background of the pupils and students and to examined the interest and participation of pupils in the music class in comparing the social class they belong and to view the progress of the teacher being influence by the different social class of pupils in their school with the domination of Muslim pupils in some of the LEA Pry Schools and Government Júnior schools in Federal Capital Territory Abuja. This study finds the following key points; 1. Educational Material Analysis 2. Quantitative content analysis was conducted to index the educational material. 3. Qualitative critical content analysis was used to triangulate the results. The three integrated subjects in cultural and creative arts subject (fine art, theatre art, and music) were identified in the material. In the Educators’ Interviews: The researcher conducted a qualitative interview survey with CCA teachers. The results corresponded to the educational material, demonstrating that it socio cultural differences influences both content and practice of music educators in the music classes in LEA Primary schools and Government Junior secondary schools in Abuja region. Music themes constituted in the Primary curriculum are practically oriented while at the junior secondary level there are theoretical pedagogies and practical. More so, with inclusion of other topic from social studies, citizenship and security education which talks about the ethics and moral that will make them fits for the community at large, cultural extensions were observed, reflecting the structure of the music education in most of the schools situated among the working class and lower middle-class categories of Nigerians in Abuja
Distribution and Access to Urban Infrastructure by Residential Property Occupiers in Minna, Nigeria
No full textUrban infrastructure encompasses the essential amenities, facilities, and services that make life easy and comfortable for residents within neighbourhoods. The provision of nine basic urban amenities across thirteen neighbourhoods in Minna, and measurement of access to amenities by households are the points of evaluation in this study. A total of 1,134 housing units were sampled using the stratified and systematic random sampling techniques. Data were generated from questionnaires, inspections and enumeration in the study area. Weighted mean scores were computed and indexed to determine overall accessibility to amenities. The location quotient (LQ) was used to estimate the degree of concentration of the amenities, while the Welch adjusted analysis of variance tested for a significant difference in the distribution of urban amenities across neighbourhoods. The adjusted Welch's F ratio was 2.959, which was significant at the 0.05 alpha level, suggesting an uneven distribution of amenities across neighbourhoods in the study area. This study emphasises that government at all levels should prioritise provision and development of amenities and also support efforts by communities regarding basic amenities and services
ON ZAGREB COINDEX POLYNOMIALS FOR SOME SPECIAL GRAPHS
No full textZagreb polynomial is a polynomial in which the power of the indeterminate is a Zagreb index, Zagreb index is a graph invariant as it remains fixed under graph homomorphism. The complement of a graph is needed to compute the Zagreb coindex as well as the polynomial. In this paper we looked at the size of the complement graphs under consideration and the formulae for their Zagreb coindex polynomials.The graphs are cycle Cn, wheel Wn, path Pn, complete graph Kn and the complete bipartite graph Km;n
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SOME SELECTED MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHMS FOR CLASSIFICATION AND PREDICTION OF DIABETES TYPES
No full textDiabetes mellitus is one of the most common human diseases worldwide and may cause several health-related complications. It is responsible for considerable morbidity, mortality and economic loss. A timely diagnosis and prediction of this disease could provide patients with an opportunity to take the appropriate preventive and treatment strategy. To gain an understanding of risk factors, the study explores the comparison of six classification algorithms along with the artificial neural network algorithm in the prediction of diabetes types. The analysis of data from patient records shows four main predictors of type 1 & type 2 diabetes: Age, Ulcer Duration, White Blood Cell (WBC) and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR). All the classification algorithms based on accuracy, precision, recall, and F-measure show good results for the parameters with accuracy greater than 95%. However, random forest and k-nearest neighbor algorithms provided 99% accuracy for the train/test split. Thus, these models can be applied to make a reasonable classification of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Hence, the study ensures a timely diagnosis and prediction of this disease for appropriate preventive and treatment strategy
OPEN DISTANCE LEARNING EPISTEMOLOGY THROUGH THE HEIDEGGERIAN LENS OF TEMPORALITY
No full textThis article delves into the convergence of epistemology and Open Distance Learning (ODL), emphasising the importance of temporal dynamics within the realm of education. Epistemology, a foundational aspect of philosophical investigation, plays a crucial role in shaping the beliefs and methodologies of educators, thereby influencing the learning experiences of students. Temporal disjunction in ODL poses a challenge to conventional epistemological principles, leading to an investigation into the process of acquiring and sharing knowledge in a flexible learning environment. Heidegger's ontology, specifically his notion of temporality, provides valuable understanding of the existential aspect of time and its consequences for ODL. The article provides an overview of the historical progression of epistemology, with a particular focus on its significance in comprehending the processes of knowledge acquisition and justification. The text also examines prominent theories and concepts in the field of epistemology, such as the tripartite analysis of knowledge and the various approaches taken in response to scepticism. Ultimately, it utilises Heideggerian temporality to ODL, highlighting the profound capacity for change that arises from embracing time as a fundamental imperative in education
IMPACT OF INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING STRATEGY ON STUDENTS’ INTEREST IN DATA PROCESSING IN NNEWI EDUCATION ZONE OF ANAMBRA STATE
No full textThe study examined how data processing students’ interest could be improved through the use of individualized learning strategy in Nnewi Education Zone of Anambra State, Nigeria. The study adopted a quasi-experimental design, specifically the pretest posttest non-equivalent control group research design. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. A two-stage sampling procedure were used to sample 38 public co-educational secondary schools out of 50 public schools in Nnewi education zone of Anambra State. A simple random sampling technique (balloting without replacement) were used to select 6 public co-educational secondary schools. Intact classes from the 6 schools were used for the study. The instrument used for data collection were an adapted interest scale questionnaire. The reliability of the interest scale tagged computer maintenance ethics and human issues questionnaire (CMEQAHI) were determined using Cronbach Alpha method with an index value of 0.71. The two groups were taught six lessons on the theme computer maintenance ethics using individualized learning strategy (ILS) and lecture method (LM) respectively. Data were collected by administering CMEQAHI on the participants as pre-test and post-test. Data obtained were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and two-way Analysis of Covariance. The findings revealed among others that there is a significant difference in the mean interest rating scores of students exposed to ILS and LM in favour of the former group. Based on the findings, the study recommended that individualized learning strategy should be incorporated in the curriculum as a teaching strategy in teaching data processing in the classroom since it encourages self-development
Resilience of Buildings at the Operational Stage: Understanding Property Managers' Perceptions of Barriers to the Installation of Vertical Greenery Systems
No full textHeat generation and carbon emission have been identified as major elements of climate change reality that pose a threat to humanity through activities in the built environment. Thus, a topical discourse in the built environment research agenda is adopting building resilience as an adaptive measure against vulnerabilities. Recent studies indicate the incorporation of vertical greenery systems (VGSs) as a potential approach for minimising the effect of heat generation and energy moderation. Consequently, using a mixed-method approach, this study examines barriers to the installation of VGSs at the operational stage (property management stage) in Lagos. Preliminary interview sessions were held with eleven (11) estate surveyors and valuers (ESVs), followed by the administration of a research questionnaire to 282 ESVs. Analysis showed that lack of building regulations, low awareness about green walls and their benefits, poor knowledge of the construction industry and emphasis on sustainability were the main barriers to the installation of VGSs. It was concluded that policy plays a crucial role in ensuring use of the technology in the drive for a paradigm shift in property management practice
Developers' Resilience in Land Acquisition Issues: The Case of Igando-Oloja Community, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State
No full textToday, many real estate developers in Nigeria are confronted with confusing procedures for guaranteeing that acquisition of excised lands is free from encumbrances and pending disputes among landowning families' (locally referred to as 'omo onile'). Without diligent and exhaustive investigation, purchasing excised land for real estate development may be fraught with complications and uncertainties encompassing the excision process, compensation and issues of original ownership of such land. This study focuses on Igando-Oloja community of Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State. The core question guiding the study is: How were real estate developers in the community able to address the uncertainty associated with land transactions for development? A case-study scenario was utilised, which involved interviews with Igando-Oloja community leaders and developers who have purchased land in the subject area. Three categories of developers' complicated land acquisition issues were unravelled. One is a category of developers that bought the same land that had been sold to a third party by a group of disgruntled landowning families, causing litigation and delaying development. In the second category, two developers bought excised land from members of a landowning family but not all stakeholders were represented in the payment/compensation process, thus land purchase discussions had to start anew. Finally, some developers were victims of governmental excision of already purchased lands. However, prompt out-ofcourt settlement resulted from the alternative dispute resolution mechanism deployed by the landowning families and the developers. This article thus offers insight into developers' adoption of an out-of-court resolution resilience strategy that expedites the process while protecting those involved and maximising the time value of money for developers and other parties in land transaction disputes
Music and Urban Health: Listening and Driving to Music in Lagos, Nigeria
No full textThis study investigates how music affects urban health and liveability among drivers in Lagos city. According to historical documentations of the automotive industry, driving and music listening have remained subjects of discourses for decades. However, in-depth research on the influences of music listening on the mood and behaviour of drivers in a city like Lagos is limited. This study fills this gap by unveiling the effects of music listening on mood and behaviour while driving, the response of drivers to music while driving, and how music listening contributes to road safety, and urban health in relation to coping with stress. Using a semi-structured questionnaire, we carried out a survey of drivers of both public and private vehicles. Findings show that listening to music while driving affects drivers from two points of view: arousal and distraction. Respondents report that music listening serves as a companion while driving on a long-distance journey, and it also minimise attention to daily worries. By implication, when music is appropriately applied and utilised in vehicles while traveling, living in an ever-bustling urban city will become more tolerable. The study concludes by calling for the enactment of carefully designed protocols for listening to music while driving with attendant modalities for enforcing such policies to enhance road safety and to reduce stress in urban areas
ACHIEVING EFFECTIVE ICT SERVICE DELIVERY IN GOVERNMENT: OGUN STATE IN PERSPECTIVE
No full textThe study investigated the access, use and usefulness of e-tax salary and e-Certificate of Occupancy (e-COO) service delivery to civil servants in Ogun State. Also, perceived usefulness and ease of use to determine the attitudes of citizen towards the adoption of e-government services was also examined. The research identifies the trio (human, material resources and institutional framework) of the inadequacies in the political as being the major challenges of achieving effective ICT service delivery in government. A total of 596 civil servants were randomly selected out of 650 questionnaires that were administered across 20 local government areas in the state. Seven (7) research questions and four (4) hypotheses were answered and tested respectively. Frequency counts and percentages were use to answer the research questions, while Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was employed to test the study’s hypotheses. The study revealed that ICT has been veritable is a tool for improving government performance, efficiency and effectiveness of e-tax salary and e-Certificate of Occupancy (e-COO) service delivery to civil servants. Subsequently, the service was very instrumental in reducing overhead cost, generate employment and improve revenue in the long run. The study suggests that establishment of proper institutional framework, improved funding, engagement of right expertise and political will should be facilitated and encouraged by the government in order to maximize effective ICT service delivery in government to her citizenry