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PSYCHOLOGICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON FRONTLINE HEALTH WORKERS IN NIGERIA
No full textInfectious disease outbreaks have always been associated with psychological and mental challenges such as was experienced during the Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Healthcare workers are often exposed to unique stressors that go beyond typical occupational hazards, affecting their psychological and mental well-being as well as their personal relationships. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Psychological and Mental health of frontline health workers who attended to COVID-19 patients in different healthcare facilities where patients were being diagnosed, referred, and treated during the pandemic in Nigeria. This study utilized standardized and validated instruments of psychological distress (GHQ-12), General Anxiety Disorders (GAD-7), and the WHO Well-Being Assessment questionnaire (WHO-5) on 160 healthcare workers in facilities where COVID-19 patients were being diagnosed, referred, and treated using a descriptive survey research method. The study participants included healthcare professionals from different fields who were drawn through a convenience sampling procedure. All demographic data were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency count and percentages, while the research data were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and independent sample t-test at a p-value of 0.05.. The results revealed that COVID-19 disease significantly caused psychological distress, general anxiety disorders, and affected the well-being of frontline health workers in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study concluded that the mental health challenges faced by healthcare workers during infectious disease outbreaks such as COVID-19 pandemic, represent a critical public health concern that requires systematic attention and evidence-based interventions. It is therefore recommended that comprehensive support strategies should be organized for frontline healthcare workers to protect their psychological and mental well-being during health emergencies and outbreaks
AN ASSESSMENT OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE OF THE EFFECTS OF INSECURITY ON INFLATION IN THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY
No full textThe study investigated students’ knowledge of the effects of insecurity on inflation in the Nigerian economy. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population for the study comprised all undergraduate students of higher institutions in Osun State. The sample size comprised 200 students selected from a public institution using a multistage sampling technique. A researcher designed questionnaires titled: Knowledge of inflation in the Nigerian economy (r = 0.86); Students’ Perceived Prevalence of Insecurity in Nigeria (r = 0.75); and Effects of Insecurity on Inflation in the Nigerian Economy (r =0.75), which were used to collect data for the study. The data obtained were analysed using frequency and percentage, mean, SD, Ranking, and an independent t-test. The results showed that the undergraduate students had low knowledge of what inflation implies in the economy. There was no significant difference, based on gender, in the students’ understanding of the effects of insecurity on inflation. It was recommended that students should be kept abreast of unfolding situations in the country, irrespective of their location and their direct or indirect experience of the situation
COMPUTER-ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING: AN EVALUATION OF LANGUAGE APPS AND THEIR IMPACT ON JUNIOR SECONDARY STUDENTS' ENGLISH LEARNING IN BADAGRY, LAGOS STATE
No full textThis study investigates the impact of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) through mobile applications on English language achievement among junior secondary school students in Badagry, Lagos State. In response to the growing adoption and integration of educational technology in language teaching, the research evaluates how language learning apps influence students’ performance and engagement. A quasi-experimental design was adopted, involving 180 JSS2 students from six randomly selected public schools. The participants were divided into two groups: an experimental group (n = 90) used language learning apps such as Hello English, Busuu and,Duolingo alongside classroom instruction, while the control group (n = 90) received only conventional teaching. Data were collected using a 40-item English Language Achievement Test (ELAT) and a 15-item Student Engagement Questionnaire (SEQ). Pre-test and post-test results were analyzed using paired sample and independent t-tests. The mean pre-test score for the experimental group was 42.8%, which increased to 67.3% post-intervention. In contrast, the control group’s mean score rose only from 43.1% to 54.6%. The difference in post-test mean scores between the groups was statistically significant (t = 4.82, p < 0.001), indicating the effectiveness of the apps. Additionally, 78% of students in the experimental group reported increased motivation, and 85% found the apps helpful in vocabulary development. The study concludes that CALL tools significantly enhance students' English language performance and engagement. It recommends the integration of user-friendly language apps into the junior secondary curriculum, alongside teacher training and instructional material support, to improve language learning outcomes in public schools
The Impact of Fleet Management on Vehicle Leasing and Customer Satisfaction: A Case Study of ICS Outsourcing Nigeria Limited.
Full text linkThis study examines the impact of fleet management on vehicle leasing and customer satisfaction with a focus on ICS Outsourcing Nigeria Limited. The research investigates how effective fleet management practices, such as vehicle acquisition, maintenance scheduling, tracking systems, and cost control, contribute to efficiency in vehicle leasing operations and influence customer perceptions of service quality. The study employed a descriptive survey design, drawing data from staff and clients of ICS Outsourcing through structured questionnaires. The findings revealed that effective fleet management significantly enhances vehicle availability, reduces downtime, and improves cost efficiency, which in turn increases customer satisfaction and loyalty. Furthermore, the study highlights the importance of adopting technology-driven solutions such as GPS tracking, digital maintenance logs, and performance monitoring to optimize operations. It concludes that efficient fleet management is not only vital for operational effectiveness but also serves as a strategic tool for improving customer experience in the vehicle leasing industry. The study recommends that organizations continuously invest in modern fleet management systems, staff training, and customer feedback mechanisms to sustain competitive advantage and ensure long-term client satisfaction
Beware the hand that serves what it will not taste: Presidential medical tourism and implications for healthcare development (2015–2025)
Full text linkPersistent presidential medical tourism in Nigeria between 2015 and 2025 exposes a growing disconnect between elite health-seeking behaviour and the condition of the national health system. This study investigates how successive presidents, despite making ambitious commitments to reform, continued to seek medical treatment abroad, thereby weakening public trust and the credibility of health governance. Guided by the Theory of institutional distrust, the study argues that when leaders avoid the public services they provide, they reinforce citizens' perceptions of institutional failure and diminished accountability. The study employs a qualitative approach based on documentary analysis, policy reviews, media sources, and secondary literature. The results show that, although various reforms, such as increased funding, infrastructural upgrades, and international collaboration, were introduced, health outcomes remained poor. Both presidents made repeated overseas medical visits, indicating a lack of confidence in domestic facilities. Their behaviour contributed to the failure of symbolic leadership, public distrust, economic losses, the departure of medical professionals, and policy inconsistency. The discussion highlights that this contradiction between rhetoric and conduct fuels a cycle of institutional distrust. The conclusion emphasises that genuine health sector reform requires leaders to use and improve local facilities, which is essential for rebuilding trust and achieving sustainable development
Approximating Fixed Point of Generalized C-class Contractivity Conditions
No full textIn this study, we introduced novel class of contractivity conditions called C-class Akram contraction and C-class generalized MJ−Contraction and established the convergence of Picard and Jungck iterations to the unique fixed point and unique common fixed point respectively. Our results generalizes and extends some existing related results in literature
Nigeria(ns) and The Sea
No full textOffshore water bodies cover three-quarters of the earth’s surface and 90 percent of global trade is seaborne. This underscores the indispensability of the oceans and seas to humanity. While those classified as the Traditional Maritime Nations (TMNs), initially concentrated in the Global North, have harnessed inland and Offshore water bodies to their advantage – for fishing, trade, transport, national security and empire building – many countries in the Global South have underutilized the maritime assets at their disposal. This is why this lecture takes on the subject of Nigeria(ns) and the sea, a combination of macro- and micro-level analyses of how the Nigerian state as an entity and individuals or groups of Nigerians at the communal or personal levels have interacted with the sea over time. This combination of the macro- and micro-level analyses permits a simultaneous top-down and bottom-up engagement with the subject. This pioneering assessment of Nigeria’s engagement with the sea over the long durée complements a dated collection of African continental perspectives on the theme
ASSESSMENT OF CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS’ KNOWLEDGE AND READINESS TO UTILIZE EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICS FOR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION IN ILORIN METROPOLIS, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
No full textThe study determined the extent to which childhood educators have the knowledge and the readiness to utilize robotics for classroom instruction in Ilorin metropolis. The design employed for this study was a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study consisted of all primary school teachers in Ilorin metropolis, while the target population was basic (1-5) public and private and primary school teachers in Ilorin metropolis. A sample size of 240 teachers was selected from the target population using a Simple random sampling technique. A researcher self-designed instrument titled "Robotic Education Teachers Test and Questionnaire on Teachers Readiness 1o utilize robotics" was used for data collection. Which was face and content validated, and the reliability index was 0.67. The demographic characteristics of respondents were described using descriptive statistical Tools of percentage and frequency, while mean and standard deviation was used to answer the research questions. The inferential statistical tool of ANOVA was used to test the formulated hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The findings indicated that teachers have low knowledge but are moderately ready to utilize educational robotic irrespective of their qualification and School type. Recommendation was made for the government to encourage local universities, technology hubs and professional to support the integration of robotics in primary schools
THE IMPACT OF DEBT BURDEN ON THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF NIGERIA (1970-2021)
Full text linkThe study used autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) to examine the influence of external debt on Nigeria’s economic growth using annual time series data from World Bank Development Indicators from 1970 to 2021. The findings show a significant positive relationship between interest rates and economic growth in the short and long run. In contrast, inflation rate significantly negatively impacts economic growth in the short and long run. External debt, external debt service, and the exchange rate have an insignificant impact on economic growth in the short and long run. The study recommends reducing the cost of governance to promote development, while investment in the Nigerian economy should be encouraged