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“DIGITAL DIVIDE: CHALLENGES FOR LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES PROVISION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Get PDFThe paper discussed digital divide and its challenges for library and information service provision in developing countries, concepts of digital divide, illiteracy and digital divide in developing countries and the state of ICT adoption in developing countries and developed countries. It further highlighted the challenges of digital divide in library and information service provision in developing countries and made recommendations and conclusion
Physicochemical and microbiological assessment of water sources in Ilara-mokin, Ondo State Nigeria
No full textThe study investigated the physiochemical and microbiological assessment of water sources in Ilara
Mokin which were the borehole, stream and well water. Water samples were collected from ten (10)
different locations in the community which were ILORO, UBA, HEALTH CENTRE, HOSPITAL ROAD
borehole, POJO, UBA, HOSPITAL ROAD stream, TRAVELLER LODGE, UBA ROAD and
HOSPITAL ROAD Well. The method used to investigate the study includes the physiochemical and
microbiological standard test procedures which includes Gram staining, catalyses, coagulase, Indole,
Motility and Sugar fermentation test. The Stream at UBA road and Borehole water at Health centre road
contain normal pH of 6.5-7.5. All the water samples were not hard; the Hardness of the water (25-
128ppm) was below the WHO standard which was 200ppm. The conductivity level was below
(125.67ppm) and above (770.6ppm) the WHO standard of 200ppm. The temperatures were between 24.5-
27.4oC. The chlorine levels (0.2-0.9Mg/l) were below the WHO standard of 200ppm and the Alkalinity
levels (0.1-0.8Mg/l) were below the WHO standard of (200-600Mg/l). The microbiological results
showed that the water from Ilara mokin contained some infectious microorganisms. For borehole water
sample, it contained Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherchia coli, Streptococcus mitis , Streptococcus
pyogenes, for stream water samples it contained Staphylococcus aureus, Micrococcus varius, ,
Micrococcus luteus and for well water samples it contained Staphylococcus aureus Proteus vulgaris, ,
Enterococcus faecalis. These microorganisms are causative agents of many water borne diseases. Ilaramokin should treat their water sources very well before use for domestic and recreational purposes.
Keywords: Physicochemical, microbiological, water, diseases, Ilara-moki
Assessment of the Financial Information Disclosures of Pension Fund Administrators in Nigeria
Get PDFThe study investigates extent of compliance of Pension Fund Administrators in Nigeria with PENCOM financial information disclosures guidelines with a view to ensuring that there is transparency and accountability in the management of the contributory pension schemes. Data were collected from both primary and secondary sources. Primary data were sourced from four hundred (400) respondents that are retirees under the contributory pension scheme through administration of questionnaire while secondary data were gathered from the annual reports of eleven (11) Pension Fund Administrators that were purposively selected based on size of fund under management and number of contributions. Primary data were analysed using descriptive statistics while secondary data were analysed using disclosure index to measure the extent of compliance. The study found that 9 out of the 11 sampled Pension Fund Administrators did not achieve 100% compliance on disclosure of financial information in their annual reports in accordance with PENCOM guidelines. Also, the channels of communication of accounting information to members of contributory pension plans in Nigeria on the performance of the fund under management of the PFAs are not meeting members' information needs. Furthermore, result showed that contributors displayed lack of knowledge of contributory pension schemes investment activities and risks. It was recommended that PENCOM should ensure compliance with the PENCOM financial reporting guidelines by the Pension Fund Administrators to enhance prudency and transparency in the management of contributory pension fund in Nigeria. Although annual reports are used by several users, yet contributors to contributory pension schemes as principals of the PFAs in agency relationship should be given more considerations in the choice of channels of communicating financial information to meet their information need and expectations
Total Immunoglobulin Y Detection in Avian Malaria-infected Domestic Birds from Uganda
Get PDFBackground and Aim: The use of microscopy-based and polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based methods have offered considerable
insights in detecting avian blood malaria infection in domestic and wild birds. The infection has a significant impact on the
immunity of birds. However, some observations concerning the role of immune system in controlling the infection continue to question
the extent of immune factors involved. To address this, the current study hypothesized that avian malaria infection may influence the
humoral response of domestic birds. Materials and Methods: The prevalence of avian malaria parasites (both Plasmodium and
Haemoproteus spp.) in free-ranging domestic birds from Uganda was evaluated using PCR and the level of Immunoglobulin Y (IgY)
antibody in malaria-infected and uninfected birds was determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Result: The results
showed that 10 (15.15%) of 66 individually tested birds were infected with avian malaria parasites. Interestingly, an increase in the level
of IgY associated with the infection was found. Of note, the uninfected birds exhibited a consistent level of IgY, however, less than
in malaria-positive birds. It is likely that avian malaria-independent factors may have been involved in this induction in uninfected birds.
Conclusion: The data obtained in this study suggest that avian malaria infections influence the production of IgY in domestic birds,
therefore indicating the potential of IgY as an immune biomarker for screening avian malaria infection in domestic birds. However, these
observations are subject to further investigation with larger sample size.Rufford Small Grants (RSG
Anthropometric characteristics of roadside auto-mechanics: a case study
Get PDFThe study evaluated the relevant/corresponding anthropometric
characteristics of the people involved in engine-repair activities. The study was
carried out on the selected roadside auto-engine repairers along Lagos-Ibadan
express way, in Nigeria. This was with a view to providing ergonomic design
data for optimal working condition among this set of workforce and redesigning
the mechanics inspection-pit. Material and methods: The static and the
functional anthropometric characteristics of the mechanics were measured. The
data obtained from 110 auto-mechanics, randomly selected, were employed to
evaluate efficient design parameter for roadside workstations. Results: The
results indicated that inspection-pit is about 1626 mm deep; seat height ranges
between 375 mm and 405 mm; optimal work posture sitting is between 483 mm
and 622 mm. Conclusions: Adopting the data presented in this paper in
optimizing the auto-mechanics working conditions for effective workplace
comfort and productivity among the roadside auto-mechanics in Nigeria will be
of immense advantage
STRATEGIES FOR THE PRESERVATION OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA
No full textPage 1. 5th of October, 2018 ICERI2018 Local Organising Committee ABSTRACT ACCEPTANCE LETTER This is a confirmation that the abstract entitled: “STRATEGIES FOR THE PRESERVATION OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA” Author(s): Promise Ilo, Michael Fagbohun, Jerome Idiegbeyan-Ose, Ugwunwa Esse, Nwanne Nwokeoma, Ifeakachuku Osinulu, Olajumoke Olawoyin, Oyeronke Adebayo has been accepted as ORAL presentation at ICERI2018. Name of event: ICERI2018 (11th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation) Dates: 12th-14th of November, 2018 Place: Seville (Spain) Organising entity: IATED IATED Academy. email: [email protected] – Tel.: (+34) 96 344 62 37 – Fax: (+34) 96 206 59 18 iated.or
Wifehood (Im) Politeness in Negotiating Responsibility, Position and Solidarity in Ola Rotimi’s Our Husband has Gone Mad Again
Get PDFThis study examines how wifehood is discursively practised in Yorùbá traditional polygamous marriage system as portrayed in Ola Rotimi’s Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again. Purposively, excerpts involving the three wives of the major character, Lejoka Brown were sampled from the text. Through the instrumentality of politeness and impoliteness theories the study has unpacked the negotiation of responsibilities among wives in discharging their wifehood, where language is discursively used politely and impolitely based on the display of native competence and incompetence of the personalities involved. The study unveils hatred, unverified assumption, ignorance, anger and misconception as emergent factors that usually birth rivalry in wifehood negotiation of position that characterised impoliteness and family dysfunction in the rich verbal sociocultural setting. The study underscores the peaceful coexistence of wifehood within family discourse as a contribution to solving unhealthy marital issues characterised by linguistic politeness and impoliteness that pervade the contemporary society
FACTORS AFFECTING INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS AND INFORMATION USE BY LEGISLATORS IN SOUTH WEST, NIGERIA
Get PDFThe study looks at factors affecting information literacy skills and information use by Legislators in South West, Nigeria. In south West Nigeria, there are six states namely, Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti. For the purpose of this study, only three states were randomly selected for this study and they are: Ondo, Oyo and Ekiti. In all, there are seventy-eight Lawmakers cut across the states selected for the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study, the instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire, it was administered to all the seventy-eight Lawmakers. Sixty-seven out of the seventy-eight questionnaire returned usable and this brings the response rate to 85.9%. The results from data gathered was analyzed using percentages. The result is presented in tables. The study found that Lawmakers in the selected States House of Assembly have acquired basic skills on information literacy which made information search and use easy for them. The study also revealed that there were some factors still affecting information use by these Lawmakers. It concluded that right information is a necessity when it comes to taking decisions
INTELLIGENT TECHNIQUE FOR ELECTRICITY THEFT IDENTIFICATION USING AUTOREGRESSIVE MODEL
Get PDFVarious studies have investigated electricity theft, an illegally act, perpetrated to the detriment of the electricity power providers, however, less attention has been given to identification of the types of electricity theft. Data were acquired from the Consumer Load Prototype developed at two different levels using Sensor-A connected to the Pole Terminal Unit and Sensor-B connected to the Consumer Terminal Unit. The output of the sensors were connected to BNC-2110 device and linked to the PCI 6420E channel, which log the data in the computer for further analysis. LABVIEW (2012) software was programmed to acquires data at a sampling frequency of 500Hz and decimated at 10s interval before logging into the computer hard disk. The feature extraction of the data acquired was achieved using autoregressive technique and model order selectionwas based on minimum description length. The model coefficient AR (20), data acquired and predicted data were used for theft identification. Meter-bypassing theft was identified when the energy consumption from sensor A and sensor B are different, however sensor B reads zero value and there are disparities in the model coefficients. Illegal connection before the meter theft was identified whenever there is difference in energy consumption as evaluated form sensor A and sensor B and there is no zero value recorded from sensor B, while Meter tampering was detected when the energy consumption as evaluated form sensor A and sensor B are different and there are no disparities in the model coefficients
An optimized Lesk-based algorithm for word sense disambiguation
Get PDFComputational complexity is a characteristic of almost all Lesk-based algorithms for word sense disambiguation (WSD). In this paper, we address this issue by developing a simple and optimized variant of the algorithm using topic composition in documents based on the theory underlying topic models. The knowledge resource adopted is the English WordNet enriched with linguistic knowledge from Wikipedia and Semcor corpus. Besides the algorithm’s e ciency, we also evaluate its e ectiveness using two datasets; a general domain dataset and domain-speci c dataset. The algorithm achieves a superior performance on the general domain dataset and superior performance for knowledge-based techniques on the domain-specific dataset