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Resilience and Demographics as Predictors of Internet Addiction Among Polytechnic Library Users in South-South, Nigeria.
Get PDFThis study investigated resilience and demographics as predictors of internet addiction among polytechnic library users in South-South, Nigeria. The study adopted the correlational research design. The population for the study was 3,302 library users from which a sample size of 412 library users in five federal polytechnics using the multi-stage sampling technique was selected. The instrument used for data collection was the questionnaire. The results show that the extent of Internet addiction among polytechnic library users in South-South Nigeria is moderate. The study also found that the level of resilience among polytechnic library users in South-South Nigeria is to a very great extent. It also emerged that the relationship between resilience and Internet addiction among polytechnic library users in South-South Nigeria is strong. The study also found that the relationship between demographics and Internet addiction among polytechnic library users in South-South Nigeria is weak. The study also showed that resilience significantly predicts internet addiction among polytechnic library users. Based on the findings from the study, it was recommended that polytechnic management and library administrators in collaboration with the guidance and counselling unit should organise an awareness campaign for students on the consequences of internet addiction and develop initiatives and policies that promote a healthier internet use among student populations
Efficiency’s Role in Irrigation and Nitrogen Use
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The WNIPI is a purely physical measure of I and N efficiency and was developed to determine efficiency winners in several TAPS contests. DRIN is a powerful tool in measuring the effectiveness of the dollars spent on I and N. It is a ratio of dollars returned as revenue in terms of dollars spent. The third measure, NRIN, is an overall measure of economic gain. It is the difference in money spent on I and N versus the revenue taken in and measures the volume of net returns. Both DRIN and the NRIN measure dollar effectiveness dependent on the biological process tempered by the value of the inputs I and N, with respect to output or crop value. Farm #16 has the highest WNIPI rank and is the most efficient farm in its use of I and N in the production of Y. Farm #18 is the most effective in getting a return for each dollar spent. Of the 277.06/acre in capital, making the DRIN a score of 1 spent on I and N. Farm #6 is the leader in gaining the greatest net return (173.61/acre on I and N but ranked highest in total return of $371.95. The fact that outcomes vary by measure is not surprising. Physical efficiency does not automatically relate to costs or revenue. It is natural to expect at least some correlation; however, depending on the efficiency being sought, costs may become a heavy burden. In many cases, efficiency itself has a cost, and to achieve it often requires added costs or a reduction in revenue relative to a reduction in overall productivity (diminishing return). It is the job of the farm manager to balance desired outcomes to meet their individual objectives and goals. Each farm and year are unique and requires careful management to balance productivity, costs, and revenues. Tracking the DRIN and NRIN through time can help develop the skill to make wiser choices and needed adjustments to these three factors
A Love Letter to the Leaders: Why Recognizing and Discussing Secondary Trauma in Legal Work Will Benefit Your Staff, Your Clients, and Most Importantly, the Work
Get PDFWhen you work in a client-facing, client-centered section of the law like criminal law, and specifically wrongful convictions, you encounter trauma. Many organizations, including innocence organizations, do not do a sufficient job to recognize and address the impact of that trauma on their staff. This piece seeks to explain the potential impact of this trauma by, one, defining the terms burnout; secondary and vicarious trauma; empathetic distress; countertransference; and compassion fatigue, and, two, listing out signs and symptoms that can be caused by experiencing any of these emotions. Drawing from the authors’ experiences in innocence organizations, this piece addresses leaders of organizations on what they can do to support their staff as they counter these emotions. It gives a simple, action-oriented list of what leaders can do. Change begins at the top, so leaders modeling and supporting trauma-informed and well-being behaviors can and will only benefit the organization’s staff. This piece concludes by explaining why doing this is so important: people who feel good at work do good work. Recognizing and addressing trauma will benefit not only the organization as a whole, but also the clients, who then receive the best work from those working on their cases. When fighting for equality, delivering the highest quality of work is crucial, and without addressing this incredibly impactful and omnipresent issue, organizations cannot do that
The Role of Popular Culture in Decolonial Transformative Learning: A Racially Minoritized Adult Educator\u27s Journey
No full textWhile a growing body of literature examines the role of popular culture in transformative learning, much of it centers on fostering transformative experiences among learners, rather than educators themselves. This paper addresses that gap by exploring how popular culture enhances transformative learning for racially minoritized adult educators. Drawing from my experiences as a graduate instructor at a predominantly white institution, I reflect on how engaging with popular cultural texts facilitated my own transformative learning within my teaching practice. Grounded in decolonial theory, which emphasizes the inclusion of Indigenous and marginalized knowledges while confronting contemporary colonial oppressions, my reflexive approach highlights the significance of popular culture in both personal and professional realms. Through a critical self-reflexive lens, I identify three key themes: a) my initial reluctance to incorporate popular culture into my teaching, and how transformative learning moments shifted my perspective, emphasizing the importance of fostering critical consciousness through diverse cultural artifacts; b) how popular culture blurs the boundaries between personal and professional knowledge, leading to a more inclusive and decolonial teaching approach; and c) the potential pitfalls of using popular culture uncritically, underscoring the need for reflexivity and humility in teaching practices. Ultimately, I argue for a decolonial framework for transformative education that acknowledges the complexities of educators\u27 experiences and affirms the critical role of popular culture in shaping those experiences
The North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center – Outcomes and Impacts: Empowering Farmers, Transforming Futures, Part II
No full textThe North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center remains dedicated to helping American farmers and ranchers manage the unique risks of producing food for a global market. To date, we have funded 545 projects totaling over $20 million, reaching more than 175,500 participants. Collaboratively, these efforts reflect a growing commitment to equipping producers with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to make informed decisions, strengthen resilience, and ensure the long-term sustainability of agriculture across our region and beyond
Mobile Technology-Based Library Services in Academic Libraries of Ghana
No full textIn contemporary academic library settings, there\u27s a growing need for libraries to offer access to their resources and services remotely and without boundaries. Mobile technologies (MT) have gained widespread acceptance among academic library stakeholders globally, as they are seen as effective communication tools for providing convenient library services to patrons. This study aimed to explore the potential benefits of adopting and implementing Mobile Technology-based Library Services in academic libraries in Ghana. Conducted as a descriptive survey using a quantitative approach, the research focused on two private universities in Ghana: Valley View University and Central University. The sample comprised 390 undergraduate students selected through convenience sampling, with 365 responses received. Data was collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS software, primarily employing descriptive statistics such as frequency counts and percentages. The study revealed a strong awareness and positive perception of MT library services among library management and students. However, despite this enthusiasm, the implementation of MT-based library services in these institutions has faced challenges. These barriers include inadequate ICT infrastructure, a skills gap resulting from a lack of training, the absence of a policy framework for technology adoption, and the need to persuade university management to embrace the technology. Therefore, the study recommends that libraries invest more in ICT infrastructure, particularly in MT infrastructure, and prioritize recruitment and professional training to bridge the skills gap. Additionally, establishing a clear policy framework and effectively communicating the benefits of MT-based library services to university management are essential steps towards successful implementation
Helminth Parasites of Galápagos Mammals: A New Cestode of the Genus \u3cem\u3eRaillietina\u3c/em\u3e from the Endemic Rice Rat \u3cem\u3eNesoryzomys swarthi\u3c/em\u3e and a Summary of Parasites from Both Endemic and Invasive Rodents
No full textIn this first report of endoparasites from endemic land-mammals of the Galápagos Islands, we describe a new species of cestode of the genus Raillietina (Cyclophyllidea: Davaineidae) from a species of Nesoryzomys and summarize the extent of helminth parasitism in both oryzomyine endemics and introduced species of Rattus. Up to the current time, no helminth parasites have been reported from rodents of the Galápagos, and little work has yet been done describing and synthesizing Galápagos parasite diversity. In historical times, several species of autochthonous rodents have occupied the islands including: Nesoryzomys narboroughi Heller 1904, N. fernandinae Hutterer and Hirsch 1979, N. swarthi Orr, 1938, and Aegialomys galapagoensis (Waterhouse, 1839). Colonization of the islands by humans brought 3 known species of synanthropic rodents: Rattus rattus, R. norvegicus, and Mus musculus which are suspected to have caused the extinction of at least 3 other oryzomyines in historical times
Entrepreneurial Librarianship as A Tool For Enhancing Employment And Employability Among Youths In Nigeria
Get PDFEntrepreneurial skills in librarianship are required by youths and students to enable them to become employable and self-employed after graduation. On this premise, the paper centered on entrepreneurial librarianship as a tool for enhancing employment and employability among youths in Nigeria. The paper attempts to discuss the concepts of entrepreneurial librarianship and youth employment and employability. The main thrust of the paper which is entrepreneurial librarianship as a tool for enhancing employment and employability among youths in Nigeria was explained. Entrepreneurial librarianship is a tool for enhancing employment and employability among youths in Nigeria by enabling them to start up business ventures, become employers of labour, and engage in productive economic activities that prevent them from engaging in criminal activities. Thereafter, challenges and measures to improve entrepreneurial librarianship for enhancing employment and employability among youths in Nigeria were presented