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Exploring leather offcuts for two-dimensional artwork
Full text linkThe leather footwear industry can contribute positively to economies at micro and macro levels. Nevertheless, its activities constitute a growing problem to society due to its toxic solid waste generation potential. Therefore, there is a need to explore ways of creating a positive net effect for stakeholders in the industry. This study investigates how leather offcuts can be made valuable by using mosaic and marquetry techniques. The study employed a practice-led approach underpinned by an art experimentation design. Reflective journaling served as the means for collecting data while data was analysed using thematic analysis techniques. Results show that leather offcuts offer the colour variations needed for marquetry art and can be shaped into the right sizes for mosaic art. However, whereas quality is irrelevant in determining the usefulness of leather offcuts for mosaic art, quality can influence the extent to which leather offcuts can be used for marquetry. Thus, the study concludes that leather offcuts are suitable for two-dimensional art with some limitation based on offcut characteristics and desired technique. Further exploration with leather offcuts for different 2D techniques and artwork types is recommended in future studies
Assessment of the mycological, proximate and Sensory quality of masa produced from Caruso potato (Solanum tuberosum Linn) flour in Jos, Nigeria
Full text linkMasa is a snack prepared using varieties of raw material and consumed in Nigeria. The study determined the mycological, proximate and sensory quality of masa produced from Caruso potato (Solanum tuberosum) flour. A quantity of 200 g Caruso and 100 g of rice (CF+RF) flours (control), 500 g of pre sterilized Caruso flour (CF) (test) was fermented spontaneously and using Saccharomyces cerevisiae respectively, thereafter the masa batter was ready for frying. Fungal species were identified using standard microbiological methods from the control sample, the proximate composition using standard analytical methods and the sensory evaluation using trained tasters on a nine hedonic scale. Brown coloured masa was observed after frying. The fungal load ranged from 8.00±1.00 ×101 to 100.00±0.08 × 103 colony forming unit/gram. Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Schizosaccharomyces pombe, Fusarium solani and Aspergillus oryzae were identified. The proximate composition indicated that protein ranged from 2.42±0.03 to 2.47±0.02. and carbohydrate content from 61.81±0.02 to 66.33±0.01. The sensory evaluation for colour, taste, texture, aroma, overall acceptability of masa rated as ‘like very much’ and ‘like moderately’ with scores that ranged from 8.05±1.05 to 8.45±0.69, 8.35±0.81 to 8.45±0.83, 7.60±1.10 to 7.75±1.25, 8.35±0.75 to 8.45±0.76, 7.95±1.23 to 8.25±1.16 respectively. Caruso potato variety served an alternative raw material for masa production having a palatable outcome with acceptable nutrient and sensory feel
Family socioeconomic and cultural factors in educational attainment: A cross-cultural comparative analysis
Full text linkThis cross-cultural comparative analysis explores how family background encompassing family socioeconomic status (SES), parental involvement, parental education, family income, and school climate—shapes educational outcomes. Guided by Bourdieu’s theory of capital, the study systematically reviews and thematically synthesizes findings from thirty (30) literature published between 2012 and 2024. Country cases span both developed and developing nations to highlight universal and context-specific influences. Results show family background factors are central to academic attainment, but their effects are significantly mediated by cultural values, national policy frameworks, and local socioeconomic conditions. Reliance on secondary data and variation in definitions across cultures are acknowledged as key limitations. Future research should prioritize data collection in underrepresented settings. This paper employed qualitative data mining, a cross-cultural comparative approach, systematically synthesizing literature to examine how family background variables through family socioeconomic status, parental involvement, parental education, family income, and school climate affect educational attainment across various national settings
The Nigeria film industry and national development
Full text linkThe Nigerian film industry (Nollywood) has continued to receive accolades at both continental and international scenes owing to outstanding output and positive influence on sister film industries within the African continent. But despite the continued success story of Nollywood being a top contributor to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product and its consequent emergence as a film culture of international repute, the industry is yet to receive adequate attention from the government and other stakeholders. This paper, therefore, investigated the diverse angles from which Nollywood contributes to national development and the need for the industry\u27s potentialities to be fully harnessed in the light of the various impediments to national growth and development in Nigeria. The study adopted the qualitative methodology of research. Content analysis of selected Nollywood films and interviews are approaches employed in gathering qualitative data while leaning on the Modernization Theory to interrogate the research problem. The study found that the Nigerian film industry is a potential socio-economic and cultural powerhouse that can engender significant and sustainable developments in key areas of the nation if well harnessed. The study concludes that key players in Nigeria\u27s sociopolitical, economic, and cultural spheres should prioritize the needs of the industry so that it can attain the desired status as evinced in this paper
Investigating factors contributing to first language lexical attrition in non-migrant context among Kara young adults
Full text linkStudying L1 attrition has vehemently focused on migration and child adoptions. The study of L1 attrition in multilingual societies experiencing local cross-linguistic effects has received limited concerns. Thus, factors perceived to determine attrition are limited to emigration contexts. This paper investigates factors for attrition of Kara-L1 traditional culture terms among non-migrants young adults. It is guided by the Cross-linguistic Influence Hypothesis (CLI). The study is generally qualitative, and it employs a case study design. It used oral and written data collected through verbal fluency tests, direct vocabulary elicitation tasks, picture naming tasks, surveys and unstructured interviews administered to 30 participants recruited purposively. These were young adults (N=15) as the target group as well as mid-aged and older adults as the control group (N=15). The participants were snowballed from the family and friends as recruiting agents. Data analysis adhered to the six-phase thematic analysis. The findings of the study revealed that factors for L1 attrition are multiple, varying from one context of attrition to another. However, some factors are cross-cultural, cutting across at least many instances of cross-linguistic interference. They are also dependent on aggregate attrition since no single factor can cause attrition. The current study recommends redirection of approaches to attrition cases in African multilingual contexts; hence, avoid focusing on migration and examine the prevailing exposure of ethnic languages to superior languages like English, Swahili, and French
Mental health stigma, health locus of control, and optimistic bias as predictors of treatment-seeking behaviour among health workers in Akwa Ibom State
Full text linkIn Nigeria, reluctance among healthcare workers to seek mental health support remains a major concern, often driven by stigma and cognitive biases. While previous studies have examined these factors separately, limited research has explored their combined predictive influence. This study investigated the extent to which mental health stigma, health locus of control, and optimistic bias predict treatment-seeking behaviour among healthcare professionals in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was adopted with 323 participants, including doctors, nurses, community health extension workers, and social workers, selected through multistage sampling across public, missionary, and private health facilities. Standardized instruments were employed: the Stigma-9 Questionnaire (STIG-9), Health Locus of Control Scale (HLoC), Revised Life Orientation Test (LOT-R), and the Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help Scale-Short Form (ATSPPH-SF). Data were analyzed using simple and multiple regression. Findings revealed that mental health stigma significantly predicted treatment-seeking behaviour (β = .20, p < .001), indicating that stigma reduces willingness to seek help. Optimistic bias also significantly predicted treatment-seeking (β = .21, p < .001), suggesting that moderate optimism enhances proactive help-seeking. However, health locus of control showed no significant predictive effect. Collectively, the predictors accounted for 11% of the variance in treatment-seeking behaviour (R = .33, R² = .11, F (3, 319) = 12.78, p < .05). The study concludes that stigma and optimistic bias are key predictors of treatment-seeking among healthcare workers, while locus of control plays a limited role. It recommends institutional strategies to reduce stigma, promote healthy optimism, and foster positive mental health attitudes to improve workers’ well-being and service outcomes
Language pedagogical cheers in tertiary institutions and its gloom on indigenous languages in Nigeria
Full text linkThe strength of English language usage among Nigerians who speak Yoruba, Igbo, Ikwere, Hausa, and Gwari was contrastively studied in the University of Ibadan, Imo State University, Rivers State University, Sokoto State University, and the University of Abuja (representing the zones in Nigeria). The research adopted descriptive survey design and three research questions were formulated for a guide with a population of 19,532 respondents and a sample size of 8,800 selected through purposive procedure, using Language Pedagogical Cheers in Tertiary Institutions and its Gloom on Indigenous Languages (LAPECTIGLOOM) with four-point modified Likert scale of strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree and Strongly disagree, which was validated by experts in language studies, and measurement and evaluation from Federal College of Education (Tech.) Omoku is the instrument for data collection. The reliability of the instrument utilized the test-retest reliability technique, and a correlation coefficient of 0.87 was obtained. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the research questions, using SPSS version 20. The result of the study indicated that the English language is shifting the linguistic empathy of Nigerian bilinguals from the indigenous languages by modifications to achieve nativisation and acculturation to Nigerian concepts. The outcome shows that these modifications have challenged the prominence of indigenous languages as an L1, leading to a gradual loss of indigenous language relevance in Nigeria. The researcher, therefore, made recommendations on government policies, preservation force, and localization of discourses
Engaging with YouTube kids: A network for English language acquisition
Full text linkYouTube Kids is an engaging and easy-to-use resource for young students who wish to study English. Its vast library of educational resources offers a rich and diverse learning environment, including engaging animations and interactive films. YouTube Kids fosters a welcoming and stimulating environment that enables children to quickly advance their English language proficiency by incorporating play and exploration into language training. This study employed a comprehensive narrative literature review as the qualitative approach. According to the pertinent literature examined, YouTube Kids offered advantages and disadvantages as a medium for learning English. YouTube Kids is an invaluable tool for young students attempting to learn English. However, there are some possible drawbacks as well. In particular, certain films might not use similar English customs or accuracy, which could lead children to poor pronunciation or grammar. Parents and teachers must cautiously choose and monitor the video material their children watch to safeguard their children\u27s YouTube Kids content that aids their language learning objectives. Parents and teachers can minimize potential drawbacks and optimize the site\u27s value as a tool for teaching young students English language skills through rigorous monitoring and curation
Psychosocial factors as predictors of pre-surgery anxiety among patients awaiting surgery in selected hospitals in Akwa Ibom State
Full text linkPre-surgery anxiety remains a significant psychological concern among patients scheduled for surgery, with implications for recovery, treatment outcomes, and patient compliance. In many clinical contexts, including Nigeria, the psychological preparation of patients is often overlooked, with medical professionals focusing more on physiological stability than mental readiness. This study investigated psychosocial factors as predictors of pre-surgery anxiety among patients awaiting surgery in selected hospitals in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. A total of 152 in-patients (101 males [66.4%] and 51 females [33.6%]), aged 20 to 51 years (M = 39.3), were purposively selected from surgical wards of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital and St. Luke’s Hospital, Anua. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted. Four standardized psychological instruments were used: the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, the Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire, and the State Sub-scale of State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI Y-1). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. Findings revealed that self-esteem (β = .345; p < .05), perceived social support (β = .427; p < .05), and religiosity (β = .285; p < .05) significantly and positively predicted pre-surgery anxiety. Collectively, the psychosocial variables jointly predicted pre-surgical anxiety (F(5,147) = 6.975, p < .001), accounting for a meaningful variance in anxiety levels among patients. The implications of these findings highlight the need for preoperative psychological screening and interventions that address patients’ self-perception, social environments, and religious coping mechanisms. Healthcare professionals should be trained to recognize psychosocial risk factors and integrate supportive counseling into routine pre-surgical care
Cultural symbols in textile production and nation building in Nigeria
Full text linkThe study examined cultural symbols in textile production and nation building in Nigeria with the thesis that the preservation of a nation’s culture is synonymous with nation building. People\u27s culture is a function of the environment in which they are situated physically and naturally. Nigeria is yet to annex her cultural imperatives for nation building, especially through the vehicle of textile production and the associated designs which are the objective and fulcrum around which this study revolves. Practice led studio approach was used in the production of both the mpi-enyi and mbor batiks. In the findings, the significance of mpi-enyi and mbor cultural symbols in the exploration of batik textile design was highlighted and their usage explained. Also, the role of cultural symbols in textile production and nation building through cultural preservation, annexation of development, moral education, preservation of instruments for orderly social mobility, and economic development was explained. The study, therefore, concluded that the preservation of a nation\u27s culture is a sine qua non for nation building. It was therefore recommended that Nigeria should place much premium on her cultural imperatives through the cultural preservation of her artefacts for the requisite nation building