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Challenges and Prospects of Electronic Records Competencies in Tertiary Institutions for Job Performance in Contemporary Offices in Abia State
No full textThe study investigated challenges and prospects of electronic records competencies in tertiary institutions for job performance in contemporary offices in Abia State. The design of the study was a survey research design. The sample of the study was 68, comprising 680 final year Business Education students. This represents 10% of the population. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire designed by the researcher titled: Electronic Record Keeping Competencies of Office Technology and Job Performance Questionnaire (ERCOTJPQ) and was validated by three experts in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. Overall reliability of coefficient of 0.83 was obtained and considered adequate for the study. The data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions, while the t-test statistic was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The result revealed that respondents agreed to a high extent that computer-assisted retrieval competencies in tertiary institutions influence job performance in contemporary offices, and there is no significant difference between the mean responses of office communication of male and female job performance in contemporary offices. I was concluded that electronic records competencies are essential and are required in an organization/establishment. It was recommended that office management and technology students should pay more attention to the learning of computer-assisted retrieval and office communication competencies required for a contemporary office, as this would help in proper record managemen
Funding Business Education for Skills Acquisition among Tertiary Institutions Students in North-Eastern Nigeria
No full textThe paper examines funding Business Education for skills acquisition among tertiary institutions\u27 students in north-eastern Nigeria. The paper critically studies contemporary issues in Business Education and highlights how the Business Education programme contributes to the growth and development of the Nigerian economy. The move on to critically analyse skills acquisition and how skills acquisition plays a role in promoting the quality of life of individuals in our society. Business Education is an aspect of education which enables students to acquire skills for self-employment or self-reliance. It has been observed that, if special attention is given to the Business Education programme in terms of funding, particularly in the north-eastern states of Nigeria, the human and material resources will be harnessed. Therefore, there is a need to improve the funding of Business Education for skills acquisition among tertiary institutions\u27 students, as this would help in providing individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to become employable or self-reliant, which in turn provides solutions to the contemporary challenges in our societies, like poverty and unemployment among the youths, which are the major causes of insecurit
THE IMPACT OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES UTILIZATION TOWARDS ACHIEVING HEALTH PROMOTION IN NIGERIA
No full textHealthcare services utilization is essential for longevity and health promotion. The presence of healthcare facilities alone is not required for utilization, but depends on predisposing factors. Staying healthy by individual in a community to cope with life demands has been recognized since primitive times. However, everyone must strive hard to achieve this goal. This paper reviews how healthcare service utilization has been described as the product of interactions between healthcare professionals, patients and the generation of health services in Nigeria. The paper also reviewed positive and negative Impacts of Healthcare Services Utilizations in Nigeria and proffered way forward. Ways of Traditional/modern medicine and availability of Healthcare services utilizations were elucidated. Finally, the paper proffered some possible solutions to eliminate these identified problems and factors leading to effective utilization of Healthcare Services in Nigeria. Suggestions for promotion of Healthcare services utilizations in Nigeria included: Rehabilitating and equipping existing Primary Health Cares with modern equipment; employing more qualified healthcare professionals in PHCs; Community Involvement; Increasing Access and Affordability; Enhancing Quality and Relevance; Leveraging Digital Technologies; Raising Awareness and Community Participation is crucial to improving healthcare utilization in rural areas of Nigeria. 
Clean Cooking Energy Transition: Feasibility Study on Biogas Adoption Among Low-Income Households in Anambra State
No full textThis study investigates the feasibility of adopting biogas stove technology as a clean cooking energy alternative among low-income households in Anambra State, Nigeria. In rural communities in Anambra State, households commonly utilize various cooking energies, including firewood, charcoal, kerosene, and LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) among others. Using a survey design, data were collected from 251 respondents across select communities. Findings reveal that although LPG is a common fuel source, a significant number of households still rely on kerosene and charcoal, underscoring ongoing energy poverty and environmental health risks. This implies that persistent use of polluting fuels despite LPG access suggests economic fragility and vulnerability to energy insecurity. While awareness of biogas technology is moderate (61.8%), a sizable proportion remains uninformed. Key factors influencing adoption include perceived safety, financial and technical support, and evidence of successful use in rural settings. Notably, 87.3% of respondents expressed willingness to adopt biogas, conditional on these concerns being addressed. Major barriers to transition include safety apprehensions, lack of familiarity, and cost constraints. The study highlights the need for targeted awareness campaigns, financial incentives, and community demonstration projects to facilitate a just and inclusive clean energy transition in Anambra State
Challenges Facing the Implementation of Business Education CCMAS Curriculum in Public Universities
No full textThe study looked into the problems of implementing Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) in business and entrepreneurship education programs at public institutions. The research was guided by three research questions and three hypotheses. The population of the study comprised 133 participants: 30 business educators and 103 students from three public universities in South-East, Nigeria. The study utilized the complete population as the sample. Data were collected using a validated and reliable structured questionnaire. A four-point response options questionnaire was used for data collection, and it was validated by three experts. The instruments were administered by the researchers and research assistants. Responses to the research question was analyzed using mean responses, standard deviation while the hypotheses were analyzed using t-test of independent sample at 0.05 level of significant. Mean and standard deviation were utilized to answer the three study questions and evaluate the dispersion in respondents\u27 viewpoints, while one way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was employed to test the three null hypotheses at a significance level of 0.05. Findings show that; inadequate instructional facilities, inadequate funding, inadequate supply of technical manpower and qualified staff, technological advancement, and a large class of business education students are the challenges facing the CCMAS implementation in business education and entrepreneurship education programmes at public universities. To ensure effective CCMAS curriculum delivery, the study proposed additional financing, updated facilities, and expanded lecturers\u27 training
Assessment of the Role of Abia State Agency for Community and Social Development Project in Reducing Poverty and Achieving Gender Equality
No full textThe study assessed the extent of the achievement of the objectives of the Abia State Agency for Community and Social Development Projects (CSDP) as it pertains to reducing poverty and gender equality. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Descriptive survey research design was employed. The population for the study was 310 stakeholders. No sampling was done. The instrument for data collection was developed by the researcher and titled Assessment of Abia State Agency for Community and Social Development Projects in Reducing Poverty and Achieving Gender Equality Questionnaire (AFCSPIRPAGEQ). It was validated by three experts from Adult and Continuing Education, Education foundations (measurement and evaluation unit). The reliability of the instrument was carried out using 20 stakeholders in Imo State. The coefficient alpha analysis yielded an internal consistency of 0.90 and 0.85 for clusters A and B, respectively. The instrument was distributed and collected by the researcher through the assistance of four briefed research assistants. Data were analyzed using mean and analysis of variance (ANOVA). Post hoc analysis was conducted using Bonferroni test for multiple comparisons. The findings of the study showed that Abia State Agency for CSDP has reduced poverty and achieved gender equality to a high extent in Abia State. Hence the study, among others recommended that Abia State Agency for CSDP should Provide learning opportunities for persons with disabilities, promote gender friendly policies on women ownership of land and engage with different stakeholder groups accordingly, taking into consideration their various opinions on the agency\u27s impact on poverty reduction, and gender equality by conducting regular stakeholders meetings and feedback sessions, developing targeted communication strategies to improve transparency and accountability, and collaborating with NGOs and private sectors to amplify impact in order to sustain and improve more on the CSDP existing milestone on poverty reduction and gender equality. 
SYSTEMATIC EVALUATION OF TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF FRAMEWORKS, METRICS, AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
No full textFrom school systems to job trainings, the proliferation of technology is overwhelming. The bigquestion is ‘how do we distinguish the signal from noise? This paper provides a comprehensive,scholarly review of the systematic evaluation of Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) environments.It establishes a foundational understanding of both TEL and systematic evaluation as a structured,data-driven, and repeatable process. The research synthesizes and critically analyzes prominenttheoretical frameworks, including the foundational Kirkpatrick Model and the more holistic Cook andEllaway framework. It delineates key metrics and criteria for assessment, spanning pedagogical,technical, and financial dimensions, and highlights the shift from lagging to leading indicators.Through an examination of case studies and lessons from both successful and unsuccessfulimplementations, the paper explores major challenges, such as the silver bullet fallacy and the pitfallsexposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. A critical discussion of ethical and security imperatives,particularly in the context of AI-powered tools, reveals a fundamental tension between innovation andprinciples of privacy, equity, and human oversight. The review concludes by identifying significantresearch gaps, chief among them the absence of a standardized, comprehensive evaluationmethodology, and proposes a pathway toward a more integrated, agile, and holistic approach forfuture TEL assessment
THE NEED FOR DOCUMENTATION AND PRESERVATION OF YORÙBÁ PROVERBS AS CULTURAL HERITAGE
No full textProverbs and sayings are an integral part of African cultures. They have been passed down through generations for centuries. To be precise, proverb is an important aspect of indigenous culture in Yoruba society. Yoruba proverbs reflect the cultural values, beliefs and wisdom of the people, providing insight into their history, customs and way of life. Yoruba proverbs are often used figuratively as a way of conveying messages, lessons and wisdom to listeners. As revealed by the recent happenings, Yoruba proverbs as an important cultural heritage are threatened and close to extinct. Investigation reveals that certain factors are responsible for its continuous disappearance among the Yoruba communities, in the language structure and creative speeches which give the unique identity to the Yoruba people. Among the factors responsible for its disappearance include: total assimilation of western culture, the nuclear family syndrome, absence of moonlight stories by the elderly, the concept of modernity and urban nature of Yoruba towns. This paper highlights the importance of Yoruba proverbs as means of expressing some socio-cultural identities as well as other functions as contained in the Yoruba ways of life. As strong tools for bringing out inherent traits that run through a group of people, the paper advocates for the documentation, promotion and preservation of Yoruba proverbs
SPOUSAL ABUSE AND MARRIED TEACHERS’ AGGRESSIVENESS IN ONITSHA EDUCATION ZONE OF ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA.
No full textThe issue of marital problems such as spousal abuse is worldwide, and affects the relationship between spouses as well as the physical, cognitive and psychosocial aspect of individuals involved - particularly the victims. It also leads to the manifestation of some behavioral problems such as aggression that affects the individual’s professionalism in their workplace, which in this research pertains to the teachers. The study therefore investigated the relationship between spousal abuse and married teachers’ aggressiveness. A correlational research design was employed with three research questions and hypotheses guiding the study. A sample size of 298 married teachers in secondary schools in Onitsha Education Zone of Anambra state was purposively selected for the study. Researcher-made instruments titled Spousal Abuse Scale (SAS) and Aggression scale (AS) were utilized for the study after being validated by specialists in Educational Psychology and Measurement and Evaluation. Their reliabilities were ascertained using Cronbach Alpha method to determine their internal consistencies which yielded .79 and .81 for SAS and AS respectively. Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Mean and Standard Deviation were used to answer research questions while hypotheses were tested using t-test at .05 level of significance. The result of the study showed a significant relationship between spousal abuse and married teachers’ aggressiveness, a significant gender difference in spousal abuse with female teachers experiencing spousal abuse than the males; a significant gender difference in married teachers’ aggressiveness with female teachers being more aggressive than the male teachers. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that Teachers with marital problems should enroll for therapy to help them deal with emotional problems that may emanate from such marital issue, so as not to interfere with their job.