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Winning the War Against Corruption in the Public Sector: The Pivotal Role of Office Administrators in Anambra State, Nigeria
No full textThe study explored the pivotal role of office administrators in winning the war against corruption in the public sector. Three research questions were answered. Descriptive survey research design was adopted in carrying out the study. The population for the study was 226 employees in the public sector, which includes 130 employees and 96 administrators from selected public sector in Anambra State. The instrument for data collection was a 29-item structured questionnaire. The questionnaire was face validated by two experts from the Department of Administration and one from Office Management Education, all at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The reliability of the instrument was ascertained by trial testing, 15 copies of the questionnaire were administered to fifteen business administrators from Abia State. Data collected from the trial testing were analyzed using the Cronbach Alpha reliability technique which yielded reliability coefficients of 0.77, 0.78 and 0.80 lusters respectively. The instrument was designed to elicit the ratings of respondents on a 4-point rating scale as follows: Strong Agree (SA)-4-point, Agree (A) 3-point, Disagree (D)-2 point, and Strongly Disagree (SD) 1 1-point. Data was collected using a personal contact approach with the help of 10 research assistants. Out of the 226 copies of questionnaire administered to 226 Business Administrators, 215 were completed and returned, indicating 95.1% return rate. The data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation for answering the three research questions, noted with significant and insignificant. Based on the findings, the study among others suggested that administrators must demonstrate a strong commitment to integrity and transparency, setting the tone for their organization, thereby leading by example as regards combating corruption
Utilization of Social Networking Sites by Small and Medium-Scale Enterprise Managers for Successful Entrepreneurship
No full textThis study ascertained the extent to which social networking sites are utilized by small and medium-scale enterprise (SME) managers for successful entrepreneurship. Two research questions guided the study, and two null hypotheses were tested. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population comprised 1,813 registered SMEs managers/owners in Anambra State. A sample of 544 managers of SMEs was selected using a proportionate stratified random sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was an 18-item structured questionnaire. Three experts validated the instrument. To determine the internal consistency of items of the instrument, Cronbach\u27s Alpha was used, and reliability coefficient values of 0.91 and 0.88 for clusters B1 and B2 with an overall coefficient value of 0.88 were obtained. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions and check the closeness of respondents’ responses. A t-test was used to test the null hypothesis at 0.05 alpha level. The findings of the study revealed that managers of SMEs lowly utilized Twitter for successful entrepreneurship in Anambra State, while they moderately utilized Facebook. Managers of SMEs differed significantly in their mean ratings on the extent they utilized Facebook for successful entrepreneurship in Anambra State, Nigeria. They did not significantly differ in their mean ratings to the extent that they utilized Facebook for successful entrepreneurship. The study concluded that managers of SMEs in Anambra State, Nigeria, were not fully utilizing Facebook and Twitter for successful entrepreneurship. It was recommended, among others, that managers of SMEs should organize regular training and retraining of members on the relevance of using Facebook and Twitter for successful entrepreneurship. This would enable them to ensure efficiency in the performance and survival of SME
Artificial Intelligence Skills Required of Accounting Education Students for Job Performance in the Digital Era
No full textThis study examined the artificial intelligence (AI) skills required of Accounting Education students for effective job performance in the digital era. Guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses, the study adopted a descriptive survey design. The area of the study was Rivers State Ministry of Education. The population comprised 27,964 senior civil servants, from which a sample of 377 respondents was selected using the Krejcie and Morgan formula for determining sample size. Data were collected through a structured 30-item questionnaire titled Questionnaire on AI Skills Requirements in Accounting Practice (QASRAP), validated through content validation by three experts two in Business Education and one in Measurement and Evaluation and yielding a reliability coefficient of 0.78 using Cronbach’s Alpha. Out of the 377 copies distributed, 362 valid responses were retrieved. Data were analysed using Mean and Standard Deviation to answer the research questions and independent samples t-tests to test the hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that AI electronic office skills and AI emerging skills were perceived as very highly required for Accounting Education students’ job performance. No significant gender differences were found in respondents’ ratings It was recommended that accounting education programs integrate AI-focused learning strategies and support continuous professional developmen
Assessment of the Competencies Possessed by Business Educators for Effective Instructional Delivery in Universities in South-East-Nigeria
No full textThis paper investigated the competencies possessed by Business Educators in Universities for effective instructional delivery in universities in South-East Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. A sample of 123 Business Educators, which comprised 83 and 40 Business Educators drawn from 10 (5 federal and 5 state universities respectively) public universities in South-East Nigeria, was used for the study. The entire population was used for the study; hence census sampling technique was adopted. The instrument for data collection was a 23-item researcher-developed questionnaire titled: Assessment of the Competencies Possessed by Business Educators for Effective Instructional Delivery Questionnaire (ACPBEFEIDQ). The instrument had two clusters with 4-point response scales of Very High Extent, High Extent, Low Extent, and Very Low Extent, with 4, 3, 2, and 1 ratings, respectively, addressing research questions. The internal consistency of the instrument was determined using Cronbach\u27s Alpha statistic, which yielded an overall index of 0.89. The data was collected by the researchers with the help of two research assistants. Out of 123 copies of the instruments administered, 99 copies, representing 80% were returned and used for data analysis. Mean and standard deviations were used to answer the research questions raised for the study, while the t-test statistic was used to test the two hypotheses that guided the study at a 0.05 level of significance. The results showed, among others, that Business Educators possessed both practical demonstration and digital competencies to a low extent. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that the University administration should ensure that practical demonstration and digital competencies are part of the requisite skills to be considered during the recruitment of Business Educators for effective instructional delivery in universities in Southeast Nigeri
Strategic Intuition and the Organizational Performance of Federal-Owned Tertiary Hospitals in Delta State
No full textThis study explored the influence of healthcare professionals\u27 strategic intuition on the organizational performance of Federal-owned tertiary hospitals in Delta State. Employing a survey research design, the investigation aimed to gather accurate and reliable data on this critical topic. This method facilitated an impartial assessment of the subject matter, allowing for the application of statistical tools to generalize findings from the sample to the broader population. The choice of this methodology was based on its systematic and unbiased nature, which supports hypothesis validation and enables the collection of quantitative data for comprehensive analysis. The study focused on a target population of 1,810 staff members at the Federal Medical Centre in Asaba, Delta State. Using purposive sampling, a sample size of 328 participants was selected for inclusion. Regression data analysis was achieved through SPSS 27. Findings indicated that the strategic intuition of healthcare professionals has a significant and positive impact on the financial performance of Federal-owned tertiary hospitals in Delta State. Additionally, the study found that strategic intuition plays a crucial role in improving the quality of healthcare services delivered by these hospitals, and it also enhances employee job satisfaction. Considering these results, the study recommended that Federal-owned tertiary hospitals prioritize implementing training initiatives aimed at improving healthcare professionals\u27 strategic intuition to optimize financial planning and resource managemen
FOOD ALLERGIES IN CHILDREN AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES
No full textThe human body reacts to so many foreign particles known as allergy. Allergies are the body’s reaction to normally harmless substances. Allergy symptoms range from mild to life-threatening. Allergies are the body’s reaction to a foreign protein; usually, these proteins (allergens) are harmless. Food allergy is an immune system reaction that happens soon after eating a certain food. Even a tiny amount of the allergy-causing food can trigger symptoms such as digestive problems, hives or swollen airways. An allergic reaction can happen anywhere in the body. This includes the skin, eyes, lining of the stomach, nose, sinuses, throat, and lungs. Allergic reactions can cause; itchy skin, red watery eyes, dry skin, hives, itchy nose, vomiting, dizziness. Foods most commonly connected to food allergies include; fish, shellfish, tree nuts. To prevent food allergy in children one must ensure the daily management of food allergies in individual children by avoiding food that causes allergy, prepare for food allergy emergencies and provide professional development on food allergies for staff members. 
IMPACT OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ON THE ACQUISITION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS IN THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OKO LIBRARY
No full textThe objective of the study was to examine the impact of Information Communication Technology on the acquisition of library materials in Federal Polytechnic, Oko. Specifically, the study identified the impact of ICT on the acquisition of library materials and the challenges of employing ICT in the acquisition of library materials. The study was guided by three research questions. A descriptive survey research method was used to elicit responses from the entire population of 30 library staff of Federal Polytechnic Oko Library. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean scores and frequencies). The findings revealed that cost savings as a result of using ICT for material acquisition; positive impact of ICT on the acquisition of library materials and improved efficiency of library material acquisition are the impact of ICT on the acquisition of library materials. The challenges identified were budget constraints and lack of staff training. The recommendations of this study include: the training of staff on ICT applications, the upgrade of ICT infrastructure, and addressing the challenges facing ICT implementation, like budget constraints and technical issues among others. ICT has greatly impacted the acquisition of library materials, and its effect can be seen in the increased efficiency of library acquisition, real-time inventory management, and speed or fastness in acquisition procedures, which should consistently be maintained by management. This study represents a fresh empirical investigation into the impact of Information Communication Technology on the acquisition of library materials in the Federal Polytechnic Oko library. 
Application of Cloud Computing in Public University Libraries in South- East, Nigeria for Effective Service Delivery
No full textThis study investigated the application of cloud computing services in public university libraries in South- East, Nigeria. Pointedly, the study explored the extent, benefits and challenges of application of cloud computing services by the staff of the libraries under study. The study adopted descriptive survey research design with a sample of 129 librarians drawn from ten public university libraries in South - East, Nigeria. Questionnaire was used to collect data that was analysed using descriptive parameters of mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that respondents had applied cloud computing services in their libraries amidst challenges such as pricing, acceptance, security, sustainability and post adoption concerns. The study recommended that based on the enormous benefits of cloud computing services, more Information Technology (IT) infrastructure which can enhance the application of cloud computing services should be provided for enhanced services delivery in public university libraries
Relationship between Information Repackaging and Service Delivery by Academic Librarians in Donald Ekong Library, University of Port Harcourt
No full textThis study examined the relationship between information repackaging and service delivery in Donald Ekong library, University of Port Harcourt. Two specific objectives, two research questions and two null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted correlational research design. Population of the study comprised 104 professional and paraprofessional library staff of University of Port Harcourt. Sample size consisted of 104 professional and paraprofessional staff. Census sampling method was adopted. Data was collected using a questionnaire. Data collected was analysed using Pearson product-moment correlation (PPMC). The findings showed that there is a significant relationship between language repackaging and service delivery in library. Moreover, there is a significant relationship between content repackaging and service delivery in library. The study concluded that there is a significant relationship between the language repackaging and service delivery in Donald Ekong library, therefore, adequate attention should be giving to language repackaging to promote high quality of service delivery. Based on the findings, the study recommended that the librarians should take appropriate measures in offering standardized language repackaging to sustain high quality of service deliver but librarians should also intensify efforts at rendering content repackaging to promote the overall service delivery in the library
EXAMINING THE ROLE OF THE MARRIAGE BETWEEN LAW, ARTS AND CULTURE TO THE SOCIETY
No full textThe trio of law, arts and culture together constitute an area of hot discourse in any inquiry into making a distinction between humans and the species of the wild. This paper discusses law, arts and culture, reason being that law reflects the culture of a society which it governs and the society’s arts is in-built in the culture of the society. These issues are examined in the perspectives of law and arts, arts and culture; and culture and law with the authors’ aim of bringing the diverse literatures on this topic into coming to a common ground that can lay to rest the existing controversies and divergent views of researchers prevalent in this area of study. Using doctrinal research approach, it was found that law, arts and culture are inseparable and nourishing to one another like a baby and umbilical cord. It concludes that the conflicting views of prior literatures among researchers are peripheral. The paper offers recommendations for future research in the field, bearing in mind the involving nature of this subject since the ages past