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Appraisal of the Implication of Autonomy Theory in Women and Minority Rights Law
No full textAutonomy theory shifts the emphasis from women having what men have to women being able to stand on their own make their own decision and pursue their own notion of a life well lived women\u27s rights advocates make similar assumption when they argue that women should have freedom to control their own lives and make their own reproductive choices. Therefore, the aim of this article was to deal with sex and consent, pregnancy and autonomy, economic autonomy and women\u27s poverty, the challenges in the implementation of the autonomy theory and the solution to these challenges. The research methodology was doctrinal approach, using expository and analytical research design. The main sources of data collection werevarious legal literatures, both from the physical library and the e-library. it was found that the concept of autonomy has been developed in decisions concerning sexual and reproductive rights, including those connected to assisted reproduction techniques, access to abortion services, informed consent, and sex education, as well as the element of non-consent in sexual violence laws. It is also found that the doctrine has been embraced in decisions concerning LGBTIQ+ communities, interconnected often with the exercise of gender identity and expression and the rights to live free from violence and discrimination. It was recommended that in order to cure the defect of Autonomy theory, government should be responsive to provide and cater for women to cure the defect of poverty. Thus, the government should provide a regulatory machine to cure the defect of lack of manpower and inefficiency in workplaces as a result of women\u27s limit of productivity
Regulation of Freedom of Religion Vis A Vis Noise Pollution Arising from it in Nigeria.
No full textAbstract In Nigeria, religion plays a central role in public and private life, with the right to freedom of religion constitutionally enshrined under Section 38 of the 1999 Constitution. However, the practical manifestation of this right—especially through amplified religious activities—has increasingly clashed with other fundamental rights, notably the rights to life, health, privacy, and a safe environment. This growing tension has prompted urgent legal and policy questions about how to appropriately regulate religious expression when it results in environmental harm, particularly noise pollution. This research aims to critically examine the legal framework governing the regulation of religious freedom in Nigeria, specifically as it intersects with public health and environmental protection concerns. It investigates the extent to which the Constitution and subsidiary legislation permit reasonable limitations on religious practices in the interest of public order, health, and the rights of others. Adopting a doctrinal methodology, the study relies on statutory analysis, judicial decisions, international human rights instruments, and regulatory frameworks such as the National Environmental (Noise Standards and Control) Regulations 2009. The findings reveal that while freedom of religion is fundamental, it is not absolute and may be lawfully restricted under Section 45(1) of the Constitution. Excessive religious noise constitutes a public nuisance and violates both environmental standards and individual rights. The paper recommends that Nigerian states adopt uniform noise control laws tailored to religious institutions, and that courts should more assertively interpret constitutional rights in a balanced manner to protect public health while respecting religious freedoms
IMPACT OF TEACHERS’ TRAINING IN REFORMING QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTRES IN AWGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT EDUCATION AUTHORITY OF ENUGU STATE
No full textProfessional development of teachers is a continuous program teachers undergo to improve and keepup with the new trend in the teaching profession. This study was carried out to find out the impact ofTeachers Training in Reforming Quality Professional Development of Teachers in Early ChildhoodEducation Centers in Awgu Local Government Education Authority Enugu State. . This study adopteda descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprised 231 early childhood teachers inthe 77 Government owned early childhood centers in Awgu LGEA, Enugu State. The sample size was150 teachers selected using simple random sampling techniques. Data was collected using a 22 itemsstructured questionnaire titled "Impact of Teachers Training in Reforming Quality ProfessionalDevelopment of Teachers in Early Childhood Education Centers (ITTRPQDTECEC). Cronbachalpha was used to test the reliability of the instrument which yielded an overall co.-efficient of 0.80which was considered reliable. Mean was used for data analysis. Findings revealed that teachersthat undergo training have better classroom management skills, trained teachers has bettercommunication and positive relationships with pupils and parents and help teachers learn new andeffective teaching practices among others. Also, challenges facing professional development ofteachers are no leave permission, limited time, inadequate resources and lack of ongoing mentoringand coaching, lack of personalized professional development plan and insufficient content. Thepossible solutions to the challenged facing the professional development of teachers are; teachersshould be allowed to go on study leave, adequate financial support should be made available forteachers, also provision of high quality content and professional development program should beprovided for the teachers Based on the findings, it was recommended that study leave should begranted to teachers to enable them to go and update their professional knowledge among others. Inconclusion, this study examined the impact of teachers training in reforming quality professionaldevelopment of teachers in early childhood education. Based on the findings of this study ,it wasrevealed that teachers training is beneficial to the teacher as it helps them gain confidence in theirability to impact knowledge in the classroom, pupils who are taught by trained teachers have easyunderstanding of the concept been taught. More so there are challenges hindering the Professionaldevelopment of teachers in early childhood education center in Awgu LGEA. These challenges havekept some teachers stagnant for some time making it seem impossible to attain the peak of theirprofession. Meanwhile, solutions were proffered to the challenges which if implemented will have agreat impact on the professional development of teachers. 
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF INTEGRATING MACHINE LEARNING FOR THREAT PREVENTION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE
No full textThe main purpose of the study was to examine the opportunities and challenges of integratingMachine Learning (ML) for threat prevention in secondary schools in Anambra State. Two researchquestions guided the study and one hypothesis was tested. The descriptive survey design was adoptedfor the study. The population of the study comprised 267 public secondary school principals inAnambra State. Census Sampling method was adopted for the study. A selfstructured questionnairewas developed and used by the researchers to collect relevant data for the study. The instrument wasvalidated by three research experts and the instrument was subject to a trial test. Mean, standarddeviation and one-sample t-test was used to analyze data. The finding of the study revealed that MLpresents substantial opportunities for enhancing school security, including real-time surveillance,behavioural analysis and predictive threat detection. However, the study also identified severalchallenges hindering effective ML implementation, such as inadequate infrastructure, limitedtechnical expertise, data privacy concerns and resistance to technology adoption. Furthermore, thenull hypothesis was rejected, indicating a significant influence of ML on threat prevention. Based onthese findings, the study recommends increased investment in security infrastructure, capacitybuilding for school staff and awareness campaigns to enhance stakeholder involvement in MLintegration
GREENING AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM FOR SUSTAINABLE WORKFORCE IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN SOUTHEAST NIGERIA
No full textThis paper considered some approaches for enhancing graduates of agricultural education work skills towards social and economic transformation. It examined the integration of a green approach into agricultural education curriculum to develop a sustainable workforce for agricultural production in southeast Nigeria. Four research questions guided the study and four hypotheses were also formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. Population of the study was 122 agricultural education lecturers and instructors in three selected higher institution that offers agricultural education in Enugu State. The entire population was used for the study because of the manageable size. Greening agricultural education curriculum item questionnaire made up of 78 items was used for data collection. The instrument was validated by three experts in Department of Technology and Vocational Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. Cronbach Alpha reliability method was used to determine the internal consistency of the instrument. A Cronbach Alpha coefficient of 0.71as obtained for the four clusters respectively. One hundred and twelve copies of the questionnaire were administered to the respondents by the researcher with the help of three research assistants. All the administered copies of the questionnaire were retrieved and analyzed using mean, standard deviation and t – test. Findings of the study revealed among others that agricultural education curriculum require element of green skills that will expose the students to sustainable work placement. It was therefore recommended that green skills should be included in the curriculum to provide green skills necessary for sustainable workforce
NEEDS DRIVEN RESEARCH IN AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIAL AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA
No full textThis study employed descriptive survey research design. The study was conducted in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Two research questions were formulated to guide the study. The population of the study comprised of 30 respondents. A simple random sampling technique was used. A structured questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. the instrument was sub-divided into 2 sections, section A and B. Section A, contains 16 items and section B, contains 22 items, making a total of 38 items on a five-point scales, ranging from strongly agreed = 5, agreed = 4, undecided = 3, disagreed =2 and strongly disagreed = 1. The instrument was validated by three experts. Cronbach alpha reliability coefficient index was used to determine the internal consistency of the instrument. The reliability coefficients obtained for the two segments of the questionnaire were 0.78 and 0.86. The overall reliability index for the instrument was 0.82. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation, any items with the mean score of 3.50 and above were regarded as agreed and accepted, while any item with the mean score less than 3.50 were regarded as disagreed and not accepted. The results revealed among others issue of brain drain, non-cohesion between educational curriculum and industries, non-aligning research objectives with specific societal needs. It was recommended among others that government should establish national research priorities aligned with development goals
INFLUENCE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON DELIVERY OF BUSINESS EDUCATION COURSES IN UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-EAST
No full textThis study examined the influence of Artificial Intelligence on Delivery of Business Education courses in Universities in South-East. Two research questions were answered and two hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significant. The research design was a descriptive survey. The population of the study was 80 Business Educators from Federal and State Universities in South-East. The instrument for data collection was a self-structured questionnaire and was validated by three experts while the reliability of the instrument was ascertained using Cronbach Alpha reliability method which yielded a reliability co-efficient of 0.78. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research question while t-test was used to test the hypotheses. The results indicated that AI can influence instructional delivery of Business Education courses to a very high extent positively. It also revealed that it can influence instructional delivery of Business Education courses to a high extent negatively. There was no significant difference in the meaning rating of Federal and State Business Educators on the positive and negative influence of AL on instructional delivery of Business Education courses in Universities in South-East. The study recommended among others that awareness of AI should be enforced in all the universities in South-East to update the lecturers on the need for implementation of AI and its application in the teaching and learning processes
INTEGRATING INNOVATIVE METHODS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING ELECTRONICS IN TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (TVE) FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN IMO STATE
No full textThe study investigated the integration of innovative methods of teaching and learning Electronics in Technical Vocational Education for sustainable development in Imo state. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population of study comprised of 35 respondents. Intact class was and census sampling were used because of the smallest of the numbers. A 20-item questionnaire tagged “Innovative Method of Teaching and Learning Electronics (IMTLE)” was used for data collection, which was validated by three experts and trial tested outside the area of study. The questionnaire items were generated from the review of the related literature. All the 35 copies of the questionnaire administered were returned. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while T-test statistic was used to analyze the hypothesis. Mean of 3.50 were considered needed. The reliability coefficient was 0.81, established using Cronbach alpha to analyze the hypothesis. The result of the study revealed that 10 innovative methods were needed to be integrated in the teaching and learning electronics. The results also showed that electronics lecturers/educators were not sufficiently integrating the innovative methods in teaching and learning. The researcher among others recommends that electronics lecturers/educators should be encouraged to update their knowledge in the use of innovative teaching and learning by attending conferences and workshops, in service training and other continuous education opportunities
Campus Greening, Property Aesthetics, and Learners’ Comfort: The Case of Adeleke University, Ede, Nigeria
No full textThe significance of greening our campuses and enhancing their scenic beauty is increasingly recognized as vital for supporting student well-being, boosting academic engagement, enhancing property aesthetics and shaping institutional identity. This research sets out to explore how property, greening aesthetic appeal, and student comfort interact at Adeleke University, Ede, Nigeria. The study employed a mixed-methods research approach, utilizing structured questionnaires, field observations, and in-depth interviews to gather insights into students’ perceptions and experiences of their campus environment. The results indicate that property aesthetics, green spaces and visually appealing areas significantly improve students’ psychological comfort, sense of belonging, and overall satisfaction with their academic surroundings. Moreover, well-kept greenery, shaded spots, and artistic sculptures contribute to students’ relaxation, stress relief, and cognitive focus. This research highlights the importance of intentional landscape design and ecological care in fostering effective educational settings. It advocates for the strategic development of campuses as living laboratories and sustainable greening initiatives to strengthen the connection between built environments and nature
LEVEL OF CASH HOLDINGS AMONG LISTED INSURANCE FIRMS ON NIGERIA EXCHANGE GROUP: FIRM LEVERAGE AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES EFFECT
No full textThe study ascertained the level of cash Holding among listed insurance firms on Nigeria Exchange group. The specific objective was to examine the effect of leverage and investment opportunities on cash and cash equivalents of insurance firms listed in Nigeria Exchange Group (NGX). The research design used in this study is an ex-post facto. The population of the study was made up of fifteen (15) listed insurance firms in Nigeria from which a sample of ten (10) was selected using purposive sampling. This study relied on secondary data that were obtained from the annual audited financial statements of the sampled firms from 2013 to 2022. The hypotheses testing was done using estimation from Panel Error Component Generalized Least Squares at 5% significance level. The study found the following: leverage has a significant negative effect on cash holding of listed insurance firms in Nigeria (p-value = 0.0000); and investment opportunities have a significant positive effect on cash holding of listed insurance firms in Nigeria (p-value = 0.0000). The study recommends among others that the management of listed insurance firms in Nigeria should implement prudent debt management policies and strategies to ensure that debt levels are sustainable and do not excessively constrain cash flow or financial flexibility