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Glorification and Glamorization of Migrant Experiences in Nollywood Films: Challenges and Prospects for the Nigerian Youths
No full textNigerian society in recent times has witnessed the exodus of its most promising talents, doctors, nurses, skilled workers, among others. The quest for greener pastures and the failure of the government to ensure the equitable distribution of its resources have necessitated and influenced most of the decisions of the Nigerian youths who have adopted the “Japa” mantra. This study looking at glorification and glamorization of the migrant experiences thus delves into the migration portrayals in selected Nollywood films 1 $ (2002) and Anchor Baby (2010). Consequently, the researcher adopted the content analysis approach of the qualitative research method in evaluating the Nollywood films. The researcher discovered that films’ contents can influence a migrant\u27s choice of destination. The challenges presented in the case study call for a serious retrospect in decision making of the Nigeria youths who have embraced the Japa syndrome as the last resort in solving their economic and financial problems. The researcher thus recommends that the Nigerian government should improve the nation’s economic platform to provide viable opportunities for the youths grappling with unemployment and other local limitations that encourage mass exodus out of the country. The youths constitute the greater percentage of any country\u27s workforce and therefore, while the government is making relevant policies, it should concentrate on job creation and skills development as enablers of personal and national development. It is possible for the youths to see that what they are seeking in other countries could be obtained in Nigeria through due process. This is the time for the collective resources of the Nigerian peoples to be utilized by the government in developing different sectors of the country’s economy, social and cultural spaces as well as creative industries to curb youths’ uprising and agitation
Modulation of purine metabolism and uric acid level by gut microbiota product, Acetate; in Streptozotocin-induced diabetes mellitus in male wistar rats
No full textSodium acetate is a gut microbiota product which has shown potential metabolic benefits on several disease models. Several studies have revealed that gut microbiota products enhance insulin sensitivity, improve glucose uptake and suppress cardiometabolic alterations in Diabetes Mellitus (DM). However, acetate influence on purine metabolism in DM has not been fully explored. The aim this study was to investigate the effect of acetate on blood glucose level, insulin sensitivity, purine metabolism and uric acid level in streptozotocin-induced diabetes. A total of thirty (30) male Wistar rats of about 8-10 weeks weighting between 140g-220g were used for the study. Group 1: control. Group 2: Diabetic (untreated). Group 3: sodium acetate (200 mg/kg orally). Group 4: Metformin group (100 mg/kg orally). Group 5: Diabetic with sodium acetate (200 mg/kg). Group 6: Diabetic + metformin (100 mg/kg). All groups were treated for 21 days (n= 5/group). The findings from this study showed that sodium acetate enhanced insulin sensitivity, xanthine oxidase/adenosine deaminase activities and uric acid level (p< 0.05) in comparison to the diabetic control rats. The results of this study suggest the beneficial effect of acetate by modulating purine metabolism via adenosine deaminase/xanthine oxidase and uric acid pathway in diabetes mellitus
AWARENESS AND USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS FOR LEARNING OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN AWKA SOUTH LGA, ANAMBRA STATE
No full textThe study investigated the awareness and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for learning of English Language among secondary school students in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. Two research questions guided the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population of the study comprised 3,350 SS2 students in the 19 secondary schools in Awka South LGA. The sample size for the study was 150 SS2 students drawn from five secondary schools out of the 19 secondary schools in Awka South LGA using simple random sampling technique. Questionnaires titled \u27\u27Awareness of Artificial Intelligence Tools for Learning of English Language (AAITLEL)\u27\u27 and \u27\u27Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools for Learning of English Language (UAITLEL)” were constructed by the researchers and used as instrument for data collection. The instrument was validated by three experts from the Department of Educational Foundations (Curriculum Studies and Measurement and Evaluation Units), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The reliability of the instrument was obtained using Cronbach Alpha which yielded the coefficient values of 0.72 and 0.75 respectively. Data collected were analyzed using percentage and mean. The findings of the study revealed that secondary school students in Awka South LGA are aware of Artificial Intelligence tools for learning of English Language. It further revealed that the students utilized the AI tools for learning English Language to a low extent. It was recommended among others that secondary school administrators should organize workshops, seminars and orientation for students to enlighten them on how to utilize AI tools for effective learning of English Language
INFLUENCE OF MONETARY INCENTIVE ON HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN SELECTED TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN OGUN STATE
No full textThe study examined the influence of monetary incentive on Human Resources Management in selected tertiary institutions in Ogun State. Two research questions guided the study and adopted the survey type of research design. The target population comprised of 150 academic staff and 150 Non-academic staff making a total of 300 respondents from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye and Tai-Solarin University, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The study employed the use of multi-staged sampling techniques of stratified, purposive, and simple random sampling techniques to select respondents. Self-structured instrument Influence of Monetary Incentive on Human Resources Management in Tertiary Institutions Questionnaire (IMIHRMTIQ) was used to gather data. instrument comprised 20 close-ended items where the first sub-scale was subjected to a Yes/No format while the second-sub scale was done with responses on a modified Likert scale of Strongly Agree (SA), Agree (A), Disagree (D), and Strongly Disagree (SD) respectively. Two experts in the Department of Human Resources Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Benin validated the scale. The researcher adopted the split-half reliability technique to establish the internal consistency of the Instrument. The reliability coefficient yielded an r-value of 0.895, which means that the instruments was suitable for the study. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and Z-test analysis tested at a significant level of 0.05. The study revealed that monetary incentives play a significant role in HRM. It then concluded that despite the pivotal role played by monetary incentives, tertiary institutions still find it difficult to incentivize their staff by paying their medical bills and sponsoring education. It is recommended that staff be exposed to compulsory in-service training twice annually
STRATEGIES FOR COMPREHENSIVE COUNSELLING CURRICULUM: FRAMEWORK FOR SCHOOL GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING PROGRAMME
No full textThis paper discussed on the strategies to be followed in ensuring comprehensive counselling curriculum thereby presenting a framework for school guidance and counselling programme that can be used in a school setting. In Nigerian context, the National Policy on Education recognises the place of guidance and counselling programme in schools and the programme can be used as catalyst towards ensuring the goals of education. The discussion posit that the central aim of school guidance and counselling programme is to provide series of interventions to students. It is evidenced that counselling programme focused on academic, career, and personal development of the students. The curriculum aims to address the holistic needs of students, equipping them with essential life skills, career awareness, and emotional intelligence. Preventive, developmental, intervention, and remedial approaches were recommended through incorporating guidance lessons, workshops, and individual counselling sessions. Full implementation of this curriculum can improve students\u27 academic performance, career readiness, and emotional well-being, ultimately contributing to a more informed, skilled, and resilient as well as effective workforce production in Nigeria. The paper concluded that developing a structured school counselling curriculum within the Nigerian education system is essential for fostering students\u27 academic success, career readiness, and emotional well-being leading to individual and national development. Suggestion toward prioritising production and training of school counsellors was proffered for the government as well as the policy makers to take in to consideration. Colleges and Universities need to intensify mode of counselling training to cater for the need of the manpower
SCHOOL VARIABLES AND STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS LEARNING IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN URUEOFFONG/ ORUKO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
No full textThis study investigates the Influence of School Variables on Students’ Attitude towards Learning in Secondary Schools in Urueoffong/Oruko Local Government Area. The research aims to identify key school-related factors that affect students’ attendance and their perceptions of school. The research design adopted for this study was correlational research design. The population of this study comprised all the 492 Junior Secondary Two (JS2) students in all the seven public secondary school in Urueoffong/Oruko LGA with a sampe size of 13.3%. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analysed using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMC). The findings reveal that several school variables, including the quality of teaching, school facilities, teacher-student relationships. High-quality teaching and well-maintained facilities were associated with positive student attitudes and higher attendance rates. Conversely, poor teacher-student relationships and lack of parental encouragement were linked to negative attitudes and poor learning habit. The study concludes that teacher-students interpersonal relationship is of fundamental importance in effective teaching and learning. Lack of parental encouragement impedes students’ attitude towards learning in secondary school whereas where parent guide, communicate and show interest in promoting the progress of their wards in school academic, performance increases. Recommendations include; teachers should be resourceful and use available learning facilities to make their lessons interesting, thereby providing some motivation to the learners. Parents should encourage and appreciate their children in order to help their children get motivated and to perform well in academics and face less anxiety. 
Issues of Divorce among Women and Implication on Girl-Child Educational Attainment and Economic Empowerment in Katsina State
No full textThe study examines the issues of divorce among women and implications on girlchild educational attainment and economic empowerment in Katsina State, Nigeria. The study used descriptive survey design for the research. The population is made up of the women of Mariable ages (15-60 years) in the study area. The number of women estimated at this age is 60.5% of the total estimated population of 3,065,175, out of the population of 12, 756,185. This is according to the recent figures form National Population Commission (NPC). With the aid of some research assistants, 235 women were purposively selected from the six sampled areas. Questionnaire was the instrument for data collection in six (6) urban areas of Katsina State, which were selected using random sampling techniques. This choice was because the customary court and some literate women were found here. The questionnaire was divided into sections according the objectives of the study. The items of the questionnaire were designed to generate unambiguous information on women who have experienced divorce cases before. The questionnaire was administered to the women to assess their knowledge on divorce cases by the researchers. The research assistants were picked on the basis of those who can speak English Language and Hausa fluently for easy interpretation. They were tutored on how to distribute and collect the questionnaire and also to be sure that the instruments were properly filled or appropriately completed. The data collected finally was analyzed using descriptive statistics of Mean and Standard Deviation as it is in research questions. The findings show that there is a divorce rate in the area of this study. Based on these findings, the study recommended among others that parents should be properly educated on the implications of divorce on the child and the society in general. 
Effects of Self-directed and Social Collaborative Constructivism Instructional Strategies on Junior Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Basic Science in Adamawa State
No full textThe study explored effects of self-directed and social collaborative constructivism instructional strategies on junior secondary school students’ academic achievement in basic science and technology in Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State. A 3 x 2 quasi experimental design with intact classes was adopted. Simple random sampling technique was employed to select 105 Junior Secondary School two students from three schools in Jeda Local Governments, Adamawa State, Nigeria for the study. Participants were randomly assigned to conventional lecture, self-directed and social collaborative constructivism instructional activities. The treatment lasted for 8 weeks. One main instrument was developed by the researchers, validated and used; Basic Science and Technology Achievement Test (BSTAT, r = 0.86.). Two hypotheses were raised to test the significant difference between lecture, collaborative and self-directed constructivism instructional strategies activities in basic science and technology and significant difference between gender and students’ academic performance in basic science and technology in selected concepts. The two hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Data were analysed using mean, standard deviation, Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) and t -test analysis. The study revealed that there was significant difference in the students’ academic performance between students exposed to lecture, collaborative and self-directed constructivism instructional strategies. The finding also indicated that there was no significant difference in the academic performance of male and female students It was therefore recommended that basic science and technology teacher should be encouraged to promote academic achievement of learners by involving constructivism-based learning activities.  
EXPLORATION OF THE HISTORICAL EVOLUTION AND INFLUENCE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AMONG EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS STUDENTS OF NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA
No full textThe paper examined A Historical Exploration of the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Education: It’s Influence on Students’ of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The study was guided by four research questions. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population of this study is comprised of 1,143 undergraduate students of the Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The target population of this study is 567 comprising of 200 and 300 level students. The sample of the study was determined using Taro Yamane’s sampling techniques; a sample of 235 undergraduate students was selected from the population. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire titled “Questionnaire on Historical Exploration of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Education (QHEAIDE).” The reliability of the instrument was established using Cronbach alpha coefficient which yielded an index of 0.82. Data collected was and analysed using mean. The findings of the study show that AI in digital education has undergone significant transformation over the past decade among students in the Department of Educational Foundations. This shows that most students of Educational Foundations Department are aware of AI in digital education. Furthermore, AI-powered digital education did not drift students’ attention from the traditional teaching method. The students so as to allow self study in students for more understanding of subject matter and develop guidelines and standards for evaluating and implementing AI-powered learning tools in digital education