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Extent of Utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Teaching by Building Construction Educators in Public Universities in South-East Nigeria
No full textThe study examined the extent of utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in teaching by building construction educators in Public Universities in South East Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study and two hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. A total of 110 building construction educators, in six public universities in Southeast Nigeria which include both federal and state universities that are offering building construction courses, formed the population of the study. A structured questionnaire validated by three experts was used to carry out the study. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer research questions while Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to test the hypotheses. It was found out that greater that of the respondents upheld of adaptive learning and virtual reality were utilized at a low extent by building construction educators. It was concluded that the AI-Powered tools were not adequately utilized, by it was therefore recommended that effort should be made by building construction educators to understand AI\u27s role in education, but also embrace or employ it in carrying out their function
Extent of Readiness of Automobile Technology Educators to Utilize Artificial Intelligence in Colleges of Education in South East, Nigeria
No full textThe utilisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into educational practices has significantly transformed various disciplines, including Automobile Technology Education (ATE). This study addresses the readiness of educators to utilise AI within ATE in Nigerian colleges of education. In order to conduct this study, one research question and two hypotheses were formulated using descriptive survey research design. A population of 68 automobile technology educators in public colleges of education in South East, Nigeria was studied. A researcher-designed questionnaire containing 10 items with a reliability coefficient of 0.79 was used for data collection. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research question while t-test was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings of the study revealed that automobile technology educators have low extent of readiness to utilise AI in colleges of education in South East, Nigeria. Automobile technology educators in colleges of education in South East, Nigeria do not differ significantly in their mean ratings on the extent of readiness to utilise AI based on ownership type and gender. Conclusion and recommendations were suggested for the study
Impact of Workshop Experiences on Building Finishing Skills of Building Technology Education Students in Public University in Anambra State
No full textThe study assessed the impact of workshop experiences on building finishing skills of building technology education students in public university, Awka, Anambra State. Two research questions guided the study while two hypotheses were tested at 0.05 alpha level. The population consisted of 54 building technology education students. Census sampling technique was used. Instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire. Out of the 54 questionnaires distributed, 45 copies were retrieved which represented 83.3 percent retrieval. The data were analyzed using simple linear regression. The results showed no significant impact of workshop experiences on tiling and painting skills, with p-values exceeding the 0.05 significance level. This indicated that workshop experiences, as currently offered to the students, do not contribute meaningfully to the skills development of students of building technology education. Based on these findings, it was recommended that workshops should be restructured to emphasize practical, hands-on training, with modern tools and equipment provided
ASSESSMENT OF APPRENTICESHIP PRACTICES IN UYO METROPOLIS, AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA
No full textThis study meticulously evaluated apprenticeship practices among the principal ethnic group traders—Igbo, Hausa, and Yoruba—in Uyo Metropolis, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The objectives were to delineate the socio-economic characteristics of apprentices and to identify the varieties of apprenticeship practices. A purposive and snowball sampling technique was employed to select 96 respondents, while descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, and a Likert scale continuum were utilized for analysis. Findings indicated that apprenticeship is predominantly youth-driven, with 93.2% of respondents aged 21–30 years and 75.3% unmarried. Apprentices were primarily male (93.2%), modestly educated (over 90% with 0–9 years of schooling), and earned predominantly ₦20,000–₦29,000 monthly. The Igbo constituted the majority (52.1%), followed by Hausa (31.5%) and Yoruba (16.4%). Ethnic disparities were apparent: 84.2% of Igbo masters refrained from paying stipends but provided settlement upon completion of training, Yoruba (91.7%) paid stipends, while Hausa adopted a hybrid model. Settlement was most pronounced among Igbo (86.8%), underscoring structured empowerment. Recruitment was predominantly family-based among Igbo (68.4%), personal agreements among Yoruba (58.3%), and mixed among Hausa. The duration of apprenticeship also varied, with Igbo favoring 5–6 years, while Hausa and Yoruba leaned towards 2–3 years. The study concludes that apprenticeship remains pivotal for youth empowerment but necessitates formalization, financial incentives, certification, gender inclusion, and mentor capacity building to enhance sustainability
SYNTHESIS OF ALUMINIUM DOPED ZINC SELENIDE (ZnSe:Al )THIN FILMS USING CHEMICAL BATH DEPOSITION TECHNIQUE
No full textAluminium-doped zinc selenide (ZnSe:Al) thin films were synthesized using the chemical bath deposition technique. Their optical characteristics were examined with a Cary 300 UV–Visible spectrophotometer over the 200–800 nm wavelength range at normal incidence. Absorbance data obtained from the spectrophotometer were used to compute and plot the corresponding transmittance and reflectance spectra. Structural properties were analyzed using a Rigaku Miniflex 630 X-ray diffractometer, while elemental composition was investigated with a JEOL JSM-7600F system. The deposited films exhibited strong absorption in the UV region and relatively weak absorption within the visible range. Surface morphology revealed that increasing aluminum concentration influences grain size, whereas structural analysis indicated that higher Al doping levels progressively suppress the crystalline nature of the films. This indicates that the deposited films are suitability for UV-blocking or optoelectronic applications
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION AS A PANACEA FOR HIGHER EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY IN AN ORGANIZATION: A STUDY OF JEZCO NIGERIA LTD, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA
No full textThis study examined recruitment and selection as a panacea for higher employee productivity in an organization: A study of JEZCO Nigeria Ltd, Anambra State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study are; to investigate whether effective recruitment and selection process will aid employee retention in organization, and to examine how the recruitment and selection process/practices influences employee’s productivity and growth of the organization. Survey research design and descriptive design was used with a sample size of 97 obtained using Yaro Yamane’s formula out of the population of 130 employees in the organization of the study. 130 copies of questionnaire were distributed to the respondents and 97 was returned, which was used for the analysis using correlation. The result of the analysis shows that an effective recruitment and selection process have a significant effect on employees’ retention in organization and that recruitment and selection practices affects employee productivity and organization\u27s growth. This study recommends that human resource practitioners should utilize both external and internal recruitment and selection practices in securing human element and to always use professional association in recruitment. Also, recruitment and selection process be objective as much as possible
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY AND THE IMO STATE CIVIL SERVICE
No full textThe Imo State Service has existed since the creation of the state in 1976, yet it does not enjoy a favourable image in the estimation of the people of the state due to the poor attitude to work exhibited by many civil servants.This work, therefore, focused on determining the level of Administrative Responsibility exhibited by civil servants in the Imo State Civil Service in the period 2011-2023. The Public Choice Theory was the framework of analysis for the study. The questionnaire and interviews were the major sources of data collection, while data generated were analyzed by descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that the level of Administrative Responsibility in the Imo State Civil Service within the period of the study was low. To stem this trend, the researcher recommended that the Imo State Civil Service should strictly uphold the statutory measures for the enforcement of rules and regulations in the service. It should also adopt appropriate measures to provide satisfactory service to thepublic
IMPACT OF SERVICE RECOVERY ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AMONG COMMERCIAL BANKS IN EKITI STATE
No full textThe study examined the impact of service recovery on customer satisfaction among commercial banks in Ekiti State. Specifically, the study investigated the effect of distributive justice, procedural justice and interactional justice on customer satisfaction among commercial banks in Ekiti State. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised the customers of four commercial banks were sampled which are First Bank, Wema Bank, Polaris Bank and Heritage Bank. The sample size was 147. Primary data used for the study were gathered through the administration of structured questionnaire. Data gathered were analysed using multiple regression. The study found that distributive justice has significant effect on customer satisfaction; Furthermore, the study found that procedural justice significant effect on customer satisfaction; finally, the study found that interactional justice has significant effect on customer satisfaction. The study concluded that service recovery is significantly and positively related to customer satisfaction among commercial banks in Ekiti State. 
Impact of Community Self-Help Initiatives on the Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals 1 and 2 in Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District
No full textThis study investigated the impact of community self-help initiatives on the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals 1 (no poverty) and 2 (zero hunger’) in Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study with a sample of 728 respondents selected from the population of 72,099 members of the various registered community development associations in the study area. Both stratified and accidental sampling techniques were used. A validated questionnaire titled Community Self-Help Initiatives and the Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals One & Two (No Poverty & Zero Hunger) Questionnaire (CSHIASDGQ) was used to collect data for the study. The reliability of the instrument was done using Cronbach alpha reliability and result showed the reliability index range from 0.70 and 0.84. Descriptive statistical analysis such as mean, standard deviation, frequency, percentages and graphs were used to analyze data for the study. The results revealed that community road network and vocational skills training initiatives has a strong positive impact on the attainment of SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) in the study area. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that government should prioritize the construction and maintenance of roads to enhance transportation, facilitate trade, and boost agricultural productivity. Better road networks will improve market access and create more economic opportunities
Analysis of the Challenges in Valuation of Sacred Properties in Enugu State
No full textAccording to Okoronkwo (2023), a property valuation is an assessment of property value, based on the location, condition and other multiple factors. The valuation of sacred properties which include shrines, churches, grave yards, etc is a specialized valuation that require peculiar professionalism and comes with some challenges. The aim of this study is to analyze the challenges in valuation of sacred properties in Enugu State with the objective of identifying the challenges and assessing their impact in the valuation of sacred properties in the study area. Further to this, a Hypothesis was put forward to be tested that; there is no significant difference in the respondents‘ assessment on challenges in the valuation of sacred properties in Enugu State. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design with a population of 130 comprising 40 professionals in the Enugu State Ministry of Land and urban Development, 40 registered Estate Surveyors and Valuers and 50 natives. The Sample size was determined by successfully assessed respondents comprising 15 Ministry worker, 22 professionals and 23 natives having a total of 60. The adopted research instruments for data collection were questionnaire and oral interview. The data collected were presented in tables and analyzed using mean rankings and one sample t-test. The study revealed that the challenges in the valuation of sacred properties stems from intangible value of cultural, spiritual and emotional value which cannot be easily quantified and the lack of comparable data of previous transaction of sacred properties, sensitive nature of cultural and ethical practices, legal and regulatory complexity among other factors also contribute to the eminent challenge. it was therefore recommended that Estate Surveyors should improve their awareness of the prevailing issues in the study by organizing and attending seminars and workshops, while enlightening the general public, the appropriate authorities as well as upcoming students in the profession on the subject