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Citation Analysis of Undergraduate Research Projects: A Case Study of the College of Agricultural Sciences, Landmark University, Omu Aran, Kwara State
No full textPurpose: The study focused on citation analysis of undergraduate honors project in the College of Agricultural Science, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State. Specifically, the study sought to know the average citation counts per programme in the College of Agriculture; investigate the recency of sources cited by students of the College; examine the sources of cited materials by students of the College; find out the information sources mostly cited by the students; and ascertain the highest and lowest citations by programmes in the College. Design/Methodology: The study adopted a Bibliometric method and specifically a citation analysis of degree research project submitted by graduates of the College of Agricultural Sciences, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State. The study covered the 2015 and 2016 sets of graduates from the College of Agricultural Sciences. Analysis focused on submission of project, citation counts, and average citation counts per programme; sources of cited materials, recency of citation and highest and lower citation by individual project. Findings: It was found that students’ projects submitted from the programmes in the College of Agriculture were very low. This is not peculiar to Landmark University considering the declining nature of enrolment into agricultural programmes in Nigerian universities. Animal Science programme had the highest submissions in 2015 but this dropped in 2016. Prevalence of the materials cited are books with 5,756 citation counts representing 43.7%. Journals ranked 2ndwith 4,604 citation counts (34.9%). Newspapers were the least cited materials representing 0.1%. The most recent (2016 and above) citations were just 5% while the Not Recent (below year 2000) 28.4%. Book citation surpassed that of journal and internet/electronic resources. Originality/Value: Undergraduate students need proper orientation on general research culture and most especially citation and referencing. This will guide against plagiarism and ensure due credit to sources of research information. Keywords: Academic librariesCitation, Project, Landmark University, Research, Undergraduate, Nigeri
The Nigerian institutional repositories: Opportunities and barriers
No full textThis paper reports on the Nigerian Institutional Repositories: Opportunities and barriers. To elicit the necessary information, a literature review of studies done on Institutional Repositories was carried out. Researcher’s personal experiences and observation methods were also employed in the course of this study. The paper gives an overview of Institutional Repositories in Nigeria. It highlighted opportunities in Institutional Repositories that institutions and scholars can exploit such as opening up output of an institution to a worldwide audience, boosting institution prestige, increasing the visibility and citation impact of institution scholarships and preserving the institution scholarship etc. Some of the issues identified in this which adversely militate against the development of Institutional Repository in the country are lack of awareness of open access, Institutional Repositories, inadequate information and communication technology infrastructure, inadequate advocacy for open access, copyright issue, technological obsolescence and deterioration of media etc. This paper establishes that there are challenges militating against the Institutional Repositories in Nigeria which demands immediate attention. However, solutions are proffered, which can help in ameliorating the challenges raised
Corporate earnings, dividend information and share price movements of deposit money banks in Nigeria
No full textix,75pages.;illustration.hardback.Management of Nigeria banks have continued to declare bumper dividends as a result of robust corporate earnings, however there are concerns over whether or not share proves of deposit money banks have been affected as a result of corporate earnings and dividend payment announcements. this study examined the relationship that exist amongst corporate earnings, dividend payout and share price movemnt of deposit money banks
Cultural Centre Ota:An Architectural Exposition of Hybrid Cultures
No full textx, 120 pages, illustrations, hard backThe thesis focuses on embracing the history and culture of the indigenous Ota people and uniting the growing population through the design of desirable spaces. The major research consideration for the project resides in creating an exposition of the Hybrid culture within the Ota region of Ogun State, Nigeria. The research was necessitated because of the ever-growing population: a lack of awareness amongst the growing population, of the newly evolving culture of the environment in which they reside. An analysis of the Ota Culture and its development forms the background for the research, starting with an identification of the general nature of the culture in Ota, Ogun state and narrowing down to the predominant culture of the larger group (Yoruba) that occupy the region. Identifying their elements, symbols and significant signs that form their culture in a bid to generate a suitable design. It is this new identify that the people of Ota would hopefully accept and identify with through the use of architecture. To celebrate this newly evolving cultural community, a cultural center is proposed
An evaluation of human resource planning practices in Abeokuta South and North Local Government of Ogun state.
No full textxi,72pages.;illustration.hardback.Productivity in the Nigerian public organization have suffered serious decline as research have shown that productivity has not really improved even with the enormous human resources at their disposition. The role of human resource planning in promoting sustainable growth of any nation cannot be underestimated. The socio-economic and political development of Nigeria to a large extent depends on the quality of the existing human resources
Demographics, Socio-Economic and Cognitive Skills as Barriers to Information Seeking in a Digital Library Environment
No full textThe chapter considers the importance of demographic and socio-economic factors as well as cognitive skills to information seeking in a digital library environment. Demographic factors such as age and gender were considered. Younger adults were found to respond positively to the demands of information seeking in the digital environment while their older counterparts are still struggling to come to terms with the changes. In the same vein, studies have revealed that the value placed on technology by men and women varies. While men express high level of confidence in navigating the digital environment, women still suffer low self-confidence in doing same. Identified socio-economic factors that also constitute a barrier to information seeking in a digital environment include income level, level of education, non-availability of ICT infrastructures and epileptic power supply especially in Africa among others. Unwillingness to see one's needs as information needs, inability to articulate one's information needs, unawareness of information sources, low self-efficacy, poor search skills among others were identified as cognitive barriers to information seeking in the digital environment. Based on the findings of this chapter, the study recommends that for persons who are adjudged to be the older generation, it is imperative for them to acquire requisite ICT skills that will make it easier for them to navigate the digital environment. There is also a clarion call on African leaders to provide infrastructures that will enable ICT to thrive as the digital environment is fast replacing the hitherto traditional one
College of Environmental Sciences Post Graduate Complex, Bells University of Technology Ota (Preparatory Environment For Life-Work Balance)
No full textx, 100 pages, illustrations, hard backIn the construction industry, all professionals work hand in hand, in a process starting from the land surveyor to the architect to the quantity surveyor to the builders and structural engineers. Hence synergy is of importance to help improve teamwork. Also in a learning environment, accommodation is of importance because the student need a place to rest after a hectic day of taking lectures or other various activities. Social activities have always been an integral part of any educational institution throughout the history of mankind. He is therefore required taking part in various form of social and recreational activities since time immemorial
Mentoring and its impact on the Publication output of Librarians in selected Academic Libraries in South West Nigeria
No full textThe paper examined the possible role of mentoring in explaining the publication output of librarians in selected academic libraries. The paper sought to find out the number of papers that the academic librarians published annually, whether they are required to publish the same number of papers for promotion to particular grades as required of mainstream academics in their universities, whether they had mentors, and their perceptions of the impact of mentoring on their publication output. Data were collected from 66 academic librarians in four purposively selected universities in South-West Nigeria. Mentoring was perceived by the librarians to have a positive impact on their publication output, and that
the major constraints on their publication efforts were their routine jobs and inability to conceptualize research topics. The study recommends that upcoming academic librarians should have mentors and collaborate with their senior colleagues until they are able to acquire the necessary skills to conceptualize research and publish quality papers. They should also transfer some of their routine duties to para-professionals in their libraries in order to be able to concentrate more on research-related activities such as reading extensively other peoples' works
Effective Communication for Reference Service Delivery in Academic Libraries
No full textThe paper examines the role of communication in effective reference services. Specific objectives include examining the effect of communication on reference services, discovering the duties of reference librarians, determining the impact of interpersonal communication on reference services, and identifying barriers to effective communication. Inferiority complex, stereotypes, etiquette and decorum, boundaries in relationships, low level of education, and frustration due to poor working condition were identified as some of the barriers that impede effective communication in reference services. The paper concludes by charging reference librarians to build strong capacity in the area of communication to enable them understand and meet the information needs of their patrons
Use of Academic Library: A Case Study of Covenant University, Nigeria
No full textThis study examines the extent of use of library resources in Covenant University, Nigeria. Two separate questionnaires were used to gather data. 400 registered library users were selected using the stratified random sampling
technique. The findings revealed that 88% of the students sampled visited the library to read for examination while most faculties visited the library to read journals, electronic or print. Also, students used OPAC more than faculty. It is
recommended that faculty give reading assignments that will require students to consult journals and other resources in the library, not just for examination purposes. And the library should organize a “library week” each semester to
showcase the various resources available in the library