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Qualitative Comparative Analysis of Software Integration Testing Techniques
Get PDFAbstractSoftware testing is one of the core processes in software engineering. There are different types of testing which are unit testing, integration testing, system testing and acceptance testing. This study focusses on integration testing, its advantages, disadvantages, areas of application, guidelines, tools and approaches to attain a quality software. This study addressed the issue of determining which approach to use for a particular software project. Explicit characteristics of each approach were elucidated. Comparative analysis was carried out to determine the best and suitable approach of integration testing regarding a software project using twenty-six classificationcharacteristics. TESSY, FitNesse, Rational Integration Tester are examples of automated tools for software integration testing discussed in this study. Unambiguous areas of application of protractor, rational integration tester and TESSY were discussed as well. The study therefore, recommends the use of machine learning paradigms for quantitative computation of the best software integration testing for further studies
TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP STYLES AND SERVICE DELIVERY IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA
Get PDFThis study investigated influence of total quality management, leadership styles on service delivery in two University libraries in Oyo State, Nigeria. It adopted descriptive survey research design, while four null hypotheses were tested. The population comprised 142 library personnel, 5228 undergraduate students and 919 postgraduate students from University of Ibadan and Ajayi Crowther University. The sample of 71 library personnel and 615 students (undergraduate and postgraduate) was made through simple random sampling technique. The total sample was 686 for both library users and library personnel. Three validated questionnaires titled: Total Quality Management, Leaderships Style Questionnaire’ (TQMLSQ - 0.96); Library Service Delivery Questionnaire” (LSDQ - 0.75) and one Interview Guide were instruments used for data collection. The data collected were tested with Pearson product moment correlation and multiple regression analysis at 0.05 level of significance. The result also revealed a significant relationship between TQM and service delivery (r = 0.785; P<0.05), significant relationship between leadership styles and service delivery (r = 0.3685; P><0.05), Total Quality Management has relative influence on service delivery (? = 0.785, P>0.05), while leadership style did not relatively influence service delivery (? = -0.054, P > 0.05). Finally, TQM and leadership styles have significant joint influence on library service delivery (F (2, 60) = 29.887); P < 0.05).The study concluded that, Total Quality Management and leadership styles are potent factors in boosting service delivery in universities library in Ajayi Crowther University and University of Ibadan libraries. Therefore, the management of both universities should intensify effort at applying total quality management and decide on appropriate leadership styles required in dealing with library staff
TIME ON TASK AND STUDY HABIT AS DETERMINANTS OF STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS
Get PDFStudies on academic achievement have been one of the most researched areas in education, evaluation and assessment. Student’s time on task and study habit is important factors when considering the performance of students in their academics. The study used descriptive survey design. Simple random sampling technique was employed to sample students from both public and private junior secondary schools in Oyo State. Two instruments: Mathematics Time on Task and Study Habit (r=0.795) and Mathematics Achievement Test (MAT) were used in the study. Data were analysed using Pearson product moment Correlation, multiple regression and independent t-test at ? = 0.05 level of significance. The result revealed among others that time on task has a significant correlation with academic achievement in mathematics [r= 0.233, p<0.05]. This article recommended that there is need for students to plan their learning time effectively and follow the time planned. Also, students should develop a good study habit> <0.05]. This article recommended that there is need for students to plan their learning time effectively and follow the time planned. Also, students should develop a good study habit
TRADE LIBERALISATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA
Get PDFGlobalization is about an increasing interrelated and mutually dependent world. It has been perceived as an inevitable and irreversible process for world development. This study focused on the trade liberalization and economic growth in Nigeria. This research is historical hence addressed the brief historical background of Nigeria economy, trade liberalization and concept of economic globalization. It also discussed the trade liberalization and economic growth. This was highlighted in the context of Nigeria economy policy over the years with international GDP per capita. After these discussions, economic policy suggestions were made that social infrastructure that will help to remove the constraints to capacity of local industries to seize opportunities in the international market should be put in place, common front should be formed with other countries with similar needs to get the external market barriers removed, promotions of the consumption of locally produced goods through orientation and deliberate policies are required and that efforts should be made to reorganize both the agricultural and industrial sectors to make collection of taxes more cost effective. These would enhance Nigerian economic growth
TIME MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNDERGRADUATES IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN EDO AND DELTA STATES
Get PDFThe study investigated the relationship between time management practices and academic performance of undergraduates in public universities in Edo and Delta states. The purpose was to determine the level of academic performance of undergraduates in Edo and Delta states’ public universities and to establish a relationship between time management of the students and their academic performance. Three (3) research questions were raised, one of which was hypothesized and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted the ex-post facto design using correlation approach. The population of the study comprised 15,906 full-time 300 level undergraduates in public universities in Edo state with 10,338 students and Delta state with 5,568 students who were admitted in the 2014/ 2015 academic session. Stratified and purposive sampling procedures were used to select 815 students which accounted for 10% of the total undergraduates (300 level) students in both Edo and Delta states. Two sets of checklists were used to collect relevant data for the study. The first was titled: “Non-instructional Undergraduates’ Activities and Time Spent Checklist (NUIATSC)”. The second checklist was titled: “Academic Performance of Undergraduates’ Checklist (APUC)”. The data collected were subjected to statistical analysis using percentage, Pearson Product Moment Correlation coefficient (pearson, r). The result of the analysis showed that majority of the undergraduate students in public universities in Edo and Delta states spent their time on non-academic related activities during their non-instructional time. The academic performance of undergraduates in both Edo and Delta states were generally moderate. The relationship between time management practices and students’ academic performance in both Edo and Delta states was found to be positive and significant. Based on the findings, it was recommended that university authorities should always endeavour to organize workshops on time management skills for students especially during the orientation week. University authorities should censor all non-academic programs such as religious, socio- political activities and commercial/ business engagement on campuses since academic excellence is their ultimate goal
IMPACT OF OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING ON NIGERIA EDUCATION SYSTEM
Get PDFThe study investigated the impact of open and distance learning on Nigeria’s educational system. The descriptive research survey design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised of students and graduates from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) who are teachers in public senior and junior secondary schools in Edo State. A sample of 65 students and 20 graduates was drawn from the population using a stratified sampling technique. Two research questions guided the study and were answered with descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation. A 10-item questionnaire titled “Impact of Open and Distance Learning on Nigeria Education System (IODLNES)” was used to elicit information from the respondents. The instrument was validated by two experts and the test re-test method of reliability was used with a reliability coefficient of 0.78. Findings from the study revealed that quality and standard educational experiences are provided for students of open and distance education and that the perception of distance education students positively affected their attitude towards learning. Based on the findings, it was recommended amongst others, that there should be the establishment of open and distance education centres in every university in Nigeria
THE ROLE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING OR SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIAN SOCIETY
Get PDFThis paper explained the role of social networking or social media in the development of Nigerian society. It did not only explain the contributions of social media to the development of the society, but also explained some of the adverse effects of social media to the society and suggested possible solutions to the problems. The advent of social media has revolutionalized the system of communication in Nigeria. It has made the creation, generation, dissemination, evaluation and feedback of information easy. The paper collected information from the internet browser, journals, seminar papers and his own knowledge of the subject matter. Social media have absolutely come to stay in Nigeria and since its benefits relatively outweigh its risks, there are some steps that can be taken by the government, policy executors, media stakeholders, social media entrepreneurs and citizens of Nigeria, to make the social media more productive in our country. The Nigerian government should come up with a body that will be saddled with regulating, controlling and monitoring social media use while formulating policies that will guide them. This will definitely curb the unreliable usage of the social media by some citizens. Service providers should strive to improve their network so as to reduce the frustration experienced by citizens when assessing the social media sites. They should also make effort to extend their reach to the remote parts of the country for all and sundry to gain access
PEER PRESSURE, HOME AND SCHOOL FACTORS PREDISPOSING SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT TO INDISCIPLINE IN BWARI AREA COUNCIL OF ABUJA, NIGERIA
Get PDFThis study investigated peer pressure, home and school factors predisposing secondary school students to indiscipline in the Bwari area council of Abuja. A descriptive survey research design of correlation type was adopted for the study. The total population consisted of all secondary school students in the study area, 250 students were sampled for the study, using a simple random sampling technique. One research question was raised and answered while four hypotheses was tested. Two self-constructed research instruments were used for the study; the first is titled Predisposing Factors to Indiscipline Questionnaire (PFIQ) and Student Indiscipline Questionnaire (SIQ), and the two instruments yielded 0.84 and 0.81 reliability coefficients respectively. The result revealed that stealing and smuggling of mobile phones to school are common acts of indiscipline among secondary school students. There was significant relationship between home factor and student indiscipline (r =.316; p<0.05), there was negative but significant relationship between peer influence and student indiscipline (r =-0.193; p>< 0.05), there was significant relationship between school factor and teacher student indiscipline (r = .232, p< 0.05.) and home factor, peer influence, and School factor jointly contributed to indiscipline in senior secondary school (F(250) =14.856, p= 0.000). Based on the findings, the researchers recommended that stakeholders should make sure that both home and school factors surrounding students are highly positive to influence their lives and raise disciplined students in the society
ACADEMIC MENTORING AND INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE, NIGERIA
Get PDFIt seems that Academic Staff (AS) of the federal university is not committed to the Institutional Effectiveness (IE) because the usual penchant for core duty appears to be no longer in existence especially where some members of AS have to engage in other non-academic activities in order to meet up their needs. The IE may be jeopardized when AS are not performing their primary assignments as expected. In Nigerian universities, AS appear to pay little attention to teaching effectiveness due to high priority place on research publication for promotion and grants. Therefore, this study examined the influence of academic mentoring on IE in Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Nigeria. The study employed descriptive survey research design, while population consisted of 800 AS and 4, 533 final year students across FUTA, Nigeria. Accidental sampling technique was used to select 40 lecturers, while two of the students being taught by each lecturer were selected using simple random sampling technique totalling 80 students. Data were collected using Institutional Effectiveness Questionnaire (IEQ) and Academic Mentoring Questionnaire (AMQ). Reliability coefficient of 0.79 and 0.87 were found respectively using Cronbach Alpha method of testing reliability. Descriptive statistics was used in answering research questions while, Pearson Product Moment Correlation was employed to test hypothesis. The study revealed that level of IE was extremely high ( X =3.08) and state of mentoring junior AS was equally relatively high in FUTA ( X =2.93). There was significant positive relationship between mentoring of junior AS and IE in FUTA, Nigeria (r = (0.167), 0.025, P<.05). University management should take the issues of mentoring seriously to help in facilitating effective teaching and delivery of knowledge. All hands must likewise be put on deck to ensure that academic mentorship are encouraged and improved among the academic staff for institutional effectiveness
ACHIEVING EDUCATION OBJECTIVES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OYO WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE: POLICIES ADVOCACY APPROACH
Get PDFThis paper investigated achieving education objectives in public secondary schools in Oyo West Local Government Area of Oyo State: By adopting the Policies Advocacy Approach. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population of the study was all teachers in public secondary schools in Oyo West Local Government Area of Oyo State. The study sampled out ten public secondary schools through simple random sampling technique. In each school, fifteen teachers were randomly selected. A total of 150 respondents were selected. The research instrument adopted was a self-developed questionnaire titled “Education Policy Advocacy and Implementation Questionnaire (EPAIQ)”. Reliability of the instrument was carried out and coefficient of 0.85 was obtained using alpha Cronbach. Also, Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation analysis as used to analyse the two hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that there was significant relationship between education policy advocacy and education policy implementation among teachers in public secondary schools (r = 0.473; df = 120; at p < 0.05). Also, there was significant relationship between education policy advocacy and achievement of educational objectives in public secondary schools (r = 0.40; df = 118 at p < 0.05). It was therefore recommended that citizen participation should be encouraged, decision-making at all levels of government and the creation of positive change for people and their environment should encouraged and need for awareness among stakeholders