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Social support as a determinant of psychosocial wellbeing of women with infertility in Ibadan, Oyo state.
No full textInfertility is a painful scenario, which influences women socially and mentally, leaving them in a terrible life situation. This study explored the impact of social support on the mental well-being of women experiencing infertility in Oyo state and Ibadan. The study employed a descriptive survey research approach and simple random sampling to choose 150 women visiting reproductive clinics at Adeoyo and Ring Road state hospitals in Ibadan. The age range of the participants ranges between 18 and 50years old. A standardized questionnaire was drawn from the Social Support Questionnaire of Copenhagen, which was developed by the Psychosocial Department, National Institute of Occupational Health, Copenhagen, Denmark in 2003, Ryf’s Psychological Wellbeing Scale, and the Social Wellbeing Scale developed by Lee Keyes (2013). The reliability of the instruments is: financial support (r = 0.74), information access (r = 71) and companionship support (r = 72). Descriptive statistics was used to analyse data. The hypotheses were tested with the use of Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The result showed there was a significant effect of financial support on the social wellbeing of women with infertility in Ibadan (F = 10.801, p (.000) .05). There was signifìcant effect of access to information on the social wellbeing of women with infertility in Ibadan (F = 4.4114, p (.000) .05). Furthermore, a signifìcant effect of companion support on the psychological wellbeing of women with infertility in Ibadan was reported. (p (.000).05, F = 7.346). The study recommends that medical social workers should ensure the provision of psychosocial support Services for couples experiencing infertility
Urban Transformation and Public Health Policies in Post-Influenza Lagos, Nigeria, 1918
Full text linkTechnology ease of use and adoption for open and distance learning: challenges from rural Nigerian communities
Full text linkPerceived ease of use is a critical determinant of technology adoption and effective utilization, particularly in educational contexts. While previous studies have primarily linked ease of use to factors such as system design, training, and user support, the influence of technology availability, accessibility, individual differences, and geographic location has received comparatively little attention. This study examined the perceived availability, accessibility, and ease of use of technology among Open and Distance Learning (ODL) students residing in rural communities across Nigeria. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 453 students through a structured questionnaire designed to measure their perceptions of technology-related variables. Descriptive statistics, including frequency distributions, means, and percentages, were employed for data analysis. The findings indicated that ODL technologies were generally perceived as available (mean = 3.31 > 3.0), accessible (mean = 3.12 > 3.0), and relatively easy to use (mean = 3.03 > 3.0). However, students reported several challenges that hindered effective technology utilization, such as erratic power supply, poor internet connectivity, high data costs, and financial constraints. These infrastructural, economic, and skills-related barriers were found to significantly limit both access to and effective use of ODL technologies. The study concludes that improving technology availability and usability requires targeted investment in digital infrastructure, affordable connectivity, and continuous digital literacy training. It further recommends that ODL platforms be designed with user-centered principles to promote inclusivity and ensure equitable access to higher education opportunities for learners in underserved rural communitie
Integrating the past with the present for efficient administration of the university system
Full text linkLecture Presented in Commemoration of the 80th Birthday Anniversary of Professor Ephraim Olabode Lucas, pp. 1-7
Building Entrepreneurship Capacity of Adult Learners While Converting Literacy Education to Functional Literacy: A Case Study of Lift Above Poverty Alleviation Programme in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria
Full text linkThe research examined the impact of microfinance intervention, specifically business and farming loans, on the quality of life of beneficiaries of the Lift Above Poverty Alleviation Programme in Ibadan Metropolis. Utilising a descriptive survey research design, the study included all programme beneficiaries, with a sample size of 200 individuals randomly chosen from four branches of the LAPO bank, including Sango, UI, Ojoo, and Iyana Church. Data collection was done using a 30-item questionnaire measuring the Poverty Alleviation Programmes of Lift Above Poverty Organisation’(PAPLAPOS) Scale (r=.84), which consisted of two subs-scales: Business Loan Scale (r=.83) and Farming Loan Scale (r=.85). The data collected were analysis through the descriptive statistics involving frequency counts, simple percentages, multiple regression, as well as mean and standard deviation. The results of the research indicated that the impact of the microfinance intervention (specifically Business and Farming loans) on the quality of life of the beneficiaries was statistically significant (F (2,148) = 111.425; R2 = .568), explaining 64.3% of the variance. In light of these findings, it is suggested that there is a necessity for microfinance initiatives focusing on enhancing basic and functional literacy to foster the advancement of entrepreneurship, development, and adult education practices in Nigeria
Internet of Things Adoption by Library Personnel in Southwestern Universities: A Perception Study of Performance and Effort Expectancies
Full text linkThe implementation of the Internet of Things (IoTs), a collection of information systems powered by Internet technologies, is crucial for library operations in the information systems era. The majority of research concerning the implementation of IoTs in library operations consists of blog posts or opinion articles. Limited empirical research has investigated the use of IoT in library operations, particularly within university libraries in southwest Nigeria, via the lens of expectation theory. The study examined effort expectation and performance expectations as determinants affecting the use of IoTs by staff in university libraries in southwest Nigeria for normal tasks and service delivery. The correlational variant of the descriptive survey was used. A validated questionnaire (r = 0.78) was used to gather data from 187 library staff members across the 10 participating universities in the study. The research included statistical approaches, including frequency counts, percentages, means, and standard deviations. The available types of IoTs library personnel use were WIFI (wireless fidelity) (̅ = 3.78), web-based OPAC (̅ = 3.51), library apps ( ̅̅̅ = 3.42), social media (Facebook, WhatsApp, X, Telegram and so on) for marketing library services (̅ = 3.40), library software (̅ = 3.38), close circuit television (̅ = 3.28) and smart sensors (like Bluetooth for printing, metal and smoke detectors) (̅ = 3.14). Collaborative writing (̅ = 3.49), online copy cataloguing (̅ = 3.44), rendering selective dissemination of Information (SDI) to users remotely (̅ = 3.39) and preserve and conserve library information resources (̅ = 3.38) was the main purpose the library personnel use the IoTs. WIFI (̅ = 4.56), web-based OPAC (̅ = 4.25), library software (̅ = 3.38), and social media platforms (̅ = 3.82) were used on a daily basis. The use of IoTs enhanced library routines highly (̅ = 3.34) against the threshold of 2.5. The perceived effort expectancy of IoTs was high (̅ = 3.25) and performance expectancy (̅ = 3.50) were high against the 2.5 mean threshold. The challenges to IoT's adoption included poor internet connection and power outages. IoT's adoption for library routines was perceived as effortless, while its perceived performance was high. Therefore, libraries should strive to maintain the current stride in adoption level, while the management of university libraries should reduce the bottlenecks hindering IoTs adoption
Adeleke University Ede 2025 Pre-Convocation Lecture
Full text linkAdeleke University Ede 2025 Pre-Convocation Lecture, pp. 1-37The prospects of earning a good degree at the end of an undergraduate programme, which for the purpose of our discourse here is either a First Class or a Second Class Honours (Upper Division), is a major criterion that students use in selecting their preferred University. In this paper, we compare the graduate output in 12 selected Universities in Nigeria, comprising six public universities and six private universities with the United Kingdom average. In the UK, about 31% of the students graduate with First Class. The comparative figures in the 12 Nigerian Universities are much lower. Moreover, the typical class of degree in the UK is Second Class Upper which is similar to what obtains in the selected Nigerian private universities. On the other hand, the typical degree in the selected Nigerian public universities is a Second Class (Lower Division). The graduating students of the Class of 2025 have acquired academic knowledge at the university level over the previous years of studentship at Adeleke University, Ede. As you leave here and move on to very great lofty things in your career, you would need to further sharpen your technical and soft skills, including but not limited to communication, curiosity, critical thinking, critical listening, empathy, teamwork, collaboration and negotiation skills, and industry awareness which are becoming increasingly important for leadership and work. University graduates can acquire various certifications to enhance their skills and employment prospects. These include Information Technology Certifications; Professional Certifications; Soft Skills Certifications; Industry-Specific Certifications; Project Management and Human Resources Certifications. Such certifications can demonstrate expertise, enhance job prospects, and increase earning potential. It is essential for new graduates to research certifications relevant to their field, passion and career goals. In the journey of life, I charge you all to engage in continuous professional development. You will do well to improve on your soft and entrepreneurial skills. If things do not work as envisaged, you should be resilient with a high adversity quotient
Towards the resuscitation of the use of traditional songs and educative media jingles to boost morals in Nigerian schools
Full text linkThis diopter investigated the complexity of modem Nigerian youth and morality in die context of social networks. Idealism, energy and ambitions fo r desired change have been observed as features of the conflict between the youth and the society. However, the moral standards of young people and their general ethical tendencies are perceived as portraying a dark image of today and future generations. Young people in particular are increasingly divorcing themselves from the enduring cultural principles; the change is further amplified by the social networking sites. It has been postdated that technology has a great influence on the realms of morality due to heightened violence sexual perversion and materialism by youths. The study focused on the role c f education, family and other social institutions to address die moral issue but disagrees with their irrelevance in checking die deterioration. Furthermore it examined historical values of using jingles to improve the moral standards cf die society and the challenge cf preserving them in the knowledge economy and in die present era of high-tech innovations. Reflecting on the causes and symptoms of moral degeneration, the chapter argued for a renewed focus on methods of imparting moral lessons that are likely to influence positive moral character among the youth with a view to transforming them into responsible adult citizen
Education and Values in Nigeria's National Development
Full text linkSocieties designed educational processes to propagate their values, traditions and achieve set goals as well as objectives. Several countries particularly, the developing world have found it difficult to achieve this. Achieving society's goals and objectives have been herculean task far Nigeria as a nation. The process of education is established as a veritable tool to correct the anomaly. This paper therefore, examined values that are pertinent to national development, raised questions on the failure of these values far desired growth and attempted answers to the questions. The philosophical research method was employed in the study. The paper concluded that the extinction of African traditional values coupled with economies challenges have contributed to the downturn. The paper recommended the reconsideration of African traditional values and efforts at revamping the economy. This is hoped to go a long way to effect needed growth and developments in Nigeri
An appraisal of political beliefs and trust-in-government among market women in marginalised communities in Ondo city
Full text linkWomen’s participation in Nigerian politics remains depressingly low, yet Nigeria’s political history shows that market women have not always been silent political actors. The study, therefore, investigated an appraisal of political beliefs and trust in government among market women in marginalised communities in Ondo city. Previous studies have largely concentrated on women’s empowerment and political interest, with little attention paid to the political beliefs and trust orientations of market women. The study adopted a descriptive research design, with 210 market women randomly selected as participants. Data were collected using the Political Belief Scale (PB, r = 0.94) and Trust-in-Government Scale (T-I-G, r = 0.81). Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Participants’ mean age was 52±1.05 years, and 21.1% were between 50–54 years of age. Results revealed a paradox: while political beliefs were high (x̄ = 2.95), trust in government was low (x̄ = 2.47), against the threshold of 2.5. These findings imply that although market women demonstrate strong political beliefs, their limited trust in government could hinder sustained participation in democratic governance. It is concluded that bridging this gap requires deliberate trust-building mechanisms. The study recommends the establishment of permanent liaison committees between local government councils and market associations (Iyalojas, cooperative leaders) to enable two-way communication on policy priorities, infrastructure needs, and market regulations