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WORDOC seminar series 2024: readings from the Ibadan School of African Feminist Studies, Ibadan
No full textDevelopment of Internet of Things (IoT) Enabled Device for Environmental Control In Livestock Structures
No full textVentilation plays a critical role in maintaining optimal condition^ for livestock health and productivity. The deployment of smart technologies is gainf g ascendancy in 21st century agriculture and through the deployment of sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) technology, the efficiency and sustainability of livestock production sy wm in Nigeria can be improved, ultimately benefiting both farmers and animals. This project was carried out to develop an IoT- enabled device for the ventilation of livestock structures. This made it possible to collect real-time data on temperature, humidity, and air quality within the livestock structures, thereby enabling farmers to make informed decisions about ventilation adjustments. Data collected by IoT sensors can also be stored and analyzed on cloud-based platforms, providing farmers with historical trends and insights; information which can be valuaJe for making informed decisions. The device was tested at the University of Ibadan Teaching and Research farm, and the performance was satisfactory. In order improve the management of livestock, farmers are advised to deploy such systems to monitor and control the ventilation system remotely, and in real-time
Impact of authentic leadership on employee well-being in commodity market: a case of Nigeria’s cocoa industry
No full textThis study aims to investigate the relationship between authentic leadership and employee well-being in the Nigerian cocoa sector, a key commodity market in the country. Authentic leadership is characterized by self-awareness, relational transparency, balanced processing, and internalized moral perspective, and has been linked to positive employee outcomes in various contexts. Using a case study approach, this research examined the experiences of employees in the Nigerian cocoa industry to understand how authentic leadership behaviours exhibited by employers and managers influence factors such as organizational commitment, work-life balance, and overall well-being. Data were collected through interviews of Nigeria cocoa sector employees to gain a holistic perspective. Findings revealed that the Nigerian cocoa sectors comply with minimum legal requirements but do not proactively go beyond those standards, and that they provide basic healthcare benefits and adhere to safety regulations but lack comprehensive well-being programs. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the scholarly literature on authentic leadership and its application in non-Western, developing economy settings. It will also provide practical insights for Nigerian cocoa organisations and policymakers on fostering leadership practices that promote leaders’ authenticity, employee thriving and sustainable business performance. The results may have broader implications for leadership development and human resource management strategies in Nigeria's vital commodity markets
Exposure and connectedness to natural environments: An examination of the measurement invariance of the Nature Exposure Scale (NES) and Connectedness to Nature Scale (CNS) across 65 nations, 40 languages, gender identities, and age groups
No full textDetachment from nature is contributing to the environmental crisis and reversing this trend requires detailed monitoring and targeted interventions to reconnect people to nature. Most tools measuring nature exposure and attachment were developed in high-income countries and little is known about their robustness across national and linguistic groups. Therefore, we used data from the Body Image in Nature Survey to assess measurement invariance of the Nature Exposure Scale (NES) and the Connectedness to Nature Scale (CNS) across 65 nations, 40 languages, gender identities, and age groups (N =56,968). While multi-group confirmatory factor analysis (MG-CFA) of the NES supported full scalar invariance across gender identities and age groups, only partial scalar invariance was supported across national and linguistic groups. MG-CFA of the CNS also supported full scalar invariance across gender identities and age groups, but only partial scalar invariance of a 7-item version of the CNS across national and linguistic groups. Nation-level associations between NES and CNS scores were negli-gible, likely reflecting a lack of conceptual clarity over what the NES is measuring. Individual-level associations between both measures and sociodemographic variables were weak. Findings suggest that the CNS-7 may be a useful tool to measure nature connectedness globally, but measures other than the NES may be needed to capture nature exposure cross-culturally
Democratic competence and secondary school prefects’ interest in politics in Akure city
No full textThis research work is geared towards unravelling the composite factors as determinants of secondary school prefects’ interest in politics in Akure city. The researchers adopted descriptive survey research design. The multi-stage sampling procedure was used for this study. The balloting approach was used to select 20 schools from each of the two LGAs in Akure City, making a total of 40 schools. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 10 school prefects, making a total of 400 school prefects. However, only 390 students responded by filling the instruments appropriately. Structured questionnaires were used as instrument of data collection while mean and standard deviation and t-test statistical tools were used in analysing the data collected from the respondents. According to the findings of this study, there were significant differences in the means of school prefects’ interest in politics and each of democratic competence factors (Knowledge: t= -2.639; df: 389, P< (.009); Skills: t= 12.533; df: 389, P< (.000), Values: t= 58.005; df: 389, P< (.000); Attitude: t= 12.533, df: 389, P< (.000) at 0.05 level of significance. The implication of the findings of this research is that school prefects with adequate democratic knowledge, skills, values, and attitude tend to develop interest in politics. Therefore, the study recommended that the school prefects should be incorporated into the school decision making committee as the students are the major stakeholders in the education business, the school prefects should be exposed to democratic political activities both within and outside the school such as writing articles on political topics, attending political parties’ meeting etc. More importantly, schools should adopt secret ballot system in electing prefects by the generality of the students as this will make the prefects to be accountable to the students’ community not only to the school management alone
Safety and digital economy in the global south: an educator’s approach
No full textThe rapid growth of the digital economy has created various opportunities for individuals, organisations and communities particularly in the Global South. High rates of poverty and wealth inequality plague many of the Global South nations such as China, India, Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan, among others which has resulted in notable differences in the digital divide and restricted access to education. Education systems in the Global South often face challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, insufficient funding, and a shortage of qualified teachers. The digital economy’s disruptive effect can also be seen in a variety of sectors, including health, family life, financial services and communication networks. These problems require safeguarding individuals’ safety and security in the ever-changing contexts. This paper uses systematic literature and critical analysis to investigate the main significant benefits of an internet-based economy with improved access to information and markets, job prospects, and economic growth. It will then introduce the notion of safety education in a digital economy and its role in equipping individuals to traverse the digital landscape. Safety education can help to reduce the risks posed by digital economy
Ocular morbidity among orphans and vulnerable children living in shelters in Ibadan metropolis
No full textGlobally, orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) represent a significant population at risk of poor health as well as a high risk of developing ocular disorders. These ocular disorders could lead to childhood visual impairment or blindness if left undetected or untreated. This study therefore focuses on ocular morbidity among OVC living in shelter facilities to provide relevant data for planning eye care interventions. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted among OVC ages 5–16 years living within shelter facilities in Ibadan, Oyo State. Sociodemographic characteristics were obtained. Ocular examinations, including visual acuity measurements, colour vision test, Hirschberg test, anterior and posterior segments assessment, and cycloplegic refraction were conducted. Descriptive and inferential analysis was done with IBM SPSS Statistics version 24. All analyses were at 5% level of statistical significance. Results: A total of 497 eligible OVC participated in the study. The mean age was 11 ± 3.4 years, and 263 (52.9%) were males. The prevalence of ocular morbidity was 18.1%. The most common types of ocular morbidity were refractive errors 47 (9.5%) and allergic conjunctivitis 18 (3.6%), with more females affected by both conditions, 28 (59%) and 11 (61%), respectively. Ocular morbidity was most common (28.3%) among the 14–16 years age group (P=0.001). Conclusion: Refractive errors and allergic conjunctivitis, which are treatable ocular conditions, were the most common ocular morbidities among these children. Regular eye screening as well as the provision of quality and affordable eye care services is advocated for this vulnerable population of children
Knowledge, attitude and practice of islamic moral and ethics among students of selected modern arabic schools in Ibadan
Full text linkIslamic moral and ethics are enunciated through revelations which comprise the Qur’an and the
authentic teachings of the Prophet. Although studies reveal Islamic moral and ethics in the society, little research is available on the impact of Islamic moral and ethics among students of Arabic schools in Ibadan. Therefore, the study evaluates the knowledge, attitude and practice of Islamic moral and ethics among the students of selected modern Arabic schools in Ibadan. This qualitative and quantitative study explores the knowledge of Islamic moral and ethics as well as the students’ attitude and practice accordingly, using face-to- face in-depth interview with 200 students and 500 copies of questionnaire administered. Data collected through interview were thematically analysed and descriptive analysis was done for the questionnaires using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). Findings of this study showed the knowledge and understanding of the concepts of moral and ethical behaviours in the Qur’an and the Sunnah among the students. It established the attitude of Islamic moral and ethical behaviour among them and recorded negative practices of the knowledge and attitude. Study findings suggest the adoption of unified and upgraded texts for Arabic schools on moral and ethics to cater for 21st century challenges. The study recommends appreciation of academic excellence as well as moral uprightness to encourage students on morality in their immediate communit
Ready to eat dry foods refrigerated meals, shelf stable food etc mixes like cake mixes are all examples of convenience foods in Nigeria. Organoleptic properties of food such as color, taste, flavor, aroma, and texture have distinct and influential effect on food acceptability and specifically influence the decision that a consumer makes regarding the preference of food substance. Despite being a rich source of complex carbs vitamins and minerals, plantains are quite simple to digest. It serves only as a replacement side dish and is often consumed with other foods. It has not yet been completely developed to create snack items in terms of vitamins and other nutrients. This study aimed at investigating the proximate and organoleptic analysis of plantain mosa and puff-puff and specifically compared the level of their acceptability. Proximate analysis of plantain mosa and puff-puff were carried out in the Laboratory to ascertain their level of composition of moisture content, protein,fat,ash, crude fibre and carbohydrate. One hundred samples of sensory evaluation forms were administered to respondents comprising of all kind of visitors at University of Ibadan Hotel under University of Ibadan ventures in its environ to assess the organoleptic properties of plantain mosa and puff-puff to determine most preferred sample. Random and convenience sampling were used to determine the respondents at the hotel. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (use of charts and percentage). The findings included variations in the proximate analysis value of Plantain mosa and puff-puff.
Full text linkChin-chin is a popular snack across Nigeria made from wheat flour and fried with fats/oils or sometimes baked. It is regarded as being nutritionally poor, as cereal wheat lacks essential amino acids such as lysine and threonine, hence substituting wheat flour with cheap staples, such as cereals, tubers and pulses; helps increase the nutritional quality of food products. However, chin-chin made from sweet potato and cowpea composite flour has not gained a high level of popularity and acceptance from the public compared to wheat flour chin-chin. Only a few percentage of people know about the potential of making confectionary and snacks food using sweet potato and the range of essential nutrients in the sweet potato flour that is lacking in processed wheat flour and how this sweet potato and cowpea flour can be easily produced and raw materials readily available in the open market. This study was aimed at evaluating the overall acceptability of chin -chin made with sweet potato –cowpea flour and the awareness of sweet potato – cowpea flour chin-chin as compared to the popular wheat flour chin-chin. The study was carried out in the University of Ibadan. Structured questionnaire (sensory evaluation form) was administered to respondents. The overall acceptability showed that sweet potato – cowpea flour was well accepted by respondents. The color, taste, aroma, texture of the snack were rated high by respondents. The level of awareness and consumption of sweet potato –cowpea flour chin-chin was assessed and it was observed that a large percentage of the respondent were not aware that chin-chin can be made with any other type of flour (in this case sweet potato-cowpea flour) other than wheat flour and have never eaten sweet potato –cowpea flour chin-chin
