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Ambassador Yemi Farounbi in Multicolour Gowns: Religion, Media, and Politics
Full text linkIn: Ayantayo, J. K., Ayantayo, G. N., Samuel, E.O. Religion, Politics, & moral Discourse in the global context: Essay in honour of His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Yemi Farounbi pp, 5-1
Comparative analysis of service quality of health care systems: case of the emergency department of a government hospital in Southwestern Nigeria
Full text linkThe health industry's role is vital in the preservation and elongation of the lives of many people. The emergency department in any hospital is designed to handle delicate health situations. An emergency department without adequate capacity to handle these situations would frequently record mortality. Service quality in any establishment is an important performance indicator. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the service quality in the emergency department of a chosen hospital. Using SERVAQUAL and Taguchi (mini-tab software and excel package) approaches, factors affecting the quality of service in the department were identified; perception data on the quality of service available to patients were collected through questionnaires under five sections; analyzed and compared. While identified factors include the number of health workers – doctors and nurses, number of bed spaces and retention period of patients, the five sections in the questionnaires covered Tangibles, Reliability, Assurance, Responsiveness and Empathy. Responses recorded totaled one hundred and two (102). Taguchi analysis (mini-tab software) revealed that the presence of nurses played the most vital role in the survival of patients brought into the department, as it ranked first (1st) among the other factors. Excel software showed Empathy as the factor with the highest perception data score of 364.4, while Tangibles had the lowest perception score of 340. From the SERVAQUAL analysis, the patient's perception of Empathy revealed the importance of emergency nursing care, aligning with results from the Taguchi analysis. The need for better infrastructure and equipment within the department was also identified as an area that would increase the quality of service since these had the lowest perception in the patients' minds (Tangibles). Evaluation of the quality of service provided in an emergency department of a government hospital using Taguchi and SERVAQUAL approaches gave similar results, with Empathy and Tangibles playing critical roles in patients' survival
دور المسرحية العربية النيجيرية في مراقبة السياسة المالية في نيجيريا The Role of Nigerian arabic drama in monitoring financial policy in Nigeria
Full text linkIt is no doubt that, the level of economic meltdown-cum- fluctuations faced by Nigerians today, arose as a result of the poor implementation and control of effective financial policy. Succinctly, the strenuous and overarching efforts of Nigerian scholars in supplementing government’s efforts by providing lasting solutions to this economic menace through the production of literary works addressing socio-economic challenges in Nigeria are in vain. Therefore, this paper aimed to explore the role of Arabic drama in contributing to financial policy in Nigeria. The paper discussed the concept and rationale for Arabic drama in Arabic literature. Likewise, the genesis and development of Arabic drama in Nigeria were examined. Also, the concept of financial policy, its objectives and development were discussed. The role of financial policy in the development of economic activities in the country was also illustrated. Negative effects of non-implementation of good financial policy in the development of Nigeria economy was enumerated through the selected Nigeria Arabic drama texts understudy
Stakeholders’ assessment of deviant behaviour among adolescents in Ibadan Southwest Local Government Area of Oyo State
Full text linkThis study examined the perceived factors that influenced deviant behaviour among adolescents, its effects and ways to combat them, in Ibadan South-west local government area, Oyo State. The sequential mixed methods (QUAN+qual) design was adopted. The multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted. The information pertaining to this study was collected from the teachers, administrators, parents, community leaders and religious leaders. Instruments used for the study were Stakeholders’ Rating of the Precipitating Factors Predisposing Deviant Behaviour (r= 0.81); Perception of the Prevalence of Deviant Behaviour (r=0.72) while In-depth Interviews were conducted to collect data. The quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, while the qualitative data were content analysed. Findings revealed that “Street criminality”, “Cyber deviance” and “Juvenile delinquency” were ranked top three deviant behaviours among adolescents. Also, results show that “Family instability”, “Economic hardship” and “Media influence” were ranked top three factors driving deviant behaviour among adolescents. The qualitative analysis revealed gambling, risky sexual behaviour, substance abuse, flagrant abuse of rules and regulations, poor academic performance, high-handedness, and criminality as the effects of deviant behaviour, while challenges are faced in curbing deviant behaviour among adolescents in the society. It is recommended that parents and guardians should always keep a close watch on the activities of their children/wards at all-time especially at tender age with the aim of curbing any negative behaviour found in them at any point in time. Parents should encourage strong bond in love and avoid violence and using abusive words in the presence of their children
Emerging philosophies for educational programmes and adult learning in Nigeria
No full textThere are principles from pragmatism, existentialism, humanism, and radicalism that have relevance for educational practices in Nigeria, notwithstanding the ongoing debate in educational discussions over whether Nigerian education is based on any philosophy. Traces of these philosophies can be read in educational thoughts, trends and practices in Nigeria. The fact that Nigeria had for years engaged in varied educational activities presupposes that if there is not a single philosophy, then there are many philosophies guiding the country's educational practices. From the colonial era to the contemporary society, educational practices have changed because of the educational objectives that Were set in responding to the changing society. From these changes, one can show that there are orientations behind the educational practices in Nigeria. Earlier explanations discussed these ideas as separated and unrelated but this paper uses narrative review to respond to the question: what are the emerging philosophies for educational programmes in Nigeria. This was done by providing a general overview and interpretations of educational thoughts and activities. It considers those elements of many philosophies of education that have guided activities especially in educational activities generally, and adult education particularly while it teased out the common elements in the system. The four philosophies place emphasis on individuality awareness creation and functionality of learners in organisations and community they find themselves
Wombiture: digital wombs and foetal subjectivities or, talking futures with culture as wombiture
Full text linkWORDOC Seminar Series 2024: Readings from The Ibadan School of African Feminist Studies Ibadan, pp. 16-4
Relevance of universities and university affiliated colleges of education B.Ed economics curriculum to secondary school economics in South-west Nigeria
Full text linkIn: Fabunmi, M., Jufo, B. I., and Nwankwo, I. N. (eds.) Education Dialogue: Research Reports from Africa, pp. 136-152The study examined relevance of Universities and University affiliated Colleges of Education B. Ed Economics curriculum, and adopted (QUAN+qual) explanatory concurrent mixed method research design. Hundred (100) teachers were sampled across South-west geo-political zone of Nigeria through random sampling technique. Two validated instruments were used to collect data namely: Economics Curricula Relevance Inventory (r = 0.89) and Focus Group Discussion Guide. Four research questions were raised and answered. The data obtained were analysed using percentage count and thematic qualitative analysis. The result revealed that majority of the courses in universities and university affiliated colleges of education B.Ed Economics curriculum are highly relevant in teaching secondary school Economics. Some of these topics are: ECN 101 (Principle of Economics) (77%), ECN 201 (Introduction to micro economics I) (51%), ECN 204 (Mathematics for Economics) (74%), ECN 402 (Comparative Economics System) (52%), ECN 406 (Taxation and Fiscal Policy) (60%), ECN 407 (Petroleum Economics) (75%). The participants were however of the opinion that the major short-coming of the training received is that they are not well exposed to mathematical aspect of economics because majority of the course facilitators are fond of using old methods. It is therefore recommended that: there should be periodic evaluation of the B.Ed. Economics curriculum to ensure the inclusion of the use of software in the teaching of new teaching methods and mathematical aspects of Economics to the teacher trainees, so as to improve their teaching as well as enhance the requirements for the 21st century education
West African College of surgeons basic ophthalmology resource: development and initial evaluation
No full textPurpose: To describe the process of development of the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) Basic Ophthalmology Educational Resource and to report the feedback from the first five cohorts to utilise the resource at the commencement of their training in ophthalmology. Methods: After initial meetings topics considered essential foundations for training in ophthalmology were identified. Faculty members subsequently searched the internet to identify suitable online open source learning materials relevant to each topic, which were then collated and cataloged. Where suitable quality learning materials could not be identified, materials were created or re-used from existing WACS courses. Following the creation of the resource, questions were developed for a summative assessment, taken by learners upon completion of the resource. Results: The resource went 'live' on 10th July 2019. As of March 2024, a total of 203 learners in 5 cohorts had completed the course. The feedback responses of 150 (74%) learners from the first 5 cohorts are described in this report. Regarding their overall assessment of the course, 64 (43%) learners rated the resource as very good', 63 (42%) as 'good', and 23 (15%) as 'satisfactory’. Most (>98% respondents reported that the course met their expectations and that the content was relevant to their learning needs. Conclusion: The WACS Basic Ophthalmology Resource appears to be a valuable opportunity for acquiring foundational knowledge
Outcome of glaucoma management in sturge-weber syndrome: case series
No full textTo report the clinical findings and outcome of treatment for developmental glaucoma from Sturge-Weber syndrome in four consecutive children managed at a child eye health tertiary facility in Ibadan, Nigeria. Methods: A retrospective case series of four children with Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) and developmental glaucoma who underwent surgical treatment for glaucoma over a 3-year period. Information on patients’ sociodemographic data, clinical features, and management are described. Results: Four male children, aged between 7 weeks and 11 years, with unilateral developmental glaucoma and varying extent of port-wine stain were included in the study. The primary surgery in three patients was trabeculectomy, while the fourth patient received a glaucoma drainage device. Shallow anterior chamber, choroidal effusion, and cataract were complications of glaucoma surgery observed. Secondary surgeries performed include anterior chamber reformation, suturing of leaking peritubular scleral channel, sclerotomy and fluid drainage, bleb needling, cataract surgery, and scleral buckle surgery. At the 1-year follow-up visit, one eye had complete success, one eye had qualified success, while the other two had treatment failure. Conclusion: The outcome of management of glaucoma associated with Sturge-Weber syndrome is modest. Though rare, SWS can cause significant ocular and systemic morbidity. Complications of therapy may be encountered, and multiple surgical interventions may be required for optimal management