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ROLE OF AI-POWERED TRANSLATION APPS IN CROSSLINGUISTIC COMMUNICATION AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ENUGU STATE
Full text linkThis study investigated the role of AI-powered translation apps in
cross-linguistic communication among senior secondary school students in
Enugu State, Nigeria. Guided by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the
study adopted a descriptive survey design with a sample of 250 students drawn
from Godfrey Okoye University Secondary School, College of Immaculate
Conception, and St. Patrick Secondary School, Emene. Data were collected using
a structured questionnaire and analyzed with mean and standard deviation,
using 2.5 as the decision benchmark. Findings revealed that students moderately
use AI-powered translation apps, particularly for group assignments and peer
communication across diverse linguistic backgrounds. Results further showed
that the apps enhance academic collaboration, inclusivity, and peer interaction,
though challenges such as cultural inaccuracy, overreliance, and poor internet
access persist. Empirical evidence from related studies affirmed that AI
translation tools foster communication but require balanced use alongside
language learning. The study concludes that AI-powered translation apps have
significant potential in promoting inclusivity and effective communication in
multilingual classrooms. Educational implications include training students on
responsible use, while recommendations were made for policymakers,
administrators, teachers, parents, and developers to strengthen the integration
of translation technologies in schools
exus of Tradition and Transition: Hybrid Governance and Succession in Igbo Family-Owned Businesses
Full text linkIn Southeast Nigeria, where family-owned businesses (FOBs) serve as pillars of local economies, succession
often unfolds not as a managerial handover but as a culturally charged negotiation between legacy and
leadership. This study interrogates why many Igbo FOBs struggle to transition beyond the first generation,
identifying how kinship norms, patriarchal authority, and institutional voids inhibit formal governance. Drawing
on Institutional Theory and Stewardship Theory, and using a qualitative-dominant, mixed-method case study
of 25 firms across commerce, manufacturing, and agriculture, the research reveals three central challenges:
symbolic resistance from “retired” founders, primogeniture-driven leadership selection, and fragmented
ownership structures. In response, the study introduces the Family Governance Charter—a hybrid model that
integrates Igbo kinship protocols with modern governance tools, including digital oversight, dual council-board
structures, and staged succession. Findings show that firms adopting such hybrid mechanisms demonstrate
higher intergenerational continuity. By conceptualizing succession as institutional labour rather than a discrete
managerial event, the paper advances African business theory and proposes a framework of institutional
bilingualism—where cultural legitimacy and formal accountability co-exist. Policy recommendations include
two-tiered regulatory frameworks and family business academies tailored to African governance realities
E-ADMINISTRATION AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF JAMB ADMISSION POLICIES
No full textThis study titled “E-Administration and Educational Development in Nigeria: A Study of Jamb Admission Policies”
was aimed to examine the extent to which introduction of CBT has improved registration of candidates by Joint Admission and
Matriculation Board; ascertain the extent to which adoption of CBT has enhanced conduct of examination by Joint Admission
and Matriculation Board; determine the extent to which the use of ICT facilities has influenced release of results by Joint
Admission and Matriculation Board; determine how use of Central Admission Processing System has enhanced admission
process by Joint Admission and Matriculation Board. This study is anchored on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)
proposed by Fred Davies in 1989. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The population of study is 110. For the purpose
of this study, purposive sample technique was used. Data for this study were collected from primary and secondary sources.
The instrument for data collection was questionnaire. The data are presented in percentage, frequency tables, mean and Std.
Deviation values. Findings revealed that Introduction of CBT has improved registration of candidates by Joint Admission and
Matriculation Board; Adoption of CBT has enhanced conduct of examination by Joint Admission and Matriculation Board; Use
of ICT facilities has influenced release of results by Joint Admission and Matriculation Board; and Use of Central Admission
Processing System has enhanced admission process by Joint Admission and Matriculation Board. Based on the findings, the
study recommended that there is need for improvement in the use of CBT to improve registration of candidates by Joint
Admission and Matriculation Board; there is need increased investment in CBT for enhanced conduct of examination by Joint
Admission and Matriculation Board; there is need for improved use of ICT facilities in administrative processes to enhance
release of results by Joint Admission and Matriculation Board; and there is need for more transparence in use of Central
Admission Processing System (CAPS) to enable different tertiary institutions to upload admission records of candidate
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT AS A PREDICTOR FOR EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA
No full textThis study, “Information and communication management as a predictor for effective
administration of secondary schools in Enugu State”, examined and investigated how
information communication management is a predictor for effective administration of
secondary schools in Enugu State. A correlational research design was used for the study.
Three research questions guided the study, and three null hypotheses were posited and
tested. The population of the study was made up of 8,588 principals and teachers in
government-owned secondary schools in Enugu State. The sample comprised 12
principals and 356 teachers, giving a total of 368 principals and teachers. This sample was
drawn from the three educational zones using simple random sampling techniques. Two
Research instruments were designed by the researcher, titled Information
Communication Management Questionnaire (ICMQ) and Effective Administration
Questionnaire (EAQ) and validated by one expert in educational administration and
planning and two experts in Measurement and Evaluation, University of Nigeria
Nsukka. The test-retest method of reliability of the instrument was used, and the dat
AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CURRICULUM AMONG PUBLIC EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRES IN ENUGU EDUCATION ZONE
No full textThis study examined the availability and utilization
of educational resources in implementing the Early Childhood
Education (ECE) curriculum in public early childhood centers
in Enugu Education Zone. A descriptive survey research design
was employed, with a sample of 1,604 respondents, including
143 headteachers and 1,461 teachers, selected through
stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a
structured questionnaire and a checklist, ensuring validity
through expert reviews and reliability via a Cronbach alpha
coefficient of 0.76. Findings revealed that while some
resources, such as classrooms and textbooks, were moderately
available, critical learning materials like art supplies,
educational games, and visual aids were insufficient.
Additionally, teachers’ utilization of available resources was
found to be low. Hypothesis testing using independent sample
t-tests showed no significant difference between male and
female teachers' responses on resource availability and
utilization. The study concludes that inadequate educational
resources hinder the effective implementation of the ECE
curriculum. It recommends increased funding, improved
resource allocation, and teacher training to enhance curriculum
delivery. The findings provide valuable insights for
policymakers, educators, and stakeholders in optimizing early
childhood education in Nigeria
INFLUENCE OF AUTONOMY AND CHOICE ON STUDENTS' MOTIVATION AND INTEREST IN MATHEMATICS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA
Full text linkThis study investigated the influence of autonomy and choice on students' motivation and interest in
Mathematics in Enugu State, Nigeria. The study was guided by two research questions. The participants
consisted of 200 secondary school students selected randomly from 12 public secondary schools in Enugu East
Local Government Area of Enugu state. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. Data was
collected using researcher’s structured questionnaire validated by specialists in the relevant fields. Mean and
standard deviation were used in answering the research questions while inferential statistics (t-test) was used to
test the data. The results showed that students who were given autonomy and choice in their mathematics
learning demonstrated higher levels of motivation and interest in the subject compared to those who were not..
The study also revealed that autonomy and choice had a positive effect on students' self-efficacy, enjoyment,
and value of mathematics. The implications of these findings for mathematics education in Nigeria are
discussed, and recommendations are made for educators and policymakers to promote autonomy and choice in
mathematics learning
INDUSTRIALIZATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA
Full text linkThe process of industrialization quickens the rate of structural change and economic
diversification, which in turn allows a country to make better use of its natural resources and rely
less on imports of finished goods and raw materials. The study design is largely descriptive and
analytical with anecdotal evidence gleaned from a qualitative and relevant literature on
technology, society and industrialization. Economic progress cannot be achieved without
industrialization. It encourages growth in other areas of the economy. The frequency of
fluctuations causes harm to machines and other equipment. Consequently, most companies
depend on generators to provide their own energy, which drives up production costs and makes
them less competitive when compared to rivals throughout the world. Improving the industrial
sub-sectors can't start till the policies are correct. To transform these policies from being just
theoretical to being applicable and feasible, an active industrial framework supported by strong
political will is required. Supporting domestic producers by purchasing goods manufactured in
Nigeria is one way to foster an environment that is conducive to economic growth and job
creation
EFFECT OF TEACHERS’ QUALIFICATIONS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GOVERNMENT CURRICULUM IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU STATE
Full text linkThe study Effects of Teachers’ qualification on the implementation of government curriculum in
secondary schools in Enugu State was a survey study. The population for the study was 348
teachers that teach government as a subject in the whole secondary schools in Enugu State.
Questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. The instrument was tested using Crobach
Alpha reliability index formula. The reliability was established using Kudder Richardson
formula 20 (K-R20) to obtain reliability coefficient of 0.87. One research question and
hypothesis guided the study. The hypothesis was tested using t-test statistics at 0.5 level of
significance and appropriate degree of freedom. Purposive sampling was used. The finding
indicated that the higher the qualification of the teacher, the better the implementation of
government curriculum in Enugu State. The educational implication is that only teachers with
high educational qualification should be employed to teach this very important subject in order to
achieve the laudable objectives
Psychometric Property and Construction of Parenting Skills Assessment Inventory for Parent of Adolescent in Kogi State
Full text linkThis study is an instrumentation study that was designed to develop and validate an instrument.
Parenting skill assessment inventory (PSAI) which will be used for assessment of parental skill in
dealings with the adolescents. All the parent of the students in the 258 schools of the six
education zone in Kogi State was used for this study. The sample is made up of 1,920 parents,
randomly selected from 20 schools in the six education zones. Two research questions were
formulated to guide the study. For the purpose of validation, the instrument was initially drafted
with 45 items and subjected to factor analysis procedure using principal component analysis and
varimax rotation respectively, thus reducing the instrument to 30 valid items which yielded a
reliability coefficient index of 0.78. A thirty item parental skills assessment inventory was
developed under six constructs-relationship skills; communication/listening skill; monitoring
skills; skills of effective praise and reinforcement, conflict resolution skills and information
giving skills. It is therefore recommended that the parental skill assessment inventory (PSAI) be
used by experts in educational measurement and evaluation, parents, guidance and counseling,
therapist for assessing the extent in which the difficulties experienced by Nigerian adolescents
emanate from their homes
INFLUENCE OF SPELLING BEE COMPETITIONS ON PUPILS’ EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING IN NIGERIAN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Full text linkThis study investigated the influence of Spelling Bee
competitions on the emotional well-being of Primary 5 pupils in English
language learning across selected schools in Ebonyi and Enugu States,
Nigeria. Using a survey design, the study sampled 120 pupils from five
primary schools. Data were gathered through structured
questionnaires distributed with the assistance of teachers and analyzed
using mean and standard deviation, with a 2.50 cut-off mark. Findings
revealed that while Spelling Bees promote English orthography, they
often trigger anxiety, fear of public failure, and reduced motivation—
particularly among pupils affected by mother tongue interference. The
study also found that emotional distress after losing competitions
negatively influenced pupils' willingness to participate in future
English tasks. Pupils suggested emotionally supportive strategies such
as encouragement, pronunciation training, and game-based learning.
The study recommends trauma-aware, inclusive instructional
strategies for English teachers preparing pupils for language
competitions