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Integrating bioprocesses in the Nigerian food chain: Opportunities for public health impact and disease risk reduction
Full text linkRESURGENCE OF TRADITIONAL MONARCHIES IN NIGERIAN POLITICAL HISTORY: 1960–2024
Full text linkThis study examines the resurgence of Nigerian monarchies from 1960 to 2024,
highlighting their resilience and adaptability amid political marginalization and
modernization pressures. Following independence, centralization policies and prolonged
military rule sought to reduce the influence of monarchs; however, they retained authority
through cultural legitimacy, dispute resolution, and community leadership. Drawing on
historical and contemporary scholarship, the paper identifies socio-political drivers such as
governance gaps, legitimacy crises, and local arbitration, as well as cultural and economic
factors including heritage preservation, identity consolidation, and tourism potential, as key
forces behind the reassertion of monarchical relevance. Monarchs have become critical actors
in bridging the divide between state institutions and grassroots communities, reinforcing
social cohesion while complementing democratic structures. The analysis further
demonstrates how monarchies contribute to conflict management, local development
initiatives, and the transmission of cultural values across generations. Nevertheless,
ambiguities in their roles within modern governance frameworks raise tensions with elected
officials and demand clearer legal definitions. The study recommends institutionalized
collaboration between governments and traditional rulers, promotion of heritage tourism as
an economic asset, integration of monarchs into dispute resolution frameworks, and legal
clarity to harmonize their functions with democratic governance. By recognizing and
strategically engaging monarchs, Nigeria can strengthen its social fabric, promote inclusive
governance, and preserve cultural continuity in an era of rapid political and social
transformation
LITERATURE AS AN INSTRUMENT OF ASSESSMENT: EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION OF CHILD SUFFERING IN AMMA DARKO’S FACELESS
Full text linkThis study explores the intersection of literature and educational measurement
by examining Amma Darko’s Faceless as a text that not only represents child suffering but
also functions as a tool for assessing learners’ moral and social awareness. The novel, which
dramatizes the experiences of Fofo and Baby T as street children in Accra, highlights the
broader realities of neglect, poverty, and exploitation faced by African children. While
literary criticism typically engages with thematic interpretation, this research extends the
discourse by demonstrating how Faceless can be deployed in educational contexts as an
evaluative instrument. Anchored on Reader-Response Theory and Educational
Measurement Theory, the study situates readers’ interpretations as critical data for
measuring empathy, moral judgment, and critical consciousness. The methodology adopted
a dual approach: a textual analysis of Faceless to identify themes of child suffering, and a
survey of 80 literature teachers from St. Patrick’s, Godfrey Okoye University Secondary
School, and Kings College, Enugu. A structured questionnaire, analyzed using mean scores
with a 2.5 cut-off benchmark, was employed to evaluate teachers’ perspectives on the
feasibility of literature as an assessment tool. The findings reveal that child suffering
in Faceless is not only vividly represented but also resonates with learners in ways that can
be systematically measured. Teachers affirmed the possibility of designing frameworks that
convert literary themes into evaluative instruments for classroom assessment. The study
concludes that literature, particularly African novels like Faceless, transcends its aesthetic
value to become a vehicle for testing empathy, moral consciousness, and social
responsibility in education. Recommendations include the integration of literary texts into
holistic assessment models, teacher training on measurement frameworks rooted in
literature, and policy support for interdisciplinary pedagogy. Ultimately, this research
demonstrates the measurable power of literature in shaping values and advancing
educational objectives
MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING LIBRARY PATRONAGE: A STUDY OF FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC LIBRARIES IN SOUTH EAST, NIGERIA
Full text linkThis study explored marketing strategies for enhancing library
patronage: a study of federal polytechnic libraries in South-East, Nigeria. Five
(5) research questions guided the study. A descriptive survey research method
was used for the study. The population of the study is 102 consisting of twenty
six (26) librarians and seventy six (76) library users. No sampling was made
for the study. A questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection, while
observation checklist was used to ascertain available facilities for marketing
library services. A structured interview was also used for librarians to
determine the extent of marketing library services in the libraries. Descriptive
statistics of mean and standard deviation was used to analyze the research
questions. Qualitative analysis was adopted in analysing data gotten from the
interview schedule. The findings of the study revealed that library services are
marketed to a high extent (2.72) in federal polytechnic libraries in South-East,
Nigeria. Display stand, display rack, online database, information leaflet, and
magazine are the available facilities used in marketing library services.
Exhibitions, display of new arrivals, provision of suggestion boxes amongst
others are the methods used for marketing library services (3.25) in federal
polytechnic libraries in South-East, Nigeria. Users utilize (2.96) the marketed
library services in federal polytechnic libraries in South-East, Nigeria. The
cluster mean (3.11) shows that the librarians agree that lack of effective
communication between librarians and users, and inadequate funding
constituted the major challenges affecting marketing library services for
enhancing library patronage in federal polytechnic libraries in South-East,
Nigeri
EXPLORING THE EFFECT OF GREEN FINANCE, FINANCIAL INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN MINT COUNTRIES
No full textThis study investigates the effects of green finance and financial innovation on environmental sustainability
as measured using ecological footprint in MINT countries such as Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Turkeys,
from 2007 to 2021. This study makes a significant contribution to literature as it examines the effects of
green financing and financial innovation in emerging economies like the MINT countries which are classified
as frontier markets. In examining the environment - finance linkages, the authors employed Environmental
Kuznets Curve (EKC) theory, Fixed Effect Model (FEM), co-integration test and Fully Modified OLS
(FMOLS) to account for individual unique effects of the cross section and time periods within the data; and
to estimate the equilibrium relationship amongst the variables in the long run. The study found that the long
run estimate of green and innovative financing is significantly positive in combatting ecological challenges
in MINT countries. The study strongly recommends the expansion of, and critical investments in renewable
energy, increased investment in research and development in green technologies to halt environmental
deterioration
UTILIZATION OF MULTIPLE MATRICES SAMPLING TECHNIQUE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES MULTIPLE CHOICE ITEMS
No full textMultiple matrices sampling (MMS) technique is an approach that can be used in educational research, test
measurement and evaluation. The effectiveness of MMS can be tested by sampling items and examinees.
Multiple-choice items were developed in the subject area of Christian Religious Studies, using multiple
matrices sampling technique. Five research questions guided the study, and two null hypotheses were
formulated and tested at 0.5 alpha level. An instrumentation research design was used. A sample of 200 Upper
Basic III students drawn from one of the public secondary schools in Enugu Education Zone formed the
subjects for the study for the final administration of the instrument. A total of 160 Christian Religious Studies
multiple-choice items (CRSMCI) were developed, validated and matrixed into four sets through genuine
multiple matrix sampling technique for the initial administration (trial testing) to ascertain the reliability of the
instrument. Kuder-Richardson 20 (KR-20) was used to establish the reliability of the four sets of CRSMCI at
0.66, 0.67, 0.75, and 0.71 respectively. Item analysis of the four sets were carried out to establish the item
difficulty, discrimination and distracter indices. One hundred and four (104) items survived the item analysis.
The 104 items were matrixed into four sets of 276 items, using partial multiple matrix sampling technique. The
final administration of the test was done. Content validation was done using the Chi-square test of the
Goodness-of-fit at an alpha level of 0.05. The data generated from the study were analyzed using Pearson
Product Moment Correlation and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The result of the study showed that; the
items that formed the CRS multiple-choice item packages did not deviate from the specifications of the test
blueprint, there was an appreciable level of internal consistency of 0.93, 0.88, 0.84, 0.97 for the four sets of
CRSMCI, and the validity coefficient of 0.98. There was a positive correlation among the sets of CRSMCI at
0.98, 0.94, 0.97, 0.97, and the mean performance of examinees who were tested with the sets of CRSMCI were
relatively equal. The implications of the findings showed that, the use of multiple matrices sampling technique
improved broad content coverage of curriculum and reduced the testing time given to examinees. The study
recommended among others that, test blueprint should be used by CRS teachers and test developers to write
CRS multiple-choice items before adopting it as an instrument. Also, multiple matrices sampling technique
should be used by schools, CRS teachers and test developers to enhance content coverage and reduce testing
time yet maintaining standard
Advancing Educational Research: Unveiling The Dynamics Of Multiple Matrices Sampling Technique
No full textIn educational research, sampling is one of the major aspects of fieldwork. Sampling techniques are used by
researchers to select a subset of a population, study it, and draw inferences about the whole population. It means
that the researcher does not have to study every member of the population before drawing conclusion. Having
come across many studies, researchers rely solely on population sampling to measure performance or
achievement, such as students, examinees, schools, etc., and neglect item sampling. In a situation where there are
items and respondents, is it not possible to sample both? Depending only on the population can result in
incomplete content coverage because using the same set of test items for all respondents may not cover the whole
content area. This paper intends to address the problem of the sampling approach that depends only on a subset
(like students or examinees) of a population. Hence, the paper presents an approach, multiple matrix sampling
technique (MMS) which considers both items and respondents. It underscores item sampling whereby test items
are divided into subsets and administered to groups of individuals that make up the entire population. It means
that the population is divided into groups, and each of them is given a set of items. The paper among others
recommended the use of multiple matrix sampling to researchers and schools for effective sampling and testing
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BALANCING TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION WITH HUMAN CENTERED EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Full text linkThe integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging educational technologies holds great
promise for transforming teaching, learning, and school management. However, without deliberate
human-centered frameworks, such innovations risk sidelining empathy, ethical values, and
contextual realities. This paper explores strategies for harmonizing AI-driven innovation with
human-centric educational management, emphasizing empathy, inclusivity, collaboration, and
ethical foresight. Drawing on global and regional case studies from the Wharton School,
Northeastern University, and Finland’s national education system, to African institutions like the
African Leadership University, this study highlights how educational technology can be thoughtfully
designed and implemented to serve diverse learning needs without diminishing the humanity of
education. Key themes include collaborative design, professional development, ethical frameworks,
cultural adaptation, and balancing automation with emotional intelligence. The study concludes
that meaningful and sustainable educational transformation is only possible when technology
enhances rather than replaces the relational and ethical dimensions of learning. Ultimately, the
paper demonstrates that the true power of innovation lies in its ability to reflect and reinforce human
values within educational systems
Nauclea latifolia Stem Extracts: Antimicrobial Activity and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Analysis
Full text linkNauclea latifolia Sm. Rubiaceae is a native Southeast Nigerian tree known for
its medicinal characteristics and is commonly found in various regions of Africa. N.
latifolia is known to possess broad-spectrum medicinal bioactivities. In this assay the
pulverized stem was extracted using methanol and chloroform. The extracts were analyzed
using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). The in vitro antimicrobial
analysis was performed based on Broth dilution method using arrays of fungi and bacteria.
A total of 10 and 12 compounds were isolated from the methanol and chloroform extracts,
respectively, including docosanoic acid, arachidic acid, stearic acid, palmitic acid, oleic
acid, and squalene. The methanolic extract showed activity against S. typhi with MBC/MIC
ratio of 1.0 while the chloroform extract showed activity against S. mutans also with
MBC/MIC ratio of 1.0. All other MBC/MIC ratios ranged from 2–8 while those of the
fungi was from 1.0 to 4.0 for both extracts. Our results were comparable to those of the
standard drugs. Therefore, N. latifolia stem extracts contained phytochemicals of relevance
in ethnomedicine
Effect of Sustainability Accounting on the Financial Reporting of Corporate Governance in Nigeria
Full text linkThe study examined the effect of Sustainability Accounting on the Financial Reporting of
Corporate Governance in Nigeria. The specific objectives are to examine the effect of stakeholder
inclusiveness on the Financial Reporting of Corporate Governance and evaluate the effect of
accountability on the Financial Reporting of Corporate Governance in Nigeria. A descriptive
research design was adopted for the study. Primary data was collected using a well-structured
questionnaire design at a five-point Likert scale. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive
statistics (mean, standard deviation, and frequency distribution) to summarize responses and
inferential statistics, including multiple regression analysis. The result revealed that Stakeholder
inclusiveness has a significant effect on the Financial Reporting of Corporate Governance with
the calculated value of X2 (22.58), is greater than the critical value (9.49), while also
Accountability has a significant effect on the Financial Reporting of Corporate Governance with
the calculated value of X2 (41.08), is greater than the critical value (9.49) in Nigeria. The study
concluded that Sustainability Accounting has a significant effect on the Financial Reporting of
Corporate Governance in Nigeria. The study recommended, among others, that Companies
should actively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including employees, customers,
suppliers, and local communities. By incorporating stakeholder feedback into their sustainability
practices, organizations can improve their ethical standards and enhance the overall quality of
financial reporting