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MUSIC PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Get PDFThis paper discusses the production and distribution of music as a catalyst for socio-economic
changes affecting the environmental sustainability in Nigeria. The various stages in the
development of Nigerian music ecosystem, particularly as it concerns the ecological role of
producer-agents (human and mechanised agents such as the use of AI in music creation),
managers, singers, distribution agencies (record labels, musicians and producers, and various
streaming platforms) and the copyright palaver are also significant subjects of examination
here. The investigation tries to understand not only the historical path of the development of
the music industry in Nigeria but also the different change phenomenon occurring today in the
world with regard to the digitalization technology in music creation and dissemination and how
these changes affect the environment negatively or positively. Issues raised in the paper
include, how the Nigerian music industry can square up with the current world’s trend of
creating a sustainable environment for human development. What are the challenges music
production and marketing in Nigeria face and what are the prospects for a sustainable
environment
Family Social Support and Emotional Regulation as Predictors of Personal Growth Among Serving Corps Members in Owerri Metropolis
Get PDFDevelopmental psychologists prioritize personal growth as one of the issues that demand the
attention of scholars. This study investigated family social support and emotional regulation as
predictors of personal growth among serving Corps members in Owerri Metropolis. Using a
random sampling technique two local government areas were selected out of nine Local
Government Areas in Imo East Senatorial District. Four hundred and fourteen (414) respondents
participated in the study. Regression result showed that only ethnic group was a significant
predictor of personal growth among serving corps members in Owerri metropolis (β = -.27, t = -2.29, p< .05); while gender was not a significant predictor of personal growth among serving
corps members (β = -.03, t = -.29); age was not a significant predictor of personal growth among
serving corps members (β = .02, t = .14); marital status was not a significant predictor of
personal growth among serving corps members (β = -.18, t = -1.44); religion was not a
significant predictor of personal growth among serving corps members (β = -.12, t = -.91). The
paper found that social support significantly predicted personal growth. Based on the study’s
findings, corps members need sufficient family support and excellent emotion regulation skills as
these would enhance their well-being and ability to achieve Nigeria's National Youth Service
Corps' aims and objectives
Moderating Role of Self Esteem on Social Intelligence as a Predictor of Substance use among Undergraduate Students
Get PDFEntrepreneurship Education as a Correlation to Job Creation and Unemployment Reduction in Cross River State, Nigeria
Get PDFDetection of bla-CTXM and bla-TEM Genes, and Biofilm Forming Ability of Esherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated From Salad Sold at a Private University
Get PDFFood poisoning can be caused by a wide range of substances including but not limited to the presence of
pathogenic microorganisms in food e.g. salads. However, there is no report on the occurrence of
pathogenic microorganisms in the salads sold in a private University campus and as such the research was
performed in order to determine the food safety levels as well as probable sources of contaminants of the
salads in the university. The purpose of this research, was to determine the frequency of occurrence of
Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus in salads sold in the cafeteria on
the campus. A total number of 13 samples of salad were obtained and screened for the possible presence of
pathogenic bacteria. Identified bacteria isolates were then tested for virulence traits such as antibiotic
resistance, motility, biofilm and possession of blaTEM and blaCTX-M genes. All the sought for organisms
were found in all collected samples. The total heterotrophic count ranged from 0.74 ± 1.3 ×103
cfu/g to 28.2
± 1.75 × 103
cfu/g. The frequency of occurrence of these microorganisms in the salads from the cafeteria
stalls ranged from 0(0%) to 5(41%). S. aureus and E. coli had the highest occurrence at 34%. The result of
the antibiotic susceptibility test showed complete resistance of all isolates to amoxicillin clavulanate and
cefotaxime and complete sensitivity to gentamycin and ofloxacin. Pseudomonas aeruginosa and S. aureus
isolates showed multi-drug resistance. Multiple antibiotic resistance (MAR) index ranged from 0.16 to
0.83. Out of all the isolates, only one E. coli of all the E. coli isolates showed the ability to produce
biofilm. Amplification of the ESBL genes (blaTEM and blaCTX-M genes) in S. aureus, E. coli and P.
aeruginosa isolates showed that they possess the gene which encodes for their resistance to cefotaxime,
ceftriaxone, penicillin and cephalosporins. The presence of these organisms in ready to eat salads is a
cause for concern as these organisms have been associated with serious foodborne infections
COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND MULTIPLE TRUE-FALSE TESTS ITEMS ON UPPER BASIC STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES IN DELTA STATE
No full textThis study was designed to assess the multiple-choice and multiple true-false test items on Upper Basic (UB)
students in Christian Religious Studies (CRS) in Delta State. The study compared two teacher-made multiple
choice and multiple true-false CRS test items. The purpose was to determine which testing mode would result to
greater achievement in CRS. Two research questions and two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The
population of the study comprised 2,207 Upper Basic students in Oshimili South LGA of Delta State. A sample of
200 UB2 students drawn from four of the public secondary schools in Oshimili South LGA formed the subjects of
the study. The sample was obtained through simple random sampling technique. The students were randomly
assigned to multiple-choice group and multiple true-false group. A comparative research design was used. 25
CRS Multiple-Choice (CRSMC) and 25 CRS multiple true-false (CRSMTF) items were developed, validated and
used by the researcher in the study. A trial test was carried out in two of the schools within the Aniocha South
LGA, to ascertain the reliability of the instrument. Kuder-Richardson 20 (K-R 20) was used to establish the
reliability of the CRSMC and CRSMTF test items. The reliability coefficients were 0.85 and 0.72 respectively. The
data generated from the study were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. Hypotheses were tested using
ANOVA and Independent Samples T-test. The result of the study showed that students who were examined with
multiple-choice achieved higher than students who were examined with multiple true-false items. Based on the
findings of the study, it was recommended that multiple choice items with the application of the six levels of the
cognitive domain (Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating and creating) is more adequate
to test students at the Upper Basic level
ENHANCING NON-FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN MANUFACTURING COMPANIES THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS
No full textThis study is on Enhancing non-financial performance in
manufacturing companies through the integration of artificial intelligence in
Accounting information systems. Specifically, the objectives were to determine
the effect of artificial intelligence on the efficiency of accounting information
systems and to ascertain the effect of artificial intelligence on non-financial
performance. A simple random selection of 181 sample size of a population of
331 from registered manufacturing firms in Enugu state were used. The data
were analyzed and presented in frequency and percentage tables. Regression
statistical tools was used to test the hypotheses with the aid of SPSS Version 26.
The results of the study revealed that artificial intelligence does have a
significance effect on the efficiency of accounting information systems (F =
20.432, t = 14.520, p = .000 < 0.05.) and also that artificial intelligence does
have a significance effect on non-financial performance (F = = 28.703, t =
14.520, p = .000 < 0.05). The study concluded that AI technology plays crucial
roles in streamlining accounting processes and ultimately optimizing the
efficiency of AIS, AI-driven insights have a profound effect on elevating non-
financial metrics, thus contributing to the holistic success of organizations. It
was recommended that organizations should collaborate with AI experts and
software developers to tailor AI solutions that address specific accounting
processes, such as data entry, reconciliation, and reporting and strategically
leverage AI-driven insights to elevate their non-financial metrics
INFLUENCE OF COLLABORATION PATTERN ON RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIANS IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA
No full textThis study investigated the influence of Collaboration Pattern on Research Productivity of Academic Librarians in South-West Nigeria. This underscores the importance of collaboration in research productivity. The research adopted survey research design. The population comprised 326 academic librarians from university libraries in South-West, Nigeria. Total enumeration was used for the study. A self-structured questionnaire was also used to collect data. The study achieved a response rate of 84.7%. Data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential (multiple regression) statistics. The results revealed that collaboration had a significant and positive influence on research productivity of academic librarians in South-West, Nigeria (R2 = 0.240, β = 0.490, t(325) = 10.108; p < 0.05). Career stage (Beta= -0.255, t(322) = -4.175, p<0.05) and spatial proximity (Beta = -.112, t(322 =-2.767, p<0.05) had significant influences on the research productivity of academic librarians in South-West, Nigeria. The research recommends fostering a collaborative culture among academic librarians in their early, mid and late career stages. It also recommended setting up shared workplaces or collaborative zones where librarians can work in close proximity to one another
Constraints to Teaching and Learning of Science, Vocational and Technical Education in Enugu Municipality, Enugu State, Nigeria
Get PDFThe purpose of the study was to determine the constraints to teaching and learning of science, vocational and technical education in Enugu, Nigeria. The study addressed the curriculum of science, vocational and technical education in Nigeria. It examined the challenges inherent in the implementation of the curriculum. Fifty (50) respondents were selected by simple random sampling and responses obtained with structured questionnaire and focus group discussion schedule. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings showed dearth of instructional materials and non-comprehensive curricular as major constraints to teaching and learning science, vocational and technical education in Enugu. Based on the findings, the
researchers made this major recommendation: sourcing and supplying of up to date facilities, curricular and tools into the schools’ workshops and laboratories