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Enhancing Access and Usability of Information Resources: Mobile vs. Desktop Access and Usability of Information Resources among Users at Kaduna State University
Full text linkThis study investigatedthe comparative access and usability of information resources acrossmobile and desktop platforms. As mobile device usage for information access continues togrow, understanding the differences in user experience between these platforms is importantfor effective information dissemination. This empirical research examined user performance,task completion time, and satisfaction when accessing a specific online information resourceon both mobile and desktop devices. A qualitative approach has been adopted in gatheringdata. The study revealed the challenges and advantages associated with each platform.Recommendations have been provided, given an insight into optimizing interface design andinformation architecture for both mobile and desktop environments, ultimately enhancing theoverall usability and effectiveness of information resources for diverse user needs
DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATIONSECURITY MANAGEMENT SKILLS POSSESSED BYOTM EDUCATORSIN SOUTH-SOUTH NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES: A PREREQUISITE FOR ENHANCED JOB DELIVERY
Full text linkThe study was carried out to determine the Database management and informationsecurity Management skills possessed by OfficeInformationand Management Educators forenhanced job delivery in Universitiesin South-South Nigeria. Two research questions wereraised and answered while two hypotheses were formulated and testedat 0.05 level ofsignificance.The study employed the descriptive survey design. The population for the studyconsisted of 147 Office Information and Management Educators in Universities in South-SouthNigeria. There was no sampling as the population was of manageable size. A 56-item, 5-pointLikert rating scale questionnaire titled “Database management and information securitymanagement skills possessed by Office Technology Management Educators for Enhanced JobDelivery. Questionnaire in Universities in South-South Nigeria” (DCMCPOIMQ) was used toobtain data from the respondents. The instrument was validated by two experts from Delta stateUniversity of Science and Technology, Ozoro. To determine the validity of the instrument, alphastatistic was applied and a reliability coefficient of 0.86 was obtained. Mean and StandardDeviation were used to analyse all the research questions, while the hypotheses were tested witht-test of independent samples. The findings of the study revealed that Office Information andManagement educators in Universities in South-South Nigeria possessed database ManagementSkills for enhanced job delivery. The study found that there was a significant difference betweenmale and female Office Information and Management educators’ responses with regards to theDatabase management and information security management Skills possessed by OfficeInformation and Management educators. The study also found that there was a significantdifference between the Database management and information security Management ofexperienced and less experienced Office Information and Management educators in Universitiesin South-South Nigeria. The study concluded that Office Information and Managementeducators in Universities in South-South Nigeria have high competency levels in Databasemanagement and low competency levels in information security. It was therefore recommendedamong others that, Senate and School boards in various Universities should as a matter ofresponsibility mobilise the Office Information and Management educators in their institutionsfor skill development and update in ICT especially in the area of information securitymanagement
The Imperative of Information Literacy in the Digital Age: Challenges and Solutions
Full text linkIn the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the ability to critically evaluate, manage, and utiliseinformation effectively including an understanding of the ethical issues related to informationhas become an essential skill. This paper,through the review of literature, discusses the growingimportance of information literacy in the digital age, emphasising its role in enablingindividuals to navigate the overwhelming abundance of online content effectively. The paperdiscusses several important issues, such as the critical role of information in fosteringinteraction due to the increased information flows between parties, both individuals andorganisations, the abundant information choices, the direct correlation between a country\u27sinformation wealth and its material prosperity and the long term effect of information on societyand the economy.It discusses the growth of the digital platforms,its role in facilitating so manyof our everyday tasks,the inability to guarantee the reliability, accuracy, or quality ofinformation found online, its pervasive role in the transmission of false information and theinadequacy of AI systems.It discusses the concept of information literacy, its importance inpreparing people for lifelong learning and a democratic society; its role in promoting economicgrowth, education, health, and human services, among other facets of modern societies, anditscontribution to the competitive advantage of individuals, businesses, regions and countries. Thepaper also discusses the role of education in inculcating information literacy, the need for itsinclusion in the curriculum, and for collaboration among the stakeholders. It discusses thechallenges and the strategies for promoting information literacy,the need for institutions,government agencies and organisations to create policies that incorporate and encourageinformation literacy, offering support through provision of facilities and supportiveenvironment, and stressing the value of information literacy while specifying methods to beemployed in teaching and engaging students. By addressing these issues, the author hopes topromote digital fairness, strengthen the information society, and enable people and communitiesto make wise decisions. In order to guarantee ethical and sustainable use of the digital world,this paper emphasises how vital it is to incorporate information literacy into the educationalsystems
Organisational Commitment among Secondary School Teachers: Caryl Rusbult’s Theory Review
Full text linkCaryl Rusbult’s theory was a theory rooted in independent theory postulated in the early 1950s. Caryl Rusbult’s theory was based on the assumption that commitment is subject to experience as a result of independence. The theory of commitment postulates that the more one invests his/her time, skill, energy, and some other personal assets in the organisation, the more one has atstake in living it. The theory is also a function of three variables: satisfaction level, quality of alternative and investment size. These three variables indicated that commitment to the relationship persists not only because of the positive qualities that attract partners to each other, but of the bond that binds the two partners to one another and the absence of a better option that goes beyond the relationship exists between the present partners,however, teachers’ organisational commitment can manifest or occur in threedifferent domains which are affective, normative and continuance. In thisstudy, Caryl Rusbult’s theory was evaluated and analysed based on itsweakness, strength and implication for the organisational commitment ofsecondary school teachers. Merits and demerits including the model of thetheory were also considered
The Future of Recordkeeping: The Legal and Regulatory Considerations of Blockchain Adoption
Full text linkThis paper examines blockchain technology’s impact on the future of recordkeeping, particularlyits ability to enhance transparency, security, and accountability across sectors such as supplychain management and healthcare. Blockchain’s distributed ledger technology (DLT) promisesautomated compliance through smart contracts, which can streamline operations and reduceadministrative tasks. However, regulatory frameworks like General Data Protection RegulationGDPR introduce challenges, especially where blockchain’s immutability conflicts with dataprivacy requirements, such as the right to be forgotten. Legal considerations surrounding smartcontracts, jurisdiction, and cross-border data storage further complicate blockchain’s adoption.This paper advocates for adaptive regulatory frameworks and cross-sector collaboration toreconcile blockchain’s strengths with compliance demands, ensuring its sustainable integrationinto recordkeeping practices
Service Delivery of Health Information Management Professionals in Tertiary Hospitals, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Full text linkService delivery is the primary focus of every organisation, and as such Health informationmanagement professionals are obliged to this decisive role through constant interaction withpatients. This role can only be acted upon expeditiously if practitioners are service deliveryconscious and recognizing patients as kings. In a situation where this is not adhered to, there isevery propensity that health information management professionals will face service deliveryprotest. The objective of this study is to evaluate the level of service delivery (SD) of healthinformation professionals in tertiary hospitals in Bayelsa state. Descriptive study design wasadopted; population consists of 78 health information management professionals and two focusgroup of patients in tertiary hospitals in Bayelsa state who served as the sample size. Totalenumeration sampling technique was adopted as the sampling size was small for the study. Datacollected was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Service delivery is measuredon four constructs of Intangibility, Ideology, Limits and Variability based on theory of Humanservice delivery. The study revealed that the service delivery of health information managementprofessionals in tertiary hospitals in Bayelsa state is very low with an aggregate mean of 0.72.The study therefore recommends that organisational heads of tertiary hospitals should train andretrain health information management professionals that promote service delivery ideology
Engendering Health Promotion Through Online Participatory Communication: Case Study Of Monkey Pox In Osun State
Full text linkThis study investigates the role of online participatory communication in promoting awarenessand preventive actions against monkeypox in Osun State, Nigeria. With the increasing relianceon digital platforms for health communication, this research explores how online engagementinfluences public knowledge and behavior regarding monkeypox. The study adopts a qualitativeapproach, using focus group discussions with 8 public health officers and nurses from varioushospitals in Osun State. The objectives are to examine the extent of online communication’sinfluence on awareness, the impact of demographic and socioeconomic factors on the use ofdigital platforms, and the relationship between knowledge gained online and subsequentpreventive actions. The research is framed by the Health Belief Model (HBM) and the Theory ofPlanned Behavior (TPB), which help explain how perceptions of disease severity and socialinfluence shape health behaviors. Findings suggest that online platforms significantly contributeto health awareness but face challenges such as digital illiteracy, limited internet access, andmisinformation. The study concludes that online participatory communication is a crucial toolfor health promotion, recommending increased investment in digital literacy and cross-sectorcollaboration to maximize its effectiveness
Exploring Audience Perception on the Impacts of Religo-Culturo-Contextual Factors (RCCF) on Newspaper Salience and Framing of Child Defilement in Osun State
Full text linkThis study explored audience perception on the impacts of Religo-Culturo-Contextual Factors(RCCF) on Newspaper Salience and Framing of Child Defilement in Osun state. This study wasanchored on Social Judgement Theory (SJT). This study employed a qualitative research designusing in-depth interviews to explore audience perception on how Religo-Culturo-ContextualFactors (RCCF) influence newspaper salience and framing of child defilement. Purposive andConvenient Sampling techniques were used to select 15 participants who were knowledgeableabout the issue and could provide insights on the focus of this study. Results showed threerecurrent themes which are; selective media attention, victim-blaming, and diminished publicawareness. The findings revealed that RCCF strongly influence which child defilement cases arecovered by newspapers and how prominently they are reported to the media. Participantsindicated that newspapers often give less attention to cases involving influential community orreligious figures. Also, it was found that inadequate and biased media coverage discouragesfamilies from seeking justice for child defilement, as the crime is often framed as private or lesssevere matter with blames on the victims at times. This study recommend that newspapersshould adopt more balanced and sensitive rather than reinforcing cultural and religious biases.Also, journalists in Osun State should be trained to recognize and counteract RCCF in theirreporting to ensure that all child defilement cases receive fair and consistent coverage. Lastly,media organizations should collaborate with NGOs to raise awareness about the legal and humanrights dimensions of child defilement to counter RCCF-driven narratives that stigmatize victims
COLLABORATIVE LEARNING SPACES AND QUALITY EDUCATION AMONG POSTGRADUATES IN SOUTHWEST, NIGERIA
Full text linkThis study explores the influence of Collaborative Learning Spaces (CLS) on quality of educationin private universities in Southwest Nigeria. Through a mixed-method approach, investigation wasdrawn on how cognitive presence and collaborative skills, enhance quality educational outcome.Statistical analyses, including regression and ANOVA, reveal significant positive impacts of CLSon student engagement and academic performance, though challenges such as infrastructuraldeficiencies and inadequate faculty training persist. Recommendations include targetedinvestments in CLS infrastructure and faculty training to optimize their potential for improvingeducational quality. The study contributes to the understanding of CLS in the Nigerian context andits transformative potential in improving postgraduate education
Analysis of Metacognitive Orientation for Science Learning Among Senior Secondary School Chemistry Students in Ilorin, Nigeria
Full text linkStudents metacognitive orientations has been reported to be a potent tool in helping students to develop higher-order thinking skills as well as becoming potential problem solvers. This study analyzed the metacognitive orientations for learning science among secondary school students in Ilorin metropolis. The study adopted descriptive research of the survey type. A sample of 520respondents who were selected through a simple random sampling technique was involved in the study. The instrument used for data gathering was adopted from Thomas, Anderson, and Nashon (2008) entitled Self-efficacy and Metacognitive Learning Inventory- Science (SEMLI-S). Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, t-test and ANOVA. Findings from the study revealed that students have high metacognitive orientations for learning Science. Also, class level and students’ gender did not significantly influence their metacognitive orientations towards learning science. Furthermore, school type did not significantly influence their metacognitive orientations. The stud