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Exploration of Non-Biodegradable Materials in Concrete Production for University Building in Nigeria
Get PDFConstruction industry presents an attractive market for the use of non-biodegradable materials, because one of the principal components ofconstruction is concrete, due to its high compressive strength. Incorporatingwaste glass as coarse aggregate in structural concrete has the potential tonot only produce environmental benefits in the reduction of landfill, but toalso reduce costs for university building in Nigeria. This paper described theinfluence of coarse glass on the fresh, hardened properties of concrete andcompare to the control (0%) and the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)with Energy-Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS). Coarse aggregate (gavel) waspartial replacement with coarse glass aggregates at 5%, 10%, 15% and20%. Tests are conducted in compliance with British Standard (BS). Mixratio 1:2.5:3.5 (cement: fine aggregate: coarse aggregate) was used with0.50 water/cement ratio to produce grade 25 concrete at 28 days. Resultsshowed that slump decreases with increase in coarse glass. 10% partialreplacement has good compression of 31.18 N/mm2after 28 days and SEManalysis showed he portion of cracking and bonding effect which denoted theexistence of Calcium Silicate Hydrates (C-S-H gel) and Calcium Hydroxide(CH). Therefore, glasscrete showed potential for becoming an additionalsustainable solution for waste recycling
Influence of Whatsapp Broadcast Messages On Interpersonal Relationship Between Youths and Parents
Get PDFWhatsApp, a digital platform, with broadcast messaging as one of its features, enables users tosend a single message to several contacts at once, promoting effective informationtransmission.This study examined the influence of WhatsApp broadcast messages oninterpersonal relationship between youths and parents. The study defines the problem, first,defining the importance of a good interpersonal relationship between youths and their parentsand then going further to investigate the influence of broadcast messages on the interpersonalrelationship between youths and parents. The survey research method was employed in thisstudy and questionnaire was used for data collection from the selected 100 respondents. Findingsof the study reveal that parents make use of WhatsApp broadcast messages to communicate withtheir youth children, though, youths see some of these messages as information overload.Findings also reveal that respondents do not feel WhatsApp broadcast messages have improvedthe depth of communication or relationship between themselves and their parents/children. Thestudy however recommends that both parents and youth should intentionally build stronginterpersonal relationship as WhatsApp broadcast messages cannot and should not replace theemotional connections that come from face-to-face conversations
Library Marketing and Library Patronage Among University Undergraduates in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Get PDF201LEAD CITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIBRARY, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION SCIENCES[LCIJLICS]. VOL. 2. ISSUE 1. JANUARY. 2025. eISSN: 3027-0901, ISSN: 3027-0022LIBRARY MARKETING AND LIBRARY PATRONAGE AMONG UNIVERSITYUNDERGRADUATES IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEFolashade Morufah ODUSANYALibrary Officer,Lagos State University, Lagos State, [email protected] this age of artificial intelligence, the effective marketing of library services is essential foruniversity libraries to remain relevant and attract patronage of undergraduate students, who areincreasingly reliant on digital information sources. However, libraries may not experienceeffective patronage by students in this age of AI without innovative marketing techniques forusers’ awareness. This study, therefore, investigated the influence of library marketing on librarypatronage among undergraduate students in private universities in Oyo State in this age of artificialintelligence.The study adopted a survey research design with a population of 11,790undergraduates from four private universities in Oyo State. A multistage sampling technique wasused to select 360 undergraduates for the study. A structured questionnaire was used for datacollection, while descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. The findingsrevealed a high level of library patronage among undergraduate students in private universities,with different strategies to market their services to the user community. The result further showedthat library marketing (ß=0.187, t=3.422, p<0.05) positively influence library patronage amongundergraduate students in private universities in Oyo State. The study concluded thatlibraries should adopt innovative marketing more vigorously by leveraging on the AI tools topromote the services and activities of the library to the user community from time to time
RESEARCH TRENDS OF BACHELORS OF LAW STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY OF BAZE UNIVERSITY ABUJA 2017 TO 2022
Get PDFThis study examines the research trends among Bachelor of Law (LL.B) students at BazeUniversity, Abuja, from 2017 to 2022, using a quantitative approach. It addresses such variablesas volume, theme preferences, and distribution over time regarding research output during thespecified period. Data were obtained from 182 submitted research projects categorized accordingto subject areas using the Moys classification system and analyzed using frequency counts andpercentages. Results showed that 47.8% of the student\u27s projects are constitutional law, followedby Islamic law (10.4%) and criminal law (9.3%). In contrast, areas such as technological law,evidence, and legal profession are under-explored. 2022 is marked by very at high 0.09 researchoutput and accounts for 41.8% of all output during the period, increasing research engagementwithin the final year of the study. Notably, the study points out the narrowness in the choice ofresearch topics, and hereby makes recommendations for motivating students\u27 investigations intothose areas that currently remain under-researched. Also, to make way for holistic legalscholarship. It further underscores the importance of access to improve technological tools andresources for innovatively supportive research. Finally, it recommends mixed-methods fieldworkwhose foci would include focus group discussions for better understanding of student choice andfaculty influences. Such offers insights into the trends shaping legal research at Baze Universityand could provide an important basis on which academic programs may be aligned with broaderdisciplinary and societal needs. The findings thus contribute to discourse on how to improve legaleducation in Nigeria, as well as towards the effective integration of research trends into curricula
Development of Improved Artisans Fish Smoking Machine: An Innovation in Agriculture
Get PDFThe objective of the study was to develop an improved artisan’s fish smoking machine (IAFSM) with micro environment type of smoking chamber for fish smoking and incorporated a sawdust stove with inlet vents to produce hot and non-dense smoke under natural influence at high temperature and velocity. A wooden frame was developed according to the required dimensions; internalwalls were nailed to the frame from inside; the internal walls were made of stainless metal sheets that were cut into required sizes. Thin layer of dried and powdery red clay soil was formed within the thickness of the wall frame after some quantity of the material was poured, and a thick layer of cotton wool was placed on it thereafter, plywood was fixed to the frame from outside to cover these lagging materials. These sets of activities were repeated for the remaining three sides including the door, top and the lowest flat parts of the machine. The dried sawdust was compressed in the IAFSM’s stove with the volume 1.25 × 108 mm3, flux guide, and a fire screen. An outlet vent is located at the top of the machine. When the compressed dried sawdust was ignited with dried pieces of paper when the door was closed; the fuel burns under natural influence without the use of fan in any form. The exhausted flux escaped via the outlet vent and away from the artisans, as soon as, its cooks the fish. A hot and non - densed smoke generator has been developedto smoke fish at a cheaper and faster rate with heat energy and non - densed smoke delivered to the fish at the rate between 86.9 J/S and 92 J/S from the heat energy delivered to the smoking chamber at a rate between 108.6 J/S and 127.8 J/S. Satisfactory taste reports were received after the interview granted by the 20 members of the public randomly selected and served with the samples of the smoked fish. The developed mechanical aid: Is environmentally friendly; Uses coal or similar fuel material that can smoulders;and Smokes fish faster than any devices in the existing literature, less than an hour, with significant moisture loss
Assessment of the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Tourism and Hospitality Industry in the United Kingdom
Get PDFThis study investigated and provided an understanding of effects of the COVID-19pandemic on the tourism and hospitality industry, in the United Kingdom. For thisresearch, explanatory research design was adopted. The survey followed thestandard measures comprising 250 structured questionnaires, divided into four (4)sections, namely demographic profile; COVID-19 behaviour; Tourists’ attitude andeffects of the COVID-19 pandemic. With tourism and hospitality operators ofnational importance selected through proportionate stratified sampling techniqueas the respondents, only 207 feedbacks were retrieved, while data from HMRevenue and Customs (HMRC) was equally be reviewed. Data were analysedthrough Man-Whitney (U), and Kruskal-Wallis (H) test, Kolmogorov-Smirnov andFactor analysis with Varimax rotation (reliability and convergent validity ofconstruct). Finally, Ordinal regression (PLUM) and Multinomial Logistic Model (MLR) were applied for assessing the influences of effects of the COVID-19pandemic on tourism and hospitality industry, in the United Kingdom. Findingsrevealed a high level (0.84%) of Covid-19’s effect on tourism and hospitalityoperators. More than 60% of respondents correctly answered majority of questions,but few cases namely time, value of money and less corporate tax, were majornegative (-0.45) effects of the pandemic on their operations. Except share for thetransport-markets, regulatory frameworks and corporate tax, level of effects of thepandemic were not varying statistically according to area of studies. It was alsofound that maximum selected indicators of effects of the pandemic were dependenton control variables except source of income, attended patronage and profit returns.Data further showed that transport and logistics were the worse-hit by thepandemic, wherein respondents recorded 100% losses; significant at ?=0.859 and?=0.897, respectively. It can be concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic had asignificant effect on the tourism and hospitality industry in the United Kingdom.Increased level of education and awareness are really necessary to forestall anyfuture outbreaks’ effect of such magnitude on the said industry
ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND MANAGEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORIES OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA
Get PDFAcademic libraries rely on organisational culture to manage daily operations effectively. TheDenison Model of Organizational Culture, known for its comprehensive management dimensions,offers unexplored potential in institutional repository (IR) management. This study utilised adescriptive survey design to investigate the impact of involvement, consistency, and adaptability- key indicators of organisational culture - on managing IR in Southwest Nigerian universitylibraries. The study targeted 352 library personnel from 14 university libraries that had establishedinstitutional repositories. Total enumeration sampling was used to include all 352 personnel. Astructured questionnaire containing 36 items, evenly distributed across the Denison Model\u27s threedimensions, was used for data collection. Of the 352 questionnaires distributed, 298 were returned,and 246 valid responses were analysed, representing a 70% response rate. Descriptive andinferential statistics, comprising frequency, percentage, mean, and simple linear regression,provided insights into the relationship between organisational culture and IR management. Thefindings highlighted the significant influence of involvement, consistency, and adaptability inshaping IR operations. The study recommends strengthening these dimensions and their associatedtraits to enhance IR management, improve library efficiency, and align with modern academic andtechnological demand
Impact of Diversity and Inclusion of Artificial Intelligence on Students\u27 Learning Academic Performance of Senior Secondary School Students in Nigeria
Get PDFThe increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education has sparked concernsregarding its effect on students\u27 learning and academic performance. This study examined theimpact of Diversity and Inclusion of Artificial Intelligence on students\u27 learning and academicperformance in Kosofe LGA Lagos State secondary schools. The study population comprises allcommercial students from the four (4) selected senior secondary schools in Kosofe LGA ofLagos State. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. Stratifiedsampling techniques based on clustering were used to select 120 students from the studypopulation. A structured questionnaire was designed and administered to the respondents togather in-depth information about the student\u27s insight and experience of using AI in their study.To ensure the validity and reliability of the instrument, the questionnaire was pilot-tested with asmall group of students outside the respondent schools with a reliability coefficient of 0.75 onCronbach Alpha’s scale. Inferential Statistics was used to analyze the data collected on theimpact of diversity and inclusion of AI on students\u27 academic performance. The study revealedthat students exposed to inclusive and diverse learning environments enhanced and improvedacademic performance compared to their peers who learned with the traditional teachingmethod. Additionally, the study showed that fostering diversity of AI in student’s learningacademic encourages creative problem-solving, and strengthens their thinking skills. Theseresults underscore the importance of prioritizing diversity and inclusion of AI in the academicperformance of students. The study recommended that school management should ensure thatthe school has adequate instruments for AI installation and advancement in the schoolenvironment to promote equitable learning opportunities and better academic performance forall students
Fostering Community Engagement in Horticultural Research Libraries: Bridging Knowledge Gaps through Collaborative Connections
Get PDFLibraries in Horticultural Research institutes are pivotal in knowledge dissemination,innovation, and community development. Their vast resources notwithstanding, the engagementof these libraries with their surrounding communities remains inadequate, leading to significantknowledge gaps. This study investigates how the National Horticultural Research Institute(NIHORT) library can leverage community engagement strategies to bridge these gaps. Using acase study analysis, the study examines current practices, identifies stakeholders\u27 knowledgeneeds, and proposes collaborative strategies for enhanced community engagement.Secondarydata was obtained from the library’s records on the use of the Institute’s production guide ineducating farmers and home gardeners. Data was also obtained from the institute\u27s social mediahandles on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube. The study investigateswhat the library has done as regards community engagement between the year 2023 and 2024,the data obtained was used to identify successful community engagement programs, as well asbest practices and challenges in engaging diverse audiences. The NIHORT Library engage itscommunity via selective dissemination of Information, capacity buildings, trainings, orientationprogrammes, outreaches etc. To achieve these, various communication tools like the socialmedia, radio, television, production guides are used. Findings reveal that the most frequentlyused communication tool is the production guide and the social media. The T.V and radioprogrammes were used occasionally. The library also assists extensionists occasionally incapacity building training programmes and outreaches to farmers in the institute’s adoptedvillages and its environs. The findings of this study will contribute to a framework forstrengthening community engagement efforts in horticultural libraries as critical connectors inthe knowledge ecosystem, thereby fostering communities that are inclusive, knowledgeable, andempowered to tackle problems like food security and climate change, ultimately promotingsustainable growth and horticultural innovation
Addressing Parental Responsibilities as a Nexus for Nigeria\u27s Sociocultural Revolution
Get PDFThis paper investigates the pivotal role of parental guidance in shaping Nigeria\u27s sociocultural landscape and explores the effects of parental failure on youth behaviour, societal values, and national development. Employing a qualitative methodological approach, the study examines the narratives and lived experiences of Nigerian families, drawing from extensive literature reviews, case studies, and cultural analyses. Grounded in Attachment Theory, the research provides a comprehensive understanding of how parenting impacts societal outcomes. The findings highlight that parental failure manifests in various forms, including lack of supervision and engagement, cultural and economic pressures, negligence of parental responsibilities, and deficiencies in educational background. In this context, parental failure refers to the inability or unwillingness of parents to adequately nurture, guide, and provide for theirchildren, resulting in a range of negative outcomes for individuals and society. These manifestations contribute to widespread social issues such as juvenile delinquency, substance abuse, and the erosion of ethical values. The study underscores the importance of addressing parental failure as a catalyst for sociocultural transformation in Nigeria, arguing that a more cohesive and progressive society can be cultivated by empowering parents and tackling the root causes of parental failure through collaborative efforts from government, NGOs, and community leaders. Key recommendations include implementing parental education programs to equip parents with effective parenting skills, establishing economic support systems to alleviate financial burdens, and promoting cultural reorientation to encourage active and engaged parenting