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Technology-Driven OHSM Frameworks for Sustainable Engineering
Full text linkThis research explores the integration of emerging technologies—Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Building Information Modeling, wearables, and blockchain—into Occupational Health and Safety Management (OHSM) to foster sustainable engineering practices in construction and manufacturing. Through a mixed-methods synthesis of recent studies, the research reveals that these technologies enable proactive safety management, reducing workplace incidents by 10–20% via real-time monitoring and predictive analytics, while enhancing sustainability by cutting construction waste by 10%. Despite these advances, high costs, technical expertise gaps, data privacy concerns, and regional disparities hinder adoption, particularly for small enterprises and developing nations. The study’s novelty lies in its interdisciplinary approach, bridging OHSM, technology, and sustainability to propose scalable frameworks that address these barriers. It fills critical research gaps, including the lack of theoretical models and longitudinal data, by offering context-specific strategies and stakeholder collaboration models. Results underscore the transformative potential of technology-driven OHSM, providing actionable insights for practitioners and policymakers to institutionalize safer, sustainable workplaces globally
Influence Of Teacher Professional Development On Curriculum Fidelity In The Implementation Of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4ir) Skills In Basic Education In Enugu State, Nigeria
Full text linkThis study examined the influence of teacher professional development on curriculum fidelity in the implementation of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) skills in basic education in Enugu State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study sought to determine the extent to which basic education teachers participate in professional development programmes focused on 4IR skills, ascertain the level of curriculum fidelity among teachers in implementing 4IR-related curriculum content, and examine the influence of teacher professional development on curriculum fidelity in the implementation of 4IR skills. The study was anchored on the Constructivist Learning Theory propounded by Jean Piaget (1952), which emphasizes learner-centered instruction, active knowledge construction, and the critical role of teacher competence in facilitating meaningful learning experiences, all of which align with the pedagogical demands of 4IR skills. The population of the study comprised 6,250 teachers in public basic education schools in Enugu State. A sample size of 375 teachers was selected using a stratified random sampling technique to ensure proportional representation across the education zones in the state. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire titled Teacher Professional Development and Curriculum Fidelity Questionnaire, which was validated by experts and tested for reliability using the Cronbach Alpha method. Three research questions guided the study, and three null hypotheses were tested at the 0.05 level of significance. The hypotheses were tested using the Chi-square statistical method. Findings revealed that teachers in Enugu State participate moderately to highly in professional development programmes focused on 4IR skills. The results also showed that curriculum fidelity among basic education teachers is generally moderate to high. Furthermore, the study established a significant influence of teacher professional development on curriculum fidelity in the implementation of 4IR skills, indicating that teachers with higher levels of professional development demonstrated greater adherence to curriculum objectives and instructional practices. Based on the findings, the study recommended that educational authorities prioritize continuous, structured, and competency-based professional development programmes aligned with 4IR curriculum goals, provide adequate instructional resources and technological infrastructure, and strengthen monitoring mechanisms to enhance curriculum fidelity in basic education.
 
Deploying Music Therapy for Mental Health Wellness and Academic Success for University Students in Delta State
Full text linkDeploying Music Therapy for Mental Health Wellness and Academic Success among University Students in Delta State. Music therapy offers a powerful tool for Nigerian university students to enhance mental health and academic performance; by reducing stress and anxiety, improving mood and boosting focus, helping students navigating academic pressure. The study is a descriptive survey using ex-post facto design. The population comprises all university students in Delta State. Purposive sampling technique was used to select sample of 1,000 students from the study area. A self-developed questionnaire titled “Music Therapy for Mental Health Wellness and Academic Success Questionnaire – MTMHWASQ)” was used to gather information from participants. To establish reliability, the instrument underwent a test-re-test in a pilot study, yielding a coefficient index of 0.85 and above. Responses were measured using a four-point Likert scale: Strongly Agree (SA), Agree (A), Disagree (D), and Strongly Disagree (SD). The researchers personally distributed 1,000 questionnaires to the selected participants. Simple percentage, Mean score, Standard deviation and t-test were used to analysed data at 0.05 level of significance. Benchmark of 2.50 was established to accept any item with a mean rating of 2.50 or above as agreed while any item with a mean rating less than 2.50 was regarded as disagreed for research questions. Although Music could be distractive, the study highlights ignorance and importance of music therapy’s positive impact on both mental health wellness and academic success among Nigerian university students. Thus, reducing stress, anxiety and improving focus. Music therapy emerges a valuable support tool to help students navigate their rigorous academic activities and self-sustenance. Therefore, educational stakeholders should consider integrating music therapy into counselling services and academic support programs. Training of staff in music therapy techniques, offering regular sessions and promoting music-based stress management workshops
The Role Of e-Governance In Enhancing Financial Transparency And Accountability In Enugu State Local Government System
Full text linkThis study examines the role of e-governance in enhancing financial transparency and accountability in Enugu state local government system using Igbo Etiti Local Government Areas as a case study. The study specifically sought to assess the effect of e-governance on transparency in revenue collection and financial reporting within the local government. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, which allowed the researcher to collect data on respondents’ perceptions and experiences regarding e-governance, transparency, and accountability. The study population consisted of 184 staff members from the departments of Finance, Administration, Treasury, and Internal Audit, from which a sample of 126 respondents was selected using stratified random sampling. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using mean scores and standard deviations for descriptive purposes, while Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) was used to test the hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that e-governance has a significant positive effect on transparency in both revenue collection and financial reporting. Specifically, digital tools such as e-payment platforms, online monitoring systems, and automated reporting mechanisms were found to reduce revenue leakages, enhance the accuracy of financial records, and improve timely reporting. The correlation analysis further confirmed strong positive relationships between e-governance and transparency, leading to the rejection of all null hypotheses. The study concludes that the adoption of e-governance strengthens efficiency, integrity, and accountability in local government financial management. Based on the findings, it recommends the expansion of digital financial platforms, regular staff training on e-governance tools, and continued investment in ICT infrastructure to improve transparency and public trust
The Role Of Forest Guards In Enhancing Food Security In South-East Nigeria, With a Specific Focus On Enugu State
Full text linkThis study examined the role of forest guards in enhancing food security in South-East Nigeria, with a specific focus on Enugu State. The objectives were to assess the effect of forest guards on food production, food affordability, and food accessibility. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design, and the population consisted of households dependent on forest resources and forest guards operating in the state. A sample size of 372 respondents was determined using Taro Yamane’s formula, from a Population 400 personnel of forest guards and 5,000 households in selected forest-adjacent communities in Enugu State Data were collected using structured questionnaires, and the validity and reliability of the instrument were ensured through expert review and a pretest, yielding a Cronbach’s Alpha of 0.82. Data analysis was conducted using simple percentages to summarize responses and Pearson correlation to test the study hypotheses. Findings revealed that forest guards have a significant positive effect on food production, affordability, and accessibility, indicating their critical role in promoting food security. The study recommends strengthening forest protection policies, increasing the capacity and monitoring of forest guards, and integrating forest management with local food security strategies. These measures are essential to enhance sustainable food availability and accessibility in the region
Role Of Budget Management On The Performance Of Tertiary Institutions In Enugu State, With a Specific Focus On The Institute Of Management And Technology (Imt), Enugu 2020 -2025
Full text linkThis study examined the role of budget management on the performance of tertiary institutions in Enugu State, with a particular focus on the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu. The objectives of the study were to investigate the effects of budget planning, budget implementation, and budget control and monitoring on institutional performance, staff and student welfare, and financial accountability. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Primary data were obtained through structured questionnaires administered to a sample of 244 staff drawn from the population of 624 employees using the Taro Yamane formula. Stratified random sampling was employed to ensure representation across academic and non-academic staff. Data collected were analyzed using mean scores and standard deviation, while regression and ANOVA were used to test the hypotheses. The findings revealed that budget planning significantly influences institutional performance by improving resource allocation and service delivery. Budget implementation was found to have a positive and significant effect on staff and student welfare, highlighting the need for effective execution of budgetary provisions. Similarly, budget control and monitoring significantly enhanced financial accountability and transparency, thereby reducing leakages and promoting institutional sustainability. The study concluded that effective budget management is a vital determinant of the performance of tertiary institutions. It recommended that tertiary institutions adopt participatory and forward-looking budget planning processes, ensure timely and consistent implementation of budgets, and strengthen monitoring and control mechanisms to foster accountability and transparency. These measures will improve staff motivation, student satisfaction, and the overall performance of higher institutions in Nigeria
Effect Of National Health Insurance Authority On The Performance Of Center For Black And African Art And Civilization (Cbaac) And National Orientation In South East Geopolitical Zone Of Nigeria
Full text linkThis study examined the effect of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) on the performance of the Center for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in the South East geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The research was guided by four specific objectives: to determine the extent to which NHIA’s provision of financial protection has enhanced the promotion of national values; to ascertain how improved healthcare services have supported national cohesion and development; to evaluate the effect of effective healthcare management on cultural heritage preservation; and to examine the role of increased access to healthcare in enhancing cultural exchange. The study was conducted among staff of CBAAC and NOA in the South East, comprising a total population of 2,184 employees (1,308 from CBAAC and 876 from NOA). Using the Taro Yamane sampling technique, a sample size of 338 respondents was selected. A structured questionnaires developed by the researcher served and instrument for data collection. The data elicited from the respondents was , analyzed using simple percentages and frequency tables, and tested for statistical significance with the Chi-square test at a 0.05 level. The findings revealed that NHIA’s provision of financial protection, improved healthcare services, effective healthcare management, and increased access to healthcare all had positive and statistically significant effects on the ability of CBAAC and NOA to promote national values, foster national cohesion and development, preserve cultural heritage, and enhance cultural exchange, respectively. Based on these findings, the study recommends that the government expand NHIA coverage to include all agency personnel; CBAAC and NOA should collaborate with NHIA to implement staff wellness initiatives; policymakers should integrate health and cultural programming in public budgets; and inter-agency collaborations should be strengthened to support grassroots development and national unity.
 
Paperless Office Management And Its Effects On The Performance Of Non-Teaching Staff Of State-Owned Tertiary Institutions In Enugu State, Nigeria
Full text linkThis study examined paperless office management and its effects on the performance of non-teaching staff of state-owned tertiary institutions in Enugu State. The specific objectives include, to investigate the effect of electronic document management on operational efficiency in state-owned tertiary institutions in Enugu State and to determine the effect of workflow automation on record retrieval time in state-owned tertiary institutions in Enugu State, Nigeria. A survey research design was used. The population of the study was two thousand five hundred and eighty (2580). Three hundred and forty six (154) sample size was drawn using Taro-Yamani formula. Simple Random sampling technique was used. It was found that electronic documentation management had a positive effect on operational efficiency in State-owned tertiary institutions in Enugu State, Nigeria (t-value =5.991, cal value = 31.69) and workflow automation had a positive effect on record retrieval time in State-owned tertiary institutions in Enugu State, Nigeria (t-value = 5.991, cal value = 40.64). The study concluded that paperless office management had positive effect on performance of State-owned tertiary institutions in Enugu State, Nigeria. The study recommended clearly that government and regulatory bodies should provide support and incentives such as funding, technical assistance, and policy guidelines for state-owned tertiary institutions to adopt electronic documentation management. This support can help address the challenges and limitations faced by institutions in adopting digital solutions and ensure that they can fully realize the benefits of paperless office management
Interrogating the Role of Social Media on Voter Behaviour in Nigerian Elections
Full text linkThe intention of this research was to shed light on the implications, uses, and role of social media in the Nigerian electioneering campaigns and political processes at large. It, therefore, increases our understanding of how social media impact elections and democracy in Nigeria. It was deduced that in the Nigerian general elections, social media was used due to its participatory nature. The study is qualitative in nature as data collection was basically secondary, while the Uses and gratification theory was utilized as the theoretical framework of analysis. The study revealed that; the potency of social media in the political campaign processes and the election was not appreciated by some scholars; again, social media were used in Nigeria as a weapon to undermine and even destroy the image of other political parties, especially the People’s Democratic Party and All Progressive Party. From the findings, we make the following recommendations; Nigerian politicians should continue to use the social media to engage the electorate during political campaigns especially the youth who are avid users of the social media; based on the findings of this study, Facebook is the most utilized social media platform by the presidential candidates. The study therefore recommends that in future elections, other social media platforms likes YouTube, Instagram, and Blogs should by employ by politicians during electioneering campaigns; Finally, Nigerian electorate should ensure that their voting pattern in future elections should not be by influenced by political candidate’s religious affiliations or ethnic considerations but on the credibility of candidates
Mainstream Media And The Challenges Of Survival In The Face Of Citizen Journalism Practice In Nigeria
Full text linkThis study took a look at the challenges of survival confronting the mainstream media in Nigeria with the arrival and massive spread of citizen journalism in the country. It discovered that the mainstream media have come to accept citizen journalism as the new face of modern journalism, and that it has unleashed tremendous challenges on mainstream media practice and the entire communication ecosystem in Nigeria. In carrying out the study, the survey research design with the questionnaire as its instrument of data collection, was utilized. The population of the study was two hundred and forty (240), and the researcher arrived at a sample size of one hundred and fifty (150) using the Taro Yamane sample size determination formula. The study relied on two theories: the Technological Determinism and the Democratic Participant Media Theories. Some of the findings are that citizen journalism has come to pose significant challenges in the modus operandi and execution of professional journalism practice in the country; that its revolutionary impact has compelled the mainstream media to innovate and come up with mutually beneficial strategies for both genres of journalism to thrive together ; that many citizen journalists in Nigeria lack the requisite and relevant knowledge and skills in information sourcing, gathering, gate-keeping and dissemination; and that mainstream journalists feel concerned and apprehensive of the deleterious effects of the negative aspects of citizen journalism like fake news. It concludes that citizen journalism comes with a lot of positive aspects as demonstrated in its faster breaking and delivery of news, supplementing the job of the professionals and keeping them on their toes, hence helping to make their work better. The recommendations, based on the findings of the study, are that governments and communication experts should create and float enlightenment and training programmes for the citizen journalists in the country to endue them with the professional skills they sorely require ; that governments create and enforce laws against fake news and unverified reports and that the mainstream media continue to partner with citizen journalists to promote mutually beneficial, robust and synergistic relationship conducive for the growth, development and continued modernization of journalism practice in Nigeria