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Psychological Variables as Correlates of Lecturers’ Burnout Syndrome in Delta State Universities
Get PDFThe psychological variables as correlate of lecturers’ burnout syndrome in Delta State Universities. Burnout is a pervasive problem among lecturers, affecting their well-being, job satisfaction and teaching performance. The population of the study consisted of all the teaching (academic) staff of the three universities in Delta State. Consequently, as at the time of the study (2023/2024 session), the population of the study was marginally put at 5,951 teaching staff from the three universities (Delta State University, Abraka, Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba and University of Delta, Agbor). A random sample of 500 lecturers were drawn from 5,951 teaching staff from three universities namely; Delta State University, Abraka, Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba and University of Delta, Agbor, using the stratified proportionate random sampling technique. The 500 respondents represent 8.40% of the population. Two instruments (Lecturers’ Burnout Syndrome Questionnaire (LBSQ) and Psycho-demographic Questionnaire for Lecturers (P-DQL)) were used to collect data for the study. The reliability coefficients of the instruments ranged from 0.73 to 0.82 through Cronbach Alpha. Mean, standard deviation, one sample t-test, independent t-test, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and regression statistics (simple and multiple) were the statistical tools deployed for the analysis of data collected. Based on the findings, it was concluded that emotional intelligence, anxiety and perfectionism relate to lecturers’ burnout syndrome depending on their level of understanding. Based on the conclusion, it therefore recommended that emotional intelligence training programs may be beneficial in preventing burnout among lecturers. Anxiety reduction strategies, such as mindfulness and relaxation technique should be employed. Perfectionism should be addressed through interventions that promote realistic goal – setting and self-compassion
Arms Proliferation and Banditry in Northwest Nigeria: Implications for National Security
Get PDFArms Proliferation and banditry have become a harsh reality in northwest geopolitical zones, it has come in different forms, manifesting as insurgency, kidnapping, suicide attacks, self-suicide bombing, corruption, armed robbery and the like and poses a serious threat not only to the Internal Security of the Zone but to the National Security in view of its implications. The level at which arms proliferation and banditry thrive within the zone needs to be given its rightful attention by both the Federal and the State governments. It has led to general and complex social violence and insecurity in the zone for almost a decade. There occurs, destruction of lives and properties, displacement of people from their communities; and a growing numbers of widows; widowers and orphan children, mostly in camps where IDPs reside following armed bandits’ continued attacks on both farming and pastoral communities across different areas of the zone. It was based on this background that, this study was carried out in order to assess the impact of arms proliferation and banditry on the national Security of Nigeria. The study adopted Frustration-aggression Theory as its analytical framework. Moreover, the study adopted secondary source of data as the main sources of data collection while content analysis was used in analyzing the data generated. The study revealed the factors responsible for arms proliferation and banditry in the northwest, viz; Struggle for political power, massive unemployment and Poverty, excessive militarization, Injustice by traditional fathers, Drug abuse, Vulnerability, Disperse settlement, Huge financial benefits, Proliferation of fire arms, Poor nature of security at the border. The study recommends, among other things, adoption of Conflict Resolution Mechanism and Amnesty as well as Socio-economic policies that would lead to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the affected communities in the zone
The Impact of Herders/Farmers Migration Contact and the Crisis of Food Security in F.C.T, Nigeria.
Get PDFImpact of herders/farmers migration contact and the crisis of food security is the focus of this article. Extant literature suggests that the struggle for access to and denial from scarce resources, occasioned by climate change, herders/farmers migration contact, environmental degradation, and weak land tenure systems, escalates space ownership and use crises, exacerbate violent clashes heightened fear and restriction that negatively affect access to farm land, farm production and food security across some regions and countries particularly in Africa, especially Nigeria. Although authorities have made attempts to ensure that peace returned to the area and that the internally displaced persons return from camps to their homes and farms, this reality seems not to have yielded meaningful results as most people are yet to return. Hence, this study seeks to assess the impact of herders/farmers migration contact crises on food security in the FCT, Abuja. Drawing from the foregoing, the paper examines the causes of herders/farmers migration crises, it interrogates the impact of herders/farmers migration crises on the availability and affordability of food, identify strategies being deployed by stakeholders to mitigate the impact of herders/farmers migration contact crises and explore alternative strategies to control/eradicate herders/farmers migration crises to ensure food security. Using conflict theory, food security theory and social capital theory, descriptive design combine questionnaire for quantitative data gathering and pie charts as well as frequency distribution tables, Chi-square test combined with descriptive statistical tools (mean and standard deviation) for testing the hypothesis, proffered expected outcome that Herders-farmers’ migration crisis has a negative effect on food security followed by outbreak of herders-farmers migration crisis has a negative impact on the level of food production
Web-Based Guide for Newly Admitted Students in Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu
Get PDFWeb-Based Guide for Newly Admitted Students in the Caritas University Amorji Nike, Enugu is designed to support newly admitted students at Caritas University, providing comprehensive resources to facilitate a smooth transition to University life. The guide features a clickable map for easy navigation, PDF department guides for in-depth information on academic programs, and a PDF registration guide to streamline the process of obtaining a registration number. The system was implemented using Windows 10 platform and the following technologies were employed; MySQL for database; Python programming language; and HTML, CSS & JavaScript for the frontend
Implementation Of a Dye Sensitized Solar Cell
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This study used spinach extract, ipomoea leaf extract and their mixed extracts as the natural dyes for a dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC). Spinach and ipomoea leaves were first placed separately in ethanol and the chlorophyll of these two kinds of plants was extracted to serve as the natural dyes for using in DSSCs. In addition, the self-developed nanofluid synthesis system prepared a TiO2 nanofluid with an average particle size of 50 nm. Electrophoresis deposition was performed to let the TiO2 deposit nanoparticles on the indium tin oxide (ITO) conductive glass, forming a TiO2 thin film with the thickness of 11.61_m. This TiO2 thin film underwent sintering at 450 ◦C to enhance the compactness of thin film. Finally, the sintered TiO2 thin film was immersed in the natural dye solutions extracted from spinach and ipomoea leaves, completing the production of the anode of DSSC. This study then further inspected the fill factor, photoelectric conversion efficiency and incident photon current efficiency of the encapsulated DSSC. According to the experimental results of current–voltage curve, the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the DSSCs prepared by natural dyes from ipomoea leaf extract is 0.318% under extraction temperature of 50 ◦C and pH value of extraction fluid at 1.0. This paper also investigated the influence of the temperature in the extraction process of this kind of natural dye and the influence of pH value of the dye solution on the UV–VIS patterns absorption spectra of the prepared natural dye solutions, and the influence of these two factors on the photoelectric conversion efficiency of DSSC
Influence Of Marital Status And Gender On Workers Effectiveness Among Hospital Personnel In Federal Teaching Hospitals
Get PDFThis study investigated the influence of marital status and gender on workers’ effectiveness among Hospital Personnel in Federal Teaching Hospitals. Two hypotheses were postulated and tested from data received from 302 participants who were selected through convenience sampling techniques. Participants comprised 96 Medical Doctors, 114 Nurses and 92 Medical Laboratory Scientist (147 males, 155 females, 157 single, 145 married) with ages ranging from 22 to 49 years (M = 35.41, SD = 9.33). Data was collected using a reliable and validated scale; Workers Effectiveness Scale (WES) developed by Onwuamaegbu Promise (2015). Cross Sectional Survey design was adopted while 2-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to analysis data collected. The study\u27s finding indicated that marital status and gender independently had no significant influence on effectiveness of hospital Personnel (P>.05). A critical recommendation based on this result is that, owners of Organization and Human Resource Managers should not use marital status and gender factors as yardsticks for recruitment since it would not influence or determine how effective a worker could be
Impacts Of Insecurity On Farm Produce In Enugu State: a Study Of Nimbo Massacre
Get PDFThis study investigates the profound impacts of the Nimbo massacre on agricultural productivity and socio-economic conditions in Enugu State from 2014 to 2023. The Nimbo massacre, a tragic event marked by violence and insecurity, significantly disrupted the agricultural landscape and livelihoods of farming communities in Nimbo and its environs. This research employs a mixed-methods approach to comprehensively analyze the multifaceted repercussions of the massacre on local agriculture and the socio-economic well-being of affected. Complementing the quantitative findings, the qualitative dimension employs semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with key informants, including displaced farmers, local authorities, and humanitarian organizations. These qualitative methods aim to capture nuanced insights into coping strategies adopted by farmers, the socio-economic consequences of displacement, and the effectiveness of policy interventions in mitigating the impacts of insecurity on agriculture
Economic Globalization And Nigeria’s Development Between 2010 And2020: An Appraisal
Get PDFThis study examined economic globalization and Nigeria’s development, 2010-2020. The effect of economic globalization on developing economies was examined using several developmental programs being traced to be means through which globalization circulates. The study examined research questions; to what extent has economic globalization affected Nigeria’s Economic Development from 2010-2020? Has technology importation affected employment rate in Nigeria, 2010-2020? The work is predicated on dependency theory as its theoretical framework. The study presented the following hypotheses; economic globalization has not significantly impacted on Nigeria’s Economic development from 2010-2020 and technology importation has negatively impacted on employment rate in Nigeria in the period of 2010-2020.Documentary method of data collection was adopted. Content method of analysis was used as a method of analysis. This study found out that globalization was just a tool of suppression and exploitation of the underdeveloped societies and pave way for continued dominance of the developed nations whereby not fulfilling the facial promises of the promoters of globalization. Finally, the study recommend that the underdeveloped countries like Nigeria should re-examine their foreign policy and device a workable means to a better society and not on total reliance on the industrialized societies
Attention Control and Group Affiliation as Predictor of Electoral Behaviours Among Undergraduates
Get PDFThe study examined the relationship between attention control and group affiliation on electoral behaviour among undergraduates of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Empirical evidence revealed that not much is known about the nature of the relationship between attention control, group affiliation, and electoral behaviour among undergraduates. The participants for the study were 95 (34.7% male and 65.3% females) undergraduates who randomly volunteered from the department of Banking and Finance. Three instruments were used for data collection: The electoral behaviour scale Nweke, et al. (2022), the Attention control scale developed by Schwarzer, Dichl, & Schmitz (1999), and group affiliation were tested using demographic items. The study adopted a correlation design and statistics deployed for data management, zero-order, and multiple regression analysis enter-method. Results of the study revealed that group affiliation positively and significantly predicted electoral behaviour F (2, 94) = 3.30, p <.05. It was recommended that politicians and incumbent government should engage in behaviours that will enhance group cohesion among undergraduates to improve electoral behaviour
Construing the Mind Relative to its Relationship to a body interacting with the World
Get PDFConventional cognitive science conceived of the mind as a system that processed abstract information, having a relationship with the outside world that was of near inconsequential import. Perceptual and motor functions did not count in understanding cognitive processes. In cognitive psychology, knowledge was restricted to the propositional. In artificial intelligence, computer models busied themselves predominantly with processing abstract symbols. In philosophy, concepts were no more than abstract symbol systems. The philosophy of mind became the philosophy of propositional concepts. Fodor (1983) insisted cognition was not modular, though its links to the world were (modularity hypothesis). The perceptual-motor processing bore only curtailed informational input and output. Alternatively, we have in our day an embodied way of conceptualizing cognition that admits, in its various facets, that cognitive processes are extensively grounded in the body’s interactions with the outside world, on sensory-motor processing. It is no longer a mind that goes about rectifying abstract tasks; it is now a body needing the solidarity of mind to do its chores. Well back in the 1890s, William James was already advancing an ideo-motor theory of perception. Jean Piaget (1950) showed how cognitive abilities arose from sensory-motor abilities. J. J. Gibson (1979) insisted in his ecological cognition that perception entailed direct interaction with the environment. Behavior afforded behavior, he held (Gibson, 1979, 135)1.