Volume 6, No.1
QUALITY OF IRRIGATION WATER OF BAKALORI DAM IN ZAMFARA STATE
Abdurrahman Umar Nakazalle & Abubakar Magaji
Abstract
Nearly all waters contain dissolved salts and trace elements, many of which result from the natural weathering of the earth's surface in addition, drainage waters from irrigated lands and effluent from city sewage and industrial wastewater can impact water quality. In most irrigation situations the primary water quality concern is salinity levels, since salts can affect both the soil structure and crop yield. However, several trace elements are found in water which can limit its use for irrigation. Irrigation water quality has great significance, especially in arid and semi-arid regions and it is based on salinity and permeability. In this research, water samples were collected in a dry season from Bakalori Dam Irrigation Schemes in Zamfara State Nigeria. Electronic Conductivity (EC), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and Total Hardness (TH) tests in accordance with APHA 2005, standard methods for examination of water and wastewater were conducted to determine the Salinity level in irrigation water. The result shows that the average value of EC is 5.22dS/m, while TDS value is found to be 357mg/l and the TH value is 105.42mg/l. WHAT IS THE IMPLICATION OF THIS FINDING? This means that both the TDH and TH values are within the acceptable limits and have no any harmful to crop growth, but the value of EC will definitely affects the plant growth and reduce the quantity of crops during harvesting, but this can be minimized through the planting of field crops, planting on the shoulder row and using of sloping bed method. However leaching fraction can also take care of the excess amount of EC in the irrigation water.
Keywords: Irrigation, Electronic Conductivity (EC), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and Total Hardness (TH)
Dr. Bello Adeshina Suraju
Abstract
Quality Service Delivery-Customer Retention Management is a comparison of perceived expectation of a service with perceived performance. This conceptualization of service quality has its origin in the expectancy disconfirmation paradigm. The primary objectives of the study is to analyse the resultant effect of quality service delivery: Customer retention management as panacea for profit maximization of motor transport in Nigeria; the specific objective are to; examine how quality service delivered aids customers loyalty. The next object would be to determine customer’s relationship management necessity to customers loyalty. And finally, customers service delivery will be analyse how it fosters panacea in retention of customers. The research was descriptive design and primarily based on data collected through structured questionnaire developed based on Quality service delivery, customer relationship management and customer retention instrument. The Targeted respondent are transporters in Nigeria; Simple Random sampling technique was employed to draw Sample Size of 240 Respondents from. The data were analyzed using A chi – square statistical method. The finding of the study revealed that quality service relationship management does not necessarily leads to customers loyalty, at 0.05 level of significance X2= 3.128. Also, the study findings show that customer relationship management does necessarily lead to customer loyalty, at 0.05 level of significance X2= 30.3024. Finally, the study found that customer relationship management is a panacea for customer retention, at 0.05 level of significance X2= 149.244. Based on the major findings of the study it was recommended that, profit maximization should not only be the focal point of every business organization. Welfare package enhancement is vital and consumer protection laws should be effectively implemented to protect customers. Business organization should introduce Total Quality Management in their service delivery.
Keywords: Quality Service Delivery, Customer retention management, Panacea, Profit maximization, Transport, Motor.
AN ANALYSIS OF BRAND OF GOODS AS DETERMINANTS OF IMPULSE BUYING AMONG FEMALE LECTURERS
Njoku Christian O. (Ph.D)
Abstract
The study was carried out in six Universities in the North East Nigeria. The study was a descriptive survey design and involved a population of 317 female lecturers drawn from six Universities in the North East Nigeria. No sample was drawn for the study as the entire population of 317 was surveyed, and 218 respondents returned their questionnaires. The instrument for data collection was face validated by three experts, two from the department of vocational teacher education, University of Nigeria Nsukka and one from the department of technology education Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi. The instrument was tested for reliability using the Cronbach Alpha formula and obtained a coefficient of 0.82. The research questions were answered using Mean and standard deviation while the Null hypothesis was tested using ANOVA at 0.05 level of significance. The major findings were that branded goods constitute to a high extent, determinants of female lecturers' impulse buying. It was therefore recommended, among others, that while impulse buying should be recognized as a marketing concept and manufacturers, retailers and advertising agents seeking to attract a significant share of consumers' impulse purchases should utilize the strategies revealed in this research, it is however strongly advised that this research create an awareness among consumers on the effective selection and utilization of brand and price mechanism in making wise purchase decision.
Keywords: Impulse buying, Determinants, Brand of goods, Female lecturers,
Okonkwo, Mary U (Dr) & Osahor Esther Ekene
Abstract
This study examined the perceived influence of information and communication technology on entrepreneurship skills among accounting education graduates in Anambra State. Three research questions guided the study. This study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study is made up of 148 accounting education PG students in the two public universities in Anambra State (87 accounting education PG students from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and 61 accounting education PG students from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ujukwu University, Igbariam for 2023/2024 session). The entire population of 148 accounting education PG students was used since the size is considered manageable. Therefore, there is no sampling for the study. The questionnaire is titled “Perceived Influence of ICT on Entrepreneurship Sills among Accounting Education Graduates” (PIICTESAEG). Descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation was used to analyze data to answer the research questions and determine the homogeneity or heterogeneity of the respondents' mean. It was found that accounting education graduates agreed that ICT on entrepreneurship created an enabling business environment; boosted production of goods and services in enterprises; and influenced staff development. Based on the findings, it was recommended amongst others that entrepreneurs should organize on-the-job training and offer opportunities for in-service training to their staff to make them more competent in the use of ICT.
Keywords: ICT, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Skills, Accounting Education, Graduates
Okpako, Nyerhovwo & C. N. Ikeoji (Professor)
Abstract
The study investigated the attitude of agriculture undergraduate students in tertiary institutions toward selfemployment
and entrepreneurship in Delta State. Three research questions guided it. Also, two research hypotheses
were formulated and tested at 0.05 alpha level with 242 degrees of freedom. A descriptive survey research design
was adopted. The study population consists of 921 agriculture undergraduate students from the four State
Universities in Delta State. Purposive and Disproportionate Stratified random sampling techniques were used to
select a sample size of 257 respondents. Data were collected through the use of a self-developed structured
questionnaire of 33 items. Mean, Standard deviation, and t-tests were used to analyze the data. The findings show
that agriculture undergraduate students have positive attitudes toward self-employment/entrepreneurship in
agriculture; the respondents also identified twelve lucrative agriculture entrepreneurship opportunities in Delta State,
and their major impediments to successful self-employment in agriculture upon graduation which include, lack of
practical knowledge, and fear of failure/initiative, lack of confidence to secure funds/resources, etc. The findings of
the null hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance with 242 degrees of freedom, indicated that there is no
significant difference in the mean responses of male and female agriculture undergraduate students regarding their
attitude toward self-employment/entrepreneurship in agriculture and entrepreneurship opportunities in Delta State.
The study therefore, recommended that state government should provide tertiary institutions with adequate
infrastructure, and modern agricultural and entrepreneurial equipment/facilities, build entrepreneurship centers, and
employ quality personnel to aid the transmission of entrepreneurial skills to students and foster a supportive
environment.
Keywords: Attitude, Agriculture, Students, Tertiary Institution, Self-employment, Entrepreneurship
Olanrewaju Pius OGUNJOBI, Francis Bosede ADEBAYO, Oluwaseun Matina OLALEKAN, & Remignous Olawale FAMIWOLE
Abstract
The study examined the Impact of Technological Development in Agricultural Science on Senior Secondary School Students' Learning Outcomes in Ondo State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study sought to examine the concept of technological development in agriculture on Senior Secondary School Students in Ondo State. This paper adopted a qualitative research approach where findings were drawn from online journals and/or literature reviews. It was thus concluded that technological development in agriculture is not readily available to SSS students in Ondo State. The utilization of modern farm technologies in teaching agriculture will not only provide learners with modern skills for farming but also create motivation for farming among upcoming generation. The use of modern farming technology therefore, could serve as a medium of arousing or changing students' attitudes towards agriculture as a career. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that there should be training and re-training among teachers and students of agricultural science on the use of modern agricultural technology for teaching and learning in secondary schools with a preference for practical skill development, Government should provide necessary inputs and farm machinery (technologies) for teaching and learning agricultural science, Schools should ensure the establishment of demonstration farms to encourage practical work among students, Farm workshops and agricultural Laboratories should be provided where student can use agricultural technology related facilities and students of Agricultural science should go for field-trips and excursion in technology-oriented farms to enhance to further boost their motivation from agriculture among others.
Keywords: Technology, students, learning outcomes, senior secondary school
Umeifekwem, C. M., Okafor Chinagolum Veronica & Abaekih, I. S.
Abstract
Virtual reality (VR) provides new and beneficial angles to learning that enhance students' experiences. This study aimed to determine virtual reality in teaching and learning of Business Education in colleges of education in Anambra state. Two specific purposes as well as two research questions guided the study. Survey research design. The population comprised of all the 83 Business Educators in two colleges of Education in Anambra state. They were not sampled. An 11-item structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. The instrument was face validated by three experts in Faculty of Education. Cronbach Alpha statistical method was used to test the reliability of the instrument which gave a coefficient of 0.73. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The findings indicated that challenges hindering the use of VR in teaching are technological and organizational challenges. The study concluded that addressing these technological and organizational challenges will boost the use of VR in teaching of Business Education courses in colleges of education in Anambra state. It was recommended that adequate finance should be provided in school to ensure procurement and maintenance of VR resources to boost its utilization, among others.
Keywords: Business Education, virtual reality, teaching, learning, colleges of education.
IMPACT OF SKILLS DEVELOPMENT ON SELF -RELIANCE IN ZARIA, KADUNA STATE
ENOBUN-NWIDI Patience Enyiamaka, AWEN Benjamin Iorsue & Hannatu Gammaniel DANBATURE
Abstract
The lack of requisite skills needed in today's labour market inhibits youths and graduates from being self-reliant. The
objective of this study is to investigate the impact of skills development on self-reliance in selected skills in Zaria,
Kaduna State. This paper employed a survey research design. Purposive and judgmental sampling was adopted to
select respondents whose opinions are relevant and to make valuable decisions. Thus, 158 samples were arrived at
based on a value judgement that the respondents are experts in the subject matter. The unit of analysis of this paper
is the experts who have been established in selected skills (manufacturers, motor mechanics and carpenters). The
instrument for data collection was a closed-ended structured questionnaire. The face validity assessment was done
by the issuance of a copy of the questionnaire to four lecturers who are experts in the field. Cronbach alpha coefficient
was used to determine the reliability of the instruments used. Data were coded using Statistical Package for the
Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27.0. Hypotheses were tested using multiple regression. The findings revealed that
manufacturing, auto servicing and carpentry skills have a positive significant impact on self-reliance. The paper
recommended that the career counsellors and other stakeholders should as a matter of importance counsel the
youths and graduates on the importance of discovering their potentials in manufacturing, auto servicing and
carpentry. This will make them not look down on these skills but rather make themselves available to acquire the
skills for self-reliance. The government should also assist the youths and graduates with grants to enable them to
purchase the tools needed for start-ups. This grant will enable them to establish to practicalize their skills for self-
reliance.
Keywords: Skills development, Manufacturing skill, Auto servicing skill, Carpentry skill, Self-reliance
DIGITAL MARKETING SKILL ACQUISITION AS A TOOL FOR ACHIEVING YOUTH EMPOWERMENT IN NIGERIA: A REVIEW
Hillary Chibuzor Eze, Margaret Ndidiamaka Ezeaku, Babalulu, Madu-Saba Muhammadu
Abstract
The paper reviews digital marketing skill acquisition as a tool for achieving youth empowerment in Nigeria. Empowering youth in this context means creating and supporting the enabling conditions under which young people can act on their behalf, and their terms, rather than at the direction of others. These enabling conditions include an economic and social base, political will, adequate resource allocation and supportive legal and administrative frameworks, a stable environment of equality, peace and democracy, and access to knowledge, information and skills including digital marketing skills and a positive value system. The paper critically examines the concepts of youth empowerment, skill acquisition and digital marketing. The paper also looked at digital marketing skills acquisition and digital marketing skills needed to be acquired by youths. The paper concluded that when individuals are equipped with relevant skills such as digital marketing skills, needed for self-sustenance in the economy, it will encourage their charisma, undependability, social and economic acceptability in the polity, and it has the potency of bringing unemployment, economic doom and other social vices to a minimal degree. The paper recommends that the creation of more youth empowerment programs in different fields of trade including digital marketing should be one of the priorities of government and other well-meaning individuals, if the issue of youth unemployment and its associated negative outcomes in the society will be hugely stamped out.
Keywords: Digital Marketing, Skill Acquisition, Youth Empowerment, Nigeria.
Ngozi Loretta Nwosu, Ngozi Onyemaobi & Stella Chinyere Amobi
Abstract
The study investigated green entrepreneurship orientation as a predictor of entrepreneurial intentions of business
education undergraduates in public universities in Anambra State. Two research questions guided the study. The
study adopted the correlational survey research design. The population of the study comprised 87 (400 level)
business education students in the 2023/2024 academic session from two public universities offering business
education programmes in Anambra State. Two structured validated questionnaires were used to collect data for the
study. The instrument was subjected to a pilot test. A reliability co-efficient value of 0.86 was obtained for the
questionnaire on green entrepreneurship orientation and 0.87 for the questionnaire on business education students'
entrepreneurial intentions. Simple regression analysis was used to analyse data for the study. The finding of the
study revealed that that green entrepreneurship innovation is a positive predictor of entrepreneurial intentions of
business education undergraduates in public universities in Anambra State. Furthermore, findings showed that green
entrepreneurship innovation is a positive predictor of entrepreneurial intentions of business education
undergraduates in public universities in Anambra State. Based on these findings, the researchers recommended
among others that administrators of business education programmes in universities should include green
entrepreneurial innovation into the business education curriculum.
Keywords: Green Entrepreneurship, Green Orientation, Green Initiatives, Entrepreneurship Intentions, Business
Education
Bassey Njorkun Ndubuisi (Ph.D), Enedoh, Jennifer-Collins Chidera & Nwoye, Ebele Grace
Abstract
The study was carried out to determine the ways of enhancing pig and pig product marketing in a cashless economy in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. The study was guided by three specific purposes and three research questions. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study was 405 which comprised of 350 registered pig farmers, 50 pork marketers and 5 agricultural extension agents in Nsukka L.G.A.; while the sample size used for the study was 100, made up of 75 registered pig farmers, 20 pork marketers and all the 5 agricultural extension agents in Nsukka L.G.A. The sample size was obtained through a simple random sampling technique. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire. The instrument was face validated by three experts from the Department of Agricultural Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka. The data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation. The results from data analysis found ten (10) challenges in the marketing of pig and pig product in a cashless economy; eight (8) enhanced ways of marketing pig and pig product in a cashless economy; and ten (10) benefits of using enhanced pig and pig products marketing system in cashless economy. Based on the findings, the study concluded that the use of enhanced or modern technologies in marketing of pigs and pig products would improve marketing efficiency of pigs and pig products, reduces wastages of pig products, and increases farmers' income and profit in a cashless economy. It was therefore recommended that Nigeria government through the ministries of works and communication should provide modern technologies such as good internet access, television channels, ATM machines among others in farming communities to enable pig farmers to utilize them in marketing their products; and extension agents through the aid of experienced bankers need to train pig farmers and pig product marketers on the use of modern technologies such as camera phones, POS machines among others.
Keywords: Pigs, Pig Products, Marketing, Cashless Economy, Enhancing
Dr. Chijioke Uchechukwu Uneze
Abstract
The study was conducted to assess the digital competences of the youth not in employment, education, or training (NEET) in selected rural communities of Anambra state. The study adopted cross sectional design on a target population of all NEET youth in the rural communities of Anambra state whereby multistage sampling was used to select 240 NEET youths aged between 15-29 years from12 ward units in 6 local government areas of the state. A structured questionnaire with sections on the socio-economic factors of the NEET youth, an adapted European Union framework for measuring digital competences and factors of rural communities that influenced level of digital competences of these entities was used to elicit information for the study. The emanating data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, 4-point nominal scale, chi-square, ranking and Cramer's V. The findings of the work about the socio-economic characteristics of the youth were that 65 percent were female, 77.92 percent were still single while 72.5 percent were aged between 22-29 years. Majority (62.50 percent) of these youths' annual income ranged from N0 to N200,000. Digital competences (knowledge, skill and attitude) of these youth in relation to communication and collaboration as well as safety components were found to be high. Statistically, these NEET youth in rural communities showed 50 percent in low competences in the items of composition for information of data literacy,75 percent low competences on digital content creation and problem solving. Age, gender, educational level, income and mental status were found to be significant factors (p<0.05) that influenced the level of NEET youths' digital competences in the study area. Additionally, considering the calculated Cramer's V coefficients of the NEET youths selected socio-economic factors, the effect size was very strong for income and gender whereas educational level, age and marital status showed strong associative effects. The high cost of initial acquisition of digital tools, digital infrastructure deficit, limited internet bandwidth, unavailable job opportunities for digital experts in the community and the high cost of acquiring digital training were highly ranked (over 70 percent) factors in the rural communities of Anambra state that affected digital competences of these youth. NEET youths in rural communities of Anambra state, nonetheless, have digital competences that embody some knowledge, skill and attitudes across the 5 components of the DigComp 2.2 framework. Finally, the need to incentivize digital skill training, ICT companies' commitment to providing digital skills for youths as part of their Community Social Responsibility (CSR) while encouraging self-help for digital provisions (such as off-grid energy source) by communities as well as gender sensitivity and inclusion in digital skills programming were important recommendations from the study.
Keywords: Assessment, Digital Competence, Rural Communities, Youth
Murtala Musa, Yahaya Ibn Salihu, PhD, Habibu Idris, Sani Umar, Sale Nimrod Kamo
Abstract
The study was carried out to determine strategies for Enhancing skills acquisition of Blocklaying, Bricklaying and Concreting students in Technical Colleges in Kano, Nigeria. Survey research design was used for the study. The population for the study was 28 block laying, bricklaying and concreting teachers in technical colleges. Structure questionnaire was used as instruments for data collection. Three research questions were formulated. Cronbach alpha method was used for the reliability of the instrument which yielded a coefficient of 0.83. Mean was used to analyze the data for answering research questions while t- test was used to test the hypotheses of no significant difference at 0.05 levels of significances. Recommendation: The strategies identified in this study should be integrated into the curriculum of block laying, bricklaying and concreting for training students in Technical Colleges, Workshop and seminars should be organized for Brick/Block-laying and concreting teachers on current technologies/issues in Brick/Block-laying and concreting from time to time, Teachers of block laying, bricklaying and concreting should endeavor to adopt identified teaching and evaluation strategies for training their students and Training equipment, machines and books should be donated to schools offering Brick/Block-laying and concreting by government and employers of labor in order to teach skills to students.
Keywords: Enhancing Skill Acquisition, Brick/Block-laying and Concreting, Technical Colleges.
Daniel Nwaozuru, Nkeiruka Nwamuo, Olayinka Joy Shobowale, Mellah Ethel Uzoamaka
Abstract
This study explores the application of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
technologies in digital textile design within universities in Abia State, Nigeria. Two research questions guided the
study. Stratified random sampling technique was used to derive at 216 students and technical staff in Home
Economics departments in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), and Abia State University
(ASU) in Abia state. Questionnaire was used (online and hard copy) to get data and was analyzed using mean,
standard deviation, while t-tests was used to identify significant differences and relationships among the variables
majority of the respondents disagreed (D) to the current level of adoption and utilization of CAD and CAM
technologies in digital textile design among home economics in Universities in Abia State it the mean score which
ranges from 2.10 - 2.40 but agreed with the mean score of 3.94, 3.15, and 3.17 respectively that textile design
program can incorporates CAM technologies in practical coursework also that CAD software can be integrated with
CAM technology for efficient manufacturing processes and the adoption of CAD and CAM technologies in textile
design program will improved their skills to be employable in the textile industry. Also, majority of the respondents
agreed with the mean score ranging between 3.04 to 3.58 that CAD and CAM technologies can impact the use and
quality of textile design among home economics in the employability of graduates. The study recommends that
institutions and government should develop and implement targeted training programs and workshops to enhance
the proficiency of both students and faculty in using CAD and CAM technologies. Institutions should encourage
faculty to attend conferences, workshops, and other professional development opportunities to continuously improve
their teaching methods and integrate new technological advancements into their curriculum. These steps will
therefore be essential for equipping students with the skills necessary to thrive in a digitally-driven design
environment.
Keywords: Abia State, CAD, CAM, Digital Textile Design, Universities
Ojomu Adeniyi Andrew, Cajethan U. Ugwuoke & Juliana A. Ukonze
Abstract
The study identified competencies needed by arable crop farmers in soyabeans production for food security in Edo State, Nigeria. Four research questions guided the study. Survey research design was employed for the study. The study was carried out in Edo State, Nigeria. The population for the study was all the Agricultural extension workers in Edo State and all agricultural science teachers in the agricultural zones in Edo State. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 177 agricultural science teachers and 30 agricultural extension workers making a total sample of 207 respondents. Structured questionnaire on soyabeans production was developed and validated by three experts. Two hundred and seven copies of the questionnaire were administered to the respondents and were retrieved and analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions. Cronbach Alpha reliability method was used to determine internal consistency of the instrument which yielded reliability coefficient of 0.84. Findings from the study revealed that arable crop farmers in Edo State need requisite competencies in pre-planting, planting, post-planting and marketing operations of soyabeans. It was recommended amongst others that crop farmers in Edo State should be trained by agricultural extension workers in soyabeans production using the identified requisite competencies.
Keywords: Competencies, Arable Crop Farmers, Soyabeans Production, Food Security and Agricultural Extension Workers.
GENDER INEQUALITY IN THE USE OF ICT TOOLS AMONG STUDENTS IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN DELTA STATE
Okotubu Oyonru Johnbull
Abstract
This study examined gender inequality in the use of ICT among students in Technical Colleges in Delta State. Three research questions and three null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. A multistage stratified random sampling technique was used to sample 100 students from a population of 453 NTC II students in Technical Colleges in Delta State. The instrument used was questionnaire titled, assessment of gender inequality in the use of ICT in technical colleges in Delta State (AGIUICTTC). The instrument was validated by three research experts. The Cronbach Alpha reliability test was used to determine the reliability of the instrument and a reliability coefficient of 0.79 was obtained. The data collected from the questionnaire were analyzed using Chi-square statistics at 0.05level of significance. The finding of the study revealed that there is gender difference in the use of ICT among students in technical colleges in Delta State. Based on the findings, it was recommended that government should provide equal opportunities for both male and female students in the technical colleges.
Keywords: Gender, Inequality ICT and Technical College.
Ozor Roland Ndudi & Canice N. Ikeoji, (Professor)
Abstract
The study ascertained the perception of industry managers' roles as partners in the fishery trade curriculum for skill acquisition in delta state secondary schools. The study was guided by three research questions. The purpose of the study was to determine the level of partnership existing between industry managers and Delta State secondary schools among others. The Ex-Post Facto Research Design was adopted, using survey method. The population of the study comprised of 848 Fish farmers in Delta State, of which a sample size of 265 was selected using Proportionate Stratified Random Sampling Technique. A well-structured questionnaire titled “Perception of Industry Managers' Roles as Partners in the Fishery Trade Curriculum Questionnaire (PIMRPFTCQ)” was developed and used to collect relevant data for the study. The instrument was face validated by three experts. Split-half reliability method was used to determine the reliability of the instrument, and a Spearman Brown Coefficient of 0.72 signifying that the instrument is adequate and reliable for the study. Data collected from respondents were analyzed with frequencies, simple percentages, Means ( ) and Standard Deviations (SD) in an SPSS, Version 23, The findings revealed that Industry managers have negative perception of their roles as partners in the Fishery curriculum. It was recommended amongst others that effort should be made by the government and policy makers to deploy extension agents knowledgeable in fishery to create awareness and sensitization exercise on principles or policies that justifies farmers to actively play their role as partners in the fishery trade curriculum.
Keywords: Perception, Industry managers, Partners, Skill Acquisition, Fishery curriculum
Patrick B. Asu-Nandi & Wahab Habib Babatunde
Abstract
The vehicle maintenance and service system are an automation of the various vehicle services needed by a vehicle
user in a mobile application. This application provides vehicle service reminders while providing vehicle-related
solutions. The vehicle maintenance and service system provide repair cost estimates to help mitigate the rigged
system vehicle users pass through for vehicle repairs and maintenance. This paper contains a review of existing
systems related to the proposed system and the prototype development methodology used to develop the system.
It also provides the design of the system using the Unified Modelling Language as well as testing of the system. The
examination of the literature uncovered several empirical evidence areas, and the resulting discussion provides the
basis for the design and implementation of vehicle maintenance and services systems.
Keywords: Vehicle, Vehicle maintenance system, Automobile services companies
Dr. S. U. Agbo
Abstract
The study sought to determine the contributions of e-learning technology resources in business education instructional delivery in Nigeria Universities. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study using a descriptive survey research design. The population for the study comprised 81 lecturers who teach business education in the Federal and State Universities in Enugu and Anambra States. A 25 item structured questionnaire was used for data collection using a four-point rating scale. Three experts from the Department of Business Education and two experts from the Department of Computer and Robotics Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka subjected the questionnaire to face validation. A reliability coefficient of 0.95 was obtained from Cronbach Alpha Reliability formula. 60 copies of the questionnaire were administered while 57 copies were collected and analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions. The null hypotheses were tested using t-test statistic at 0.05 level of probability. It was found that e-learning technology resources did not contribute to large extent in business education instructional delivery in the universities, because of lack of qualified staff in the area of e-learning application, as well as lack of ICT and e-learning facilities and infrastructure in the universities. It was recommended that lecturers should be trained and retrained for them to be abreast with the developments in e-learning technology.
Keywords: E-learning, E-business Education, Business Education, Information Technology, and Technology Resources
Ezeaku, I. E and Mbah, B. N2
Abstract
A field experiment was conducted at the Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu located within Southern Guinea Savanna Zone to examine the effect of cultivars, transplanting dates and sampling periods on some morphological traits of rice. The experimental treatments were two improved rice varieties (FARO 44 and FARO 52) and a local cultivar which served as standard check. The rice cultivars were planted at three different transplanting dates (June 10, June 20 and June 30) while three sampling periods of 6 weeks after transplanting (6 WAT), 9 WAT and 12 WAT were imposed across the three transplanting dates. The experiment comprised of 9 treatments, V1W1 (FARO 44 and 6 WAT), V1W2 (FARO 44 and 9 WAT), V1W3 (FARO 44 and 12 WAT), V2W1 (FARO 52 and 6WAT), V2W2 (FARO 52 and 9 WAT), V2W3 (FARO 52 and 12 WAT), V3W1 (local cultivar and 9 WAT), W3W2 (local cultivar and 9WAT) and V3W3 (local cultivar and 12 WAT) which were laid out in split plot design with three replications. Observation was taken on some growth parameters such as days to flowering, plant height, leaf area index, number of tillers and panicle length. The data collected were analysed using GENSTAT version 8.1 and means were separated by Duncan multiple range test. The result showed that, transplanting dates and cultivar differences influenced most of the morphological traits sampled. All the cultivars recorded taller plants in June 30 transplanting across all the sampling periods. Among all the transplanting dates, June 20 transplanting gave higher number of productive tillers hill-1 with FARO 44 producing significantly higher number of productive tillers during the June 20 transplanting and at 12 WAT sampling period. FARO 44 also gave the highest leaf area index at 9 WAT in June 30 transplanting and was the earliest to flower. The result further revealed that all the cultivars took lesser days to attain bloom in June 30 transplanting. It was therefore recommended that FARO 44 having exhibited better expression of most of the yield contributing variables should be further studied to determine the relative contribution of other traits to its paddy yield.
Key words: Growth parameter, rice, sampling periods, transplanting date
Japel Onyekachi Asogwa, Victor Arinzechukwu Okanya & Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Kanife
Abstract
Lack of knowledge and entrepreneurial skills based on global best practices among building technology graduates in Nigeria is alarming and has discouraged growth in building maintenance (BM) enterprise. This study identifies entrepreneurial skills required by building technology graduates in BM enterprise for self-reliance in Enugu state. Two research questions and hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted survey design and was carried out in Enugu state. The population for the study was 112 respondents made up of 77 building construction personnel in Nsukka and Enugu towns, and 35 lecturers of building technology courses from the tw government owned tertiary institutions in Enugu state. Instrument for data collection was a 30-item entrepreneurial skill structured questionnaire validated by 3 experts from building construction unit of industrial technical education department University of Nigeria Nsukka. Cronbach alpha method was used to test the internal consistency of the items given a reliability coefficient of 0.84. A total of 112 copies of the instrument were administered to the respondents by 3 research assistants and 110 valid copies were returned representing 98.21% response rate. The instrument was analyzed using weighted mean and standard deviation while the hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance, using t-test statistics with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software, There was no significant difference in the responses of building construction lecturers and personnel on the 30 entrepreneurial skills indentified in BM enterprise. The study found that all the 30 entrepreneurial skill identified in BM enterprise based on global best practices are desirable and were all required by building technology graduates. The study therefore, recommended that the identified entrepreneurial skill be inculcated into a manual and used in the training of building technology students in Enugu state for self reliance after graduation.
Key Words: Building Technology, Vocational Technical Education, Entrepreneurship Education, Building Maintenance.
Asogwa Emmanuel Chinonye, Okpe Josephine Odinaka & Eze Angela Ogechi
Abstract
The study was conducted ascertain the extent of availability and utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools in Teaching and Learning in public colleges of Education in Enugu State. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study consisted of 1,200 pre-service and in-service teachers drawn from College of Education, Eha-Amufu and Enugu State College of Education (Technical). From the whole population, 5% was drawn which gives a sample size of 125. A questionnaire titled “ICT Availability and Utilization Questionnaire” (ICTAUQ) was used for data collection. The questionnaire contained 42 items, which were divided into four sections. The instrument was validated by three experts. The data collected were analysed using percentage, mean and standard deviation. The study revealed that some ICT tools are not available in Colleges of Education in Enugu State. In addition, the study further revealed that the available ICT tools in the Colleges of Education are not adequate and sufficiently utilized in teaching and learning. The study also revealed poor funding, unstable electricity supply, and time constraints in using ICT in teaching and learning, among others as problems affecting effective utilization of ICT tools in teaching and learning in the Colleges of Education surveyed. Based on these findings, the study recommends among others that the government should equip Colleges of Education with adequate ICT facilities for effective teaching and learning as well as organize ICT training workshops for teachers in Nigerian Colleges of Education.
Keyword: Information and Communication Technology, Pre-service teacher, In-service teacher, College of Education
Dekom Habila Bako (PhD) & Hyginus Osita Omeje (PhD)
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A knowledge-based economy requires citizens to develop entrepreneurial skills as well as lifelong and sustainable workforce and self-efficacy due to the glaring and rising rates of unemployment, as well as the high incidence of school dropouts and social vices visible in the Nigeria society today. This study therefore examined the entrepreneurial skills and life-long learning for sustainable workforce and self-efficacy among VTE students in Colleges of Education in Plateau State Nigeria. Two objectives two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The population of the study is 1,175 students, a sample of 117 VTE students in Colleges of Education in Plateau States was used for the research. A structured questionnaire with a four-point rating scale was used for collection data. A coefficient of .88 Cronbach alpha as obtained for the instrument. The data collected were analyzed using the mean and Standard Deviation while the null hypotheses were tested using the t-test statistic. The study revealed that Vocational and Technical Education does not have the capacity of developing entrepreneurial skills and lifelong learning for sustainable workforce and self-efficacy in a knowledge-based economy among students. There was no significant difference between the mean score of male and female students of VTE regarding the development of entrepreneurial skills and lifelong learning for sustainable workforce and self-efficacy. It was concluded that if VTE policy is implemented as expected, it will aid in the growth of students' self-efficacy, lifelong learning, and entrepreneurial abilities for a sustainable workforce. It was recommended among others that stakeholders in VTE should make conscious effort to maintain a balance between theory and practice as this can help VTE students gain entrepreneurial abilities, and right instructional facilities and equipment should be acquired, alongside sufficient supply of both high-quality and cost-effective human resources in colleges of education were proffered.
Keywords: Entrepreneurial Skill, Lifelong-learning, Sustainable workforce, Self-efficacy, Knowledge-based economy.
Alio, A. N. (Ph.D) & Eze, Raymond A
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The study investigated competencies for the maintenance and repair of air-conditioners and refrigerators for self-employment in Enugu metropolis. Three specific objectives were structured to guide the study. Accordingly, three research questions were posed in line with specific objectives and three hypotheses were tested. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population for the study was 31 which comprised of 21 males and 10 female technology teachers. There was no sampling because the population was manageable. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The instrument was validated by three experts; two from Technology and Vocational Education Department and one from Department of Computer and Mathematics Education, all from the Faculty of Education, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu. A reliability co-efficient of 0.70 was obtained using cronbach alpha method. A total of 29 copies out of 31 copies of the instrument correctly filled and returned were used for the study, representing 93.5 percent return rate. Mean was used to answer the three research questions while the three null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using t-test statistic. The result revealed that electrical/electronic technology education students require mechanical system, motor system and cooling system competencies for maintenance and repair of air-conditioners and refrigerator for self-employment in Enugu metropolis. It was recommended among others that government should endeavor to provide adequate workshop facilities that will enhance acquisition of practical skills in motor system, mechanical system and cooling system for air-conditioner and refrigerator maintenance for job creation and self-reliance.
IMPACT OF SKILLS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACQUISITION AMONG NIGERIA YOUTHS IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MANGKUT, Zephaniah, ALHAMDU, Samaila, AKAH, Maryrita Nnenna & UZOCHUKWU, Silba Ifeanyichukwu
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The study examined “impact of Skills and entrepreneurship acquisition among Nigerian youths in national development” Three specific purposes and three research questions guided the study. A descriptive survey research design was adopted and was conducted in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja. A total population of 125 Nigerian youths who are entrepreneurs were randomly selected and studied. The instrument for data collection was a 23-items structured questionnaire developed by the researchers using the 5-point Likert scale of Strongly Agree, Agree, Undecided, Disagree, and Strongly Disagree. Three experts consisting of one from department of measurement and evaluation and two from Department of entrepreneurship education validated the instruments. Data collection was carried out by the researcher and three research assistants. The internal consistency of the instrument was determined using Cronbach Alpha coefficient which yielded reliability grand mean of 0.84%. The data was analyzed using the arithmetic mean with the benchmark of 3.0 as the criterion region to either agree or disagree with any questionnaire item. The findings revealed that entrepreneurship skills acquisition programs place a great role in addressing the skills gap, improving employability, and stimulating economic growth. The study concluded that skills and entrepreneurship acquisition among Nigerian youths have had a positive impact on national development. The study recommended that entrepreneurship skills acquisition and training programs should be well facilitated with trained personnel in the area of theoretical and practical to make the skills acquisition realistic as contained in the entrepreneurship curriculum.
Keywords: Skills, Entrepreneurship, Acquisition, Youths, National Development
Ubah, Rita Ifeoma, Chukwuji, Obiageli ND & Ezeugwu Nkechinyere Gloria
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Adult education is very vital to addressing societal problems. The survey research design study was adopted to investigate ways of revitalizing adult education programmes in colleges of education for the production of quality adult educators in Anambra state, Nigeria. The population comprised all the 13adult education teachers in Federal College of Education (Tech), Umunze, Anambra state. They were not sampled. Three research questions guided the study. A 16-item structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. Data were analyzed using mean. The findings indicated that revitalizing adult education through the use of a transformative learning approach; constant training and re-training free-training of adult education teachers and constant monitoring and supervision of adult education programmes lead to the production of quality adult educators in Anambra state. It was recommended that adult education teachers should strive to use transformative learning in teaching and learning of adult education for the production of quality adult educators, among others.
Unegbu Paul Ikechukwu (Ph.D.), Okafor Ogochukwu Anastasia & Asuzu, Edith Mary
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging technologies that can help educators create a more learner-friendly environment. The survey research design study was adopted to examine the perceptions of lecturers on the extent of awareness and utilization of AI in teaching Business Education in colleges of education in Anambra state, Nigeria. The population comprised of all the 83 Business Educators in the two colleges of Education in Anambra state. No sampling technique was used as the population was of manageable size. Two research questions guided the study. A 15-item structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The findings indicated that lecturers were aware of the use of AI in teaching to a low extent and they utilized AI in teaching to a low extent. It was recommended that seminars and workshops on how to utilize AI in teaching should be organized for business education lecturers for effective teaching, among others.
Keywords: Business Education, Artificial intelligence, Awareness, Colleges of Education, Utilization.
CHALLENGES OF PRACTICING ORGANIC FARMING IN POULTRY PRODUCTION IN NSUKKA AGRICULTURAL ZONE
Chinweani Theresa Ugonma & Cajethan U. Ugwuoke & Godwin E. Eze
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The study investigated the extent of organic farming practices in poultry production in Enugu State, Nigeria. Three specific purposes and three research questions guided the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study was 451, made of 330 registered poultry farmers, 95 poultry feed producers and 26 Extension Agents in Enugu state. Random sampling technique was used to select four local government areas in Enugu state. The entire registered poultry farmers and poultry feed producers in the selected Local Government Areas were used in the study. A structured questionnaire was used to solicit data from the respondents. The questionnaire was face validated by three experts from University of Nigeria Nsukka, one from the Department of Agricultural Extension, one from the Department of Animal Science and the other one from the Department of Agricultural Education. Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient of 0.97 was obtained for the instrument. Data collected was analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions. Poultry farmers practiced the use of antibiotics to treat bacterial diseases in broilers, coccidiostats to treat coccidiosis in broilers, feeding broilers with adequately balanced diet, provision of adequate ventilation in the broiler house, regular removal of wet litter to avoid diseases, giving commercial broiler feeds to birds and regular cleaning of the drinkers and feeders at a high extent. Feeding of broilers with purely organic feeds and disinfection of the broiler with organic disinfectant were carried out at a very low extent. Conclusively, the practice of organic farming in poultry production should be done with organic materials. The study therefore recommended among others that policy makers in agriculture should formulate policy that will promote the practice of organic farming in poultry production.
Keywords: Organic, Organic Farming, Challenges, Poultry Production
Eneji Emmanuel Esidene & Cajethan U. Ugwuoke
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The study examined the influence of oil subsidy removal on farmers' access to inputs and agricultural production in Northern Cross River State, Nigeria. Four research questions guided the study. The population of the study comprised all practicing farmers in Northern Cross River State. The study used simple random and accidental sampling techniques to select 280 farmers. Data were collected with structured questionnaires titled “Subsidy Removal Questionnaire” and was distributed to 280 farmers in the study area. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions. The results revealed that the removal of fuel subsidy has negatively influenced on agricultural production in the study area. The influence includes: increase in transportation cost, increase in the cost of purchasing farm inputs and increase in the cost of farm labour. The results also revealed that farmers can adopt some farming methods such as backyard farming and community farming, organic farming, use of green farming technologies and use of solar power to pump water for irrigation among others. The findings revealed that high cost of transportation affects the price of agricultural inputs and produce. The study concluded that government should give support to farmers in the form of loans, grants and subsidized farm inputs. Also, farmers can mitigate the influence of fuel subsidy removal by adopting farming methods that use renewable energy sources instead of fossil fuel. Therefore; the study recommended that government should support farmers by subsidizing transportation, giving incentives to farmers as well as loans and grants.
Keywords: Oil Subsidy, farmers, Agricultural production, Inputs
Dr. SHUAIBU, Idris Gupa & SOBAH Ogonna Chizoba
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This paper investigated the use of blended technology to improve quality of teaching and learning, particularly in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Blended learning combines traditional face-to-face teaching methods with online learning techniques, resulting in a more comprehensive and engaging learning experience for students. By incorporating technology into the classroom, teachers are able to diversify their instructional methods and provide students with a more interactive and personalized learning experience. This has shown to improve the overall quality of teaching and learning in Nigerian tertiary institutions. With the integration of blended technology, educators are able to create a more dynamic and modern learning environment for their students, while also equipping them with the necessary digital skills for the 21st century. This technology has shown promising results in improving students' learning outcomes, engagement, and satisfaction. In this paper, the researchers reviewed educational communication theory and its implications for blended learning, utilization of blended technology- to improve quality of teaching and learning in Nigeria which helps Providing new nuances, in the sense that it can provide new experiences for students who are too saturated with conventional learning models used by the teachers, discussing its potential benefits that increases learners accessibility to online resources and materials can reach a wider audience, including students with disabilities or remote location and challenges of using blended technology to improve teaching and learning in tertiary institutions in Nigerian. Suggestions for successful implementation in order to fully realize the potentials of blended learning in educational institutions is to invest in infrastructure and professional development to enable effective implementation of blended technology.
Keywords: Blended Technology, Improve Quality, Education, Teaching and Learning