scholarly journals Knowledge management awareness assessment in Nigerian tertiary institutions

F1000Research ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 608
Author(s):  
Afolakemi Simbo Ogunbanwo ◽  
Julius Olatunji Okesola ◽  
Sheryl Buckley
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Bivariate Correlation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Awareness Level

Background: Knowledge management (KM) is a recipe for increasing performance and promoting innovation in tertiary institutions. However, some scholars argue that the Nigerian educational sector is yet to fully appreciate the importance of KM as their KM awareness level is still low. Since measurement is the basic foundation to accomplish success, this paper assesses the KM awareness level in tertiary institutions of south-west Nigeria. Methods: We applied a survey method using a closed ended questionnaire administered to 50 participants from each of the 10 institutions measured by Likert scaling. Employing SPSS for data analysis, frequency count and percentage score were adopted to analyse the demographic data, and the research hypotheses were analysed with chi square test, Pearson chi square and bivariate correlation (Pearson) analysis. Results: A positive relationship between awareness, current status and level of familiarity was noted. KM awareness level in the institutions is high even though there is a significant difference between the public and private universities, as well as between the students and academic staff. Conclusions: Since an increase in the awareness level increases both current status and level of familiarity which often account for KM success, it is recommend that KM awareness level should continuously be improved upon in Nigerian tertiary institutions.

scholarly journals Knowledge management awareness assessment in Nigerian tertiary institutions

F1000Research ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 608
Author(s):  
Afolakemi Simbo Ogunbanwo ◽  
Julius Olatunji Okesola ◽  
Sheryl Buckley
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Bivariate Correlation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Awareness Level

Background: Knowledge management (KM) is a recipe for increasing performance and promoting innovation in tertiary institutions. However, some scholars argue that the Nigerian educational sector is yet to fully appreciate the importance of KM as their KM awareness level is still low. Since measurement is the basic foundation to accomplish success, this paper assesses the KM awareness level in tertiary institutions of south-west Nigeria. Methods: The study applied a survey method using a closed ended questionnaire administered to 50 participants from each of the 10 institutions measured by Likert scaling. Employing SPSS for data analysis, frequency count and percentage score were adopted to analyse the demographic data, and the research hypotheses were analysed with chi square test, Pearson chi square and bivariate correlation (Pearson) analysis. Results: A positive relationship between awareness, current status and level of familiarity was noted. KM awareness level in the institutions is high even though there is a significant difference between the public and private universities, as well as between the students and academic staff. Conclusions: Since an increase in the awareness level increases both current status and level of familiarity which often account for KM success, it is recommend that KM awareness level should continuously be improved upon in Nigerian tertiary institutions.

scholarly journals Challenges Associated with the Implementation of Knowledge Management in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
Ruby N. Ike ◽  
Emmanuel K. Agbaeze ◽  
Ben E. Udoh ◽  
Bamidele S. Adeleke
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Staff Retention ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Tertiary Institution ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tertiary Institutions

This study examined the challenges associated with knowledge management implementation and academic staff retention in selected tertiary institutions in South East, Nigeria. The research design adopted was a cross-sectional survey design. The main instrument used for data collection was questionnaire. The population consisted of 7,423 academic staff of the 10 randomly selected institutions in the South East Nigeria. A total sample size of 555 was drawn from the population. The instrument was checked for reliability using Cronbach method and the reliability co-efficient result of 0.915 showed that the instrument had high degree of item reliability. The hypothesis formulated was tested using Friedman chi-square statistics. The findings indicate that there is positive significant challenge in knowledge management implementation and academic staff retention in selected tertiary institution. The study concluded that lack of Knowledge Management implementation has posed a great challenge in academic staff retention in tertiary institutions. It was advised that tertiary institutions in Nigeria should adequately manage the process of knowledge acquisition, sharing and development so as to enjoy a Stella performance

scholarly journals An Assessment of Dentist’s Attitudes to the Shortened Dental Arch Concept

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (D) ◽  
pp. 14-22
Author(s):  
Ghazala Suleman ◽  
Saurabh Chaturvedi ◽  
Rania A. Shareef ◽  
Asim Elsir Elmahdi ◽  
Mohamed Fadul A. Elagib
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Dental Arch ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Traditional Concept ◽  
Shortened Dental Arch ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Minimum Number ◽  
Awareness Level

AIM: The rehabilitation of a complete dental arch is a traditional concept to maintain proper functional occlusion, but it is neither compulsory nor always attainable in many patients. Nevertheless, it is always important to provide a minimum number of teeth for efficient function. This study aimed to assess the dentist’s attitude to a shortened dental arch (SDA) concept and to assess their perception and application of it in their clinical practice in the Aseer region, Saudi Arabia. DESIGN OF STUDY: A questionnaire with 17 questions was used to reveal the views of 204 dentists from the area of study about SDA. The questionnaire set basically consists of two parts. The first part included the dentists’ demographic data, and the second one consisted of the questions regarding the SDA concept. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Descriptive analysis and associations with the factors were tested for significance using Chi-square tests, and p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: Among the respondents, 43.7% were aware of the SDA concept. Thus, the expected awareness about the SDA concept among the dentists was in the range of 36.31–51.05 with 95% confidence. A highly significant difference in awareness of SDA was observed between graduates and postgraduates. Among the respondents having more than 10 years of experience, the awareness level of SDA was 66.0%. CONCLUSIONS: The majority of participants alleged that the SDA concept is useful in clinical practice and is a useful treatment modality for older adults with limitations preventing complex restorative care. However, the application of the SDA varied significantly among dentists.

Managerial Skills Development of Selected Private Institutions of Higher Learning in Batangas, Philippines

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carina R. Magbojos
Keyword(s):  
Development Program ◽  
Training Model ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Private Institutions ◽  
Managerial Skills ◽  
Bivariate Correlation ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract - Institutions of higher learning face a new situation on higher education. It holds some novel threats and presents some fresh opportunities. Given the uncertainty of the future, collage and university administrators cannot allow their organizations to drift. This study assessed the managerial skills development of the administrators of the five (5) well-established private institutions of higher learning in Batangas, Philippines. A combination of descriptive-purposive research design and survey method was used to determine the managerial dimensions exhibited by the administrators. Mean, Likert Scale, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient and and Bivariate Correlation were used. There is no significant difference in the assessment of the three groups of respondents in terms of communication skills and solving problems effectively. However, there is a significant difference in terms of self leadership, managing the task effectively, managing the people effectively, and managing interpersonal relations effectively. There is a very high significant relationship among all the managerial skills dimensions required of the institution administrators using the same managerial dimensions. The managerial skills of the administrators have to be enhanced to improve the quality of people in the institution. The Proposed Executive Development Program and Training Model are strongly recommended. Keywords – managerial skills, institution of higher learning, private institutions, education

scholarly journals The Importance Of A Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service In General Hospitals: A Brazilian 6-Years Experience

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoichi Takaki Konno ◽  
Fernanda Menezes de Faria ◽  
Gisele Zocoller Seno ◽  
Vinicius dos Santos Sguerri ◽  
Ana Carolina Gonçalves Olmos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Records ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Liaison Psychiatry ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
General Hospitals ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Consultation Liaison Psychiatry ◽  
Level Of Significance

Abstract Background: The importance of consultation-liaison psychiatry (CLP) services have been progressively growing in all general hospitals.Methods: Data were collected from medical records of patients treated by the CLP service, from 2014 to 2020, including clinical-demographic data, characteristics of hospitalization, reason for request, treatment plan, and clinical outcome. For these analyses, the chi-square test, z-test, and Kruskal-Wallis test were used. The level of significance was set at 5%.Results: A total of 2,742 consultation requests were evaluated by the psychiatry team. The number of requests made grew by 109.64% over the years. In 58.21% of cases, the patient was in the ward, and 33% were requested by Internal Medicine. There was a statistically significant difference (p <0.001) in the distribution of reasons for request according to patients' characterization variables.Conclusions: This study sought to analyze the functioning and growth of CLP in a tertiary Brazilian general hospital. The present findings reinforce the importance of this service and the need to implement and develop CLP in general hospitals.

scholarly journals Prevalence, pattern and distribution of MIH defects in Sudanese children

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanna Elhassan Abdalla ◽  
Amal Hussein Abuaffan ◽  
Arthur Musakulu Kemoli
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Data ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Statistical Significant Difference ◽  
Tooth Structure ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Study Population

Abstract Background: Molar incisos hypomineralization (MIH) has serious impact on oral health-related quality of life for a child, due to its effects on tooth structure, aesthetics and behavior of the child. The current study was designed to determine the prevalence, pattern and distribution of MIH in school children in Sudan.Methods: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study involving 568 children, aged 8-11 years from schools in Khartoum State. After collecting their socio-demographic data, the children were examined for hypomineralization on the 12 MIH indexed teeth, and assessed on the MIH pattern and distribution. The data collected were analyzed to obtain descriptive statstics, and the results related to the socio-demographic and other dental-related factors of the children using chi-square test and Spearman Rank Correlation, with the significant level set at p<0.05.Results: The prevalence of MIH in the study population was 20.1%. Majority of the affected teeth were permanent first molars (PFMs) (12.5%), but there was no statistical significant difference between the occurrence of hypomineralization on mandibular and maxillary molars (p=0.22). However, in the case of incisors, there was a statistical significant difference between the maxillary incisors that had higher hypomineralization rate when related to the mandibular incisors ( p=0.00). In terms of the pattern of hypomineralization, demarcated opacities were the commonest MIH defects (69.9%) in the study group.Conclusions: While the prevalence of MIH in the study population was 20.1%, both molars and incisor teeth were frequently affected in both dental arches, and the demarcated opacity type were the most frequent form of defect found in the teeth of the participants.

scholarly journals A study to assess the knowledge on weaning practice among postnatal mothers

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 3601-3605
Author(s):  
Beautily V
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Family Status ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Female Baby

The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding weaning among the working mothers and to find the association between the level of knowledge regarding weaning among mothers of infant with their selected demographic variables. Descriptive approach will be used to conduct the study. Non experimental descriptive design will be adopted for the study. Study was conducted in selected area at kuthambakkam. The mothers who are having infants and residing in kuthambakkam. The mother who has only one baby, whose age is less than one year, was the study samples. The sample size was 30 mothers of infant. The sampling technique adopted for the study was non probability purposive sampling. Regarding demographic data 25 (83.33%) women are between the age of 24-30 years, most of them are having 1-2 (86.66%) number of children. Family status in that 27 (90%) of the women they are in middle class family and the religious 20(66.66%) of the women they are in Hindu. Out of 30 women in that 21 (70) of the women they are having female baby. Regarding the level of knowledge 22 (73.33%) women’s are having adequate knowledge, 5(16.66%) women’s are having moderate knowledge and then 3(10%) women’s are having inadequate knowledge. The association was done by using chi-square test there is significant association between knowledge with variable education and occupation at p = (0.05) significant levels. There is no significant difference with other demographic variables.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Reduce Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Hospitalized Patients with Congestive Heart Failure in Central Java

Jurnal NERS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 367
Author(s):  
Dian Hudiyawati ◽  
Ajie Maulana Prakoso
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Significant Difference

Introduction: Psychological problems in patients with heart failure are the result of a combination of the influence of behavior and interactions with physiological responses, which if not handled properly will contribute to worsening clinical symptoms and have a higher risk of rehospitalization. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effects of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) on psychological symptoms among CHF patients.Methods: This was a quasi-experimental, pretest-posttest control study that applying a CBT to overcome depression, anxiety, and stress. Thirty eligible respondents were recruited and were randomly divided into a case group and waiting list group. Psychological symptoms of respondents were measured using Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale – 21 questionnaires (DASS-21). Chi-square was used to compare demographic data between groups and T-test analysis was used to describe changes in mean scores between and within groups. Both groups had similar characteristics and psychological symptoms level at baseline.Results: The mean score of depression, anxiety and stress showed a significant difference within the group after the intervention (p<0.05).Conclusion: A recent study found that CBT was effective to reduce psychological symptoms among CHF patients. Based on the study results it can be highlighted that it is important for nurses to provide brief CBT to hospitalized patients in an effort to reduce short term psychological symptoms.

scholarly journals Relationship between Tertiary Institutions’ Policy Statements (Appointments and Promotion) Implementations and Academic Staff Job Satisfaction in Adamawa State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kwaji Tizhe Takwate
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Policy Statement ◽  
Strict Adherence ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Promotion Policy ◽  
Academic Qualification ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Policy Statements

This study determined the relationship between tertiary institutions’ policy statements (appointment and promotion) implementations and academic staff job satisfaction in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The total population for the study was 787 comprising 119 school administrators and 668 academic staff. The entire school administrators (119) and 250 academic staff was proportionately sampled for the study. Personnel Appointment and Promotion Policy Statement Questionnaire (PAPPSQ) and Academic Staff Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (ASJSQ) were used for data collection. The reliability coefficient of the research instruments are 0.94 and 0.92 respectively. Means, Standard Deviation and z-test was used to answer research question and test the null hypotheses respectively. Strict adherence to the implementation of institutional appointment and promotion policy statements by school management was rated low and high respectively by the respondents. The study revealed that school administrators and academic staff are dissatisfied with the implementation of these policies. A significant difference was found between the perceptions of the respondents on the implementation of these policies by the tertiary institutions. Based on these findings, it was recommended among others that minimum qualification of first degree or its equivalent for appointment as an academic staff should be maintained and indicated in every vacancy advertisements by all state owned tertiary institutions in Adamawa state, staff should be promoted based on either research publications, time-in-rank or academic qualification as when due and monitoring teams should be set up by the institutions governing bodies to ensure strict adherence to implementation of all policy statements.

scholarly journals Public Awareness Level of Oral Cancer in a Group of Dental Patients

2010 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilkay Peker ◽  
Meryem Toraman Alkurt
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Early Signs ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Awareness Level

Abstract Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate levels of public awareness and knowledge about early signs and risk factors of oral cancer among a group of dental patients in Turkey. Methods and Materials This study included 1022 participants. Sociodemographic information of patients was obtained. A questionnaire about awareness and knowledge of oral cancer and early signs and risk factors related to the disease was completed by two examiners. Data were statistically analyzed with descriptive analyses, crosstabs and chi-square tests. Results In total 60.7% of participants had never heard of oral cancer. While 79.2% of the participants were unaware of the early signs related to oral cancer, 29.9% of them were unaware of risk factors of the disease. There were no statistically significant differences between age, gender, and education levels for awareness of risk factors. Statistically significant differences were found between age and gender and no statistically significant difference was found between education levels for awareness of early signs. Conclusion This study showed that public awareness and knowledge about oral cancer were insufficient in Turkey. Clinical Significance There is an important need to inform the public about oral cancer, its risk factors, and early signs of the disease. Media campaigns can be useful to raise oral cancer awareness. Citation Peker I, Alkurt MT. Public Awareness Level of Oral Cancer in a Group of Dental Patients. J Contemp Dent Pract [Internet]. 2010 March; 11(2):049-056. Available from: http://www.thejcdp. com/journal/view/volume11-issue2-peker.

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