scholarly journals Administrative Supervisors’ Rating of Desktop Publishing Competencies Possessed by Office Technology and Management Graduate Workers in North-West Nigeria Polytechnics

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-144
Author(s):  
Ado Garba Gude
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Computer Application ◽  
Desktop Publishing ◽  
North West ◽  
Point Rating Scale ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study on supervisors’ rating of Office Technology and Management (OTM) graduate workers competencies in using MS Desktop publishing in North-West Nigerian polytechnics was necessitated by persistent complaints from employers of labour that OTM graduate workers do not perform as expected in the current era of technology.  One research question guided the study, and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using T-test.  Descriptive survey research design was used for the study.  The population of the study constituted 378 supervisors in state and federal polytechnics in North-West Nigeria.  The population was used as the sample. A structured 5-point rating scale questionnaire containing 16 items were developed and validated by experts. Reliability of the instrument was established using split half method and Pearson Product Moment Co-efficient Correlation formula and obtained a reliability co-efficient value of 0.77. The data collected was analysed with mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions and determine homogeneity or otherwise of the respondents. Findings revealed that administrative supervisors in polytechnics in North-West Nigeria rated their Office Technology and Management (OTM) graduate workers as fairly possessing desktop publishing competencies. Gender and the ownership of the institutions have no influence on the respondents’ ratings.  Based on the findings, it was concluded that OTM graduate workers in Polytechnics in North-West Nigeria, do not possess the relevant desktop publishing competencies. It was recommended that The OTM graduate workers should engage in in-service training programmes to improve their competencies in desktop publishing. The administrative supervisors should recommend approval of in-service training for their OTM graduate workers to enhance their computer application competencies.

scholarly journals Administrative Supervisors’ Rating of Desktop Publishing Competencies Possessed by Office Technology and Management Graduate Workers in North-West Nigeria Polytechnics

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-133
Author(s):  
Ado Garba Gude
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Desktop Publishing ◽  
North West ◽  
Point Rating Scale ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study on supervisors’ rating of Office Technology and Management (OTM) graduate workers competencies in using MS Desktop publishing in North-West Nigerian polytechnics was necessitated by persistent complaints from employers of labour that OTM graduate workers do not perform as expected in the current era of technology.  One research question guided the study. Two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using T-test Descriptive survey research design was used for the study.  The population constituted of 378 supervisors and no sample was used. A structured 5-point rating scale questionnaire containing 16 items was developed and validated by experts. Reliability co-efficient value of 0.77was obtained using split half method and Pearson Product Moment Co-efficient Correlation formula. The data was analysed with mean and standard deviation. Findings.revealed that administrative supervisors in polytechnics in North-West Nigeria rated their Office Technology and Management (OTM) graduate workers as fairly possessing desktop publishing competencies.  Based on the findings, it was concluded that OTM graduate workers in Polytechnics in North-West Nigeria, do not possess the relevant desktop publishing competencies. It was recommended that The OTM graduate workers should engage in in-service training programmes to improve their competencies. Keywords:    Competencies, Desktop Publisher, North-West Nigeria, Rating

scholarly journals Impact of Leadership Styles of Principals on Teacher Educants: A Study of Colleges of Education in Northern Ghana

2020 ◽  
pp. 61-68
Author(s):  
Iddrisu Sulemana ◽  
Zakaria Shanunu ◽  
Alhassan Imoro Nuhu
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Northern Ghana ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
The Impact

The study examined the impact of leadership styles of Principals of Colleges of Education in Northern Ghana. A descriptive survey research design was used together with a convenient sampling technique. Using a structured questionnaire, data were gathered from (one hundred) 100 Teacher educants and Principals from the Colleges of education in Northern Ghana. The Likert rating scale was adopted to indicate the extent of agreement or disagreement. The findings indicated that the majority of the respondents agreed their principals have a good relationship with teacher educants. The personality traits exhibited by the Principals in the Colleges of education in Northern Ghana varied and each of the leadership styles exhibited exerted positive but insignificant effect on teacher educants performance. It is being recommended that to promote teacher educants satisfaction at the workplace, principals must create a congenial climate in their respective colleges to ensure that teacher educants can share and freely express their opinions. Pre-service and in-service training programmes must be organized periodically leading to improved performance

scholarly journals Extent Of Utilization Of Analytical Techniques And Susbsitantive Test By Accounting Staff For Fraud Detection In Large Scale Business Organisations In Delta State

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 48-58
Author(s):  
J. I. Ezenwafor ◽  
O. Frank Udukeke
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Fraud Detection ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Analytical Technique ◽  
Point Rating Scale ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study on extent of utilization of analytical techniques and susbsitantive test by accounting staff for fraud detection in large scale business organisations in Delta State was necessitated by the growing incidence frauds that are crippling businesses and socio-economic development of the state. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested. Related literature to the study were reviewed. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study was 260 accounting staff. A sample size of 160 was drawn for the study using stratified sampling technique. A four-point rating scale questionnaire developed by the researchers containing 23 items in two clusters was used for data collection.  Internal consistency method was used to determine the reliability of the questionnaire with Cronbach Alpha and this yielded reliability coefficient values of 0.91 and 0.84 respectively for the sections with an overall reliability of 0.88. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions and determine the homogeneity of the respondents’ view while t-test and analysis of variance were used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The results showed that the accounting staff moderately utilized analytical technique for fraud detection but highly utilized substantive test.  Furthermore, it was found that types and status of organization in NSE did not significantly influence the respondents’ ratings. Based on the findings of the study, it was concluded that the accounting staff are not adequately utilizing techniques that could facilitate fraud detection in large-scale business organisations as required to combact the menance. It was therefore recommended among others, that, management of LSBOs should sponsor their accounting staff on training and that sharesholders should insist that the techniques are adequately utilized by holding the management accountable for future incidence of fraud.

Counsellors’ Role in Ensuring Quality Education for National Security in Enugu Education Zone of Enugu State, Nigeria.

2019 ◽  
pp. 29-35
Author(s):  
Onuorah A. ◽  
Onovo A.O.
Keyword(s):  
National Security ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Test Statistic ◽  
School Counsellors ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Measurement And Evaluation ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study investigated counsellors‟ role in ensuring quality education for national security in Enugu Education Zone. One research question and one null hypothesis were formulated to guide the study was tested at.05 level of significance. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population for the study consisted of 59 school counsellors in the 31 public secondary schools in the area. The number is small and manageable; so no sampling was done. The instrument used for data collection was a 6-item questionnaire. The instrument was validated by three experts from Faculty of Education, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu. One each from Guidance and Counselling, Psychology and measurement and evaluation. Mean, with standard deviation and t-test statistic were used for data analysis. The study revealed, among others that counsellors ought to encourage the development of students' talents and strengths. Secondly, it was also found out that there is no significance difference between the mean ratings of male counsellors and female‟ school counsellors in their role towards ensuring quality education for national security in Enugu Education Zone of Enugu State, Nigeria. The study recommended, among others, that seminars and workshops should be organized regularly for school counsellors with a view to updating their knowledge on how to effectively curb insecurity while encouraging students in their talents and abilities.

scholarly journals Teachers Knowledge Of Inclusive Lower Primary Education In Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area Of Lagos State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-126
Author(s):  
Temitope Funminiyi Egbedeyi
Keyword(s):  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Primary Teachers ◽  
Average Percentage ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Teachers play significant role in the process of implementing inclusive lower primary education, but it is important to note that inclusive education is yet to be fully implemented in Nigeria despite the numerous benefits associated to it. As one of the major implementers of inclusive lower primary, it is imperative to study teachers’ knowledge of inclusive lower primary education in Ifako-Ijaiye, as to provide empirical evidence. Descriptive survey research design was adopted with thirty five (35) teachers who were sampled using simple random. A self-designed research instrument titled Teachers Knowledge of Inclusive Education Questionnaire (α = 0.92) was used to collect data. One research question was answered and two hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Teachers have average knowledge of inclusive lower primary education (Average Percentage = 53.6). Regular and special teachers have no significant difference on knowledge of inclusive education (t = 0.50; df = 33; p0.05). Based on the findings, it was recommended that Nigerian Government, concerned Non-Governmental Organizations and Scholars should ensure that regular trainings are organized for lower primary teachers in order to update their knowledge about inclusive education

scholarly journals Is isometrics effective on pain perception, functional mobility and anxiety of geriatric clients with osteoarthritis at Pathanamthitta District, Kerala

2019 ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
M.D. Nisha
Keyword(s):  
Pain Perception ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Point Rating Scale ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Global Statistics ◽  
Level Of Significance

Background: Osteoarthritis is a major cause of many medical conditions and disability in people above 50’s and leads to reduced activity in older people. Global statistics revels that over 100 million people worldwide suffers from Osteoarthritis. Materials and methods: A quasi experimental pretest - posttest control group design was used. 200 geriatric clients with osteoarthritis residing in selected geriatric homes at Pathanamthitta were selected and assessed by using a Numerical Pain Intensity Scale, an Observational check list and a three point rating scale for pain, functional mobility and anxiety. Results: There was a significant difference between the mean pain score( t = 10.758 p = 0.01, df – 198), functional mobility ( t = 7.73 p = 0.01, df – 198) and anxiety (t = 7.665 ,df –198, p=0.01in experimental and control group after intervention ( t = 10.758 p = 0.01, df – 198).Statistically no significant association was found between pain, functional mobility and anxiety with variables such as gender, religion, marital status, number of children’s and duration of stay.The pain and anxiety correlation value was ‘r’ = 0.89. The functional mobility and anxiety correlation value was ‘r’ = 0.80. The functional mobility and pain correlation value was ‘r’ = 0.83. It shows that statistically positive correlation is present between the geriatric clients’ pain and anxiety, functional mobility and anxiety and functional mobility and pain at p<0.05% level of significance. Conclusion: Exercise is one of the best methods to treat Osteoarthritis. This study proved that isometric exercises are beneficial to improve the functional mobility of joints in old age people. When the mobility increases, intensity of joint pain decreases.

Extent of ICT Literacy Possessed by Librarians in Federal University Libraries in South East Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 13-22
Author(s):  
A. U. Nwabueze ◽  
Bridget Oluchi Ibeh
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Ict Literacy ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Ict Skills ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Training Service ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This paper examined extent of ICT literacy possessed by librarians in Federal University Libraries in South East Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population comprised 133 academic librarians. Achievement test and structured questionnaire were used to collect data. Data generated were analyzed using descriptive statistics – simple percentage and arithmetic mean. The major findings include that librarians in Federal University Libraries in South East Nigerian possess high ICT literacy. Librarians in Federal University Libraries of South East Nigerian use ICT-based resources to a high extent The following constraints militate against librarians' acquisition of ICT skills: inadequate funding, poor infrastructural facilities, lack of in house/services training programmes for librarians on ICT, lack of implementation of ICT in the curriculum of library schools, librarians do not participate effectively in professional conferences, seminars and workshops on ICT. The study recommended that management should from time to time organize in-house training /service training on ICT for librarians.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Leadership Styles of Sports Administrators and Orgranisational Development in Ilorin Metropolis, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-19
Author(s):  
Issa Yaqub Ajeigbe ◽  
Abdulraheem Yunus Owolabi ◽  
Semiu Alasinrin
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Organization Performance ◽  
Sports Management ◽  
Effective Performance ◽  
Organization Leadership ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Leadership styles remain very pertinent in the effective performance of an organization. Without good leadership ability to coordinate the staff and the activities in an organization may be hampered thereby affecting the overall development of such organization. Leadership is an important determinant in the effective functioning of an organization. The research employs descriptive survey design of correlation type which is very important as the study tries to find out the relationship between leadership styles of sports administrators and organization performance in Ilorin. Two research questions and three operational hypotheses were formulated for the study. The target populations for the study are 62 sports personnel in the sports council Ilorin which comprised of Director of Sports, Stadium manager, organizing secretaries and coaches of the existing 20 sports in the Kwara State Sports Council. No sample is selected as the researcher made use of all the sports personnel as respondents for the study. Researcher questionnaire designed in a modified four points likert rating scale was used to collect data from the respondents which was validated by a Professor of sports management, Kwara State University, Malete and a season sports administrator, ministry of youth and sports, Abuja and tested for reliability using split half method and Cronbach alpha was used to determine the result with a coefficient of 0.80 obtained. Inferential statistic of multiple regressions was used to test the null hypotheses formulated at 0.05 level of significance. The findings reveal that leadership styles of sports administrators have significant relationship with organization performance, each leadership style has significant contribution to organization performance and all the leadership styles significantly contributed to organization performance. Among the recommendations suggested include: Sports administrators must be able to employ variety of leadership style is the best among others. Keywords: Leadership styles, sports Administrator and organization performance

Achieving National Security through Technology and Vocational Education Programmes in Public Universities in Enugu State.

2019 ◽  
pp. 192-200
Author(s):  
Oluka Sussan ◽  
Nwokike Felicia O.
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Education ◽  
National Security ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
State University ◽  
Point Rating Scale ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Strongly Agree

This study was carried out to determine strategies for achieving national security through Technology and Vocational Education programmes in public universities in Enugu State – Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), and University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN). Survey research design was adopted in the study. The population of the study was 97 lecturers, made up of 53 male and 44 female lecturers in the two public universities in the state (data collected through their respective departments in 2018/2019 academic session). The entire population was used because its relatively manageable number. A 22-items structured questionnaire developed from the literature reviewed for the study was used to collect data from the respondents. Each item was structured in a four point rating scale of Strongly Agree (4), Agree (3) Disagree (2) and Strongly Disagree (1). The questionnaire items were face validated by three experts. To determine the internal consistency of the items, Cronbach Alpha was used and it yielded a coefficient of 0.87. 97 copies of the questionnaire were administered to the respondents by the researchers with the help of two research assistants, and a 100% return rate was recorded. Mean and standard deviation were used to analyze the data to answer the research questions, while t-test was used to test for the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance and at an appropriate degree of freedom. The results of the study showed among others, that giving of educational grants by government and planning TVE programmes are funding and management strategies for achieving national security. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others, that government should fund adequately TVE programmes in universities to achieve national security.

scholarly journals Ease and Level of use of Smartphone for Learning Amongst Pre-Service Teachers Colleges of Education in North-West, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-49
Author(s):  
Abdullahi Abubakar Ismaila ◽  
Abdullahi Kadage Tukur ◽  
Isiaka Amoson Gambari
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Teachers Colleges ◽  
North West ◽  
Level Of Use ◽  
Acceptance Model ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study “ease and level of use of smartphone for learning amongst pre-service teachers colleges of education in North-West, Nigeria” was guided by two objectives, two research questions. The researchers used descriptive survey research design in the study. The researchers used mixed method (quantitative and qualitative) for data collection.  The population of the study was 113,030. Random sampling technique was employed to select the sample. The total population of the sample is 32,300. The entire sample that was chosen is 371 for quantitative which is in line with Raosoft sample size and 6 for qualitative. The instruments used for data collection were adopted questionnaire prediction of user acceptance and adoption of smartphone for learning with technology acceptance model questionnaire (PUAASLTAMQ) by Sek, et al, (2010) and data-blank. The frequency and percentage were employed to analyze the respondents’ demographic information. To answer research question one (1), descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages) were used. To answer research question two t-test was used. The summary of the major findings indicated that smartphone is very easy to use for learning by the pre-service teachers in Colleges of Education in North-West, Nigeria and male pre-service teachers in Colleges of Education in North-West, Nigeria use smartphone for learning more than their female counterpart. The research shows that smartphone may be accepted as instructional tool in future, because the mode of smartphone operation is not difficult. 

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