Focused Research on the Challenges and Productivity of Researchers in Nigerian Academic Institutions Without Funding

Background: The challenge of research funding constraints has brought to bear enormous pressure on researchers. Research productivity is relevant to prestige and career progression of academic staff. However, this study aimed to explore significant challenges associated with researchers’ productivity and the impact of non-funding of research in Nigerian research and tertiary institutions.Methods: This study adopted a qualitative exploratory design involving academics at various research and tertiary institutions across the six geographical regions in Nigeria. A semi-structured questionnaire was distributed electronically to all participants who consented to take part in this study. Exactly 4,159 questionnaires were administered and 2,350 were completely filled and returned. Pearson correlation matrices with logistic regression were used for data analysis and are presented in frequencies and percentages.Results: On challenges faced by respondents, 42.98% reported a lack of research funding, 17.11% mentioned brain drain challenge while 8.85% indicated a lack of motivation. Of the 23,927 publications reported, the number of those in sciences, engineering, and medical sciences averaged 9.6, 11.5, and 9.5 respectively. The average number of publications by women (10.8) was more than by men (9.7). Lecturers had the highest average research publication number (11.8) followed by researchers (10.2) and others (3.9). Men had the highest (11.9) average number of conferences compared to women (9.2). Participants in engineering had an average number of 13.8 conferences per respondents followed by those in education (11.2), sciences (11.1), and 10.9 for those in agricultural sciences. The result revealed a negative significant correlation between research publication and academic qualification at p < 0.01. Positive significant correlation was observed between research productivity and discipline at p < 0.05. Findings show that the combined influence of the independent variables on research productivity was significant using linear regression analysis.Conclusions: The failure to prioritize research has resulted in underdevelopment in Nigeria. It is therefore imperative that the federal government prioritize research and establish a functional Special Research Trust Fund to oversee research funding in Nigeria.

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Usability Evaluation of Android-Based Lecturer Research Publication Reporting System

Jurnal RESTI (Rekayasa Sistem dan Teknologi Informasi) ◽

10.29207/resti.v4i1.1555 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 123-134

Author(s):

Fransiskus Panca Juniawan ◽

Laurentinus ◽

Dwi Yuny Sylfania

Keyword(s):

Linear Regression ◽

Reporting System ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Test Method ◽

Simple Linear Regression ◽

Research Publication ◽

Research Section ◽

Total Correlation ◽

Regression Test

The research publication reporting system of the STMIK Atma Luhur lecturer is an android-based system used by the STMIK Atma Luhur lecturer to report their research publications to the LPPM Research Section. To find out whether the system used is running well, an evaluation is carried out. The evaluation focuses on the value of Usability which consists of five categories as independent variables, namely Efficiency (X1); Learnability (X2); Satisfaction (X3); Errors (X4); and Memorability (X5). In addition, the dependent variable is Overall Impression Usability (Y). We used 37 lecturers as respondents. The test method used is a validation test consisting of a correlation test and a reliability test; simple linear regression analysis test, and the comparison of the Significance value with the Alpha value used is 0.05. The tests conducted using SPSS version 25. From the validity test conducted, taken from the value of Pearson Correlation and Corrected Item - Total Correlation values that have values above 0.05 and the results are that all variables have values above 0.05. From the reliability testing, all questions proved to be reliable from one to another according to Cronbach’s Alpha values above 0.60. From the simple linear regression test, the results show that the Efficiency (X1), Learnability (X2), Satisfaction (X3), and Memorability (X5) variables have a significant effect on Overall Impression (Y). In addition, the Errors (X4) variable does not have a significant effect on the Overall Impressions (Y) variable.

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Analysis of factor’s influencing the adoption of e-teaching methodology of learning by students: an empirical study amidst the present pandemic crisis

Asian Journal of Economics and Banking ◽

10.1108/ajeb-12-2020-0112 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Ashish Chandra ◽

Nitish Bagdi

Keyword(s):

Sample Size ◽

Online Teaching ◽

Goodness Of Fit ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Primary Data ◽

Teaching Methodology ◽

Content Type ◽

The Impact

Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic has changed education ideology across the globe. The education system has drastically shifted from traditional ways of teaching toward online teaching mechanism. This study aims to conduct an analysis of factors influencing the adoption of the e-teaching methodology of learning by students amidst the present pandemic crisis. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on primary data and a survey was conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire with a sample size of 216 respondents from various universities in India. Cronbach’s alpha and Pearson correlation, the goodness of fit, ANOVA and multiple linear regression analysis was applied. Findings Furthermore, the results obtained stated that attitude and usefulness proved to be statistically significant as the two variables contribute a statistically significant number of predictions to the practice of adoption of the e-teaching methodology by students. Additionally, it was found out that students there is a strong requirement from the institute and teachers’ part to motivate the students to take interest in e-teaching and students should be given an opportunity to develop a sense of empowerment so, that they can feel comfortable and can discuss their query’s confident during the e-classes. Research limitations/implications This study was completed within a time constraint. So, the sample size is small i.e. 216 and variables, which influence the adoption of the e-teaching methodology of learning by students are not exhaustive. There might be many other variables, which are still unexplored and should have been part of this study. Practical implications This study will be beneficial for the education sector to better understand the impact of e-teaching methodologies on the learning and development of students in a more practical way. Originality/value The study adds value to the literature in the domain of online teaching and the level of e-learning from students’ perspectives in the era of this new pandemic crisis. Then, will be beneficial for not only the students but also will help the institution and teachers to understand the mindset of the students in detail and can improve the way knowledge is delivered to the students by the means of e-classes in a sustainable way.

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Injury prevention: Individual factors affecting adult recreational snowboarders’ actual and estimated speeds on regular slopes

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0246931 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (2) ◽

pp. e0246931

Author(s):

Luis Carus ◽

Isabel Castillo

Keyword(s):

Correlation Coefficient ◽

Risk Taking ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Skill Level ◽

Individual Factors ◽

Maximum Speed ◽

Pearson Correlation Coefficient ◽

The Impact

Speed is a main factor affecting the kinematic of snow-sports accidents and the degree of severity of the resulting injuries. The aim of this study was to measure on-slope actual maximum speeds of snowboarders and to assess their ability to accurately them with regard to individual factors such as gender, skill level, age and risk-taking behaviour and actual maximum speed. The data were obtained from a sample of 312 (67% male, 33% female) adult recreational snowboarders taking lessons in one of the major resorts in the Spanish Pyrenees. The Pearson correlation coefficient was used to investigate the relationship between maximal measured actual speed and estimated speed for all participants. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to estimate the impact of individual factors on both the snowboarders’ actual maximum speed and their error of estimation. The Pearson correlation coefficient between estimated and actual maximum speed was 0.52 (P < 0.001) for all participants. They underestimated their actual maximum speed on average by 10.05 km/h or 28.62%. All assessed factors were shown to significantly affect the snowboarders’ actual maximum speed. However, gender, skill level, age and actual maximum speed were shown to significantly affect the snowboarders’ error of estimation, while risk-taking behavior did not. Gender, skill level, age and risk-taking behaviour are associated with the actual maximum speed at which snowboarders ride, while the same individual factors, except for risk-taking behaviour, and their snowboarding speed seem to affect the ability to estimate actual maximum speeds in adult recreational snowboarders. The ability to estimate actual speed accurately is an important factor to avoid accidents on ski slopes and, therefore, having snowboarders informed about the benefits of speed self-awareness is a key matter for prevention purposes.

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Decisions by Key Office Building Stakeholders to Build or Retrofit Green in Toronto’s Urban Core

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13126969 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (12) ◽

pp. 6969

Author(s):

Prescott C. Ensign ◽

Shawn Roy ◽

Tom Brzustowski

Keyword(s):

Pearson Correlation ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Office Building ◽

Building Sector ◽

Bottom Line ◽

Leed Certification ◽

Urban Core ◽

Primary Driver ◽

Environmental Goals ◽

The Impact

The environmental impact of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings—especially in global cities such as Toronto—is well documented. Green mitigation of new and existing buildings has also been researched. Few studies, however, have focused on the decision to build or retrofit green. Are key stakeholders in Toronto’s office building sector aligning their decisions to achieve sustainable environmental goals? Do they support LEED certification regardless of the impact on market valuation? Are tenants willing to pay higher rents in LEED office buildings? The study first obtained data on 16 LEED and 52 conventional buildings to determine if LEED certification has a significant impact on net asking rent. Pearson correlation and linear regression analysis did not find LEED certification to be statistically significant in explaining the variance in net asking rent (market value). The second stage included interviews with senior executives engaged in Toronto’s office building sector. The expert informtabants were asked to assess if financial drivers are the deciding factor in decisions to pursue LEED certification. They concurred that LEED certification is not the primary driver. It is a combination of numerous factors that overall have an impact on a firm’s financial bottom line.

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The Impact of Patient’s Body Habitus on PET Image Quality in Digital and Analogic PET/CT

10.21203/rs.3.rs-56118/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Kathleen Weyts ◽

Elske Quak ◽

Idlir Licaj ◽

Charline Lasnon ◽

Renaud Ciappuccini ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Image Quality ◽

Fdg Pet ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Acquisition Time ◽

Body Habitus ◽

Pet Ct ◽

Digital Pet ◽

Bed Position ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background: New digital versus analogic PET has higher temporal resolution and more stable count rate, potentially limiting the degradation of PET image quality in larger patients. We wanted to describe the influence of patient’s body habitus on [18F]FDG PET image quality primary in digital PET/CT and analogic PET/CT.Results:We studied retrospectively the relation between patient’s weight, BMI, fatty massand PET image quality, described by the coefficient of variance in the liver (CVliv) and visually.177 unique patient exams on digital PET/CT (weight 35-127 kg; BMI 15-44 kg/m2) were performed with 2 protocols (protocol 1: N=52: 3MBq (0,08mCi)/kg [18F]FDG; 2minutes/bed position; 2iterations10subsets; 2mm diameter voxels and protocol 2: N=125: 4MBq (0,11mCi) /kg [18F]FDG; 1min/bed position; 4iterations4subsets; 2mm voxels).74 unique patient exams were analyzed on analogic PET/CT (weight 38-130 kg; BMI 14-52 kg/m2; with one protocol: 4MBq (0,11mCi)/kg [18F]FDG; 2min40sec/bedposition for BMI<25 and 3min40sec for BMI ≥25; 3iterations21subsets; 4mm voxels).Uni-and multivariable linear regression analysis showed positive association of CVliv with weight, BMI, fatty mass (p£0.009) and male sex (p£0,03) for both camera’s, with good fit in CVliv versus weight model on digital PET/CT (R2 up to 0.62). 4MBq (0,11mCi) protocol on digital PET/CT versus analogic PET/CT obtained lower CVliv on digital PET/CT in patients <70kg, without a difference if 70-<90kg and in Pearson correlation coefficients (p=0,26) despite substantially longer acquisition time for analogic PET/CT. For digital PET/CT CVliv increased similarly with weight for both protocols, up to 26% [95% Confidence Interval 2-56%] for ³90 kg versus <70kg, but overall CVliv values were lower in 4MBq (0,11mCi) protocol 2.Also visually PET image quality decreased with habitus on each camera (p£0.001) and was lower in females on digital PET/CT only (p=0,04).Conclusions:[18F]FDG PET image quality decreases with weight and enlarging body habitus on digital and analogic PET/CT imposing further optimization and harmonization also in digital PET/CT. This is important for clinical routine, but also (multicentric) research and development of artificial intelligence software.

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Impact of External Business Environment on Training in Nurses at a Referral Hospital in Kenya

International Journal of Human Resource Studies ◽

10.5296/ijhrs.v6i2.9205 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 14

Author(s):

Rael Wahu Gichara ◽

Samuel Mutuka ◽

Evans Ogoti

Keyword(s):

Care Delivery ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Peer Pressure ◽

Business Environment ◽

Referral Hospital ◽

The Political ◽

Nurse Training ◽

Technological Environment ◽

The Impact

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of the political environment (government policies, devolution to county governments, professional associations and trade unions) socio-cultural environment (age, gender, education levels and peer-pressure) and technological environment (advancement in technology, evolving hospital care delivery systems, information and communication technology, invention and innovations) on staff training at a referral hospital. The study was conducted based on data collected from 322 nurses working at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, Western Kenya. The hypotheses were tested using Pearson correlation coefficients and multiple stepwise linear regression analysis. The findings of the study indicated that the technological environment explained 95% of the variation in nurse training (Adjusted R2 =0.942, P<0.05). On the other hand, the political and social-cultural environments were not significant predictors of training in nurses (P>0.05).

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Impact of Lifelong-Learning Mindset on Career Success of Professionals in the Field of Accounting

Asian Journal of Economics Business and Accounting ◽

10.9734/ajeba/2021/v21i1730491 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 54-74

Author(s):

R. W. A. V. A. Wijenayake ◽

P. M. R. N. Fernando ◽

S. Nilesh ◽

M. D. G. M. S. Diddeniya ◽

M. Weligodapola ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sri Lanka ◽

Lifelong Learning ◽

Career Success ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Strategic Thinking ◽

Primary Data ◽

Sri Lankan ◽

Accounting Professionals ◽

The Impact

The notion that the lifelong-learning concept bolsters career success is one of the popular and debated research areas in the world. Within the Sri Lankan context, there is a lack of evidence to determine this concept and only have the impression that a lifelong-learning mindset positively impacts career success. Therefore, this conceptual query is carried out to warrant scholarly investigation that encapsulates the impact of a lifelong-learning mindset on the career success of accounting professionals in Sri Lanka. By bridging the lacuna in existing research studies and determining the relationship between lifelong mindset and career success in the Sri Lankan context, this study tries to fulfill the empirical gap and contribute new knowledge. The study was conducted in SLIIT Business School, SLIIT, Sri Lanka during the time period between February to October 2021. Adopting an online questionnaire survey strategy and convenience sampling method, primary data was collected from a sample of 384 respondents who are accounting professionals in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression analysis were used to analyze the data and interpret the findings. According to the findings, there is a significant impact on career success from a lifelong-learning mindset, and a positive relationship between lifelong-learning mindset and career success with a Pearson Correlation Coefficient of +.729. The study discovered that increasing the Lifelong-learning mindset attitude by one unit increases the career success of accounting professionals by 77.9 percent (P = 0.000). The research found that out of three factors, namely, learning curiosity, strategic thinking, and resilience; only curiosity and resilience have a statically significant impact on career success in Sri Lanka. A finding this research was able to identify is that strategic thinking does not significantly impact career success within the Sri Lankan context.

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A 20-YEAR ANALYSIS OF HAND AND WRIST RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY IN ASIA

Hand Surgery ◽

10.1142/s0218810414500221 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 19 (02) ◽

pp. 211-216 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Gordon H. Bae ◽

Michael C. Daly ◽

Richard Li ◽

David J. Park ◽

Charles S. Day

Keyword(s):

Latin American ◽

Research Productivity ◽

English Language ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

The United States ◽

Original Research ◽

Asian Countries ◽

Research Production ◽

Level I ◽

The Impact

Bibliometric analyses of the hand and wrist research have previously shown a significant increase in research productivity in Asia. We examined the key contributors to this change by performing bibliometric analyses regarding hand and wrist research in all Asian countries producing significant research. Original research articles from 1988 to 2007 were collected from seven English language journals based on the impact factor. Trends in research productivity were determined by country using linear regression analysis. Compared to the rest of the world, Asia produced fewer level I and basic studies, but more level IV studies. Significant increase in both research volume and productivity in Asia was observed, with Japan, Korea, and Taiwan having the highest aggregate productivity in hand and wrist research. From 1988 to 2007, the relative research production among Asian countries showed significant change, in contrary to that of Europe, Latin American, and the United States.

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Influence of SCA on clinical outcomes and cervical alignment after laminoplasty in patients with multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research ◽

10.1186/s13018-021-02200-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Zheng Wang ◽

Zhi-Wei Wang ◽

Xi-Wen Fan ◽

Zhen Liu ◽

Jia-Yuan Sun ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Linear Regression ◽

Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy ◽

Sagittal Alignment ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Neck Disability Index ◽

Multilevel Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy ◽

The Impact ◽

Radiographic Data

Abstract Background To study the impact of changes in spino-cranial angle (SCA) on sagittal alignment and to investigate the relationship between SCA and Neck Disability Index (NDI) scores after laminoplasty (LP) Material and methods In total, 72 patients with multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy (MCSM) after laminoplasty (LP) were retrospectively enrolled. Based on the optimal cut-off values of preoperative SCA, patients were classified into low SCA and high SCA groups. Radiographic data were measured, including spino-cranial angle (SCA), T1-slope (T1s), C2–7 lordosis (CA), T1s minus CA (T1sCA), and C2–7 sagittal vertical axis (cSVA). JOA and NDI scores were both applied to assess postoperative and follow-up clinical efficacy. Pearson correlation coefficient and linear regression analysis were respectively calculated between radiographic data and between SCA and NDI. Results The preoperative SCA was significantly correlated with T1s (r = − 0.795), CA (r = − 0.857), and cSVA (r = 0.915). A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve model predicted a threshold of SCA (value of 85.2°). At the follow-up period, patients with lower SCA had a higher T1s and CA and a lower cSVA, simultaneously accompanied by greater △T1s, △CA, and △cSVA. The linear regression model demonstrated that SCA in the higher group was positively correlated with NDI, and patients with higher SCA had worse NDI scores (pre: p < 0.001; post: p < 0.001; F/U: p = 0.003) and greater changes of NDI (post: p < 0.010; F/U: p = 0.002). Conclusion SCA may be a good predictor of evaluating sagittal balance and planning surgery. Changes in sagittal alignment in the low SCA group were affected more easily, and a higher SCA was associated with worse quality of life. Laminoplasty could be a good choice for patients with lower SCA.

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Organizational Climate Factors in Job Creativity among Public University Librarians in Anambra State

South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics ◽

10.9734/sajsse/2021/v10i130254 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 34-44

Author(s):

Nneka I. Nwangwu ◽

Chukwuemeka E. Etodike ◽

Helen C. Okeke ◽

Collins I. Nnaebue

Keyword(s):

Organizational Climate ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Organizational Dynamics ◽

Survey Study ◽

Tertiary Institutions ◽

Anambra State ◽

Correlation Statistics ◽

The Impact ◽

Creativity And Innovation ◽

Correlation Design

Education is the greatest stimulant for human development and the requisite for socio-economic advancement; the utility of libraries in education especially in tertiary institutions are as important as education itself. In third world countries like Nigeria, there is a great disparity in library utility. This study has therefore envisaged that unless librarians are creative given supportive climate, they may not actualize the potentials of libraries given funding inadequacies. Thus, a survey study was carried out utilizing correlation design Pearson correlation statistics to establish the perception of librarians about their organizational climate and whether this perception correlates their creativity. The participants of the study were 89 librarians sampled purposively from University librarians in Anambra State. The questionnaires used for data collection were simplified adaptation of Coveney (2008) and Organizational Climate Questionnaire (OCQ) by Litwin and Stringer (1968). The result indicated that the perception of organizational climate is low among University librarians in Anambra State although the librarians were moderately high on creativity and innovation. Responsibility, reward and support were dimensions of organizational climate which predicted employee creativity whereas organizational identity though impact employees’ creativity but the impact were not of significance proportion. The finding implies that favorable climate to employees helps to stimulate their creative potentials. It is recommended that stakeholder should improve the working climate in University libraries in order to motivate to employees to perform at the highest level bringing their creativity into the organizational dynamics.

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