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.

Leadership Qualities and Business Skills Needed By Business Education Students in Public Universities in South-East Nigeria for National Security.

2019 ◽  
pp. 155-161
Author(s):  
Okwor N.G. ◽  
Ezeabii I.C.
Keyword(s):  
National Security ◽  
Business Education ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Leadership Qualities ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Business Educators ◽  
Business Skills ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Coefficient Method

The study focused on leadership qualities and business skills needed by business education students in public universities in South-East Nigeria for national security. Survey research design was adopted. Two research questions and two null hypotheses tested at .05 level of significance guided the study. The population for the study was 53 business educators (21 males and 32 females) in public universities in South East states of Nigeria. The number was manageable hence, there was no sampling. Structured questionnaire containing a total of 22 items was the instrument for data collection. The reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient method. A correlation of .81 was obtained. Out of 53 copies of the questionnaire distributed, 52 copies were returned giving 98.11% return rate. It was found out that: ability to communicate( ̅ ), display honesty( ̅ ), solve problems( ̅ ) are among the leadership qualities and the ability to prepare budget( ̅ ), set procedures for achieving plans( ̅ ), make innovations( ̅ ) and use promotional tools( ̅ ) are among the business skills needed for by business education students for national security. Also, possession of leadership qualities and business skills are not gender biased. Recommendations made include: the identified leadership skills should be integrated in the curriculum by stakeholders for training business education students and business educators should ensure that the students are trained on the business skills identified to enable the students armed with salable skills and contribute to national security.

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 Clinicians’ Knowledge and Attitudes About Delirium Detection and Management

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 519-520
Author(s):  
Priyanka Shrestha ◽  
Erica Husser ◽  
Diane Berish ◽  
Long Ngo ◽  
Marie Boltz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
P Value ◽  
Clinical Implementation ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Response Options ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Point Rating Scale ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Strongly Agree ◽  
High Level

Abstract Delirium is a serious and potentially life-threatening problem, but it remains clinically under-recognized. Various factors contribute to this under-recognition, including limited understanding of delirium, insufficient training and application of delirium assessments, potential stigma for the patient and increased workload for the clinician. As a part of an NIH funded study testing a rapid two-step delirium identification protocol at two hospitals in the U.S. (one urban and one rural), clinicians completed a 12-item survey to assess their knowledge and attitudes about delirium and their confidence in preventing and managing delirium. Survey response options followed a 5-point rating scale (strongly disagree, disagree, undecided, agree, strongly agree). The sample for this analysis included 399 clinicians (MDs=53; RNs=235; CNAs=111). Chi-square was used to test for group differences between clinician types. Less than half of the clinicians reported agreeing with the statement, “delirium is largely preventable” (MDs: 47%; RN: 44%; CNA: 41%, p-value=0.021). MDs and RNs indicated a high level of confidence in recognizing delirium while CNAs endorsed lower levels of confidence (MDs: 87%; RN: 81%; CNA: 65%, p-value=0.001). All types of clinicians reported lower confidence in managing delirium (MDs: 29%; RN: 36%; CNA: 44%, p-value=0.117). 47% of CNAs and 37% of RNs agreed there is a need for additional training in caring for persons with delirium while only 21% of MDs agreed (p = 0.031). Understanding how different types of clinicians think and feel about delirium will inform training and communication initiatives, clinical implementation, and research on best practices for delirium identification and management.

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.

scholarly journals Indiscipline among Staff of Ebonyi State Owned Tertiary Educational Institutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Nwakpa
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
State Government ◽  
Reliability Index ◽  
T Test ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
State University ◽  
Alpha Level ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Level Of Significance

The study investigated the nature, causes, effects of indiscipline among staff of tertiary educational institutions owned by Ebonyi State government and strategies to be adopted in order to curb indiscipline among the staff. The study was guided by four research questions and three null hypotheses. The population of the study was 500 respondents. Questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. The questionnaire was validated by five experts from the department of Science Education of Enugu State University of Science and Technology. The reliability index of the instrument was 0.84 obtained through test-retest procedure via pearson’s product moment correlation. Mean scores were used to answer the research questions while t-test was used to analyze the hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level of significance. The results of the study revealed the nature, causes, effects and strategies to be adopted to curb indiscipline among staff of tertiary educational institutions owned by Ebonyi State government. Based on the findings, some recommendations were made to include, the adoption of the recommended and accepted strategies to curb indiscipline among staff of Ebonyi State owned tertiary educational institutions.     

scholarly journals Correlation of Alcohol Addiction and Disruptive Behaviours among University Undergraduates in Enugu State University of Science and Technology

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (09) ◽  
Author(s):  
Egbo Chinonye Emmanuella ◽  
◽  
Keyword(s):  
Design Research ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Reliability Coefficient ◽  
Alcohol Addiction ◽  
Disruptive Behaviour ◽  
State University ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Enugu State

The study aimed at determining the correlation of alcohol addiction and disruptive behaviour among undergraduates in Enugu state universityof Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu, Nigeria.The study was carried out in Enugu State using a correlation design research method. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The population for the study consists of 26,000 regular undergraduates of Enugu state University.The sample for the study consists of 360 undergraduates.A Multi-stage sample approach was employed in selecting the sample size as follows; first, simple random sampling technique was used to choose ten (10)faculties from Enugu State University. This gave a total of 360 university undergraduate students comprising of 200 males and 160 females.The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire developed by the researcher. The instrument was structured using a four point rating scale and was face validated by three experts, in Faculty of Education, Enugu State University of Sciences and Technology. Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient was used to determine the reliability obtained from the five sections of the instrument ranged from 0.96 to 0.85 while the overall reliability coefficient of the whole instrument was 0.73. Out of 369 copies of questionnaire distributed, 334 copies were properly filled and returned which represent 92.78% return rate. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while t-test statistics was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The result of the findings indicated that alcohol addiction leads undergraduate to a great extent in rival group clashes, armed robbery, vandalism and sexual harassment in Enugu State. The null hypotheses tested showed no significant difference in the mean responses of male and female students. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that there should be public enlightenment on the effect of drug and alcohol abuse among the students thereby putting up strong rules and regulation against alcohol and substance abuse among students.

scholarly journals Pregnant Women’s Knowledge and Perception of Exclusive Breastfeeding in Selected Hospitals in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 59-74
Author(s):  
Chinenye-Julius A.E. ◽  
Oduyoye O.O. ◽  
Uduh J.U.
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Public Health Intervention ◽  
Older Mothers ◽  
Point Rating Scale ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Significance

Introduction: Exclusive breastfeeding is a public health intervention and one of the most important strategies for improving infant survival rates. Generally, breastfeeding is practiced all over the world, though with variation in duration. This study therefore examined the level of knowledge and perception of exclusive breastfeeding among pregnant women in Ikorodu, Lagos State. Methodology: In this study, a convenience sampling method was used in selecting 174 respondents from the two selected private hospitals in Ikorodu, Lagos. The instrument for this study was a questionnaire which was well-structured and data obtained from the questionnaire was coded and then inputted into the computer. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.0 was used for this analysis. Inferential statistics such as logistic regression and Pearson’s correlation test were also used to check for association. The level of significance used was 0.05. Result: The result of the study revealed that most (39.1%) of the respondents were between the ages of 25-29 years. Majority (69.5%) of the respondents were married and most (42%) of the respondents had tertiary education. Respondents’ level of knowledge measured on a 14-point rating scale showed that the respondents scored a mean of 5.22±2.28 which translated to a level of knowledge prevalence of 37.3%. Respondents’ perception measured on a 108-point rating showed that they scored a mean of 66.23±8.12 translated to perception prevalence of 61%. Conclusion: In conclusion, younger mothers practiced exclusive breastfeeding, while older mothers practiced non-exclusive breastfeeding of their babies. Mothers with a higher level of education practiced exclusive breastfeeding, while mothers with low or no educational attainment practiced non-exclusive breastfeeding of their babies.

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 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 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.

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