scholarly journals FORENSIC AUDIT SKILLS ON CONTEMPORARY AUDIT REPORTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Solomon Ini Akpan ◽  
Ntiense Moses Akpan
Keyword(s):  
Data Mining ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Audit Report ◽  
Organizational Productivity ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
High Level ◽  
Audit Reports

<p>This study sought to determine the forensic audit skills on contemporary audit reports and organizational productivity. Two research questions and two null hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The descriptive survey design was adopted and it was carried out in Akwa Ibom State using two organizations namely; Champion Breweries Plc and Akwa Ibom Water Company. The population consists of 2836 staff while the sample size was 351 staff determined statistically using Taro Yamane formula. The purposive sampling technique was used. The instrument used for data collection was Forensic Audit Skills on Contemporary Audit Report and Organizational Productivity Questionnaire (FASCAROPQ). It was validated by three experts from the University of Uyo. The Cronbach Alpha reliability technique was used in which 0.79 index was obtained. The regression analysis was used in answering the research questions as well as testing of null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings reveal that data mining skill and computer assisted audit techniques significantly predict organizational productivity to a high level. Based on the findings of the study, it was concluded that forensic audit skills are very paramount to operators of any organization in order to correct the irregularities of contemporary audit report. Therefore, it is recommended among others that owners and managers of organization should ensure that their auditors adhere to data mining skill for effective audit report that would lead to optimal productivity of the organization.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0976/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

scholarly journals Students’ Perception of Chemistry Teachers’ Characteristics of Interest, Attitude and Subject Mastery in the Teaching of Chemistry in Senior Secondary Schools

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Test Statistic ◽  
Chemistry Students ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Senior Secondary ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This research determined students’ perception of teachers’ characteristics of interest, attitude and subject mastery as required in the teaching of chemistry in senior secondary schools in Abakaliki Education Zone of Ebonyi State. The study made use of a descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprised all the chemistry students in all public secondary schools in Abakaliki Education Zone. From a total population of six hundred and thirty (630) senior secondary II students, a sample of three hundred (300) students was used for the study selected by stratified random sampling technique. This was based on the four local government areas in the Education zone. A structured questionnaire in a four point Likert type format was used for data collection. The instrument had a reliability coefficient of 0.88, which showed a high internal consistency. Three research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while t-test statistic was used to test the lone null hypothesis. Results of the study indicated that students perceived to a high extent; teachers’ interest, attitude towards chemistry and mastery of the subject as necessary characteristics in the teaching of chemistry. The hypothesis tested at 0.05 level of significance was not significant. Based on the results of the study and the educational implications of the results, recommendations were made.

scholarly journals Ethical Consideration for Counsellor Practice as Perceived by Student Counsellors in Nigerian Universities

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
A. E. Oghounu ◽  
E. E. Enakpoya
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Ethical Codes ◽  
Item Questionnaire ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Professional Counselling

The paper examined the perception of student counsellors studying Guidance and Counselling in various Nigerian Universities on ethical codes which should guide and protect the counselling profession. Four research questions were raised to guide the study and two corresponding hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted the descriptive survey design, with a sample of 1,500 students, drawn from selected Nigerian universities using the multistage sampling technique. The instrument used to gather data for the study was a 50 item questionnaire constructed by the researcher. The psychometric properties were determined and found adequate for use. The test-re-test method was applied to determine reliability which yielded r = 0.88. Senior lecturers in the Department of Guidance and Counselling ascertained content and construct adequacy of the instrument. Data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation to answer research questions and t-test to test the hypotheses. The study found out that respondents perceived counselling codes highly irrespective of their gender and religious beliefs although male respondents showed stronger agreement. It was therefore recommended that the Counselling Association of Nigeria should develop counselling ethical codes for professional counselling practice in Nigeria without considering any bias for gender and religion.

scholarly journals Managing Functional and Innovative Entrepreneurship Centres for Global Competitiveness in Public Universities in South-South, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Godwin Poi
Keyword(s):  
Public Universities ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Global Competitiveness ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
University Industry

This study investigated approaches and challenges of managing functional and innovative Entrepreneurship Centres for global competitiveness in public universities in South-South, Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive survey design and was guided by two research questions and two hypotheses. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select 487 from the population of 9,735 academic staff in the 14 public universities in South-South, Nigeria. Data was collected using a survey questionnaire instrument which was validated for reliability at 0.88. Mean and standard deviation were used to analyse the research questions while z-test was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings showed that in South-South, Nigeria were not globally competitive. Some of the approaches that could be deployed to improve their global competitiveness included using diverse means to enhance entrepreneurial behaviours and mindsets of the students and adopting extensive use of visuals, digital tools and multimedia to enhance their creativity. The challenges identified include inadequate funding, poor university-industry partnership on Research & Development and inadequate infrastructural facilities. It is recommended that Entrepreneurship Centres in public universities in South-South, Nigeria should be adequately funded and they should adopt relevant approaches in order to become globally competitive.

Perceived Influence of Students’ Demographic Variables on Their Access to Financial Aids in Public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-50
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Olorunleke Eseyin
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Sample Size Determination ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
The Public ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Rivers State

The paper investigated the perceived influence of students’ demographic variables on their access to financial aids in public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria. Six questions were formulated to guide the study and five hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance. The design adopted for the study was an analytical survey. The population of the study included 78, 216 students (34,997 male and 43,219 female) in the three public Universities in Rivers State. The sample of the study covered 791 students (Male= 395 and Female= 396) selected through the random sampling technique while Taro Yamane method of sample size determination was used for determining the sample size. The instruments used for collecting responses from students were questionnaire and a ten items interview schedule. The research questions were answered using frequency, percentage and cumulative percentage. Findings of the study revealed that students’ demographic variables have an influence on their access to financial aids in public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria. The implication of this is that the government’s expenditure on education will continue to increase in the absence of these alternative financial aids in the public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria.

scholarly journals Students’ Involvement in Social Networking and Attitudes towards Its Integration into Teaching

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 250
Author(s):  
Ukeme Ekpedeme Umoh ◽  
Etuk Nssien Etuk
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The University

<p class="apa">The study examined ‘Students’ Involvement in Social Networking and attitudes towards its Integration into Teaching. The study was carried out in the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The population of the study consisted of 17,618 undergraduate students enrolled into full time degree programmes in the University of Uyo for 2014/2015 academic session. The design of the study was survey design with ex-post facto approach. Random sampling technique was used to select 1730 students from the 12 faculties in the University. The instrument used for the study was ‘Students’ Social Networking and Attitude Questionnaire which was validated by an expert in curriculum studies and an expert in measurement and evaluation in the University of Uyo. Cronbach’s Alpha Statistical method was used to determine the reliability coefficient of .70 for the instrument. Two research questions and two null hypotheses tested at .05 level of significance guided the study. Mean and Standard Deviation were used to answer research questions; Independent t-test and Analysis of Variance were used to test the hypotheses. The results show that there is significant difference in involvement of university undergraduate students in Social Networking based on course of study, level (year) of study and age. Female undergraduate students’ involvement in social networking is higher than that of their male counterparts; but male undergraduate students showed a higher positive attitude towards integration of social networking into teaching and learning.</p>

scholarly journals School-Related Gender Based Violence (SRGBV) and Its Consequences on Secondary School Students: Implications for Counselling

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Anna Onoyase
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
School Students ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Research Assistants

This investigation was directed to find out the causes and consequences of School – Related Gender Based Violence (SRGBV) in Ivo local Government area of Ebonyi State, South East, Nigeria. The researcher formulated two research questions and one hypothesis to guide the investigation. The instrument used to elicit information from the respondents is, “School – Related Gender Based Violence and Consequences among Secondary School Students Questionnaire” (SRGBVACASSSQ). The instrument was made up of 9 items on the causes of School related gender based violence and 11 on the consequences. The instrument had a reliability coefficient of 0.87, language appropriateness, content and facial validity. The purposive sampling technique was used to select 384 respondents that participated in the research. The researcher and two research assistants retrieved 346 copies of the questionnaire from the respondents. The data from the field work were collated by the researcher, the mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while the t-test was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The researcher used 2.50 as benchmark to find out if respondents agreed or disagreed with the 20 items in the questionnaire. The research revealed in table one a mean score of 3.04 as an indication that many teachers flog students in schools to demonstrate their power over them (students), a mean of 3.00 in table one shows that when bullies are not frequently punished, they continue to bully others in schools, a mean score of 3.07 in table one revealed that boys beat up girls in the secondary schools to show that men are more powerful than women and a mean score of 3.04 in table one revealed that promise of good grades can make some female students to go into sexual relationship with some male teachers.

scholarly journals Ownership, gender, and experience as correlates of policy implementation in the management of university libraries in the South-South, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Jennifer Ngozi B.Igwela Igwela ◽  
Ominini Brother Asako Walson
Keyword(s):  
Policy Implementation ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Policy Statements ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Very High

The study examined ownership, gender and experience as correlates of policy implementation in the management of Universities Libraries in South-South, Nigeria. The correlational survey design was adopted for the study. Three (3)research questions and three (3)hypotheses guided the study. The population of the study was 1,465 which comprised 12university librarians from the 12 State and Federal Universities in South-South, 263 other professional librarians and 1,200 year 3 students who are regular libraryusers in the universities. The sample for the study was 385 respondents which consisted of 12 university librarians from the twelve universities, 263 other professional librarians and 120 years 3 students. The convenience sampling technique was used to select 10 year 3 students each from the 12 universities. Three instruments were used for datathe collection namely:questionnaire,interview, and focus group discussion. The overall internal consistency reliability index of the questionnaire obtained through Cronbach’s alpha estimate was 0.95. The data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviations for the research questions. The null hypotheses were tested using multiple regressionsand associated t-test. The findings showedthat in the management of university libraries in South-South Nigeria, library policies on main duties and responsibilities, user-oriented library concepts, schedule of duties, were highly implemented. On account of these findings, it was recommended among others that: The National Universities Commission (NUC) should monitor the implementation of the policy statements. This is to ensure that libraries irrespective of ownership, gender and experience of the librarians, are encouraged and supported to implement the policy statements to a very high extent.

scholarly journals NCE Students’ Perceptions on the Use of Library Course as an Aid to the Use of Library Resources in South-West, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Obinyan Oziegbe Martin ◽  
Obiora Kingsley Udem
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
College Life ◽  
South West ◽  
Library Resource ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study was carried out to survey NCE students’ perceptions on use of library course as an aid to their use of library resources in Colleges of Education in South-West Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was employed and four research questions guided the study. From a population of 60,481 students, a sample of 1,210 was drawn using the proportionate stratified sampling technique. Meanwhile, out of the 1,210 copies of the questionnaire distributed, 1,097 were fully completed (filled out) as retrieved and analyzed. It represents (90.66%) or approximately (91%) response rate and considered adequate because the standard and acceptable response rate for most studies is 60%. A questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection after validation by experts in the field, and pre-tested through Cronbach Alpha method that yielded 0.743 aggregate values. Complete data subsequently gathered from 1,097 copies of the questionnaire retrieved were analyzed by employing the statistical mean to answer the research questions and criterion mean placed at 2.50. Among the major findings of the study were: Students perceived use of library course as an aid to their use of all library resource categories examined in the study (that is, reference, reserve, circulation and serials resources). The study therefore recommends that students should be given increased opportunity to access “use of library course programme” as a veritable tool of enhancing their capacity for adequate use of reference resources among others in colleges of education in the region to ensure their effective integration into our 21st century society even after college life.

scholarly journals Effects Of Job Rotation On The Employees Of Cantilan Bank Inc. (A Rural Bank): An Assessment

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 233-239
Author(s):  
Michelle P. Yu ◽  
Riza L. Rubi ◽  
Cristyjane L. Pontillo ◽  
Jacelyn Q. Ocumas ◽  
Joan V. Malmis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Control ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Job Rotation ◽  
Career Growth ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study assessed the effects of job rotation in the employees of Cantilan Bank, Inc.( A Rural Bank) both in Cantilan and Madrid Branches. Three (3) research questions were posed to guide the study. There were two (2) parts of the questionnaire. Part one was about the personal information of the employee in Cantilan Bank, Inc. (A Rural Bank). Part two includes the different positions that have been rotated in the employees and the effects of job rotation in the employees in terms of Job performance, Working Condition, Knowledge, and Internal Control. Random Sampling technique was used to acquire the desired data and a total of 25 respondents were studied in that institution. The study observed a descriptive survey design in which the data for the study was collected through an instrument (questionnaire). The content and face validity of the instrument were adequately handled. Mean rating and percentage were employed to analyze research questions. Findings revealed that most likely, the respondents were matured enough either a male or female within the age of 22-54 years old. Thus, they can do the managing, adjust and have the capacity to perform multi-tasking. Based on the findings, discussions, and conclusions were drawn; recommendations made amongst others were that the employees should be rotated to the other job positions within the organization in order for them to be motivated to become effective and efficient workers. Thus, prepare them for their future career growth as well as to aid the organization’s human resource planning.

scholarly journals Marital Adjustment and Communication Styles Among Married Adults in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 162-179
Author(s):  
Falilat Anike Okesina
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Marital Adjustment ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Communication Styles ◽  
Good Communication ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
High Level ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study examined the marital adjustment and communication styles among married adults in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The population consists of married adults in Ilorin, Kwara State. Two research questions were raised and four null hypotheses were postulated in the study. Data were collected using a questionnaire tagged ‘Relationship between Marital Adjustment and Communication Styles Questionnaire’ (RMACSQ). Data analysis was done using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The result obtained revealed that there was a high level of marital adjustment among married adults in Ilorin, Kwara State. Married adults in Ilorin Kwara State adopt good communication styles in marriage. There was no significant relationship between marital adjustment and communication styles of married adults in Kwara State based on age, gender and educational status. There was a significant relationship between marital adjustment and communication styles among married adults in Kwara State on the basis of years of marriage. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that seminars and conferences should be organized for married adults in other to enlighten them on the challenges of marital relationships. This would enable them to adjust and communicate better in their new home.

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