scholarly journals Administrative Challenges of Academic Heads of Department in Tertiary Institutions in Cross River State

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aniefiok Oswald Edet ◽  
Uduak Imo Ekpoh
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Work Load ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Professional Management ◽  
Examination Result ◽  
Alternative Sources ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Abstract This study examined the Administrative Challenges of Academic Heads of Department in Universities in Cross River State, Nigeria. The study also sought to identify the strategies adopted by Heads of Departments to overcome the challenges. A descriptive survey design was utilized for the study. Four research questions guided the study. Data were collected from a sample of 129 HODs from University of Calabar (102) and Cross River University of Technology (27) using a questionnaire developed by the researchers and titled “Administrative Challenges of Academic Heads of Department Questionnaires (ACAHDQ). Data collected were analyzed with the aid of descriptive statistics (frequency and simple percentages). The findings revealed that the major challenges faced by HODs by ranking were funding 129 (100%), meeting of deadlines 126 (98%), delayed examination result 120 (93%), excess workload 118 (91.4%). Strategies used by them to combat these challenges as identified in the study included alternative sources of funding, setting deadlines early for submission of result by lecturers, working extra hours to cope with work load (schedule), extra incentives, improvisation etc. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that letters of appointment should be given to HODs with detailed specification of roles and responsibilities. Training retreat on professional management skills should be organized for them immediately they are appointed.

scholarly journals Contributions of Tourism to Community Development

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 121
Author(s):  
Mbagwu, Felicia. O ◽  
Bessong, Columbus. Deku ◽  
Anozie, Okechukwu. O
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Test Statistics ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
High Extent ◽  
Banking Institutions ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study focused on contributions of tourism to community development in Cross River State, Nigeria. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population used for the study was 357 respondents comprising, 101 community leaders and 256 tourism staff. A 21-item questionnaire and focus group discussion guide were used to elicit information from respondents and discussants. The questionnaire was analyzed using mean and standard deviation, t-test statistics was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance and the FGD was analyzed qualitatively. Findings from the study revealed among others, that tourism attracted banking institutions and communication industries; thus contributed to a high extent in economic development and very high extent in social development of Cross River State, Nigeria. Some recommendation was made based on the research findings.

scholarly journals University Output Soft Skills at Workplace in Blue Economy Strategy for Sustainable Development in Cross River State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Ekpenyong E. Ekanem ◽  
Comfort R. Etor ◽  
Nse N. Ukpong
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
The State ◽  
Percentage Score ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Material Resources ◽  
Blue Economy ◽  
The University ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study investigated university output soft skills and blue economy strategy as mechanisms for sustainable development in Cross River State of Nigeria. The study was a descriptive survey research design. The population included all university graduate workers in sea ports in the state. A purposive sampling techniques was used to select 250 respondents from the port locations. The instrument designated ‘Soft Skills In Blue Economy Strategy Questionnaire (SSIBESQ)’ was designed to collect data for the study. The instrument was validated and had a reliability co-efficient of 0.872. The data collected were analyzed using frequency counts and percentage score. The study revealed that university output soft skills were beneficiary to the graduate workers economically and encouraged multitasking in human and material resources for sustainable development of Cross River State, Nigeria. Blue economy strategy, through a dynamic environmental sustainable principles, assisted the university output at workplace. This included to boost new employment, innovation and growth in marine production and other port industries, thereby improving the state economic stand. Some of the recommendations made were: universities should give more attention to soft skills development, government should support policies on university output soft skills and blue economy strategy as sine-qua-non for utilization of business opportunities and economic development in the state.

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.

scholarly journals Effect of Production Management Skills on the Production Level of ESP Financed Aquaculture Farms in Kisumu West Constituency, Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-23
Author(s):  
James Owek Ochieng ◽  
Ochieng’ Marilyn Ahonobadha ◽  
George Mark Onyango
Keyword(s):  
Capacity Building ◽  
Production Management ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Dropout Rate ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Fish Ponds ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Economic Stimulus

The Kenyan Economic Stimulus Program was developed with an objective to spur regional development. The program targeted the establishment of 200 fish ponds in the selected constituencies in Kenya. Farmers were trained on production management skills and capacity building by the department of fisheries and other institutions sharing similar objectives. In spite of this intervention, there has been a declining trend in the production of fish in Kisumu West Constituency. This study therefore sought to establish if a significant relationship existed between the decline in the performance of aquaculture farms and acquisition of production management skills. The main objective of the study was to establish the effect of farmer production management skills on production levels of the Economic Stimulus Program financed aquaculture farming projects in Kisumu West Constituency, Kisumu County, Kenya. A total of 389 farmers were interviewed. The population of 417 farmers consisted of farmers with different forms of financing including economic stimulus, personal, and Sacco/group loans. A descriptive survey design was employed to collect both quantitative and qualitative data to achieve the objective of the study. Data was collected using guided interview schedules, key informant interviews, observation, and the use of periodicals, publications, and journals for secondary data. Data was summarised using pivot tables analysed using thematic analysis, percentages, mean, frequency distribution, chi-square and Pearson’s correlation coefficient between the variables. The data was then presented using text, tables and graphs. It was established that capacity building and training on technical and post-harvest management skills was not effectively done by the extension officers at the initiation stage of the projects and subsequently during the project implementation. This led to a decline in the performance of farms and a high dropout rate of farmers. As a result, the objective of ESP as far as commercialisation of aquaculture farms was not achieved. The study recommends the development of aquaculture best production management practice and integrated farmer training program across the Constituency.

scholarly journals Common Dressing Styles and Attributes Associated with Students’ Dressing Styles in Kenyan Public Universities

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Otieno Gladys Akinyi ◽  
Susan Abong’o ◽  
Keren Mburugu
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Informed Choice ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Multiple Sampling ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Sampling Procedures ◽  
The University ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study sought to examine students’ dressing styles and common attributes assigned to them. A descriptive survey design was used in this study. The study areas were the University of Nairobi, Egerton University, Moi University, Technical University of Mombasa, Maseno and Karatina Universities. Multiple sampling procedures were used to select 566 students who participated in the study. Data were collected using questionnaires, focus group discussions and observation checklists. Results show that majority of respondents bought their own clothes with funds provided by the parents or guardians. The most outstanding feature that informed choice of dress was aesthetics, followed by comfort and design. Vests, bare chest tops and shorts were considered modest while high-slitted skirts, miniskirts, unbuttoned shirts, boob-tops, tumbo-cuts, skin-tight dresses and trousers and Bermuda shorts were found to be immodest. Recommendations have been made to develop guidelines on the choice of dress for students in institutions of higher learning to enhance personal grooming.

scholarly journals The importance of record keeping to the growth of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in Zimbabwe

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 744-754 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ongayi Vongai Wadesango
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Accounting Systems ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study sought to investigate the influence quality financial reporting systems have on the performance of small and medium enterprises. Descriptive survey design was employed. The sample size was 100 SMEs, selected using stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire and an observation list. Data collected using questionnaire were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Scientists (SPSS). The study found an absence of formal accounting systems in many firms due to lack of financial and accounting knowledge among the owner‐managers. It is recommended that financial institutions and policy makers need to focus on educating such owner‐managers with necessary accounting and financial management skills.

scholarly journals Information on Domestic staff utilisation and household crimes

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-68
Author(s):  
Frank M. Attah ◽  
A. M. Ogaboh Agba ◽  
Azu A. Ibiam ◽  
Phyllis K. Kaburise ◽  
Collins Kulo
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Opportunity Theory ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Structural Functionalism Theory

Hiring of domestic staff and its effect on households’ crime has been an issues of great concern in Nigeria. This study is sets to investigate the correlates between domestic staff utilisation and crimes such as kidnapping, stealing and rape. Blocked opportunity theory and structural functionalism theory were adopted. Cross-sectional survey design was used while data was generated view questionnaire. A total sample of 330 respondents were selected from households in Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria. Information retrieved were coded and subjected to statistical analysis. Outcome revealed a significant relationship between the hiring of domestic staff and household crimes (such as kidnapping, stealing and rape). It was recommended among others that house helps should be passably screened through proper employment procedures before they are employed as domestic staff.

Assessment of Climate Change Related Disasters in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands. A Case of Baringo County, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-176
Author(s):  
Ednah Chemutai Koskei
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Arid Lands ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Alternative Sources ◽  
Sampling Procedures ◽  
Key Informant Interview ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Semi Arid

The main objective of this study was to identify Climate Change Related Disasters (CCRDs) in Arid and Semi-arid Lands such as Baringo County. The study used a descriptive survey design. Purposeful sampling and stratified proportionate random sampling procedures were used to obtain the Sample. A sample of 376 households were selected for the study in Baringo County. Questionnaire, key informant interview schedule and observations were the main instruments of data collection. Analysis of data was done using the SPSS. Percentages were used to analyse CCRDs. Drought, storms and floods are climate change related disasters affecting Baringo County. About 80 percent of the households strongly agreed that drought is the most common disasters affecting the County. Vegetation clearance is the main cause of CCRDs in Baringo County hence there is need to increase awareness on climate change and encourage people to use alternative sources of energy and plant trees.

Politics of Programme Accreditation Practices in Nigerian Universities: Implications for Quality Assurance

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uduak Imo Ekpoh ◽  
Aniefiok Oswald Edet
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cronbach Alpha ◽  
Internal Mechanism ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Paper Documentation ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Abstract Accreditation is carried out to ensure that universities meet acceptable standards of quality in its programme offerings. This paper, which examined politics of National Universities Commission programme accreditation practices used descriptive survey design. The research covered universities in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States, Nigeria. Three research questions were raised to enhance the study. Purposive sampling technique was utilized to raise a sample of 85 current and former Heads of Departments for the study. A 21 - item instrument titled “Politics of Accreditation Practices Questionnaire (PAPQ)” was drawn, validated and tested for reliability using Cronbach Alpha. The index of reliability was 0.84 which indicated the fitness of the instrument for use. Data derived from the instrument were analyzed using means and standard deviation. Findings indicated that politics has been part of programme accreditation practices. Aspects of politics of accreditation identified were: politics of funding, borrowed books to boost library stock, borrowed facilities, window dressing of facilities, among others. The major challenges to programme accreditation as identified by the respondents were inadequate funding, inadequate and obsolete facilities and too much paper documentation. Suggestions to remedy the challenges to accreditation included that adequate funds should be made available to universities and internal mechanism for quality assurance should be strengthened within the universities.

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