scholarly journals Management of Biodegradable Waste among Rural Residents in Southern Nigeria: Implications for Environmental Public Health

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 321-326
Author(s):  
Jacinta A. Opara ◽  
Veronica O. Charles-Unadike
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Health Educators ◽  
Biodegradable Waste ◽  
Environmental Public Health ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Bare Hand ◽  
Southern Nigeria ◽  
The Common ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Abstract This work investigated the management of biodegradable waste among residents in a South-East Locality of Nigeria. The design adopted was descriptive survey design. The population size was 270,902 residents in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area. The sample for the study consisted of 840 respondents selected using a multi-stage procedure. Four objectives guided the study. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency tables and simple percentages. The study revealed that majority(706; 84&%) of the residents agreed on the common types of biodegradable waste generated; majority use broom and bare hand (hand picking) to collect biodegradable waste with the frequencies of 648 (77%) and 560 (67%)respectively; majority agreed on the methods of transporting biodegradable waste with an overall frequency of 584 (70%) and that majority agreed the methods of disposal of biodegradable waste with an overall frequency of 632 (75%). Based on these, it was recommended among others that health educators should be employed in the ministry of environment with mandate of organizing health talks for the residents to enlighten them on the management of biodegradable and that government should provide adequate means and facilities for the management of waste in our surroundings.

scholarly journals Perception of School Heads on Teachers’ Professionalism and Pupils’ Behavior as Determinants of Academic Achievement among Primary Schools in Central Nyanza, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 117-123
Author(s):  
Daniel Oduor Onyango
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Curriculum Content ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
School Heads

The purpose of this study was to establish the perception of school heads on teachers’ professionalism and pupils’ behavior as determinants for academic achievement among primary schools in Central Nyanza Region, Kenya. The study employed the descriptive survey design. The population of the study consisted of heads of 1356 primary schools in the counties of Kisumu and Siaya which are found in Central Nyanza Region of Kenya. Stratified random sampling was used to select a sample of 136 heads of schools from the two counties which was 10% of the population. The instruments used to collect data were a questionnaire and an interview guide. Descriptive statistics in terms of means and standard deviations were used to analyze the quantitative data while the thematic approach was used to analyze qualitative data. The study concluded that teachers’ professionalism and pupils’ behaviors such as absenteeism and negative attitude towards the curriculum content contributed to poor academic achievement among the primary schools. The study recommended that teachers need to maintain high professional standards as they carry out their responsibilities. Likewise parents and teachers should help learners to develop positive attitude towards the curriculum content and attend school regularly.

scholarly journals Measures of enhancing food security among households in Edo Central Senatorial District

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-80
Author(s):  
J. Abhulimen ◽  
E.E. Idialu ◽  
B.E. Uwameiye
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Food Preservation ◽  
Security Measures ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Food And Nutrition ◽  
Crop Farming ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This paper is aimed at examining the enhancement of food security among households in Edo Central Senatorial District. The study examines the measure used by households in enhancing food security. A descriptive survey design was adopted in this study, using a population of about 664,059 households, with a sample size of 300 households using multi-stage sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire. A mean score of 2.5 was used as the benchmark rating score for decision rule. The t-test for two independent sample means was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The result showed that poverty, lack of food preservation knowledge, lack of food and nutrition knowledge, low morale towards the practice of agriculture and lack of facilities for food preservation such as refrigerators and deep freezers are the factors responsible for food insecurity amongst households in Edo Central Senatorial District. To reduce food shortage and promote food security, the measures commonly used among households in enhancing their food security in Edo Central Senatorial District include: food preservation and bulk purchasing. The use of these food security measures varies with the size of household. It was recommended that large households should endeavour to practice crop farming and animal rearing such as poultry farming for family subsistence.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing the Discard of Custom-made Garments among Female Students of University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-76
Author(s):  
Olive Asiwome Tsyewu ◽  
Patience Danquah Monnie
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Cape Coast ◽  
Data Analyses ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Custom Made ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
The University ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This paper examined the factors that are likely to cause the discard of custom-made garments among female students of the University of Cape Coast. The descriptive survey design was used for the study and the total number of participants was 246.  The Predictive Analytical Software was employed for data analyses. The data gathered were analysed using inferential statistics and descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages. The study revealed that constructional factors form a higher percentage of the factors that lead respondents to discard their custom-made garments. The major factors that resulted in the discard of custom-made garments among the respondents were poorly stitched garments, poor fit, uncomfortable lining issues, and poor conditions of notions. Slit and Kaba (traditional dress for women in Ghana, the slit is an ankle length skirt and the kaba is a blouse) was the most frequently discarded custom-made garments among the respondents. It was recommended that in decreasing the rate of discard of custom-made garments, dressmakers should select appropriate stitches and notions for garment construction. They should ensure quality in the products they produce and check the fit of the garments properly before handing them over to clients to meet their expectations. 

Relationship between Coaches' Leadership Style and Athletes' Performance in Kwara State Sports Council

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-104
Author(s):  
Adebayo Babatunde Samson ◽  
Surajudeen Tosho Bakinde
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Sports Performance ◽  
Leadership Behaviour ◽  
Rewarding Behavior ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Leadership in coaching is a critical component to enhance and sustain optimal sports performance and athletes’ satisfaction. This study investigated the influence of coaches' leadership styles on athletes’ performance in Kwara State Sports Council.  Descriptive survey design of correlational type was employed. The sample of the study comprised 150 athletes selected using simple random and proportionate sampling techniques. Standardized questionnaire (Leadership Scale for Sports) was the instrument for data collection. Descriptive statistics and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) statistic was used to analyze the data. The findings of the study revealed that training behavior, autocratic behavior, democratic behavior, social support, and rewarding behavior of the coach have significant influence on athletes' performance in the study area. Based on the findings, it was recommended that the management of Kwara State Sports Council should establish a mechanism for positive feedback and social support to foster good leadership behaviour to assist in enhancing athletes' performance.

Towards the ethical librarian

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (6/7) ◽  
pp. 428-440
Author(s):  
Gloria Bosomtwi Amoah ◽  
Eugene Baah Yeboah
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Ethical Dilemmas ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Professional Staff ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Working Lives ◽  
The Common ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the perspectives and viewpoints of professional staff of the Sam Jonah Library in as much as the ethical aspects of their profession are concerned. The paper also seeks to determine the common ethical issues that confront these professionals and their default courses of action in dealing with these issues. Design/methodology/approach The descriptive survey design was used as the research methodology with the population of the study being all professional (post-graduate diploma and above) and para-professional (certificate, diploma and first degree) staff of the library. Due to the small number of professional staff (43) in the library, the census sampling technique was used. Findings Results indicated the existence of ethical dilemmas in the working lives of these professionals with guidance for dealing with these dilemmas emanating mostly from consultation of senior colleagues. Although the findings showed that the Ghana Library Association (GLA) had an ethics handbook, it was revealed that majority of the staff were not aware of its existence. It was also discovered that one of the major challenges of these professionals is the absence of a specific library code of ethics handbook to guide staff in case they are confronted with these ethical dilemmas. The study recommends a strong awareness creation initiative from the GLA to bring to the notice of members, the existence of a formal code of ethics document. Originality/value The paper provides information on specific ethical issues confronting staff of the library and their current modes of dealing with the dilemmas they encounter.

Survey Design and Multiple Regression: Frequently Encountered, but Infrequently Covered

2000 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 201-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas A. Timmerman
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Common Task ◽  
The Common

I describe an in-class activity designed to meet the needs of research methods students who frequently encounter survey research and multiple regression. Groups of students receive the common task of developing a small number of questionnaire items to predict a specified criterion. Students then receive descriptive statistics and multiple regression results demonstrating the ability of their items to predict the specified outcome. In a sample of 8 groups, reactions to the activity were highly positive. In addition, students who participated in the activity ( n = 30) scored slightly (although not statistically significant) higher on a subsequent exam than those in a control group ( n = 18).

scholarly journals Availability of Reformative Education Programmes for Prisoners in North West Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-24
Author(s):  
Suleiman Ismaila
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Prison Inmates ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
North West ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Reading Materials ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study investigated the availability of reformative education programs for prisoners in northwest Nigeria. A descriptive survey was the adopted research design. The target population comprised the stakeholders (prison inmates, prison officials, lawyers, and human rights activists) from four states (Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa, and Kano) northwest Nigeria. A total of 13 prisons, 1338 respondents (1068 inmates; 200 prison officials; 50 lawyers; and 20 human rights activists) were selected using multi-stage sampling. Four questionnaires designed by the researcher were used for data collection dedicating one questionnaire to each of the stakeholders. The validity of the instruments was ascertained using content and construct validity. The calculated value of Cronbach Alpha was 0.87. The data collected from the study were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The hypotheses were tested using chi-square. The findings of the study revealed that out of the five indicators of prisoners' reformative education, only one was available, that is, religious education. However, the other four, facilities, personnel, and reading materials; educational continuity and motivation; remedial and adult education, and vocational education were unavailable. The study recommended that prisons should be equipped with modern facilities for valuable reformative education. There should be training and retraining of prison personnel, and a well-stocked library with current and updated materials containing textbooks, periodicals and computers be provided in all prisons for the use of both inmates and prison officials, among others.

scholarly journals Use of Information Communication Technology for Teaching by N-Power Teach Beneficiaries of Public Primary and Secondary Schools in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-25
Author(s):  
Janet O. Adekannbi ◽  
Adeola Oluwatosin Makinde
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
School Teaching ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Teaching Application

This study investigated the use of mobile devices for teaching by N-Power Teach beneficiaries in public primary and secondary schools in Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was adopted, and 50 beneficiaries were selected using multi-stage sampling. Data collection was through interview and data collected were transcribed and analysed using Nvivo 12 software. Findings revealed that the main ICT tool accessed by the beneficiaries was the N-Teach application (a pre-installed application) which contains textbooks, video, audio materials. The devices were reportedly used for preparing lesson notes and instructional materials. Beneficiaries reported being confident in the use of these devices for teaching, however, beneficiaries in secondary schools reported having primary school teaching application tools on their devices. School administrators reportedly had positive attitude to the use of the devices while few had initial rejection. Challenges reported in the use of the devices included poor power supply, insufficient data and network failures.

scholarly journals Personality Types and Patterns of Marital Conflict among Married Staff of Selected Universities in Southwest Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Johnson O. Agboola ◽  
Sehinde A. Oluwatosin
Keyword(s):  
Marital Conflict ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Personality Types ◽  
Marital Interaction ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Demand Withdraw

This study investigated the personality types and patterns of marital conflict among the staff of universities in southwest Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. 1330 married staff members, proportionately selected from nine universities, using a multi-stage sampling technique, constituted the study sample. Prevalence of Patterns of Marital Interaction Questionnaire (PPMIQ) and Personality Type Questionnaire (PTQ) were used to collect data for the study. The results showed that 67.1% of the staff indicated that they experienced demand-withdraw pattern, while 26.8% experienced constructive pattern. Only 6.1% experienced a destructive pattern. The results also showed that the largest percentage of the staff (20.3%) indicated that the possessed Introverted Intuitive personality while 16.9% and 16.8% demonstrated Extroverted Thinking and Extroverted Feeling personalities respectively. The smallest percentage (1.9%) demonstrated Introverted Sensational Personality. Also, from the result of this study, it is obvious that married staff in universities in southwest Nigeria have one form of marital conflict or the other. Furthermore, based on the results of the analysis, it could be concluded that all three patterns of marital conflict are being experienced by the married staff. The demand-withdraw pattern, however, appeared to be the typical pattern among the married staff.

scholarly journals Chemistry Students’ Science Process Skills Acquisition: Influence of Gender and Class size

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gladys U. Jack
Keyword(s):  
Class Size ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Process Skills ◽  
Skills Acquisition ◽  
School Students ◽  
Science Process Skills ◽  
Chemistry Students ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Descriptive Survey

<em>Science process skills are central to the acquisition of scientific knowledge which is useful in problem solving in our immediate environment. In Nigeria, most secondary school students’ performances in chemistry in the West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) are generally low which could probably be attributed to lack or poor exposure to science process skills. The study therefore investigated the influence of gender, and class size on Chemistry students’ acquisition of science process skills. The design adopted for the study was descriptive survey design. The sample comprised of 720 students drawn through multi-stage random sampling from Adamawa and Taraba States in Nigeria. The research instrument was Science Process Skills Knowledge Test in Chemistry’ (SPSKTC). The study indicated that gender have negligible influence on students’ acquisition of science process skills; while large class size have great influence on students’ acquisition of science process skills. The study concluded that most students in Nigerian schools experience difficulty in the acquisition of science process skills. Based on the findings, it was recommended that there should be reduction of student-teacher ratio in schools and training of teachers on science process skills to enable teachers adopt methods that lead students to have the appropriate skills.</em>

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