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    An Assessment of Internet Utilisation in Selected Agricultural Colleges of Plateau State, Nigeria.
    (INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND APPLIED RESEARCH, IJSAR, 2016-01) Akpokodje Edore; Akpokodje Vera
    The study investigated the patterns of Internet use among students of agriculture in some selected colleges of agriculture in Plateau State, Nigeria. A well-structured questionnaire was distributed among the 128 Higher National Diploma (HND) students of agriculture in colleges of agriculture in Plateau State. Questionnaires were given out to students using a simple random sampling technique. Simple frequency tables were used to analyze the data collected. A t-test and correlation were also performed on the data. The present study demonstrates and elaborates the various aspects of Internet use such as; most frequently used place for internet use, purpose for which the Internet is used, use of Internet services, problems faced by users and satisfaction level of users with Internet facility provided in the colleges. The study results revealed that 78.1% of the respondents had used the Internet for research, 45.3% had accessed the Internet at a cyber café, slow access speed had been the major problem faced by users (48.8%), students within the age group of 20 to 25 years had spent more time on the Internet than other age categories (43.8%), majority of the respondents utilized the World Wide Web service of the Internet (50.8%) and there is significant association (perfectly positive relationship) between Internet facility, awareness and Internet use. Some suggestions have been put forth to make the service more beneficial for the academic community of agricultural colleges under study.
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    Pedagogical Approach for Effective Teaching of English Language in Nigerian Secondary Schools
    (Journal of Asian Multicultural Research for Educational Study, 2020-12-03) Olarewaju, Ogundele Michael; Oparinde, Yemi; Ogechi, Emmanuel
    This paper examined the pedagogical approaches to the teacher learning of English language in Nigerian secondary schools. However, the paper identified the concepts and types of pedagogical approaches. The factors affecting pedagogical approach for effective teaching and learning of English language. It was therefore concluded that the most effective pedagogical approach for the teaching-learning process of English language is the use of child centredness approach, activity oriented prorgamme it was therefore recommended that teachers should be curriculum. It was noted that effective use of pedagogical approach enhances effective teaching learning of English language especially in Nigerian secondary schools.
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    Promoting Gender Equity, Scientific Literacy and Peace Among Nigerian Secondary School Students Through Gender Mainstreaming Strategies.
    (Nigerian Journal of Teacher Education and Teaching, 2013) Ozoji, Bernadetta Ebele; Mmegwa, Patricia Uwamezi; Anyebe, Mary Ocheenia; Oriade, Mary L. T.
    The paper discussed the promotion of gender equity, scientific literacy and peace among Nigerian secondary school students through the use of gender mainstreaming strategies. The concepts of gender equity, scientific literacy and peace were defined. The importance of acquiring scientific literacy and peaceful co-existence of Nigerian children were emphasized. The under-representation, discrimination and under-achievement of Nigerian students in science technology and mathematics courses were discussed. Some of the factors militating against gender equity and scientific literacy were highlighted , such as: gender stereotyping, parental preference of early marriage to education and masculine image of science and technology. The paper outlined the aims of gender mainstreaming Strtegies which include ensuring the rites, roles of girls and boys, equal attention in all school activities, respecting cultural differences and ensuring participation and protection of rights of all students in STM classrooms. Gender mainstreaming package discussed by the paper included the use of gender-inclusive images and constructs, use of gender-inclusive languages or expressions, use of gender-inclusive pictures and textual materials. The implication of the use of gender mainstreaming strategies for peaceful co-existence and conflict resolution by Nigerian students were highlighted. Finally, the paper concluded that, if gender was not attained in our educational institutions at a foundational level, it would be difficult if not impossible to have social peace, economic and technological advancement in Nigeria, no matter how scientifically literate the citizenry might be.
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    RE-TUNING FEMALE STUDENTS’ PSYCHOLOGICAL STATUS IN CHEMISTRY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KOGI STATE NIGERIA
    (Academic Research International, 2013) Sunday Oni Owojaiye1 , Ezinne Charity Maxwell2
    The study investigated the re-tuning female students’ psychological status in chemistry in secondary schools in Kogi State, Nigeria. The purpose was to investigate the psychological status of the female students as against their male counterparts in the pursuit of chemistry and the motivational status of the female students as against the male students and to know the interest status of the female students against the males. Three hypotheses were used in the study. A sample of six hundred (600) was randomly selected from Central and Western Senatorial Districts of Kogi State (300 females and 300 males). The study design was survey. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire, structured and validated (with face and content) validity and subjected to a test re-test reliability index of 0.75r. Data collection was carried out by the six research assistants used for the study. Data was analyzed using Spearman Ranking Order at 0.05level of Significance and at 598 degree of Freedom. The study indicated that female students do not study chemistry based on phobia and the female students believed that chemistry is time consuming, has a lot of theories and more calculations. The study recommends among others that female students who pass chemistry with high grade should be given incentives in monetary and award of excellence to motivate others.
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    Performance Expectancy as a Determinant of Use of Open Access Resources by Lecturers in University Of Ibadan, Nigeria
    (International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science, 2017-03) Oluseun Taiwo Akanni; Airen Edale Adetimirin
    The research work examined the open access resources as a major source of information resources available to lecturers. Open access provides information resources to lecturers at no cost. Notable among the open access resources are Institutional Repository, Open access databases, open access journals, Author’s personal archives and open text books. Objective of this study was to examine performance expectancy, as a factor affecting the use of open access resources by lecturers in University of Ibadan. The design adopted for the study was the descriptive research and population comprised lecturers from University of Ibadan. Random sampling was used to select 174 as sample size. Questionnaire for Lecturers was used as the research instrument. The analysis was done using descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages, while inferential statistics such as the Pearson product moment correlation and regression analysis was used to test hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. Majority of the lecturers (77.1%) used open access resources to publish articles in the open access medium and also refer their students for assignment completion. Open access resources were useful to most of the lecturers (76.3%): of relative advantage and very relevant to the academic activities. However the study also revealed that Performance expectancy is a strong determinant of use of open access resources as result showed there was a significant positive correlation between performance expectancy and use of open access resources by lecturers (r= .867**; n = 152; p <0.05)by lecturers. In conclusion, performance expectancy is a strong determinant of use of open access resources by lecturers.
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    MATHEMATICS TEACHERS’ RESPONSES TO STUDENTS’ MISCONCEPTIONS IN ALGEBRA
    (Council for Innovative Research Peer Review Research Publishing System Journal: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN EDUCATION METHODOLOGY, 2014-08-26) Zuya, Habila Elisha
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    ACHIEVING INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AT THE PRIMARY SCHOOL LEVEL IN NIGERIA
    (Journal of Childhood and Primary Education, 2005) Yakwal, S. M.; Oriade M. N.; Dala B. G.
    The paper attempts to examine the possibility of achieving inclusive education for special needs children at the primary school level in Nigeria. It casts a search light on the concept, rationale and philosophy of inclusive education as well as identifies the beneficiaries of this kind of arrangement in the Nigerian context. The paper further examine the areas that adequate attention must be paid for the achievement of successful inclusion in educational arrangements for special needs children at the primary school level. Finally, it mentions some of the benefits of achieving inclusive education for special needs children and concludes that achieving inclusive education for special needs children at the primary school level in Nigeria is attainable and must be vigorously pursued for the growth and development of the country.
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    Physicochemical Properties and Anti-Microbial Activity of Local Black Soap and its Comparison with Ghana Soap with Respect to Nigerian Industrial Standard
    (American Research Journals of Chemistry, 2014-06) Edah, A.O.; Nnoli, C.B.; Wetkum, D.F.
    The production of soap using vegetable matter such as ashes from plantain peels was examined. The water extract of ashes derived from vegetable matter was reacted with Palm Kernel Oil with the aim of producing black soap of good quality. Studies have shown that plantain peels contain high potash. The physicochemical properties shows that the moisture content was 15.51% and 3.77%, foam height was 620ml and 840ml, free fatty acid was 2.18% and 1.83%, total fatty matter was 66.27% and 72.23%, matter insoluble in water was 4.93% and 7.70%, matter insoluble in alcohol was13.36% and 12.38% and pH was 9.62 and 8.45 for local black soap and Ghana soap respectively. The results compare favourably with the Nigerian Industrial Standard (NIS, 2015). Hence it showed good properties.The anti-microbial activity of the local black soap extract against the test organism (Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, salmonella typhi) which causes skin problems was effective using agar dilution method. The pattern of inhibition varies with the soap concentration and the test organism. The soap was more effective on S.aureus with maximum zone of growth inhibition of 42.5mm at 500mg/ml. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was found to be 31.25mg/ml for the entire test organism while the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) was 500mg/ml for the entire test organism. The anti-microbial activities exhibited by local black soap in this study, justify the use of local black soap for treatment of skin problems.This research has shown that there is hope for waste management and wealth creation.
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    Enhancing research visibility of academics: the role of academic libraries
    (Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 2017) Tihyaunin Luka Dang
    Despite so many researches stemming from most African academic institutions, not many are visible. This may be attributed to low quality of research works and lack of subscription fees. This article offers suggestions on libraries’ role in promoting the quality of research in order to increase its visibility. It also offers a brief on the importance of open access and how the results, impact and progress of research is accelerated through open access.
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    Roles of Academic Library in the National and Economic Development of Nigeria
    (Greener Journal of Social Sciences, 2015-04) Sobalaje Adewale Joel; Ogunmodede Thomas Ayinla
    A nation is said to be developed economically when its citizen reaches the high possible standard of living. The key role of education towards the attainment of sustainable development has made qualitative education a key component of the Seven-Point Agenda of sustainable integration. This in turn requires a well equipped Academic Library on our tertiary institutions to improve our educational system. Academic Library is an institution that is well established to take care of the information needs of students, lecturers, researchers and other comity of scholars. The library is continuously bringing man in contact with the world in the fulfilment of its functions as a repository for knowledge in all forms and shapes. The realization of the enormous power of information has made Academic Library and information resource centres inevitably present in many sectors of Nigeria’s economy. The level and quality of Academic library participation in a populace such; as education, agricultural activities, health and commercial activities are paramount contributory factors to the level of economic and all development of Nigeria. It is therefore important that Academic Library should be given a stake holder roles for the Nigeria’s economic development