Browsing by Author "Alonge, A. J."

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Activities of the systems unit in brief
(Ibadan University Press, Ibadan, 2018) Ojo, R. A.; Otulugbu, D.; Ilesanmi, T. C.; Agwu, P. U.; Alonge, A. J.
Assessment of factors affecting social media use for HIV and AIDS communication among undergraduate students in South-Western Nigeria
(2017-06) Alonge, A. J.; Kiai, W.; Ndati, N.
The study evaluated factors that affect use of social media for HIV and AIDS communication among federal university undergraduates in south western Nigeria. The cross-sectional research method was employed. Structured questionnaire copies were administered to 355 undergraduate students. Quantitative data gathered from the administered questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result showed that blogs (41.1%), twitter (25.4%) and WhatsApp (17.7%) were the social media sites preferred by male and female respondents for sharing and accessing HIV and AIDS information. The use of these social media sites for HIV and AIDS information communication was influenced by privacy and neutrality. It also showed that majority of the undergraduates affirmed that HIV and AIDS information on social media platforms was very useful because it facilitated access to quality tips on HIV. A significant percentage of the respondents also affirmed that the use of social media was hugely affected by epileptic nature of power supply, poor network connectivity, ICT skills and cost of subscription. Stepwise multiple regression analysis identified ICT skill as the only environmental factor that had significant influence on social media use (F= 4.234, p<0.05) and was responsible for 33.9% of the variation in social media use for HIV information communication. The study suggested the campaign on prominent HIV/AIDS discussion sites and ICT skill acquisition to enable youth connect and effectively make use of social media for HIV information communication.
Associations between nollywood movies and risky sexual behaviours among in-school youths in Nigeria: an ongoing study
(2020) Alonge, A. J.; Asubiaro, T.
Nollywood, the second largest movie industry in the world after America’s Hollywood, is Nigeria’s movie industry. This ongoing study investigates how sexual messages and scenes are communicated to viewers and if there is correlation between the pattern of Nollywood movies exposure and sexual behaviour of in-school adolescents in the southwestern part of Nigeria. Data will be collected from the participants through questionnaire while content of popular Nollywood movies among the participants will be content analyzed. It is expected that this study will provide information about the frequency of sexual scenes and how risky sexual behaviours are portrayed in Nollywood movies. Secondly, it is expected that this study will show the types of relationships that exist between movie exposure behaviour and sexual behaviour in the study population.
Blogging: an emerging innitiative amongst librarians in Oyo State Nigeria
(2015-04) Fasola, O. S.; Oso, O. O.; Alonge, A. J.
This paper examines blogging as an emerging initiative among librarians in Nigeria. It looks at how librarians having embraced the blogging technology have used it not only to promote themselves but to also promote the activities of their affiliate organizations. The attitude of librarians to ownership and operation of weblogs was also examined. It aims at investigating Librarians’ awareness of weblogs, their attitudes to weblog and the benefits accruable to the individual and the library in weblog operations. The descriptive survey research method was used with questionnaire questions drawn up in line with the objectives of the study. A hundred questionnaires were distributed to Librarians in Oyo State, Nigeria out of which ninety eight were returned. Data gathered was analyzed using the frequency count and simple percentages. Conclusions were then drawn from the analyzed data and recommendations made on how librarians can and should exploit the benefits of weblogs and blogging to advance librarianship.
Building capacity of librarians for knowledge and skill development: a case study of nine institutions of the consortium for advanced research training in Africa (CARTA)
(Digital Commons, 2014) Obasola, O. I.; Alonge, A. J.; Oladele, B. A.; Eyers, J.
Librarians have an important part to play in supporting research, training and developing the knowledge economies of nations. The changing roles of librarians and the attendant new skills and knowledge required to play these roles are a major challenge for libraries and librarians in developing countries, especially those in Africa. To meet this challenge, the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) seeks to promote development through advanced research training. In achieving this vision, librarians need to be empowered with knowledge and skills required to support teaching, learning and research in the continent. This is being implemented through the Consortium of CARTA Libraries (CCL), an alliance under CARTA, that aims to strengthen capacity and promote collaboration among librarians and libraries from CARTA institutions.
Information literacy skills and attitude towards plagiarism by students of three theological institutions in South-west, Nigeria
(University Libraries of the University of Nebraska--Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, 2020-08) Oladejo, O; Alonge, A. J.; Oyewole, O.
Attitude towards plagiarism of students of theological institutions is considered important as they are expected to be upholders of moral and spiritual values. However, some studies reveal that students of theological institutions have a positive attitude towards plagiarism. This could be a function of their level of information literacy skills. Thus, the main objective of this study is to examine the influence of information literacy skills on the attitude towards plagiarism by students in three theological institutions in South-west, Nigeria. The descriptive survey research design of the correlational type was adopted for this study. The population consisted of 1472 undergraduate and postgraduate students in three theological institutions in South-west, Nigeria. The two-stage random sampling technique was used to arrive at the sample size of 355. Data was collected with the aid of questionnaire. Results showed that the level of information literacy skills of the respondents is also high (overall mean=85.97). Majority of the respondents (𝑥̅=1.41) and (𝑥̅=1.48) also disagreed that it is acceptable to copy word for word from a book or journal without acknowledgement, and that is acceptable to copy from the Internet without citing the source. Also, exactly four-fifths of the respondents (𝑥̅=1.87) agreed that plagiarism is against their ethical values. This depicts a negative attitude towards plagiarism. There is a significant negative relationship between literacy skills and the attitude towards plagiarism by the students (r = -.156**; df = 299; p< 0.05). Part of the recommendations was that the high level of information literacy skills can be strengthened if librarians in collaboration with lecturers continually organise workshops and lectures to build the capacity of the students of theological institutions in information literacy
Journal Publishing: a case of African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences
(2011-07) Alonge, A. J.; Okwilagwe, O. A.
Library and social networking: a new tool in information management
(Department of Library and Information Studies Faculty of Humanities, Botswana, Gaborone, 2009) Alonge, A. J.
The paper discusses social networking as a new tool in information management, using Facebook as case study. It explicates how social Networking can enhance library outreach and librarians’ collaboration. It presents social networking as new tool in information management that is capable of creating futures -prospects, opportunities, hope for library users and information and library professionals. For the purpose of this work three groups were created on Facebook. One for library users and two for Librarians. Social networking sites could be effectively used to disseminate information and promote pleasant professional relationship among librarians and library users. It encourages academic collaboration. With Facebook group, pictures of memorable events could be shared, news could be posted, and meeting, conference and workshop could be announced.
Library markers space in academic and public library
(IGI Global, 2020) Alonge, A. J.
This study examines the Library Markers Space in Academic and Public libraries. These spaces are specifically designed, aimed at meeting the unexpressed needs of library users and to influence them to profitably engage in the library by creating physical or digital objects, which are open for the free use of all library users. Library’ makerspace enables Graphic arts, web design and animation and assists students in their projects that involve digital images. Nevertheless, factors such as lack of technical skills, inadequate power supply and lack of trained manpower distort the application of Library Markers Space in academic and public libraries
Nature of HIV/AIDS information shared on social media sites by undergraduate students in Southwestern Nigeria
(Centre for Promoting Knowledge (CPK), UK, 2017-10) Alonge, A. J.; Ndati, N.; Kiai, W.
In the past 5 years, there has been a phenomenal increase in the use of social media for health information communication, despite this, not much study has looked at the type of HIV/AIDS information shared on social media platform. The study therefore assessed the nature of HIV/AIDS information shared on social media sites by undergraduate students in southwestern Nigeria. Structured questionnaire copies were administered to 355 undergraduate students in Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), University of Lagos (Unilag) and University of Ibadan (UI). Data gathered from the administered questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result showed that 71.3% of the students across the selected universities were aware of social media and made used of it. Facebook was the most favourite social media platform followed by Instagram and WhatsApp, while Kinschat, Linkedln, Skype and BBM were least preferred social media sites. Independent samples test result showed there was no significant gender difference in the preference of social media sites (t = 1.039, p>0.05). The result showed that 81.4% of the students had come across HIV/AIDS information on social media, while only 24.8% had shared HIV/AIDS information on social media. Prevention methods and general HIV/AIDS knowledge were the main types of information shared. ANOVA result further revealed significant variation in the type of HIV/AIDS information shared on social media among the three universities (F = 5.177; p<0.05). The Post Hoc Test of multiple comparison indicated that type of HIV/AIDS information shared in UI differed significantly from those shared in OAU and UNILAG respectively.
Nollywood movies watching pattern and risky sexual behaviour among in-school adolescents in selected South-Western Nigeria secondary schools
(Department of Library, Archival and Information Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 2020-12) Alonge, A. J.
Nollywood movies are being released at exponential rates. With an average of 50 movies being released on a weekly basis. Observations have revealed that a number of the films produced, and which are accessible to in-school adolescents promotes risky sexual behaviour. In-school adolescents are in their formative years and access to these types of films can affect their sexual behaviour. This study surveyed the Nollywood movies watching pattern and risky sexual behaviour among in-school adolescents. A correlational survey was carried out using the quantitative method. A total of 644 students were sampled using the probability proportionate to size sampling technique while a pre-tested questionnaire with reliability coefficient of 0.75 (r = 0.75) was used as data gathering instrument. Data were analysed using the descriptive method of frequency counts, percentages, mean and standard deviation for objectives 1 and 2 while Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) was used for objective 3. Result showed that majority of the in-school adolescents surveyed have access to Nollywood movies with sexual content (60.0%), though their parents censors the movies (63.8%). Correlation was found between Nollywood watching pattern and risky sexual behaviour among in-school adolescents in selected south-western Nigeria secondary schools (r = .266**, N= 644, p<.05). The study therefore, recommended that parents should continue to censor movies watched by their wards.
Opening up during COVID19 lockdown: trajectory of social responsibilities of academics during COVID-19 period
(2021) Alonge, A. J.; Owolabi, S.
Perceived effectiveness of social media platforms for HIV and AIDS information communication among university undergraduates in south-west Nigeria
(Department of Mass Communication Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria, 2017-04) Alonge, A. J.; Kiai, W.; Ndati, N.
The study examined the perceived effectiveness of social media on HIV and AIDS communication among undergraduates in southwest Nigeria. Data was obtained through the administration of 355 copies of structured questionnaire to respondents in University of Lagos, Obafemi Awolowo University and University of Ibadan. Data obtained was analysed using tables, simple percentages and bivariate regression analysis. The results showed that awareness of social media enabled 71.3% of the respondents to use social media sites. Out of this percentage, it enabled 27% to interact; 25.1% to exchange ideas, 11.3% to be informed on HIV and AIDS, and 7.9% stated increased knowledge on HIV. The result further showed that 90.7% of the respondents stated that HIV and AIDS information on social media platforms was very useful. Result showed that 23.7% of the male and female respondents had sexual intercourse 3 months ago, out of this, 10.2% used a condom (s), while 13.5% did not make use of condom. Despite this high level of awareness, regression result showed that sharing of HIV and AIDS information on social media did not have significant influence on condom use (F = 2.586, p>0.05). The study suggested that HIV and AIDS communication on social media should prioritize basic messages such as encouraging use of condoms and other prevention methods.
Sexting and risky sexual behaviour among the youth in Kenya: implications on the fight against HIV
(2015) Kimotho, S.; Alonge, A. J.; Ruto, P.
Social media in library and information centres
(Information Science Reference, USA (an imprint of IGI Global), 2012) Alonge, A. J.
This chapter discusses social networking as a new tool in information management, using Facebook as case study. It explicates how social networking can enhance library outreach and librarians ’collaboration. It presents social networking as new tool in information management that is capable of creating future prospects, opportunities, and hope for library users, and information and library professionals. For the purpose of this work, three groups were created on Facebook. One for library users and two for Librarians: Academic Library Users, African Librarian, and Nigerian Librarians. Social networking sites could be effectively used to disseminate information and promote pleasant professional relationship among librarians and library users. It encourages academic collaboration. With Facebook group, pictures of memorable events could be shared, news could be posted, and meetings, conferences, and workshops could be announced.
Sociocultural and economic factors influencing the use of HIV/AIDS information by Women in Ugep, Cross River State, Nigeria
(University Libraries of the University of Nebraska--Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, 2014-07) Iwara, F. U.; Alonge, A. J.
The sociocultural and economic factors affecting the utilization of HIV/AIDS among women in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area, Cross River State were empirically investigated. Systematic sampling technique was used to administer four hundred copies of structured questionnaire to adults with a mean age of 25.5 years in the four traditional council wards that make up Ugep. Stepwise regression generated two predictive models. The second being the full model being significantly (p<0.01) explained 80.5% in the variability of HIV/AIDS information use (R2 = 0.805) with marital status and occupation identified as the most significant socioeconomic variables The study also identified male preference, taboo on contraceptive use and polygamy (polygyny) as predominant cultural practices that hindered women’s use of HIV/AIDS information for healthy sexual behaviour as they may not be able to negotiate for protected sexual intercourse from their husbands/partners. The study suggested that women should be empowered to participate effectively in family planning decision