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Item Input, Storage, and Output Devices(General Studies Directorate, Chrisland University, 2024) Patrick Uzodinma Agwu,Item Development of the African Digital Health Library (ADHL): Experience at the Medical Library, University of Ibadan, Nigeria(Journal of Health Information and Librarianship, 2020-07-12) Grace Ada Ajuwon, Michael Chinweike Chigbundu, Godwin Omogbai, Patrick AgwuThe African Digital Health Library,(ADHL) is a collaborative project involving five African institutions namely Bamako University of Science and Technology, Kenya Methodist University, Universities of Ibadan, Nairobi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The University of Ibadan Nigeria component of the ADHL (ADHL-UI) is described in this paper. Funded by the Office of Global AIDS Coordinator of the United States Department of State, the goal of ADHL-UI is to store, preserve, make accessible through an institutional repository, theses and dissertations by postgraduate students of the institution’s College of Medicine. The ADHL-UI has over 1000 theses and dissertations accessible on the internet. Creation of the ADHL-UI, a repository of theses and dissertations in the Medical Library, University of Ibadan, is a major contribution to research development and preservation of institutional scholarly heritage. Effective use by students and faculty will help in reducing duplication of research efforts and create visibility for the authors and the institution. Digitization, Institutional repository, University of Ibadan, African Digital Health LibItem Developing an integrated library management system with agile methods, the University of Ibadan experience(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), 2022-06-20) Patrick Uzodinma Agwu, Ihuoma Sandra Babatope, Oluwatosin Fisayo Idowu, Rita DumbiriAgile methods is the software development methodology and practices used in software industry in which the elements and principles of agile methods are used. Generally, the agile development process is an incremental work process that promotes the importance of customer satisfaction, collaboration, communication, teamwork, good quality and planned follow-up practices. The paper aims to discuss these issues. This paper first presents an overview of agile methods, addresses the most relevant ones for developing library management system then discusses the utilization of these methods in the context of the development of an integrated library management system presenting the case of Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan. The Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan after several attempts at automating its processes since the early 90’s eventually resolved to develop an in-house Library Automation System in 2015 using agile methods. The paper refers to definite initiatives taken to improve development processes as well as discuss the benefits and challenges when applying the agile methods in order to change traditional working culture and encourage end user participation in the building process. The following elements of agility can be considered the most effective and relevant: appreciating the needs of the customers, end-user participation and satisfaction, quality assurance, ability to redesign and make decisions fast and empowering the team, eliminating of waste. The paper finally highlights what the library can achieve by adapting a fresh approach for developing, evaluating and managing its operations and how the library staff can benefit from the agile way of working. Automation, Agile Development methods, Management, Quality, User satisfaction and University librariesItem Assessing the Effects of Fuel Subsidy Removal on Students' Academic Achievement(Journal of Information Systems Engineering and Management 2025, 2025-05-10) Taofeek Gbolahan Muibi; Ganiyu Oluwaseyi Quadri; Wilfred I. UkpereThe paper assessed the effects of fuel subsidy removal on students' academic achievement at university of Ibadan. The descriptive survey research design was adopted with sample consisted of 150 undergraduate students from three faculties of Arts, Education and the Social Sciences (50 from each faculty). The quaestionnaire entitled “Effects of Fuel Subsidy on Students’ Academic Achievement at University of Ibadan Inventory (EFSSAAI)” was the major instrument used for data gathering. Data collected was analyse through descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentages as well as multiple regression. The paper found that subsidy removal effect (effects (class attendance, course materials and stress level) significantly influence students' academic achivement (F (3,146) = 33.983; R = .641, R2 = .411, Adjusted R2 = .399, p< 0.05), explaining 41.1% of the variance. In light of these result, government and university management should expand financial aid programmes and provide information about scholarship opportunities to support students financially as well as collaborate with local businesses to create part-time job opportunities on or near the campus, enabling students to earn income to cover their living and educational expensesItem Assessing the Effects of Fuel Subsidy Removal on Students' Academic Achievement(Journal of Information Systems Engineering and Management, 2025-06-10) Taofeek Gbolahan Muibi; Ganiyu Oluwaseyi Quadri; Wilfred I. UkpereThe paper assessed the effects of fuel subsidy removal on students' academic achievement at university of Ibadan. The descriptive survey research design was adopted with sample consisted of 150 undergraduate students from three faculties of Arts, Education and the Social Sciences (50 from each faculty). The quaestionnaire entitled “Effects of Fuel Subsidy on Students’ Academic Achievement at University of Ibadan Inventory (EFSSAAI)” was the major instrument used for data gathering. Data collected was analyse through descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentages as well as multiple regression. The paper found that subsidy removal effect (effects (class attendance, course materials and stress level) significantly influence students' academic achivement (F (3,146) = 33.983; R = .641, R2 = .411, Adjusted R2 = .399, p< 0.05), explaining 41.1% of the variance. In light of these result, government and university management should expand financial aid programmes and provide information about scholarship opportunities to support students financially as well as collaborate with local businesses to create part-time job opportunities on or near the campus, enabling students to earn income to cover their living and educational expensesItem Exploring the Impact of Social Interactions on Academic Achievement among Learners at the National Open University of Nigeria(The Journal of Positive Psychology and Counselling, 2025-05-10) Quadri, Ganiyu Oluwaseyi; Muibi, T. G.It has become necessary to integrate both in-person and virtual learning exchanges in order to address the issue of learners feeling disconnected and uncomfortable while studying remotely. Based on this, the study examined the effects of social interactions (face-to-face tutorial meetings and online interactions) on learners’ academic achievement in the institution. The study design used was a descriptive survey. 200 students were chosen at random from the colleges of law, arts and social science, business and human resources, education, science and technology, and the centre for continuing education, making up the population of 100–500 level students. We used the Perceived Social Interaction on Learners' Academic Achievement in the National Open University of Nigeria Scale (r=.82) as the study's questionnaire, which consisted of thirty questions. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression were used to examine the data. The findings of the research showed that social interactions—both in-person tutorial sessions and online interactions—co-accounted for 02.2% of the variation in students' academic achievement and had no discernible impact on it (F (2,189) = 2.135; R2 = 0.022). Based on the study's results, the administration of the National Open University of Nigeria was advised to include social media, Google apps, and all learning technologies in order to support both in-person and virtual interactions. This proactive approach would ensure learners' participation and retention in the institution. This unique research on social connections and students' academic progress was carried out at the National Open University of Nigeria.Item Internet of Things Adoption by Library Personnel in Southwestern Universities: A Perception Study of Performance and Effort Expectancies(Journal of Information Systems Engineering and Management, 2025-03-20) Adebayo Muritala Adegbore; Ganiyu Oluwaseyi Quadri; Seun Gbolahan Kolawole; Wilfred I. UkpereThe implementation of the Internet of Things (IoTs), a collection of information systems powered by Internet technologies, is crucial for library operations in the information systems era. The majority of research concerning the implementation of IoTs in library operations consists of blog posts or opinion articles. Limited empirical research has investigated the use of IoT in library operations, particularly within university libraries in southwest Nigeria, via the lens of expectation theory. The study examined effort expectation and performance expectations as determinants affecting the use of IoTs by staff in university libraries in southwest Nigeria for normal tasks and service delivery. The correlational variant of the descriptive survey was used. A validated questionnaire (r = 0.78) was used to gather data from 187 library staff members across the 10 participating universities in the study. The research included statistical approaches, including frequency counts, percentages, means, and standard deviations. The available types of IoTs library personnel use were WIFI (wireless fidelity) (𝑥̅ = 3.78), web-based OPAC (𝑥̅ = 3.51), library apps (𝑥 ̅̅̅ = 3.42), social media (Facebook, WhatsApp, X, Telegram and so on) for marketing library services (𝑥̅ = 3.40), library software (𝑥̅ = 3.38), close circuit television (𝑥̅ = 3.28) and smart sensors (like Bluetooth for printing, metal and smoke detectors) (𝑥̅ = 3.14). Collaborative writing (𝑥̅ = 3.49), online copy cataloguing (𝑥̅ = 3.44), rendering selective dissemination of Information (SDI) to users remotely (𝑥̅ = 3.39) and preserve and conserve library information resources (𝑥̅ = 3.38) was the main purpose the library personnel use the IoTs. WIFI (𝑥̅ = 4.56), web-based OPAC (𝑥̅ = 4.25), library software (𝑥̅ = 3.38), and social media platforms (𝑥̅ = 3.82) were used on a daily basis. The use of IoTs enhanced library routines highly (𝑥̅ = 3.34) against the threshold of 2.5. The perceived effort expectancy of IoTs was high (𝑥̅ = 3.25) and performance expectancy (𝑥̅ = 3.50) were high against the 2.5 mean threshold. The challenges to IoT's adoption included poor internet connection and power outages. IoT's adoption for library routines was perceived as effortless, while its perceived performance was high. Therefore, libraries should strive to maintain the current stride in adoption level, while the management of university libraries should reduce the bottlenecks hindering IoTs adoption.Item A QUALITATIVE EXPLORATION OF THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN NIGERIA(EUREKA: Social and Humanities» Number 4, 2025-07-13) Ibidunni Abifoluwa Ogunbowale; Ganiyu Oluwaseyi Quadri; Wilfred I. UkpereThe study used a qualitative design to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of early childhood education (ECE), held by educators and parents in the city of Ibadan, Nigeria. The study proceeds upon the understanding that early childhood education provides the ground for the progressive lifelong development of a child. It discusses how the different stakeholders perceive, value, and put to practice ECE. The study is anchored to Bronfenbrenner’s (1979) Ecological Systems Theory. Through in-depth interviews of ten (10) educators, and parents, this study identified more nuanced understandings of the extent of awareness on child development theories, qualification depth, and socio-cultural beliefs influencing ECE delivery and participation. Findings show clear differences in understanding and application of ECE principles: on the part of the educators, there is some theoretical knowledge but little adaptation in the classroom, while on the part of the parents, ECE is perceived much as custodial care and not viewed as essentially developmental. Attitudes toward ECE were constructed primarily by socioeconomic realities, educational backgrounds, and exposure to information regarding child development. Practices consisted of a cocktail of traditional methods as well as irregular ones, which were associated with issues of poor training, infrastructure limitations and perceptions from society about early childhood learning. Such results were also substantiated from literature, borrowed from sub-Saharan Africa and Nigeria that shed light on systemic underinvestment, poor teacher preparation, and misconceptions by parents regarding early learning. The study ends by recommending better professional training for educators, mass parental sensitisation, and stronger policy support for ECE implementation. Limitations cover the geographical area the study focused on and the reliance on self-reported data. Future research is recommended to include determining the dynamics of ECE across the regions of the diverse nation of Nigeria, as well as incorporating the voice of the children in future inquiries. This study foregrounds the voices of educators and parents in order to provide context-specific evidence for policy and practice toward improvement in early childhood education in Nigeria. Keywords: Attitude, Early childhood education, Educators, Knowledge, Parents, Practices.Item Building Entrepreneurship Capacity of Adult Learners While Converting Literacy Education to Functional Literacy: A Case Study of Lift Above Poverty Alleviation Programme in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria(Journal of Ecohumanism, 2025-10-04) Ganiyu Oluwaseyi Quadri; Taofeek Gbolahan Muibi; Wilfred I. UkpereThe research examined the impact of microfinance intervention, specifically business and farming loans, on the quality of life of beneficiaries of the Lift Above Poverty Alleviation Programme in Ibadan Metropolis. Utilising a descriptive survey research design, the study included all programme beneficiaries, with a sample size of 200 individuals randomly chosen from four branches of the LAPO bank, including Sango, UI, Ojoo, and Iyana Church. Data collection was done using a 30-item questionnaire measuring the Poverty Alleviation Programmes of Lift Above Poverty Organisation’(PAPLAPOS) Scale (r=.84), which consisted of two subs-scales: Business Loan Scale (r=.83) and Farming Loan Scale (r=.85). The data collected were analysis through the descriptive statistics involving frequency counts, simple percentages, multiple regression, as well as mean and standard deviation. The results of the research indicated that the impact of the microfinance intervention (specifically Business and Farming loans) on the quality of life of the beneficiaries was statistically significant (F (2,148) = 111.425; R2 = .568), explaining 64.3% of the variance. In light of these findings, it is suggested that there is a necessity for microfinance initiatives focusing on enhancing basic and functional literacy to foster the advancement of entrepreneurship, development, and adult education practices in Nigeria.Item Building Entrepreneurship Capacity of Adult Learners While Converting Literacy Education to Functional Literacy: A Case Study of Lift Above Poverty Alleviation Programme in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria(Journal of Ecohumanism, 2025-10-04) Ganiyu Oluwaseyi Quadri; Taofeek Gbolahan Muibi; Wilfred I. UkpereThe research examined the impact of microfinance intervention, specifically business and farming loans, on the quality of life of beneficiaries of the Lift Above Poverty Alleviation Programme in Ibadan Metropolis. Utilising a descriptive survey research design, the study included all programme beneficiaries, with a sample size of 200 individuals randomly chosen from four branches of the LAPO bank, including Sango, UI, Ojoo, and Iyana Church. Data collection was done using a 30-item questionnaire measuring the Poverty Alleviation Programmes of Lift Above Poverty Organisation’(PAPLAPOS) Scale (r=.84), which consisted of two subs-scales: Business Loan Scale (r=.83) and Farming Loan Scale (r=.85). The data collected were analysis through the descriptive statistics involving frequency counts, simple percentages, multiple regression, as well as mean and standard deviation. The results of the research indicated that the impact of the microfinance intervention (specifically Business and Farming loans) on the quality of life of the beneficiaries was statistically significant (F (2,148) = 111.425; R2 = .568), explaining 64.3% of the variance. In light of these findings, it is suggested that there is a necessity for microfinance initiatives focusing on enhancing basic and functional literacy to foster the advancement of entrepreneurship, development, and adult education practices in Nigeria.