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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.Item Impact of authentic leadership on employee well-being in commodity market: a case of Nigeria’s cocoa industry(Society for Science and Education, 2024-12) Tayo, A. M.; Olajide, O.; Kutu, J. O.This study aims to investigate the relationship between authentic leadership and employee well-being in the Nigerian cocoa sector, a key commodity market in the country. Authentic leadership is characterized by self-awareness, relational transparency, balanced processing, and internalized moral perspective, and has been linked to positive employee outcomes in various contexts. Using a case study approach, this research examined the experiences of employees in the Nigerian cocoa industry to understand how authentic leadership behaviours exhibited by employers and managers influence factors such as organizational commitment, work-life balance, and overall well-being. Data were collected through interviews of Nigeria cocoa sector employees to gain a holistic perspective. Findings revealed that the Nigerian cocoa sectors comply with minimum legal requirements but do not proactively go beyond those standards, and that they provide basic healthcare benefits and adhere to safety regulations but lack comprehensive well-being programs. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the scholarly literature on authentic leadership and its application in non-Western, developing economy settings. It will also provide practical insights for Nigerian cocoa organisations and policymakers on fostering leadership practices that promote leaders’ authenticity, employee thriving and sustainable business performance. The results may have broader implications for leadership development and human resource management strategies in Nigeria's vital commodity markets.Item Investigating learning skills and use of digital resources by undergraduates in Nigerian universities: a content analysis approach(Department of School Library and Media, Technology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 2023) Otulugbu, D.This abstract will discuss the learning skills required for the effective use of digital information materials by undergraduate students. In the digital age, students must have the necessary skills to navigate and retrieve information from a wide range of online resources. The purpose of this research is to identify the specific skills that undergraduate students need to develop to effectively utilize digital information materials. The study utilized a mixed-methods approach, including a survey and focus group discussions. The sample consisted of 200 undergraduate students from different disciplines. The findings indicate that students need a range of skills, including information literacy skills, critical thinking skills, technical skills, and digital communication skills. Information literacy skills are crucial for students to be able to locate and evaluate the relevance and credibility of information sources. Critical thinking skills are necessary to analyse and synthesize information from different sources and apply it to specific contexts. Technical skills are essential for students to be able to use the available digital tools and resources effectively. Finally, digital communication skills are necessary for students to communicate their research findings effectively. Based on the findings, it is recommended that institutions of higher learning should develop programs that focus on the development of these skills. These programs should be integrated into the curriculum to ensure that all students have the necessary skills to navigate the digital landscape effectively. Additionally, librarians and academic staff should collaborate to provide support for students in the use of digital information materials. In conclusion, this research highlights the importance of developing the necessary learning skills for the effective use of digital information materials by undergraduate students. With the increasing availability and complexity of digital resources, students must develop the necessary skills to succeed in their academic and professional pursuits.Item Comparative study of virtual methods used for library service delivery among librarians in Southern Nigeria private universities(2023) Ilesanmi, T. C.This study examined the virtual methods of service delivery being deployed by librarians in private universities in Nigeria. The objective of the study was to analyse the virtual methods of service delivery among librarians and determine the predominant method used among the librarians. Survey research design was adopted for the study. Total enumeration technique was adopted for the study. A population of 181 librarians from 45 private universities in Southern Nigeria were involved. Data were gathered, analysed and presented using frequency counts, percentages, mean and standard deviation. The study found that librarians used different virtual methods of service delivery. Library website 157 (90%) and e-mail 132 (76.3%) were the prominent electronic media used by librarians while Facebook 59 (34%) and Whatsapp 57 (32.9%) were the predominant social media platforms applied for service delivery by librarians. Electronic media were more used for latest publications arrival, as well as library education and document delivery services while social media were more used for reference services and selective dissemination of information. In conclusion, virtual methods of service delivery were deployed by librarians in private universities for service delivery. In comparing the virtual methods, librarians used more of electronic media than social media to deliver services to their users. Therefore, electronic media were predominantly used than social media, many of the virtual methods were found to be underutilised while recommendations were proffered.Item Knowledge and students’ use of university repository: a theoretical review(Credence Press Ltd, Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria, 2022) Hamzat, S. A.; Ilesanmi, T. C.; Adekunjo, A. O.Institutional repository (IR) is an online locus deployed to manage intellectual outputs emanating from universities. Nigerian universities have witnessed an increase acceptance and subsequent contributions and use of the system. However, as the stem of the development keep increasing, there is a reported case of low awareness of the presence, types and usefulness of the systems particularly among the university studfents. The need to address this ugly development necessitated this study, a theoretical approach was employed and theories such as Actor Network Theory (ANT) as well as the Theory Constructivism were the theoretical frameworks were employed to underpin the study. The need to upscale effort at creating awareness on the type, purpose and potential benefits inherent in the IR was recommended as means of enhancing firm contribution and use of the system among the university community.Item The use of modern technology in controlling criminal activities in academic libraries: the case of Kenneth Dike Library and Obafemi Awolowo University Library(Credence Press Ltd, Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria, 2022) Omoike, A. D.The study investigated the use of modem technology in controlling criminal activities in academic libraries. The study was driven by the desire to determine what precipitated crimes in the academic libraries, the types and nature of criminal activities perpetrated in the library by the patrons, to identify current modem technology used in reducing and addressing criminal activities in the libraries, to identify library materials more vulnerable to crimes and the challenges faced by the academic libraries in curbing crimes. A descriptive survey was utilised and questionnaires methods were the instrument for data collection. The questionnaires were administered to both Academic and Paraprofessional librarians of the University of Ibadan Kenneth Dike Library and Obafemi Awolowo University Library. A simple random technique was adopted. A total of Sixty (60) questionnaires were randomly distributed with each library given thirty (30). Data was presented and analyzed according to the research questions of the study using simple percentage and frequencies. Due to the prevalence of criminal activities in our academic libraries in the recent times, the study unraveled varying consequential modem technology that can be adopted in curbing criminal activities in our institutions. The study finally revealed that despite the efficacy of modern technology in preventing criminal activities in academic libraries, poor funding of the academic libraries as well as insensitivity of the library management towards the issue of crimes were the major challenges in curbing crimes. This might be due to the fact that modem technology in crime prevention is capital intensive and no special fund is provided for that in the budget of the library. Based on these, recommendations were made that library management should give proper attention to security issues; that there should be special funds for security issues in the library and special awareness , enlightenment and proper education should be provided for the users during orientation programme.Item Assessment of the roles of librarians in altmetrics: evidence from two Nigerian universities(Credence Press Ltd, Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria, 2022) Otulugbu, D.This study assessed the roles of librarians in altmetric with evidence from two Nigerian university libraries (University Of Ibadan and Obafemi Awolowo University) to embrace ICT. Survey research design was employed in carrying out the study. Total enumeration technique was used to cover the academic librarians. The study further made use of questionnaire and focus group discussion (FGD) with four key informants. The findings from the thematic analysis showed that large numbers of Nigerian academic librarians are not aware of the altmetrics or still mistaken the tool for citations and journal impact factor. The need to expose academic librarians to periodic training on the concept, importance and advantages which will in turn facilitate the use of the tools to assist the scientists/researchers in creating societal impact with their research outcomes were suggested.