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Item Technology ease of use and adoption for open and distance learning: challenges from rural Nigerian communities(2025) Oseghale, O.; Babarinde, B. A.Perceived ease of use is a critical determinant of technology adoption and effective utilization, particularly in educational contexts. While previous studies have primarily linked ease of use to factors such as system design, training, and user support, the influence of technology availability, accessibility, individual differences, and geographic location has received comparatively little attention. This study examined the perceived availability, accessibility, and ease of use of technology among Open and Distance Learning (ODL) students residing in rural communities across Nigeria. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 453 students through a structured questionnaire designed to measure their perceptions of technology-related variables. Descriptive statistics, including frequency distributions, means, and percentages, were employed for data analysis. The findings indicated that ODL technologies were generally perceived as available (mean = 3.31 > 3.0), accessible (mean = 3.12 > 3.0), and relatively easy to use (mean = 3.03 > 3.0). However, students reported several challenges that hindered effective technology utilization, such as erratic power supply, poor internet connectivity, high data costs, and financial constraints. These infrastructural, economic, and skills-related barriers were found to significantly limit both access to and effective use of ODL technologies. The study concludes that improving technology availability and usability requires targeted investment in digital infrastructure, affordable connectivity, and continuous digital literacy training. It further recommends that ODL platforms be designed with user-centered principles to promote inclusivity and ensure equitable access to higher education opportunities for learners in underserved rural communitiesItem Managing deviant behaviours among undergraduate student users of Federal University Libraries in Southwest, Nigeria(2022) Oseghale, O.This study investigated the causes, prevalence and effect of deviant behaviours among undergraduate student users of Federal university libraries in Southwest, Nigeria. Using a descriptive survey research design, 108 librarians from the six Federal university libraries participated in the study. A self-devised structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Data collected were analysed and results presented using table of descriptive statistics, frequencies and percentages. The study revealed that deviant behaviours are opportunistic crimes caused by situational factors including a pervasive view that there is little or no danger of being caught, Porous library security, Poor illumination, lack of vigilance on the part of the employees and feeling that there is little or no punishment when caught. The findings of the study showed that the prevalent deviant behaviours which include stealing, mutilation, defacement of library materials, rudeness to library staff and misuse of library computers, can affect sustainable library growth, destroy library materials, frustrate librarians efforts, affect library image and cost taxpayers money. They reduce library’s service capacity, quality of library resources/ services, increase educational inequality, discourage library usage and reduce users’ perceived value of library services. The study suggests that situational crimes occur when the perceived cost is low and the net benefits associated with the crime is high. Therefore, managing situational crimes in the library implies achieving a balance between situational factors that increase the criminal’s perceived cost and those that decrease the criminal’s perceived benefit. The study recommends the establishment of student disciplinary and counselling units in addition to increasing the cost of crime and the risk of getting caught by increasing library security and imposing stiffer penalties for offenders in order to minimising crime commissioning among undergraduate students in federal university libraries.Item Digital information literacy skills and use of electronic resources by humanities graduate students at Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan, Nigeria(Emerald Publishing Limited, 2023) Oseghale, O.; Ola, C. O.Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess the level of digital information literacy (DIL) skill and use of electronic resources by humanities graduate students at Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach – This paper uses the survey research design and 200 graduate students from the 12 departments that made up the Faculty of Arts in the University of Ibadan participated in the study. A self-devised structured questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. A pilot questionnaire was first sent to a small random sample of the respondents, with feedback used to fine-tune the final questionnaire. Respondents were requested to rate their level of proficiency in the use of digital devices, web-based tasks, information finding, evaluation and utilisation of available e-resources and challenges encountered. Ethical consideration of informed consent, institutional permission, confidentiality and anonymity of participants was strictly followed. Data collected were analysed and result presented using descriptive statistics including frequencies, percentage, mean and inferential statistics such as regression analysis and Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient were used to test the research question and hypothesis, respectively. Findings – Humanities graduate students at the University of Ibadan possessed high level of DIL skills in respect of digital devices usage, web-based tasks, information finding and evaluation, but low in e-resources utilisation. This study identified inadequate knowledge of e-resources availability, irregular internet access, inadequate training on e-resources utilisation, inadequate staff assistance, lack of continuity in e-resources subscription and paucity of local contents in the e-resources as main challenges encountered by graduate students in the use of e-resources. To ensure that those who can most benefit from e-resources utilisation are not further marginalised, this study recommends that active steps should be taken to increase e-resources awareness, regular internet access, training/support, continuity of e-resources subscription and increased local content so that all may benefit from the opportunities of the information age. Originality/value – This paper has demonstrated that DIL skills can enhance effective utilisation of eresources if users have adequate knowledge of e-resources availability, regular internet access, adequate training and assistance on e-resources utilisation, continuity in database subscription and adequate local contents e-resources.Item INTERCULTURALISM IN THE WRITINGS OF YORUBA GRADUATES OF ARAB UNIVERSITIES, 1964-2012(2014-12) IBRAHIM, L. A.The Yoruba-Arab contact, traceable to the 16th century commercial visits, had a eligiointellectual impact on the former and is evident in the writings of Yoruba Graduates of Arab Universities (YGAU) which are replete with intercultural features. Existing studies have largely concentrated on the socio-cultural, economic and spiritual impacts of the Yoruba-Arab contact on the writings of traditional Yoruba "Ulama while the works of YGAU, between 1964 and 2012, have been neglected. This study, therefore, examined themes and styles in the writings of selected YGAU, with a view to determining the extent of intercultural influences in them. The study adopted Edward Said’s specular and syncretic border intellectual theory. The purposive sampling technique was adopted in selecting 34 Arabic writings of 24 YGAU comprising seven al-Naqd al-Adabi (Literary criticism), eight al-Din (Religion), four al-Lisaniyydt (Linguistics), two al-Manhajiyyah (Methodology), four al-Tarjamah (Biography), and nine 'Ilm al-Ijtima' (Sociology), based on major historical phases and geographical distribution of the universities: North Africa, nine and Asia, 11. Data were subjected to historical and critical analysis. The YGAU’s writings had three historical phases: 1964 - 1984, 1984 - 1994 and 1994 - 2012. The YGAU were divided into Syncretic Border Intellectuals (SYBI) and Specular Border Intellectuals (SPBI). The SYBI (10), mostly language specialists, preferred non-religious themes and Arabo-Yoruba style while the SPBI (14) favoured religious themes and conventional Arabic discourse. The first phase featured four works: one sociology and three biography which presented the life experiences of some eminent Yoruba ‘Ulama’. The works featured Islamic doxology and adoption of Quranic verses. While adopting the Arabo-Islamic style, there was a deviation from conventional Arabic themes. The second phase witnessed seven works: one biography, three sociology, one language and two religion. While the biographical work accounted for a prominent Yoruba scholar, that of sociology focused on globalisation and da’wah in Nigeria. Language works focused on rhetorical analysis, whereas religious works featured the Islamic creed. Although three works contained exculpative expressions, they all utilised registered words, Islamic doxology and simple language. Apart from biography and exculpative expressions traceable to the Yoruba ‘Ulama’, the patronised themes and styles were similar to that of the Arab. The third phase featured 23 writings: two religion, nine sociology, two language, five literature and two methodology. While religious works addressed socio-religious issues and canonical Islamic rituals, sociological works analysed the Yoruba culture and its interplay with foreign culture. Works on language and literature centred on conceptual and aesthetic analysis, and literary comparison. The works on methodology treated modern Arabic research. Whereas three works: one religion and two non-religion utilised Islamic doxology, the rest featured quotations and paraphrases. While all North Africa’s works focused on language, the Asia’s were not, though, both agreed in styles. The works on methodology and the art of aesthetic analysis were adopted from the Arab while exculpative expressions were borrowed from the Yoruba ‘Ulama The intellectual writings of Yoruba graduates of Arab universities were driven by their exposure to the intercultural link between the Yoruba and Arab worlds. Differences in their themes and styles resulted from their uneven attachment to the culture of the homeland.Item Unlocking progress: the indispensable trio of security, governance, and citizens' responsibilities(2024-11) Egbetokun, K. A.Item DEPRESSION AND SUICIDAL IDEATION AND MODERATING EFFECT OF SUICIDE RESILIENCE AMONG IN-SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN IBADAN SOUTH EAST AND OLUYOLE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF OYO STATE(2021) ADEDOJA , A. A.Adolescents have one of the highest rates of suicidal behaviours found in research. Hence, health research and interventions have become a key preference among them. This study therefore, examined Depression And Suicidal Ideation And Moderating Effect of Suicide Resilience Among In-School Adolescents In Ibadan South East And Oluyole Local areas of Oyo state. The descriptive survey design was used for the study and a combination of random and purposive sampling techniques were employed to select 275 participants with age ranges between 15 and 19years, x =16.87, SD=1.02 into this study. A structured questionnaire focusing on socio-demographic profile, Depression, Suicide Resilience and Suicidal Ideation was administered to the participants. Five hypotheses were formulated, tested and all were confirmed. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, simple regression and independent sample for ttest, point-biserial correlation, biserial correlation multiple regression and hierarchical regression analysis. The results showed that Depression (R2= 0.061, F = 17.753, p<.01) significantly predicted suicidal ideation and behaviour, while gender had significant influence on suicide behavior (t (273) = -4.597, p<.01) among in-school adolescents. In addition t-test, point-biserial correlation results showed gender (rpb= .265, n=273, p= .01). accounted for 7% variance observed in the reported Suicidal behavior among in-school Adolescent. Age also had significant influence on suicide behavior (t (273) = -3.300, p<.01) among in-school adolescents. In addition t-test, biserial correlation results showed Age (rpb= -.175, n=273, p= .05). accounted for 3% variance observed in the reported Suicidal behavior among in-school Adolescent. Additionally, Suicide Resilience and Depression [F(2,272)= 11.74, R=.14, R2 =.02,p<.01] jointly predicted Suicide behavior (ΔR2 =0 .81, p < .001). Meanwhile, the effect of depression on suicidal ideation and behavior was moderated by the interaction between depression and suicide resilience (b = -.285, p < .05) Suicide Resilience can reduce the impact of Depression on suicidal Ideation and Behavior. It suggests that when suicide resilience was high, the association between depression and suicide behavior was the weakest; when suicide resilience was low, the association was the strongest. Additional clinical implications, limitations of the study, and suggestions for future research are addressed.Item Teaching high school students to use online consumer health resources on mobile phones: outcome of a pilot project in Oyo State, Nigeria(Journal of the Medical Library Association, 2019-04) Ajuwon, G.A.; Ajuwon, A.J.This project evaluated the outcomes of training high school students to deliver consumer health information to their peers. A total of 120 students selected from 7 high schools in Oyo state, Nigeria, received 8 hours of training on consumer health literacy and peer education, which is a process of training volunteers to deliver health information to their peers. The training included hands-on activities using the students’ own mobile phones. After the training, peer educators distributed leaflets, showed consumer health information (CHI) websites to others, counseled and referred fellow students, and submitted forms describing these activities. All peer educators completed pre- and post-tests, and 10 were interviewed 4 months after training. After the training, the authors found improvement in the trainees’ knowledge of CHI resources and understanding of their roles as peer educators. Most peer educators (72.5%) delivered CHI to their peers after the training, primarily through sharing websites on teen health and other CHI resources. In the interviews, all peer educators reported direct benefits from participating in the project, and many stated that they knew where to find reliable health information. Volunteer high school students can be trained to deliver CHI to their peers using mobile phones.Item International Perspectives and Initiatives(Health Information & Libraries Journal,, 2015) Ajuwon, G.A.; Sulemani, S.B.; Afarikumah, Ebenezer; Aggrey, S.B.; Ousmane, DialloThis is the 15th in a series of articles exploring international trends in health science librarianship in the 21st century. It is the third of four articles pertaining to different regions in the African continent. The present issue focuses on countries in West Africa (Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal). The next feature column will investigate trends in North Africa.Item Internet Accessibility and Use of Online Health Information Resources by Doctors in Training Healthcare Institutions in Nigeria(Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)., 2015-05-20) Ajuwon, G. A.The Internet is a global network of networks that enables computers of all kinds to directly and transparently communicate throughout the world. It is described as a global network and an 'Information Super-highway' (Computer Hope 2010). It is defined as a world-wide broadcasting capability, a mechanism for information dissemination, and a medium for collaboration and interaction between individuals and their computers without regard to geographical location (The Internet Society 2010). The internet is indeed a major technological breakthrough of our time. The Internet is a popular source of health information for health care providers and consumers. It has been recognized by many as an important mechanism for transforming medical care. The internet affords healthcare practitioners unprecedented access to huge volume, high quality, current and relevant health care information. Among currently available technologies only the Internet has the potential to deliver universal access to up-to-date health care information (Godlee, Pakenham-Wash et al. 2004). Accurate and up-to-date information is vital to maintain quality of health care. During the past decade, many health information resources have been developed and available online for use by health care professionals. The Internet has been used by healthcare professionals to obtain and share large amounts of medical information and to monitor diseases. The knowledge of the Internet as an important health information resource for physicians have greatly improved during the past decade as a result of patterns of use and medical impact measures (Bennett, Casebeer et al. 2004 ). The Internet has enabled health care practitioners to obtain and share health information and to track and monitor diseases (Centre for Disease Control 2003). In addition, it has made it easy and possible for physicians throughout the world to collaborate, communicate, and interact with each other (Manhas 2008). The Internet has brought about flexible communication between patients and doctors by empowering patients with information. It has also revolutionized the compilation, assessment and distribution of information relating to healthcare (Slattery 2008). In the last two decades, there has been a tremendous increase in the volume of healthcare information published online. The amount of online health information available to users keep growing on daily basis than can ever be imagined ten years back. A great variety of information resources are now available and accessible online. These include among others search engines (Google, Yahoo, Alta Vista, Lycos, Mama, etc) databases (MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, Web of Knowledge, EMBASE, African Index Medicus), portals, gateways, digital archives, libraries and institutional repositories. Recent, reliable, quality and up-to-date healthcare information are also available in websites of academic and health institutions, professional associations, governmental and non-governmental organizations. In addition, some governmental and not-for-profit organizations such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Bioline International have digital archives for free full-text articles. Also available online are medical dictionaries, encyclopedias, abstracts and indexes, bibliographies, atlases, videos and drug information sources. Many of these information resources that provide accurate and reliable health care information for medical doctors are results of increase in the pace of healthcare research (Mckibbon, Fridsma et al. 2007) Information is worthless if it is not used. Availability of information is one thing, access to and use of the available information is another (Odutola 2003). According to Dervin and Nilan, “information use” is a process whereby the user tries to make sense of discontinuous reality in a series of information use behavior (Dervin and Nilan 2003). Systems that are not utilized do not result in expected efficiency and effectiveness gains (Agarwal and Prasad 1999). Availability of eresources has changed what users actually read and use; they tend to use what is easily accessible (Renwick 2005). The use of information varies among individuals, and professionals depending on their information needs and status. An important consideration in the process of health information gathering is accessibility and use of such information.Item Computer and internet use by first year clinical and nursing students in a Nigerian teaching hospital(BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 2003-09) Ajuwon, G.A.The internet is an important source of up-to-date medical information. Although several studies in different countries have explored the extent to which health science students use the computer and the internet, few researches are available on this subject in Nigeria. The aim of this study was to assess the uptake of computer and internet by health science students studying in the country. One hundred and eighty three first year medical and nursing students of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria, completed a-25 item questionnaire during routine Library Orientation Program in the medical library. The EPI-Info software was used for data analysis. Results: The mean ages for medical students and the student nurses were 22 and 24.6 years respectively. Overall, 42.6% of the entire sample could use the computer, 57.4% could not. While more than half (58%) of the medical students are computer literate, majority (75.9%) of the student nurses are not. Slightly more than two thirds (60.7%) of the entire students had ever used the internet, 33. 9% had not. E-mail was the most popular of internet services used by the students (76.4%) and the cyber café was the common place where students had accessed these services. The students' mean scores on a 15-point perceived self-efficacy scale for internet-related tasks was 3.8 for medical and 0.7 for nursing students (p = 0.00). Students who are computer literate had superior mean scores (4.8) than those without (0.6) (p = 0.000). First year clinical and nursing students in Ibadan Nigeria have not fully utilised the opportunity that the use of computer and internet offer for medical education. Improved efforts such as inclusion of computer education in medical and nursing curricular and establishment of computer laboratories are required to increase the student's access to computers and internet.