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Financial Inclusion, Adaptive Capability, and Performance of Open Market Traders in Abeokuta
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Saheed Adedeji ADEBAMBO
Open market traders in Abeokuta metropolis play a crucial role in Ogun State’s economy, particularly in driving economic growth and reducing poverty. Despite their importance, they often face challenges in accessing financial services. This however posits the need to investigate how financial inclusion and adaptive capability influence the performance of open market traders in Abeokuta with religiosity as a moderating variable. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey research design. The population of the study comprised all open market traders in six major markets in Abeokuta metropolis which are infinite. Due to this fact, Cochran's sample size through purposive sampling technique was used to select 422 open market traders as the appropriate sample size. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that financial inclusion has a significant effect on performance (R2= 0.395, F(4,382)= 63.701, p= 0.000); adaptive capability have significant effect on performance (R2= 0.261, F(4,382)= 34.465, p= 0.000); Religiosity have significant effect on performance (R2= 0.122, F(1,400)= 55.503, p= 0.000); Both financial inclusion and adaptive capability have significant effect on performance (R2= 0.167, F(2,384)= 34.465, p= 0.000); Religiosity has a significant moderating effect on the relationship between financial inclusion and performance of open markets traders in Abeokuta (R2= 0.055, F(2,384)= 23.792, p= 0.000). Hence, this study concluded that financial inclusion and adaptive capability have a significant effect on performance of open market traders in Abeokuta Metropolis. The study hereby recommended that open market traders in Abeokuta should collaborate with financial service providers to enhance the accessibility and user experience of digital financial services, followed by the need for open market traders in Abeokuta to foster engagement with customers through feedback mechanisms, loyalty programs, and personalized communication channels and also enhanced financial inclusion through targeted programs.
Keywords: Financial Inclusion, Adaptive Capabilities, Religiosity, Performance, Open Market Traders
Evaluation of Availability and Adequacy of State Universal Basic Education Library Resources in Primary schools in South West, Nigeria
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Olabisi Olaitan ADEBAMBO
Education is developmental instrument that is dedicated to and societal development. Reading is indispensable tools that form an integral part of any learning situation. Over the years, the effectiveness of SUBEB in meeting the educational needs of the learner remains uncertain. The study evaluated the availability and adequacy of State Universal Basic Education Library Resources in Primary Schools in Southwest, Nigeria; examined if teachers and pupils are aware of SUBEB library resources and its uses; investigated the level of adequacy of SUBEB library resources in primary schools; ascertained the challenges mitigating the success of SUBEB library resources in primary schools in Southwest; and determined the ways to improve SUBEB library resources in primary schools. These were with the main aim of evaluating the level of availability and adequacy of state universal basic education library services in primary schools in Southwest, Nigeria. Descriptive Survey research design was adopted. The population was made up of all pupils and teachers from public primary schools in Southwest Nigeria. The study population is made up of all pupils and teachers from primary schools in Southwest Nigeria. A total of 2,065 respondents formed the sample for this study; consisting of 179 teachers and 1886 pupils, randomly selected, formed the sample for the study. Two self-developed research instruments titled; State Universal Basic Education Library Services Questionnaire for Teachers (UBELSQ) and State Universal Basic Education Library Services Questionnaire for Pupil (UBELPQ) were used in the study. The data collected with the research instruments were analysed using appropriate descriptive, inferential statistics. The findings of the study showed that most of the SUBEB library resources were moderately available (2.49-3.00); the level of Teachers’ and pupils awareness of SUBEB Library resources and uses were high (44.7%) and moderate (30.1%) respectively; the level of adequacy of SUBEB library resources in view of pupils was found to be moderately adequate ( weighted average 2.88). The challenges mitigating against the success of SUBEB Library resources were found to be enormous; unconducive environment ( ?ത =3.22), pupils cannot read for a long time ( ?ത =3.03), poor parental guidance (?ത=2.92), need to introduce ICT in primary school libraries (?ത=2.89) in that descending order, showing there are a lot of challenges. New books (according to pupils) should be provided in the libraries (?ത=3.45) and automated library management (?ത=3.40) according to the teachers. There was a significant association between teachers’ awareness and availability of SUBEB library resources (p<0.05). There was no significant difference between pupils’ awareness and availability of SUBEB library resources based on teachers’ gender (p>0.05). There was no difference between pupils’ awareness and availability of SUBEB library resources based on pupils’ gender (p>0.05).
Keywords: State Library Resources, Availability and Adequacy of Library Resources, Public Primary Schools, Universal Basic Education Library (UBEC)
Word Count: 434s
Principal Communication Styles, Decision-making Skills, Motivational Factors and Job Performance of Public Secondary School Teachers in Oyo State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Odianose John ABUYA
This study investigated principal communication styles, decision-making skills, motivational factors and job performance of public secondary school teachers in Oyo State, Nigeria. In recent times, it appears that teachers’ job performance in public senior secondary schools in Oyo State, is declining, which is evident in reduced job engagement, poor job satisfaction, and a high turnover rate, among others. While there are studies that have been carried out to identify the cause of the declining job performance of teachers in primary schools and in other states, there seems to be a paucity of research on principal communication styles, decision-making skills, and motivational factors on the job performance of public secondary school teachers in Oyo State. Also, it appears that there seems to be a scarcity of empirical research on the combined predictive power of the three independent variable on the dependent variable. Thus, to bridge this gap, this study investigates the influence of principal communication styles, decision-making skills, and motivational factors on job performance of public secondary school teachers in Oyo State. Social exchange theory, expectancy theory, and job demands-resource model serves as theoretical framework for the study. Descriptive research design was used to guide the study. The population of the study consisted of all 324 principals and 11,732 teachers. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select the sample size of 132 principals and 2,742 teachers. A self-developed questionnaire titled (PCSDMSMFJPQ) for teachers and a self-structured interview guide for principals were used to collect data from respondents. The reliability of the instrument was determined using cronbach’s alpha α = 0.890. Findings revealed that level of teachers’ job performance was moderate ( x̄= 2.94); the prominent communication style was the passive style; the most adopted decision-making skill was problem-solving; level of motivational factors was moderate (x̄= 2.8); the independent variables has a combined influence on the dependent variable (Adj. R2 = 0.987) and (F(3,2141) = 53807.735; p < 0.05); relatively, all independent
variables has a significant influence on the dependent variable (p < 0.05); assertive communication style has the highest influence (β = 0.382, t = 19.977, p < 0.05); there is
gender difference in job performance of public secondary school teachers (p < 0.05); there is gender difference in communication styles used by principals (p < 0.05); and there is gender difference in decision-making skills used by principals (p < 0.05). Based on these findings, it was recommended among others that the government should provide leadership training programmes tailored to principals, focusing on enhancing communication skills, problem- solving abilities, and motivational strategies to create supportive environments that optimise teacher performance and promote positive educational outcomes. Also, Public secondary schools in Oyo State should implement targeted professional development programmes focusing on innovative teaching methodologies, classroom management techniques, and curriculum design to enhance student engagement and instructional effectiveness.
Keywords: Principal Communication Styles, Decision-Making Skills, Motivational Factors and Job Performance
Word Count: 466
Digital Adoption, Self-Efficacy and Skill Development of Secretaries in Public Universities in Oyo State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Helen Bamidele, ABU
Skill development is the policies, practices, and procedures used to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies of employee to improve the effectiveness and efficiency in institutions. With this understanding, it is deemed okay to investigate the influence of digital adoption and self- efficacy on Skill Development of Secretaries in Public Universities in Oyo State, Nigeria. Six (6) specific objectives were formulated for this study and Three (3) Research Questions were raised and Three (3) null hypotheses were tested at the 0.05 level of significance. Descriptive research design was adopted. Population consists of 227 secretaries of Public Universities in Oyo State, Nigeria
was given questionnaire. Total enumeration sampling technique was adopted after which 180 secretaries served as the sample size for this study. The reliability coefficient for each of the variable ranged from 0.710 to 0.904. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that Digital Adoption had significant influence on Skill Development (Adj. R 2 = 0.331, F (2,210)= 38.287, p= 0.000),Self- Efficacy was also found to significantly influence Skill Development (Adj. R
2= 0.467, F(3,209)= 45.183, p= 0.000). Jointly, Digital Adoption and Self-Efficacy were found to statistically significantly influence Skill Development (Adj.R 2 = 0.342, p=0.000). The study concluded that both Digital Adoption and Self-Efficacy did independently and jointly influence Skill Development. Despite a moderately high level of skill development (mean = 3.35), more efforts are needed to optimize secretaries' performance in public universities in Oyo State. Also, Digital adoption in these universities is also moderately high, but significant improvements are needed to create a consistent digital environment for skill development. It was however recommended that management of public universities in Oyo State should continue to adopt appropriate measures towards improving the technological equipment and also organize training programmes for them to upgrade appropriate digital skills for effectiveness and efficiency.
Key Words: Skill Development (SD), Digital Adoption (DA), Self-Efficacy (SE), Secretaries in Public Universities
Word Count: 300
Infertility-Related-Stress and Coping Strategies as Predictors of Mental well-being among Individuals with Reproductive Health Challenges in Ibadan Oyo State Nigeria.
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Aderonke Adedunsi ABOLUSODUN
This study explored the Infertility- Related- Stress and Coping Strategies as predictors of Mental Well-being among Individuals with Reproductive Health Challenges in Ibadan. The study adopted a cross sectional research design using probability sampling of simple random to recruit 333 males and females going through issues of infertility at selected four hospitals in Ibadan. Respondent’s ages ranged from 21 to 60. .Sample size was determined using Taro and Yamani 1967 formula. Data was collected by the use of reliable and valid measure of mental well-being, Infertility-Related-Stress and coping strategies. .Four hypotheses were tested using statistical package for social sciences at < 0.05 level of significance. There is no significant difference between male (? − = 38.75, SD = 6.57) and female (? − = 38.94, SD =
6.74) on mental well-being (t (322) = -.220, p > 0.05).There is significant joint impact of problem focused, emotional focused, and avoidance coping strategies on mental well-being among the infertile males and females, R2 = .091, F (3,315) = 10.457, p < .01.There is significant joint influence of infertility-related stress (social concern, need for parenthood, rejection of childfree lifestyle, and couple’s relationship concern) on mental well-being among individuals with reproductive health challenges, R2 = .386, F (4, 314) = 49.34, p < .01. There is significant joint influence of infertility-related stress and coping strategies on mental well-being F (8, 301) = 27.61, p < .01. It was recommended that these variables should be considered when designing intervention to improve mental well-being of every individual passing through the challenges of infertility.
Keywords: Reproductive Health Challenges, Infertility- Related-Stress, Coping strategies, Mental Well-Being.
Word Count: 291