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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Preventive Practices towards Curtailing Coronavirus Infection among Market Traders in Ogbomoso North Local Government Area, Oyo State
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2023-12) Olajoke Seye AJIBADE
The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and preventive practices towards curtailing coronavirus infection among market traders in Ogbomoso North Local Government Area of Oyo State. In spite of many studies conducted on Coronavirus diseases among different groups, studies on the knowledge, attitude and preventive practices towards prevention of coronavirus among major market traders is not sufficient, nor has there been identified studies related to market traders in any of the Local governments in Ogbomoso. Thus, this theses attempted to fill this gap, engaging the theories of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Model and Health Belief Model. Descriptive survey research design was used. Simple random, proportionate and convenience sampling techniques were used to select 300 respondents; while questionnaire was used for data collection. The descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentages and inferential statistics of Pearson Product Moment Correlation were used for the analysis. The result of the study revealed that the level of knowledge of Coronavirus infection was high (mean=1.96), attitude was positive (mean=2.64), while preventive practice was high (mean=2.56) among market traders in Ogbomoso North LGA. Furthermore, there was no significant correlation between knowledge and attitude towards coronavirus infection (r=-0.026, p>0.05) among the respondents. There was no significant correlation between knowledge and preventive practices (r=0.061, p>0.05), while attitude had significant negative correlation with preventive practices of Coronavirus among the traders (r=-0.116, p<0.05). The authority of Ogbomoso North LGA in collaboration with State Ministry of Health should organise periodic Health Education programmes specifically on knowledge, attitude and preventive practices of coronavirus infection among market traders in Ogbomoso North Local Government Area. Keywords: Coronavirus infection, Knowledge, Attitude and Preventive practices Word Count: 265
Comparative Analysis of Postgraduate Students’ Thesis Supervision and Mentoring in Oyo State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Kayode Sunday ADEYEMI
A close look at situations in universities in Nigeria suggests that majority of postgraduate students do not complete their programmes by the deadline, despite having completed the course work requirements for the programmes. Some even abandon their thesis and go on leave for reasons best known to them. This study did a comparative analysis of postgraduate students’ thesis supervision and mentoring in universities in Oyo State. The descriptive survey research design was adopted; population included all postgraduate students in public and private universities in Oyo State. A self developed instrument tagged ‘Postgraduate Thesis Supervision and Mentoring Questionnaire’ (PTSMQ) was developed to source data for the study. Data collected were analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. Results showed a high level of interpersonal contact between supervisors and supervisees at universities, high level of mentoring, Similarly, result found that there was a significant university type difference in mentoring of post graduate students with private university graduate mentoring (mean = 2.83, Std. = 0.938, p < 0.05) and public universities graduate students’ mentoring at (mean = 3.15, Std. =1.203, p < 0.05). The study equally found a significant university type difference in supervision of postgraduate students’ thesis in universities in Oyo State. Private universities (mean = 2.73, Std. = 0.856, p < 0.05) and public universities postgraduate students supervision at (mean = 3.07, Std. =1.196, p < 0.05). It was concluded that there was a significant difference in mentoring and thesis supervision among postgraduate students in universities in Oyo State. The study recommended among others, that efforts should be made by the government and university Administrators to minimize the academic and administrative workload of postgraduate students' thesis supervisors to ensure they dedicate more time to thesis supervision. Keywords: Postgraduate students, Mentoring, Supervision of Thesis, Oyo State Wordcount: 296
Correctional Education and Re-entry Programmes as Predictors of Prisoners Desistance in South-South, Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Adewole Olatunbosun OPATOLA
Issues of recidivism, and prisoners’ reintegration into the society have become sources of concern to critical stakeholders in criminology, psychology, and reformatory counselling. Corrections administrators have long recognized the possibility of education and proper reentry programmes as a method of creating a favorable change in incarcerated individuals. This feeling however, has been more of an intuitive notion rather than being empirically proven, particularly in Nigeria. This study, therefore, investigated correctional education and reentry programmes as predictors of prisoners’ desistance in the South-South, Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. Data collection was done using a questionnaire and key informant interview (KII). Data collected were analysed using the descriptive and inferential analyses at 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed that: there is a significant joint prediction of correctional education (literacy and vocational education) on prisoners’ desistance in South-South, Nigeria (F2, 286 = 42.603, Adj.R2=.224, p<0.05); there was a significant relative prediction of literacy (ß=0.301, t=4.796, p<0.05) and vocational education (ß=0.240, t=3.822, p<0.05) on prisoners’ desistance in South-South, Nigeria; there are practices of both formal and vocational correctional education as well as faith based and non-faith based reentry programmes in the Nigeria Corrections Service; there are evidences that correctional education and reentry programmes participation lower the likelihood of recidivism and increases the chances of cessation of crime amongst the ex-offenders. There should be establishment of responsive aftercare, rehabilitation and follow-up units for the ex-offenders, as these will go a long way towards solving the problem of recidivism, and increasing prisoners’ desistance, among others. Keywords: correctional education, re-entry programmes, desistance, prisoners, recidivism Word count: 254
Digital Teacher, Information Communication Technology Use and Public Secondary School Teachers’ Work Performance in the COVID-19 Era in Ibadan Metropolis
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Moyosore Oluwatobi BECKLEY
Teachers work performance is very essential because of the role they play in the school. Researchers have worked on some factors but much work has not been done on public secondary school teachers work performance in the COVID-era in Ibadan Metropolis. A descriptive survey research design was adopted in this study. Four research questions were raised and answered, two hypotheses were formulated and tested. The population consisted of three hundred and twenty-eight public secondary school teachers in Ibadan metropolis of Oyo State. The multistage sampling procedure, purposive and cluster was used to select three schools within Ibadan Metropolis. One from the Urban city and two from the Semi-Urban city. Purposive sampling technique was used to arrange local government into alphabetical order. Public secondary school that has been existing for more than fifteen years were purposively selected from the three local governments that were chosen. A well structure questionnaire DTICTUWP (r-0.749) was used to analyse the demographic variables while inferential statistics of multiple regression was used to test hypotheses one and two at a 0.05 level of significance. The result revealed that public secondary school teachers work performance is high (weighted mean 3.13). It was also indicated that public secondary school teachers in Ibadan metropolis are highly digitalized (weighted mean 3.33). There was a combined influence of digital teacher and Information Communication Technology use on Work Performance of secondary school teachers in the Covid-19 era in Ibadan metropolis (R=0.823, R2=0.677, Adjusted R2=0.675, <0.05). It was deducted that both digital teacher and use of Information Communication technology has significant relationship on public secondary school teachers work performance(P-Value<0.05). Based on the findings, recommendations were made to improve digital teacher and Information Communication and Technology use of Public Secondary School Teachers Work Performance. Keywords: Digital Teacher, Information Communication and Technology, Work Performance, COVID-19 Word Count:289
Effect of a Six-week Dry-land Resistance Training on Swimming Endurance and Speed of Swimmers in Lead City International School, Ibadan, Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Adebimpe Rukayat OLALERE
Swimming performance is a diverse activity combining energy, kinetic, motor control, anthropometrics, and swimming strength. When discussing the demands of speed and endurance, dry-land resistance training must be considered. The use of dry land training for swimmers has received little to no attention in several Nigerian researches. Therefore, this study interest was to examine the effects of a 6-week dry-land resistance training on swimming endurance and speed of swimmers in Lead City International School Ibadan. Pretest-posttest control group experimental research design using matched participants with a 2x2 factorial matrix was adopted for this study. Fifty-two swimmers of Lead City International School were selected to take part in the study. The participants were assigned into control group (26) and experimental group (26). Experimental group were made to go through six weeks dry-land resistance training programme, while the control group were made to undergo 20 minutes of benefits of exercise lesson for six weeks. Data were collected before and after the intervention programme. Data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The descriptive statistics used were frequency count and percentages, while Analysis of Co-variance (ANCOVA) was the inferential statistics used to determine the main as well as the interaction effects of the independent, dependent and moderating variables. There was a significant main effect of treatment on swimming endurance (F(1,49)=102.087, p<0.05, η 2=0.676) of swimmers in Lead City International School, Ibadan. There was also a significant main effect of treatment on swimming speed (F(1,49)=37.096, p<0.05, η 2=0.431) of Lead City International School swimmers, Ibadan. There was no significant main effect of sex on swimming endurance. Resistance training on dry-land improved swimmers' swimming abilities. Therefore, it was suggested that coaches be taught on the advantages of adopting dry-land training to enhance swimming performance. Keywords: Swimming Speed, Swimming Endurance, Dry-land training, Resistance training, Swimming events Word count: 256
Effect of Dance-exercise and Brisk-walking on Anthropometric and Cardiorespiratory Indices of Obese Undergraduates in Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Olawale Oluwaseun OLADAPO
The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of dance-exercise and brisk-walking on the anthropometric and cardiorespiratory indices of obese Undergraduates in Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria. The population for this study consisted 60 obese who were purposively sampled through randomized experimental Pretest-posttest control group design. The participants were required to Dance-exercise and Brisk-walk 3 times a week and 50 minutes per session at 100-120bpm for 8 weeks. Analysis of Co-variance (ANCOVA) and T-test were used to test the hypotheses formulated at 0.05 level of significance. Result showed that there was no significant main effect of treatments on the anthropometric indices (F(2,36)= 1.260, p<0.05, η2=0. 296) of obese undergraduates but a significant treatment effect on Body Mass Index (BMI) among obese undergraduates. Also, there was a significant main effect of treatments (F(2,36)=3.442, p<0.05, η2=0.043) on the ardiorespiratory indices of obese undergraduates. Furthermore, the result shows that there was no significant main effect of sex on the anthropometric (F(1,37)=2.922, p>0.05, η 2=0.073) and Cardiorespiratory (F(1,37)=0.598, p>0.05, η 2=0.016 indices of obese undergraduates. Result shows that there was no significant interaction effect of treatments and sex on the anthropometric (F(2,33)=1.405, p>0.05, η2=0.078) and cardiorespiratory (F(2,33)=0.063, p>0.05, η 2=0.004) indices of obese undergraduates in Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria.. The study concluded that Dance-exercise and Brisk-walking are exercise modes that can bring positive changes in the anthropometric and cardiorespiratory indices of obese participants. It was further concluded that sex was not a determinant of the outcome of Dance-exercise and Brisk-walking exercise modes on anthropometric as well as cardiorespiratory indices of obese undergraduate in this study. The study recommends that the school authority should organize periodic sensitization programme on different exercises including Dance-exercise and Brisk-walking as means of improving fitness of obese students. Keywords: Dance-exercise, Brisk-walking, Anthropometric, Cardiorespiratory, Obese. Word Count: 290 words
Effects of Audio-visual Intervention on Basic Science Students’ Academic Achievement in Radioactivity at the Junior Secondary Schools in Ibadan Metropolis
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Oluwatobi Favour FOLADE
Effects of Audio-visual Intervention on Basic Science Students’ Academic Achievement in Radioactivity at the Junior Secondary Schools in Ibadan Metropolis
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Oluwatobi Favour FOLADE
Radioactivity is a topic in Basic science in Junior secondary school that has poised itself as a vague topic to students due to its abstract nature and unavailability of educational materials to teach the topic which in turn leaves the students with partial or no understanding of the topic. This study used a student focused method to facilitate the knowledge of the Radioactivity in order to improve students’ achievement in Basic Science. The study was carried out on the "Effects of Audio-visual Intervention on Basic Science Students’ Academic Achievement in Radioactivity at the Junior Secondary Schools in Ibadan Metropolis. A 2 x 2 x 2 quasi- experimental design which involved pre-test, post-test and intact group was used for the study. Sixty (60) JSS 2 students were selected from two junior secondary schools. One school was used for treatment and the other school for control. Three hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance guided the study. The Basic Science Achievement Test (BSAT)(KR20 = 0.71) was used for data collection. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and ANCOVA. The results revealed that there was a significant effect of audio-visual intervention on the teaching of radioactivity in Basic Science at Junior Secondary schools in Ibadan Metropolis(F=4636.838, p = 0.00); there was no significant effect of audio-visual intervention on the teaching of radioactivity based on gender (F=2.852, p = 0.086) while there was a significant effect of audio- visual intervention on the teaching of radioactivity based on school type (F = 20.351, p = 0.000). It was recommended that Basic Science teachers in Junior Secondary schools should adopt the use of audio-visual materials while teaching radioactivity in class for better understanding of thesubject matter. Keyword: Audio-visual materials, Radioactivity, Basic Science, Junior secondary school, Word Count: 280
Effects of Cooperative Learning and WhatsApp Use on Pre-Service Teachers’ Basic General Mathematics Learning Outcomes in Colleges of Education, Oyo
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2023-12) Florence Abidemi ODELEYE
Pre-service teachers’ performances in Basic General Mathematics over the years have not been encouraging even as the course is a core course at all levels in Colleges of Education. This may be due to many factors such as, students’ attitude, use of appropriate learning strategy and other factors. This study examined the effects of Cooperative Strategy (STAD) and WhatsApp Usage on Pre-service teachers' Basic General Mathematics Learning Outcomes in Colleges of Education, in Oyo State. It anchored on two relevant theories: Experiential Learning Theory and Theory of Career Adaptability. A quasi-experimental research design was adopted for this study. The population of the study comprised all 3,657 pre-service year two teachers in the three Colleges of Education selected, while multistage sampling technique was used to select 420 samples for the study. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to analyze the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The results showed that there was a significant main effect of Cooperative Strategy (STAD) on Pre-service students’ Academic Achievement (F (1, 175) = 28.191, p <0.05) and Attitude F (1, 173) = 100.596, p <0.05), there was a significant main effect of WhatsApp Usage on pre-service teachers’ academics achievement (F (1, 152) = 5.565, p <0.05) and attitude (F (1, 152) = 315.342, p <0.05) in Basic General Mathematics in Colleges of Education in Oyo State, there was significant main interaction effect of Cooperative Strategy and WhatsApp Usage on Academic Achievement (F (2,269) =10.013, p<0.05) and Attitude (F (2, 267) = 345.412, p <0.05) of Pre-service teachers’ in Basic General Mathematics in Colleges of Education, Oyo State. It was concluded that Cooperative Strategy (STAD) and WhatsApp Usage improved pre- service teachers’ achievement and attitude toward Basic General Mathematics in Colleges of Education in Oyo State. Keywords: Cooperative Learning, WhatsApp Usage, Pre-service Teacher, Basic General Mathematics, Students Academics Achievement, Students’ Attitude. Word Count: 287
Effects of Inductive and Deductive Teaching Strategies on Students’ Academic Achievement in Basic General Mathematics in Colleges of Education, Oyo State
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2023-12) Folasade Oluwayemisi IYANDA
This study investigates the effect of inductive and deductive teaching strategies on students' academic achievement in Basic General Mathematics within Oyo State Colleges of Education. The research focuses on evaluating learning outcomes, knowledge retention, and overall student performance when exposed to these teaching approaches. This study was grounded on constructivism and behaviorism theories of learning. The study employs a quasi-experimental research design. The study's population consists of 3,663 year two students enrolled in the three government colleges of education in Oyo State. A purposive sampling technique is utilized to select intact classes of non-science second-year students. The research employs lesson plans and the Basic Mathematics Achievement Test (BMAT) as instruments for data collection. Reliability of the BMAT was (0.89). Statistical analysis was carried out using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) at a significance level of 0.05.The findings revealed that the effect of treatment on students' academic achievement was significant (F(2;231) = 89.93, p< 0.05). There was significant effect of class size on students’ academic achievement (F(1;232) = 52.48; p < 0.05). Notably, the deductive teaching strategy was found to be more effective in enhancing students' academic achievement in algebraic concepts. This study recommends that educators incorporate both deductive and conventional teaching strategies when instructing Basic General Mathematics, particularly in Colleges of Education. Keywords: Inductive teaching Strategy, Deductive Teaching Strategy, Students’ Academic achievement, Basic General Mathematics Word Count: 211
Effects of Interactive Materials’ Intervention on Senior Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Set Theory in Oyo South Senatorial District, Oyo State
(Lead City University, 2023-12) Omenihu George ODUALI
Set Theory as a topic in Mathematics in Senior Secondary School that has poised itself as an unclear topic to students due to the unavailability of appropriate interactive materials to teach the topic which in succession leaves the students with limited or no understanding of the topic. This study investigated the ‘’Effect of Interactive Materials Intervention on Senior Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Set Theory in Oyo South Senatorial District. A 2x2x3 quasi-experimental design which involved pretest, posttest and intact group was used for the study. Eighty-five (85) Senior Secondary School Two (SSS2) Students were used from two Senior Secondary Schools. One research question and three hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance guided the study. Data were analysed using t-tests and ANCOVA. The results revealed that there was a significant effect of interactive materials’ intervention on the academic achievement of Set Theory in Oyo South Senatorial District (F(1,82) = 50.317, P < 0.05, n 2 = 0.380), there was no significant main effect of gender an senior secondary school students’ academic achievement in set theory in Oyo South Senatorial District ((F(2,81) = 2.545, P > 0.05, n2 = 0.059); there was no significant interaction effect of intervention and gender on Senior Secondary School Students’ academic achievement in set theory in Oyo South Senatorial District (F(1,80) = 2.758, P > n2 = 0.033); there was no significant interaction effect of intervention and subject combination on Senior Secondary School Students’ academic achievement in set theory in Oyo South Senatorial District, Oyo State. It was recommended that curriculum planners and policy makers should make the use of interactive materials a vital part of Mathematics training programs. Keywords: Interactive Materials, Intervention, Mathematics, Set Theory, Senior Secondary School Word Count: 280
Influence of Motivational Factors and Work Environment on Public Secondary School Teachers’ Job Performance in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Adenike Elizabeth ADEOGUN
Teachers’ job performance can be seen as teachers’ ability to combine relevant inputs for effective teaching and learning. This study investigated influence of work environment and motivational factors on teachers’ job performance in public secondary schools in Ibadan Metropolis of Oyo State. Three research questions were raised and answered, while two hypotheses were formulated and tested to guide the study at 0.05 level of significance. The study used descriptive research design. A sample size of 1629 teachers was utilized for the study. The research instrument for the study was questionnaire titled: Teachers’ Motivation, Work Environment, and Job Performance Questionnaire (TMWEJPQ0 with r = 0.92. The result revealed that weighted mean score for motivational factor was moderate ( =2.40) with promotion mean score being ( =2.23), salary ( =2.70) and medical support ( =2.29), while mean score for work environment was moderate ( =2.13), with heat mean score being ( =2.23), illumination ( =2.70) and space availability ( =2.29). The multiple regression analysis showed combined influence of independent variables on the dependent variable job performance (F=191.106: P<0.05), for motivation, relative influence existed between salary (β = -0.058, p = 0.023), promotion (β = -0.091, p = 0.000) and job performance. While space availability (β = 0.322, p = 0.000), illumination (β = 0.474, p = 0.000) had positive relative influence and heat (β = - 0.177, p = 0.000) negative relative influence on job performance for work environment. In conclusion, salary, promotion, space availability, illumination and heat have significant influence on teachers’ job performance. Therefore, it is recommended that stakeholders in educational sector in Ibadan metropolis need to ensure that teachers’ work environment and motivational factors are improved for high level of job performance. Keywords: Teachers job performance, motivational factors, work environment, pubic secondary schools and Ibadan Metropolis Word count: 283
Infrastructural Facilities and Teachers’ Indices as Determinants of Academic Achievement among Social Studies Students in Oyo State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Anthony Oluwadamilare ODUWOLE
To propel teaching and learning in secondary schools, there is a need to put in place the necessary infrastructural facilities for effective achievement in learning. Despite this, inadequate infrastructural facilities were identified by the researchers, and the limited available ones appeared to be poorly managed. Many studies have been conducted to determine or assess the influence of school infrastructural facilities on students’ academic achievement but it appears little had been done on its availability, adequacy and usage. Against the background, the study examined infrastructural facilities and teachers’ indices as Determinants of academic achievement among Social studies students in Oyo State. Descriptive survey research design was used with three research questions and two hypotheses, population comprised students and teachers in public junior secondary schools in Oyo State, The total number of public junior secondary schools in Oyo State as at the time of the study was 324. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select seventy six (76) teachers and four hundred and eighteen (418) students, two instruments were used for data collection. Results showed that level of infrastructural facilities to teach social studies in junior secondary schools students was low (Weighted Mean= 2.17), teaching methods was low (Weighted mean= 2.30), teacher experience was also low (Weighted mean=2.43). It was also indicated in the study that the level of students’ academic achievement in social studies was equally low with (52%). There was significant combined influence of infrastructure facilities and teachers’ indices on academic achievement in Social Studies (F= 78.655; P<0.05). The study concluded that the level of infrastructural availability is a great determinant of students’ academic achievement in social studies. It was recommended among others that the government should invest more in the provision of certain infrastructural facilities in schools. Key Words: Infrastructural Facilities, Teachers’ Indices, Students’ Academic Achievement Social Studies Word count: 286
Knowledge, Attitude and At-Risk Behaviour of Commercial Farmers towards Global Warming in Oyo State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Oluwasegun Abidemi ADELEYE
The negative consequences of global warming have debilitating effects on human and environment. Due to some unfavourable practices that are associated with livestock and crop productions, the world is experiencing worsening air quality, rising temperatures and increased frequency of extreme weather events. In spite of this, previous studies concentrated on diverse population in relation to global warming, such as students, civil servants; with little concentration on famers, particularly commercial farmers. This study therefore, examined knowledge, attitude and at-risk behaviour of commercial farmers towards global warming in Oyo State, Nigeria. Milankovitch theory and Health Belief Model were used. Cross-sectional research design was used. Commercial farmers who engaged in livestock and crop productions served as the population of the study. Multistage sampling procedure (disproportionate stratified and simple random sampling techniques) was used to select a total of three hundred and thirty three (333) respondents. A self-developed and validated questionnaire was used as the instrument for the study. The descriptive and inferential statistics of Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Analysis of Variance were used for the analysis. The results showed that the level of knowledge of global warming among commercial farmers in Oyo State was high (75.1%), while attitude (19.0%) and at-risk behaviour (36.6%) were negative. There was a significant weak negative relationship between knowledge and attitude towards global warming among commercial farmers in Oyo State. (r=-0.494, p<0.05). Also, there was a significant moderate negative relationship between knowledge and at-risk behaviour towards global warming (r=-0.585, p<0.05). There were significant differences in knowledge (F(3,329)=9.811; p<0.05), attitude (F(3,329)=8.123; p<0.05) and at-risk behaviour (F(3,329)=10.904; p<0.05) towards global warming among commercial farmers in Oyo State, based on educational qualification. Periodic sensitization programme should therefore, be organised for commercial farmers on knowledge, attitude and at-risk behaviour towards global warming. Keywords: Commercial Farmers, Knowledge, Attitude and At-risk Behaviour towards Global Warming. Word Counts: 291
Leadership Styles, Incentives and Psychological Resilience as Determinants of Job Effectiveness among Lecturers of Private Universities in Southwest, Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2022-12) AdekunleTemitope ALADEKOMO
The issue of decline in the quality of lecturers' work has been a source of public concern in recent times.Previous studies had assessed the level of job performance of university lecturers, and established links between lecturers’ job performance with dispositional and contextual variables. However, empirical researches investigating influence of leadership styles, incentives and psychological resilience on job effectiveness of lecturers in private universities are scarce. This study, therefore, investigated leadership styles, incentives and psychological resilience as determinants of job effectiveness among lecturers of private universities in Southwest, Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. 1205lecturers in private universities in Southwest, Nigeria were selected using the Multistage sampling procedure. Data were generated with a questionnaire on Leadership Styles, Incentives, Psychological Resilience and Job Effectiveness (α =.81). Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics at 0.05 alpha level. The result showed that: there is a significant joint influence of leadership styles, incentives and psychological resilience on job effectiveness among lecturers of private universities in Southwest, Nigeria (R2=.946, F (3,1201) =6952.522, p<.05). It was also revealed that 95% of the observed variation is accounted for by the independent variables; there is a significant relative influence of leadership styles (β =0.074), incentives (β= 0.145) and psychological resilience (β= 0.030) on job effectiveness of lecturers in private universities in Southwest, Nigeria;there is a significant positive relationship between psychological resilience and job effectiveness (r=0.970, p<0.05);there is no significant difference in job effectiveness based on job tenure (F(2,1202) =1.854, p>.05) among lecturers of private universities in Southwest, Nigeria. Psychological resilience should be fostered among lecturers in private universities to ensure job effectiveness, among other recommendations. Keywords: Leadership styles, incentives, psychological resilience, job effectiveness, lecturers Word count: 275
Material Management, Teachers’ Adequacy and Learners’ Motivation Towards Learning as Determinants of Universal Basic Education Goals Achievement in Public Basic Schools, Southwest Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Shamsideen Abiodun WAHAB
Previous studies on the achievement of UBE goals in public basic schools, Southwest, Nigeria had focused more on material management and teachers’ adequacy. The present study was designed to investigate material management, teachers’ adequacy and learners’ motivation towards learning as determinants of UBE goals achievement. The study adopted the descriptive research design of survey type. A sample of 4,200 respondents were randomly selected from 280 public junior secondary schools. Material Management Questionnaire, Teachers’ Adequacy Questionnaire, Learners’ Motivation Questionnaire and Learners Academic Achievement Test were used for data collection r=0.8114, r=0.842, r=0.912 and KR20=0.942 respectively. Data collected were analysed using Means, Standard Deviation and Multiple Regression. Findings revealed that there was significant combined influence of material management, teachers’ adequacy and learners’ motivation towards learning (R=.228; R 2=.052; F(4,275)=3.787; p < 0.05), significant relative influence of learners’ motivation towards learning (β= .242; t= 3.723; p < 0.05), no significant differences in school location (rural and urban) on material management (F2, 113= 0.175; p > 0.05) and urban schools F2, 161= 0.527; p > 0.05), no significant differences in school location on teachers’ adequacy (F1, 114= 0.009; p > 0.05) and urban schools F1, 162= 3.670; p > 0.05) and there was significant differences in school location on learners’ motivation towards learning in the achievement of UBE goals (F1, 114= 2.745; p > 0.05 and F1, 162= 9.100; p < 0.05). The study concluded that material management, teachers’ adequacy and learners’ motivation towards learning are essential parts that can determine UBE Goals Achievement in public basic schools in Southwest, Nigeria. It was therefore recommended that government should provide necessary material (instructional and infrastructural), and ensure more qualified teachers are recruited to enhance effective teaching and learning to promote learners’ friendly environment. Keywords: Material Management, Teachers’ Adequacy, Learners’ Motivation, UBE Goals Achievement Word Count: 287
Motivational Strategies and School Factors as Predictors of Teachers' Job Satisfaction and Commitment in Public Secondary Schools in Southwest, Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Joseph Adebayo OGUNJIDE
Job Satisfaction and Commitment of teachers have been observed in Southwest, Nigeria. Salient factors like motivational strategies and school factors have not been given due consideration. This study therefore investigated motivational strategies and school factors as Predictors of Teachers' Job Satisfaction and Commitment in Public Senior Secondary Schools in Southwest, Nigeria. The study was hinged on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory, Herzberg factor of hygiene theory and Adam’s equity theory. Descriptive survey research design was used. Population comprised public senior secondary school principals (2,262) and teachers (56,827). Sample used, comprised 697 principals and 2,254 teachers (Multi-stage sampling). Two self - constructed questionnaire titled "Motivational Strategies, School Factors and Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSSFJSQ)" (α = .800) and "Teachers Commitment Questionnaire (TCQ)"(α = .871) were administered. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results showed poor in-service training (x̅=2.452), workload (x̅=2.986), school facilities (x̅= 1.505) and very poor incentives (x̅= 1.961). It showed that teachers are rarely satisfied in terms of management support (x̅=2.009) and autonomy (x̅=2.291) but not satisfied with nature of work (x̅=1.676). Findings showed low level of teachers' commitment to the school (x̅=2.441), students (x̅=2.450) and profession (x̅=1.821). Results showed a significant joint contribution of motivational strategies (in-service training and incentives) and school factors (teachers' workload and school facilities) on teachers’ job satisfaction (F7, 2246 = 3.726, p<0.05) and commitment (F6, 690 = 3.101, p<0.05). The indices - in-service training, incentives, teachers' workload and school facilities had relative significant influence on teachers' job satisfaction and commitment. It was recommended among others that motivational strategies (in-service training and incentives) should be provided and school factors (teacher’s workload) should be well managed and (facilities) be improved upon. Keywords: Motivational Strategies, School Factors, Teachers' Job Satisfaction, Commitment. Word count: 277
Organisational and Administrative Factors as Predictors of Undergraduates Intramural Sports Participation: A Case Study of Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Joseph Ayanlere AYANSINA
Intramural sport is a physical activity that gives participants a chance to experience enjoyment and competition, while at the same time acquiring positive outcomes such as new challenges, social interactions, skill enhancement and increased levels of fitness as well as enhanced physical and mental health. However, previous studies paid little concentrations on intramural sports participation and predictive factors such as organisational and administrative in tertiary institutions. This study therefore examined organisational and administrative factors as predictors of intramural sports participation among undergraduates of Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State. The descriptive survey research design was adapted in this study. Proportionate stratified and simple random sampling techniques were used to select 1166 respondents; while questionnaire was used for data collection. The descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentages and inferential statistics of regression were used for the analysis. The result of the study revealed that the level of intramural sports participation among the undergraduates of Adeleke University, Ede was low. There was a significant joint prediction of organizational factors on intramural sports participation among undergraduates of Adeleke University, Ede (F(3,1165)=34.169, p<0.05). Sport funding (ß=0.263, t=9.037, p<0.05) and timetable scheduling (ß=0.098, t=3.486, p<0.05) had significant relative prediction on intermural sports participation among the respondents, while organizational policy (ß=-0.029, t=-0.999, p<0.05) did not. There was a significant joint prediction of administrative factors on intramural sports participation among undergraduates of Adeleke University, Ede (F(2,1165)=17.223, p<0.05). Availability of personnel (ß=0.165, t=5.582, p<0.05) and personnel competencies (ß=0.086, t=2.928, p<0.05) had significant relative prediction on intermural sports participation among the respondents. It was therefore recommended that Sports Council of Adeleke University, Ede, in collaboration with academic planning Unit, should ensure that undergraduates are enlightened on the benefits that are attached to intramural sports. Keywords: Intramural, Sports participation, Organisational and Administrative factors. World count: 284.
Parenting Styles and Communication Strategies of Secondary School students Sexual Behaviour in Osun state
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Joseph Olufemi ADEBAYO
Even though empirical evidence exists to validate the avowal parenting styles and communication strategies hold the key in reducing the surge in students sexual behaviour in other secondary schools outside Osun state. Little is known also, about the nexus of these variables in the Osun state context. In view of this dearth in literature, this study investigated the influence of parenting styles and communication strategies on secondary school students sexual behaviour in Osun state. Using the Bowlby attachment theory as the theoretical basis, this study adopted the descriptive survey research design where multi-stage random sampling technique was used to select 500 students for the study. Data on the parenting styles and communication strategies were collected with a questionnaire. It was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics at 0.05 level of significance. The study discovered that the regression correlation (R) existed among communication strategies, Democratic Parenting Styles, Laissez faire Parenting Style, Autocratic Parenting Style and students sexual behaviour in Osun state. The results show that R is 0.744, R2 is 0.554 and Adjusted R square is 0.550. This implies that the variables contributed 55.4% to the variation on students’ sexual behaviour. ANOVA produced F(4, 495) equals 153.457; p<.05. Also, the result shows contribution of Autocratic; B=.539, t=15.650; p<.05; Democratic ;B=.286, t= 7.767; p<.05; Laissez-faire; B=.052, t= 1.537; p>.05; and communication strategies ; B=.222, t= 10.496; p<.05. From the result too, the mean difference in the male regarding parenting styles were higher for female (M=62.28, SD= 7.05) than male (M=67.02, SD= 6.47), t(497.942)=-.413,p>.05. F=5.626, p=.018. Thus, it is not significant. Recommendations were made that public schools through its Academic Board such as TESCOM, SUBEB should incorporate a general course on sex education to equip students with current theories in sexual practices for improved sexual behaviour. Keywords: Parenting Style, Communication strategies, Students’ sexual Behaviour Word Counts: 293
Personal and Socio-cultural Factors as Determinants of Family Planning Adoption Among Female Secondary School Teachers in Oyo Zone, Oyo State
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Desola Dorcas AKPAN
This research investigated the personal and socio-cultural factors as determinant of family planning adoption among female secondary school teachers in Oyo Zone, Oyo State. Developing countries are characterized by rapid population growth which is usually due to high fertility, high birth rates, and low contraceptive prevalence rate as observed in Oyo communities, even among teachers in public schools who are the supposed elites. A total number of two hundred and ten (210) female teachers were randomly selected from 1,277 teachers in registered secondary schools in Oyo Zone to test the level of family planning adoption among them and also test the hypotheses of personal and socio-cultural determinants of family planning adoption. A self-structured questionnaire was used to gather information from respondents and data collected were analyzed with the use of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 19. The data collected were subjected to Cronbach Alpha to determine the reliability coefficient at 0.85 and linear combination of personal factors was tested significant on adoption of family planning among female secondary school teachers in Oyo Zone (F(2,197)=422.633, p<0.05) with multiple regression of R=0.901 and multiple R-square of 0.811. The result also reveals that adjusted R2=0.809; indicating that about 80.9% of variance was accounted for by the independent variable. Likewise, fear of health hazard (ß=0.379, t=6.272, p<0.05) and desire for more children (ß=0.554, t=9.181, p<0.05) were independently tested significant on adoption of family planning among female secondary school teachers. it was found that the linear combination of social factors (religion, spousal disposition and media influence) is significant on adoption of family planning among female secondary school teachers in Oyo Zone (F(3,196)=493.272, p<0.05).It is recommended that government, non-governmental organizations and other relevant agencies should organize an effective health education programme on issues surrounding family planning, specifically on its adoption among female teachers. Keywords: Family Planning, Spousal Disposition, Birth Control, Religion, Family Planning Techniques. Word count: 299

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