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Item Impact of Community Radio on Agricultural Development in Southwest Nigeria(LEAD CITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIBRARY, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION SCIENCES [LCIJLICS]., 2025-07) Bernice O. Sanusi; Taiwo Suliyat Morenikeji; Tijani Abdulraheem AdekilekunThis study investigates the impact of community radio on agricultural development in Southwest Nigeria. Using a survey design, data were collected from 100 respondents, comprising farmers actively engaged in agricultural activities. The findings reveal that community radio serves as a critical medium for disseminating agricultural knowledge, promoting the adoption of innovative practices, and improving farming productivity. A significant majority of respondents acknowledged that agricultural programs on community radio enhanced their knowledge of modern techniques, contributed to higher yields, and informed their decision-making. However, challenges such as poor signal quality, limited access to affordable radio devices, and inadequate agricultural content hinder the optimal utilization of community radio. The study adopts Development Communication Theory which was primarily propounded by Everett M. Rogers in 1962 and Diffusion of Innovations Theory, further expanded by Wilbur Schramm in 1964, emphasizing on the role of communication in promoting social change and development, particularly in rural settings. Recommendations include improvement of Signal Quality that the government and radio stations should invest in infrastructure to enhance signal strength and expand the reach of community radio to remote areas. This research underscores the transformative potential of community radio in addressing agricultural challenges and fostering rural development.Item Transformation from Knowledge-based to Creative Economy: Lessons for Nigeria(Lead City University College Press, Jericho, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, 2020-09) Omolara Ayotunde Campbell (PhD)The global financial and economic crisis of 2008 led to a sharp decline in global demand and international trade. However, global exports of creative goods and services continued to increase reaching 592 billion dollars in 2008. This was more than double the 2002 value which indicates an annual growth of 14 percent over six consecutive years. This trend continued up to 2015. This is an indication that the creative industries hold great potential for developing countries that seek to diversify their economies. The knowledge-based economy emphasizes a system of consumption and production that is based on intellectual capital. It recognizes the role of knowledge and technology in economic growth. Creativity in itself fosters income generation, job creation and export earnings while promoting social inclusion, cultural diversity and human capital development among others. This paper therefore identifies key indices that must be within the appropriate benchmarks, for transition from knowledge-based to a creative economy to take place. These have generated increasing competitive advantage for emerging and developed economies. It proceeds to identify conceptual models of creativity and draws lessons from the economic transformation experience of some emerging and developed economies for Nigeria. Appropriate indicators that include: Knowledge Economy Index (KEI, KEIInnovation, KEI-Information Communication Technology), Global Competitiveness Ranking, Human Development Index, Literacy Rate and Research/Development expenditure as percentage of Gross Domestic Product were therefore considered and assessed. The paper recommends that realizing the gains from transformation from a knowledge-based to a creative economy will no doubt involve the government formulating the right public policy mix and strategic choices for harnessing the socio-economic potentials.Item INTERPERSONAL CONFLICT AS A BARRIER TO JOB PERFORMANCE AMONG LIBRARIANS: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE(LEAD CITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIBRARY, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION SCIENCES [LCIJLICS]., 2025) Caroline Amarachi Okoro; Victor WagwuThis opinion based piece explores the critical role of emotional intelligence (EI) in managing conflict within library settings. Drawing a personal observations and theoretical insights, it argues that emotional intelligence is an indispensable tool for librarians to effectively handle interpersonal conflicts in libraries, enhance team works, and improve overall job performance. The discussion highlights common types of conflicts encountered in libraries, including those between staff and patrons, and how EI strategies such as empathy, active listening, and emotional regulation can address these challenges. By providing practical recommendations and illustrations of the benefits of EI through hypothetical scenarios, this article emphasizes the transformative potentials of emotional intelligence in resolving conflicts and fostering a positive library atmosphere for effective job performance among librarians. The piece recommends among others that EI training be integrated into professional development programmes of librarians, asserting that such initiatives can lead to more harmonious work environments, better job performance and better service delivery in libraries.Item EMPOWERING THE NIGERIA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM THROUGH THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE(LEAD CITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIBRARY, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION SCIENCES [LCIJLICS]., 2025) Emmanuel ‘Gbemisola.S, Ogunbanjo; Bukonla, Olu-DanielThe study examined the use of AI in Nigeria healthcare towards providing effective and efficient services using a systematic scoping review method. The study adopted secondary information sources from the internet which include the use of journal articles, e-books, databases and websites of organizations, healthcare systems, news, and others. Information obtained was analyzed using thematic analysis and whence findings are presented. The findings of this study show that AI can revolutionize personalized medicine, optimize medication dosages, enhance population health management, provide virtual health assistants, support mental health care, improve patient education, and others which could enhance healthcare service provision and outcomes in the Nigeria healthcare system. AI in Nigeria healthcare system is just a recent innovation, and only few such as CareAi, ZMP Inc., and others have been successfully deployed to enhance healthcare service delivery in the Nigeria healthcare system. Also, despite the benefits accruing to AI in the Nigeria healthcare, several challenges such as data privacy and quality, ethical and legal issues, patient safety and accuracy, low internet connectivity, electricity, and hardware issues affect the successful implementation and use of AI in the Nigeria healthcare system. The study recommends that governments, policy makers and medical professionals should endeavour to provide sensitization information and other working mechanisms that enhance the propensity of the usefulness of AI towards ensuring a better healthcare provision in the Nigeria healthcare system.Item FACULTY PERCEPTION OF LIBRARY AESTHETICS AND PERCEIVED NEED FOR A FUNCTIONAL RESEARCH COMMONS TO SUPPORT SCHOLARLY PRODUCTIVITY: A CASE STUDY OF HEZEKIAH OLUWASANMI LIBRARY, OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE-IFE, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA(LEAD CITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIBRARY, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION SCIENCES [LCIJLICS]., 2025-07) Adewale Titus ELEWODEThis study examined Faculty Perception of Library Aesthetics and Perceived Need for a Functional Research Commons to Support Scholarly Productivity: A Case Study of Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. The study employed descriptive survey research method. A total of 132 faculty lecturers were considered across all the faculties in Obafemi Awolowo University. Questionnaire was used for data collection and 132 self-structured questionnaire was distributed to the lecturers as respondents in the university. 129 (97.73%) questionnaire were received and used as the basis for data analysis. The findings revealed that overall ambience of the library is welcoming and aesthetically pleasing, the furniture in the library is modern, comfortable, and conducive to research. A visually pleasing library environment enhances ability to concentrate on academic tasks and aware about the benefits of a Research Commons among faculty members that a visually pleasing library environment enhances the ability to concentrate on academic tasks and awareness of the benefits of a Research Commons among faculty members that understands how a Research Commons supports collaborative and interdisciplinary research. It was recommended that the university management should invest in sustaining and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the library. Regular refurbishment, ergonomic furniture, optimized lighting, and clean, orderly spaces can boost scholarly engagement. The university should equally prioritize the functionality of a Research Commons equipped with high-speed internet, collaborative spaces, research software, data analysis tools and digital repositories to support faculty research.Item FROM POSITIVISM TO PRAGMATISM: MAPPING THE EVOLUTION OF RESEARCH PARADIGMS IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE(LEAD CITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIBRARY, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION SCIENCES [LCIJLICS]., 2025-07) Kolawole Akinjide Aramide; Ibitola Oluwatoyin AdigunThe field of Library and Information Science (LIS) has experienced significant epistemological and methodological shifts over the past decades, reflecting broader intellectual trends across the social sciences. This study systematically reviews the evolution of research paradigms in LIS, with a focus on tracing the movement from traditional positivist frameworks toward more interpretivist, critical, and pragmatic orientations. Motivated by the need to understand how research philosophies shape knowledge production and professional practice, the study investigates the dominant paradigms employed in LIS research from 2000 to 2024. A narrative review methodology was adopted, using PRISMA guidelines to identify and analyse peerreviewed journal articles, doctoral theses, and key conference proceedings retrieved from major databases including Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Academia.edu, African Journals Online (AJOL) were coded and thematically analysed to determine the frequency, distribution, and contextual application of various paradigms. Findings reveal a steady decline in the exclusive reliance on positivist approaches and a growing embrace of mixed methods research underpinned by pragmatism. There is also a noticeable increase in critical and transformative paradigms addressing social justice, equity, and user-centered knowledge services. However, evidence suggests that many studies still lack clear alignment between research questions, methodologies, and underlying philosophical assumptions. The study concludes that greater paradigm awareness is essential for methodological rigour and relevance in LIS research. It recommends the integration of paradigm literacy into LIS curricula and calls for more reflexive and context-driven research practices.Item IMPACT OF ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING ON LIBRARY PERSONNEL PRODUCTIVITY(LEAD CITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIBRARY, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION SCIENCES [LCIJLICS]., 2025-10) Ifeoma Abigail Ajie; Eunice Vuoke Akpovire; Rahila Rachel HassanOrganizational learning is vital for boosting library personnel productivity in academic institutions by promoting continuous improvement and adaptation to new technologies. However, challenges like limited resources, lack of support, and resistance to change hinder effective learning programs, impacting productivity. This paper highlights the need for targeted professional development and strategic integration of organizational learning to improve library services and support academic goals. The paper used extensive literature review and practical insights of successful implementation of organizational learning as it affects the productivity of library personnel. This paper expounded the impact of organizational learning on the productivity of library personnel. It delved into some of the challenges that librarians’ may encounter when implementing organisational learning in order to enhance productivity. Furthermore, the paper examined the strategies that can be adopted to boost the productivity of librarians as a result of organisational learning. The paper reviewed some successful implementation of organisational learning on library personnels productivity. Organizational learning is crucial for enhancing library personnel's skills, efficiency, and productivity, driving the growth and sustainability of library operations. Overcoming challenges like limited funding through strategic collaboration and technology-driven training can foster continuous learning, improving service quality, job satisfaction, and competitiveness in the digital age. Library management should invest in continuous professional development by funding workshops, seminars, and e-learning platforms, while fostering a culture of learning through mentorship, peer sessions, and targeted training. Collaborating with external institutions and offering incentives like promotions and recognition can further motivate staff. These efforts ensure staff remain updated and engaged in their professional growth.Item INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER PREVENTION AMONG YOUTHS IN IBADAN METROPOLIS(Lead City University Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, 2022-05) Anthony Apeh AMEDU; Abidemi Opeyemi BELLO; Olamide Oluwayinka ADEYEMOThe burden for mental health disorder in Nigeria is high with limited access to available and affordable mental health services, many cases of mental health disorder are being managed by psychiatrists (mainly consultants, residents and general physicians), nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, auxiliary staff on mental health, religious clerics and traditional care attendants leading to diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with mental health disorders (G.M. Khalid et al, 2020). The study there, explore the influence of social media campaigns on knowledge, attitude and preventive practices of mental health among youths in Ibadan Metropolis. The study is anchored on Diffusion of Innovations Theory developed by E.M. Rogers, a communication theorist at the University of New Mexico, in 1962. The study adopted survey research design. The instrument of data collection for the study was self-designed questionnaire. The area of study was Ibadan South-West Local Government Area of Oyo State. Findings of the study shows that youths in Ibadan Metropolis often see mental health campaigns on social media and high numbers of the youths do see mental health campaigns on social media occasionally. Minority of the youths in Ibadan Metropolis often see mental health campaigns on social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter and Instagram. Youths in Ibadan Metropolis are aware of their mental health status. Mental health disorder affects mood, thinking and behaviours. Everyone is exposed to mental health disorder. Mental health disorder is treatable. Mental health disorder cannot be cured. The study recommended that Government, Non-governmental organisations and health related organisations should tap into the opportunities provided by the social media to educate and inform youths on mental health and Government, Non-governmental organisations and health related organisations should employ proper channels which can cater to the youths’ mental health.Item INFLUENCE OF PRODUCT PLACEMENT IN NOLLYWOOD MOVIES ON LEAD CITY UNDERGRADUATES' CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR(Lead City University Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, 2024-10) Ayinde Kuburat Adeola; Olamide Oluwayinka Adeyemo; Anthony Apeh AmeduThe immersive nature of movies, coupled with the subtlety of product placements, creates a unique opportunity to impact the preferences and choices of these young consumers. Understanding how product placement resonates with undergraduates can enable marketers to tailour their strategies effectively, ensuring that brands are not just featured but integrated seamlessly into narratives. Therefore, this study examined the influence of product placement in Nollywood movies on the consumer behaviour of LCU undergraduate students. The study was supported with Hierarchy of Effect Model. The research adopted a correlation survey research design, self-designed questionnaire administered to LCU undergraduate respondents. The study finds out that with a mean score of 3.17 and a standard deviation of 0.43 indicate that on average, students sometimes watch Nollywood movies. Also with overall weighted mean of 2.91 and a standard deviation of 0.39 suggest that, on average, students sometimes experience product placement in Nollywood movies (Weighted Mean= 2.91; SD=0.39; Decision=Sometimes). Furthermore with 62%, the result indicates that product placement in Nollywood movies is a strong predictor of consumer behaviour among LCU undergraduates. The independent variable (product placement in Nollywood) statistically and significantly predicts the dependent variable (consumer behaviour) with F-test of 479.665 which is significant at p=0.000. Based on the findings the study recommends Filmmakers, Marketers should know that when products are creatively infused in Movies and other forms of storytelling it will influence undergraduate consumer behaviour towards products/Brands and Filmmakers and marketers looking to effectively introduce brands through product placement should seek more creative ways to infuse it into the storyline.Item REVISITING THE ACCOUNTABILITY ROLE OF THE MEDIA IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIA(International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Literature (IMPACT: IJRHAL), 2022-02) Waheed Bayonle Busari; Anthony Apeh AmeduSection 22 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution (Amended) states that “the press, radio, television and other agencies of mass media shall at all times be free to upload the foundational objectives contained in the Chapter 2 of the constitution and uphold the responsibility and accountability of the government to the people.” From the forgoing, this paper seeks to examine the role of the media in promoting accountability in governance looking at some factors such as environment, technological innovation, legal system and media regulation. Social Responsibility theory served as a building block for this study. The study adopted qualitative approach, adopting focus group discussion (FGD) using 12 journalists from 12 different media houses based in Ibadan, Oyo State. Results obtained were analyzed and presented in Percentage tables. Findings showed that the environment was not favourable in terms of societal and welfare of journalists, likewise the legal regulations being introduced every day have the tendency to affect the effectiveness of the media in holding the government accountable. The study recommends that journalists and media professionals should always have in mind the social responsibility function of the media and their place at the Fourth Estate of the realm as the citizens wait on them to provide check and balances on the government for the purpose of accountability.Item Employing Early Warning and Pre-Bunking Strategies as means of Managing Information on Health Emergencies in Nigeria: The COVID-19 vaccine Experience(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), 2024-10) Iyabobola O. Ajibola; Anthony A. AmeduThe management of information during public health emergencies, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent COVID-19 vaccine introduction posed significant challenges for all countries, including Nigeria. Managing vaccine information is crucial to avoid misinformation, disinformation and rumors which escalate fears about, and negatively impact trust and confidence in vaccine and its acceptability. Early Warning and Pre-bunking are noted strategies for timeliness and proactive actions that can be employed in times of emergencies. This paper investigates the role of information in the management of public health emergencies in Nigeria. It particularly examines the importance of employing early warning and pre-bunking strategies to manage information during health crises, focusing on the COVID-19 vaccine experience in Nigeria. Through a review of relevant literature and analyses of data from quantitative and qualitative sources, the study investigates how these strategies can proactively enhance public health communication. Managing information related to COVID-19 vaccines by employing early warning and pre-bunking strategies is crucial in ensuring accurate, reliable, and responsible reporting. These strategies help to combat misinformation and disinformation, which can have serious public health consequences. The study also identifies critical factors influencing the success of these strategies. These include community engagement, governmental support, and media and civil society collaboration. This paper submits that both early warning and pre-bunking strategies should be fully integrated into public health emergency and vaccine related communication in Nigeria and the world at large and that successful management of vaccine information should be multi-faceted and involve all relevant stakeholders.Item Digital Agricultural Extension and Youth-Led ‘Agripreneurship’ in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State Nigeria(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), 2023-03) Anthony Apeh AMEDU; OLAMIDE OLUWAYINKA ADEYEMO; Tunde Quadri OJOMUThis research examined digital agricultural extension and youth-led agripreneurship in the Ibadan North Local Government Area using the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture IITA’s Youth Agripreneurs Initiative (IYAS). The study is anchored on the Uses and Gratification theory and Technological Determinism theory. The study used survey research design using a questionnaire for data gathering from select respondents. Data collected from the respondents in the Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that three popularly used digital agricultural extension channels for accessing the latest agricultural information and policies among Agripreneurs in Ibadan are Smart Messaging Services (SMS), social media, and smartphones. Further research revealed that the respondents sometimes use interactive voice recording and Smart Applications to access the latest agricultural information and policies. Also, Agripreneurs’ farms are growing better because of the information they access on digital media, they make more profit from agribusiness and the success of their agribusiness is attributed to such information. Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended that the Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and other related organizations should continue to execute the objectives of the Youth Agripreneurs initiative and possibly extend the initiative to other parts of Nigeria to promote agribusinesses and end poverty and hunger before 2030.Item Effect of Stock Market Liquidity on Manufacturing Sector Output in Nigeria(Lead City Journal of the Social Sciences (LCJSS), 2024-06) Godwin Emmanuel Oyedokun; Usman Shehu ShehuManufacturing sector is an important mechanism of growth, unemployment, creator of wealth, and channel for sustainable development which is capable of promoting industrialization in the economy. The sector has witnessed several transformations and restructuring to be able performed its role. However, over the years, instead of progressive output growth, the sector’s output has retrogressed to an unimaginable proportion. The study is embarked upon to examine the effect of stock market liquidity on the output of manufacturing sector in Nigeria from 1986-2018 using the methodology of error correction model approach. Findings from the study showed that the all share index has an insignificant effect on manufacturing sector output in Nigeria. In addition, findings from the study revealed that stock market capitalization has no significant effect on manufacturing sector output in Nigeria between 1986 and 2018. The implication of this result is that the inability of the stock market to effectively and efficiently mobilize resources through the sale of new shares for the output growth of the manufacturing sector is not unconnected with the arrays of challenges confronting it. However, value of stock transaction was found to have significant relationship with the growth of manufacturing sector in Nigeria between 1986 and 2018. The implication of this result is that the Nigerian stock market value of stock transaction has witnessed tremendous changes over the years particularly in terms of the number of operators and the public involvements. The study thus recommends that the regulators and operators in the Nigerian stock market must necessarily expand the market offerings to include products such as fixed income securities, hedging instrument, such as futures and other derivatives must be promoted as well as securities lending and collective investment schemes. Government should ensure an investment friendly environment by put in place necessary infrastructures, services and policy reforms that will enable the Nigerian stock market effectively and efficiently mobilize long-term financial resources and channel same to the manufacturing sector of the economy. More so, the regulators and operators in the Nigerian stock market must necessarily expand the market offerings to include products such as fixed income securities, hedging instrument, such as futures and other derivatives must be promoted as well as securities lending and collective investment schemes.Item The Effect of Social Media on Reading and Listening Habits of Polytechnic Students: A Case Study of The Polytechnic, Ibadan(LEAD CITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIBRARY, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION SCIENCES [LCIJLICS], 2024-01) Tolulope O. ADEPOJUNowadays due to the advancement of technology students waste much of their study time in using social media rather than dealing with academic issues. As a result of this, the main objective of this study was to examine the effect of social media on reading and listening habits of polytechnic students, a case study of The Polytechnic, Ibadan. The descriptive research method was adopted for this study and five departments were sampled with the use of simple random sampling technique. A total number of 150 pupils were drawn from the total population of the sampled department. A total number of 150 copies of questionnaire were duly filled, retrieved and used for the study analysis. Descriptive statistics of simple percentage was adopted in the analysis of data of the study. Furthermore, the data output revealed that students spent an average of 6.10 hours and 7.24 hours per day in using different social media accounts than dealing with studying their academic subject matters.Item Patients’ Perception and Utilization of National Health Insurance Authority in Abuja Municipal Area Council, Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Nigeria(LEAD CITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIBRARY, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION SCIENCES [LCIJLICS], 2024-01) Folake, M. FOLARINAccess to quality healthcare can often be expensive even in advanced countries. That is why governments all over the world have introduced one form of health insurance or the other. However, there seems to be below par utilization of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in Nigeria. This study seeks to examine the influence of patients’ perception on utilization of National health insurance services in three selected (District hospitals) in AMAC, FCT, Abuja. This study adopts the descriptive survey research design. The population of this study comprised the enrollees of AMAC District hospitals, FCT, Abuja. A sample of three hundred and eight five (385) enrollees of the three district hospitals were selected using simple random sampling. A structured questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data which was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Response rate = 79% and about 56.6% of the respondents were Females, ages 25-35 with 72.5% being married. The majority of respondents were Christians with 66.8%, 30% were Muslims and the remaining 2.9% were others. Most respondents were BSc/HND holders with 58.9%, MSc 6.6%, ND 24.75, and the remaining 9.9% were school cert holders. About 53% of respondents enjoy the health insurance because they enjoy medical care from well trained personnel. More than 50% of the respondents feel that the Nurses and Doctors do not treat patients with respect and they considered the waiting time very high. The majority of respondents also feel that they are not being treated according to NHIA operational guidelines, and that the cash paying patients are treated better. There was a significant influence of patients’ perception on utilization of health insurance services. The Perception of health insurance among the enrollees of AMAC district hospitals varied while the utilization was fair enough.Item Patient Records Retrieval Strategy on Service Quality of Health Information Management Professionals in Public Health Institutions in Oyo State, Nigeria(LEAD CITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIBRARY, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION SCIENCES [LCIJLICS], 2024) Temitope Elizabeth OjoService quality (SQ) has emerged as an essential aspect for high customer industries like hospitals. Patients demand quality, healthcare institutions must implement a system in meeting the expectations of the patients. Medical records are important tools in patient management with details about each patient’s health history from birth to death. The wide range of clinical information seekers suggests a strong demand for information, thus getting records is essential in information retrieval systems. Patient records retrieval strategy entail all processes and procedures in place to enhance prompt recollecting patient health records as the need arises. For high SQ there should be comprehensive working record retrieval strategy (RRS). Literature has not been established on how patient records retrieval strategy (PRRS) influence SQ among HIMPs, the study is based on it. This is a cross-sectional study that included 322 HIMPs, total enumeration technique was employed. Structured questionnaire was used. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that HIMPs render very high quality service to their patients with the grand mean of 3.55 on a four-point scale where PRRS has grand mean of 3.36 showing high level of PRRS in PHIs in Oyo State. Hypothesis reveals a fair relationship at 0.421, adjusted value 0.175 implying less significant contribution of PRRS on SQ. The outcome show that PRRS has contributed significantly to SQ of HIMPs in PHIs in Oyo State. Therefore, it is recommended that HIMPs should be encouraged through training, and conferences with modern IT equipment to enhance higher performance.Item Organizational Factors as Predictor for Motivation to Use Library Management Software among Librarians in South West University Libraries, Nigeria.(LEAD CITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIBRARY, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION SCIENCES [LCIJLICS], 2024-01) Victor Omeiza JATTO; Sunday TUNMIBILibraries like every other profession has been obstructed by technological innovations like Integrated Library Management Software (ILMS). ILMS offers numerous benefits and serves as a powerful tool for libraries to efficiently manage their resources, operations and services. Koha as an example of open-source integrated library management software has gained popularity among academic libraries all over the world, Nigeria not left behind. However, with the numerous advantages, low or partial automation was found, of which several studies have been done to delineate the reasons. The study, adopting descriptive survey research design, investigated organizational factors as predictor for motivation to use Koha Integrated Library Management Software in Southwest Universities, Nigeria. The population for this study consists of all the three hundred and eight (308) librarians from all the 22 libraries of universities in Southwest Nigeria that use Koha library management software. From the study population, 175 were sampled using Krejce and Morgan sampling table with an approximate 70% response rate. The study found that organizational factors have significant influence on motivation to use Koha ILMS (Adj. R2 = 0. 254, F(1,118) = 41.429, p = 0.000). The study concluded that Koha ILMS is compatible with library operations. Therefore, the study suggests that both library management and the university management should ensure adequate availability of infrastructures that allow for effective utilization of library oriented technological innovations like ILMS.Item Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction in Small and Medium sized Enterprises in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State(LEAD CITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIBRARY, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION SCIENCES [LCIJLICS], 2024-01) Tolulope E. ADENEKAN; Oluwatomisin OLALERUCustomer satisfaction is the key to the long-term survival of any business. It promotes customer loyalty and ensures low customer attrition rate. In line with this, business owners and researchers are usually interested in factors that affect customer satisfaction. This study examines the influence of service quality on customer satisfaction in SMEs in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo state. The study adopted a descriptive survey research method. The population encompassed residents of five local governments in Ibadan out of which 384 were systematically selected as the study sample. The research instrument is a structured questionnaire. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found a high level of customer satisfaction among the SMEs. While customers set their expectations quite high, these businesses generally meet them. The results also showed that service quality has a significant impact on customer satisfaction. The study concluded that service quality both play a crucial role in determining customer satisfaction. It was therefore recommended that SMEs should prioritize activities and policies that enhance the quality of services rendered to customers.Item Job Satisfaction and Migration Intention of Health Information Managers in Nigerian Health Sector(LEAD CITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIBRARY, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION SCIENCES [LCIJLICS], 2024) Adetunji, A. KARUNWI; Sunday TUNMIBIA large-scale migration of health practitioners was observed. Therefore, the study in bid to understand factors that causes this migration aimed at understanding the influence of job satisfaction on migration of health information managers in Nigeria. The survey research design was adopted; the population of the study consist of eighty (80) health information management professionals in the Lagos hospitals. Total enumeration was used for the study which make do for the sampling of all the eighty (80) health information managers. A structured questionnaire was adapted to gather data for the study. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for analysis. The study found a moderately high level migration intention among health information management practitioners with financial, cultural and environmental consideration service as the push and pull factors for the health practitioners. The test of hypothesis revealed that Job satisfaction ((R = 0.955, p<0.05) have significant influence on migration intention of health information managers. The study concludes that emigration intention among health information manager is on the increase and it is mainly due to lack of job satisfaction. It is therefore recommended that hospital management in Nigeria pay attention to motivators and hygiene factors capable of contributing to the job satisfaction of health information management practitioners.Item Information & Communication Technology Skills and Service Quality of Librarians in Agricultural Research Institutes, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria(LEAD CITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIBRARY, INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION SCIENCES [LCIJLICS], 2024-01) Theresa Folasade ODUSANYA; Sophia .V. ADEYEYELike every other library, research libraries in Agriculture institutes are service rendering organizations with the sole aim of satisfying the researchers’ information need through quality services. User’s satisfaction is key to the usage of library and it resources. Like every other service rendering organizations, regular evaluation from user’s perspective is inevitable especially in the face of obstructive nature of the technological innovation which has kept librarian on their toes thereby leaving them with no option but to be equipped with necessary Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills for optimum and overall quality service. This study aimed at finding out influence of ICT skills of librarians on the quality of service rendered in Agriculture research institute, Ibadan, Oyo State. It’s a descriptive study, which make use of mixed method. The population comprises of 101 librarians and 24 researchers. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire and a focus group discussion. The empirical data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, the hypothesis were tested using simple linear regression. The study found discrepancies in both librarians and researchers’ response as regards service quality, Inadequacies of information resources was also found. The test of hypothesis revealed that ICT skills ((Adj.R2=0.205, F(1,79) =20.328, p=000)) have significant influence on service quality. The study recommends regular training and retraining in ICT by librarians.