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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Towards Community Rehabilitation: Reflections From the Bwarak Community Theatre Experience |
Pages/Article No | : | 1-5 Article No-01 |
Authors | : | Sekat Nenrotmwa Tapshak 1, Bizuum Yadok 2 & Poret Godwill Simon3 |
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Abstract:Most tertiary institutions in Nigeria are known influence the communities in which they are established. In recent times, scholars have observed the growing trend of negative influences in such communities and that of the Federal University of Education Pankshin is not an exception. The sudden rise in social perils in the Bwarak community has been attributed to the presence of the Federal University Pankshin formerly known as the Federal College of Education Pankshin, where thousands of students come from across the nation to attain education. Against this backdrop, the authors of this article employed community theatre pedagogy to trammel increasing social menace in Bwarak Community in the light of its proven effectiveness in stimulating community members' active engagement, dialogue and critical thinking towards social change. This will be done through interviews, observation and focus group discussions. The impact of the study was evaluated by a combination of action-based, qualitative and quantitative research. Materials required for the implementation of this project. The social menaces uncovered from the interaction between members of the community and the university include: unemployment, robbery, teenage pregnancy, substance abuse and truancy. The researchers further catalyzed solutions by facilitating discussions between the university and the community representatives. It is hoped that positive changes would be encountered in the near future as the consensus of decisions spelt a harmonious working relationship and corporate social responsibility from both parties in an effort to rehabilitate Bwarak community. .
Keywords: community theartre, social perils, Bwarak, FUE Pankshin, interaction.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Impact Of Home Economics-Based Entrepreneurship Education on Students’ Business Skills Development in Secondary Schools in Jos North Metropolis |
Page/Article No | : | 6-13 Article No-02 |
Authors | : | Susan Eloyi Ochigbo |
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Abstract: This study examines the impact of Home Economics-based entrepreneurship education on students’ business skills development in secondary schools in Jos North Metropolis. The study was necessitated by the inadequate entrepreneurial competencies among students, which hinder their self-reliance and economic productivity. The study was guided by three objectives and three research questions. The Experiential Learning Theory (ELT), propounded by David A. Kolb (1984, revised in 2014) was used as theoretical framework. Using a descriptive survey research design, a sample of 200 students was selected from 10 secondary schools through random sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using mean scores and chi-square tests. Findings revealed that Home Economics-based entrepreneurship education significantly enhances students’ financial management, creativity, problem-solving abilities and business preparedness. However, challenges such as inadequate funding, limited practical facilities, insufficient instructional time and a shortage of qualified teachers hinder its effective implementation. The study concludes that integrating hands-on entrepreneurship training into Home Economics curricula can significantly equip students with the skills needed for small-scale business ventures. It recommends increased government support, enhanced practical learning facilities and stronger collaboration between schools and the business community to maximise the potential of entrepreneurship education in secondary schools..
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Literature and Cultural Nationalism in Selected Novels Of Ngugi Wa Thiong’o |
Page/Article No | : | 14-21 Article No-03 |
Authors | : | Dr. Manasseh Terwase Iortyer 1, Dr Ukazu John Chukwuka 2 Agabi Joseph Ntamu3 |
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Abstract: Literature embodies a wide range of human experiences, dealing with man in his immediate environment. Africa encompasses a diverse range of traditional beliefs and cultural traditions that are occasionally shared by numerous societies. These ideas and rituals are developed from the people's revered culture and they provide a connection between people's historical heritage and the current day. This paper adopts Library-based research or content analysis using Ngugi wa Thiongo’s novels Weep Not, Child, The River Between, Petals of Blood and Wizard of the Crow as primary sources of data and other critical literary materials about Ngugi’s literary ouvres as secondary sources of data. Employing Marxism, Ngugi’s Globalectics theory and the politics of knowing and mythology as interpretative ideologies, the paper examine Ngugi wa Thiongo’s approach in trying to wrestle Africa’s cultural heritage from the Neo-colonial whims of the West in collusion with African elites in the era of globalizatioin. This paper therefore analyses Ngugi’s cultural nationalism project and the effectiveness of his advocacy for resistance and rejection of bad leadership in Africa by the teaming masses of Africa..
Keywords: Literature, Myth, History, Cultural Nationalism, Marxism, Globalectics.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Effects Of Pre-Reading Activities on the Achievement of Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) Students of French in Reading Comprehension in Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State |
Page/Article No | : | 22-37 Article No-04 |
Authors | : | JUDITH ONYEFU DAWULUNG (PH.D) |
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Abstract: The study investigated the effects of pre-reading activities on the achievement of Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) students of French in reading comprehension at the Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State. Employing a quasi-experimental design, specifically a non-equivalent pre-test and post-test control group approach, the study sampled 108 NCE II students from the French Department, who were divided into experimental (52) and control (56) groups. The Reading Comprehension Achievement Test (RCAT) was used to measure students’ comprehension skills, with data analyzed using mean scores and ANCOVA. Findings revealed that students exposed to pre-reading activities demonstrated significant improvements in identifying main ideas, supporting ideas, summarization and retelling, compared to their counterparts in the control group. The experimental group consistently outperformed the control group, with notable mean gains across all assessed comprehension skills. These findings aligned with existing literature, underscoring the effectiveness of pre-reading strategies in enhancing students' cognitive engagement and comprehension. The study concluded that structured pre-reading activities played a crucial role in improving reading comprehension and recommended their integration into reading instruction to enhance academic performance..
Keywords: Pre-Reading, Activities, Reading Comprehension, Achievement, NCE
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Assessing The Influence of Information and Communication Technology for News Sourcing: A Case Study of Nigerian Television Authority, Jos |
Page/Article No | : | 38-42 Article No-05 |
Authors | : | Buetsen Maurice Mammoh 1, Danjuma Wunuke 2 Abdulhamid Umar3 |
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Abstract: The paper assessed the influence of information and communication technology (ICTs) for news sourcing by staff of NTA Jos network centre. Three research objectives and questions were guided the study. The Network social theory, developed by Manuels Castells in the 1930s was used as theoretical framework. The survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprises the 98 staff of Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) with a sample size of 87 respondents. The convenience sampling technique was used to select the sample. The method of data analysis was mean score. Finding of the study showed that ICT has a great impact as a tool for news sourcing and dissemination. The adoption of ICTs in media reportage by NTA Jos network centre has drastically reduce harassment faced by media staff and has promote widespread of information across heterogeneous audience; a fundamental shift from the traditional method of news sourcing and dissemination. Base on the findings of the study, the study concludes that in spite the effectiveness of the tool (ICT) for news sourcing and dissemination, there seems to be no full familiarization of the practical knowledge on the use of the tool as attested by the 87 staff of NTA Jos network centre sampled for the study. Therefore, the study recommend that the government should equip the staff of the media station with adequate knowledge of technical skills needed to drive the mission of the station in terms of handling modern equipment among other recommendations..
Keywords: Assessing, Influence, ICTs, news sourcing, Dissemination
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Role Of the Contemporary Performance Poet in National Development: The Dike Chukwumerije Example |
Page/Article No | : | 43-50 Article No-06 |
Authors | : | Bizuum Yadok 1, Manta G. Yadok 2 |
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Abstract: Performance poetry in Africa has always been in the service of humanity. In spite of the massive cultural shift in Africa owing to the impact of colonialism and globalisation, oral poetry has remained resilient yet dynamic as it retains its place in most African societies. Contemporary oral poetry, also known as ‘performance poetry’ or popularly known as ‘spokenword’ or ‘spokenword poetry’, is the extant form of oral poetry which gains attention in public spaces and uses both primary and secondary oralities as its medium. Contemporary oral poetry has the unique advantage of reaching thousands of people at once and therefore could be used as a powerful tool for cultural reorientation and national development. Dike Chukwumerije is widely recognized for his outstanding oral poetry which mostly concerns national integration, social justice and national development. National development is not limited to infrastructure and physical facilities; it also includes the quality of education and orientation citizens of a given country receive. Anchored on the postcolonial literary theory and functionalist theory of oral literature, the paper focuses on two of Dike Chukwumerije’s spoken word poems, “The Wall and The Bridge” and “They Say I Come From a Free Country”, highlighting the role of the contemporary oral poet in national development from the preoccupation and performance of these poems. .
Keywords: Oral poetry, orality, national development, orientation, Dike Chukwumerije
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | An Overview of Regulatory Frameworks for Genetic Engineering and Plants Varieties in Nigeria |
Page/Article No | : | 43-50 Article No-07 |
Authors | : | OKOROTE, EZINNE NWACHUKWU |
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Abstract: The rise in use of biotechnology comes with its accompanying wave of problems that affect almost every fragment of the human life. Suffice to say, the results of those innovations have great bearing with respect to their protection as “property rights”. With development in many indispensable state-of-the-art equipment, there have been consequential innovations, advantageous mutations and varied explorations in diverse fields of human endeavor, which, to say the least, are methodological based and solution oriented. The reality of these innovations informs a corresponding need to protect various sorts of property rights, either via the grant of patents, copyrights, trademarks or industrial designs and in specific context pertaining to this discourse, plant breeders’ rights. Employing the use of doctrinal research methodology, the focus of the ensuing discourse is targeted towards navigating the regulation of genetically engineered plants and plant breeding in Nigeria, whilst taking into consideration applicable regulatory frameworks relevant to the subject under view (international and domestic legal frameworks). Using the public interest theory, the research explores how the regime of the Plant Variety Protection Act, 2021 has brought increased development in the Nigerian agricultural landscape, obviously for public benefit. The paper further examine the strengths and lacunas inherent in the Nigeria Plant Variety Protection Act, 2021. As part of its findings, the discourse establishes that paucity in awareness of the laws regulating the industry and recommends the need for robust information dissemination and fortified implementation mechanisms/collaborations to ensure the intended objective of the Act is realized and impact maximized to impart the Nigeria’s economy.
Keywords: Genetic Engineering, Plants Varieties, Public Interest Theory, Seeds, Breeder’s Rights
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Effects Of Collaborative Learning on Students’ Interest and Academic Performance in Social Studies in Katsina-Ala Local Government of Benue States |
Page/Article No | : | 38-42 Article no.: 08 |
Authors | : | Abraham Tondo Indyar |
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Abstract: This paper examines effects of collaborative learning on students’ interest and academic performance in Social Studies in Katsina-Ala Local Government of Benue State . The study was guided by two research questions. Two hypotheses were formulated and tested. The study employed quasi-experimental design. The population of the study comprised 5,258 Upper Basic II students from Katsina-Ala Local Government in Benue State comprising 3,210 male and 2,048 female students, out of which 215 students comprising 113 male and 102 female Upper Basic II students was used for the study. Social Studies Performance Test (SSPT) and Social Studies Interest Questionnaire (SSIQ) developed by the researcher were used for data collection. SSPT consists of Sections A and B. Section A sought bio data of the respondents, while section B has 40 multiple choice items with options lettered A – D. Topics covered are culture, marriage, family and drug abuse from Upper Basic II Social Studies curriculum. SSIQ is also made up of sections A and B. Section A sought bio data of the respondents like gender while section B has 20 items on interest with response options ranging from very high (4 points), high (3 points), low (2 points) and very low (1 point) for positive items; but however in reverse order for negative items. Mean and standard deviations were used to answer the research questions. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that there is significant difference in the mean interest ratings of students taught Social Studies using collaborative learning approach and those taught using conventional approach. Finally, there is significant difference in the mean performance scores of students taught Social Studies using collaborative learning approach and those taught using conventional approach at Upper Basic II Education level. It was recommended among others that Social Studies teachers should use collaborative approach to ensure effective teaching and learning so as to enhance students’ interest and performance in Social Studies instead of the conventional approach.
Keywords: Social Studies, Collaborative learning, students’ interest and academic performance
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Dust haze, implications, Aviation, Human Health, Northern Nigeria |
Page/Article No | : | 73-89 Article no.: 09 |
Authors | : | Caroline N.Igbo-Uchi, PhD. |
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Abstract: Dust haze is a recurring environmental phenomenon known to cause serious meteorological hazards, affecting the entire environment and, more specifically, the aviation industry and human health in northern Nigeria. This region experiences thick dust haze due to its proximity to the Sahara Desert, the primary source of the dust. This review was conducted to identify the most likely implications of thick dust haze on the aviation industry and human health. Data were retrieved from PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Scopus to identify studies reporting the effects of thick dust haze on both sectors. Findings revealed that flight incidents and fatal accidents have occurred in dust-laden air due to reduced visibility, strong gusty winds, and wind shear. Additionally, atmospheric dust has both long- and short-term effects on flight operations, including corrosion and abrasion of aircraft surfaces as well as molten ingress deterioration of engine hot components. These combined impacts can increase operating and maintenance costs, ultimately raising the overall expenses for air lines. Furthermore, most studies reported significant public health risks associated with thick dust haze, including allergic reactions, respiratory illnesses, and cardiovascular diseases. Given the severe implications of this natural catastrophe on both the aviation industry and human health, this study recommends that greater attention be given to preparing for, responding to, and mitigating these hazardous events. Implementing appropriate measures can help reduce their negative impacts on aviation operations and public health..
Keywords: Dust haze, implications, Aviation, Human Health, Northern Nigeria
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Pragmatic Acts Analysis of Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus’ 2021 Addresses on Covid-19 And HIV/Aids |
Page/Article No | : | 90-96 Article no.: 010 |
Authors | : | Okeoghene Nathaniel |
Publication Date | : | 30/03/2025 |
Department | : | Department of Registry |
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Abstract: This study, analyzed Ghebreyesus 2021 addresses on Covid-19 and HIV/AIDS. The study aimed to identify the broad categorizations of the pragmatic acts performed vis-à-vis the practs, together with their contextual tools, deployed by the speaker to address the world on the state of covid-19 pandemic and HIV/AIDS epidemic. The textual analytic research design was adopted for the study. It was anchored on Mey’s theory of Pragmatic Acts (2001). The population of the study comprised of two Ghebreyesus’ speeches on Covid-19 and HIV/AIDS from which his 2021 speeches on Covid-19 and HIV/AIDS were selected as sample using the purposive sampling technique. These sets of data were downloaded directly from the website of the World Health Organization, and subjected to both quantitative and qualitative analysis, using the basic principles of the adopted theoretical framework. The results of the study revealed that speech acts were the most dominant type of pragmatic act used. Results also indicated the use of indirect speech acts and psychological acts in Dr. Ghebreyesus' addresses. Based on these findings, the study recommended that: Public health officials should use a range of pragmatic acts to convey their messages and use psychological acts to create an emotional connection with the audience and encourage change of behavior; the curriculum of instruction in public health colleges and universities should be rejigged to incorporate the use of pragmatic acts and psychological acts in messages; and Government should provide public health officials with in-service training and capacity building on the effective use of pragmatic acts in public health communication to improve their messaging skills.
Keywords: Pragmatic Acts, Covid-19, HIV/AIDS
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Perceived Influence of Security Challenge on the Supervision of Instructional Processes in Public Secondary School, Nasarawa State |
Authors | : | Wanga Mary Ayuba 1, Dauda Yashi Mangut 2 Dr. C.I. Iyokyaa3 & Dr. P.N. Mando 4 |
Page/Article No | : | 97-107 Article no.:11 |
Department | : | Department of Education |
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Abstract: This study investigated perceived influence of security challenge on the supervision of instructional processes in public secondary schools. Three research questions guided the study. Two hypotheses answered research questions. Theoretical Framework; on General Strain Theory by Agnaw 1992, and Psychological Theory of Attribution by Heider 1958; Survey design was adopted. 20237 is the population of the study. Public secondary school teachers are the target population. 392 is the sample size gotten through Taro Yamane computation. A self-constructed questionnaire is the instrument titled: perceived Influence of Security challenge on the Supervision of Instructional Processes in Public Secondary Schools in Nasarawa State questionnaire (PIISIPSS in NSQ), structure on four modified rating scale of Strongly Agreed (SA), Agreed (A), Disagreed (D), and Strongly Disagreed (SD). 392 copies of instrument were administered by the researchers and researchers’ assistant through direct contact approach to the respondents. Data collected were adequately analyzed using mean and standard deviations while hypothesis were tested at 0.05 level of significance using chi-square goodness – of – fit. The major findings safely affirmed that security challenge influence the supervision of Instructional Processes in public secondary schools. The government should ensure conducive environment for the supervision of instructional processes in institution of learning.
Keywords: Security challenge, Supervision, and Instructional processes
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