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Adoption of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) for Librarians' Professional Development in Africa
(Library and Information Science in the Age of MOOCs, 2018) Fagbohun, Michael O.; Nkiko, Chrisopher; Adetomiwa, Basiru; Asaolu, Aderonke O.; Nwokeoma, Nwanne M.; Esse, Ugwunwa C.; Usman, Kazeem O.
Librarian development is the process of constantly strengthening professional attainment, broadening academic knowledge, and enhancing skills. This chapter explores how Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), can be used as continuing professional development of a librarian. This chapter narrates how MOOCs may offer a librarian an opportunity to upgrade their skills or further their education. It explains the benefits and challenges of the adoption of MOOCs for continuing professional development in developing countries and how this can be applied in developing economies. The major benefits of MOOCs to librarians are to help in professional and personal learning, but most librarians who wish to experience progressive career-development are yet to ascertain this fact. The chapter concludes that librarians have the opportunity to leverage this technology to improve their relevant professional skills in the 21st century. It is also established that the adoption and use of MOOCs among professional librarians in Africa is low as in advanced countries.
Advances in Concepts of Ergonomics with Recent Industrial Revolution
(International Conference on Engineering for Sustainable World, 2021) Fayomi, O.S.I.; Akande, I.G.; Essien, V.; Asaolu, A.; Esse, Ugwunwa C.
Change is constant and as such we must always look forward to ways to help us adapt to this changes. With constant improvement being revised on evolving better and improved ways in which individuals and workers can function in their various organizations and industries, better and improved methods would have to be constantly developed in order to gain maximum efficiency from workers. The emergence of the Industry 4.0 industrial stage era has witnessed with its arrival tremendous industrial performance. This paper seeks to provide a review on the various advances of ergonomics concepts with the advancing industrial revolution with supporting roles on importance of training workers on the new innovative techniques
Assessing E-Learning Tools in an Academic Environment: A Study of Availability and Use among Undergraduate Students in a Nigerian University
(International Journal of Progressive Education, 2015-06) Ifijeh, Goodluck; Osinulu, Ifeakachuku; Esse, Ugwunwa C.; Adewole-Odeshi, Egbe; Fagbohun, Michael
This study investigated the availability and use of e-learning tools as emerging paradigms in Covenant University, Nigeria. The study population comprise of 7000 undergraduate students, out of which 1000 was used as sample. Questionnaire was used as data collecting tool for the study. A total of five hundred and eleven questionnaires were filled and returned. The study revealed that an appreciable number of e-learning tools were available and in use in the University. Notable among them is an electronic learning management system - Moodle. Most of the respondents (61.8%) indicated that they used the e-learning tools mostly for downloading lecture notes. The study further revealed that there was no significant relationship between students' level of study (class) and their use of elearning tools. Also, no significant relationship between use of e-learning tools and academic performance was established. Majority of the respondents (54%) identified inadequate internet access as the biggest challenge to students' use of e-learning platforms. The study was concluded with recommendations that could enhance the use of e-learning platforms in Universities in Nigeria. Copyright of International Journal of Progressive Education is the property of International Journal of Progressive Education and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract.
Assessment of radiogenic heat generation in a flood plain of crystalline Basement rocks
(IOP Publishing, 2019-08) Adagunodo, T. A.; Sunmonu, L. A.; Adabanija, Moruffdeen A.; Omidiora, J. O.; Emetere, M. E.; Joel, E. S.; Ijeh, Victor; Esse, Ugwunwa C.
Concentrations of radioelements in a flood plain of Crystalline Basement Complex are determined, with the aim of assessing the radiogenic heat produced in the study area. Ten soil samples are collected for analysis using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry technique from ACME Laboratories. The radiogenic heat contributions by each radioelement in the flood plain varied from 95.70 to 393.37 ρw/kg; 71.68 to 642.56 ρw/kg; and 0.0088 to 0.0188 ρw/kg for uranium, thorium and potassium respectively. However, the total radiogenic heat production varied from 167.39 to 1034.9 ρw/kg, with thorium being the major contributor to the total heat generated in the study area. Nine locations in the study area are characterized by Low Heat Potential (LHP), while the remaining one is characterized by Moderate Heat Potential. On average, the study area could be classified as LHP, which is in agreement with some of the studies in crystalline terrain of Nigeria.
Attitude of Junior and Senior Post-primary School Students in Ado-odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State to The Use of Library and Library Materials and The Successes They Achieve in Examinations
(Delhi Library Association, 2014-06) Esse, Ugwunwa C.
The research focused on the use of libraries by students of post-primary schools in Ado-Ota Local government Area of Ogun State with particular reference to private and public schools. The study was limited to the students in the senior classes. It is inevitable to say that the foundation giving as regards the process of teaching/ learning goes a long way in the formulations of the students both for the now and the future. This study was carried out to investigate if the use of library and its materials contribute in the success that the students achieve? Only one hypothesis was formed to set the pace for this study: “the attitudes and success of Junior and Senior postprimary school students are not significantly influenced by the use of the library” 100 students of the Junior Secondary III who are moving up into the Senior Secondary Class and 100 of the out-going SS III students, which brings a total of 200 students were investigated. Chi-square technique was used as a means of testing the hypotheses at the level of 0.5. Hypothesis was accepted and vital recommen-dations were made.
BLENDED LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION: IMPLICATION AND STRATEGIES FOR ACADEMIC LIBRARY SUPPORT
(Proceedings of INTED2019 Conference, 2019-03-13) Fagbohun, Oyeronke A.; Iwu-James, Juliana; Olawoyin, Olajumoke; Esse, Ugwunwa C.; Yusuf, Felicia; Segun-Adeniran, Chidi; Izuagbe, Roland; Owolabi, Sola
Following advances and extensive use of information and communication technology (ICT) in education and the current tech savvy generation of learners in higher institutions of learning, blended learning is gaining popularity as it is adjudged effective in improving both teaching and learning process in higher institutions of learning. It has the potential to expand access to quality education and break learning barriers in developing countries. Blended learning has created a paradigm shift in library services, however, not all academic libraries in developing countries have understood their roles in blended learning environment. Academic library can play significant roles in collaboration with faculty. The paper examined innovative strategies that academic libraries can adopt to make effective use of blended. The paper examined the state of academic libraries in developing countries with emphasis on their ability to participate in an embedded learning environment, it revealed that traditional learning methods is still prevalent in many developing countries, the paper considered factors that enhance and hinder academic libraries intervention in a blended learning environment. Competencies and skills required by academic librarians to be relevant in an embedded learning environment were discussed. The paper proffered workable recommendation for implementing a blended learning environment. In conclusion, the paper recommends that librarians in developing countries must be intentional about skills acquisition so as to be well equipped to join their counterparts in other developed climes to play a significant and principal role in the ever dynamic sophisticated learning environment.
Change Management in the Academic Library: Transition From Print to Digital Collections
(IGI Global, 2018) Adebayo, Oyeronke; Fagbohun, Michael O.; Esse, Ugwunwa C.; Nwokeoma, Nwanne M.
The introduction of ICT has no doubt changed and redefined the way and manner in which library operations are carried out. In this chapter, the phenomenon of change management was discussed and Unfreeze-Change-Refreeze model was adopted. The chapter also delved into the management of change in academic libraries, types of Digital library collections, access mode to digital collections, the need for transition from print to digital collections, the need to reposition library tools, resources and expertise, need for accessibility of collections by user, the need and benefits for preservation of digital resources, health and safety policies and prospect of change management. Despite the great achievements recorded in academic libraries due to change in operations, there is still another side to the coin. Issues such as techno stress which is a technology related health problem came to the fore. Other challenges such as increase in expenditure, staffing issues, etc. also surfaced.
A Comparative Study of Users’ Experiences with Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows XP: A Case Study of University of Ibadan
(Libraries at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2013-02-26) Esse, Ugwunwa C.
Through the past two decades, Human Computer Interactions emerged as a focal area of computer science research and development. Human Computer Interaction is about designing computer systems that support people so that they can carry out their activities productively and safely. And this has a role in playing in the design and development of all kinds of system. Although advances in technology tend to drive advances in field, technology needs to be usable as well as functional. According to Terry Winogard (1990)” Except for special things like computer games, people don’t use computer because they want to use computer, they use computer because they want to write papers, they want to communicate with people, and they want to design bridges and so on. Whatever they are doing, the computer is an enabling device that can help them to do it”. Designing interactive computer systems to be effective, efficient, easy and enjoyable to use is important, so that people and society may realize the benefit of computation-based devices.
Creativity and Innovation in Library and Information Services Delivery in an ICT Age: The Covenant University Library Perspectives
(Atharva Publications, 2014) Nkiko, Christopher; Idiegbeyan-Ose, Jerome; Ilogho, Julie; Esse, Ugwunwa C.
This article discussed creativity and innovation in Library and Information Services: the Covenant University Library Experience. lt highlighted the essence of creativity and innovation, {he creative and innovative ideas at Covenant University Library was also discussed, such as the establishment of escapist reading section, spiritual and leadership section, capacity building initiative , use of ICTs skills for effective services delivery. The paper recommends that Libraries should be creative, they should think of better ways of doing same thing, they should think outside the box, Library management should occasionally call for library staff meeting I discussion where staff should think on how to improve library services, Library schools should also inculcate in students philosophical thinking and analytical skills that will in turn develop creativity and innovation in the mind of the students. It is therefore concluded that 21't century libraries are faced with series of challenges, therefore, the present day librarians must have creative and innovative mind so as to render effective and efficient services to users and also remain relevant in this present age and ages to come.
Creativity and Innovation in Library and Information Services Delivery in an ICT Age: The Covenant University Library Perspectives
(Atharva Publications, 2014) Nkiko, Christopher; Idiegbeyan-Ose, Jerome; Ilogho, Julie; Esse, Ugwunwa C.
This article discussed creativity and innovation in Library and Information Services: the Covenant University Library Experience. lt highlighted the essence of creativity and innovation, {he creative and innovative ideas at Covenant University Library was also discussed, such as the establishment of escapist reading section, spiritual and leadership section, capacity building initiative , use of ICTs skills for effective services delivery. The paper recommends that Libraries should be creative, they should think of better ways of doing same thing, they should think outside the box, Library management should occasionally call for library staff meeting I discussion where staff should think on how to improve library services, Library schools should also inculcate in students philosophical thinking and analytical skills that will in turn develop creativity and innovation in the mind of the students. It is therefore concluded that 21't century libraries are faced with series of challenges, therefore, the present day librarians must have creative and innovative mind so as to render effective and efficient services to users and also remain relevant in this present age and ages to come.
Current Trends in Cataloguing and the Challenges of a Cataloguer in the Digital Age
(Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 2013-12) Esse, Ugwunwa C.
The paper explains the challenges faced by cataloguers in this age of Information explosion and Information Communication Technology (ICT) and the attendant innovations and trends that are required to cope in this new environment. Cataloguing is not just building a catalogue, but about providing users with timely access to information relevant to their needs. The task of identifying resources collected by libraries, results in rich metadata that can be used for many purposes. It involves describing resources and showing their relationships to persons, families, corporate bodies and other resources, thereby enabling users to navigate through libraries to quickly get information they need. The metadata constructed throughout the life cycle of a resource is especially valuable to many types of users, from creators of resources to publishers, subscription agents, book vendors, resource aggregators, system vendors, libraries and other institutions, and end users. The new international cataloguing code, RDA (resource description and access) is discussed in this paper, with a view to meet fundamental user tasks in a way that produces wellformed, interconnected metadata for the digital environment.
“DIGITAL DIVIDE: CHALLENGES FOR LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES PROVISION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
(International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, 2018-10-05) Idiegbeyan-Ose, Jerome; Esse, Ugwunwa C.; Fagbohun, M.; Ilo, P.; Osinulu, I.; Adebayo, O.; Olawoyin, O.; Nwokeoma, N.
The paper discussed digital divide and its challenges for library and information service provision in developing countries, concepts of digital divide, illiteracy and digital divide in developing countries and the state of ICT adoption in developing countries and developed countries. It further highlighted the challenges of digital divide in library and information service provision in developing countries and made recommendations and conclusion.
Distribution of radionuclides and assessment of risk exposure to the miners on a kaolin field
(IOP Publishing, 2019-08) Adagunodo, T. A.; Hammed, O. S.; Oyebanjo, O. A.; Obafemi, Y. D.; Omeje, Maxwell; Isibor, Patrick O.; Lukman, A. F.; Oladejo, Olagoke P.; Onumejor, C. A.; Esse, Ugwunwa C.
Mining of kaolin deposits are common in Nigeria without considering the background radiation in such environment and the health risks it might pose on the miners. In this study, in-situ measurements of the naturally occurring radionuclides were carried out with the aim of determining the distribution of these radionuclides on the mining field and estimation of the hazard indices exposure risks (γ- and α-radiation risks) to the miners. The study was achieved with the aid of gamma ray detector Super-Spec (RS-125) and global positioning system. The detector used has ability to measure activity concentrations of 238U, 232Th and 40K and gamma doses. For the purpose of this study, only the concentrations of the three radionuclides were considered. For each location, measurements were taken four times, while its mean value was estimated for better accuracy. In all, nineteen locations were occupied in order to cover the study area. Basic kriging method was adopted for the production of spatial distribution of these radionuclides and their corresponding γ- and α-radiation hazard indices. The mean values of 238U, 232Th and 40K are 46.7, 71.8 and 108.7 Bq kg-1 , respectively. When compared to the global standard, it was revealed that 238U and 232Th are greater than the global standard, while 40K fall below the permissible limit. The γ- and α-radiation exposure risks estimated revealed that the mean values of Iγ and Iα are 0.6 and 0.2 respectively. Though the estimated γ- and α-radiation indices showed that the kaolin field is safe for the miners, periodic check is required in order to monitor the rate at which these natural primordial radionuclides (238U and 232Th and their progenies) are being enhanced.
E-Learning 2.0 technologies and web applications in higher education
(IGI Global, 2013-12-01) Idiegbeyan-Ose, Jerome; Esse, Ugwunwa C.
Once considered the traditional approach to education, brick and mortar institutions are no longer the norm due to e-learning technologies. Populations are turning into ubiquitous human beings, and educational practices are reflecting this change. E-Learning 2.0 Technologies and Web Applications in Higher Education compiles the latest empirical research findings in the area of e-learning and knowledge management technologies assessment. Highlighting specific comparisons and practices of em-learning and knowledge management technologies, this book is an essential guide for professionals and academics who want to improve their understanding of the strategic role of e-learning at different levels of the information and knowledge society.
Effect of digitalization on the performance of commercial banks in Nigeria
(IOP Publishing, 2019-09) Agboola, Mayowa G.; Awobajo, Kiitan A.; Oluwatobi, Stephen O.; Akinbode, Mosunmola O.; Fagbohun, Michael O.; Esse, Ugwunwa C.; Segun-Adeniran, Chidi D.; Asaolu, Aderonke O.; Betek, Chelsea M.
This study investigates how digitalization enhances the performance of commercial banks adopting the purposive method and simple random sampling selecting 370 nonmanagerial employees from a commercial bank. A self-structured questionnaire was used as the major instrument for data collection and was analysed using SPSS version 25. From the result, it was discovered that there was a mild significant and positive relationship between the digitalization process and commercial bank performance (r = 0.114*; p< .05). Also, there is a positive significant relationship between product innovation and performance of commercial banks in Nigeria (r = 0.186; p< 0.001). The study recommends that digitalization processes if adequately and correctly implemented, will have a significant positive relationship on the performance of commercial banks in Nigeria ceteris paribus.
EFFECTS OF LIBRARY INSTRUCTION ON SATISFACTION WITH THE USE OF LIBRARY AND ITS SERVICES: A STUDY OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN FIVE UNIVERSITIES IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF NIGERIA
(European Scientific Journal, 2014) Esse, Ugwunwa C.
User education is an academic programme that is designed by higher institutions to educate library users on how to effectively utilize library resources and its services. The saying that a University is a library surrounded by other buildings is a clear pointer to the centrality of library to educational pursuits. User education and use of library remain one huge challenge. It is established that library users all over the world face various challenges which impact the extent to which the resources available are put to maximum and effective use. This paper is an exploration to evaluate the effect of library education programme on Undergraduate Students of Southern Part of Nigeria. It attempts to answer questions like how have Librarians positioned the library for effective use of students? Are library users given adequate and impactful user education? The paper discovered that although user education programmes exist and users are of the opinion that they helped boost their use of library, the library still needs to intensify its efforts to educate library users through setting up of additional methods of user education in order to achieve excellence in educational pursuit
Examining the roles and challenges of human capital influence on 4th industrial revolution
(AIP Publishing, 2020-12-15) Fayomi, O. S. I.; Akande, I. G.; Esse, Ugwunwa C.; Oladipupo, S.
Industrialization is an improvement of existing manufacturing processes through invention or the creation of new technologies to make activities easier for human to execute. The fourth industrial revolution has several technical factors that needs to be studied properly to ensure it safety and feasibility, however the inclusion of the human component as the central and main focus in this revolution is rarely mentioned. This overview critically examines roles and challenges encountered by man in the new industrial revolution. The collaboration of human-machine component and their performance was also in this paper.
FACTORS AFFECTING INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS AND INFORMATION USE BY LEGISLATORS IN SOUTH WEST, NIGERIA
(Digital Commons University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2018) Ogunsola, Yemi; Adebayo, Oyeronke O.; Olawoyin, Olajumoke R.; Esse, Ugwunwa C.
The study looks at factors affecting information literacy skills and information use by Legislators in South West, Nigeria. In south West Nigeria, there are six states namely, Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti. For the purpose of this study, only three states were randomly selected for this study and they are: Ondo, Oyo and Ekiti. In all, there are seventy-eight Lawmakers cut across the states selected for the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study, the instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire, it was administered to all the seventy-eight Lawmakers. Sixty-seven out of the seventy-eight questionnaire returned usable and this brings the response rate to 85.9%. The results from data gathered was analyzed using percentages. The result is presented in tables. The study found that Lawmakers in the selected States House of Assembly have acquired basic skills on information literacy which made information search and use easy for them. The study also revealed that there were some factors still affecting information use by these Lawmakers. It concluded that right information is a necessity when it comes to taking decisions.
GRAVITATING TOWARDS TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION: PLACE OF MAKERSPACE
(Conference or Workshop Item (Paper), 2019-03) Yusuf, Felicia; Segun-Adeniran, Chidi; Esse, Ugwunwa C.; Izuagbe, Roland; Iwu-James, Juliana; Adebayo, Oyeronke; Fagbohun, Michael; Olawoyin, Olajumoke; Owolabi, Sola
Based on constructivist philosophy which focuses on enabling learners to generate knowledge through interaction with physical objects, the idea of makerspace was initiated. The main essence of makerspace is to stir creativity, innovations and motivate learners towards designing and inventing. This paper is an exposition on the place of makerspace as a new approach to pedagogical activities. The 21st century is immersed in information and communication technology revolution which has necessitated a new way of learning. New generation of learners are referred to as digital natives who are naturally gravitated towards new innovations. This paper relies on recent scholarly publications to point out intricacies of makerspace, the need for educators to embrace it, the new role for educators and other stakeholders in education and the need to manage this change in the educational system. The paper also points out the challenges that this new wave encounters in areas where adoption has taken place and the benefits of adopting makerspace. Conclusion is however made that change is constant and the idea of makerspace may be the new shift that will totally revolutionize the academic world. It is suggested that Faculty and Management need to encourage studies to evaluate accruable benefits of makerspace. Keywords: Makerspace, education, technology. STEM, learning process, learners.
HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT (HTA) DECISION MAKING SYSTEM FOR HEALTHCARE IN NIGERIA USING ANALYTIC HIERARCHY PROCESS
(http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/13278/, 2018-05-01) Esse, Ugwunwa C.
In the developed countries various Health Technology Assessment (HTA) has been used to make decision on the most appropriate health technology to be acquired. However, developing countries are yet to take advantage of HTA when deciding on what health technology to procure. This research carried out a study on the applicability of HTA within our local hospital which revealed the pressing need for HTA model and software system that can support hospitals in carrying out HTA seamlessly. Hence, a HTA model based on Analytical Hierarchical Process (AHP) was proposed and developed in this thesis. The result of this research will help hospital especially within Nigeria to easily carry out HTA when faced with the problem of choosing the best among health technology alternatives given multiple criteria. The system was developed using C# programming language, ASP.NET framework and Accord Library (Linear Algebra Library). The system was evaluated using the responses of questionnaire filled by a group of medical stakeholder at Ota General Hospital which comprised of (A Resident Doctor, A Radiologist, A Technologist and the Procurement Manager). Additionally, this research not only sensitize the hospitals and medical professionals on the benefits and importance of exploring health technology assessment when procuring any health technology but also, made the task easy by automating the entire process of using analytical hierarchical process to solving HTA by developing a software system(NHTA). NHTA abstracts the burden and minimizes human error of carryout HTA while being fast and accurate.

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