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A rule based expert system for diagnosis of fever
(International Journal of Advanced Research, 2013-09) Tunmibi, Sunday; Adeniji, Oriyomi; Aregbesola, Ayooluwa; Dasylva, Ayodeji
This paper deals with the design and development of a rule based expert system for diagnosis of fever, a common health disorder among Africans. This system interacts with users with plain English language based on some arranged rules. These rules, which are a typical collection of if/then rules, are extracted from experts in the medical fields in Nigeria. Using these rules, a knowledge base was designed for the expert system. Some programming codes were also written in VB.Net for making deduction of new facts from rules in the knowledge base. It is believed that this design can help to reduce the congestion we often see in our hospitals by providing solution for sick patients, irrespective of their locations.
Access to Information as a Veritable Strategy for Successful Entrepreneurship in a Developing Country
(IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2019) Okocha, F.; Eyiolorunshe, T.; Idiegbeyan-ose, J.; Aregbesola, Ayooluwa; Owolabi, S.
The paper discussed information access as a useful strategy for successful entrepreneurship in a developing country. It started with the general introduction of the concept information and the role of information in entrepreneurship. It further discussed the strategic role of information access by entrepreneur in Nigeria as compare to other developed countries. It further highlighted the nexus between information and entrepreneurship, it also discussed the challenges of information provision to entrepreneur in Nigeria to include poor infrastructures, unreliable power supply, lack of internet access in most public libraries in developing countries among others, based on these discussion, it was concluded and recommended that the challenges so listed should be addressed in bridging the digital divide, and provision of infrastructures by government and other stake holders that are concerned. This will enable the entrepreneurs in developing countries measure up with those in developed countries and at the same time reduce unemployment and increase the Gross National Product of the country. Keywords: Access to Information, Entrepreneurship, Information Provision, Developing Country, Nigeria.
Accessing Indigenous Knowledge Resources in Libraries and the Problems Encountered by Librarians Managing IK in Oyo State, Nigeria
(Digital commons (UNL), 2013-10) Adeniyi, Adegbilero I.; Subair, Roselyn E.
In this era of knowledge economy, a time where it is difficult to ignore any type of knowledge system, it is incumbent on librarians and libraries to reduce the gap between the use of indigenous knowledge owned by local people and the western scientific knowledge. The library for users is a democracy, and there is no reason it should enhance apartheid among knowledge systems and/or resources. LIS professionals all over the world have demonstrated commendable initiatives managing IK though not without attendant challenges. This paper reports the study of how libraries in Oyo State, Nigeria provide access to IK resources and the problems encountered managing them. The descriptive survey was employed. Data was collected using self-designed questionnaire for the project; and analysed using SPSS. It was found that IK resources were not adequately represented in libraries in Oyo State. The study discovered that special, academic and public libraries have differing means by which they provide access to IK resources. While special and academic libraries catalogue and organize their resources, have a separate section created for them within the library public libraries do not. Also, while public libraries network with institutions to share IK resources, special and academic libraries do not. It was moreover found that none of the libraries provide access to IK using public access database nor own a digital library for borderless access to IK resources. Librarians however encounter challenges managing IK. It is however recommended that libraries should up the game in providing access to IK resources.
Accreditation issues for library and information science schools
(JAIST, 2007) Nkiko, Christopher; Yusuf, Felicia O.
Purpose: The paper examines the issue of accreditation, types, status and ethical considerations in Library and Information Science, with reference to other professions as a model to adopt. Design/Methodology/Approach: The paper began by defining the concept of accreditation, objectives and types. It went further to discuss issues and status of accreditation with disciplines in Nigeria, Lessons from other disciplines in connection with there professional standards. It finally enjoined the Nigeria Library Association (NLA) and Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) to borrow a leaf from other developed countries to help ensure standards in the profession. Findings: from the paper accreditation is said to be a process by which institutions or programmes continuously update their educational standard through evaluation programme and institutional accreditation are the two types we have, some of the objectives of accreditation are: to stimulate and integrate the efforts of institutions to evaluate the standards of education; to strengthen the capabilities of the educational institutions for service to the nation; and to identify educational institutions that meets stated criteria for academic quality. In Nigeria, the National University Commission (NUC) is responsible for the accreditation of Library and Information Science (LIS) Schools, unlike in United Kingdom (UK) United State of America (USA) and Australia where professional bodies are chiefly responsible for the accreditation of LIS Schools. Other professional bodies in Nigeria like Nigeria Institution of Architecture, the Council of Legal Education, the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria and Chartered Accountants of Nigeria participate actively in the accreditation of their professions. It is therefore suggested that NLA and LRCN should live up to their responsibility by participating in the accreditation exercise of LIS Schools, provide parameter for recognition of the degrees and empower librarians and LIS Schools with adequate skills and competence to compete globally. Practical Implication: The NUC should incorporate NLA and LRCN to implement the stipulated standards for accreditation of LIS Schools. Originality: Its originality is in the writers’ analysis of accreditation issues in LIS Schools in Nigerian Universities, as against what is done in some other countries vis-à-vis other professions NLA, LIS School, NUC and LRCN have much lessons and information to gain from the work.
Achieving the 4IR University Library in Sub- Saharan Africa: Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges
(Folia Toruniensia, 2021-08) Nkiko, Christopher; Okuonghae, Omorodion
The paper examined the university library in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the preconditions for achieving and sustaining the same in Nigeria. 4IR is characterized by a level of automation, deployment of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence, internet connectivity and accessibility to the global information network, subscription to reputable online databases, quality and comprehensive collection in diverse formats, preponderance of digital natives among patrons, increased demand for seamless access to online resources and virtual operations, new library spaces (learning commons, research commons and makerspace), open scholarly communication, research data management, social mediation applications, digital curation and preservation. The challenges militating against effective crystallization of 4IR university libraries include: financial constraints, inadequate infrastructure, resistance to change, inadequate skills and competencies, security and intrusion issues, lack of exposure to international standards.
Adoption of Library Management System: Motivation and Challenges in Developing Countries
(International Conference on Information Management (ICIM), 2019-03) Aregbesola, Ayooluwa; Eyiolorunshe, Toluwani; Idiegbeyan-ose, Jerome; Yusuf, Felicia; Owolabi, Sola; Okocha, Foluke
The purpose of this paper was to discuss adoption of library management system, motivation and challenges in developing countries. It started with the introduction of the concept, it further discussed the trend in the adoption of library management system in the developing countries. The paper also highlighted the factors influencing the adoption of library management system in developing countries, it also discussed the motivating factors in adopting library management system to library services. The paper further pointed out the challenges in adopting LMS in developing countries, such as prolonged adverse economic conditions, limitations in budgetary provision, infrastructural and political challenges facing these countries as well as inadequate technical-know required for the deployment and usage of modern working tools and technologies involved within LMS. Based on these, the paper concluded and recommended that there should be adequate planning, preparation and consultations before embarking on the adoption of a software for LMS, regular training and retraining should be conducted for library personnel on the use of the software, institutional support and the reputation of the company that developed the software should also be considered among others. Keywords-Library Management System; Information and Communication Technology; Library and Information Centres; Developing Countries.
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.
Adult Education and Lifelong Learning: The Indispensability of Libraries
(College of Business and Social Sciences, Crawford University, 2013-09) Nkiko, Christopher
The paper considers the widespread recognition that learning is not merely confined to the different stages that are associated with the early periods of life but rather spans through life. It emphasizes the importance of the library to adult education, noting that the quality and credibility of adult education as well as lifelong learning opportunities in a country is determined by the robustness of library services available in that country. The paper further highlights the point that public libraries in Nigeria are severely flawed as agencies of education and social development as they virtually non- existed in the rural and urban marginal areas. Even in the few urban centres where they exist, their services are undermined by poor funding and obsolete as well as inadequate stocks. The paper thus notes that this has great repercussion for adult learning in the country since a quality library service is pivotal to any meaningful adult education and lifelong learning programs. It concludes that in order to be effective and act as a catalyst to quality education, especially for adult learners, the public library must evolve to mirror vitality of good library service and sustain the interest of its users.
Analysis of health information sources available to rural farming households in Ondo state, Nigeria
(Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and the Social Sciences, 2013) Odefadehan, Oluwaseun O; Ale, A.B .
This study identified various health information sources at the disposal of the rural farming households in nine selected Local Government Areas (LGA) of Ondo state, Nigeria. The perceived characteristics of the identified health information sources was also examined. The study determined how these perceived health information characteristics influenced the adoption of three selected public health programmes (Family planning, Immunization and Roll Back Malaria). Data from 272 households were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The result of the analysis showed that majority of the respondents indicated radio as the first source of information about the three health programmes. For example, radio was the first source of information about Family Planning (71.0% of the respondents). There was no significant relationship between adoption of (Family planning, Immunization and Roll Back Malaria) and the first source of information about these public health programmes. It was recommended that stakeholders in the development of rural public health programmes should take advantage of radio as a means of health information dissemination and ensure it is strengthened for sustained use.
APPLICA APPLICATION OF IC TION OF ICTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSI S IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LOKOJA LIBRARY
(University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2023) Aregbesola, Ayooluwa; Omale, Juliet; Yahaya, Dauda
This research study, application of ICT in newly Established Federal University Library in Nigeria; a case study of Federal University Lokoja. The research was guided by five research questions. Survey research method was used and questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. Mean scores where used to analyze the data generated. From the analyzed data, it was discovered that ICTs are averagely applicable though it has enormously benefited some library services in Federal University Lokoja, Library. The challenges identified were inadequate ICT facilities, Epileptic power supply and poor network facilities. In consonant with the vision of Federal University Lokoja Library, the library management has fully embraced the use of ICT in information handling and services so as to fit in with the ICT drive of the 21st century. Based on the findings it was recommended that there should be financial assistance from both government and nongovernmental bodies, for effective and efficient power supply, there should be a supplementary standby generator to ensure the continuity of work in the case of power outage, every division in the library should be completely automated in order to facilitate and create an avenue for effective service delivery and computer training and re-training programs should be organized from time to time to assist librarians who do not have knowledge in computer skills as this will aid awareness of computer potentials and capabilities. Keywords: Information, Information and communication technology (ICT), Electronic library, Academic library, Library services
Application of Web 2.0 Technology in Library and Information Centres in Developing Countries: Challenges and Way Forward
(University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2019-05) Idiegbeyan-Ose, Jerome; Okocha, Foluke; Aregbesola, Ayooluwa; Owolab, Sola; Eyiolorunshe, Toluwani
This paper discussed application of web 2.0 technology in library and information centres in developing countries. It started with the introduction that enable libraries to serve patrons efficiently, it also enhances collaborations, engenders participation, promotes interaction and creates an environment for openness in libraries. It further discussed some of the web 2.0 technology in library and information centres such as blogs, Rich Site Summary (RSS), instant massager, social networking sites, among others. The paper also highlighted challenges faced by developing countries libraries in application of web 2.0 technology such as digital divide, Inadequate ICT infrastructure, lack of policies to support Web 2.0, inadequate staff capacity, lack of maintenance culture, among others. Based on this discussions, the paper concluded and recommended policies of web 2.0 should be formulated and implemented, the government should provide adequate ICT infrastructures for libraries in developing countries, government and other institutions should try as much as possible to bridge the digital gap. This will enable developing countries libraries to take the full benefits of web 2.0 in library and information centres. Keywords: Web 2.0, Information Technology, Library and Information Centres, Developing Countries,
An Appraisal of Emerging Issues in the Law and Practice Relating to Bail, Bondspersons and Forfeiture of Recognizance in Nigeria.
(2021) Udemezue, Sylvester C.; Ojeih, Chukwunye Augusta
A basic constitutional right of a suspect who is held in the custody of any law enforcement agency, on allegations of commission of any offence not punishable with death, or who is arraigned in court on criminal charges, is the right to bail. This right is predicated on the principle that any person accused of or charged with the commission of a criminal offence is presumed innocent unless and until his guilt is proven beyond reasonable doubt in a court of law. Thus, every person suspected, accused of or charged with commission of a crime may be admitted to bail, pending the final determination of the case against him. In exceptional circumstances, bail may be granted also to a person who has been found guilty of a criminal offence, pending the determination of his subsisting or proposed appeal. Actual grant of bail by a court of law is discretionary which discretion must be exercised judicially and judiciously, and more often than not, an order granting the accused person bail is made either unconditionally or subject to some conditions usually referred to as the terms of bail, which may include self-recognizance, entering into a bond, deposit of money or production of some surety, sureties or bondspersons. Depending on the circumstances and the disposition of the court, these conditions are considered necessary in order to guarantee the availability of the accused person to face his trial, until the final determination of the charge against him. Where an accused person who is granted bail upon production of sureties or bondspersons, jumps bail, there is an obligation on the part of the surety/bondsperson to produce the accused person; else the surety may be liable to show cause before the Police or the court why the surety should not be made to forfeit the recognizance he entered into as a condition for admitting the accused person to bail. A lot of controversies and confusions has has arisen from the practice and use of bondspersons, the abscondment of an accused persons who is on bail, the practice of revocation of bail and forfeiture of recognizance in Nigeria. This paper is aimed to explain as well as examine the law and practice as they relate to grant of bail to suspects in the custody of law enforcement agencies, persons charged to court on commission of criminal offences, the use of recognizance, sureties or bondspersons in Nigeria, jumping of bail and and the concept of forfeiture of recognizance in Nigeria. The aim of the authors is twofold; to clarify the law and principles for the benefits of all practitioners and stakeholders in criminal justice administration, and to examine the practical application of the law in this filed with a view to determining to what extant the practice in Nigeria is in tandem with extant law, reasonableness, and modernity as well as the extent of conformity of the law in Nigeria to international best practices.
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.
Awareness and Perception of Plagiarism of Postgraduate Students in Selected Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria.
(Digital Commons (UNL), 2016-02) Idiegbeyan-ose, Jerome; Nkiko, Christopher; Osinulu, Ifeakachuku
Plagiarism undoubtedly constitutes a seemingly imperceptible threat to the growth of genuine global scholarship. The understanding of various perspectives of the phenomenon is critical to finding a lasting solution. It is against this background therefore, that the study investigated awareness and perception of plagiarism of postgraduate students in selected Universities in Ogun State Nigeria. Survey research design was used while adopting stratified and random sampling methods to select 338 respondents from federal, state and private Universities for the study. The findings revealed average level of awareness of plagiarism among postgraduate students, level of training influenced their level of awareness; pressure to meet deadlines, inadequate writing skills and lack of knowledge of what constitutes plagiarism were found to be responsible for the malaise. The study also revealed a significant positive relationship at r = 0.294 and p < 0.05 implying that as awareness increases, the positive perception of plagiarism would also improve. However, it revealed a significant difference in perception of plagiarism at f(2,327) = 25,000 and p < 0.05 implying that what postgraduate students perceived as plagiarism differ across the types of institution. The paper concluded that plagiarism is a heinous academic crime which negates the main objective of research to discover new facts and expand the frontiers of knowledge. The paper recommended the intensification of awareness and sensitization programmes on plagiarism by various institutions; that the National Universities Commission should enforce the use of Turnitin in all Nigerian Universities and the introduction of information ethics as a compulsory course of study in the tertiary institutions.
Awareness and use of electronic databases by postgraduates in the University of Ibadan
(Library Philosophy and Practice, 2018-10-01) Akinola, Ayodele O.; Shorunke, Oludare A.; Ajayi, Stephen A.; Odefadehan, Oluwaseun O.; Ibikunle, Femi L.
Globalisation through modern information and communication technology (ICT) is revolutionising the conduct of teaching and research in universities all over the world, particularly in developing countries such as Nigeria. One significant impact of globalisation, information and communication technology on teaching and research in developing countries is access to global information resources by researchers and postgraduate students of the universities. The university remains a centre of excellence, a citadel of learning, and more importantly the epitome of research.
Awareness and Use of Social Bookmarking Services by Final Year Students in a Nigerian Private University
(Information Impact, 2014-12) Adegbilero-Iwari, Idowu; Fasae, Joseph K.; Adegbilero-Iwari, Oluwaseun E.
Social computing is one of the renascent features of the web that has made it highly interactive. One of such social tools in the web is the social bookmarking services. It has been reported that social bookmarking services may be the least known social media network by students. Given that social media has been predicted to revolutionize learning it is therefore imperative to study the awareness and use of social media tools like social bookmarking services by undergraduate students. The survey research design was employed and questionnaire used to collect data. Using the SPSS statistical tool, the data were analysed and the result presented in simple percentages. It was found that the students are largely (60.9%) not aware of social bookmarking services. Their familiarity with and usage of the services were very low as very little proportions of the respondents can either “use”, “are using” or “have used” some of the social bookmarking services. With 28%, meeting people with similar research interest is the most beneficial feature of social bookmarking services to the students. But overall, the students (52.2%) agree that social bookmarking services are useful for their academic work.
Awareness, accessibility and use of library resources by faculty members of Landmark University, Nigeria
(Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 2017) Eyiolorunshe, Toluwani; Eluwole, Oluwadamilola A; Aregbesola, Ayooluwa
This study examined awareness, accessibility and use of library resources by faculty member of Landmark University in Nigeria. It is aimed at finding out the level of awareness, accessibility and use of library resources by faculty members. Stratified sampling technique was used to select faculty members from various units within the university. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from a sample of 102 academic staff. Frequencies and percentages were used for data analysis. Findings revealed that faculty members of Landmark University were fully aware of the resources the library holds and that the resources were utilized mainly for academic activities. It was also revealed that respondents easily accessed print resources than electronic resources. In addition, resources were underutilized by the faculty members despite their high level of awareness and easy accessibility to the resources available in the library. The study recommended that the library should make its webpage visible as well as carry out user education on a regular basis in order to increase usage of its resources especially the electronic resources.
Bibliotherapy and aging phobia among Covenant University staff
(IFE Centre for Psychological Studies (ICPS), 2006-03-01) Nkiko, Christopher; Yusuf, Felicia O.
Reading is one of life's greatest pleasures and opens the door to culture, knowledge and independence. It can be very therapeutic. This study examines the effect of bibliotherapy on aging phobia among Covenant University academic and senior staff. The result shows that reading of books has influenced positively their perception and attitude towards aging. And that books especially the bible, internet and friends are major sources of information to ameliorate any fear of aging.

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