DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATIONSECURITY MANAGEMENT SKILLS POSSESSED BYOTM EDUCATORSIN SOUTH-SOUTH NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES: A PREREQUISITE FOR ENHANCED JOB DELIVERY

The study was carried out to determine the Database management and informationsecurity Management skills possessed by OfficeInformationand Management Educators forenhanced job delivery in Universitiesin South-South Nigeria. Two research questions wereraised and answered while two hypotheses were formulated and testedat 0.05 level ofsignificance.The study employed the descriptive survey design. The population for the studyconsisted of 147 Office Information and Management Educators in Universities in South-SouthNigeria. There was no sampling as the population was of manageable size. A 56-item, 5-pointLikert rating scale questionnaire titled “Database management and information securitymanagement skills possessed by Office Technology Management Educators for Enhanced JobDelivery. Questionnaire in Universities in South-South Nigeria” (DCMCPOIMQ) was used toobtain data from the respondents. The instrument was validated by two experts from Delta stateUniversity of Science and Technology, Ozoro. To determine the validity of the instrument, alphastatistic was applied and a reliability coefficient of 0.86 was obtained. Mean and StandardDeviation were used to analyse all the research questions, while the hypotheses were tested witht-test of independent samples. The findings of the study revealed that Office Information andManagement educators in Universities in South-South Nigeria possessed database ManagementSkills for enhanced job delivery. The study found that there was a significant difference betweenmale and female Office Information and Management educators’ responses with regards to theDatabase management and information security management Skills possessed by OfficeInformation and Management educators. The study also found that there was a significantdifference between the Database management and information security Management ofexperienced and less experienced Office Information and Management educators in Universitiesin South-South Nigeria. The study concluded that Office Information and Managementeducators in Universities in South-South Nigeria have high competency levels in Databasemanagement and low competency levels in information security. It was therefore recommendedamong others that, Senate and School boards in various Universities should as a matter ofresponsibility mobilise the Office Information and Management educators in their institutionsfor skill development and update in ICT especially in the area of information securitymanagement

Big Data Analytics in Population Health Management: Transforming Healthcare Delivery

Big data analytics is transforming population health management (PHM) by deliveringactionable insights to improve health outcomes, optimize care delivery, and reduce healthcarecosts. By integrating and analyzing vast volumes of structured and unstructured data fromdiverse sources, such as Electronic Health Records (EHRs), wearable devices, claims data, andsocial determinants of health (SDOH), health systems can identify trends, patterns, andactionable insights at both individual and population levels. These data sets, characterized bythe “4 Vs” (Volume, Velocity, Variety, and Veracity), are central to evidence-based healthcarestrategies. In PHM, big data analytics facilitates the identification of at-risk populations usingadvanced predictive models. Through patient risk stratification, healthcare providers can designtargeted preventive interventions, thereby mitigate the prevalence of chronic diseases andreduce hospital readmissions. Prescriptive analytics further supports equitable resourceallocation, ensuring that healthcare services reach underserved populations. Real-time datafrom wearable devices and sensors enhances decision-making, especially during emergencies ordisease outbreaks, where timely responses are critical. Big data analytics also enableshealthcare systems to address social determinants of health, such as socioeconomic status,housing, and education, which are pivotal to understanding and reducing health inequities. Byanalyzing these drivers, public health systems can implement population-wide interventions thattackle the root causes of disparities. Cognitive analytics, powered by artificial intelligence (AI),deepens these insights by modeling complex scenarios and offering innovative strategies forintervention. Despite its vast potential, challenges such as data standardization,interoperability, privacy, security, and governance frameworks hinder the widespread adoptionof big data analytics in PHM. Addressing these barriers is essential to ensure high-quality,accurate, and comprehensive datasets that yield meaningful insights for decision-making.Applications of big data analytics in PHM are evident in initiatives like chronic diseasemanagement, reducing hospital readmissions, and public health campaigns. For example,during the COVID-19 pandemic, analytics played a pivotal role in monitoring infection rates,informing public health policies, and managing vaccine distribution effectively. In conclusion,big data analytics is reshaping population health management by enabling precise, efficient,and equitable healthcare delivery. While challenges persist, advancements in data science andanalytics technologies hold the potential to address these barriers and unlock the fullcapabilities of big data. This transformation positions healthcare systems to deliver improvedhealth outcomes for populations globally

Information Literacy Skills and Digital Information Resources: Their Role in University Students\u27 Academic Activities

Information literacy skills and digital information resources are essential for students’development to enhance their academic activities. This study examined information literacy skillsand digital information resources on academic activities of University Students in Nigeria. Surveyresearch design was adopted for the study. The population for this study comprised 7020 students.5,324 from Lead City University and 1,696 from Mountain University. Stratified samplingtechnique was adopted. The sample size was 400 respondents. Data were analyzed usingdescriptive and inferential statistics. The result shows that Information literacy skills enablestudents to recognize different methods of accessing electronic 163 (41.7%); ILS enable studentsto judge the accuracy and authenticity of website information 145 (37.1%). Majority of thestudents fully utilized internet access 197 (47.8%), computer system and personal data 178(45.8%). The students\u27 level of information literacy and their use of digital information resourcesinfluence their academic activities. The library management should strive to obtain up-to-datedigital resources, provide extensive internet access bandwidth, and ensure an ample supply ofcomputer systems and electronic reference sources

Cloud Computing: Its Influence on Career Paths of Business Education Postgraduate Students (OTM Option) in Selected Public Universities, South West, Nigeria

The study investigated the influence of cloud computing on career paths of OTM postgraduatestudents. It was guided by three objectives and two research questions. A descriptive surveydesign was used. The population was 167 comprised of Business Education Postgraduatestudents in Lagos State University (LASU), Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) and Tai SolarinUniversity of Education (TASUED). The population size was adopted using a total samplingmethod. The data were sourced primarily with the use of validated questionnaire that wassubjected to a Cronbach Alpha’s reliability test and it produced 0.703 and 0.811 for bothvariables. Out of 167 expected responses, the researchers successfully obtained 97. Theobtained data were analysed using both descriptive statistics for the research questions andinferential statistics for the null hypothesis. The multiple regression analysis was used to test thehypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The result [R² = 0.396; Adj. R²=0.390; F= 28.913]revealed that cloud security, data-based management, cloud architecture, cloud analytics andcloud platforms were among the required competencies for OTM postgraduates for career pathsin cloud computing. In conclusion, OTM postgraduates’ expertise in cloud computing wouldhave more employment options if it increases or improves. However, some factors wereidentified for undermining OTM postgraduate students in acquiring the cloud computing skillsand they were lack of experience, data privacy, data lock-in, insider threats, account hijacking,misconfiguration, cloud cost management, cyberattack, network dependency, and data loss.Itwas recommended among others that OTM postgraduates should be constantly retrainedthrough in-service training, workshops, seminars and conferences to enable them up-date theircloud computing competencies for effective records management

Collection Management Practices Among Librarians in Higher Institutions In Ekiti State

This study examines collection management practice among librarians in higher institutionlibraries in Ekiti State. The objective of the study is to find out the prevalent collectionmanagement practices among librarians in higher institutions in Ekiti State. The study adopted adescriptive survey research design. The study population consists of 84 librarians in higherinstitution libraries in Ekiti State. The data collected in this study was analysed using descriptivestatistics such as simple percentages, mean, and standard deviations to analyse the researchquestions and demographic data. The findings of this study showed that acquisition was the mostprevalent collection management practices existing in libraries in higher institutions in Ekiti State;followed byselection and collection development policy, while weeding was the least.The studyconcluded that despite existing measures promoting collection management practices, there isconsiderable room for improvement

Influence of Whatsapp Broadcast Messages On Interpersonal Relationship Between Youths and Parents

WhatsApp, a digital platform, with broadcast messaging as one of its features, enables users tosend a single message to several contacts at once, promoting effective informationtransmission.This study examined the influence of WhatsApp broadcast messages oninterpersonal relationship between youths and parents. The study defines the problem, first,defining the importance of a good interpersonal relationship between youths and their parentsand then going further to investigate the influence of broadcast messages on the interpersonalrelationship between youths and parents. The survey research method was employed in thisstudy and questionnaire was used for data collection from the selected 100 respondents. Findingsof the study reveal that parents make use of WhatsApp broadcast messages to communicate withtheir youth children, though, youths see some of these messages as information overload.Findings also reveal that respondents do not feel WhatsApp broadcast messages have improvedthe depth of communication or relationship between themselves and their parents/children. Thestudy however recommends that both parents and youth should intentionally build stronginterpersonal relationship as WhatsApp broadcast messages cannot and should not replace theemotional connections that come from face-to-face conversations

The Impact of Information Technology on Office Management

By improving productivity, communication, and decision-making, the incorporation of IT intooffice administration has completely changed how businesses function. Office managementplays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of organizations by integrating variousadministrative processes, technologies, and human resources. This paper examines howimportant information technology is for efficiently managing data, promoting collaboration,and automating administrative duties. Businesses can maximize resource allocation andexpedite operations by utilizing contemporary solutions including communication platforms,project management software, and cloud storage. By revolutionizing the ways in whichpeople and organizations interact, function, and handle information, information technologyplays a crucial part in constructing contemporary society. The multifaceted effects ofinformation technology on a range of industries, including business, education, healthcare,and government, will be examined through an examination of the essential components ofinformation technology, such as hardware, software, networking, and data managementsystems. The advantages of improved connectivity, increased efficiency, and better decision-making will be highlighted. To fully utilize the promise of information technology in officeadministration, the study addressed the issues of employee training, resistance to change,and cyber security threats. By analyzing current trends and future directions in officemanagement to achieve organizational success and sustainability, the paper also addressedthe difficulties faced by office managers in supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace,managing remote work dynamics, and adjusting to technological advancements. This paperhighlights the need for organizations to adjust to these technological advancements in orderto remain competitive in an increasingly digital world. Concerns about data privacy, cybersecurity threats, and digital inequality are all well-captured. Future trends, such as theadoption of artificial intelligence and remote work technologies, are expected to further alterthe office landscape. The integration of artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, andemerging technologies is expected to lead to significant advancements in informationtechnology

Effect of Inductive and Deductive Teaching Strategies on Senior Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Further Mathematics in Oyo State

This study investigates the Effect of Inductive and Deductive Teaching Strategies onSenior Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Further Mathematicsin Oyo State.Three hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level ofsignificance. A pretest–posttest quasi–experimental design was applied. Multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted to purposively select threeSchools of Sciencefor the study from the three senatorial districts in Oyo state. A sample size of 108participants comprises 50 male students and 58 female students were involved inthe study. Differential and Integral Calculus Achievement Test (DICAT)(KR-20=0.84) was used as instrument for data collection. Analysis of Covariance(ANCOVA) was used for data analysis. There was a significant main effect ofDeductive Teaching Strategy on Senior Secondary School Students’ AcademicAchievement in Further Mathematics [F(1, 63)=11.321, P<0.05]. There was asignificant interaction effect of Inductive and Deductive Teaching Strategies onSenior Secondary School Students\u27 Academic Achievement in Further Mathematics[F(2,104)=10.128, P<0.05]. From the results, it is concluded that the most effectiveand preferred teaching strategy is the Deductive Teaching Strategy. Base on thefindings, it is suggested that application of Deductive Teaching Strategy orCombined Inductive and Deductive Teaching Strategies should be considered toimprove students’ academic achievement in Further Mathematics

Fostering Community Engagement in Horticultural Research Libraries: Bridging Knowledge Gaps through Collaborative Connections

Libraries in Horticultural Research institutes are pivotal in knowledge dissemination,innovation, and community development. Their vast resources notwithstanding, the engagementof these libraries with their surrounding communities remains inadequate, leading to significantknowledge gaps. This study investigates how the National Horticultural Research Institute(NIHORT) library can leverage community engagement strategies to bridge these gaps. Using acase study analysis, the study examines current practices, identifies stakeholders\u27 knowledgeneeds, and proposes collaborative strategies for enhanced community engagement.Secondarydata was obtained from the library’s records on the use of the Institute’s production guide ineducating farmers and home gardeners. Data was also obtained from the institute\u27s social mediahandles on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube. The study investigateswhat the library has done as regards community engagement between the year 2023 and 2024,the data obtained was used to identify successful community engagement programs, as well asbest practices and challenges in engaging diverse audiences. The NIHORT Library engage itscommunity via selective dissemination of Information, capacity buildings, trainings, orientationprogrammes, outreaches etc. To achieve these, various communication tools like the socialmedia, radio, television, production guides are used. Findings reveal that the most frequentlyused communication tool is the production guide and the social media. The T.V and radioprogrammes were used occasionally. The library also assists extensionists occasionally incapacity building training programmes and outreaches to farmers in the institute’s adoptedvillages and its environs. The findings of this study will contribute to a framework forstrengthening community engagement efforts in horticultural libraries as critical connectors inthe knowledge ecosystem, thereby fostering communities that are inclusive, knowledgeable, andempowered to tackle problems like food security and climate change, ultimately promotingsustainable growth and horticultural innovation

School-related Factors and Junior Secondary School Student’s Motivation towards Learning in Ogun State, Nigeria

The intricate relationship between school-related factors and student motivation had become a pivotal focus in contemporary educational discourse, particularly in the context of junior secondary education. This study delves into the multifaceted dynamics of this relationship to shed light on the nuanced implications of school-related factors on the motivation of junior secondary school students. By investigating the combined and relative influence of teacher support, classroom rules, and instructional resource availability, the research offered valuable insights into optimising learning environments and fostering a sustainable culture of academic enthusiasm. The study employed a descriptive survey research design gathering data from a representative subset of470,449 students from 510 public junior secondary schools in Ogun State, Nigeria. Using multiple regression analysis, the findings underscored the significant combined influence of school-related factors on student motivation (F = 79546.842, p < 0.05), with instructional resource availability demonstrating the highest relative influence ( = 0.570, p < 0.05), followed by teacher support ( = 0.223, p < 0.05), and classroom rules ( = 0.041, p < 0.05). The study highlights the need for continuous investment in instructional resources, comprehensive professional development for educators, and the adoption of a balanced approach to classroom management to foster a conducive learning environment and enhance student motivation. Recommendations included prioritizing resource provision, comprehensive teacher development programs, balanced classroom management approaches,and increased parental engagement to bolster student motivation and learning outcomes