Perception and attitude of postgraduate students of Library and Information Science towards scholarly publications in Nigeria

The paper investigated the perception and attitude of postgraduate (PG) students of Library and Information Science (LIS) towards scholarly publications in Nigeria. The study is a survey research anchored on the post-positivism research paradigm. The research employed the use of questionnaire and interview in order to allow for effective triangulation of the research findings. Purposive sampling was used to select five universities accredited to run both Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Library and Information Science by National University Commissions. The population of the study is fifty which comprises of ten postgraduate students from each of the five purposively selected universities. The findings of the study revealed that LIS postgraduate students are aware of scholarly publications and their attitude toward publishing from their research works is regarded as very good policy. In addition, journal is the most used channel in which they make their research findings known to the academic communities. Inadequate mentoring opportunity is a challenge facing the LIS graduate students in developing interest in scholarly publications. Based on the findings of the study, there is a need for the university managements through the postgraduate schools to create enabling environments that will promote research and innovation in Nigerian universities. Qualified lecturers should be employed to handle research aspects of LIS PG curriculum. Keywords: perception, attitude. postgraduate students, Library and Information Science, scholarly publications, Nigeria

Assessment of Library Registration between Fresh and Returning Undergraduate Students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria

Abstract The paper examines the rate at which students register with the library by comparing the fresh and the returning undergraduate students in the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Nigeria. Two hundred and fifty (250) copies of questionnaire were randomly distributed among students in late August, 2015 while two hundred and twenty four (224) copies were returned. Also used as databases for the study are the library statistics of registered students and the University’s student enrolment list for a period of five years starting from 2009/2010 to 2013/2014 academic sessions. The study revealed that fresh undergraduate students registered more than the returning undergraduate students. Those who registered believed that they did so, so that they could be able to borrow books and read during examination periods. Reasons given for not registering were ownership of personal books, cumbersome registration procedures and registration time clashing with lecture time among others. Out of the nine colleges that were covered by this study, the College of Management Science (COMAS) had the largest percentage of registered students in the library while the College of Plant Science (COPLANT) had the least number of registered students. Recommendations were also made on how to improve library registration so that students can register more with the library in order to use library materials that have been carefully selected for them

Overweight and obesity are prevalent among female adults in selected areas in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Background: There is a rise in overweight and obesity in Africa. In Nigeria, there are increasing changes in lifestyle and associated increases in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases. This study aimed at determining the prevalence of overweight and obesity, lifestyle practices, and food consumption practices among female adults in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, using convenience sampling technique, an interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to obtain data from respondents. Descriptive statistics was used to obtain frequencies and percentages for categorical variables and chi-square test was used to determine association between variables at p <0.05. Results: Among 300 respondents, The mean age was 49.8 ± 4.7 years in Felele and 50.3 ± 4.7 years in Oje. A majority of the respondents from Felele and Oje had active leisure time pursuit (96.7% and 89.3% respectively) with 70.7% and 86.0% engaging in daily physical activity respectively. Lunch (Felele– 12.0% and Oje– 22.0%) was the most skipped meal with reasons such as weight reduction (10.7%) in Felele and lack of money (20.0%) in Oje. Alcoholic drinks were the least consumed in both locations (Felele– 84.8% and Oje– 76.3%) while meat, poultry, and allied products were the most consumed food group in both Felele (51.2%) and Oje (39.7%). The prevalence of overweight and obesity among female adults was 88.0% and 66.0% respectively majority of whom were aged 45–50yrs in Felele and 51–55yrs in Oje. Conclusions: Findings highlight high prevalence of overweight and obesity among the female population. Therefore, intentional and targeted interventions among this population are needed

Pattern of biography usage by the students of Nigerian tertiary institutions

The role of the library has been to develop and maintain collections of materials in all formats in order to serve the information needs of its users. Biographies reveal scintillating story of great men and women who by determination, rose to a pride of place in their various endeavours. Most biographical accounts disclose exemplary acts of boldness and bravery, scholastic endeavours, exhibit considerate leadership qualities, gives firm authentic history of one’s birth, growth, career and so on. Descriptive research design using survey method was adopted for this study. Questionnaire was used as the survey instrument. The study sample comprised 500 randomly selected students from three universities in Ogun State, Nigeria. The study finds that the students preferred reading autobiographies to biographies. In case of biographies, they preferred biographies of the living to the dead. The study concludes that the biographies of notable personalities impact positively on younger generations

Rapidly progressive pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular failure in a heart and kidney transplant recipient

Abstract A 54‐year‐old man status post heart and kidney transplant presented with dyspnea. Imaging was consistent with lymphangitic carcinomatosis (LC), in the setting of biopsy proven adenocarcinoma. He developed pulmonary hypertension (PH) and died of right ventricular failure (RVF) 3 weeks later. Acute PH with radiographic features of LC in a high‐risk patient warrants expedited malignancy investigation

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Screen shot of ODK collect App on mobile phones and ehealth follow up Ebola sense.

<p>Screen shot of ODK collect App on mobile phones and ehealth follow up Ebola sense.</p

Trend of contact follow-up before and after deployment of Mobile application.

<p>Trend of contact follow-up before and after deployment of Mobile application.</p