INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY EDUCATION A PENANCE FOR INSECURITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

¹Mulkah A. Ahmed; ²Mathew, Bolaji Aledare,³Ibrahim Aliyu Aminu &⁴Meliga Salifu

¹Department of Science Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin

²Department of Integrated Science, Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa,

^{3& 4}Department of Biology Education, Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa

Email: ahmed.ma@unilorin.edu.ng&matthewaledare44@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Biology education is the key to the development of any nation. Societal welfare and economic empowerment are paramount important in national development objectives of any nation and the level of sustainable development of any human society is directly dependent on the quality of science education learned and applied by the citizenry. The purpose of this paper is to examine the involvement of biology education in promoting sustainable development and insecurity challenges. The paper considers the concept of education and biology education as a tool for achieving sustainable development in Nigeria. It also talks about the facets of development that can be sustained through biology education which include, peaceful co-existence, research, agriculture, poverty alleviation, rural development, health and nutrition. In conclusion, the paper observed that to make science education a tool for sustainable development in Nigeria, content, teacher education, and curriculum materials should be given special attention. The paper also suggested that, citizens should develop a sense of patriotism that is to put the country above any selfish interest capable of destroying peace and harmony in the country and the teaching of biology education in all our schools should facilitate new culture of politics which make for tolerance, and political accommodation among the political class. This would enhance the survival of democracy in the country.

Keywords: Biology Education, Sustainability, Development, Nigeria, Insecurity

STAFF RECRUITMENT (PRE-ENGAGEMENT) VARIABLES AND EMPLOYMENT OF LIBRARY STAFF IN TERTIARY INSTITUTION LIBRARIES IN RIVERS STATE

Comfort N. Owate & Pauline Chinasa Iroeze

Department of Library and Information Science, University of Port Harcourt, Choba,

University Library, Federal University of Technology, Owerri.Email: comfort.owate@uniport.edu.ng & paulinechinasa1980@gmail.com.

ABSTRACT

The study examined staff recruitment (pre-engagement) variables and employment of library staff in tertiary institution libraries in Rivers State. The study was guided by four research questions and four objectives. In line with the objective, four null hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. A non-linear correlation research design was adopted for the study. The population comprised all the number of applicants (employed and not employed) who applied for library job from 2015 to 2020 in tertiary institutions in Rivers State. The reliability index was established using Crombach Alpha and .81>.71 was obtained which showed that the instrument was reliable.. Data collected for the study were analyzed using Crammer’s Correlation Coefficient to answer the research questions posed for the study, while Chi-Square was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study are; that the coefficient of relationship between age and employment of library staff in tertiary institution libraries in Rivers State is positive and significant; that the coefficient of relationship between academic qualification and the employment of library staff in tertiary institution libraries in Rivers State is significant; that there is a positive and significant coefficient of relationship between work experience and the employment of library staff in tertiary institutions in Rivers State is significant. It was recommended that though there is the need for presentation of evidence of age before employment, job vacancies in university libraries should not be specified for applicants of a particular age bracket; that given the level of competition in the labour market, prospective applicants should endeavor to acquire the requisite qualifications in order to brighten their chances of securing a job in university libraries in Nigeria and beyond; that university library management should re-consider the idea of employing only those with certain level of work experience as applicants can still acquire the experience on the job when employed and that there should be no consideration for gender as a factor when employing workers in university libraries.

Keywords: Staff recruitment, Library staff, Tertiary institutions, Rivers State, Variables

DIGITAL RECORDS AND ADMINISTRATION OF EDUCATIONAL TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN RIVERS STATE

Nweke, Emmanuel Onyekachi & Faith Adanne Onuekwa

Department of Office Technology and Management

Capt. Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Rumuola, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

E-mail: emy1242000@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

The study investigated digital records and administration of educational tertiary institutions in Rivers State. The research design adopted for this study was correlational design. The population of the study consisted of 274 and 548 administrative staff in educational tertiary institutions in Rivers State. A sample size of 391 following stratified sampling technique a in which 17 respondents were chosen from each of tertiary institutions in Rivers State.  Out of the 391copies of questionnaires distributed, 350 or 92% were duly completed and returned.  The study therefore based its analysis on the returned copies of questionnaire. Two sets of questionnaires were distributed to the two sets of respondents (principals and administrative staff). The questionnaire was titled: ‘Digital Records and Tertiary Institutions Administration in Rivers State’ (DRSSAPRV). The modified four point Likert Scale of Strongly Agree (SA) -4 points Agree (A) – 3 points, Disagree (D) -2 points and Strongly Disagree (SD)- 1 point with the total number of twelve (12) items in the questionnaire. The reliability of the instrument was done using Crombach Alpha (SPSS) version 23) and obtained .911>.71 which showed that the instrument was highly reliable. The method of analysis used for the study was Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient used in testing the three hypotheses at .05 significance level, while mean and standard deviation was used in answering the research questions. The findings of the study showed that there is very minimal digital recordssystem in public secondary in Rivers State.  The study recommended that educational tertiary institutions in Rivers State should be equipped with e-facilities and the staff trained for the use of such facilities for administration of educational tertiary institutions in Rivers State.

Key Words: Digital records, Administration, Educational tertiary Institutions, Rivers State

INFORMATION DISSEMINATION INCONTEMPORARY ERA:TOOLS AND METHODS DEPLOYABLE

OkechukwuObediahChukwuka&Uganneya, Solomon Achia

Department of Library and Information Sciences, Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa

University Librarian, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi

obedex4real2002@yahoo.com; solomonachia@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

From a conceptual research perspective this paper discussed information dissemination in contemporary era: tools and method deployable. The concept of information dissemination and contemporary are defined Importance of information dissemination highlighted as well as the technology and techniques deployed to disseminate information in the 21^st century information environment. The paper further discussed online public Access catalog (OPAC), personal speed, short massage services (SMS), social media network among other techniques used to disseminate information in the contemporary era. The requirements for effective information dissemination in a mobile based library environment were also highlighted. The paper finally provided various advantages and challenges of deploying technologiesin disseminating information in the contemporary era. The paper recommended that libraries/information managers should deploy various information techniques to provide services to diversity of their system users.