Assessment of Computer-Based Competencies needed by Confidential Secretaries for Effective Work Performance in Tertiary Institutions in Ondo State

¹Olumakinwa, Christianah Dolapo & ²Edeh, Tuke

¹The Federal Polytechnic, Ile-oluji, Ondo State

²Department of Business Education, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo

Email: edehtuke@gmail.com

Abstract:

This study assessed computer-based competencies needed by confidential secretaries for effective work performance in tertiary institutions in Ondo State. Three research questions were raised to guide the study and one hypothesis was formulated for the study. A descriptive survey research design was used. The population of study comprised 215 confidential secretaries in public tertiary institutions in Ondo State. There was no sampling because the population was manageable hence the entire population was used.  A 30-item questionnaire structured on a 4-point rating scale was the instrument for data collection and it was validated by experts.  Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to determine the reliability of the instrument. The mean and standard deviation were used to analyse data in respect of the research questions while t-test was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance.  The results showed that confidential secretaries in tertiary institutions in Ondo State need word processing, power-point presentation and graphic design competencies for effective work performance. The study concluded that there is no significant difference in the mean ratings of male and female secretaries on their computer based competencies needed for effective work performance.  Finally, the study recommended among others that it should be mandatory for all the confidential secretaries to possess some level of skills in computer to be able to function effectively and retain their jobs.

Keywords: Computer-Based, Competencies, Confidential, Secretaries, Performance

A Survey of Career Choices of Science Education Students in Information and Communication Technology Fields in Nigeria Universities

Ugwu Ibebuife Enemchukwu & Chukwuneke Benadette Ugochi

Department of Computer Science Education

Madonna University Nigeria, Okija Campus

Email: ibebuife.ugwu.pg41229@unn.edu.ng

Abstract:

The study seeks to survey the Career Choices of Science Education students in Information and Commutation Technology fields with their influential factors in Nigerian Universities. This study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised all the federal universities in Nigeria with a population size of 1680 Lecturers and Students. The sample size is 400 comprising 70 Lecturers and 330 Students of Information and Communication Technology field from all the federal Universities in the south-eastern part of Nigeria. The findings revealed that choice areas like Data processing, Database management, Computer programming and Computer networks are highly offered by a large number of the students while areas like Artificial Intelligence, Computer Information System, Knowledge Engineering and Neural Networks are offered by very few students. Also rated high as influential factors in students IT career choice of are Fund, Ignorance of nature & cost of programs and Institutions offering them and Coping phobia. 

Digital Literacy Skills for Locating and Creating Digital Information by Faculty Members in the Federal Universities of North-Eastern States of Nigeria

Suleiman Maryam Sabo, Ezra S. Gbaje and M.F Mohammed

Abstract:

This research investigated the digital literacy skills For Locating and Creating Digital Information by Faculty Members in the Federal Universities north-eastern states of Nigeria. Two research questions and were answered and data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), the research questions there are; what is the ability of library and information science faculty member in the north-eastern states of Nigeria to locate Digital information? What are the level of digital literacy skills of library and information science Faculty Members in the north-eastern states of Nigeria to create digital content?. Quantitative research method was applied in the study using random sampling technique to draw the sample. Forty-four copies of the questionnaires were administered while thirty-seven copies were completed, returned and was used in the study which represents 84% of the response rate. The finding of the study revealed that Faculty Members in the Department of Library and Information Science in the Federal University of North-eastern states of Nigeria were very confidents in the use of keywords commonly used in my discipline to search for information online, they can create content in different media for people to read online. The study recommends some steps to turn around the situations. The department of Library and Information Science in the North-Eastern States of Nigeria should ensure or organize digital literacy skills that will focus on the use of advance search in search engines. In addition Faculty members should also be taught how to recognize when to change search strategy or when their search is completed. Faculty members in the Department of Library and Information science in the North-Eastern States of Nigeria should be trained on how to cite online information resources to help them avoid being accused of plagiarism.

Conditional Constructions in the Kenyang Language

Mbu Martha Njui

Department Of English Language and Literature of English Expressions

Higher Teachers Training College

University of Maroua P.O BOX 46

Email: mbumatha80@yahoo.fr

Abstract

Conditional sentences are statements discussing known factors or hypothetical situations and their consequences. Complete conditionals sentences contain a conditional clause (often referred to as the if-clause) and the consequence. In this article we have discussed the conditional constructions in the kenyang language. Kenyang belong to the Bantu languages in which tense distinctions are made. Automatically every grammatical sentence in Kenyang is marked for tense. This is contrary to some African languages including some other Bantu languages in which aspectual distinctions are made in some sentences where no over tense makers are present. This paper is therefore out to present conditional construction in the kenyang language. It also serves as an introduction to the special issues of structures in African linguistics devoted to conditional constructions in Kenyang. We have first of all presented generalities of conditional constructions, noting the various kinds of conditionals, meanings and types of adverbial conditional clauses in the language under study. We also discussed the relationship between conditionality and causation.

Keywords: conditional construction, kenyang language, counter-facts, irrealis.

The Nature, Causes and Consequences of Cyber Crime in Tertiary Institutions in Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria

Mohammed Kudi Dukku

Department of Primary Science

School of Early Childhood Care and Primary Education

Federal College of Education (T), Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria

Email: mohammeddukku@gmail.com

Abstract:

In Nigeria today, numerous internet assisted crimes are committed daily in various forms such as identity theft, desktop counterfeiting, internet chat room, cyber harassment, fraudulent electronic mails ,Automated Teller Machine spoofing, pornography, piracy, hacking, phishing and spamming. Usually these crimes are committed in forms like sending of fraudulent and bogus financial proposals from cyber criminals to innocent internet users. The increasing rates of cyber crime in the society have become a strong threat to Nigeria’s e-commerce growth and has led to ill- reputation intentionally and consequently denied some innocent Nigerians certain opportunities abroad. Therefore, innocent internet users should inculcate the habit of continuously updating their knowledge about the ever changing nature of ICTs, through this, they can not only be well informed about the current trends in cyber crimes, but they will also have the knowledge about different forms of the said crimes and how the cyber criminals carry out their heinous activities. Thus, they can devise means of protecting their information from cyber criminals. Internet users should be security conscious. On the whole, this paper examines the nature, causes, types and consequences of cyber crime in tertiary institutions in Gombe, Gombe State.

Key Words: Crime, Cyber crime, Cyber criminal, internet, Fraud, Perpetrator

Comparative Syntactic Study of Wh–Movement of Yoruba and Igala Languages

Aturamu Olayinka Omolayo

Department of Yoruba

College of Education, P. M. B. 250, Ikere, Ekiti State

Email: olayinkaaturamu@yahoo.com

Abstract

This paper attempts to presents a comparative account of WH- movement in standard Yoruba and Igala Languages, there are no words such as the English WH- word used for interrogative sentences but the name was given because of the syntactic behaviour of such words in sentences. Consequently, this paper identifies and analyse lexical words that function as WH- words Igala and Yoruba languages. The syntactic analysis of the interrogative sentences in the languages will be investigated on the basis of sentences drawn from Igala and Yoruba. We shall also attempt to discuss how the recent Minimalist program enable us to understand the WH – movement in Igala and Yoruba languages.

Effects of Business Mathematics on students’ performance in Financial Accounting in Federal College of Education, North Central States of Nigeria.

Odewumi, Adenike Seyi

Department of Business Education

Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State

Email: nikeriro@gmail.com

Abstract:

This study assessed the “Effects of Business Mathematics Grades on Students Performance in Financial Accounting in Federal Colleges of Education in North Central States of Nigeria”.  Three specific objectives were raised and 3 research questions were set to guide the study while the same number of hypotheses were formulated and analysed at 0.05 level of significance. Ex post facto research design was adopted and the population for the study comprised of 445 in 3 Federal Colleges of Education in North Central States of Nigeria.  The sampled size consisted three hundred and twenty-seven (327) that obtained at least a pass in Business Mathematics. The study used students’ profile of 2010-2011 in Business Mathematics and 2011-2012 of Financial Accounting.  The data collected were analysed using frequencies, percentages and mean for the research questions.  The data was analyzed using SPSS Statistics version 17.0 where P-value approach, short for probability.   Paired sample t-test was used to test null hypotheses.  The study revealed that both a pass and credit and above grades in Business Mathematics in NCE I have effect on students’ performance in Financial Accounting in NCE II.  With the conclusion that performance in Business Mathematics has significant effect on Financial Accounting, it was recommended among others that a pass in Business Mathematics should be required as prerequisite for students’ enrolment into Financial Accounting in Colleges of Education to curtail observable poor performances in the course.

Keywords: Mathematics, Accounting and Financial Accounting.

Application of Unified Theory of Acceptance and Technology to Predict Purchase Intention of Smart Phone Users in Federal College of Education Pankshin

Gontur, Silas,* Tuamyil, Rufina. B. & Iliya, Comfort

Department of Business Education, Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State

Department of Business Administration, University of Jos, Jos

Abstract:

This study was designed to investigate the application of Unified theory of acceptance and use of technology on purchase intention of smart phones of undergraduate students of Federal College of Education Pankshin. The study employed the use of survey research method, a structured questionnaire of 354 was administered to respondents, 300 were duly filled and returned representing 85% response rate. The data was analysed using SPSS version 21 the four hypotheses were tested using multiple regression analysis. The four constructs used in this study are performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence and facilitating condition. Based on the statistical tests conducted, the results showed that there is a positive relationship among the variables of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence and facilitating condition on purchase intention. The research concluded that this study would help smart phone marketers understand the factors that encourage users to buy a certain brand of phone and it will also help to develop effective strategies to retain customers and at last increase the profit of the companies. From the findings, the paper recommended that smart phones manufacturers and retailers should create marketing strategies that address innovation characteristics to maintain their market and using the dimensions of unified theory of acceptance and use of technology to maintain their market share.

Keywords:  UTAUT model, purchase intention, smart phone

Need for Quality Assurance in Office Technology and Management in Colleges of Education of Nigeria

Abiara Ijeoma Pamela

Department of Business Education

Ebonyi State College of Education, Ikwo, Ebonyi State

Email: deepammy24@yahoo.com

Abstract:

The study examined achieving quality assurance in office technology and management programme in Colleges of Education in Nigeria.  It has been observed that specified guidelines and course specification has not been duly followed in Colleges of Education and other Institutions.  The effect of this is that most of the graduates of such institutions lacks the required skills, knowledge and competencies necessary to fit into the world of work.  The study however highlights that OTM programme is meant to help its entrant acquire the relevant knowledge in office skills and competencies for self actualization and sustainability.  This paper concludes that teaching must be according to the school minimum standard for the realization of its goals and to a large extent improve the quality of instruction in the classroom. It recommends amongst others that there is need for constant retraining of lecturers and instructors in order to imbibe current knowledge and experience in ICT and other relevant fields to enable them achieve this quality assurance in teaching.