Government-owned Universities Research Articles

Work Stress Among Nigerian Electronic Technology Teachers: Exploring its Influence on Job Performance with Stress Beliefs as Moderator

Electronic technology teachers are among professionals who may face adverse effects of stress due to the nature of their job. This study explores the relationship between work stress and job performance among electronic technology teachers and investigates the role of stress beliefs in moderating this relationship. Purposive sampling was used to select 123 electronic technology teachers and 22 heads of departments in government-owned universities in Nigeria, who provided data for the study. Results indicate that work stress significantly predicts job performance among electronic technology teachers (β = .60, p < .001). Additionally, stress beliefs were found to be a significant predictor of job performance (β = .61, p < .001). Furthermore, stress beliefs were found to moderate the relationship between work stress and job performance. The findings suggest that teachers' job performance is influenced by both work stress and stress beliefs. Positive stress beliefs are associated with improved job performance, while negative stress beliefs may lead to decrements in performance. Understanding the interplay between work stress, stress beliefs, and job performance can inform interventions to improve the performance of electronic technology teachers and, subsequently, the skill acquisition of their students.

Unveiling the perceived benefits of online learning among management undergraduates: a study in a Sri Lankan government-owned university

Unveiling the perceived benefits of online learning among management undergraduates: a study in a Sri Lankan government-owned university

REALIGNMENT OF LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION AND DIGITAL PEDAGOGY IN TEACHER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES IN EKITI STATE, NIGERIA

This study attempted an assessment of the language and digital pedagogy of teacher development programmes in Southwest Nigeria universities. To achieve this purpose, four research questions were raised to guide the study. This study utilised the descriptive research design. The sample for this study comprised 33 full-time lecturers in the Department of Language Education in three government-owned universities in Ekiti state. The Digital Pedagogy and Language Instruction Repertoire Questionnaire (DPLIRQ) was employed for data retrieval. The correlation coefficient yielded an internal consistency of 0.84, adjudged high enough for the study. Data were collected by the researcher and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods with weighted means and standard deviation. The result showed an appreciable level of lecturers’ digital awareness and pedagogical proficiency in language instruction. However, the result also showed insufficient and under-utilization of state-of-the-art digital tools for language instruction in Southwest Nigerian universities. Generally, the results of this study showed the need to fully inculcate digital pedagogy in language education programmes in the curriculum of government-owned universities in Southwest Nigeria. Based on the findings, the study encapsulated recommendations for adequate provision of state–of–the–art digital facilities in language education programmes in the university system.

Improving Educational Outcomes at Nigeria’s Government Owned Universities by Boosting Internal Quality Assurance

Rather than appearing out of thin air, high-quality education is the result of persistent work on the part of all those involved in the field. The purpose of this article is to have a conversation on how Nigerian public universities may better implement internal quality assurance processes. It begins with a discussion of what quality is and how it can be guaranteed. Next, we'll talk about why it's important to stress quality in public colleges. The report concludes with an analysis of key internal challenges that must be resolved to guarantee educational excellence.

Funding and University Performance: An Econometric Analysis of the Indian Public Universities

Underpinning the aim of India’s National Education Policy, 2020 to devise a performance-based funding mechanism, it is pertinent to examine the impact of existing financial support on the university’s performance. Using a fixed panel data analysis, the present study investigates the influence of funding on the performance of Indian public universities over the period 2016-2020. The funding is considered in terms of the plan and non-plan grants received by universities from the central government, while performance is measured using performance parameters given by National Institutional Ranking Framework, 2021. Controlling the age, size and ownership type of university, findings reveal a significantly positive impact of funding on teaching performance, research performance and graduation outcomes of government-owned universities. Surprisingly, university’s outreach, inclusivity and peer perception have been observed to be indifferent towards central grants. Overall, the study provides valuable insights to university practitioners and policymakers for future development of the performance-funding mechanism.

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SMARTPHONE PREFERENCE AMONG NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

The study comparatively analysed university students’ preference for smartphone brands based on demographic profiles such as gender, age, and usage experience. The study also established whether a significant difference exists in students’ preference for three selected brands of smartphones. The study employed a cross-sectional research design. The study population comprised undergraduate students in a Federal government-owned university in Edo State, Nigeria. The administration and retrieval of the questionnaire used for the study were done electronically via Google Form which was voluntarily filled and submitted by the students. A total of three hundred and ninety (390) responses were received after two weeks of the exercise. Data collected were descriptively analysed using frequency counts and percentages while inferential statistics such as t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were conducted to establish the influence of the different demographic profiles on the students’ preference for smartphone brands. The study found that students’ gender, age and usage experience did not significantly influence their preference for a smartphone. It was also found that Apple and Samsung brands were preferred to Tecno by most of the students. The study concluded that demographic profiles such as gender, age and user experience should not serve as the basis for smartphone manufacturers to differentiate their products but they should sustain and possibly improve their products’ durability, camera quality, long-lasting battery and impressive aesthetic appearance among others.

Reflections of future natural science teachers on active methodologies

The need to develop new skills and abilities for the contemporary era of knowledge reinforces the importance of changes in the organization of the teaching and learning process. Active methodologies (AMs) can be considered as allies in the construction of knowledge in different educational contexts, owing to the possibilities of integration and appreciation of plural knowledge. Therefore, teacher education is a central issue in these discussions. In this scenario, the aim of present article is to analyze the reflections on AMs of future Natural Sciences teachers studying in a government-owned university in Bahia. This qualitative study was developed by applying ten semi-structured interviews to students of the Interdisciplinary Teaching Degree in Natural Sciences and Technologies (LICNT), at the Federal University of Southern Bahia (UFSB), Paulo Freire campus, located in Teixeira de Freitas, in the far south of Bahia. Bardin’s Content Analysis approach was used for data analysis. Based on the findings, it can be argued that the students recognize AMs as innovative processes that can facilitate learning. In this dimension, they pointed out that learner centeredness is an important characteristic for people’s empowerment.

Entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial intent: a comparative study of the private and government university students

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between educational qualification and entrepreneurial intent (EI) of the students of private and government universities located in the state of Odisha, India.Design/methodology/approachThe study is based on the responses of 485 students of selected private and government universities in Odisha, India. A multistage random sampling approach has been adopted to collect the data and was tested for the role of different elements relating to education in explaining EI.FindingsThe findings suggest that the private universities are superior to the government universities in their Quality of Entrepreneurship Education (QEE), students' Exposure to Entrepreneurship Education (EEE) and their EI. Business Management and Commerce students have more inclination toward entrepreneurship compared to the students of professional streams like Law, Pharmacy, Engineering etc. Self-employed parents, EEE and Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) are the significant determinants of EI among the university students; whereas, Academic Achievement (AA) and Socio-economic Status (SES) do not significantly explain their EI. Finally, gender also plays a vital role where male students show higher EI compared to their female counterparts.Practical implicationsThe research provides an understanding of the significance of entrepreneurship education along with ECA in developing EI among government and private university students.Originality/valueThe paper not only empirically presents the major differences between private and government-owned universities while dealing with entrepreneurship development at the university level but also highlights the impact of demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the students on their EI.

DETERMINANTES DEL COMPORTAMIENTO DEL CONSUMIDOR: EVIDENCIA DE LOS ESTUDIANTES DE MBA

The Masters in Business Administration (MBA) programme is a global educational qualification with different forms of values for individuals and organisations and varying degrees of attractions from persons and companies in developed and developing countries. Therefore, many factors motivate individuals and organizations to choose MBA programmes. This research utilised a survey research method, with a research instrument developed from relevant extant literature, to isolate the major factors determining students’ choice behaviour towards MBA programmes in the Nigerian university system. The research reports that the major factors determining students’ choice behavior towards MBA programs include quality-related, information-related, and convenience-related factors. The limitations associated with the research relate to its cross-sectional nature, in addition to the usual limitations associated with the survey research method used in this research. In addition, the combination of MBA students from both private and government-owned universities is likely to pose some limitations. Also, focusing on students from only one country (Nigeria) presents external validity limitations. The research has practical implications for administrators and regulators of business programs in the Nigerian university system, in addition to organizational decision-makers interested in sponsoring their relevant staff for MBA programs in the Nigerian university system. The research has social implications about the different cohorts of students interested in MBA programmes in the Nigerian university system.

The increasing role of Indonesian women in soil science: Current & future challenges

Gender equality is one of the UN sustainable development goals less discussed in soil science in Indonesia. There is limited information regarding soil science education, and the role of women in Indonesia. This study aimed to provide an overview of the issue of gender equality in Indonesian soil science. We surveyed the number of women soil science students, lecturers, and researchers from 2016 to 2020. Twenty-seven soil science undergraduate programs were identified across government-owned universities in Indonesia. The number of students in soil science is steadily increasing in the last five years, each year with about 1500 new students enroll in soil science. The number of female students also increased with an average proportion of 55% in 2020. However, the number of women academics was only 30%, representing a disproportion of gender equity. The Indonesian soil science society had 35% women members. Students still perceive soil science would be better taught by men lecturers as it involves fieldwork. Nevertheless, more students preferred to be supervised by women lecturers. Our data also revealed that women academics had less opportunity to receive Ph.D. degrees, became professors, and occupied leadership positions in the university. We discuss barriers that hinder women's academics careers in Indonesia, including social and cultural values and organizational barriers. Soil science academics should prepare a gender-equal soil science workforce to the growing population. Thus, supporting the Indonesian soil scientists' women and achieving a more gender balance target is vital for accelerating soil science education, enhancing research opportunities, and managing agriculture to support economic growth.

Determinants of retention strategies and sustainable performance of academic staff of government-owned universities in Nigeria.

Background: Retention of academic staff is gaining the attention of various educational stakeholders in many developing countries like Nigeria. However, there is little extant literature on how various determinants and risk factors affect retention strategies and sustainable performance of academic staff of government owned universities in Nigeria. Consequently, this paper showed the direct relationships between retention strategies and sustainable performance. Methods: Copies of the designed questionnaire were distributed to members of the academic staff ranging from the Professors to Graduate Assistants of the selected state-owned Universities in Southern Nigeria. Statistical analysis for the study included descriptive measures, measurement and structural models. Results: The determinants of retention strategies had significant impacts on the sustainable performance of academic staff at r = 0.660 (p < 0.05) and r = 0.558 (p < 0.05), respectively. A direct relationship was also established between academic retention and sustainable performance of staff in the selected universities (r = 0.187, p < 0.05). This implies that the 48.3% variance in sustainable performance is explained by the level of determinants/risk factors and retention of academic staff in the selected universities. Conclusions: The study concludes that adequate funding provides Nigerian universities with the opportunity to meet the needs of the growing population and to match other top universities elsewhere in the development of vital highly skilled manpower, research and innovations, which are the tools for sustainable performance.

VISION, MISSION AND THE 21ST CENTURY NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

Marketing big organizations requires deep thinking and extraction of the essence in a nutshell fashion. It is an exercise in epiphany, that projects thinking and motivation as guides towards value-adding; what underlines the renowned ‘Yo shinai, Yo kangai’ Japanese philosophy, popularized by the Toyota Motor Company. The ‘good thinking, good product’ statement is a philosophy that is self-sustaining, needing the energy to drive the market, and sell its potentials to prospective clients. A new economic paradigm has emerged in the Nigerian university space as a result of recent proliferation of private universities. This development which encourages healthy rivalry and competitiveness calls for a compulsory revision and re-modelling of vision and mission statements for some universities, to project values and drive market orientation in an expansive client-based knowledge economy. In an economy harboring 43 Federal universities, 48 State universities, and 79 Private universities, the competition is getting stiffer by the day, and the contest between the traditional first generation universities and the avant-garde private universities is widening. The government-owned public universities have to catch up with the ideals of modernity and global competitiveness presented by the 21st century. A population of over 200 million people provides a vibrant market for university business. In this study, we shall probe the relevance of vision and mission as structuring principles in the Nigerian university space, and interrogate their perspectives on goals and objectives in a developing nation. We shall seek to know how realistic the statements are, given contextual challenges, and given that the statements in some instances, show obvious misunderstanding of basic meanings and expected functions of vision and mission statements. We shall posit that lack of proper setup of the structuring pattern is comparable to a derailed locomotive heading for oblivion. Drawing from a few number of concrete examples, we shall conclude by reiterating the importance of getting the foundation right to be able to revolutionize and reposition our universities. &#x0D; &#x0D; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Article visualizations:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0774/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Predictors of women empowerment knowledge and attitude among Saudi academic and administrative staff: A cross-sectional study

The KSA 2030 vision makes special reference to women's empowerment as an important strategy for Saudi community transformation. Studies related to women's empowerment, especially in the Saudi context, are still not enough and unclear. The current study explored the predictors of women empowerment knowledge and attitudes among Saudi academic and administrative staff. A cross-sectional study was conducted at 15 Saudi government-owned universities. A multistage cluster sampling technique was used to select 5587 participants during the period April to September 2020. The study instrument consisting of three main parts; basic demographic data, questionnaire assessed the knowledge regarding women's empowerment, and women empowerment attitude scale. The results showed good knowledge of empowerment among the women with 75.5% of the participants demonstrating good knowledge. The total women empowerment attitude was positive among 65.9% of the participants. The association between demographic data and women empowerment knowledge and attitude showed a significant association with marital status, residence, education, and occupation (p <0.05). Linear regression on marital status, education, residence, and occupation, are confirmed as significant predictors of women empowerment knowledge and attitude (p <0.05). Mother's education level is shown as a predictor for women empowerment attitude (p>0.005). Three-quarters of Saudi academic and administrative staff have a good women empowerment knowledge score, and more than two-thirds have a positive attitude. Demographic characteristics are important predictors for women empowerment knowledge and attitude. The results of this study will help decision-makers to design and implement goal-directed women empowerment programs.

A SWOT analysis of physical infrastructure in government-owned university libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria

The adequacy of the physical infrastructure of three government-owned university libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria, were evaluated using a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis. Results showed that the libraries have strengths in terms of their geographical locations, accessibility by road, ventilation, space for individual activities, and shelving. Infrastructural weaknesses are in the areas of service to the physically challenged, noise and seating capacity. Poor maintenance and funding are threats to the libraries’ infrastructure. It is recommended that accrediting bodies consider reviewing standard requirements for seating capacity, while serious attention should be paid to the needs of the physically challenged in the construction of library buildings.

Usability effectiveness of a federated search system for electronic theses and dissertations in Nigerian institutional repositories

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the usability effectiveness of a webware for electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) in Nigerian repositories. The webware (etdsearch.com.ng) is a web application system that curates ETDs from three sampled Federal government-owned universities. The system also links users to the repositories where the theses and dissertations are hosted.Design/methodology/approachThe case study research strategy was adopted for the study. Sixty postgraduate students from three universities were randomly selected. A usability evaluation questionnaire based on the ISO 9241-11 framework was used to collect data after performing pre-defined queries/tasks based on the informational and transactional query models. The research questions were analysed using the median of the performance score (fx) of the three universities for each item evaluated, while the Kruskall–Wallis test by ranks was used to test the null hypothesis at a 5% level of significance.FindingsThe study answered two research questions and tested two null hypotheses on the usability effectiveness of the webware based on the informational and transactional queries. The participants found the ETD search system effectively useable. In addition, there was no significant difference in the opinions of the participants.Research limitations/implicationsThe webware used simulated repositories as a feed bed for the ETDs in order to have control over the workability of the repositories. Thus, the results may differ slightly when “live” repositories are used.Practical implicationsThe effectiveness of a webware that aggregates ETDs in Nigerian repositories will present libraries in Nigeria with evidence on how these systems work and can be improved upon.Originality/valueThere is a dearth of literature on practical usability studies of digital information systems in Nigerian libraries.

Determinants of retention strategies and sustainable performance of academic staff of government-owned universities in Nigeria

Background: Retention of academic staff is gaining the attention of various educational stakeholders in many developing countries like Nigeria. However, there is little extant literature on how various determinants and risk factors affect retention strategies and sustainable performance of academic staff of government owned universities in Nigeria. Consequently, this paper showed the direct relationships between retention strategies and sustainable performance. Methods: Copies of the designed questionnaire were distributed to members of the academic staff ranging from the Professors to Graduate Assistants of the selected state-owned Universities in Southern Nigeria. Statistical analysis for the study included descriptive measures, measurement and structural models. Results: The determinants of retention strategies had significant impacts on the sustainable performance of academic staff at r = 0.660 (p < 0.05) and r = 0.558 (p < 0.05), respectively. A direct relationship was also established between academic retention and sustainable performance of staff in the selected universities (r = 0.187, p < 0.05). This implies that the 48.3% variance in sustainable performance is explained by the level of determinants/risk factors and retention of academic staff in the selected universities. Conclusions: The study concludes that adequate funding provides Nigerian universities with the opportunity to meet the needs of the growing population and to match other top universities elsewhere in the development of vital highly skilled manpower, research and innovations, which are the tools for sustainable performance.

Determinants of retention strategies and sustainable performance of academic staff of government-owned universities in Nigeria.

Background: Retention of academic staff is gaining the attention of various educational stakeholders in many developing countries like Nigeria. However, there is little extant literature on how various determinants and risk factors affect retention strategies and sustainable performance of academic staff of government owned universities in Nigeria. Consequently, this paper showed the direct relationships between retention strategies and sustainable performance. Methods: Copies of the designed questionnaire were distributed to members of the academic staff ranging from the Professors to Graduate Assistants of the selected state-owned Universities in Southern Nigeria. Statistical analysis for the study included descriptive measures, measurement and structural models. Results: The determinants of retention strategies had significant impacts on the sustainable performance of academic staff at r = 0.660 (p < 0.05) and r = 0.558 (p < 0.05), respectively. A direct relationship was also established between academic retention and sustainable performance of staff in the selected universities (r = 0.187, p < 0.05). This implies that the 48.3% variance in sustainable performance is explained by the level of determinants/risk factors and retention of academic staff in the selected universities. Conclusions: The study concludes that adequate funding provides Nigerian universities with the opportunity to meet the needs of the growing population and to match other top universities elsewhere in the development of vital highly skilled manpower, research and innovations, which are the tools for sustainable performance.

Performance assessment of electronic theses and dissertations initiatives in Nigeria

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the performance of electronic theses and dissertations (ETD) initiatives in the repositories of federal government-owned universities due to the poor global visibility of ETDs from Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach An explanatory case study empirical research method was adopted for the study. Using an adapted methodology of Ghosh (2009) and multiple data gathering techniques, data was collected based on the three domains of the network of excellence on digital libraries (DELOS) digital library reference model. Findings The ETD initiatives in repositories of Nigerian federal universities have not made remarkable progress as digital libraries based on policy, content and system architecture. The specificity of ETDs is not clearly stated in the policies where available. The repositories housing the ETDs are also not compliant with the open archive initiative-protocol for metadata harvesting framework. Research limitations/implications The study focussed on ETD initiatives in federal government-owned universities. Although the findings of the study are relevant to other institutions in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. It cannot be used as a basis for the generalisation based on other performance metrics. Practical implications This research study concluded that electronic theses and dissertations in Nigerian institutional repositories are not well managed for effective service delivery and long-term accessibility. The ill-management of the ETD initiatives is the reason for the poor global visibility and accessibility of these research output from this part of Africa. Originality/value The study assessed ETD initiatives using constructs from a theoretical framework.

Examining the relationship between brand equity dimensions and university brand equity

PurposeIn response to global competitive challenges, universities recently started developing better strategies for branding. Branding has been used as a differentiation strategy for higher education institutions. As the number of universities (public and private) has increased, so has the competition for students, the universities in Turkey have faced similar challenges. The main objective of this study is to investigate, from the students' perspective, the role of interactions of brand equity dimensions in creating a strong university brand.Design/methodology/approachCompiling from the literature, the study used a survey instrument to collect data at a comprehensive public university in Turkey. To assure representation of students across the campus, the sample included students at freshmen, sophomore, junior, senior and graduate levels from all major colleges.FindingsBased on 1,300 usable surveys from students across all colleges of a major state university, the PLS-SEM model revealed significant relationships among the brand equity dimensions of brand awareness, perceived quality, brand association, learning environment, emotional environment, brand trust, brand loyalty and university reputation. These brand dimensions collectively and/or individually influence the students' university learning experiences that may result in creating strong university brand equity.Research limitations/implicationsThe study was conducted at a government-owned university in Turkey capturing only students' perceptions. Future research could benefit from perceptions of other stakeholders like faculty, staff, alumni, and parents and testing the relationships for different types of universities. This study discusses the implications for developing university branding strategies.Originality/valueThe study empirically tests the validity and effects of the university brand equity dimensions with Turkish university students using structural equation modeling (SEM). It confirms that the measures of brand equity dimensions are also applicable in a different country.

Treasury single account, revenue generation and utilization among nigerian universities - A pre–post assessment

This study empirically examined the impact of Treasury Single Account (TSA) on revenue generated and its utilization in the federal government-owned universities. University of Ilorin was used for the study. The objectives of the study was to find out the level of fund accumulation and utilization at the University of Ilorin before TSA implementation, and find out the level of fund accumulation and utilization at the University after TSA implementation. Two null hypotheses were formulated for the study. Secondary data was utilized for the study. Total fund and its utilization at the University of Ilorin for the period 2012 – 2017 were collected from the Unilorin Annual Reports. The data collected was divided into two, i.e. pre and post TSA period, that is 2012 to 2014 and 2015 to 2017, respectively. A pre-post analysis was carried out using SPSS version 20. Findings show that TSA implementation has improved revenue generation at the University of Ilorin. Further findings revealed that University's revenue utilization improved after TSA implementation from N6, 691,451,094.41 billion to N8, 928,707,239.14 billion. Since, the P-value of both hypotheses is less than the significance level (0.05), the two null hypotheses could not be accepted. It was recommended that government at all levels should prioritize universities education funding. In addition, Universities must find a way to increase their internally generated funding levels and finally, Nigerian Universities should take advantages of TSA policy to enhance their development by key into every aspect of the policy drive.