Institution In South-West Nigeria Research Articles

AN ASSESSMENT OF GENDER RELATED FACTORS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTIONS OF STUDENTS IN SELECTED PUBLIC TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine gender related factors and entrepreneurial intentions of students in selected tertiary institutions in Nigeria. It was as well focused on the barriers to male and female entrepreneurial activities in the selected tertiary institutions in Nigeria, to determine how effective entrepreneurship education is shaping the entrepreneurial intentions of female and male students in the selected tertiary institutions, examine how entrepreneurial intention of male and female students differ in the selected tertiary institutions; and to assess the gender stereotype for male and female students in the selected tertiary institutions. Theoretical Framework: The common stereotypical view of females being submissive to their male counterparts is said to be clashing with the inherent nature of entrepreneurship intention, and the propensity towards launching an entrepreneurial business may be seen as an impairing factor for female students. In this sense, the paper has sought to systematically review various publications on gender related factors and entrepreneurial intentions of students of public tertiary institutions. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study adopted a cross-sectional survey method using a structured questionnaire. The study area comprised of selected public tertiary institutions in Southwest Nigeria. Six tertiary institutions were selected for the purpose of this study. Students that have participated in entrepreneurship education in the selected tertiary institution in Nigeria are the target population for the study. Data from 351 respondents were assessed based on gender related factors and entrepreneurial intentions of students in selected tertiary institutions in Nigeria using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings: The study found female students facing more barriers in balancing academic and entrepreneurial activities compared to male students. The study recommends that proper orientation should be given to students on the importance of entrepreneurship education and how it can help them to become self-employed after school and students should be properly oriented on barriers and gender stereotypes, and how it influence their entrepreneurial intentions. Originality/Value: The study therefore concludes that the distribution of barriers is not the same across the two categories of gender. Meanwhile, balancing academic and entrepreneurial activities, bad state of the economy and lack of capital as well as access to funds were the most popular barriers to entrepreneurial activities among tertiary institution students in Nigeria. Entrepreneurship education has statistically significant influence on entrepreneurial intention of students in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Three gender based stereotypes: active and energetic, sensitive to the needs of others and prone to position were statistically significantly different between female and male students which are not sufficient for generalization in this study. Nevertheless, the level of entrepreneurial intention is the same across the two categories of gender.

Investigating Practical Content Delivery Perspectives among Engineering Students: Insights from Tertiary Institutions in South-West Nigeria

The lack of enthusiasm among students for practical classes is alarming. This prompted the need for an investigation into the issues of engineering education, with a focus on practical content delivery perspectives. An online questionnaire was completed by 325 respondents from tertiary institutions in southwest Nigeria, resulting in responses. This ensured diversity in age, gender, field of study, and academic level, providing detailed insights into the composition of the respondent pool. Notably, the majority of participants (295) are male, with only 30 females, highlighting a gender disparity that is common in most tertiary institutions. The distribution across fields and academic levels illustrates the diversity of engineering disciplines and academic advancement. For instance, electrical/electronics engineering received 153 responses, with ND 1 students being the most represented. A comprehensive evaluation of practical session challenges revealed widespread consensus on issues such as time constraints, insufficient equipment, and overcrowded classes. The mean values revealed the relative importance of each criterion, providing a more comprehensive understanding of respondents' viewpoints. The study concludes with innovative strategies for improving hands-on education while addressing identified shortcomings. The recommendations include improved access to resources, increased industry participation, modernization of equipment, standardized content delivery, technology-enabled learning, faculty development, structured coaching, adaptive assessments, and regular curriculum evaluations. These programs aim to promote continuous improvement and create a positive and productive learning environment for engineering students. This study provides valuable insights and practical solutions for enhancing the delivery of content, bridging gaps, and improving the quality of engineering education.

Financial Reporting Quality at Public Universities in Southwest Nigeria

To help investors make timely and cost-effective judgments, financial reporting quality has been a pertinent topic of discussion in the global business community. It assists users in public organizations in selecting the best method for utilizing relevant accounting data. Research in the literature revealed that incidences of fraud and a lack of accountability result in subpar financial reporting, which undermines investor trust and shapes investment choices. Research indicates that a large number of colleges fail to incorporate audit quality into their daily operations in an effort to improve financial reporting standards. As a result, this study looked at the connection between financial reporting quality and audit quality at many public institutions in southwest Nigeria. In this study, survey research approach was used. Twelve of the nineteen public universities in southwest Nigeria that were included in the study were selected through the use of purposeful sampling. A total of 250 employees who worked in senior management, audit, and finance made up the target population. A sample size of 201 was calculated using the Taro Yamane formula. There were 201 copies of the validated structure questionnaire distributed to the participants. Ninety-four, or 94.5 percent, were recovered. The reliability coefficients for Cronbach's Alpha varied from 0.724 to 0.991. The data were analyzed using both inferential (multiple regression) and descriptive statistics. The results of the study showed that audit quality had a significant impact on the following: financial report timeliness (Adj. R2 = 0.516; F(201) = 43.597=; p=0.00); financial report faithful representation (Adj. R2 = 0.598; F(6, 183) = 47.930=; p=0.00); financial report understandability (Adj. R2 = 0.416; F(6, 183) = 21.735=; p=0.00); and the comparability of financial report quality (Adj. R2 = 0.390; F(201) = 21.102=; p=0.00). The study came to the conclusion that financial reporting quality at public universities in southwest Nigeria is influenced by the quality of audits. To improve the caliber of financial reporting, the study advised public entities to include audit quality into their daily operations.

Assessment of factors causing depression among academic staff of tertiary institutions in South-West Nigeria

Assessment of factors causing depression among academic staff of tertiary institutions in South-West Nigeria

Disease Severity of Children Attending the Pediatric Sickle Cell Clinic of a Tertiary Health Institution in Southwest Nigeria

Disease Severity of Children Attending the Pediatric Sickle Cell Clinic of a Tertiary Health Institution in Southwest Nigeria

Assessing the Role of ICT Training in Bridging Digital Competence Gap among Administrative Staff of Federal Tertiary Institutions in South-West Nigeria

This study examines the role of ICT training in bridging digital competence gap among administrative staff of the Federal tertiary institutions in southwest Nigeria. The study employed the survey approach with the use of questionnaire as instrument for data collection. The population comprised all senior Registry staff of the institutions from which a sample of 373 was selected systematic multi-stage technique. Three hypotheses were formulated and tested with inferential statistics involving regression at 0.05 level of significance. The results indicate that ICT training has significant contributions to electronic information processing skills, virtual communication ability and adaptive technology use among administrative staff of Federal tertiary institutions in South-west Nigeria. It was concluded that ICT training especially in domain specific areas is essential in equipping administrative staff of federal tertiary institutions with relevant and up-to-date digital skills, bridging the digital competence gap and leads to adaptation of the staff to new and emerging technologies. The study recommends that ICT training needs of the administrative staff should be regularly assessed and such trainings should be domain-centered and focused on key areas of administrative roles in which digital competence and mastery are required.

The Relevance of Forensic Accounting Techniques in Combating Corrupt Practices in Selected Public Tertiary Institutions in Southwest Nigeria

The Relevance of Forensic Accounting Techniques in Combating Corrupt Practices in Selected Public Tertiary Institutions in Southwest Nigeria

Plagiarism Awareness and Practices Engagement: Evidence from Adeleke University Basic Medical Sciences Undergraduate Students

Plagiarism is of great concern in diverse fields of human endeavour, including the basic medical sciences, especially with many trained undergraduates [after degree completion] venturing into academics where they need to publish. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between plagiarism awareness level and plagiarism practices engagement level by basic medical sciences undergraduates while also knowing plagiarism types and reasons for plagiarism. The study covered all the basic medical sciences undergraduates of a foremost private institution in South-West Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research design. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire. Purposive sampling was applied to the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, with all five academic departments investigated. Then, the total enumeration technique was employed because the target group was manageable and had well-defined characteristics. In all, 296 usable copies of the questionnaire were found worthy of being analysed. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. Descriptive statistics such as frequency count, percentage, mean and standard deviation scores were employed. Inferential statistics - Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) was also adopted. The study’s result showed that the students know about all the listed plagiarism types and they mostly cited the pressure to turn in written assignments/works, followed by timely access to information to meet deadlines and then the deadline to turn in group work as reasons for plagiarism. Further, there was a significant relationship and positive correlation between the plagiarism awareness level and plagiarism practices engagement level of the students.

Prevalence of, disposition towards and factors associated with cohabitation among undergraduates in Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Background: Cohabitation is increasingly common in tertiary institutions and is associated with reproductive health and other related challenges. This study is designed to determine the prevalence, pattern, disposition and reasons for premarital cohabitation among students of a tertiary institution in South West Nigeria
 Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study of 350 undergraduates selected from a university in Oyo State using a multistage sampling technique. Data was collected via a semi-structured self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 22.0
 Results: Majority (90.0%) of the respondents were below 25 years and 70.0% were females. Twenty seven (7.7%) were currently cohabiting while 70 (20.0%) had ever cohabitated. A third (32.0%) were favorably disposed towards cohabitation. More males, older respondents and those whose parents were not their source of income reported ever having cohabited.
 Conclusion: Cohabiting is practiced among university students and is socially acceptable to many. Concerted efforts geared towards sensitization and awareness programs to educate students on the adverse consequences of cohabitation should be embarked upon by concerned stakeholders.

Assessment of Cost and Time Performance of Tertiary Educational Trust Fund (TETFund) Construction Project in South-West Nigeria

Funds have been allocated to TETFund annually for infrastructural development in Nigeria to address decays of educational facilities and create an enabling environment for teaching and learning. This study evaluates time and cost performance of public building construction projects funded by TETFund in South-West Nigeria. The study adopted questionnaire survey by self-administering two hundred and fifty (250) questionnaires to project clients, consultants and contractors engaged in TETFund projects in South-West Nigeria. One hundred and eighty-six 186 (74.4%) of the questionnaires were retrieved from the respondents and were used in the study. Also, record of project cost and duration were purposively obtained from two hundred and fifty-four (254) TETFund sponsored projects from Institutions in South-West Nigeria. Mean Score (MS) was used to rank the various items and components while regression analysis was used to forecast future project cost and time. The top three factors that influence cost and time based on the perceptions of the respondents are client satisfaction with the project (MS= 3.86), construction time predictability (MS= 3.85) and construction cost predictability (MS= 3.83). From the TETFund project records analysed, a total sum of ₦10,856,167,497.14 was spent on TETFund building construction projects in South-West Nigeria from 2003-2013 with a contingency sum of ₦163,248,265.44. The average percentage cost overrun for TETFund projects was 1.62% and that of time overrun was 112.23%. Regression analysis of the predicted project time and cost was significant and can be used to forecast time and cost of future TETFund projects. Therefore, it was recommended that accurate cost estimate, adequate project planning and good specification should be carried out by project stakeholders before contracts are awarded to enhance construction project performance. Also, the developed regression model of estimated project cost and time can be used to predict cost and time of future construction projects.

Role clarity as a determinant of job satisfaction among library personnel in South-West universities, Nigeria

This research explored the relationship between role clarity and work satisfaction among university library staff in South-West Nigeria. Survey research methodology was used with a sample size of 669 library employees, The study's target population consisted of 440 library workers from 23 out of 46 institutions in South-West Nigeria that were chosen on the basis of their years of inception. In the research, total enumeration was used. For data gathering, a validated structured questionnaire was employed. The Cronbach's Alpha reliability coefficients for role clarity and work satisfaction varied from 74 to 75, respectively. Only 356 out of 440 issued questionnaires were returned, representing an 81 percent return rate. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential (simple and multiple regression) statistics. The results suggested that role clarity had a substantial impact on the work satisfaction of university library staff in South-West Nigeria.

Difficulties Experienced in the use of North America Nursing Diagnosis International among Nursing Students in Selected Institutions in South West Nigeria

Difficulties Experienced in the use of North America Nursing Diagnosis International among Nursing Students in Selected Institutions in South West Nigeria

Comparative Effect of Moonlighting on Job Commitment, Retention and Satisfaction Between Academic Staff and Medical Doctors in Nigeria

This study deals with the effect of moonlighting on job commitment, retention and satisfaction between academic staff and medical doctors of public institutions in Southwest Nigeria. Data were analysed through t-test, and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA). Evidence from MANOVA test indicates that moonlighting has a significant effect on the dependent variables of job commitment, retention and satisfaction respectively with comparative effect of 11% for academic staffs, 4% for medical doctors and 7% for the combined effect on academic staff and medical doctors respectively. Conclusions are drawn from the findings that moonlighting has a significant effect on job commitment, retention and satisfaction between academic staff and medical doctors of public institutions in the Southwestern region of Nigeria. The study recommends that Management of public institutions should develop HRM practices that can satisfying their employees with the aim of getting them more committed to their primary duties and assignments assigned to them.

Resistance to change and organizational performance: a study of selected universities in South West, Nigeria

The study is on how change resistance affects university performance in South West, Nigeria. The study evaluated how passive, active, attachment and uncertainty change resistance affect organizational performance in the South West. The study surveyed 382 out of 8221 people. Descriptive analysis used mean and inter-item correlations, and hypotheses were tested using the Ordinal Linear-by-Linear Association model. Empirical studies demonstrated that passive change resistance affected organizational performance in higher education institutions in South West Nigeria. Active change resistance affected university performance in South West. Attachment change resistance and uncertain change resistance affected organizational performance in the South West. The report proposed that higher education institutions in Nigeria anticipate change and organization enablers as such culture, structure and people. If institutional reform is to go smoothly without resistance, its infrastructure must be improved.

Abstract P4-07-46: The Out-of-Pocket Cost of Breast Cancer Care in Nigeria: A Prospective Analysis

Abstract Introduction A major barrier to timely breast cancer diagnosis and care in Nigeria is attributable to the out-of-pocket cost of accessing healthcare services, despite the presence of a National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Excessive out-of-pocket payments are often associated with a catastrophic health care expenditure (CHE). Despite the rising incidence of breast cancer in Nigeria, there is a paucity of economic data on the cost of care and the impact healthcare expenditure may have on a household. This study provides a comprehensive, prospective analysis of out-of-pocket spending for breast cancer care at a single tertiary care institution in South West Nigeria. Methods Consecutive patients undergoing curative intent surgery for a new diagnosis of breast cancer at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTH) between August 2019-April 2022 were approached for enrolment. A novel, context specific questionnaire was developed for this study and administered by trained personnel. The questionnaire was delivered to patients and caregivers during hospital admission and again during six-month follow-up. Participants were asked to estimate monthly household income and expenditures. Out-of-pocket direct and indirect expenses for breast cancer diagnosis and care were elicited. Where feasible, hospital accounting records and individual receipts were used to minimize recall bias. Sequelae of the out-of-pocket costs were also elicited, such as the use of debt financing and important forgone expenditures, such as childhood education. Capacity-to-pay was calculated for each household from the provided data as the sum of annual non-food expenditures. A CHE was defined as an aggregate healthcare expenditure that exceeded 40% of a household’s capacity-to-pay. All monetary figures were collected in the local currency (Naira) and converted to USD using the Nigerian Central Bank conversion rate of 415.83N to 1USD. Research ethics board approval was obtained for this study from OAUTH. Results Data were collected from 57 eligible patients with a mean age of 49.8 years (SD 12). The median household size was five (range 1-10) and the majority (75.4%) had completed at least secondary education. Seventy four percent (73.6%) of patients had ≥ Stage III disease at presentation and 89.5% received systemic chemotherapy. Only seven percent (4/received adjuvant radiotherapy. The mean annual capacity-to-pay for the cohort was $2,840.8 ($2,913.6). The mean cost of care, including direct and indirect expenditure was $3,379.7 (SD $3032.2). Excluding indirect costs, such as the cost of travel and self-reported lost income, the mean cost of direct expenditures associated with diagnosis and treatment was $1,705.3 (SD $1,236.6). Out of the 57 patients enrolled in the study 52 (91.2%) experienced a CHE as a result of their breast cancer treatment. As a result, 56% of households had to borrow money and seven percent withdrew children from school. Sixty-three percent of patients had no form of health insurance. Conclusions Over 90% of breast cancer patients at a tertiary care facility in Nigeria experience a CHE as a result of out-of-pocket costs associated with accessing care. This limits access to costly evidence-based adjuncts (i.e. radiotherapy) and has a negative impact on the wellbeing of the broader household. There is a need for national and global initiatives to ensure financial protection from the cost of breast cancer care. Citation Format: Funmilola Wuraola, Chloe Blackman, Israel Adeyemi Owoade, Adeoluwa Oluwaseyi Adeleye, Peter Kingham, Olusegun Alatise, Gregory Knapp. The Out-of-Pocket Cost of Breast Cancer Care in Nigeria: A Prospective Analysis [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2022 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium; 2022 Dec 6-10; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2023;83(5 Suppl):Abstract nr P4-07-46.

Presentation and Management of Orbito-Ocular Malignancies in a Tertiary Institution in Southwest Nigeria.

The aim of this study was to review the management of orbito-ocular malignancies in the Departments of Radiotherapy and Ophthalmology, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, between January 1997 and December 2011 in comparison to previous and recent studies globally. This was a retrospective study of orbito-ocular malignancies seen at the Departments of Radiotherapy and Ophthalmology, Lagos University Teaching Hospital from 1997 to 2011. Case files and treatment cards were retrieved through the Medical Records department and the information required was extracted with the aid of a data extraction form. A total of 98 cases with histologically confirmed orbito-ocular malignancies seen during the 15-year study period were analysed. Retinoblastoma (51 [52.0%]) was the most common orbito-ocular malignancies seen in children, whereas squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva (25 [25.5%]) was the most common in adults. Seventeen (17%) patients had a combination of radiotherapy, surgery, and chemotherapy. Thirty (33%) had enucleation, whereas 33 (36%) had exenteration. Thirty-six patients had chemotherapy, whereas 44 patients benefited from radiotherapy, and radical treatment was offered to 24 patients. Total radical treatment dose was 35-65 Gy in 20-35 fractions over 4-7 weeks. Most of the patients (84 [85.7%]) were lost to follow up. Five (5.1%) died from disease progression and four (4.1%) are still alive and on regular follow-up. This study showed that the use of multimodality treatment was implemented but did not improve survival because the majority of patients presented late. The need for a collaborative effort in early detection and prompt referral for treatment of cancer cases cannot be overemphasised.

Pattern of Kidney Disease among Children Admitted in a Tertiary Health Institution in South West Nigeria—A 7-Year Review

Pattern of Kidney Disease among Children Admitted in a Tertiary Health Institution in South West Nigeria—A 7-Year Review

Prevalence of Malaria and Anaemia among Pregnant Women Attending the Ante Natal Clinic in A Tertiary Institution in South-West Nigeria

Malaria is a major public health infection in tropical and subtropical regions within the world. Africa has the most malaria-endemic areas (Amadi and Nwankwo, 2012). Malaria is a serious infectious disease that mostly affects children under the age of five and pregnant women (Amadi and Nwankwo, 2012). Malaria raises the potential risk of low birth weight and child mortality in the first year of life, causing intrauterine retardation, premature birth, and anemia in infants (Aribodor et al., 2007). Past research has discovered a linkage among malaria and anemia, particularly in pregnant mothers and children. The component is known to be hemolysis of the erythrocytes because of Plasmodium infection, along with the resultant folate deficiency and hypersplenism (Ugwu et al., 2014). Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium knowlesi, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium malariae are the species that cause malaria. Plasmodium falciparum is the most widespread and virulent parasite, and it is found throughout Africa, accounting for more than 95 percent of cases in Nigeria Plasmodium falciparum is the species that has given rise to the formidable drug-resistant strain in Asia (Amali et al., 2011). Malaria infection is most frequent in primigravidae than in multigravidae, but multigravidae are also susceptible because of a higher rate of malaria during pregnancy than previously or after pregnancy. The height of prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum is somewhere in the range of week 9 to 16 of gestation and reduces towards childbirth (Amadi and Nwankwo, 2012).

Perceived Organizational Politics, Organizational Ethics and Employees’ Morale in Tertiary Institutions Southwest, Nigeria

The paper focuses on assessing and identifying the factors that affect the morale of employees in Tertiary Institutions in southwest Nigeria. Employee morale is a drive to keep the organization growing and achieve its objectives. However, it is imperious to improve more by thoughtful and dealing with the factors that may contribute negatively in the institutions of higher learning in Nigeria. A Descriptive approach was utilized for the paper and a questionnaire was constructed to collect data from 752 academic and non-teaching staff in southwest, Higher Institutions, Nigeria. A stratified approach method was used. All data collected was analyzed using SPSS version 22 and the findings of the paper reveals that the level of employee morale was very low and further reveals that management support and feedback, ethics and culture of the organization, benefits, promotion processes and recognition, communication and understanding of policies as well as treatment and workload were the crucial factors affect the morale of employees. The paper recommends that institutions of higher learning in southwest Nigeria to review their own policies and ensure that all stakeholders of their institutions understand them efficiently. Similar research should be conducted in other institutions of higher learning in Nigeria as well in order to generalize or enrich the findings of the present paper which serve as a wake-up call.

Malaria Retinopathy among Under-Five Children with Severe and Uncomplicated Malaria in a Tertiary Health Institution in Southwest Nigeria: A Comparative Study

Malaria Retinopathy among Under-Five Children with Severe and Uncomplicated Malaria in a Tertiary Health Institution in Southwest Nigeria: A Comparative Study