Non-academic Staff Research Articles

Validation of a Sejahtera Living Index Using the Rasch Model

The Maqāṣid al-Sharī’ah is a framework of divine values and beliefs that govern the life of a Muslim person. It contains clear guidelines on how to live the good life the way the religion sees it and on what constitutes quality of life, happiness, and wellbeing for the Muslim. In more precise terms, the maqāṣid al-sharī’ah guides Muslim in regard to how they can achieve a sejahtera life. Although sejahtera living is a fundamental and a highly important concept, it is not widely researched or addressed in the current body of empirical literature. One can see that there is a paucity of empirical data on sejahtera living. To address this research gap, this study first developed a scale to measure sejahtera living and subsequently examined its validity. It also estimated the index scores of sejahtera living among students and employees of a public university in Malaysia. This paper reports on the findings of this validation exercise which involved a sample 1,057 lecturers, nonacademic staff, and postgraduate and undergraduate students. Data were collected using a content validated 34-item questionnaire created based on the dimensions of the maqāṣid al-sharī’ah. The results of the Rasch measurement analysis provided evidence for the validity of the sejahtera living construct in terms of the good fit of the items, reliability and separation indexes, response category functioning, dimensionality, and construct validity. The extracted logit interval scores were used to construct linear measures of the baseline sejahtera living index. The findings support the need for instructional interventions and training to sustain and improve the quality of sejahtera living among Muslims.

Evaluating the Use of Information Communication Technology and Its Full Integration into the Educational System in University of Jos

In this present age globally, information and communication technology has transformed the educational system positively. Africa, Nigeria in particular, is not left out in the quest for full automated education. This study evaluated the use of information communication technology and its full integration into the educational system in University of Jos. Five research objectives and questions were designed to find out the level of use of different ICT platforms for teaching and learning. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. The population and sample size of the study consisted of 100 academic staff, non-academic staff and students. The instruments for data collection were an online questionnaire and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Descriptive statistics of percentages were used to analyse the data. The result of study revealed that the level of ICT integration into the university of Jos educational system is fairly in place. Based on the findings, the study recommended that there should be adequate funding to take care of the numerous challenges and intended policies outlined. It also recommended that effective mechanism be put in place to monitor its disbursement and implementation of such funds.

Salary Prediction Model for Non-Academic Staff Using Polynomial Regression Technique

The idea of regression has increased rapidly and significantly in the machine-learning domain. This paper builds a salary prediction model to predict a justifiable salary of an employee commensurate to the increase or decrease in exchange rate using polynomial regression techniques of degree 2 in Jupyter Notebook on Annaconda Navigator tool. Predicting a feasible salary for an employee by the employer is a challenging task since every employee has a high goal and hope as the standard of leaving increases without a corresponding increase in salary. This model uses a salary dataset from Taraba State University Jalingo, Nigeria in building and training the model and exchange rate dataset for the prediction of employee salary. The result of the research shows that since the distribution of the dataset was non-linear and the major feature significant in determining employee’s salary from the in-salary dataset was grade level and exchange rate, this fully confirmed the use of polynomial regression algorithm. The research has immensely contributed to the knowledge and understanding of regression techniques. The researcher recommended other machine learning algorithms explored with various salary datasets and the potential applicability of machine learning fully incorporated in the financial department on the large dataset for better performance. The model performance was evaluated using R2 scores accuracy and the value of 97.2% realized, indicating how well the data points fit the line of regression and unseen dataset in the developed model.

Assessing the knowledge, attitude, and practice among UTHM community towards scheduled waste management in UTHM

Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) laboratory is the major source of scheduled waste (SW) production which impacts human health and the environment if it is not well-managed. Therefore, management of SW involves serious cooperation from all SW generators (SWG), from students to both academic and non-academic staff in an educational institution. The purpose of the research is to understand the current status of SWG’s knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) in managing SW generated from laboratories activities in UTHM. The data gathering tool was a questionnaire with 30 questions its reliability and validity were approved. The survey consists of four sections: demographic (5 questions), knowledge (10 questions), attitude (10 questions), and practice (10 questions) were set. Data were analysed by using SPSS software version 25 for descriptive statistics, frequencies, and Spearman correlation test. The KAP evaluation finding indicated a High-Level in scheduled waste management (SWM) knowledge among the UTHM community ( = 8.73). However, their attitudes and practices were at a Moderate-Level with attitude ( = 26.82) and practice ( = 22.61). Positive but weak correlation between SWGs attitude and practices discovered (r = 0.315, p < 0.05). Therefore, guidance for institution’s SWM program should provide knowledge, attitude and practices to the students and staff by publishing articles, hands-on training, or any environmental-related program to raise their awareness and enhance their attitude and practices toward SWM program.

Availability and utilization of the projecting multimedia for computer education in senior secondary schools in Nnewi Metropolis, Anambra State, Nigeria, West Africa

The study investigated the availability and utilization of the projecting multimedia for computer education in the senior secondary schools in Nnewi metropolis. The simple random sampling (SRS) technique was employed during the selection of schools for sampling. The design of the study was the survey descriptive design. Four research questions guided the study. The sample used for the study consisted of one hundred and twenty (120) students, nine (9) teachers and six (6) principals. The research instrument used for the study was the questionnaire. The result of the study showed that majority of the schools did not have nor use the projecting media gadgets for the teaching of computer science in the senior secondary category. The descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) was employed during the data analysis which showed that the performances of teachers and students on computer science were far better in those schools that had and used the projecting multimedia during teaching and learning as opposed to those of their counterparts that did not have nor use the projecting multimedia while teaching and learning. The teachers’ log and progress report books were also studied in the course of the data collection which revealed that teachers who used the projecting multimedia for teaching were able to record success from the students’ angle and from their own side as they performed better, met their target among other numerous advantages. Therefore, the government, school authority, academic staff, non-academic staff and the students were advised on the significant roles they will play towards the availability and utilization of the projecting multimedia for effective teaching and learning of computer science in the senior secondary schools at Nnewi metropolis.

Obstacles to Fostering Integration of Local and Non-Local Students in Hong Kong Universities amid Political Turmoil and the COVID-19 Pandemic

The internationalization of higher education has become a key policy within the global higher education sector. Yet a large body of literature suggests that simply having a diverse group of students does not guarantee meaningful intercultural engagement. This paper presents a qualitative study intended to gain a richer understanding of Hong Kong’s higher education environment. In-depth interview data were collected from students of different cultural backgrounds and from academic, non-academic, and managerial staff at three Hong Kong universities. The data collection period covered local political turmoil in Hong Kong as well as the COVID-19 pandemic. Results indicate that, due to language barriers and potentially opposing political ideologies, all students faced challenges engaging with others who were culturally different from themselves. These findings can facilitate the development of an adaptable cross-institutional framework for meaningful intercultural learning.

Private Sector Participation and the Provision of Facilities for Universities Business Education Undergraduates’ Acquisition of 21st Century Skills

This study investigated private sector participation and the provision of facilities for universities business education undergraduates’ acquisition of 21st century skills. It looked at infrastructural and instructional facilities. Two research questions were answered while two hypotheses guided the study. The population comprised heads of departments, heads of units, senior non-academic staff, 300 and 400 levels students in the 2021/2022 academic session from Vocational and Technical Education departments in which business education is a part drawn from two institutions: University of Calabar (UNICAL) and Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH). A sample of 124 respondents out of a population of 376 was drawn therefrom. Of this number, 122 copies of the instrument representing 98.39% return rate was achieved. Census technique was used to select the heads of departments, heads of unit and senior non-academic staff, purposive sampling was used in selecting 300 and 400 levels students because they were considered relatively knowledgeable concerning the items contained in the questionnaire, while systematic random sampling was adopted in selecting the 300 and 400 levels students that actually responded to the questionnaire. A validated four point rating scale structured questionnaire titled Private Sector Participation and the Provision of Facilities for Universities Business Education Undergraduates’ Acquisition of 21st Century Skills Questionnaire (PSPPFUBEUSAQ) was used for data collection. A reliability estimate of .84 was achieved for the instrument using Cronbach alpha reliability coefficient after a pilot test. Mean and standard deviation were used in answering the research questions, while population t-test was used in testing the hypotheses at .05 level of significance. Findings revealed among others that the extent of private sector participation in the provision of infrastructural facilities for universities business education undergraduates’ acquisition of 21st century skills is significantly low. Based on this, it was recommended that the government as well as the regulatory authorities should as a matter of importance enact policies that will mandate private sector organizations to regularly donate educational facilities to institutions of learning in their operational areas. Such donations can be carried out as part of their philanthropic corporate social responsibilities which could aggregate a certain percentage of their annual profits.

Public Service Motivation and Employees’ Performance in a Nigerian Public Higher Institution

With constant strike actions and salaries considered to be insufficient to live a meaningful life, the general conclusion is that employees in the Nigerian public sectors are becoming unsatisfied and by implication unhappy. The dimensions of Public Service Motivation (PSM) proposed by Perry &amp; Wise (1990) are considered a possible catalyst to manage the situation. This study seeks to examine the possible link between Public Service Motivation (PSM) mechanisms and employees’ performance using a Nigerian public Higher Institution (the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti) as a case study. A sample size of 460 was drawn from the academic and non-academic Staff of the Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti. The study used questionnaire as the research instrument and analysed the data with statistical tool of SPSS version 22.0 to extract means and standard deviation of the variables. Out of the 460 administered questionnaires, 426 were retrieved while 34 were not returned. Out of the retrieved 426 questionnaires, 408 were valid while 18 were invalid. The respond rate of the respondents to the study questionnaires was 88.69% representing an excellent grade. The mean score 2.41, 1.61, and 1.78 were accepted as a positive relationship in hypotheses testing since they are less than the set bench marked of 2.5. Consequently results of the study revealed that PSM – dimensions will have significant effect on employees’ performance if genuinely deployed. Therefore, to salvage citizens dwindling interest in the public service, and to get the best out of the present crop of employees, PSM dimensions is proposed to be inculcated into the motivation policy of the public service guide/policy.

Linkage and Advancement Services and Commercialization of Innovations of Tertiary Institutions in Bayelsa State

The study examined linkage and advancement services and commercialization of innovation of tertiary institutions in Bayelsa State. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The study was guided by three (3) research objectives and corresponding questions. The population of the study comprise all academic and non-academic staff across all ranks of the 7 tertiary institutions in the state. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data from respondents respectively. The data gathered was analyzed using mean and standard deviation via Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 26. The instrument was subjected to pilot testing. Experts in Measurement and Evaluation and the field of Education validated the instrument. The result of the pilot study was used to establish the reliability of the instruments via Cronbach Alpha Formula and a coefficient of 0.81 was obtained. The findings revealed the available linkage and advancement services, the extent to which they are utilised and the factors hindering linkage between industries and tertiary institutions in Bayelsa State

Self-harm in university students: A comparative analysis of data from the Multicentre Study of Self-harm in England

BackgroundIncreases in poor mental health and suicide have been identified among university students in the UK. However, little is known about self-harm in this group. AimsTo describe and identify care needs of university aged-students who self-harm via comparisons with an age-equivalent non-student group who self-harm. MethodsObservational cohort data from The Multicentre Study of Self-harm in England were used to investigate students aged 18 to 24 years who presented to emergency departments for self-harm, 2003 to 2016. Data were collected via clinician reports and medical records from five hospitals in three English regions. Characteristics, rates, repetition, and mortality outcomes were investigated. ResultsThe student sample included 3491 individuals (983, 28.2 % men; 2507, 71.8 % women; 1 unknown) compared to 7807 (3342, 42.8 % men; 4465, 57.2 % women) non-students. Self-harm increased over time in students (IRR 1.08, 95%CI 1.06–1.10, p < 0.01) but not in non-students (IRR 1.01, 95%CI 1.00–1.02, p = 0.15). There were differences in monthly distribution of self-harm with more presentations by students in October, November, and February. Characteristics were broadly similar, but students reported more problems with studying and mental health. Repetition (HR 0.78, 95%CI 0.71–0.86, p < 0.01) and mortality (HR 0.51, 95%CI 0.33–0.80, p < 0.01) were lower in students than non-students. ConclusionsSelf-harm in students may be directly related the student experience, such as academic pressure, relocation, and the transition to independent living. Wellbeing initiatives targeting these factors, alongside mental health awareness training for academic and non-academic staff may help to support students at risk.

The Development of Kansei-Based Work Events Scale

Research Aims: This research aims to discover work events that influence employees’ emotional states to construct a more comprehensive Kansei-based work events scale. Design/Methodology/Approach: A mixed-method approach was adopted by combining qualitative and quantitative techniques in an Exploratory Sequential Design. Research Findings: In study 1, the Kawakita Jiro (KJ) method (i.e., focus group study) (N = 28) identified four (4) categories of work events (i.e., interpersonal, task-related, organisational policies, and infrastructure and facilities). A new category, career development, was also discovered through this qualitative inquiry. Study 2 (N = 152) and Study 3 (N = 537), which used a quantitative approach, demonstrated that negative and positive emotional experiences are strongly linked to interpersonal and task-related events. This result further indicates that the scale is reliable for measuring emotional experiences at work. Theoretical Contribution/Originality: The study captured micro and macro work events using the Kansei Engineering approach, allowing for a better understanding of emotional experiences at work. Managerial Implication in the South East Asian Context: Strategies to promote positive events and prevent negative ones through routine practices and long-term plans relevant to the South East Asian context are discussed and presented in this paper. Research Limitation &amp; Implications: Some limitations should be considered, such as cross-sectional design, lack of investigation on other Affective Events Theory (AET) factors, and the focus on non-academic staff from public universities. Future research could expand upon this study by using a longitudinal design, a diverse sample, and additional AET factors. Keywords: Work Events, Positive Events, Negative Events, Emotions, Kansei Engineering, Kawakita Jiro Method

Employee welfare and job satisfaction among non-academic staff of Universities in Ekiti State

This article examines the relationship existing between employee welfare and job satisfaction among non-academic staff of universities in Ekiti State. Its specific objectives are to examine the relationship between housing facilities and identify the welfare areas the universities need to focus on for their employees. The study is a correlational one as it seeks to examine relationships between variables. As a result, only Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient was used alongside descriptive statistics like frequencies. Data was collected with the aid of close-ended questionnaires from a sample of 384 non-academic staff of universities in Ekiti State which was derived using Cochran’s (1963) formula. Simple random sampling technique was used to select sample members. Results show that a moderately positive relationship exists between employee welfare and job satisfaction and concludes that an increase in employee welfare will cause a corresponding increase in job satisfaction. The study further shows that housing facilities have a very weak positive correlation with job satisfaction and recommends that welfare areas like work-life balance, transportation and occupational safety should be focused on by the universities.

Predicting Workforce Engagement towards Digital Transformation through a Multi-Analytical Approach

The shift towards sustainable and digital practices in organizations is transforming employees’ mindsets and work performance. The digital transformation in academia is leading to meaningful changes in the behaviors and responsibilities of non-academic employees within organizations toward sustainable and responsible practices. By expounding insights into these views through social exchange theory (SET), this study aims to examine the key predictors of employee engagement (EE); namely, knowledge sharing (KS), employee mobility (EM), training and development (TD), and psychological empowerment (PE) in a digital workplace scenario. A quantitative survey based on convenience sampling was conducted to validate the research framework through partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). Accordingly, 205 responses were collected from the non-academic staff of universities in Klang Valley, Malaysia. Data analysis results showed that all hypotheses were significantly accepted. The impact of the model variables on employee engagement in digital transformation was found to be 75%, with employee mobility and knowledge sharing being the most prominent factors. Multigroup analysis (MGA) and importance-performance map analysis (IPMA) were additional analytical tools applied to reinforce the survey findings further and provide more comprehensive insights into employee engagement across different departments within the organization. The findings also showed the robustness of social exchange theory in digital business practices. This research offers novel and innovative perspectives on the impact of various factors (KS, EM, TD, PE) on employee engagement during digital transformation and how they mold employee behavior toward driving productive and responsible outcomes.

Assessment of Psychometric Properties of the Malay Version of the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS-M) among Non-Academic Staff Working from Home during COVID-19 in Malaysia.

This study aims to validate the Malay version of the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS-M) in order for the scale to be available among the Malay-speaking population. Two hundred and ninety-eight non-academic staff completed the Malay version of the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS-M), Malay Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI-M), and Malay Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (M-DASS-21). To explore the factor structure of BRS-M, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) with the first group of 149 participants was conducted using FACTOR (v.11) software. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted from the data of the second group of 149 participants using SEM_PLS software. The EFA revealed a two-factor model; Factor 1 ="Resilience" and Factor 2 = "Succumbing". The CFA indicated a sufficient internal consistency reliability (Cronbach's α = 0.806 and McDonald's omega, ω = 0.812) and a good fit with SRMR = 0.031. BRS-M, CBI-M, and M-DASS-21 displayed a satisfactory concurrent validity result. Household income and marital status had significant association with resilience level, with low household income (B40 group) being a predictor of lower resilience. The BRS-M demonstrated favourable psychometric properties in terms of reliability and validity to assess the level of resilience among non-academic staff in Malaysia.

The Impact of Attitude and Subjective Norm on Knowledge-Sharing Behaviour Among the Non-Academic Staff: Behavioural Intention as a Mediating Variable

The main purpose of this study is to understand the attitude of non-academic staff towards knowledge sharing. Additionally, this study investigates the potential factors that might affect knowledge sharing among the non-academic staff. This is a cross-sectional study of 467 non-academic staff from two universities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India. The findings show that male participants are more involved in knowledge-sharing behaviour ([Formula: see text]) than the female participants ([Formula: see text]); participants aged 50 years and above recorded the highest knowledge-sharing behaviour ([Formula: see text]); participants with non-managerial positions appeared to be more involved in knowledge-sharing behaviour ([Formula: see text]) than those with managerial positions; and finally, the participants from Indian university reported more involvement in knowledge-sharing behaviour ([Formula: see text]) than their UAE counterparts ([Formula: see text]). The findings of the study revealed a significant relationship between attitude towards knowledge sharing, subjective norm and knowledge-sharing behaviour ([Formula: see text]). In addition, the study explored the mediating role of behavioural intentions within the previous variables. The findings stressed that management in higher education institutions needs to foster a culture of knowledge sharing to encourage non-academic staff to share knowledge.

Demographic differences in attitude, subjective norms, behavioral intention, and knowledge sharing behavior: an empirical study of non-academic staff from India and the UAE

Purpose The purpose of this study was to understand knowledge-sharing behavior of nonacademic staff. In relation to the theory of reasoned action (TRA), the study investigated demographic characteristic differences in attitude, subjective norms, behavioral intention and knowledge-sharing behavior of nonacademic staff from India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Design/methodology/approach The study used a survey method and questionnaire instrument to collect data from 467 participants. The participants were nonacademic staff working for two academic universities in India and the UAE. The two universities were Pondicherry University (266 respondents) and Al Ain University (201 respondents). The collected data were treated and analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS software for statistical analyses and frequency distributions. Findings The findings of the study showed that nonacademic staff from India and the UAE have a positive attitude toward knowledge-sharing, subjective norms and positive behavioral intention and are frequently involved in knowledge-sharing behavior. In addition, the study’s findings indicated statistically significant demographic differences in attitude, subjective norms and behavior intense knowledge-sharing behavior of nonacademic staff from India and the UAE. Nonacademic participants from India expressed a higher positive attitude toward knowledge-sharing and demonstrated more involvement in knowledge-sharing behavior than the respondents from the UAE. The findings of the study accepted 8 out of 20 stated hypotheses. The accepted hypotheses support the TRA theory and suggest the impact of age, job position, tenure of work and geographical diversity on attitude, subjective norms, behavioral intention and knowledge-sharing behavior. The study’s results suggested that nonacademic staff of 50 and above age groups are more likely to share knowledge than the nonacademic staff of 49 and fewer age groups. Likewise, the findings of the study suggested that nonacademic staff with a long tenure of work experience are more likely to share their knowledge with their coworkers than those with a short tenure of work experience. Originality/value Studies targeting knowledge sharing among nonacademic staff are scarce as compared to academic staff and students. Nonacademic staff are different from students and academic staff in attitudes and behavior. This study contributes to the expansion of knowledge sharing through the investigation of knowledge-sharing behavior of nonacademic staff. Moreover, the study expands the understanding of knowledge-sharing behavior through the use of demographic characteristics in relation to the TRA theory. In addition, most of the previous studies are based on data collected from one country, and this study is based on data collected from two countries.

SCHOOL PERSONNEL PREPAREDNESS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FACE-TO-FACE LEARNING MODALITY

The study was limited to determining the level of preparedness of schools in implementing face to face learning modality at the Victoria sub office of Laguna for the academic year 2022-2023. The focused of the study is intended only to 55 school personnel in the Victoria Sub Office. level of school personnel readiness on the implementation of face-to-face modality with regards to School Personnel Readiness School Physical Facility Protective Measures and Safety Procedure and Schools Supplies and Materials. The status of Face-to-Face modality in terms of School Contingency Plan, Work Arrangement Plan, Classroom Lay-out Structure, School Traffic Management, Learning Resource, Schools Stakeholders Support and Safety School Personnel and Learners. The school personnel readiness has significant relationship to the face-to-face modality of elementary school in Victoria sub office. The study utilized the descriptive study of research with the survey as the primary data gathering tool. It is interesting to note that significant correlations exist between the level of school readiness in terms of school personnel readiness and the status of face-to-face modality in terms of work arrangement plan and learning resources On the other hand, school personnel readiness has no significant correlation in School stake holder support in terms of stakeholder support .It important to note that significant correlations exist between the level of school readiness in terms of school physical facilities and the status of face-to-face modality in terms of school traffic management. On the other hand, there is no significant link between stakeholder support and school staff readiness. It important to note that significant correlations exist between the level of school readiness in terms of protective measures and safety procedures and the status of face-to-face modality in terms of contingency. It is interesting to note that significant correlations exist between the level of school readiness in terms of schools supplies and materials and the status of face-to-face modality in terms of contingency plan. It is concluded that based on the result there is a significant relationship between school preparedness and the status of face-to-face modality. This means that school reopening for face-to-face interactions must be carefully planned to ensure the safety of students as well as teachers and school staff in a staged manner, especially in the aftermath of physical distancing. School health protocols for conducting face-to-face classes must be properly planned in accordance with national and international requirements. School heads are tasked with creating networks between the school and the community and encouraging teachers organizations, non-academic staff at public schools, and parents-teachers-community associations to actively participate. Based on the result it is recommended that school facilities may have properly ventilated, acoustics and noise, access to natural lighting, temperature control, flexible and open workspaces, building condition and aesthetics, and classroom size. Teacher can attend seminars in conducting new normal education ensure that they are prepared in conducting face to face classes. Stakeholders should give their full support in the implementation of face to face to achieve the success of the new normal education. There should be related studies in conducting new normal education to improve and have innovation in the new normal.

Sero-Detection of Sars-Cov-2 Antibodies and some Associated Risk Factors among Staff of Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria

This study was aimed at detecting the level of SARS-CoV-2 antibody response among the staff of Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State. A cross-sectional study design and clusteredstratified-random sampling strategy were used to sample staff of the University comprising academic, technical and non-academic staff. SARS CoV-2 antigen Rapid Tests were carried out using on the spot analysis of nasopharyngeal and blood samples of the participants using SARS-CoV-2 antigen RDT kits and total antibody ELISA kit. None of the samples collected was positive to the antigen RDT kit, however further confirmation with ELISA kit revealed a prevalence of 32.8%. This study showed that academic staffs are more exposed to SARS-CoV-2 viruses due to high incidence of antibodies detected among the academics; however, the difference in the prevalence between academic and non-academic staff was not statistically significant. Knowledge of SARS-CoV-2, belief, behaviour towards COVID19 protocols, contact history and flu-like symptoms were risk factors that predispose one to SARS-CoV-2 viruses.

Development of an Employee Attendance System Using Face Recognition and QR-Code Technology

Abstract: The procedure of recording attendance at any organization, including polytechnics and other institutions, is crucial to demonstrating why a particular employee is exceptional. Traditional attendance management systems, which use attendance sheets and signatures, have shown to have some associated issues, including time wastage, impersonation, and attendance sheet misplacement, making the system wasteful and unproductive. Appraising Non-academic staff in Yaba College of Technology has been a great challenge due to the aforementioned problem confronting the management to properly monitored the attendance system put in place with the traditional methods. To solve these problems, the study developed a computerized attendance system that implements face recognition and QR-code was designed and implemented using python programming language, MySQL server database, Tkinter framework was used to build the interface and Open Camera Vision (OpenCV) library. The algorithms for face detection and recognition include Haar cascasde algorithm and Local Binary Pattern Histogram (LBPH) algorithm respectively. The system is equipped with the capability to send instant email attendance reports to the management on daily, weekly or monthly basis. The result findings shows that there was 98.8% detection and recognition rates and 0.12% errors encountered for both face and QR-code. The highest read time was also measured to be 210.30ms. The result finding from our test shows the efficiency and effectiveness of the attendance system and it is therefore recommended for use in Yaba College of Technology for attendance monitoring of Non-academic staff for onward appraisal by the HOD, Dean and the college management.

Perceived Organizational Prestige: A Predictor of Organizational Identification in Public Universities in Anambra State

Employees who are very crucial for almost all organizations have some things that can trigger them to perform well, one of such thing is perceived organizational prestige (POP). Hence, this study sought to examine perceived external prestige as a measure of POP and how it affects organizational identity. The work adopted a survey research design. The area of the study is Anambra State and the population consisted of 11298 non-academic staff at public universities in Anambra State. A sample size of 371 was used and the instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire. Simple regression analysis was used in data analysis and the hypothesis was tested at a 5% level of significance. The findings showed a high degree of relationship between the variables and that 91% change in organizational identity is accounted for by changes in the PEP (R = .956; R-square = .914 p-value &lt; 0.05). The study, therefore, concluded that POP plays a sterling role in determining the identification of the employees in the organization. Hence, it was recommended among others that in addition to treating the employees well, the organizations and their management should try its possible best to also mould a positive image in the mind of the public and the family members of the employees.