Taraba State University Research Articles

Social Media Mobilization and Advocacy: A Case Study

This case study investigates the role of social media mobilization and advocacy in the quest for justice for Mohbad, an influential Nigerian whose death sparked rumours of foul play involving friends and relatives. Utilizing a mixed-methods research design, data was collected through surveys administered to students of Taraba State University, Jalingo, and content analysis of qualitative data. Findings reveal positive perceptions towards social media mobilization, emphasizing the influence of social media influencers and hashtag activism. Challenges such as misinformation and algorithmic biases were identified, highlighting the need for ethical guidelines and responsible engagement in online advocacy. Recommendations include enhancing digital literacy, fostering collaborative partnerships, promoting responsible hashtag activism, and establishing ethical guidelines for digital advocacy.

Teachers’ Temperament, Teacher-Student Relationships, Teaching Method and Learning Engagement: A Moderated Mediation Analysis

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of teachers’ temperament and method of teaching on the relationship between teacher-student relationships and learning engagement of students of Taraba State University, Jalingo. Design/Approach/Method The study adopted a cross-sectional survey of 400 undergraduate students. Utilising the Hayes Process macro, we tested the moderating impact of teacher temperament on the relationship between teacher-student relationships and learning engagement. Also, we tested the mediating impact of teaching methods on teacher-student relationships and learning engagement. Findings Based on the analyses, the study found that teachers’ temperament significantly moderates the impact of teacher-student relationships on learning engagement such that low and average teachers’ temperament strengthens the positive impact of teacher-student relationships on learning engagement. Also, the study found that teacher-student relationships have a significant impact on learning engagement. But teacher-student relationships have no significant impact on teaching methods. Originality/Value This is one of a few studies on the relationships between teachers’ temperament, teacher-student relationships, teaching methods and the impact on learning engagement in Taraba State University. It provides sound basis for educational managers and policy makers to provide quality teacher education in university setting.

Study of Student’s Perception on Examination Misconduct in National Examination in Jalingo, Taraba State

This study surveyed of student’s perception on examination misconduct in national examination in Jalingo, Taraba State. The study which adopted a survey research design has students from Taraba State University, Jalingo and Collage of Agriculture, Jalingo who had written National Examinations to form the population of the study. Students from the two (2) schools were administered questionnaires, the data collected was analyzed to answer the research questions. The samples of the study was on 120 respondents. The samples were randomly selected from the study area where students had previously participated in National Examinations. Descriptive statistical tool was used The study showed student’s perception of examination misconduct during National Examination in the study area was of cheating and other forms of examination misconduct. Students saw and believed that nonimplementation of examination misconduct sanctions was a factor that encouraged examination misconduct. Students should be counseled against negative perceptions and encouraged to study hard in other to pass their examination rather than believe they can pass using self-help.

Pesticide Residue Contamination of Some Cereals and their Consequential Health Implication in the Food Chain of Taraba Northern Geo-political Region, Taraba State

Aim: To investigate the Pesticide Residues (PRs) contamination of some cereals and determine their health risks in the food chain of Taraba North Geo-political region.
 Study Design: Maize, Millet, Rice and Sorghum, and their soils were randomly collected from farmers’ field in three (3) LGAs of Taraba North.
 Place and Duration of Study: The samples were collected from Ardo-kola, Karim-lamido and Zing LGAs of Taraba State. They are processed at Laboratories of Biological Sciences Department of Taraba State University and Analyzed at the Department of Chemistry, Yobe State University, Damaturu, Yobe State, between September, 2021 – March, 2022.
 Methodology: Soils and ripe cereals stalks were collected applying the principles of randomization. These samples were processed, pulverized into powdered form, and analyzed for pesticide residues (PR) using the Gas Chromatograph - Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS).
 Results: Ten (10) pesticide residues in different concentrations were recorded, with some of them occurring above the permissible limits. Isopropylamine accounted for 21% of total contaminants' concentrations, followed by carbofuran (14%), dichlorvos (12%), t-nonachlor (11%), heptachlor (10%), HCB and g-chlordane all at 9%, DDT (7%), Endosulfan (6%), and Aldrin at 1%. Health implications showed that some of the cereals are unsafe for consumption. In Ardo-Kola and Zing, only millet had a Hazard Index (HI) of less than 1, while in Karim-Lamido, millet and sorghum recorded HI ≤ 1. In Ardo-Kola trend in HI values in adullts was rice (53.32) ˃ sorghum (24.35), ˃ maize (10.99), ˃ millet (0.82), while in children, the trend was rice (64.50), ˃ sorghum (24.71), ˃ maize (10.65), ˃ millet (0.90). In Karim-Lamido, HI values in adults were in the following order: rice (54.64) ˃ maize (38.44), ˃ millet (0.62), ˃ sorghum (0.35). At the same time, HI in children followed the order; rice (66.10) ˃ maize (46.50), ˃ sorghum (0.74), ˃ millet (0.73). In Zing, HI values were in descending order of rice (32.20) ˃ sorghum (12.27) ˃ maize (8.27) ˃ millet (0.47), in adults, and rice (38.97) ˃ sorghum (14.86) ˃ maize (9.99) ˃ millet (0.55), in children. Overall, children are at a higher risk of toxicity than adults.
 Conclusion: It was deduced at the end of the study that pesticides residue are bioaccumulating in the food chain due to excessive use in many agricultural phases. Hence we recommended intensified efforts in check-mating these products in our agricultural systems.

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.

Extent of Accessibility and Utilization of Reference Materials by Nigerian University Undergraduates

The reference section of every library remains an important arm of such library. It contains materials needed for teaching, learning, community development and research. However, studies have shown that most of these materials are rarely consulted by library users, hence, the rationale of the present study which investigated the extent to which reference materials are accessed and utilized by the undergraduates of library and information science (LIS), Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo. Six research objectives with corresponding research questions were considered and answered. The descriptive survey method was adopted using a total population of 133 final year undergraduates of LIS, TSU, Jalingo. Furthermore, the complete census technique was employed to study the entire population. A fifty-eight (58) items questionnaire was used for data collection. 133 copies were distributed, but 127 (95.5%) copies were returned and found suitable for data analysis. The data analysis was done using descriptive statistics of mean scores and frequency counts. Findings revealed a high extent of accessibility of a good number of reference materials. Few of these materials were reported to be utilized to a high extent leading to a relationship between the extent of accessibility and utilization. However, numerous challenges were identified to be facing the accessibility and utilization of reference materials by the undergraduates. The study concludes that the extent of accessibility determines the extent of utilization which all proved to be high in the library studied. It was, however, among other things, recommended that the management of university libraries should intensify efforts to improve the number and quality of reference materials provided and make them accessible to their users.

Socio-Economic Status, Truancy, Learning Styles, Peer Pressure and Gender as Correlates of Undergraduate Students’ Academic Performance in Taraba State University Jalingo, Nigeria

The study investigated socio-economic status, truancy, learning styles, peer pressure and gender as correlates of undergraduate students’ academic performance in Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, Nigeria. The study adopted correlational research design. The sample of this study was made up 150 undergraduate students of faculty of Education TSU was selected using multistage sampling techniques. The instruments used for data collection were socio-economic status, truancy, learning styles, peer pressure and gender questionnaire (STLPGQ) and CGPA of undergraduate school in faculty of education, TSU for 2018/2019 session. STLPGQ was validated by three experts in education related disciplines and one expert in measurement and evaluation. STLPGQ was trial tested which yielded the reliability coefficient of 0.89 using Cronbach Alpha. Five research questions raised in the study were answered using multiple regression analysis while the five null hypotheses formulated in the study were tested using ANOVA of regression analysis. The study revealed among other that there is no significant relationship between socio-economic status and undergraduate students academic performance in TSU, Jalingo [F1, 133 = 6.331; p>0.05]. There is significant relationship between truancy and undergraduate students academic performance [F1, 133 = 18.090; p<0.05]. There is no significant relationship between learning styles and undergraduate students academic performance [F1, 133 = 17.009; p>0.05]. There is significant relationship between peer pressure and undergraduate students academic performance [F1, 133= 19.119; p<0.05]. There is no significant relationship between gender and undergraduate students academic performance [F1, 133 = 10.319; p>0.05]. It was recommended among that, educational administrators and lecturers should set up disciplinary measures to reduce truancy and peer pressure. Parents should help in proper monitoring of undergraduate student activities curb truancy and peer pressure in order to enhance academic performance of students in TSU, Jalingo.

DISTRIBUTIVE JUSTICE, INDIVIDUAL SPIRITUALITY, AND DEVIANT BEHAVIOUR AMONG ACADEMICS AT TARABA STATE UNIVERSITY

The study examined the effect of distributive justice on deviant behaviour, and the moderating role of individual spirituality among university academics at Taraba State University. Relevant literatures on distributive justice, deviant behaviour and spirituality were reviewed under conceptual, theoretical, and empirical review. The study was anchored on social exchange theory and person organisational fit theory. A descriptive survey research design method was used. The target population for the study is 586 academics at Taraba State University. The sample size was 226. The study employed a purposive sampling technique. The structural questionnaire was used to source data from the respondents. The researcher distributed 300 questionnaires, but only 190 copies were retrieved, and used for the analysis. Structural equation modeling specifically Partial least squares (PLS) software version 4 was used to test the hypotheses formulated. The findings of the study revealed that distributive justice has a negative and significant effect on the deviant behaviour of academics at Taraba State University. Individual spirituality does not moderate the relationship between distributive justice and deviant behaviour. The study recommends that the government and management of the university should ensure that academics’ salaries, benefits, allowances, and promotions are given to them at the right time to reduce deviant behaviour.

Determination and Utilization of Mentoring and Scaffolding Mechanisms by Lecturers for Teaching Vocational Agricultural Education to Students in Tertiary Institutions of Taraba State, Nigeria

The study was to determine the utilization of mentoring and scaffolding techniques by lecturers for teaching Vocational Agricultural Education to students in Tertiary Institutions in Taraba State. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. Four research questions guided the study. The areas of the study were the Tertiary Institutions in Taraba State that offer Vocational Agriculture. The institutions include; College of Education, Zing, Taraba State University Jalingo, College of Agriculture Science and Technology and Federal University Wukari. The population of the study was 200 lecturers of Vocational Agriculture from which a sample of 132 were drawn by stratified random sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire named “Mentoring and Scaffolding Utilization Mechanisms Questionnaire” (MSUQ). Five experts in vocational agriculture validated the instrument for data collection and was trial tested. A Cronbach Alpha coefficient of 0.80 was established after analyzing the trial testing of the instrument. The Cronbach Alpha coefficient of 0.80 was high enough and indicates that the MSUQ was reliable to elicit information for the study. One hundred and thirty-two copies (132) of the questionnaire were administered on the respondents with the help of research assistant in each of the institutions. The research assistants were able to retrieve 100% of the questionnaire administered. The data collected were analyzed using weighted mean and standard deviation to answer the four research questions. The result revealed that the ten mentoring techniques presented were accepted by the lecturers as mechanism for teaching Vocational Agriculture. So also, the seven scaffolding techniques were accepted by them. Furthermore, the result showed that the utilization of mentoring and scaffolding techniques were not impressive as the utilization falls below 30% of the techniques presented to the respondents. Techniques not utilized for mentoring among other include: friendliness to learners, approachable to learners, give feedback to learners while those techniques not utilized for scaffolding among others include; activate prior knowledge, learner participation, provide support as learners learn, pre-teach vocabulary. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended among others that lecturers of Vocational Agriculture should sustain the techniques of mentoring and scaffolding while proprietors of the institutions are to motivate the lecturers to attend seminars, conferences and workshops on utilization of mentoring and scaffolding techniques to bring about the required learning of vocational agriculture by students in the tertiary Institutions in Taraba State.

Effect of Entry Requirement and Secondary School Type on Cumulative Grade Point Average of Students in Taraba State University, Nigeria

This paper considered the effect of student's entry requirements, Secondary school type and Cumulative Grade Point Average of the 2014/2015 final year students of the four faculties of the Taraba State University. Primary data was collected through the use of a questionnaire from the respondents of the selected programmes from each faculty. Correlation Analysis was carried out on the students', CGPA's at lower levels, UTME score, SSCE results and Secondary school type. It was discovered that only CGPA at the end of 300 level has significant relationship with CGPA at the current level while the stepwise regression analysis shows that only CGPA at 300 level is the best predictors of students' graduation CGPA all other variables are not significant and regression analysis was used to established models for predicting graduation CGPA. Based on the findings of the study, it can therefore be concluded that entry requirements have no effect in determining the performance of students while at the university. That only CGPA at 300 level has an effect in determining students’ performance. The study therefore recommends, among others, that since UTME scores are poor predictors of student academic performance, Taraba State University should be conducting a POST-UTME examination before giving admissions to students.

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Illustrated English Language Dictionary and Students’ Achievement in Mathematics in Sharjah School in UAE

Strikes over the last decade have been the bane of educational planning and development in Nigeria’s public university system. This has affected teaching, learning, and research in Nigerian universities. One area incessant industrial action affects the most is the academic performance of students. This study investigates how industrial action impacts academic performance at Taraba State University, Jalingo, in Nigeria. The study applied a cross-sectional survey design to collect primary data from the staff and students using 320 questionnaires (120 staff and 200 students). The Input-Environment-Outcome (I-E-O) was used as the theoretical framework for the study. The finding of the study revealed that industrial actions by the university disrupted the academic calendar and undermined the quality of teaching, learning, and general level of academic performance with implications for the social, economic, and psychological stability of the students. The study recommended among other things that the state government should address concerns that affect the stability of the academic system to enable uninterrupted teaching and learning of the students at Taraba State University, Jalingo.

A study of the impact of birth order on academic performance as perceived by Guidance and Counselling students of Taraba State University, Jalingo, Nigeria

The study examined the impact of birth order on academic performance as perceived by Guidance and Counselling students, Taraba State University Jalingo, Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was used for the study. From a population of 382 Guidance and Counselling students (2020/2021 academic session) in Taraba State University Jalingo, a sample of 101 students comprising of 47 male and 54 female was selected using purposive sampling technique. A reliability of 0.89 was obtained using Cronbach’s Alpha. Mean and standard deviation were used for data analysis. Two research questions were framed and two hypotheses were formulated and tested. Questionnaire was used for data collection: Impact of Birth Order on Students’ Academic Performance Questionnaire [IBOSAPQ]. The study found that birth order has impact on academic performance of student. The study concludes that first, middle and last birth orders have impact on students’ academic performance while gender is a predictor of birth order on academic performance as perceived by Guidance and Counselling students. The study recommends that counsellors and teachers should pay attention to students’ birth order in order to provide for adequate counselling of parents and students as this will equip them with issues relating to birth order and measures to be taken to improve on students’ academic performance generally.

Analysing Acceptance of E-Learning among Lecturers of Federal University of Wukari using Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology

The study investigates the Federal University of Wukari lecturers' performance expectancy and effort expectancy influence in teaching using two constructs of UTAUT. Two research questions were raised and two hypotheses were formulated. A survey method was employed for the study. A mixed methods research approach involving concurrent quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques was utilised. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 233 lecturers. Data were obtained using a structured questionnaire and interview schedules. Instruments were validated by an expert of information science, and reliability was tested using Cronbach Alpha, on 25 lecturers from the Taraba State University, Jalingo with performance expectancy and effort expectancy having 0.861 and 0.864 coefficient respectively. Collected data from the questionnaire were analysed using frequency distribution and Pearson Product Moment correlation, while interview responses were transcribed and analysed thematically. Findings revealed that performance expectancy and effort expectancy positively influence the use of ICT for teaching among the lecturers. Based on the findings, recommendations were proffered.

Adequacy of Exposure of Entrepreneurship Skills in Business Education Programme for Graduates of Tertiary Institutions in Taraba State, Nigeria

This study centred on determining the adequacy of exposure of entrepreneurship skills in Business Education programme for graduates of tertiary institutions in Taraba State, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. A 50-item structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 122 business education lecturers and students from three tertiary institutions in Taraba State that offer business education programme. The questionnaire was face validated by three experts. Two of the experts were from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka while one was from Taraba State University. The results of the study showed that the entrepreneurship skills are not adequately exposed in business education programmes in tertiary institutions and thus making it difficult for students to graduate with the 21 st century skills needed for employment in today’s world of work. Some of the problems militating against adequate exposure of entrepreneurship skills in business education programme is the curriculum inclusiveness, lecturers lack of entrepreneurship skills and inadequate provision of the 21 st century state-of-the-art technological equipment. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that government should strive to infuse policies that are relevant for effective integration of entrepreneurship skills into the National Policy on Education, and that the business education curriculum should be reviewed and updated to include entrepreneurship skills both in content and pedagogy. The paper submits that all relevant stake holders should realise that except students are adequately trained with the 21 st Century skills, they will not be able to compete effectively in the labour market and be self-reliance.

The Environmental Benefits of Trees in a Changing Climate: A Nigerian Experience

The paper presents a micrometeorological study on the environmental benefits of trees in the Taraba State University, Jalingo in Nigeria. Temperatures under three different surfaces (under trees and among different tree species, bare-ground and asphalted surfaces) within the campus were measured. The temperature under trees such as Mahogany (Khaya senegalenses), Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus sp.), Gmalaina (Gmalaina aborea), Mango (Mangifera indica) found on the University campus alongside bare-ground (no vegetal coverage) and asphalted road surfaces were measured in degree Celsius for a period of three weeks. Additionally, 113 copies of some self-structured questionnaires were administered to the students of the University from the departments of Geography, Agricultural Science, Biological Science, Medical Laboratory Technology as well as the Male and Female hostels on campus. Data collected were analysed using frequency, percentage, line graph and pie chart. The study showed that there is a temperature variation under different surfaces. Under the trees recorded lowest mean temperature of 29.5°C followed by bare-ground with 32.5°C whereas asphalt surface recorded the highest mean temperature of 37.5°C. The temperature under different tree species shows that trees with bigger crown and broad leaves had lower temperatures. Mean temperature under the Mango tree was 28°C while under the Neem tree, mean temperature was 32°C. On the benefits of trees to the University campus, trees as a wind breaker constituted the highest benefit as expressed by the respondents (how many in %). The following recommendations were made among others; Students should be encouraged to plant trees by giving those who are willing the seedlings of trees as incentives and water should also be made available and accessible in different in locations order to maintain the planting and maintenance of trees. Cutting down of trees should be discouraged and environmental education on the benefits of trees should be a routine activity. There should be a follow-up study on carbon sequestration in Nigeria based on solid data on benefits.

Genesis and classification of soils along a toposequence in the teaching and research farm of Taraba State University, Jalingo, Nigeria

Investigations were made to reflect the genesis and classification of soils along a toposequence in the Teaching and Research farm of Taraba State University. The topographic map of the farm was developed in the ArcGIS 10.8 environment and a profile graph plotted out. One profile pit was sunk in each elevation range to represent soils in the summit, shoulder, back slope, foot slope and toe slope positions using the free survey approach. The soils were deep, well drained and generally described as A, B, C soils with extensive B horizons that showed clear illuviation of clay and sesquioxides. The soils were brown (7.5YR 3/4), dark brown (10YR 3/3) and dark yellowish brown (10YR 4/6) in the surface and dominated by sand with bulk density values that exceeded 1.5 Mg/m3. Soil pH values were moderately acid to neutral while organic C and exchangeable bases were low in all but foot slope position where high values of organic carbon were obtained in the surface soils. The content of dithionite and oxalate Fe and Al, and their derivatives indicate intense weathering condition of the soils as well as their combined movement with clay to endopedons. However, moderately high CEC and the likely presence of montmorillonite (via CECE/clay) are indications that the soils had good potentials for agriculture. Among the soil forming processes in the area were mineralization, eluviation-illuviation as well as ferritization. The soils were classified as Typic Rhodustults (Pretic Acrisols), Arenic Haplustults (Chromic Acrisols) and Paleustults (Haplic Acrisols).
 Keywords: pedogenesis, sesquioxides, classification, Basement Complex

Management of University Libraries in Digital Environment: Problems and Prospects in Taraba State University, Janligo, Nigeria

Management of University Libraries in Digital Environment: Problems and Prospects in Taraba State University, Janligo, Nigeria

Influence of Broken Homes on Academic Achievement of Senior Secondary School Students in Three Education Zones of Taraba State, Nigeria

This study was carried out to examine the influence of broken homes on academic achievement of Senior Secondary School Students in Jalingo, Zing and Karim Lamido Education Zones of Taraba State, Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were to identify the causes of broken homes in these Education Zones, examine the influence of broken homes on academic achievement of students , and ascertain the roles of the school counselor in assisting students from broken homes to cope with academic activities. In carrying out this study, three (3) research questions were answered. Survey research design was used for the study. The population of the study was seven thousand, and ninety-four (7,094) senior secondary school two (SSS II) students and all school counselors in senior secondary schools in above mentioned three Education Zones of Taraba State. The sample for the study was four hundred and fifty (450) senior secondary school two (SSS II) students and fifteen (15) school counselors of senior secondary schools in the three Education Zone of Taraba State. Face and content validity of the instrument was done by three experts from the Faculty of Education, Taraba State University, Jalingo. The reliability coefficient value of the instrument was .87 obtained using Cronbach Alpha reliability methods. The findings of the study revealed that some causes of broken homes include; maltreatment from the man, lack of proper care for the family by the man, engagement in adultery by both parties, charges of witchcraft against wife, broken home due to death and husband dislike for wife. Furthermore, some influence of broken homes on a child academic achievement includes truancy, poor level of concentration in class activities and inferiority complex. It was concluded that broken home has negative consequences on the academic achievement of a child. It is therefore recommended that Stakeholders such as Social Workers, Clergymen and Marriage Counselors should educate intending couples and couples on the causes of broken homes.

Influence of Group Counselling Programmes in Facilitating the Vocational Choice of Secondary School Students in Jalingo Education Zone, Taraba State, Nigeria

The study investigated the influence of group counselling programmes on the vocational choice of secondary school students in Jalingo Education Zone, Taraba state, Nigeria. The design of the study was descriptive survey. The population consist of 3,485 Students from 41 secondary schools in Jalingo education zone. The sample size of the study was 480 respondents from 12 public secondary schools in Jalingo education zone. The researcher’s self-developed questionnaire formed the instruments for data collection, validated by three experts from the department of educational foundations in Taraba State University. A Cronbach Alpha reliability of co-efficient method was employed to ensure the reliability of the instrument at 0.768. Three research questions and three null hypotheses were used to guide the study. Descriptive statistic of mean score was used to answer the research questions. Chi square (Χ2) inferential statistics was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. A checklist of 53 different vocations and 21-items questionnaire in four Likert point scale with demographic variables of the respondents was used for data collection. The study recommends that government should give group counselling priority, train more professional counsellors; counsellors and principals should give students adequate attention and should create more awareness and provide accurate information to students on group counselling to facilitate their vocational choice irrespective of their age and gender.