Effect of Work Group Processes on Work Place Satisfaction and Performances - Evidence from University Class Groups Studies.

This study investigates the impact of work group composition on work place satisfaction and performances using results from experimental study of students from three groups in University of Gothenburg Sweden management class working groups. Work group composition is measured here by considering factors such language, nationality and culture among group members. Language had a positive and significant effect on workplace performance; this was also probably true since effective communication skill was likely to make working groups work in a hitch free manner. While culture on the other hand has a negative and statistical significant effect on workplace satisfaction, this was likely to be true since punctuality, individual comportment, and work ethics were likely factors that member of working groups take seriously when working as a team in groups. The horizontal flow of information (knowledge transfer) was also found to depend on work group output performances. This was reasonable, since how efficient work groups and sub groups within the groups efficiently carried out their tasks will depend on the horizontal flow of information in groups. The evidence presented in this study shows that issues of nationality was not relevant to individual group members overall satisfaction in participating in groups nor was it vital to overall group performances. The results could be beneficial to organization management particularly those that wish to improve overall output productivity since class work groups experimental studies are a miniature study of organizations, the implications of this study is that language and culture could improve organizational output productivity substantially since language could contributes significantly to organizational performances and work ethics is also likely to create workplace satisfaction which can contribute in a significant way to organizational output

Establishing The Reliability and Validity of Environmental Attitude Scale Among Nigerian Sample

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Investigating Effects of Climate Change on Health Risks in Nigeria

Climate change has become a major challenge globally. Human activities have several direct and indirect impacts on health. In Nigeria, the impacts of climate change are more devastating due to their vulnerability and low coping capability. Studies on the impacts of climate change on health risks in Nigeria are scare. With this rationale, this study investigates the effects of climate change on health risks in Nigeria. Evidence abounds that climate change impacts in Nigeria arise from climate change-related causes such as increase in temperature, rainfall, sea level rise, extreme weather events and, especially, increased health risks. Health risks such as cerebra-spinal meningitis, cardiovascular respiratory disorder of elderly, skin cancer, malaria, high blood pressure and morbidity were identified as the direct consequences of climate change. The study concluded that government should raise awareness on adverse effects of climate change which is common among vulnerable groups, like women, children and rural dwellers in Nigeria

INFORMATION PLANNING SKILLS AND RESEARCH OUTPUT OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIANS IN UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-SOUTH GEOPOLITICAL ZONE OF NIGERIA

Abstract This study investigated the relationship between information planning skills and the research output of academic librarians in universities in South-South Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria with corresponding specific objective, research question, and research hypothesis. To effectively drive the study two theories were adopted. The theory of social cultural learning for the independent variable(s) (information planning skills), and the theory of self-efficacy for the dependent variable (research output of academic librarians). More so, conceptual review of literature on information planning skills and research out were carried, and specific empirical review of literature with extrinsic similarity and dissimilarity to the study was also done. The study adopted the correlational research design as the research design while the study area was South-South Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria. The population of study comprised of 252 academic librarians from 14 libraries and faculties. The census technique was used as the sampling technique with a sampling size of 252. The researcher-developed questionnaire entitled: Information Planning Skills and the Research Output of Academic Librarians Questionnaire (IPSROALQ)was used to collect data while the reliability test results using Cronbach Alpha formula in SPSS showed an average coefficient of .79 which signified that the instrument was reliable for the study. Data was collected from the various universities by the researchers and their trained assistants by following the requisite ethical procedures. The data collected was analysed using frequencies and percentages for the research question, while the test of hypothesis at ≤ 0.05 level of significant was carried with Chi-Square Test of Independence. The result showed that information planning skills have positive significant relationship with the research output of academic librarians with p value = 0.00, and Phi coefficient of 2.62 indicating of very large extent of positive relationship. In conclusion, it was recommended that the National University commission should make proficient utilization of information literacy skills by academic librarians as part of the requirement to assess their suitability for performance within the scholarly communities. Also, the university management should consider constant information literacy skills programs to improve the literacy skill of the academic staff to be able to carry out sound and rich research output

Interaction of Psychological Variables on Residents Attitude towards Solid Waste Management in an Urban Centre of Nigeria

The study examined the interaction influence between self-monitoring and locus of control on attitude towards solid waste management among residents in Lagos metropolis of Nigeria. The study adopted the survey design. The study population consisted of residents in Lagos State. The study sample consisted of 375 residents in two local government areas of Lagos State. Three psychological measures namely: Self - Monitoring Scale (SMS), Locus of Control Scale (LOCS) and Attitude Towards Solid Waste Management Scale (ATSWMS) were used to collect data. The data collected were analyzed using appropriate descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed a significant interaction influence of self -monitoring and locus of control on attitude towards solid waste management of residents (F (1 ,371) =7.056 ,p<0.05).This indicates that psychological factors are very important precursor in the self-reported positive attitude towards solid waste management practices in the study area. The study has implication for policymakers and stakeholders to put into consideration the psychological attributes of residents in the design and formulation of intervention programme and strategies in changing people’s negative orientation and belief in the observation of a desirable solid waste management practices. Keywords: Self-Monitoring, Locus of control, Interaction , Attitude towards Solid Waste managemen

Probing university students’ adoption and utilization of social networkingwebsites in Nigeria

This study was designed to examine the influence of socio-demographic variables, innovation characteristics, time andsocial systems, on university students’ adoption and use of social networking websites (SNWs). Survey design was adopted.A structured questionnaire was used for data collection from 600 respondents comprising undergraduate and postgraduatestudents in the two public universities. Frequency distribution, factor and regression analyses were performed on the datacollected. Findings revealed that socio-demographic variables had positive influence on students’ adoption and use ofSNWs. The three Diffusion of Innovation variables significantly contributed to the adoption and use of SNWs butinnovation characteristics had the strongest influence, while time exerted the least. All the innovation characteristics hadpositive and significant correlation with the use of SNWs with relative advantage having the highest contribution andcomplexity the least. In view of these findings, university authorities need to design and develop appropriate socialnetworking systems to serve as a cost-effective platform to deliver instructions to students

Geochemical Characterization and Economic Potential of Emure and Ijero Ekiti Pegmatites in Southwest Nigeria

Global demand increase for rare metals deposits has re-enacted the search for economically viable deposits. Precambrian pegmatites occurring as near dykes and massive types were studied for Emure-Ekiti and Ijero-Ekiti respectively, with the aim of characterizing them geochemically and determining their possible economics values. A total of twelve samples comprising seven from Emure-Ekiti, three whole rock muscovite extract for Ijero-Ekiti were analysed for major and trace elements using X-ray fluorescence method. Thin sections prepared for the Emure-Ekiti pegmatites show that quartz, microcline are major mineral constituents. The geochemical results reveals that the Emure-Ekiti and the whole rock samples of Ijero-Ekiti are considerably siliceous, with an average value of 68.72% and 68.6% respectively, while the muscovites extracts average 48.86%. Mean values of major oxides for the Emure, Ijero[whole rock, muscovite] are as follows; Al2O3 - 20.42%, [13.74%, 35.15%]; Fe2O3 - 1.83%, [1.24%, 2.19%]; MgO - 0.013%, [0.029%, 1.04%]; CaO - 0.02%, [0.34%, 2.4%]; Na2O – 1.01%, [4.40%, 1.045%]; K2O – 3.17%, [2.77%, 11.07%]. Trace and rare-earth elements result shows that the Emure-Ekiti pegmatites is “barren” – depleted in rare metals Ta, Nb, Cs, Sn, Rb, etc, and compare favourably with Apomu, Ago-Iwoye and Ijebu-Ife barren pegmatites. On the other hand, two of the whole rock samples are mineralized – fairly enriched in rare metals Ta, Nb, Rb while the remaining sample and the muscovite extract are barren; as depicted by the Rb vs Rb plot and when compared to the other rare metal pegmatites across the world

Isomorphism in sport diplomacy:examining the nexus between international law, sportswashing and the contested role of mega events owners

This paper discusses Isomorphism in sport diplomacy by examining the contested role of mega event owners. This paper offers a conceptual analysis and adds to the extant literature in three main areas, a) analysing the difficult nexus between the role of events owners in promoting SME competitions b) contributing to the emerging debate around the relationship of international law and sport diplomacy and c) it offers a novel contribution on key issues through the lens of institutional theory; specifically, isomorphism and mimetic isomorphism. We discuss the contested role of mega event owners in sportswashing by arguing that there is a lack of balance in the critical discourse around the illiberal state’s projection through sport. Secondly, illiberal nations will ignore their sportswashing and human rights abuses in favour of presenting more positive news stories related to hosting the Games. Therefore, by drawing on the nexus between international law and sportswashing, we opine that international law is non-binding in terms of human rights and allows sports organisations like FIFA and the IOC to award illiberal countries accused of human rights violations to host mega sports events. Finally, we draw from the concepts of isomorphism and mimetic isomorphism. For mimetic isomorphism, sports organisations like FIFA and IOC are increasingly resembling political institutions. Isomorphism in this context would be seen as forced conformity when politics muscle sports organisations. Therefore, we argue and contribute to a paradigm shift in how sports institutions are analysed, taking into consideration the analysis of the move from the theory of isomorphoism to institutional work

Formation evaluation of the petrophysical properties of wells in e - field onshore Niger Delta, Nigeria

Integrated wireline logs and lithostratigraphic techniques were employed to determine the lithological and petrophysical properties of wells A and B in E- field, onshore Niger Delta. The Reservoirs in both wells were analyzed using a minimum thickness or depth of penetration of 5.0m. For the two wells, Gas Water Contact (GWC), Gas Oil Contact (GOC), and Oil Water Contact (OWC) were found to be present at varying formation depths. GWC, GOC, and OWC at depth of 2967.50m, 3348m and 2286m respectively for well A and a GOC at depth 1715m for well B. The correlation of both wells reveals a gas reservoir, water reservoir, and a non-resistive, but highlyconductive zone at 2450m, 2500m, and 2150m depth respectively. The formation porosity (∅), total porosity (∅), effective porosity (∅) and resistivity values of well A ranges from (27.27 - 39.59) %, (1.3x10 –1 - 37.82) %, ( 1.638x10– 4 – 81. 38)%, (2.05 - 150)Ωm respectively. Conversely, well B measured (27.27 - 36.50) %, (2.25x10–2 - 93.0) %, (9.75x10– 4 - 32.79) % and (2 – 200) Ωm respectively. Hydrocarbon saturation (SHC) and Bulk volume of Hydrocarbon (BVH) for well A ranges from (73.27-95.10)% and (24.24 - 34. 58)% while that of well B ranges from (77.10 - 97. 90)% and (23.36 - 35.53)% for SHC and BVH respectively. The average ∅ and ∅ of 56.2% and 42.6% reveal excellent porosities in well A and reservoirs 2,3,4a and 11 in well B with average ∅and ∅ of 37.82% and 30.6% also show an excellent porosities. The result from the Petrophysical indices indicates pay zones at reservoirs 10a, 10b and 11 in well A andreservoir 11 in well B which are predominantly gas reserves. Keywords: Reservoirs, Onshore, Oil and Gas, Petrophysical properties, Niger Delta and Lithology&nbsp

Does Having a Living Child Increase Women’s Risk of Intimate Partner Violence? Evidence from 2008- 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Surveys

This study examined the relationship between number of living children and intimate partner violence. This was with the view to ascertaining whether having living children or not having a living child was associated with increased risk of intimate partner violence among currently married women in Nigeria. The study analyzed data from 2008-2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Surveys. The binary logistic regression was applied. Results showed that women who had two or more living children were 20.5% more likely to experience intimate partner violence compared with women who had no living child (OR=1.205; CI: 0.993-1.461). The study concluded that having living children increase women’s risk of intimate partner violence in Nigeria. Women experiencing intimate partner violence should seek psychosocial counselling to reduce the incidence of intimate partner violence that may arise from childbearing