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- As the world becomes a global village, one expects that a young graduate will, exhibits, integrate and apply the knowledge-of technology effectively to solve societal problems. Barents, employers, and people at the corridor of power are interested in the quality of output provided by the universities. All of these expectations fall short in the quality of graduates that are- turned out in Nigeria. Institutional -leaders who hire hew graduates for various positions, 'analysts of higher education, and potential administrative staff raise questions about the appropriateness of graduate preparation for the changing workplace contexts. Without doubt, individuals expected to replace retiring workforce must demonstrate a wider array of talents than their predecessors, as well as higher levels of productivity. In this context, the experiences of these new graduates are characterized by stress, pressure, inefficiency ineffectiveness and uncertainty that made them unfit for the work available. It is therefore the aim. of this paper to address the question of whether or not the graduate preparation process is adequate and appropriate, and whether there will be provision of industrious and efficient graduates if higher institutions collaborate with community. The study is a survey type. A multistage sampling technique was used to select fifteen universities and three hundred participants. One instrument, Graduate Preparation Process Questionnaire (GPPQ) was administered to collect data from participants. The result revealed that 87% agreed that the learning period is adequate for producing quality, graduates. Moreover, 92% agreed that the curriculum is long overdue for review while majority of the participants 86% agreed that the academic environment is not conducive for learning. Lastly, 64% agreed that collaborative efforts with communities will bring about provision of quality graduates. It is recommended that innovative approach by higher institutions should be implemented to remove barriers to academic excellence and demonstration of skills sufficient enough for engagement in labour market. 1 results 1
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- Background. Vocational skill acquisition constitutes an important component of the educational process of training both young and old adults including out-of-school children. The purpose of this study was to assess the extent to which vocational skill acquisition training programme impacted the lives of beneficiaries taking into consideration the influence of socio-cultural and environmental factors on peoples’ participation in vocational skill acquisition training programmes in Ibadan Metropolis of Southwestern Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 220 learners aged 11–50 years with at least two years of learning experience. Data were collected with a questionnaire and analyzed using frequency counts, percentages and chi-square analysis. Results. The results indicate that the majority of participants 41.3% (n=83) possesses National Diploma were unemployed youth graduates while 27.4% (n=55) possesses secondary education were out-of-school youth. A significant proportion of the age group 21 to 30 years constitutes the largest 65.7% (n=132) participated in vocational skill acquisition training programmes. The three socio-cultural important factors predicting peoples’ participation in skill acquisition training were cultural value system, social networks (family, friends and relatives) and customs and tradition disposition to vocational training programme. Again, the results also revealed that the three main environmental factors that influence learners’ participation in skill acquisition training were home environment (location of the training centres), society success stories on vocational skill acquisition and overemphasizing on skill acquisition to complement formal schooling. The main challenges facing learners to engage in vocation skill acquisition training programme were lack of motivation from the society, lack of modern machines and tools to work with after graduation, limited availability of industries for employment after graduation, limited opportunities for establishment after graduation and poor government policies on vocational skill acquisition programme. Conclusions. The out-of-school youths and unemployed youth graduates who participated in the study are willingly enrolled in vocational skill acquisition training programme based on the socio-cultural and environmental factors with the intention to acquired one skill or the other to be self-reliance. Having identified the importance of socio-cultural and environmental factors on peoples’ participation in vocational skill acquisition training programme will enable government put into consideration these factors in planning, organizing and implementing their vocational skill acquisition training programme in order to achieve desirable results on the citizenries. However, there are critical perceived barriers that need to be addressed, to enable more out-of-school youths and unemployed youth graduates with the desire to participate in vocational skill acquisition training programme to reduce unemployment rate in the country. 1 results 1
- Background: In women health, ultasound is well established as a safe tool, and it is often the first imaging modality employed in the, screening, investigation and treatment of conditions in obstetrics and gynaecology. However, women's misconceptions about health issues, aetiology and treatment of diseases conditions may have negetive impact on thier health care seeking behaviour. Client's perspective of diagnosis including investigation process is therefore crucial in health care. This study aimed at finding out the misconceptions expressed by clients about ultrasound, and the potential predictors associated with this attitude among women in Nigeria. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among 3137 women who presented for transabdominal ultrasound scan between August and November 2010 in two referral hospitals in Nigeria. Data were obtained using a questionnaire. Descriptive and multivariate analysis was performed applying logistic regression analysis; predictors of misconceptions expressed by clients about ultrasoung, and misconception among women in Nigeria were identified using SPSS statistics (SPSS Inc, Chicago, IL) version 17 software. Results: The mean age of the women was 33.8 years (standard deviation=7.0), with 88.8% currently married. More than half of the respondents had tertiary education (56.6%), followed by secondary school education (34.5%), primary education(7.8%) and no formal education (1.1%). There were 59 women who held the misconception that ultrasound was dangerous to health accounting for 1.9% of the study population. The reasons given by this group of women included; 'ultrasound can kill or destroys the body cells'(35.6%); 'it can cause cancer' (15.3%); 'the radiation is only dangerous to some organs of the body' (6.8%); 'it can harm or deform the fetus'(6.7%); 'it is only dangerous when exposure is frequent'(5.1%) and 'only dangerous when handled by unskilled medical personnel' (1.7%). Conclusion: This study provides insight to the wide range of issues about clients' perception and misconception regarding ultrasound safety. These issues have to be addressed to improve better compliance and patronage about ultrasound scans in Nigeria. We suggest that robust conseling sessions is imperative to address all the views and possible concerns of clients to improve better service delivery. 1 results 1
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- Distance Learning programmes would simply become impossible tasks without information and communication technologies (ICTs) as well as internet based instructional strategies. These programmes are characterized by learner- centredness, life-long learning, independent learning and recognition of prior learning. Although, the University of Ibadan Distance Learning Centre (UIDLC) is well known for the use of ICTs, more advanced technologies are not prevalent feature of the programmes. This study therefore assessed the level of utilisation of ICTs and internet facilities in the University of Ibadan Distance Learning programmes with respect to their availability and adequacy. The Input- Process- Output evaluation model was employed to guide the study. A sample of 200 participants, selected through multistage sampling procedure was involved in the study. Three research questions guided the study. One validated instrument was used to collect data and its reliability index was 0.86. Data was analyzed using frequency counts and percentages. In terms of availability, usability and adequacy of Information and Communication Technologies: Radio programme service 147(73.5%); Overhead projector 105(52.5%); Video tapes 147(73.5%); Audio tapes 119(59.5%);Computers 145(72.5%); Internet facilities 175(87.5%) and Electronic board 118(59%) were available and in use in the programme, while Interactive television programme service 13(6.5%); Fibre optics 59(29.5%) and Electricity supply were in short supply in the programme. The distance learning institution (UIDLC) is striving to make use of ICTs and Internet facilities on its programmes. However, impact of ICTs goes wider than just the structure and presentation of courses, it must also aim at improving teaching-learning resources, staff capacity development, learner support services, and increase the number of courses available to prospective candidates in order to position distance education in Nigeria for global competitiveness. 1 results 1
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- Globally, workplace technology, the utilisation of equipment in organisations to execute tasks toincrease productivity and efficiency, has led to exponential revolution in work processes and hastremendously enhanced organisational productivity.InNigeria,particularly in food andbeverageindustry, technology has brought innovations with implications for work variables. Previous studies on workplace technology have focused on organisational productivity. However, scanty attention has been paid to the influence of workplace technology, especially on job satisfaction and commitment. This study investigated the levels of technology across workplace units and their influence on job skill, alienation, satisfaction and commitment in Nestle Societe Anonyme (S.A.)and Nigeria Brewery (NB) Plc., Lagos, Nigeria. Labour Process and Alienation theories provided a framework. A cross-sectional survey design was employed and data were collected using quantitative and qualitative approaches. Nestle S.A. and NB Plc., Lagos were purposively selected being the largest food and beverage conglomerates in Nigeria. Stratified sampling was used to select permanent staff across all cadres of both firms. A total of 447 respondents were drawn using Yamane’s (1967) sample size determination formula. Simple random sampling was used to proportionately administer questionnaire on 305 permanent staff in Nestle and 142 in NB. Thirty-eight (38) in-depth interviews were conducted with Units’ Heads: Nestle (18) NB (20). Burawoy’s (1985) model of classification of technological levels into low, medium and high was adopted. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and One-way ANOVA at p≤0.05, while qualitative data were content-analysed. The respondents’ mean age was 32.41±1.0 years, 58.2% were males, 75.0% attained tertiary education in both organisations. Low technological level units: Nestle (3.2%) while NB (19.1%); medium technological level units: Nestle (71.7%) while NB (63.8%) and high technological level units: Nestle (25.0%) while NB (12.1%). Workplace technology differently influenced job skill across the three technological level units (low: 66.75, medium: 67.81 and high: 60.30) and was statistically significant in Nestle S.A.Workplace technology differently influenced job alienation across the three technological level units (low: 33.86, medium: 35.82 and high: 37.35) and was statistically insignificant in NB Plc. Workplace technology differently influenced job satisfaction across the three technological level units (low: 45.42, medium: 43.34 and high: 41.38) and was statistically significant in Nestle S.A. Workplace technology differently influenced job commitment across the three technological level units (low: 18.58, medium: 18.65 and high: 16.37) and was statistically significant in Nestle S.A.Technological transition decreased job skill. Departure from low-speed line to high-speed line and Information and Technology-support equipment decreased job alienation. Evolution of food and beverage analysers from manual to semi-automation and full-automation decreased job satisfaction and job commitment. Workplace technology decreased job skill, satisfaction and commitment in Nestle and Nigeria Brewery but alienation was not established in both organisations. Therefore, workers’ adaptation to the emerging challenges from workplace technology should be facilitated through capacity-building programmes. 1 results 1
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