THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN SCIENCES, VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (IJASVOTE)
The IJASVOTE is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal that serves as a platform for researchers, scholars, academic professionals, universities, and research organizations to raise critical issues across disciplinary boundaries and facilitate sharing and exchanging views in all the fields of sciences, vocational and technical education. The journal issues are published twice a year (January and September). The journal is expected to be indexed in the Directory of Open Access Journals and by different academic forums. As the journal is showcased to the world of academia, the average citation and download per article will increase. We make this assumption through the support of members and the intellectual generosity of the readers and contributors. The IJASVOTE is a high visibility peer-review academic journal that disseminates evidence-based research works relevant to, but not completely limited to the broad scope of Science, Vocational and Technical Education. IJASVOTE does not guarantee the views and accuracy of data used in this journal and accepts no responsibility for any consequences of their use.
Federal College of Education, Eha Amufu, Enugu State, Nigeria
SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF BANANA FRUITS (Musaparadisiacal) MARKETERS IN UMUAHIA AGRICULTURAL ZONE, ABIA STATE,NIGERIA
The study centred on the socio-economic analysis of banana fruits marketers in Umuahia Agricultural Zone of Abia State, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 100 banana marketers who were selected using a multi-staged random sampling technique. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings showed that banana marketing was dominated by females with a mean age of 40 years. Majority of the marketers were married and most of them had primary and secondary education. Their sources of finance for banana marketing was mostly from personal savings. Their sources of banana fruits for marketing was from the producers and wholesalers while their source of market in formations was principally from personal observation. Most of the marketers do not belong to any market union. Seven channels of distribution of banana was discovered with most dominant channel composed of producers, commissioned agents, wholesalers, retailers and consumers. Transportation was the major problem encountered by the marketers in their marketing of banana fruits. It was recommended that good road network should be provided to ease transportation of the product and marketers should be encouraged by relevant bodies to form marketing cooperatives.
Banana fruits, Marketers, Socio-economic characteristics, Marketing channels,
Copyright (c) 2026 Emeka Victor Uloh, , Innocent Ezeorah , Ejike Amos Ede, (Author)
EFFECT OF COMPUTER SIMULATION ON STUDENT ACADEMICACHIEVEMENT AND RETENTION IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CRAFTPRACTICE IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN KANO STATE, NIGERIA
The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of computer Simulation on students’ Academic Achievement and Retention in MECPT in Technical Colleges in Kano State. The study will adopt quasi-experimental pre-test, post-test non-equivalent control group research design. The population of the study comprised of 128 NTC II Students. Purposive sampling technique was use for the study based on availability of professionally qualified staff, computer facilities for teaching, regular electricity supply and availability of teachers willing to participate as research assistance. The instrument use for data collection was achievement and retention test developed by the researchers tagged: “Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice Trade Achievement and Retention Test” (MECPTART) constructed with five point rating scale which was subjected to validation by two experts. The validated instrument was tested for internal consistency and reliability. The reliability coefficient of the instrument was 0.74. The study was guided by four research questions. The data collected for the study were analyzed using mean scores and standard deviation to answer the research questions while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The pre-test and post-test scores were used for data analyses using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The study revealed that high achievers in the experimental group had higher mean gain than academic achievement than high achievers in the control group. Also low achievers in the experimental group gained more than low achievers in the control group.
Technical Colleges, Computer simulation, Achievement and Retention
Copyright (c) 2026 K.M Ibrahim, A.Y Sawaba, (Author)
KNOWLEDGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PESTICIDERESIDUES IN FOOD AMONG BIOLOGY EDUCATION STUDENTS IN FEDERALCOLLEGE OF EDUCATION EHA-AMUFU
This study examined the knowledge of public health risks associated with pesticide residues in food among 142 Biology Education students at the Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu, Nigeria. Guided by three research questions, the study employed a descriptive survey design and analyzed responses using mean scores on a four-point Likert scale. Results revealed that students possess a moderate understanding of pesticide residues, particularly regarding their occurrence during crop cultivation, storage, and persistence after preparation. Participants demonstrated relatively strong awareness of common causes especially pesticide overuse but exhibited limited insight into how application timing influences residue levels. In terms of health risks, respondents were well informed about acute effects and carcinogenic potential, yet displayed lower knowledge of chronic outcomes such as endocrine disruption and heightened vulnerability in children. These findings highlight critical gaps in the existing curriculum and underscore the need for targeted instructional interventions. It is recommended that biology education programs incorporate enhanced modules on safe pesticide application practices, the significance of timing in residue management, and the long-term health implications of persistent exposure. Such measures will better equip future educators to advocate for food safety and protect community health.
Pesticide residues in food, Public health risks, Knowledge assessment, Biology education students, Food safety awareness
Copyright (c) 2026 Emmanuel Ikechukwu Nnamonu , Christian Ikechukwu Egbe (Author)
ASSESSING SECONDARY SCHOOL GRADUATES’ ENROLLMENT INTOTECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION COURSES IN COLLEGES OFEDUCATION IN ABIA STATE.
The main aim of the study was to assess secondary school graduates enrollment into technical and vocational educations courses offered in Colleges of Education for employment creation in Abia State. Literature was extensively reviewed in relation to technical and vocational education courses of Colleges of Education, youth unemployment in Abia State and its specific objectives. The study made use of descriptive survey research design. Four research questions guided the study while the population for the study was made up of 600 secondary school graduates who participated in the 2023 West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination, W.A.S.S.C.E. across the three educational zones ofthe State. The questionnaire was structured to elicit the opinion of the respondents on the item statement based on a 4-point rating scale. Data collected were analyzed using mean, percentage and standard deviation. The respondents whose age ranged from 13 to 19 years belonged to all the religion in Nigeria. Most of them were not willing to choose any of the TVE courses offered in Colleges of Education as a career. While some students had a positive perception towards TVE course, others didn’t. The socio-demographic characteristics and family background, Parental status, background, perception and strategies significantly had a high influence on both the male and female graduates’ willingness to choose a TVE course as a career. The study recommended parents and teachers’ stimulation of students’ interest in TVE courses, provision of scholarship to TVE students, employment and grants to TVE graduates of Colleges of Education for employment creation.
Secondary School Graduates, Colleges of Education, vocational and technical courses, Abia State, employment creation.
Copyright (c) 2026 E.A., Omeke, , E. L. Aneke, , O.I. Okocha, , A.N Uwajimgba, (Author)
CHALLENGE-BASED AND ACTIVITY-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES ON MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANICS STUDENTS LEARNING OUTCOMES INTECHNICAL COLLEGES IN KANO STATE, NIGERIA
The study investigated the effect of challenge-based and activity-based instructional techniques on motor vehicle mechanics students’ learning outcomes in technical colleges in Kano State. Two research question and two null hypotheses guided the study. A Quasi experimental research design was adopted for the study. The study was conducted on motor vehicle mechanics students from two technical colleges (Government Technical College, Kano and Government Technical College, Ungogo) in Kano State. Purposive sampling technique and simple random sampling techniques were adopted for this study. A purposive sampling technique was used to select two technical colleges that offer MVM trade from the six technical colleges. A simple balloting technique was used to assign a school to the experimental group (Challenged-based teaching strategy) and the other school to control group (Activity-based teaching strategy). A total of 65 TC II students from the two technical colleges were selected. The instruments that were used for data collection are Motor Vehicle Mechanics Works Achievement Test (MVMWAT), and MVMW Psychomotor Skills Achievement Test (MVMWPSAT) validated by three experts from Department of Industrial and Technology Education, Federal University of Technology, Minna Niger State. The reliability coefficient of the instrument was determined to be 0.88 through Cronbach Alpha Statistics. Descriptive and inferential statistics was used to analyse the data. The null hypotheses were tested using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) at .05 level of significance. The findings among others revealed that Students taught MVMW with activity-based instructional technique have higher cognitive achievement with mean gain of 26.31 than the challenge-based instructional techniques with mean gain of 22.95, Students taught MVMW with activity-based instructional technique have higher psychomotor skills achievement mean gain with 1.55 than the challenge- based instructional techniques with mean gain of 1.15. Based on the findings it was recommended that the ministry of Education should review the curriculum for MVMW with a view to incorporate activity based instructional techniques into the teaching and learning of MVMW to improve the cognitive and psychomotor achievements of the students. Technical college teachers should be sensitized on the efficacy of activity-based instructional techniques through conference, seminars and workshops.
Technical Colleges, Motor Vehicle Mechanical Works (MVMW), Challenge/activity-Based Instructional Technique, Cognitive/psychomotor Achievement
Copyright (c) 2026 Tawakaltu Aliyu , Olushola Afolabi Dopemu , Ahmad Abubakar Ghali , Auwal Muhammad (Author)
DETERMINING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AVOIDING STRATEGY INCONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION TOWARDS HUMANRELATIONSHIP IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN SOUTH EAST, NIGERIA
The work on determining the effectiveness of avoiding/withdrawal strategy of conflict management and resolution in promoting human relations in colleges of education used 264 administrators of state colleges of education in south east Nigeria. Questionnaire was used to elicit information from respondents. The data collected was analysed using mean, standard deviation and ANOVA. The variables showed mean range from 3.04 to 3.53. The grand mean of 3.24 indicates that the strategy is classified as moderately effective. The analysis of variance test showed F-ratio of 36.966 with probability value less than 0.05 degree of freedom showing probability value less than 0.05 level of significance. Therefore, the null hypothesis is rejected. Implying that there is significant difference in the effectiveness of avoiding/ withdrawal strategy of conflict resolution based on age. Implication of the study was drawn, and conclusion made. Recommendations were made.
Conflict Management; Conflict Resolution; Human Relations.
Copyright (c) 2026 Beatrice O Anioke , Samuel Odo Nweke (Author)
EFFECT OF CRUDE OIL SPILLAGE ON THE FOLIAGE ANATOMICALCHARACTERISTICS OF PIGEON PEA (CAJANUS CAJAN (L.)) MILLSPIMPLICATION FOR PHYTOREMEDIATION
The effect of crude oil pollution on the foliage anatomical characteristics of C. cajan Millsp was investigated. Seedlings were polluted with 20 ml, 40 ml, 150 ml and 750 ml (separate) of crude oil, 60 days after planting (DAP). Sections (μ) microns ofthe leaves of both polluted and unpolluted (control) plants, harvested at 63 and 106 (DAP), were examined (x 400 magnification) to determine the thickness of the leaf, thickness of the adaxial and abaxial epidermises, the number of stomata and the stomatal pore dimensions at the adaxial and abaxial leaf surfaces. The number of palisade and spongy cells per field view and the number of chloroplasts per palisade and spongy cells were counted, while the length and the diameter of xylem lumen were measured. The results showed that pollution with 20 ml to 150 ml of crude oil significantly (p ˂ 0.05) increased the leaf thickness, number of spongy cells (40 and 150 ml), chloroplasts (40 – 750 ml), stomata (150 and 750 ml), stomatal pore width at abaxial leaf surface (150 and 750 ml), size of xylem lumen length and width (40 and 150 ml) for 106 DAP but not for 63 DAP. However, 750 ml of crude oil significantly (p ˂ 0.05) reduced the thickness of the leaf, adaxial and abaxial epidermal thickness, number of spongy and palisade cells, chloroplast per spongy cell (106 DAP only), number of stomata at abaxial leaf surface (106 DAP only) than other treatments. C. cajan neither showed any serious toxicity symptoms nor was it poisoned or killed by crude oil pollution, instead, the growth in different cells was enhanced. The ability ofC. cajan to withstand crude oil pollution is an indication of the possible use of the plant for phytoremediation of crude oil polluted soil.
Crude oil, Cajanus, Phytoremediation, Leaf anatomy
Copyright (c) 2026 Christian Enyi Dialoke, , C.I Okenyi , S.I Nwani (Author)
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-DRIVEN TUTORIAL SYSTEMS: BENEFITS ANDCHALLENGES FOR BUSINESS EDUCATORS IN FEDERAL COLLEGES OFEDUCATION IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA
This study examines the implementation and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven tutorial systems for Business Educators in Federal Colleges of Education in South East Nigeria. These systems are transforming instructional delivery by enabling adaptive, student-centered learning environments. The research employs a mixed-method approach combining quantitative survey analysis and qualitative interviews to assess both the perceived benefits and critical challenges of AI integration. Findings reveal enhanced learner engagement, personalized instruction, and improved teaching efficiency as key benefits. However, issues such as infrastructural deficits, lack of digital competencies, inadequate training, and resistance to change present substantial obstacles. The paper concludes with strategic recommendations for policy development, educator capacity building, and infrastructural investment to support the effective adoption of AI tutorial systems in Nigeria’s teacher education system.
Artificial Intelligence, Tutorial System, Business Educators, Federal Colleges of Education, South East Nigeria, Educational Technology, Teacher Training
Copyright (c) 2026 Joseph Uzoma Abiakwe, (Author)
SKILLS REQUIRED BY ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCEGRADUATES FOR EMPLOYMENT AND SELF -RELIANCE.
The development of skills, particularly in the electrical installation and maintenance trades, will undoubtedly result in the creation of jobs and a greater sense of self-reliance, as unemployment is a sign that technical college graduates lack marketable abilities. The goal of this study is to identify skills that Electrical Installation and Maintenance graduates need to make them employable and independent employers of labour. Planning the layout and installation of wiring, testing electrical work for safety and other tasks related to electrical installation and maintenance are some of the abilities identified. For the establishment of jobs, skills such as tool proficiency, efficient material use, electrical installation inspection, wiring diagram interpretation, and similar tasks are crucial. From the findings it is advised, that all specified talents identified be incorporated into technical institutes' curricula for student training. Also, governments at levels should finance and equip technical college workshops in order to train and equip students with the necessary skills for job creation and self-reliance after graduation.
Electrical Installation , Maintenance Skills , Employability, Self-Reliance
Copyright (c) 2026 Maxwell Mbeh Nkoro (Author)
ASSESSING DIETARY PATTERNS OF POULTRY PRODUCTS AMONG URBANPOULTRY-FARMING HOUSEHOLDS IN UMUAHIA NORTH LOCALGOVERNMENT AREA OF ABIA STATE, NIGERIA
The study assessed the dietary patterns of poultry products (meat and eggs) among urban poultry-farming households in Umuahia North Local Government Area ofAbia State, Nigeria. The specific objectives ofthe study were to delineate the socio-demographic characteristics of the urban poultry-farming households, their dietary consumption patterns in poultry products including frequency of consumption of poultry products, determination of monthly expenditure on poultry products and constraints experienced by urban poultry-farming households in the study area. Snowballed sampling technique was used to randomly select ninety urban poultry- farming households from a population of 324,900 in Ndume Ibeku, Amuzukwu Ibeku, Osah Ibeku, Umuagu Ibeku and Afara Ibeku Autonomous Communities, which make up the urban areas of the local government area. A structured questionnaire with close-ended questions was used to collect data for the study and were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The analyzed results indicated a mean age of 41.3 years, percentage majority of the respondents being females (66%), 77.33% were married, 35.18% had secondary education, 40.56% engaged in poultry farming as a primary occupation, 48.88% had an average of 15years experience in poultry farming, 48.88% earned above N100,000.00 annually from poultry farming and have an average family size of 5 persons. Majority of the respondents occasionally consumed boiled chicken meat and egg followed by fried chicken meat and egg, and scarcely consumed grilled chicken meat (from chicken either still on medication or dead chicken). The mean monthly expenditure on chicken products was N4,999.00 while some of the major constraints limiting consumption of chicken products include high cost of retail price of poultry products, low financial status of respondents, limited access to chicken and egg, lack of storage facilities, long distance to market/farm and dietary restrictions. It was recommended that urban poultry- farming households should be assisted with credit facilities, improved and adaptable species of day-old chicks, well informed on the nutritional benefits of regular consumption of poultry products and the health risks of consuming sick or dead chicken meat; and ensure efficient production of safe chicken products.
Dietary Patterns, Poultry products, urban poultry farming, Abia State.
Copyright (c) 2026 O.I. Okocha, A.N. Uwajimgba, , A.C. Odo, , O.E. Egbuchulam, (Author)
EFFICIENCY OF GARRI MARKETING BY PRODUCERS IN OKPE LOCALGOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE, NIGERIA
The study examined the marketing efficiency of garri producers in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria using the Shepherd – Futrel approach. Deploying the Taro Yamane and Bowler’s Proportional Allocation formulae, a sample of 120 garri producers was drawn from six (6) comm unities in the study area. Using well structured questionnaires, data were collected and subjected to both descriptive and inferential analyses. The study revealed that garri marketing by producers is a profitable venture as indicated by a mean annual profit of ₦536,053.00. A return on investment (ROI) of 1.46 indicating that for every one naira invested in garri marketing, ₦146 is obtained as return was also observed. The study, however, revealed that garri marketing by producers in the study area is inefficient as denoted by the coefficient of marketing efficiency (CME) value of 40.67 % which is less than 50%. Among the constraints to garri marketing investigated, inadequate finance proved to be the most severe. It is therefore recommended among other measures that platforms for easy credit access by garri producers and marketers should be provided by government and other relevant stakeholders at reduced or no interest rates.
Garri, Efficiency, Marketing, Producers, Shepherd-Futrel
Copyright (c) 2026 Endurance Aherobo Erhieguren, , Abel E. Onoriode, Victor E. Ogbe, (Author)
THE USAGE AND SALE OF SECOND HAND CLOTHING AMONG NIGERIANHOUSEHOLDS: A CASE STUDY ENUGU STATE
This study investigated the sales and usage of secondhand clothing in Enugu north local government area of Enugu State. Sales and usage of secondhand clothing is a major occupation, for which, Igbo people are famous. With the economic downturn, more Igbo people have taken to the sales of secondhand clothing. Today, sales of secondhand clothing are no longer exclusive Igbo affairs. Government policy has caused inflation, which has in turn, deprived people employment and even choices in terms of wears. As a result, patronage of used clothes that was a character of the low income earner, and people with no or low education, has become an attraction to educated folks as well as medium income earners. Market liberalization which allowed for the importation of goods at reduced costs into Nigeria provided opportunity for Secondhand Clothing Trade to expand. Thus because locally manufactured garments are retailed expensively, these apparel have become highly marketable and affordable to consumerst. Data were collected from a random sample of 220 second hand apparel traders drawn from five market centers in Enugu. The study revealed that having startup capital and providing high quality merchandise to consumers were major motivating factors to respondents that ventured into this business. Therefore, the study recommends that local apparel traders adopt these factors, to increase their business viability and success.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ogonna Ezimma Egbuchulam, Abigail; Chukwuemeka Odo, , E Ngozi (Author)
CURBING THE MENACE OF EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE IN SENIORSECONDARY SCHOOL EXTERNAL EXAMINATION IN NIGERIA USINGCLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV)
Examination malpractice has become a deadly cankerworm eating up the fabric of our educational system. The increase in the rate of involvement in this menace is not only limited to the number of students participating in it but also in the technique use and in the caliber of people practicing it. It has now become practically impossible to depend on any category of people for lasting solution since corruption has eaten up deck and harry of our society today. Technology can be of good help. This paper examines the possibility of using modern technology – Close Circuit Television to curb the examination malpractice. A survey research approach was adopted by using structured, five Likert scale questionnaire with 19 items drawn from three research questions for data collection. Descriptive statistic in SPSS was used for analysis of the responses from the respondents. The result shows that digital closed circuit television is one of the powerful modern technologies that can be used to monitor any examination with the goal of having minimum cases of examination malpractice. Modern CCTV has the potential to checkmate the activities of the students, invigilators and supervisors in the exam hall since it has provision for remote monitoring, footage recording, motion detection and a very high resolution that will make denial of any involvement nearly impossible. Installation of modern CCTV in all the halls use for eternal examination such as WAEC, NECO and NABTEB is the major recommendation of this paper.
CCTV, Modern Technology, Curbing Examination Malpractice, Senior Secondary School External Examination (SSSEE) and Examination Halls
Copyright (c) 2026 Aderemi David Oyedapo (Author)
FOSTERING NATIONAL SECURITY THROUGH QUALITY TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in fostering national development cannot be overemphasized. In many developing nations, Nigeria inclusive, the need for skilled workforce is paramount for driving economic growth and ensuring national security. This paper explores the nexus between quality TVET and national development, stressing its potential to transform economies and strengthen security frameworks. The paper also examines strategies for promoting national security through TVET. These include blending TVET with national security policies, strengthening Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in TVET and expanding access to TVET in rural and marginalized areas. In a similar vein, the paper also pointed-out key barriers to effective TVET policies implementation in Nigeria, including under-estimation of practical teaching, weakness of teachers’ force in practical teaching, corruption among others. By equipping individuals with practical skills and competencies, TVET programmes enable the workforce to adapt to technological advancements and meet the demands of various industries, thereby reducing unemployment and underemployment. Furthermore, the paper discusses the security implications of unemployment and unskilled labour, arguing that quality TVET can ameliorate these risks by providing youth with viable alternatives through job creation. The integration of entrepreneurship education within the trade areas of TVET is also adjudged as one of the strategies for enhancing self-reliance and economic independence among youth. The paper concludes by campaigning for increased investment in TVET infrastructure, curriculum refinement, and teacher training as essential components for enhancing the quality of TVET programmes. The paper recommended among others that; the policymakers, educators, and industry stakeholders should collaborate in strengthening TVET systems to realize the goals of national security and economic growth, thereby contributing to the overall national development.
TVET, National security & National development
Copyright (c) 2026 S.A. Lasisi, , I.M. Sa’idu, M.T. Sabitu,, D. Adedokun, (Author)
THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A FINGERPRINT-BASEDVEHICLE STARTING SYSTEM
Owing to the growing global incidence of vehicle theft, the issue of vehicle security in the automotive industry has become increasingly prevalent. To curb this pressing issue, this article offers a solution in the form of a fingerprint-based vehicle starting system. This system, thoughtfully designed for user convenience, aim to replace traditional key-based ignition methods with a fingerprint recognition mechanism, ensuring that only authorized individuals can initiate the vehicle. The system was designed and constructed utilizing a fingerprint sensor interfaced with a microcontroller to govern the ignition process. Upon detecting a valid fingerprint, the microcontroller activates the vehicle's ignition system; otherwise, the engine will remain immobilized. The system's reliability and performance have been rigorously tested across various real-world environments and conditions affecting fingerprint quality, assuring its robustness. The test results, which validate that the fingerprint-based system enhances security and markedly advances efficiency compared to traditional systems, instill confidence in the system's reliability and performance. While conventional key-based ignition systems typically exhibit an average startup time of 5.15 seconds, the designed fingerprint system reduces this duration to 2.10 seconds, thus presenting a swifter and more dependable alternative. The fingerprint-based ignition system, therefore, represents a robust, user-friendly, and secure substitute to conventional vehicle ignition methods, thus significantly contributing to advancements in automotive security technologies.
Fingerprint-Sensor, Starting system, Microcontroller, LCD, Ignition system.
Copyright (c) 2026 Chinecherem Anthony Nnamani , Olushola Afolabi Dopemu,, Masin Muhammadu Muhammadu , Nnabueze Ajimah Edmund (Author)
KNOWLEDGE LEVEL OF CAT FISH FARMING AMONG EDUCATIONBIOLOGY STUDENTS IN FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, EHA-AMUFU
This study assessed the depth of knowledge that Biology Education students at Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu (Enugu State) possess regarding catfish farming. Employing a descriptive survey design, we administered the “Biology Students’ Knowledge Level of Catfish Farming” questionnaire, specifically crafted to address our guiding research questions. Responses were entered into Excel and analyzed using mean scores and standard deviations. Across the five critical domains species selection, site selection, pond construction, water quality management, and nutrition—mean values all exceeded the 2.50 threshold, indicating strong student agreement with expert-recommended best practices. Moreover, uniformly low standard deviations reveal a high level of consensus among participants. These results demonstrate that future Biology educators in this region hold a solid, shared understanding of the essential principles for successful catfish production. Such insights can inform curriculum development, targeted training programs, and industry guidelines to strengthen aquaculture education and practice in Nigeria.
Cat Fish Farming, Knowledge Level, Biology Students, Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu
Copyright (c) 2026 Emmanuel Ikechukwu Nnamonu , Clara Ifeoma Okenyi (Author)
ASSESSING FACTORS INFLUENCING COMPLEMENTARY FEEDINGPRACTICES OF MOTHERS WITH INFANTS 6-23 MONTHS IN NSUKKA LGA,ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA
Complementary feeding is important in an infant’s first one thousand days of growth. This study aims at investigating the factors influencing complementary feeding practice of mothers in Enugu state Nigeria. A descriptive and explorative analysis was used to collect data from 10 mothers that has infants 6-23 months using a purposeful random sample by balloting without replacement. An in-depth interview was carried out to get information from mother experiences and practice of complementary feeding (CF). The data was analyzed using the mathic analysis. Three keys were used: “Complementary feeding practices (CF)”, “individual prospective and social support” . Result shows different practices of individual, different individual mother’s belief and the importance of support systems. The feeding regimes gave insight to the different complications of CF practices. The study recommends the need for a targeted educational programs and good support systems for the enhancement of complementary feeding practices in the study area.
Complementary feeding, infant, assessing, practices, experience
Copyright (c) 2026 Elizabeth Ngozi Chukwuemeka,, Ngozi Pauline , Etuosiso Perpetua Ojike-Chijioke , Abigail Chisom Odo (Author)
IMPLICATIONS OF FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL ON THE MARKETING OF PALM OIL IN NSUKKA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA
The study examined the implication of fuel subsidy removal on the marketing of palm oil in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Four research questions guided the study. Data used for the study were collected with the aid of a structured questionnaire, interviews and observations. Descriptive statistics and price index analysis were used to analyse the data generated from the respondents. The result showed that the removal of fuel subsidy has really affected the marketing and distribution cost of palm oil, brought about an increase in the selling price and a reduction in the profit marketers make. Challenges encountered by the marketers include, high transportation, multiple taxation, price fluctuation, and inadequate sales compared to the previous. It is recommended that before pronouncing and implementing subsidy removal, government should prepare well and make provisions for her citizens that will help cushion the negative effects on the consumers. That the removal of fuel subsidy should be done gradually, noiselessly and in stages. Dormant refineries should be revived to full capacity and palm oil marketers should form cooperative societies to help them have a voice, access credit facilities and cross pollinate ideas for profitable palm oil marketing
Fuel subsidy removal, implications, palm oil, marketing, price index
Copyright (c) 2024 Emeka Victor Uloh, Innocent Ezeorah Ezeaku (Author)
DEVELOPMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL FOR TEACHING CROCHET HOUSEHOLD CRAFTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTION IN ABIA STATE
The purpose of this research was to develop an Instructional Manual for teaching Crochet household crafts in tertiary institutions in Abia State, Nigeria. Four research questions guided the study and four hypotheses were tested. The study adopted Research and development (R and D) method modified from ten to four stages. The first stage is Needs Assessment questionnaire structured to make use of 4 – point rating scale. The study area was tertiary institutions in Abia State. Eighteen (18) lecturers formed the population for the study. Qualitative and quantitative data obtained from the study were analyzed statistically using means and standard deviation while the hypotheses were tested using T- Test. The study shows that no statistically significant difference exists between the challenges encountered in teaching of crafts in tertiary institutions in Abia State, hence the need for an improvement. The result also indicated that based on lecturers’ opinion, all the contents of the instructional manual developed will help in improving the teaching of crochet crafts. All the null hypotheses were accepted, meaning that there is no statistically significant difference between the mean responses of Home Economics lecturers in both institutions. The study also developed an instructional manual for teaching crochet household crafts.
Crochet, crafts, development, manual, teaching
Copyright (c) 2024 Ogonna Ezimma Egbuchulam , Priscilla.N. Ezema, Justina Nchekwube , Amarachi Igwe (Author)
EFFECT OF INTEGRATING OF MULTIMEDIA IN TEACHING AND LEARNING OF COMPUTER STUDIES ON SECONDARY SCHOOLS STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT AND INTEREST
The purpose of this study is to ascertain the effect of integrating of multimedia in teaching and learning of computer studies on secondary schools students’ achievement and interest. Two research questions were formulated to guide the study while four null hypotheses were tested at p<.05. The study used pre-test, post-test quasi experimental design. The study area was Enugu Education Zone of Enugu State, Nigeria. The population for the study comprised all the 6,482 SSII students in the 30 secondary schools in Enugu Education Zone. 378 students were purposively sampled from 4 coeducational schools that had some computer facilities. Two instruments known as Computer Achievement Test (CAT) and Computer Interest Inventory (CII) were developed by the researcher and validated by two experts from computer education from Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) and one other from measurement and evaluation from same institution. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was used to determine the reliability of the CAT which yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.87, while Cronbach Alpha was used to determine that of CII. This yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.82. Mean and standard deviation were used for answering the research questions while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses. Results of analyses showed that students taught computer studies by integrating multimedia in the teaching process recorded higher achievement and interest than those taught without the integration of multimedia. ANCOVA test revealed that there was no significant difference in the achievement and interest of male and female students in the experimental group. Based on the findings, it was recommended that computer facilities should be provided in schools so as to serve as aids for teaching and learning, and workshops, conferences or seminars should be organized by Ministry of Education and other education administrators on the need for integration of multimedia in teaching process in order to enhance both male and female students’ achievement and interest.
Copyright (c) 2024 Ignatius Ikechukwu Onwa (Author)
UTILIZATION OF GOOGLE CLASSROOM FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN NIGERIAN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION
The study investigated utilization of Google Classroom for effective teaching and learning in colleges of education in Nigeria. One research question and one null hypothesis were formulated for the study. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population for the study is 408 lecturers in federal and state colleges of education in Enugu State. Census sampling was adopted. A questionnaire titled Utilization of Google Classroom Questionnaire (UGCQ) was designed to elicit information from the respondents. The questionnaire was validated by three research experts from Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) and Federal College of Education Eha-Amufu (FCEE). The reliability co-efficient of the instrument was calculated using Cronbach's alpha method. The overall alpha value was found to be 0.75, indicating high reliability of the instrument. Mean scores and standard deviation were used to answer the research question and z-test statistic was used to test the null hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The finding indicates that Google Classroom is used to a low extent in teaching and learning in colleges of education in Nigeria. It was recommended that management of colleges of education should provide training and support for Google Classroom to increase adoption and effectiveness
Utilization; Google Classroom; Teaching; Learning; Nigerian Colleges of Education
Copyright (c) 2024 Columbus Okey Ogbuabor , Jideofor Jeremiah Ebeh , Nkechi. H Ezeilo (Author)
EXPLORING SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC ROLES, PARENTAL ROLES AND CAREER PERCEPTIONS ON TVET ENROLLMENT AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA
The study assessed the roles of socio-demography, parents and secondary school students’ career perceptions on technical and vocational education training enrollment in Enugu State. It used descriptive survey research design to determine the perceptions of respondents relating to enrollment into TVET programs. Four research questions guided the study while the population for the study was made up of 600 Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) students purposively sampled from across the six educational zones of the State. The questionnaires whose items were face-validated by experts were used to elicit the opinions of the respondents based on a 4-point Likert rating scale. Data collected were analyzed using frequency, mean, percentage and standard deviation. Highest mean age of the respondents was 16years (33% males),(32.67% females), religious affiliation were 95.33% male Christian sand 96.33% female Christians while 57 % of the males and 59.67% of the females attended private schools. 43% of the males and 49.67% of the females were not exposed to vocational skills. Out of the 14 questionnaire items related to students’ perceptions about career choices in TVET programs, 7 were agreed to and 7 were disagreed to by the respondents while all the items related to parental roles and factors that can increase enrollment into TVET were all agreed to by the respondents. The study recommended policies mandating parents and teachers’ stimulation of students’ interest in TVET, provision of scholarship to TVET students, employment and grants to TVET graduates of Tertiary Educational Institution and that of TVET centers for employment creation.
Socio-demography, Parental, Career,Perception, TVET
Copyright (c) 2024 Okocha O.I, Uwajimgba A.N, Sombu T, Zimoghen J.W (Author)
EFFECTS OF ETHNO-SCIENCE-ENRICHED-INSTRUCTION ON PERFORMANCE IN ENERGY CONCEPT AMONG UPPER BASIC II STUDENTS IN SABON GARI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
The study ascertained the Effects of Ethno-Science-Enriched Instruction on Performance in Energy Concept among Upper Basic II students in Sabon Gari LGA, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The study employed a pretest posttest quasi-experimental design. The population comprised 8,919 Upper Basic II students from the 14 co-educational public schools in Sabon Gari LGA. A randomly selected sample of 143 students from 2 co-educational schools was used for the study. The schools were randomly assigned into experimental and control groups, respectively. The experimental group was taught energy concepts using ethno-Science-Enriched-Instruction while the control group was taught the same concepts using the conventional method. The groups were post tested to determine their performance on energy concepts. The Energy Concept Performance Test (ECPT), with a reliability coefficient of 0.81 using Cronbach’s alpha statistical tool, was used for data collection. The research question was answered using descriptive statistics. The hypothesis was tested using a t-test statistic at α<0.05 levels of significance. The findings revealed that students in the experimental group performed better than those taught using the conventional method. Based on the findings from this study, it was concluded that Ethno-Science-Enriched Instruction has positively improved students’ academic performance taught Energy concepts compared to their counterparts taught using conventional methods. It was recommended, among others, that textbook authors should include examples and illustrations that utilize locally available instructional materials that are easily accessible to the learner in their immediate environment
Ethno-Science-Enriched Instruction, Conventional Method, Performance, Energy Concepts, Basic Science
Copyright (c) 2024 Abdullahi Sani Muhammad, Atadoga M.M (Author)
DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL FOR LEARNING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DECORATION WITHIN HOME ECONOMICS PROGRAMME IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA
The study determined the specific objectives (cognitive, affective and psychomotor domain) that should constitute the focus of developing self-instructional manual for learning interior and exterior decoration within Home Economics programme in Colleges of Education. The population comprised 77 Home Economics lecturers in Colleges of Education and 130 interior and exterior decoration entrepreneurs in South East Nigeria. There was no sampling because the population was small. Questionnaire was used for data collection. Mean and t-test were used for data analysis. 43 specific objectives (cognitive, affective and psychomotor domain) that should constitute the focus of developing self-instructional manual for learning interior and exterior decoration were identified. The study also revealed that Home Economics lecturers and interior and exterior entrepreneurs did not differ significantly on 43 specific objectives (cognitive, affective and psychomotor domain). It was recommended that the specific objectives be utilized by curriculum/programme planners for reviewing the interior and exterior decoration component within Home Economics programm
Copyright (c) 2024 Ossai R .U, Nchekwube J. N, Ugwu B.N (Author)
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOB CREATION
This paper explores the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on economic growth and job creation, focusing on its role in enhancing productivity across various sectors. As AI technologies advance, they are reshaping industries by automating routine tasks, optimizing processes, and driving innovation. The integration of AI into traditional industries, such as manufacturing, agriculture, and retail, has led to significant productivity improvements and economic growth. However, the rise of AI also presents challenges, including job displacement and the need for reskilling the workforce. This paper examines these challenges and proposes policy implications and strategies to manage the transition to an AI-driven economy effectively. By analyzing emerging trends in AI and forecasting future economic and job market changes, this paper highlights the need for proactive measures, such as education and skills development, supportive government policies, and responsible corporate practices. The findings underscore the importance of a collaborative approach to harnessing AI's potential while addressing its broader societal implications. Ultimately, this paper provides insights into the future directions of AI, emphasizing the need for strategic planning to ensure that AI-driven economic growth is inclusive and sustainable.
Artificial Intelligence, Economic Growth, Job Creation, Productivity, Policy Implications, Future Directions
Copyright (c) 2025 Wilson Samuel Amandi , Onyemaechi Kevin Egesi (Author)
REVOLUTIONIZING TEACHER TRAINING IN NIGERIA: NAVIGATING DIGITAL CHALLENGES AND EMBRACING OPPORTUNITIES
This paper ascertained the current state of teacher training in Nigeria Colleges of Education and the impact of digital technology on teacher training, including opportunities and challenges. It also discussed the roles of teacher educators in facilitating digital literacy among pre-service teachers and the need for a paradigm shift in teacher training in Nigeria, moving beyond traditional methods. Furthermore, the paper addressed the issue of digital divide and the importance of ensuring equitable access to technology by pre-service teachers. It also emphasized the significance of ongoing professional development for teachers in a rapidly evolving digital landscape and strategies for integrating digital technology into teacher training programmes in Nigeria Colleges of Education. Findings from available literature suggested that the current state of teacher training in Nigeria Colleges of Education is inadequate especially with respect to preparing pre-service teachers for the digital age. The impact of digital technology on teacher training is enormous; however certain inhibiting challenges need to be addressed. Such challenges include but not limited to digital divide and the need for continuous professional development. The roles of teacher educators in facilitating digital literacy among pre-service teachers are crucial, and there is also need for a paradigm shift in teacher training that embraces digital technology. Strategies for integrating digital technology into teacher training programs should be developed, and equitable access to technology for pre-service teachers should be ensured. Conclusively, the revolutionization of teacher training in Nigeria is essential for the development of a 21st-century workforce that can compete effectively in the global scene.
Revolutionizing, Teacher Training, Nigeria, Digital Challenges, Embracing Opportunities
Copyright (c) 2024 Celine N. Etesike, Columbus O. Ogbuabor, Ukamaka C. Offor (Author)
EFFECT OF DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION ON STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS IN NSUKKA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA,ENUGU STATE
This is on the effect of differentiated instruction on students’ academic achievement in mathematics in a diverse classroom setting. Differentiated instruction is an educational approach which tailors towards teaching methods, resources and assessment to address the varied learning needs, readiness levels and interests of students. The study was carried out in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. Three research questions were posed. Three hypothesis were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. It adopted a quasi-experimental design. The population of the study comprised all the Senior Secondary School Two (SS 2) in Nsukka Local Government. A sample of 86 SS 2 Students from two intact classes was sampled purposefully. The data was obtained using Mathematics Achievement Test. The data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The results showed that students taught bearing and distances using differentiated instructions achieved higher than their counterparts taught using conventional method in the post test. It also showed that there was no gender difference among students taught using the skill of differentiated instruction. This shows that the skill of differentiated instruction is an effective method of teaching to enhance students’ achievement in mathematics.
Differentiated instruction, academic achievement, mathematics education, instructional strategies, student engagement and effect
Copyright (c) 2024 Uguru, Ndubuisi Okon, Macjoseph Chima Njoku, Lawrence Chimezie Ihekwoaba (Author)
INTERSECTION OF SCIENCE EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT, AND NIGERIA'S FUTURE: CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS
This review provides an insightful overview of technological development in Nigeria, tracing its historical roots and examining the importance of science education in driving the nation's technological advancement. The article underscores the need for digital tools in teaching science education, reviewing the available technologies and the role of teachers in integrating them into the classroom. The challenges and opportunities of using digital tools in science education in Nigeria are explored, with a special focus on their impact on students' learning outcomes. The article also highlights the need for enhancing teachers' competence in using digital tools for science education and integrating STEM education into Nigeria's education curriculum. The review concludes with a look at the future of technological development in Nigeria, with a particular focus on science education, and offers policy recommendations for improving science education and technological development in the country. Overall, the article presents a compelling case for prioritizing science education and investing in digital tools to drive Nigeria's technological progress.
Copyright (c) 2024 Emmanuel Ikechukwu Nnamonu, Evelyn N. Offor, Jonathan U. Onah , Samuel N. Odo (Author)
MODELLING HEAT TRANSFER PROCESSES DURING STEEL QUENCHING USING COMSOL MULTIPHYSICS
In the present work, modelling transient heat transfer during quenching of a hot cylindrical probe submerged in a water tank has been studied using the commercial finite element software ComsolMultiphysics. During the quenching process, heat is transferred rapidly from the hot metal component to the quenchant and the rapid temperature drop introduces phase transformation and deformation in the component. Standardized methodology of studying the fundamental heat transfer mechanisms between the quenchant and the quenching probe, were adopted using the lumped capacitance analysis for deriving heat transfer coefficient. The heat transfer model takes into account different stages in quenching the steel probe from film boiling at very high work piece surface temperatures, to nucleate boiling stage during which heat removal rate from the hot surface is the highest, and finally the single-phase convection at surface temperatures below saturation. In order to reduce computation time and complexity, 2D symmetric and 2D asymmetric models were applied to model conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer processes during quenching. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and conjugate heat transfer physics that couples vapour dynamics, energy conservation of the liquid phase and heat transferred from the quenched probe were used. The computed heat transfer during vapour bubble growth around the test probe was reported. The results show that the flow pattern dramatically changes with a decrease in the surface temperature which implies that the surface of the component cools down faster than the core due to large thermal gradients.
Heat treatment, heat transfer, conduction, convection, radiation, probe, quenchant, simulation, finite element method, Comsol Multiphysics software
Copyright (c) 2024 Bello, M. A, Oladimeji, S. R. (Author)
EXPLORING MICROSTRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ASPHALTIC CONCRETE ENHANCED WITH RECYCLED CERAMIC TILE WASTE
This study investigates the microstructural characteristics of asphaltic concrete incorporating recycled ceramic tile waste (CTW). Through a series of analytical techniques, including Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDX), the microstructure of CTW modified asphalt specimens was examined. Results from AAS revealed varying concentrations of metallic elements, with aluminum exhibiting the highest concentration in the control specimen, attributed to the alumino-silicate content in granite. FTIR analysis identified characteristic vibrational modes of sample molecules, indicating the presence of specific minerals in the CTW modified asphalt specimens. SEM micrographs depicted changes in structure with increasing CTW content, including the presence of cracks and increased surface area. EDX analysis identified major elements present in the specimens, with notable variations across different CTW compositions. Overall, this study contributes to understanding the microstructural changes induced by CTW incorporation in asphaltic concrete, providing valuable insights for the utilization of sustainable materials in infrastructure development.
Asphaltic concrete, ceramic tile waste, fourier transform, spectroscopy, electron microscopy, alumino-silicate
Copyright (c) 2024 Olufemi Oladimeji Lawal (Author)