International Journal of Education Research and Reviews

International Journal of Educational Research and Reviews ISSN 2329-9843 Vol. 4 (5), pp. 723-726, May, 2016. © International Scholars Journals

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Significant influence of chronological age on doping behaviours of sportsmen in Nigeria

Edjerunuketa O. Nathaniel, Okpara J. Micheal and R. O. David

Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.

E-mail: [email protected]

Accepted 26 April, 2016

Abstract

The use of drugs in sports regardless of chronological age of sportsmen and women to gain an unfair advantage over opponents is not only repressive but dangerous to the health of the athletes. This study examined the extent to which the chronological age of elite athletes in Nigeria is closely connected to their use of doping substance s (ergogenic, psychoactive and multiple drugs). A total of 510 sportsmen and women from eleven popular sports in Nigeria were selected purposefully using simple and stratified random sampling techniques. A structured que stionnaire was used to collect relevant data for the study. The data collected were analyzed using de scriptive statistics and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Findings revealed that there was a significant influence of chronological age on doping behaviours of sportsmen and women in Nigeria . Significant relationship was not found with respect to age and sex interaction effect on doping behaviours of sportsmen and women. Researchers advised that athletes’ support personnel should closely and purposefully monitor sportsmen and women in Nigeria during training se ssion to save Nigeria from embarrassment and disgrace being placed on countrie s whose athletes are caught using doping substances.

Key words: Chronological age, correlate, elite athletes, doping behaviour, doping substanc es.

International Journal of Educational Research and Reviews ISSN 2329-9843 Vol. 4 (5), pp. 736-742, May, 2016. © International Scholars Journals

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Damage controls of library materials in federal Universities in Cross River and Akwa Ibom State

Attahiru K. O*, Ottong Ubong and E. Y. Edet

Department of Library and Information Scienc e, Faculty of Education University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.

E-mail: [email protected]

Accepted 12 April, 2016

Abstract

This paper aims to inve stigate the level of Disa ster management and preservation of Library materials in tertiary institutions, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States, Nigeria. A structured que stionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection with librarians in University of Calabar, Cross River State University of Technology (CRUTECH) and University of Uyo as re spondents; Findings of the survey show that all the respondents were aware of occurrence s of disaster, but there has not been major catastrophe s in the se institutions. In the area of disa ster preparedness the se institutions are aware of several safeguard techniques, although they have not fully installed needed equipments and facilitates. The findings of the study place the universities on a very low score in relations to ability to re spond rapidly to disa ster and concrete plans of action for recovery and disa ster control. 

Key words: Disaster management; Library materials; Federal universities; Disaster preparedness; Safeguard techniques

International Journal of Educational Research and Reviews ISSN 2329-9843 Vol. 4 (6), pp. 798-805, June, 2016. © International Scholars Journals

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Analytical study on the causes and possible solutions to apathy among undergraduate students

Werikhe F. Bagiire*, Omara Oculi Lalani and Benjamin Atubo Serwanga

Department of Foundations and Curriculum Studies, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.

E-mail: [email protected]

Accepted 9 April, 2015

Abstract 

This study focused on the causes of apathy among undergraduate students in Makerere University using the College of Education and External Studies, School of Education as the case study. It sought to establish the causes and possible solutions to the challenge of academic apathy among undergraduate students. The study adopted a descriptive cross sectional survey case study design, and a total of 359 respondents comprising students, the college academic and non-academic staff and purposively sampled students’ parents/guardians were interviewed. It was established that there are institutional, administrative, and students based causes of apathy and the solutions are pegged to the specific cause.

Key words: Economics of education, apathy, philosophy of education, socialization and education.

International Journal of Educational Research and Reviews ISSN 2329-9843 Vol. 4 (6), pp. 743-751, June, 2016. © International Scholars Journals

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Challenges and prospects of monetization policy in Nigerian public service

Tunde Felanin Makinwa

Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Administration, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

E-mail:[email protected]

Accepted 24 April, 2016

Abstract

The Monetization Policy introduced to the Nigerian Public Service in 2003 became the major landmark and the most dramatic departure from the past administrative reforms in Nigeria since independence in 1960. It has laudable and lofty set goals for both the government and its primary audience, (Public Servants). However, lots of questions, misconception, criticisms and cynicism have trailed its implementation. The foregoing has spurred this study. The study aimed at examining the thrust of the policy, its impact on the stakeholders and public service delivery; and its attendant challenges. The study employed primary and secondary sources of data collection. The findings showed that the realities on the ground were mock-modesty, not so much worthwhile as contemplated nation-wide, and have taken its tolls on the system. It was suggested by the study that an urgent review in the implementation strategy of the policy should take place in line with what obtains in the private sector or in some extra-ordinary parastatals in Nigeria, since it has come to stay.

Key words: Government, monetization, policy, fringe benefits, public service, public servants.

International Journal of Educational Research and Reviews ISSN 2329-9843 Vol. 4 (3), pp. 656-660, March, 2016. © International Scholars Journals 

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The attitude of teachers towards the teaching of English language sounds 

Alakpomedji Elizabeth Folorunsho

Department of Curriculum and Instruction College of Education Warri, Delta State Nigeria.

Email: [email protected]

Accepted 25 February, 2016

Abstract

The study investigated the attitude of (male and female) teachers towards the teaching of English Language sounds. A sample of two hundred teachers (one hundred and twenty females, eighty males) was randomly selected from public secondary schools in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. A twenty-two item, two-point scale questionnaire on Teachers’ Attitude towards the Teaching of English Sounds (TATES) was used to collect data. Analysis of data using percentages revealed that teachers have negative attitude and that there is no difference between the male and female teachers’ attitude towards the teaching of English sounds. Suggestions for improvement of their attitude towards the teaching of English sounds, among which are the organization of seminars and workshops to motivate teachers and the provision of language laboratories, were proffered.

Keywords: Gender, Attitude, Teachers, Teaching, English Language

International Journal of Educational Research and Reviews ISSN 2329-9843 Vol. 4 (3), pp. 646-655, March, 2016. © International Scholars Journals

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Provision of free education to all citizens: Justifiable or not in Nigeria’s context?

Ige Akindele, M.

Deputy Director, Ministry Of Education, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.

([email protected]).

Accepted April 22, 2016

Abstract

The issue of whether education should be free or not for all citizens in Nigeria has been contentious. Many people are contending that because education is a social service, which is meant to eradicate illiteracy, ensures comfortable living of the citizens, as well as the development of the country, it should be provided free for all citizens. The need for equity and egalitarianism, looming poverty, low manpower/literacy level in the country, also lend credence to this. Many are also arguing that education should not be free on the basis that anything that is free lacks quality. The parlous state of the country’s economy, perceived falling standard of education, unsatisfied admission demand into tertiary institutions, looming unemployment, as well as inadequate human, material and financial resources, are supportive of this argument. Against this backdrop, this paper examines the concept of free education and its background in Nigeria, the arguments in its favour and those against its adoption. It concludes by recommending measures such as the provision of scholarships and bursaries to pupils/students, introduction of minimal fee in educational institutions as a way of sharing the cost of education with Government, reaching out to international charity organizations to alleviate the burden of education provision by government and uplift the status of education in Nigeria. In the course of this paper however, information and data were gathered from literature to describe the concept and support the arguments raised.

Key words: Education, free, free education, citizens, justifiable, not justifiable, case.