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Information Technologist (The), 2012

This study analysed the data collected from the usage of five electronic information sources (EIS... more This study analysed the data collected from the usage of five electronic information sources (EIS) between 2008 and 2011 at the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research Library, Benin City, Edo State. Data collected were tabulated and analysed using frequency distribution tables and simple percentage. The Internet, TEEAL, and AGORA were the three electronic information sources mostly used in the library to obtain information for research and academic project writing. Majority of users were satisfied in using the electronic resources as they were able to get the desired information requested which were mostly searched, downloaded and printed out with the help of the library staff. There were three categories of users that patronized the electronic services. There is therefore the need to constantly provide effective Internet services in the library. TEEAL package should be current. The library staff should be knowledgeable and always be ready to adequately conduct effective electronic information searches for library users.

International Journal of Library Science, Jan 27, 2016

This study investigated the influence of library value on its use by undergraduate students. The ... more This study investigated the influence of library value on its use by undergraduate students. The study adopted descriptive survey research method and employed a structured questionnaire as instrument for data collection. The study population comprised of all regular undergraduate students in a Nigerian University. Simple random and equal allocation sampling methods were used to select 500 students from 10 faculties in the university. The pre-tested questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of .95 alpha was used to collect data from the students in their faculty libraries. Data collected were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS 17.0. Results revealed that the university library is of great value to the students in their academic pursuit. The library is highly visited and used by majority of the students on a daily and weekly basis. The value of the library influenced its use by the students. There is no significant difference in library use per faculty or gender. It is concluded that the value of the library influenced library usage by students. Therefore, for a library to be highly used, it must be of great value to its patrons. University librarians should work towards improving the value of their libraries facilities, resources and services to enhance usage.

The aim of this study is to assess the current trend in accessing the Internet using mobile devic... more The aim of this study is to assess the current trend in accessing the Internet using mobile devices and the utilization pattern among pharmacy lecturers in South-South universities in Nigeria. Questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Simple random sampling was adopted to select a sample of 161 lecturers from a total population of 201 and the questionnaire was administered to them. A response rate of 103 (63.3%) was achieved and analyzed using percentage and Chi square (X 2) statistics. Findings revealed that 3G modem and laptop were mobile devices mostly used by pharmacy lecturers to access Internet. 3G modem usage didn't significantly influenced Internet utilization but awareness. The lecturers accessed the Internet mostly at home on a daily basis and there is no significant difference in mobile devices owned by the lecturers. Most lecturers used the Internet to access electronic journals and databases for research related activities using Google. The current trend in accessing Internet among pharmacy lecturers in South-South universities in Nigeria is through the use of 3G modem together with laptop.

This study investigated the level of utilization and factors influencing utilization of John Harr... more This study investigated the level of utilization and factors influencing utilization of John Harris Library, University of Benin by undergraduate students. A four point likert scale instrument with 35 questions was adopted. Seven questions were on demographics, ten questions on utilization of the library while 18 questions were on factors influencing utilization of the library. Undergraduate students comprising different levels of studies were used in the study. Data collected were analyzed using frequency distribution, percentage, mean, Pearson Product Moment Correlation. Results indicate that there is high and significant level of utilization of the library among the undergraduate students of the University of Benin, Nigeria. Sixteen major factors influenced utilization of the library by the students. Such factors include: human, institutional, environmental factors and information literacy skills. Efforts should be put in place to sustain this result and to use it as a benchmark for providing quality resources, facilities and services that will encourage adequate utilization of any university library.

African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science, 2013

This study is a comprehensive investigation of key factors influencing the utilisation of electro... more This study is a comprehensive investigation of key factors influencing the utilisation of electronic information sources (EIS) by pharmacy lecturers in both government and private universities in South-South Nigeria. This study aims at identifying the significant factors that influence the usage of EIS in order to provide remedies to increase their utilisation. Survey research method was adopted using questionnaire as an instrument for data collection from the population by simple random sampling. Results indicate that awareness level of EIS among the lecturers was moderate and usage was high. There is no significant difference in the level of awareness of EIS across the five universities. There is no significant influence of academic and gender status of respondents on the usage of EIS. Awareness of EIS, computer and Internet literacy skills and competence of pharmacy lecturers in using EIS were found to be key factors that significantly influence the utilisation of EIS.

Samaru Journal of Information Studies, 2012

This is a detailed comparative analysis of electronic information sources (EIS) utilized by pharm... more This is a detailed comparative analysis of electronic information sources (EIS) utilized by pharmacy lecturers in South-South universities in Nigeria. The purpose of this study is to analyze the extent to which EIS are utilized among pharmacy lecturers in South-South Nigeria. The aim is to explore the emerging pattern of utilizing EIS and to identify critical factors influencing effective usage of EIS in order to assist the universities in planning and managing EIS for the benefit of faculty members. Survey research method was adopted in this study. The questionnaire was the instrument used to collect data by simple random sampling of pharmacists in the various universities. All the different categories of pharmacy lecturers were randomly selected for this study. Emerging pattern of EIS utilization indicates that majority of pharmacy lecturers rate EIS very important and, their level of usage was high and they use EIS daily. They use diverse EIS especially WWW to perform different tasks of teaching and research. Chi square statistics indicates that there is no significant difference in most of the variables tested. However, academic qualification influenced the task performed by the lecturers and task performed influenced the utilization of EIS.

This study investigated the effectiveness and impact of library instruction (GST 111-the use of l... more This study investigated the effectiveness and impact of library instruction (GST 111-the use of library) course on library literacy skills of first year undergraduate students. The study adopted the descriptive survey research method and questionnaire was used as the research instrument. First year undergraduate students of the 2013/2014 academic session constituted the population of study. Simple random and total enumeration sampling methods were used to collect data from students in five out of twelve faculties in the university. Data were collected at the end of the first semester library instruction course. Data collected was subjected to frequency, percentage, mean and correlation analysis using SPSS 17.0. Results revealed that the library instruction was well perceived by the students as adequate and effective. The students' library literacy skills were high irrespective of the students' sex and faculty. Library instruction received positively influenced the students' library literacy skills but students' gender and secondary school attended did not despite the fact that majority of the students attended private secondary schools and they were exposed to the library before entering the university. It is therefore concluded that adequate and effective library instruction positively impact on library literacy skills of first year undergraduate students. Therefore, library instruction programme should be well structured and adequately delivered to achieve the desired result.

South Asian research journal of humanities and social sciences, Jul 16, 2020

Background: Intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia, also known as Masson's tumor, is a r... more Background: Intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia, also known as Masson's tumor, is a reactive benign lesion of vascular origin. Only few cases have been reported in the literature and the clinical features may mimic other benign and malignant lesions, making the clinical diagnosis challenging. Main observations: We report an uncommon case with detailed clinical findings affecting the oral cavity. Conclusions: We present an exceptional case of intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia. The oral mucosa is commonly affected by vascular lesions so it is worthy to consider intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia in the differential diagnosis.

Information Technologist (The), Oct 4, 2010

A survey of soil arthropod fauna inhabiting Nigeria Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR) was c... more A survey of soil arthropod fauna inhabiting Nigeria Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR) was carried out from July-September 2012, with a view to determine the diversity and distribution of soil arthropods of the area. Two study stations were identified at the area, namely; Station one (Plantation site) and Station two (Control site). One thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven (1877) individual soil arthropods were recorded from both stations. These individuals were represented in 4 classes, 11 orders and 21 families which were collected and extracted using the pitfall trap method and the Berlese Tullgren Extractor Funnel. Data collected from the study stations were subjected to appropriate statistical analyses which included Simpson's index (Ds), the Shannon Wiener index (H'), the Shannon Diversity T-test and Evenness (E) to determine the diversity of the soil arthropod fauna. Station one (Plantation site), was the most diverse station (Ds=2.99) and (H'=1.84) while station two (Control site) having (Ds= 2.94) and (H'= 1.69) is the least diverse station which may be as a result of anthropogenic activities. The Order Hymenoptera and Family Formicidae (50.5%) and (38.7%) respectively were the dominant and abundant group in both stations with the Order Crustacea and Family Armadillidae (22.2%) and (1.63%) respectively were the least dominant and abundant in both stations. The soil arthropod fauna correlated positively with the soil organic carbon (r=0.16), soil moisture content (r= 0.26) and soil pH (r=0.60) while the soil temperature correlated negatively (r=-0.89) in both stations. This implies that soil arthropods increase with increasing soil moisture content and decreasing soil temperature. © JASEM 9 13

This study investigated the levels of awareness, accessibility and impact of StarTimes and GOtv s... more This study investigated the levels of awareness, accessibility and impact of StarTimes and GOtv services on professional practices of academic library personnel in Edo State, Nigeria. Toted enumeration of library personnel in three university libraries -federal, state and private were carried out using the questionnaire method. Results revealed that the level of awareness was high, accessibility was average. Respondents accessed StarTimes and GOtv services at home using decoders and subscription. Over half of the respondents watch StarTimes and GOtv. Respondents displayed disparate purpose of watching Startimes and GOtv but they mostly access the services for current information and news. Startimes and Gotv impacted on respondents' professional practice as they learn general life's lessons that positively impact on their job performance, get current information to answer reference questions, watch programmes on job ethics, and professional related programmes. The inclusion of more programmes tailored to the educational and professional needs of library personnel can enhance the impact of both Startimes and GOtv in the State.

Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, Jul 25, 2015

This) study) investigates) the) influence) of) library) value) on) students') education.) Library... more This) study) investigates) the) influence) of) library) value) on) students') education.) Library) physical) infrastructures,) library) information) resources,) library) personnel,) library) information)services)were)independent)variables)related)to)the)overall)library)value)to) students')education.)Descriptive)survey)design)method)was)employed)in)this)study)and) the) population) was) the) regular) students) of) a) federal) university) in) Nigeria.) Simple) random)and)equal)allocation)sampling)methods)were)used)to)select)500)students)from) 10) faculties) in) the) university.) PreQtested) questionnaire) with) a) reliability) coefficient) of) .95)alpha)was)used)to)collect)data)from)the)students)in)their)faculty)libraries)during)the) 2013/2014) academic) session.) Data) collected) were) subjected) to) descriptive) and) inferential) statistics) using) SPSS17.0.) Results) indicate) that) the) students') perceived) the) library) to) be) of) great) value) to) their) education) and) it) impacted) on) their) academic) pursuits) and) studies,) academic) performances,) productivity,) and) career.) All) the) independent) variables) significantly) influenced) the) overall) value) of) the) library) individually) and) collectively.) While) the) relative) contributions) of) the) library) physical) infrastructures,) library) personnel) and) library) information) services) to) the) value) of) the) library) value) were) significant) library) information) resources) was) not.) Recommendations)for)improvement)were)also)provided.))

Nordic Journal of Information Literacy in Higher Education, Dec 18, 2015

This study investigates the influence of class instruction (GST 111-use of library) on University... more This study investigates the influence of class instruction (GST 111-use of library) on University of Benin (UNIBEN) first year students' information and communication technology (ICT) literacy skills. The study adopted the survey research method using the questionnaire as research instrument. First year students in the 2013/2014 academic session constituted the population of study. Simple random and total enumeration sampling methods were used to collect data from students in five out of twelve faculties in the university. The questionnaire used is a 4-point likert scale instrument: SA (Strongly agreed) = 4; A (Agreed) = 3; D (Disagreed) = 2; and SD (Strongly disagreed) = 1. Data was collected at the end of the first semester when the GST 111use of library was concluded. Results revealed that Computer, Software, Internet, WWW and ICT literacy skills of the students are high. There is a significant difference in Computer, Software, Internet and WWW and ICT literacy skills of the students per faculty. Majority (65%) of the students are skillful in ICT use. Class instruction is very well perceived by the students and it positively influenced students' ICT literacy skills. Gender and secondary school attended did not influence students' ICT literacy skills. There is no significant difference between male and female students' ICT literacy skills as well as students that attended private or public secondary schools. It is therefore concluded that the students are highly ICT literate and class instruction (GST 111-use of library) course mainly influenced the students' ICT literacy skills thus the class instruction programme in the university is adequate and effective.

This study analysed the data collected from the usage of five electronic information sources (EIS... more This study analysed the data collected from the usage of five electronic information sources (EIS) between 2008 and 2011 at the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research Library, Benin City, Edo State. Data collected were tabulated and analysed using frequency distribution tables and simple percentage. The Internet, TEEAL, and AGORA were the three electronic information sources mostly used in the library to obtain information for research and academic project writing. Majority of users were satisfied in using the electronic resources as they were able to get the desired information requested which were mostly searched, downloaded and printed out with the help of the library staff. There were three categories of users that patronized the electronic services. There is therefore the need to constantly provide effective Internet services in the library. TEEAL package should be current. The library staff should be knowledgeable and always be ready to adequately conduct effective electroni...

International Journal of Library Science, 2016

This study investigated the influence of library value on its use by undergraduate students. The ... more This study investigated the influence of library value on its use by undergraduate students. The study adopted descriptive survey research method and employed a structured questionnaire as instrument for data collection. The study population comprised of all regular undergraduate students in a Nigerian University. Simple random and equal allocation sampling methods were used to select 500 students from 10 faculties in the university. The pre-tested questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of .95 alpha was used to collect data from the students in their faculty libraries. Data collected were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS 17.0. Results revealed that the university library is of great value to the students in their academic pursuit. The library is highly visited and used by majority of the students on a daily and weekly basis. The value of the library influenced its use by the students. There is no significant difference in library use per faculty o...

African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science, 2013

This study is a comprehensive investigation of key factors influencing the utilisation of electro... more This study is a comprehensive investigation of key factors influencing the utilisation of electronic information sources (EIS) by pharmacy lecturers in both government and private universities in South-South Nigeria. This study aims at identifying the significant factors that influence the usage of EIS in order to provide remedies to increase their utilisation. Survey research method was adopted using questionnaire as an instrument for data collection from the population by simple random sampling. Results indicate that awareness level of EIS among the lecturers was moderate and usage was high. There is no significant difference in the level of awareness of EIS across the five universities. There is no significant influence of academic and gender status of respondents on the usage of EIS. Awareness of EIS, computer and Internet literacy skills and competence of pharmacy lecturers in using EIS were found to be key factors that significantly influence the utilisation of EIS.

The aim of this paper is to investigate the level and reasons of plagiarism of literature among p... more The aim of this paper is to investigate the level and reasons of plagiarism of literature among palm scientists in Nigeria. The questionnaire was adopted to gather data in this study. The questionnaire was administered by the researcher to scientists that have published at least one palm article. Usable data were collected from 40 Palms Scientists that used the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research Library to access research information between May 2007 and March, 2009. Plagiarized papers were content analyzed to verify claims. Results of detailed investigation from the respondents who indicated that their papers were plagiarized revealed that one of the scientist’s paper was actually plagiarized by his colleague by re-sending their already published work in a book where the plagiarist was a second author to a journal for second publication with the plagiarist name now as first author. This is double publication and plagiarism of authorship. The reason for plagiarism was due to u...

Information Technologist (The), 2008

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Information Technologist (The), 2010

A survey of soil arthropod fauna inhabiting Nigeria Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR) was c... more A survey of soil arthropod fauna inhabiting Nigeria Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR) was carried out from July-September 2012, with a view to determine the diversity and distribution of soil arthropods of the area. Two study stations were identified at the area, namely; Station one (Plantation site) and Station two (Control site). One thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven (1877) individual soil arthropods were recorded from both stations. These individuals were represented in 4 classes, 11 orders and 21 families which were collected and extracted using the pitfall trap method and the Berlese Tullgren Extractor Funnel. Data collected from the study stations were subjected to appropriate statistical analyses which included Simpson's index (Ds), the Shannon Wiener index (H'), the Shannon Diversity T-test and Evenness (E) to determine the diversity of the soil arthropod fauna. Station one (Plantation site), was the most diverse station (Ds=2.99) and (H'=1.84) while station two (Control site) having (Ds= 2.94) and (H'= 1.69) is the least diverse station which may be as a result of anthropogenic activities. The Order Hymenoptera and Family Formicidae (50.5%) and (38.7%) respectively were the dominant and abundant group in both stations with the Order Crustacea and Family Armadillidae (22.2%) and (1.63%) respectively were the least dominant and abundant in both stations. The soil arthropod fauna correlated positively with the soil organic carbon (r=0.16), soil moisture content (r= 0.26) and soil pH (r=0.60) while the soil temperature correlated negatively (r=-0.89) in both stations. This implies that soil arthropods increase with increasing soil moisture content and decreasing soil temperature. © JASEM 9 13

This study investigated the level of utilization and factors influencing utilization of John Harr... more This study investigated the level of utilization and factors influencing utilization of John Harris Library, University of Benin by undergraduate students. A four point likert scale instrument with 35 questions was adopted. Seven questions were on demographics, ten questions on utilization of the library while 18 questions were on factors influencing utilization of the library. Undergraduate students comprising different levels of studies were used in the study. Data collected were analyzed using frequency distribution, percentage, mean, Pearson Product Moment Correlation. Results indicate that there is high and significant level of utilization of the library among the undergraduate students of the University of Benin, Nigeria. Sixteen major factors influenced utilization of the library by the students. Such factors include: human, institutional, environmental factors and information literacy skills. Efforts should be put in place to sustain this result and to use it as a benchmark for providing quality resources, facilities and services that will encourage adequate utilization of any university library.

This study investigated the effectiveness and impact of library instruction (GST 111 – the use of... more This study investigated the effectiveness and impact of library instruction (GST 111 – the use of library) course on library literacy skills of first year undergraduate students. The study adopted the descriptive survey research method and questionnaire was used as the research instrument. First year undergraduate students of the 2013/2014 academic session constituted the population of study. Simple random and total enumeration sampling methods were used to collect data from students in five out of twelve faculties in the university. Data were collected at the end of the first semester library instruction course. Data collected was subjected to frequency, percentage, mean and correlation analysis using SPSS 17.0. Results revealed that the library instruction was well perceived by the students as adequate and effective. The students’ library literacy skills were high irrespective of the students’ sex and faculty. Library instruction received positively influenced the students’ librar...

Information Technologist (The), 2012

This study analysed the data collected from the usage of five electronic information sources (EIS... more This study analysed the data collected from the usage of five electronic information sources (EIS) between 2008 and 2011 at the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research Library, Benin City, Edo State. Data collected were tabulated and analysed using frequency distribution tables and simple percentage. The Internet, TEEAL, and AGORA were the three electronic information sources mostly used in the library to obtain information for research and academic project writing. Majority of users were satisfied in using the electronic resources as they were able to get the desired information requested which were mostly searched, downloaded and printed out with the help of the library staff. There were three categories of users that patronized the electronic services. There is therefore the need to constantly provide effective Internet services in the library. TEEAL package should be current. The library staff should be knowledgeable and always be ready to adequately conduct effective electronic information searches for library users.

International Journal of Library Science, Jan 27, 2016

This study investigated the influence of library value on its use by undergraduate students. The ... more This study investigated the influence of library value on its use by undergraduate students. The study adopted descriptive survey research method and employed a structured questionnaire as instrument for data collection. The study population comprised of all regular undergraduate students in a Nigerian University. Simple random and equal allocation sampling methods were used to select 500 students from 10 faculties in the university. The pre-tested questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of .95 alpha was used to collect data from the students in their faculty libraries. Data collected were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS 17.0. Results revealed that the university library is of great value to the students in their academic pursuit. The library is highly visited and used by majority of the students on a daily and weekly basis. The value of the library influenced its use by the students. There is no significant difference in library use per faculty or gender. It is concluded that the value of the library influenced library usage by students. Therefore, for a library to be highly used, it must be of great value to its patrons. University librarians should work towards improving the value of their libraries facilities, resources and services to enhance usage.

The aim of this study is to assess the current trend in accessing the Internet using mobile devic... more The aim of this study is to assess the current trend in accessing the Internet using mobile devices and the utilization pattern among pharmacy lecturers in South-South universities in Nigeria. Questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Simple random sampling was adopted to select a sample of 161 lecturers from a total population of 201 and the questionnaire was administered to them. A response rate of 103 (63.3%) was achieved and analyzed using percentage and Chi square (X 2) statistics. Findings revealed that 3G modem and laptop were mobile devices mostly used by pharmacy lecturers to access Internet. 3G modem usage didn't significantly influenced Internet utilization but awareness. The lecturers accessed the Internet mostly at home on a daily basis and there is no significant difference in mobile devices owned by the lecturers. Most lecturers used the Internet to access electronic journals and databases for research related activities using Google. The current trend in accessing Internet among pharmacy lecturers in South-South universities in Nigeria is through the use of 3G modem together with laptop.

This study investigated the level of utilization and factors influencing utilization of John Harr... more This study investigated the level of utilization and factors influencing utilization of John Harris Library, University of Benin by undergraduate students. A four point likert scale instrument with 35 questions was adopted. Seven questions were on demographics, ten questions on utilization of the library while 18 questions were on factors influencing utilization of the library. Undergraduate students comprising different levels of studies were used in the study. Data collected were analyzed using frequency distribution, percentage, mean, Pearson Product Moment Correlation. Results indicate that there is high and significant level of utilization of the library among the undergraduate students of the University of Benin, Nigeria. Sixteen major factors influenced utilization of the library by the students. Such factors include: human, institutional, environmental factors and information literacy skills. Efforts should be put in place to sustain this result and to use it as a benchmark for providing quality resources, facilities and services that will encourage adequate utilization of any university library.

African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science, 2013

This study is a comprehensive investigation of key factors influencing the utilisation of electro... more This study is a comprehensive investigation of key factors influencing the utilisation of electronic information sources (EIS) by pharmacy lecturers in both government and private universities in South-South Nigeria. This study aims at identifying the significant factors that influence the usage of EIS in order to provide remedies to increase their utilisation. Survey research method was adopted using questionnaire as an instrument for data collection from the population by simple random sampling. Results indicate that awareness level of EIS among the lecturers was moderate and usage was high. There is no significant difference in the level of awareness of EIS across the five universities. There is no significant influence of academic and gender status of respondents on the usage of EIS. Awareness of EIS, computer and Internet literacy skills and competence of pharmacy lecturers in using EIS were found to be key factors that significantly influence the utilisation of EIS.

Samaru Journal of Information Studies, 2012

This is a detailed comparative analysis of electronic information sources (EIS) utilized by pharm... more This is a detailed comparative analysis of electronic information sources (EIS) utilized by pharmacy lecturers in South-South universities in Nigeria. The purpose of this study is to analyze the extent to which EIS are utilized among pharmacy lecturers in South-South Nigeria. The aim is to explore the emerging pattern of utilizing EIS and to identify critical factors influencing effective usage of EIS in order to assist the universities in planning and managing EIS for the benefit of faculty members. Survey research method was adopted in this study. The questionnaire was the instrument used to collect data by simple random sampling of pharmacists in the various universities. All the different categories of pharmacy lecturers were randomly selected for this study. Emerging pattern of EIS utilization indicates that majority of pharmacy lecturers rate EIS very important and, their level of usage was high and they use EIS daily. They use diverse EIS especially WWW to perform different tasks of teaching and research. Chi square statistics indicates that there is no significant difference in most of the variables tested. However, academic qualification influenced the task performed by the lecturers and task performed influenced the utilization of EIS.

This study investigated the effectiveness and impact of library instruction (GST 111-the use of l... more This study investigated the effectiveness and impact of library instruction (GST 111-the use of library) course on library literacy skills of first year undergraduate students. The study adopted the descriptive survey research method and questionnaire was used as the research instrument. First year undergraduate students of the 2013/2014 academic session constituted the population of study. Simple random and total enumeration sampling methods were used to collect data from students in five out of twelve faculties in the university. Data were collected at the end of the first semester library instruction course. Data collected was subjected to frequency, percentage, mean and correlation analysis using SPSS 17.0. Results revealed that the library instruction was well perceived by the students as adequate and effective. The students' library literacy skills were high irrespective of the students' sex and faculty. Library instruction received positively influenced the students' library literacy skills but students' gender and secondary school attended did not despite the fact that majority of the students attended private secondary schools and they were exposed to the library before entering the university. It is therefore concluded that adequate and effective library instruction positively impact on library literacy skills of first year undergraduate students. Therefore, library instruction programme should be well structured and adequately delivered to achieve the desired result.

South Asian research journal of humanities and social sciences, Jul 16, 2020

Background: Intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia, also known as Masson's tumor, is a r... more Background: Intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia, also known as Masson's tumor, is a reactive benign lesion of vascular origin. Only few cases have been reported in the literature and the clinical features may mimic other benign and malignant lesions, making the clinical diagnosis challenging. Main observations: We report an uncommon case with detailed clinical findings affecting the oral cavity. Conclusions: We present an exceptional case of intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia. The oral mucosa is commonly affected by vascular lesions so it is worthy to consider intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia in the differential diagnosis.

Information Technologist (The), Oct 4, 2010

A survey of soil arthropod fauna inhabiting Nigeria Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR) was c... more A survey of soil arthropod fauna inhabiting Nigeria Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR) was carried out from July-September 2012, with a view to determine the diversity and distribution of soil arthropods of the area. Two study stations were identified at the area, namely; Station one (Plantation site) and Station two (Control site). One thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven (1877) individual soil arthropods were recorded from both stations. These individuals were represented in 4 classes, 11 orders and 21 families which were collected and extracted using the pitfall trap method and the Berlese Tullgren Extractor Funnel. Data collected from the study stations were subjected to appropriate statistical analyses which included Simpson's index (Ds), the Shannon Wiener index (H'), the Shannon Diversity T-test and Evenness (E) to determine the diversity of the soil arthropod fauna. Station one (Plantation site), was the most diverse station (Ds=2.99) and (H'=1.84) while station two (Control site) having (Ds= 2.94) and (H'= 1.69) is the least diverse station which may be as a result of anthropogenic activities. The Order Hymenoptera and Family Formicidae (50.5%) and (38.7%) respectively were the dominant and abundant group in both stations with the Order Crustacea and Family Armadillidae (22.2%) and (1.63%) respectively were the least dominant and abundant in both stations. The soil arthropod fauna correlated positively with the soil organic carbon (r=0.16), soil moisture content (r= 0.26) and soil pH (r=0.60) while the soil temperature correlated negatively (r=-0.89) in both stations. This implies that soil arthropods increase with increasing soil moisture content and decreasing soil temperature. © JASEM 9 13

This study investigated the levels of awareness, accessibility and impact of StarTimes and GOtv s... more This study investigated the levels of awareness, accessibility and impact of StarTimes and GOtv services on professional practices of academic library personnel in Edo State, Nigeria. Toted enumeration of library personnel in three university libraries -federal, state and private were carried out using the questionnaire method. Results revealed that the level of awareness was high, accessibility was average. Respondents accessed StarTimes and GOtv services at home using decoders and subscription. Over half of the respondents watch StarTimes and GOtv. Respondents displayed disparate purpose of watching Startimes and GOtv but they mostly access the services for current information and news. Startimes and Gotv impacted on respondents' professional practice as they learn general life's lessons that positively impact on their job performance, get current information to answer reference questions, watch programmes on job ethics, and professional related programmes. The inclusion of more programmes tailored to the educational and professional needs of library personnel can enhance the impact of both Startimes and GOtv in the State.

Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, Jul 25, 2015

This) study) investigates) the) influence) of) library) value) on) students') education.) Library... more This) study) investigates) the) influence) of) library) value) on) students') education.) Library) physical) infrastructures,) library) information) resources,) library) personnel,) library) information)services)were)independent)variables)related)to)the)overall)library)value)to) students')education.)Descriptive)survey)design)method)was)employed)in)this)study)and) the) population) was) the) regular) students) of) a) federal) university) in) Nigeria.) Simple) random)and)equal)allocation)sampling)methods)were)used)to)select)500)students)from) 10) faculties) in) the) university.) PreQtested) questionnaire) with) a) reliability) coefficient) of) .95)alpha)was)used)to)collect)data)from)the)students)in)their)faculty)libraries)during)the) 2013/2014) academic) session.) Data) collected) were) subjected) to) descriptive) and) inferential) statistics) using) SPSS17.0.) Results) indicate) that) the) students') perceived) the) library) to) be) of) great) value) to) their) education) and) it) impacted) on) their) academic) pursuits) and) studies,) academic) performances,) productivity,) and) career.) All) the) independent) variables) significantly) influenced) the) overall) value) of) the) library) individually) and) collectively.) While) the) relative) contributions) of) the) library) physical) infrastructures,) library) personnel) and) library) information) services) to) the) value) of) the) library) value) were) significant) library) information) resources) was) not.) Recommendations)for)improvement)were)also)provided.))

Nordic Journal of Information Literacy in Higher Education, Dec 18, 2015

This study investigates the influence of class instruction (GST 111-use of library) on University... more This study investigates the influence of class instruction (GST 111-use of library) on University of Benin (UNIBEN) first year students' information and communication technology (ICT) literacy skills. The study adopted the survey research method using the questionnaire as research instrument. First year students in the 2013/2014 academic session constituted the population of study. Simple random and total enumeration sampling methods were used to collect data from students in five out of twelve faculties in the university. The questionnaire used is a 4-point likert scale instrument: SA (Strongly agreed) = 4; A (Agreed) = 3; D (Disagreed) = 2; and SD (Strongly disagreed) = 1. Data was collected at the end of the first semester when the GST 111use of library was concluded. Results revealed that Computer, Software, Internet, WWW and ICT literacy skills of the students are high. There is a significant difference in Computer, Software, Internet and WWW and ICT literacy skills of the students per faculty. Majority (65%) of the students are skillful in ICT use. Class instruction is very well perceived by the students and it positively influenced students' ICT literacy skills. Gender and secondary school attended did not influence students' ICT literacy skills. There is no significant difference between male and female students' ICT literacy skills as well as students that attended private or public secondary schools. It is therefore concluded that the students are highly ICT literate and class instruction (GST 111-use of library) course mainly influenced the students' ICT literacy skills thus the class instruction programme in the university is adequate and effective.

This study analysed the data collected from the usage of five electronic information sources (EIS... more This study analysed the data collected from the usage of five electronic information sources (EIS) between 2008 and 2011 at the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research Library, Benin City, Edo State. Data collected were tabulated and analysed using frequency distribution tables and simple percentage. The Internet, TEEAL, and AGORA were the three electronic information sources mostly used in the library to obtain information for research and academic project writing. Majority of users were satisfied in using the electronic resources as they were able to get the desired information requested which were mostly searched, downloaded and printed out with the help of the library staff. There were three categories of users that patronized the electronic services. There is therefore the need to constantly provide effective Internet services in the library. TEEAL package should be current. The library staff should be knowledgeable and always be ready to adequately conduct effective electroni...

International Journal of Library Science, 2016

This study investigated the influence of library value on its use by undergraduate students. The ... more This study investigated the influence of library value on its use by undergraduate students. The study adopted descriptive survey research method and employed a structured questionnaire as instrument for data collection. The study population comprised of all regular undergraduate students in a Nigerian University. Simple random and equal allocation sampling methods were used to select 500 students from 10 faculties in the university. The pre-tested questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of .95 alpha was used to collect data from the students in their faculty libraries. Data collected were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS 17.0. Results revealed that the university library is of great value to the students in their academic pursuit. The library is highly visited and used by majority of the students on a daily and weekly basis. The value of the library influenced its use by the students. There is no significant difference in library use per faculty o...

African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science, 2013

This study is a comprehensive investigation of key factors influencing the utilisation of electro... more This study is a comprehensive investigation of key factors influencing the utilisation of electronic information sources (EIS) by pharmacy lecturers in both government and private universities in South-South Nigeria. This study aims at identifying the significant factors that influence the usage of EIS in order to provide remedies to increase their utilisation. Survey research method was adopted using questionnaire as an instrument for data collection from the population by simple random sampling. Results indicate that awareness level of EIS among the lecturers was moderate and usage was high. There is no significant difference in the level of awareness of EIS across the five universities. There is no significant influence of academic and gender status of respondents on the usage of EIS. Awareness of EIS, computer and Internet literacy skills and competence of pharmacy lecturers in using EIS were found to be key factors that significantly influence the utilisation of EIS.

The aim of this paper is to investigate the level and reasons of plagiarism of literature among p... more The aim of this paper is to investigate the level and reasons of plagiarism of literature among palm scientists in Nigeria. The questionnaire was adopted to gather data in this study. The questionnaire was administered by the researcher to scientists that have published at least one palm article. Usable data were collected from 40 Palms Scientists that used the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research Library to access research information between May 2007 and March, 2009. Plagiarized papers were content analyzed to verify claims. Results of detailed investigation from the respondents who indicated that their papers were plagiarized revealed that one of the scientist’s paper was actually plagiarized by his colleague by re-sending their already published work in a book where the plagiarist was a second author to a journal for second publication with the plagiarist name now as first author. This is double publication and plagiarism of authorship. The reason for plagiarism was due to u...

Information Technologist (The), 2008

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Information Technologist (The), 2010

A survey of soil arthropod fauna inhabiting Nigeria Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR) was c... more A survey of soil arthropod fauna inhabiting Nigeria Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR) was carried out from July-September 2012, with a view to determine the diversity and distribution of soil arthropods of the area. Two study stations were identified at the area, namely; Station one (Plantation site) and Station two (Control site). One thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven (1877) individual soil arthropods were recorded from both stations. These individuals were represented in 4 classes, 11 orders and 21 families which were collected and extracted using the pitfall trap method and the Berlese Tullgren Extractor Funnel. Data collected from the study stations were subjected to appropriate statistical analyses which included Simpson's index (Ds), the Shannon Wiener index (H'), the Shannon Diversity T-test and Evenness (E) to determine the diversity of the soil arthropod fauna. Station one (Plantation site), was the most diverse station (Ds=2.99) and (H'=1.84) while station two (Control site) having (Ds= 2.94) and (H'= 1.69) is the least diverse station which may be as a result of anthropogenic activities. The Order Hymenoptera and Family Formicidae (50.5%) and (38.7%) respectively were the dominant and abundant group in both stations with the Order Crustacea and Family Armadillidae (22.2%) and (1.63%) respectively were the least dominant and abundant in both stations. The soil arthropod fauna correlated positively with the soil organic carbon (r=0.16), soil moisture content (r= 0.26) and soil pH (r=0.60) while the soil temperature correlated negatively (r=-0.89) in both stations. This implies that soil arthropods increase with increasing soil moisture content and decreasing soil temperature. © JASEM 9 13

This study investigated the level of utilization and factors influencing utilization of John Harr... more This study investigated the level of utilization and factors influencing utilization of John Harris Library, University of Benin by undergraduate students. A four point likert scale instrument with 35 questions was adopted. Seven questions were on demographics, ten questions on utilization of the library while 18 questions were on factors influencing utilization of the library. Undergraduate students comprising different levels of studies were used in the study. Data collected were analyzed using frequency distribution, percentage, mean, Pearson Product Moment Correlation. Results indicate that there is high and significant level of utilization of the library among the undergraduate students of the University of Benin, Nigeria. Sixteen major factors influenced utilization of the library by the students. Such factors include: human, institutional, environmental factors and information literacy skills. Efforts should be put in place to sustain this result and to use it as a benchmark for providing quality resources, facilities and services that will encourage adequate utilization of any university library.

This study investigated the effectiveness and impact of library instruction (GST 111 – the use of... more This study investigated the effectiveness and impact of library instruction (GST 111 – the use of library) course on library literacy skills of first year undergraduate students. The study adopted the descriptive survey research method and questionnaire was used as the research instrument. First year undergraduate students of the 2013/2014 academic session constituted the population of study. Simple random and total enumeration sampling methods were used to collect data from students in five out of twelve faculties in the university. Data were collected at the end of the first semester library instruction course. Data collected was subjected to frequency, percentage, mean and correlation analysis using SPSS 17.0. Results revealed that the library instruction was well perceived by the students as adequate and effective. The students’ library literacy skills were high irrespective of the students’ sex and faculty. Library instruction received positively influenced the students’ librar...