Journal of Education, Communication, and Digital Humanities
Journal of Education, Communication, and Digital Humanities is a distinguished, peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Department of Education, School of Education and Humanities, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria. The journal is issued quarterly and is committed to the dissemination of high-quality, interdisciplinary scholarship that addresses contemporary issues in Education, Communication, Language, Literature, Religion, History, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Copyright Practices in AI, Private Law in AI, Philosophy, Digital Humanities, and Humanistic Studies. It provides a platform for empirical research, theoretical studies, case analyses, critical essays, and systematic reviews, thereby fostering academic dialogue across traditional and emerging fields. All published articles are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) and are available in both print and Open Access formats, ensuring global accessibility and visibility. The journal is indexed in major academic databases, including Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, Zenodo, ScienceGate, CrossRef, Academia.edu, and PKP. Scope and Focus The journal welcomes contributions in, but not limited to, the following areas: Education: Educational technology, pedagogy, curriculum design, policy, teacher development, and digital education. Communication: Digital communication, intercultural communication, journalism, public relations, media literacy, and emerging media practices. Digital Humanities: Computational approaches to humanities, digital archives, textual analysis, and the intersection of AI with humanistic inquiry. Language and Literature: Language acquisition and technology, comparative literature, literary theory, translation studies, cultural narratives, and discourse analysis. Humanities, History, and Religion: Interdisciplinary studies in philosophy, culture, history, and religious studies, particularly where they intersect with digital scholarship. Artificial Intelligence, Law, and Computing: AI in education, ethical and legal implications of AI, copyright and intellectual property rights, human-computer interaction, and digital rights. Editorial Board Editor-in-Chief Dr. Adeoye O. Ayodele – Department of Education, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State Editors Dr. Kolawole Ayodele – Department of Education, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State Dr. Jegede Francis Olabisi – Department of English Education, Lagos State University of Education, Dr. Sikiru Adeyemi Ogundokun – Department of Foreign Language Studies, Osun State University, Dr. Ngozi Uwannah – Department of Education, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State Ajewole Fola, Department of English, Adeyemi Federal University of Education Ondo Dr. Chibuzor Franklin Akpati – Department of Languages, Glorious Vision University, Ogwa Dr. Gabriel Adeyinka Okunade – Department of English & Literary Studies, Federal University Oye-Ekiti Online and Production Editors Adebayo Akinsanya Atchrimi – Department of Languages (French Unit), Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State Oluseyi Akintunde – Department of Education, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State Consulting Editors Prof. Ademola S. Tayo – Babcock University Prof. Ruth A. Aderanti – Babcock University Prof. ‘Lasun Gbadamosi – Olabisi Onabanjo University Prof. Ayo Hammed – University of Ibadan Prof. James A. Ogunji – Babcock University Prof. Tawanda Runhare – University of Venda, South Africa Prof. Samuel A. Awoniyi – School of Education For any inquiry related to submissions, editorial processes, or general information about the Journal, please click on Contact Us to make your inquiry.
Adapting to the Digital Tide: New Media Proliferation and the Future Sustainability of Traditional Media in Nigeria
The fast growing proliferation of new media is reshaping and repositioning global information systems, redefining communication patterns, journalism practices, and the sustainability of traditional mass media outfits. Despite the advantages of this new tide, new media post challenges, including digital literacy gaps, media convergence, data privacy concerns, and content manipulations of all forms. This study examines the rapid growth of new media, the behavioural changes it has introduced, and its immediate and long-term implications for main stream media, especially in developing country such as Nigeria. The study is basically a literature review, using literature to make deductions about how proliferation of new media challenges traditional mass media sustainability in Nigeria. Findings shows that new media proliferation has largely changed content generation, processes, sharing, and consumption design. The study identifies access, interactivity, speed, affordability, portability and participation as drivers of digital media growth that now posed a very great challenge to sustainability of traditional media. However, challenges such as misinformation, disinformation, content pollution, ethical decline, and loss of editorial control were also discovered. The study concludes that while traditional media may not likely disappear, its influence, revenue generation, and audience share will continue to diminish unless creative and inclusive models are adopted. The paper recommends media reforms, media convergence strategies, modernization and digitization of newsrooms, and establishment of multi-platform delivery system to ensure traditional media in the 21st century survives the tide of new media.
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Effects of iSpring Suite e-Learning Tool on Performance and Retention in Trigonometry among Senior Secondary School Students in Gusau Metropolis, Zamfara State, Nigeria
This study examined the effects of iSpring Suite e-learning tool on Performance and Retention in Trigonometry among Senior Secondary School Students’ in Gusau Metropolis. The study guided by two research objectives which were transformed into research questions and corresponding null hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study examined some literature that was related to the study. The study employed non randomized, pretest, posttest, post- posttest, quasi-experimental design. The population of the study covered seventy (70) senior secondary schools and fourty thousand eight hundred and thirty nine (40839) students in Gusau Metropolis. The study employed the use of Purposive sampling techniques, because of insecurity and availability of ICT facilities. Four (4) Schools were selected comprising two (Male) and two (Female) with total sample of 289 students. The instrument used for the study was Trigonometry Performance and Retention Test (TPRT). The validity of the instrument was subjected to face, construct and content validities. Test –retest method was used to determine the reliability of the instrument using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Co-efficient (PPMCC) and the reliability coefficient of 0.96 was obtained. The data collected were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and t-test statistics. Findings of the study revealed that there was a significant difference between performance of students in experimental group taught trigonometry using iSpring Suite e-learning tool and control group taught trigonometry using Conventional Method also there was no statistically significant difference between post-test performance and the post-post-test retention of students taught trigonometry using the iSpring Suite e-learning tool. In conclusion the iSpring Suite is significantly more effective than the conventional teaching method for enhancing students’ immediate cognitive performance. It was therefore recommended among others that Curriculum developers should encourage the integration of iSpring Suite with learner-centered instructional strategies such as guided problem-solving and collaborative activities to further improve students’ attitudes toward trigonometry.
The Role of the Media in the Representation of Minority Groups in Nigeria
There are certain groups of people who when compared to the larger population, pale in number. They are the minority groups. More often than not, these groups of people, owing to cultural, physical or other differences, are marginalised. This piece looks at minority groups, ranging from children with special needs to individuals living with disabilities. It is a conceptual review, and using the pedagogical style, it looks at the challenges these individuals face daily and the legalities initiated to ease their existence and place them on equal plane with the rest of the society. It looks at the implementation of these acts or the lack thereof. This opinion piece reviews concepts, examines policies and takes cursory looks at people’s experiences. Most importantly, it highlights the role of the media in ensuring that minority groups are well-represented in the society. No matter how good these these acts look on paper, if they are not implemented, they will remain theories at best. These measures need to be institutionalised. There should be progress, an upward trajectory. This article pays attention to those in Nigeria, especially people living with disabilities. In advanced countries, provisions are made for the minority. Anchored on the agenda-setting, social responsibility and development media theories, this piece takes a look at the steps taken so far towards the inclusion of the minority. Even though efforts have been made, they are meagre and do not even scratch the surface. The challenges faced are highlighted and subsequently, recommendations are made.
Regional Security Crime Management Strategies and Public Safety in South-East, Nigeria
This study examined regional security crime management strategies and public safety in South-East Nigeria, with particular emphasis on criminal profiling and the arrest of offenders by regional security outfits. Corresponding null hypotheses were formulated and tested. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The study was conducted across the five states of South-East Nigeria using a multi-stage sampling technique to select 616 respondents drawn from security personnel, community vigilante members, traditional rulers, local government security committee members, and adult residents. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire validated through a pilot study, with reliability established using Cronbach's Alpha coefficient. Pearson Product Moment Correlation was employed to test the hypotheses at the 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed a strong and statistically significant relationship between regional security criminal profiling and public safety (r = 0.926, p < 0.05), leading to the rejection of the first null hypothesis. Similarly, the study found that the arrest of offenders by regional security outfits had a significant positive relationship with public safety (r = 0.908, p < 0.05), resulting in the rejection of the second null hypothesis. The study concludes that effective regional security crime management strategies are essential for enhancing public safety in South-East Nigeria. It recommends the adoption of intelligence-led criminal profiling and the strict observance of legal and constitutional procedures in the arrest of offenders to strengthen public confidence and improve security outcomes.
Women’s Quest for Political Participation in Nigeria’s Democracy, 1999-2025
Women’s quest for political participation in Nigeria’s democracy has its encumbrances to women’s achieving full political participation in politics. Its objective is to find a way forward to address the problem. This paper is important because it adds value to the deliberation on women’s question. This study is unique because it highlights the benefits of women’s participation in democracy. Qualitative and documentary methodologies are adopted. The findings show that women sought for political participation through voting and as registered members of political parties, but their inclusion in elective and appointive positions remains low. Thus, struggle for increased participation was pursued through Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), legal battles, twinning and protests. However, they were confronted with encumbrances such as lack of economic empowerment, lack of policy to actualize the 35% affirmative action, inadequate support from political parties, among others. The undermining of democratic principles, violation of women’s human rights, among others are implications of the neglect of women’s quest for political participation. This paper identifies benefits of women’s political participation to include gender responsive-governance and equality, strong political leadership, among others are benefits of women’s political participation. Conceding executive positions of parties to women, legislation on 35% affirmative action, among others, are ways forward to address the encumbrances to women’s quest for political participation. The paper concludes and recommends that culture and society change with time, Nigeria should not be exception to this changing trend of increase political empowerment of women.
Test Anxiety and Mental Well-Being among Undergraduate Students in a North-Central Nigerian University
Objective: This study aims at understanding the burden of test anxiety on mental well-being among undergraduate students in a North-Central Nigerian university. Specifically, the study established the prevalence of test anxiety among undergraduate students and to ascertain whether test anxiety significantly predict mental well-being among undergraduate students or not. Method: Cross-sectional survey design was utilized in this study, the total of 199 participants comprising females (n – 109) and males (n – 90) were purposively selected. The World Health Organization-Five Well-Being Index and the Westside Test Anxiety Scale were used for data collection. Two hypotheses were tested in this study utilizing Chi-square and One Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). All hypotheses were tested at the 0.05 level of significance; data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 27. Result: Findings of the study revealed significant prevalence of test anxiety among undergraduate students, with 31.66% undergraduate students having moderate anxiety, 29.65% having high test anxiety, and 18.09% having extremely high-test anxiety while 11.56% had high normal test anxiety and 8.04% had average test anxiety and only 1.0% had low test anxiety, χ2 = 88.487, p = 0.001, (p<0.05). Also, test anxiety had significant influence on mental well-being among undergraduate students, F (1, 193) = 2.524, p = 0.031, ƞ2 = 0.061. Conclusion: These findings underscore the detrimental effect of test anxiety on undergraduates’ psychological functioning and highlight the need for comprehensive interventions, including counseling, academic workload reforms, and resilience-building programs.
Effectiveness of PECS Phase III in Enhancing Requesting Behaviour among Young Children with Nonverbal Autism: A Comparative Classroom-Based Study in Qatar and Nigeria
Objective: The pre-post study examined how the introduction of Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Phase III influences requesting behaviour in young children with nonverbal autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across two culturally distinct classroom settings: Doha, Qatar, and Lagos, Nigeria. Methods: Participants included 24 children (12 per country) aged 3-6 years in special education classrooms. Data sources comprised video-recorded communication episodes (48 hours total), teacher reflective journals (10 weeks, eight teachers), semi-structured educator interviews (eight interviews, 45-60 minutes each), and environmental field notes collected one week pre-intervention and during the final week of a 10-week PECS Phase III intervention. Results: Three cross-cutting themes emerged across both countries. Spontaneous initiation as a universal milestone (achieved by 19 of 24 children), reduced frustration behaviours linked to communicative control, and contextual dependency shaped by classroom ecology (board placement, teacher positioning, reinforcement immediacy). Two culturally distinct themes also arose. Teacher-led versus child-led interaction styles and symbol adaptation needs. Qatari children mastered Phase III approximately 2.5 weeks earlier than Nigerian children, but the character of spontaneous initiation was indistinguishable across settings. Conclusion: PECS Phase III increased requesting behaviour in both national contexts, demonstrating robustness across diverse cultural and material conditions. However, implementation must be culturally responsive, with adaptations to local linguistic environments, pedagogical traditions, and available resources. Findings offer a direct comparison of PECS in Arab and West African special education settings and provide practical guidance for classroom-based AAC implementation in both high-resource and low-resource contexts.
Rethinking Postmodernism in Nigeria's Pluralistic Society: A Conceptual Exploration of Multilingualism and Multiethnicity
Few states in the world carry the weight of pluralism that Nigeria does. With between 250 and 500 distinct languages and deeply rooted ethnic and regional identities, it offers an unusually instructive case for asking whether postmodern and decolonial theory can do what modernist frameworks have repeatedly failed to do: account for the social dynamics of a society that refuses to consolidate around a single centre. The problem this paper takes up is not diversity itself but the persistence of governance logics, English-only educational frameworks, a centralised federal architecture, uniform national identity programmes, that were built for a social reality simpler than the one they govern. Decades of this mismatch have produced institutional fragmentation, linguistic marginalisation, and recurring ethnic mobilisation. The paper pursues two objectives: to examine how postmodern and decolonial frameworks reconceptualise linguistic diversity and multilingual pedagogy in Nigeria, and to analyse how postmodern theory illuminates the dynamics of multiethnic identity, federalism and hybrid governance. The study is conceptual in design, drawing on peer-reviewed literature, supplemented by foundational theoretical texts. Three frameworks anchor the analysis: Bauman's liquid modernity, postcolonial and decolonial theory, and Bhabha's cultural hybridity. What the analysis finds is that translanguaging practices and digital code-mixing have grown as bottom-up responses to monolingual hegemony, while ethnic nationalism, hybrid security governance and adaptive traditional authority each reflect postmodern fragmentation of the centralised state. The paper recommends language policy reform toward genuine mother-tongue-based bilingual education, federal restructuring that operationalises the Federal Character Principle, and formal recognition of hybrid security formations. Longitudinal empirical work in specific states would deepen what this conceptual study can only map.
Assessment of AI Technologies and Perceived Effectiveness of Information Services in Library at Adeyemi Federal University of Education Ondo
Artificial intelligence technologies are increasingly improving the effectiveness of library service delivery by enhancing information retrieval, user centric service delivery and access to academic resources. Despite the growing adoption of chatbots, recommendation systems, artificial intelligence cataloguing tools and plagiarism detection tools in libraries, empirical evidence indicates limited availability and utilization in many Nigerian universities. This study therefore, assessed artificial intelligence technologies and perceived effectiveness of information services in library at Adeyemi Federal University of Education Ondo. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, with students of the institution constituting the study population. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics. The study discovered unavailability of chatbots, recommendation systems, artificial intelligence cataloguing tools and plagiarism detection tools in the university library which has impacted their utilization, limiting their contribution to effective library services. Findings also revealed that these technologies can potentially improve library services through effective information retrieval, personalized service delivery, academic integrity, and research efficiency among students if available. Given students’ positive perception of artificial intelligence technologies despite their level of availability, the study advocates strategic investment in artificial intelligence library systems and capacity building initiatives to improve information service delivery and enrich students’ learning experiences.
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Factors Influencing Students’ Engagement with E-Learning Platforms in Public Universities in Southwestern Nigeria
The study examined Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) factors influencing students’ engagement with e-learning platforms in public universities in southwestern, Nigeria. It was guided by five (5) null hypotheses. A descriptive survey research design was used. The population comprised 2,421 Educational Technology undergraduates of Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, (TASFUED) Ijagun, Ogun State, and Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA). A total of 470 Educational Technology undergraduates were selected using stratified sampling technique. A self-researchers-designed instrument tagged Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) factors and Students’ Engagement with E-Learning Platforms Questionnaire (HCIFSEELQ) with 0.78 as reliability coefficient for data collection. Inferential statistics of regression analysis was used for testing the hypotheses at 0.05 significance level. The findings of the study showed that there was a positive and significant influence of <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Usability&sca_esv=77cf4491859813e6&ei=3etoaaTzFqPPhbIPoKXMkAg&ved=2ahUKEwiixvOJ1I2SAxXgTEEAHT2WIJIQgK4QegQIARAE&uact=5&oq=What+are+human+computer+interraction+%28hci%29+factors+influecing+student+engagement+with+e-learning+platform&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiaVdoYXQgYXJlIGh1bWFuIGNvbXB1dGVyIGludGVycmFjdGlvbiAoaGNpKSBmYWN0b3JzIGluZmx1ZWNpbmcgc3R1ZGVudCBlbmdhZ2VtZW50IHdpdGggZS1sZWFybmluZyBwbGF0Zm9ybUgAUABYAHAAeACQAQCYAQCgAQCqAQC4AQPIAQD4AQGYAgCgAgCYAwCSBwCgBwCyBwC4BwDCBwDIBwCACAE&sclient=gws-wiz-serp&mstk=AUtExfBHhMFhB5CqnFfNtOweXf6lSUa89m-9xKbB7gnQPZA7i-TKula3KF9OFahgv6b5t_PTcuH5f_e3NBNYq8phhwTbMYHzPJXeorL8fcEK77kXdBfPL82WzFW0QVYgBWE26SI&csui=3">usability-factor (β = 0.164, t = 2.824, P <.05), interactivity-factor (β = 0.200, t = 3.465, P<.05), user experience-factor (β = 0.652, t = 4.883, P<.05), <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Cognitive+Factors&sca_esv=77cf4491859813e6&ei=3etoaaTzFqPPhbIPoKXMkAg&ved=2ahUKEwiixvOJ1I2SAxXgTEEAHT2WIJIQgK4QegQIARAH&uact=5&oq=What+are+human+computer+interraction+%28hci%29+factors+influecing+student+engagement+with+e-learning+platform&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiaVdoYXQgYXJlIGh1bWFuIGNvbXB1dGVyIGludGVycmFjdGlvbiAoaGNpKSBmYWN0b3JzIGluZmx1ZWNpbmcgc3R1ZGVudCBlbmdhZ2VtZW50IHdpdGggZS1sZWFybmluZyBwbGF0Zm9ybUgAUABYAHAAeACQAQCYAQCgAQCqAQC4AQPIAQD4AQGYAgCgAgCYAwCSBwCgBwCyBwC4BwDCBwDIBwCACAE&sclient=gws-wiz-serp&mstk=AUtExfBHhMFhB5CqnFfNtOweXf6lSUa89m-9xKbB7gnQPZA7i-TKula3KF9OFahgv6b5t_PTcuH5f_e3NBNYq8phhwTbMYHzPJXeorL8fcEK77kXdBfPL82WzFW0QVYgBWE26SI&csui=3">cognitive-factor (R = 0.93, p < .05). and accessibility-inclusivity-factor (β = .100, t = 2.227, P < .05) on students’ engagement with e-learning platforms in public universities. The study recommended that ensure the interface is simple, consistent, and easy to navigate so users can focus on learning rather than troubleshooting. Use interactive elements such as polls, quizzes, simulations, and games to keep students actively engaged rather than passively consuming content.
Analysing the Forms, Exposure, and Frequency of Political Communication in Nigeria’s 2023 Presidential Election: A Case Study of Lagos State
Abstract This study assesses the various forms of political communication used, the extent of voters' exposure, and the frequency of exposure to these forms during the highly competitive 2023 Presidential election in Lagos State, Nigeria. Anchored on the Agenda-Setting Theory and the Hybrid Media System paradigm, the study adopted a mixed-methods descriptive survey research design, combining quantitative questionnaires and qualitative Key Informant Interviews (KII). A sample of 600 registered voters was selected using a multi-stage sampling procedure from a participating population of 1,271,451, alongside nine purposively selected key informants. Quantitative data were analysed using frequencies, percentages, and weighted means (WM), while qualitative data were analysed using thematic mapping. Findings revealed that political parties deployed a hybrid communication mix dominated by physical rallies, television advertisements, and aggressive social media campaigns. Crucially, while voters experienced the highest extent of exposure to physical printed materials (WM = 3.81) due to spatial ubiquity across the metropolitan landscape, social media campaigns constituted the most frequently encountered form of communication on a continuous, day-to-day basis (WM = 3.03). The study concludes that contemporary electioneering in an African megacity is driven by a hybrid media ecosystem where digital frequency and street-level visibility mutually reinforce one another. It recommends that political stakeholders maintain integrated communication frameworks that balance offline visibility with constant online narrative engagement, and advocates for updated digital literacy paradigms in civic education. Keywords: Political Communication, Voter Exposure, Agenda-Setting, Hybrid Media, Lagos State.
Influence of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Skills on the Academic Performance of Educational Technology Undergraduates in Southwestern Nigeria
The study examined the influence of information and communication technology (ICT) skills on the academic performance of educational technology undergraduates in Southwestern, Nigeria. Four (4) research questions guided the study. A descriptive survey research design was used. The population of this study comprised 2,421 Educational Technology undergraduates of Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, (TASFUED) Ijagun, Ogun State, and Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA). For record purpose, TASFUED has a total of 1246 and AAUA has 1175 undergraduates. A total of 520 Educational Technology undergraduates of Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, (TASFUED), and Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA) were selected as sample size using stratified sampling technique. However, 300 and 220 were selected from TASFUED and AAUA respectively. A self-researchers-designed instrument tagged Information and Communication Technology Skills and Academic Performance Questionnaire (ICTSAPQ) with 0.79 as reliability coefficient was used for data collection. Descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation were used for answering research questions 1, 3 and 4. Research question 2 was analyses using inferential statistics of regression analysis. The findings of the study showed that basic computer proficiency skill, keyboarding and word processing skill, data management and spreadsheets skill, presentation software skill and information literacy and critical evaluation skill were among required information and communication technology (ICT) skills for the academic performance of educational technology undergraduates. ICT skills influence academic performance of educational technology students β = .100, t = 2.227, P < .05. It was also showed that poor infrastructure and access limitations are issues, skills and knowledge are gaps, poor or unstable internet connectivity is a problem, inconsistent power supply is a problem and high cost of personal ICT devices (laptops, smartphones) and internet access creates a "digital divide are problems were among issues affecting undergraduates’ usage of ICT skills for academic performance of educational technology undergraduates. And that institutional support is a strategy, integrate ICT into the curriculum is a strategy, usage of student-centered learning approaches, adequate infrastructure and access and align university curricula with current industry needs were among the strategies to be adopted towards improving undergraduates’ ICT skills for academic performance of educational technology undergraduates. It was recommended that institutions should integrate ICT into the curriculum, improve access to digital infrastructure, and provide continuous training.
Lecturers’ Knowledge and Application of Artificial Intelligence-Driven Assessment Systems for Enhancing University Assessment Practices among Education Lecturers in Kwara State University, Malete
The growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education necessitates that lecturers implement innovative assessment methods to maintain accuracy, efficiency, and academic integrity. The study investigated education lecturers’ knowledge and application of AI-driven assessment systems in the university. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population comprised 71 education lecturers, while a sample of 65 lecturers was selected using the census sampling technique. Data were collected using the Lecturers’ Knowledge and Utilisation of AI-Driven Assessment Systems Questionnaire (LKAUAIQ) adapted from Saadu (2026). The instrument was validated by experts in Early Childhood and Primary Education as well as Measurement and Evaluation and yielded a Cronbach’s Alpha reliability coefficient of 0.87. Data were analysed using mean and standard deviation for research questions, while t-test and ANOVA were used to test hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that lecturers possess a high level of knowledge of AI-driven assessment systems (Mean = 2.60) but apply them to a low extent (Mean = 2.27). It was also found that there was no significant difference in knowledge based on years of teaching experience (F=0.347, p=0.708 >0.0), while a significant difference existed in application based on experience (F=6.78, p=0.002 <0.05). The study concludes that knowledge of AI does not necessarily translate to effective application in assessment practices. Recommendation made that universities strengthen practical AI training, provide ICT support, and implement targeted capacity-building programmes to enhance effective utilisation of AI-driven assessment systems among lecturers.
Music, Melody, Rhythm and Ideology in Teniola Apata’s Song, Case
Abstract This study examined how melody, rhythm and phonological patterns construct ideological meaning in Teniola Apata's 2018 hit song "Case." Employing Discourse Phonology (Brazil, 1997) and Van Dijk's Ideological Square (1998, 2006), the analysis reveals that the recurrent /eɪ/ diphthong functions as a sonic anchor, forging acoustic equivalence between disparate domains of romantic devotion, extraordinary wealth ("Dangote," "Adeleke") and ordinary contentment ("okay"). The descending melodic contour accompanying the refrain enacts resolution paralleling lyrical assertions of sufficiency, while rhythmic placement within the Afrobeat groove situates ideological claims within culturally authentic idioms. Findings demonstrate that musical form encodes ideological meaning, challenging neoliberal accumulation logic while affirming the dignity and worth of ordinary Nigerians. Keywords: Melody, rhythm, ideology, Teniola Apata, discourse phonology
Moral Education and Religious Extremism in Nigeria: A Digital Humanities Approach
Abstract Religious extremism among Nigerian youth poses significant threats to national cohesion, security, and educational stability. This paper explores the potential of moral education, enhanced by digital humanities methodologies, as a counter-radicalization strategy. Using a conceptual review of literature from 2018 to 2025, the study examines how digital tools such as text mining, digital storytelling, and virtual learning environments can repackage moral and civic values for digital-native learners. Findings indicate that digital humanities approaches increase learner engagement, promote critical reflection on extremist narratives, and support value internalization when integrated into curriculum and teacher practice. However, challenges such as digital divide, teacher digital literacy, and content moderation remain. The paper concludes that a digitally mediated moral education framework offers a proactive, context-relevant response to youth radicalization in Nigeria. Implications for policy, teacher training, and curriculum design are discussed.
Public-Private Partnerships for Teacher Education and Employability in Nigeria: A Conceptual Review and Policy Framework
Public-Private Partnerships are increasingly proposed as a strategy to address resource gaps and improve teacher employability in Nigeria, yet evidence on outcomes and governance risks remain fragmented. This conceptual review synthesises Nigerian peer-reviewed journals, TETFund and NBTE reports, and UNESCO project documents published between 2016 and 2024 to examine the role of PPPs in teacher education. Guided by Human Capital Theory, Social Capital Theory, and Institutional Theory, the review addresses two research questions: (1) the existing models of PPP in teacher training and TVET in Nigeria, and (2) the challenges and prospects of implementing PPP for teacher employability in Nigeria. Findings indicate that PPPs can enhance employability through curriculum alignment with industry needs, internships and practical training, and improved infrastructure for teacher training, particularly in technical and vocational contexts. However, significant challenges persist, including weak accountability and transparency in contracts and monitoring, exclusion of low-income learners, and the narrowing of teacher autonomy under performance-based models. The review concludes that PPPs are conditional arrangements whose effectiveness in Nigeria depends on strong regulation, transparent oversight, equity protections, and the inclusion of teacher organisations in governance. A Nigeria PPP-TE Framework with four pillars is proposed to guide policy at TETFund, UBEC, NBTE, and State Ministries of Education.
Effects of Geogebra Software on Performance and Retention in Geometry Among Secondary School Students in Gusau Metropolis, Zamfara State, Nigeria
This study investigated the effects of GeoGebra software on secondary school students performance and retention in Geometry in Gusau metropolis, Zamfara State, Nigeria. GeoGebra as a dynamic mathematics software has proved effective in improving students performance and retention in Geometry. The theoretical framework for the study is guided by the dual coding theory. One of the objectives of the study is to determine the difference in the mean performance score between students taught Geometry using GeoGebra software and those taught using conventional teaching method. The study adopted a non-randomized pre-test, posttest, post-posttest quasi-experimental design. A total of 19,207 students constituted the population of the study. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select the number of students used for the study. A sample of 252 SS II students was drawn from the population using intact class approach. The experimental group was taught Geometry using GeoGebra software while the control group received instruction using the conventional method over a period of six-weeks. Data were collected using the Geometry Performance and Retention Test (GPRT). The instrument was validated by experts in the field of Mathematics Education at Federal University Gusau The GPRT has a reliability coefficient of 0.78, calculated using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMC). Descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation was used to answer research questions, while inferential statistics of t-test was used to test the null hypotheses. Findings revealed that students taught with GeoGebra software recorded higher performance scores and retained Geometry concepts better compared to the conventional group. The study concluded that GeoGebra software is an effective instructional tool capable of improving students academic achievement and retention in Geometry. It is recommended that secondary schools Mathematics teachers should integrate GeoGebra software into their instructional practices and encourage students to use the software for independent learning to enhance conceptual comprehension.
Assessing the Effectiveness of Change Management Strategies in Managing Organizational Transformation: A Comparative Analysis
Organizational transformation has become unavoidable for companies navigating rapid technological, economic, and cultural shifts. While change is constant, successfully managing it remains one of the biggest challenges organizations face. This paper examines how different change management strategies influence the success of organizational transformation, using a comparative lens to highlight what works, what fails, and why. By reviewing major change models such as Lewin’s Change Model, Kotter’s 8-Step Process, ADKAR, the McKinsey 7-S Framework, and Agile-based approaches, the study identifies the strengths and limitations each strategy brings to the transformation process. The paper also explores the critical roles of leadership, communication, employee involvement, and organizational culture—factors that consistently shape whether a change initiative succeeds or collapses. While no single change strategy fits every situation, the review shows that organizations that combine structured frameworks with flexible, people-centered practices achieve better outcomes. The study ultimately provides practical insights for leaders, managers, and stakeholders seeking to navigate complex transitions and build more resilient organizations.
Impact of Teacher-Learner Relationship on Students' Interest and Performance in Basic Science and Technology in Benue State, Nigeria
The study investigated the impact of teacher-learner relationship on students' interest and performance in Basic Science and Technology in Benue State, Nigeria. The population comprised 8,746 JSS II students in 31 public co-educational junior secondary schools in Benue State for the 2024/2025 academic session. A sample of 72 JSS II students across two intact classes was selected using multi-stage sampling. The study adopted a quasi-experimental pre-test post-test non-equivalent non-randomized control group design. Two research questions were answered and two null hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance. A Students' Science Interest Questionnaire (SSIQ) and a Basic Science and Technology Performance Test (BSTPT) were developed and validated by three experts for data collection, yielding Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficients of 0.81 and 0.84 respectively. The Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the null hypotheses. Results showed a significant difference in the mean interest ratings between students in classrooms with positive TLR and those in classrooms with negative TLR (F(1,69) = 24.762; p = 0.000 < 0.05); and a significant difference in the mean performance scores between both groups (F(1,69) = 86.424; p = 0.000 < 0.05). It was concluded that TLR quality is strongly associated with students' interest and academic performance in BST in this context, although the non-randomized, two-classroom design limits causal and generalization claims. BST teachers are recommended to cultivate positive, respectful, and supportive relationships with their students, and teacher-training institutions are encouraged to incorporate relational competencies into professional development programmes.
Representing Actions/Events/States in Pastor Sam Adeyemi's Nigeria of My Dream
Pastor Sam Adeyemi’s growing influence in national discourse through written motivational texts marks an underexplored area for applied linguistic inquiry. This study examined Representing Actions/Events/States, a critical stylistic tool, in Adeyemi's Nigeria of My Dream, a widely read text grounded in discourses of national transformation. Drawing on Lesley Jeffries’s Critical Stylistics and Halliday’s transitivity model from Systemic Functional Grammar, the study investigated the ideological stance embedded in the author’s choice of lexical verbs in relation to Nigeria’s challenges and prospects for transformation. Using a descriptive qualitative research design and criterion-based purposive sampling, sixteen excerpts were drawn across the book’s six chapters. The findings revealed four major transitivity process types. Material Action Processes, involving Actor and Goal, appeared in intentional (MAI), supervention (MAS) and event (MAE) subtypes. Verbalisation Processes, involving Sayer, Verbiage and Target, represent linguistic action. Mental Cognition Processes, involving Senser and Phenomenon, occurred as cognition (MC), reaction (MR) and perception (MP) subtypes. Relational Processes, expressing static relationships between Carrier and Attribute, appeared as intensive (RI), possessive (RP), and circumstantial (RC) subtypes. These processes construct Nigeria as a site of purposeful action, critical reflection and transformative possibility. The study demonstrated that Adeyemi’s verb choices are not ideologically neutral; they strategically situate leaders, citizens and the nation as actors in a moral economy of change, assigning responsibility, fostering aspiration, and emphasising the urgency of collective action. The study adds to scholarship on the stylistics of socio-religious motivational discourse in Nigeria, offering insight into how linguistic choices shape national imagination and civic responsibility.
Data-Driven HR Decision Making: Harnessing People Analytics for Strategic HR Management
The modern business landscape is rapidly changing, and the role of human resources (HR) functions has shifted to that of strategic partners, with data-driven decision-making taking center stage. People analytics, which is the organized gathering and evaluation of staff information, is a system that enables companies to make informed HR choices that improve performance, engagement, and retention. Through the ability to utilize insights into employee data, organizations can forecast trends, identify skill gaps, efficiently leverage talent acquisition, and develop evidence-based strategies aligned with the overall business goals. In this paper, I discuss the concept of data-driven HR decision-making, examining the strategic application of people analytics in areas such as recruitment, performance management, worker engagement, and diversity-related programs. It further looks at the advantages organizations derive, such as better precision in HR decision-making, alignment with the organizational objectives, and employee experiences. Also, the paper deals with such issues as data privacy, ethical aspects, and skills gap in HR units. The study offers an in-depth insight into the ways organizations can use people analytics to facilitate strategic HR management and ensure a competitive advantage in an ever-evolving business environment by incorporating the best practices, case studies, and the latest trends.
Interdisciplinary Instructional Approaches and Chemistry Achievement of Senior Secondary Students in Kwande LGA, Benue State, Nigeria
This study examined the effect of interdisciplinary instructional approaches on the chemistry achievement of senior secondary students in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria, using a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest non-equivalent control group research design. Three research questions and three null hypotheses guided the study. The population comprised all Senior Secondary Two (SS2) chemistry students in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. A sample of 120 students drawn from four intact classes across two purposively selected secondary schools participated in the study, comprising 60 students in the experimental group and 60 students in the control group. Data were collected using the Chemistry Achievement Test (CAT), a 50-item multiple-choice achievement test, which yielded a Kuder-Richardson Formula 20 (KR-20) reliability coefficient of 0.84 following validation by experts in Chemistry Education and Educational Measurement and Evaluation. The study assessed the influence of interdisciplinary instructional approaches on students' chemistry achievement, examined differences in chemistry achievement between students taught using interdisciplinary instructional approaches and those taught using the conventional lecture method, investigated gender differences in achievement among students exposed to the interdisciplinary instructional approach, and determined the improvement in students' achievement following the instructional intervention. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions, while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) and paired sample t-test statistics were used to test the hypotheses at the 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that interdisciplinary instructional approaches significantly improved students' chemistry achievement compared with the conventional lecture method. The findings further showed that there was no significant difference in chemistry achievement between male and female students taught using interdisciplinary instructional approaches, while students exposed to the instructional approach recorded a significant improvement between their pretest and posttest achievement scores. The study concludes that interdisciplinary instructional approaches constitute an effective learner-centred pedagogical strategy for improving students' achievement in chemistry irrespective of gender. It was recommended that chemistry teachers should adopt interdisciplinary instructional approaches in classroom instruction, teacher education institutions should incorporate interdisciplinary instructional strategies into pre-service teacher education programmes, and the Benue State Ministry of Education should organize regular professional development programmes to equip chemistry teachers with the knowledge and skills required for the effective implementation of interdisciplinary instructional approaches.
The Intersection of Political Communication and Identity: Examining the Influence of Demography on Voters’ Choices in Nigeria's 2023 Election as Lessons for the Forthcoming 2027 Polls
This study evaluates the forms of political communication deployed in the watershed 2023 presidential election in Lagos State and critically assesses how voters’ demographic traits influenced their ballot decisions, offering vital baseline data and homegrown insights to mitigate ethnic tensions in future electoral cycles. Anchored on the Sociological Model of Voting Behaviour and the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM), the study adopted a mixed-methods descriptive survey design. Quantitative data were generated from 600 registered voters systematically selected via multi-stage sampling across Lagos State's three senatorial districts, complemented by thematic analysis of qualitative interviews with nine purposively selected key informants. The findings indicate that while political parties deployed a dense hybrid communication matrix—led by public rallies (90.2%) and television ads (90.0%)—the processing of these communication forms was deeply filtered through demographic variables. Ethnic background (WM = 3.75) and gender (WM = 3.72) emerged as exceptionally strong determinants of final vote choice, while adult status (WM = 3.43), occupation (WM = 3.25), and education levels (WM = 3.13) significantly modified voter preferences. Conversely, religious affiliation (WM = 1.60) was rated as rarely influential in deciding final votes, serving primarily as a participation stimulus. The study concludes that campaign communication does not overwrite pluralistic identities but triggers demographic traits as powerful peripheral cognitive cues. It recommends that ahead of the 2027 polls, campaign managers reject toxic identity baiting in favour of ethically segmented, issue-based cross-cutting communication frameworks.
An Examination of the Impact of Employee Voice Mechanisms on Organizational Climate and Performance: A Mixed-Methods Approach.
Employee voice is now an essential component of a modern organization's functioning, particularly as workplaces continue to open up and become more collaborative and participatory in decision-making. This paper focuses on the role of employee voice mechanisms in organizational climate and overall performance, including feedback systems, suggestion channels, team meetings, digital platforms, and participatory decision processes. The idea is not just to know whether these mechanisms work, but to know how they work, why they are important, and what employees actually go through when they use their voice at work. A mixed methods approach was taken to ensure a more detailed and realistic image of employee voice. Structured questionnaires were used to gather quantitative data in order to determine how voice mechanisms, organizational climate, and performance indicators relate to one another. Interviews and focus group discussions were used to collect qualitative data to help capture the lived experiences, perceptions, and subtle dynamics that cannot be depicted by the numbers themselves. Both data sets were judged and combined to provide a better, more rounded picture of the phenomenon. The research results (which will be completely elaborated upon in the analysis) will reveal that organizations that have strong, accessible, and well-managed employee voice systems are likely to have a higher rate of trust, fairness, quality of communication, and psychological safety (all of which lead to better organizational climate). The resulting benefits are usually in terms of improved performance results, such as enhanced engagement, productivity, creativity, and decreased turnover. Other possible pitfalls that the study identifies include the fear of retaliation, inadequate feedback loops, and ineffective voice channels. In general, this study can be included in a more comprehensive picture of the impacts of employee voice structures on the workplace climate and organizational outcomes. It provides practical information to managers, HR professionals, and organizational leaders who want to create healthier, more responsive, and high-performing workplaces.
The Influence of Communication Patterns and Spousal Fidelity on Marital Satisfaction Among Clergy in Ibadan South West Local Government Area
This study examined the influence of communication patterns and spousal fidelity on marital satisfaction among clergy in Ibadan South West Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. Guided by Social Exchange Theory and Attachment Theory, the study adopted a descriptive survey research design. A sample of 100 clergy members was selected through a multi-stage sampling procedure. Data were collected using the Communication Patterns Questionnaire (CPQ), Perceived Fidelity Scale (PFS), and ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale (EMS). Descriptive statistics, Pearson Product Moment Correlation, and multiple regression analysis were used for data analysis. The findings revealed that 67% of the respondents demonstrated mutual constructive communication, while 68% reported moderate levels of perceived spousal fidelity. Communication patterns (r = .368, p < .001) and spousal fidelity (r = .508, p < .001) each had a significant positive relationship with marital satisfaction. Furthermore, both variables jointly explained 42.2% of the variance in marital satisfaction (Adjusted R² = .410, F(2,97) = 35.447, p < .001), with spousal fidelity emerging as the strongest predictor (β = .530), followed by communication patterns (β = .389). The study concluded that effective communication and fidelity are significant determinants of marital satisfaction among clergy. It recommends counselling programmes and marital enrichment initiatives that strengthen communication skills, trust, and fidelity to promote stable and fulfilling marriages among clergy.
Digital Revolution and the Print Media: Insight from The Nation Newspaper
Digital revolution has affected the media industry particularly the newspaper (Print) tremendously. The revolution clearly imposed alteration on the entire gamut of production, distribution and consumption of newspaper. Hinged on the Technology Determinism Theory and Structuration Theory of mass communication, this study explored the migration of a traditional newspaper to the digital structure and operation using the lens of The Nation newspaper. Findings from data acquired through structured in-depth interview of management and key heads of departments as well as examination of relevant organization’s documents shows a consensus position of what digital revolution is all about, the transition from traditional analogue to digital and its influence on the daily newspaper. The predictions of the two mass communication theories applied underscores the monumental transformation that the print especially newspaper has to accommodate to remain relevant as an aspect of the media industry due to technology impact from internet and computer. Also, it was discovered that after the initial threat of extinction of print industry due to the challenges brought about by the digital technology and the shutting down of some, the only way the newspaper organizations can survive, sustain, and thrive in the business, is embracing without delay the emerging trends in the media world with commitment to acquiring necessary equipment, and up-skilling by training and retraining staffers to avoid playing catchup which is disastrous.
Indigenous Security Management as a Pathway to Resolving Nigeria Security Challenges
This paper examines the historical foundations of indigenous security management in Nigeria, tracing its erosion under colonial rule and the subsequent inherited security architecture that has proven structurally inadequate in combating terrorism, banditry, and organised crime in the twenty-first century. Drawing on multidisciplinary insights from security studies, history, political science, criminology, and sociology, the study argues that pre-colonial Nigerian societies operated sophisticated, community-anchored security systems that were systematically dismantled by British colonialism and replaced with a centralised, top-down security apparatus ill-suited to local realities. The paper further analyses the alarming rise of Boko Haram insurgency, banditry, and other forms of violent extremism as direct consequences of this inherited structural failure. Using the experiences of vigilante organisations such as the Bakassi Boys in the South East and Operation Amotekun in the South West, this work demonstrates the demonstrable effectiveness of indigenous, community-based security solutions. It concludes with a call for the formalised integration of indigenous security teams in Northern Nigeria under military and state supervision, operationalising the foundational criminological principle that crime is local and, therefore, security must be local.
Effect of Think-Pair-Share Instructional Strategy on Secondary School Students’ Academic Performance in English Language in Taraba State, Nigeria
students' academic performance in English Language in Taraba State. A quasi-experimental pre-test–post-test non-equivalent control group design was adopted. The population comprised 22,716 Senior Secondary School II students in 310 public secondary schools, from which a sample of 393 students was determined using the Taro Yamane sample size formula and selected through a multi-stage sampling technique. Data were collected using the English Language Achievement Test (ELAT), which was validated by experts and tested for reliability using Cronbach's Alpha. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions, while Paired Sample t-test and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) were employed to test the hypotheses at the 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that students taught using the Think-Pair-Share instructional strategy achieved significantly higher academic performance than those taught using the conventional teaching method. The study concludes that Think-Pair-Share is an effective learner-centred instructional strategy for improving students' achievement in English Language. It contributes to knowledge by providing context-specific empirical evidence to support the adoption of Think-Pair-Share in English Language instruction in Nigerian secondary schools.
Synthetic Deception and Democratic Fragility: Artificial Intelligence, Deepfakes, and Electoral Security in Nigeria's 2027 General Elections
Nigeria's 2027 general elections will unfold in an information environment qualitatively different from any preceding electoral cycle. The accelerating accessibility of generative artificial intelligence tools has placed deepfake production capabilities within reach of actors who previously lacked the technical capacity for sophisticated political manipulation. This paper examines the intersection of AI-generated synthetic media, electoral security, and democratic governance in Nigeria, drawing on qualitative analysis of documented disinformation incidents from the 2023 general elections, regional comparisons from African electoral contexts, and scholarly literature on computational propaganda, epistemic harm, and election integrity. Anchored in the epistemic security framework and drawing supplementarily from structural-functionalist perspectives on institutional resilience, the analysis argues that the threat deepfakes pose to Nigerian electoral integrity is less a purely technological challenge than a governance failure compounded by institutional weakness, low public media literacy, and the historical normalisation of electoral manipulation. The paper finds that existing Nigerian legal and regulatory frameworks are inadequate to address AI-generated disinformation at election time, that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) lacks the technical infrastructure to detect or respond to synthetic media at scale, and that partisan deployment of AI tools is likely to intensify in 2027 given competitive political conditions. Rather than proposing techno-optimist fixes, the paper argues for a multi-layered preparedness strategy combining regulatory reform, civil society-led prebunking, and regional cooperation under the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) digital governance architecture. The paper contributes to a thin but growing body of Africa-focused scholarship on AI, disinformation, and electoral security.
Influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Political News Dissemination and Credibility in Benue State’s Preparation to the 2027 Election
This study explores the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on the dissemination and credibility of political news in Benue State as the region approaches the 2027 election. Anchored on the Diffusion of Innovations (DOI) Theory, the research aims to examine the extent of AI utilization in political news dissemination during this period, assess its impact on the perceived credibility and trustworthiness of information among voters, and evaluate how AI-enabled political news influences voter perception, engagement, and decision-making. The methodology involves in-depth interviews with 12 participants, providing qualitative insights into the dynamics of AI-driven political communication and its impact on information credibility. The findings reveal varying levels of AI adoption and its significant effects on voter trust and political engagement, highlighting both opportunities and risks. The study concludes that while AI can enhance the reach and personalization of political messages, it also poses challenges to information credibility and public trust. Based on these insights, strategic recommendations are proposed to maximize AI’s benefits such as promoting transparency, media literacy, and ethical AI use while minimizing potential risks like misinformation and bias, thereby fostering a more trustworthy political information environment during elections in Benue State.