Journal of Science Education and Humanities

Assessment of Radiological Emission Risks and Safety in Residential and Occupational Areas of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

C. H. Ekanem, D. E. John, S. R. Osu — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Gamma radiation and radon concentration measurements were taken across urban, suburban, and rural residential areas, as well as industrial zones and oil refineries. Industrial areas, particularly Onna and Qua Iboe, recorded the highest gamma radiation levels. Radon concentrations were elevated in industrial and suburban residential areas, with Eket exceeding public exposure limits, resulting in an annual effective dose of 1.45 mSv/year. Occupational environments had higher radiation levels than residential areas but remained within regulatory limits. Mean gamma radiation levels in residential areas ranged from 0.05 to 0.15 µSv/h, while occupational settings recorded 0.20–0.50 µSv/h. ...

Educating Prospective Science Teachers in Green Chemistry Innovations for Sustainable Development

I. B. Daniel, N. U. Ekanem, I. A. Nelson — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The integration of Green Chemistry Innovations in Science Teacher Education encourages the use of green alternatives and promotes the development of innovative teachings strategies that emphasize sustainability. This study examines science teachers educators’ perception and attitude towards educating prospective science teachers in Green Chemistry innovations for sustainable development in Colleges of Education, South-South Nigeria. The study sample consist of 200 lecturers selected using simple random sampling technique from Schools of Sciences in Colleges of Education in South-South Nigeria. The instrument used in gathering data for the study was "Perception and Attitude of Science Teachers Educator' towards Integrating Green Chemistry Questionnaires (PASTEIGCQ)". Cronbach Alpha reliability formula was used to obtain a reliability coefficient of 0.84 for the instrument. Data obtained were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and t-test Statistics. The findings indicated that science teachers educators have good perception and positive attitude towards educating prospective science teachers in Green Chemistry innovations for sustainable development. Consequently, it was recommended among others that Green Chemistry principles should be integrated into science teacher education program for sustainable development in Nigeria.

Empirical Investigation of Optimal Monetary Policy Instrument for Nigeria Using the Bondstest Approach to Cointegration

C. S. Udegbule, J. N. Enang — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Evidences from academic literature shows that, it is inappropriate for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to adjust both liquidity in circulation and the rate of interest at the same time. It therefore, becomes imperative to use appropriate monetary policy instrument for the effective implementation of micro and macroeconomic goals in Nigeria. To ensure this, the study adopted secondary time series data collected from Central Bank of Nigeria, spanning the period of 1990Q1 to 2020Q2. The bonds test approach to cointegration was used to analyse the data. Results of study showed the superiority of monetary policy combined instrument and interest rate instrument. Also, the study indicated that the influence of CBN on money supply is significant than her influence on credit supply. This is because monetary base is the most important determinant of total supply of credit, which the CBN has less influence to control. The study, therefore, recommends that the central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) should implement effective contractionary monetary policy instruments, especially, if its goal is to stimulate investment, full employment, balance of payments surplus and economic growth in Nigeria.

Extent of Teaching of Contemporary Issues by Basic Technology Teachers in Junior Secondary Schools

U. S. Udoetuk, N. A. Udom, N. U. Udoetuk — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The study adopted a survey research design and was carried out in Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The study was conducted to investigate the evaluation of the implementation issues in basic technology teaching by junior secondary schools teachers. Four research questions were posed to guide the study to a logical conclusion. A structured questionnaire was administered on a sample of twenty-two (22) basic technology teachers and one hundred and ten (110) students who were involved in the study. Data generated from the questionnaire were analyzed using simple percentages. The findings showed that contemporary issues are taught in basic technology classrooms, that the existing basic technology curriculum is integrated with contemporary issues. It was equally found that the teaching of contemporary issues motivate interest in the teaching and learning of basic technology. Moreso available data shows that the recent teaching method of contemporary issues does not inspire reflective thinking, curiosity and sound evaluation of factual information. The result also shows that quality of teachers and updating the ICT capabilities of the teachers improve their teaching of contemporary issues. The result revealed that the teaching of contemporary issues is yet to inculcate vocational skills in the learners. Based on the findings, one of the recommendations is that basic technology teachers training institutions should equip teachers with adequate knowledge of contemporary issues and they should be provided with opportunities to explore contemporary knowledge for their instructional effectiveness.

Google Classroom for Secondary School Students’ Engagement and Achievement in Mathematics

S. S. Donatus, A. U. Uyouko — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The study investigates the effect of google classroom on secondary school students’ performance in mathematics. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study which adopted pretest posttest non-equivalent group quasi-experimental design. The sample comprised 67 SS2 students in two intact classes drawn using purposive sampling technique. Data were gathered using ‘Students’ Learning Engagement Questionnaire’ (SLEQ) and ‘Mathematics Achievement Test’ (MAT) whose reliability indices were 0.76 and 0.74 obtained using Cronbach Alpha and Kuder-Richardson20 methods respectively. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while ANCOVA was used to test the hypotheses at .05 level of significance. Results showed that face-to-face method had a significantly positive effect on students’ engagement in mathematics than google classroom while google classroom had a significant positive effect on students’ achievement in Mathematics than face-to face. It was recommended that google classroom should be used in the teaching mathematics in schools.

Governance and Export Growth in Nigeria

E. G. Udo, B. E. Essien — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study examined the effects of governance on export growth in Nigeria using an annual time series data from 1996 to 2022, analysed by autoregressive distributed lag model (ARDL). The study discovered that control of corruption has a significant negative short-run impact and insignificant positive long-run effect on non-oil export growth, while having significant positive short and long-run effects on oil export growth. Government effectiveness has significant positive short and long-run effects on non-oil export growth, and a positive but insignificant effect on oil export growth both in the short and long run periods. Also, Political Stability and Absence of Violence/Terrorism index has significant positive short-run and insignificant long run effects on non-oil export growth in Nigeria, while this variable has an insignificant positive impact on oil export growth in both the short and long run periods....

Impact of Teaching the Human Skeletal System using Models on Biology Student’s Academic Performance and Retention in Uyo, Nigeria

U. E. Harrison, C. J. Akpan, N. F. Jimmy — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The study examined the impact of teaching the human skeletal system using models on biology student’s academic performance and retention in Uyo, Nigeria. the two models used were concrete and iconic. The concrete model used was the human skeletal system while a chart showing the human skeleton was used as the iconic model. The post-test performances as well as retention test performances of biology students taught using the concrete model were compared with those of their counterparts taught using the iconic model. The study also investigated the influence of gender on students’ mean performance scores in biology with respect to concrete and iconic models. The design of the study was quasi-experimental, involving non-randomized pretest-posttest experimental group design. One hundred and forty- four (144) Senior Secondary one (SSI) Biology Students were drawn from two intact classes. The two intact classes were randomly assigned to concrete and iconic model groups, respectively. The biology performance Test (BAT) and Biology Retention Test (BRT) were administered as a Pre-test and Post-test and retention test, appropriately. Four research questions and four hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. ...

Parental Attributes and Civic Education Perfomance Anxiety among Secondary School Students in Urueoffong/Oruko Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State

A. S. Nseabasi, S. F. James, R. M. Asukwo — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The study examined the relationship between parental attributes and Civic Education performance anxiety among secondary school students in Urueoffong/Oruko Local Government Area. To achieve the aim of the study, two research questions were raised and the correspondent null hypotheses formulated. Three relevant theories were reviewed in the study. Co-relational research designed was used for the study. The study population consisted of all the 4,223 students in senior secondary 2 in the 4 public secondary schools in Urueoffong/Oruko Local Government Area. 253 Senior Secondary 2 students representing six percent (6%) of the study population were selected for the study using Simple Random Sampling Technique. . . ...

Refocusing of Emotional Intelligence for Enhanced Academic Performance in Business Education

I. T. Ukut — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Over the years, the focus in education has been on cognitive intelligence. This study was conducted to examine refocussing of emotional intelligence for enhanced academic performance of students in Business education. This study used a survey research design. The study was conducted in the Department of Business Education, College of Education, Afaha Nsit. The respondents were NCE 1, 2 and 3 students as well as Degree 1, 2, 3 and 4 students of 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 academic sessions. Simple random sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 100 students for the study. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire adopted from the Global Emotional Intelligence Test....

Revisiting Characterization of Semigroups: Exploring limitations of Independence

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This paper reviews the evaluation of the characterization of semigroups Independence, generating systems by Sampson, M. I. (see [2]), which began with studying the work of Howie and Ribeiro (see [1]) to investigate the effect of the concept of independence on semigroup generating systems. While independence is often considered fundamental in determining minimal generators for semigroups, we show instances where this notion proves inadequate. Specifically, with illustrated variations in the role of independence in Semigroup as compared to vector spaces. The study shows reliable characterization of independent generating sets that helps in the selection algorithm for the basis elements of any given semigroups.

Teachers’ Perspection on Curriculum Adaptation for Learners with Learning Disability in Inclusive Classroom

J. D. Eduok, M. D. Eduok — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The study examined teachers’ perspection on curriculum adaptation for learners with learning disabilities in inclusive classrooms in secondary schools in Eket senatorial district of Akwa Ibom State. Two research questions were raised to guide the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study consisted of one thousand, one hundred and fifty two (1152) secondary school teachers from the sixty three (63) public secondary schools. A simple random sampling technique was used in selecting three hundred (300) teachers from twelve (12) public secondary schools. The instrument used for the study was the teachers’ perspection on curriculum adaptation for learners with learning disability in inclusive classroom questionnaire (TPCALLDICQ). The data collected was analyzed using weighted mean statistic. Findings revealed that teachers perceived the current curriculum as not being effective in meeting the needs of learners with learning disability....

The Influence of Poverty on Human Trafficking in Contemporary International System: Impact on Third World Countries

A. E. Ekang, A. E. Sunday — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This paper examined the influence of poverty on human trafficking in contemporary international system and its impacts on third world countries. Poverty was seen as the single most important factor that caused human trafficking. The theoretical framework adopted was Paul Prebiseb dependency theory. This theory stated that the dependence of third world countries on developed countries is the main cause of underdevelopment and poverty of the third world countries. This is so because the developed countries control and dominate the international capitalist economy and thus create policies and initiatives that impoverish third world countries thus necessitating migration from third world countries to the first world countries. The study argued that poverty contributed greatly to human trafficking. ...