Browsing by Author "Afolayan, Oluyinka Titilope"

Now showing 1 - 20 of 24
  • Item
    Antecedents of Knowledge Sharing Behaviour and Intentions of Students at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria
    (Department of Library and Information Science, University of ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, 2021) Afolayan, Oluyinka Titilope
    This paper investigates the antecedents of knowledge sharing behaviour and intentions of students in the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria using the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences (FCIS) as a case study. The methodology adopted for this study was a survey research design, using a validated questionnaire to collect data. Findings revealed that knowledge sharing intentions and subjective norm contributed positively and significantly to knowledge sharing behaviour of students; while perceived behavioural control and attitudes made no significant contribution. On the other hand, this study revealed that attitude made the highest significant contribution to knowledge sharing intentions, while subjective norm and perceived behavioural control made no significant contribution to knowledge sharing intention. In conclusion, recommendations were made towards improving knowledge sharing intentions and behaviour among students in the study locale.
  • Item
    Availability,Accessibity and Frequency of Use of ICT tools by Health Professionals in Ilorim Metropolis in Kwara State
    (Department of Computer Science, Covenant University, Otta,Sango,Ogun State., 2014-06) Afolayan, Oluyinka Titilope
    This research explores the availability, accessibility and the extent of ICT usage by health professionals in Ilorin metropolis. Data was collected using a sample size of 174 health service providers in 34 public and private hospitals by means of a structured questionnaire. Findings from this study indicate that the ICTs that were commonly available and used by the health professionals are the older ICTs. These include TV set, DSTV, photocopiers, fax machines, and convergent technologies like mobile phones and computers. Although, Internet driven facilities like video-conferencing, teleconferencing, web discussion forums and email among others, were not readily available to the health professionals, a comparative analysis reveals that there was superior availability and use of computers, projectors, e-mails and Internet by health professionals in private hospitals than those in public hospitals. This is as a result of the financial implications of procurement and installation of these facilities. Interestingly, the level of awareness of users on the numerous benefits of ICTs on their job and productivity is quite impressive. It is therefore, concluded that hospitals’ regulatory agencies should collaborate with International agencies such as World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Organization (UNO) and the European Union, among others, to aid in the successful implementation and funding for the procurement of sophisticated ICTs to facilitate the dissemination of up to date health information to public and private hospitals.
  • Item
  • Item
    Correlates of Whatsapp Dependence and Usage Patterns among Undergraduate Students of University of Ilorin, Nigeria
    (Association of Information Professionals of Nigeria, Federal University of Technology, Minna., 2021) Afolayan, Oluyinka Titilope
  • Item
    Digital Divide and its Socio-Psychological Implications on Rural Dwellers in Nigeria
    (IGI Global, 2018) Afolayan, Oluyinka Titilope
    Unprecedented growth in the use of ICTs has contributed to digital divide in Nigeria. Despite global efforts in bridging the digital divide in developed and developing nations, digital equality is yet to be achieved in nations. Government's effort in bridging the digital divide in Nigeria has become a daunting task due to several barriers hindering the use of ICTs by the rural dwellers such as low income, low deployment of telecommunication infrastructure, lack of skills, access, language and cultural challenges among others.
  • Item
    E-voting in Nigeria: Case Study of the University of Ilorin Students' Union Voting Model
    (Covenant University Press, Sango Ota, Nigeria, 2016) Afolayan, Oluyinka Titilope
    Key stakeholders in the political space have always yearned for credible elections in Nigeria. Against this backdrop, many have suggested the adoption of e-voting as a panacea to curbing electoral fraud that has since achieved a quotidian status in Nigeria. This paper presents an assessment of the University of Ilorin students’ unions election of 2014 where the e-voting system (SUEVS), designed and implemented by Computer Services and Information Technology Centre, University of Ilorin (COMSIT), was deployed. Findings indicated that students’ union’s e-voting system; a web based driven system connected to the school’s portal, provided different accessibility levels for voters and aspirants. It also allowed for rapid processing of election results, reduced the risk of human and mechanical errors and eliminated multiple registrations among others. However, despite these credible advantages, the e- voting system presented some pitfalls mostly in the areas of security and voter education. This paper concludes by emphasizing the necessity of e- voting as panacea to electoral fraud in Nigeria. With the University of Ilorin student union’s election e-voting model, Nigeria can adopt the e-voting system for its future elections if the recommendations identified in this paper are addressed.
  • Item
    Ethical Issues in Library and Information Science Profession in Nigeria: An Appraisal
    (IGI Global, 2017-01) Afolayan, Oluyinka Titilope
    Library and information science professional play an extremely important role in the society. However, in discharging their responsibilities and duties, core ethical principles are expected to be upheld by librarians and information workers as outlined in the professional codes of ethics. The aim of this paper is to appraise core ethical issues in library and information science profession in Nigeria.
  • Item
    Ethical Issues in Library and Information Science: A Cursory look at the Nigerian Practice
    (Niger Delta Journal of Library and Information Science, Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, 2022) Afolayan, Oluyinka Titilope
  • Item
    A Framwork for Action to improve Tacit Knowledge Sharing in Nigeria's higher Education Institutions
    (African Regional Center for information Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 2020-02) Afolayan, Oluyinka Titilope
    Knowledge creation, sharing and use for research, teaching, learning and societal interventions is what Higher Education Institutions (HEI) are about across the world. However, HEI usually focus mostly on the production, publishing and use of explicit knowledge products, and often sub-optimally on the sharing and use of tacit knowledge. In view of this, this paper explored the role of tacit knowledge sharing in HEI in Nigeria, and how the institutions can improve their identification and use of available internal tacit knowledge resources. The methodology adopted was a literature search and discussion as basis for proposing a framework for action. This paper discusses the nature of tacit knowledge, institutional environment conditions for successful tacit knowledge transfers, as well as techniques for facilitating maximal use of tacit knowledge in HEI. An actionable framework for matching potential tacit knowledge transfer channels with tacit knowledge sources and recipients is proposed and discussed. This paper concludes that Nigerian HEIs need to embrace knowledge management tenets for the proper management and utilization of tacit knowledge, recommendations are provided towards achieving that objective.
  • Item
    Gender Disparities and Perception of Students Towards the Utilization of ICTs- A Case Study of Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, KIlorin, Nigeria
    (2016) Afolayan, Oluyinka Titilope
    Gender disparities in the use of ICTs had long existed due to male dominance in technology usage. However, in this technological age, the gender gap is gradually fizzling out due to high level of awareness and gains of ICTs by both gender groups. In view of this, this study examined gender disparities and perception towards ICTs among students in the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, Kwara State. Research design adopted for this study was a survey approach using a structured questionnaire to collect data from respondents using inferential and descriptive statistics in analysing data. Four out of five departments in the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences were randomly selected for this study, 35 students were selected systematically from four of the departments to facilitate uniformity, thereby constituting a Sample size of 140 students for this study. Findings in this study revealed no significant difference in perceived usefulness and perceived enjoyment between male and female students; while there was a significant difference in perceived ease of use. Based on these findings, it was concluded that cultural and societal beliefs do no longer influence the adoption of ICT tools, especially among female students. Recommendations were made towards improving the utilization of ICT tools, across the gender groups.
  • Item
    Human Resources and Knowledge Management Practices in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria- Challenges and :Prospects
    (Publishing India Group, 2019) Afolayan, Oluyinka Titilope
    Human resources (HR) and knowledge management (KM) practices are inevitable for the performance optimization of organizations. At the same time, successful HR and KM practices can lead to innovation, creativity, organizational learning, productivity and knowledge sharing, among others. In view of this, this paper discusses the impact of HR elements on KM practices in institutions of learning in Nigeria, in line with the challenges militating against successful HR and KM strategies and prospects. It was revealed, in this paper, that institutions of learning in Nigeria are yet to define and streamline the relationship between HR and KM to achieve knowledge sharing, dissemination and distribution across institutions due to some challenges discussed in this paper. In conclusion, based on the challenges militating against successful HR and KM practices in Nigeria’s institutions of learning, policy interventions have been suggested for stakeholders in Government and Administrators in these Institutions.
  • Item
    Influence of ICTs on the Information Behaviour of the Elderly in Nigeria
    (IGI Global, 2017-01-17) Afolayan, Oluyinka Titilope
    The uptake of ICTs by the elderly to fulfil their diverse information needs is ridden with unavoidable challenges militating against their full exploitation of these technologies. In view of this, this paper examined the influence of ICTs on the information behaviour of the elderly in Nigeria. The methodology adopted for this research work was purely documentary and literature search in determining the extent of the influence of ICTs on the information behaviour of the elderly in Nigeria.
  • Item
    Information Seeking Anxiety and Use of Electronic Resources among postgraduate Students in the University of Ilorin, Nigeria
    (Journal of Balkan Libraries Union, 2022) Afolayan, Oluyinka Titilope
    Academic libraries house a vast array of electronic resources for research purposes. However, Post-Graduate students oftentimes may experience anxiety in their information seeking tasks. This study investigated information anxiety and use of electronic resources among post-graduate students in the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. 150 post-graduate students were selected from Five Faculties using convenience sampling technique. A survey research design was adopted using a validated questionnaire to collect data. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that the post-graduate students of the University of Ilorin utilize e-resources immensely. However, some challenges were faced in the use of e resources such as erratic power supply, poor network connectivity and lack of adequate knowledge to access e-resources among others. Furthermore, results revealed a high level of information seeking anxiety, however no significant difference was found in the information seeking anxiety between males and females. Demographic characteristics such as gender and age did not influence post-graduate students' information seeking anxiety, while program of study had the strongest contribution to their information seeking anxiety. In conclusion, recommendations were made towards improving the use of e-resources among the post-graduate students; and also suggesting ways of managing information seeking anxiety experienced among students.
  • Item
    Intellectual property Rights Protection in Nigeria: Issues and Perspectives
    (Information Practitioners of Nigeria, 2022) Afolayan, Oluyinka Titilope
  • Item
    Investigating the Availability, Accessibilty and Use of E-learning Resources by Undergraduate Students in the University of Ilorin, Kwara State
    (Publishing India Group, 2015-01-01) Afolayan, Oluyinka Titilope
    The availability and use of e-learning resources in the acquisition and transfer of knowledge have been observed as a steering agent that facilitates the realisation of major educational benefits in a developing economy. This study investigated the availability, accessibility, and use of e-learning tools by undergraduate students in the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, including the challenges limiting the full exploitation of e-learning resources for optimal usage and efficient e-service delivery. The methodology adopted for this research was purely survey design using the questionnaire approach as the main instrument for data collection. From the findings, limited availability, accessibility and usage of e-learning resources by the undergraduate students were revealed. The findings further showed that the major challenges hindering the effective use of e-learning resources amongst University of Ilorin students include lack of sophisticated e-learning resources such as teleconferencing, video conferencing, virtual classroom among others and high cost in the procurement of facilities that support e-learning. Based on these findings, recommendations are made towards addressing the challenges encountered by students in the utilisation of e-learning resources in higher institutions of learning.
  • Item
    Knowledge Management Tools and Practices for Successful Implementation in Higher Education Institutions in Nigeria
    (Information Practitioners of Nigeria, 2022) Afolayan, Oluyinka Titilope
  • Item
    Management Theories and Contemporary Issues in Managing Libraries in Nigeria
    (Library Philosophy and practice, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 2021) Afolayan, Oluyinka Titilope
  • Item
    Mentoring Practices among Academic Staff in Selected Higher Education Institutions in Kwara State, Nigeria
    (Department of Library, Science Education and Learning Technology, Alhikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria, 2022) Afolayan, Oluyinka Titilope; Bashorun, M. T.
    The paper examined mentoring practices among academic staff in selected Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study applied a survey research design using a semi-structured questionnaire as a data collection instrument. A total of 325 academic staff served as the sample size for this study using the convenience sampling technique to facilitate the online selection of respondents. Data was collected online via a Google questionnaire and analyzed accordingly Findings of the study revealed that supervisory and informal mentoring was practicalised in the selected HEIs in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study further revealed a high level of satisfaction and beneficial outcomes derived from mentoring practices across the selected HEIs. However, mentoring practices in HEIs were faced with several institutional challenges such as lack of training, lack of institutional support, lack of incentives and motivation on the part of management, and lack of interest among others. Based on the findings of the study on institutional challenges, policy recommendations were offered such as institutionalizing formal mentoring, developing of mentoring policy, and others to aid the successful implementation of mentoring practices in these institutions
  • Item
    Personality Types as Correlate of Specific Phone Usages and smart Phone Addiction among Students in the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
    (University of Tehran, Iran, 2020) Afolayan, Oluyinka Titilope
    Past researchers have examined the impact of personality types on technology usage among students from varying angles. However, due to dearth of studies on personality types and smart phone addiction among students in the Nigerian environment, this study investigated the relationship between personality types, smart phone addiction and specific phone usages among University students. A sample size of 200 was used for this study using systematic sampling technique in the selection of respondents in the study area. Findings revealed that conscientiousness and agreeableness personality types had significant positive correlation with smart phone addiction; while extraversion and neuroticism had significant negative correlation with smart phone addiction. Again personality types had significant positive and negative correlation with specific phone usages. In addition, findings revealed that majority of the specific phone usages had positive correlation with smart phone addiction. Based on the findings of this study, recommendations were made towards curbing addictive tendencies among university students in the use of smart phones.
  • Item
    Personality Types as Correlates of Internet Dependence and Specific Internet Usage among Students of University of Ilorin, Nigeria
    (Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2013) Afolayan, Oluyinka Titilope
    The underlying factors determining internet dependence and specific internet usages are quite enormous especially for students. In view of this, this study examined personality types as correlate of Internet dependence and specific usages such as browsing, instant messaging, social network media, internet games and others amongst University of Ilorin students. Descriptive and inferential statistical tools were utilized to analyze data collected on a sample size of 425 students that were selected based on simple random sampling technique. Findings from the data analyses revealed significant positive and negative relationships established between the three personality types (Extroversion, Neuroticism and Psychoticism) and specific internet usages. It was observed that the three personality types have high correlations with either communications or entertainment related usages or both in varying degrees. Similarly, significant positive relationships were established between the three personality types and internet dependence. Neuroticism personality type for instance has the highest correlation (of .214) depicting that introverts are more dependent on virtual interactions due to their less involvement in face to face interactions. Gender difference is observed in specific internet usages and internet dependence between males and females. Males‟ dependence on the internet and quantum of specific usages is higher than females. Again, age difference is noticeable in the specific internet usages. The categories of students in the age range of 19-22 years have the highest in all the specific usages compared to other age groups. The study concluded by recommending that future studies should consider the impact of well-being outcomes on internet dependence and specific internet usages amongst students in Nigeria‟s higher institutions of learning. These outcomes include, among others, relationship problems, academic failure, self-esteem, social support, loneliness and anxiety. By doing this, socio psychological problems emanating from excessive internet usage by campus students can be alleviated and controlled.