Browsing by Author "Afolayan Oluyinka Titilope"

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    Digital Technological Gap and Its Socio-Cognitive Impact on Rural Dwellers in Nigeria
    (Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan, 2022) Afolayan Oluyinka Titilope
    Unarguably, in recent years there has been wide adoption of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) globally. Unfortunately, these technologies have been produced without prejudice to class or sect, however, access to them has created disparities in developing nations such as Nigeria. The methodology adopted for this study was a literature and documentary research spanning across relevant and current articles in the area of ICTs and the digital divide globally and most especially in Nigeria. This paper considers one of such disparities by considering the barriers to access faced by rural dwellers in Nigeria. The paper outlines the issues that have sustained the gap between urban settlers and those who live in rural areas in Nigeria. The paper also connects these challenges with the socio-cognitive indices common amongst rural people in Nigeria and the diverse pitfalls or obstacles in assessing new technologies. Challenges such as low literacy, and language barrier among others. This paper makes very cogent recommendations to ameliorate the identified socio-cognitive challenges that have become obstacles to the use of modern technologies by people living in rural areas in Nigeria.
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    Drivers and Impediments in the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence by Academic Libraries in Nigeria
    (University of Nebraska, 2025) Afolayan Oluyinka Titilope
    The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by academic libraries globally is not without its challenges despite its diverse benefits for efficient library operations and services. This paper examined the drivers of AI adoption and the likely impediments to its adoption by academic libraries in Nigeria. The methodology adopted for this paper was a documentary/literature review search to determine the trends and patterns in the extent of AI adoption by academic libraries globally and, in particular, in Nigeria. This paper discussed the concept of AI, application areas of AI, and impediments to the adoption of AI categorized under institutional, personal and technological factors. This paper further discussed the probable factors that may drive AI adoption by academic libraries in Nigeria using the Extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM 3) as a framework. These factors include behavioural intention, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, subjective norm, AI playfulness, and AI self-efficacy, among others. This paper concluded that although AI is not yet fully adopted by academic libraries in Nigeria, there are impending factors that can drive AI adoption, as revealed in the adapted TAM 3 model. Furthermore, the impediments to the adoption of AI need to be urgently addressed by academic libraries in Nigeria before the full exploitation of these evolving technologies for library operations and services. It was recommended that academic libraries be supported by their respective parent institutions in terms of funding, quick uptake of AI technologies, and equally creating an enabling environment for AI users and the library at large.
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    Ethical Issues in Library and Information Science: A Cursory Look at the Nigerian Practice
    (Niger Delta Journal of Library and Information Science, Otuoke, 2022) Afolayan Oluyinka Titilope
    The importance of library and information science to the evolution of modern societies cannot be overemphasized. In meeting the set objectives of its task of national development, ethical principles which are labelled as professional codes of conduct are put in place to regulate the practice of library and information professionals. Since the practices of librarians and the different challenges in the field vary depending on space and location, this paper looks at the critical ethical issues in library and information science in Nigeria. The paper discusses the ethical practices in the library and information science profession in Nigeria such as universal access to information, intellectual property rights, intellectual freedom, copyright/fair use, and privacy/confidentiality, and proposes solutions to these hindrances. While engaging with the ethical issues militating against the performance of library and information professionals in Nigeria, this conceptual paper identifies, among others, major hindrances in unequal access to information, copyright infringement, ethical dilemmas, non-protection of privacy, and confidentiality, and lack of information security plan. The conclusion of the paper strikes a balance between the code of practice and the challenges highlighted by supporting the urgent need by all stakeholders to take, more seriously, the issue of ethics and practice in order to navigate the sundry challenges highlighted and to improve on the current status of library and information science practice in Nigeria.
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    Indigenous Knowledge Management for Sustainable Development in Nigeria: A Prototype for Adoption
    (NAU Journal of Library and Information Science, 2024) Afolayan Oluyinka Titilope
    This paper discusses indigenous knowledge management for sustainable development in Nigeria, using Nonaka‟s Socialization, Externalization, Combination, and Internalization (SECI) model as a prototype for adoption. Indigenous knowledge (IK) popularly known as traditional knowledge has its numerous benefits, with a high capability of contributing positively to sustainable development in Nigeria if it is rightly utilized and applied to diverse situations. This paper discusses the categories of IK, benefits of IK, and knowledge management procedures in managing IK, among others. It also identified some challenges limiting the use and application of IK such as low recognition of IK, lack of IK policy, and hi unwillingness on the part of the custodians to share IK among others. As concluded in this paper, Nonaka‟s SECI model should be adopted in promoting a viable and feasible solution to the numerous problems affecting the proper management of IK and scientific knowledge (SK) in Nigeria. The adoption of this model would help to improve the capturing, sharing, and utilization of indigenous and scientific knowledge in local and non-local communities in Nigeria. Also, this model will also help in bringing out striking areas of differences and similarities in the application of IK and SK; thereby promoting sustainable development rather than segregating one as inferior to the other.
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    Information Needs and Response to ICTs by the Aged in Nigeria: A Conceptual Perspective
    (2022) Afolayan Oluyinka Titilope
    Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have now become part of our day-to-day living and existence and have revolutionized many aspects of life. While young people have easily adapted to the use of these tools because of some obvious reasons such as user-friendliness, simplicity, and ease of use among others. However, the aged in developing nations are still left far behind in the mastery of how to use these ICT gadgets. Consequently, these innovations have brought about a digital divide for the aged. This paper, with Nigeria in view, harnesses the diverse information needs of the aged in developing nations in relation to the challenges that have hindered the aged from fully benefitting from the use of these evolving technologies. The methodology adopted in this paper is the review of literature and documentary materials to find out the information needs of the elderly in Nigeria vis-a-vis the numerous challenges they face in the use of ICTs. The paper discovered that the information needs of the elderly are predicated on critical needs such as access to health care, information about retirement benefits and savings, and navigating diverse domestic challenges among others. Also, the aged most commonly use ICTs such as mobile phones, radio, television, and autoteller machines among others because they are convenient and easy to manipulate. However, some ICTs that are considered complex such as the internet, computers, and video conferencing were rarely used because of the absence or deficiency of social facilities such as power and internet connectivity. The paper, therefore concludes that conscious effort should be made by the government through the initiation of intervening policies that prioritize the welfare of the aged.
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    Knowledge Mapping and Auditing: A Proposed Knowledge management Audit Framework for Corporate Organizations in Nigeria
    (Madonna University International Journal of Education and Arts (MUIJEA), 2024) Afolayan Oluyinka Titilope
    This paper aims to illuminate the understanding of Knowledge Auditing (KA) and knowledge mapping as well as propose a knowledge management audit framework as essential tools for Corporate Organizations in Nigeria. The methodology adopted for this paper was a documentary/literature search to unravel the role of KA in Corporate organizations' in Nigeria. This paper further discusses the elements of KA, the benefits of KA, and the challenges that corporate organizations are likely to face in the course of conducting knowledge auditing. Also, a critical review of some of the KA methodologies proposed by researchers in the literature was delved into. This paper revealed that there are no universal approaches to conducting KA in organizations. However, due to the dearth of studies on KA in the Nigerian environment, a Knowledge Management Audit (KM-A) framework was proposed for Corporate organizations in Nigeria. This paper concluded that KA should be given priority by the management of organizations in Nigeria for their continual existence from time to time, and most importantly to determine their knowledge health. It was recommended that the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Nigeria should design and enforce the implementation of KA policies for Corporate Organizations so that their knowledge resources both within and outside Nigeria can be optimally managed and utilized.
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    Mentoring Pracfices Among Academic Staff In Selected Higher Education Institutions In Kwara State, Nigeria
    (): JOLSELT I Journal of Library, Science Education, 2022) Afolayan Oluyinka Titilope; Bashorun Musediq Tunji
    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.Öfmanagement, 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. Keywords: Mentoring Practices, Formal Mentoring, Informal Mentoring, Peer Mentoring, Supervisory Mentoring
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    Mentoring Practices Among Academic Staff In Sclectcd Higher Education Institutions In Kwara State, Nigeria
    (AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFORMATION 2AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT), 2019) Afolayan Oluyinka Titilope; Bashorun Musediq Tunji
    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 dala collection instrument. A lotal of 325 academic staff served as the sample size for this study using the convenience sampling lechnique 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 HEls. However, mentoring practices in HEl 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.
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    Role of Change Management in the Use of Disruptive Technologies by Academic Libraries in Nigeria
    (Ghana Library Journal, 2025) Afolayan Oluyinka Titilope
    The rapid evolution of disruptive technologies has significantly impacted academic libraries worldwide, including those in Nigeria. This paper critically examines how effective change management acts as the key enabler for Nigerian academic libraries to harness disruptive technologies successfully. Through a literature and documentary review, the paper identifies trends, barriers, and the change management models most relevant to this context, specifically the Lewin, Kotter, and ADKAR models. The central argument highlights that robust change management strategies—not just technology adoption—are essential for sustaining positive transformation. Conclusions and recommendations emphasize regular staff training and sustained stakeholder funding as critical supports for continuous, successful change
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    Role of information and communications technologies in intelligence gathering in the Nigerian security system
    (Adeleke University Journal of Business and Social Sciences, 2024) Afolayan Oluyinka Titilope
    Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) are essential in data and intelligence gathering activities due to their numerous benefits; one of which is the prevention and detection of crimes before their full manifestations. However, data and intelligence gathering in the Nigeria security system is ridden with some challenges that need to be addressed by the government for crimes to be successfully "nipped in the bud". In view of this, this paper aims to examine data and intelligence-gathering activities in the Nigerian security system considering its challenges and prospects. The methodology adopted was a documentary/literature search to determine the pattern and trends in Nigeria’s data and intelligence gathering. This paper further discussed the role of ICTs for effective data and intelligence gathering; sources of intelligence information by intelligence personnel; prospects of effective data and intelligence gathering; and lastly policy recommendations for successful data and intelligence gathering. It was concluded that the government should enact and implement a national intelligence gathering and sharing policy covering specific areas such as funding, training, and re-training of intelligence personnel, and sharing of intelligence information among the security agencies through collaboration and cooperation as a means of eliminating duplication of efforts and wastage of the nation's resources.