Abstract Photovoltaic (PV) and agrivoltaic systems are increasingly deployed to address energy access, land-use efficiency, and climate resilience challenges across Africa and the Global South. However, long-term system performance frequently remains constrained by workforce capability gaps, weak institutional integration, limited community participation, and fragmented socio-technical design approaches. This study proposes a multi-layer biomimetic socio-technical architecture […]
COMPETENCE INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITY CO-DEVELOPMENT AS AN INTEGRABLE ENGINEERING SUBSYSTEM: A BRIDGING CONSTRUCT FOR SOCIO-TECHNICAL RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM ARCHITECTURES
Abstract Engineering system performance, particularly in decentralized renewable energy contexts, is increasingly shaped by factors that extend beyond technological configuration. Among these, competence has emerged as a critical determinant of system reliability, scalability, and long-term sustainability. Concurrently, growing evidence shows that community participation, local ownership structures, and decentralized governance mechanisms significantly influence infrastructure performance and […]
KNOWLEDGE SHARING PRACTICES AMONG ACADEMIC LIBRARIANS IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
Abstract This study investigated factors that influence academic librarians use of Web 2.0 technologies tools for knowledge-sharing practices in Nigerian universities. The study discussed demographics factors that influence the usage of Web 2.0 technologies, kinds of Web 2.0 technologies used by academic librarians, advantages of using Web 2.0 technologies and challenges that hinder the use […]
EFFECT OF PRODUCT QUALITY ON CONSUMER BRAND LOYALTY IN IJEBU NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract This study examines the effect of product quality on consumer brand loyalty, focusing on consumers aged 18 and above in Ijebu North Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria. Utilizing a descriptive research design and a sample of 100 respondents selected through convenience sampling, the research employed structured questionnaires to gather primary data. The findings […]
IMPACT OF BURNOUT AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE ON THE PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS AT OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, SAGAMU, NIGERIA
Abstract Healthcare workers globally and in Nigeria in particular, are confronted with a high level of stress, burnout and reduced work-life balance, thereby negatively affecting their psychological health and reducing their care for patients. Therefore, this paper investigates the impact of burnout and work-life balance on the psychological health of healthcare workers at Olabisi Onabanjo […]
ASSESSMENT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS INFLUENCING INFORMATION ACCESSIBILITY AMONG FARMERS AKUFO FARM SETTLEMENT IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract This study evaluated the socio-economic factor influencing information accessibility in Oyo State. Primary data were obtained from 50 farmers with the aid of structured questionnaire. The result showed that, 100% of the farmers got their information from radio, 90% TV, 20% friend, 30% non-governmental organization and 26% got information through Automatic Data Processing indices […]
EMOTIONAL RESPONSE AND SOCIAL INFLUENCE AS CORRELATES OF EMPATHIC TENDENCY AMONG SELECTED SAMPLE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Abstract This study examined the emotional response and social influence as correlate of empathic tendency among secondary school students in Ondo State, Nigeria. The study was a survey design and 200 secondary school students were conveniently sampled from Akoko Anglican Grammar School, Arigidi, Akoko, Okota High School, Arigidi-Akoko and Ajiroko Technical Grammar School Arigidi-Akoko. Emotional […]
FACTORS AFFECTING WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN COOPERATIVE LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN IJEBU- EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN-STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Without gain saying, good leaders are very mandatory in leadership of cooperative societies for proper monitoring, efficient and also to make cooperative to be more effective. Poor leaders or leadership or management style destroy or bring backwardness to cooperative business so good leaders must be selected for the progress of cooperative societies. The study […]
DETERMINANT OF THE EFFECT OF CREDIT ON FOOD CROP OUTPUT BY COOPERATIVE AND NON-COOPERATIVE FARMERS IN SOUTHWEST, NIGERIA
Abstract Credit plays an important role in agricultural development, and it is believed that expansion of credit would have beneficial effect on agricultural production and incomes of small farmers that have access to credit. The study was on effect of credit on food crop production among cooperative and non-cooperative farmers in South-West, Nigeria. Multistage random […]
SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS AND SAVING CULTURE AMONG COOPERATIVE MEMBERS IN IJEBU DIVISION, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Finance is of prime challenge to the growth of income in both agriculture and non-agriculture sectors where most low income households find themselves. Low savings or near absence of it has resulted into insufficient financing of agricultural production as well as scrawny exploitation of economic opportunities. Thus, the study of the socio-economic characteristics and […]