University of Nigeria

Digital literacy skills of lecturers as a correlate of Generation Z students online learning academic achievement in Nigeria universities

Abstract This study examines the impact of instructors' digital literacy on the academic performance of Generation Z students in Nigerian universities through online learning. The study uses a correlational survey research approach and gathers data from 215 undergraduate students...

Project Management as the Implementation Mechanism for AI-Enabled Public Policy: Evidence and a Conceptual Framework from Education, Healthcare, and Digital Inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa

This integrative literature review examines how project management functions as the implementation mechanism through which artificial intelligence enables effective public policy delivery in Sub-Saharan Africa. Drawing evidence from education, healthcare, and digital inclusion, t...

A multilevel analysis of the predictive effects of internal migration and region of residence on women’s empowerment in Nigeria

BACKGROUND: Despite growing research interest on the influences of migration and regions of residence on human behaviors, studies on the influences of migration and region of residence on women empowerment especially in sub-Saharan Africa are lacking. Thus, this study investigate...

Bridging Resource Gaps in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Management: A Case Report Highlighting Innovative Care

Abstract Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a rare but potentially life-threatening dermatological condition. It is characterised by diffuse exfoliation of >30% of the skin and mucous membranes due to immune-mediated destruction of the epidermis. It is thought to be due to a...

Women’s access to agricultural inputs under gender-inclusive climate policies in Nigeria

Climate change continues to threaten agricultural productivity, food security, and rural livelihoods in Nigeria, with women farmers facing disproportionate challenges due to unequal access to productive resources and limited inclusion in climate adaptation initiatives. This study...

Assessment of environmentally suitable sites for solid waste sanitary landfill using analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and GIS in Uyo and environs, South-South Nigeria

Abstract Rapid urban growth in the Global South makes it harder to choose infrastructure corridors, especially in sensitive coastal basins. This study introduces a spatial decision-support framework tailored to local conditions. It combines the Delphi technique, Analytical Hierar...

Suicide Prevention Training Experiences, Needs and Perceptions among Catholic Clergy in Nigeria

Our study draws attention to an important but underexplored resource for suicide prevention in low-and middle-income countries: faith leaders, who function as highly accessible community leaders.By examining Nigerian clergy's training experiences, capacity needs, and perspectives...

Traumatic brain injury in African urban centers: The role of road traffic accidents, outcomes, and health-system factors: a systematic review

Abstract Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions of Sub-Saharan Africa. Road traffic accidents (RTAs), especially motorcycle-related crashes, represent a leadi...

Pornography Use, Sexual Communication, and Marital Outcomes Among Millennial Couples in Enugu, Nigeria

ABSTRACT Background The expansion of digital infrastructure in Nigeria has substantially increased pornography use among married adults. In Enugu State, traditional Igbo norms that treat explicit sexual discussion as taboo coexist with rapid mobile broadband proliferation, creati...

Speech and Ideologies of Nigerian Women in Works of Nwapa and Adimora-Ezeigbo: Pragmatic-Stylistic Study

Abstract In human communication, language has served as a social product used for the accomplishment of certain desirable goals and actions. Similarly, it has been used in presenting and deciphering the ideological patterns and perceptions of humans, in both spoken and written di...

Does Employee Service Quality Drive Customer Satisfaction in the Banking Industry? Insights from Ecobank Plc?

Abstract Bridging employee service gaps by establishing employee service quality as a standard towards guaranteeing customer satisfaction has attracted serious attention in the banking industry. Nowadays, the quantum of complaints lodged by bank customers about the quality of ser...

Development of a proposed guide to identify, screen and appraise self-report and device-based measures of habitual physical activity in systematic reviews: a methodological protocol

Habitual physical activity (PA) is a fundamental determinant of health, yet its assessment and reporting vary substantially across research studies, creating persistent challenges for evidence synthesis. Systematic reviews that aim to synthesise habitual PA outcomes are frequentl...

Assessing the Influence of Entrepreneurial Orientation on the Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in North-Central Nigeria.

Abstract This study examined the influence of entrepreneurial orientation on the performance of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in North-Central Nigeria, with specific emphasis on the effects of innovativeness on productivity and risk-taking on profitability. The study...

Artificial intelligence awareness, usage, and readiness among fellows of the West African college of physicians

Abstract Background Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare globally, but its adoption remains limited in low- and middle-income countries, such as those in West Africa. Physician educators are central to AI uptake, making their awareness and readiness crucial. Th...

Guns, governance and green futures in West Africa: empirical evidence from fixed effects and quantile models

This paper investigates the impact of institutions, militarisation, and economic growth on environmental pressures in West Africa between 1996 and 2024 with fixed effects and Driscoll-Kraay standard errors and methods-of-moments quantile regression. The study employs CO2 emission...

“Don’t Steam It. It is Not Ponmo”: Discourse Issues in Online Medical Counseling in Nigeria

In the face of infrastructural and economic hindrances to accessing health services in Nigeria, social media seems to be offering revolutionizing interventions that redefine medical practices. This study explores how Nigerian doctors on Instagram make health information feel rele...

Which stage of pharmaceutical procurement is perceived to be most vulnerable to corruption in public tertiary hospitals in Enugu State, Nigeria?

Pharmaceutical procurement in public tertiary hospitals is a critical component of healthcare delivery but may be vulnerable to corruption because it involves large financial flows, complex technical decisions and multiple actors. In Nigeria, corruption in health sector hinders a...

Bridging theory and practice in medical education: evaluating a faculty development masterclass using a commitment-to-change framework in a resource-variable setting

Despite advances in medical education, translating educational theory into routine teaching practice remains challenging. Faculty development programs often demonstrate high participant satisfaction but limited evidence of behavior change. The Commitment-to-Change (CtC) framework...