By Dr Hadiza Mohammed Bello Abstract The study, guided by three hypotheses, investigated the influence of demographic variables on the effectiveness of cognitive restructuring on depression among HIV/AIDS infected women in Kaduna state, Nigeria. Quasi-experimental research design was employed using pre-test and post-test design. Sample size comprises of sixty (60) women with HIV/AIDS, having moderate …

Influence of Demographic Variables on the Effectiveness of Cognitive Restructuring Techniques on Depression among HIV/AIDS Infected Women in Kaduna State, Nigeria Read More »

By Longji Hassan, Umar Musa, Vehcit Dashe, Yusuf Bello & Amina Usman Nabara  Abstract This study assessed attitude of four hundred (400) mothers of under-five children towards the observation of retinoblastoma in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The study employed a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised of all mothers of under-five children …

Attitude of Mothers of Under-Five Children in Kaduna State towards Observation of Retinoblastoma Read More »

By Dr Ekpenyong Effiong Ibok & Dr Joseph Effiom-Edem Ntibi  Abstract  This paper investigated the influence of inquiry learning approach on students’ academic achievement in Mathematics and Physics. The research employed pretest-posttest control quasi experimental design. Multi-stage random sampling technique was used to select 100 students who participated in the study. Mathematics/Physics Achievement Test (MPAT), …

Inquiry learning approach and students’ academic achievement in Mathematics and Physics in Calabar Municipality of Cross River State, Nigeria Read More »

By Prof Clement Olujide Ajidahun  Abstract This paper focuses on libraries as dynamic tools for social justice in the society. The paper examines the contributions of information to national development, and it also emphasizes the need for libraries and information centres to make information accessible to the community to enable the public make informed decisions. …

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By Dr Julius Samson, Abubakar Yawa Wakeh & Prof. A. I. Mohammed  Abstract This study adopted a correlational research design to examine the relationship between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Adjustment of Senior Secondary School Students. The population of the study was nine hundred and eighty seven (987) secondary school students with posttraumatic symptoms in Godo-Godo …

Relationship between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Adjustment of Secondary School Students living in Conflict Area of Southern Part of Kaduna, Nigeria Read More »

By Dr Mark Terlumun Ijov & Benedicta Omeghie Isunueo Abstract  The effectiveness in the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools in teaching and learning is germane to the 21st century educational innovations in developing countries all over the world and Nigeria in specific. This is because the use of Information and Communication Technology …

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in 21st Century Nigerian Educational System: Prospects and Challenges Read More »

By Dr Joseph Effiom-Edem Ntibi & Dr Ekpenyong Effiong Ibok Abstract This paper investigated the effect of self-directed learning instructional strategy on students’ achievement and retention in Mathematics and Physics. The research design employed was pretest-post test control quasi experimental design. Multi-stage random sampling technique was used to select 120 students who participated in the …

Effect of self-directed learning instructional strategy on students’ achievement and retention in Mathematics and Physics in Calabar Municipality of Cross River State, Nigeria Read More »

By Dr Isaac Ofem Ubi, Anastecia William Osang & Aniyom Asuquo Obambon Abstract The study examined the robustness of analysis of variance (ANOVA) and regression statistics in the face of the homogeneity of variance assumption. The sample was made up of 640 students selected through stratified random sampling technique from secondary schools in Calabar Education …

Statistical Assumption of Homogeneity of Variance: A Query on the Robustness of Analysis of Variance and Regression Statistics Read More »

By Yunusa Abejide Jimoh, Abdulateef Ambali, Aminu Abubakar & Ibrahim Joji Abstract This study investigated the sources of stress and adjustment strategies of childless widows in Kwara State. The research design adopted for the study was survey research design. The population comprised childless widows in Kwara State. One hundred childless widows were selected using purposive …

Sources of Stress and Adjustment Strategies of Childless Widows in Kwara State, Nigeria Read More »

By Dinatu Bala, Prof M. Balarabe & Dr U. Yunusa Abstract This study examined relationships among self-regulated learning, test anxiety and academic achievement of undergraduate students of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Five objectives were formulated to guide the study. The population was seven hundred and forty seven (747) 300-level undergraduate students of …

Relationships among Self-Regulated Learning, Test Anxiety and Academic Achievement of Undergraduate Students of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria Read More »