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Ethical Guidelines for Responsible Conduct of Students’ Research:

An Overview

Eyarefe, Ibitola Deborah & Sanusi, Gbenga Peter                                                       1-13

Food Sovereignty: An Enhancer to Women Contributions to Food Security

in Nigeria

Ake Modupe; Rasak Bamidele; Olowojolu Olakunle; Ake Susan

& Gbenga Owoeye                                                                                                      14-36

Trends in Electoral Violence in Nigeria

Olowojolu Olakunle, Rasak Bamidele, Ake Modupe, Ogundele Oluwaseun

 & Afolayan Magdalene                                                                                              37-52

Recreating Dignity in Labour; the Marxist Nexus

Igbana Wansua Ajir                                                                                                    53-63

The Availability of Information Resources and Services: A Case Study of

Federal Polytechnic Bali Library, Taraba State

Kefas Gilbert                                                                                                                64-81

THE AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION RESOURCES AND SERVICES: A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC BALI LIBRARY, TARABA STATE.

Kefas Gilbert

Library Department

Federal Polytechnic Bali, Taraba State – Nigeria

Email: kefasgilbert@gmail.com

Abstract

This study surveyed the availability of information resources and services in Federal Polytechnic Bali library, Taraba State. The study examines the types of services rendered and the information resources available. The study would help to improve information seekers needs and services. Using a survey design and random sampling method, with a well -structured questionnaire data were collected from 100 respondents comprising of all users that constituted sample for the study. The study reveals that most of the materials are outdated but relevant, imbalanced collection which means their needs are not adequately meet the library is faced with the problem of information retrieval, the services provided by the library is not adequate. It was recommended that the library management should try and improve on services like user education services use of library should be taught in all the Department/programme in order to meet the information needs of the library users, the library should labeled catalogue cabinet well for easy retrieval of information, the library should have collection development policy for a balance collections.

TRENDS IN ELECTORAL VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA

Olowojolu Olakunle¹, Rasak Bamidele², Ake Modupe¹, Ogundele Oluwaseun¹ & Afolayan Magdalene¹

¹Department of Political Science and International Relations, Landmark University, Omu Aran Nigeria;

 ²Department of Sociology Landmark University, Omu Aran, Nigeria

Email; kunleolowojolu@yahoo.co.uk, rasak.bamidele@lmu.edu.ng, akemodupe@gmail.com, ogundele.oluwaseun@lmu.edu.ng, afolayan.magdalene@lmu.edu.ng

Abstract; Since the Independence era, elections in Nigeria have been characterized by high scale of electoral malpractices, money politics, electoral violence and the use of ethno-religious divide in order to influence the voting patterns of the electorates. Electoral violence is one of the strategies employed by Nigerian politicians during electioneering period. Desperate and power drunk politicians often sponsor unemployed youths and stark illiterates to carry out assaults on their perceived political opponents with a view to manipulating election results to their own advantage. This paper shall make an in-depth analysis of electoral violence in Nigeria with particular focus on the fourth republic.

RECREATING DIGNITY IN LABOUR; THE MARXIST NEXUS

Igbana Wansua Ajir

Department of Sociology

Benue State University, Makurdi

Email:igbanaajir@gmail.com

Abstract

Work constitutes the mainstay of human activity. The involvement in labour process upgrades those who participate in labour activities as they derive intrinsic satisfaction in what they carry out. The main concern in this paper is to assess the proper conceptualization of work in the Marxist perspectives. The definition and the various perceptions by different authors is undertaken. The ideological viewpoints from different groups: the Calvinist, the Greeks, the Hebrews, the ancient Christians and Moslems is taken to show how they consider work. The externalization of work has thus created the hatred for work as it is now purely considered for lower class that must eke their living from performing these tasks. Works become too specialized to make meaning to the worker who now see work only with an extrinsic value and thus considered in instrumental value. In Nigeria the economic situation has further pushed the worker to see work only as means to an end. The economy has further compounded the situation of work in Nigeria. The Marxist conception of work has thus been fully observed among the workers in Nigeria. The only solution has largely remained the expansion of the economic space to allow most people to get value for what they produce.

ETHICAL GUIDELINES FOR RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF STUDENTS’ RESEARCH: AN OVERVIEW.

Eyarefe, Ibitola Deborah & Sanusi, Gbenga Peter

Training Department National Institute for Educational Planning & 

Administration (NIEPA), Ondo, Nigeria;

Department of Economics, Faculty of Social & Management Sciences, 

Anchor University, Lagos

E-mail: debbieyarefe@gmail.com Petersbank1@gmail.com

Abstract

An important consideration in conducting a helpful and meaningful research is a thorough reflection on ethical issues. There are certain settled academic norms regarding the ethics of research which students are expected to adhere to in writing their dissertations as budding researchers. This opinion paper offers an overview of the ethical guidelines for both qualitative and quantitative research. It suggests relevant considerations in respect to basic ethical guidelines. Further, it highlights the challenges and consequences of violation of research ethics, as well as the importance of ethical practices. Research ethical conundrums are complex and subjective in nature; researchers must put integrity, transparency, standard procedure and proper acknowledgement of other researchers’ work into consideration. The principles stated in this article are not by any means exhaustive to ensure ethical research outcome, but rather, it is to contribute to an understanding of the ethical responsibility required from the student research processes. Moreover, this provides a framework within which the conscientious research student should be guided against any departure from the norms based on sheer ignorance. Finally, the study recommends creating adequate awareness of the responsibility of both the students and faculty members, especially among the students. This could be done through regular training and re-training in an on-going process until the culture of sound research ethics is imbibed.

Keywords: Student research, Research Ethics, Ethical guidelines, Integrity