International Research Journal of Transdisciplinary Perspectives
type: channel
description: IRJTP publishes breakthrough scholarship that challenges conventional knowledge boundaries. Each issue combines theoretical insights, empirical research, and applied case studies to address critical global problems. The journal positions itself as an authoritative resource for academics, policymakers, NGOs, and interdisciplinary research centers.
publisher: CHRONIVA
language: en
publication name: International Research Journal of Transdisciplinary Perspectives
issn: 3121-9071
items: FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT PRACTICES OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN ANAMBRA STATE
items: INDIGENOUS HANDCRAFT AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN WAMBA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NASARAWA STATE, 1996 – 2020
items: ENHANCING RESEARCH VISIBILITY THROUGH SCOPUS-INDEXED PUBLICATIONS: IMPERATIVES FOR TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA
items: COUNSELLING STRATEGIES FOR CURTAILING EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR PROMOTING ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
items: GREEN SOCIAL WORK AND GREEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
items: DYNAMICS OF CONFLICT AND PEACE BUILDING USING INNOVATION SKILL ACQUISITION AMONG YOUTH IN COMMUNITIES
items: COMMUNICATION SKILLS AS CORRELATES OF TEACHING PARTNERSHIP IN PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE
items: SCHOOL NORMS AS CORRELATES OF TEACHERS’ ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AGUATA EDUCATION ZONE OF ANAMBRA STATE
items: TEACHERS' WELFARE PACKAGES AS CORRELATESS OF TEACHERS’ JOB SATISFACTION IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE
items: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRINCIPALS’ SUPERVISORY SKILLS AND EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF ECONOMICS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA
items: WORK ENVIRONMENT AS PREDICTORS OF TEACHERS’ JOB COMMITMENT IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE
items: CULTURAL DIMENSIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION: INTERROGATING THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN TRADITIONAL PRACTICES AND ENVIRONMENTAL REALITIES IN AFRICA.
items: GENDER EQUALITY POLICIES AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF POLICY IMPLEMENTATION AND OUTCOMES IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
items: IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON EDUCATIONAL PLANNING: A REVIEW PAPER
items: THE IMPACT OF THE MIDDLE EAST CRISIS ON GLOBAL TERTIARY EDUCATION
items: ACADEMIC PROCRASTINATION AS A PREDICTOR OF ACHIEVEMENT ORIENTATION AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN ANAMBRA STATE.
items: TEACHERS’ COMPETENCIES AS PREDICTORS OF STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT IN CIVIC EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE
items: EFFECT OF BEHAVIOURAL COUNSELLING APPROACH ON BULLYING BEHAVIOUR AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ANAMBRA STATE.
items: THE RE-AWAKENING OF AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION IN IGBO LAND
items: EXAMINING BARRIERS AND FACILITATORS TO COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN WATERBORNE DISEASE PREVENTION IN RIVERS STATE: A QUALITATIVE STUDY
items: KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTION IN NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS AS A CRITICAL DRIVER OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
items: TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NORTH - CENTRAL, NIGERIA.
items: IMPLEMENTATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
items: EXTENT TETFUND FUNDING OF PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT HAS IMPROVED THE QUALITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA
items: INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF BIOLOGY STUDENTS IN NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
items: AVAILABILITY AND IMPLEMENTATION OF LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ABA EDUCATION ZONE OF ABIA STATE

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT PRACTICES OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN ANAMBRA STATE
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description: Formative assessment is an essential component of teaching and learning because it provides information on students' learning progress and guides instructional decisions. Despite its recognised importance, evidence suggests that many secondary school teachers do not adequately implement formative assessment practices in classroom instruction. This study examined the formative assessment practices of secondary school teachers in Anambra State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study investigated the planning practices adopted by teachers in formative assessment administration, factors affecting the validity of formative assessment test items, and factors affecting the reliability of teacher-made assessments. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population consisted of 657 English Literature teachers in 257 public secondary schools in Anambra State, from which a sample of 367 teachers was selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a researcher-developed instrument titled Test Items Validation Questionnaire (TIVQ). Face and content validity of the instrument were established by experts in Arts Education and Measurement and Evaluation, while reliability was determined through pilot testing. Data were analysed using frequencies, percentages, mean scores, and t-test statistics at the 0.05 level of significance. Findings indicated that teachers recognised the importance of planning, validity, and reliability considerations in the administration of formative assessment. The study recommends regular professional development programmes to enhance teachers' competencies in classroom assessment and the institutionalisation of quality assurance mechanisms for teacher-made assessments.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: formative assessment, classroom assessment, validity, reliability, secondary education, Anambra State.
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creator: Choice Chimaa Okaforcha
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 International Research Journal of Transdisciplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2026-07-10
publication date: 2026-07-10
starting page: 105
ending page: 133
doi: 10.66527/0bdh0a49

INDIGENOUS HANDCRAFT AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN WAMBA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NASARAWA STATE, 1996 – 2020
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description: This study investigates the interplay between indigenous handicraft and tourism development in Wamba Local Government Area of Nasarawa State between 1996 and 2020. The research was motivated by the problem of declining traditional craft practices and the underutilization of indigenous cultural industries despite the presence of significant tourism potential, particularly around the Farin Ruwa Waterfalls. The main objectives were to examine how traditional crafts such as weaving, pottery, blacksmithing, mat-making, and carving contributed to cultural preservation and local livelihoods, to analyze the extent to which tourism promoted these crafts, and to identify the challenges hindering their integration into the tourism economy. The study adopted a qualitative research methodology, relying on oral interviews, field observations, and documentary sources to gather historical and socio-economic data. Findings revealed that indigenous handicrafts in Wamba played a vital role in sustaining cultural identity and generating income for artisans, while the growth of tourism modestly improved their visibility and market opportunities. However, infrastructural deficits, insecurity, weak marketing systems, and inadequate government support hindered the full development of the handicraft–tourism nexus. The study concludes that indigenous handicrafts in Wamba remain an underexploited resource for sustainable tourism and rural development. It recommends increased government investment, improved infrastructure, and cultural promotion initiatives to enhance the contribution of local crafts to tourism growth and community empowerment.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Indigenous, Handcraft, Tourism, Development
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creator: Auwal Ibrahim Wambai
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 International Research Journal of Transdisciplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2026-06-30
publication date: 2026-06-30
starting page: 86
ending page: 104
doi: 10.66527/7zfscx50

ENHANCING RESEARCH VISIBILITY THROUGH SCOPUS-INDEXED PUBLICATIONS: IMPERATIVES FOR TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA
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description: Research is widely recognized as one of the core mandates of tertiary institutions alongside teaching and community service. Through research, universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education generate new knowledge, provide solutions to societal challenges, promote innovation, and support national development. However, the value of research is fully realized only when research findings are effectively disseminated through credible publication platforms. In recent years, the emergence of digital publishing platforms and international indexing databases has transformed scholarly communication, enabling researchers to reach wider audiences and enhance the impact of their work. Among these platforms, the Scopus database has gained global recognition because it indexes high-quality, peer-reviewed journals that meet rigorous editorial and ethical standards. Despite the increasing importance of Scopus-indexed publications in academic promotion, institutional ranking, research funding, and international collaboration, many researchers in Nigerian tertiary institutions continue to publish predominantly in local journals with limited global visibility. Challenges such as inadequate awareness of Scopus requirements, high article processing charges, insufficient mentorship, weak institutional research support, and limited funding have constrained researchers' participation in internationally indexed journals. This paper reviews the concept of Scopus-indexed journals, discusses their significance for researchers and tertiary institutions, examines barriers to publishing in Scopus-indexed journals, and proposes practical strategies for increasing research visibility through international scholarly publishing. The paper concludes that strengthening institutional research support mechanisms and building researchers' publication capacity are essential for improving Nigeria's contribution to global knowledge production.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Scopus-indexed journals, tertiary institutions, research publication, scholarly communication, research visibility.
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creator: Niyi Jacob OGUNODE
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 International Research Journal of Transdisciplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2026-06-30
publication date: 2026-06-30
starting page: 75
ending page: 85
doi: 10.66527/a98bz229

COUNSELLING STRATEGIES FOR CURTAILING EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR PROMOTING ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
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description: Examination malpractice has remained one of the most persistent challenges confronting tertiary education in Nigeria. The phenomenon undermines the credibility of academic qualifications, weakens the quality of graduates, encourages corruption, and threatens national development. Despite government regulations and institutional disciplinary measures, the prevalence of examination malpractice continues to rise due to poor value orientation, fear of failure, inadequate preparation, peer pressure, financial difficulties, and the increasing misuse of digital technologies. Counselling has emerged as one of the most sustainable preventive strategies because it addresses the psychological, emotional, behavioural, and social factors that predispose students to dishonest examination practices. This paper reviewed counselling strategies that can effectively curtail examination malpractice in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Specifically, the paper discusses value re-orientation counselling, individual counselling, group counselling, cognitive behavioural counselling, study skills counselling, career counselling, stress and examination anxiety management, peer counselling, parental involvement counselling, and orientation programmes for fresh students. The review adopted a narrative literature review approach through the analysis of empirical studies, theoretical literature, and policy documents on counselling and examination malpractice. The paper concludes that counselling interventions should complement institutional disciplinary measures to achieve sustainable academic integrity. It recommends strengthening counselling centres in tertiary institutions, employing qualified professional counsellors, integrating counselling into students' orientation programmes, and promoting continuous ethical education across Nigerian higher institutions.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Examination malpractice; Counselling strategies; Academic integrity; Tertiary institutions; Nigeria; Guidance and counselling; Student behaviour; Academic ethics
  topic: keywords
creator: Kehinde Hellen SUNDAY
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 International Research Journal of Transdiscplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2026-06-30
publication date: 2026-06-30
starting page: 61
ending page: 74
doi: 10.66527/zjtj0e55

GREEN SOCIAL WORK AND GREEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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description: This study examined the impact of green social work on green entrepreneurship among community stakeholders in Eleme LGA, in Rivers State, Nigeria. The study adopted quasi-experimental survey design and correlation design. Data were generated by quantitative and qualitative method. The study intends to use purposive sampling techniques. A total population in five selected communities that consisted of 1000 individuals and sample size of 286 was determined using Taro Yamane’s formula at 0.05 level of significance. Also, 286 copies of questionnaire were distributed to the respondents, while 264 copies were completed and retrieved. The instruments were validated with reliability above 0.7 co-efficient, using Cronbach Alpha technique. Two research questions and two hypotheses were raised which was tested with Likely Hood Ratio technique and Chi-Square for the moderating variable via SPSS 25 version. From the findings, the concept of green social work creates positive affect on green social work and development challenges. In conclusion, green social work have significant influence on the green entrepreneurship and sustainable development. Based on the findings and conclusion, this study contributes to the knowledge that green social innovators applications should be strictly practice with regulatory institutions. It could be recommended among others that Social innovators should be trained to manage communities on how decoupled themselves from their physical environment, waging war against the green entrepreneurship and ecosystems on which they depend to sustain complex life forms.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: WAKAMA ATEDUOBIE
creator: HARRY ORUGBA OVHARHE
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 International Research Journal of Transdisciplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-12-22
publication date: 2025-12-22
starting page: 99
ending page: 121
doi: 10.66527/s6dxj236

DYNAMICS OF CONFLICT AND PEACE BUILDING USING INNOVATION SKILL ACQUISITION AMONG YOUTH IN COMMUNITIES
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description: This research work shows the relationship between dynamics of conflict and peace building using innovation skill acquisition among youth. It serves to enhance the youth entrepreneurship in communities’ ability to achieve its goals and corporate objective. However, from the study certain dimensions where determine on the relationship between dynamics of conflict and peace building via communal mayhew, violence, arms conflict and managing youth restiveness in relationship with youth violence and youth exuberance. Thus, with the aid of the necessary information collected from the study communities through the cross-sectional survey, oral interview, questionnaire and personal observation, a total of population size of 200 and sample size of 133 was determine using Tayo Yemen’s formula at 0.05 level of significant. Also, 133 questionnaires were distributed to the case study while 80 questionnaires were completed and returned, tabulations, percentage via testing of hypothesis with the spearman’s rank order correlation of co-efficient and the Kendell’s coefficient of concordance significant test. From the findings, the concept of youth affects restiveness and youth exuberance on. Moreover, in conclusion communities that adhere to the concept of youth experience significant increase in performance efficiency. Furthermore, it could be recommended that the communities must involve the use of youth skills, youth talent and youth entrepreneurship in managing youth restiveness, as techniques discourage in the community’s restiveness and youth exuberance. With these techniques, management will ascertain rapid growth in all ramifications, which would improve performance efficiency of the communities.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Innovation, Skill, Peace Building, Youth Entrepreneurship, Conflict Management, Youth Skills, Youth Talent
  topic: keywords
creator: HARRY ORUGBA OVHARHE
creator: ESTHER SOBEYE SECUNDUS
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 International Research Journal of Transdiscplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-12-21
publication date: 2025-12-21
starting page: 78
ending page: 98
doi: 10.66527/dk6qtx57

COMMUNICATION SKILLS AS CORRELATES OF TEACHING PARTNERSHIP IN PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE
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description: The study examined communication skills as correlates of teaching partnership in private secondary schools in South East Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study was a correlational research design. The population of the study comprised 10,112 (7,584 females and 2,528 males) in 423 registered private secondary schools in Anambra State. The sample size comprised 809 (203 male and 606 female) teachers drawn from the population of private secondary schools in Anambra State. Proportionate stratified random sampling techniques. The instruments for data collection were Communication Skills Questionnaire (CSQ) and Teaching Partnership Questionnaire (TPQ). The instruments were validated by three experts. The reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach Alpha Coefficient method and the average coefficient of 0.79 for CSQ and 0.09 for Teaching Partnership Questionnaire (TPQ). The data were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. The study revealed that teachers’ speaking skills (r = 0. 757; p < 0.000) and teachers’ listening skills (r = 0. 829; p < 0.000) positively and significantly relate to teaching partnership in private secondary schools in Anambra State. The study concluded that communication skills have strong positive and significant relationship on teaching partnership in private secondary schools in Anambra State. The study recommended that teacher training and in-service programmes should incorporate continuous development of effective speaking skills to enhance collaboration and instructional coordination among teachers.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Communication Skills, Teaching Partnership, Teachers’ Listening Skills, Teachers’ Listening Skills
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creator: Chinwe Ebere Akpulue
creator: Ifunanya Ohamobi
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 International Research Journal of Transdisciplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2026-06-25
publication date: 2026-06-25
starting page: 51
ending page: 60
doi: 10.66527/f9s17348

SCHOOL NORMS AS CORRELATES OF TEACHERS’ ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AGUATA EDUCATION ZONE OF ANAMBRA STATE
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description: The study examined school norms as correlates of teachers’ organisational behaviour in public secondary schools in Aguata Education Zone of Anambra State. Two research questions guided the study, and two null hypotheses were formulated and tested at the 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a correlational survey research design. The population of the study comprised 1,041 teachers in public secondary schools in Aguata Education Zone of Anambra State. A sample of 209 teachers was drawn using proportionate stratified sampling technique to ensure adequate representation across the Local Government Areas in the zone, while simple random sampling was used to select respondents within each stratum. Data for the study were collected using two structured questionnaires developed by the researcher. the School Norms Questionnaire, and the Teachers’ Organisational Behaviour Questionnaire. The instruments were validated through face and construct validation by experts in Educational Management and Measurement and Evaluation. Reliability of the instruments were established using the Cronbach Alpha method. The data were collated were analysed with Cronbach Alpha to determine the internal consistency of the items of the instrument. The reliability coefficient values of 0.76 and 0.80 for clusters 1 and 2 respectively with an overall reliability coefficient of 0.78 for SNQ. The reliability coefficient value of 0.80 was obtained for TOBQ. The research questions were answered using Pearson Product Moment Correlation, while the hypotheses were tested using Pearson ‘r’ statistic at the 0.05 level of significance. Data analysis was carried out using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26. Correlation coefficients were interpreted using established criteria ranging from very low to very high relationships. The finding of the study revealed that there is a very high positive relationship between teachers’ participation in decision making, recognition and tea…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: School Norms, Teachers Organizational Behaviour, Public Secondary Schools
  topic: keywords
creator: C.C OKAFORCHA
creator: C. S. OKOLI
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 International Research Journal of Transdisciplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-06-04
publication date: 2026-06-04
starting page: 36
ending page: 50
doi: 10.66527/zzxqr694

TEACHERS' WELFARE PACKAGES AS CORRELATESS OF TEACHERS’ JOB SATISFACTION IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE
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description: The study examined Teachers' Welfare Packages as Correlates of teachers’ job satisfaction in Anambra State. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted correlational research design. The population of the study comprised of 6,598 teachers in 267 public secondary schools in the study area. Simple random sampling techniques were used to sample 200 respondents. Self-structured questionnaire was used for data collection. 282 valid instruments were completed and retrieved after distributions. Data generated for reliability of the instrument was computed using Cronbach Alpha technique. The average coefficient values of0.8.2 for Competitive Salary Questionnaire (CSQ), 0.84 for Comprehensive BenefitsQuestionnaire (CBQ) and 0.81 for Teachers’ Job SatisfactionQuestionnaire (TJSQ)are considered highly reliable and suitable for the study.Pearson Product Moment Correlation coefficient (r) was used to answer the research questions. The hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using test of significance of Pearson product moment Correlation Coefficient. The p-value was used to determine the significance of dependent variables in all hypotheses. The findings of the study showed that there is correlation between competitive salary and teachers’job satisfaction in public secondary schools in Anambra State. Based on the findings, the study concluded that teachers’ welfare packages correlates to teachers’ job satisfaction. The study, therefore, recommended that the state government and educational authorities should consider enhancing the welfare packages provided to teachers. Ensuring that welfare packages are competitive and commensurate with the demands of the teaching profession can significantly boost job satisfaction.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Welfare Packages, Job Satisfaction Teacher and Public Secondary Schools.
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creator: Nonyem Ifediorah Okeke
creator: Chiamaka Gloria Okoye
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 International Research Journal of Transdisciplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-05-13
publication date: 2026-05-13
starting page: 19
ending page: 35

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRINCIPALS’ SUPERVISORY SKILLS AND EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF ECONOMICS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA
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description: The study examined the relationship between principals' supervisory skills and effective teaching of Economics in public secondary schools in Anambra State. Two research questions and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05level of significance. The literature was reviewed under conceptual review, theoretical framework and empirical studies. The study adopted a correlational research design. The population of the study comprised of 342 Economics teachers in 267 public secondary schools in Anambra state. The sample of the study comprised of all 342 economics teacher. The instruments for data collection were two questionnaires structured by the researcher and titled "Principals’ Supervisory Skills Questionnaire (PSSQ)” and “Effective Teaching of Economics Questionnaire (ETEQ)". The instruments were subjected to face and construct validity by three experts. The reliability of the instruments was established using Cronbach’s Alpha techniques and the average coefficient were established at 0.83 for “Principals’ Supervisory Skills Questionnaire (PSSQ)” and 0.86 for effective teaching of economics. The researcher visited the sampled schools with the aid of six research-assistants who were briefed and given proper orientation on how to administer and retrieve the copies of the questionnaire to the teachers in their respective schools. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient method was used for data analysis. The study reviewed that communication skills and classroom visitation skills are positive and significant correlates on effective teaching of economics. The study concluded that principals’ supervisory skills fosters effective teaching of Economics. Based on the findings the study recommended that principals in public secondary schools in Anambra state should prioritize the development of their communication skills to enhance effectiveness teaching of Economics through training programs, workshops and coaching.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: education, principals, secondary, schools, Nigeria, economics, skills, Anambra, State
  topic: keywords
creator: Patrick Okafor
creator: Blessing Oluomachukwu Nwaba
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 International Research Journal of Transdisciplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-05-13
publication date: 2026-05-13
starting page: 1
ending page: 18

WORK ENVIRONMENT AS PREDICTORS OF TEACHERS’ JOB COMMITMENT IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE
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description: The study examined work environment as predictors of teachers’ job commitment in public secondary schools in Anambra State. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted correlational research design. The population of the study consist 8,187 teachers in 267 public secondary schools in the six education zones in Anambra State. The sample of 819 teachers was used for the study. Multistage sampling procedure comprising proportionate stratified and simple random sampling techniques were used for the study. Work Environment Questionnaire (WEQ) and Teachers’ Job Commitment Questionnaire (TJCQ) was used for data collection. The instruments were subjected to face and construct validation. Face validation was done by three experts. The reliability of the instrument was done using Cronbach Alpha technique and the average coefficients were established at 0.83 for WEQ and 0.86 for TJCQ. Simple linear regression statistical tool was used to answer the research questions and test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that physical and social work environment exhibited a moderate positive and significant predictive value on teachers’ job commitment while teachers’ age and experience exhibited a high positive and significant predictive value on teachers’ job commitment in public secondary schools in Anambra State. The study concluded that the study concluded that teachers’ characteristics and work environment are positive and significant predictors of teachers’ job commitment in public secondary schools in Anambra State. Based on the findings, the study recommended that Post Primary Schools Service Commission should focus on providing and maintaining good physical work environment in their schools so as to boost teachers’ commitment, wellbeing and overall performance in public secondary schools in Anambra State.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: work environment, teachers’ job commitment, public secondary schools
  topic: keywords
creator: C. C.. Okaforcha
creator: G. C. Nwugo
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 International Research Journal of Transdisciplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-05-01
publication date: 2026-05-01
starting page: 142
ending page: 154

CULTURAL DIMENSIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION: INTERROGATING THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN TRADITIONAL PRACTICES AND ENVIRONMENTAL REALITIES IN AFRICA.
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description: Climate change presents profound challenges for African societies, where adaptation decisions are deeply embedded in cultural worldviews, traditional practices, and indigenous ecological knowledge (IEK). Yet, scholarly and policy discussions often understate the cultural dimensions that mediate community-level responses to environmental stress. This study interrogates the interplay between traditional practices and environmental realities across three diverse African contexts—Kenya, Nigeria, and Cameroon—using a mixed-methods design involving household surveys (N ≈ 900), focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and long-term climate trend analysis. Results demonstrate that cultural beliefs exert significant influence on adaptation behavior. Regression analyses reveal that belief in supernatural causation of climate events reduces the likelihood of adopting adaptive practices (OR = 0.62, p < .001), whereas reliance on IEK strongly enhances adaptive action (OR = 1.85, p < .001). Multilevel modeling further indicates that community-level traditional norms significantly strengthen individual adaptation behavior (p = .01), highlighting the importance of cultural institutions such as elders’ councils, rituals, taboos, and customary land-use systems. Qualitative findings show that metaphysical beliefs, ritual water practices, phenological forecasting, and culturally regulated mobility shape perceptions of climate risks and guide responses. Environmental trend analysis reveals high congruence between perceived climatic changes and observed patterns in two of the three study sites, validating the empirical robustness of IEK as a “local sensor” of climate variability. Overall, the study demonstrates that cultural systems can simultaneously constrain and enable adaptation, functioning as both barriers and resources. We argue that effective climate policy in Africa must integrate cultural variables, support knowledge co-production, and strengthen customary institution…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: climate change adaptation, indigenous ecological knowledge, African traditional practices, cultural worldviews, environmental perception, resilience, policy integration.
  topic: keywords
creator: Sylvester Nnaemeka Nwodo
creator: Eugene Ejiofor Nwodo
creator: Boniface Umoh
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 International Research Journal of Transdiscplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-08
publication date: 2026-04-08
starting page: 121
ending page: 141

GENDER EQUALITY POLICIES AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF POLICY IMPLEMENTATION AND OUTCOMES IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
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description: Gender equality remains a central pillar of human development, yet its practical realization varies significantly across Sub-Saharan Africa. This study conducts a comparative analysis of gender equality policies and their impact on human development outcomes in Nigeria, South Africa, Rwanda, and Ethiopia. Using a mixed-methods approach that combines primary survey data (n = 612) and focus group discussions from Nigeria and South Africa with secondary national and international datasets from Rwanda and Ethiopia, the study evaluates progress in education, health, economic empowerment, and political participation. Results indicate that while gender equality frameworks have been widely adopted across the four countries, policy implementation outcomes remain uneven. Rwanda exhibits the strongest gender policy outcomes, driven by coherent institutional coordination and sustained political commitment. South Africa demonstrates progress but is hindered by persistent racial and socioeconomic inequalities. Nigeria and Ethiopia lag significantly in key indicators due to weak institutional capacity, low policy awareness, and entrenched patriarchal norms. Quantitative analysis reveals significant associations between women’s education, employment status, marital status, urban residence, policy awareness, and access to political or economic opportunities (p < .001). Regression analyses further show that education, urban residence, and national context are strong predictors of women’s agency and socioeconomic outcomes. The study concludes that gender equality policies are necessary but insufficient on their own. Effective outcomes require strong institutions, community engagement, accountability mechanisms, and efforts to dismantle sociocultural norms that restrict women’s choices and capabilities. The findings underscore the need for context-specific reforms and long-term investment in gender-transformative development strategies.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Gender equality; human development; Sub-Saharan Africa; policy implementation; political participation; women’s empowerment; education; health outcomes
  topic: keywords
creator: Sylvester Nnaemeka Nwodo
creator: Eugene Ejiofor Nwodo
creator: , Boniface Umoh
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 International Research Journal of Transdisciplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-08
publication date: 2026-04-08
starting page: 96
ending page: 120

IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON EDUCATIONAL PLANNING: A REVIEW PAPER
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description: This review paper examines the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on educational planning in Nigeria. Educational planning, traditionally reliant on manual processes and administrative judgment, faces challenges such as inefficiencies, resource constraints, and disparities in access to quality education. AI offers transformative solutions by enabling data-driven decision-making, optimizing resource allocation, automating administrative tasks, supporting personalized learning, and enhancing policy formulation. Through a systematic literature review of studies published between 2015 and 2025, this paper highlights how AI tools and technologies are improving planning efficiency, promoting equity, and enhancing educational outcomes. Findings indicate that AI-driven educational analytics, predictive modeling, and intelligent. This study examined the impact of artificial intelligence on educational planning in Nigeria.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Education, Educational planning
  topic: keywords
creator: Odunola Lovelynn Boluwatife MOGBEYITEREN
creator: Folasade Serifat AKINOLA-OJEDOKUN
creator: Doris Ugo-onyeka Okani
creator: Ikechukwu Maduka Okafor
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 International Research Journal of Transdisciplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-08
publication date: 2026-04-08
starting page: 80
ending page: 94

THE IMPACT OF THE MIDDLE EAST CRISIS ON GLOBAL TERTIARY EDUCATION
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description: The increasing instability in the Middle East has generated significant consequences beyond the immediate region, particularly in the area of global tertiary education. This paper examines how ongoing conflicts affect higher education systems worldwide. It highlights the destruction of academic infrastructure, displacement of students and scholars, disruption of international student mobility, and the weakening of global research collaboration. The study also considers the psychological and academic implications for students within and outside the affected regions. Drawing on evidence from international organizations and media reports, the paper argues that the interconnected nature of global higher education makes it highly vulnerable to geopolitical crises. It concludes that sustained conflict in the Middle East not only undermines local educational development but also poses long-term challenges to global knowledge exchange, academic cooperation, and human capital development.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Global tertiary education, Middle East
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creator: Niyi Jacob Ogunode
creator: Conrad Ugochukwu Ukozor
creator: Seema Devi
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 International Research Journal of Transdisciplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-03-28
publication date: 2026-03-28
starting page: 72
ending page: 79
doi: 10.66527/3rzjb296

ACADEMIC PROCRASTINATION AS A PREDICTOR OF ACHIEVEMENT ORIENTATION AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN ANAMBRA STATE.
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description: The study investigated academic procrastination as a predictor of achievement orientation among secondary school adolescents in Anambra State. Two research questions and two null hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance guided the study; Conceptual, theoretical and empirical studies were reviewed. The study adopted a correlational research design. The population of the study was 11,773 SSII students. Sample for the study consisted of 589 SSS2 students from public and private secondary schools in Onitsha Education zone. They were drawn using simple and stratified random sampling technique. The instrument for data collection includes Achievement Orientation Questionnaire (AOQ) and Academic Procrastination Scale (APS). The instruments were subjected to face validation. The reliability of the instrument was established using Cronbach Alpha. The result gave co efficient value of 0.86 for academic procrastination and 0.71 for achievement orientation. Simple regression analysis was used to answer research questions 1-4, Regression ANOVA test of significance was used to test hypotheses 1-4. The findings from the study revealed that academic procrastination was a significant factor for predicting achievement orientation among secondary school adolescents in Onitsha Education Zone of Anambra state. Finding also revealed that students in the urban and rural academic procrastination significantly predicted urban and rural achievement orientation. Based on the findings it was recommended among others that trained counsellors should be posted to all secondary schools to help counsel secondary school adolescents with procrastination tendency.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Academic Procrastination, Achievement, Orientation, Secondary School, and Adolescents.
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creator: Nnamdi Obikeze
creator: Esther Ebere Agbo
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 International Research Journal of Transdiscplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-03-27
publication date: 2026-03-27
starting page: 55
ending page: 71

TEACHERS’ COMPETENCIES AS PREDICTORS OF STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT IN CIVIC EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE
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description: The study examined teachers’ competencies as predictors of students’ academic engagement in civic education in public secondary schools in Anambra State. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study was a correlational research design. The population of the study consisted of 24,933 SS2 students in 267 public secondary schools in the six education zones in Anambra State. The sample of 1,247 SS2 students was used for the study. Multistage sampling procedure comprising proportionate stratified and simple random sampling techniques were used for the study. The instruments Teachers’ Competencies Questionnaire (TCQ) and Students’ Academic Engagement Questionnaire (SAEQ) were used for data collection. The instruments were subjected to face and construct validation. Face validation was done by three experts while construct validation was carried out with Principal Component Analysis approach using SSPS volume 26 and the results showed that the construct validity was met. The reliability of the instrument was done using Cronbach Alpha technique and the average coefficient value of 0.82 for TCQ and 0.85 for SAEQ were obtained and considered highly reliable and suitable for the study. Simple linear regression statistical tool was used to answer the research questions and test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that teachers’ instructional delivery competency is a moderate positive and significant predictor of students’ academic engagement in civic education while teachers’ classroom management competency is a high positive and significant predictor of students’ academic engagement in civic education in public secondary schools in Anambra State. The study concluded that teachers’ competencies are positive and significant predictors of students’ academic engagement in civic education in public secondary schools in Anambra State. Based on the findings, the s…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: C. C., Okaforcha
creator: L. C. Odili
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Journals International Research Journal of Transdisciplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-03-27
publication date: 2026-03-27
starting page: 39
ending page: 54

EFFECT OF BEHAVIOURAL COUNSELLING APPROACH ON BULLYING BEHAVIOUR AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ANAMBRA STATE.
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description: The study investigated the effect of behavioural counselling approach on bullying behaviour among secondary school students in Onitsha Education Zone, Anambra State. The main purpose of this study examined the effect of behavioural counselling approach on bullying behaviour of secondary school students in Onitsha education zone, Anambra State. Two research questions and two null hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance guided the study. The study adopted a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test research design. The population of the study comprised 180 senior secondary two (SS2) student bullies in co-educational secondary school in Onitsha Education zone. A sample of 36 student bullies made up 20 males and 16 females were purposively drawn from the population of the study. The instrument for data collection was Students Bullying Behaviour Questionnaire (SBBQ) were adapted as instruments for data collection. The instrument was face validated by three experts in Guidance and Counseling. The reliability of the instruments was established using Cronbach Alpha. The computation yielded co-efficient value of 0.78. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer research questions, while the null hypotheses were tested using Analysis of Co-Variance (ANCOVA). The findings of the study showed that students exposed to Behavioural Counselling Approach had a significant reduction in bullying behaviour compared to those exposed to conventional counselling. The findings equally indicated that the behavioural counselling approach reduced the bullying behaviour of both male and female students compared to the conventional counselling approach. Based on the findings of the study it was recommended that Behavioural Counselling Approach should be used by guidance counsellors working in secondary schools to modify behaviours of students with bullying behaviour. The management of secondary school should regularly organize in service education programme such as conference, works…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Behavioural Counselling Approach, Bullying Behaviour
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creator: IFEOMA. E. OBI
creator: CECILIA CHIMAOBI, ARINZECHI
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 International Research Journal of Transdisciplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-03-07
publication date: 2026-03-07
starting page: 26
ending page: 38

THE RE-AWAKENING OF AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION IN IGBO LAND
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description: This study explores the reawakening of African Traditional Religion (ATR) among the Igbo people, analyzing the remote and proximate causes of this phenomenon in light of historical, cultural, and socio-economic factors. The arrival of Christianity, intertwined with colonialism and Western cultural imposition, initially marginalized traditional practices as many converts adopted a dualistic religious identity characterized by syncretism. However, recent trends indicate a resurgence of ATR, particularly among the youth, driven by disillusionment with contemporary Christianity, economic hardship, and a search for authentic cultural identity. The proliferation of churches and perceived inauthenticity among religious leaders has contributed to a growing skepticism towards organized religion, prompting a return to ancestral beliefs and practices as individuals seek immediate solutions to existential concerns. This revival poses significant implications for the Igbo Church, which must address its shift towards a materialistic focus and re-emphasize spiritual fellowship to retain its youth. Recommendations for the Church include embracing inculturation to reconcile Igbo cultural heritage within the Christian faith and enhancing theological education to promote a deeper understanding of Christianity among Igbo people. This study concludes that the path forward for the Igbo Church lies in fostering genuine dialogue between ATR and Christianity, ensuring that the spiritual needs of the community are met in a culturally relevant manner.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: African Traditional Religion, Igbo, Re-Awakening
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creator: Jude Ikechukwu Iwe
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 International Research Journal of Transdisciplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-03-07
publication date: 2026-03-07
starting page: 9
ending page: 25

EXAMINING BARRIERS AND FACILITATORS TO COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN WATERBORNE DISEASE PREVENTION IN RIVERS STATE: A QUALITATIVE STUDY
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description: Introduction: Water is essential for life, yet in many riverine communities of Rivers State, Nigeria, it also serves as a conduit for diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and diarrheal infections. Persistent outbreaks highlight gaps in community participation, undermining the effectiveness of preventive interventions. Understanding socio-cultural, economic, and institutional barriers, alongside facilitators, is crucial for designing sustainable waterborne disease prevention strategies. Methodology: A mixed-methods quasi-experimental pretest–post-test design was employed across 15 purposively selected riverine communities over 15 months. Quantitative surveys (n = 600 households) assessed knowledge, attitudes, and participation, while in-depth interviews explored barriers and facilitators qualitatively. Multistage cluster sampling, validated instruments (α = 0.81–0.87), and triangulated data collection ensured reliability. Ethical approval, informed consent, and confidentiality were rigorously maintained. Results: Economic constraints, including opportunity and transport costs, limited participation, while flexible scheduling and in-kind contributions facilitated engagement. Knowledge and attitudes improved significantly post-intervention, particularly among higher-educated and income groups. Community responsibility and trust in local health workers increased by over 25%, and active women and youth participation correlated with improved preventive behaviors. Discussion: Sustainable participation requires interventions that align with local socio-economic and cultural contexts. Trust, social capital, experiential learning, and economic incentives were pivotal, while traditional beliefs persisted, demonstrating the need for culturally congruent approaches. Recommendations: Integrating participatory learning and action (PLA) tools into routine health outreach can strengthen experiential engagement, ownership, and long-term WASH outcomes. Conclusion: Community…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Water, WASH, Preventive Interventions, Persistent Outbreaks, Waterborne Disease Prevention, Public Health
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creator: TOBECHUKWU NWALA
creator: MARAUCHE OGUZIEREM
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 International Research Journal of Transdisciplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-02-10
publication date: 2026-02-10
starting page: 1
ending page: 7

KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTION IN NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS AS A CRITICAL DRIVER OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
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description: The study discussed knowledge production in Nigerian tertiary institutions as a critical driver of sustainable development in Nigeria. Depending on secondary data obtained from recognized online and print resources. The study concluded that research and innovation, curriculum development and knowledge dissemination, policy influence and advisory role, community engagement and extension services, collaboration and knowledge networks and capacity building for sustainable development are some of the critical roles of tertiary institutions in supporting knowledge production in the tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The paper also identified; inadequate research funding, poor research infrastructure, brain drain and shortage of skilled personnel, weak university–industry collaboration, inadequate policy support and governance issues, limited access to research information, high teaching loads and administrative burdens and inadequate research culture and motivation as the various challenges militating against knowledge production in the tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Based on the findings, the paper recommends that that the government and private institutions should increase research funding and financial support, upgrade research infrastructure, address brain drain and build human capacity, strengthen university–industry collaboration, enhance policy support and governance for research, improve access to research information and digital, resources, reduce teaching and administrative burdens on academics, foster a strong research culture and motivation, encourage local and context-specific research and promote collaboration among Nigerian universities
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Knowledge Production, Tertiary Institutions, Sustainable Development
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creator: Niyi Jacob Ogunode
creator: Ebunolu Nwisagbo Ayodele
creator: Telema, Amachree
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Research Journal of Transdiscplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-01-02
publication date: 2026-01-02
starting page: 62
ending page: 77

TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NORTH - CENTRAL, NIGERIA.
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description: This investigated teachers’ professional standard and students’ academic performance in public senior secondary schools in North – Central, Nigeria. This study adopted the correlational survey and ex-post facto research designs and the target population comprised teachers, principals from the 586 public senior secondary schools in North - Central, Nigeria. The sample size for the study consisted of 370 teachers and 226 principals. Questionnaires and proforma Instrument were adopted for the study. The validation of the research instruments was carried out by researcher through the input of the thesis supervisors and other experts in the Department of Educational Management. Thus, face and content validity were conducted by the validators. The reliability indexes of 0.68 and 0.73 were obtained. Descriptive and inferential statistical tools were adopted for data analysis using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SSPS Version 23). Percentage, and mean scores were used to answer the research questions while linear regression analysis was used to test the null hypothesis at 0.05 level of significant. The study revealed that teachers’ professional standard enhances effective students’ academic performance. The study also indicated that the teachers’ professional standard includes dimensions of teachers’ professional knowledge, professional skills and professional conduct. Based on the findings of the study, the school principals should emphasis regular organization of professional development and in-service training programmes for teaching staff in order to enhance teachers’ professional knowledge of contemporary trends and practices in the teaching profession.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Teachers
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subject: Professional
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subject: Standards
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subject: Academic
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subject: Students
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subject: Performance
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subject: Public
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subject: Senior
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subject: Secondary
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subject: Schools
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creator: Iyabode Omolola Afolabi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Research Journal of Transdiscplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-12-16
publication date: 2025-12-16
starting page: 47
ending page: 61

IMPLEMENTATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
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description: Climate change is a global phenomenon that has a potential to negatively affect all countries and regions of the world. Nigeria suffers from some of its worst effects due to its over-reliance on oil and gas production, as well as its already fragile environment. In order to address these issues and contribute to sustainable development in the country, the Nigerian government must recognize the importance of climate change education in secondary schools. This study examines the role of climate change education in secondary school curriculum and its potential implementation in Nigeria. The paper begins by discussing the implications of climate change on Nigeria and the importance of education in addressing the challenge. The various strategies and methods for climate change education in secondary schools are then explored. Educational materials, curricula and activities, as well as current efforts from both government and non-governmental organizations are highlighted. Finally, the findings from this study provide potential recommendations for the Nigerian government to consider in order to ensure the successful implementation of climate change education in secondary school curriculum. Overall, the results of this research suggest that climate change education should be part of the Nigerian secondary school curriculum. The government has an important role to play in introducing climate change education in the classroom and supporting its successful implementation. With effective implementation, the Nigerian government can contribute significantly to sustainable development in the country.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Implementation, Climate, Change, Curriculum and Sustainable Development
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creator: Mariagoretti Ijeoma Obiakor
creator: Amaka Patience Ogbuanya
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Research Journal of Transdiscplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-11-05
publication date: 2025-11-05
starting page: 36
ending page: 46

EXTENT TETFUND FUNDING OF PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT HAS IMPROVED THE QUALITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA
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description: Higher education is a key factor in the development of any nation as its quality can determine the level of a nation's capacity for progress and growth. However, funding of physical infrastructure and equipment for higher education facilities has been a perennial challenge in Nigeria. As part of its efforts towards achieving quality, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has been involved in the provision of infrastructural and equipment grants to higher institutions in the country. This study, therefore, examines the extent of TETFund funding of physical infrastructure and equipment and its impact on the quality of higher education in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. The descriptive research design was adopted for the study. A population of 1,372 lecturers from three Higher Institutions in Ebonyi State. A sample of 230 respondents was selected for the study through the multi-stage sampling technique from the two universities and Colleges of Education in Ebonyi State. Data were collected through structured questionnaire instrument and analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency counts and percentages. The results of the study revealed that the level of TETFund funding of physical infrastructure and equipment was generally adequate in all the higher institutions in the state. The study also revealed that there has been a significant increase in the quality of higher education in Ebonyi State as a result of the funding. The study concluded that TETFund interventions have had a positive impact on the quality of higher education in Ebonyi State. The study therefore recommends that the Federal Government of Nigeria should increase the level of TETFund funding of physical infrastructure and equipment for higher institutions in the state as one of the measures of improving the quality of higher education.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Physical Infrastructure, Tertiary Education and Funding.
  topic: keywords
creator: APPOLONIA AHUNNA ORUONYEIJE
creator: NGOZI ANTHONIA AGU
creator: EUCHARIA CHINENYE OKONKWO
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Research Journal of Transdiscplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-11-05
publication date: 2025-11-05
starting page: 25
ending page: 35

INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF BIOLOGY STUDENTS IN NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
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description: The study focused on the influence of social networking sites on the academic performance of biology student in National Open University of Nigeria. Four research questions guided the study. The sample size was 187. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire which was validated by three experts. Split half method was used to determine the reliability of the instrument and a reliability index of 0.76 was obtained. Mean was used to answer the research questions. The findings revealed among others that social media (facebook, twitter and linkedln), media sharing networks (instagram, snapchat, youtube), discussion forums (reddit, quora, digg), bookmarking and content curation networks (pinterest, flipboard)influence the academic performance of biology students in National Open Universiy of Nigeria. Based on the findings, the researcher recommended among others that lecturers should embrace and effectively use social media to teach, give assignments to students, and create reading groups and other learning activities.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Social Networking Sites, Academic Performance, Biology Students.
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creator: NNENNA GRACE EZECHI
creator: BIBIAN CHINYERE ADUKWU
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Research Journal of Transdiscplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-11-05
publication date: 2025-11-05
starting page: 15
ending page: 24

AVAILABILITY AND IMPLEMENTATION OF LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ABA EDUCATION ZONE OF ABIA STATE
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description: This paper examines the availability of Learning Management Systems (LMS) in secondary schools in Aba Education Zone, Nigeria. The Aba Education Zone is made up of ten local government areas and spans the urban and rural areas of Abia State in South-Eastern Nigeria. The study employed a survey of secondary school teachers in the area to investigate the availability and use of LMS in the zone. The findings showed that LMS were not widely available in the Aba Education Zone: only one in five secondary schools had an LMS installed and in use. Furthermore, most secondary schools had no plans to install and use an LMS in the near future. The study also found that most school teachers did not have the skills necessary to effectively use and teach with an LMS. The paper concludes by discussing the implications of the research for stakeholders in secondary education in the Aba Education Zone.The purpose of this study was to analyze the availability of Learning Management Systems (LMS) in secondary schools in ABA Education Zone, Nigeria. Two specific purposes and two corresponding research questions were raised to guide the study. The population of the study comprised 1763 teachers from 30 secondary schools making the total population of 1796 in the Aba Education Zone. Simple random sampling technique was used to sample 360 that is 20% of the entire population of Principals and Teachers of Aba Education Zone. The instrument used to obtain data was a structured online Questionnaire constructed by the researcher and online interview using phone call for some of the respondents that are not in social media. The instrument used was validated by three experts. The data collected were analyzed using mean statistics. Data were collected from a sample of thirty (30) secondary schools in the zone and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results show that there is limited adoption of LMS in ABA Education Zone, with a majority of schools not taking advantage of its benefits. Of t…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Learning Management System, and Availability of Learning Management System in Secondary Schools in Aba Education Zone.
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creator: Festus Chukwuma Eze
creator: Udochukwu Longinus Chilaka
creator: Augustine Ikechukwu Akubueze
creator: Ikechukwu Timothy Ehirim
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Research Journal of Transdiscplinary Perspectives https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-11-05
publication date: 2025-11-05
starting page: 1
ending page: 14