Survey research design

Public institutions are experiencing environments that are not only changing rapidly, but in particular, are increasingly subject to sudden irregularities Furthermore, the administrative work of various public institutions is print-based. Various documents are kept in the form of records. These records provide information on the past and present data of the students. The public institutions cannot perform administrative duties with accurate, timely, sufficient and relevant information. The deficiencies associated with storage, preservation and retrieval process are very cumbersome. Consequently, alternative methods provided by
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is imperative. Premised on this observation, the objectives of this study were to understand how the utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has impacted the management of students’ data creation, storage and retrieval in the University of Benin, and to comprehend the factors that have constrained the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the management of students’ data. The survey research design was adopted in carrying out the study with administered questionnaires, and chi-square was used to analyze the data
gotten from the field. From this, the researcher deduced that there is a positive relationship between the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and efficient management of students’ data. The university administrators should ensure the utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the management of students’ data and measures should be put in place for the training of staff and the availability of computer devices in order to ensure efficiency in the management of students’ data.

This study was on knowledge and attitude of uniben undergraduates towards plastic waste pollution and control. Three research questions were raised and answered during the study using frequencies and percentages. The survey research design as adopted for this study; this is because the data is collected from a sample population with specific characteristics. The opulation of the study was 43,679 Students. It comprises of the 15 faculties of the University of Benin. Out of this population two hundred and forty (240) sample was selected from the total population using randomly sampling technique. The instrument used to collect data for the study was ten items self-structured questionnaire. The instrument for the data collection was personally administered by the researcher to the respondents. The researcher explained to the respondents how to indicate their views on each item. On the basis of the findings made in the study, it can be concluded that University of Benin undergraduates possess high levels of knowledge about plastic waste pollution as well as plastic waste management and control. The researcher recommends that University of Benin should incorporate plastic waste pollution and management topics into the General Studies (GST) curriculum to strengthen students’ environmental knowledge.

The study sought to evaluate the perception of UNIBENN students on the media brokers in peace and conflict resolutions in the 21 st century. The researcher revealed that the changing nature of peace and conflict resolution as brought by trends in modern communication technologies have af orded the media to be active participants in the negotiation process. However, the study shows that UNIBEN students of mass communication have little knowledge about the concept especially in the area of peace journalism to foster stability in crisis prone areas. Anchored on the agenda setting theory, the researcher articulates views that with the media ability to set the agenda for the society, it can help through its programme content drive social change and advocate peace oriented messages giving the society’s impression on the media as credible institution to push their course. The study adopted the survey research design method eliciting findings that the influence of the media on the society has weakened the power of diplomats in foreign af airs as well as the sovereignty of national government. To this end, the researcher revealed that as the media functions as mediators and peace brokers, the role of brokers is been threatened. The study concludes that institutions of government should make frantic ef orts towards improving a stronger synergy with the power house of information- the media. The study also looked at the knowledge of the new concept amongst student of mass communication advocating for the need to fully review the curriculum to accommodate this new trend in public diplomacy as
well as charting a direction towards peace journalism most especially in the African continent, Nigeria especially.

This study aimed to investigate the standard and challenges of basic education in Edo state, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, the following research questions were put forward: What are the key factors influencing the quality of basic education in
Edo State? What are the main challenges and barriers faced by schools and education stakeholders in delivering quality basic education in Edo State? How effective are existing education policies and programs in addressing the needs and priorities of students, teachers, and communities in Edo State? What are the longterm socio-economic and developmental impacts of investing in quality basic education in Edo State? Four (4) research questions guided this study.
The population of this study was 7,122 in the 12 schools of Etsako West local government area of Edo state and comprised a sample of 142 respondents which were used for the study and selected through random sampling technique. The study adopted a survey research design for the study and the major instrument used for data collection was questionnaire. The questionnaire was validated, and the reliability was determined through the test-retest method.
The findings of the study revealed that several factors were associated with the challenges in the standard of basic education in Edo state, Nigeria. Solutions were discovered to help overcome and manage these challenges on the standard of basic education in Edo state, Nigeria

This study examines the influence of environmental education on waste management practice among students at the University of Benin. Guided by four research questions, the study investigates the impact of environmental education, the relationship between environmental knowledge, attitudes, and waste management practices, the challenges hindering efective waste management, and the strategies that enhance sustainable practices. A survey research design was adopted, with a population of 223 students enrolled in Environmental Education. The study utilized a questionnaire titled “Influence of Environmental Education on Waste Management Practices among Students at the University of Benin” (IEEWMPASUB), and data collected from 200 valid responses were analyzed using frequency counts and simple percentages. The findings reveal that environmental education positively influences students’ awareness, attitudes, and behaviors towards waste management, fostering responsible waste practices. A strong positive correlation was observed between students' environmental knowledge and their waste management habits. Key challenges identified include inadequate infrastructure, limited institutional support, financial and time constraints, and insuf icient waste collection facilities. The study also highlights ef ective strategies such as practical experience, community collaboration, curriculum integration, and digital tools in promoting sustainable waste management. The study concludes that environmental education plays a vital role in shaping students’ waste management behaviors and recommends embedding environmental topics into academic programs, enhancing institutional support, organizing regular workshops, and fostering partnerships with environmental agencies. The study suggests further research into cross-university comparisons, long-term impacts of environmental education, and the role of socioeconomic factors in waste management practices

The study investigated the Perception of students on the impact of Guidance and Counselling services on academic performance in public secondary Schools in Oredo Local Government area, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Four research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. The study adopted the survey research design. The population of the study was
2000 SSS2 students from five public schools in Oredo Local Government Area in Edo State Nigeria. The sample size is Seventy-nine (79) 36 males and 43 females SSS2 student selected through simple random sampling techniques. The Instrument used for data collection was a 20-item questionnaire adopted from James 2023. The instrument contains four subscales of Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree and strongly Disagree (SD). The instrument was validated by three experts from the Department of Educational Evaluation and Counselling Psychology. It yielded an Cronbach Alpha reliability
coefficients of .667, .735, .713 and .735 for sub-scale 1,2,3 and 4 respectively. Data collected from the participants were analyzed using mean for research questions. while the independent sample t-test was used to test hypothesis at 0.05 level significance. The findings from the study reveals that the Guadiance and Counselling services available in schools in Oredo Local public are appraisal services and orientation program. Also, students perceived the Guidance and Counselling services to be impactful in classroom participation activities, career development and academic performance but not xi impactful on their attitude towards academic peers. It was therefore recommended that other types of Guidance and Counselling services should be made available in the public schools in Oredo Local Government Area because of its perceived impact on students academic performance