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This study was carried out to determine the influence of home management residency on selected home economicsundergraduates’selected home management practices in University of Benin. Five research questions were raised and answered. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. The research instrument used for this study was the structured questionnaire which was administered to the respondents. The questionnaire was administered to respondents by the researcher, aided by trained research assistants who were thoroughly briefed on the administration procedure. The assistants facilitated the distribution and collection of the questionnaires from the respondents. Upon completion, each questionnaire was reviewed to ensure a high level of completeness. Notably, the response rate was 100%, indicating successful data collection process. For reliability of the instrument, Cronbach alpha statistics was used to ascertain the internal consistency of the item. It yielded an alpha value of 0.81 which indicated that the instrument was reliable. Data was analysed using mean and standard deviation as the method of data analysis. It was revealed from the finding that home management promoted enhancement of decision-making abilities, Improvement of resource allocation skills andDevelopment of leadership capabilities. Students who completed a residency practicum in home management reported increased confidence, self-ef icacy, and professionalism. Home management residency practicum influences students’ performances in overall home arrangements and organization to a high extent. It was concluded that home management residency practicum significantly influenced practical skills development, decision-making abilities, and overall professional preparation of selected home economics undergraduatestudents of University of Benin. In other words, home management residency practicum helps to inculcate requisite skills that promote entrepreneurial opportunities for home economics graduates. It was recommended that School management should invest on infrastructural facilities in the residency that promote ef ective skill acquisition. Students should engage in financial prudency for ef ective home management. Home management residency should be well organized to facilitate ef ective meal planning and preparation. The residency should be well equipped with necessary home accessories that will enhance student’s household chores

This study assesses undergraduate students' perceptions of the usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the educational process in relation to Office Technology and Management (OTM). A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study to obtain relevant information from respondents. The study examined students' level of awareness, extent of usage, and perceived benefits of Al tools in supporting learning activities such as research, assignments, record management, and skill development. Data for the study were gathered from undergraduate OTM students through a structured questionnaire, administered in selected tertiary institutions. Furthermore, the study investigated the challenges associated with the use of Al tools in the educational process, including limited access to digital resources, inadequate technical skills, high cost of internet services, and concerns about overdependence on Al. The findings of the study are expected to provide useful insights for educators, institutional administrators, and policymakers on effective strategies for integrating Al tools into OTM education while addressing the identified challenges to improve teaching and learning outcomes.