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This project focused on the design and implementation of SmartLMS, an Artificial Intelligence assisted Learning Management System (LMS) developed to enhance digital teaching and learning in the University of Benin. The aim of the study was to create a flexible and user friendly platform that integrates AI features to support both lecturers and students in managing learning materials, assessments and performance analytics. The system was designed using Next.Js for the Frontend, Node.Js with the Express.Js framework for the Backend and MongoDB as the database, with JWT authentication to regulate signup and secured login to the platform, Cloudinary to handle and store uploaded materials and OpenAI and Gemini AI for AI-driven functionalities. The AI modules were implemented to help students with course materials summarization, self-practice test generation and keep track of students’ analytics. The system followed a modular design and was implemented to be responsive, reliable and accessible on both mobile and desktop devices. Results showed that SmartLMS improved teaching efficiency, student engagement and learning personalization while maintaining lecturer control over assessments, grading and students’ academic performance. The project concluded that SmartLMS provides a practical and scalable solution for integrating AI into education, offering a more interactive, intelligent and accessible learning experience that can be integrated into
different learning environments

The study investigated the perceived causes and effects of teenage pregnancy among students of the University of Benin. Four research questions were to guide the study. The purpose of the study was to access and examine the awareness and effects of teenage pregnancy among students in the University of Benin. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. The population of the study consists of all (44,699) undergraduates from fourteen (14) faculties in the
University of Benin. The instrument used in this study is the questionnaire titled “the Causes and Effects of Teenage Pregnancy Students in the University of Benin” The finding from the study research revealed that the major causes of the teenage pregnancy are teenagers lack of Sexual Education and peer pressure, it cannot be totally ignored that Cultural Norms and Stigma surrounding discussions about sex also contribute to the teenage pregnancy necessary recommendation to the teenagers among the University of Benin undergraduate, general public, and government body as follows: students have access to confidential counseling services, Public awareness campaigns

This study examined the effect of a simple field trip on students’ knowledge and attitude about hygiene practices. The research was guided by two hypotheses: (1) that there is no significant difference in the knowledge of students about hygiene practices between those who participated in the field trip and those who did not, and (2) that participation in a field trip has no significant effect on students’ attitudes toward hygiene practices. A quasi-experimental research design was employed, with students divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group participated in a field trip that provided practical exposure to hygiene practices and environmental sanitation, while the control group received only classroom instruction. Data were collected and analysed using independent samples t-tests to determine the effect of the field trip on students’ knowledge and attitudes. The findings revealed that students in the experimental group had significantly higher knowledge of hygiene practices than those in the control group. Similarly, the experimental group demonstrated more positive attitudes toward hygiene practices, showing greater appreciation and willingness to adopt healthy behaviours. The study concluded that a simple field trip is an effective experiential learning strategy that enhances both students’ knowledge and attitudes toward hygiene. The findings imply that health and hygiene education is more effective when learners are exposed to practical, real-world experiences that connect theoretical lessons to actual health behaviours and environmental practices. The study recommends that schools incorporate field trips into health and hygiene education curricula, provide adequate resources and support for such activities, and collaborate with health and environmental agencies to strengthen students’ participation in community sanitation and personal hygiene promotion. It also suggests further research on the long-term impact of experiential learning and comparative studies of different field-based instructional methods in improving hygiene
knowledge, attitudes, and practices among students.

This study was conducted to assess the perception of Agricultural Education students on the roles of Vocational and Technical Education in reducing unemployment in Edo State. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Four research questions were raised and one hypothesis was formulated to guide this study. The population consisted of 135 students from the Department of Vocational and Technical Education, Faculty of Education, University of Benin. The entire population was used as the sample due to its manageable size. The research instrument was a structured questionnaire titled “The Perception of Agricultural Education Students on the Roles of Vocational and Technical Education in Reducing Unemployment” (PAESRVTERU). The instrument was validated through expert judgment by the researcher’s supervisor and two specialists in the department. Its reliability was established using Cronbach Alpha, yielding a coefficient of 0.77, indicating good internal consistency. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and independent sample t-test at 0.05 level of significance using statistical package for the social science (SPSS). Findings revealed that Agricultural Education students perceived vocational and technical education as significantly contributing to skills development, economic growth, and entrepreneurship promotion, all of which influence the reduction of unemployment in Edo State to a high extent. Specifically, skill development was recognized as a vital engine of job creation, economic growth was seen as a driver of labor demand, and entrepreneurship promotion was acknowledged as a viable tool for empowering graduates and reducing social vices.

This research work was conducted to find out about the security implications of election rigging in developing countries, using Nigeria as a case study. Specifically, the study was concerned with analyzing the negative effects and implications of election rigging in relationship to the security and economy of developing countries most especially Nigeria. To achieve this, a field survey of selected respondents in Nigeria was carried out, involving 20 participants. Some of the findings from the" survey were that there is a high level of Election rigging in the country thereby resulting to political instability, violence and destruction of lives and properties. Another finding from the survey was that, there's a very low level of acceptance of Election results amongst the masses as a result of distrust and massive rigging during polls.

The study investigated Educational access and enrollment of students in Nigerian public universities. The purpose of the study was to find the students seeking ad mission into public universities in Nigerian for the 2022/2023 academic session, to find the number of students who met the minimum admission requirements for entry into universities during the period under study, to find the number of students who successfully gained access to university education in the 2022/2023 academic session, to find the number of students who enrolled for a specific academic year, to find the impact of government policies on educational access and enrollment Five(5) research questions were raised to guide the study. Question to 5 were answered. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistic like percentage, frequency count, standard deviation and mean The sample size of 275 respondents was selected for this study. The data collection instrument was a checklist title "Educational Access and Enrollment of students in Nigerian public universities". The questionnaire content validity was assessed by the project supervisor, leading to the necessary adjustment before administration by the researcher. The reliability of the instrument was Carried out using cronbach alpha statistic and a coefficient of 0.77 wa8=s obtained

The study was carried out to examine factors affecting the academic performance of students with disabilities in the secondary inclusive school setting. Four research question were formulated to guide the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. The study population consists of students with disabilities in the secondary inclusive school setting in Ihogbe College Benin City. A total number of 30 students with special needs were used for the study. The instrument for the study was a question on factors affecting the academic performance of students with disabilities in the secondary inclusive school setting FAAPSDSISS. To ensure the reliability of the instrument, the cronbach alpha statistics was used in the study and a co-efficient value of 0.79, 0.70, 0.78, and 0.81 was obtained. The data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings from analysed data shows that there’s a significant relationship between the academic performance of students with disabilities and the Family background, attitude of the students, availability of school personnel and lastly teaching strategies .Based on the findings, some recommendations were made which include: Provision for properly trained special teacher, proper placement of special teachers, offer guidance and counselling services to students with special needs, appropriate modification of curriculum and teaching strategies

This study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and perception of quantity survey students of university of Benin towards the transmission and prevention of Corona virus. This study was guided by the following aims; to determine the level of knowledge of quantity surveyor students of University of Benin towards the prevention of Corona virus, to assess the attitude of quantity survey students of University of Benin on prevention of Corona virus and to determine the perception of quantity survey students of University of Benin on the transmission of Corona virus. The study employed a cross-sectional design that also involved a convenience sampling technique, and questionnaires were made in Google form, which was used in collecting data. The study findings revealed that 56.4% of the respondents had a fair level of knowledge, all respondents (100%) have heard of covid-19. The mean knowledge score is 63.57±13.42, which suggest a fair level of knowledge. The attitude level of the respondents shows that 47(41.4%) have negative attitude towards Corona virus, while 71(58.6%) have positive attitude towards it. This suggests that the respondents have positive attitude towards the prevention of Corona virus. The study also revealed that 61(51.4%) have negative perception towards Corona virus transmission, while 57(48.6%) have positive perception towards it. This suggests that the respondent have a negative perception on the transmission of Corona virus. Result shows that the level of knowledge is fair, with positive attitude and negative perception to the transmission and prevention of Corona virus. In conclusion, Knowledge did not show significant association with perception and also there was no significant difference in perception based on gender of the students. A recommendation of need for the university community to continuously provide accurate and timely information to their students was made

This study examined the knowledge, attitude, and practice of nutrition and healthy eating habits among students of a tertiary institution in Benin City, Edo State. Poor nutrition and unhealthy eating behaviours among young adults have been recognized as major public health concerns, contributing to the rising incidence of non-communicable diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional design and utilized a stratified sampling technique with convenience sampling to select 200 participants from different academic levels and faculties. A total of 200 structured questionnaires were distributed and duly completed, yielding a 100% response rate. Data were analysed us ing the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26.0, and results were presented in tables, charts, and figures using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed that the majority of the students possessed good knowledge of nutrition and healthy eating habits, as indicated by a grand mean score of 1.8. Most respondents also exhibited positive attitudes toward proper nutrition, recognizing the importance of balanced diets, regular meals, and adequate hydration. However, despite their awareness, many students demonstrated poor eating practices, often skipping meals, consuming fast foods, and taking sugary beverages due to time constraints, limited finances, and the easy availability of junk foods. Hypothesis testing showed a significant relationship between students’ nutritional knowledge, attitudes, and their actual eating behaviours (p< 0.05). The study concludes that while students have good knowledge and favourable attitudes toward nutrition, these do not always translate into healthy dietary practices due to various socioeconomic and environmental barriers

This study examined the influence of school environment on the academic performance of undergraduate students in the faculty of education, university of Benin. Four research questions were raised and answered to guide the study. Pertinent literature were reviewed. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study and the study population was 665, consisting of all the students in Health, Safety, and Environmental Education Students in the University of Benin 2022/2023 academic ses sion. A sample size of 100 respondents was selected using the simple random sampling technique to select the respondents across the levels in the department. The instrument for data collection was a well- designed structured questionnaire which was validated by the project Supervisor and two other lecturers from the Department of Health, Safety and Environmental education. The test-retest method was used to determine the reliability of the instrument. Collated data was analyzed using descriptive statistical tools such as frequency and percentage tables. The findings revealed that the nature of the school environment has an impact on the academic performance of the respondents. Furthermore, findings from this study further revealed that the influence of school facilities on the academic performance among the respondents is bad. It was also revealed that school personnel have a very low influence on the academic performance of the respondents. Lastly, findings from this study revealed that the ways social relationship influence academic performance among the respondents includes; peer support, such as sharing notes and ideas, which positively affects their academic performance, collaborating with their classmates regularly for academic purposes (e.g., group assignments, exam preparation, participation in extracurricular activities (e.g., clubs, sports) which helps them balance academic stress and improves their performance, involvement in social activities on campus which has a positive effect on their academic performance and socializing with classmates and friends outside of class helping them relax and improve their ability to concentrate on their studies.