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This study was conducted to investigate the impact of knowledge and attitudes of placed based learning on air pollution among University of Benin students To achieve the purpose of the study, three (3) research questions were raised and literature related to the study were also reviewed. The Quasi research design was used for this study and the population consist of one hundred students of 1001 Health, Safety and Environmental Education Students. A total of Fifty persons were selected using split half sampling technique to divide the total population. The instrument used for data collection was a self- structured questionnaire administered by the researcher with the aid of two trained research assistants. The questionnaire was validated by the project supervisor with the aid of two other lecturers in the department of health, safety and environmental education. The internal consistency method- Cronbach Alpha -’ was used to establish the reliability of the questionnaire by splitting the scores of the respondent into two halves and a reliability coefficient value of 0.75 was obtained. A total of Fifty questionnaires were administered to the sample respondents and data collected was analyzed using frequency counts and percentage. The result of this study indicates that the Experimental group have a high knowledge of air pollution than the control control group,and the students under the experimental group also showed positive attitude towards air pollution . Data collected analyze and revealed that the students understand the concept of air pollution and are also aware that air pollution contributes to climate change.This makes it more likely that correct and complete information on air pollution and it's implications on human health would be conveyed to respondents which could lead them to developing positive attitude toward it. Based on these it was recommended that Universities should incorporate sustained PBL activities into their environmental education cumcula.Also Institutions should implement strategies such as incentive programs, peer-led environmental campaigns, and awareness workshops to reinforce positive and cleaner air behaviors among students. Continuous exposure to sustainable practices may help bridge the gap between knowledge and attitude change.

This study was conducted to investigate the impact of knowledge and attitudes of placed based learning on air pollution among University of Benin students To achieve the purpose of the study, three (3) research questions were raised and literature related to the study were also reviewed. The Quasi research design was used for this study and the population consist of one hundred students of 1001 Health, Safety and Environmental Education Students. A total of Fifty persons were selected using split half sampling technique to divide the total population. The instrument used for data collection was a self- structured questionnaire administered by the researcher with the aid of two trained research assistants. The questionnaire was validated by the project supervisor with the aid of two other lecturers in the department of health, safety and environmental education. The internal consistency method- Cronbach Alpha -’ was used to establish the reliability of the questionnaire by splitting the scores of the respondent into two halves and a reliability coefficient value of 0.75 was obtained. A total of Fifty questionnaires were administered to the sample respondents and data collected was analyzed using frequency counts and percentage. The result of this study indicates that the Experimental group have a high knowledge of air pollution than the control control group,and the students under the experimental group also showed positive attitude towards air pollution . Data collected analyze and revealed that the students understand the concept of air pollution and are also aware that air pollution contributes to climate change.This makes it more likely that correct and complete information on air pollution and it's implications on human health would be conveyed to respondents which could lead them to developing positive attitude toward it. Based on these it was recommended that Universities should incorporate sustained PBL activities into their environmental education cumcula.Also Institutions should implement strategies such as incentive programs, peer-led environmental campaigns, and awareness workshops to reinforce positive and cleaner air behaviors among students. Continuous exposure to sustainable practices may help bridge the gap between knowledge and attitude chang

This study examined the impact of social media usage on the mental health of econdary school students in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The study specifically focused on the nature of online interactions, duration of daily social media
engagement, exposure to harmful or inappropriate content, social comparison among friends, and differences in impact by sex. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population comprised secondary school students in Egor Local Government Area, while a sample of 150 students was selected using a multistage sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire developed by the researcher and analysed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, including one sample t test and independent samples t test, at the 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that secondary school students actively engage in positive online interactions such as friendly conversations and emotional support. However, the results also showed that many students spend more than three hours daily on social media, stay online late into the night, and experience emotional fatigue after prolonged use. The study further revealed that students significantly interact with harmful or inappropriate online content and engage in social comparison among friends. In addition, a significant difference was found in the impact of social media usage between male and female students, with female students being more affected. The study concluded that social media usage among secondary school students has both positive and negative effects on their mental health. It therefore recommended proper guidance, monitoring, and digital literacy education to promote healthy social media use and
protect students’ mental wellbeing.

This study was designed to
1 i1s to determine the impact of reading anxiety on academic performance of students in university of Benin. To achieve the purpose intended 1 for the study, three 3. The questionsraised and examined include: forty sevens students (147) in the three (3) Department in Faculty of Education, University of Benin. 1The sample for the study consists of ninety (90) students which were randomly selected among the students in the faculty. The 2 S 0 imple Random Sampling Technique was used in selecting these three Department. Students were drawn from each Department with the use of Random Sampling Technique. 3 method of reliability was used to determine the consistency of the opinion of the respondents.1The data collected were analysed using frequency count, simple percentage, and mean score standard The findings from the study showed that reading anxiety among students of the University of Benin is caused 4b 0 y a combination of linguistic, psychological, and environmental factors. The major causes identified include fear of being judged by peers or lecturers, pressure to perform well, limited vocabulary knowledge, tight deadlines for reading assignments, and lack of confidence in reading abilities. Items such as “Encountering unfamiliar vocabulary in texts causes me significant anxiety” and “The volume of reading required for my courses overwhelms me” recorded high mean responses, emphasizing that vocabulary difficulty. It was indicated that as students’ reading anxiety increases, their academic performance decreases. Therefore, 1 the null hypothesis which states that there will be no significant relationship between reading anxiety and academic performance of students in the University of Benin was rejected, it was recommended Universities should establish reading clinics, literacy labs, or guided reading workshops to help students gradually build reading confidence. Also, it was recommended that lecturers can incorporate stress-management approaches such as deep-breathing exercises, short mindfulness sessions, or motivational reassurance before reading-intensive tasks.

The data gathered from the survey of University of Benin students highlights significant insights regarding the factors contributing to drug abuse, its prevalence, and the impact of awareness campaigns. A total of 100 respondents participated, with a fairly balanced distribution of 47% male and 53% female students. The majority of respondents were below 18 years of age (36%), followed by those aged 18-22 years (28%). The survey also included students from various academic levels, with the largest group being in the 400 level (26%). In terms of reasons for drug abuse, peer pressure emerged as the dominant factor, with 76% of respondents acknowledging its influence. Curiosity and the easy availability of drugs on campus were also significant contributors, while academic stress and anxiety were less frequently cited as reasons for drug use. Despite these factors, a majority did not view drug abuse as a widespread issue at the university, with only 34% agreeing that many students were involved in drug abuse. Awareness campaigns, although successful in informing students about the dangers of drug abuse, have had limited success in changing behaviors. While 78% of respondents agreed that campaigns have raised awareness, only 10% felt that these initiatives have significantly reduced drug abuse. Additionally, most students believe that the campaigns need to be improved to reach a larger audience and to be more effective in changing attitudes toward drug use. Overall, while the campaigns have made progress in educating students, there remains a significant gap in their ability to influence behaviour and reduce drug abuse.

The main purpose of this study was to examine the impact of artificial intelligence on the accounting profession. It examines the usefulness of artificial intelligence to the accounting profession. The findings indicate that artificial intelligence and the accounting profession are positively correlated, and that AI will have an impact on the accounting profession in the future.The accounting profession's adoption of artificial intelligence has improved the quality of financial information, relevance, faithful representation, efficiency, and corporate governance information. However, it is advised that a comparison of the use of the accounting profession in other fields and in other accounting professions could offer some insights into institutional and cultural factors that influence the decision to use artificial intelligence. Additionally, the use of AI technology can help improve the quality of their asset base and lower leverage ratios by reducing debt. A survey research design was used in the study. A total of 50 questionnaires were distributed equally among penultimate, final-year students and faculty members working in the accounting department of the University of Benin in Benin City, Edo State, as the primary method of data collection. Regression analysis was used to formulate and test five hypotheses.The analysis's findings led to the acceptance ofthe alternative hypotheses and the rejection ofthe five null hypotheses. Thus, it was determined that artificial intelligence significantly affects how the accounting profession is perceived. According to the study, the accounting profession should implement stronger artificial intelligence procedures in order to enhance the caliber of their financial reporting and, consequently, their overall worth.

Information and communication technology (ICT) is a vital tool that is now becoming inevitable in all spheres of life and human endeavors. Its relevance cannot be over-emphasized and the challenges it poses to human endeavors require research to stamp the authority. This research revealed the relevance, importance and the effects of ICT on accounting education students. It also reveals their prospects of becoming employable and having an edge over other students and improving their educational performance. Chapter one of this study gives a background of information and communication, the purpose of the study and research questions. Chapter two reviewed available tests, journals and online articles on information and communication technologies with emphasis on the importance of ICT on accounting education students. Chapter three deals with the methodology to be employed which were the simple arithmetic percentage and mean. Chapter four analyzed the data from the questionnaire using the mean analysis. The study concluded that the introduction of ICT has helped the accounting education students to access information easily: It has also enhanced their job prospects and their learning and academic performance. It has been established that ICT helps in all spheres of life. To this end, it was recommended that; (I) government should give more concentration to the aspect of ICT on accounting education. (II) Laboratories should be provided for the students to access the internet (III) There should be training and retraining of lecturers for them to be acquainted with the knowledge of ICT.

The latter half of the 20th century saw a seismic shift in global economic thought. Neoliberalism, championing free markets, privatization, and minimal state intervention, gained traction, particularly within powerful international financial institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF).¹ These institutions became instrumental in propagating and implementing these policies, especially in developing countries grappling with economic vulnerabilities.² Nigeria, a nation endowed with vast human and natural resources yet plagued by persistent economic challenges, found itself at the crossroads of this global economic order, becoming a focal point for the IMF's interventionist approach.

This study examines the Impact of Domestic Violence on Women’s Mental Health In Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. The objective of the study is to assess the prevalence and forms of domestic violence experienced by women in Benin City to examine the mental health status of women who have experienced domestic violence, to explore the relationship between domestic violence and mental health disorders among women, to identify the socio-cultural and institutional barriers prevent women from seeking help. The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design also known as survey design. The sample size of two hundred (200) women within aged 18 to 60 years who have been or are currently in an intimate partner relationship whether formal (married), informal (cohabiting), or dating will be randomly selected from Oredo, Ikpoba-Okha, Egor, and Orhionmwon Local Government Areas, Benin City, Edo State. The findings of this study revealed that most of the respondents are victims of domestic violence, domestic violence is a serious issue in most community in Benin City, societal attitudes towards domestic violence contribute to its prevalence, there are organisations and agencies that support victims of domestic violence in Benin City. This study concluded that the complex nature of domestic violence and its profound psychological consequences, which are worsened by cultural, social, and economic factors prevalent in the region. The recommendation of this study is to establish and enhance support centers that provide comprehensive services for victims of domestic violence, including counseling, legal aid, and medical assistance, and these centers should be easily accessible and equipped with trained professionals who understand the nuances of domestic violence and mental health.

This study examines the impact of political cross-carpeting on political development in Nigeria between 1999 and 2023. Political cross-carpeting, defined as the defection of politicians from one party to another, has become a recurring feature of Nigeria’s democratic landscape since the return to civilian rule in 1999. The research explores the causes, patterns, and consequences of this phenomenon, with particular attention to its implications for party stability, democratic consolidation, governance, and public trust in political institutions. Using a qualitative approach, the study draws on secondary data, including scholarly literature, media reports, and official records, to analyze trends in political defections across different electoral cycles. Findings indicate that cross-carpeting is largely driven by personal ambition, intra-party conflicts, weak ideological foundations of political parties, and the pursuit of political survival. While some argue that defections can strengthen political participation and realignment, the study finds that frequent cross-carpeting undermines party cohesion, weakens opposition parties, and disrupts policy continuity. Furthermore, the research reveals that the practice contributes to political instability, erodes voter confidence, and hampers the overall process of democratic consolidation in Nigeria. The study concludes that without stronger institutional frameworks, ideological party structures, and enforcement of anti-defection laws, cross-carpeting will continue to pose challenges to Nigeria’s political development. It recommends reforms aimed at strengthening party discipline, promoting internal democracy, and enhancing legal mechanisms to regulate defections.