Research Article
Relative Effects of Mobile Technology Use, Attitudes, and Information Provision on Postgraduate Students’ Research Activities in Universities in North-Central Nigeria
Issue:
Volume 15, Issue 4, August 2026
Pages:
74-84
Received:
25 June 2026
Accepted:
3 July 2026
Published:
31 October 2026
Abstract: This study examined the relative effects of mobile technology use, postgraduate students’ attitudes towards research activities, and information provision on postgraduate students’ research activities in universities in North-Central Nigeria. The increasing demand for quality postgraduate research output in Nigerian universities has intensified interest in identifying factors that enhance or constrain research engagement. The objective of this study is to establish the significant relative effect of mobile technology devices, postgraduate students' attitudes, and information Provision on research activities of postgraduate students in universities in North-Central, Nigeria. A quantitative correlational research design was adopted, and multiple regression analysis was used to determine the relative contribution of the independent variables to postgraduate research activities. The results from the findings revealed that information provision had the most substantial positive and significant effect on postgraduate students’ research activities (β = 0.742, t = 14.961, p < 0.001), followed by postgraduate students’ attitudes towards research (β = 0.260, t = 5.977, p < 0.001). In contrast, the extent of mobile technology use had a negative and non-significant effect (β = -0.037, t = -0.751, p = 0.453). The model indicates that while all variables collectively contribute to explaining variations in research activities, information provision is the strongest predictor. The study concludes that access to relevant, timely, and adequate research information remains the most critical determinant of postgraduate research productivity in North-Central Nigerian universities. It is recommended that university management strengthen library and digital information systems, while also fostering positive research attitudes among postgraduate students through mentorship and structured research support programmes.
Abstract: This study examined the relative effects of mobile technology use, postgraduate students’ attitudes towards research activities, and information provision on postgraduate students’ research activities in universities in North-Central Nigeria. The increasing demand for quality postgraduate research output in Nigerian universities has intensified int...
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Research Article
Development of an Intelligent SIWES Management Framework for Logbook Tracking
Issue:
Volume 15, Issue 4, August 2026
Pages:
85-95
Received:
25 September 2026
Accepted:
21 October 2026
Published:
12 November 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijiis.20261504.12
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Abstract: The Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is an important component of tertiary education in Nigeria, providing students with practical industrial experience and exposing them to real-world professional practices. However, the continued use of paper-based logbooks creates challenges such as loss or damage of records, irregular submissions, delayed supervisor feedback, inconsistent assessment, and limited ability to monitor students’ activities in real time. This study focused on the development of an Electronic Logbook and Grading System for SIWES in Nigerian tertiary institutions, using Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife as the case study. Data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to 629 SIWES students across 200, 300, and 400 levels to identify challenges associated with the existing logbook process and determine user requirements for the proposed system. The system was designed using Figma and implemented as a web-based application using React.js and Next.js for the frontend, Node.js and Express.js for backend operations, and PostgreSQL for data storage. The system provides electronic recording of daily or weekly industrial activities, digital evidence uploads, supervisor feedback, real-time notifications, multiple supervisor access, electronic grading, and report export. Evaluation was conducted using usability, efficiency, and accuracy measures involving students and supervisors. The evaluation recorded an overall usability rating of 4.6 out of 5, a task completion rate of 95.45%, and a data accuracy rate of 98%. System response testing recorded an average read response time of 116 milliseconds and an average write response time of 300 milliseconds, while 147 out of 150 sampled records were stored and retrieved correctly. The findings demonstrate that the developed system provides a practical and reliable platform for improving SIWES documentation, supervision, electronic grading, feedback, and performance monitoring. The study concludes that replacing paper-based logbooks with an electronic platform can improve the efficiency, transparency, accessibility, and accountability of SIWES management in tertiary institutions.
Abstract: The Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is an important component of tertiary education in Nigeria, providing students with practical industrial experience and exposing them to real-world professional practices. However, the continued use of paper-based logbooks creates challenges such as loss or damage of records, irregular submissio...
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Samuel Yisadoko
