http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/83 SICT 2026-06-28T21:01:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31663 Title: HIERARCHY EXTRACTION FOR COVERT NETWORK DESTABILIZATION AND COUNTERTERRORISM MECHANISM Authors: Ismail, A. A.; Ganiyu, S. O. Abstract: Reduction of incessant crimes is the utmost priority of security agencies. Use of intelligence has potential to bring crime rate under minimal control but, organizational structure imbibes by criminal groups has been keeping and protecting covert members. However, extraction of covert members from flat organization structure has some challenges especially in identifying and analyzing high ranking criminals. Therefore, this paper proposed the used of eigenvector centrality for extraction of high rank members that social network analysis considered passive. Furthermore, this approach could offer a robust platform to detect clandestine nodes that attempt to escape detection. 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31650 Title: Preservation Methods and Digitisation Techniques on Management of Cultural Artefacts: A Systematic Review Authors: Abdullahi, Zakariyawu; Abduldayan, Fatimah Jibril; Tafida, Amina Gogo Abstract: This systematic review examines contemporary preservation methods and digitisation techniques employed in managing cultural artefacts, synthesizing findings from 48 studies published between 2010 and 2024. Cultural artefacts are vital for preserving heritage, identity, and history, necessitating effective management strategies. Traditional physical preservation methods such as climate-controlled storage, restoration, pest management, and preventive conservation remain foundational for maintaining artefact integrity. Concurrently, digitisation techniques including 3D scanning, digital archiving, and virtual exhibitions have increasingly complemented these methods by improving documentation, accessibility, and public engagement. The review reveals that integrated approaches combining physical preservation and digitisation offer significant benefits, enhancing conservation outcomes and enabling wider dissemination of cultural knowledge. However, challenges persist, notably the high costs of digital technologies, limited technical expertise, and insufficient institutional capacity. Moreover, ethical considerations and community involvement are critical to culturally sensitive management but are often underemphasized. The methodology involved systematic literature searches across major databases using keywords related to cultural artefact preservation and digitisation, followed by rigorous screening and narrative synthesis of eligible studies. Based on findings, this review recommends increased investment in professional training, sustainable funding models, stronger policy frameworks, and active community engagement to support integrated preservation practices. Future research should explore affordable digitisation solutions adaptable to resource-limited settings and develop comprehensive models that harmonize physical and digital management techniques. In conclusion, the integration of traditional and digital preservation methods is essential for safeguarding cultural artefacts sustainably, ensuring their longevity and accessibility for educational and cultural enrichment across generations. Description: Conference 2025-09-28T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31615 Title: Appraisal of Nigeria’s Benue-South indigenous communication modes,systems and application for sustainable development Authors: Ejembi, Johnny Francis; Luke, Maje Ayuba Abstract: This paper investigated how indigenous communication has been used to provide rural development activities on having access to information, knowledge needed to improve lives, respond to opportunities and challenges of social, economic, cultural, political and technological changes in Benue-South of North-Central Nigeria. The study sought to how indigenous communication modes and systems can be used to bring development to rural dwellers and the challenges involved. Diffusion of Innovation, Trado-Modern Communication Model and Strategic Entrepreneurship Model were used as theoretical frameworks. The paper adopted a qualitative research method making use of extensive literature review of articles, journals, periodicals and indigenous communication as well as Participant Observation with research assistants to elicit data of questionnaire items of four research questions from 627 purposively sampled respondents. The findings revealed that usage of the communication needs to be more empowered through active use in the speech communities to ensure development in areas of access to information on healthcare, agriculture, economy technology and politics. Governments and Non-Governmental Organizations have to use indigenous communication to guide the people on development programmes. The study recommends an all-consuming approach to channel development programmes in the rural areas through artificial intelligence in the broadcast and print media in interface with folk media as well as online journalism using indigenous language of the speech communities for physical and non-physical developments of the communities 2024-10-07T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31613 Title: Stakeholders’ evaluation of educational communication as a predictor of academic performance of secondary school education in Niger State, Nigeria Authors: Ejembi, Johnny Francis; Abdullahi, Yusuf Tella Abstract: This study investigated evaluation of stakeholders on how educational communication can be used as a tool to enhance academic performances in secondary schools. The aim of the study was to find out how educational communication can be used as a predictor to improve learning outcomes because the stakeholders were no longer comfortable with educational products from secondary schools within the state. Anchoring on Symbolic Interactionism of Mead, Blumer and Berlos S-M-C-R learning theories as theoretical framework, the study used three research questions to guide the investigation. A purposive random selection was used to choose seven hundred and fifty (750) respondents made up of teachers, parents, students and one and fifty community leaders from the selected twenty local government areas. The researchers developed a 45-questionnaire items of Likert scale to ask respondents how educational communication could be used to improve learning outcomes in the secondary schools. Data were analyzed using mean score. The study revealed that the selected schools do not have tools of communication technology to use in teaching students and that teachers’ professional development is ignored as well as the emotional disposition of the students. The study recommended that the schools should acquire the needed digital tools to teach effectively, intensive training and other professional development should be carried out for the teachers and as well, government should establish and implement policies to create a healthy school environment for the students 2025-11-11T00:00:00Z