http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/174 Journal Articles Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:02:24 GMT 2026-07-31T14:02:24Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31956 Title: Influence of academic social networking sites on research productivity of library and information science lecturers in Nigerian universities Authors: Musa, Hussaini; Fati, Abubakar,; Augustine, Edimeh,; Hajara, Jibril,; Khadiza, Avosuahi O. Sadiku,; Musa, Imam Shakarau,; Ladan, Dogara,; Mustapha, Gana Abdulkadi; Murjanatu, Abduhamid Jibbo Abstract: This paper is an overview of the influence of academic social networking sites and management policy on research productivity of library and information science lecturers in Nigerian universities which was anchored on two specific objectives. The paper examined issues relating to the influences of the use of academic social networking sites on research productivity of lecturers identified include: management of an online persona, diffusion of studies, collaboration, information management, and measurement of impact. Outcomes of the study showed the influence of management policy on lecturers’ research productivity to thus include: organisation’s research objectives; decentralization; leadership; support for research; policy regimes to motivate lecturers' research activities; and resources. It uses the conceptual and documentary method by using the various related literature to achieve the two stated objectives. Based on the identified factors, the paper recommends the LIS Lecturers commitment to utlisation of academic social networking sites for research visibility and formulation of management timely review of university policies on research productivity of the lecturers among others. The paper conclude that academic social networking sites and university management policies impact research output by LIS lecturers, influencing visibility and encouraging research. And recommends creating social environments that are appropriate for academic purposes networking sites and implementing management policies to make research output more visible. Academic staff should actively utilize academic social networking for research productivity, acquiring necessary ICT and information literacy skills. University administration should also establish guidelines requiring LIS instructors to have profiles on these platforms, benefiting both the university and the instructors Description: JOURNAL ARTICLE PDF Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31956 2024-02-12T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31955 Title: Information seeking behavior and work performance of local government administrators in Niger State, Nigeria. Authors: Abubakar, Fati; Alegbeleye, Gabriel,Olubunmi.; Musa, Hussaini Abstract: This study investigated the information seeking behaviour and work performance of local government administrators in Niger State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was used and the target population was the 275 local government administrators in the 25 local government areas in Niger State, Nigeria. 165 local government administrators from 15 local government areas in the three senatorial districts of Niger State were sampled. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Frequency and percentage distribution, mean and standard deviation and linear regression were used to analyse the data. Results showed that level of work performance of local government administrators was high at (¯x= 2.73, SD = 0.79) on a 4-point Likert scale and the level of information seeking behaviour was high with a grand mean of (¯x= 3.10, SD = 0.984) on a 4-point Likert scale. The challenges militating against work performance included lack of staff training on skills to provide quality service at (¯x= 3.41, SD = 0.854), lack of acknowledgement for work done at (¯x= 3.14, SD = 0.854) among others. Results further showed that work performance of local government administrators in Niger State, Nigeria was not significantly influenced by information seeking behaviour with (R2 = 0.014, B = 0.121, t = 1.459, p > 0.05)r. The study concluded that the high level of work performance of local government administrators in Niger State could be attributed to the high level of their information seeking behaviour. The study recommended that Local governments in Niger State should train and re-train their employees on information literacy skills so as to be able to provide more quality services. Description: JOURNAL ARTICLE PDF Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31955 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31954 Title: Use of Media Platforms for Information Dissemination by Politicians in Kano State, Nigeria Authors: Saleh, Abdullahi Adam,; Rita, Otibhor Salami; Musa, Hussaini Abstract: This study investigates the use of media platforms for information dissemination by politicians in Kano State, Nigeria. The study addresses two research questions and tests one research hypothesis. The population of the study comprised of 1,464 politicians across 20 political parties in the state, and the data collected using a descriptive survey design. A purposive and proportionate sample of 306 politicians was selected and administered with questionnaires, and 276 questionnaires were completed and returned for analysis. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The findings indicate that social media platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and X were the most frequently used during information dissemination whereas, traditional media such as television and newspapers were less frequently use by the respondents. The study further revealed that the major challenges faced by politicians in the use of media platforms included high cost of media use, incessant dissemination of false information or groundless allegations by political opponents. Furthermore, the study found no significant relationship between politicians’ use of media and the effectiveness information dissemination in Kano State. Finally, the study recommends that to mitigate the high cost of media platforms use, politicians should focus on cost-effective digital marketing strategies. This includes using social media platforms for the dissemination of efficient and impactful campaign information. Description: Journal Article PDF Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31954 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31953 Title: Influence of institutional management policy on the research productivity of lecturers in federal universities in North-Central, Nigeria Authors: Musa, Hussaini; Suleiman, Lawal Attahiru Abstract: Research productivity is a vital indicator of academic effectiveness and institutional reputation. Although past studies have focused on infrastructural and individual factors influencing research output, less attention has been given to the role of institutional management policies. This study, guided by the Uses and Gratification Theoryand the Path-Goal Theory, examined the influence of management policy on the research productivity of lecturers in seven (7) Federal Universities in North-Central Nigeria. A descriptive survey design, complemented with a mixed-method approach, was employed. Questionnaires were distributed to 96 purposively selected lecturers, out of which 75 were returned valid (response rate = 78.1%). Additionally, interviews with key management figures provided qualitative depth and triangulated the quantitative results. Findings revealed that policy dimensions such as institutional research objectives (mean = 4.29), academic freedom (mean = 4.35), leadership style (mean = 4.15), and incentive structures (mean = 4.36) significantly influenced research productivity. The overall weighted mean of 4.26 reflected strong agreement among respondents, while the extent of influence across policy dimensions yielded a weighted mean of 4.23. However, policy support for research direction (mean = 4.05) and research resource distribution (mean = 4.16) showed only moderate influence. The study concludes that effective management policy is a key driver of research productivity and recommends reforms to strengthen autonomy, access to resources, and incentive systems. Description: JOURNAL ARTICLE PDF Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31953 2025-08-08T00:00:00Z