Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management

Wireless Communications Technologies for Implementation of Fintech Solutions

Adedotun Oladinni — 2025-01-21

Reliable and effective wireless communication solutions are in more demand due to the fast expansion of financial technology or fintech. This work aims to analyze and rank different wireless communication technologies according to how suitable they are for fintech applications. Relevant wireless technologies and their characteristics are identified in a literature survey and the important evaluation criteria for financial deployment. The paper analyzed and ranked the alternatives using the multi-criteria decisionmaking framework- Entropy-weighted Combinative Distance-based Assessment (CODAS). The findings enable software developers and service providers to make well-informed decisions by offering information on the appropriateness of each technology for fintech solutions. The study highlights the trade-offs and strengths of different wireless technologies, enabling the selection of appropriate communication solutions tailored to the specific requirements of fintech applications.

Open Educational Resources Integration in Colleges of Education, in Kwara State, Nigeria

A.H. Abduldayan — 2025-01-21

This study investigates awareness, readiness, capacity training and challenges regarding the integration of Open Educational Resources (OER) in colleges of education in Kwara State, Nigeria. These colleges of education are: the College of Education Ilorin, College of Education Oro, and College of Education (Technical) Lafiagi. The study employed a mixed-method approach by combining quantitative data from a structured questionnaire with qualitative insights from semi-structured interviews, involving a sample of 72 participants drawn using a convenience sampling of lecturers from the three colleges of education in Kwara State. The findings revealed a moderate level of awareness (62.5%) about OER and its benefits; however, only 31.9% have received formal training in using and creating OER. Institutional readiness is identified as insufficient, with only 38.9% of respondents reporting adequate technical support for OER adoption. The study highlights significant gaps in capacity training and institutional support, which hinder effective OER utilisation. Recommendations include enhancing training programs, improving internet connectivity, and establishing robust institutional policies to enhance collaboration and sustainable OER integration. This research underscores the critical need for targeted interventions to bridge existing gaps and unlock the transformative potential of OER in enhancing educational access, quality, and equity in Kwara State.

Digital Literacy Competencies of Postgraduate Students for Access and Use of Digital Information Resources and Services in University Libraries in Kaduna State

Adamu Jibrin — 2025-01-21

This study was carried out to determine the digital literacy competencies of postgraduate students for access and use of digital information resources and services in university libraries in Kaduna State. In order to achieve this, two research questions and one null hypothesis were formulated and tested in the study. Survey research method was adopted for the study. The population of the study consisted of 18,130 postgraduate students from the 3 universities namely; Kashim Ibrahim Library (KIL) of Ahmadu University, Zaria, Kaduna State University (KASU) Library and Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Library and 377 of them were drawn as the sample size of the study. A structured open-ended questionnaire was developed by the researcher. For data analysis, tables, frequency counts and percentages were used. One-way ANOVA was used to test the hypothesis. It was discovered that postgraduate students studied have possessed digital literacy competencies such as ability to define specific information needs prior to the search; can use a number of search engines when sourcing; can select online materials for my use etc. Also, it was found that there is significant difference among the postgraduate students in the digital literacy competencies they possessed to access and use digital information resources and services in the University Libraries of Kaduna State. The need for the regular training in order to equip postgraduate students with relevant soft skills on digital literacy organized by the university library management is highly recommended.

Navigating Ethical Dilemmas while Transforming Information Services in the Global Age

Afline Susan Awuor — 2025-01-21

The digital age has transformed information services. Individuals and organisations create, access, and engage with information on a previously inconceivable scale. This digital landscape has ushered in novel and pressing ethical concerns. Issues surrounding data privacy, intellectual property rights, responsible use of technology, and the ethical delivery of information services have taken the centre stage. There is a need to ensure that information services are ethically sound and genuinely usercentric, placing user rights and ethical considerations at the heart of service design and delivery. This paper identifies emerging ethical challenges information services face in the digital era, examines the technological advancements and innovations that have given rise to the ethical challenges in the provision of information services, analyses the existing legal and regulatory frameworks that pertain to information services in the digital landscape, and reviews case studies and best practices in information services that have successfully addressed emerging ethical challenges. The study employed a qualitative research approach. Data was collected by reviewing current literature, legislation and regulations, and ethical guidelines to understand the recommended ethical standards for information services in the digital era. The findings revealed that technological advancements and innovations enable better content creation, delivery, data storage, and efficient information retrieval. However, they also introduce ethical challenges related to bias, privacy, security, and responsible use of information and technology. The study findings can contribute to a more responsible and ethical information service, ensure user satisfaction and legal compliance, and promote innovation and adaptation. The results can also create public awareness and inform policy development that addresses ethical challenges.

Information Literacy Skills and Research Output of Library and Information Science Postgraduate Students of University of Ibadan

Esther O. Jatto — 2025-01-21

The study investigated the influence of information literacy skills on the research output of Library and Information Science (LIS) postgraduate students at the University of Ibadan. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. Purposive sampling techniques were used to draw out 100 students as a sample for this study out of 206 total populations, which include all PG 2021/2022 academic session PhD, M.Phil. and Masters students of LIS in University of Ibadan, Ibadan. The questionnaire was used for data collection. Percentages, frequencies, and mean ratings were used to analyze the posed research questions. The only hypothesis was tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). Findings revealed that LIS postgraduate students possessed information literacy skills based on information needs, how to locate, how to evaluate, and information utilization. However, the research productivity possessed was shown to be low with a Weighted Mean =2.11 and a significant correlation of research productivity and information literacy skill (r=.445, n=51, p (.001)<.05). It was recommended that LIS educators and schools need to incorporate literacy skills most especially ICT skills into the curriculum and sacrosanct or germane in research productivity in order to increase academic scholarship, be recognized for creative thinking, and promote lifelong learning.

Use of Institutional Repositories among Academic Staff of Federal Universities in Nigeria

Ibrahim Ahmadu — 2025-01-21

The study investigated the use of institutional repositories among academic staff in federal universities in Nigeria. The study used a quantitative methodology with a cross-sectional survey design. Four research questions were formulated to guide the study; the population of the study was one thousand two hundred and eighty-eight (1288) academic staff of federal universities in Nigeria that deposited research outputs in their respective institutional repositories and the sample size is three hundred and six (306). Questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection. Proportionate stratified sampling was used in selecting the required number of respondents for each university under study, while purposive sampling was used in administering the research instrument to the respondents. Three hundred and six (306) copies of the questionnaire were administered to the respondents, out of which 268 were filled, returned and found useful. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The study discovered that academic staff used a variety of research outputs in their institutional repositories, which include seminar papers, pre- print journals, post-print journals, conference papers, theses/dissertations, book chapters, books, and workshop papers among others. The finding of the study also revealed that the frequency of use of institutional repositories by academic staff in federal universities in Nigeria was high. Result of the inferential statistics showed that effort expectancy influenced the used of institutional repositories. The study concluded that effort expectancy influenced academic staff in federal universities to use the institutional repositories. The study recommended that the library should organize series of seminars and workshops on how to use IRs.

Developing Institutional Repositories in University Libraries in Anambra State: Prospects and Challenges

Roseline Nkechi Obiozor-Ekeze — 2025-01-21

The study ascertained the challenges and prospects of developing institutional repositories in University libraries in Anambra State, Nigeria using survey research design. The sample size for the study comprised 70 library staff in university libraries of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam drawn using accidental sampling technique. Data were collected using Challenges to Development of Institutional Repository Questionnaire (CDIRQ) and Prospects of Development of Institutional Repository Questionnaire (PDIRQ) which were validated by three experts in Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. In testing the reliability of the instrument, the Cronbach Alpha method was used. Reliability co-efficient values of 0.72 and 0.78 were obtained for CDIRQ and PDIRQ. Data were analyzed using mean. The findings of the study revealed that low bandwidth, poor funding, poor ICT skills, epileptic power supply, fear of copy right infringement, lack of IRS policy, fear of plagiarism etc are some of the challenges to the development of institutional repositories in university libraries. The findings of the study further revealed that multiple storage of institutional scholarly documents in a digital format, acceleration of dissemination of research information, increase in the use of research output of the students and teaching staff of a university, ease of editing of scholarly information, updating of scholarly information, amongst others are the prospects of the development of institutional repositories. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that government at all levels should provide adequate funds for the development of institutional repositories in universities in Anambra state.

Institutional Factors and Electronic Record Keeping Practices of Clerics in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Ogun State, Nigeria

John Morufu Lambe — 2025-01-21

This study investigated the institutions factors and e-recordkeeping in the Redeemed Christian church of God, Ogun State. The study employed survey research design. The population for the study was 2,236 of RCCG clerics, Ogun State, The sample was 339. Multistage sampling technique was used to select the sample respondents. A validated structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Data were analyzed using descriptive and simple linear regression. The result revealed that institutional factors had positive significant influence on e-recordkeeping practices (βeta = .687, t (291) = 16.114, p<0.05) had a positive significant influence on e- recordkeeping practices in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Ogun state.Based on the findings, the study concluded that institutional factors enhanced e-recordkeeping practices in RCCG, Ogun State. and it was recommended that the top Pastors (the Provincial and Regional Pastors) in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Ogun State, Nigeria in general need to uphold the techniques and strategies for keeping their records electronically for proper operations relating to e-recordkeeping practices. Also, the RCCG should establish and archives which e-records of permanent value can be preserved.