The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown on International Students

The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown on International Students CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY COVID-19 was first discovered in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, and quickly spread over the globe, wreaking havoc on all nations and territories. Over 6 million COVID-19 cases had been documented globally at the time of this research, with over 1,000000 fatalities (Johns Hopkins University, 2020; WHO) (2020). These figures were mind-boggling, and the epidemic became a defining global health disaster in recent memory. According to health professionals, the illness does not discriminate against individuals based on their age, sex, gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or other social characteristics (WHO, 2020). Older individuals, low-income families, indigenous peoples, and people with underlying chronic or...

The Impact of Covid-19 Lockdown on Internet Usage

The Impact of Covid-19 Lockdown on Internet Usage CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Even before the government implemented a lockdown to stop the spread of COVID-19, research have shown that most people utilize social media and the internet to cope with low mood and challenging thoughts as a sort of escapism (Király et al., 2020). Escapism is a type of avoidant coping that aims to alleviate stress by leaving unsatisfactory living conditions (Gurbuz, & Ozkan, 2019). According to this study, people use social media platforms like Instagram as a type of escapism. Furthermore, recent studies have shown an increase in nomophobia in Turkish youths (Durak, 2019; Gurbuz & Ozkan, 2020), also known as the fear of being without a mobile phone, a term coined by YouGov UK  in response to increased reports of anxiety disorders...

The Impact of Social Media on Covid-19 Information Dissemination

The Impact of Social Media on Covid-19 Information Dissemination CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Over time, social media has evolved into an active technical tool as well as a news and communication medium for Nigerian citizens. Access to mobile telephony, particularly among digitally aware adolescents, has made information distribution as simple as snapping a finger. As the epidemic has encroached on and emasculated global activities, social media platforms have been used as a source of information for individuals. Its importance has grown as a result of the government's implementation of a lockdown strategy to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. As a result, it has evolved into an active instrument for engagement and communication, disseminating both reasonable and incredulous (mis)information. Social media sites...

The Influence of Women’s Participation and Empowerment in Development Processes

The Influence of Women’s Participation and Empowerment in Development Processes CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY When Third World feminists coined the phrase "women's empowerment" in the 1970s, it was obviously intended to frame and simplify the struggle for social justice and women's equality through the change of economic, social, and political systems at the national and international levels (Cohen, 2002). While the origins of each woman's helplessness (or power) are numerous and varied, it may be instructive to examine what women share in this regard. According to Enemuo (2001), focusing on women's empowerment as a group demands an investigation of gender relations, or how power exchanges between the sexes are generated and sustained. Men have the most power in male dominated countries, such as Nigeria, over home...

The Role Of Covid-19 On The Construction Industry

The Role Of Covid-19 On The Construction Industry CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY COVID-19 has impacted communities all over the world, with over 10.5 million documented cases with a figure that is continuously climbing (WHO 2020). In today's globalized world, there is no location that has not been impacted by the Corona virus (COVID-19) epidemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost all commercial, economic, and social activities. According to Osuizugbo  &  Ojelabi, (2020), similarly, the construction and engineering industries are not immune to this crisis; they are also suffering from it. Construction is more important than ever during these challenging times. From erecting hospitals in a matter of days to contributing life-saving equipment, the sector has played a key role in both responding to and...

The Role Of Laboratory Facilities On Students Academic Performance

The Role Of Laboratory Facilities On Students Academic Performance CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY  Alimi (2004) claims that, the primary goal of establishing a school is to teach and learn. As a result, schools must provide appropriate facilities to enable teachers and students to meet the course objectives at the conclusion. This is the essence of the school's infrastructure and facilities. Science and technology are critical tools for any country's development and production. Science is essential for any nation that wishes to maintain its independence, sovereignty, and self-sufficiency, as well as to ensure growth and to hold its head high among civilized nations. This is due to the fact that science and technology supply the fundamental tools for industrialization and economic development in fields such as...

Youtube As A Social Media Tool For Teaching And Learning In Tertiary Institutions In Nigeria

Youtube As A Social Media Tool For Teaching And Learning In Tertiary Institutions In Nigeria (Case Study Of University Of Benin) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY In recent years, the advent of Youtube has changed communication and facilitated teaching and learning activities. When educating students, social networking has integrated learning and has become one of the most important communication tools among young people; it is often applied to the technique of utilizing both online and in-person learning experiences. In a blended learning course, students may attend a regular classroom class given by a teacher while simultaneously independently completing online course components outside of the classroom. In this situation, in-class time might be substituted or augmented by online learning experiences, and students would...

A Critical Investigation Of The Factors Influencing The Adoption Of E-Commerce In Nigeria

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Advances in information and communication technologies and the emergence of the internet have revolutionized business activities enabling new ways of conducting business referred to as electronic commerce ( Turban, King, Lee, & Viehland, 2004). Electronic commerce (ecommerce) describes the process of buying, selling, transferring, or exchanging products, services, and/or information through computer networks, principally the Internet (Turban et al., 2004). Electronic commerce can also be defined as “the sharing of business information, maintaining of business relationships, and conducting of business transactions by means of telecommunications networks” (Zwass, 2003). Electronic commerce activities include the inter-organizational processes of market-based sell-buy relationships and...

A Critical Investigation Of The Impact Of Cybercrime On The Academic Achievement Of Undergraduates Students (A Case Study Of Uniben)

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Today's internet world has evolved into a parallel way of life. Things that were unthinkable only a few years ago are now possible for the general public. Because of mankind's rising need and reliance on these technologies, the internet is quickly becoming a way of life for millions of people. The internet has made website communication, email, and a lot of other things possible from anywhere, and it provides solutions for the betterment of humanity (Kamini, 2011). The internet provides limitless commercial, social, and educational opportunities. Jide (2007), on the other hand, has raised concerns about the unique risks posed by the internet, such as cybercrime. The internet has simplified business processes such as sorting, summarizing, coding, editing, customized and generic report...

A Critical Investigation Of The Negative Impact Of Cyber crime On Nigeria Educational Sector

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Crime appears to be an inextricable part of modern society. Despite social workers', law enforcement agencies', and personal and criminal justice professionals' best efforts, the world is becoming a more awful place. Youth involvement in horrible crimes including cybercrime, cultism, armed robbery, abduction, rape and sexual abuse, as well as other vices, is all too widespread and alarming. According to Okesola and Adeta (2013), cybercrime is defined as any criminal offense that includes the use of the internet or another computer network as a component of the crime. They went on to say that cyber crimes are crimes committed against a person or a group of individuals with the goal of willfully harming the victim's reputation or causing bodily or mental harm to the victim using contemporary...

A Critical Investigation On The Social Consequences Of Alcohol Abuse Among Nigerian Youths (A Case Study Of Ikwerre, Rivers State)

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Alcohol is a colorless flammable liquid found in wine, beer, spirits, and other beverages as a byproduct of yeast, sugars, and starch fermentation. It has also been described as a substance with a central nervous system depressive effect (Schinke, Schwinn, Cole 2006). The liver largely metabolizes it via biochemical processes. Alcohol use, according to (Perkins, 2002), has socioeconomic and sociocultural consequences for individuals in society, particularly students. It is given and used at ceremonies, oaths, vows, celebrations, and other joyful events. During the colonial era, it was employed as a mark of appreciation and respect. Palm wine made from oil palm and raffia palm trees was a popular alcoholic beverage in the south-east. According to Okonkwo (2018), interactions between Europeans...

A Critical Survey Of Inflation And Its Effects On The Living Standard Of Citizens ( An Experience Of Nigeria)

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study According to Zou  in 2011 inflation is an unpreventable attribute of every economy in the world. It has an impact on every nation, both developed and developing, in both good and harmful ways. Zou et al. (2011), said inflation is a significant contributor to social and economic instability and disorder. Both conceptually and experimentally, it is one of the most often observed and tested economic variables. Its sources, effects on other economic variables, and total economic cost are all well-known and recognized (Zou , 2011). Pakistan, as a developing nation, has been unable to avoid rising inflation, as well as its causes and repercussions, from year to year. In late 2003, Pakistan's inflation rate began to increase after maintaining relatively low for a long period (Mohsin and...
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