Global Journal of Social Sciences Studies

Leveraging ICT for improved quality services in secondary healthcare facilities in Nigeria: Evidence from Kogi State

2024-01-15T04:16:47-06:00

This study focused on investigating the relationship between Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the provision of high-quality healthcare services. The research employed a survey research design and concentrated on secondary healthcare facilities within the state. A total of 273 healthcare personnel were randomly selected from these facilities using a simple random sampling technique. Data was collected through a well-structured questionnaire. The secondary information was provided through the Kogi State Strategic Health Development Plan, textbooks, journal articles, conference papers, theses, and the internet. The gathered information was analysed using descriptive statistics and linear regression. Data on respondents’ demographic characteristics and ICT utilisation were presented using simple percentages in tables. The findings of the study demonstrated that the adoption of ICT significantly influences the delivery of quality healthcare services in secondary healthcare facilities. Specifically, the utilisation of ICT can enhance patient safety by facilitating comprehension of medical information, enabling online treatment evaluations, monitoring patient progress, and predicting potential medical complications. Based on the results, it can be concluded that improving ICT adoption is crucial for enhancing and sustaining the provision of quality healthcare services. Therefore, the study recommends that the management of secondary healthcare facilities should prioritise efforts to enhance ICT adoption within their operations. The practical implication of the study is that incorporating ICT in healthcare practices can contribute to more informed decision-making and proactive measures, ultimately fostering a safer and more effective healthcare environment in secondary healthcare facilities.

Multiplicity theory and its implications in education

2024-01-29T06:00:10-06:00

The paper brings to life the Multiplicity Theory. It provides the genesis and the development of the theory. The development process involved observations, semi-structured interviews, and introspective inquiries. The observations at times resulted in documentary review for confirmation of what was observed. Three things were used to establish evidence in developing the theory. These were: concepts, actions and outcomes (products). The three things are meant for clarification purposes, but in essence the discussion is centred on the concept of product(s). The paper considers concepts, actions and outcomes as products. From the observations, semi-structured interviews, introspective inquiries, analysis, and explanations on products, the theory assumptions and explanations were established. The theory main assumption is that the universe is full of products which are out of numerous processes and ingredients (aspects). Further, the paper provides theory implications in education. To add, the paper renders a brief discussion indicating the difference between Multiplicity Theory and other similar theories, more specifically Complexity Theory. Indeed, the theory is different from Multiplicity Theory in Mathematics, abstract aljebra. Finally, the paper concludes that Multiplicity Theory governs creation of products in the universe and beyond it. In view of this, educational outcomes (products) are out of multiplicity of processes and resources.

Socio-environmental tragedies from mine tailings dam failures: Capital prevailing over the state and citizen

2024-04-20T00:34:15-05:00

Peripheral countries with an abundance of mineral wealth are victims of exploratory capitalism based on neo-extractivism. Production of profit is based on the predatory exploitation of mineral commodities, which corrupts the agents of the State and belittles local populations and their traditional values. This establishes what has been called the coloniality of life, i.e. a process of domination, exploitation, and submission, under the pretext that this will be the path to development. This study aims to show the social cost of this development at any price giving rise to onerous liabilities that trample on human dignity and cause environmental disasters. The consequent alterations to quality of life in populations that have become vulnerable through socio-economic conditioning factors have led to emergencies that must be dealt with, onto which bioethics may throw light, in terms of health, ethics, and the environment. Implications of ethics responsibility and absence of social responsability are discussed based on the tragedy resulting from the failure of two iron ore tailings dams in Brazil.