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This study explored the relationship between social media exposure and substance abuse among adolescent secondary school students in Delta State, Nigeria. Two (2) research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted correlational method of ex-post facto research design. The target population of this study comprises of all public secondary school (2) students in the 25 local government areas of Delta State with a sample size of 500 students from the three Senatorial District in Delta State. This sample represents 10% of the population, drawn through the multi-stage procedure and stratified random sampling technique. The instrument used for data collection was an adopted questionnaire, which include social media scale (SMS) developed by Osharive (2015) and Drug abuse scale (DAS) developed by Aleke (2013). The instrument had a reliability coefficient of .78 and .69 for social media scale and drug abuse scale respectively. Correlation was used to answer research questions while the two hypotheses were tested using regression model statistics at .05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that there is a significant relationship between social media and substance abuse among adolescent students, and also school type has a significant moderating impact in the relationship between social media and substance abuse among adolescent’s students in secondary schools in Delta State.  Based on the findings, it was concluded that social media correlated with substance abuse among adolescent’s secondary school students; while it was recommended that parents, educators and members of the community should monitor and guide the students on appropriate use of social media in order to reduce its effect on substance abuse by adolescent students.

This research is motivated by character education which has a very important role in producing the nation’s generation because the nature of character education is aimed at creating comprehensively intelligent, competitive and dignified human resources. The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze the implementation of pesantren-based character education at Mambaus Sholihin High School in Blitar.

This research uses a qualitative approach. The data collection techniques used include in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation studies. The data analysis techniques used are data condensation, data presentation (display), and conclusion drawing (verification). Data validity checking is based on the criteria of credibility, transfer-ability, dependability and confirmation.

The results of this research are The implementation of Islamic boarding school-based character education is carried out by: a) integrating the content of the Islamic boarding school curriculum into the school curriculum, especially in the aspect of instilling character education values; b) developing students’ talents and interests through extracurricular activities, both religious, sports, skills, and organizational; c) forming and developing the main character of students through habituation of religious and manners activities and enforcing school/madrasah rules with a point system; d) through habituation of riyadhoh, which is an practice that aims to train the spiritual or inner dimensions of students, including through practice: prayer/wirid, dhikr, qiyamul lail, Monday to Thursday fasting, ratibul haddad, sholawat al-Barzanji, and maqbarah pilgrimage.

This study investigated the effectiveness of fire safety management strategies in selected markets of Lusaka city. The study employed a descriptive research design, which involved qualitative data collection and analysis. The study used purposive sampling to select markets and participants for the study. A total of 2 markets. From each market, 10 marketeers were sampled conveniently. 2 market managers were also sampled purposefully. The study collected data using two main methods: Focus Group Discussions (FGD) and in-depth interviews. The marketeers were interviewed individually and FGD guide was further administered to get more insights. This was meant to collect opinion and insights that could not be collected during interviews. The in-depth interviews were conducted with a subset of the participants to obtain more detailed and nuanced information. The data collected from the in-depth interviews and FGD were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify patterns and themes in the data. The findings of the study indicated that effective fire safety management in markets required a combination of proactive measures and emergency preparedness. Proactive measures included regular risk assessments, proper storage of flammable materials, regular maintenance of electrical systems, and the installation of fire safety equipment such as alarms and sprinklers. Emergency preparedness strategies included the creation of emergency evacuation plans, the establishment of communication protocols, and the training of market staff on fire safety procedures. The study also found that collaboration between market management, vendors, and local fire departments is crucial to effective fire safety management in markets.

The study highlights the need for ongoing education and training for vendors and market staff to maintain awareness of fire safety hazards and emergency response procedures. It also underscores the importance of regular reviews and updates of fire safety management plans to ensure they remain effective and relevant. Overall, the study provides valuable insights into effective fire safety management strategies in markets, and emphasizes the need for continued attention and investment in fire safety management to protect people, property, and businesses from the devastating effects of fires.

This study tried to determine the effects on organizational climate in the university resulting from the Appreciative Inquiry (AI) workshop implemented.as an intervention in this participative action research study It provided answers to the PRE-WORKSHOP perceptions of administrators and faculty members in terms of Interpersonal Relationships, Vertical and Lateral Collaborations, Creativity Resulting from Synergy, Quality of Work Life, Management Support, Loyalty to the Organization. The results of the AI WORKSHOP along the 4D Model of AI were also analyzed. Likewise, it also tried to analyze the POST-WORKSHOP perceptions of administrators and faculty members in terms: Interpersonal Relationships, Vertical and Lateral Collaborations, Creativity Resulting from Synergy, Quality of Work Life, Management Support, Loyalty to the Organization. For its theoretical framework, the study applied the 4D Appreciative Inquiry Model. The study applied participatory action research. The Appreciative Inquiry Seminar-Workshop be made at a later time so that the remedial actions can be undertaken to further improve work conditions and productivity. The study concludes that the participating faculty members of university were satisfied with their existing organizational climate before the Appreciative Inquiry Seminar-workshop took place.  However, an improvement was needed. It is recommended that Appreciative Inquiry seminar-workshop should be conducted again after the research was completed.

Secondary education is the education after primary education, but before tertiary education. It improves on primary education and serves as a basis upon which tertiary education is built. Because of the sensitivity of this phase of education being given within the formative years of the child, it is deserving of special attention by all stakeholders in the sector. With the adoption of analysis of reports and articles on secondary education in Nigeria, the paper submits that secondary education in Nigeria is in dire need of transformation if it would continue to maintain its importance in both the educational and national development of the country. Findings showed that the secondary phase of education is faced with several problems which have negatively impacted on its purpose. These include poor funding, low staff motivation, poor remuneration of staff, poor quality assurance, lack of basic and requisite personnel and poor quality control. Prospects for transformation of the sub-sector include increasing funding by both state and federal governments, regular and proffer supervision of schools, ensuring capacity building of staff and adequate staff motivation.