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Journal : Journal of Novel Engineering Science and Technology

Entrepreneurial Skills for Operational Adaptation to Emerging Trends in the Electrical Industry Yusuf, Mohammed Adamu; Ibanga, Isaac John
Journal of Novel Engineering Science and Technology Vol. 2 No. 03 (2023): Journal of Novel Engineering Science and Technology
Publisher : The Indonesian Institute of Science and Technology Research

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56741/jnest.v2i03.383

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The study's primary purpose was to assess the entrepreneurial skills required by electrical engineering students for operational adaptation to emerging trends in the Electrical Industry in Nigeria. The study, which adopted a descriptive survey research design, was conducted in northeast Nigeria and had three research questions and three null hypotheses. The study population was 211, which comprised 178 Lecturers of electrical/electronics from the three Federal Universities and seven polytechnics offering electrical/electronics engineering and 49 electrical/electronics industry supervisors in 33 establishments in North Eastern Nigeria. The study adopted a purposive sampling technique in which the entire population was used as the sample for the analysis. A structured questionnaire developed by the researcher titled Questionnaire for Entrepreneurial Skills Required by Electrical Engineering Students for Operational Adaptation to Emerging Trends (QESTREESOAET) was used as an instrument for data collection. Three experts validated the instrument, and a reliability index of 0.89 was obtained using Cronbach Alpha. The mean statistic was used to answer the research questions, while the t-test was used to test the null hypotheses at a 0.05 significance level. The study's findings revealed that ten managerial, ten accounting and 18 marketing entrepreneurial skills were identified as necessary skills for operational adaptation to emerging trends in the Electrical Industry in Nigeria. Based on the findings, the study recommended that the National University Commission (NUC), National Board for Technical Education (BTE) and the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) should develop a curriculum that will adequately introduce the concept of management and its importance to the students for adequate assimilation and practice for all students of electrical engineering.
Investigating the Influence of Stereotypes on Female Students' Enrollment in Motor Vehicle Mechanic Work in Gombe State: Gender Bias and Career Aspirations Kumazhege, Stephen Z.; Umar, Hadiza; Ibanga, Isaac John
Journal of Novel Engineering Science and Technology Vol. 3 No. 01 (2024): Journal of Novel Engineering Science and Technology
Publisher : The Indonesian Institute of Science and Technology Research

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56741/jnest.v3i01.512

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This study addresses the persistent underrepresentation of female students in non-traditional vocational trades, specifically Motor Vehicle Mechanic Work, within Gombe State Technical Colleges. The total population for this study was 527 including administrators, teachers and parents of Motor Vehicle Mechanic Work trade students in Government Science and Technical Colleges in Gombe State. The sample size of the study was 116 determined using stratified random sampling. The study employed a descriptive survey research design, focusing on Gombe State in Nigeria, where seven Government Science and Technical Colleges were selected for the research. Three research questions and hypotheses guided the study. Data was collected through a researcher-developed structured questionnaire, and statistical methods including means, standard deviations, and ANOVA were used to analyze the data. Findings of the study indicated that parental influence, including preferences for preferred courses and concerns about safety, significantly influenced female students' enrollment in Motor Vehicle Mechanic Work. Peer group dynamics, such as imitation, aspirations, and subject choice, also played a role in shaping female students' decisions. Cultural factors, including perceptions of education, domestic roles, early marriage, and societal support, further influenced their choices. Interestingly, the study revealed a convergence of perspectives among Motor Vehicle Mechanic Works Trade teachers, school administrators, and parents regarding the identified influences. Recommendations stemming from these findings include targeted awareness campaigns for parents, peer mentorship programs, and collaborations with local leaders and institutions to challenge and reshape cultural norms that discourage female participation in non-traditional trades.