ICT tools and their associations with research activities, students’ assessment practices, and administrative decision-making in private universities in North-Central Nigeria

Juliana Omobolanale Onwughai; Olumide  Agbede; Justin Ogah Ushie; Precious Jennifer Chinyere  Nnaedozie

doi:10.32674/azsa7w29

Authors

Juliana Omobolanale Onwughai Veritas University https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4519-988X
Olumide Agbede Veritas University
Justin Ogah Ushie Veritas University
Precious Jennifer Chinyere Nnaedozie Veritas University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32674/azsa7w29

Keywords:

academic evaluation, administrative decision-making, digital transformation, education management information systems (EMIS), higher education management, information and communication technology (ICT), private universities, research productivity

Abstract

This study examined the statistical associations between Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools and research activities, students’ assessment practices, and administrative decision-making in private universities in North-Central Nigeria. A cross-sectional correlational design was adopted. The population comprised 62,950 undergraduate students and academic staff from 32 private universities, with 700 respondents (500 students and 200 academic staff) selected from eight universities using stratified sampling. Data were collected using the researcher-designed ITETORADQ questionnaire, validated by experts (CVI = 0.73), with a pilot reliability coefficient of 0.77. Pearson’s Product-Moment Correlation and simple linear regression were used at the 0.05 significance level. Findings showed strong positive associations with research activities (r = .865), assessment practices (r = .830), and administrative decision-making (r = .848).

Author Biographies

Juliana Omobolanale Onwughai, Veritas University

Juliana Omobolanale Onwughai is a Ph.D. student in Educational Management at Veritas University, Abuja, Nigeria. She holds degrees in Computer Science Education and Educational Administration. Her research interests include educational management, artificial intelligence in education, ICT integration, educational leadership, evidence-based decision-making, and technology-enhanced learning.
Olumide Agbede, Veritas University

Dr. OLUMIDE AGBEDE is a lecturer and researcher with expertise in Measurement and Evaluation at Veritas University, Abuja. He teaches research methodology and educational measurement at the university level and has extensive experience in quantitative research, educational assessment, psychometrics, and statistical analysis. His research interests include educational evaluation, test development, research methodology, and evidence-based educational decision-making.
Justin Ogah Ushie, Veritas University

Justin Ogah Ushie is a Ph.D. student in Educational Management at Veritas University, Abuja, Nigeria, and a statistician by profession. His expertise includes applied statistics, quantitative research methods, data analysis, and educational research. His research interests focus on statistical modelling, educational evaluation, and evidence-based decision-making in education.
Precious Jennifer Chinyere Nnaedozie, Veritas University

Precious Jennifer Chinyere Nnaedozie is a Ph.D. student in Educational Management at Veritas University, Abuja, Nigeria. She is interested in educational leadership, educational planning, policy implementation, school administration, and evidence-based management practices. Her research focuses on improving educational quality through effective leadership and innovative management strategies.

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