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BUILDING BRIDGES: FOSTERING POSITIVE INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS FOR E...
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Dr. Akinola, Emmanuel Taiwo*,...
PhD in Entrepreneurship and Human Resource Management, Division of Statistics and Records, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, Nigeria
29-38
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20265215

This study investigates the pivotal role of interpersonal relationships in enhancing teamwork among staff at Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo. Drawing on the Social Exchange Theory, the research explores how effective communication, active listening, and empathy collectively influence the dynamics of collaboration within academic and administrative environments. Using a structured questionnaire administered to 100 purposively selected staff members, the study employed descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analyses via SPSS v26. Findings reveal that all three interpersonal variables are positively and significantly related to teamwork, with empathy emerging as the strongest predictor (β = 0.42), followed by effective communication (β = 0.38) and active listening (β = 0.29). The results underscore the critical importance of fostering emotionally intelligent behaviours and relational competencies in academic institutions. The study recommends regular interpersonal skills training, emotional intelligence coaching for leaders, digital communication reforms, and structured mentorship programmes. These initiatives are essential for cultivating a harmonious, inclusive, and performance-driven university workforce. Ultimately, the research contributes to the growing body of knowledge emphasizing that positive interpersonal relationships are not optional extras but strategic tools for institutional effectiveness and staff well-being.
Sleep Quality and Academic Performance among Medical Students
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Sadeem Alzahrani*, Shahad Alqi...
Princess Nourah University, Riyadh, KSA
10-16
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20264774

Background: Sleep quality is an important factor influencing student well-being, concentration, and academic performance. Medical students are particularly vulnerable to disturbed sleep patterns because of demanding academic schedules, prolonged study periods, and examinationrelated stress. Poor sleep habits may negatively affect educational performance and daily functioning among university students. Objective: To evaluate the association between sleep quality and academic performance among undergraduate medical students. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 148 undergraduate medical students from second- to fourth-year academic levels. Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire. Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), while academic performance was evaluated using self-reported Grade Point Average (GPA). Sleep quality was categorized into good, fair, and poor sleep groups according to PSQI scores. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, chi-square testing, and Pearson correlation analysis. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Fair sleep quality was the most frequently observed category among participants (43.9%), while 31.8% demonstrated poor sleep quality. Students with poorer sleep quality were more likely to demonstrate lower GPA categories compared with students reporting healthier sleep patterns. A statistically significant association was identified between sleep quality and GPA categories (χ² = 15.34, p = 0.002). In addition, Pearson correlation analysis demonstrated a statistically significant negative correlation between PSQI scores and GPA values (r = -0.29, p = 0.001), indicating that poorer sleep quality was associated with lower academic performance. Conclusion: The findings of the present study suggest that sleep quality may represent an important lifestyle-related factor associated with academic performance among undergraduate medical students. Encouraging healthier sleep habits and balanced academic routines may contribute positively to student well-being and educational performance.
Assessment of Breast Cancer Knowledge and Screening Services amongst W...
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Musa Yakubu*, Ojowu Margaret Y...
Department of Community Medicine, Federal Medical Centre Gusau Zamfara State Gusau, Nigeria
7-13
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20181917

Breast cancer is a global public health burden, with persistently low awareness and limited practice of preventive examinations. Mortality has risen sharply, making it the fifth leading cause of death and the most common cancer among women worldwide. While early detection through self-examination, clinical evaluation, and mammography improves prognosis, most patients in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Nigeria, present at late stages due to poor awareness, lack of organized screening programs, and inadequate diagnostic and treatment facilities. A cross-sectional descriptive study amongst 303 women of reproductive age group was used to assess the awareness, knowledge and screening practices of breast cancer among living in military cantonments in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The results show a progressive level of low awareness of breast self-examination, clinical selfexamination and mammography, underscoring the urgent need for intensified awareness campaigns and empowerment initiatives to encourage women to take responsibility for their health and wellbeing.
PRAGMATICS OF SILENCE IN THE MEDIA: A STUDY OF NIGERIAN MEDIA 2023 ELE...
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Enyinnaya, Ikedieze Charles &...
Abia State University,uturu , Abia State , Nigeria
29-36
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20174145

This study investigates the pragmatics of silence in media discourse, focusing on Nigerian newspaper coverage of the 2023 general elections. Moving beyond the traditional view of silence as the mere absence of speech, the study conceptualizes silence as a strategic communicative resource through which meaning is constructed, negotiated, and interpreted. Drawing on Speech Act Theory, Grice’s Cooperative Principle, and the Spiral of Silence Theory, it examines how silence operates within media texts and political interviews to shape narratives and influence audience perception. Adopting a qualitative descriptive research design, the study employs discourse analysis of selected reports and analytically reconstructed political interview scenarios derived from reportage patterns in The Punch, The Guardian Nigeria, and Vanguard Newspaper. Data are analyzed in relation to five research questions, with particular attention to identified ―areas of silence,‖ including omission of critical information, evasive responses, absence of counter-narratives, strategic pauses, justificatory silence, and selective reporting. Findings reveal that silence is systematically embedded in media discourse and functions pragmatically as a tool for evasion, face-saving, ideological framing, and agenda-setting. In political interviews, silence manifests through indirect responses, topic shifts, and pauses that enable political actors to avoid accountability while maintaining public image. In news reporting, silence appears through omission and selective emphasis, shaping audience interpretation by influencing what is perceived as important or irrelevant. The study concludes that silence is an active and strategic communicative element that significantly influences public perception, media credibility, and democratic engagement, highlighting the need for greater transparency, ethical responsibility, and media literacy.
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