International Journal of Formal Sciences: Current and Future Research Trends

How Aromatherapy Can Promote Alertness and Wakefulness

Talia Broder — 2023-07-12

This study delves into the impact of aromatherapy on influencing both sleep and wakefulness via the use of essential oils including lavender and peppermint. Firstly, the study challenges the misconception that scents can't wake you up by showing strong evidence that our bodies naturally respond to smells, even when in a state of slumber. Further, through the expansion of a diverse array of studies, the research uncovers the ways in which aromatherapy exerts a strong influence on levels of drowsiness and alertness, alongside the numerous advantages that ensue. Ultimately, this study attests to the significance of essential oils and the influence they have on bodily processes that inherently transpire.

Correlate of Blue Economy Potentials: Challenges and Prospects for Economic Development in Nigeria

Olusegun Onifade Adepoju — 2023-07-24

This paper examined the maritime industry and marine ecosystem in Nigeria with a view to determine the relationship between revenue generated through maritime related activities by the Nigeria Ports Authority and Gross Domestics Product (GDP)-index for economic development. It analyzed the challenges of blue economy in spite of its economic potential. Secondary data from ports revenue and GDP were correlated and random selection of communities where blue economy is to be practiced selected across the littoral States. The communities were selected through stratified sampling techniques around the major Nigerian seaports in Apapa, Tin Can, Bonny Island in Port Harcourt, Old terminal in Calabar, Okerenko in Warrri, FOT at Onne, Ilaje in Ondo State and Yenegoa in Bayelsa State. 186 respondents were able to provide information on challenges that blue economy concept may face in Nigeria. Results revealed that, there is no correlation between revenue and GDP though with progressive revenue over the years which made us to accept the null hypothesis. The challenges of blue economy ranging from habitat degradation (30%), over exploration (14%), bunkering (13%), over fishing (9%) among others were identified. The research recommended the exploration of blue economy concept without degrading the marine ecosystem with policy initiatives.

Information Technology Use and Evidence-Based Practice among Librarians in University Libraries in South-West, Nigeria

Dr. Chinyere Ikonne — 2023-09-17

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a professional approach that involves the process of collecting, interpreting and integrating valid and reliable data in decision making in library practice to enhance continuous professional improvement. The concept gives additional value to library and information science in many aspects of librarianship activities and services. The study investigated information technology use and evidence-based practice among librarians in universities in South-West, Nigeria. This study adopts survey research methodology and used questionnaire for data collection. The data collected was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the study revealed that the level of evidence-based practice of librarians was high on the scale of four (4). The finding further shown that information technology use influenced evidence-based practice of librarians in universities in South-West, Nigeria. The study concluded that information technology use is crucial to evidence-based practice of librarians in universities in South-West, Nigeria. The study recommended that appropriate policies should be introduced and implemented by library management and professional librarians in continuous training and retraining of librarians on evidence-based practice implementation and information technology use.