INDEXING AND UTILIZATION OF INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORIES BY AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES IN NORTH WESTERN NIGERIA

Auwal Magaji Abubakar, Dr. Peter Wamae, Dr. Martin Gichugu

Abstract


Institutional repositories (IRs) play a vital role in facilitating and distributing academic knowledge, serving as platforms to showcase research outputs and enhance institutional visibility and reputation. In Northwestern Nigeria, challenges in food production stem from limited access to agricultural information. In response, the Nigerian government has invested significantly in research institutions such as NAPRI, IAR, and NAERLS to address these issues. To this end, this study aimed to assess the Indexing and Utilization of Institutional Repositories by Agricultural Research Institutes in North Western Nigeria. The research design adopted in the study was a cross-sectional survey research design. The population of the study comprised 291 stakeholders in the management and use of IRs. A census methodology was used to sample all the stakeholders presented in the study. A questionnaire was used to gather quantitative data from the Respondents. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentages. The findings revealed challenges in indexing practices were evident, with most respondents dissatisfied with search engine inclusion and metadata quality, highlighting areas for improvement. Usability and awareness issues underscored the need for enhanced accessibility and communication to promote repository utilization. The study recommends that agricultural research institutes in Northwestern Nigeria should endeavor to improve visibility through effective indexing practices and usability enhancements, along with proactive evaluations and updates, which can optimize the impact and accessibility of institutional repositories.


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Indexing, Utilization, Institutional Repositories, Agricultural Research Institutes

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