https://www.ijojournals.com/index.php/as/issue/feed 2026-04-30T11:42:18+00:00 Rahul Khan info@ijojournals.com Open Journal Systems <p><strong>IJO - International Journal of Applied Science</strong> seeks to promote and disseminate the knowledge by publishing original research findings, review articles, and short communications in the broad field of applied sciences. Subject areas include, but are not limited to the following fields: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Zoology, Health Sciences, Agriculture and Forestry, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, Animal Science, Bio-Technology, Medical Sciences, Geology, Social Sciences, Natural sciences, Political Science, Urban Development, Information Technology, e-Learning, e-Commerce, Architecture, Earth Science, Archaeological Science, A deal with engineering fundamentals&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://www.ijojournals.com/index.php/as/article/view/1280 2026-04-30T11:42:18+00:00 Ikoh Samson JOSEPH joseph.ikoh@uniabuja.edu.ng Madugu USMAN usman.madugu@uniabuja.edu.ng

<p>Ideally, universities are expected to function within a digitally advanced environment where adequate ICT access supports high levels of academic research performance. In such a setting, academic staff would have reliable internet connectivity, unrestricted access to digital academic resources, and sufficient ICT competencies to effectively conduct research activities. This study examined the influence of ICT access on academic research performance in Nigerian public universities. A cross-sectional survey research design was adopted, and data were collected from academic staff across selected public universities in the North-Central region of Nigeria. The sample size of 418 respondents was determined using the Taro Yamane formula, out of which 380 valid responses were analysed. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, and reliability was established using Cronbach’s Alpha, while content validity was ensured through expert review. Simple regression analysis was employed using SPSS version 27 to test the study hypotheses. The findings revealed that internet accessibility had a significant positive effect on research productivity. Access to digital academic resources was also found to significantly influence research quality, while ICT skill level significantly affected research efficiency. The study concluded that ICT access is a key determinant of academic research performance in Nigerian public universities, as improvements in digital connectivity, resource availability, and user competence collectively enhance research output, quality, and efficiency. Based on these findings, the study recommended that universities should improve internet infrastructure, expand access to digital academic resources, and provide continuous ICT training for academic staff. These measures would strengthen research performance and enhance the global competitiveness of Nigerian public universities.</p>

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