We are working with scientists and researchers to teach and create awareness about the effect of sleep deprivation on mental health, so as to reduce the incidence of sleep-related mental disturbances.
We aim to provide adequate information to some significantly sleep-deprived focus groups —techies— in Nigeria
The goal is to piggyback on already-existing research works, and additionally carry out surveys involving the aforementioned focus group The data collated will hopefully help encourage better sleep patterns, prevent unnoticed mental disturbances (irritability, impaired judgment) and more significant ones (hallucination, dementia).
- Deborah Udoh
- Bisola Ahmed
Aswathi Surendran
To study the sleep patterns of Nigerian university students, and how they impact their mental health?
To examine the current state of knowledge on sleep patterns and mental health, and identify gaps in knowledge, we will conduct a comprehensive literature review studying journals and articles on sleep patterns and effects extensively and narrowing it down to available studies on the subject matter in Nigeria, specifically.
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Research method
- Data will be collected using surveys
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Sample size and selection method
- Sample size to be collated will be a minimum of 100-200people across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
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Develop the survey questionnaire
- This will include questions about sleep patterns, mental health, and related factors such as stress, diet, exercise.
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Distribution of questionnaires and data collection
- For ease in data collection, the survey will be built with Google Forms, and responses will automatically be entered into a Google Sheet. Links to this form will only be shared to selected participants.
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Yet to decide.
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Interpretation of the results in order to draw conclusions about the sleep patterns of Nigerian university students.
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Communicate findings to experts in the field of sleep, neuroscience, Mental Health, and Education. They will contribute their expertise and knowledge to the project.
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Collaborate with other writers
- Reach out to writers who will edit, proofread and co-author the articles for journal publication.
- Write up the findings and conclusions in a clear, concise and easy-to-digest manner.
- Find and select possible journals for peer review
- Submit the article for peer review.
- If accepted, work with editors to finalise the article for publication.
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Share the published articles with Nigerian universities, local papers, policy makers and stakeholders.
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Disseminate the findings through social media, conferences, or workshops.
Thank you for your interest in contributing to the project "Impact of Sleep Deprivation on the Mental Health of School Children." We welcome contributions from researchers, experts in the field of psychology, data analysts, and anyone interested in furthering our understanding of this important topic. To ensure a smooth and collaborative contribution process, please review and follow these guidelines:
Take the time to familiarize yourself with the project's goals, objectives, and research questions. Review the existing project documentation, and any available datasets to gain an understanding of the current state of the research.
Identify specific areas where you can contribute based on your expertise and interests. This may include data analysis, statistical modeling, literature review, documentation, or proposing new research directions. Discuss your ideas with the project leads or other contributors to ensure alignment with project goals.
Join our project's communication channels on slack. Introduce yourself, express your interest in contributing, and seek clarification on any aspects of the project that may require further explanation.
You can also contact the project leads via their emails; Bisola on [email protected], [email protected]
This repository holds information about the project from the onset till present. Here are some tips on how you can get started;
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You can go through all documents on the repo for typos and irregularities in report.
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Fork the repo to create a copy
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Create an issue with 'fix' as the title
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Create a pull request to alert project leads of your suggestions.
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Alternatively, you can discuss the suggestions on the available communication channels
Collaborate with the project team and coordinate your efforts to avoid duplication of work. You should endeavour to discuss your proposed contributions and seek feedback or suggestions from other contributors. You can also engage in constructive discussions, share your expertise, and contribute to the overall improvement of this project.
Please provide your preferred name and affiliation, which will be included in the project's acknowledgments or authorship section, as appropriate.
Adhere to the project's code of conduct at all times. Treat all participants with respect, foster inclusivity, and engage in constructive and respectful communication. Report any concerns or violations of the code of conduct to the project lead or designated individuals responsible for enforcement.
Read the code of conduct here
We appreciate your interest and contributions to this research project. Together, we can advance our understanding of the impact of sleep deprivation on the mental health of school children and make a meaningful contribution to this field.