Abstract:
Research is human activity based on intellectual application in the investigation of matter. The
aim of research is discovering and development of methods and systems for advancement of human
knowledge. This will bring about industrial innovation and entrepreneurship within Nigerian industries. The
outcome and the extent of the functions of the academics in creating new knowledge and innovation are
forms of research output. Research output is a means by which academics contribute their own
knowledge to the existing body of knowledge. This can be in form of journal articles, technical reports,
books, chapters in a book, supervision and training of students etc.The more research outcome are
published in all format the probability of availability and access to information is assured
