Goodness Obaika

MLOPS Enger | Data StoryTeller

[Goodness Obaika @goody_jollof]

@oma22k @femihero001 Lol..yes, SMS alerts work in the UK. Doesn't have to be email alerts

[DeFiDrey @ALeyrioh]

You don’t usually expect much from a platform until the day you cash out (small or large). Let me tell you how Reapwork is changing the game for me

I still remember how I stumbled on it. Funny how it wasn’t some big announcement or ad campaign; I just randomly stumbled on it while viewing a friend’s WhatsApp status. One thing led to another, and before I knew it, I was digging deeper. It felt different from the usual “earn online” noise. There was something about the idea of people collectively powering businesses that caught my attention. It also appealed to me because it catered for the Nigerian audience as well and I developed a connection with it.

Reapwork’s simplicity enticed me to sign up. I didn’t have to go through complicated barriers, or any overwhelming setup. Just a clear path to participate, contribute, and earn. Usually, I just sign up on a platform without putting many thoughts or expectations but for this, it felt like an opportunity I could actually test for myself.

The experience has been surprisingly smooth so far. There’s a certain satisfaction in knowing even your simple actions like voting can actually contribute to something bigger. It gives a user the power to make an impact. It’s different from just random platforms or forms we just fill without even knowing if our opinions count or not.

Although I haven’t earned serious cash out from this platform, I’m really positive of earning while directly making meaningful contributions through tasks.
Would I recommend it? Yes, but not to everyone. If you’re someone who expects instant, effortless money without engagement, you might miss the point.

But if you’re looking for small but meaningful income streams, a side hustler exploring new digital opportunities, or even someone curious about how collective input can shape businesses, then Reapwork is worth experiencing. Sometimes, the most interesting opportunities aren’t the loudest ones… they’re the ones you discover by chance and decide to try anyway, like I did.

#Reapwork #ReapworkStory #EarnWithReapwork #MyReapworkExperience

[Goodness Obaika @goody_jollof]

@draprints Open

[Goodness Obaika @goody_jollof]

@Funminz True...And the banks, knowing this try to frustrate the process for refund especially if they sense that you're not fully aware.

Halifax and I have been on a case since February

[Abhinav @Abhinavstwt]

I still use this as a reference while cold emailing

email by goated soham parekh

[Goodness Obaika @goody_jollof]

@Lekzy_r @emmanuel_ped is another one...owing me goods and money running into the millions. He imagines that I'll forget it.

[Dra @draprints]

this works in the UK too

contractsfinder. service. gov. uk shows every public contract

heres the UK play:

PPN 01/18 requires primes on contracts over £5m to advertise subcontract opportunities over £25k on Contracts Finder

government target: £1 in every £3 spent with SMEs
departments report this quarterly or get grilled

£400 billion in annual public procurement
primes need SME supply chain spend to hit targets

scrape who just won
check their subcontracting ads on Contracts Finder
or message the contract manager direct

"saw you won the [department] contract. need SME supply chain spend for your quarterly reporting?"

[Goodness Obaika @goody_jollof]

@codewithimanshu Sql

[@mrajiabdulwasiu @mrajiabdulwasiu]

7 types of RESEARCH GAPS every students should know and how to find yours.

1. Knowledge Gap.
Occurs when a topic has not been explored deeply enough or lacks sufficient research evidence.

How to Identify It:

Review literature reviews or meta-analyses to see what’s missing or understudied.

Look for areas frequently described as “limited research,” “underexplored,” or “needs further study.”

Ask: What aspects of this topic remain untouched or rarely examined?

2. Conceptual Gap.
Appears when key ideas, terms, or definitions lack clarity, consistency, or agreement among scholars.

How to Identify It:

Compare how different authors define or interpret core concepts.

Spot inconsistencies or vague terminologies in existing research.

Ask: Are there competing definitions or unclear conceptual boundaries?

3. Theoretical Gap.
Exists when existing theories cannot adequately explain new realities, emerging contexts, or recent data.

How to Identify It:

Examine if current theories still hold under new evidence or technological, social, or environmental changes.

Look for research calling for “new models” or “revised frameworks.”

Ask: Are current theories outdated or misaligned with present realities?

4. Empirical Gap
Happens when research data is weak, limited, outdated, or contradictory across studies.

How to Identify It:

Compare data sets and results across multiple papers.

Look for conflicting findings or small, non-representative samples.

Ask: Is the evidence consistent and strong enough to support conclusions?

5. Methodological Gap
Occurs when earlier studies used narrow, flawed, or outdated research tools, methods, or designs.

How to Identify It:

Review the methods sections of previous studies for repeated limitations.

Check if new analytical tools or technologies could yield better insights.

Ask: Could improved methods change what we know?

6. Population Gap
Appears when certain groups, contexts, or regions are missing or underrepresented in existing research.

How to Identify It:

Scan literature for recurring demographic or contextual exclusions.

Identify whether most studies focus on one country, culture, or age group.

Ask: Who or what is missing from the story?

7. Practical Gap
Arises when research findings fail to translate into real-world practice or policy.

How to Identify It:

Review studies whose recommendations are rarely implemented.

Check if results stop at theory without practical validation.

Ask: How can this research be applied or tested in real-life situations?

Finding a research gap isn’t about luck. It’s about curiosity, observation, and critical thinking.

Each of these seven gaps shows where knowledge is incomplete and where your work can make a real contribution.

Whether it’s theory, data, or practice, identifying the right gap gives your PhD (or study) direction and purpose.

Remember, research grows where questions remain, your curiosity is the bridge between what’s known and what’s next.

@Ayo_Dynamic

[@mrajiabdulwasiu @mrajiabdulwasiu]

As an experienced researcher and publishing author. Here is simple hack for you to identify research gap.

1. Identify 10-20 articles from top journals in your research domain. Ensure the articles were published in the last three years.

2. Read the last 2-3 paragraphs of those articles introduction (there you have their objectives and originality).

3. Read the study recommendation and/or future directions/limitations.

Use Excel for tabulation of each article title, objectives, originality, and recommendation/future directions.

With that done, you will have 3-5 research gaps that you can use for your research proposal. Good luck.

@SuleJacobs

[Goodness Obaika @goody_jollof]

@specomolola Interested

[Ashutosh Maheshwari @asmah2107]

> Find a paper on arXiv.
> Build a shitty version of it.
> Open source it on GitHub.
>Write a post explaining why it's shitty.

That GitHub repo is 100x more valuable than any certificate.

[Ashutosh Maheshwari @asmah2107]

Great to see many people resonating with this advice !

Would be soon writing a thread on papers you could pick up and get your hands dirty by implementing parts of it.

[Goodness Obaika @goody_jollof]

@asmah2107 @28mawiya RAGs and Responsible AI

[Goodness Obaika @goody_jollof]

@specomolola I'm interested
Can't DM

[Goodness Obaika @goody_jollof]

@kabcoder Ideas

[Goodness Obaika @goody_jollof]

@theglobalmarvie Linkedin

[Goodness Obaika @goody_jollof]

@AdepojuWilliam4 Life meets you at your level of audacity.

[Wole @wolefizzy]

My research work on LLMs, AI agents, AI in education and intelligent systems has now been cited over 100 times. Grateful to the AI community for engaging and I am excited to continue advancing the field in the years ahead.

PS: Our upcoming book Mastering Agentic AI: Hands-On Guide to Designing and Deploying Intelligent LLM Agents, which I am authoring with @yashwanthsai29 will be available this winter.