The Place of Social Work in Preserving Human Rights in Context of Changing Gender Roles in Nigeria
Atumah, Oscar N, Agwu, Prince. C. & Okoye, Uzoma. O. – June 2019 Page No.: 01-05
Contemporary struggles between genders have ensued changes in gender roles, with relative harmful implications for family and societal members. This has occasioned implications for human rights, thus creating relevance for the social work profession in managing such change. This paper utilized the rational choice theory in justifying core reasons people derive from maximizing their potentials and fulfilling their goals. The paper stuck to secondary sources of data collection and concluded that these changing gender roles occasion cases of human rights concerns which cut across various levels of practice. Hence, social workers as stakeholders in human rights fields should play the role of professionals with relevant skills and knowledge to achieve successful management of the inevitable change.
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Atumah, Oscar N
Department of Sociology, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria
Agwu, Prince. C.
Department of Social Work, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Okoye, Uzoma. O.
Department of Social Work, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Atumah, Oscar N, Agwu, Prince. C. & Okoye, Uzoma. O. “The Place of Social Work in Preserving Human Rights in Context of Changing Gender Roles in Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 6, pp.01-05 June 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-6/01-05.pdf
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Determining the Actus Reus of Attempt: Legal Issues and Options
Uduak Alphonsus Ikono – June 2019 Page No.: 06-18
The criminal law does not punish people merely for intending to commit a crime, but it may punish attempt aimed at carrying out such a crime because the conduct constituting the attempt may be as guilty if it fails to achieve its purpose as though it had been successful. Criminal attempt is a generic name for inchoate offences which though short of completion are crimes of their own right. The rationale for criminal attempt is for the prevention of crime. Although a crime of its own, criminal attempt is confronted with many problems. This paper examines the law of attempt, noting the inherent problems associated with it especially the difficulties in determining what constitutes the actusreus of attempt. The paper canvasses inter alia for a reenactment of criminal attempt with a delimiting general rule vesting in the courts discretion on arriving at what constitutes the actusreus.
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Uduak Alphonsus Ikono
University of Uyo, Nigeria
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Uduak Alphonsus Ikono ” Determining the Actus Reus of Attempt: Legal Issues and Options ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 6, pp.06-18 June 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-6/06-18.pdf
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Is it Possible to Fulfil the Abundant Educational Demand through ODL System in Modern Era- Teachers’ View
Dr. Tapas Ghoshal – June 2019 – Page No.: 19-20
The present investigation has been conducted to study the teachers’ perception about ODL system. The ODL system distinct from traditional education system and an open concept education system that offer an opportunity for everyone to study and attain degree credentials irrespective of age, qualification, race, creed etc. In modern time higher education demand is gradually increasing. To fulfil that demand, ODL system as well as traditional education system has gradually occupied a major role. In the early 1990s, only 5% of the total eligible population enrolled in higher education institutions of India. But as per AISHE (all India survey in higher education-2011-12) total enrolment in higher education has been estimated to be 28.56 million, among that distance enrolment 12.5% of the total enrolment in higher education. The study involved one hundred and twenty (120) secondary school teachers who are randomly selected. The collected data are analysed with suitable statistical techniques such as mean and percentile. The results indicate that very few teachers thought that ODL system is not enough for modern educational demand. On the other hand, most of the teachers think that ODL and formal education- both are essential for fulfil the huge modern educational demand.
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Dr. Tapas Ghoshal
Assistant Teacher, Sagar Bhanga High School, Durgapur-13, W.B, India
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Negritudism in African Education: The Ghanaian Perspective
Ruby Jecty, Benjamin Ayerkain Tettey – June 2019 Page No.: 21-25
The main objective of the study was to transfer the philosophies of negritude as an ideology in literature into education to sensitize well-meaning Ghanaians, stakeholders in education and traditional custodians on the collapse of cultural awareness subjects from Ghanaian school curriculum. The study traced the continuity from a much older work Ethiopia Unbound to a more recent one Two Thousand Seasons to see how Ghanaian novelists have contributed textually to the sentiments of negritude which can be adapted and adopted by curriculum designers for Ghanaian education. The research design used for this study was a library research which involved activities in which the researcher worked exclusively on literature which addresses the issue. No attempt is made at reviewing literature on this study as the authors, saturated with the numerous experiments with issues of Ghanaian education by politicians wish to express a ‘spontaneous overflow of strong emotions.’ However, the knowledge gained by the authors was derived from various literature and these are duly acknowledged. The findings led to suggesting subjects and courses to be studied in Ghanaian schools.
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Ruby Jecty
Foso College of Education, Assin Foso, Central Region, Ghana
Benjamin Ayerkain Tettey
Foso College of Education, Assin Foso, Central Region, Ghana
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Teachers’ Perception of Effective Training and Adequacy of Qualified Teachers for the Implementation of UBE Programme in Ankpa Education Zone of Kogi State
Shaba Iyogbele, Shaibu Leonard Phd – June 2019 Page No.: 26-37
The study investigated teachers’ perception on the implementation of UBE programme in Ankpa Education Zone of Kogi State. Four research questions and four hypotheses guided the study. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised of 112 UBE schools in Ankpa Education Zone with the population 2,234 teaching staff. A sample of 400 teachers from 25 UBE schools were used for the study. A 20 – item four-point rating scale questionnaire title “Effective Training and Adequacy Of Qualified Teachers Parameter (ETAQTP)” was used for data collection. The reliability of the instrument was established through the Cronbach Alpha which yielded 0.77. Mean and Standard Deviations were used to answer the four research questions, while chi-square (x2) was used to test the two hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The result of the study revealed among others that training (248.50>3.84) and teacher’s qualification (210.17>3.84), have significant relationship with the implementation of UBE in Ankpa Education Zone of Kogi State. Based on the results of this study, the researcher recommended that school administrators should ensure that their teachers are trained and retrained and that training should be elongated to ensure that teachers will have more time to interact with one another as well as with resource persons so as to make them well equip to implement the UBE programme. Government should set a standard of a minimum of first degree in Education as highest qualification to teach in the UBE programme.
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Shaba Iyogbele
Department of Social Studies Education, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria
Shaibu Leonard Phd
Department of Educational Foundations, Kogi State University, Anyigba- Nigeria.
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Shaba Iyogbele, Shaibu Leonard Phd “Teachers’ Perception of Effective Training and Adequacy of Qualified Teachers for the Implementation of UBE Programme in Ankpa Education Zone of Kogi State” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 6, pp.26-37 June 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-6/26-37.pdf
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Action Research Writing: Outliving its Pedagogical Essencein Colleges of Education in Ghana
Ruby Jecty, Dr. Nana Kwaku Asiedu – June 2019 Page No.: 38-47
The study used an adaptation of Susman’s Action Research Cycle model to evaluate action research writing in selected excellence award winning initial teacher education institution in Ghana. The study involved comparing performance data of the action research writing perceived by students and tutor supervisors to standards expected from Susman’s cycle design. Performance data was obtained by administering two survey instruments to a random sample of students and tutor supervisors. Discrepancies between performance and standards were reported. The study concluded that although action research standards expect that students report on perceived classroom learning needs per their reflective log and design innovative strategies to address them, they copy from already prepared reports, called “grandfather” thereby affecting professional and academic performance of a large number of both teachers and learners in the public schools in Ghana.The authors recommend that sp.
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Ruby Jecty
Tutor, Foso College of Education, Assin Foso, Central Region, Ghana
Dr. Nana Kwaku Asiedu
Principal, Foso College of Education, Assin Foso, Central Region, Ghana
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Examining Performance and Challenges of Private Universities in Malawi
Samson C. R. Kajawo- June 2019 Page No.: 48-58
Private higher education has been extensively accepted by many countries in the world, including Malawi. Are the private universities performing effectively? This study sought to examine the performance and challenges of the private universities in Malawi. The study was guided by three research questions which examined the performance of private universities and how universities’ accreditation policies and resources such as financial, human and physical were contributing or affecting their performance. Guided by the systems theory by Bertalanffy, this study was conducted at six private universities located in the Blantyre City in Malawi using a mixed methods research approach; utilizing the descriptive convergent parallel design. It involved a total of 152 respondents using questionnaires and face-to-face interviews. Documentary review and observations were also used for collecting data. The key finding of this study was that private universities were extending higher education opportunities to a lot of Malawians left out by public universities with relevant study programs. However, the study revealed that the quality of higher education offered in these universities left a lot to be desired due to numerous challenges starting from insufficient finances due to their over dependency on students’ fees, of which their enrolments were beyond minimum levels. This led to challenges of inadequacy of qualified teachers and physical resources such as infrastructures and equipment. As a result of all these hiccups, education quality was compromised. The study therefore recommended that government should strengthen its monitoring and control efforts as well as support financially these institutions, and that private universities should come up with other ways of fund raising, as well as considering merging.
Page(s): 48-58 Date of Publication: 21 June 2019
Samson C. R. Kajawo
International Center for Teacher Education – East China Normal University
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Knowledge Diplomacy and the Digital World: The Role of International Tertiary Education towards Equitable Access to Education
Vincent Ado Tenebe (PhD), Amuche Christian Igomu (PhD) – June 2019 Page No.: 59-69
The digital world every second continues to transform our tertiary education through technology and platforms. International tertiary education as a global knowledge producer and developer of high skills needs to change its role towards knowledge diplomacy. The very nature of Higher Education, how it is delivered and the role of universities in society and the economy is changing, and will continue to change significantly in the next decade. Universities are competing globally for students, academics and funding, and only those that stay relevant and leverage new digital capabilities will benefit in this digital age. Many universities are developing specific digital strategies in reaction to the massive shift towards using new technology, yet lack the vision, capability or commitment to implement them effectively. New technologies and platforms are revolutionizing the way that knowledge is produced, accessed and used globally. Solutions to many of the world’s greatest challenges are increasingly within reach. The speed and scale of change is also disrupting labour markets and business models, radically changing the nature of jobs and the skills required. While technologies are creating huge opportunities, International Tertiary Education (ITE) has a unique and indispensable role to play in preventing and countering polarization in the society. In a rapidly globalizing world, many are concerned about climate change, the economy and technological developments. Against this background, social polarization is challenging democracies and terrorism, and spreading violence and terror. Society at large (including the pillars and institutions of democracy) need to step up to these challenges.This paper explored the role of international tertiary education towards ensuring equitable access to education with examples of Higher Education practice geared towards contributing to addressing inequalities in access to HE in Nigeria.
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Vincent Ado Tenebe (PhD)
Taraba State University, Jalingo Taraba State, Nigeria
Amuche Christian Igomu (PhD)
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Credit Risk Management and Profitability: Challenges and Insight of Commercial Banks
Dankwa, Ernest Akwasi Adom- June 2019 Page No.: 70-76
The present article aimed to determine the impact of credit risk management on bank profitability performance using the Ecobank group covering the period 2013 to 2017. Based on research conducted abroad on bank and profitability indicators, in order to obtain research results the author evaluated return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE) indicators of the Ecobank Group. This research interrogated the macro and micro implications of credit risk management on the profitability performance on the Ecobank Group by applying key credit risks tools and techniques. Based on the obtained results, the author have concluded that there is a statistical significance in profitability and default rate (i.e. a borrower’s default negatively affect banks profitability-ROA &ROE); a finding in line as posited in earlier studies by Opoku (2016); Gizaw et al (2015) & Mendoza et al (2017).Based on the study outcome, the author concluded that commercial banks must adhered to facility granting protocols to avoid giving bad loans as its impact on investor returns is detrimental and could affect their share prices in medium to long term.
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Dankwa, Ernest Akwasi Adom
Business School, Garden City University College, P.O. Box 12775 Kumasi-Ghana
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Information Communication Technology (ICT) Use for Postgraduate Studies by Students in Universities in Kenya
Emily Nyabisi – June 2019 Page No.: 77-84
Higher education, especially postgraduate training, plays a critical role in developing a highly skilled workforce for a competitive global economy and sustainable development. However, postgraduate training in most African countries, Kenya included, faces several challenges; key among them the long periods of time taken to complete the training. This is despite advancement in technology that should be utilized for timely completion of postgraduate studies. This study sought to assess the use of ICT by post graduate students in Universities in Kenya; by exploring the areas of use, proficiency in use, effect of use on progression and the challenges of using ICT. The data for the study was collected from a small, representative group of postgraduate students from six randomly selected universities in Kenya. The data was collected using questionnaires and interview schedules; in a mixed methods approach. The quantitative data was analyzed by use of both descriptive and inferential statistics; whereas the qualitative data was analyzed thematically. The findings of this study were used to make recommendations for enhancing the use of ICT in postgraduate training.
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Emily Nyabisi
Department of Educational Management and Curriculum Studies, Mount Kenya University, Kenya
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The Role of Entrepreneurship in Rural Development in Cross River State, Nigeria
Ihejiamaizu, Grace Chinonye – June 2019 Page No.: 85-91
This paper examined the role played by entrepreneurship in rural development in Cross River State, Nigeria. The paper was anchored on the Keynesian Classical Theory. Survey research design was employed for the study. The study employed cluster and simple random sampling technique. Primary data were gathered using a self-administered 4-point Likert Scale questionnaire ranging from Strongly Agree to Strongly Disagree. The data collected were analyzed descriptively using mean rating. The study found that entrepreneurship plays a critical role in rural economic development such as improvement in the standard of living, creation of employment opportunities, alleviation of poverty, utilization of local resources and reduction of rural-urban migration. The major recommendation was that rural entrepreneurship be encouraged and promoted through the provision of incentives to rural entrepreneurs in the form of tax relief and concession for at least 10 years to encourage them to plough back earnings for scaling and expansion. It also recommended that the government pay attention to infrastructure development and maintenance in rural areas as it goes a long way to encourage trade and business transaction within rural communities, improve the socio-economic wellbeing of rural dwellers and serve as stimuli in boosting the rural economy.
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Ihejiamaizu, Grace Chinonye
Department of Social Work, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
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Nigeria’s Foreign Policy and OIC Membership: The Constitutional Legality for Membership
Yusuf Ibrahim Gamawa Ph.D – June 2019 Page No.: 92-95
Nigeria’s membership into the Organization of Islamic Conference has remained controversial over several years. Many have expressed doubts regarding the legality of Nigeria’s since the country is not an Islamic Republic and its constitution is secular in nature. Many have gone to the extent of declaring Nigeria’s membership to the organization unconstitutional, citing Section 10 of the Nigerian 1999 Constitution which states that ‘the Government of the Federation or the State shall not adopt any Religion as State Religion’, to justify their claims. It is not clear if the Supreme Court of Nigeria or any other Court had given interpretation to that section of the 1999 Constitution. However, a closer observation to what is contained in the section will show that it only prohibits the adoption by the Government of Nigeria of any religion as the religion of the State or government, or official religion of choice that will be recognized by government. And if that is what it means, then Nigeria’s membership to the OIC is entirely a different issue that needs to be looked at from another angle, not seen before. This paper argues that Nigeria’s membership must be looked at from IR perspective and specifically from the perspective of Nigeria’s foreign policy objectives and the question of the national interest.
Page(s): 92-95 Date of Publication: 22 June 2019
Yusuf Ibrahim Gamawa Ph.D
Olusegun Obasanjo Center for African Studies [OOCAS]
National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria
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Re-Structuring the Implementation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) for Accelerated National Development
Dr. Ogunbote Shefiu, Njoku Chiso Anslem, Ajuluchi Chika, E. & Okwume Georgina Ukamaka – June 2019 Page No.: 96-99
This paper discussed the need to re-structure the implementation of TVET in Nigeria for accelerated national development. This is because the novel changes in the world of work have been fueled by myriad competitiveness in industry and also the fact that TVET plays a key role in poverty alleviation of a country. This has presented a need for policy makers and administrators to equip the TVET schools with the right equipment and also the students with the right skills. This paper also x-rays the history of TVET in Nigeria, Employment and workplace pressure for change, problems of TVET in Nigeria as well as the need to Re-structure TVET for National Development. A number of recommendations were made which includes the need for a strong linkage and collaboration between training institutions and the industry and also thatthe initial TVET curriculum should be adjusted to the current and future skills needs of the industry.
Page(s): 96-99 Date of Publication: 23 June 2019
Dr. Ogunbote Shefiu
School of Vocational and Technical Education Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education Otto-Ijanikin Lagos, Nigeria
Njoku Chiso Anslem
School of Postgraduate Studies Department of Industrial Technical Education
Ajuluchi Chika, E.
Department of Home Economics Federal College of Education Okene Kogi State, Nigeria
Okwume Georgina Ukamaka
Department of Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education. University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria
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The Perceptions of Secondary School Students towards Vocational Education: A Case Study of Kampala District
Kizza James, Damba Andrew, Kasule Wilson – June 2019 Page No.: 100-112
The call for more relevant education is increasing given the concerns of visible skills mismatch among school graduates in relation to the available job opportunities. Despite government efforts to popularize vocational education, many youths are shunning vocational education in preference to general academic programs. This study set out to establish the perceptions of secondary school students towards vocational education in selected secondary schools in Kampala district.The study was guided by the theory of constructivism which is based on the belief that learning occurs when learners are actively involved in the learning process. The study objectives were: 1) to establish the perceptions of secondary school students towards vocational education and 2) to establish the channels through which students access vocational education information. The study adopted an exploratory research design and used a mixed method approach for purposes of improving reliability of study findings through triangulation. The study’s target population consisted of 194 senior 3 students conveniently selectedfrom schools in Kampala District. Both primary and secondary data sources were used. A questionnaire designed by the researcher was used to collect information from the students. The self reporting survey instrument used in data collection was validated by a panel of vocational educational managers from schools with high curriculum content in vocational education and the pilot test results obtained a cronbach alpha coefficient of 0.72 indicating that the study instrument was reliable. The data collected using the questionnaire was analyzed using the excel sheet to generate descriptive statistics in form of frequencies, percentages and means. The study findings indicate thatmuch as the students’ perceptions of vocational education as opposed to general education are not negative per se, they still have apathy towards vocational education and, there is a general perception among students that schools are not offering sufficient information on vocational education making students rely mostly on social media. Its is concluded that: students perception towards vocational education is still negative due to lack of adequate information and the students perceive the existing channels through which secondary schools transmit vocational education to be inadequate. It is recommended that: a policy framework that clearly shows how a student can transit from the path of vocation education to further education be developed and if it exists be popularized among all stakeholders and, the function of career masters in schools be supported and strengthened.
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Kizza James
UNIVERSITY of Kisubi, Faculty of Business and ICT
Damba Andrew
UNIVERSITY of Kisubi, Faculty of Education
Kasule Wilson
KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY, Department of Educational Planning and Management
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Trans-Generational Family Counselling and Management of Home Financial Constraints: A Case Study of Kampala Capital City Authority (Uganda)
Ankwansiize Evarist, Kiyingi Frank Pio – June 2019 Page No.: 113-122
The study assessed the Trans-generational Family Counselling and Management of Home Financial Constraints guided by Exploratory and Case study design with a Study population of 450 (sample size 217) family members. Interviews, focus group discussions, structured questionnaires, observation as well as documentary analysis were used. Results showed in table.2 (17.79%) that Trans-generational Family interlocking concepts are used to manage home financial constraint. Table.3 (47%) revealed that the home financial abuses highly constrain home finances. Table.5 (51.6%) exposed that the Trans-generational Family therapy techniques are used to manage home financial constraints. The study concluded that the Trans-generational family therapy is effective in managing home financial constraints.
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Ankwansiize Evarist
Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences and Psychology-University of Kisubi
Kiyingi Frank Pio
Head Department of Social Sciences –University of Kisubi
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Evaluation of Content in Physics Teacher Education in Relation to Pedagogic Skills of Student Teachers in Public Universities in Kenya
Stellah Mutiembu Mukekhe- June 2019 Page No.: 123-128
Public universities in Kenya have been training physics teachers using the adapted Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Science programmes that have been passed over from the founding universities. Growing disparities in the key content areas of the training among the universities has been witnesses, and yet, secondary school instruction to be conducted by the teachers is common. Moreover, poor performance of 38.27% in physics has been recorded in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations (KCSE) in the last 10 years and blamed on the training of teachers at the universities. These raise questions on whether content in physics teacher education equips student teachers with the requisite pedagogic skills. This study employed descriptive survey research design and participants consisted of 420 physics student teachers, 277 heads of physics subjects and 130 physics teacher trainers. It was revealed that content in physics teacher education should be enhanced to address key areas in secondary school physics, employ a variety of teaching and assessment strategies and focus on equipping student teachers with 21st century skills. The findings may be useful to public universities in Kenya to align content in B.Ed (Science) in physics programmes to acquisition of pedagogic skills necessary for effective secondary school physics instruction.
Page(s): 123-128 Date of Publication: 23 June 2019
Stellah Mutiembu Mukekhe
Department of Science and Mathematics Education, Kibabii University, Kenya.
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Promoting Social Skill Learning Through Sport Socialization Intervention among Children with Intellectual Disability (ID) in Kenya: A Single Subject Experimental Research
Roselyne Odiango, Bukhala Peter, Gordon Nguka – June 2019 Page No.: 129-139
This study evaluated the effect of sport socialization intervention programme on social skill learning levels in Seven (7) children with intellectual disability (ID) in Kakamega, Kenya. The intervention involved instructing, prompting, Individualized Educational Programme (IEP) and cueing child with ID into action.
Methodology: Single Subject (SSD) quasi-experimental research design was used. Data was collected at three weeks interval during baseline, Treatment and reversal treatment Fourteen (14) weeks later. Data collection instruments: a 3-5-miute Video capture, Peer Social Task Rating Scale (PSTRS) observation checklists.
Data analysis: Data was analyzed by visual analysis, video coding and Null hypotheses tested by Statistical Process Control (SPC). Level of significance was set at -+3SD above UCL in SPC.
Results: The overall findings of this study showed all children had lower social skill functioning at pretest compared to posttest. Skills learnt were generalizable. Each Child in the programme recorded significant improvements after intervention with YAMY 3 at 56.7%, YAKS 4 at 60%, YAKS 5 at 63.3%, YAKS 6 at 51.6%, YARO 7 at 56.7%, YARO 8 at 48.3% and YARO 9 at 50% magnitude of improvement respectively Null hypothesis that expected no significant difference on child learning after intervention was rejected with Results from the data analysis also indicated that all the Children recorded Nine (9) consecutive point runs above the Upper Control Limit (UCL): YAMY3 standard deviation of MR score at 3.17, 2.53 for YAKS 4, 2.28 for YAKS 5, 2.59 for YAKS 6, 3.17 for YARO 7, 2.34 for YARO8 and 2.34 for YARO 9.esults demonstrating .
Conclusion: The intervention programme was effective in enhancing social skill learning of Children with ID and should be availed to all children with ID at school level. The study recommends that the study be replicated on Children with Autism Spectrum disorder (ASD). This study was significant in contributing to the attainment of UN general assembly’s sustainable Development goal (SDG4) on inclusion.
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Roselyne Odiango
Department of Health promotion &Sport Science, School of Public Health, Biomedical Sciences and Laboratory Technology. Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya
Bukhala Peter
Department of Health promotion &Sport Science, School of Public Health, Biomedical Sciences and Laboratory Technology. Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya
Gordon Nguka
Department of Nutritional sciences, School of Public Health, Biomedical Sciences and Laboratory Technology. Masinde Muliro, University of Science and Technology Kakamega, Kenya
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Occupational Safety and Health Management in the Production of Electricity Transformers at Zesa Enterprises, Harare
Steven Jerie and Naison Mandebere – June 2019 Page No.: 140-146
The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of occupational safety and health management systems in accident prevention at ZESA enterprises in Zimbabwe. Questionnaires, interviews, observations and document review were used as data collection tools. The most common hazards identified at ZESA included improper work organization, poor hygiene, ergonomic hazards, fire, and electric hazards. Since the introduction of the occupational safety and health management system in 2009, the work environment became safer and there was a decline in the number of accidents recorded each year thereafter. The existing occupational health and safety management system at ZESA enterprises met the majority of the requirements outlined in the OHSAS 18001 specification. It was concluded that implementation of the occupational safety and health management system whether or not following international standards always yielded positive results in improving occupational safety and health performance.
Page(s): 140-146 Date of Publication: 24 June 2019
Steven Jerie
Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Midlands State University, P. Bag 9055, Gweru, Zimbabwe
Naison Mandebere
Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Midlands State University, P. Bag 9055, Gweru, Zimbabwe
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Steven Jerie and Naison Mandebere “Occupational Safety and Health Management in the Production of Electricity Transformers at Zesa Enterprises, Harare” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 6, pp.140-146 June 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-6/140-146.pdf
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Determinants of Interest Rate Spread among Commercial Banks in Kenya
Silas Kiprono Samoei, Edward Kitum Toroitich- June 2019 Page No.: 147-152
The study intended to find out the determinants of interest rate spread among commercial banks in Kenya; to establish the effect of statutory reserve requirements oninterest rate spread among commercial banks in Kenya; to determine the effect of inflation rate on interest rate spread among commercial banks in Kenya; to examine the effect of exchange rate volatility on interest rate spread among commercial banks in Kenya; and to determine the effect of Treasury Bill Rate on interest rate spread among commercial banks in Kenya.The study used quarterly time series data for the period 2005 to 2014 which was obtained from the Central Bank of Kenya’s published economic reviews.It was revealed that exchange rate volatility and inflation rate is statistically significant in explaining interest rate spreads implying that volatility of the exchange rate does have a significant impact on the banking sector interest rate spreads in Kenya. The Treasury bill rate, the reserves and gross domestic product were also found to significantly affect interest rate spread in the Kenya’s banking sector. It is thus recommended that there is need for policies to deal with reserve requirements as well as putting in place measures to stabilize the exchange rate volatility in Kenya.
Page(s): 147-152 Date of Publication: 24 June 2019
Silas Kiprono Samoei
Moi University, Kenya
Edward Kitum Toroitich
Moi University, Kenya
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Influence of Digital Financial Information Services on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kisumu County, Kenya
Martin Okode Opiyo, Dr. Charles Ondoro, Dr. Johnmark Obura – June 2019 Page No.: 153-156
The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of Digital Financial Information Services (DFIS) on financial performance of commercial banks in Kisumu County, Kenya. It analysed four constructs of financial information service namely transaction alerts, online trading, digital market research and financial information dissemination. Findings revealed R2= 0.704, F cal(181.783, p=0.000); regression coefficients: financial information disemmination (β1=0.170, p=0.000<0.05), transaction alert (β2 =-1.376, p=0.000<0.05); online trading (β3 =0.728, p=0.001<0.05) and digital market research (β4 =0.947, p=0.000<0.05). The study concluded DFIS significantly influebce financial prrformance of commercial banks in Kisumu County, Kenya.
Page(s): 153-156 Date of Publication: 23 June 2019
Martin Okode Opiyo
Department of Business Administration, Maseno University, Kenya
Dr. Charles Ondoro
Department of Business Administration, Maseno University, Kenya
Dr. Johnmark Obura
Department of Management Science, Maseno University, Kenya
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Interaction between Type and Frequency of Parental Conflict and Level of Social Adjustment of Adolescents in Murang’a County
Muriithi Joel Kiambi- June 2019 Page No.: 157-163
Social adjustment problems are emerging problems among the adolescents across the globe. Despite evidence of parental conflicts in Kenyan families, there is scarce literature on the interaction between type and frequency of parental conflict and level of social adjustment of adolescents in Murang’a County. The first specific objective of the study was to establish the type and frequency of parental conflicts among adolescents in Murang’a County. The third objective was to establish the interactions between type and frequency of parental conflict and level of social adjustment of adolescents in Murang’a County. The study was guided by attachment theory. This study employed a descriptive survey design with a quantitative approach. The study target population was 108,774 secondary school students in Murang’a County. A sample size of 400 students was selected. Frequency of parental conflict and type of parental conflict was assessed using the Children’s Perception of Inter-parental Conflict Scale (CPIC) while social adjustment among the students was measured using Social Adjustment Scale. Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 was used for data analysis. On type of parental conflicts, the students reported perceiving both constructive and destructive parental conflicts with majority perceiving constructive conflicts. The study showed that 55.8% reported low frequency of parental conflicts while 24.8% reported high frequency. The study revealed that there was a positive and significant relationship between type of parental conflicts perceived and social adjustment of the students. The Pearson (r) correlation coefficient between parental conflicts and both offensive and delinquent behaviours were positive and significant at (r(257) = 0.241, P< 0.05) and (r(260) = 0.171, P< 0.05) respectively. However, the relationship between parental conflicts and pro-social was negative but not significant. The study recommended premarital education and counseling, couples counseling and community awareness creation on the harm of destructive parental conflicts to their entire family.
Page(s): 157-163 Date of Publication: 25 June 2019
Muriithi Joel Kiambi
PhD Postgraduate Student, Department of Psychology, Kenyatta University, Kenya
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Relationship between Emotional Intelligence, Work Life Balance and Organizational Justice (A Study of Guaranty Trust Bank)
Georgina Oluwayemisi Messigah, John Olufemi Adeogun – June 2019 Page No.: 164-167
Banking industries are important and one of the most valued organizations of public services. Emotional intelligence is one facet that has been acclaimed as mediating functioning in a number of life dimensions and has received attention due to the possibility that emotions may moderate intelligence behavior by influencing an individual’s reaction at work, home, etc. Therefore, this study investigated the relationship between emotional intelligence, work-life balance, and organizational justice in Guaranty Trust Bank in Lagos. The population for the study comprised of a staff of ten selected Guaranty Trust Bank branches located in Lagos State. The purposive sampling technique was used in selecting a total of one hundred and fifty (150) participants aged 25-55 (years) for the study. The Emotional Social Competency Inventory (ESCI), Work-Related Quality of Life Scale (WRQoL) via pen and paper, Chester & Todd Organisational Questionnaires (CTOQ) were used for data collection while descriptive statistics, regression and Pearson’s correlation coefficient and multivariate analysis of variance were used for data analysis and presentation. Findings of the descriptive intercorrelations showed significant relationship between the emotional intelligence and the variables of organisational justice (r=0.27; p<0.001), and work-life balance at (r= 0.14; p < 0.05) while regression results of organisational justice (WRQol) was not significant (B = 0.564, >.05). It was, therefore, recommended relevant department should be trained on emotional intelligence, communication skills to promote adequate and smooth communication, good relationship, and provide free and fair justice with employees.
Page(s): 164-167 Date of Publication: 25 June 2019
Georgina Oluwayemisi Messigah
Department of Psychology, University of South Africa
John Olufemi Adeogun
Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Lagos State University
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Principal Leadership Challenges in Schools and Colleges in Bangladesh: A Case Study
Mohammed Zaber Hossain – June 2019 Page No.: 168-170
Principal leadership being the single most important factor for school effectiveness and academic performance is a much talked about issue in the world perspective. But, in Bangladesh, the field is yet to be explored. In this article, a study was carried out to identify principal leadership challenges in schools and colleges in Bangladesh. A qualitative study represented by a case study revealed the leadership challenges principals in schools and colleges in Bangladesh are facing. Ten principals were selected for an interview to prepare this case study. The principals were selected on the merit of eight years’ Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (HSC) results from a total of 1226 combined schools and colleges in Bangladesh. Moreover, this was a part of a bigger study where two quantitative surveys were conducted. In addition to that, the author’s personal experience working as a principal for last seven years in two renowned Public School and College gave an insight into this study. The findings of the study showed that principals in schools and colleges in Bangladesh have limited training, understanding and scope of practicing leadership. The challenges they face mostly emanated from the top-down authoritarian attitude and practice in educational administration that curved their leadership and pushed them to settle in management. In the national and global context, educational requirements have been changed. In the face of the growing demands, principals are fighting at both the end. On one hand, their leadership is not acknowledged. On the other hand, they are asked to fulfill the educational demands of the stakeholders. At this backdrop, principals’ predicaments coupled with the traditional educational and administrative challenges cause education in Bangladesh, especially in schools and colleges, suffer.
Page(s): 168-170 Date of Publication: 25 June 2019
Mohammed Zaber Hossain
Principal, Nirjhor Cantonment Public School & College, Dhaka Cantonment, Bangladesh
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Mohammed Zaber Hossain “Principal Leadership Challenges in Schools and Colleges in Bangladesh: A Case Study” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 6, pp.168-170 June 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-6/168-170.pdf
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Trends in Research and Teaching of Development Studies in Kenya (2000 – 2019)
Milton Utwolo Alwanga – June 2019 Page No.: 171-182
The role of development studies in the developing world and Kenya in particular, cannot be gainsaid. Teaching and research in development studies is meant to unearth and understand development challenges and thereby inform policies for posterity of the developing world through paradigm shifts in management process. However, despite several years of research and teaching development studies in Kenya, it is unclear on whether development study is still relevant both as an academic discipline and as a practice, and how the discipline has contributed to solutions of development challenges. This study sought to investigate the trends in research and teaching of development studies in the Kenyan universities. The study applied cluster analysis on secondary data from government statutes and policy documents, published books, articles, journals and university websites and repositories. Findings indicate a widespread diversity in teaching development studies across the Kenyan universities. In addition, the study holds that teaching of development studies does not demonstrate commitment to national development goals.
Page(s): 171-182 Date of Publication: 26 June 2019
Milton Utwolo Alwanga
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
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The Effect of Leader Display Emotion on Work Performance
Parisa Ehsan Kashani – June 2019 Page No.: 183-184
Leadership is an important function of management that helps maximizing organizational performance. Leaders use emotions to manage the meaning of job in the eye of the followers. The emotions a leader display influence leader’s effectiveness (Choudhary et al., 2017). Emotion is a leadership tool that influence leadership effectiveness. Positive emotion of a leader can improve employee satisfaction with leadership. Satisfaction with leadership improves performance and turnover intention (Rosete and Ciarrochi, 2005). Research about the influence of leader’s display emotion on followers’ performance is still limited and only few studies found the outcomes of leader’s display emotions in the organizational context (Lewis, 2000).
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Parisa Ehsan Kashani
Department of Management and Marketing, Faculty of Economics and Management, University Putra Malaysia (UPM)
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Implementation of E-learning Using Schoology to Improving the Interest Learning Physics at DeBritto High School
Maria Theresia Nanik Ismarjiati, Muhammad Epi Rusdin, Rosa Herawati, Eka Nurulia, Dwi Sulisworo, Suritno Fayanto – June 2019 Page No.: 185-189
The goal of this investigation was to define the increase in student interest in schoology-based E-learning in straight-motion material for middle school students at De Britto High School.This research is an action research classroom. The research design or design used is planning, action/implementation, and reflection. This study uses descriptive analysis techniques, namely by the method of calculating the percentage value of the results of student interest and student responses using questionnaire instruments. The questionnaire results from 75% interest in the first cycle and by 80% in the second cycle. Students respond to schoology-based e-learning by 81%. There is an increase between the first cycle and the second cycle using e-learning so that school-based e-learning in straight-motion material can otherwise increase student interest.
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Maria Theresia Nanik Ismarjiati
Department of Master in Physics Education, University of Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Physics Teacher at Kolese DeBrito High School, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Muhammad Epi Rusdin
Department of Master in Physics Education, University of Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Rosa Herawati
Department of Master in Physics Education, University of Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Eka Nurulia
Department of Master in Physics Education, University of Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Dwi Sulisworo
Department of Master in Physics Education, University of Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Suritno Fayanto
Department of Master in Physics Education, University of Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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IFRS Adoption and Earnings Quality in Sub-Saharan Africa
Armstrong Ephraim Awinbugri, Prince Gyimah, Edem Wotortsi – June 2019 Page No.: 190-196
This study perused the correlation between IFRS adoption and earnings quality of listed firms in Sub-Saharan Africa country, Ghana. The study used secondary data collected from sixteen non-financial listed firms over pre-adoption periods of IFRS (2005 and 2006) and immediate post-adoption periods of IFRS (2007 and 2008). The study usedlogistic regression toexamine the impact of pre-and-post adoptionof IFRS’s on earnings quality. The results showed that firms managed to manipulate earnings toward a positive target more frequently in the pre-IFRS adoption period than the post-adoption period, andfirms recognized large losses more frequently in the post-IFRS adoption period when they occurred as compared to the pre-IFRS adoption period.The study reinforces that adoption of IFRS prevents manipulation of earnings, limits possible flexibilities and accounting choices, and provide clearer rules that signal high quality accounting information and transparency.
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Armstrong Ephraim Awinbugri
Assistant Lecturer, Kessben University College, Adum-Ghana, Box Ks 4868
Prince Gyimah
Assistant Lecturer, University of Education, Winneba-Kumasi, Ghana
Edem Wotortsi
Senior Accounting Assistant, Agogo Presbyterian Women College of Education, Ghana
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Assessing the Administrative Challenges the Use of State and Local Government Joint Account in Zaria Local Government
Usman Bashir, Muhammad Mahdi Ismail, Ku Hasnita Ku Samso – June 2019 Page No.: 197-202
Since the introduction of joint account Zaria local government could not get access to its allocation from federation account as a resultmiscellaneous deductions from it allocations by Kaduna state government in the name of state and local government joint account, the situation lead to the inability of the Zaria local government for consistent payment of workers salary, gratuity and pensioners of retired local government civil servants and relegating the activities within the local government. Therefore the study attempt to identify the responses of the people on the administrative challenge fusses in Zaria local government. A phenomenological approach was used and data were obtained from purposively selected informants using semi structure interviews. Thus, thematic analysis, informal discussion and observation were employed in data analysis. The study recommends that only the abolishing of state and local government joint account Zaria local government will over power its administrative challenge.
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Usman Bashir
Department of Public Administration, Bauchi State University Gadau, Nigeria
Muhammad Mahdi Ismail
Department of Government and Civilization Study, University Putra Malaysia
Ku Hasnita Ku Samso
Department of Government and Civilization Study, University Putra Malaysia
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The Pre Buddhist Religious Beliefs in Ancient Sri Lanka
Dr. Geethani Amratunga, Dr. Nadeesha Gunawardana – June 2019 Page No.: 203-206
There was evidently no national or state religion systematically organized in the island before Buddhism introduce to Sri Lanka in the third century B.C.E. The Hiuen Tsiang says the kingdom of Sinhala formerly was addicted to immoral religious worship. Divyāvadana shed light to prove the visit of traders during the time of Lord Buddha. The worshiping of ancestors, worshiping of Yakśas, worshiping of gods or Dēvās, Nigaṇṭas, Ṡaivaism can be identified. Paribbājakas and Ājīvakas, Pāsaṇḍas and Pabbajitās and many other ascetics, known as Samaṇas seem to have been found in fair numbers in the island. Almost all the important deities who survived after the introduction of Buddhism became Buddhist sooner or later. This paper proposes to discuss the significance of all these above mentioned factors. Before Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka in the third century B.C.E, there was evidently no national or state religion systematically organized in the island (Rahula Walpola, 1956: 34). We can categorized the pre Buddhist beliefs in ancient Sri Lanka as follows:The worship of yakśas, the worship of yakśanis (female yakśas), the worship of Nāgās, the Ancestor worship, the worship of deities, the worship of female deities, the worship of trees, Brahmanism, Nigaṇthas. Śaivisam, Paribbrājakas and Ᾱjīvakas andBuddhism.
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Dr. Geethani Amratunga
Department of Sociology, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Dr. Nadeesha Gunawardana
Department of History, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
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Environmental Protection System between the Antarctic Treaty System and the Arctic Regime: An Insight
Onwurah Okwudili – June 2019 Page No.: 207-216
Antarctica and the Arctic often regarded as polar regions located at the south and north poles respectively plays an important role of sunlight reflection in the climatic system. Such geo-metrological function of the polar regions ensures the maintenance of balance on planet earth hence the need for protection of the regions as global commons. Thus, the focus of this paper is to x-ray the rationale behind the differential approach in environmental protection of both regions by adopting an interdisciplinary approach which will give insight in the politico-legal regimes governing the regions. It will equally highlight why the Antarctic mechanism seems more systematic in relation to the Arctic regimes on environmental protection. It will conclude by advancing a proposition that will favour the desirability for more sustainable commitments on the part of state parties especially the Arctic States and the need for more state participation in governance of the regions.
Page(s): 207-216 Date of Publication: 28 June 2019
Onwurah Okwudili
The House of Laws, Ocean University, Nigeria
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Spatial Typology and Cause-effect Analysis of Recurrent Agro-pastoral Conflicts in Menchum, North West Cameroon
Fabian C. Ntangti, Evaristus T. Angwafo, Augustine T. Gam, Reeves M. Fokeng – June 2019 Page No.: 217-226
Livestock keeping and crop cultivation are amongst the activities that sustain the lives of the majority of rural people. Wide across, the two systems have never been in harmony. Farming groups and herdsmen in the North West Region in general and Menchum Division in particular have been drawn into schism of varied nature which have weakened and paralysed the socio-economic, political and cultural livelihoods in the rural world. This paper attempts to spatialise the typology of recurrent agro-pastoral conflicts in Menchum. Field visits, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) alongside the administration of 400 semi-structured questionnaires aided to collect the required data. The results revealed that agro-pastoral conflict typology in Menchum Division takes the form of farmer-grazier (71.9%), farmer-farmer (16.6%), and grazier-grazier (11.5%). A cartographic visualisation and representation of the most recurrent land use conflict (farmer-grazier conflicts) within the four subdivisions of Menchum for the period covering 1990 to 2017 revealed that Fungum and Wum Subdivisions occupied the top positions(187 and 127) cases recorded respectively. The main drivers of conflicts as identified were; no clear demarcation of farm and grazing lands, conflicting administrative decisions with successive administrators, stray cattle and teenage herdsmen, rising human and cattle population and pressure on land resources, and frequent farmer-grazier barbarism. The cause-effect analyses of this recurrent conflict revealed increasing threats on food security linked to crop damage and loss of animal and human lives, retardnes of economic activities, loss of mutual understanding, intimidation and mistrust. There is however increasing tendencies towards harmony of the two agricultural systems within the study area though much is still left to be done as conflicts of farmer-grazier origin remains unabated in some parts of the zone.
Page(s): 217-226 Date of Publication: 28 June 2019
Fabian C. Ntangti
Department of Agricultural Extension & Rural Sociology, Faculty of Agronomy & Agricultural Sciences, University of Dschang, Cameroon
Evaristus T. Angwafo
Department of Agricultural Extension & Rural Sociology, Faculty of Agronomy & Agricultural Sciences, University of Dschang, Cameroon
Augustine T. Gam
Department of Geography & Planning, Faculty of Arts, University of Bamenda, Cameroon
Reeves M. Fokeng
Department of Geography & Planning, Faculty of Arts, University of Bamenda, Cameroon
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Fabian C. Ntangti, Evaristus T. Angwafo, Augustine T. Gam, Reeves M. Fokeng “Spatial Typology and Cause-effect Analysis of Recurrent Agro-pastoral Conflicts in Menchum, North West Cameroon” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 6, pp.217-226 June 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-6/217-226.pdf
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Auditing Quality and Earnings Persistence in Nigerian Quoted Manufacturing Companies
Adegbie F.F, Salawu R.O, Usifoh O.O – June 2019 Page No.: 227-237
Accounting process is set to achieve objectivity in order to ensure high financial reporting quality which is reflected through the quality of earnings. Earnings persistence is an essential feature of the accounting information which provide useful information to investors for assessing future cashflows and earnings. External audit play a strong role in supporting transparent financial reporting but the quality of an audit has been a disputed matter in recent times and indications show that absence of audit quality is one of the major reasons for corporate scandals. The study investigated the effect of audit quality on earnings persistence of Nigerian listed manufacturing firms between 2008 and 2017. The study employed secondary data. The population of the study was 53 manufacturing firms listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange as at 31stDecember 2017. A sample of 30 firms was purposively selected. Data were sourced from the audited annual reports of the sampled firms and publications of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Data were analyzed using mean, percentages, pooled OLS, random effect, fixed effect and generalized least square method. The results showed that audit firm size, audit tenure and audit committee expertise had an insignificant positive influence on earnings persistence, sector based specialization had a significant negative effect on earnings persistence, audit firm independence had insignificant negative effect on earnings persistence while age and size exerted a significant negative and positive influence on earnings persistence respectively. This study concluded that audit firm size, audit tenure, sector based specialization, audit firm engaged, audit firm independence, audit committee expertise after being controlled by size and age of the firms bring about earnings persistence. The study recommended that in order to achieve financial report of better quality, consideration should be given to the proxies of audit quality jointly since all the factors are important and need to be critically considered in taking decision by the shareholders and management towards the achievement of a qualitative financial report.
Page(s): 227-237 Date of Publication: 30 June 2019
Adegbie F.F
Accounting Department, Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
Salawu R.O
Accounting Department, Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
Usifoh O.O
Accounting Department, Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Adegbie F.F, Salawu R.O, Usifoh O.O “Auditing Quality and Earnings Persistence in Nigerian Quoted Manufacturing Companies” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 6, pp.227-237 June 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-6/227-237.pdf
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Comparative Analysis of Zero-Based Budgeting and Incremental Budgeting Techniques of Government Performance in Nigeria
Sunny B. Beredugo, Joseph. U. B. Azubike & Emmanuel E.Okon – June 2019 Page No.: 238-243
The study revolves on the comparative analysis of zero-based budgeting and incremental budgeting techniques of government performance in Nigeria. The incremental budgeting applications in Nigeria have witnessed several frivolous expenditures in the budget that does not stand any reasoning or logic.The arrays of unjustifiable expenses on the incremental budgeting are quite devastating, zero-based budgeting is also costly.The study evaluated if there is a significant difference between the applications of zero-based budgeting and incremental budgeting techniques of time consumed, allocation of resources among others. The study was conducted within the budget units of selected federal government’s Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDGs) in Cross River and Akwa-Ibom States. The MDGs chosen include University of Calabar, and its teaching hospital; the University of Uyo and its teaching hospital; Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria in Calabar, Federal Metrological Agency, Uyo. A sample size of 239 staff members was used. Two hypotheses were tested using the analysis of variance and the independent t-test and it was discovered that there is a significant difference between them except of the innovative means of reducing cost that is associated with the budget; whereas, there is no significant differences between Zero-based and incremental budgeting technique government performances. It was therefore recommended that budgeting staff should be adequately trained in order to save time and cost in the future budgetary process. Cost incurred on the zero-based techniques should be curtailed and reduced to barest minimal and possibly used for economic development rather than for budget procedure.
Page(s): 238-243 Date of Publication: 30 June 2019
Sunny B. Beredugo
Department of Accounting, College of Management Sciences, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria
Joseph. U. B. Azubike
Department of Accounting, College of Management Sciences, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria
Emmanuel E.Okon
Department of Business Management, University of Calabar Cross River State, Nigeria
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Commercial Banks’ Credit and Agricultural Output in Nigeria: 1980 -2018
Papka Z. Medugu, Innocent Musa, Enam Pagiel Abalis – June 2019 Page No.: 244-251
This study empirically examined the impact of Commercial Banks’ credit on Agricultural output in Nigeria, covering the period 1980 to 2018. Annual time series data was employed, which was sourced from Central Bank (CBN) publications such as Statistical Bulletins and Bullions, and National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) publications. Stationary test was conducted on variables to ascertain whether they have unit roots. It was discovered that they were all stationary at first difference. Co integration test however, revealed that long run relationship exists among the variables, also ECM model result showed that the model returns to short run equilibrium after an exogenous shock, with speed of adjustment of negative one (-1), this implies that 100% of all the deviations in the past will adjust to equilibrium. Ordinary least square Method was employed to estimate the relationships among the variables and the result showed positive and significant relationship exists between commercial banks’ credit and Agricultural output in Nigeria, the same relationship also exists between Expenditure made on Agriculture by Government and Agricultural output in Nigeria. Interest rate was negatively related to Agricultural output in Nigeria, the results are all according to a priori expectations. However, commercial banks’ credit performs better than Government Expenditure on Agricultural output in Nigeria. R2=0.98, which means 98% of the variations in agricultural output is explained by the explanatory variables, while high F-statistic of 868 with probability value of 0.0000000 means the model is statistically significant at 5% level. The study based on the findings, recommends that; (i) Government should as a matter of policy through the Central Bank make credits from Commercial Banks available and affordable by lowering interest rate and (ii) Government should increase its expenditure on Agriculture, and ensure proper monitoring to enforce judicious utilization of fund.
Page(s): 244-251 Date of Publication: 30 June 2019
Papka Z. Medugu
Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Adamawa State University, Mubi, Nigeria.
Innocent Musa
Adamawa State Collage of Education, Hong, Nigeria.
Enam Pagiel Abalis
Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Adamawa State University, Mubi, Nigeria.
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Cross Border Human Trafficking and Its Effect on Nigeria’s National Image
Chinemerem Winifred Ojiego – June 2019 Page No.: 252-255
Human trafficking is regarded as modern day slavery. The phenomenon has generated a lot of attention among local and international communities. The menace has become a lucrative criminal business and Nigeria has acquired a reputation for being one of the leading African countries in human trafficking with cross-border and internal trafficking. This study examined the effects of human trafficking on Nigeria’s national image. The study adopted political economy theory as enunciated by Karl Marx as its theoretical framework, given the fact that the approach stated that while crime increase in the society is because of the unjust conditions in the society. This research adopted ex-post-facto research design and data was generated through secondary sources. At the end of the investigation, it was discovered that human trafficking has flourished due to the lackluster attitude of law enforcement and a weak legal framework thus, creates bad image for Nigeria. The researcher recommended that the government should provide employment opportunities for youths, and create an encouraging environment for the private sectors to invest.
Page(s): 252-255 Date of Publication: 30 June 2019
Chinemerem Winifred Ojiego
Department of History, International Studies and Diplomacy, Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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The Mediating Effect of Acceptance of Using AIS on the Relationship between the Accounting Information Systems and Financial Performance in Jordanian Companies
Baker Akram Falah Jarah, Takiah Binti Mohd Iskandar – June 2019 Page No.: 256-263
The study aimed to establish the role acceptance of using AIS in the relationship between the timeliness and reliability in the AIS and financial performance in Jordanian companies. The study sample consisted of 85 from these Jordanian companies. This study analyzes the data using (SPSS) program. The results revealed a statistically significant relationship at the significance level (P≤0.05) between the acceptance of using AIS as mediating and timeliness and reliability AIS and financial performance in these Jordanian companies. Where the accounting information system used in our organization provides the reports requested by the external and internal parties in a timely manner and provides the information that the company needs in a timely manner, and stores and retrieves data easily without loss of time. Also, the accounting information system used in our organization helps maintain data integrity. Also, the accounting information system used provides reliable data and provides reliable financial reporting which is in compliance with laws and regulations.
Page(s): 256-263 Date of Publication: 01 July 2019
Baker Akram Falah Jarah
Student Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting Faculty of Finance & Administrative Sciences, Al-Madinah International University/ Malaysia
Takiah Binti Mohd Iskandar
Al-Madinah International University/ Malaysia
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Institutional Resources as a Predisposing Factor of Academic Attainments of Female University Students in Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Lilian Manwa – June 2019 Page No.: 264-270
The aim of this study was to establish the influence of institutional resources as a predisposing factor of academic attainments of female university students in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. A qualitative paradigm which adopted a case study design was used to elicit data from thirty female university students. The sample of the thirty participants was conveniently selected from a population of five hundred female students in second to forth year. Data were collected using focus group discussions and open-ended questionnaires. The findings revealed that the institution lacks most of the important equipment and those available equipment are mostly outdated and broken down. The female students were the worst affected since most of their parents were failing to subsidise the available institutional resources due to economic challenges. The study also established that shortage and non availability of most basic resources was negatively influencing the academic attainments of female university students. The institution was seen to be failing to provide adequate material and human resources. It is recommended that the government of Zimbabwe retake its responsibility of educating its citizens since the families are failing to subsidise the scanty and unsuitable resources at the institution. Fundraising projects should be given the priority at institutional level in order to supplement the shortage of funds.
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Lilian Manwa
Lecturer, School of Education, Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe
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Curriculum Interpretation and Learners’ Attainment of Reading Skills in Uganda a Case of Selected Districts in Acholi Sub-Region
Sammy Godfrey Poro, Dr. Marus Eton, Professor Andrew Peter Yiga, Associate Professor Julius Caesar Enon, Fabian Mwosi – June 2019 Page No.: 271-277
The study sought to assess the influence of curriculum interpretation on learners’ attainment of reading skills in Acholi Sub region, Uganda. The finding indicated a significant relationship between curriculum interpretation and attainment of learners’ reading skills. The study recommended a more coordinated approach to language policy implementation so that all learners can have the opportunity to learn to read first in their mother tongue and for reading to be beneficial and meaningful for them. Emphasizing instruction in local languages in government primary schools disadvantages learners when it comes to preparation for Primary Leaving Examinations. The government needs to streamline policy on thematic curriculum implementation so that all learners in Uganda are given equal opportunities when it comes to primary leaving examinations.
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Sammy Godfrey Poro
Nkumba University, Entebbe, Uganda
Dr. Marus Eton
Kabale University, Kabale, Uganda
Professor Andrew Peter Yiga
Nkumba University, Entebbe, Uganda
Associate Professor Julius Caesar Enon
Lira University, Lira Uganda
Fabian Mwosi
Barham University College, Kabale, Uganda
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Sammy Godfrey Poro, Dr. Marus Eton, Professor Andrew Peter Yiga, Associate Professor Julius Caesar Enon, Fabian Mwosi “Curriculum Interpretation and Learners’ Attainment of Reading Skills in Uganda a Case of Selected Districts in Acholi Sub-Region” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 6, pp.271-277 June 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-6/271-277.pdf
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Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Environmental Management and Poverty Reduction in Western Uganda
Dr. Marus Eton, Professor Natal Ayiga, Moses Agaba, Fabian Mwosi, Dr. Benard Patrick, Ogwel – June 2019 Page No.: 278-286
The study aimed at assessing the role of SMEs and environment management in poverty reduction in Western Uganda. The study a descriptive and correlation study design. The data was collected by use of structured and closed ended questionnaires. The findings revealed a strong association between (SMES and environmental management) and poverty reduction (r =.644; sig. <.05). The study found out that SMEs lack access to innovative technologies, which are essential in buttressing SME roles in poverty reduction. The study revealed that very little financial resources are directly channeled to SMEs amidst ever increasing interest rates on loans. Government policies on SMEs are deficient in terms of technical, technological, financial, and managerial and infrastructures needed for effective contribution to economic growth and poverty reduction. The study further suggest that SMEs can resolve problems of poverty and unemployment if they can access cheap capital. The study therefore recommends that government should prioritize SME sector in budgets to enhance its contribution to economic growth and poverty reduction.
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Dr. Marus Eton
Kabale University-Kabale Uganda
Professor Natal Ayiga
Kabale University-Kabale Uganda
Moses Agaba
Kabale University-Kabale Uganda
Fabian Mwosi
Bishop Barham University College Kabale Uganda
Dr. Benard Patrick, Ogwel
Kampala International University-Kampala Uganda
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Dr. Marus Eton, Professor Natal Ayiga, Moses Agaba, Fabian Mwosi, Dr. Benard Patrick, Ogwel “Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Environmental Management and Poverty Reduction in Western Uganda” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 6, pp.278-286 June 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-6/278-286.pdf
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The Role of Vertical Openness Communication in Enhancing Fiscal Decentralisation in Uganda
Kato Hussein Munuulo, Kagambirwe Karyeija Gerald – June 2019 Page No.: 287-291
Fiscal decentralisation has become a central concern globally. This has prompted developing countries to turn to fiscal decentralisation in various forms as an escape from inefficient and ineffective governance. Therefore this study is occasioned by the fact that there is scarcity of empirical studies in developing countries such as Uganda that investigate the interactions between vertical openness communications enhancing fiscal decentralisation at institutional levels. The major objective of this study is to establish the relationship between vertical openness and fiscal decentralisation in Busoga sub region Government Aided Primary Schools in Eastern Uganda. This study adopted a cross sectional design under a quantitative domain and a sample of 314 respondents was used. The data was analysed using spss software version 20. The finding of the study indicated that the association between vertical openness and fiscal decentralization is positive and significant which implies that vertical openness supportive communication improves fiscal decentralisation. The study recommends that Central Governments should streamline communication to ensure that the Lowest Accounting Officers especially Head teachers are able to obtain information on new guidelines for funds use promptly through circulars, setup public information centres in local and urban areas, use modern social media platform among others.
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Kato Hussein Munuulo
Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda
Kagambirwe Karyeija Gerald
Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda
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Kato Hussein Munuulo, Kagambirwe Karyeija Gerald “The Role of Vertical Openness Communication in Enhancing Fiscal Decentralisation in Uganda” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 6, pp.287-291 June 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-6/287-291.pdf
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Influence of Counsellor’s Professionalism Power on Counselling Outcomes of Learners with Behavioural Problems in Public Primary Schools in Embu County Kenya
Dr. Wanjiru Jane J. Mugai, Prof. Veronica K. Nyaga, Dr. Beatrice M. Mburugu – June 2019 Page No.: 292-306
Despite the massive influence of counsellor’s professionalism power on counselling and outcomes, professional training of counsellors generally disregards the question of power, except as it is mentioned in ethics and counselling classes under the mandate those counsellors. Counsellors should not abuse their hypothetically superior power over their clients. Counselling outcomes are changes or impact or end results in a client’s life. These outcomes may be positive or negative. The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of counsellor’s professionalism power on counselling outcomes of learners with behavioural problems in inclusive primary schools, Embu County. This study adopted a mixed methods, concurrent triangulation design and correlational research. Purposive sampling and a census method were adopted. The study population comprised of; 34 counsellors, 34 special teachers and 52 learners making a total of 120 respondents. Research instruments applied were questionnaires and focus group discussion. Validity was ensured through expert judgment. Cronbach’s alpha test was used to test reliability. Research hypotheses were tested by use of one way ANOVA. Descriptive and inferential statistics analyzed quantitative data. Regression analysis showed the nature and strength of the relationships between the variables while in qualitative data thematic analysis was applied. Data was analyzed by use of (SPSS) version 23 and were presented using tables, graphs and charts. Findings were that professional power had a negative influence on counselling outcome with a coefficient of -0.080, which means that an increase in professional power by one unit, would lead to a decrease in counselling outcome by 0.080 units. Counsellor’s professionalism power if well applied has a critical role to play in supporting the management of behaviour problems in learners so as to avoid school exclusion which has negative implications. Recommendations: Counsellors attend seminars to learn how to integrate their personal professionalism powers with cultural powers. Conduct another study in another county to compare the results. Counsellors learn how to empower their clients to connect the idea that their emotional power drives help in management of their emotional power. Counsellors to be belong to a given officially registered body of counsellors and also must be renewing their licensure every given set time as per the government policy as professionals.
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Dr. Wanjiru Jane J. Mugai
Chuka University- Box 109, Chuka, Kenya
Prof. Veronica K. Nyaga
Chuka University- Box 109, Chuka, Kenya
Dr. Beatrice M. Mburugu
Chuka University- Box 109, Chuka, Kenya
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Dr. Wanjiru Jane J. Mugai, Prof. Veronica K. Nyaga, Dr. Beatrice M. Mburugu “Influence of Counsellor’s Professionalism Power on Counselling Outcomes of Learners with Behavioural Problems in Public Primary Schools in Embu County Kenya” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 6, pp.292-306 June 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-6/292-306.pdf
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A Critique on the Durkheimian Concept of Solidarity
K.A.A.N. Thilakarathna – June 2019 Page No.: 307-313
The concept of solidarity as advanced by Durkheim in the 18thcentury concerns about the totality of a given society in which it tries to work together as a cohesive unit. Durkheim observed that at the initial stages, that is to say in the primitive societies people bonded together because of their similarities. As most of the people in a tribe or a clan in those periods were self-sufficient and their needs and wants being limited in nature, they were capable of surviving on their own and hence they formed alliances with one another out of their similarities. This was termed as mechanical solidarity. Durkheim observed that, during these periods’ laws were stringently applied and that any deviant behaviors were heavily condemned and retributive justice was considered to be the norm. However, as the societies grew in numbers, the similarities which existed among the people in a tribe or a clan soon started to disappear and more and dissimilarities and differences among them began to arise. With these latter developments, the unity of the society was protected by a different kind of solidarity, which is termed as organic solidarity. Under this particular system social unity is based on a division of labor that results in people depending on each other. As one person became dependent on another the relationships which existed prior to such change of circumstances were not able to provide for the rather complex relationships which started to develop with the division of labor, where each person was somehow or the other produced a commodity which was to be exchanged with other commodities in which the exchange of ones capabilities with another became the norm of a society. Durkheim explained that, even with these differences people had to work together under an organic solidarity to make sure of their future existence. Durkheim observed that, during these periods, the laws are made not so with a retributive aim but with a rehabilitative aim, in which offenders or deviants are rehabilitated so that they can be re-released to a given society where once again they can become productive individuals. Using a black letter approach, this paper tries to evaluate the theory of solidarity as advanced by Durkheim in a conceptual manner with the prevalent realities of the modern society. In doing so this paper looks at the contemporary arguments which have been put forward both for and against the ides presented by Durkheim with regard to his idea of solidarity. From these contemporary writings it has been found that, though not in its entirety, the Durkheimian concept of solidarity still holds true with regard to the working of or keeping a society together admits all of its differences.
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K.A.A.N. Thilakarathna
Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Privatization and Financial Performance (Return on Capital Employed) on Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria (1980-2015)
R.W. Oladiran – June 2019 Page No.: 314-323
The performance of these public dominated enterprises had not achieved the desired impact in the economy as a result of government inefficiencies. Economic reforms that facilitate efficient macroeconomic economic management such as privatization, commercialization and liberalization had been mentioned to address this issue. Hence, this study investigated the impact of privatization on financial performance (return on capital employed) of selected deposit money banks in Nigeria 1980-2015. The study employed ex-post facto research design. Three banks were chosen from the target population of nine privatized deposit money banks, namely, FBN Plc, UBA Plc and UBN Plc. Secondary data were used and were subjected to pre and post diagnostic tests. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and panel regression analysis. The findings revealed that privatization components have significant impact on financial performance (return on capital employed) (ROCE) (Adj. R2 = 0.463, F= 7.048, p<0.05 of selected deposit money banks in Nigeria after privatization. The study recommended that the current privatization programme should be pursued with robustness and zeal it deserves. For further studies the researcher suggested extending the research to other sectors of the economy and /or the state-owned privatized money deposit banks.
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R.W. Oladiran
PhD Student of Department of Business Administration and Marketing, Babcock University, Nigeria
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Tea Production in Malaysia: Culture versus Challenges and Prospect to Malaysian Economics
Kasim Mansur – June 2019 Page No.: 324-328
Tea has been grown in Malaysia (than Malaya) for over 500 years, but commercial success has, until recently, eluded a succession of plantation entrepreneurs despite the favorable climate setting. The labor-intensive nature of tea cultivation and processing, combined with high costs of fertilizer prices, required a daunting creativity. The Malaysian market is dominated by three brands namely BOH tea, Sabah Tea and Lipton. From economic perspectives, there is a growing market demand for herbal and fruit teas. In spite of the challenges of tea production in Malaysia, the nation tea industry still holds a great potential in significantly contributing to not only the nation’s economy, but also the lifestyle and enjoyment of its people.Since most Malaysians nowadays has become increasingly health awareness this in turn altering consumer behavior and tastes. New lifestyle is due to increasing health conscious factor that leads consumers to drink more tea, as tea helps to boost the immune system and to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure.
Page(s): 324-328 Date of Publication: 03 July 2019
Kasim Mansur
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
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University Library Literary Week: A Tool for Quality Reading Habit among Undergraduates in Nigeria
SOLANKE, Oluwayinka Esther (CLN) – June 2019 Page No.: 329-333
The purpose of this study is to advocate for university library literary week in promoting quality reading habit among undergraduates in Nigeria. The study is a conceptual paper that employed the review of literature approach to collect, analyse and synthesize information majorly from primary and secondary sources taking the specific research objective into cognizance.
The paper found out that although there are pockets of activities being organised in this direction by academic departments and literary associations, the magnitude becomes more enhanced when university libraries are directly involved. It also found out that universities libraries, besides their statutory functions as repository and facilitator of access to educational and information resources, must in addition engender undergraduates’ reading culture through promotional exercises such as the quarterly library literary reading week. The study further revealed that the method of achieving this will have to include organised forum for interactive sessions with undergraduates and literary celebrities; literary quizzes, read-a book- per week, competitions that attract prizes, etc. It has implication for university library stakeholders in promoting good reading habit among undergraduates which make them to be globally competitive, and stand at par with their colleagues in other part of the world. The study fills an existing dearth in literatures on how university libraries can promote good readinghabit in Nigeria via Literary Week.
Page(s): 329-333 Date of Publication: 03 July 2019
SOLANKE, Oluwayinka Esther (CLN)
University of Medical Science, Ondo State, Nigeria
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The Relationship between Exports and Economic Growth: The Case Study of Gambia
Musa Sawaneh – June 2019 Page No.: 334-343
Every country’s desire is sustainable economic development through economic growth. For most countries, the consistency of its gross domestic product is of huge concern for its government and policymakers. Either a developed or developing country, economic growth has been seen to promote export; similarly, export is viewed to be an essential determinant of economic growth. But the debate of what causes economic development is heated among researchers and economists as there is yet to be any consensus on the topic. This paper contributes to the investigation of the relationship between export and economic growth for the Gambia from 1990 to 2017. Using annual time series economic data, we applied the econometric techniques of ADF test to prove stationarity, acceptance of the null hypothesis of Granger causality and Johansen’s cointegration test. The Vector Autoregressive (VAR) model was conducted and the findings indicate a positive relationship between export and economic growth. The R-squared of 77.67% from the vector autoregressive test results made us accept the export-led growth hypothesis for the Gambia. Thus, we recommended policymakers to create judicious and strategic policies that would promote export to boost the economic growth of the Gambia.
Page(s): 334-343 Date of Publication: 03 July 2019
Musa Sawaneh
Department of Economic Development and International Economics, Kocaeli University, Turkey
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Political Entrepreneurization and the Challenges of Institutionalizing Democracy: The Nigerian Experience
Yakubu Yahaya, Muhammad Alamin Mahmud – June 2019 Page No.: 344-347
The underlying literary endeavor set out to investigate the existence of a plausible theoretical interplay between political entrepreneurization and the challenges of democratic institutionalization (consolidation). Hinging on the pedestals of the elite theory the study claims the persistence of career politicians and their do or die political ideology has grievous implications for institutionalizing democracy in Nigeria. The monopolization of political authority by a selected crop of permanent political class has largely undermined the capacity of democratic institutions to effectively carry out their functions without interference. In lieu, the study proposes the urgent need for constitutional overhaul, as the 1999 constitution as amended is near obsolete considering it was borrowed from the colonial powers upon independence. Hence, it particularly remains unsuccessful in its bid to strengthen institutions of liberal democracy. Furthermore, the study also suggest the need for a fiscal driven federalism, as this it thought will not only further accountability and responsiveness but will also bring governance closer to the majority as opposed to what is currently in play.
Page(s): 344-347 Date of Publication: 04 July 2019
Yakubu Yahaya
Political Science & International Relations Department, Nile University of Nigeria
Muhammad Alamin Mahmud
Political Science & International Relations Department, Nile University of Nigeria
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In The Pursuit of Love, Then and Now
Nicole Cullinan – June 2019 Page No.: 348-350
Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud… (The Holy Bible, 1986). The condition of love and all its romantic imaginings, a normative narrative for life being complete, we all desire love. Let us focus on the genesis of love, defined by its beginning, the meeting, and the unlimited possibilities. Looking through the lens of the me and I to regard individualisation in the pursuit of love. Discovering the generational difference and sameness between a girl born in the 1970s, me; and a girl born in the 1990s, her, my daughter. Investigating the role of reflexivity, symbolic interactionism and Cooley’s looking glass self with specific examples about love. Looking at Zygmunt Bauman’s concept of ‘Liquid Love’ in relation to freedom and love. Discovering the intersection between agency and society and where truth and love reside in post modernity.
Page(s): 348-350 Date of Publication: 04 July 2019
Nicole Cullinan
The University of Melbourne World University Ranking 32, Melbourne, Australia
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Leadership Dynamics in the Zimbabwe Open University Regional Campuses: A Case Study of Tagutswa Regional Campus
Sharayi Chakanyuka – June 2019 Page No.: 351-359
The study sought to find out the leadership dynamics that make one Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) regional campus different from others. It was a case study of Tagutswa Regional Campus. The objectives of the study were to explore the leadership characteristics of the Regional campus director with regards to teaching and learning, research and community service; establish subordinates’ perceptions of and assess effect of the Regional director’s leadership on subordinates. The research adopted the qualitative paradigm and the social constructivism philosophical perspective. Data was collected from the Regional director and academic staff through semi-structured interviews and from non-academic staff through focus group discussion. Preliminary results show that the regional campus director (RCD) is a visionary who leads by example. In teaching and learning, the RCD encourages tutorial workshops for tutors to improve the quality of tutoring; keeps abreast of developments in relevant ministries to keep the regional campus staff updated on developments which affect the regional campus. He also monitors tutorials, assignment marking and student support through learner and peer evaluations. He is a renowned scholar, prolific researcher and author who has influenced academic staff to research and publish articles to the extent that most of them are associate or full professors. He adopts a collective approach to decision making and holds regular staff meetings to resolve regional campus issues. He also works harmoniously with the local community and stakeholders. The RCD has motivated academic and non-academic staff to improve their academic and professional qualifications so that all members of the academic staff hold or are studying towards doctoral degrees and members of the non-academic staff are first or Master’s degree holders. The study recommends that the ZOU National Centre should award prizes to outstanding RCD’s to encourage excellent performance in the regional campuses where the actual teaching and learning takes place. Further studies should be carried out to assess the effectiveness of other ZOU regional campuses.
Page(s): 351-359 Date of Publication: 05 July 2019
Sharayi Chakanyuka
Zimbabwe Open University, Masvingo Regional Campus, 68 Hellet Street, Masvingo, Zimbabwe
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An Overview of Effects of the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy on Agricultural and Rural Development
Unongo, E. A., Biam, C.K. and Tena, M.B. – June 2019 Page No.: 360-363
The paper assessed copiously the effects of National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy on agricultural and rural development in Nigeria. Specifically, it assessed the effects on agricultural development in rural areas in aspects of technology demonstration and adoption as well as capacity building, also on effects of rural infrastructural development in the rural areas in the aspects of rural infrastructural development network of farm access road, rural energy, rural water and sanitation in Nigeria. It considered the eligibility criteria for beneficiary participants and project objectives. It concludes that National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy has impacted positively to some extent in some rural areas in Nigeria but has not made significant positive impact to some extent in some rural areas in Nigeria therefore, poverty remain at alarming rate and people in rural areas are still locked in vicious circle of poverty. It recommended that: majority of the people in the rural areas should be accessed education to be more enlightened to embrace developmental programmes; leadership at all cadres should be truly committed to the agricultural and economic reform agenda; ensure improved health care among the rural people; programmes should be generated and designed within the country to cover all rural areas rather than foreign based to prevent the shock from financial and human resources withdrawal experienced from foreign donor agencies.
Page(s): 360-363 Date of Publication: 05 July 2019
Unongo, E. A.
Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
Biam, C.K.
Department of Agricultural Economics, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
Tena, M.B.
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
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Examination of the Roles of Cooperative Society on the Promotion of Small Scale Enterprises in Osun State, Nigeria
Rafiu A. Olaore, Kamila O. Alao – June 2019 Page No.: 364-369
This study aims to examine the roles of cooperative society on the promotion of small and medium scale enterprises in Osun State, Nigeria. The purpose of the study is to investigate the operation of cooperative society, its business environment and socio-economic impact on the promotion of small enterprises. Co-operatives societies contribute to the socio-economic development of their communities through the creation of product/service, enterprise financing, employment opportunity and social responsibility. The survey was done between early December 2018 and late March 2019 while the technique of simple random sampling is used to select the sample of 30 respondents from each cooperative society making a total sample size of 90. The study recommends that the government, at all level, should support the development of cooperative society as it promotes the economic well-being of the people through the spread of small businesses.
Page(s): 364-369 Date of Publication: 05 July 2019
Rafiu A. Olaore
Osun State, Polytechnic, Iree, Nigeria
Kamila O. Alao
Osun State, Polytechnic, Iree, Nigeria
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Endless Conflicts: Source of Unsustainabile Development in Africa
NDAGIJIMANA Ibrahim – June 2019 Page No.: 370-380
“The colonialists care nothing for Africa for her own sake. They are attracted by African riches and their actions are guided by the desire to preserve their interests in Africa against the wishes of the African people. For the colonialists all means are good if they help them to possess these riches”. Speech at the All-African Conference in Leopoldville August 1960. Patrice Lumumba, A Pan-Africanist and iconic revolutionary, Lumumba
In my free time, I read books, publish articles, read national, regional and international journals, and found that, there is a common image that is attributed to Africa continent, “Africa is a continent of the most disputed regions of the globe”. My questions were: Why Africa? How Africa can sustain its own social, economic and political development? What Africa is lacking (Politically and Economically? And when Africa will be mature enough? These questions motivated me to research and share my findings to all concerned while I contributing to my continent development. It is therefore worth it to note that Africa has no monopoly of conflict. In every corner of other regions of the world are also affected and associate with considerable forms of mass atrocities, violence’s and conflicts. For matter of facts, Libya, South Sudan and Sudan, RCA, Afghanistan, Syrian, Iraq, India-Pakistan, Palestine-Israel… to mention but a few, are among the trouble parts of non-African continent.
It has been experienced with an instable in various sectors including Politico-social economic, a number of civil wars, armed conflicts, racial, ethnics disputes, recently genocide perpetrated against Tutsi in 1994 in Rwanda, religious radicalism where in it catches the attention of most developed nations as well as both regional organisations, Humanitarians organisations and UN for their own strategic interest over the region other ways. All these issues would ended years and years ago if there was a good intention to Africa but first of all, good will, commitment and vision of leaders. Accordingly, this paper attempted to identify and critically analyse the due reasons for an endless aforementioned challenges throughout the region.
The secondary data from different reliable and verifiable sources have been collected and the data were analysed with a combination of both constructivism and interpretivism to guide the quality of qualitative method of this research. Hence, the unification of African continent is far, though one continent, but diversified intra-state and inter-state conflict among the neighbouring countries. A big number of them were rooting to conflicts, racial, ethnic and religious polarization towards boarder and territorial. Thus, identity based on racial, ethnics, civil war, conflicts, and clan or religious are the instruments of politicians to remain on power through their political parties which provoking the peaceful society to get in to violence for their personal interests at the expense of the community which result, here then is the source of both dictatorial, unsustainable development, corruption, Inept Leadership, illegal migration of Africans and bad governance which drives multifaceted dispute with in a African Community due to mainly of lack of willingness and vision of our African Leaders, own interests rather than people’s interests, lack of self-confidence and self-reliance.
Though the continent of Africa has been highly susceptible to intra and inter- state wars and conflicts which, has prompted the insinuation that Africa is the home of wars and instability but there is hope that, Africa can manage at own their issues against stable and sustainable peace and it has power and capacity to prevent the above mentioned issues while anticipating possible conflicts to early warn them, strategic intervention and necessary action by the African Organisations such as EAC, AU, SADC, ECOWAS, IGAD…or partnering with other Africa regional and international organizations. It is worth it, to use cultural conflict resolution, management and transformation methods by initiating Africanism or Pan Africanism approach as case of Rwanda to hamper conflicts escalations.
To end, let me share with readers, the H.E Paul Kagame’s inspirational quote “Transformational leadership that will lead to Africa’s prosperity must be confident, assertive, innovative”
Page(s): 370-380 Date of Publication: 07 July 2019
NDAGIJIMANA Ibrahim
Doctoral Candidate, Governance and Leadership, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
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An Investigation of the Influence of Christian Religious Education on Student’s Ethical Formation in Secondary Schools in Thika West Sub-County, Kenya
Raphael Wanjau – June 2019 Page No.: 381-390
There are many ethical problems affecting the students today in many Secondary schools in Kenya which can be attributed to lack of ethical and character formation imparted by C.R.E. These problems are reported in print and electronic media daily. The objectives of the study were; to examine the relevance of C.R.E to student’s ethical formation in Secondary Schools, to explore the extent to which C.R.E influences the ethical formation of students in Secondary Schools, to assess the role of CRE teachers in imparting ethical values among students in Secondary schools, to suggest ways and means of enhancing ethical formation through the teaching of CRE in secondary schools in Kenya. The study used a descriptive research design. The target population of the study was 744. This comprised of 65 Secondary Schools, 65 School principals, 112 CRE teachers, 500 CRE students, Sub-County Director of Education and an official from the Ministry of Education. The researcher sampled seven secondary schools; One public National School, One County Secondary school, three Sub-County Secondary schools because they are the majority category of schools in the Sub-County, One Church Sponsored Secondary School and One Private Individual Secondary School. The researcher purposely targeted the above schools because of their diversity. The researcher used both purposive and simple random sampling. The schools were selected using Purposive sampling to achieve the desired objectives and the students were selected using random sampling to ensure partiality. The study used primary data collection method using questionnaires; the questionnaires included both open and closed ended questions. The study gave the results of the findings, conclusions and recommendations. This study would be used by the ministry of education and other stake holders to underline the importance of CRE in the Ethical formation of the students in secondary schools and make it relevant to influence the ethical formation of students. This would consequently make the students morally upright and less corrupt citizens in public and private sector in Kenya in future. The study found that CRE is practical than any other subject since there are real life applications of what is studied in CRE. The study concluded that Christian religious education significantly and positively influences the student’s ethical formation in secondary schools in Thika west sub-county, Kenya.
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Raphael Wanjau
Phd. Candidate of Philosophy in Religious Studies of Mount Kenya University
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Administrative Climate, Burnout and Productivity of Teachers: A Three-Wave Study in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya
Catherine Meddiatrix Wanyonyi, James Bill Ouda – June 2019 Page No.: 391-398
Aggression toward teachers is linked to burnout and disengagement from teaching, but a conducive administrative climate may reduce aggression and associated teacher distress. Burnout affects teachers in schools hence a serious problem since it cannot coexist with teaching engagement. Burnout behavior in teachers is exhibited through high absenteeism, ineffectiveness, interpersonal conflicts, lower level of productivity, lack of commitment, dissatisfaction with job, and an inability to take work seriously. Conducive administrative climate in secondary schools play a critical role to teachers’ productivity. Using Grand theory of burnout and the Persistent burnout theory the study examined how the administrative climate and burnout behaviour affect productivity of teachers in Bungoma South Sub-County, Kenya. The study whose population comprised of 1 Sub-County Director of Education, 41 secondary schools having 41 principals and 606 teachers used cross-sectional survey research design. The sample size was 1 Sub-County Director of Education, 12 principals and 121 teachers. Purposive sampling was used to select the Sub-County Director of Education and the Principals whereas stratified random sampling was used to select the teachers. Primary data was collected using a questionnaire and interview schedules while secondary data was collected through document analysis. Descriptive statistics such as frequency counts, percentages and means and inferential statistics (ANOVA) was used to analyze data. Results indicate that administrative climate and burnout behavior affected productivity of teachers. Therefore, there is need for the Principals and the Deputy Principals to be trained so as to improve their administrative skills that will in the long run ensure a conducive working environment and hence reduced incidence of teacher burnout. This positively affects teacher productivity in schools.
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Catherine Meddiatrix Wanyonyi
Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology, Kenya
James Bill Ouda
Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology, Kenya
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The Role of CRE Teachers in Imparting Ethical Values among Students in Secondary Schools
Raphael Wanjau – June 2019 Page No.: 399-406
Teaching is a process or an act of imparting knowledge or skills so that information may be acquired by the learners. There are many ethical problems affecting the students today in many Secondary schools in Kenya which can be attributed to lack of ethical and character formation imparted by C.R.E. These problems are reported in print and electronic media daily. The objective of the study was to assess the role of CRE teachers in imparting ethical values among students in Secondary schools. The study used a descriptive research design. The target population of the study was 744. This comprised of 65 Secondary Schools, 65 School principals, 112 CRE teachers, 500 CRE students, Sub-County Director of Education and an official from the Ministry of Education. The researcher sampled seven secondary schools; One public National School, One County Secondary school, three Sub-County Secondary schools because they are the majority category of schools in the Sub-County, One Church Sponsored Secondary School and One Private Individual Secondary School. The researcher purposely targeted the above schools because of their diversity. The researcher used both purposive and simple random sampling. The schools were selected using Purposive sampling to achieve the desired objectives and the students were selected using random sampling to ensure partiality. The study used primary data collection method using questionnaires; the questionnaires included both open and closed ended questions. The study gave the results of the findings, conclusions and recommendations. This study would be used by the ministry of education and other stake holders to underline the importance of CRE in the Ethical formation of the students in secondary schools and make it relevant to influence the ethical formation of students. This would consequently make the students morally upright and less corrupt citizens in public and private sector in Kenya in future. The study found that CRE is practical than any other subject since there are real life applications of what is studied in CRE.
Page(s): 399-406 Date of Publication: 07 July 2019
Raphael Wanjau
Phd Candidate of Philosophy In Religious Studies of Mount Kenya University
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National Interest and Nigeria’s Foreign Policy: An Evaluation of Goodluck Jonathan’s Administration, 2011-2015
Sam Ugwuozor, Ejike Sylvester Nnaji – June 2019 Page No.: 407-411
Foreign policy is a projection of a nation’s national interest and domestic demands. Premised on the fact that the world has become a global village and that no nation can survive in isolation, Nigeria as a country has and must continue to interact with other countries of the world. Consequently, Nigeria as a sovereign nation must ascertain the goal(s) it desires to achieve in the course of its interaction with other nations of the world. This desire(s) must revolve around its domestic demands also known as national interest which include national security and the welfare of its citizens. The study was therefore tasked with a critical appraisal of Nigeria’s Foreign Policy under President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration (2011-2015) in line with the nation’s national interest. The study examined the link between Nigeria’s foreign policy and her national interest under Goodluck Jonathan’s administration; to find out if Nigeria’s foreign policy engendered national development in Nigeria under his administration; and finally, to ascertain if Nigeria’s domestic politics influenced Nigeria’s foreign policy within the period under review. The study made use of documentary method of data collection while relying on secondary sources of data collection. The study was guided by the systems theory as a framework of analysis. In the light of the research findings, the researcher recommended among others: Nigeria should reposition its Afrocentric foreign policy from the standpoint of prestige and status to reflect its national interest. In other words, they should continue to invest in African countries but in a way that will guarantee the return of investment; economically and otherwise.
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Sam Ugwuozor
Department of Political Science, Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike Enugu, Nigeria
Ejike Sylvester Nnaji
Department of Political Science Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, Nigeria
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Imparting Unhu/Ubuntu and Spirituality through Shona Novels: A Case for Masvingo Urban Schools
Viriri E & Marashe J – June 2019 Page No.: 412-419
This paper examined the various spiritual values of unhu reflected in Patrick Chakaipa and Charles Mungoshi’s novels Pfumo Reropa and Kunyarara Hakusi Kutaura? respectively. It mainly focused on the extent to which Shona literature, novels, in particular, can be used to promote in learners the religious beliefs and practices which have succumbed to acculturation. This qualitative study employed textual analysis by researchers and teachers and interviews with teachers. Afrocentricity and unhu conceptualisation informed the study. It was established that the two novels which fall into the old and new world respectively, contain important lessons with regard to cultural values that characterise the Shona religious life. Virtues established include respect for spirits and God, deep respect for religious beliefs and practices, participation in religious practices and application of moral lessons learnt from those practices. Findings indicated that not only novels on pre-colonial life experiences portray the traditional religious values but those set in the neo-colonial are also custodians of the community ideals. The study, therefore, concluded Shona novels can be used in the promotion of unhu spiritual values among Shona learners. It, however, recommends careful selection of novels into the syllabus so that the religious aspect of life is fully taken care of.
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Viriri E
Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe
Marashe J
Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe
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Understanding Police Use of Force and its Effect on Individuals Fundamental Rights in Ghana
Peter Twumhene – June 2019 Page No.: 420-427
This study aims at exploring and understanding the Ghana Police Service’s mode of operations with particular attention to the use of force and its effect on individuals’ fundamental rights.The Ghana Police Service (GPS) is mandated by article 200 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana to enforce democratic policing principles. Act 200 (3) stipulates that the Service shall be equipped to perform its traditional role of maintaining law and order.The study critically examines the current procedures use by the GPS to minimize the use of force, determine whether police officers who use force or excessive force are held accountable and identify the challenges faced by the institution during an encounter. Therefore, the study adopted qualitative approach, using interviews, journal articles and local newspapers to widely understand both police and citizens perspective and lived experience of the issues surrounding police use of force. Purposive and snowballing technique were used to select participants and data were collected using semi-structured interviews. Findings drawn from the study indicated a new insight into the phenomenon, bringing a lasting solution to minimize police use of force while contributing to the existing knowledge of literature to address the relative absence of data in this study area in Ghana.
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Peter Twumhene
Department of Politics & International Relations, Nottingham Trent University– United Kingdom
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Home Environment and Adolescents’ Substance Abuse: Implications for their Educational Achievement
Dr. Sunday Aja Nwambam and Daniel Igba Igba (PhD) – June 2019 Page No.: 428-434
This paper reviewed the influence of home environment on adolescents’ substance abuse and how it affects their educational prospects. The paper identified those substances adolescents usually abuse to include: Indian hemp (marijuana), cocaine, morphine, heroin, tobacco, ephedrine, volume five, Chinese capsules, kola nuts, coffee, Viagra and alcohol. The review noted that substance abuse had been linked to the rising cases of promiscuity, rape, maladjustment, school dropout, examination misconducts and health hazards with the attendant poor academic achievement of students involved in substance abuse. The review showed that home environment represented by the family influences substance abuse among young people. Finally, the review explores and appraises interventions aimed at using the family to control substance abuse among young people. These include direct prevention, early identification and timely treatment which could be facilitated through developing positive family functioning, improved parent-child relationships and expanding/increasing family encouragement to adolescents’ resilience to substance abuse.
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Dr. Sunday Aja Nwambam
Ebonyi State University Abakaliki, Nigeria
Daniel Igba Igba (PhD)
Ebonyi State University Abakaliki, Nigeria
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Financial Sustainability in Micro Finance Institutions in Central Uganda
Ssendagi Muhamad, Mabonga Eric – June 2019 Page No.: 435-438
The purpose of the study was to establish the level of financial sustainability of Microfinance institutions in Central Uganda. We employed descriptive survey design with a sample of 287 obtained statistically from the population. The study found that there is high level of financial sustainability among the Microfinance institutions considered for the study. The study found several factors at institutional level threaten the level of financial sustainability. If microfinance institutions do not change and improve the way they do their business soon or later some of them will be out of business.
Page(s): 435-438 Date of Publication: 09 July 2019
Ssendagi Muhamad
Department of Finance, Kigali Independent University, Rwanda
Mabonga Eric
Department of Accounting, Kigali, Independent University, Rwanda
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Factors Influencing Food Security Status among Rural Households in Uganda
Nuwatuhaire Benard, Andrew Ainomugisha – June 2019 Page No.: 439-454
The study was carried out to determine the factors influencing food security status among rural households in Uganda. The data was collected from 206 respondents in rural households of Western and Northern Uganda. Quantitative and Qualitative data collection methods were used to deduct critical information for this study. Specifically survey method (questionnaires and interviews) was used. Secondary data helped to collect information from field work. SPSS was used in data analysis. Qualitative data was analyzed using general content analysis. The study revealed that the key factors that influenced food security were: Land Shortage with infertile soils because of over cultivation, use of hand hoes by majority of household, dominance of cash crops than food crops, big family size of seven and above people, lack of food storage as well as food preservation facilities, low prices of agricultural products, Socio-cultural beliefs such as gender as well as government promoting the growing of cash crops than food crops. The study recommended that there is need for Ugandan government to promote food crops more than cash crops(famine crops),establishing a crop seed multiplication unit to every district and sub-county, manufacturing low cost farm inputs especially agricultural tools and inputs, any government land which is underutilized should be identified and utilized for food production, establishment of research centers at lower local governments, law to ensure every household possess a food store/granary as well establishment of national food reserves, serious trainings through seminars, workshops and conferences on food utilization, food processing plants to produce processed food, infrastructure development, legalizing a number of children to be produced.
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Nuwatuhaire Benard
Kampala International University, Uganda
Andrew Ainomugisha
Kampala International University, Uganda
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Economic Environment and Sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises (MSMMEs) in Jigawa Central Senatorial District, Jigawa State, Nigeria
Isyaku Shehu, Mabonga Eric (PhD), Kibuuka Muhammad (PhD), Ssendagi Muhamad (PhD) – June 2019 Page No.: 455-459
The study examined the effect of economic environment on the sustainability of micro, small and medium manufacturing enterprises (MSMMEs) in Jigawa central senatorial district, Jigawa State Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined the effect of economic environment on the sustainability of MSMEs in Jigawa central senatorial district Jigawa state, Nigeria. The design was descriptive cross-sectional survey and a researcher made questionnaire was used to collect data from the 350 managers/owners who were selected using stratified, purposive and simple random sampling techniques. Mean, standard deviation and Pearson Linear Regression were used to analyze data collected. The findings revealed a significance relationship between economic environment and sustainability of MSMMEs (adjusted R2 = 0.142, F = 55.567, p = 0.000, Beta = 0.380, and t-stat. 7.454), hence rejecting the null hypothesis. This led to the conclusion that MSME managers/owners have high potentials on economic and environmental sustainability because economic environment has a significant and positive effect on the sustainability of MSMEs. The researcher recommends that MSME managers/owners need to develop marketing strategies and intelligence systems to accumulate information about competitors and customer demand. Managers and owners need to clearly understand the economic environment by focusing keenly and responding to competitive forces in the market, take time to understand customers and to develop effective marketing intermediaries through which they can channel their products to final consumers.
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Isyaku Shehu
Jigawa State College of Education, Jigawa Nigeria
Mabonga Eric (PhD)
Kampala International University, Uganda
Kibuuka Muhammad (PhD)
Kampala International University, Uganda
Ssendagi Muhamad (PhD)
Muteesa | Royal University
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Isyaku Shehu, Mabonga Eric (PhD), Kibuuka Muhammad (PhD), Ssendagi Muhamad (PhD) “Economic Environment and Sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises (MSMMEs) in Jigawa Central Senatorial District, Jigawa State, Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 6, pp.455-459 June 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-6/455-459.pdf
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Credit Management in Selected Microfinance Institutions in Central Uganda
Ssendagi Muhamad, Mabonga Eric – June 2019 Page No.: 460-464
This study investigated the degree of credit management and level of financial sustainability in selected Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) in central Uganda. The ex-post facto, descriptive comparative and descriptive correlation designs were employed. A minimum sample of 277 was used in data collection and analysis. The data were analyzed using means and Fisher’s one way analysis of variance. The findings revealed that; (i) satisfactory degree of credit management overall mean of 3.07. (ii) There is significant difference in the degree of credit management according to district sig of 0.017. It was concluded that strong coordination of the credit department increases financial sustainability in MFIs. Basing on the findings, the researchers recommended that MFIs should establish optimum credit policy in terms of ideal credit standards, credit terms, and debt monitoring and collection strategies to promote financial sustainability of MFIs.
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Ssendagi Muhamad
Department of Finance and Accounting Faculty of Business and Management, Muteesa 1 Royal University Kampala, Uganda
Mabonga Eric
Department of Finance and Accounting, College of Economics and Management, Kampala International University, Kampala Uganda
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Institutional Performance of Joranian Public Sector
Hodifa Farhan Abu-Owiadha – June 2019 Page No.: 465-470
The main purpose of this study is to investigate the outcome of institutional culture among top management from the institutional performance. Specifically, it aimed at investigating the effect of institution culture on institutional performance in public sector, Jordan. Past studies on the institutional culture are limited only to the management level employees in the Public-sector so the definite focus of this study is to investigate the role of institutional culture and institutional performance among the top management staff of public sector, Jordan. A total number of 152 questionnaires were gathered through survey questionnaire from top management from the main city of Jordan, Amman. The data analyzes were done by using Smart PLS 3.0. The findings of this study designate a significantly positive relationship between institutional culture and institutional performance. The study provides implications for the top management of public sector, Policymakers, and leaders in the public sector, they encouraging the staff to towards institutional culture for better institutional performance. Results stirred on how institutional culture can be used to manage institution strategically.
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Hodifa Farhan Abu-Owiadha
University Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia
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Oil Exploration and Its Socio-Political Economic Impacts in the Nigeria’s Niger Delta Region
Oluwasuji C. Olawole, PhD – June 2019 Page No.: 471-480
Oil exploration and its socio-political economic impacts in the Nigeria’s Niger Delta region: Since the discovery of oil in commercial quantities in the late 1950s, the Niger Delta has become the cynosure of both national and international oil interests. The reason for this development is not difficult to fathom. The Niger Delta region accounts for 80% of Nigeria’s oil industry. Apart from oil wealth, the Niger Delta is described as fragile and complex. This is due partly to its “vast interface between land and water”, (World Bank Report, 1995: 436). It records very high rainfall annually and river flooding occurs intermittently, particularly during the raining seasons. When this is combined with the low, flat terrain and poor drained soil, the resultant flooding and erosion make land and land scarcity a vexed issue. The fragility and complexity of the geopolitical structure of the Niger Delta region has over the years been compounded by environmental degradation, particularly oil pollution attendant on oil exploitation that has rendered the region a wasteland. In the recent times, oil pollution has become an issue of serious concern to oil producing communities due to its deleterious effects on human and material resources of the people. In spite of the rich potential and abundant wealth the region is blessed with good agricultural land, fertile forest, excellent fisheries, as well as a rich reservoir of oil and other materials. Its future is however threatened by deteriorating ecological conditions that are not addressed by present policies and actions. This paper however made use of primary source of data collection and chi square in its analysis. It is observed that the socio-political economic impact of oil exploration is more that can be imagined, hence the need for proactive policy decisions/policies to tame the tide. An urgent and wholesome clean-up of the entire Niger Delta area where oil spillage has affected should be done without further delay. The paper also suggests that the oil producing companies should be made to be more responsible to their community social responsibilities to their host communities. They should as a matter of urgency made to curtail the present rate of oil spill and gas flare among others.
Page(s): 471-480 Date of Publication: 09 July 2019
Oluwasuji C. Olawole, PhD
Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, Political Science and Public Administration Department,
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria
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The Effects of Errors from Radio News Bulletin on Communication in Selected Audiences in Kenya
Mugambi, Allan – June 2019 Page No.: 481-485
The purpose of news in mass media is to inform, entertain and promote values, knowledge and right attitudes in the society. The informative function is key in the news bulletin broadcast. Radio is a major source of transmitting information in many parts of the world and more so in the rural areas. Kenya is not an exception to this phenomenon. A big number of the Kenyan citizens live in the rural areas practicing agriculture and livestock keeping for their livelihood. Majority are low income earners and cannot afford television sets or newspapers for their informative needs, thus depending on radio for entertainment, news and knowledge needs. Radio aims at delivering relevant information to different audiences across the divide. The target audience is diverse in terms of cognitive competence as well as expectations. The language of communication is therefore expected to be precise, simple and able to be understood by all the listeners. This research investigated the effect of errors from radio news bulletin on communication among different audiences in Kenya. The language under investigation was Kiswahili which is both an official and a national language in Kenya. This research was guided by relevant theory according to Spelber and Wilson (1985, 1995, and 1998). This theory posits that successful communication occurs when the expectations of the sender and the recipient are met and that the mind uses the most direct and shortest channel to achieve this objective. The information is therefore expected to be relevant and without ambiguity to avoid overtaxing the brain of the recipient. Accordingly, errors have the potential of impacting negatively on the transmission of relevant information. Errors in news bulletin can distort information, create confusion and lead to poor understanding. Four categories of respondents were purposefully sampled for this research. These included respondents from primary school level, secondary school, university and post school. Focus group discussions were used to test the understanding of selected news from two radio stations in Kenya namely Radio Citizen and Kenya Broadcasting Station (KBC).The findings revealed that errors distorted information and caused wrong interpretation among the listeners. The effect of errors on communication was higher among the primary school respondents than in other categories. The post school respondents were least affected by errors because of their exposure and contextual interpretation of meaning as opposed to their counterparts in school. This research can be used by policy makers in the media industry to address communication gaps brought about by the use of incorrect and ambiguous words especially in news broadcast. It can also be used by linguists to highlight the effect of errors on the audience.
Page(s): 481-485 Date of Publication: 10 July 2019
Mugambi, Allan
Department of Humanities, University of Embu, P.O Box 6-60100, Embu, Kenya
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Friendly With Disaster: The Construction of Social Reality of the Bengawan Solo River Basin Community
Mondry, Darsono Wisadirana, Sanggar Kanto & Zulkarnain Nasution – June 2019 Page No.: 486-490
The floods come every rainy season every year into their homes. Even in the village of Sumbangtimun, in addition to inundating houses, floods also inundate the agricultural lands of the people. Yet they consider everything as normal and no longer something that is considered a disaster.
Such an attitude occurs because the understanding of the people in both locations is different from the general Indonesian people. The construction of the social reality that they obtained from the previous generation was as such. For them, something new is called a disaster if the losses that have occurred are related to life or human beings or large material losses or both, while the flood of Bengawan Solo is not as such.
At first glance, the Bengawan Solo flood did not cause great harm nor casualties. However, if analyzed in depth, the attitude of the people who consider the problem of the Bengawan Solo floods lightly is actually a mistake. Many losses occur due to this attitude.
Page(s): 486-490 Date of Publication: 10 July 2019
Mondry
Departement of Sociology at Faculty of Social Science and Political Science, UniversitasBrawijaya, Indonesia.
Darsono Wisadirana
Departement of Sociology at Faculty of Social Science and Political Science, UniversitasBrawijaya, Indonesia.
Sanggar Kanto
Departement of Sociology at Faculty of Social Science and Political Science, UniversitasBrawijaya, Indonesia.
Zulkarnain Nasution
Departement of Sociology at Faculty of Social Science and Political Science, UniversitasBrawijaya, Indonesia.
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Strengthening Authority of DPD RI in State of Administration System at Indonesia
Jefirstson Richset Riwukore, Hilda Manafe, Fellyanus Habaora – June 2019 Page No.: 491-494
The Regional Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia (DPD RI) in the constitutional system has the same horizontal-functionary relations as other high-level institutions, such as the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia (DPR RI). However, the DPD RI in carrying out its functions through its authority as limited to being a co-legislator DPR RI. Therefore to strengthen the authority of the Republic of Indonesia Regional Representative Council, revitalization is needed. The strategy that can be done is to amend the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, even though it is predicted that there will be a resistant from DPR RI. Nevertheless it is necessary to consider of first the budget and protocol arrangements for the DPD RI because it considers a broad electoral area compared to the DPR RI.
Page(s): 491-494 Date of Publication: 10 July 2019
Jefirstson Richset Riwukore
Lecturer of Management Post Graduate Programe of Indo Global Mandiri University, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman, No.629, Palembang, Indonesia
Hilda Manafe
Member of the Regional Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia 2017-2024 Period
Fellyanus Habaora
Post Graduate Programe Animal Production and Technology, Faculty of Animal Sciences, Bogor Agricultural University, Jl. Agatis, Babakan-Dramaga, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia
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Contemporary Communication Strategies for Countering Violent Extremism in Pakistan
Sundus Mustaqeem, Romlah Ramli, Syarizan Dalib – June 2019 Page No.: 495-503
Violent extremism has become the global concern especially after the beginning of 21st Century. Therefore, understanding the various aspects of violent extremism particularly multifaceted communication strategies which will be fit to handle the modern challenges has become imperative. On incidences of terrorism and violent extremism, Pakistan has lost on socio, economic, cultural and educational grounds. Meanwhile, there are contending positions that the incessant attacks are due to the gap in proper Communication between security apparatus, government and the extremist groups. In view of this, the article examines the roles of strategic communication in the countering of violent extremism and its influence on Pakistani society. The paper also brought to the open, some of the critical context and drivers of violent extremism. Based on this, the paper proffers a model which captured the contemporary communication strategies for countering violent extremism. It also argues that strategic communication can be assimilated into policies and actions of the major stakeholders as a strategic measure to handle the radicalized and violent extremism. Moreover, with the help of few judicious approaches/strategies, a balance and a moderate society can be established. Further to this are the ideal practices being recommended in line with the theory of strategic communication planning format that will not only help in tackling extremism but also bringing peace.
Page(s): 495-503 Date of Publication: 11 July 2019
Sundus Mustaqeem
School of Multimedia Technology and Communication, University Utara Malaysia
Romlah Ramli
School of Multimedia Technology and Communication, University Utara Malaysia
Syarizan Dalib
School of Multimedia Technology and Communication, University Utara Malaysia
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Principal’Leadership and Teacher : Curriculum Change
Rias Tusianah, Irawan Suntoro , Dedy Hermanto Karwan – June 2019 Page No.: 504-508
The Education growth of a nation depends on the improvement in education. Human development to a great extend on the improvement in Education. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of Curriculum Change on Principal’ Leadership and Teacher. A literature review was made in Google Scholar and DOI . The finding of the researcher that The Curriculum Change have impact on principals’ leadership and Teacher .
Quality of education is a pillar to produce good and reliable human resources, so efforts should always be done continuously improvement curriculum so that the curriclum change quality of education is better. Therefore, it is necessary to make special policies for improvement.
Page(s): 504-508 Date of Publication: 11 July 2019
Rias Tusianah
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia
Irawan Suntoro
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia
Dedy Hermanto Karwan
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia
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Assessment Strategies for Effective Teaching and Learning: A Case for Zimbabwean Secondary Schools
Winnet Chindedza, Josiah Sithole – June 2019 Page No.: 509-511
This paper focuses on the strategies used by teachers to assess pupils in Zimbabwean secondary schools. Library research was adopted to find out what strategies teachers use in assessing their pupils. Assessment strategies are geared to promote effective teaching and learning.So, the methods centre on examination and frequent testing and evaluation. This continuous assessment is done throughout the year for effective teaching and learning to take place. The research found out that, in Zimbabwe, teachers use marks, extension and remedial record books for pupils. These records help the teachers to continually assess pupils’ progress in mastering concepts in different subject areas on a daily basis. Continuous assessment comes in through the use of revision tests at the end of each chapter and pupils are also examined during and at the end of every term in order to assess their progress. At the end of the year, ‘O’ and ‘A’ level classes are given examinations based on vigorously maintained standards. An examination requirement that will demonstrate competence on the part of the pupil and the passing of these exams will show that effective teaching and learning took place in the classroom. So, continuous assessment gives pupils the right practice for achieving excellence in examinations. The study concludes that if assessment strategies are given due attention in the teaching and learning process, they promote quality education. Therefore, the study recommends that teachers and learners be seriously involved in the assessment process to promote excellence in teaching and learning.
Page(s): 509-511 Date of Publication: 11 July 2019
Winnet Chindedza
Great Zimbabwe University, PO Box 1235, Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Josiah Sithole
Great Zimbabwe University, PO Box 1235, Masvingo, Zimbabwe
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Effective Planning and Implementation of Hospital and Community Based Clinical Experience for Nursing and Midwifery Students
Akin-Otiko, Bridget Omowumi; Adumaza, Folakemi Beatrice; Ajibade Omowumi Suuru; Gbore, Lucia Olu – June 2019 Page No.: 512-520
Nursing and midwifery are practice-based professions; hence, the critical role of hospital and community based clinical experiences in the education of practitioners. Professional experience placements must be effectively planned and implemented to support students in developing desired cognitive, attitudinal and technical outcomes. This paper was prepared to provide guidelines for faculty and clinical personnel involved in training of nurses and midwives in the clinical and community settings
Page(s): 512-520 Date of Publication: 11 July 2019
Akin-Otiko, Bridget Omowumi
Department of Maternal, Neonatal & Child Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Science, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo-City, Ondo State, Nigeria
Adumaza, Folakemi Beatrice
Department of Maternal, Neonatal & Child Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Science, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo-City, Ondo State, Nigeria
Ajibade Omowumi Suuru
Department of Adult Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Science, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo-City, Ondo State, Nigeria
Gbore, Lucia Olu
Department of Adult Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Science, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo-City, Ondo State, Nigeria
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Benefits and Challenges of Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards
Waheed Solagbade OLADEJI, Elizabeth Oyebola AGBESANYA – June 2019 Page No.: 521-525
The objective of financial statements is to provide information about the financial position, performance and changes in financial position of an entity that is useful to a wide range of users in making economic decisions especially investors who seek diversification and investment opportunities across the world. The application of the principal qualitative characteristics and the appropriate accounting standards normally results in financial statements that provide fair presentation. However, these accounting standards differ from one country to another thereby producing difference in financial statement quality across countries and creating difficulty in comparison and transparency in financial information. The need to harmonize accounting standards which will decrease information asymmetry between stakeholders and the companies necessitates the development of IFRS.This study focuses on identifying the benefits and challenges associated with adoption of International Financial Reporting Standard
Page(s): 521-525 Date of Publication: 13 July 2019
Waheed Solagbade OLADEJI
Department of Accountancy, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Nigeria
Elizabeth Oyebola AGBESANYA
Department of Accountancy, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Factors Influencing the Adoption of Greenhouse Technology among Smallholder Tomato Farmers in Nakuru County: Kenya
Daniel Kipruto Tuitoek, Henry Odhiambo Omondi, Edwin Kipyego Kipchoge, Silas Kiprono Samoei, Mathew Kipkoech Bartilol – June 2019 Page No.: 526-532
Tomato (Lycopersicon escutelum) is one of the major and most popular vegetable that is grown in Kenya. It is mainly grown on small scale in the open field under both rain-fed and irrigation production systems due to declining land sizes. The country does not have an all year-round supply of tomatoes because of the rapidly changing weather conditions. However, tomato production in Kenya has taken a new course of the greenhouse technology. The introduction of the greenhouse production of tomatoes raises hopes that the popular vegetable will become available throughout the year. The introduction also heralds what could be a major shift from open pollinated farming to hybrid high yielding methods which will lead to massive improvements in tomato production, incomes and ultimately self-sufficiency in the production of tomatoes. The technology has however been proved profitable and also economically viable but the adoption in Nakuru County has however been low. Therefore, this study sought to investigate why the uptake of the technology is low in the county and also explain what has been the fundamental tool for growers and investors to do investment analyses and make decisions of which production system to adopt. The study also sought to provide up-to-date benchmark indicators for evaluating the viability and sustainability of greenhouse tomato production. In carrying out the study, targeting small holder tomato farmers, a systematic random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 40 respondents and data was collected with the help of structured questionnaires. Data analysis for both qualitative and quantitative data was conducted through Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). Results indicated that access to extension services, access to credit, membership to farmers’ group and farm income significantly determined adoption of greenhouse technology (p – values 0.008, 0.029, 0.029 and 0.005 respectively).
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Daniel Kipruto Tuitoek
Lecturer, Department of Economics, Moi University, Kenya
Henry Odhiambo Omondi
Post Graduate Student, Department of Agricultural Economics and Resource Management, Moi University, Kenya
Edwin Kipyego Kipchoge
Post Graduate Student, Department of Agricultural Economics and Resource Management, Moi University, Kenya
Silas Kiprono Samoei
Biostatistics Masters Student, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Eldoret, Kenya
Mathew Kipkoech Bartilol
Post Graduate Student, Department of Agricultural Economics and Resource Management, Moi University, Kenya
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Information Needs, Use and Seeking Behaviour among Academic Staff in Taraba State University, Nigeria
Joy, Emmanuel Omah(CLN), Lucky Oghenetega Urhiewhu –CLN, CMLN- June 2019 Page No.: 533-539
This paper is on information needs and seeking behaviour among academic staff in Taraba State University, Jalingo, Nigeria. The objective of this paper to know the information need of lecturers, channel or pattern of searching and problems faced by them. The population of this study are academic staff. There was no sample size because the population was not large. Descriptive survey was used for data collection in the study. A random sampling technique was used. Instrument for data collection was structured questionnaires at Taraba State University Jalingo, Nigeria. Findings showed that the number of staff in lecturers 1 & (34%) are in higher numbers. The chart shows that specialization information is the most information needs of lecturers in Taraba State University (44.97%). Internet is the most source lecturers used for information (44.49%). Workshops/Conferences/Seminars (6.55%) are another sources of information by lecturers in Taraba state university, Jalingo Nigeria. Another findings showed that non-availability of indexing and abstracting services (34.06%) are the major problems encountered by lecturers when sources for information in the university library. Another problems encountered that lecturers in the university library are up-to- date information (24.45%).
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Joy, Emmanuel Omah(CLN)
Department of General Studies, Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba State Nigeria
Lucky Oghenetega Urhiewhu –CLN, CMLN
University Library, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Ondo State, Nigeria
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Jesus as the Fullness of Philosophy: A Philosophical Commentary on John 14:6
Elvis Omondi Kauka – June 2019 Page No.: 540-542
This miniature commentary on John 14:6 is an attempt to argue that Jesus was not only a philosopher but that he is also the embodiment of Philosophy itself. Using ontology, Ethics and Epistemology, the opusculum points to the fact that Christianity has significantly influenced social and moral life of human races for centuries and that even if it were to be erased its imprints would remain all over and forever, otherwise it would possibly mutate and re-grow into a powerful force. The permanency of Christianity is attributable to the fact that it is a Philosophy and that its founder is the Philosophia ipse.
Page(s): 540-542 Date of Publication: 14 July 2019
Elvis Omondi Kauka
Department of Educational Foundations, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya
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Aesthetics and Education: A Perspective Essay
Elvis Omondi Kauka – June 2019 Page No.: 543-545
This essay purposes to convey the aesthetical premises of Educational praxis. It elucidates Platonian and Aristotelian criteria for determining beauty and harmony. It also explains how beauty acts as the foundation of Education by appealing to Educational aspects like curriculum, delivery methods, learning environment and grooming. A crucial fact laid out is that beauty is formal, informal and non-formal, and as such, it pervades all spheres and forms of Education.
Page(s): 543-545 Date of Publication: 14 July 2019
Elvis Omondi Kauka
Department of Educational Foundations, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya
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Government Educational Expenditure and Human Capital Development in West African Countries
Samuel B. Adewumi, Ngozi B. Enebe- June 2019 Page No.: 546-556
The current study focused on the impact of government education – social expenditure (expenditure on education and health) on human capital development in West African countries. The research was conducted with variables from 13 countries in the region, which comprises of Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, Senegal, Niger, Mali, Liberia, Gambia, Guinea, Cote D’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone; with variables from 1985 – 2016. The result obtained shows that increase government education and health expenditure have positive and significant impact on primary and secondary school enrolment. The Granger causality result also shows that there is bidirectional causality between government health expenditure and primary as well as secondary school enrolment. The result also shows that there is bidirectional causality between government educational expenditure and secondary school enrolment. The implication of this is that government of these countries must take adequate measures to ensure proper allocations and utilization of funds to these sectors in order to achieve a meaningful human capital development.
Page(s): 546-556 Date of Publication: 14 July 2019
Samuel B. Adewumi
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Ngozi B. Enebe
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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A Perspective Essay on ‘Speculative Philosophy and Education’
Elvis Omondi Kauka – June 2019 Page No.: 557-559
One of the perennial questions in Philosophy is the question of methodology. The question seeks to provide a solution on how Philosophy is done or on how it should be done. While Philosophy does not have a watertight method as is the case with Science, Philosophy appeals to its diverse methods including but not limited to Analytic method, Phenomenological method, Descriptive method, Prescriptive method, Hermeneutics and the Speculative method. This essay explores the Speculative method and its relevance to Education.
Page(s): 557-559 Date of Publication: 14 July 2019
Elvis Omondi Kauka
Department of Educational Foundations, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya
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The Impacts of the Bui Dam Project in Ghana on Residents Waterbase Recreational Pursuits within the Catchment Area
Baffoe Kingsley, Alex Boakye Asiedu – June 2019 Page No.: 560-565
This paper explores how the construction of large dams affects the leisure and recreational (LR) pursuits of residents living in the catchment area. The mixed-method technique was used due to its inherent strengths (Castro et al, 2010; Teye, 2012) in which 200 respondents were sampled using a multistage procedure. The study revealed that before the Bui Dam Project (BDP) the river was the recreational base for both local residents and tourist. Unfortunately, post BDP the residents’ LR activities have been negatively affected. Residents recommended the construction of alternative LR infrastructure to help address the challenges facing them in the area.
Page(s): 560-565 Date of Publication: 15 July 2019
Baffoe Kingsley
Department of Geography and Resource Development, University of Ghana, P.O. BOX LG 59 Legon, Accra, Ghana.
Alex Boakye Asiedu
Department of Geography and Resource Development, University of Ghana, P.O. BOX LG 59 Legon, Accra, Ghana.
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Vision and the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria
Sunday Baba, Mary Njeri Thiong’o – June 2019 Page No.: 566-572
The objective of this study was to look at the relationship between vision and performance of SMEs in Nigeria. On average, the findings of the study revealed that majority of the respondents agreed with the statements on vision of entrepreneurship as shown by a mean of 3.94. The responses given by the respondents had little variation as indicated by a standard deviation of 1.16. The study recommends the SMEs to ensure that their businesses are well-structured and adheres to their vision. There is also a need for SMEs to have business guiding philosophy and strategic processes within their organization.
Page(s): 566-572 Date of Publication: 15 July 2019
Sunday Baba
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
Mary Njeri Thiong’o
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
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Risk Taking and the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria
Sunday Baba, Mary Njeri Thiong’o – June 2019 Page No.: 573-579
The objective of this study was to look at the relationship between risk taking and performance of SMEs in Nigeria. On average, the findings of the study revealed that majority of the respondents agreed with the statements on risk-taking as shown by a mean of 3.68. The responses given by the respondents were varied as indicated by a standard deviation of 1.30. The study also recommends the SMEs to borrow heavily so as to invest in new business products, technologies, markets and services. Moreover, the study recommends the SMEs to employ a brave and open minded approach so as to achieve business goals.
Page(s): 573-579 Date of Publication: 15 July 2019
Sunday Baba
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
Mary Njeri Thiong’o
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
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Theory of Planning: Comparison of Four Different Urban Development Approaches
Nikhil Ravindra – June 2019 Page No.: 580-583
The paper is a comparative or a summary study on four different urban development models or approaches used in current planning practices. A brief introduction is given about the differences between theory in planning and theory of planning with examples. Theory in planning is based on the content of planning; whereas, theory of planning covers the form, styles or approaches which goes into the overall planning. The four urban development styles or approaches mentioned are comprehensive planning, disjointed incrementalism, mixed scanning and communicative/cooperative planning. For each of the models, comparison has been made on the following aspects: mode of thinking required, role of the planners, type of plans produced, necessary resources and means; and their practical impacts. To better understand the various types, examples have been mentioned for each of the types. By doing so, the general pros and cons associated with each of the processes and their end resultsare highlighted.
Page(s): 580-583 Date of Publication: 15 July 2019
Nikhil Ravindra
Urban Development, Technische Universität Berlin, Germany
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Diversification of Nigerian Economy; A Panacea of Economic Recession. How Economic Diversification Can Be Integrated Into Sustainable Development
Bashir Babangida Kurfi, Professor Dr. Zakaria B. Abas – June 2019 Page No.: 584-590
Recently, a remarkably recession engulfed the Nigerian state, the causes as well as sense of threat and uncertainty induced by the crisis have been differently interpreted, particularly from the macro-economic, leadership and strategic stand points. This study would focus on the impact of the economic recession on Nigeria in the socio-economic context, its concepts, causes and implications for the wider economy and the need for economic diversification and how it can be integrated into sustainable development. The study will use multiple regression analysis of time series data on selected macroeconomic variables in two econometric models. With the research findings; policy makers and regulatory agencies/bodies in the country such as Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Office of the Economic adviser and the Ministry of finance, would be well equipped to guard and guide against future occurrence, the study will synthesize technical information on the concepts and theories of economic diversification to enhance the understanding of the subject which could be very significant to students, researchers and scholars who are interested in developing further studies on the subject matter.
Page(s): 584-590 Date of Publication: 16 July 2019
Bashir Babangida Kurfi
School of Othman Yeap Abdullah Graduate School of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia Sintok, Malaysia.
Professor Dr. Zakaria B. Abas
Universiti Utara Malaysia Sintok, Malaysia
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Administration and Implementation of Child Maternity and Healthcare Services in Nigeria: An Overview of Bokilga
Etalong Thomas Alama, Chikeleze Abigail Chijindu – June 2019 Page No.: 591-597
Child maternal healthcare is one of the major goals of the present administration in Cross River State and Nigeria at large. No country achieves meaningful development without tackling child maternal death, since it is a major concern of all countries especially developing nations. The central argument of this research paper is on the factors militating against the smooth administration of child maternal healthcare and the high death of children, these ranges from poverty, low level of education, inaccessibility of healthcare services, unbooked emergencies, and high patronage of Traditional Birth Attendance (TBA) by natives, hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, obstructed labour, anemia, hemorrhage and infection. The issue of maternal health should be accorded priority through reducing maternal mortality rate by government and other relevant stakeholders.
Functionalist approach to healthcare system is used as a theoretical framework to explain how a society can be understood in its totality as an entity unto itself, emphasizing how the system can work in a different and better way to deliver health outcomes when government spend about 70-80% of the country resources available for healthcare at the point of need of them, this will make a huge difference, especially in the issue of maternal mortality rate.
The researcher purposive selected fifty (50) health workers and one hundred (100) beneficiaries of the scheme to make the sample size 150. The papers concluded by noting that most maternal death are avoidable, if women have access to antenatal care during pregnancy, has trained (skilled care) at labor and both the baby and the mother are under standard medical care during and after delivery, and continue till the first two weeks after delivery.
Page(s): 591-597 Date of Publication: 17 July 2019
Etalong Thomas Alama
Institute for Development Studies, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nigeria
Chikeleze Abigail Chijindu
Faculty of Clinical Medicine, Enugu State University College of Medicine, Enugu, Nigeria
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Etalong Thomas Alama, Chikeleze Abigail Chijindu “Administration and Implementation of Child Maternity and Healthcare Services in Nigeria: An Overview of Bokilga” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 6, pp.591-597 June 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-6/591-597.pdf
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Professional Training in Mobile Education Programme: Stakeholders Preparation for Their Job
Benno Jirm Elle, Dr. Alice Limo- June 2019 Page No.: 598-602
Mobile Educational Programmes is among the government Investment Programs that seeks to increase access to quality basic education for children and youth who due to special circumstances are unable to attend formal schools. Stakeholders strategies addresses how managers and stakeholders relate to their organization (Mobile schools) in knowledge of its goals, the implementation of effective means to get the goals accomplished and how to motivate employees to perform to the highest standard. The study was guided by the following objective, to identify the form of professional training the mobile programme stakeholders undertake in preparation for their job in Marsabit County. The study adopted a mixed method research design. The sample population of the study was head teachers, teachers, Sub-county education officers, school Management Committees, Politicians and mobile learners. The tools for data collection were questionnaire for managers, sub county education officers, school management committees, sponsors and facilitators while interview guides will be used for learners and document analysis. According to the findings the stakeholders engaged shows the following as the main duties; General supervision of programmes activities, dealing with financial operation, coordination of instructional programmes, Planning and conducting various programmes meetings and lasting coordinating seminars for staff
Page(s): 598-602 Date of Publication: 18 July 2019
Benno Jirm Elle
PhD-Candidate, School of Education, University of Eldoret, P.O Box 2500, Eldoret, Kenya
Dr. Alice Limo
School of Education, University of Eldoret, P.O Box 2500, Eldoret, Kenya
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Infrastructure Improvement on Implementation of Inclusive Education in Public Primary Schools in Nandi County, Kenya
Sally Chumo, Dr. Z.K Kosgei- June 2019 Page No.: 603-607
The status of inclusive education in developing countries in Africa typically highlights difficulties in the implementation of inclusive education. The Kenyan government has put in place policies governing inclusive education in primary schools. However, a larger number of children with disabilities are still not enrolled in schools. The purpose of the study was to determine school improvement planning on inclusive education in public primary schools in Nandi County, Kenya. The specific objectives was to determine the effect of infrastructure improvement on inclusive education in public primary schools in Nandi county, Kenya, This study adopted explanatory survey design using mixed method approach. The study targeted primary headteachers, teachers, and sub-county directors of education in public primary schools in Nandi County.Multiple regressions was used to test the set hypotheses while qualitative data from interview schedules was thematically analyzed and presented as per the research objectives.This study concludes that infrastructure improvement had no significant relation on implementation of inclusive education public primary schools in Nandi County. The findings provided important information to the policy makers in the Ministry of Education on challenges faced by headteachers, teachers, parents and learners in the teaching and learning in an inclusive setting.
Page(s): 603-607 Date of Publication: 18 July 2019
Sally Chumo
PhD-Candidate, School of Education, University of Eldoret, P.O Box 2500, Eldoret, Kenya
Dr. Alice Limo
School of Education, University of Eldoret, P.O Box 2500, Eldoret, Kenya
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Sally Chumo, Dr. Z.K Kosgei “Infrastructure Improvement on Implementation of Inclusive Education in Public Primary Schools in Nandi County, Kenya” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 6, pp.603-607 June 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-6/603-607.pdf
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Leadership Practices of Mobile Educational Programmes: Marsabit County Communities Experience
Benno Jirm Elle, Dr. Lydia Kipkoech- June 2019 Page No.: 608-612
The purpose of this study was to examine stakeholder’s strategies in provision of mobile educational Programmes among pastoralists’ communities’. The study was guided by the following objective, to investigate the school leadership practices of mobile educational programmes in managing the mobile education programmes in Marsabit County. The study was guided by organization theory advanced by Royston, 2016. The study adopted a mixed method research design. The sample population of the study was head teachers, teachers, Sub-county education officers, school Management Committees, Politicians and mobile learners. According to the findings the professional training such as Leadership training, report and record keeping, curriculum delivery in early grade, public human relations, communication skill, SMC training on management, literacy and numeracy in low grade, resource management and utilization were undertaken by stakeholders.The study recommends that government should establish a Research Commission for Nomadic Education under the Ministry of Education whose mandate will be to promote the best possible solution to ensure that all nomadic children access and complete formal primary education
Page(s): 608-612 Date of Publication: 18 July 2019
Benno Jirm Elle
PhD-Candidate, School of Education, University of Eldoret, P.O Box 2500, Eldoret, Kenya
Dr. Lydia Kipkoech
School of Education, University of Eldoret, P.O Box 2500, Eldoret, Kenya
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An Analysis of School Administrative Support: Inclusive Education Implementation in Public Primary Schools, Nandi County Kenya
Sally Chumo, Dr. Alice Limo- June 2019 Page No.: 613-617
The purpose of the study was to analysis school administrative support in school improvement planning on inclusive education in public primary schools in Nandi County, Kenya. The specific objective was to examine the effect of school administrative support on inclusive education in public primary schools in Nandi County, Kenya, This study adopted explanatory survey design using mixed method approach. The study sample size comprised of 62 headteachers, 308 teachers, and 6 sub-county directors of education giving a total of 376 respondents. For headteachers, and teachers, stratified random sampling followed by simple random techniques was used while purposive sampling technique was used for sub-county directors of education. Interview schedule and questionnaires was used to collect data. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.This study concludes that administrativesupport has a positive significant relationship on implementation of inclusive education.The findings provided important information to the policy makers in the Ministry of Education on challenges faced by headteachers, teachers, parents and learners in the teaching and learning in an inclusive setting.
Page(s): 613-617 Date of Publication: 18 July 2019
Sally Chumo
PhD-Candidate, School of Education, University of Eldoret, P.O Box 2500, Eldoret, Kenya
Dr. Alice Limo
School of Education, University of Eldoret, P.O Box 2500, Eldoret, Kenya
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Primary School Teachers’ Engagement in Reflection-On-Action during Lesson Preparation and Planning in Lukulu and Mongu Districts of Western Province in Zambia
Mundia Likando (PhD)- June 2019 Page No.: 618-624
The purpose of this qualitative research was to explore primary school teachers’ engagement in reflection-on-action during lesson preparation and planning in Lukulu and Mongu districts in Western province in Zambia. The research instruments used in this research included classroom observations, focus group discussion, document analysis and semi-structured interviews. Data was analysed using the inductive approach using constant comparative data analysis as proposed by Maykut and Morehouse (1994). The study revealed that there was no evidence that primary school teachers in Lukulu and Mongu districts of Western province in Zambia engaged in reflection-on-action during lesson preparation and planning.
Page(s): 618-624 Date of Publication: 19 July 2019
Mundia Likando (PhD)
Senior Lecturer, Education and Professional Studies, Mongu Catholic College of Education, Zambia
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Mundia Likando (PhD) “Primary School Teachers’ Engagement in Reflection-On-Action during Lesson Preparation and Planning in Lukulu and Mongu Districts of Western Province in Zambia” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 6, pp.618-624 June 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-6/618-624.pdf
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