Motocyling Operation in Nigeria: Implication for Good Governance, Socio-Political and Economic Development of Ekiti State. A Case Study of Ado Ekiti Local Government Area
BABATOLA, Adeleye Marcus (Ph.D), IMOUKHUEDE, Benedict Kayode, AJAKAYE, Olabode Felix – October 2019 Page No.: 01-06
The activities of commercial motorcyclists popularly known as okada riders in Nigeria cannot be over-emphasized. The okadas have become the most fastest means of transportation due to most places that cars cannot reach are easily reached. Equally, okada serves as means of employment and of livelihood for its operators. As a result, people gradually accept okada as viable means of conveying goods and persons particularly in Ekiti State. The study however fund out that this means of transportation has both merits and demerits. The also found out that majority of commercial motorcyclists are mostly graduates from high institutions of learning as a result of high level of unemployment. It is discovered that the system is characterized with evil activities which have become so rampant in most states of the federation. These criminal activities are also found in other states where commercial motorcyclists operate including Ekiti State. Besides, reckless speeding and traffic violation consequent upon taking of alcohols are characteristic features of okada riders. The menace of these motorcycle operators are noticeable in Ekiti State. In view of the above, this study examines the synopsis of impact of commercial motorcycle operators famously known as okada riders in Nigeria with a view to emphasizing the Implication for good governance, socio-economic integration of Ado Ekiti Local Government Area, Ekiti State.The study adopts both primary and secondary sources of data collection to accomplish its actual goals. The study therefore concludes that the age bracket involved in okada operation are commonly youths as are subjected to being used as political thugs by the politicians.
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BABATOLA, Adeleye Marcus (Ph.D)
Department of Political Science, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
IMOUKHUEDE, Benedict Kayode
Department of Public Administration, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State Nigeria
AJAKAYE, Olabode Felix
Department of Public Administration, Crown Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
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BABATOLA, Adeleye Marcus (Ph.D), IMOUKHUEDE, Benedict Kayode, AJAKAYE, Olabode Felix “Motocyling Operation in Nigeria: Implication for Good Governance, Socio-Political and Economic Development of Ekiti State. A Case Study of Ado Ekiti Local Government Area” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 10, pp.01-06 October 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-10/01-06.pdf
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Elections’ Monetization as the Fundamental Crossroad to Good Governance in Nigeria: A Case Study of Ekiti 2018 Gubernatorial Poll
BABATOLA, Adeleye Marcus (Ph.D), OLUWASANMI, L.A (Ph.D), IFEYINWA, Arum (Ph.D) – October 2019 Page No.: 07-12
This paper examines the monetization of elections in Nigeria which has become undesirable omen to democratic consolidation in Africa especially Nigeria. Regrettably, indicators of good governance such as, service delivery, transparency, accountability, responsiveness, efficiency and effectiveness, popular participation have always suffered due to electoral manipulations. Indeed, every Nigerian is imbibed with the culture of buying of votes. As a corollary, monetization of elections is nothing but a rape on democracy. It is noteworthy that once electioneering processes are politicized, the resultant effect would be non-performance of whoever emerges through the processes. Thus, it is not uncommon for masses to start scouting for money during elections since this has been the order of the day in Nigerian political system. The work relies on both primary and secondary sources of data collection. The data sources were complemented with the administration of questionnaires and oral interview with relevant stakeholders and members of the public to elicit more information about the effects of monetized election. The study raises fundamental question about the place of money in politics and its effect on future elections in Nigeria.
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BABATOLA, Adeleye Marcus (Ph.D)
Department of Political Science, Ekiti State University, P.M.B 5363 Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
OLUWASANMI, L.A (Ph.D)
Department of Sociology, Ekiti State University, P.M.B 5363 Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
IFEYINWA, Arum (Ph.D)
Department of Political Science, Ekiti State University, P.M.B 5363 Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
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The Effect of Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, and Change Management on Firm Performance with Organizational Commitments As Mediation Variables in Manufakturing Industries
Muhammad Donal Mon, Farida Jasfar, Willy Arafah – October 2019 – Page No.: 13-20
The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship of organizational structure, strategy, and change management to firm performance with organizational commitment as mediation. The design used is hypothesis testing using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) because the variables used in this study use mediating variables. The population and respondents in this study were Supervisor / Engineer, Manager, General Manager, and Director of manufacturing companies. The results of the study show that the organizational structure does not significantly affect to firm performance, organizational strategy and change management has significant effect on firm performance, organizational commitment has significant effect on firm performance. The results also show that organizational commitment does not mediate the organizational structure of firm performance, organizational commitment is mediation between organizational strategies and management changes in organizational commitment are mediation in performance. The results can be a reference for management and companies in making decisions that determine strategic steps in planning the company’s future work plans. Future research model can explain the role of organizational commitment in organizational structure, organizational strategy and management changes to firm performance.
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Muhammad Donal Mon
Corresponding Author and Doctoral Candidate of Strategic Management, Faculty of Economics, Universitas Internasional Batam, Batam, Indonesia
Farida Jasfar
Professor of Sustainability Development Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia
Willy Arafah
Professor of Marketing Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia
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Muhammad Donal Mon, Farida Jasfar, Willy Arafah “The Effect of Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, and Change Management on Firm Performance with Organizational Commitments As Mediation Variables in Manufakturing Industries” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 10, pp.13-20 October 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-10/13-20.pdf
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Content and Statistical Analysis for Computing Respondents’ Feedback in the Social Sciences: The Case of Political Science and Public Administration Departments
BABATOLA, Adeleye Marcus (Ph.D), OLAKEKE,Olateru-olagbegi – October 2019 Page No.: 21-22
Content analysis has become one of the fundamental mechanisms to determine the presence of certain concepts as employed within sets of texts. Researchers quantify and analyze the presence, meanings and relationships of such words and concepts, then make inferences about the messages within the texts, the writer(s), the audience, and even the culture and time of which these are a part. Texts can be defined broadly as books, book chapters, discussions, newspaper headlines and articles, historical documents, speeches, conversions, etc it is qualitative in nature. For instance, if a researcher is interested in studying the behavioural pattern of the certain citizens before, and after the creation of either state or local government, existing literatures on the study may be consulted in order to come up with established facts about history of state and local government creation in the selected area of his/her research.
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BABATOLA, Adeleye Marcus (Ph.D)
Department of Political Science, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
OLAKEKE,Olateru-olagbegi
Department of Public Administration, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State Nigeria
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Diplomatic and Administrative Contributions in Peace Building on the Cameroon – Nigeria Border Conflict: From Colonial to Post Colonial Era
René NGEK MONTEH – October 2019 Page No.: 23-31
Border conflicts in Africa especially during the post-colonial era have become too recurrent and have significantly affected the daily activities of individuals and the States. The cases opposing Cameroon and Nigeria over the disputed areas of Bakassi and Darak became recurrent during the early 1990s despite colonial early attempts to demarcate the borders. From this period, regular border skirmishes attracted international attention when the two sides became involved in a protracted war over the ownership and control of the Bakassi Peninsula and Darak located at the banks of Lake Chad, all rich in oil reserves. This paper thus examines the role played by diplomatic and administrative agreements in the resolution of border conflicts between Cameroon and Nigeria. In this paper, we used the historical approach, taking cognizance of existing scholarly works and researches. We equally used the model of a simple descriptive collation and analysis of historical data for objective precision so as to determine the authenticity of data and their relevance. Resulting from our findings, we noticed that diplomacy and administrative efforts were major tools in the realization of these agreements, treaties and declaration between all the actors involved in the conflict. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) looked at both the political and socio-economic impact of the border conflict before passing it final verdict in order to insure diplomatic continuity amongst the contesting States. The study ends by proposing to Cameroon government the way forward for rehabilitation or therapy needed for the restoration of peace and the development of the area. Infrastructural development and effective presence are considered to be essential elements in border management policies.
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René NGEK MONTEH
University of Yaoundé
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Recognition of States: The Matters Still Unresolved
K.A.A.N. Thilakarathna – October 2019 Page No.: 32-37
The question relating to recognition of states is a growing concern whereas new states under current state of things could only be created through breaking away from an already established state. Since there is no universally accepted legal document nor a guideline to properly recognizes an entity’s claim for statehood, recourse has been often made to Articles 1 of the Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States which has become a customary international norm pertaining to the subject. However, the Montevideo Convention was not drafted to be used at a universal level and it was agreed upon by the American States to make their respective claims for their newly gained independence. The Montevideo Convention is outdated since the political realities have changed since its enactment. and this is also evident from the efforts of the European Union when they tried to establish new grounds for recognition of the entities making claims for statehood in the Eastern Europe which became a futile endeavor. Matters were further complicated by the International Court of Justice’s judgment regarding the unilateral declaration of Kosovo where the ICJ failed to either decide or comment on the international law relating to recognition of states. Therefore, this article attempts to bring into context the issues related to recognition of states and where the international legal community stands regarding building up a proper mechanism to recognize statehood of entities making such claims.
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K.A.A.N. Thilakarathna
Attorney-at-Law, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Employing Actor Network Theory to Explore the Implementation of ICT in the Ghanaian Public Sector: The Case of DVLA
Albert Akanlisikum Akanferi, Isaac Asampana, Hannah Ayaba Tanye, Henry Akwetey Matey, James Ami-Narh- October 2019 Page No.: 38-50
Public sector organizations in Ghana have been grappled with reforms over the decades to make them efficient, reliable and effective and also to ensure efficient delivery of goods, works, and services to the general public. This research uses the case study methodology to explore the role of information technology in the public sector reforms at the Drivers Vehicle and Licensing Authority (DVLA) of Ghana. The study employed a qualitative research technique of the four moments of translation of the Actor-Network Theory in the context of New Public Management to analyse the data. The findings of the study recommended that managers of public organisations and other stakeholders in Ghana improve on ICT and IT infrastructure to ensure their operational excellence and efficiency for enterprise collaborations.
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Albert Akanlisikum Akanferi
Information Technology Studies Department, University of Professional Studies, Accra. Ghana
Isaac Asampana
Information Technology Studies Department, University of Professional Studies, Accra. Ghana
Hannah Ayaba Tanye
Information Technology Studies Department, University of Professional Studies, Accra. Ghana
Henry Akwetey Matey
Information Technology Studies Department, University of Professional Studies, Accra. Ghana
James Ami-Narh
Information Services and Technology Directorate, University of Professional Studies, Accra. Ghana
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Counterfactual Thinking and Gender Difference Effect on Voting Decision
Larry Okechukwu Awo, Christopher Agha Oko, Abubakar Yahaya, Perpetua Chinyere Chukwu – October 2019 Page No.: 51-56
General elections globally have been characterized by large or low turnout of voters. Numerous reasons has been suggested as plausible explanations of voting decision during elections. We adopted a 2×2 factorial design to test the effects of counterfactual thinking and gender differences in the voting decision of Nigerian voters during the 2019 general election. One hundred and twenty (60 male, 60 female) National Diploma 1 students of a Federal Polytechnic (age range = 19-27, mean age = 22.37, SD =2.85) participated in the study. Counterfactual thinking was varied into downward and upward counterfactual conditions, while gender was categorized into male and female electorates. The counterfactual voting thought, and the reasons to vote questionnaire were the stimulus materials used to assess counterfactual thinking and voting decision respectively. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) result revealed significant main effects for counterfactuals and gender on voting decision. The interaction of counterfactual thinking and gender had nosignificant effect on voting decision, (p>.05). The implications and limitations of these findings were discussed and suggestions were made for future studies
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Larry Okechukwu Awo
Citizenship Education Unit, School of General Studies, Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny Island, Nigeria
Christopher Agha Oko
Citizenship Education Unit, School of General Studies, Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny Island, Nigeria
Abubakar Yahaya
Citizenship Education Unit, School of General Studies, Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny Island, Nigeria
Perpetua Chinyere Chukwu
Citizenship Education Unit, School of General Studies, Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny Island, Nigeria
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Absolute Power Does Not Corrupt Leadership: A Critical Study of Thomas Hobbes’ Political Theory in Leviathan
Callistus Kahale Kabindama- October 2019 Page No.: 57-64
AUTHORITY AND POWER IN LEADERSHIP
INTRODUCTION
This is chapter has outlined how we can use Hobbes’ political philosophy into today’s political world. The arguments given by Hobbes show their relevance even to the challenges and struggles of the politics exercised in the contemporary world. The use of power and authority by leaders today has come under much scrutiny and judgment. This is why the arguments of some scholars such as Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau can guide our search for a good leader. In this chapter we are going to explain how diversifying the use of power and authority can be a great benefit to the roles of governance and leadership. The use of power is to enforce the social contract; and authority is there because the social contract mandates a leader to be in office. Therefore, power and authority is equivalent to making sure the leader is effective in his or execution of state duties.
In addition, the concepts of power and authority cannot be exercised in the absence a society. There will be need for people to experience a reign of a sovereign when the contract is signed. This calls for the observance of the rule of law and respect of human rights. In this chapter, we are going to discuss on how a leader should be ready to apply the rule of law and respect of rights in his or her reign whilst executing the principles of authority and power. When a leader applies the rule of law he or she promotes justice, and when she or he respects human rights he or she dignifies humanity. This aspect leads us to have a good leader with qualities such empowering, leading, inspiring and sharing his or her vision with the citizens. The chapter ends with a critique highlighting how power a leader with power has control over the state of affairs.
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Callistus Kahale Kabindama
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
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The Relationship Between Leadership and Employee Performance in Indonesia
Ria Silvita Tanum, Sudjarwo – October 2019 Page No.: 65-67
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between the leadership on employee performance of the Academic Bureau and student affairs at the University of Lampung, Lampung Province, Indonesia. This research was a quantitative study with an associative method. The data collection was carried out by using a questionnaire with 167 student samples at 100% response rates. The hypothesis was tested by using simple linear regression analysis through the t-test to find out the relationship of the independent variable to the dependent variable at the 95% confidence level (α = 0.05). The results showed that there was a significant influence of leadership on employee performance.
Page(s): 65-67 Date of Publication: 20 October 2019
Ria Silvita Tanum
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia
Sudjarwo
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia
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The Relationship between the Financing of Education and Quality of Primary Schools in Indonesia
Tri Ardila, Riswanti Rini – October 2019 Page No.: 68-70
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between quality of education financing at school from elementary schools in the city of Bandar Lampung, Lampung province, Indonesia. This is a quantitative research methods asosiative. Data was collected by using a questionnaire with a sample of 127 teachers in the response rate of 100%. The hypothesis was tested using simple linear regression analysis through the t test to determine the relationship of the independent variables on the dependent variable at 95% confidence level (α = 0.05). The results showed that no significant effect on the financing of the quality of schools.
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Tri Ardila
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Lampung, Indonesia
Riswanti Rini
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Lampung, Indonesia
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Factors Militating Against Effective Management of Public Secondary Schools in Lagos State, Nigeria
Gbesoevi Emmanuel Semako – October 2019 Page No.: 71-76
This study investigated the factors militating against effective management of public senior secondary schools with special reference to Lagos State public senior secondary schools in education district II of Lagos State. The purpose of the study was to determine the impact of adequate funding on the effective management of public secondary schools in order to achieve the set educational goals and objectives. The population sample of the study was randomly drawn from sixteen (16) public senior secondary schools in education district III of Lagos State. 150 teachers took part in the study. Three hypotheses were formulated and tested. The researcher developed a questionnaire titled Factors Militating Against Effective Management of Public Senior Secondary Schools Teachers’ Questionnaire (FMAEMPSSSTQ) that was used to collect data from respondents. The reliability of the research instrument was obtained by application of the test-retest method using Pearson Product Moment Correlation to establish reliability coefficient of 0.74.The data collected were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient Formula (PPMCC) to determine the relationship between these factors and effective management. Results were held at sign of 0.05 probability level. Overall findings indicated that there were sign relationships between well-equipped laboratory at r = 0.663; N=150; p<0.0, adequate funding and effective management at r 0.492; N= 150; p<0.05, adequate funding and academic performance at r = .172; N= 150; p<0.05, and schools’ physical facilities, and effective management at r = .463; N= 150; p<0.05. Conclusion drawn from the findings suggests that well equipped laboratory, adequate funding and schools’ physical facilities are significant to and effective management of public secondary schools. This study recommends for the government and all stake holders to give necessary financial and professional support to the secondary schools toward ensuring proper funding of secondary school education. This will facilitate good academic performance of the students. The relatively high level of school facilities and students’ academic performance in senior secondary schools should be improved upon by the school administrators and other stakeholders.
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Garba Ahmed Gusau
Department of Educational Management, Lagos State University, Ojo Faculty of Education, Nigeria
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Effect of Cognitive Restructuring in Reducing Aggressive Behaviour of Secondary School Students in Gombe Local Government Area of Gombe State
Anyamene, Ada and Ngwakwe, Chinyere Catherine – October 2019 Page No.: 77-83
This paper examined the effect of Cognitive Restructuring Technique in reducing Aggressive behaviour among secondary school students in Gombe State. Two research questions were posed and two hypotheses were tested at 0.05alpha levels. The study was carried out using quasi-experimental research design of pre-test, post-test and control non randomised group. The Experimental group was treated using Cognitive Restructuring (CR) for eight weeks while the control group was treated with conventional counselling for the same period of eight weeks. The population of students with aggressive behaviour was 245 in Gombe Local Government of Gombe State. A sample of 81 students with very high aggressive behaviour was selected from three schools through purposive sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ) which was developed and validated by Buss and Perry in 1992, but was revalidated in Nigeria. The reliability coefficient of 0.80 as reported by Onukwufor (2013) was adopted for this study. Data was collected and subjected to analysis. Data relating to research questions were answered using statistical mean while data relating to hypotheses were tested using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Findings from the study revealed that among others that Cognitive Restructuring Technique was effective in reducing secondary school students’ aggressive behaviour. The findings further revealed among others that the difference in the effectiveness of cognitive restructuring technique in reducing aggressive behaviour of secondary school students is significant. Based on the findings, it was recommended that cognitive restructuring technique is an effective therapeutic technique for modifying the aggressive behaviour of secondary school students. The practicing counsellors and therapist should adopt the use of the technique in counselling and in administering therapy on aggressive behaviour of secondary school students to treat and modify their aggressive behaviour.
Page(s): 77-83 Date of Publication: 21 October 2019
Anyamene, Ada
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Ngwakwe, Chinyere Catherine
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
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The Impact of Financial Literacy on Business Performance
Khadijah Muhammad Usama, Wan Fauziah Wan Yusoff – October 2019 Page No.: 84-91
The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of financial literacy financial on business performance of entrepreneurs in Bauchi metropolis Nigeria. The study was clasped on a resource-based theory which postulates that given resource heterogeneity immovability and contentment of the requirement of value rareness, flawed imitability and non-substitutability, a firm’s resource can be a source of sustained competitive advantage. The study revealed that financial literacy had a statistical influence on the performance of entrepreneurs. The paper advances the argument and general view that financial literacy is a major contributing factor in entrepreneurial business performance.
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Khadijah Muhammad Usama
Faculty of Technology Management and Business, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn, Malaysia
Wan Fauziah Wan Yusoff
Faculty of Technology Management and Business, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn, Malaysia
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Ragging; Its Evolution and Effects: A Literature Review with a Special Reference to Sri Lanka
Hemamalie Gunatilaka – October 2019 Page No.: 92-99
Ragging in basic sense consists of use of humiliation to socialise new comers who enter in to educational institutions. It is an international phenomena dates back to hundreds of years. The article attempts to bring together literature relevant to ragging, paying more attention to the Sri Lankan context. Although it is an act of humiliation, in extreme conditions it can cause physical, behavioural, emotional and social problems among victims. In Sri Lanka state universities are known as a common place of ragging and currently more attention is paid due to the incidents reported regarding extreme conditions that are highly traumatic. Literature highlights that ragging is associated with student politics in Sri Lankan universities. There are many negative outcomes of ragging and stress is of the significant negative outcomes. However, according to existing literature ragging has positive effects such as socialising students coming from deprived backgrounds.
Page(s): 92-99 Date of Publication: 21 October 2019
Hemamalie Gunatilaka
Department of Business Administration, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
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An Investigation of Corporate Governance Challenges Facing Indigenous Banks in Zimbabwe
Dr David Foya, Garainesu Changunda- October 2019 Page No.: 100-115
The Indigenous banks in Zimbabwe have gone through many challenges in observing the internationally accepted best practice in corporate governance. These challenges remain pertinent despite the initiation of several mechanisms by both the government and the regulatory board, RBZ. Hence the purpose of this study was to explore the challenges faced by indigenous banks in corporate governance best practices. In view of the above, the objective of the study were to as certain challenges that indigenous banks are facing with respect to the role, composition and accountability of their boards of directors, determine the level of compliance with best practice in risk management with special focus on compliance with the Banking Act and National Code of Corporate Governance in Zimbabwe (ZIMCODE), scrutinize challenges on disclosure and transparency in indigenous banking institutions and establish problems arising from the ownership structure and the role indigenous shareholders play in engendering compliance with principles of corporate governance. The methodology applied in this study was a mixed research approach which is both quantitative and qualitative. Questionnaire and interviews were used to collect primary data from the participants who were mainly from the indigenous banks’ board, senior, middle and lower management. The study population were 95 participants that comprised of 85 for questionnaires and 10 for in-depth interviews. Purposive and convenient sampling techniques were used to select the participants. The major findings of the study were that indigenous banks were dominated by males. Most of the board members and other senior appointee were found to be working contrary to the principles of good Corporate Governance. Results also revealed that many indigenous banks were not complying with standards required by the regulatory authority in Zimbabwe, RBZ. It was concluded that several indigenous banks’ compliance with best practice in CG leaves a lot to be desired as Zimbabwe’s economy continue to face challenges. It is therefore recommended that indigenous banks should be required to comply with ZIMCODE to promote sustainability in their operations. Further areas of study would include eexamination of the challenges of corporate governance in the entire financial institutions in Zimbabwe and the investigation of the extent to which bank supervision is vital in protecting depositor’s funds and prevent bank failure.
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Dr David Foya
Department of Business Management, National University of Science & Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Garainesu Changunda
Chief Finance Officer People Own Saving Bank, of Zimbabwe
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Labour Migration: Causes and Patterns in Nigeria
John, Wajim – October 2019 Page No.: 116-123
This paper examined labour migration: causes and patterns in Nigeria. Labour migration simply connotes migration for the main purpose of employment. Those who are moving from one place to another in search of green pasture or job and those who secured jobs as the result of the movement are called labour migrants or migrant workers. Labour migrants lack legal protection, and insufficient information about their rights makes them vulnerable to exploitation and abuse from recruiters, employers, and authorities. Labour migrants who often work in the informal sector are usually exposed to abuses resulting from xenophobia or fear of strangers and racism especially the international migrants. Findings of this research work revealed that unemployment, poverty and insecurity are the basic causes of labour migration in Nigeria. Unemployment is regarded as the root of poverty in Nigeria. In Nigeria predominantly the graduate unemployment is phenomenally prominent in the recent decades, the state which is essentially as a result of the sharp increase in the tertiary institution turnout. Unemployment, on the other hand, is a situation in which people are actively in need of pay work, they have the requisite skill and ability to do the work but they cannot find it due to some structural factors, seasonal or cyclical. Secondary sources of data were used for the purpose of this paper; and two theories were also reviewed and adopted which include Neo-classical theory of migration and New economic theory of migration. Amongst other recommendations, it’s recommended that entrepreneurship centres should be established within the thirty six states of the federation including FCT Abuja that will be responsible for training the unemployed youths in order to reduce the level of migration within and outside the country so that we shouldn’t lose our labour force.
Page(s): 116-123 Date of Publication: 21 October 2019
John, Wajim
Department of Sociology, Federal University, Wukari, 200 Katsina-Ala Road, P.M.B 1020 Wukari, Nigeria
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John, Wajim “Labour Migration: Causes and Patterns in Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 10, pp.116-123 October 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-10/116-123.pdf
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The Effect of Cooperative Learning on Students’ Performance in Trigonometry: A Case Study of Mukuba Boys Secondary School, Kitwe, Zambia
Racheal Nambeye, Elizabeth Boby Samuel – October 2019 Page No.: 124-134
Trigonometry is a very important topic in mathematics education. Trigonometric functions have many applications in fields such as adverse physics, mechanical and electrical engineering, music, astronomy and biology. This study investigates the effect of Cooperative Learning specifically the Jigsaw on students’ performance in trigonometry at Mukuba Boys Secondary School and explores the following Research Questions: (a) What effect does Cooperative Learning (Jigsaw) have on students’ performance in Trigonometry? (b) What are the students’ perceptions toward learning of trigonometry using the Cooperative Learning Approach? (c) What are the challenges that students face in trigonometry using Cooperative learning (Jigsaw) vis-à-vis conventional method? The design of the study was pre-test post-test control quasi-experimental design which involves two grade 11 classes. One was assigned experimental group and the other control. The sample for the study consisted of 60 students of which 30 students were in each group. The experimental group was taught using cooperative learning approach while the control group was taught using conventional learning. A pre-test was used to establish the equivalence and homogeneity of the two groups in academic ability whereas a post-test was used to assess the effect of cooperative learning on student’s performance in trigonometry. The study compares the means of scores between experimental and control groups and an independent sample t-test was used to analyse the data at an alpha level of 0.05. In the pretest, comparison results did not show any statistical significance between the two groups. The post-test comparison results showed that there was a statistical significance of p-value=0.000<0.05,t(58)=4.138in favour of the experimental group. Furthermore, results of the study indicated that the cooperative learning approach had a positive effect on enhancing students’ performance and perception toward trigonometry. The main challenges encountered by students when learning trigonometry were lack of understanding of the concepts. It was also noticed that cooperative learning group were more engaged, more responsible in completing group assignments while working in their respective groups. Therefore, cooperative learning approach was found to have had a positive effect on students’ performance in trigonometry. The study recommended that cooperative learning techniques are well integrated with heuristic approaches in order to enhance involvement of students in classroom interaction and participation in the teaching and learning of trigonometry and the use and implementation of cooperative learning strategies should be embrace by teachers in order to develop variety of instructional method that best befits the learning needs of their students.
Page(s): 124-134 Date of Publication: 23 October 2019
Racheal Nambeye
Mukuba University, School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, P.O Box 20382, Zambia
Elizabeth Boby Samuel
Copperbelt University, School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, P.O Box 21692, Zambia
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Racheal Nambeye, Elizabeth Boby Samuel “The Effect of Cooperative Learning on Students’ Performance in Trigonometry: A Case Study of Mukuba Boys Secondary School, Kitwe, Zambia” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 10, pp.124-134 October 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-10/124-134.pdf
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An Assessment of Some Factors Militating Against Quality Education Transformation Agenda in Nigeria
Sanusi Abdul Wasiu, Asma’u M. Maishanu, Jamila Muhammad- October 2019 Page No.: 135-140
Globally, education is seen as a driving force and universal phenomena which allows all human societies to develop the requisite knowledge, experience and skills for self preservation and growth. Achieving these largely depends on the quality of education provided by the state. However, the falling standard of education from primary to tertiary institution has remain a major problem in Nigeria’s education, the quality of the products of various institutions leaves much to be desired, and graduates of Nigerian tertiary institutions are unemployable for their deficiencies. In fact, the pathetic state of education in the country epitomizes the intensity of decay and degradation as well as illustrates the endemic hopelessness, despair and uncertainty under which Nigerians live. However, its in view of the above, the paper intend to look at some factors militating against quality education toward actualizing the present Nigeria transformation agenda. These factors include: overcrowdings, examination malpractice, and lack of updated reading materials, lack of good leadership and excess corrupt behavior, abject poverty, lack of qualified teachers, poor links between education and employment opportunities, uncheck privileges and immunity given to lecturers, and lack of democratization of schools administrative process among others. The paper recommended that government should provide sufficient funds and the schools management should be democratic in nature among others.
Page(s): 135-140 Date of Publication: 23 October 2019
Sanusi Abdul Wasiu
Department of Social Studies, Shehu Shagari College of Education (SSCOE), Sokoto State, Nigeria
Asma’u M. Maishanu
Department of Integrated Science, Shehu Shagari College of Education (SSCOE), Sokoto State, Nigeria
Jamila Muhammad
Department of Social Studies, Shehu Shagari College of Education (SSCOE), Sokoto State, Nigeria
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Determinants of Adoption and Performance of Greenhouse Technology among Smallholder Tomato Farmers in North Rift Region, Kenya
Ann Cherotich, Daniel Kipruto Tuitoek, Edwin Kipyego Kipchoge, Silas Kiprono Samoei – October 2019 Page No.: 141-149
One of the most widely grown vegetables in Kenya is tomato, which is grown mainly for domestic consumption and sales at local markets. It is also an important cash crop for small-scale growers with potential for increasing incomes in rural areas, improving standards of living and creating employment opportunities. Greenhouse technology is one of the methods which can be used to increase tomato yield and by extension income for the farmer. Despite the importance, farmers in North Rift region hardly adopt this technology and further few studies if any have been done to establish the reason for low adoption of greenhouse technology. Therefore, this study aimed at analyzing the factors influencing the adoption of greenhouse technology among smallholder tomato farmers in North Rift region. Specific objectives were to determine the factors influencing the adoption and performance of greenhouse technology among smallholder tomato farmers in North Rift region. The target population were all smallholder tomato farmers in North Rift region. A survey research design was used in the study. Purposive, proportionate, multistage, simple random and systematic sampling techniques were used to select 384 respondents for the study. Data was collected by use of structured questionnaires and analyzed using STATA V12. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used in data analyses. Both probit and bivariate probit models were estimated to achieve the objectives of the study. Results indicated that social factors such as age, gender, education level and farm experience affected adoption of greenhouse technology among smallholder tomato farmers in North Rift region (p – value 0.0000 < 0.05). The study also indicated that economic factors such as farm income, farm size, and land tenure determined adoption of greenhouse technology among smallholder tomato farmers in North Rift region (p – value 0.0000 < 0.05). The study also revealed that institutional factors such as access to credit, availability of extension service and frequency of extension visits determined adoption of Greenhouse technology among smallholder tomato farmers in North Rift region (p – value 0.0000 < 0.05). It is recommended that the government should empower farmers through training, introduction of cost sharing programs and increase access to extension and credit services so as to enable them commercialize tomato production and hence increase adoption of greenhouse technology and thus improve their livelihoods.
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Ann Cherotich
Department of Agricultural Economics and Resource Management, Moi University, Kenya
Daniel Kipruto Tuitoek
Department of Agricultural Economics and Resource Management, Moi University, Kenya
Edwin Kipyego Kipchoge
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Eldoret, Kenya
Silas Kiprono Samoei
Department of Agricultural Economics and Resource Management, Moi University, Kenya
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Ann Cherotich, Daniel Kipruto Tuitoek, Edwin Kipyego Kipchoge, Silas Kiprono Samoei “Determinants of Adoption and Performance of Greenhouse Technology among Smallholder Tomato Farmers in North Rift Region, Kenya” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 10, pp.141-149 October 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-10/141-149.pdf
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Causes of Liquidity Crisis in Zimbabwe after the Adoption of the Multicurrency in 2009
Fainos Chinjova, Reuben Zinhumwe- October 2019 Page No.: 150-153
The study examined the real causes of the liquidity crisis in the banking sector since the introduction of the multicurrency in Zimbabwe. The liquidity crisis continued to harm string the Zimbabwean economy despite the growth in the aggregate money supply (M3) from US$300 million in 2009, following the adoption of the use of multicurrency. During the period under review, the economy registered a peak of 11.9% growth in 2011. However, despite high economic growth rates, banks still failed to supply cheap loans to the productive sectors, a significant indicator of the liquidity crisis. This was worsened by the shortage of cash in 2016. The investigation on the real causes of liquidity crisis adopted a qualitative research method. Data was collected using in-depth interviews. The research concluded that liquidity crisis in Zimbabwe was caused by poor performance of the external sector, mainly the net exports, foreign direct investment, portfolio investment, diaspora remittances as well as foreign borrowing. Failure by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to provide the lender of last resort function, the growing informal sector were also considered to have had a negative impact on the liquidityin the country. To improve the liquidity in the country, the study recommended that the government revert back to the principle of cash budgeting and that there should be an increase in production of local products which should be exported.
Page(s): 150-153 Date of Publication: 24 October 2019
Fainos Chinjova
Graduate School of Business, National University of Science and Technology, P.O Box AC 939, Ascot, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Reuben Zinhumwe
12 Cambridge Drive, Greendale North, Harare, Zimbabwe
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Cost of Doing Business in Zimbabwe: Examining the Role of Risk Impact Assessment (RIA) in Policy Development and Implementation in Zimbabwe (2006 to 2017)
Dr David Foya, Innocent Mayida – October 2019 Page No.: 154-169
This study sought to examine the impact of regulations on the business environment in Zimbabwe. The concept of RIA in regulation and its impact on economic growth and national prosperity have received increasing attention in recent years. The study’s main aim is to make a contribution to the RIA in regulatory policy making and implementation in Zimbabwe and examines its role in the cost of doing business. Thus by studying the issue within the context of government ministries and regulatory bodies, the central research questions to be addressed is; “Taking into account the cost of doing business, sustainability concerns, why RIA is necessary including models used to achieve the regulatory goal and to evaluate them?” The research question was formulated to gain a better understanding of the regulatory policy framework of Zimbabwe. Thus, methodologies and how the regulatory bodies and government ministries use risk evaluation and assessment tools to manage regulatory risks and exposure will be explored. The study seeks to examine the need to improve the efficiency of the regulatory policies in Zimbabwe using the RIA concept and link with the cost of doing business. This includes the need for stakeholder participation in the policy framework. The results indicate the need to use RIA s which can be used to increase the efficiency of the regulatory system. This includes seven key dimensions, namely the lack of a regulatory policy framework, policy reformation, roles of Parliament and Senate, policy coordination and consultation, regulatory independence, cost and benefit analysis and lastly the issue of stakeholder participation. Finally, the study suggested recommends on the government to establish a national regulatory policy, incorporate viable business model in policy reformation, reducing multiple regulatory systems, adding RIA evaluation in the Parliamentary and Senate policy framework and improve on technical services for standards included in regulations. Finally, the research, concludes that these seven critical dimensions can increase efficiency in the policy formulation and implementation in Zimbabwe.
Page(s): 154-169 Date of Publication: 24 October 2019
Dr David Foya
Department of Business Management, National University of Science & Technology, Bulawayo Zimbabwe
Innocent Mayida
Acting Chief of Technical Services at Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe
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Dr David Foya, Innocent Mayida “Cost of Doing Business in Zimbabwe: Examining the Role of Risk Impact Assessment (RIA) in Policy Development and Implementation in Zimbabwe (2006 to 2017)” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 10, pp.154-169 October 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-10/154-169.pdf
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Consumer Awareness towards Green Products and Its Impact
N. Divyapriyadharshini, S.Devayani, V.Agalya, J.Gokulapriya – October 2019 Page No.: 170-174
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N. Divyapriyadharshini
Management Studies, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, India
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Proposed Solutions to the Legal Issues Affecting the Applicable Laws of Islamic Banking in Nigeria
Ishaaq El-Mubarak, A. M. O, Abdul Majid Tahir Mohamed – October 2019 Page No.: 175-180
Islamic banking applicable laws are lacking significant elements of standard IBF practice across the world. Provisions were not made for elements including the establishment of Islamic insurance companies, Islamic banking business, Islamic leasing business, Islamic capital market, takaful funds, takaful contracts, Islamic deposits, Islamic money market, Islamic foreign exchange market, credit sale (Al-Bai’ Bithaman ‘Ajil), advance purchase (bai’ salam), commissioned manufacture (Istisna’), hire purchase (Ijarah thumma bai’), set profile sale (Murabahah), etc in the establishing laws regulating Islamic banking in Nigeria. A legal framework was not constructed for project financing of Mudharabah, project financing of Musharakah, Islamic accepted bill, Islamic trade finance and so forth. Perhaps all the highlighted products and services are indeed a compliment to Islamic banking legal framework and not an alternative method to its operation. Hence, the study aims at proposing suggestions and solutions to the multifaceted issues in the applicable laws. The study applied an exploratory approach to survey for an efficient strategy competent to amend and upgrade the status and performances of IBF in Nigeria. In identifying the suitable strategies, the study concludes that four major entities including, government, individuals, regulators and legislators are responsible for the expansion of IBF status in Nigeria.
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Ishaaq El-Mubarak, A. M. O
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Effects of Pre-Election Matters on Independent National Electoral Commission’s Preparation for Election: A Case for Legal Reform
Hawa Ajanigo Ocheni – October 2019 Page No.: 181-184
“Before every general election is concluded in Nigeria, Political Parties are expected to conduct internal preliminary elections to choose candidates that would represent the party in the general election which often lead to issues of qualification, disqualification, nomination, substitution and sponsorship of candidates for an election proceeding the general election”.
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Hawa Ajanigo Ocheni
Legal Counsel, Westwood Law
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Hawa Ajanigo Ocheni “Effects of Pre-Election Matters on Independent National Electoral Commission’s Preparation for Election: A Case for Legal Reform” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 10, pp.181-184 October 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-10/181-184.pdf
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Linkages between Financial Factors and Financial Development: A Panel Data Approach for Comesa Region
Stephen Angwenyi Nyamweya, Josephat Cheboi, David Kosgei – October 2019 Page No.: 185-192
The concept of financial development has been a topical issue of research among scholars and policymakers in developing and developed countries in the world because it affects economic growth. However, there has been no consensus on the relationship between economic growth and financial development. Therefore this paper sought to determine the linkage between financial factors and financial development in 19 COMESA Countries. The specific objectives were to establish the effect of international remittances, financial access, inflation and foreign direct investment on financial development in COMESA Countries. The paper was guided by the finance-growth nexus theory. Data was collected from the IMF and World Bank database for analysis for the period. Fixed effect regression was used as established by use of the General Method of Moments. The results indicated that financial access, foreign direct investment and GDP had a significant effect on financial development in COMESA countries (p-values < 0.05). Therefore, results are expected to provide a basis for policy reference and also stimulate debate on financial development in developing countries under regional integration. The study is expected to generate new knowledge by indicating the relationship between financial factors, economic growth, and financial development. In particular, each COMESA Country should streamline policies aimed at encouraging FDI inflows, increasing economic growth, as well as designing Diaspora policies to encourage foreign remittances and foster financial development.
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Stephen Angwenyi Nyamweya
Department of Accounting and Finance, Moi University, Kenya
Josephat Cheboi
Department of Accounting and Finance, Moi University, Kenya
David Kosgei
Department of Accounting and Finance, Moi University, Kenya
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Need of Environment and Space Technologies Education in Indian School Curriculum
Dr. Jayachandra Kannemadugu, K. Hoyasala Devi – October 2019 Page No.: 193-196
I. INTRODUCTION
It’s more than two decades in India, the computer education/ICT (Information and Computer Technology) was introduced into the school curriculum and majority of Schools including those run by central or State Governments, have good infrastructure with basic software and internet. Space technologies i.e., the technologies involved in acquiring Earth’s information such as Sensing/acquiring Earth’s pictures through Aircrafts, Satellites, Drones etc., and collecting local ground/field information by using GPS receiver and computing into digital maps (GIS database) have become very popular in recent times across the Globe.
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Dr. Jayachandra Kannemadugu
Regional Director, Centre for Environment and Development, Hyderabad, India
K. Hoyasala Devi
B.Tech, ECE, G. Narayanamma Institute of Technology & Science, Hyderabad, India
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Government Policies on Education of Learners with Special Needs in Kenya
Dr. Ogogo A. Joyce, Dr. Moi J. Edna, Dr. Ogalloh M.A. Molly – October 2019 Page No.: 197-203
This article examines the government policies guiding parents in education of learners with special needs in Kenya. It applies a framework that originated in Kenyan constitution 2010 and Acts of parliament to her citizen for a successful education of learners with special needs. This study was undertaken between 2015 and 2018 in Migori County. The study is guided by three objectives; to determine the role of parents in education of learners with special needs; to establish government policies that guide learners with special needs; to explore the challenges faced by parents in educating learners with special needs. The findings show that the key role of parents was active participation in their children’s IEP team; the available policies were not implemented fully. The major challenges were: schools were overcrowded; child’s disability overshadowed the child’s ability in the eyes of teachers and stigmatization in the community. The study utilized descriptive research design and descriptive analysis from 10 schools with 47 teachers, 34 children with autism and 68 typically developing peers and 10 parents. The study brought distinct pathways in the respondents’ contribution to the creation and exchange of knowledge, demonstrating learners with autism where programme participants co-created know-how. In conclusion, legal frameworks guiding this process were available and needed to be implemented fully and parents to be actively involved in their children’s welfare.
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Dr. Ogogo A. Joyce
Kenyatta University, Kenya
Dr. Moi J. Edna
Kenyatta University, Kenya
Dr. Ogalloh M.A. Molly
Kenyatta University, Kenya
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The Impact of Metacognitive Teaching Strategies on Learners’ Performance in Earth Geometry: A Case Study of Mubanga Secondary School
Siamusinza Miller, Sakala William – October 2019 Page No.: 204-210
Mathematics is one of the useful subjects that is often applied by people in society. The knowledge and skills obtained from learning mathematics are used by several people to solve their everyday problems. Not only that, other subjects are depending on mathematics in that they need some elements of mathematics for them to be learnt properly. A good example of such subjects includes science, economics, accounts, woodwork and technical drawing. The unfortunate part is that the subject of mathematics has been proven to be difficult among most of the learners to an extent that most of them (learners) perform poorly in it. The poor performance of learners in mathematics has been a source of concern to many stakeholders. This research study was conducted to assess the impact of metacognitive teaching strategies on learners’ performance in Earth Geometry since the traditional method of teaching (lecture method) seem not to helps learners to attain academic achievement in Earth Geometry and mathematics in general. A sample of 94 participants, 45 boys and 49 girls were purposively sampled from Mubanga Secondary School. The participants were actually members of the only two grade twelve classes, 12A and 12B, that were at Mubanga Secondary School at that time .The treatment was randomly assigned and 12A was considered to be the experimental group while the other class, 12B became the Control group. Using a quasi-experimental research method, the experimental group experienced 16 training sessions of Metacognitive teaching strategies while the Control group was deprived of the training. Pre-test and post-test were used as suitable instruments to collect the much needed data. The instruments were tested for reliability and validity. Reliability of research instrument was tested using test retest reliability and Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient gave the value of r = 0.748. This result showed that there was a strong linear relationship between the two tests that were conducted for assessing reliability. Validity of instruments was done using face and content validity. Two grade twelve examiners were given chance to look at the test instruments. The independent sample t-test was used to analyse the results to determine the impact of metacognitive teaching strategies towards learners’ performance in Earth Geometry. The results showed that the experimental group had statistically significant mean scores of the post-test results compared to the mean scores of the Control group for the same post-test. Based on the results of the research study, it was concluded that metacognitive teaching strategies had a positive impact on learners’ performance in Earth Geometry.
Page(s): 204-210 Date of Publication: 25 October 2019
Siamusinza Miller
Department of Mathematics, Mubanda Secondary School, P.O Box: 620266, Kalomo – Zambia
Sakala William
Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, The Copperbelt University, P.O Box 21692, Kitwe –Zambia
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Teachers’ Characteristics and Motivational Techniques on Teachers’ Job Performance in Public and Private Secondary Schools in Akoko South West Area of Ondo State, Nigeria
Vivian Morenike, Olaseni, Temidayo Allen, Gideon Olusola, Bakare, Taiwo Grace, Olulowo – October 2019 Page No.: 211-215
The study investigated the influence of teacher’s characteristics and motivational techniques on teacher’s job performance in the public and private secondary schools in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State. The purpose was to find out the characteristics and motivational techniques used in public and private secondary schools and also to see the relationship between motivation and teachers job performance in public and private secondary schools in Akoko south west area of Ondo state. A descriptive research design of the survey type was used to investigate the problem of the study. Ten (10) schools were selected using stratified random sampling techniques from the 33 secondary schools in Akoko South West Local Government Area. Purposive random sampling techniques were used to sample 10 principals and 50 teachers to participate in the study.A self-developed questionnaire, titled (Teachers Characteristics and Motivational Techniques on Teachers Job Performance Questionnaire (TCMTTJPQ)) was used to obtain data from respondents. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that there was a positive relationship between motivation and teachers job performance. The findings also showed that teacher’s characteristics as well as the school type i.e either private or public had significant influence on teacher’s job performance. It was concluded that teacher’s attitudes to their job is determined by how much they are well motivated and that teachers’ characteristics in terms of their gender, age and experience also determine their job performance. Based on the findings, the study recommends that government and school management should improvise ways either in attitude or in materials to motivate teachers in carrying out their duties. The study also recommends that the school management should put in place measures geared towards enhancing performance of teachers and formulates motivational policies that enhance employee performance.
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Vivian Morenike, Olaseni
Department of Educational Management, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria
Temidayo Allen
Rufus Giwa Polythenic, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria
Gideon Olusola, Bakare
Board for Adult, Technical and Vocational Education, Alagbaka Akure, Nigeria
Taiwo Grace, Olulowo
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria
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The Effect of Think-Pair-Share Cooperative Learning Model on Grade Twelve (12) learners’ Performance in Quadratic Functions: A Case of Twashuka Secondary School in Luanshya
Bertha Haakachima, Athanasius Lunjebe – October 2019 Page No.: 216-223
The problem of poor performance in Mathematics at Twashuka Secondary School remains a major concern. This study was designed to determine the effect of the Think Pair Share model of cooperative learning Approach on learners’ performance in Quadratic Functions by adopting a quasi-experimental control group pre-test and post-test design. Two classes were randomly assigned to the experimental group and the control group. The sample size comprised of 42 learners (18 males and 24 females). The experimental group comprised of 19 leaners while the control group comprised of 23 learners. The study collected quantitative data from the participants. Achievement and Attitude tests were used to collect data regarding participants’ engagement during the teaching and learning processes. The experimental group was taught using the Think-Pair-Share cooperative learning model while the control group was taught using conventional learning approach. Quantitative data was analysed by computing inferential (F tests and t-tests) and descriptive statistics (Means and Standard deviations) using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version (SPSS). The findings indicate a significant difference existed between the posttest scores of the experimental and control group t(40) = 2.823, p< 0.001. The mean score of the experimental group was higher (M = 71.47, SD = 25.650) than that of the control group (M =51.61, SD = 19.965). The study also found that learners have positive attitudes towards cooperative learning and mathematics (Mdn = 3.45).Further, an independent samples U test indicated that there was a significant difference between the mean attitude of males and females (U = 77.500, p = 0.022, r = 0.512), with a large effect size. These findings have implications for teaching and policy making. Teachers need to employ the think-pair-share model of cooperative learning in order to improve both learners’ performance and attitudes towards Quadratic Functions. This may require teachers to be trained in the effective use of cooperative learning models through in-service training programs. Researchers need to conduct more action research studies to ascertain the effectiveness of these models in improving performance and attitudes towards mathematics.
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Bertha Haakachima
Twashuka Secondary School, P.O Box 90763, Zambia
Athanasius Lunjebe
School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Copperbelt University, P.O Box 21692, Zambia
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Are They Gratified? Contemporary Revelation on How the Women’s Rights on Decision Making Affect When They Are Unemployed
Wijewardhana BVN – October 2019 Page No.: 224-235
Central to sociological understandings the gender cannot be identifiable just as difference between male and female or between the lives of women and men but more specifically it is the inequality. In particular, sociological perspective of gender has traditionally focused under different circumstances, basically along the lines of how the respective society is organized, through it’s social structure. According to similar studies, women’s empowerment is the process, by which women gain greater control over material and intellectual resources and challenge the ideology of patriarchy and also to enjoy the rights of autonomous decision making within their family settings and in other social structures, too. In this context, several researches have proved that unemployment is a major life event and It can have a devastating impact on people’s lives in particular on women also affecting their decision making capacities. It affects not just the unemployed woman but also family members and the wider community.
In this research paper, author has seen unemployed women in the contemporary society are unable to follow their rights on the autonomous decision making within family units as well as in other social settings. The selected research area is consisted by seven districts in Sri Lanka also, in focus of a 700 sample selected from both rural and unburn unemployed categories of women. The selection process was followed by the random sampling method. Data were gathered through questionnaires, Interviews (Formal/ Informal/ Focus Group Discussions), Case studies and Observations. Quantitative and qualitative analysis of data and findings were applied. As revealed through several group discussions certain factors such as; being elders in the family, poverty, under-aged marriages are the blockades preventing them joining higher education also resulting unemployment, finally, limiting them for house hold activities. Accordingly, the data shows that unemployment of women affects their economic identity and this has a detrimental impact upon their social and domestic identities.
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Wijewardhana BVN
Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
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Fair Value Accounting and Financial Performance of Manufacturing Companies in Nigeria
Gospel Chukwu J. Ph.D, Akpeekon, Barisua – October 2019 Page No.: 236-245
The paper examined the relationship between fair value accounting and financial performance of manufacturing companies in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive and quasi-experimental design in a bid to achieve a holistic evaluation of the effect of fair value accounting on the financial performance of manufacturing companies in Nigeria. The data employed in the study was generated from the annual reports of ten (10) selected manufacturing companies listed on the Nigeria Stock Exchange from 2008-2010 (representing historical cost regimes) and 2014-2016 (representing fair value regimes). The paper formulated four hypotheses. It tested the hypotheses using least square method of multiple regression. The result showed that fair value accounting has a positive and significant impact on both profit before tax and return on assets. It is therefore recommended that fair value accounting should be adopted in order to achieve a more realistic measurement of financial performance the one under the historical cost basis.
Page(s): 236-245 Date of Publication: 26 October 2019
Gospel Chukwu J. Ph.D
Department of Accountancy, Ken Saro-wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Rivers State, Nigeria
Akpeekon, Barisua
Department of Accountancy, Ken Saro-wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Rivers State, Nigeria
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Improving Teaching Practice Exercise in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
Dr (Mrs) A. A. Bagudo – October 2019 Page No.: 246-252
The standard and quality of teachers and its impact on educational outcomes has remain issues of global concern. This paper focuses on Teaching Practice(TP) as important component of professional teacher training programmes as practiced in almost all part of the world. The paper reviewed literature on policy frameworks, theories, provisions on Teacher development programmes and teacher preparatory practices with specific reference to TP exercise Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS). The purpose is to how it is performed, identify the challenges and provide suggestions on how to improve. The major aspects of TP exercise in UDUS are course specification, payment of TP fees by students, posting of students and posting of staff to supervise and assess students. Challenges identified includes funding, staffing, students, pedagogy, scope of posting, duration of TP exercise, inadequate pre-TP, during TP and post-TP activities for staff and students, lack of adequate stake holder involvements. The paper suggests the need for TET Fund and International Developmental Partners collaborative supports and fund. The paper advances need for more Academic Staff, admission of high intelligent students into Faculty of Education, improvement in preparatory TP and post TP activities to involve orientation, briefing, dialogue, and feedback, need for student mastery of subject matter, methodology and provision instructional material, need for sustainable motivation and reinforcement and the need to improve, supervision, assessment and evaluation techniques. The study suggests need for setting of TP committee, and to conduct empirical researches to improve on the current situations. The paper concludes that without proper, well organized teaching practice as preparatory training for teacher development practices the issue of standard and quality and professionalism in our education system will remain an illusion.
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Dr (Mrs) A. A. Bagudo
Department of Adult Education and Extension service, Faculty of Education and Extension Services, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
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Effect of Projected Instructional Media on Senior Secondary School Students Retention in Biology
Okwara, O.Kalu, Anyagh, I. Paul, Ikyaan, S. Gloria – October 2019 Page No.: 253-257
This study investigated the effect of projected instructional media on senior secondary school students’ retention in biology. Two research questions were raised and two null hypotheses formulated to guide the study. It was conducted in co-educational schools in Benue State educational zone B. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the two schools for the study. The sample of one hundred and sixty-five SSI students was used. Researchers developed instrument (Biology Retention Test) was used to collect data for both pre-test and post-test. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level. The findings show that students taught with projected instructional media retained higher than those taught without projected instructional media. It was found that the female students also retained higher than their male counterparts when taught using projected instructional media. However, this difference was not significant. The study recommend that biology teachers should be encouraged to adopt the use of projected instructional media in the teaching and learning of photosynthesis and biology in general as this will enhance students’ retention and eliminate gender related differences in the classroom.
Page(s): 253-257 Date of Publication: 26 October 2019
Okwara, O.Kalu
Department of Science Education, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria
Anyagh, I. Paul
Department of Science Education, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria
Ikyaan, S. Gloria
Department of Science Education, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria
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The Nexus between Climate Change and Criminality: The Nigerian Experience
Prof. Dagaci Aliyu Manbe, Anthony Abah Ebonyi – October 2019 Page No.: 258-264
The increase in global temperatures is worsened by frequent natural events and human activities. Climate change has taken a prominent space in the global discourse on crime and criminality. Compared to when the subject centred around the discussion on the depletion of the ozone layer and global warming, today, the narrative revolves around the implications of changes in weather and climatic conditions in relations to violent crimes or conflict that traverse vast social, economic, and political spaces in different countries. Global warming and climate change refer to an increase in average global temperatures in the Earth’s near surface air and oceans, which occurs due to human activities such as deforestation and the burning of fossil fuel such as gas flaring. The trend is projected to continue, if unchecked. This paper seeks to explore the nexus between climate change and criminality in Nigeria. It further examines the main ecological changes that predispose conflict dynamics of security threats factored by climate change to peaceful co-existence in Nigeria. It concludes with recommendations on the way forward.
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Prof. Dagaci Aliyu Manbe
Prof. of Sociology, Criminology/Counter-Terrorism and Insurgency, Department of Sociology, University of Abuja, Nigeria
Anthony Abah Ebonyi
Doctoral Candidate in Criminology, Department of Sociology, University of Abuja, Nigeria
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Effect of Organizational Structure on Company Performance in Manufacturing Industry
Muhammad Donal Mon – October 2019 Page No.: 265-270
The manufacturing industry is the leading sector that contributes the most to Indonesia’s economic growth. In 2016, the contribution of the manufacturing industry to Indonesia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was 20.51 percent, in 2017 the industry’s contribution to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was 20.16 percent based on these data, there was a decrease in contribution to national GDP. This research is to see the effect of complexity, formalization, nature of hierarchical and technology on company performance. Collect data using a questionnaire, in order to measure how much influence the organizational structure has on the firm performance. Data is processed using the SPPS program. The results of the analysis show that the organizational structure for complexity and nature of hierarchical variables has a positive but not significant effect while formalization and technology have a positive and significant effect on firm performance. Furthermore, adjusted R square obtained at 59.1% is influenced by the four variables, the other 40.9% is the contribution of other variables not included in this study.
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Muhammad Donal Mon
Fakultas Ekonomi, Universitas Internasional Batam (UIB), Indonesia
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Muhammad Donal Mon “Effect of Organizational Structure on Company Performance in Manufacturing Industry” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 10, pp.265-270 October 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-10/265-270.pdf
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Efficacy of Home Modification & Relaxation Exercise in Cervical Myelopathy: A Case Study
F.Ashfaq, B.Ejaz, S.Malik – October 2019 Page No.: 271-274
Background: Cervical myelopathy (CM) is caused by narrowing of the cervical spinal canal. Some of its symptom can be treated without surgery such as collar or bracing are useful in treating neck immobilization, medications are used to reduce pain and inflammation.
Objective: This study aims to explore the Role of home modification& Relaxation exercise in improving the quality of life & psychological well-being of patient of cervical myelopathy.
Method: It’s a case study of patient of cervical myelopathy. On base line patient was assessed by WHOQOL, FIM, PSOM and HSSAT checklists. After completion of assessment; the patient was enrolled for therapy sessions.20 sessions were planned for desired results. After the completion of 20 sessions, patient was reassessed by same tools to measure the difference.
Results: home modification& relaxation exercise proved effective in improving quality of life and psychological well-being of patient. Her improvement was manifested by the final scores of WHOQOL, HSAT, PSOM and FIM.
Conclusion: This case study documented the role of home modification& Relaxation exercise in improving the quality of life and psychological well-being of patient of cervical myelopathy.
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F.Ashfaq
Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Dow University of Health Sciences, Pakistan
B.Ejaz
Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Dow University of Health Sciences, Pakistan
S.Malik
Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Dow University of Health Sciences, Pakistan
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Role of Internet Banking in Customer Acquisition for Commercial Banks in Kenya: A Case of Commercial Banks in Nairobi, Kenya
Kilelson Kiplangat Mutai, James Mwikya Reuben – October 2019 Page No.: 275-284
The purpose of this study was to establish the role that internet banking has on customer acquisition for commercial banks in Kenya. The reason for this is that it is important to know the influence that internet banking has on how and why a commercial bank attracts a customer and retains its customers. It specifically assed, payment processing and account reporting as critical components that would demonstrate the relationship that exists between internet banking and the twin objectives of any progressive bank; acquisition of new clients and retention of the new and the older clients to assure future profitability and survival. Anchored on the customer service theory, the study employed a descriptive research design wherein the target population was 868 staff working in specific departments within the selected 9 banks as per the tiers. Stratified random sampling technique was used to come up with a sample of 269 respondents. Questionnaires was the data instrument used for collecting data which was then analysed using descriptive analysis in the forms of means and presenting the same in tables and graphs. Further, inferential statistics was used to assess the influence of internet banking in attracting and retaining customers by commercial banks in Kenya. Additionally, multiple regression was used to establish the relationship between the dependent and the independent variables in the study. The study is of great significant to commercial banks as it may help the banks to develop policies and strategies for attracting and retaining customers, to the CBK as it develops and deploys regulatory policies and to the research community in further development of customer acquisition and retention theories. The researcher conducted simple and multiple regression analysis in order to find out the relationship between internet banking characteristics and customer acquisition in the banking sector. The inferential results on influence of account reporting on customer acquisition in banking sector show R=0.673 indicating a strong positive correlation and R2=0.453 and there was a significant effect between account reporting on customer acquisition (t=2.548, p<0.05). The inferential results on influence of payment processing on customer acquisition R=.661 Indicating a strong positive correlation and R2=.437 and there was a significant effect between payment processing and customer acquisition (t=5.571, p<0.05). Banks need to structure their operation in order to fulfil a clients’ needs better. If possible, banks should come up with service delivery such as effective account reporting that add more value than existing customers and that are able to attract more customers. The study recommended that banks should strengthen their customer bonds. Improved customer bonds will enable both the firms and the customers to commit resources to the relationship built on high levels of trust and commitment. The study further suggest that a study be to be done on other factors (44.9%), as established in coefficient of determination) that contribution customers acquisition in the banking sector.
Page(s): 275-284 Date of Publication: 26 October 2019
Kilelson Kiplangat Mutai
Management University of Africa, P.O Box 29677-00100, Nairobi Kenya
James Mwikya Reuben
Management University of Africa, P.O Box 29677-00100, Nairobi Kenya
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Financial Management Practices and Fraud Risk Management of Commercial Banks in Kampala, Uganda
Angellah Mary Nakkungu Ssekamwa, Dr. Mohammad Ssendagi – October 2019 Page No.: 285-328
This study examined the relationship between financial management practices and fraud risk management in commercial banks in Kampala. This study had a population and sample of 24 licensed commercial banks and adopted a multi research design. The unit of inquiry had 120 respondents; Accounts, Finance, Audit, Risk and Branch Managers. Greed was the most common cause of fraud, forgery and altering cheques was the most common type of fraud. Four hypotheses were formulated and tested using simple regression at a significant level of 5%, Independent T-test and Oneway Anova. Correlation findings revealed a positive significant relationship between financial management practices and fraud risk management; accounting information systems (r = .153, p<.01), financial reporting analysis (r = .186*, p<.01) and forensic accounting (r = .403**, p<.01). Regression analysis showed that fraud risk management was strongly influenced by forensic accounting (beta = 0.430, p<.01), followed by financial reporting analysis (beta = 0.089, p=0.343) and accounting information systems (beta = -0.106, p = 0.305).
The F statistic in ANOVA showed significant linear relationship for all the predictor variables and fraud risk management; financial management practices (F=8.121, sig =0.000), accounting information systems (F=10.755, sig =0.000), financial reporting analysis (F=6.040, sig =0.000) forensic accounting (F=9.969, sig =0.000) and fraud risk management. While financial management practices may have an influence on fraud risk management in commercial banks in Kampala, the relationship is weak at its best. This leaves a gap for further research on other fraud risk management predictor variables.
Every fraud is unique, but the fraudsters can never be too smart. Bank managers need to pay attention to; the causes of fraud and address them promptly; proper accounting information systems management; combining improved systems with strong risk controls; effective financial reporting analysis measures; apply forensic accounting; ensure strategized efforts from all levels of staff; take heed of the lessons from previous fraud occurrences; involve all stakeholders in the fraud risk management process.
Page(s): 285-328 Date of Publication: 26 October 2019
Angellah Mary Nakkungu Ssekamwa
School of Graduate Studies and Research, Team University, Plot 446, Kabaka Ajagara.rd. Kampala-Uganda
Dr. Mohammad Ssendagi
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Moderating Effect of Interest Rates in COMESA Countries
Stephen Angwenyi Nyamweya, Dr. Josephat Cheboi, David Kosgei – October 2019 Page No.: 329-332
The paper sought to determine the moderating effect of interest rate on the linkage between financial factors and financial development in 19 COMESA Countries. The specific objectives were to determine the moderating effect of interest rates on the relationship between international remittance, financial access and the financial development in COMESA countries. The results indicated that interest rate moderated positively the relationship between international remittance and financial development (β=0.0217,p-value=0.0074). Further, interest rate showed a significant moderating effect on the relationship between financial access and the financial development with coefficient 0.0046(p-value=0.0009). Therefore, results are expected to provide a basis for policy reference and also stimulate debate ondiaspora policies on interest rates in developing countries especially COMESA regionsto encourage foreign remittances, financial access and thereby fostering financial development.
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Stephen Angwenyi Nyamweya
Department of Accounting and Finance, Moi University, Kenya
Dr. Josephat Cheboi
Department of Accounting and Finance, Moi University, Kenya
David Kosgei
Department of Accounting and Finance, Moi University, Kenya
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Profitability Analysis of Groundnut Production in Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Ayodele, J.T. – October 2019 Page No.: 333-338
This study assessed the profitability analysis of groundnut production in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Structured questionnaire was used to generate primary data for the study. Descriptive statistics, Net farm income analysis, and profitability ratios were employed in the analysis. Results revealed that majority of the respondents (87.95%) were relatively young and fell within the active age (21 – 50 years). Male respondents marginally dominated groundnut production at 55.42 % and majority (59.04%) were married. Results further revealed that significant (73.50%) number of the respondents had below 11 inhabitants in their households. Educationally, 64.00 % of respondents had post primary education. The net farm income per hectare was N81, 518.33 and gross income of N173, 952.45 were obtained per hectare of groundnut cultivated with a return on capital invested determined at 0.47 implying that for every naira invested, the farmers makes 47 kobo (N0.47)and the gross rati o was calculated at 0.53 indicating that total farm costs was about 53% of the gross income which shows that groundnut production is a viable, beneficial and profitable enterprise in the study area. Major constraints faced by the farmers were incidence of pests and diseases infestation plus inadequate capital. Despite these constraints, the farmers made profit. Therefore, groundnut production could be one of the poverty alleviating enterprise, if well-articulated. It is recommended that: credit facilities should be provided so that farmers can have fund to purchase farm inputs such as pesticides and insectices to combat problem of pests and diseases infestation identified, improve varieties of groundnut should be developed and made available to the farmers so that their yield can increase, and farmers should form themselves into cooperative groups so that they can pool their resources together in getting adequate funds to finance groundnut production activities.
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Ayodele, J.T.
Federal College of Mechanization P.M.B. 2273, Afaka, Kaduna, Nigeria
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Physiological Effect of Stress of Nurses Engaged in Continuing Medical Education on Job Performance
Aaron Adjei, Evans Kwashie Kagbetor – October 2019 Page No.: 339-346
The study assessed the impact of continuing medical education on job performance among nurses. A quantitative approach was used to explore nurses’ views with regards to continuing formal education. A sample size of eight (8) categories of nurses was adopted. The study was limited to various categories of practicing nurses. Inferential analysis was conducted to investigate contingency with educational status groups. The result shows that response to physiological effects (Cardiovascular diseases) was significantly related (Chi-Square=23.382, p —value=0.00) to health professionals’ educational status. Results indicated that more health professionals engaged in continuing medical education (CME) without official approval experienced cardiovascular diseases.
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Evans Kwashie Kagbetor
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Community Participation, Policy Framework and the Performance of Solar Energy in Kenya: A Case Study of Kalobeyei Ward in Turkana West Sub-County
David Kaloki Kitenge, Prof. Elijah Siringi – October 2019 Page No.: 347-358
Understanding the dynamics solar energy transitions and the collaborative advantage of involving the communities in planning for sustainable energy in the local level can facilitate the steering of current and future global developments for clean energy solutions. This study investigated the relationship between community participation and policy framework on the performance of solar energy projects in Kenya. The key objective of this study were to investigate the relationship between community empowerment and policy framework on performance of solar energy in Kenya with focus on Kalobeyei Ward in Turkana West Sub-County. The research study used descriptive research and regression for the investigation. The target population of the study was 3200 households. Stratified Radom sampling was employed during the study with a sample of 320 household heads. A pilot study was conducted to test the accuracy of the research instruments to ensure reliability and validity of research data. Data was processed and analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. Independent and dependent variables relationship was determined by use of multiple regression models using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Research findings were presented using graphs, pie charts and frequency tables. The inferential statistics used regression and correlation analysis. The findings indicated that there was a positive and significant relationship between community participation andpolicy framework on the performance of solar energy in Kalobeyei Ward. The study concluded that most of the respondents strongly agreed that in their area civic education was done to transfer and disseminate knowledge, skills, and values to general public and to promote solar energy project efficacy. The study also found out that there are Turkana Countygovernment has a directorate mandated to support public participation. The study established that community satisfaction surveys are important platforms to enhance the project performance and access achievement of the intended program to the beneficiary.The two variables studied only explain 57.8 percentage of the performance of solar energy as indicated by R2. His means that 42.2% of solar energy is contributed by other factors not studied in this study. The study found out that public participation and policy framework contribute significantly to the performance of solar energy. The study concluded that the county governance structures should ensure that decisions made during public participation and are included in their plans and the county fiscal strategy paper.The study also concludes that the local government should also share the solar energy project indicators and project progress reports for the public to validate the success of failure of the projects. The study recommends that the there is need to ensure inclusivity and community empowerment during community participation to ensure sustainability of the of solar energy projects. The government should also foster the use of Information and Communication technology (ICT) to expand democratic space for community participation in project design, implementation as well monitoring and evaluation of solar energy projects. Finally the study recommends that the community should be trained on aspects of community action planning and mappingto identify their needs and develop plans in a participatory process to address local challenges and contribute to renewable energy initiatives.
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David Kaloki Kitenge
Masters of Arts in Development Studies, Management University of Africa, Kenya
Prof. Elijah Siringi
Management University of Africa, Kenya
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Burnout among Head Teachers of Public Primary Schools: The Existence of the Three Dimensions in Kakamega County, Kenya
Ambunya Lawrence Omollo, Dr Otieno Kenneth – October 2019 Page No.: 359-364
Research has shown that role conflict and role ambiguity are associated with burnout among head teachers of public schools and educators in generas beel. Burnout has be documented to exist in three distinct dimensions-Emotional Exhaustion, Depersonalization and reduced Personal Accomplishment. A quantitative study of head teachers was done to establish the existence of different dimensions of burnout. The study was based on Role Stress Theory, Existential Theory, and the Sociological Burnout Theory. Descriptive and Correlation survey designs; simple random, stratified and purposive sampling techniques were used to carry out the study. Data was collected using the role questionnaire, Maslach Burnout Inventory-Education Survey and a semi-structured interview schedule. A pilot study was conducted prior to the main study to ascertain the validity and reliability of the instruments. The target population was 855 while the study sampled 261 head teachers. The head teachers completed the Eclectic Questionnaire and an in-depth interview was conducted among the head teachers and 12 Sub-County Quality Assurance Officers (SQUASO). Data analysis was guided by the study objective. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the study sample. A one- tailed sample t-test was conducted to establish the presence of the three dimensions of burnout.. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26.0 was used to analyze the data. Data has been presented in tabular form and discussed. The three dimensions of burnout were found to be present and statistically significant. The recommendations made from the findings of the study may be useful in policy formulation on intervention strategies to burnout among head teachers of Public Primary Schools particularly in Kakamega County.
Page(s): 359-364 Date of Publication: 29 October 2019
Ambunya Lawrence Omollo
Research Student, Department of Educational Psychology, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya
Dr Otieno Kenneth
Department of Educational Psychology, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya
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The Effect of Working Discipline on the Quality of Public Services in Indonesia
Ria Kurniati, Sowiyah, Riswanti Rini – October 2019 Page No.: 365-368
The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of work discipline on the quality of public services at the University of Lampung, Lampung Province, Indonesia. The method used in this research is quantitative method. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling. Data collection techniques using a questionnaire with a total sample of 349 students using Slovin technique. Hypothesis testing uses simple linear regression analysis and multiple regression analysis through the F test and t test to determine the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable with a confidence level of 95% (0.05). The research results can be concluded that work discipline has a significant effect on the quality of public services.
Page(s): 365-368 Date of Publication: 29 October 2019
Ria Kurniati
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia
Sowiyah
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia
Riswanti Rini
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia
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Maximizing the Potentials of Megacities
Nikhil Ravindra – October 2019 Page No.: 369-375
The article aims at efficient measures to maximize thepotentials of megacities across the globe and based on research questions ‘What solutions are suggested to deal with the major challenges associated with a mega-city?’. The paper introduces the term “Megacity” coined and defined by the United Nations; and the urbanization trend observed in recent times to understand the problems. The diversity of challenges faced by these cities such as low maturity levels, natural disasters, infrastructural, safety and social problems are highlighted by referring to a survey conducted by Siemens in 2016. Possible solutions with regards to governance, financing and strategies to overcome these challenges are recommended based on desktop research and also literature review of reports by reputed companies such as Allianz and Ericsson. A long term approach of dealing with the challenges are not just addressing the five pillars of sustainability: ecology, economy, legal, urban layout/ architecture and social aspects; but, a holistic approach integrating information communication technology in order to minimize the weaknesses and threats.
Page(s): 369-375 Date of Publication: 30 October 2019
Nikhil Ravindra
Urban Development, Technische Universität Berlin, Germany
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The Student’s Adjustment Inventory (SAI) as a Cultural Tool: To Measure the Levels of Adjustment of Secondary Students in Cameroon
Professor Tanyi Ebangha Maureen, Egbe Gwendoline Arrika – October 2019 Page No.: 376-384
SAI is an instrument designed to measure the level to which a child adjust to the school norms. It contains 57 psychological constructs. The purpose of this study is to measure the level of adjustment amongst the South West and the Centre regions secondary students in Cameroon. Norms were established for the adjusted and maladjusted. Sex and Age were amongst the variables considered. A sample of 3461 forms two and three students aged 12-18 was drawn from the two regions. Three research questions and 6 hypotheses guided the study. Mean and standard deviation and t-test were used for the analysis. The following results among others were obtained:
1. General norms for the maladjusted and adjusted students ranged from 11.47 to 36.23 and. 9.08 to 20.21 while that for the whole test was 87.07 and 39.31 respectively.
2. The norms for the male and female students were found to be 69.17 and 69.44 respectively.
3. Those for the early and late adolescents stood at 69.47 and 69.04 respectively
4. It was also found that there were no significant sex and age difference in students’ adjustment as measured by the SAI.
Based on the results, the implications and recommendations was that SAI be used to identify and measure the incidence of mal-adjustment among students in Cameroon.
Page(s): 376-384 Date of Publication: 30 October 2019
Professor Tanyi Ebangha Maureen
Head of Department Curriculum and Evaluation, University of Yaounde 1 – Cameroon
Egbe Gwendoline Arrika
Researcher Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation, Yaounde Cameroon
Ph. D Student University of Buea
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Geopolitical Economy of Myanmar and the Role of Great Powers in Rohingya Crisis
Mahfujur Rahman, Md. Saifullah Akon – October 2019 Page No.: 385-390
Recent Rohingya exodus from the Rakhine State of Myanmar is undoubtedly one of the biggest humanitarian crises ever. Despite the severity of this crisis, it could not draw much attention from the global powers for a possible solution. Historically, ethnic differences in the Rakhine State of Myanmar have been primarily held responsible for the emergence of oppression against the Rohingya people. This paper tries to portray the role of regional and global powers in the recent Rohingya crisis in Rakhine State of Myanmar. The geopolitical economy of the South East Asian region is also focused here to show how it influenced the crisis in different perspectives. As this paper explores external interest and reluctance as the factors of the recent Rohingya crisis along with Myanmar’s internal ethnic diversities, the theoretical argument grows with neo-classical realist model which bridges between internal and external realities to evaluate any particular event in global politics. This paper also shows how and why the recent Rohingya crisis lacked attention from major global powers. The role of regional and global powers during the crisis and their appeasement towards Myanmar are elaborated and examined too here. While explaining the role of external powers, it is showed how Myanmar managed to eclipse one of the worst ever refugee crises because of lack of global pressure and response. Finally, the paper concludes with showing the obstacles in resolving the Rohingya crisis with a critical evaluation of the role of international community.
Page(s): 385-390 Date of Publication: 30 October 2019
Mahfujur Rahman
Lecturer, Department of International Relations, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Bangladesh
Md. Saifullah Akon
Lecturer, Department of Japanese Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Personnel Management: Implications for the Effectiveness of the School System
Judith Nonye Agunwa Ph.D, Valentine Joseph Owan, Mercy Bassey Ekpe – October 2019 Page No.: 391-395
This paper takes a qualitative view of the administration of personnel management function and its implication for the school. In this paper, the meaning of personnel management, various personnel management functions of educational managers and their implication for the effectiveness of the school system were discussed. The paper concluded that personnel management is inevitable to the school system because it is as important as the establishment of the school itself. The need for personnel to be managed in the school, cannot be over-emphasized. Every educational manager should understand that the benefits of personnel management functions are dependent on the implementation of these functions during the staffing process. Therefore, efforts should be made to perform these functions discussed in this paper. If adhered to, it can lead any school to success in terms of goal attainment and increased productivity. It was recommended among several others that educational managers should set clear standards that specify what is acceptable in the organization as well as the guidelines for performing tasks. This will ensure that every worker understands what is expected of them.
Page(s): 391-395 Date of Publication: 31 October 2019
Judith Nonye Agunwa Ph.D
Department of Educational Administration and Planning, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
Valentine Joseph Owan
Department of Educational Administration and Planning, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
Mercy Bassey Ekpe
Department of Educational Administration and Planning, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
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Transformation in Public Service Delivery in Kenya: A Case of Huduma Kenya Centres
Felistus Kinyanjui and Irene Waithaka – October 2019 Page No.: 396-405
Huduma is a Kiswahili word for service, as such it has been appropriately been adopted to represent the government’s readiness to avail itself in terms of service to the citizens in the most easily accessible way through use of technology to reach all corners of the republic. The Huduma Kenya programme aims to transform Public Service Delivery by providing citizens access to various Public Services and information from One-Stop-Shop citizen centered service centres and through integrated technology platforms. Huduma centres operate from what were previously Kenya Post and Tele-communication offices located countrywide thus easing accessibility and affordability of public services. Huduma Kenya is an approach that is reforming service delivery in Kenya. It is interactive, integrated, vertical and horizontal as it brings on board to one stop services from different departments, ministries and agencies of both county and national governments. The huduma programme presents a shift in paradigm from the centralization to devolution and getting services closer to the clients, the citizens of Kenya. Institutional reform is emphatic on accountability, transparency and trust. It has received local and international awards to its attempt to transform public service delivery to a majority and satisfaction of many in Kenya and abroad. At a practical level the successes of huduma Kenya can be replicated across the globe as a means to achieve best practices in the public sector yet have an angle of PPE as is the case in Kenya.
Page(s): 396-405 Date of Publication: 01 November 2019
Felistus Kinyanjui
Department of History, Kenyatta University, P.O Box 43844, 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Irene Waithaka
Department of History, Kenyatta University, P.O Box 43844, 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
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Addressing Elearning Issues: National Policy Considerations
Hannah A. Tanye, Isaac Asampana, Albert A. Akanferi – October 2019 Page No.: 406-413
Enrollment into tertiary education has increased over the years. To be able to deliver effective distance learning, e-learning delivery mode is adopted to supplement the face-to-face meeting with the distance learning students. Subsequently, a number of institutions are practicing e-learning in their teaching and learning activities. Most institutions have implemented learning management system. There is little collaboration between e-learning practicing institutions.The study determine dissues that should be considered in policy to enhance quality eLearning, and National Commission for Tertiary Education (NCTE) role in collaborating these institutions. The theoretical perspective is interpretive and the methodology used was qualitative. Data was collected using semi structured interview. The study found that there should be a state body put in place for e-learning accreditation, copyright, confidentiality of information, integrity, and availability and that these issues must all be indicated in policy. Collaboration of e-learning practising institutions must be initiated at the national level.
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Hannah A. Tanye
Department of Information Technology Studies, University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana
Isaac Asampana
Department of Information Technology Studies, University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana
Albert A. Akanferi
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Influence of Competition on Performance of Enterprises: A Literature Review
Maryam A. Koko, Nasiru Liman Zuru – October 2019 Page No.: 414-416
The objective of this study is to investigate the influence of competition on performance of enterprises. Specifically, the relationship between competition and performance of enterprises. Based on the review of the literature and past studies, the findings of this study suggest that, competition have a negative effect on the performance of enterprises. The implication is that, enterprises should be aware that competition in the industry effect their organisational performance therefore, these enterprises should focus on good business practices to be able to cope with the competition in the industry in order not only to improve their performance but also to sustain their success.
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Maryam A. Koko
Faculty of Management Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
Nasiru Liman Zuru
Faculty of Management Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
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Strategic Planning and Performance of Enterprises in Nigeria
Maryam A. Koko, Nasiru Liman Zuru – October 2019 Page No.: 417-420
Regardless of the relevance and applicability of strategic planning practice to business organisation, the literature indicates very few studies have attempted to investigate the effect of strategic planning practice on the performance of enterprises mainly the relationship between strategic planning practice and performance of entrepreneurs. The literature suggests that there is not only limited information on the strategic planning practice of Enterprises but also little research in this important area of study. By using structural questionnaires, the data for the study were collected from 52 Enterprises. The findings of the study indicate a significant positive relationship between strategic planning practice and performance of Enterprises. The result of the study seems to demonstrate that the practice of strategic planning in Enterprises will not only be to improve their financial performance but also to increase its non-performance as well.
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Maryam A. Koko
Faculty of Management Sciences, UsmanuDanfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
Nasiru Liman Zuru
Faculty of Management Sciences, UsmanuDanfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
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Africa Inland Church (AIC) Arguments On Cattle Rustling Wars and Insecurity among The Pokot and Tugen of Kenya
Daniel Rotich Kandagor, Charles C Moindi – October 2019 Page No.: 421-432
I. BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
In Clemens Greiner’s article on “Guns, land and voters: Cattle rustling and the politics of boundary(re)making in Northern Kenya”, it is evident that competition for natural resources in Baringo Plains (Anderson, 2002) is one of the main factors for the protracted conflicts between the Tugen and Pokot communities (Greiner, 2013). Consequently, Emma Elfversson in her conference paper underscores the role of religion in conflicts by saying, “The importance of religion and prayers in building support for, and sustaining, peace should not be underestimated… ( Elfversson, September,2014.p23).
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Daniel Rotich Kandagor
Department of Religious Studies, Kisii University, Kenya
Charles C Moindi
Department of Religious Studies, Kisii University, Kenya
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Daniel Rotich Kandagor, Charles C Moindi “Africa Inland Church (AIC) Arguments On Cattle Rustling Wars and Insecurity among The Pokot and Tugen of Kenya” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 10, pp.421-432 October 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-10/421-432.pdf
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Learners’ Evaluation of Task-Based Online Language Activity in a Community of Inquiry
Zailin Shah Yusoff, Nik Aloesnita Nik Alwi, Safra Liyana Sukiman – October 2019 Page No.: 433-436
This study explored learners’ evaluation of task-based online language learning. Using the Community of Inquiry framework to design the online environment, a task-based activity simulating an e-meeting was introduced to engage the learners in problem-solving and discussions to foster higher-order learning and critical discourse (Garrison, 2007). The participants of the study were 60 third year engineering students at two public technical universities in Malaysia enrolled in a workplace English language course. They were divided into teams of four in which two participants from each university made up each team. Seven teams were assigned as +Task Structure (+TS) teams while the other eight were the –Task Structure (-TS) teams. The participants’ perception was gauged using a learners’ evaluation survey distributed via Google forms. The analyses of the findings demonstrate the potential of task-based online language learning activity when embedded in a Community of Inquiry to stimulate learners’ interest in the task on top of encouraging critical and creative thinking.
Page(s): 433-436 Date of Publication: 01 November 2019
Zailin Shah Yusoff
Centre for Language Studies, UniversitiTun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Nik Aloesnita Nik Alwi
Centre for Modern Languages, Universiti Malaysia Pahang
Safra Liyana Sukiman
Centre for Language Studies, UniversitiTun Hussein Onn Malaysia
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Zailin Shah Yusoff, Nik Aloesnita Nik Alwi, Safra Liyana Sukiman “Learners’ Evaluation of Task-Based Online Language Activity in a Community of Inquiry” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 10, pp.433-436 October 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-10/433-436.pdf
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Effect of Audit Committee Size on Risk Management. Evidence from Selected Listed Firms in Kenya
Thomas Kiptanui Tarus, Dr. Joel Tenai, Dr. Joyce Komen – October 2019 Page No.: 437-443
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of audit committee size on financial risk management of 41 listed non-financial firms from 2010-2017 in Kenya. The longitudinal research design was used while the content analysis guide was used as a tool for collecting data from audited financial reports. The binary logistic regression technique was applied and the results revealed that audit committee size had a negative and significant effect on risk management(β = -1.17,p<0.05). Thus, the study concluded thata large audit committee size reduces hedging activities. This is supported by agency theory on conflict of interest in large audit committee size. The study recommends the reduction of audit committee size so as to increase hedging activities.
Page(s): 437-443 Date of Publication: 03 November 2019
Thomas Kiptanui Tarus
Ph.D. Student, Department of Accounting & Finance, School of Business and Economics, Moi University Kenya
Dr. Joel Tenai
Senior Lecturer, School of Business and Economics, Moi University Kenya
Dr. Joyce Komen
Senior Lecturer, School of Business and Economics, Moi University Kenya
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Thomas Kiptanui Tarus, Dr. Joel Tenai, Dr. Joyce Komen “Effect of Audit Committee Size on Risk Management. Evidence from Selected Listed Firms in Kenya” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 10, pp.437-443 October 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-10/437-443.pdf
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Teacher Motivation and O’Level Students’ Performance of the Selected Universal Secondary Education Schools in Masindi District
Angela Nyandera, Martin Eturu, Steven Ainebyona – October 2019 Page No.: 444-463
The aim of the study was to investigate the influence of teachers’ motivation on O’Level students’ performance in selected USE schools in Masindi district. The study was guided by four research objectives. The research objectives were to examine the role of teacher recognition on performance of students at “O” level, to determine the relationship between remuneration and students’ performance, to examine the influence of reduced workload on students’ performance, to examine the effect of annual salary increment on students’ performance. The sample size was 108 and data was collected using questionnaires and interview guides. Analysis was done using Pearson correlation coefficient and Linear Regression. Findings revealed that the government had endeavored to provide conducive working conditions in USE Schools and with these teachers were expected to be motivated to perform better and this would result into good students’ performance. Findings also revealed that recognition of teachers influenced students’ performance. Findings also revealed that remuneration of teachers had a big influence on students’ performance. According to findings, it was also revealed that teachers’ workload had influence on students’ performance. A regression analysis on whether performance was influenced by recognition factors revealed a strong relationship between recognition related factors and students’ performance at “O” level in USE schools.
According to the findings, teachers’ annual salary increment also influenced students’ performance.
The study also concluded that recognition of teachers positively influences students’ performance. A study on the relationship between teachers’ motivation and students’ performance should be carried out to establish the challenges which USE school administrators face in motivating teachers. Study should also be carried out to find out how motivation of teachers can be sustained. A study should also be carried out in private secondary schools in Masindi for comparative purposes.
Page(s): 444-463 Date of Publication: 03 November 2019
Angela Nyandera
School of Graduate Studies and Research, Team University, Plot 446, Kabaka Ajagara.rd. Kampala-Uganda
Martin Eturu
School of Graduate Studies and Research, Team University, Plot 446, Kabaka Ajagara.rd. Kampala-Uganda
Steven Ainebyona
School of Graduate Studies and Research, Team University, Plot 446, Kabaka Ajagara.rd. Kampala-Uganda
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Factors hindering Geography Teachers from Designing Meaningful Pedagogical Activities in Secondary Schools, Kenya
Mohamed Moses Muchiri, Kariuki Stephen Mwaniki – October 2019 Page No.: 464-469
The purpose of the study was to investigate difficulties facing Geography teachers from designing meaningful pedagogical activities when teaching and learning Geography in Secondary Schools. Like any other pedagogical issue, teaching and learning of Geography in Secondary Schools faces and poses a wide range of challenges. These challenges range from expertise, technical and logistical support from the school administrative arising from the instructional established system, practices and traditions. This study was set to establish from both the school Geography teachers and department administrators whether they were aware of any challenges that existed in the teaching and learning of Geography. The study was based on Shulman, 1987, a model of knowledge growth in teaching. It adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey targeting public Secondary Schools Geography Heads of the Department, Geography teachers and form three and form four Geography students. Data were collected using questionnaires for Geography Teachers, interview schedules for Heads of Department and an observation checklist were used to investigate the types of instructional resources used in form three (3) and form four (4) Geography lessons. On the teaching and learning process, the respondents cited many deficiencies such inadequate duration for covering the syllabus, examination-oriented programme and cheating, understaffing and lack or inadequate instructional resources. The researcher, therefore, concluded there is little or no technical and logistical support provided to the Geography Department and in particular to Geography teachers in terms of financial resources, instructional resources, and in-service programmes to facilitate proper preparation for quality instruction. It was therefore recommended, to manage emerging pedagogical technological challenges in teaching and learning of Geography in Secondary Schools, there is a need for teachers to invest adequately on computer-aided instruction. This strategy will not only promote its quality but also make it relevant to the needs of learners and teachers of Kenya and beyond.
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Mohamed Moses Muchiri
M.Ed. Social Studies, Department of Education Communication and Technology, School of Education, Kenyatta University, Kenya
Kariuki Stephen Mwaniki
M.Ed. Business Studies, Department of Education Communication and Technology, School of Education, Kenyatta University, Kenya
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Mohamed Moses Muchiri, Kariuki Stephen Mwaniki “Factors hindering Geography Teachers from Designing Meaningful Pedagogical Activities in Secondary Schools, Kenya” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 10, pp.464-469 October 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-10/464-469.pdf
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Pension Decentralization Policy and Service Delivery in the Pension Unit, Ministry of Public Service, Uganda
Moses Mukiibi, Martin Eturu – October 2019 Page No.: 470-498
The study was carried out in order to examine Pension decentralization Policy and Pension Service delivery in Uganda’s Public Sector, The interest of the problem was that despite the Several Government reforms and policies to improve efficiency and effectiveness in Pension Service delivery, there is still delayed access to pensions by pensioners and beneficiaries, extortion, persistent wage shortfalls, errors and inaccuracies in the payroll, poor network systems which is sometimes on and off, wrong pension computations, capacity gap in the processing of pension, poor interpretation of the policies concerning pension, among others
The study therefore sought to examine Pension decentralization Policy and Pension Service delivery in Uganda’s Public Sector with specific reference to Ministry of Public Service as one of the Votes which initiated the Pension decentralisation Policy. The study was conducted using a cross sectional descriptive survey design with a target sample size of 180 staff and pension clients in the various departments within the Ministry of Public Service. The study finds were that Pension Decentralization Policy in Uganda has vivid results that streamlined the pension process and therefore pensioners can easily access their pension but also the people involved in pension processing have had a better process since they can always refer to the various polices and statutes and has eliminated Ghosts on payroll.
It was further established that the wealth of knowledge on Pension Decentralization Policy in Uganda has equipped all the stake holders in the Pension business process with Policies /guidelines, knowledge of systems /technology, budgets / Plans among others and this has greatly reduced the work overload at the Center – MoPs and that the responsible officers can process pension without much handoff.
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Moses Mukiibi
School of Graduate Studies and Research, Team University, Plot 446, Kabaka Ajagara.rd. Kampala-Uganda
Martin Eturu
School of Graduate Studies and Research, Team University, Plot 446, Kabaka Ajagara.rd. Kampala-Uganda
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Big Five Personality Traits and Job Burnout: Testing a Collectivistic Teachers’ College Lecturer Sample
Patrick Senderayi, Mqemane Tshababa, Ngonidzashe Mutanana, Clement Nyathi – October 2019 Page No.: 499-507
This study sought to determine the relationship between Big Five personality traits and job burnout dimensions.211 lecturers from three Zimbabwean teachers’ colleges were surveyed using a convenience sampling strategy. A fifty-item IPIP scale was used to map personality while the Oldenberg Burnout Inventory (OLBI-English translation) determined burnout levels on two dimensions; exhaustion and disengagement. Data were analysed using multiple linear regression (MLR) analysis to identify dominant personality traits that predicted each of the dependent variables, and correlation analysis (CA) to determine the relationship between personality and dimensions in the dependent variables. With regards to burnout, regression analysis mapped extraversion, conscientiousness, neuroticism and agreeableness as the dominant personality traits prevalent in the Zimbabwean teachers’ college lecturer sample. Furthermore, CA showed that extraversion, neuroticism, agreeableness and conscientiousness did not have any significant correlation with disengagement, while extraversion, neuroticism and conscientiousness had a significant negative and weak correlation with exhaustion. This suggests that lecturers who are high in extraversion, neuroticism and conscientiousness scores are likely to experience low levels of exhaustion. As there is currently no evidence of prior studies with a Zimbabwean teachers’ college lecturer sample, this study provides useful information for future research in collectivistic cultures. This study showed a weak relationship between personality and burnout, indicating potential for further related research. Future research should develop measures with local language-appropriate translations of the five-factor model and the OLBI in order to counteract the culture difference which could have made some of the lecturers fail to comprehend the English nuances in the two measures. The convenience sample of 211 lecturers was large but non-random, and therefore not representative of the population of teachers’ colleges in Zimbabwe which severely limited the generalizability of the findings of this study to other settings. Further studies using probability sampling may generate representative samples from which the findings can be generalized.
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Patrick Senderayi
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic, Zimbabwe
Mqemane Tshababa
Police Staff College, Zimbabwe
Ngonidzashe Mutanana
Women’s University in Africa, Zimbabwe
Clement Nyathi
Zimbabwe Open University, Zimbabwe
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Strategy Implementation of Non-Cash Transaction Supporting Performance in the Supply Chain Responsive and National Movement in Non-Cash
Adi Susanto1, Yulis Maulida Berniz, Haryadi, Agus Suroso, Sutarmin – October 2019 Page No.: 508-513
The responsive supply chain is the result of an interaction of partner collaborative networks, information technology and knowledge management. In a rapidly changing environment, companies must create Reviews their supply chains to be more responsive. Supply chain resistance must be supported by effective and efficient payments. An effective and efficient payment system can be made through a non-cash payment system. Despite increasing every year, Compared to ASEAN countries, non-cash transactions in the retail sector in Indonesia are still very low. This study aims to Determine and analyze the supporting and inhibiting factors for the implementation and installation of non-cash payment instruments in the SME environment until the strategy is Formulated to increase of the number and frequency of non-cash transactions in Indonesia, so as to Increase the responsiveness of SME supply chains. The quality of research analysis method uses Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE), External Factor Evaluation, IE Matrix, SWOT and Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM). This research was conducted in two districts items, namely Banyumas Regency and Brebes Regency, Central Java. Data collection methods in this study were Secondary Data Review (SDR), Direct Observation, Interviews, questionnaires, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The results of the study provide alternative strategy recommendations: (1) Extending the area of non-cash transactions, (2) Providing incentives, (3) Improving Network Capabilities, and (4) Reducing Operational Costs.
Page(s): 508-513 Date of Publication: 03 November 2019
Adi Susanto
Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Peradaban, Indonesia
Yulis Maulida Berniz
Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Peradaban, Indonesia
Haryadi
Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia
Agus Suroso
Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia
Sutarmin
Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Peradaban, Indonesia
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Public Policy Makers at the Crossroads: Interrogating Economic Motive of the Resurgence of Militancy in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria
OBIKAEZE Victor Chibuike PhD, ONUOHA Basil Chijioke PhD, UDOH Ogbonnaya Nwafor PhD – October 2019 Page No.: 514-522
Despite efforts made by successive administrations in Nigeria to stop militancy in the Niger Delta region, the situation has continued to remain aggravated. It is a fact that various activities of militant groups have continued to create a state of general insecurity in the region, thereby posing a monumental threat to human and national security. The study therefore, investigated factors that had contributed to resurgence of militancy in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The methodology is anchored on descriptive and historical methods, while frustration-aggression theory and greed versus grievance theory were employed as theoretical frameworks of analysis. At first, the emergence and subsequent militant activities in the region were strictly motivated as a reaction to years of perceived marginalization perpetrated by the Federal Government of Nigeria. However, the recent proliferation of militia groups and its attendant criminal activities has been largely motivated by personal quest for economic enrichment, thereby posing a colossal threat to the general public including indigenes of the Niger Delta. Both the Federal Government of Nigeria and Multinational Oil companies should desist from adopting ‘divide and rule’ strategy as an option, and adequately tackle general infrastructural decay in the region. National Assembly should come up with a legislation that can strictly prosecute any political elite funding militancy or using militants for personal political or economic gains.
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OBIKAEZE Victor Chibuike PhD
Department of Political Science, Rhema University, Nigeria
ONUOHA Basil Chijioke PhD
Department of Political Science/ Public Administration, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria
UDOH Ogbonnaya Nwafor PhD
Department of Political Science, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria
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OBIKAEZE Victor Chibuike PhD, ONUOHA Basil Chijioke PhD, UDOH Ogbonnaya Nwafor PhD “Public Policy Makers at the Crossroads: Interrogating Economic Motive of the Resurgence of Militancy in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 10, pp.514-522 October 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-10/514-522.pdf
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The Milestones of the Development of Public Administration as a Distinct Field of Study: A Commentary
H.H. Abdul – October 2019 Page No.: 523-528
This paper examined the development of public administration as a field of study. Being an evolving area of human enterprise, it has played a significant role in governance and public service reforms in the developed and developing countries of the world. The dynamic nature of public administration indicates that government operations will continue to under go changes. The changes that will be experienced in government operations will not only transform processes but institutions where these processes will be deployed. The methodology used for this paper is the secondary data from secondary sources such as existing literature from the textbooks, journals and materials downloaded from the internet. The paper covers definition of public administration, generic functions of public administration, history of public administration, approaches and schools of administrative theory in public administration and prospects of public administration. The paper concluded that the dynamic nature of public administration has made the field worth studying because of its impact on governance and public service reforms.
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H.H. Abdul
Management Consultant/Trainer, The Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), Topo-Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria
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H.H. Abdul ” The Milestones of the Development of Public Administration as a Distinct Field of Study: A Commentary” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 10, pp.523-528 October 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-10/523-528.pdf
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Principals’ Leadership Styles and Administrative Effectiveness in Public Senior Secondary Schools in Rivers State
Wagbara, Chinyere Dorathy (Ph.D.), Ukaigwep. C. (Ph.D.) – October 2019 Page No.: 529-535
The study investigated the relationship between principals’ leadership styles and administrative effectiveness in public senior secondary schools in Rivers State. Six research questions were answered while six hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a correlation research design. The population was made up of 8,452 teachers in 258 public senior secondary schools in Rivers State. Stratified random sampling technique was used to draw a sample of 40 senior secondary schools and 588 teachers who participated in the study. The instruments used for data collection were “Principals’ Leadership Styles Scale (PLSS) and Administrative Effectiveness Scale (APQ)”. The PLSS and AES were validated with reliability indices of 0.81 and 0.80 established using Cronbach alpha. Pearson Product Moment was used to answer the research questions while the hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. It was found among others that: democratic, autocratic, transactional and transformational leadership styles have a strong positive relation with administrative effectiveness in public senior secondary schools in Rivers State. It was also found that laissez-faire leadership style had low relationship with administrative effectiveness among public senior secondary schools in Rivers State. It was concluded that principals’ leadership styles such as democratic, autocratic, transactional and transformational leadership styles significantly influence administrative performance of public senior secondary schools in Rivers State. It was recommended among others that principals should properly use the combinations of democratic, autocratic, transactional and transformational leadership styles since they are significant in the achievement of administrative effectiveness in secondary schools in Rivers State.
Page(s): 529-535 Date of Publication: 04 November 2019
Wagbara, Chinyere Dorathy (Ph.D.)
Department of Educational Management, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Ukaigwep. C. (Ph.D.)
Department of Educational Management, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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Wagbara, Chinyere Dorathy (Ph.D.), Ukaigwep. C. (Ph.D.) “Principals’ Leadership Styles and Administrative Effectiveness in Public Senior Secondary Schools in Rivers State” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 10, pp.529-535 October 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-10/529-535.pdf
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Techno-pedagogy and Graduates’ Employability in Cameroon State Universities
Apongnde Pasker (PhD) – October 2019 Page No.: 536-542
This study sets to demonstrate the place of techno-pedagogy on graduates’ employability in Cameroon State universities. It stems from an empirical observation according to which this 21st Century pedagogic innovation is largely neglected in the public higher education arena. It is a survey; involving the random sampling technique. Krejcie and Morgan (1970)’s model was used to select 426 informants among Cameroon State university graduates, Lecturers and economic operators. Data was collected via questionnaires and the descriptive statistical and content analysis approaches were used to analyse and interpret the said data. The latter was done with the help of SPSS and Becker (1994)’s Human Capital theory and Rogers (2003)’s Diffusion of Innovations theory respectively. Findings revealed that techno-pedagogy greatly enhances graduates’ employability in Cameroon State universities; for, according to informants, techno-pedagogy induces creativity and self-reliance (86.6%), multi-skilling and tasking (79.8%), professional excellence and productivity (95.5%) and finally, job flexibility and mobility among graduates (94.6%). The adoption of this pedagogical innovation is however marred by shortcomings at the levels of logistics, infrastructure, policies, users’ skills and motivation; a situation that warrants remedial measures. In effect, some solutions for the effective adoption of techno-pedagogy in Cameroon State universities are proposed.
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Apongnde Pasker (PhD)
Faculty of Education, University of Yaounde 1(Cameroon)
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Factors Affecting Poor Academic Performance in Earth Geometry at School Certificate Level: A Case of Three Selected Secondary Schools in Mansa District
Jason Chisenga, Justina Mulenga – October 2019 Page No.: 543-552
Most research in Mathematics education concentrate on factors affecting performance in mathematics in general, little research considers factors affecting performance in Earth Geometry. Thus, this study investigates factors affecting poor academic performance in earth geometry at school certificate level. This was a case of three selected secondary schools in Mansa District of Luapula province. Sixty six grade twelve pupils were randomly selected to participate in the study, and sixteen mathematics teachers were also purposively selected to form the sample population. The collected data was analyzed using SPSS (version 20), which allowed for simple frequency counts and percentages and data from interviews were analyzed thematically. The results might be so useful to policy makers, the government, teachers of mathematics, and teacher training colleges and universities in coming up with policies that enhances conducive teaching and learning of Earth Geometry. The study established that the topic had many formulae, the topic was not well taught due to teachers aiming at finishing covering the syllabus, and the topic lacked practical examples from local communities. The findings further revealed that there was need to introduce basic Earth Geometry at junior level and relevant text books needed to be supplied in schools. An implication for policy makers is that inclusion of formulae on the topic in the Examination Council of Zambia examination paper would reduce miss application of formulae.
Page(s): 543-552 Date of Publication: 05 November 2019
Jason Chisenga
School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Department of Mathematics, Copperbelt University, P.O. Box 21692, Kitwe, Zambia.
Justina Mulenga
School of Graduate Studies, Copperbelt University, P.O. Box 21692, Kitwe, Zambia
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Principals’ Review of Teachers’ Records and its Influence on Teachers’ Pedagogical Practices in Public Secondary Schools in Bauchi State, Nigeria
Saleh Garba, Dr. Samuel Waweru, Dr. Ephantus M. Kaugi – October 2019 Page No.: 553-561
The purpose of this study was to find out the effect of principals’ review of teachers’ professional records on pedagogical practices of teachers working in public secondary schools in Bauchi state, Nigeria. Specifically, the study aimed to: Examine the extent to which principals’ carry out checking teachers’ professional records in public secondary schools in Bauchi state. The study also investigated whether principals’ review of teachers’ professional records significantly predicts improvement of teachers’ pedagogical practices. Finally, the study made recommendations for the promotion of principals’ skills of supervising teachers’ records in public secondary schools in Bauchi state, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was employed for the study. The study used 29 principals purposively sampled and 375 teachers randomly selected from 29 public junior secondary schools in Bauchi South Senatorial District. Questionnaires of 5-point Likert scale type and documents analysis checklist were used for data collection. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the quantitative data. Simple regression analysis was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 alpha levels. Findings of the study revealed that supervisory activities of checking teachers’ lesson notes, records of work and lesson plans were not consistent by many of the principals in public secondary schools in Bauchi state of Nigeria. It was also found that most principals in public secondary schools in Bauchi state merely signed teachers’ professional records without making constructive remarks. The study concluded that principals’ checking of teachers’ records had a statistically significant effect on teachers’ pedagogical practices of teachers in public secondary schools in Bauchi state. Checking teachers’ records also explained a significant proportion of teachers’ pedagogical practices in public secondary schools R2=.09, F (1,373) =40.075, p<.05. The study recommended that the Ministry of Education, Bauchi state should organize in-service training for capacity building for the principals to improve upon their skills of reviewing teachers' professional records.
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Saleh Garba
Doctorate Student, Department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies, School of Education, Kenyatta University, Kenya
Dr. Samuel Waweru
Senior Lecturer, Department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies, School of Education, Kenyatta University, Kenya
Dr. Ephantus M. Kaugi
Lecturer, Department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies, School of Education, Kenyatta University, Kenya
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Saleh Garba, Dr. Samuel Waweru, Dr. Ephantus M. Kaugi “Principals’ Review of Teachers’ Records and its Influence on Teachers’ Pedagogical Practices in Public Secondary Schools in Bauchi State, Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 10, pp.553-561 October 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-10/553-561.pdf
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Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth in Nigeria: A Johansen Co-Integration Approach
Victor O. Okoye, Kenechukwu J. Nwisienyi – October 2019 Page No.: 562-569
The study investigated the impact of Foreign Direct Investment on the Nigerian economy using a quarterly time series data for the periods 2008q1 to 2018q4. The study adopted the Johansen co-integration and Vector Error Correction Model analysis. Estimates show that in the long-run, FDI is statistically significant with a positive causal relationship with economic growth at 0.1327 but statistically insignificant in the short-run. The error correction term is as expected with a negative coefficient of -1.0758 and statistically significant considering its P-value of 0.0000. The granger causality test depicts no directional causality between GDP and other independent variables but there is evidence of unidirectional causality running from FDI to TO, REEX_R to CPS, IR to REEX_R and IR to TO respectively. The study, amongst other recommendations, proffered that there should be more effective planning for FDI in the long-run to further facilitate the potentials of FDI for economic growth.
Page(s): 562-569 Date of Publication: 05 November 2019
Victor O. Okoye
School of Financial Studies, Department of Banking and Finance, Federal Polytechnic Oko Anambra State, Nigeria
Kenechukwu J. Nwisienyi
School of Financial Studies, Department of Banking and Finance, Federal Polytechnic Oko Anambra State, Nigeria
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Victor O. Okoye, Kenechukwu J. Nwisienyi “Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth in Nigeria: A Johansen Co-Integration Approach” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 10, pp.562-569 October 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-10/562-569.pdf
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Zonal Consideration and Recruitment Exercise in Nigerian Organizations: A Study of Some Selected Ministries
Anyaoha, Okechukwu, Umeh, Nkiru Justina – October 2019 Page No.: 570-574
Zonal consideration appears to be a strong factor in the recruitment of workers in the Nigeria Civil Service. This practice which seems to be a method for political leaders to gratify their supporters and party stalwarts, appears to portend danger for the Nigerian civil service. This study therefore examines the impact of zonal consideration on recruitment exercise in some Nigerian organizations. For the purpose of this study, a research hypothesis was formulated to guide the study. The study utilized the survey research design, simple random and stratified sampling techniques. A sample size of 420 Civil Servants from some selected Ministries in Imo State Civil Service was used. Data for the study were collected through questionnaire, interview and secondary sources. The data gathered were analyzed using tabular modes of presentation including frequencies and percentage, while the Chi-square (X2) was used to test the hypothesis. The findings showed that zonal consideration affected workers recruitment in Imo State Civil Service, thereby reducing the efficiency of the organizations. The study recommended that Imo State Civil Service must purge itself from the use of zonal consideration in workers recruitment and the offenders punished. The study further recommended that recruitment examination should be incorporated into recruitment exercise so as to employ the best hands, and less emphasis on the recruitment of workers based on political party loyalism because this will politicize the working environment.
Page(s): 570-574 Date of Publication: 05 November 2019
Anyaoha, Okechukwu
Imo State University, Nigeria
Umeh, Nkiru Justina
Imo State University, Nigeria
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Role of Health System Practice on Performance of Community Health Workers in Lurambi Sub-County, Kenya
Wachuga James Ndaraiya, Cholo Wilberforce – October 2019 Page No.: 575-583
The use of community health workers has been identified as one strategy to address the growing shortage of health workers, particularly in low income countries. Evaluation of community health workers ‘performance in general, is the focus of much attention at this time, as many countries invest in them as a strategy for the achievement of the sustainable development goals. The effectiveness of Community Health workers (CHWs) has been demonstrated in some studies for example, a CHW programme in India resulted in significant reduction of low birth weight, preterm births and neonatal sepsis. Understanding health system practice and policies context in which CHW interventions operate is an important precondition for the design of successful interventions. The implementation of the CHWs concept in Kenya is marked by unanswered questions of long term sustainability and program effectiveness. Despite the vast experience of CHWs the burden of disease continues to increase in magnitude and diversity and relatively little scientific evidence is available to answer basic questions notably the role of health system factors on the performance of CHW. The objectives of the study were to determine demographic factors in relation to CHWs Performance at level one and to assess the influence of health system practice and policy on the performance of CHWs in Lurambi sub-county. A descriptive Cross sectional design using both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods were used. Using systematic sampling, structured questionnaire was administered to a sample of 195 community health workers. Qualitative data were collected from community health management team (CHMT), clients (households) and community health extension workers (CHEWs). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to obtain frequencies, mean and standard deviation while inferential statistics were computed using regression and correlation. The majority of the participants 135 (69.2%) were females (88.7%) married, and 93.8% were Christians. Gender was statistically significant in relation to the performance of CHW in delivery of level one of health services (χ2=11.0; p=0. 04).All the key targets of CHWs Performance at level one rated below average in Lurambi Sub County (number of 51 households visited 40%, number of Baraza’s 35%, health education 28% and referral of patients 23%) while the target of attending CHW meetings rated lowest at 19%. Financial constraints (85%), lack of supplies (82%), lack of transport (65%), inadequate support (85%) and lack of supervision were highlighted by the respondents as daily challenges.
Page(s): 575-583 Date of Publication: 06 November 2019
Wachuga James Ndaraiya
Kakamega County Public Health Office, Kenya
Cholo Wilberforce
Department of Public Health; Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya
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Management of Education Implementation Systems in Special Development Institute of Class II Bandar Lampung
Norma Indah Pratiwi, Irwan Santoso, Dedy Hermanto Karwan – October 2019 Page No.: 591-595
I. INTRODUCTION
The concept of fulfilling the right to get education and teaching for correctional students in the Special Child Guidance Institution is to carry out education and teaching as sufficient provisions to continue their lives in the community with other communities after completing the training period. The education provided also aims to provide basic abilities to students to develop their lives as individuals, community members, citizens, and members of humanity.
The implementation of prison rights as foster citizens at the Institute for Special Development of Children requires supporting facilities and infrastructure. One of them is a place to implement the rights of tegineneng correctional students is one of the Special Child Development Institutions in the Bandar Lampung region and the only one in Lampung province, Bandar Lampung Special Class II Child Development Institution has a distinct advantage from the Other Child Special Coaching Institutions namely the Institute Special Development for Children in Bandar Lampung Class II prioritizes the issue of Education.
Page(s): 591-595 Date of Publication: 07 November 2019
Norma Indah Pratiwi
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia
Irwan Santoso
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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An Assessment of Attitude to Marital Counselling Among the Married: A Case Study of Grace Methodist Church, Sakaman – Dansoman Circuit
Evans Kwashie Kagbetor, Cynthia Quaye – October 2019 Page No.: 596-605
Marital counselling offers the married enrichment for a healthy marriage. The purpose of the study was to assess attitude of the married towards marital counselling. Findings of this study hopes to provide evidences for the formulation of policies regarding marital counselling in the church and facilitate the understanding of marital counselling as a tool for maintaining healthy marriages.
The target population of this study was all married persons in Grace Methodist Church, Sakaman in the Accra Diocese. A descriptive approach was used to collect and analyze data. A pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 60 married persons purposively sampled. Microsoft Excel was used for the descriptive analysis while the themes and concepts in the narratives of respondents were qualitatively analyzed.
Findings of the study revealed that the attitude of the married towards marital counselling did not match their knowledge of marital counselling. Even though the married appreciated the importance of marital counselling they did not take the full advantage of its benefits because of the issue of confidentiality. Many preferred the attendance of marriage programmes to meeting a counsellor one-on-one with their issues. Also, majority followed various programmes in the media as means of enriching their marriage.
The study recommends among other things that the attitude of the married towards marital counselling would be much improved if the church addresses the issue of confidentiality and the media is used as a tool to reach out to members on issues concerning marriage and marital counselling.
Page(s): 596-605 Date of Publication: 07 November 2019
Evans Kwashie Kagbetor
Maranatha University College, P. O. Box AN 10320, Accra-North, Ghana
Cynthia Quaye
Maranatha University College, P. O. Box AN 10320, Accra-North, Ghana
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Socio-Economic Changes of Women Garment Workers in Bangladesh
Dr. Nahar Kamrun, Dr. Shelim Sheik- October 2019 Page No.: 606-613
Garments industry is the prime economic sector in Bangladesh. Most of the GDP (Gross Development Product) carried on Garments Industry. In this industry most of the worker is women. So, women garment worker are main human resources in Bangladesh. But one problem is that, they have no standard social status in our society on the other hand they have owned social status after joining the garments industry. Basically, before joining the garments industry women have lower social status or have no status in her family, relatives, and societies. Women are deprived from control over resources, have no decision making power, no invitation in social functions, poor health service etc. But this scenario changes after joining the garments industry. In that perspective researcher applied quantitative social research methods to find out how to change social status of women garments worker. In the quantitative method researcher followed sample survey into the garments industry where women are working. Researcher found some recommendations from the women garments worker. At first they have an occupational identity which is helpful to consume social status in her family as well as in her relatives. So it is a great change for women with help of garments industry. This process is not easy because various problems hamper this changes system. Sometimes women garments worker harassed/discriminated by her family members, relatives as well as her colleagues, staffs, owner of the garments etc. In this situation a women is helpless in her life and they need to support from her family members, friends, colleagues, staffs and owner. In this context, researcher found that women have to solve this problem without other help; it is a great social status change of women garments worker in Bangladesh. Women garments worker think that if they have regular work in garments factory as well as they get social, economic, and legal support from stakeholder (Garments Industry, Government, Media etc.) their social status changes well radically.
Page(s): 606-613 Date of Publication: 08 November 2019
Dr. Nahar Kamrun
Assistant Professor, Dept.of Social Work, Sheikh Borhanuddin College, 62 Nazimuddin Road , Dhaka-1000,Bangladesh
Dr. Shelim Sheik
Ministry of local Government. Peoples Republic of Bangladesh, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
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The United Nations Voting Result of December 21, 2017: How the United Nations is not Toothless
Charles Chidi Eleonu, Phd, Sharon Ebikebina – October 2019 Page No.: 614-620
This paper intends to analyze the historical voting of December 21, 2017 as it relates to the role and powers of the United Nations. The UN has been successful in resolving several world conflicts peacefully but in the face of these efforts the critics of the UN see her to be toothless. The Czech after the resolution of 2017 stated it abstained from the historic voting because, Czech Republic did not believe the United Nations draft resolution would contribute to the peace process. The formation of the United Nations was necessitated by the inability of the League of Nations to prevent the Second World War of 1939-1945. Thus the United Nations was primarily established in 1945 to promote world peace and to encourage cooperation among nations in the world. This paper in a historical perspective found that the United Nations has proved critics wrong through the resolution of December 21, 2017. This paper found that the declaration of December 21, 2017 is upheld with compliance despite the United States threat of withdrawal of funds to the United Nations and the threat of not any more giving aid to perceived enemies to the United States of America. The paper established that the UN in an emergency meeting of the General Assembly pronounced President Trump’s December 6, 2017 declaration of Jerusalem as capital of Israel null and void. And that about 130 nations voted in support of the resolution of the United Nations. The theoretical framework used in this work is the system theory. This paper concludes that the assertion that the UN is a toothless cannot be factual especially because the result of the UN voting stands and many sovereign nations all over the world complied.
Page(s): 614-620 Date of Publication: 09 November 2019
Charles Chidi Eleonu, Phd
Port Harcourt Polytechnic, Rumuola, Rivers State, Nigeria
Sharon Ebikebina
Dept. of History and International Studies, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt Nigeria
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Child Care Practices among Mothers in the Northern Region: A Study of Some Mothers of Zujung, A Suburb of Tamale
Adam Bawa Yussif (Ph.D) – October 2019 Page No.: 621-626
This study is about child care practices among mothers in the northern region with specific reference to mothers of Zujung (a suburb of Tamale, the northern regional capital). Using a mainly qualitative method of research, the study examined the extent to which the economic activities of the mothers in the Zujung community, affects the care for their children. The study also examined the breastfeeding patterns of the mothers, their complementary feeding practices as well as the health-seeking behaviours of the mothers when their children are sick. Among others, the study found that the child care practices of the mothers are compromised by the demands of their economic engagements. In addition, child care is informed by cultural beliefs and practices in spite of all the prescriptions of formal care. The study therefore concludes that the child care practices of the mothers of the Zujung community cannot be described in optimum terms. Some recommendations are made as a result of the findings, suggesting a way forward for the vulnerable children of Zujung as well as other children of similar socio-economic background in the northern region and other areas of Ghana.
Page(s): 621-626 Date of Publication: 09 November 2019
Adam Bawa Yussif (Ph.D)
Senior Lecturer, Tamale Technical University, Ghana
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Adam Bawa Yussif (Ph.D) “Child Care Practices among Mothers in the Northern Region: A Study of Some Mothers of Zujung, A Suburb of Tamale” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.3 issue 10, pp.621-626 October 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-3-issue-10/621-626.pdf
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Financial Management Efficiency and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
Omete Francis Ikapel, G.S Namusonge, M. Sakwa- October 2019 Page No.: 627-635
Banks, as financial intermediaries play a significant role in the economic development of a country, by facilitating the flow of funds from surplus economic units to deficit income units. The efficiency of the intermediation function carried out by these institutions aims at ensuring stability of the financial system, and guarantee economic development. This study sought to examine the effect of financial management efficiency on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study targeted commercial banks listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange for the period 2006 to 2017. The dependent variable of this study was financial performance, measured by the return on assets and return on Equity. The predictor variables were financial management efficiency, inferred from capital adequacy, liquidity, financial leverage and market capitalization.Bank specific, industry specific and macroeconomic factors influence banks’ intermediation efficiency, thus affecting bank efficiency and performance. This study adopted the descriptive research design, which involved collection and analysis of both primary and secondary data to infer the relationship among the variables under investigation. Statistical analysis was done with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software. The results showed that there is a strong and positive relationship between financial performance of commercial banks proxied by return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE). The study rejects the null hypothesis that there is no significant relationship between financial management efficiency and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. We recommend that commercial banks in Kenya should adopt efficient financial management mechanisms to improve their performance. Specifically, banks should comply with capital requirements, maintain adequate and optimal liquidity, and leverage on the existing opportunities offered by technology to ensure efficiency. The results of this study are of great benefit to various stakeholders including but not limited to bankers, researchers, regulatory authorities and academicians.
Page(s): 627-635 Date of Publication: 09 November 2019
Omete Francis Ikapel
University of Eldoret, Kenya
G.S Namusonge
Jomokenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
M. Sakwa
Jomokenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
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Influence of Staff Training on Performance of Public Universities in Kenya: A Case Study of Moi University, Nairobi Campus
Moses Leseiyo, James Mwikya Reuben- October 2019 Page No.: 636-642
Every organization exists to achieve certain goals. These goals are achieved through the efforts of employees. It is vital for every organization to know the factors that can possibly affect performance and work towards applying these factors so that performance is enhanced. This study sought to examine the influence of staff training on performance of public universities in Kenya, a case study of Moi University, Nairobi Campus. The Herzberg’s two factor theory anchored the variables of the study. The study used a descriptive case study research design and targeted the staff working in Moi University, Nairobi Campus. The study population was 200 staff from Moi University, Nairobi Campus representative sample of 70 staff was drawn from this population using stratified random sampling. The study used questionnaire as a tool to collect the required data which was administered by the researcher. The research used statistics package for social sciences (SPSS) computer package. The data was interpreted using descriptive statistics through frequencies, percentages and regression analysis. The findings revealed and established effect of staff training on organization performance show R = 0.788 indicating a strong positive correlation and R2 = 0.621 meaning 62.1% variation in organizational performance can be explained by a unit change in staff training. Staff training remains an investment for the organization. This comes once the employees provide the required services the right way hence service delivery increases the customer’s goodwill which in turn leads to better organization results in terms of achievement of targets and overall organization performance. Based on the findings of this study, it recommends that Moi University, Nairobi Campus and other public Universities needs to embark on continuous training programme for its new and old employees on the recent skills in the market.
Page(s): 636-642 Date of Publication: 09 November 2019
Moses Leseiyo
Management University of Africa, P.O Box 29677-00100, Nairobi Kenya
James Mwikya Reuben
Management University of Africa, P.O Box 29677-00100, Nairobi Kenya
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A Study of the Utilisation of Science Mobile Laboratories: A Case of Kitwe District
Banda John, Simpemba P. – October 2019 Page No.: 643-649
The purpose of this study was to explore the utilisation levels of science mobile laboratories when teaching science practical lessons and to assess the teachers’ competencies in using the mobile laboratories and the challenges they face in this practice. A survey research design was used. It target science teachers from the three zones of Kitwe District of the Copperbelt Province. Purposive sampling was used to pick the participants of the study. Questionnaires, interview schedules and observation checklist were used to collect data. The findings from the study revealed that the quality of apparatus in these laboratories are good but they are in small quantities per unit compared to the class size and this negatively affects the teaching and learning process of practical lessons. The teachers’ qualification has an impact on their ability to use the laboratory units. It was established that schools had financial challenges to acquire consumables for the practical lessons. Generally the teachers find the mobile laboratory units useful.
Page(s): 643-649 Date of Publication: 09 November 2019
Banda John
Department of Physics Education, School Post Graduate Studies, The Copperbelt University, Zambia
Simpemba P.
Department of Physics Education, School Post Graduate Studies, The Copperbelt University, Zambiae
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Influence of Employee Motivation on Performance of Public Universities in Kenya: A Case Study of Moi University, Nairobi Campus
Moses Leseiyo, Dr. Thomas Ngui (PhD) – October 2019 Page No.: 650-658
Every organization exists to achieve certain goals. These goals are achieved through the efforts of employees. It is therefore, vital for every organization to know the factors that can possibly affect performance and work towards improving these factors so that performance is enhanced. The general objective of the study was to examine the influence of employee motivation on performance of public universities in Kenya, a case study of Moi University, Nairobi Campus. Specifically the study sought to determine the effect of staff training, employee remuneration and career development on performance of Moi University, Nairobi Campus. The study used a descriptive case study research design. The study population was 200 staff from Moi University; Nairobi Campus. A representative sample of 70 staff was drawn from this population using stratified random sampling. The study used questionnaire as a tool to collect the required data. The research used statistics package for social sciences (SPSS) computer package software for analysis. The data was interpreted using descriptive statistics through frequencies, percentages and regression analysis. The findings revealed that staff training offered was relevant to developing employee skills, and this was ultimately aimed at improving organizational performance. The findings also revealed that remuneration significantly influences employees’ attitude that ultimately influences their performance which also improves organizational performance. The study findings also established that career development was relevant to ensure employees are advance in their careers, and this ultimately led to improved organizational performance. The study recommends that Moi University should embark on continuous training programme for the staff, provide better terms of compensation and provide an avenue for career progression.
Page(s): 650-658 Date of Publication: 09 November 2019
Moses Leseiyo
Management University of Africa, P.O Box 29677-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Dr. Thomas Ngui (PhD)
Management University of Africa, P.O Box 29677-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
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Challenges of Foreign Policy in Modern Diplomacy: The Nigerian Example
Charles Chidi Eleonu, Phd, Sharon Ebikebina – October 2019 Page No.: 659-665
Human resource makes Nigeria a big power player in diplomacy and international politics. This paper therefore examines the challenges of foreign policy in modern diplomacy with emphasis in Nigeria These identified challenges of foreign policy in Nigeria are arising from the fact that Africa is the center-piece of Nigeria’s foreign policy. Government officials are decision makers who influence foreign policy but foreign policy administration in Nigeria revolve round the head of state. The nature of social groups, diversity and the degree of conflict or harmony existing in Nigeria internal environment is a determinant factor in the formulation of foreign policy. Staffing, training and funding combine as challenges that glare at the professional practice of Nigeria’s foreign policy. The paper concludes that Nigerian citizens hope to see the practical results and gains of the country’s center- piece diplomacy in the material improvement of their lives. The implication is that Nigeria has not benefited from her many and varied humanitarian policies towards fellow African countries. This is because the gains will help Nigerians to see the justification for the finances expended in several projects. The paper suggests that Nigeria’s foreign policy should be reviewed taking into cognizance the new challenges of the globalized world order.
Page(s): 659-665 Date of Publication: 09 November 2019
Charles Chidi Eleonu, Phd
Port Harcourt Polytechnic, Rumuola, Rivers State, Nigeria
Sharon Ebikebina
Dept. of History and International Studies, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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Financial Literacy and Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Uganda
James Kizza – October 2019 Page No.: 666-674
Financial literacy is the ability to use knowledge and skills to manage one’s financial resources effectively for life time financial security (Mandell, 1997). When applied to business enterprises, financial literacy is aimed at ensuring sustainability of business by enabling the business utilize the financial resources effectively. This study investigated the relationship between Financial Literacy and Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) using Kikuubo Shopping Centre –Kampala as a case study. The study was prompted by the high mortality of SMEs within their year of inauguration (Nangoli et al, 2013). The study objectives were: To investigate the relationship between financial knowledge and financial performance of SMEs; to establish the relationship between financial skills and financial performance of SMEs; to investigate the relationship between financial experience and financial performance of SMEs. Financial Performance was measured in terms of: Business survival, profitability and growth. The study employed a co relational study design and a total of 160 respondents from SMEs owners and employees took part in the study. Data were collected using questionnaires and interview guides and both descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to the collected data. The study established that: a positive moderate and significant relationship exists (r=0.4799, p<0.05) between financial Knowledge and financial performance of SMEs; a positive strong and significant relationship exists (r=0.6663,p<0.05) between financial skills and financial performance of SMEs and a positive strong and significant relationship exists (r=0.6508,p<0.05) between financial experience and financial performance of SMEs. It was thus concluded that financial literacy is very key in promoting the financial performance of SMEs. The study recommends that financial literacy programs be incorporated in the various engagements of stakeholders through workshops and seminars with SMEs owners; and encouraging partnerships with financial institutions to provide customized financial literacy education to SMEs.
Page(s): 666-674 Date of Publication: 10 November 2019
James Kizza
Department of Economics and Statistics, Kyambogo University, Uganda
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The Relationship between School Climate and Teacher Performance
Eka Rohmiati, Irawan Suntoro, Sumadi – October 2019 Page No.: 675-677
This study aims to determine the relationship between school climate and the performance of teachers of Vocational High School in the city of Bandar Lampung. This study the study is quantitative. This research was Ex Post Facto. Data collection was conducted by means of interviews and questionnaires with 88 samples of 100% response level teachers. It is concluded that there is a positive relationship between school climate and teacher performance.
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Eka Rohmiati
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Lampung, Indonesia
Irawan Suntoro
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Lampung, Indonesia
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Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Lampung, Indonesia
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Research on the Standard of “National Security” in the U.S. Export Controls on Technologies and Analysis of Its WTO Obligations –Thinking Raised by U.S. Ban on Huawei
Zhenyuan Guo- October 2019 Page No.: 678-693
“National security” is an important factor for a country to decide on export control, but its standards in practice are rarely analyzed. The case of “U.S. Ban on Huawei” in the United States showed that the standards of “national security” in export control on technologies in the U.S has great generality and vagueness, even has become an excuse for political considerations. This paper starts with the development of U.S. export control system, on the basis of the analysis of its own legal system, combined with the “national security” and cases in the U.S. foreign investment laws, trying to research the standard of “national security” in the U.S. export control of technologies. Further, through the analysis of the “security exception” clause in the WTO system, the author proves that the practice of the United States in the case of “Huawei ban” and its attitude towards the export control of technologies has violated its WTO obligations.
Page(s): 678-693 Date of Publication: 10 November 2019
Zhenyuan Guo
LL.M. of Melbourne Law School, The University of Melbourne, Australia
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Management of Disasters in Tanzania’s Secondary Schools: Policy Formulation and dissemination, the Unanswered Questions in Overcoming Fire Disasters
Alphonce J. Amuli- October 2019 Page No.: 694-704
This paper specifically investigated how policies to manage fire disaster incidents in secondary schools are formulated and disseminated to the respective stakeholders for implementation. The study focused on answering the major research question: How are policies formulated and disseminated to stave off and deal with fire disasters in Tanzania’s secondary schools? This question was divided further into two sub-questions; (1) How are stakeholders involved in the formulation of policy directives to manage fire outbreaks? (2) How are policies disseminated to secondary schools for managing fire outbreaks? The study covered three regions of Iringa, Mbeya and Kilimanjaro as well as the headquarters of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) on Tanzania Mainland. The change management theory and qualitative research approach informed the study. Data and information were gathered from a sample of 116 respondents comprising students, teachers, heads of school, School Board Members, District Secondary Education Officers, Regional Education Officers and the Commissioner of Education. The study used focused group discussions, face-to-face interviews and documentary analysis to collect data. Results from the study show that the stakeholders at the lower levels of the MoEST were hardly involved during the policy formulation process to manage fire disasters. In fact, even documents aimed to guide and direct school on effective management of fire disasters did not reach implementers in secondary schools because of unreliable channels of communication from the ministry headquarters downwards. Thus, the policy formulation process should draw on inputs from the people affected by fire outbreaks in the relevant context and shun away from solely relying on the top-down policy formulation approach. More importantly, there should be the reliable channel of communication for disseminating in schools the policies issued by the MoEST for managing fire outbreaks.
Page(s): 694-704 Date of Publication: 12 November 2019
Alphonce J. Amuli
(A student of PhD in Education)
Department of Educational Foundations, Management and Lifelong Learning (EFMLL)
School of Education, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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State of Economic and Social Upgrading in Handicraft’s Production Value Network
Arifur Rahman and Subrata Kumar Biswas – October 2019 Page No.: 705-712
Purpose—the objective of this paper is to present the economic and social upgrading dynamics of Swallows Handicraft enterprise in its production value network.
Design/methodology/approach—this research is basically qualitative in nature where the handicraft industries in Thanapara Swallows Development Society (TSDS), Rajshahi has been taken into consideration. Primary data of this study have been collected through Face to Face Interview and Key Informant Interview (KII) and case study method both from employers and employees. There have been also used secondary data sources.
Findings—Findings indicate there is not parallel social and economic upgrading in Swallows handicraft’s production vale network. A total ten dynamics has been observed both in economic and social cases. Market is extending in globally by exporting but seasonal unemployment and irregular payment of wages are also increases.
Research limitation/ implication—the research is limited to just one industry in Rajshahi district, but there implications for all handicraft enterprises in Bangladesh to promote economic and social upgrading.
Practical implications—the dynamics of economic and social upgrading in production value network requires major national and international stakeholders to look into their industries’ upgrading state to ensure long term profit and sustainability of workers in these sectors in Bangladesh.
Originality/values—the study calls for enhancing economic and social upgrading in handicraft industries in developing countries like Bangladesh.
Page(s): 705-712 Date of Publication: 12 November 2019
Arifur Rahman
PhD Fellow, Institute of Bangladesh Studies (IBS); University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Subrata Kumar Biswas
Lecturer, Department of Social Work; Pabna University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
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Climate Change and Its Effects on Food Security in Africa
John, Wajim – October 2019 Page No.: 713-718
This paper determined climate change and its effects on food security in Africa. Climate change which is the change in average weather condition is one of the environmental drivers interacting with a food system. It will affect not only food production, but also food processing, distribution and consumption. Climate change is also among the most pressing challenges in current environmental policy. Climate change happens in different ways, ranging from increased climate variability and gradual changes in temperature and precipitation, to increased frequency and intensity of extreme events. Climate change will affect: availability of good quality water, habitats and species distribution, timing and length of growing season, distribution of agro-ecological zones, ecosystem stresses erosion by water and wind, acidification, salinization, biological degradation. Food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life. Qualitative secondary sources of data and ecological approach of environmental sociology were used for this scholarly paper. Amongst other recommendations, it is recommended that public awareness campaign should be carried out by government and Non-governmental organizations on the impacts of climate change on humans’ lives and food security.
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China-Kenya Foreign Aid Relations: Examining Its Possible Links with Kenya’s Human Rights Profile
Lilian Tunai Mulati- October 2019 Page No.: 719-728
While the West attaches strict guidelines, restrictions and conditionalities to its foreign aid disbursement, China has adopted a ‘no-strings attached policy.’ China’s choice not to make human rights part of its engagement with Africa has made it an attractive partner to African governments who are wary of Western countries’ human rights excesses. However, most of these African countries such as Sudan and Zimbabwe have been accused of serious human rights violations. Kenya has significantly shifted her preference to China since 2002 when the NARC government took over power. Although Kenya’s human rights standards especially in the recent past have not been good, it has not been as gross as those of Zimbabwe and Sudan. Whereas the bilateral relations between China-Zimbabwe and China-Sudan is motivated, at least in part by poor human rights profile, the nature of China-Kenya relations has not been clearly defined. The study therefore sought to find out if we can contextually situate it among the trend that has defined the relationship between China and other African countries expressed in terms of a relation of mutual advantage.
Page(s): 719-728 Date of Publication: 13 November 2019
Lilian Tunai Mulati
Department of International Relations, Conflict and Strategic Studies, Kenyatta University, Kenya
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The Perception of the Causes and Modes of Transmission of Malaria Parasite among residents in Nasarawa State
Magaji J.I, Ogah T.A, and Adana M.Y – October 2019 Page No.: 729-734
This study examined the perception of the causes and modes of transmission of malaria parasite among residents in Nasarawa State, with the aim of determining the perception of people between climatic factors and clinically confirmed cases of malaria. Adopting the questionnaire method for analysis, it was realised that, 52.1% i.e., over half the population thinks climatic factor affects the incidences malaria, while 20.8% said no and about 27% were not too sure.– hence the analyses proved that over 74% of the sample population thinks that mosquito bites is only means through which malaria can be transmitted, 17.5% said malaria is air bone, while the remaining proportion choose between body content (2.1%) and flies perching on food (5.8%). In conclusion, poor sanitation, dirty environment have adverse impact in the breeding, growth and development of mosquitoes and affects the incidence of malaria in Nasarawa State. Therefore, it was recommended that government and its partners should involve the people from all levels when designing strategies to combat the pandemic – since most of these people are also knowledgeable of the important facts about the disease.
Page(s): 729-734 Date of Publication: 13 November 2019
Magaji J.I
Department of Geography, Nasarawa State University, PMB 1022, Keffi, Nigeria
Ogah T.A
Department of Geography, Nasarawa State University, PMB 1022, Keffi, Nigeria
Adana M.Y
Department of Geography, Nasarawa State University, PMB 1022, Keffi, Nigeria
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China-Kenya Relations: An Analysis of Its Nature since Independence
Lilian Tunai Mulati – October 2019 Page No.: 735-743
The study explored China- Kenya relations with a view of examining what defines this relationship trailing it from independence. The study used other African countries such as Zimbabwe, Sudan, and Angola as cases of illustration to ground the papers’ argument. The study sought to realize the following objective: To analyze the nature of China-Kenya relations since independence. To achieve this objective, the study used both primary and secondary data. Primary data was obtained using interview guides while secondary data was obtained from library research which was subjected to critical textual analysis and interpretation to test the relevance and accuracy of the document for the purpose of the study. The obtained qualitative data was analysed thematically. The study sought to find out if we could theoretically situate China-Kenya relation among the trend that has defined the relationship between China and other African countries. Thus two variables were analyzed; foreign aid and human rights. The study adopted the Rational Choice theory to explain the Sino Kenyan relations. The study found out that China-Kenya relation since independence has been defined by prevailing global political trends. The study concludes that what is engineering the relations between the two countries partly are pull factors (attractive conditions) and the main pull factor is China’s no strings attached policy. Although the study highlights the importance of China to Kenya as an important economic partner, it proposes the need to put in place measures to guarantee transparency in dealings between the two countries.
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Lilian Tunai Mulati
Department of International Relations, Conflict and Strategic Studies, Kenyatta University, Kenya
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Image of Police in Nigeria: An Introduction
Charles Chidi Eleonu, Phd, Madume, Winston – October 2019 Page No.: 747-752
The police are the physical visible arm of the criminal justice system and the principal law enforcement agent in Nigeria. This paper therefore examines how the police as the chief law enforcement agent in Nigeria soil their image by the abuse of the rights of citizens in the course of performing their statutory functions. The research found that in Nigeria, the police have in their daily functions of policing and law enforcement violated the rights of Nigerians. Other findings include the issue of lacking credibility in the police force and that due process as neglected work ethics was prevalent. Again there is the finding that the issue of police image has generated interests in the nation today and that it is observed that the police system in Nigeria as inherited at independence was militaristic. This approach to policing and law enforcement has remained so till today. In this research emphasis was placed on the fundamental rights to life, dignity and liberty as the basis for other rights which affects the image of the police during rule implementation. The research concludes that proper orientation to respect of law and strict adherence to law enforcement rules will result to a positive change to redeem the image of the Nigeria police.
Page(s): 747-752 Date of Publication: 13 November 2019
Charles Chidi Eleonu, Phd
Department of Public Administration, Port Harcourt Polytechnic, Rumuola, Rivers State, Nigeria
Madume, Winston
Department of Public Administration, Port Harcourt Polytechnic, Rumuola, Rivers State, Nigeria
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Kamwalibai to Home Manager: A Perspective Change
Rima Bhavin Mistry, Dr. Rajasi Clerk- October 2019 Page No.: 753-758
Domestic help services are an important avenue for employment for the illiterate and less literate. These services are inevitable and play a very important role for relieving employers from household chores, enabling them to engage in productive employment and developmental activities. These domestic help services are undergoing a vast change from unorganised work to structured work with norms and standards. This study is an attempt to find out factors conducive for potential expansion of this sector in the metropolitan cities of Gujarat. Secondary data from various sources have been used to analyse the situation and identify the scope of their development.
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Rima Bhavin Mistry
Phd Scholar, Department of Labour Welfare, School of Social Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Dr. Rajasi Clerk
Director, University School of Social Sciences & HOD, Department of Labour Welfare, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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Comparative Assessment of Poverty Measures: Recent Evidences from Nigeria Household Data
Yahaya Yakubu- October 2019 Page No.: 759-766
There has been a surge in research interest on effective measurement of household poverty as seen in the different approaches being adopted. In this vein, this study contrasts unidimensional and multidimensional measures of poverty using data from 2015-2016 General Household Survey (GHS)conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The results of Foster-Greer-Thorbecke (FGT) (unidimensional) and Alkire and Foster (multidimensional) measures showed respective analogous poverty headcounts of 55% and 57%. Also, approximately 31.94% and 68.2% of the poor population (unidimensional) and 85.40% and 14.60% (multidimensional) reside in urban and rural areas, respectively. Moreover, both measures showed contributions of 81% and 19% to overall poverty for married and non-married household heads, respectively and the male-headed households contributed higher percentage to poverty than the female-headed households in both cases. With the exception of location dimension, both measures showed similar results. Thus, for a detailed analysis, using both measures might be necessary in defining the poor and identifying target programmes to aid poverty alleviation.
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Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Akin-Olagunju, O.A.
Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Salman, K.K.
Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
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Anthropological and Socio-Economic Issues Faced By Autistic Patients and Their Families
S.D.Y. Jayarathne – October 2019 Page No.: 767-768
Autism is a biological disorder coming from the brain that impairs people’s communication and their social skills. Main objective of this study was to determine the anthropological and attitudinal issues faced by Autism patients and their families by their social groups. Descriptive cross-sectional study was selected as the research design of this research. The descriptive cross-sectional design, data was collected using following tools, Interviews – Semi structured interviews / Observation – Participant as observer. Research was conducted using multi sites from Western and North Western Provinces. In depth interview questionnaire guideline was used to collect information from doctors and nurses.In Attitude perspective, People have started to see in a different manner than before without their religious, cultural, ethical spectacles about these kind of medical conditions. In social and economical perspective, people have started to see in a different manner than before without their religious, cultural, ethical spectacles about these kind of medical conditions.
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S.D.Y. Jayarathne
Department of Anthropology, University of Sri Jayewardhanepura, Sri Lanka
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Human Trafficking for Commercial Sexual Exploitation: The Nigerian Sex Trafficking Industry
Yahaya Yakubu – October 2019 Page No.: 769-775
The incidence of trafficking in persons for commercial sexual exploitation or other forms, either within or across national borders can be said to be spurred by the desire to amass material wealth cum financial benefits on the side of the traffickers and desperation on the side of the prospective or to be victims to access a better standard of living, escape poverty, uprising, political instability, socioeconomic instability, access to gainful employment amongst other factors as the case maybe. Though trafficking is not peculiar to any single region but can be argued to be more prevalent in developing countries, where unemployment rates are usually high and living conditions are poor, incessant political crisis amongst other numerous factors. This study seeks to interrogate the interplay between neoliberal globalization both as an economic theory and a policy stance and trafficking in persons for commercial sexual exploitation, with emphasis on the Nigerian sex trafficking industry.
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Yahaya Yakubu
Political Science & International Relations, Nile University of Nigeria
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Road Traffic Accidents, Causes, Trends and Preventive Measures: The Case of City of Harare (2012- 2018)
Dr David Foya – October 2019 Page No.: 776-792
The topic of this dissertation was to establish the major causes of accidents in Zimbabwe and find out way forward. The research objectives included to establish the leading causes of road traffic accidents in the country. To examine approaches that can be adopted to reduce road accident sin Zimbabwe. Some of the research questions included what are the leading causes of accidents? What roles do different stakeholders play in reducing road traffic accidents in Zimbabwe. This study is important to various stakeholders in Zimbabwe which include government, Traffic safety Council of Zimbabwe, all road users. The researcher used mixed approaches in dealing with this challenge. Furthermore, purposive sampling was used in sampling respondents as well as random sampling for drivers. Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews. The major findings from this study shows the most accident s are caused by human error which include unlicensed driving, texting, alcohol consumption and driving while driving. In addition, failure to observe road regulations have been another major worry. The second major cause was the state of the vehicle. Most of the vehicles are not mechanically safe to be in the roads. The conclusions derived from the study are that all these factors have caused numerous deaths in the roads and it has become a major cost to insurance companies. State of the various roads is a major challenge to motorists and some roads are full of potholes which makes it dangers for motorists to drive through. In view of this, the study recommends that TSCZ besides awareness campaigns should take all drivers especially those of PSV through defensive course at the governments cost . This will give them appreciation of how to sustain road traffic safety for the public. There is need for more VID and police presence in major highways to check vehicles roadworthiness and state of drivers at any given point. Finally, government to work with all the stakeholders in the area of road traffic safety in order to come up with a lasting solution to road traffic accidents.
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Dr David Foya
National University of Science and Technology, Department of Business Management, P.O. Box AC 939, Ascot, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
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