Mobilising Social Actors for Action in the Campaign Speech of President Paul Biya to the Population of the Far-North Region 29 September 2018
Joefrey Ngha Fuh Nji, PhD – July 2020 Page No.: 01-06
This paper seeks to investigate how Paul Biya uses langauge to galvanise social actors in his campaign speech to the population of the Far-North Region, to mobilise them for action during the Presidential elections on the 7th of October 2018. In this speech he makes use of praise and promise listing, nomination strategies and anthroponym to ignite hope in the people so that they can give him the necessary support on the election day. He sounds more inclusive in his discourse as realised by the use of the pronouns ‘You’, ‘We’ and ‘Us’. Meanwhile to a larger extent it is the personal pronoun ‘I’, and ‘Me’ that predominates. The discourses were mostly focused on development and revamping the area in the economic domain. The results have equally proven that Paul Biya in this campaign speech like in his end of year speeches and February 10th address to the youth is usually replete of praise and promise listing which leaves much to be desired.
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Joefrey Ngha Fuh Nji, PhD
The University of Maroua
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Scaffolding EFL Teachers’ Black Box: Towards a Theoretical Framework of EFL Teachers’ Reading Knowledge
Salah Troudi, Emna Maazoun Zayani – July 2020 Page No.: 07-15
This paper presents an instructional framework for EFL teachers’ knowledge about reading instruction. Grounded in theories of EFL instruction, mainstream, critical literacies and EFL theories of teachers’ knowledge base, the proposed framework provides several dimensions that illustrate the core knowledge base system of an EFL teacher while teaching reading. This framework is meant to boost the understanding of the components of the knowledge that they should acquire. This paper focuses on the idea that EFL teachers are “lifelong learners by nature” (Troudi, 2009: 64). Therefore, it is meant to inform EFL teachers’ pre-service training, in-service practice, and post-service – reflection.
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Salah Troudi
University of Exeter, Tunisia
Emna Maazoun Zayani
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Regional Trade and Economic Growth in West Africa
Ugochukwu Samuel Osisioma – July 2020 – Page No.: 16-20
This study examines the potential of regional trade in facilitating the achievement of inclusive development in the West African region. It employs straightforward analysis to examine the nature, composition and dimension of ECOWAS trade within the group and with the rest of the world, vis-à-vis three other Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). From the preliminary study, it can be observed that the growth rate of West African economies is increasing, but the rising economic growth does not translate to improvement in inclusive development, as there was no significant reduction in poverty levels in the region. Further evidence reveals that extra-regional trade of the region is increasing at a very high rate, and also at a disproportionate rate with intra-regional trade, compared with SADC. This indicates the existence of opportunity to boost regional trade for inclusive development through conversion of part of the extra-regional trade into regional trade. However, the study further finds that the region’s exports is dominated by mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials, and imports dominated by machinery, transport equipment, manufactured goods and chemicals, which implies that skilled technical manpower in the manufacturing sector must be available to effectively exploit the opportunity of trade for inclusive development in the region. Thus, the study concludes that, with the shortage of skilled technical manpower to boost the manufacturing sector in the region, achieving inclusive development in West Africa through regional trade might be difficult. It however recommends that West African countries should intensify investment in human capital development and re-invigorate their commitment towards regional industrial policy to foster higher regional trade and enhance inclusive development in the region
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Ugochukwu Samuel Osisioma
Department of History and Strategic Studies, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike-Ikwo Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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Regional Threat to Security in West and Central Africa
Ugochukwu Samuel Osisioma – July 2020 Page No.: 21-26
This study addressed regionalism and the search for solutions to common security challenges in West and Central Africa. It specifically used ECOWAS and ECCAS regional bodies as case studies. Insecurity occasioned by Trans border crime, drug trafficking and terrorism among others are dominant issues in Africa. Both regional bodies have put in place numerous measures to check and control the concomitants crisis in the two regions. Inspite of the effort of regional bodies, insecurity still persist in West and Central Africa, as cases of Fulani and banditry are common issues ravaging Northern Nigeria, while kidnappings were rampant in the south. In central Africa, cases of insecurity were also rampant. This study compares strategies adopted by the two regional bodies to reducing the burden in the regions. The methodology stems from informational gathering and secondary materials. The study provides possible recommendations on ways in which conflict can be reduce in Africa.
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Ugochukwu Samuel Osisioma
Department of History and Strategic Studies, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike-Ikwo Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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Principals’ Leadership Styles as Variables in Mathematics Teachers’ Job Satisfaction in Secondary Schools in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State
Oliweh Ifeanyi Solomon, Dr. Anthony G. Ossai – July 2020 – Page No.: 27-31
This research work examines principals’ leadership styles as variables in mathematics teacher’s job satisfaction in secondary schools in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State. The population of the study consists of 450 teachers in the secondary schools in Ukwuani Local Government Area. The sample consists of the teachers – 83 male and 57 female teachers. The simple random sampling technique was used in selecting the sample. To guide the study, three research questions and three hypotheses were formulated and tested. The instruments of the study were the leadership style questionnaire (LSQ) and Mathematics Teachers Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (MTJSQ). In analyzing the data descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage) were used to answer the research questions while the chi-square contingency table were used to test the hypotheses at 0.5 level of significance. The result of the study revealed among others, that: The most prevalent principals’ leadership style in secondary schools in Ukwuani Local Government to be Idiographic leadership style.
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Oliweh Ifeanyi Solomon
Department of Integrated Science, College of Education, Agbor, Nigeria
Dr. Anthony G. Ossai
Department of Educational Administration, College of Education, Agbor, Nigeria
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Comparative Analysis of Agricultural Policies and Farming Co-Operatives in Eastern and Southern Province of Zambia, 1947-64
Martin Chabu – July 2020 – Page No.: 32-52
This study examines a comparative analysis of agricultural policy on the farming co-operatives in Eastern and Southern Province of Zambia, 1947-64. It does this by assessing factors influencing formation of co-operatives in colonial government of Northern Rhodesia (Zambia) and why it was important and necessary to have co-operatives for marketing African produce. This study further brings out the contributions and impact of co-operatives had on the peasant economy and the nation at large in promoting food security. It also reviews challenges that co-operatives encountered in its quest of promoting rural development. Data was collected by means of a qualitative approach using unpublished, published and oral sources which were also consulted. The findings were analyzed strongly and points to the important role that farming co-operatives societies have played on agricultural development in rural areas. This is clearly reflected in the differential performance in farming co-operative activities and the socio-economic attributes of members and non-members. The results indicated a marked difference among categories in terms of access to agriculture inputs, knowledge, and technology acquisition of material. There was an advantage in the membership of the co-operative than non-members and this boosted agricultural development thereby, offering a viable channel to peasants to come out of vicious cycle of rural poverty.
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Martin Chabu
David Livingstione College of Education, Zambia
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Exploring the Nature and Methods of Orientation and Mobility Taught to Learners with Visual Impairments at Magwero School for the Blind in Eastern Province of Zambia
Martin Chabu, Banda Doreen M – July 2020 Page No.: 53-67
The objectives of the study were to ascertain the method and resources used in the teaching of orientation and mobility to the learners with visual impairments and establish challenges encountered in teaching of Orientation and Mobility skills and determine measures that can be put in place when teaching orientation and mobility to learners with visual impairment.
The sample size included five (5) special education teachers, three (3) School Administrators and five (5) visually impaired learners. The sampling techniques that were used to select the participants were random sampling of which administrators were picked at and purposive sampling technique that was used to pick teachers and VI learners. Random sampling was used in order to avoid biasness and Purposive sampling was used because the results of purposive sampling are usually more accurate than those achieved with an alternative form of sampling. The research design for this study was a Case study. With regard to data collection instruments, the study used self-administered structured interviews and observation checklist to find out the teaching of Orientation and Mobility Skills to learners with Visual Impairments. The data collected in this study was analysed using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
The study found that meeting the unique needs of children with Visual Impairment still continues to be a challenge at Magwero School for the Blind. Children with Visual Impairment face a lot of challenges in mobility which includes; failure to implement O and M Skills effectively which was attributed to shortage of qualified O and M specialist teachers, lack of materials to use, lack of parental involvement, wrong methods used in teaching O and M and generally lack of policy implementation by the Ministry of Education Science, Vocational Training and Early Education (MESVTEE).
In view of these findings, the study recommended that the Ministry of Education should train and employ more specialists’ teachers who are qualified to deliver and meet the needs of children with Visual Impairment and that Curriculum Development Centre (CDC), should design an orientation and mobility syllabus to help learners reach their potential in Orientation and Mobility Skills and other functional areas such as Independent Living.
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Martin Chabu
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Banda Doreen M
David Livingstione College of Education, Zambia
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Is Life Worth Living? Fixtures And Prevalence of Emile Durkheim’s Typology in Online Reported Suicides in Nigeria – Implications for Policy
Ekpechu, Joseph Ogbonnaya Alo (PhD) – July 2020 Page No.: 68-74
This study examined online reported suicides in Nigeria in order to find out the prevalence rate of each of the Emile Durkheim’s types of suicide in the country. Historical research design was used to examine online reported suicides in the country from 2009 to 2018. It was found among other things that Durkheim’s egoistic suicide (n = 9), altruistic suicide (n = 376), anomic suicide (n = 3) and fatalistic suicide (n = 3) fitted into the recurring incidences of suicides in the country (N = 391). Policy should target the control of incidences of altruistic suicide in the country. It was concluded that the most prevalent form of suicide was altruistic suicide.
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Ekpechu, Joseph Ogbonnaya Alo (PhD)
Sociology Department, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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Ekpechu, Joseph Ogbonnaya Alo (PhD) “Is Life Worth Living? Fixtures And Prevalence of Emile Durkheim’s Typology in Online Reported Suicides in Nigeria – Implications for Policy
” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.4 issue 7, pp.68-74 July 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-4-issue-7/68-74.pdf
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Child Abuse Types and Manners: It’s Negativity on The Globe
Barr. (Mrs.) Mary L. Effiong, Ph.D., Edidiong Ime Inyang – July 2020 Page No.: 75-86
I. INTRODUCTION
In earnest, children’s maltreatments from parents/caregiver were generally accepted all over the world for centuries perhaps because under English Common Law, children were seen as the sole property of the parents, as such, could enjoy especially fathers, limitless latitude of decisions over penalties/sanctions to be declared on the Child until 1870s, when an eight year old New York orphan, by name Mary Ellen Wilson protested over what she viewed as maltreatment. In fact, American colonies even incorporated same practice into their early Laws in the United State. Until then, animals were more valued and appreciated than children because of American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animal (ASPCA) law. But from the intervention of attorney for the ASPCA, the judge having listened to the evidence of maltreatment in form of frequent beating, wrongful locking in bedroom and of been asked to lie on the bare floor from Mr. Conollys who happens to be Mary’s foster father. Charging them of Assault and Battery, sentenced her fostered mother of a year imprisonment with hard Labour. Then it significant alongside with the publicity of Wilson’s case, led to the establishment of New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Then come the following year, the Legislature passed a statute that authorized such society to file complaints of child abuse with law enforcement agencies. From that period henceforth, children’s welfare became a thing of concerned to all. First of such is the article from Dr. Henry Kemp in the journal of American Medical Association.
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Barr. (Mrs.) Mary L. Effiong, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Counselling and Human Development, Obong University, Obong-Ntak, Etim-Ekpo Lga, Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria
Edidiong Ime Inyang
Department of Linguistics and Communication Studies, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
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Innovative Library Services (ILS) in Nigeria: Challenges and Way forward
Etebu, Abraham Tabor (Ph.D, CLN, MNLA), Zacchaeus, Choice Meniwoze(CLN) – July 2020 Page No.: 87-94
This study looked at innovative library services (ILS) in the Nigerian context through different ways such as online business support service for starts-up; web design services; blogging service; podcasting service; electronic publishing services; online information search service; short message alerts services; online training and workshops; digital references services; database production/distribution services; online entertainment services; mobile application services and digital marketing service. Data analysis was done using frequency count, percentages, Likert Scale presented in tabular format, mean and standard deviation. Using the four-point Likert type scale, a midpoint mean (criterion Mean) of 2.5 was established and accepted as a positive response point. Inadequate funding, inadequate deployment of ICT infrastructure and resistance to change were some of the challenges identified as hindrances to ILS, while risk taking, collaboration, adequate funding, were some of the way forward found out. The study concluded and recommended that government should strive to adequately fund libraries and provide required ICT infrastructures to boost ILS in Nigeria effectively.
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Etebu, Abraham Tabor (Ph.D, CLN, MNLA)
Department of Library and Information Science, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Zacchaeus, Choice Meniwoze(CLN)
Library Department, Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
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Delinquency in Urban Kenya Secondary Schools: Implications for Parenting
Dr Scolastica Kariuki-Githinji – July 2020 Page No.: 95-101
Adolescents’ delinquency is on the rise in Kenya, yet most of the studies in Kenya have focused on status finding than alleviating the problem among adolescents. This paper is a presentation of the findings on prevalence of adolescents’ delinquency in urban Kenya secondary schools and the implications for parenting. A study was carried out to determine the links between parental behaviors and adolescents’ delinquency with a view to mitigating the parental behaviors associated with teenagers’ anti-social. The research was informed by Baumrind Parenting models theory, Social Control theory and Ego identity versus Role Confusion theory. The study participants comprised 219 female and 191 male students selected through stratified and simple random sampling techniques. The researcher employed self-designed questionnaire and a self-report behavior checklist to gather data which measured adolescents’ perceptions of parents’ behaviors and their delinquent behaviors. A correlational survey design was employed. Parental conflicts significantly positively linked to adolescent non-illegal and generalized delinquency, while parental increased alcohol use positively related to non-illegal and minor-illegal delinquent behaviors at p < .01 (two tailed test). Parenting training, adolescents counselling and behavior surveillance in schools were recommended.
Page(s): 95-101 Date of Publication: 21 July 2020
Dr Scolastica Kariuki-Githinji
Department of Education, Daystar University, Nairobi, Kenya
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A Meta-Analysis on Effects of Mastery Learning Strategy (MLS) on Academic Achievements of Learners
David Arhin, Winifred Bonsu Opoku – July 2020 Page No.: 102-106
The study sought to analyze previous studies on effects of MLS on academic achievements between 2008 and 2020 in connection to purposes, methodologies and findings/recommendations. At the initial stage, we access 13articles electronically for reading purpose yet selected seven for the purpose of meta-analysis. All the studies deployed quantitative method design specifically experimental design. The study revealed and concluded that, MLS has positive effects on learners’ academic achievements and that the empirical evidence from this study warrants a generalization without hesitation. It was also revealed and concluded that, large amount of studies on effects of MLS on academic achievements deployed experimental design. Finally, it was revealed and concluded that, majority of the researchers who have conducted studies into effects of MLS on academic achievements used self-developed tests which have their items validated by experts and also their reliability been estimated with cronbach alpha or test re-test methods. Based on the conclusions, we recommended that teachers and educationalists should embrace the use of MLS. Again, it was suggested to future researchers who deem to replicate a study on effects of MLS on academic achievements should deployed mixed method design in order to assess the qualitative aspect of the purpose of the studies under this meta-analysis. Finally, it was suggested to future researchers to validate their test items or either adopt or adapt test items used by scholars.
Page(s): 102-106 Date of Publication: 21 July 2020
David Arhin
Students-Department of Education & Psychology; Faculty of Educational Foundations; University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Winifred Bonsu Opoku
Students-Department of Education & Psychology; Faculty of Educational Foundations; University of Cape Coast, Ghana
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David Arhin, Winifred Bonsu Opoku, “A Meta-Analysis on Effects of Mastery Learning Strategy (MLS) on Academic Achievements of Learners” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.4 issue 7, pp.102-106 July 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-4-issue-7/102-106.pdf
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“Impact of Selected Macroeconomic Variables on Stock Market Development and Banking System Liquidity in Nigeria
Anthony E. Ageme- July 2020 Page No.: 107-112
The main goal of this paper is to examine the impact of selected macroeconomic variables on stock market development and banking system liquidity in Nigeria using annualised data from 1986 to 2018. The error correction model was applied in estimating our model while the Johansen cointegration test was employed to determine if cointegrating relationships exist among our variables. We found that inflation, real interest rate and exchange rate had negative impact on stock market development while broad money supply was positively related to stock market development. On the other hand, inflation was found to negative impact on banking system liquidity whereas broad money supply, real interest rate and exchange rate had positive impact on banking system liquidity. We therefore conclude that inflation hinders stock market development and the liquidity of the banking system while broad money supply stimulates both indices. Moreover, while real interest rate and exchange rate were negatively related to stock market development, they were found to be positively associated with the banking system liquidity during the sample period. We recommend that sound monetary policy action is crucial to the growth of the Nigerian stock market as well is the liquidity of the Nigerian banking system. The estimation results further revealed that divergence from long-run equilibrium was being corrected at the speed of 68.34% annually. The results of Johansen indicators cointegration test showed that long-run relationships exist between stock market development, banking system liquidity and the selected macroeconomic variables.
Page(s): 107-112 Date of Publication: 22 July 2020
Anthony E. Ageme
Department of Banking and Finance, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nigeria
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The Factors Affecting the Implementation of 360 Degree Feedback on Organizational Performance for Selected Companies Located in Arusha
Ndalahwa Musa Masanja, PhD, Adelphina Rweyemamu – July 2020 Page No.: 113-121
The study examines the factors affecting the implementation of 360 degree feedback on the organizational performance for selected companies in Arusha. The study had one specific objective. This objective was to determine the factors affecting the implementation of 360 degree feedback as a mechanism to enhance organizational performance for selected companies located in Arusha. The study used quantitative approach where by the research design was descriptive in nature. The targeted population originated from employees from different private companies located in Arusha. The targeted population came from fro various private companies in different sectors to gain a broad perspective of 360 degree feedback in Tanzania. According to the data analysis purported by empirical evidence, we can conclude that there are significant factors affecting organizational performance for selected companies located in Arusha. In this case, the management of private companies should be promote and encourage 360 degree activities and process in the organization..
Page(s): 113-121 Date of Publication: 22 July 2020
Ndalahwa Musa Masanja, PhD
Lecturer-University of Arusha, Tanzania
Adelphina Rweyemamu
University of Arusha, Tanzania
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Sandwich Mode of Learning: A Just-In-Time Intervention for Making Education Accessible
Jacob Manu, PhD, Eric Twum Ampofo, Robert Ampomah – July 2020 Page No.: 122-127
The purpose of the current study was to identify the perception of Sandwich students on the recognition of the Sandwich programmes, employability of Sandwich graduates and the prospects of the Sandwich programmes. The researchers used descriptive survey as the research design. The questionnaire was planted online on respondents’ WhatsApp platform to collect data on the variables. In all, 220 students were used in the study. At the end of the study, the researchers found that the Sandwich mode of learning has become an integral part of tertiary education. Second, there seem to be some level of discrimination against Sandwich graduates as compared to graduates from the regular mode. Third, the prospects of Sandwich programmes run in institutions, to a greater extent, will be determined by the recognition of the school as well as the ability of its graduates to get employment. The implication for practice is discussed.
Page(s): 122-127 Date of Publication: 22 July 2020
Jacob Manu, PhD
University of Education, Winneba (College of Agriculture Education)
Eric Twum Ampofo
University of Education, Winneba (College of Agriculture Education)
Robert Ampomah
University of Education, Winneba (College of Agriculture Education)
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School Culture MTs Sabiilul Muttaqien Sukaraja Nuban Batanghari Nuban Sub-District, East Lampung Regency
Desi Budiono, Sudjarwo, Risma M. Sinaga – July 2020 Page No.: 128-130
School culture is a characteristic, character and image of the school in people. This study aims to describe the School Culture at MTs Sabiilul Muttaqien in Sukaraja Nuban, Batanghari Nuban Sub-District, East Lampung Regency.
The approach used in this research is descriptive qualitative approach to the type of phenomenology (Creswell, 2012: 20). The data obtained through informants are soft data, the key informants in this study are: Islam School headmaster, vice headmaster of curriculum, vice headmaster of student student, teachers and students. The instrument in this study is the researcher himself as an instrument. Data analysis in the study is carried out through three activities that occurred simultaneously, namely: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions/verification.
The results showed that Islam school culture applied at MTs Sabiilul Muttaqien was Sabiilul Muttaqien-style uniforms that were for men wearing green shirts in black pants and rimless-cap and women wearing green shar’i shirts, black skirts and black veil, memorizing the al-Quran as one of the graduation requirements for minimum 1 section al-Quran, carrying out tasmi’ al-Quran every day on the school field before learning in the classroom. Moreover the culture of shame in littering and the culture of discipline by coming on time were applied to all Islam School stakeholders, the culture of respect for teachers by greeting and so on because the MTs Sabiilul Muttaqien was Islam School under the auspices of an organization so that it needed to be instilled surah Ta’lim Muta’alim practice culture, dress culture neatly according to sharia for teachers and students.
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Desi Budiono
Master of Social Education, FKIP Universitas Lampung, Indonesia
Sudjarwo
Master of Social Education, FKIP Universitas Lampung, Indonesia
Risma M. Sinaga
Master of Social Education, FKIP Universitas Lampung, Indonesia
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Desi Budiono, Sudjarwo, Risma M. Sinaga “School Culture MTs Sabiilul Muttaqien Sukaraja Nuban Batanghari Nuban Sub-District, East Lampung Regency” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.4 issue 7, pp.128-130 July 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-4-issue-7/128-130.pdf
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An Appraisal to Qualities and Quantities of Adult- Education Facilitators for Quality Education in Sokoto State, Nigeria
Jibril Aliyu, Bashar Ibrahim, Kabiru Yahaya Mikailu & Ibrahim Labbo Abdulkadir – July 2020 – Page No.: 131-136
This research is aims at appraising or assessing the qualities and quantities of Adult education facilitators in Sokoto State, Nigeria. The study used descriptive survey designed with a population of 86 respondents which comprises coordinators, HOD and Subjects Facilitators, the finding shows that, government need to improve the quality and quantity of Adult education facilitators, Adult facilitators should use different teaching methods in teaching different subjects, they also, spouse to be competent in using instructional materials, the Management should allow Adult Facilitators to undergo professional training. The research recommended that government should restrict recruiting unqualified Facilitators by making sure that all those to be recruited into recognized Adult Education Centers are graduate of colleges of Education and Universities, government should improve the status of unqualified to becomes qualified, through organizing periodic seminars, workshops, capacity building courses and refresher programs, government should stick in making conducive learning environment for quality education.
Page(s): 131-136 Date of Publication: 22 July 2020
Jibril Aliyu
Shehu Shagari College of Education Sokoto, Nigeria
Bashar Ibrahim
Shehu Shagari College of Education Sokoto, Nigeria
Kabiru Yahaya Mikailu
Umar Ali-Shinkafi Polytechnic Sokoto, Nigeria
Ibrahim Labbo Abdulkadir
Ministry of Science Education Sokoto State, Nigeria
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Jibril Aliyu, Bashar Ibrahim, Kabiru Yahaya Mikailu & Ibrahim Labbo Abdulkadir “An Appraisal to Qualities and Quantities of Adult- Education Facilitators for Quality Education in Sokoto State, Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.4 issue 7, pp. 131-136 July 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-4-issue-7/131-136.pdf
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Poverty and the Challenges of Security in the North-Eastern Region of Nigeria: A Case Study of Boko Haram Insurgency (2009-2017)
Boris Happy Odalonu, Eberechukwu Faith Obani – July 2020 Page No.: 137-146
Poverty has become an endemic in our society based on certain factors that are human creation. Nigeria has been caught-up in this web due to the nature and character of the state. This paper ex-rayed the relationship between poverty and the emergence of Boko Haram insurgents in the North–East region of Nigeria. Secondary data were used for this paper and the theoretical overview is anchored on relative deprivation and frustration-aggression theories. The paper argues that there are varied factors that gave room to Boko-Haram insurgency. However, poverty is the most prevailing causes of Boko Haram insurgency. The paper reveals that Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East of Nigeria has crippled the economic activities of the region thereby increasing the rate of poverty in Nigeria. It also shows that Boko Haram insurgency is the greatest cause of displacement in the north east. It further shows that Boko Haram activities have not only challenged the security of the Nigerian state but also threatened its unity and economic development. The paper concludes that if these economic and political conditions that led to violent extremism remained unresolved, there will be continued insecurity in Nigeria especially in the North-East region. The paper therefore recommends that Federal Government should sincerely and practically embark on job creation for the unemployed youths, particularly in the troubled region.
Page(s): 137-146 Date of Publication: 22 July 2020
Boris Happy Odalonu
Department of Political Science, Federal College of Education Eha-Amufu, Enugu State, Nigeria
Eberechukwu Faith Obani
Department of Political Science, Federal College of Education Eha-Amufu, Enugu State, Nigeria
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Communication in the British Colonial Bamenda Grassfields: Development of Post Offices and Postal Services
Esther B.M. Ngoran, Christian P. Musah – July 2020 Page No.: 147-154
Communication remains a fundamental aspect of man’s life, existence, interactions and evolution. This paper takes off from indigenous African communication (modes and mediums), to examine the enhancement of communication in the British Colonial Bamenda Grassfields. The study based on a vast array of archival and secondary sources, unveils the centrality of the need of a flexible and fluid communication channel in the implementation and effectiveness of the colonial machinery in the Bamenda Grassfields. The study also reveals the readiness and engagement of the indigenes in the development of post offices and postal services as it was a means through which they sustained contacts and affinities with their kith and kin whom most migrated to distant coastal towns in search of jobs and livelihood. The development of post offices and postal agencies was a very popularly welcomed initiative especially amongst the indigenes. One can therefore maintain that the development of post offices and postal services in the Bamenda Grassfields was thanks to the collective efforts of the colonial administration and the indigenes. This also laid the foundation for post-colonial communications services. In fact, most if not all of the vestiges of the British colonial administration in terms of communication channels and services in the Bamenda Grassfields were the first generation of post-independence postal operations and services.
Page(s): 147-154 Date of Publication: 25 July 2020
Esther B.M. Ngoran
Faculty of Arts, University of Buea, Cameroon
Christian P. Musah
Faculty of Arts, The University of Bamenda, Cameroon
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Self-Reflexivity: A Must-Have Guide for Judicial Mediators in Indonesia
Fatahillah Abdul Syukur, PhD. – July 2020 Page No.: 155-158
Court-Annexed Mediation is relatively a new institution in the Indonesian legal system. It was initially established in 2003; however, to date, its settlement success rate is still low. One of the major problems is lack of competence of its mediators due to lack of funding to provide sufficient trainings. This paper argues that judicial mediators in Indonesia must also have self-reflexivity when settling disputes because parties come from various cultural backgrounds. The paper examines some aspects that can influence judicial mediators in mediating the process and producing amicable settlements. The author provides his self-reflexibility when assessing his expectations in writing this paper and in the implementation of court-annexed mediation in Indonesia.
Page(s): 155-158 Date of Publication: 25 July 2020
Fatahillah Abdul Syukur, PhD.
Faculty of Law, Universitas Pancasila, South Jakarta, Jakarta, 12630, Indonesia
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Examining the Benefits of International Migration Ventures: The Statistics from Ghana
Isaac Addai- July 2020 Page No.: 159-163
The role that international migrants can play in promoting development in their home countries has been at the core of migration research over the past five decades in Africa. There is however rare research conducted, examining the views of these international migrants on the benefits of their migration venture long after returning to their origin country. Using the Respondent Driven Sampling, the paper investigates the views of former international migrants known in the Ghanaian parlance as Burgers as to whether their international migration venture had been beneficial to them long after resettling back home.The mean years after respondents returned to their country of origin is 28. The earliest year of respondents returning was 31 years and the latest year of returning was 25 years as at the time of survey. 69 Burgers representing 90 percent of the respondents surveyed on average of 28 years after returning from an international migration to Ghana the country of origin, view their migration venture as not being beneficial to them. The paper is a pace-setter in promoting theoretical advances in the analysis of the impact of international migration on African countries in general and on Ghana in particular.
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Isaac Addai
University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
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Fueling Corruption through Budgetary Allocation
Dr. Egiyi, Modesta Amaka, Prof. Eugene O. Nwadialor – July 2020 Page No.: 164-168
Before the discovery of crude oil, agriculture was the mainstay of the Nigerian economy, competing opinions concerning to derivation principle was present but negligible in the revenue allocation. However, the discovery of oil and the emergency of the oil boom in the 1970s made Nigeria solely dependent on the oil sector as a source of export earnings and neglected the other sectors housing over 70 per cent of the productive population of the nation, thus the populace often monitored how the national cake is derived and allocated among federating entities. This increased interest in budgetary allocation thus makes it an increasingly scarce commodity. Different sectors, ministry and arms of government compete for more allocations. In an ideal system, the scarce nature of the allocation breeds health completion and positive economic growth but in Nigeria, it is rather used as means for government workers to amass wealth and perform other unlawful acts.
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Dr. Egiyi, Modesta Amaka
Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu State, Nigeria
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Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu State, Nigeria
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Students’ Perception, Learning Styles and Learning Depth in High-Stakes WASSCE Mathematics: The Washback Perspective and Economic Implications
SAMA, Roseline, ANOCHIWA, Lasbrey – July 2020 Page No.: 169-178
This study investigated the washback effects of the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination on students learning depth in Mathematics. The participants comprised of 600 Senior Secondary three students, randomly selected from 30 senior secondary schools in Ebonyi state. The predictor variables are students’ perception and students’ learning styles while students’ learning depth in Mathematics is the criterion variable Three validated instruments namely; Students’ Perception Questionnaire (SPQ), r = 0.771 , Learning Styles Questionnaire (LSQ), r = 0.882 and Mathematics Learning Task (MLT), r = 0.893 were used to collect data. Three research questions were posed and data collected were analyzed using correlation and multiple regression models. Research results shows that there was a low negative but significant correlation between each of the predictor variables (students’ perception, r = – 0.164, p < 0.05 and learning styles, r = - 0.097, p < 0.05) and the criterion variable (learning depth). However, students’ perception of the WASSCE was found to be the most potent factor in predicting students’ learning depth in Mathematics (Beta =-0.148, t =0.002, P<0.005). Again, results also show that there is a joint influence of the predictor variables on students learning depth in Mathematics and it is statistically significant but with allow predictive power of 2.9%. In view of the findings of this research, it is recommended that Learning styles that will lead to In-depth mathematical knowledge such as active learning strategy should be adopted by students preparing for the WASSCME.
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SAMA, Roseline
Institute of Education, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
ANOCHIWA, Lasbrey
Federal University, Ndufu Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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SAMA, Roseline, ANOCHIWA, Lasbrey “Students’ Perception, Learning Styles and Learning Depth in High-Stakes WASSCE Mathematics: The Washback Perspective and Economic Implications” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.4 issue 7, pp.169-178 July 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-4-issue-7/169-178.pdf
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Education and Philosophy in Nation Building: A Focus on Nigeria
Emmanuel N. Ogu, OP & Frederick Ifeanyi Obananya, OP – July 2020 Page No.: 179-183
The centrality of education and philosophy in nation building cannot be over emphasized. Education when rightly conceived forms the intellectual, moral, technical, and religious dimensions of the human person. Integral education makes the human person aware of his role in the society and hence to use his/her inner mind in its conscious acts of reflection and judgment for the interest of the common good. This study focuses on the necessity of education and philosophy in nation building with focus on Nigeria. Instead of leadership, it argues that the problem of Nigeria is the inadequacy of (informal) education and narratives for the pursuit of excellence – because education and storytelling impart basic human values. It proposes that the system and purpose of education should be re-visited. Children should be taught that they are trained to be a part in solving the problems of humanity, and stories of heroes should be fashioned for them as role models. Certificates should not be overemphasized above competence nor should certification be neglected. Further research is needed to fashion what it means to be Nigerian and who our heroes are.
Page(s): 179-183 Date of Publication: 28 July 2020
Emmanuel N. Ogu, OP
Dominican University Ibadan, Nigeria
Frederick Ifeanyi Obananya, OP
Dominican University Ibadan, Nigeria
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Emmanuel N. Ogu, OP & Frederick Ifeanyi Obananya, OP, “Education and Philosophy in Nation Building: A Focus on Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.4 issue 7, pp.179-183 July 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-4-issue-7/179-183.pdf
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Assessment of the Extent of People’s Participation in Socio-Economic Projects for Community Development in Rwanda. Rubavu District
Dr. Rwabutogo Zogeye Marcel (PhD), Dr. Benard Nuwatuhaire (PhD) – July 2020 Page No.: 184-191
The study attempted to assess the extent of people’ participation in socio-economic projects for community development in Rubavu district, Rwanda. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey designusing both quantitative and qualitative research approaches on 302 respondents. It was revealed that, the extent to which people participate in socio-economic projects is still at the low level of participation because many projects implemented in different sectors are conceived by planners at the district level, thus local people are not participating actively in their own development and do not know the role they should play in these different activities. The study recommended that the enhancement of the level of people’s participation in socio-economic projects for their development is crucial by involving people in the whole process of socio-economic projects since the identification of needs, formulation of projects up to their closure instead of leaving them in the hands of planners, administrators and community elites at the district level. This would be possible by putting more emphasis on Empowered people and Empowered Participatory Governance.
Page(s): 184-191 Date of Publication: 30 July 2020
Dr. Rwabutogo Zogeye Marcel (PhD)
Kigali Independent University, ULK, Rwanda
Dr. Benard Nuwatuhaire (PhD)
Kigali Independent University, ULK, Rwanda
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Dr. Rwabutogo Zogeye Marcel(PhD), Dr. Benard Nuwatuhaire (PhD) “Assessment of the Extent of People’s Participation in Socio-Economic Projects for Community Development in Rwanda. Rubavu District” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.4 issue 7, pp.184-191 July 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-4-issue-7/184-191.pdf
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The Relationship between Classroom Management and Students’ Mathematics Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Makindye Division, Kampala, Uganda
Kayindu Vincent, Asmaa Elsayed Emara, Sofia Sole Gaite, Nakiyingi Sarah- July 2020 Page No.: 192-197
The study investigated, among other things, the relationship between classroom management and student’s mathematics performance in four public secondary schools, in Makindye Division, Kampala. The respondents were 212 senior four (S.4) students and 12 teachers of Mathematics from four selected schools. Questionnaires, observation checklists and interview guide were used to gather data. Frequency, percentage, means, standard deviations and Pearson Linear correlation coefficient were used to analyze the data. The finding was that teachers’ classroom management was not significantly related to students’ performance in mathematics in the studied schools. Based on the findings, the study recommends that as for classroom management, a mathematics teachers need to exhibit flexibility and emphasize roll calls before or after class.
Page(s): 192-197 Date of Publication: 30 July 2020
Kayindu Vincent
Kampala International University, Uganda
Asmaa Elsayed Emara
Kampala International University, Uganda
Sofia Sole Gaite
Kampala International University, Uganda
Nakiyingi Sarah
Kampala International University, Uganda
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Kayindu Vincent, Asmaa Elsayed Emara, Sofia Sole Gaite, Nakiyingi Sarah “The Relationship between Classroom Management and Students’ Mathematics Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Makindye Division, Kampala, Uganda” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.4 issue 7, pp.192-197 July 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-4-issue-7/192-197.pdf
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Success of Community Participation in Development Planning for Socio-Economic Transformation in Rwanda. Gakenke District
Dr. Rwabutogo Zogeye Marcel(PhD), Dr. Benard Nuwatuhaire (PhD) – July 2020 Page No.: 198-203
The study attempted to assess the success of community participation in development planning process in Gakenke District in Rwanda. The study adopted a cross-sectional design using both quantitative and qualitative research approaches on a sample of 76 respondents. Quantitative data involved the use of descriptive statistics particularly frequencies, percentages and the mean. Findings of revealed that the development planning process remains top-down approach, priorities from the community are rarely taken into account and community participation is often used as a word of fantasy wherein the community has no role to play unless and until a comprehensive detailed plan is prepared by the development authority. The needs and priorities from the community are not taken into account as needed into the district development strategy; this situation contributes certainly to the rate of poverty of the district because implemented projects are not responding necessarily to the direct needs of communities. The study recommended to lighten the top-down approach and reinforce the bottom-up approach through the utilization of the community participation tools, empowering people through capacity building for staffs and local leaders at all levels of the district; equipping them with knowledge, skills and confidence to address their own needs and advocate on their own behalf and improve their capacity for collective activity for more socio-economic transformation results.
Page(s): 198-203 Date of Publication: 30 July 2020
Dr. Rwabutogo Zogeye Marcel (PhD)
Kigali Independent University, ULK, Rwanda
Dr. Benard Nuwatuhaire (PhD)
Kigali Independent University, ULK, Rwanda
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Dr. Rwabutogo Zogeye Marcel (PhD), Dr. Benard Nuwatuhaire (PhD) “Success of Community Participation in Development Planning for Socio-Economic Transformation in Rwanda. Gakenke District” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.4 issue 7, pp.198-203 July 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-4-issue-7/198-203.pdf
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Principals’ Transformative Leadership Practice of Setting Institutional Direction As a Determinant of Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Machakos County, Kenya
John M.Kilonzo, Dr. Gideon M. Kasivu, Dr. David M.Mulwa – July 2020 Page No.: 204-209
leadership skills are regarded as the basis of all administrative operations in any organization. The performance of any school is determined by the effectiveness of the principal and the leadership practices put in place. School leadership influences students’ academic performance and therefore understanding how different school leadership practices impact on students’ academic performance is important in setting the institutional direction the members should follow. This study was carried in Machakos county to investigate principals’ transformative leadership practice of setting institutional direction in determining students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Machakos County, Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The target population was 331 principals and 3,600 teachers. The study sampled 100 principals and 500 teachers. Data collection instruments included questionnaires for principals and teachers which had both closed and open-ended questions. The instruments were validated through piloting while reliability was achieved through test retest technique. Data was analyzed by use of SPSS. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages and inferential statistics like regression models were used to analyze the quantitative data. Qualitative data was analyzed thematically and presented in in reported version. The results revealed that there was statistically significant relationship between principals’ setting of institutional direction and students’ academic performance which was positive at (r= 0.67) and significant at (p = 0.011). Based on the results, the study concluded that principals’ transformational leadership practice of setting institutional direction influenced students’ academic performance. The study recommended that the principals should increase transformational leadership practice of setting the school direction since it influences students’ academic performance.
Page(s): 204-209 Date of Publication: 30 July 2020
John M.Kilonzo
Ph.D Candidate: South Eastern Kenya University
Dr. Gideon M. Kasivu
Lecturer, South Eastern Kenya University
Dr. David M.Mulwa
Machakos University
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John M.Kilonzo, Dr. Gideon M. Kasivu, Dr. David M.Mulwa “Principals’ Transformative Leadership Practice of Setting Institutional Direction As a Determinant of Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Machakos County, Kenya” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.4 issue 7, pp.204-209 July 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-4-issue-7/204-209.pdf
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Effect of Work Stress and Job Satisfaction on Turnover Intention in PT. Insan Mandiri Swakarya Call Center Branch of Malang City 1
Siswanto Wijaya Putra- July 2020 Page No.: 210-217
This research was conducted at PT. Swakarya Insan Mandiri Call Center Branch Malang City 1 with a population of 75 employees. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of job stress and job satisfaction on turnover intention. The research method used is quantitative by collecting, presenting and analyzing data from employees using a questionnaire to respondents. Data analysis techniques in this study are multiple linear regression to determine the effect simultaneously, partially and dominantly. Based on research results the influence of job stress and job satisfaction on turnover intention simultaneously is significant (0.00). The effect of job stress and job satisfaction on turnover intention is partially significant on job stress (0.00) and job satisfaction (0.01). Among the effects of job stress and job satisfaction on turnover intention, the most dominant is job stress at PT. Mandiri Workshops Mandiri Call Center Branch of Malang City 1.
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Siswanto Wijaya Putra
College of Economics Kertanegara Malang, Indonesia
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Influence of Internet Access and ICT Literacy on E-Government Services Utilization by Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya; A Case Study of Kibera in Nairobi County
Renson Awiti, Dr. James Mwikya Reuben – July 2020 Page No.: 218-225
The use of e-government technologies and services is intended to spur businesses through effective and efficient delivery of services and information to the citizens, promote productivity among private and public servants and encourage participation of businesses and citizens in country’s economic growth. The Kenyan government has invested on e-government technologies and despite this the country is crippling with utilization of e-government services. The study objectives were to determine the effect of internet access and information communication technology literacy on e-government services utilization. Amended version of the UTAUT model is used to investigate the factors influencing the e-government services utilization in Kenya. The study target population was 500 businesses. Census sampling technique was employed to collect data from 150 respondents through questionnaires. Descriptive analysis was conducted on the collected data and presented inform of tables, frequencies and percentages. The study results showed that availability of internet access enhances e-government service utilization and information communication technology literacy enables ease of use of e-government platforms.
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Renson Awiti
Department of Management and Leadership, Management University of Africa, P.O Box 29677-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Dr. James Mwikya Reuben
Department of Management and Leadership, Management University of Africa, P.O Box 29677-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
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Adjusting to Deliver Quality Education in Response to COVID-19
Afam Uzorka (PhD), Yakubu Ajiji Makere (PhD) – July 2020 Page No.: 226-227
With school closure across the globe due to coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), students can continue their education through e-learning platforms.
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Afam Uzorka (PhD)
Kampala International University Kampala, Uganda
Yakubu Ajiji Makere (PhD)
Kampala International University Kampala, Uganda
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Sustainable Banking in Nigeria: Empirical Perspective
Obiekwe, Chinelo Jenevive (Ph. D), Njoku, Ben .O (Ph.D), Okoro, Okoro Kelechi – July 2020 Page No.: 228-231
The quest to increase the share of green sectors to the GDP as well as invest in products and services that reduce climate change has led to adoption of sustainable banking in different countries. This study examined sustainable banking in Nigeria with emphasis on determining whether ATM usage, POS usage and commercial banks’ credit to the agricultural sector, as instruments of sustainable banking, had contributed to the Nigeria economy. Quarterly data collected from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the period 2012-2018 was adopted for the study and the data was analyzed using the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) method. Findings revealed that ATM usage, POS usage and commercial banks’ credit to agricultural sector had led to increase in Nigeria’s economy. However, the effect of these instruments on the Nigerian economy had not been significant. The implication of this is that although sustainable banking had increased economic growth in Nigeria, but its effect on Nigeria’s economy had not been significant. The study recommended that the Central Bank of Nigeria should make policies that would eliminate frivolous charges on ATM and POS usage as a way of increasing ATM and POS usage which would reduce the use of paper and ensure clean environment in Nigeria.
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Obiekwe, Chinelo Jenevive (Ph. D)
Department of Banking and Finance, College of Management Sciences, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria
Njoku, Ben .O (Ph.D)
Department of Banking and Finance, College of Management Sciences, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria
Okoro, Okoro Kelechi
Department of Banking and Finance, College of Management Sciences, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria
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Board Behavior and Corporate Performance: A Case of African Guarantee Fund for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Nicole Mueni Muia, Julius Kahuthia Mwangi, John Muhoho – July 2020 Page No.: 232-239
The main purpose of this study was to examine effect of corporate governance on the performance of credit guarantee schemes. The study was guided by the following objectives; to determine effect of board behavior and the performance of credit guarantee schemes. The study was guided by the stewardship theory. The study employed descriptive research design. The target population was 40 staff working at AGF. Census survey was adopted while primary data was used which was collected using questionnaires. The validity and reliability of the data collection instruments was ascertained through pretesting. Descriptive statistics like frequencies and percentages was used to summarize data while inferential statistics such as correlation coefficients was used to test the non-causal relationship between variables while regression analysis was used to test the research hypotheses at 5% significance level with the aid of SPSS version 25. The results were presented using tables and discussion there-off. The research findings indicate that there exist a statistically significant positive relationship between board behavior and the performance of credit guarantee schemes.
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Nicole Mueni Muia
Department of Business Studies, St Paul’s University
Julius Kahuthia Mwangi
Department of Business Studies, St Paul’s University
John Muhoho
Department of Business Studies, St Paul’s University
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Taxation and Manufacturing Sector Output in Nigeria
Etim Osim Etim, Mbobo Erasmus Mbobo, Ihenyen Confidence Joel, David Johnny Ekanem – July 2020 Page No.: 240-249
The study investigated the relationship between taxation and manufacturing output in Nigeria from 1985 to 2018. This is premise on the argument taxation causes disincentive to investment and entrepreneurship. Data were gathered from the published reports of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Federal Inland Revenue Service and National Bureau of Statistics covering the period of the study; ex-post facto research design was adopted. Collected data on manufacturing output, companies’ income tax, personal income tax, value added tax and petroleum profit tax were analysed using ordinary least square technique. The results show the t-statistics (CIT = -0.9025, PIT = 3.4047; VAT = -0.2090; PPT = 1.9113) and p-values (CIT = 0.3775; PIT = 0.0028; VAT = 0.8366; PPT = 0.0701) implying CIT and VAT not statistically significant while PIT and PPT were statistically significant with positive relationship with manufacturing out affirming the theoretical conception that companies’ income tax discourage entrepreneurship. Taking the model as a whole, it was concluded that there is a significant relationship between the variables of study. It was recommended that government should grant more tax incentives to manufacturing sector operators and reform of the tax administrative system.
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Etim Osim Etim
Department of Accounting, Faculty of Business Administration, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Mbobo Erasmus Mbobo
Department of Accounting, Faculty of Business Administration, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Ihenyen Confidence Joel
Department of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Niger-Delta University, Bayalsa State, Nigeria
David Johnny Ekanem
Department of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria
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Evaluation of Distance Education and Widening Access to Higher Education in Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
R. Essel, P. Osei-Poku, H. Barton-Essel, A. A. Saah- July 2020 Page No.: 250-256
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology is one of the public universities in Ghana which runs distance education. Distance education has come to stay. This is because many people want to climb the educational ladder and due to large numbers of qualified applicants who cannot further their education by attending the traditional university, they opt for distance education. Although the university started running distance education programmes in 2005, no evaluation has been done except a few studies by Osei et al., in (2013) and Badu et al., (2007). In every country, education is of great importance because it plays a major role in the life of the individual and the country as a whole. Whatever manpower the country needs could be attained if the curriculum of the education system is well structured and geared towards its manpower needs.
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R. Essel
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
P. Osei-Poku
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
H. Barton-Essel
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
A. A. Saah
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
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R. Essel, P. Osei-Poku, H. Barton-Essel, A. A. Saah “Evaluation of Distance Education and Widening Access to Higher Education in Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.4 issue 7, pp.250-256 July 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-4-issue-7/250-256.pdf
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Does Public Debt affect Private Investment in Kenya? ARDL Approach
Pollyne Mbithe Mutunga – July 2020 Page No.: 257-261
Private sector investment plays a critical role towards economic growth and development. Private sector provides employment opportunities to almost 80 percent of Kenyan, pays revenue to the government in form of taxes and fees, and accounts for 50 percent of the GDP. Since 2013, Kenya’s appetite for public debt has growth rapidly and this has elicited public debate on the effect of such debts on private investment. However, literature on this issue remains scanty and inconclusive. The study adopts Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model to respond to the question, “How does Kenya’s public debt affect private investment? The study employed time series data covering 1980-2019. The finds that domestic debt has negative effect on private investment only in the short-run. Similar findings are observed with inflation. In addition, external debt crowds out private investment in the long-run and finally, debt service has adverse effect on private investment in both short and long-run. The study recommends better debt management practices as a remedy to the negative effects.
Page(s): 257-261 Date of Publication: 31 July 2020
Pollyne Mbithe Mutunga
Machakos University, Machakos, Kenya
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Aspects of Smallholder Livestock Production Affected by the Effects of Climate Change in Njoro Sub-County
Douglas V Muyera, Paul Makenzi, Alexander Kahi – July 2020 Page No.: 262-266
Smallholder livestock production is one of the major means of livelihood supporting many families world over. This system acts as a source of food and financial security to many households therefore sustaining their socio-economic wellbeing as well as that of the nation. However, this support system is under threat due to the negative effects of climate change which are contributing to a decline in the level of smallholder livestock production. For the last 30years, changes in climate have been observed in Njoro sub-county and therefore, this study investigated the effects climate change is having on smallholder livestock production in the area. This was done through determination of the aspects of climate change/variability that have impacted on livestock production and the magnitude of their effect. The study employed a social survey research design, where primary data was collected using questionnaires and participant observation, while secondary data was sourced from journals, books, articles, and agricultural records at the sub-county and county headquarters and from the meteorological department. The study found out that climate change is affecting aspects of smallholder livestock production mostly livestock health, livestock yield, forage availability, and water availability. From the study, it was concluded that, due to the effects of climate change, mainly prolonged droughts and reduced rainfall amounts in the study area, smallholder livestock production farmers in the study area is experiencing increased disease occurrence, reduced livestock yield, reduced forage productivity and reduced water availability. These are having a negative effect in their production system.
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Douglas V Muyera
Environmental Science Department, Egerton University
Paul Makenzi
Environmental Science Department, Egerton University
Alexander Kahi
Environmental Science Department, Egerton University
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Equity Financing and Firm Value in Nigeria
Auwalu Sani Ibrahim, Hadiza Sabo, Sunusi Kabiru, Sharafuddeen Ibrahim Abubakar – July 2020 Page No.: 267-269
This study investigates the influence of equity financing on firm value in Nigeria using panel analysis technique for 12 listed industrial goods enterprises from 2006 to 2016. The estimate reveals that equity finance reduce the capacity of firm value in Nigeria. It is also discovered that the firm size and growth have negative influence on the value of frim. Hence, the study suggests that managers should design appropriate management skills to come up with the efficient capital mix in financing firm business. This could be through taking into consideration of various theoretical application and the weakened nature of the economy in the best combination of capital for viable business operation.
Page(s): 267-269 Date of Publication: 31 July 2020
Auwalu Sani Ibrahim
Department of Management Science, Kano State College of Education and Preliminary Studies
Hadiza Sabo
Department of Management Science, Kano State College of Education and Preliminary Studies
Sunusi Kabiru
Department of Management Science, Kano State College of Education and Preliminary Studies
Sharafuddeen Ibrahim Abubakar
Department of Management Science, Kano State College of Education and Preliminary Studies
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Auwalu Sani Ibrahim, Hadiza Sabo, Sunusi Kabiru, Sharafuddeen Ibrahim Abubakar “Equity Financing and Firm Value in Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.4 issue 7, pp.267-269 July 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-4-issue-7/267-269.pdf
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Assessing the Preparedness of Law Enforcement Agents in Dealing with White-Collar Crimes in Kenya: A Case of Nairobi City County
Patrick Mwakio, Dr. George Mathenge, Dr. George Maroko – July 2020 Page No.: 270-282
This study sought to assess the preparedness of Law Enforcement Officers in handling white-collar crimes within Nairobi City County. White collar crimes are seen as a major headache for all legitimate governments throughout the world. It also slows down economic growth by discouraging local and foreign investors. The preparedness of the law enforcement agents to combat white-collar crimes is therefore seen as a key element in reassuring members of the society and attracting foreign investment for developing countries The research objectives were to establish the adequacy of current resources available to effectively manage white-collar crimes in Nairobi City County, to explore the competencies of the law enforcement agents in investigating white-collar crimes in Nairobi City County, to examine the challenges encountered by Law enforcement agents face in thwarting white-collar crimes within Nairobi City County and finally to establish the strategies for enhancing the capacity of law enforcement agents in handling white-collar crimes in Nairobi City County. The target population was largely drawn from the Kenya police, Directorate of criminal investigations and the Kenya Anti-corruption commission with a sample size of 371 respondents drawn from the DCI and KPS. This study adopted quantitative and qualitative research methods it used a descriptive survey design. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews. The study was guided by the Rational Choice Theory. Quantitative data was analysed through the SPSStool version 23. The reports from qualitative data were presented using descriptive statistics. This included frequencies, modes, means, variances and standard deviations. Qualitative data was first coded, patterns established themes and finally reported narratively. The study revealed that there was a significant and strong relationship between the four variables and preparedness level to deal with white collar crime, however the enforcement agents in Nairobi County-Kenya were found to be generally ill prepared to fight white collar crime. The study revealed that corruption, tendering and other acts of bribery; money laundering, embezzlement/misappropriation of public funds/resources as the most prevalent crimes. Cyber-hacking and other forms of internet fraud were also perceived to be problematic, yet security agents were inadequately prepared to deal with these kinds of crimes as they lacked resources and the relevant training to enable them to investigate, arrest, and prosecute the culprits. The study further recommended that the government should allocate more funds and resources to enable law enforcement agents procure modern gadgets that track internet activities; the officers/forensic experts need to have proper training and be recruited from the smart people in society who are perceived to be supper intelligent for them to be smart in their investigations; there is also need to strengthen the existing and establish relevant laws (legal and institutional frameworks) aimed at combating corruption related and other economic crimes.
Page(s): 270-282 Date of Publication: 01 August 2020
Patrick Mwakio
Kenyatta University, P.O.BOX 42695, Nairobi, Kenya
Dr. George Mathenge
Kenyatta University, P.O.BOX 42695, Nairobi, Kenya
Dr. George Maroko
Kenyatta University, P.O.BOX 42695, Nairobi, Kenya
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Patrick Mwakio, Dr. George Mathenge, Dr. George Maroko “Assessing the Preparedness of Law Enforcement Agents in Dealing with White-Collar Crimes in Kenya: A Case of Nairobi City County” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.4 issue 7, pp.270-282 July 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-4-issue-7/270-282.pdf
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A Study of the Challenges Facing the Devolved Governments in Kenya (The Case of Kiambu County Government)
Maria Muthoni Mwihotori, Dr. George C.O Maroko – July 2020 Page No.: 283-297
The purpose of the study was to examine the commitment by the county government in dealing with the challenges facing the implementation of devolved government in Kiambu County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were; to establish the political interference challenges facing the implementation of devolved governments, examine the Administrative challenges, establish how polices and legislation challenges and mismanagement of finances affect the implementation of devolved government in Kiambu County. It further looked into related literature in chapter two and conclusively used descriptive survey research design to investigate the commitment by county government in dealing with these challenges in chapter three. The information collected through simple random sampling was analyzed through various techniques used in descriptive data analysis. The targeted area of study was Kiambu County because it was negatively hitting the headline news immediately after promulgation of the 2010 Constitution of Kenya. A population of 2000 members of the community residing in Kiambu grouped into County Administrators, MCAs and selected members of public such as women groups, youth groups and business people were considered in the study. A sample of 51 members of the groups was used. In conducting this research, the information was collected using questionnaires, interview guide and document analysis. The independent variables included political interference challenges, County Administrative challenges, policies and legislation challenges and mismanagement of finances. The study was guided by Agency and Stewardship Theories. The findings it is hoped would be used to improve the governance methods of Kiambu County and other counties in Kenya. The study found out that politicians were not in support of devolved governance in Kiambu County and that Party affiliations affected decisions being passed by the county assembly. The study further concludes that mismanagement of finances affected implementation of devolved government in Kiambu County. Further demand for huge salaries and allowances by MCAs and public servants, Unhealthy rivalry and poor attitude amongst county leaders, resistance to change and Shortage of qualified human resources were the County Administrative Challenges. The study made the following recommendations: that proper management practices should be effected, politicians should forge unity so as to work together, the government should be more aggressive in the fight against corruption, and finally regulation and legislation should be strengthened to guide on the functions of devolved governments.
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Maria Muthoni Mwihotori
MA Governance and Ethics( Mount Kenya University), P. O. Box 295, Githunguri, Kenya
Dr. George C.O Maroko
Kenyatta University, P.O.BOX 42695, Nairobi, Kenya
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Does Taxation Propel Economic Growth In Nigeria?
Etim Osim Etim, Nsima Johnson Umoffong, Ihenyen Joel Confidence – July 2020 Page No.: 298-306
The study examined the relationship between taxation and economic growth proxy by Per Capita Income (PCI) in Nigeria from 1985 to 2018 data were collected from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for various years on Companies Income Tax (CIT), Personal Income Tax (PIT), Value Added Tax (VAT), Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT) and Per Capita Income (PCI) from Socio-Economic Statistics Report by National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The data were analysed using multiple regression technique. Findings reveal inverse and significant relationship between company income tax and per capita income, while, Personal Income Tax, Value Added Tax Petroleum profit tax shows positive relationship. Thus, the contention as to whether taxation propel economic growth in Nigeria cannot be rightly answered with a ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ response since the results from our study were mix. It was recommended that policy makers should focus on tax incentives that would boost investment in the manufacturing sector.
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Etim Osim Etim
Department of Accounting, Faculty of Business Administration, University of Uyo, Uyo-Nigeria
Nsima Johnson Umoffong
Department of Accounting, Faculty of Business Administration, University of Uyo, Uyo-Nigeria
Ihenyen Joel Confidence
Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management Science, Niger Delta University, Yenegoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
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Quality Management of Elementary School
Agus Bambang Supriyanto, Sudjarwo, Riswanti Rini – July 2020 Page No.: 307-309
This study aims to analyze and describe quality management planning in primary schools, organizing quality management in primary schools, implementing quality management in primary schools, and evaluating quality management in primary schools. The method used in this research is qualitative with a case study design. The informants of this research are the principal, curriculum waka, school committee, teachers, students, and parents. The results showed that 1) planning the objectives of planning as a reference for quality management in primary schools included efforts to guarantee school quality, mechanisms and systems of school quality, school quality development teams, and procurement of facilities and infrastructure in schools. 2) arrange an effective behavioral relationship about quality management in primary schools including academic programs for school quality management, involvement related to school quality management, organizing school facilities and infrastructure, and distribution of school facilities and infrastructure. 3) implementation of school quality management programs, targets for implementing school quality management achievements, utilization of facilities and infrastructure in school quality management, and constraints related to school quality management. 4) the school management process takes place for school quality, what obstacles are faced with school quality, how to evaluate the implementation of school quality management, and the efforts made to follow up on school quality management.
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Agus Bambang Supriyanto
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia
Sudjarwo
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia
Riswanti Rini
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia
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Legislative-Judicial Relations and Budget Implementation in Nigeria
Udoji, Chibuike Raphael, Johnpaul Onyebuchi Nduba, Jude Chiedozie Okwuadimma – July 2020 Page No.: 310-315
Since the return of democracy in 1999, the implementation of the budget in Nigeria has been a major concern. There have been many explanations for the poor performance of the federal government in capital budgets, including the late introduction, execution and adoption of the budget; the late distribution of funds to the federal departments and agencies, and the inadequate use of resources; but little attention has been given to the position of the judiciary in this regard. As a result, this paper examines legislative-judicial ties and the implementation of the budget in Nigeria. The paper collected data from secondary sources. The results of the study shows that the legislature and the judiciary, as institutions, do not perform their functions and duties in regulating the excesses of the executive branch of the government and its MDAs, in particular with respect to the complete execution of the budget enacted into law in Nigeria. The paper, therefore, suggests that the legislature and the judiciary should perform their duties and work effectively to monitor the excesses of the executive branch of the government, in particular, to ensure the full implementation of approved budgets.
Page(s): 310-315 Date of Publication: 02 August 2020
Udoji, Chibuike Raphael
Department of Political Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Johnpaul Onyebuchi Nduba
Department of Political Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Jude Chiedozie Okwuadimma
Department of Political Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
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Udoji, Chibuike Raphael, Johnpaul Onyebuchi Nduba, Jude Chiedozie Okwuadimma “Legislative-Judicial Relations and Budget Implementation in Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.4 issue 7, pp.310-315 July 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-4-issue-7/310-315.pdf
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Teacher Unions’ Strategies Enhancing Welfare Benefits for Teachers in Kenya. A Case of Kenya National Union of Teachers
Dr. Gideon M. Kasivu – July 2020 Page No.: 316-318
Teacher unions seek through collective negotiation and bargaining with employers to improve benefits of their members. It is the desire of teachers to benefit from their unions as well as secure protection against unfair labour practices. This study was carried to investigate Teacher unions’ strategies enhancing welfare benefits for teachers in Kenya taking the case of Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT). The study used descriptive survey design. The target population was 8320 primary school teachers and nine KNUT branch officials. Stratified sampling and simple random sampling were used to select a sample 830 teachers. Purposive sampling was used to select nine KNUT officials. The study used questionnaire for teachers and interview guide for KNUT officials as the instruments for the study. Content validity of the research instruments was ascertained through piloting of the test items while reliability of the questionnaires and the interviews was ascertained by a test-re-test technique. The data was analyzed by use of SPSS programme. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data and presented in frequency tables. Interview guide responses were reported in verbatim. The conclusion of the study was that KNUT was highly involved in enhancing issues concerning the welfare of teachers. The study recommends that the union should diversify motivational programs for teachers to continue promoting the welfare benefits for teachers in Kenya
Page(s): 316-318 Date of Publication: 03 August 2020
Dr. Gideon M. Kasivu
Lecturer, Department of Educational Administration and Planning, School of Education, South Eastern Kenya University
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Dr. Gideon M. Kasivu “Teacher Unions’ Strategies Enhancing Welfare Benefits for Teachers in Kenya. A Case of Kenya National Union of Teachers” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.4 issue 7, pp.316-318 July 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-4-issue-7/316-318.pdf
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The Role of Teacher-Student Interpersonal Relationship in Determining Students’ Discipline in Public Secondary Schools in Machakos County
Dr. Gideon M. Kasivu – July 2020 Page No.: 319-324
Students’ discipline is an important factor in the attainment of progressive outcomes in institutions of learning. Learning institutions have adversely been affected by cases of student’s indiscipline. Management of students’ discipline through creating a healthy teacher student inter relationship remains a significant panacea to this worrying trend which forms the focus of this study. This study sought to investigate the role of teacher- student interpersonal relationships in students’ discipline in Machakos County, Kenya. The study used descriptive survey design. The sample size was 100 principals, 350 teachers and 380 students. The sample size was obtained by stratified sampling and simple random sampling procedures. The study used questionnaires and interview guide as the research instruments. Pilot study was done on the research instruments. Test-retest technique of reliability was used to test the reliability of the instruments. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and presented in frequency tables. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient and Pearson Chi Test was used to test the hypothesis of the study. The study revealed that teacher student interpersonal relationships had a significant positive relationship with levels of students’ discipline in public secondary schools in Machakos County at (r) value of 0.831 significant at (p) value of 0.003. From the findings, the study concluded that the role of teacher student interpersonal relationships was critical to students’ discipline in public secondary schools in Machakos County. The study the recommends that educators and education administrators should strive to encourage cordial teacher student interpersonal relationship in their interaction in the school.
Page(s): 319-324 Date of Publication: 03 August 2020
Dr. Gideon M. Kasivu
Lecturer, Department of Educational Administration and Planning, School of Education, South Eastern Kenya University
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The Mediatory Effect of Voluntary Disclosure on the Relationship between Corporate Governance and Financial Performance: A Pilot Study
Ibrahim Mohd Al Hamadsheh, Barjoyai Bin Bardai, Abdoul Rahman Mhd Al Jounaidi – July 2020 Page No.: 325-331
The global problem since the past decade is the complete disclosure of financial statements. In fact, the report “profit and loss,” which reflects the company’s operating indicators, is important. The more transparent the report is, the better it is for future and existing investors to make their investment decisions. The more transparent the report is. This means that the more companies reveal the figures included in the financial statement, the more transparency they are. The purpose of a financial statement is to assist transparency and to supply a reliable annual report for more detailed information disclosure. It also promotes the development of accounting standards and financial reporting legislation. There are two forms of financial reporting: mandatory and voluntary reporting. The Mandatory Information Divulging, in particular, represents the key demand of the market for information provided by various laws and regulatory authorities and is regulated by public or professional organizations at the national or regional levels. On the opposite, a voluntary company divulgation that surpasses the divulgation demands is the correct option to divulge users’ annual reports. The researchers’ fundamental curiosity is how voluntary disclosure can improve financial performance and what factors influence the financial performance of the company listed in the Amman Bourse through the structure of corporate governance. The primary objective of the analysis is to analyze, in the annual reports of the Jordanian listed companies, the degree of voluntary disclosure and analyze the connection between corporate governance and financial performance (FP). In the Jordanian context, a research method will be used, namely archiving and method because the nature of the data needed to perform this survey on Jordanian companies stresses the need for secondary information to be an essential source of information because secondary information helps in determining current information. Data collected from 208 manufacturing and service firms in the 2012–2017 Annual Report of Amman Stock Exchange. Moreover, the latest source of information at the time of the research is data from this period. The sample of the study was limited to the service sector and industry, which comprises 208 companies representing 84 percent of the total companies listed in the Amman stock exchange. Version 18 (SPSS) was used in the analysis and this analysis was used as a descriptive analysis. The results showed that BORDIN, BACT, BSIZE, ACS, FOW, and IOW. The results indicate that Board members are the BORDIN Board of Trustees. Support was provided for H02, H03, H04, H05, H06, H07, H09. In contrast, the Audit Committee ‘s independence (ACOM) and government ownership (GOW) are statistically marginal, since their p-values are higher than their usual significance point of 0.05. Consequently, H01 and H08 were rejected. This analysis fills the gap created by past studies identifying these variables that identifying these variables that influence the financial results. The most theoretical effects are for this review. All factors affect financial efficiency, as shown by the results obtained. A financial performance research framework was proposed among listed Jordanian companies and empirical tests were conducted in this study. However, the most practical implications for this analysis are that this work examining the variables from each external factor in order to identify the one most successful in financial performance. The details collected may be incomplete by unreported corporate administration, concealed managing directors, and/or secret ownership rates one of the most significant determinants of this analysis. A significant suggestion for future studies would be the inclusion of more business services in this study that may include in- and out-of-market services. The study concludes that a structural model is developed and tested financially. In conclusion, shareholders and management of the current study will know that the scope of voluntary disclosure is determined by them. This then prevents them from expropriating the company’s property for their own purposes.
Page(s): 325-331 Date of Publication: 03 August 2020
Ibrahim Mohd Al Hamadsheh
Department of Accounting, Al-Madina International University, Kualalumpur-Malaysia
Barjoyai Bin Bardai
Department of Accounting, Al-Madina International University, Kualalumpur-Malaysia
Abdoul Rahman Mhd Al Jounaidi
Department of Accounting, Al-Madina International University, Kualalumpur-Malaysia
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Ibrahim Mohd Al Hamadsheh, Barjoyai Bin Bardai, Abdoul Rahman Mhd Al Jounaidi “The Mediatory Effect of Voluntary Disclosure on the Relationship between Corporate Governance and Financial Performance: A Pilot Study” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.4 issue 7, pp.325-331 July 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-4-issue-7/325-331.pdf
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Parliamentary Turnover in Ghana’s Fourth Republic: Perspectives of Members of Parliament
Harrison Kofi Belley – July 2020 Page No.: 332-336
Since the return to constitutional rule in Ghana in January 1993, the high turnover of parliamentarians in Ghana’s fourth republican parliament has been a source of concern to not only Members of Parliament (MPs) and the leadership of parliament, but to the academia as well. The minority and majority leaders in the seventh parliament of the fourth republic of Ghana have bemoaned this practice where most MPs do not go past one term of parliament. The aim of this study was to examine members of parliament perceptions about impact and implications of the high attrition rate of MPs on the members and parliament as an institution. Data for the study was collected in 2019 through semi-structured interviews conducted with forty-five purposively selected minority and majority MPs of the fourth republic. The findings revealed that the high attrition rate of MPs affects the work of parliament and parliamentarians significantly. Parliamentarians reported that the loss of experience MPs to fresh one affects the quality of work done by the legislative arm of government. They revealed further that the outrageously high attrition rate cannot facilitate the growth of parliament; neither can it grow our parties. They identified: (i) increasing monetization of internal party elections (ii) unfulfilled promises of MPs (iii) pettiness on the part of constituents and party activists as some of the causes of the high attrition rate of parliamentarians in Ghana’s parliament. Given the diversity of opinions on the phenomenon, parliamentarians suggested that the public affairs department should intensive its education on the workings of parliament and its engagement with the general public.
Page(s): 332-336 Date of Publication: 03 August 2020
Harrison Kofi Belley
Governance Studies Department, Evangelical Presbyterian University College, P. O. Box HP 678, Ho, Ghana
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Harrison Kofi Belley “Parliamentary Turnover in Ghana’s Fourth Republic: Perspectives of Members of Parliament” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol.4 issue 7, pp.332-336 July 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-4-issue-7/332-336.pdf
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