AITCHEDJI Magloire Fortuné Landry
Ecole Normale Supérieure de Natitingou, UNSTIM (Bénin), Faculté des Sciences de l’Education et de la Formation, UAC(Bénin)

 GADO Issaou
Ecole Normale Supérieure de Natitingou, UNSTIM (Bénin), Faculté des Sciences de l’Education et de la Formation, UAC(Bénin)

 HOUESSOU Dossou Y. Patrick
Ecole Normale Supérieure de Natitingou, UNSTIM (Bénin), Faculté des Sciences de l’Education et de la Formation, UAC(Bénin)

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AITCHEDJI Magloire Fortuné Landry, GADO Issaou, HOUESSOU Dossou Y. Patrick, “Learning Through Technology: Development of a Sexual Health Education Application for Adolescents and Youth in Benin ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) volume-6-issue-12, pp.74-79 December 2022  DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2022.61209

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Learning Through Technology: Development of a Sexual Health Education Application for Adolescents and Youth in Benin

 Mate Situmbeko
Kambule Secondary School, University of Zambia, Zambia

 Kalisto Kalimaposo
University of Zambia, School of Education, Department of Educational Psychology, Sociology and Special Education, Zambia

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Mate Situmbeko and Kalisto Kalimaposo, “The Status of Prison Education in Selected Correctional Facilities of Western Zambia. ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) volume-6-issue-12, pp.80-88 December 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-6-issue-12/80-88.pdf

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The Status of Prison Education in Selected Correctional Facilities of Western Zambia.

 Gopika.N
Main Library, Eastern University, Sri Lanka

 Kaveevendan.K
Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Eastern University, Sri Lanka

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Gopika.N and Kaveevendan.K, “Influence of English language proficiency on tertiary level education ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) volume-6-issue-12, pp.89-96 December 2022  DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2022.61210

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Influence of English language proficiency on tertiary level education

 Evi Ardianti
Department of Accounting, University of Islamic Riau, Indonesia

 Zulhelmy
Department of Accounting, University of Islamic Riau, Indonesia

 R. Rudi Alhempi
Department of Management, School of Economics Persada Bunda, Indonesia

 Syahrial Shaddiq
Department of Management, University of Cahaya Bangsa, Indonesia

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Evi Ardianti, Zulhelmy, R. Rudi Alhempi, Syahrial Shaddiq, “The Effect of the Use of Information Technology, Internal Control Systems, and Human Resource Competence on The Accountability of Village Fund Management in Bungaraya District ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) volume-6-issue-12, pp.97-104 December 2022  DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2022.61211

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The Effect of the Use of Information Technology, Internal Control Systems, and Human Resource Competence on The Accountability of Village Fund Management in Bungaraya District

 Reynan S. Tongcua
Department of Education, Division of Bago City, Philippines

 Maylin M. Tongcua
La Carlota City College, La Carlota City, Philippines

 Trudy C. Cerbo
La Carlota City College, La Carlota City, Philippines

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Reynan S. Tongcua, Maylin M. Tongcua, Trudy C. Cerbo, “Legacy Leadership Competency among Public Elementary School Heads at Bago City Philippines: Practices and Organizational Thrust ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) volume-6-issue-12, pp.105-109 December 2022  DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2022.61212

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Legacy Leadership Competency among Public Elementary School Heads at Bago City Philippines: Practices and Organizational Thrust

 Dereck Moyo (Mr)
Dereck Moyo. Principal Author of this paper. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Development Studies at the Women’s University in Africa, Harare, Zimbabwe.

 Tough Chinoda (PhD)
Tough Chinoda (PhD), Co-author for this paper. Senior lecturer, University of Zimbabwe.

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 Kezzy Wawira Wanjira
Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology, Kenya

  Ann Muiru
Lecturer, Mount Kenya University, Kenya

 Dr. Benson Njoroge
Lecturer, Mount Kenya University, Kenya

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Adolescents’ Physical Development on Personality Traits Development Among Boys in Public Day Secondary Schools in Kirinyaga East Sub County.

 Atukwatse Judith
Kampala international university (KIU), UGANDA

  Dr. Ogbona Chidiebere
Kampala international university (KIU), UGANDA

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Land Allocation and Conflicts among Refugees and Host Communities, A case of Nakivale and Oruchinga Refugee Settlements in Western Uganda

 Musa W. O.
Chemistry Department, College of Education, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

 Akuba J. C.
Chemistry Department, College of Education, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

 Gloria S. A.
Chemistry Department, College of Education, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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Evaluating the Impact of Chemistry Practicals on Students’ Performance in Chemistry in Public Secondary Schools of Nasarawa State Nigeria

 Tambari Mtormabari Deebom (Ph.D)
Department of Vocational and Technology Education, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria.

 Joseph, Brown Simon Abigo
Department of Vocational and Technology Education, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria.

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Wearable Technology Maintenance Skill Needs of Technical College Students for Job Creation in Rivers State.

 M.W. Mutiga
Department of Applied Community Development Studies, Egerton University, P.O. Box 536-20115, Egerton, Kenya.

 M.M. Mutuku
Department of Applied Community Development Studies, Egerton University, P.O. Box 536-20115, Egerton, Kenya.

 L.N. Kinuthia
Department of Applied Community Development Studies, Egerton University, P.O. Box 536-20115, Egerton, Kenya.

 A. A. Olubandwa
Department of Applied Community Development Studies, Egerton University, P.O. Box 536-20115, Egerton, Kenya.

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M.W. Mutiga, M.M. Mutuku, L.N. Kinuthia and A. A. Olubandwa, “Influence of Non-Governmental Organizations’ Financial Interventions on Community Empowerment ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) volume-6-issue-12, pp.170-179 December 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-6-issue-12/170-179.pdf

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Influence of Non-Governmental Organizations’ Financial Interventions on Community Empowerment

 Olivia Fransiske Christine Walangitan
University Sam Ratulangi, Manado, Indonesia

 Tinneke Meyske Tumbel
University Sam Ratulangi, Manado, Indonesia

 Joanne Valesca Mangindaan
University Sam Ratulangi, Manado, Indonesia

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Covid 19 Pandemic and Post Covid-19 Era in Business Activities of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Msmes) in Manado Indonesia

 James Sunday Kehinde
Department of Accounting, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria

 Sehilat Abike Bolarinwa
Department of Accounting, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria

 Olukayode Ezekiel Ibironke
Department of Accounting, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria

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James Sunday Kehinde, Sehilat Abike Bolarinwa, Olukayode Ezekiel Ibironke, “Firm Size, Financial Leverage and Firm Performance: Evidence from Firms Listed in the Non-Financial Sectors of the Nigeria Stock Exchange ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) volume-6-issue-12, pp.188-195 December 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-6-issue-12/188-195.pdf

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Firm Size, Financial Leverage and Firm Performance: Evidence from Firms Listed in the Non-Financial Sectors of the Nigeria Stock Exchange

 Onuoha, Donatus Chinedu
Doctorate Student, Department of Insurance and Risk Management, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu Enugu State, Nigeria.

 Dr Ezekwe, Kenneth Chukwudi
Insurance Department, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State, Nigeria.

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Onuoha, Donatus Chinedu, Dr Ezekwe, Kenneth Chukwudi, “Insurance Operations and Financial Deepening in Nigerian: Policyholders Perspective (1999-2020) ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) volume-6-issue-12, pp.196-202 December 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-6-issue-12/196-202.pdf

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Insurance Operations and Financial Deepening in Nigerian: Policyholders Perspective (1999-2020)

 Dr Nene F. K. Obasi
Department of Library and Information Science, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria

 Dr Rose Ezeibe
The University Library, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria

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Dr Nene F. K. Obasi, And Dr Rose Ezeibe, “Archival Responsibility, Access and Technological Issues in Contemporary Society ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) volume-6-issue-12, pp.203-208 December 2022  DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2022.61215

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Archival Responsibility, Access and Technological Issues in Contemporary Society

 K’Odipo, Walter Otieno
Kaimosi Friends University (Kafu), Kenya

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K’Odipo, Walter Otieno, “A Study of The Nature and Role of Traditional Leadership and Governance in Homa Bay County in The Pre-Colonial and Colonial Periods in Kenya. ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) volume-6-issue-12, pp.209-222 December 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-6-issue-12/209-222.pdf

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A Study of The Nature and Role of Traditional Leadership and Governance in Homa Bay County in The Pre-Colonial and Colonial Periods in Kenya.

 Godfrey C. Kain
Laboratory of African Studies and the Diaspora, University of Dschang, Cameroon

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Educational Key Terms for the Teaching of African Languages: the Case of the Kom Language, North-West Region of Cameroon

 Olusola LODIKERO
Department of Accountancy, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State. Nigeria

 Kazeem A. SOYINKA
Department of Taxation, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State. Nigeria

 Oluwafemi M. SUNDAY
Department of Taxation, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State. Nigeria

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Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) Attributes and Earnings Management of listed Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria

 Dr. Christiana Uzoaru Okorie
Department of Adult and Non-Formal Education Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

 Dr. Chukwuma Alexander Ezechinnah
Department of Adult Education and Community Development Faculty of Education, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Nigeria

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Impacts of Climate Change on Crop Production in Rivers State, Nigeria

 Emenike Umesi. Ph.D.
Senior Lecturer, Global Distance Learning Institute, Abuja, Nigeria

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The Influence of Leadership Style, Talent Management and Succession Planning on Employee Retention.

 Mandikiana Memory Rumbidzai V.
Africa University, Zimbabwe

  Murairwa Stanley
Africa University, Zimbabwe

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Parents’ perceptions of education offered by secondary mission boarding schools in the Mutasa district of Manicaland, Zimbabwe

 Callistus Kahale Kabindama
St. Augustine’s Major Seminary, Mpima, Zambia

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Zambian Democracy in Relation to Governance of Society

 Dr. Meenu Baliyan
IMSEC Ghaziabad, India

 Muskan Goel
IMSEC Ghaziabad, India

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Impact of COVID 19 on the banking sector

 Justice Dadzie
Department of Education and Psychology, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

 Ruth Annan-Brew
Department of Education and Psychology, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

  Vida Adjeley Akai-Tetteh
Department of Health Physical Education and Recreation (HPER), University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

 Afua Twiba Ahenkora
Department of Education and Psychology, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

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Justice Dadzie, Ruth Annan-Brew, Vida Adjeley Akai-Tetteh, Afua Twiba Ahenkora , “Psychometric Characteristics of Test Anxiety Analysis Tools ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) volume-6-issue-12, pp.277-284 December 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-6-issue-12/277-284.pdf

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Psychometric Characteristics of Test Anxiety Analysis Tools

 Rafee I. Tunde OLAGUNJU
Postgraduate Student, Department of Business and Entrepreneurship, Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria

 Issa ABDULRAHEEM Ph.D
Department of Business and Entrepreneurship, Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria

 Zekeri ABU Ph.D
Department of Business and Entrepreneurship, Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria

 Abdulazeez Alhaji SALAU Ph.D
Department of Management and Accounting, Summit University, Offa Kwara State, Nigeria

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Rafee I. Tunde OLAGUNJU, Issa ABDULRAHEEM Ph.D, Zekeri ABU Ph.D, And Abdulazeez Alhaji SALAU Ph.D , “Succession Planning and Sustainability of Family Owned Businesses in Lagos State ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) volume-6-issue-12, pp.285-291 December 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-6-issue-12/285-291.pdf

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Succession Planning and Sustainability of Family Owned Businesses in Lagos State

 Ndifor Roseline Fuhtung
University of Yaounde 1, Cameroon

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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) as Assessment Tool in Primary Schools: Perceived Influence on Students Writing Skills in Secondary Schools in Yaounde VI.

 Robert Changwe
The University of Zambia, School of Education, Department of Language and Social Sciences Education, P. O Box 32379, Lusaka, ZAMBIA

 Christine Mwanza
The University of Zambia, School of Education, Department of Language and Social Sciences Education, P. O Box 32379, Lusaka, ZAMBIA

 Harrison Daka
The University of Zambia, School of Education, Department of Language and Social Sciences Education, P. O Box 32379, Lusaka, ZAMBIA

 Moreblessing Ng’onomo
The University of Zambia, School of Education, Department of Language and Social Sciences Education, P. O Box 32379, Lusaka, ZAMBIA

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Robert Changwe, Christine Mwanza, Harrison Daka, and Moreblessing Ng’onomo , “Linking Theory to Practice: Perspectives on Practical Measures and Policies in Enhancing the Implementation of the Localised curriculum in Mwansabombwe District of Zambia ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) volume-6-issue-12, pp.297-304 December 2022  DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2022.61217

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Linking Theory to Practice: Perspectives on Practical Measures and Policies in Enhancing the Implementation of the Localised curriculum in Mwansabombwe District of Zambia

 Nelson Nkwasibwe
Ibanda University, Uganda

 Atuhereze Elly Katsigaire
Ibanda University, Uganda

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Credit Risk Assessment and Financial Perfomance of SACCOs. A Case of Selected SACCOs in Ibanda Municipality

 Moses Olusanya Ayoola
Department of Languages and Linguistics, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, Nigeria

 Mercy Adenike Bankole
Department of Languages and Linguistics, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, Nigeria

 Chinyere Blessing Okorie
Department of Languages and Linguistics, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, Nigeria

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Moses Olusanya Ayoola, Mercy Adenike Bankole, Chinyere Blessing Okorie , “Text and Image Interplay in Selected Primary School English Textbooks in Ekiti State ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) volume-6-issue-12, pp.312-318 December 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-6-issue-12/312-318.pdf

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Text and Image Interplay in Selected Primary School English Textbooks in Ekiti State

 Chepngeno B. Judy
PhD Candidate (Communication Studies), Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega, Kenya.

 Prof. Kiptoo K. Michael
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, South Eastern Kenya University, Kitui, Kenya.

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Awareness and Knowledge levels as determinants of Cervical Cancer Screening uptake among Women Seeking Healthcare Services at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya

 Nova Mustika
Universitas Perintis Indonesia

 Rafnelly Rafki
Universitas Perintis Indonesia

 Rinda Lestari
Universitas Perintis Indonesia

 Marisa
Universitas Perintis Indonesia

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Nova Mustika, Rafnelly Rafki, Rinda Lestari, Marisa , “Motivation and Attitude Towards English among Medical Technology Laboratory Students Universitas Perintis Indonesia ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) volume-6-issue-12, pp.325-327 December 2022  DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2022.61218

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Motivation and Attitude Towards English among Medical Technology Laboratory Students Universitas Perintis Indonesia