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The relative educational returns on colonial versus indigenous language instruction in sub-Saharan countries have yet to be decisively estimated. To address this unanswered question, this paper provides an impact assessment of an experiment in Cameroon in which the first 3 years of schooling were conducted in a local language instead of in English. Test results in examinations in both English and math reveal that treated students exhibit gains of 1.1–1.4 of a standard deviation in grades 1...

The introduction of digital technologies and the emergence of electronic reading devices have expanded the concept of literacy and shaped how readers consume information from texts, as well as how they perceive and interact with digital materials vs. print materials in academic settings. Several years ago, reading was merely a characteristic of print. However, with today's advances in technology, the vast majority of people are reading blogs, journals, newspapers, and other materials on...

Quantitative assessments of health impacts from environmental pollution are useful informationfor government and the general public. Such assessments can serve as an instrument to identify environmental priorities, mobilize support for their implementation, and, more broadly, to advance toward realizing environmental objectives. This report provides estimates of health effects of ambient air pollution (AAP) in Greater Cairo, and inadequate household drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene...

PDS 72: Environmental health issues in LMIC, Exhibition Hall (PDS), Ground floor, August 28, 2019, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Background: Global warming is impacting ambient temperature with subsequent increased risks for adverse human health impacts. Temperature and air pollution are often treated as separate risk factors and few studies have investigated effect modification by temperature on the association between air pollution and human health outcomes in Africa. Methods: Individual level...

PDS 72: Environmental health issues in LMIC, Exhibition Hall (PDS), Ground floor, August 28, 2019, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Background: Global warming is impacting ambient temperature with subsequent increased risks for adverse human health impacts. Temperature and air pollution are often treated as separate risk factors and few studies have investigated effect modification by temperature on the association between air pollution and human health outcomes in Africa. Methods: Individual level...

Stakeholder engagement is a critical component of marine protected area (MPA) management. Education and capacity-building initiatives, in particular, have the potential to empower stakeholders, promote collaboration, create a culture of marine stewardship and encourage alternative and sustainable livelihoods. Empirical evidence on the impacts of these initiatives on stakeholders and MPAs is however still lacking. This study tested the impact of an ocean literacy, marine education and...

In recent years, South African supply chains have struggled to move domestic and international freight efficiently and effectively.The purpose of this article is to determine the skills that students believe are required in the industry to determine whether there is a mismatch between the supply and the demand of supply chain management skills.The findings from this research suggest that, while industry has a need for technical (hard) skills, there is a stronger requirement for soft skills,...

In this paper, I argue that attempts at decolonizing higher education as transformative project in an era of a toxic, exponentially strengthening neoliberal performativity agenda, is inherently paradoxical as any new ‘reconstitution’ is bound to still remain ensnared within the neoliberal grand narrative. Such reconstitution will produce new (dis)guises as institutions in their quest to acquiesce, engage a superficiality that might obfuscate ‘authentic’ transformation. Any kind of...

Introduction The objective of our study was to study the lipid profile of patients hospitalized for stroke (Ischemic or Hemorrhagic) by identifying among them, those who presented dyslipidemias. Materials and method We conducted a study on the lipidogram results of 609 patients hospitalized for stroke. All the variables were included in the model a priori without any selection, with, first, the lipid variables, then secondarily the age, the sex. Results The stroke rate was 72% for the...

There is a lack of theory-driven and evidence-based school violence prevention programmes targeting high school learners. In line with a developmental social work approach within a framework of stakeholder participation and empowerment, the Think Smart-Take Charge-Turn a New Leaf programme was designed and implemented e. Following a one-group pre-test/post-test survey design, a focus group interview with eight Grade 11 learners to obtain information on their experiences and their opinions...

Abstract Higher education in Algeria is not well known in international spheres, apart from a few local studies. However, it is an exceptional case study for its outstanding achievements in recent history and particularly its growing pace. This article aims to describe the evolution of the higher education system at the country level through an analysis of national statistics gathered by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MESRS). The current article puts the case study...

There has been a rapid growth in internet use in Kenya.Adolescents are the highest users of internet in the country.This puts adolescents at risk of becoming addictive internet users.Adolescent internet use has also been found to have negative consequences which include problematic social relationships, poor academic performance and psychological disturbance.Studies in other countries have associated increased levels of addictive internet use among individuals who are depressed.However, in...

The liver is the major site of Hepatitis B virus and Hepatitis C virus replications. Patients with diabetes tend to be at an increased risk for developing various forms of liver diseases. The infection of the liver can cause or exacerbate diabetes. On the other hand, diabetes can cause or intensify the severity of liver infection. This comparative cross-sectional study was conducted with the aim to determine the prevalence of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C virus infections and associated...

Abstract The purpose of this theoretical paper is to explain the relevance of the Master of Engineering Education (M Eng. in Education) at one university of technology in South Africa, that comprises four distinct faculties. The paper is based on relevant literature review. The M Eng in Education creates the nexus between Engineering Sciences and Education as specific fields of study and research to enhance cross-boundary knowledge, skills, pedagogy and application. This is in line with the...

Palestinian and American clinicians affiliated with Georgetown University, George Washington University, and the United Palestinian Appeal studied the capacity of a school-based student mental health intervention. Needs assessment indicated concern in Palestine among school staff and the Ministry of Education regarding morale, intergroup conflict, and students presenting learning and behavioral challenges.

This paper reflects the joint role of government, parents and the traditional custodians in reducing the high rates of mortality in the traditional initiation schools of South Africa. The main argument raised by this paper is that, traditional initiation schools are very important as they symbolize and signifies the traditional teachings and education employed when initiating young boys to manhood. Many authors recognize that accurate custom practices in initiation could reduce high number...