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Obesity is on the rise in developing countries, especially in urban areas.In this study, a crosssectional study was conducted in two divisions in Nairobi province to determine the prevalence of and some risk factors associated with overweight and obesity among school children in Nairobi, Kenya.It involved 344 school children aged 9 -14 years drawn from four randomly selected public and private primary schools.Weight and height were measured and body mass index was calculated.Nutrition status...

This study has determined how job satisfaction affects teachers’ performance in primary schools in Tanzania. The study was guided by a conceptual framework for which variables such as inputs, environmental process and output were analysed. It was adopted from Bronfenbrenner and Morries (1998) system model. The study employed qualitative approach with a descriptive design. Data used, were collected using a variety of techniques, a sample of one hundred and forty respondents were used. Two...

After the establishment of the democratic government,national curriculum of senior high school in South Africa has been revised several times.The new curriculum is based on the following principles:adhering to educational objectives,highlighting outcome-based education,valuing indigenous knowledge systems,emphasizing curriculum integration and inclusivity.The subjects for the new curriculum are divided into compulsory and optional ones.The national curriculum for Grades 10~12 is...

Abstract In general, independence marks the end of education provision oriented to the needs of colonial countries and the start of a more inclusive education system tailored to native traditions and needs. This article presents a retrospective overview of the development of education in Africa since 1960, when a large number of countries attained political independence. It describes the existing educational systems which were mainly inherited from the colonial period and discusses...

Sustainability of any programme depends largely on the involvement of all stakeholders in the society. If sustainable development involves meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, then youth, representing about 30 percent of the world's population, must be involved in the development process. In developed countries, there are specific programmes for youth empowerment, through which they are trained in such key areas as...

Introduction: A surge of sexual interest occurs around puberty and continues through adolescence. Heightened adolescent sexuality may be caused by a number of factors, including bodily changes, sexual hormones, social forces, and rehearsal for adult gender roles. The main objective of the present study is to understand the patterns and trends of adolescent students’ sexual behaviour in Tanzania. Methodology: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted and 550 secondary school students...

Introduction: A surge of sexual interest occurs around puberty and continues through adolescence. Heightened adolescent sexuality may be caused by a number of factors, including bodily changes, sexual hormones, social forces, and rehearsal for adult gender roles. The main objective of the present study is to understand the patterns and trends of adolescent students’ sexual behaviour in Tanzania. Methodology: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted and 550 secondary school students...

The prevention of violence in countries in transition is a central focus in policymaking. However, how to remember the past—how it is regarded and dealt with—remains a major challenge especially where the agendas of different actors and their underlying concepts of justice, peace, and reconciliation do not always go hand in hand. In this paper we explore how the local framing of peace education, and the cultural contextualization of reconciliation have helped the people of Sierra Leone come...

Abstract Distance training environments (DTEs) are considered as the next generation ways and means for teacher training in Morocco. They present a valuable solution to sustain the increasing need for pre-service and in-service training of a very large number of teachers, especially those in remote areas. In this paper, we will describe Morocco’s first experience towards establishing DTEs in teacher training programs. We will outline the successes and challenges of developing distance...

This paper analyzes the impact of high school household income and scholastic ability on post-secondary enrollment in South Africa. Using longitudinal data from the Cape Area Panel Study (CAPS), we analyze the large racial gaps in the proportion of high school graduates who enroll in university and other forms of post-secondary education. Our results indicate that family background and high school achievement (measured by a literacy and numeracy exam and performance on the grade 12...

Different methods of assessment on the students learning outcomes in Agricultural Science at five different secondary schools in Ila-Orangun, Osun State were studied. An arm of a class was used for each test; Continuous Assessment (CA) and Conventional Method (CM) were used for each arm. Students were taught during their normal school times for the maximum time of forty minutes thrice a week. There were ten objective questions weekly for each assessment of the students in the CA method for...

Background: Rate-pressure product is a determinant of cardiovascular risk in patient with hypertension and one of the major predictors of myocardial oxygen consumption. Aim: The primary purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of interval training program on rate-pressure product in subjects with hypertension. Materials and Methods: Two hundred and forty-five male patients of essential hypertension with mild to moderate systolic blood pressure between 140 and 179 mmHg and...

Aim This study was aimed at assessing knowledge and attitude to semen donation among male students at the College of Medicine. Methods A semi-structured questionnaire survey of students doing Pre-Medical Sciences, MBBS, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, and Medical Laboratory Science degrees at the College of Medicine. There were 180 respondents who took part in this study. Their ages ranged from 15 to 43 years with a mean of 21.21 years. Results A total of 130 (72.2%) of the respondents were...

This book is essential for the library of wildlife professionals who work with chemical or physical restraint of African wildlife species. This second edition is significantly improved over the first edition. Kock and Burroughs have edited and produced a book that succinctly addresses the relevant physiology, pharmacology, and human safety issues related to chemical restraint. While much of this information is also found in other sources, there are key sections that make this book a truly...

In the West African Sahel, the majority of the population depends on subsistence farming and livestock breeding and is thus particularly vulnerable to climatic changes. One possible response to natural hazards is migration. Recent research suggests that environmentally induced mobility is closely linked to the social vulnerability and adaptive capacity of individuals and groups. However, only little attention has been paid thus far to the role of formal education in this context. Our...

Van der Land, V., and D. Hummel. 2013. Vulnerability and the role of education in environmentally induced migration in Mali and Senegal. Ecology and Society 18(4): 14. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-05830-180414