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The integration and use of ICT tools, resources and systems in different aspects of the educational process is the aim of this study on the integration of ICT into higher education institutions. In order to improve the performance of students in their studies, successful integration with ICT at higher education institutions has become more and more crucial. However, there's a shortage of comprehensiveness. Research on the specific impact of ICT integration on students' performance indicators...

This study investigates the relationship between teacher capacity building, instructional delivery, and effectiveness in public secondary schools. Utilizing the descriptive survey methodology, data were collected from 400 teachers in Embu and Tharaka-Nithi Counties, Kenya. A survey questionnaire was used for data collection, whereby the efficacy of instructional delivery was assessed through a Likert-scale survey consisting of 17 items. Demographic information highlighted the diverse...

Abstract Background Uganda has one of the youngest populations in the world, with approximately 55% aged below 18 years. Approximately 23% of Ugandan youths are struggling with mental disorders. Despite the high prevalence of mental disorders, the existing stigma surrounding mental health may discourage individuals from seeking help, resulting in untreated conditions that may worsen over time. Examining the factors associated with stigma is crucial for understanding specific target areas to...

Abstract Background Nurses and midwives are at the forefront of the provision of Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (EmONC) and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is crucial to provide them with competencies they need to provide quality services. This research aimed to assess uptake and accessibility of midwives and nurses to CPD and determine their knowledge and skills gaps in key competencies of EmONC to inform the CPD programming. Methods The study applied a quantitative,...

Abstract Background War results in widespread destruction of a country’s infrastructure, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. This study aims to assess the attacks on medical schools amidst the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted across 58 medical schools located in the states of Khartoum, Darfur, and Kordofan. Data on attacks between April 15, 2023, and July 15th 2023, were collected using online data collection form. Results...

Changes in land use and land cover over space and time are an indication of biophysical, socio-economic, and political dynamics. In rural communities, land-based livelihood strategies such as agriculture are crucial for sustaining livelihoods in terms of food provision and as a source of local employment and income. In recent years, African studies have documented an overall decline in the extent of small-scale crop farming, with many crop fields left abandoned. This study uses rural areas...

The purpose of this study was to determine the training needs of extension agents in Uganda to lead successful education programs on genetically engineered (GE) crops. This was a descriptive survey research study conducted online with public agricultural extension agents in the eastern agro-ecological zone of Uganda. This study used Borich’s method to identify training needs. A survey instrument was designed to determine extension agents’ perceived importance and proficiency of 60...

Background: Namibian education is faced with a concern of poor-quality teaching and learning. One way of seeking to address this is through the professional development of teachers. Therefore, this study examined strategies used by school leaders to support teachers for improved subject knowledge and pedagogy.Aim: The study aims to provide a fresh repository of information tailored for policymakers, political leaders and administrators to avail resources to capacitate and support school...

Abstract Purpose: Ours study aimed to describe the characteristics of adolescents who are victims of cyberbullying and to evaluate the psychological state of these victims. Methods: This is a cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study conducted with a representative sample of adolescents attending 6 schools in the Sfax region during the month of February 2022. The pre-established form containing socio-demographic and family information was used. Cyberbullying was assessed using the...

This study explored teachers’ perception on the implementation of Comptency-based Curriculum (CBC) in lower secondary schools in Uganda that was rolled out in 2020. The shift from the Knowledge-Based Curriculum (KBC) to CBC caused a cultural shock to those who had been nurtured in a purely teacher-centred curriculum! Teachers got challenged over their authority and autonomy in the delivery of instruction. Discussion was centred on teachers’ readiness to implement; pedagogical competences to...

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 Purpose — In recent years, economic growth in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) has been positive, but the precariousness of the population has remained virtually unchanged. Thus, the search for inclusive growth should be considered, and that is the subject of this comparative study to determine the contribution of Islamic finance to inclusive growth.
 Design/Methodology/Approach — First, this paper sets up an inclusive growth index to undertake a...

Abstract Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a neglected tropical disease affecting >120 million people worldwide. LF has debilitating effects on humans and leads to morbidity and sometimes irreversible disability. A significant proportion of persons affected by LF morbidity also suffer from ill health, such as depression, anxiety, pain, stigma and social isolation due to disfigurement, as well as loss of mobility, livelihood and income. Mental health is often overlooked as a component of...

Background: Family nursing practices (FNPs) are gaining momentum in global literature, but the available research has targeted qualified nursing professionals. There are limited studies exploring this phenomenon in undergraduate student nurses in South Africa.Aim: The study aimed at exploring the undergraduate student nurse perceptions of FNPs.Setting: The study was conducted at a selected university in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.Methods: A descriptive survey design was used to purposively...

Our study focuses on the effect of entrepreneurship education on the development of entrepreneurial Mindset among students in the Brevet Technician Specialize (BTS) at the Lycée El Kindy in the provincial directorate of Hay Hassani, Regional Academy of Education and Training of Casablanca -Settat (AREFC-S). Our choice of BTS students comes from the fact that they are high school graduates who opt for a specialised higher education in fields related to business management, outside of academic...

This study examined the effect of educational equity on the quality of education specifically, how the equitable distribution of resources affects quality education in public secondary schools in Kwimba district. It employed a mixed research approach with an embedded design and comprised 271 participants, including students, teachers, heads of schools, ward education officers (WEOs), and district education officers (DEOs). The study was carried out in kwimba district, Mwanza Tanzania from...

Objective: Over the years, there has been a decline in academic achievement in social studies among students, both in external and internal examinations. This decline may be attributed to the continued reliance of social studies teachers on conventional teaching methods. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the impact of PowerPoint Instructional Package (PIP) on the academic achievement of secondary school students in social studies in Njikoka Local Government Area (LGA), Anambra...

Globally, the need for sustainable urban development has never been more urgent than it is now. This is because estimates indicate that more than half of the global population will be living in urban areas by 2050, with South Africa estimated at 80%. This paper focuses on socio-economic nuances that impede sustainable urban development, as well as the strategies that can accelerate sustainable and inclusive urban development in South Africa. Through a literature-review methodology, the...

The researchers in the modified version made many amendments that greatly improved the level of the article. However, it was possible to conduct some analysis of the data and benefit from the statistical indicators that support these analyses.