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To investigate the association between education level, occupation status (a proxy for socio-economic status), and consanguinity in 2 large data sets from Tunisia and Croatia countries with different attitudes toward consanguinity.The sample of 1016 students, attending 5 university institutions in Monastir, Tunisia, were interviewed about the educational level and occupation status of their parents and the degree of parental relatedness. In Croatia, a sample of 1001 examinees from 9 isolated...
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Abstract About 1.5% of the world's professional astronomers are based Africa, yet in terms of research output, African astronomers produce less than 1% of the world's astronomical research. The advent of new large-scale facilities such as SALT and HESS provides African astronomers with tools to pursue their research on the continent. Such facilities also provide unprecedented training opportunities for the next generation of African astronomers. This paper discusses recent efforts to develop...
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The book deals with the phenomenon of church growth within the Free Methodist Church in Malawi and Zimbabwe. It explores the question of the interrelatedness between church growth and theological training. In his research, the author used both quantitative and qualitative methods. A number of church leaders, church members, and theological students were interviewed whilst relevant and readily available literature on the issue at stake was consulted.
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Background: The University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), Uyo is a tertiary health institution which serves the health needs of the people of Akwa Ibom State and beyond. Blood transfusion service is one of the most important health services provided by UUTH. Organized, efficient and safe blood transfusion practice needs data in blood group serology. This study was carried out because of lack of research based data on human blood group system in UUTH, Uyo and Akwa Ibom State. Materials and...
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In response to the need for more qualified primary school teachers in Lesotho, the Lesotho College of Education (LCE) introduced the Distance Teacher Education Programme (DTEP), an in-service training programme for unqualified and underqualified teachers. As part of the curriculum in this programme, the more than 1 200 student teachers who were enrolled needed to be supported and mentored, but were served by only 16 tutors in six different regions. As one of the tutors and mentors in the...
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The major aim of teacher appraisal is to develop teachers in order to improve their delivery in schools. The effectiveness of the process of teacher appraisal is, however, dependent on the perceptions of the teachers themselves. Since the expansion o f the education system of Botswana in the 1970s and 1980s, as a result of the cardinal reforms, there has been concern about quality. One of the quality assurance measures introduced was teacher appraisal. The current teacher appraisal scheme in...
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The problem and the solution. In traditional African society, adult learning was viewed as holistic learning for life and work and formed the foundation of many African societies. It was used as a process of breaking down barriers and of combating social exclusion. With the current transitions taking place in Africa, less emphasis is being placed on adult learning. The issue of how adults learn in different societies and the philosophy that guides the adult-learning process in the workplace...
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The main focus of the study is the deepening crisis of the Ethiopian education system. This study reconstructs the growth of the crisis of the sector during the last four decades. It then discusses ...
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Since the 1960’s several unsuccessful attempts were made to reduce air pollution in South African townships. These efforts targeted coal fires and included devolatalised coal, low-smoke stoves and electrification. All these efforts were more or less prescriptive in nature, technology driven and shared a common view of the role of technology. In this paper a different approach is described that had very good results. This approach starts at the coal user and their preferences and does not try...
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Anesthesia for pericardiectomy, usually for constrictive pericarditis, is challenging because of possible cardiopulmonary complications such as hypotension, arrhythmias, and hemorrhage. Tachycardia and reduced cardiac filling are poorly tolerated, and elevations in intrathoracic pressure due to intermittent positive-pressure ventilation may result in hypotension.1Day C. Preoperative assessment and preparation for anaesthesia Cardiovascular disease.in: Allman K.G. Wilson I.H. Oxford Handbook...
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Education is a lifelong process. Twentieth century has witnessed the miracles of Human Resource Development (HRD) activities reflected through increase in GNP and overall productive activities. The Government of Eritrea offering both formal and informal training programmes at different levels in order to develop the human resources. This prosperity in education is obviously a great thing for Eritrea, and the dream to make Eritrea a technological-oriented and advanced nation would become...
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To describe the nutrient intake and overweight status of African American youth attending an urban public middle school as they relate to the Healthy People 2010 goals.
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Previous articleNext article No AccessQurʾanic Education and Social Change in Northern Morocco: Perspectives from ChefchaouenSobhi TawilSobhi Tawil Search for more articles by this author PDFPDF PLUSFull Text Add to favoritesDownload CitationTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints Share onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail SectionsMoreDetailsFiguresReferencesCited by Comparative Education Review Volume 50, Number 3August 2006Special Issue on Islam and Education—Myths and TruthsGuest Editors:...