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Background GeneXpert is a new introduction in the diagnostic modality to fight tuberculosis (TB) among people living with HIV (PLHIV) under the program of intensified TB case finding. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of GeneXpert under the program of intensified TB cases finding among PLHIV. Methods Cross-sectional study was conducted by recruiting individuals attending an HIV clinic from February 2018 to January 2019. Data on clinical parameters were collected using a...

Abstract Background – Fragile and crisis-affected countries account for most maternal deaths worldwide, with unsafe abortion being one of its leading causes. This case study aims to describe the Clinical Outreach Refresher Training strategy for sexual and reproductive health (S-CORT) designed to update health providers’ competencies on uterine evacuation using both medications and manual vacuum aspiration. The paper also explores stakeholders’ experiences, recommendations for improvement,...

Abstract Background: T he Northwestern Escarpment of the Ethiopian Rift Valley has been frequently affected by droughts for decades. The area is among the most drought-prone and chronically food-insecure parts of the country. The study areas that include the Raya Valley livelihood Zone (RVLZ), Alagie-Offla livelihood Zone (ALOFLZ), and Tsirare Catchment Livelihood Zones (TCLZ) are amongst the most vulnerable and badly affected livelihood zones in the Northwestern Escarpment of the Ethiopian...

This paper discusses involvements of apprentices in the work integrated learning programme of the Namibia Training Authority at Tommy's Lodge in Namibia.The paper ties in very well with the theme of the conference and brings out valuable information, lessons and practice regarding the role of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in honouring the Sustainable Development Goals.The main objective of this study was to document the views of apprentices regarding their involvement in the work...

In the early years of the twenty-first century, the European Union faced an influx of refugees from war-torn areas of the world. By the end of 2015, nearly a million new refugees had arrived in Germany alone, half of them from Syria. Understanding how the Syrian refugee population has interacted with the German system of higher education is crucial for serving those students. This systematic review of studies published on this topic between 2015 and 2020 discusses the challenges experienced...

Background: Nigeria is one of the countries with a high prevalence of measles outbreak in children under 5 years old, despite a history of vaccination. This study aims to determine the prevalence of anti-measles virus IgM and IgG among children under 5 years attending the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada, FCT Abuja, Nigeria. Materials and methods: Whole blood was collected, centrifuged, and serum anti-IgM and anti-IgG against measles virus was analysed using ELISA....

With the aim of producing secondary education graduates with adequate knowledge and skills that could enable them to survive in the ever-changing world, Tanzania introduced the competence-based curriculum in 2005.The curriculum regards learners to have the capability to construct and apply knowledge beyond the classroom context.Since the Tanzania education system passed through different eras, this article assesses the influence of the historical background of education systems on...

The thesis of this volume is that the fields of scholarly enquiry of Education — internationally as well as in South Africa in particular — despite being fields of virile scholarly activity and output, are in need of a major overhaul. In this collected work this want in research is encapsulated in three words: relevance, rigour and restructuring. Research in the scholarly field(s) of Education is predominantly of small scale, non-accumulative, widely condemned as not of a comparable standard...

The Extra Mural Studies Department (now known as Extension Studies Section) was established in order to maintain the university links with the community as well as serve as a conduit through which university knowledge and university ways of thought can be transmitted to people in their locality. This research therefore, was an undertaking to identify challenges encountered in the implementation of University Extension Education. It was guided by the following objectives; identify the...

Purpose: This study evaluated the effectiveness of teacher-centered method of teaching Christian Religious Education in instilling respect among students in public secondary schools in Rachuonyo North Sub-County, Kenya.
 Methodology: The study was guided by the Bandura’s social learning theory. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The study population comprised 50 CRE teachers and 1,615 Form Four students taking CRE in 49 public secondary schools. Simple random sampling technique...

Little data is currently available on course and materials design for in-tercultural competence (IC) teaching in the Tunisian higher education EFL context. The present study aimed to investigate these issues with reference to current literature on intercultural course and materials de-velopment as well as instructional design and affordance theories. In particular, it explored the potential development of an intercultural training course consisting of teaching materials that employ three...

Universities have played a basic role in research, training and teaching professionals in different fields of knowledge.The importance of these Universities had been re-empowered, particularly with the development of globalization.Quality higher education in Kenya appears to be influenced by several factors which include but not restricted to policies on quality education; admissions, funding, policies on inclusion and constitutional requirements.The study objective was to establish the...

The thesis of this volume is that the fields of scholarly enquiry of Education — internationally as well as in South Africa in particular — despite being fields of virile scholarly activity and output, are in need of a major overhaul. In this collected work this want in research is encapsulated in three words: relevance, rigour and restructuring. Research in the scholarly field(s) of Education is predominantly of small scale, non-accumulative, widely condemned as not of a comparable standard...

Background: At the University level, the preparation of student nurses involves acquisition of theoretical knowledge and clinical practice, when this is done well, it can serve as a double-edged sword for blending theory and practice.We explored the ability, role, and experiences of nurse academics in balancing theory and practice in training nurses.Method: Using exploratory research with methodical triangulation design, data were collected from nursing lecturers and student nurses using...

The study was carried out to find out whether Brain-Based Learning Strategies has any effect on Senior Secondary School Students Motivation towards Learning in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.The pre-test post-test Quasi Experimental Research design was used with a sample size of 142 Students drawn from two Senior Secondary Schools.Two intact classes were used; each assigned to the Control and Experimental group.Data for the study was sourced using Students' Motivation Scale...