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The concept of Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS) is used to describe any computer-based educational systems that provide immediate and personalized instruction and feedback to learners, usually without the intervention from a human teacher. This study examined the availability, accessibility, and utilization of ITS applications for teaching among selected secondary schools in Ilorin, Kwara state. The research was a descriptive type using the survey method. A random sampling technique was...
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Community-based learning (CBL) is a strategy that gives students an opportunity to deal with real health problems in natural settings. Considerations to support such learning should be a priority for nursing education because a good CBL experience can improve students’ handling of community-based health problems in the future. The study explored nursing students’ experiences of CBL in an undergraduate programme at a Namibian university. A qualitative descriptive design was applied to collect...
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Culture is a fundamental concept in healthcare settings due to the reason that care provided to patients is holistic and encompasses their perspectives on health, which are greatly influenced by the patients’ cultures. To prepare culturally competent nursing graduates, it is important to understand the experiences of students on transcultural nursing during clinical practice. However, there are limited studies that have explored experiences of students on transcultural nursing, specifically...
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neonatal mortality accounts for the most significant proportion of under-five mortality worldwide, as in Cameroon. Birth asphyxia is the leading cause of neonatal deaths in Cameroon. Training of health care workers (HCWs) in newborn resuscitation reduces neonatal morbidity and mortality. In this study, we evaluated the effect of in-hospital training on the competence (knowledge and skills) of HCWs in newborn resuscitation at Mboppi Baptist Hospital, Douala, Cameroon.this was a...
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In the present day world, a lot of information is generated in each field, and every field, as well as the banking industry, is among them. This data contains valuable information. Hence, it's important to shop, procedure, manage and analyze this information to extract information from it. It helps boost company profit. Banking industry plays a vital role in the country's economy. Customers are the primary advantage of the bank. Thus, it's essential to focus on issues experienced by the...
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Background: Family planning programs have historically been focused on women. This has reinforced the misconception that family planning is largely a woman's responsibility, with the man playing a peripheral role. Vasectomies are a safe, effective, permanent, and cost-effective modern method of contraception which has poor global uptake in spite of its many benefits. Aim: This study aims to assess the knowledge, perception, and acceptance of vasectomy among male teachers in secondary schools...
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This research explores the process leading to digital platforms’ problematic consumption among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa. Literature generally focuses on the positive and tremendous impact of digital platforms on economies. Although this is essential, there is a developing trend of students’ problematic use of these platforms, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Therefore, there is the need to examine the nature, causes, and consequences of...
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The effects of climate change have been felt across food supply chain due to floods, hurricanes and droughts. As a result, it has led to food security risks resulting from food production and price volatility. Climate is now the primary determinant of agricultural productivity and, in this respect, climate and food availability are deeply intertwined. The purpose of the study is to interrogate the implications of climate variability on food security on rural households in Bulilima District...
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Climate change is a growing challenge to socio-economic development and sustainable environmental management worldwide. Developing countries with low adaptive capacity and high vulnerability to the phenomena are affected severely. This study assessed the climate change situation in a developing country, its effects on the water sector and adaptive responses to improve climate change resilience using Kenya as a case study. Findings showed that Kenya is experiencing temperature and rainfall...
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WFE nexus is an important aspect in building sustainable economies. Water is used in food production while water supply and food processing require energy. Understanding the interrelationships of the nexus components is a growing interest for researchers and policymakers towards sustainable development. This chapter analyses the in-depth meaning of the WFE nexus, its importance, and its involved processes. The chapter also evaluates the effects of climate change on the nexus using case...
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Managing water resources still remains a challenge to most of the players in the water sector. This is even made worse by climate change impacts that are experienced globally in the recent past. It is evident in most parts of the African continent that women and young children shoulder the burden of providing water to the family. This leaves them with little time for other demanding day-to-day assignments. The study sought to analyze how Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) advances...
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The shift from contact to online classes as universities sought to ensure continuity in its academic enterprise not only happened within a context of uncertainties, hesitancy, and contestations but it had huge implications on pedagogic access and educational success for students from disadvantaged academic and social backgrounds. This article uses an ethnographic approach that draws from a combination of personal interactions with 24 participants who included 12 extended students, 4 parents,...