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Studies have focused on the issue of drought on one hand, and urban dynamics on the other, as prominent topics in physical geography for the former, which specializes in climate change, and human geography for the latter, which concerns field sciences. This research is part of a series of studies and specifically relates to a wetland area in the western plain, specifically Maamora Forest in the city of Kenitra. This research addresses three main axes: the first axis relates to human factors...

Background: Clinical observations advocate for increasingly depressive disorders in children in Tunisia. However, no studies evaluating the prevalence of depression in Tunisian children have been published because of the lack of validated Arabic depression scale for children. Aim: Thus, we aimed to validate the Children’s Depression Inventory in its second edition (CDI-2). Method: The present study was conducted on a representative sample of school-based Tunisian children in the city of...

This article examines how secondary school (grades 9 to 12) geography textbooks of Ethiopia represented images of Africa. The study employed a qualitative content analysis method. All pages of the textbooks were used as units of analysis. The findings revealed that the textbooks represented utopian and dystopian images of Africa. On the one hand, the textbooks portrayed Africa as a naturally good place endowed with various natural resources. On the other hand, the textbooks represented...

This study investigated the experiences, challenges and acceptance of e-learning by adult learners in the Sandwich programme of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population of study comprised all 381 adult learners offering Sandwich Programmes in the 2021/2022 Session in the Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka was also the sample size. Three research questions guided the study. Data for the study were collected by means of...

This is a study of how eight pre-service teachers developed their skills in developing interactive lessons to teach concepts in Accounting in Senior High Schools in Ghana. Sequential multiple case study design was employed to observe two cohorts of four pre-service teachers who worked in two phases of a professional development scenario to design and enact interactive Accounting lessons. Data for the study were collected through observation, interviews, lesson documents and questionnaires....

This article investigates knowledge management for climate change in South Africa and proposes a strategy for knowledge management for climate change. The economic, political, social and ecological dimensions of climate change are predicted to pose a threat to the country’s National Development Plan and sustainable development. Given the growing emphasis on knowledge management for sustainable development and the importance of knowledge in the adaptive capacity and mitigation of climate...

This study intended to evaluate effectiveness of professional suitability scale (PSS) in assessing primary school teachers’ suitability for teaching profession in Tanzania in an attempt to address the challenges of professional unsuitability among teachers in Tanzania. Specific objectives of this study were to explore the structure, validity and reliability of PSS in assessing the professional suitability among primary school teachers, to examine effectiveness of PSS in measuring differences...

African environmental ethics (AEE) encompasses specific features that make it well-equipped to tackle many of the ethical issues posed by climate change. In particular, the African prescription to foster harmonious relations between oneself and other humans, non-human animals and nature as a whole, and the African notion of land ownership enable AEE to offer the moral and theoretical resources needed to deal with the climate change problem. I use Stephen Gardiner’s analysis - which likens...

This research investigated the relationship between job security and employee engagement in teaching hospitals in South-South Nigeria, assessing the extent to which measures such as dedication, vigour and absorption are influenced or impacted by job security. The correlational design was adopted as the research design for the research, and data was obtained using the structured questionnaire from 124 staff in 7 teaching hospitals in South-south Nigeria. The Spearman’s rank order correlation...

Teacher Trade Unions remain an integral part of stakeholders within the basic education sector and the school organogram. However, research pertaining to the role that can be played by Teacher Unions in preventing staff victimisation remains restricted globally, and with no enquiry arising within the South African milieu. Hence, the purpose of this study was to investigate the lived experiences of teachers regarding the role of Teacher Trade Unions in preventing staff victimisation, in the...

Abstract Several countries in the Gulf of Guinea have economies based on the exploitation of raw materials, particularly oil. This oil exploitation is not without consequences for marine and coastal ecosystems. Maritime pollution by hydrocarbons is one of the factors affecting marine areas. Having a better understanding of this environment makes it possible to assess the impact of an oil spill on the environment or to study the effects of chronic pollution associated with shipping lanes,...

The African populace met the end of colonialism in Africa with jubilation. There was hope that its demise would lead to socioeconomic emancipation after decades of segregation, discrimination and denial of local values and traditions. Nevertheless, what emerged has been the total opposite: corruption, never-ending conflict, the rise of violent non-state actors, elitism, poverty, and inequality. This gave rise to a new scramble for Africa, as major powers compete for influence on the...

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This study determined the influence of principals’ management strategies on students’ academic achievements in public secondary schools in Lungalunga sub – county in Kwale County, Kenya. The objective of the study was to determine principals’ management strategies of instructional supervision on students’ academic achievements. The study was guided by management theory. Since the study involved gathering of quantitative and qualitative data, it adopted mixed method approach. The study...

In Kenya, non–teacher unit cost has a bearing on academic performance. Although there are conflicting views on studies on non- teacher unit costs and its effect on academic performance, recent studies show that increases in resources have a modest positive effect on academic performance. However, it is noted that schools in Vihiga Sub-County charge twice Ministry of Education recommended fee guidelines yet the Sub-county still has the lowest KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education)...

The advent of the Metaverse has revolutionized education, particularly in the realm of assessment. This chapter explores the future of education and the impact of the Metaverse on assessment, with a specific focus on writing exams in South African universities. It begins by defining the Metaverse and its role in education. The advantages of utilizing the Metaverse for exam writing, such as creating immersive environments that foster active learning, are examined. Additionally, the potential...

Many of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) require access to dependable, affordable, and sustainable energy, as it has a substantial impact on health, climate, and other sectors. This study focus on Creating an understanding of Climate Change Impacts, Identifying Mitigation Strategies as well as bringing the spot light on the Energy Sector in African Nations. Modern energy services are also required for agricultural transformation, the creation of productive firms, and the support of...

This small-scale qualitative study of newspapers’ portrayal of teacher-on-learner violence in South African schools is informed, firstly, by the World Health Organisation’s definition of violence and four of the World Health Organisation’s six main types of violence involving children and, secondly, by John Galtung’s theory of violence. South African media was used as a database for identifying South African English newspaper articles on teacher-on-learner violence. Qualitative content...

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are now used in our daily lives. This study aimed to explore the level of awareness, perceived benefits, threats, attitudes, and level of satisfaction with AI tools among individuals within higher education in Asia and Africa. A cross-sectional study was conducted in August 2023. Snowball sampling was used with a convenience sample of 815 highly educated Asian and African participants from 11 countries. About 56% of participants have Bachelor’s degrees. 312...