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Critical thinking is gaining momentum in the digital era, particularly with the propagation of social media. Improving students' cognitive abilities is not just meant to have easy access to the job market, but to be equipped in the time of misinformation and fake news. However, effective enhancement of this cognitive skill in students requires motivation as an important ingredient; without motivation for critical thinking learning, teachers will fail in their attempts to improve their...

The literature reveals the deleterious role of race and racism and its impact on society, particularly at post-apartheid desegregated schools, including the concomitant racial integration challenges. It also suggests that Critical Race Theory (CRT) is among the most apt approaches to effect social change and social justice at these beleaguered schools. Data/research from several studies highlights that racism and racist incidents have plagued post-apartheid desegregated schools since the...

In this conceptual paper, we review literature on entrepreneurship education with the aim of determining viable approaches for teaching entrepreneurship using online platforms. We discuss existing studies on constructivism as a theoretical framework and examine how entrepreneurship education can be offered through online teaching, as well as the effectiveness and the design of online teaching for entrepreneurship education. We used a conceptual analysis methodology and also conducted a...

Despite the high genetic heterogeneity of hearing loss, mutations in the GJB2 gene are a major cause of autosomal recessive nonsyndromic hearing loss (NSHL) worldwide. However, the mutation profile of GJB2 in NSHL is under-investigated in Morocco, especially among simplex cases. This study aimed to identify the spectrum and frequency of GJB2 mutations in the Moroccan population among simplex and multiplex families with NSHL.Moroccan families with NSHL were selected according to well-defined...

Background: Applied behaviour Analysis (ABA) is a form of intervention that is primarily used in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and is based on the premise that behaviours are caused by external stimuli resulting in the implementation of a reward and punishment system in order to discourage or encourage behaviours. Aim: This study is aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of the Applied Behaviour Analysis model as a method of intervention for foundation phase learners who...

In this article, we report on the pedagogy of a cohort of South African Foundation Phase teachers in the praxis of visual arts. We used participatory action learning and action research (PALAR) as paradigm and methodology and data was generated collaboratively through arts-based strategies such as photovoice, visual journaling, and reflexive group conversations. We analysed the data using an inductive analysis approach. The data indicated a set of extrinsic and intrinsic barriers experienced...

The study investigated the demographic factors influencing the career aspirations of secondary school students in Kwara State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. Five research hypotheses were raised to guide the study. Simple and stratified random techniques were adopted to draw a total of 600 participants across the three senatorial Districts of Kwara State. Gregor and O’Brien’s Career Aspiration Scale-Revised was used with the reliability coefficients...

Systematic biases in general circulation models (GCM) and regional climate models (RCM) impede their direct use in climate change impact research. Hence, the bias correction of GCM-RCMs outputs is a primary step in such studies. This study compares the potential of two bias correction methods (the method from the third phase of the Inter-Sectoral Impact Model Intercomparison Project (ISIMIP3) and Detrended Quantile Matching (DQM)) applied to the raw outputs of daily data of minimum and...

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COVID-19 has caused major disruptions in the way engineering education is conducted all over the world. The impact has been greater in developing countries that still lack the necessary tools for pandemic-based training. In this work, we carry out a survey on three public universities based in Zambia. The survey investigates the impact of COVID-19 on engineering education in the study country. Visible in our findings are the challenges developing countries are experiencing towards...

Abstract Introduction The needs of people living with disabilities regarding sex and sexual health remain largely neglected. Knowledge and resources about disabled sexuality have emerged mainly from the global north and have centered on heteronormative ideas about sex, gender, and sexuality. Methods An affirmative, sex positive, queer, and intersectional exploration was undertaken of the experiences and needs a group of adults with disabilities living in Gauteng, South Africa in relation to...

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors such as sedentary behaviour, decreased physical activity (PA), and low cardiorespiratory fitness lead to an increased and accelerated risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality. Medical students tend to adopt sedentary lifestyles due to a demanding curriculum. This may have a negative effect on CVD risk factors and cardiorespiratory fitness levels of medical students. Objectives: To compare physical activity and cardiorespiratory...

Abstract Background Global burden of disease report shows that 49.8 million children under the age of five worldwide suffer from disabilities together with other difficulties. The most prevalent of these problems is stunting, which negatively impacts children's physical health, growth, mental development, and resilience to disease. This heightened burden is attributed to inadequate food intake, exacerbating their nutritional status and worsening their overall well-being, particularly in...

This study reviews the implications of the 2014 reporting regulation for public higher education institutions (PHEIs) in South Africa. Guided by the monitoring and evaluation logical framework model and the theory of change, the research assesses the alignment between the regulation’s outcomes and practical implementation. Employing a Document Analysis methodology, the study examines relevant policy documents, institutional reports, and literature to uncover the link between planned...

The study quantitatively explores the differential impact of a Flipped Classroom approach (FC) on specified learning outcomes in an Advanced Auditing and Assurance class for a one-year master’s in accounting Programme. It uses a dataset from a Ghanaian university to compare a flipped-classroom approach to a traditional teaching approach. The findings suggest that FC comparatively reduces pre-exam anxiety, improves student’s exam scores, and enhances knowledge retention. This study is among a...

This chapter explores the influence of urban and rural schools’ socioeconomic status on Grade 1 learners’ performance in Zambezi Region, Namibia. Rural and urban schools have two different contexts with unique socioeconomic opportunities which may, as a matter of fact, enhance or dis-enhance learning opportunities. The present study was specifically focused on Grade 1 just as it would have been if any grade, apart from grade 1, was identified as focus grade, and as a way to weigh opinion...

Objective: This chapter primarily focuses on establishing a relationship between school external factors and teacher effectiveness in promoting learners’ academic achievement in government-aided secondary schools in Lira District, Uganda. Background: Teacher effectiveness has been regarded as crucial to student achievement and, attainment of the 21st century competencies. Teacher effectiveness centers on the teacher’s knowledge of the subject matter, expertise and resourcefulness that...

Leadership style is an important aspect of students' academic performance in schools. Transformational leadership style is associated with students' academic achievement in Uganda's public secondary schools. The aim of this paper was to examine the influence of transformational leadership attributes on academic performance in public secondary schools in Uganda. Specifically, the study investigated the influence of transformational leadership attributes on academic performance at UCE and UACE...

Background: Gonorrhea, caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhea, is a prevalent sexually transmitted infection (STI) that significantly impacts the health and well-being of individuals worldwide. It is the second most common preventable and treatable STI. In women, gonococcal infections often do not exhibit noticeable symptoms, leading to undetected and untreated infections. This can result in severe complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, and infertility....

Abstract Background The majority of South African healthcare workers are Black Africans with dark‐pigmented skin. Studies on how the markers of skin barrier function and natural moisturising factor (NMF) compare between dark and light‐pigmented skin are limited. Quantifying NMF in a nursing student population during their practical training at university may provide valuable insight into their potential susceptibility to skin conditions associated with low NMF. Objectives The objectives of...