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At the time of African independence, the concept of higher education for development took hold in the programmes of the new African governments and in the aid projects of the former colonial powers, the United States, the USSR, and international organisations. All agreed on the need to place higher education at the service of Africa’s development and, to that end, to train the elites capable of carrying out the continent’s modernisation. It was for this purpose that the African Scholarship...

Background. Schistosomiasis is one of the Neglected Tropical Diseases in Ethiopia, and its burden may show variations from time to time across different regions. Thus, this study was aimed at determining the prevalence, intensity, and associated risk factors of Schistosoma mansoni (S. mansoni) among schoolchildren in Northwest Ethiopia. Methods. A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted. A multistage sampling technique was used to select the study participants. Stool specimens were...

This article analyses the implementation of a credit system and its contributionto the harmonisation of higher education in Ethiopia. Harmonisationhas been used as a strategy to respond to the challenges of globalisationand internationalisation. A credit system is one of the tools to accomplishthis objective. Harmonised academic policy, modularised curricula, andthe introduction of the new credit system, the European Credit Accumulationand Transfer System are major initiatives that could...

Purpose The relationship between economic growth performance and achieving inclusive growth, especially concerning poverty rate, is a subject of continuous argument in economic literature. Although some argue that this relationship is deterministic, i.e. achieving economic growth will definitely reduce poverty and enhance inclusive growth, others believe that the relationship between growth and poverty is conditional, depends mainly on the status of income distribution in this country, i.e....

The current study aims to investigate the role of using Information Communication Technology in motivating Moroccan English Department Students to learn during COVID-19 quarantine that lasted from the mid of March to the mid of July. Distance education or emergency remote instruction has become the standard way of teaching and learning during COVID-19. Hence, many universities have started uploading their lesson materials to different platforms. However, many students feel unmotivated to...

The study attempted to examine the practices and challenges of education for Borena pastoralist communities' children. The theoretical conception of the study is rooted in 'education as a right for the children' and the 'indigenous epistemology' perspectives. The concurrent nested strategy of mixed research design with data collected from multiple sources using multiple tools has been used. Results of the study indicated that the pastoralist community members see schooling in terms of the...

The spread of the Coronavirus has led to close the teacher training centers and triggered distance learning (DL). This situation constitutes a point reflection regarding the DL role in the qualification process of teachers in Morocco. Meta-analysis of official documents has been applied to characterize the DL infrastructures already in place. Results reveal a considerable gap between expectations and achievements. This alternative training can contribute to the qualification. However, its...

Ongoing reports of the achievement gap suggest the need for effective interventions that can increase motivation and academic outcomes for African-American youth. This study describes a 3-week evidence-based attribution retraining intervention designed to alter harmful beliefs associated with academic failure among African-American middle school students. Guided by attribution theory, the lessons in the intervention were designed to help students modify maladaptive attributions for academic...

Like all the countries in the world affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, and as part of a prevention and anticipation policy, Morocco has imposed several measures with the objective of limiting the dramatic spread of the coronavirus. In the field of education, several directives and actions have been imposed in order to deal with the repercussions of this pandemic. Digital technologies have never been more important in maintaining pedagogical continuity. This research work aims to analyse the...

Although only a small proportion of the landmass of South Africa is classified as high risk for malaria, the country experiences on-going challenges relating to malaria outbreaks. Climate change poses a growing threat to this already dire situation. While considerable effort has been placed in public health campaigns in the highest-risk regions, and national malaria maps are updated to account for changing climate, malaria cases have increased. This pilot study considers the sub-population...

Abstract Background In the world, cervical cancer is an easily preventable disease and it is one of the leading causes of cancer mortality in females. It is the second most common women cancer in Ethiopia. The aim of the present study was to assess the KAP of undergraduate female students towards cervical cancer screening, prevention, and control. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in April 2018 at the University of Gondar, College of Medicine and Health Sciences undergraduate...

The Construction industry globally is transforming significantly due to the emergence and development of Information and Communication Technology. One of the significant impacts of information technology in the construction industry is the emergence of Building Information Modeling. Building information modeling will ameliorate the defragmented nature of the construction industry and subsequently improves productivity. Despite the great importance of this technology globally, there is little...

Abstract Predominant volcano-plutonic (mafic–felsic) activity is expressed in the eastern Banfora Belt. The geochemical signature shows different geodynamic settings: (1) mafic rocks are tholeiitic, subalkaline and show high-Mg tendency, whereas pyroxenolite (MgO c. 15.4 wt%) has komatiite affinity; (2) felsic volcanic rocks are subalkaline; and (3) granitoids surrounding the Banfora Belt are alkaline to calc-alkaline, high K, peraluminous to metaluminous. The geochemistry of mafic volcanic...

Abstract Background About 1468 Syrian and Turkish doctors, serving in primary health care, have received the mhGAP training during 2016–2019. As additional training needs were identified, MoH and WHO wanted to understand the usefulness of the training and its impact in responding to the mental health needs of Syrian refugees in Turkey. Methods A five component assessment was done in 2019, consisting of feedback of trainees, assessment of increase in knowledge; utilization of service;...

Many stakeholders have expressed concern about the many graduates from Kenyan universities who after qualifying, not only fail to get jobs but also fail to venture into alternative forms of engagement to earn their livelihood, a scenario that raises question as to the quality and relevance of University education they got. The concerns being raised calls for rethinking of the quality and relevance of university education in Kenya. This study, therefore, sought to investigate the propensity...