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Abstract Artist Proof Studio (APS) as a democratic learning environment enables an Ubuntu space of teaching and learning printmaking through interconnectedness (Ubuntu is an African philosophy meaning I am through you). Printmaking is regarded as a democratic art medium due to its accessibility, collaboration, and affordability in its ability to generate multiples. APS through the promotion of printmaking supports livelihoods for students and graduates and promotes agency and expression for active citizenship.

The main objective of this study was to investigate the effects of climate and land-use changes on water availability and sediment loads in the April 9 dam basin in northern Morocco, using data-rich simulation models in an area characterized by limited data availability. Impacts were evaluated for 4 scenarios of sediment yield, water yield and water balance until 2050, all after calibration and validation of the baseline period. The Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model was used to...

The objective of this study is to analyse the effect of agricultural training on livelihood outcomes of farmers in Mezam Division in the North West region of Cameroon. The data was elicited via a structured questionnaire administered on a sample of 381 farmers. Using cluster sampling approach, proximity villages were grouped into three clusters of Bamenda I, Bamenda II and Bamenda III, representing the 3 sub divisions in Mezam division in the North West region of Cameroon. Stratified random...

This paper utilizes a 2022 survey of graduates of Alzaeim Alazhari University Medical School in Bahri, Sudan to explore relationships between students’ secondary school background, academic performance while in medical school and subsequent career achievements. We find that as far as academic performance, medical school cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and specialty grade are correlated and provide similar information for subsequent performance in career specialty. Both are fair...

The study was aimed at building knowledge base for addressing learners’ special learning needs and for promoting inclusive education. The purpose of the study was to provide a rich description of public secondary schools’ teachers’ perspectives on their learners and on inclusive education. The study adopted quantitative design to investigate teachers’ awareness and knowledge of diversity of learners in their classrooms, including the teachers’ understanding of their learners’ special...

Abstract This article assesses the effect of climate change on livestock production in Sub‐Saharan Africa, for a sample of 45 countries over the period 2000–2021. Using a two‐factor fixed effects panel data model, our results obtained by the two‐way fixed effects estimator show that (i) climate change negatively influences livestock production through high temperatures, while abundant rainfall is beneficial. (ii) Through transmission channels, we find that maize price volatility exacerbates...

Abstract The southeastern tropical Atlantic hosts a coastal upwelling system characterized by high biological productivity. Three subregions can be distinguished based on differences in the physical climate: the tropical Angolan and the northern and southern Benguela upwelling systems (tAUS, nBUS, sBUS). The tAUS, which is remotely forced via equatorial and coastal trapped waves, can be characterized as a mixing-driven system, where the wind forcing plays only a secondary role. The nBUS and...

Worldwide food security requires a primary focus on resources towards quality nutritious consumption, agriculture food innovation development, reuse and recycling of food waste, and a strong climate change mitigation strategy. However, this effort is impossible for Sub-Saharan African (SSA) nations to achieve. This study investigates the relationship between nutrition, innovation, circular economy, and climate change and their effect on household food security. The studies used fixed and...

Introduction: Forearm bone fractures are serious fractures that often affect prono supination. Their treatment remains controversial. The aim of this work was to describe the epidemiological profile and evaluate the results obtained after their surgical treatment in the department.Patients and Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted from May 2016 to May 2018, at the Owendo University Teaching Hospital. The study included all patients admitted to the department for diaphyseal...

Noise pollution has emerged as a significant concern within educational institutions, posing a considerable challenge to the educational system. This research aims to identify and analyze the sound level measurements conducted at the Middle School of Sidi Yahya Zaer in Morocco. Situated in a rural area, this public institution contends with various noise sources, including a weekly market, automobile workshops, and heavy road traffic. Measurements were taken using the TASi TA8151 Digital...

The combined effects of changes in climate and land use and land cover can lead to a decrease in soil organic carbon, potentially affecting soil fertility and agricultural output. The study aimed to evaluate the dynamics of soil organic carbon under various extreme climate and land use and land cover scenarios. The data on land use types and extreme climate indices between 2015 and 2070 were, respectively, sourced from the IPCC and the European Copernicus Climate Change Service webpages. The...

This study aimed to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Namibian education system, specifically focusing on the Oshana Education Region.Sixteen participants, who were purposefully selected from primary and secondary schools in the region, took part in in-depth face-to-face interviews.The study utilized an exploratory design, and the collected data was analyzed thematically.The findings revealed several key themes related to the impact of the pandemic on the education...

This qualitative study was conducted to delve into the psychological and psychosocial ramifications experienced by mathematics learners living with albinism in selected schools of the Oshana Region, Northern Namibia. Through semi-structured, in-depth face-to-face interviews, data were gathered from a cohort of twelve mathematics learners with albinism in selected schools in Oshana region, selected using the snowball sampling technique. The collected data underwent thematic analysis to...

Climate change related extreme events present significant threats against the sustainability of forest-based livelihoods. Adaptive capacities and coping strategies of forest residents in Malawi towards climate change and extreme weather events were analyzed. Purposive sampling was used to select key informants while random sampling was employed to sample household heads or older member of the household (n=422) involved in the household survey. Questionnaire administration, interviews and...

Climate change, food insecurity and pandemics threaten the health and wellbeing of many people, particularly women, in Africa. Both the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union's Agenda 2063 acknowledge the need to address these triple challenges. Within the SDGs, this is being pursued under SDG 2 ("Zero hunger"), SDG 13 ("Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts") and SDG 3 ("Ensure health lives and promote well-being for all at all...

Abstract This article discusses a three-year study (2020–2022) of dominant misconceptions (DMs) for a large cohort of first-year physics course students at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Our study considered pre-test scores on the force concept inventory using a graphical method, where we found statistical differences between the mean DM scores for the 2020 cohort, as compared to the 2021 and 2022 cohort; possibly due to the onset of COVID lockdowns. We also compared our data...