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This study was undertaken to explore the factors influencing students’ choice of choosing off-campus accommodation universities in Eswatini. The study used primary data obtained through a survey method (questionnaires). To determine the factors that affect students off-campus choice of occupancy in Eswatini universities, the researchers used a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. The set of questionnaires were distributed to first year students who stay off-campus in two Universities in...

This study investigated the relationship between inclusive growth and unemployment rate for the period 1970 to 2018.Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) bounds test approach was adopted for estimation.The study established the long-run relationship between measures of inclusive growth and unemployment.The inclusive growth was accounted for by measuring the influence of inclusive growth policies or programmes on growth in agricultural, manufacturing and industrial sectors within the periods...

We studied the abundance of seafloor litter in the bay of Bejaia, Algeria, in order to better understand its sources and distribution and provide scientists with the technical basis for further monitoring and reduction measures. Data were collected during trawl surveys dedicated to fishing activity, between 40 and 200m. After each trawl, litter items were manually sorted and analyzed. The highest concentration of 58,998 items/ha was recorded to the east of the bay. Overall, plastic was the...

The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 as a global pandemic in early 2020. A comprehensive understanding of the epidemiological characteristics of this virus is crucial to limit its spreading. Therefore, this research applies artificial intelligence-based models to predict the prevalence of the COVID-19 outbreak in Egypt. These models are long short-term memory network (LSTM), convolutional neural network, and multilayer perceptron neural network. They are trained and validated...

Increasing impacts of Climate Change in Eswatini compelled Government to inform her citizens about its causes, impacts and mitigating measures. Such changes in climate affects mainly farmers and threatens sustainable future food security and the comfort of the younger generation. Hence, this study sought to explore how climate change can be integrated into Pre-Vocational Agriculture Curriculum in secondary schools in Eswatini. Five research questions were answered through a mixed method...

The study investigated the conflict resolution strategies employed by Eswatini secondary school principals in the Manzini region. Seven (7) secondary school principals were sampled purposively, seventy (70) teachers were randomly selected, and fourteen (14) heads of departments were selected using convenience sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire, semi-structured interviews, and focus group discussions. Quantitative data were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics, such...

Drought stress reduces crop growth and yield. This study aimed to formulate alginate macrobeads inoculants using strains Bacillus sp. XT13 and XT14, and evaluate their effect on the stress response of guinea grass under drought. First, we produced two prototypes per bacterial strain based on the alginate-bacterial broth ratio and selected one for each strain based on the release kinetics and the biodegradability of the formulates in soil. Then, we evaluated their effect on some biochemical,...

Patient safety during surgery is an important component for good outcome of operated patients. To discuss an important details about each surgical case; surgical safety checklist is an important patient safety tool that is used by the team of operating room professionals. This study aimed to identify the compliance of surgical safety checklist.This clinical perspective study was conducted from February 20 to March 20; 2021 at a teaching referral hospital. All surgical procedures done at a...

BackgroundDiabetes mellitus is the fastest growing global health emergency of the 21st century. The Middle East and North Africa region have the highest prevalence of diabetes in the world. Since medical students are the pillars of future healthcare systems, their knowledge of the disease must be evaluated, updated, and enhanced appropriately.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted at the Syrian Private University (SPU) in November 2019 on World Diabetes Day in Damascus, during the...

For many African American college students, the challenges to achieve academic success are overwhelming. The disproportionate number of African American male students enrolled in the community college system is of substantial concern because community colleges have not traditionally been successful in producing African American male graduates and transfers at the same rate as their counterparts from other racial and gender groups. Moreover, the pressure for African American male students to...

This study sought to investigate the influence of In-Service Education and Training programmes on secondary school head teachers’ curriculum leadership competence in the Lubombo region of Eswatini. Using both quantitative and qualitative approaches thirty-five (n=35; female=15; male=20) head teacher participants were sampled from 51 conveniently selected secondary schools in the Lubombo region. Data were collected through five Likert scale questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Quantitative...

Reviewed by: Neva Again: Hip Hop Art, Activism, and Education in Post-Apartheid South Africa ed. by Adam Haupt et al. Mueni wa Muiu Haupt, Adam, Quentin Williams, H. Samy Amin, and Emile Jansen, eds. Neva Again: Hip Hop Art, Activism, and Education in Post-Apartheid South Africa. Cape Town: Human Sciences Research Council, 2019. The editors of this book, the first to be published on hip hop in post-apartheid South Africa, have brought together diverse personalities in the hip hop world to...

Reviewed by: Neva Again: Hip Hop Art, Activism, and Education in Post-Apartheid South Africa ed. by Adam Haupt et al. Mueni wa Muiu Haupt, Adam, Quentin Williams, H. Samy Amin, and Emile Jansen, eds. Neva Again: Hip Hop Art, Activism, and Education in Post-Apartheid South Africa. Cape Town: Human Sciences Research Council, 2019. The editors of this book, the first to be published on hip hop in post-apartheid South Africa, have brought together diverse personalities in the hip hop world to...

This study extends knowledge production about students’ study skills in higher education. It is intended to unpack variations among undergraduate students’ study skills based on demographic characteristics. The article uses a comparative cross-sectional design drawing on a survey questionnaire distributed among 398 students of three programs of study at the University of Rwanda (UR), National Police College (NPC). These are Professional Police Studies (PPS), Law and Computer Science (CS)...

Engineering is a profession that utilises knowledge of mathematics and science in order to find solutions to multifaceted problems for the benefit of humans. The advancement of a knowledge-based economy within a globalised world means engineering education institutions are responsible for producing graduates who possess exceptional technical and soft skills. With the universities preferring to provide traditional education and the global corporations looking for versatile graduates, the...

Inequality between and within countries is growing and becoming more acute as neoliberal globalization accelerates. In Africa, encounters with colonialism exacerbated existing inequalities and set the stage for new inequalities which have continued into the post-independence era, amplified by the imposition of structural adjustment programmes. The colonial encounters in particular were defined by extraction of natural resources which led to dispossessions but also created opportunities for...

There are many barriers to pursuing a surgical career in South Africa, some of which are unique to females. Mentorship has been proposed as a solution to mitigate these barriers. The value of mentorship has not been formally assessed among South African general surgeons and trainees.The study was part of a larger study designed to assess barriers to pursuing a career in surgery, including the value of mentorship. A 15-item questionnaire was designed and distributed via the Research...

This study examined the influence of access to and frequent use of information and communication technology (ICT) in school and home settings on achievement in mathematics for Grades 8 and 9 African students. A large-scale international database, that of the 2015 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study was used and hierarchical linear models were employed to examine school- and student-level variables. Findings showed that student access to ICT during a lesson was significant...