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Introduction Paleo and Historical Climates of Africa Temporal and Spatial Variability of Rainfall during the Present Century Tropical Teteconnections to African Rainfall Atmosphere Circulation Change Associated with Rainfall Fluctuations Land Surface Processes Implications for Forecasting and Future Research Summarya nd Conclusions

This study intended to isolate the determinant factors for persistent poor performance of students in chemistry in Kwale County in the Kenya certificate of secondary education (KCSE). Data available indicates that performance of students in chemistry in KCSE has continued to be poor over the years. The poor performance both at the County and national level in chemistry persists from the pre to post interventions measures administered by the Government of Kenya through the Ministry of...

Exposure to particulate matter from burning biomass fuels is believed to affect oxidant-antioxidant balance and to induce oxidative stress.Fifty-nine mother-child pairs from 59 households that used firewood exclusively for cooking in three rural communities in southwest Nigeria underwent blood test for albumin, pre-albumin, retinol-binding protein (RBP), superoxide dismutase (SOD), vitamins C, vitamin E, malondialdehyde (MDA) and C-reactive protein (CRP). Spirometry was performed and indoor...

The fundamental goal in preparing this textbook on Armed conflict and education with a focus on Somalia was to provide the reader, with an understanding of; (a) The great history of the country Somalia. (b) The relationship between Armed conflicts and education and how the latter, gets affected in conflict zones. (c) The need to promote girl child education in conflict areas. (d) Develop an idea on the need to support peaceful resolution of disputes without necessarily engaging in conflicts....

This research investigates the extent to which University of Botswana students engage in brand-related eWOM via social media and the effects this could be having on their purchase decisions.A survey method involving a structured questionnaire administered to a convenience sample of 300 students at the main campus of the University of Botswana was used.Unexpectedly the results of the present study indicate that the level of engagement in brand-related eWOM by University of Botswana students...

Burke, E., Perry, R. and Brown, S., 2010, Journal of Hydrology, 388(1):131-143. An extreme value analysis of UK drought and projections of change in the future. Coles, S., Heffernan, J. and Tawn, J., 1999, Extremes, 2(4):339-365. Dependence measures for extreme value analyses. Heffernan, J. and Tawn, J., 2004, JRSS B, 66(3):497-546. A conditional approach for multivariate extreme values. Ledford, A. and Tawn, J., 1997, JRSS B, 59(2):475-499. Modelling dependence within joint tail regions. 5. Data and Plots

PreviousNext You have accessSymposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems 2013RECONNAISSANCE INVESTIGATTION OF INADEQUTE SANITATION SYSTEM POLLUTION/ CASE STUDY TRIPOLI-LIBYAAuthors: M. A. AbuaishaM. A. Abuaisha Faculty of Science Geophysics Department, Tripoli University, Tripoli-Libya, e-mail , P.O.Box 13555Search for more papers by this authorEmail the author at mesallaty@yahoo.comhttps://doi.org/10.4133/sageep2013-115.1 SectionsAboutPDF/ePub...

The study examined perceived effects of climate change on grazing land, herds' performance and examined the coping strategies of the pastoralists to climate change.Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 120 respondents for the study.Data were analyzed using percentages, frequencies, tables and Chi square statistical tools.The result of the study showed that 37.5% of the respondents were between the ages of 51-60 years with an average age of 49.8 years.The results revealed that...

This study sought to compare the administrative efficiency of principals in public and private secondary schools in Maroua, capital of Far North Region.Two research questions were posed and one null hypothesis formulated to guide the study.Thirty (30) schools principals i.e. 15 from the public and 15 from the private sectors were used for the study.A questionnaire entitled; Comparative Study of Administrative Efficiency in Public and Private Secondary Schools Questionnaire (CSAEPPSSQ) which...

This articfe investigates. on a comparative basis. the current status of information literacy at school level in both the Netherlands and in South Africa. It is argued that information literacy has become one of the most important skills in the information society and that governments have a specific responsibility towards their citizens to prepare them for the challenges posed by the era in which we are living. The concept of information literacy is introduced and the link between...

This paper is based on part of a survey that investigated the impact of the Internet on reference services. An electronic survey was conducted using the Web and e-mail to distribute the questionnaire. The target population was the heads of reference services at large libraries and the directors at smaller libraries of the 36 higher education institutions in South Africa. The response rate to the questionnaire was 28 (30.4 %); two returned questionnaires were spoilt. The following results are...

The growing interest in web informotion seeking/seorching studies, ond their importance for web site design. search engines, intranets, portals, etc. warrants. a research agenda for web information seeking/searching studies in South Africa. A research framework directs research projects and should include: the rationale for and purpose of a study. descriptive information, links to related studies and traditional information retrieval, links to research paradigms and theoretical models,...

Abstract Aims To develop risk scores for diabetes and diabetes or impaired glycaemia for individuals living in the Middle East and North Africa region. In addition, to derive national risk scores for Algeria, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and to compare the performance of the regional risk scores with the national risk scores. Methods An opportunistic sample of 6588 individuals aged 30–75 years was screened. Screening consisted of a questionnaire and a clinical examination...

The problem of climate change in Africa has the potential of undermining sustainable development efforts if steps are not taken to respond to its adverse consequences.This study reviews existing and available literature on farmers' perceptions and adaptations to climate change in sub-Sahara Africa.It is evident that the majority of farmers in sub-Sahara Africa are aware of warmer temperatures and changes in precipitation patterns.To respond to these changes, farmers have adopted crop...

This paper investigates preservation education options for library and archive students at degree granting institutions in South Africa through examining the following questions: which institutions offer separate classes or modules dedicated preservation issues; what academic levels are the existing classes directed towards and how often are they offered; what preservation issues are covered in existing classes and modules; what is the preservation-related experience of the instructors, and;...

This paper reports on the ftndings of a research investigation into the role of South African public libraries in adult education]. A questionnaire was distributed to 1295 public libraries for the collection of statistical and qualitative information in an attempt to build national and provincial proftles of adult education activities. There was a good response rate of 45.5%. The survey was complemented by site visits to eleven public libraries in order to illuminate the issues facing...

A survey of alumni perceptions of a post graduate programme in Information and Library Science. the B.Bibl. Honours. at the University of Natal. South Africa is described. Module content and apprapriateness are reviewed in relation to demands of the workplace. Alumni views on delivery and assessment methods are interrogated as are requirements in terms of continuing education. Critical issues in ILS education are identified, for example. balancing a human-centred approach with Information...

So often when reviewing one feels the need to bewail the lack of locally-produced works that tackle the important topics covered by the text under discussion; "How sad", one writes, "that this information cannot be produced in a form that reflects our circumstances!" As far as information literacy is concerned, there have been several introductory textbooks produced by local authors which have been well-received and are in use as main readings for the training of professional information...

So often when reviewing one feels the need to bewail the lack of locally-produced works that tackle the important topics covered by the text under discussion; "How sad", one writes, "that this information cannot be produced in a form that reflects our circumstances!" As far as information literacy is concerned, there have been several introductory textbooks produced by local authors which have been well-received and are in use as main readings for the training of professional information...

The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is defined and discussed, then identified as an opportunity for the Library and Information Association of South Africa (L1ASA) to enhance professional recognition and the development of its members. It discusses some of the practical and other consequences of taking this opportunity.