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AbstractThis study intended to investigate the motivating and/or de-motivating environments for teachers of English as a foreign language (EFL) to conduct action research. Data were generated through a questionnaire, interviews, and focus group discussions. The results showed that there were both motivating and de-motivating factors. The motivating factors were more extrinsic and insignificant, and emanated from impediments which, with the scantily available opportunities, triggered few EFL...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) and sickle cell trait (SCT) are highly prevalent in Africa. Despite public health implications, there is limited understanding of community issues for implementing newborn screening and appropriate family counseling. We conducted a 3-day workshop in Kumasi, Ghana, with community leaders as lay program development advisors to assist the development and implementation of a Sickle Cell Counselor Training and Certification Program. We employed qualitative methods to...

This study aimed to assess the longitudinal validity of the oral impacts on daily performance ( OIDP ) and to identify psychosocial determinants, in terms of self‐efficacy and depressive symptoms, of the OIDP across time. Following conceptual frameworks of oral health, it was hypothesized that sociodemographic, clinical, and psychosocial factors predict oral impacts across time at both population‐ averaged and person‐specific levels. Whether the effects of sociodemographic and clinical...

Background: School-based mental health programmes, a potential avenue to reach many children and youth, are not yet developed in Nigeria. In view of the importance of cultural nuances in mental health issues, initial groundwork towards the establishment of these programmes in Nigeria must be cognizant of cultural peculiarities at the outset.Objectives: The objective of the study was to critically examine, through the lens of transcultural psychiatry, all the currently available...

To investigate the 2-week prevalence of suicidal ideations and their associations to symptoms of posttraumatic stress, depression, and anxiety among South African university students.Data were collected from 1,337 students between May and August 2013.Hierarchical regression analysis was used to investigate the relationship between suicidal ideation and symptoms of posttraumatic stress, depression, and anxiety.Rates of suicidal ideation are higher among university students in South Africa...

Background. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women in Ghana. Data are limited on the predictors of poor outcomes in breast cancer patients in low-income countries; however, prolonged waiting time has been implicated. Among breast cancer patients who received treatment at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, this study evaluated duration and factors that influenced waiting time from first presentation to start of definitive treatment. Method. We conducted a...

Purpose This paper aims to examine the prospects of a dispute resolution framework for the Islamic banking industry in Tanzania under the existing legal framework. Design/methodology/approach This paper is based on comparative study by drawing significant lessons from other jurisdictions, and argues that to avoid some of the initial drawbacks in the dispute resolution framework for Islamic banking transactions in more advanced jurisdictions like Malaysia and United Kingdom, it is important...

The study was carried out to investigate the adequacy of instructional facilities available for teaching painting in visual arts departments of south-south universities in Nigeria. The instructional facilities investigated include: infrastructure, instructional materials and equipment. The study sought to answer the following question: are the available instructional facilities for teaching painting in the painting units of universities in visual arts departments of the universities in...

Quarterly Journal of Political Science, 2016, 11: 1–58 Ethnic Favoritism in Education in Kenya Eric Kramon 1 and Daniel N. Posner 2∗ 1 Department of Political Science, George Washington University, 2115 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20052, USA; ekramon@gwu.edu 2 Department of Political Science, University of California, Los Angeles, 4289 Bunche Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1472, USA; dposner@polisci.ucla.edu ABSTRACT We test the claim that African leaders favor members of their own ethnic groups...

Abstract African eggplants ( Solanum aethiopicum and S . macrocarpon ) are among the most economically important and valuable vegetable and fruit crops. They are a major source of biologically active nutritional substances and metabolites which are essential for plant growth, development, stress adaptation and defense. Among these metabolites are the carotenoids which act as accessory pigments for photosynthesis and precursor to plant hormones. Though African eggplants are known to be...

Infections caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamases producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) are of major concern in clinical practice because of limited therapeutic options effective to treat them. Published studies showed that ESBL-E, widely spread in Europe, United States or Asia; are also frequent in Africa. However, the impact of ESBL-E infections is yet to be adequately determined in Sub-Saharan African countries, particularly in Senegal. The aim of our study was to estimate the...

This paper investigates Language models with an emphasis on an appraisal of the Competence Based Language Teaching Model (CBLT) employed in the teaching and learning of English language in Cameroon.Research endeavours at various levels combined with cumulative deficiencies experienced over the years have propelled educational policy makers to carry out various changes in the models emphasised in the teaching of language.Such changes have been undertaken in view of improving proficiency in...

Reaction in Concrete between alkali solution derived from the cement and reactive silica contained in the aggregate is now known to be capable of causing serious damage to concrete structures. Hence, the object of this study is an attempt to investigate the potential reactivity of some Sudanese Volcanic rocks i.e. rhyolites (R1,R2 & R3) quartz porphyry and basalt obtained from different places in the Sudan. Three techniques were used, namely petrographic examination; quick chemical test and...

Though there is an increase in the magnitude and frequency of seismic events in many parts of the Sudan, most buildings and structures have not yet been designed and constructed in compliance with earthquake provisions or given any consideration for earthquake effects. In a previous research work the authors made use of the historical and instrumental data of earthquake and seismotectonics of the region, assessed the seismic hazard of the Sudan and published is acceleration maps for suitable...

This study examines life skills taught by sport coaches working with children and youth in underserved areas in South Africa. A total of 19 coaches participated in five focus groups with coaches discussing the life skills they teach along with the strategies they use to teach these life skills. Twenty higher order themes emerged from the inductive content analysis related to life skills taught (e.g., self-regulation, work ethic, emotional control, substance use, and disease prevention) and...

Abstract . This article argues that accessibility to, and of information in institutions of learning is as much a right as is education to all human beings. The premise for this deductive declarative observation is based on the understanding that information is a facility that enhances learning without which we can hardly talk of education. Many countries in the world, Zimbabwe included, ratified and signed protocols on equal access to education for all their citizens. For that reason,...