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Due to acculturation, South African Muslim women follow a variety of dress practices, ranging from traditional Islamic dress to more revealing Western fashions (Muthal, 2010, pp. 3 & 86; Kopp, 2002, pp. 64). The integration of new values and the creation of a new identity is a possible result of the acculturation process, when different cultures come into continuous first-hand contact. Values and identity are both expressive in nature, and individuals are motivated to communicate them to...

There is a general consensus that Food for Education (FFE) programs increase primary school participation. Although this view is widely held, there is limited causal evidence to support it. Moreover, little is known about how the design of FFE programs affects schooling outcomes. This paper presents evidence of the impacts of alternative methods of FFE delivery on schooling in Northern Uganda using a randomized controlled evaluation conducted from 2005-2007. We compare the impacts of the...

In developing countries, with minimal resources devoted to mental health, detection and treatment of mental illness necessarily falls to primary care providers, yet research has rarely focused on the experiences of private practitioners, especially in rural areas. This mixed-methods study investigated the diagnosis and treatment of depression by rural Kenyan primary care providers and assessed the impact of a brief training intervention on their comfort level and competence in recognizing...

الملخص : The main objective of Nursing Program at Islamic University of Gaza (IUG) is to prepare a new generation of nurses who are well-prepared theoretically and professionally to meet nursing needs in the Palestinian community. A positive approach to the systematic design of a learning environment can lead to positive outcomes for graduates. Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the learning environment at Faculty of Nursing, IUG, and identify areas for change that may contribute to a...

This study is an investigation to explore the extent of integrating ICT in teaching and learning in mathematics and science in Sudanese secondary schools. The findings of this investigation are also analysed in relation to a number of selected countries (Chile, Slovenia, and South Africa). The study was confined to Khar- toum State where 50 secondary schools, using ICT for educational purposes, were sampled. The study used a sur- vey approach. The study used a questionnaire to collect the...

Using cross sectional data of Sub-Saharan African countries from 2006-2009, this paper studies the relationship between food crisis, and child education outcomes. Although the study finds a significant and negative direct impact of food crisis on primary completion rates in the region, the same cannot be said for primary enrolment rate, and gender disparities. Even the highest food inflation countries have achieved a slowly progress in primary enrolment in the food crisis period. The...

Background &Aim:Numerous infectious diseases are spread by blood transfusion, particularly viral infections. The hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other pathogenic organisms are transmitted through inappropriate screening of blood product. These infected blood products are causing fatal, persistent and life frightening disorders. The predominance of these viruses differs by ethnic group and geography. Scheme of the current study was...

Scholars of women and gender studies in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond continue to ask questions about the relationship between women’s organizations and activisms on one hand, and political movements, processes, and projects on the other, and on transnational coalition building between women’s organizations to advocate for gender equality and women’s human rights. With its histories of conflict, political oppression, social exclusion on the basis of gender, race, culture, and regional...

Entrepreneurship training syllabus for Polytechnics in Ghana has remained the same in content and delivery for decades. This syllabus has been described as theoretic and white collar job oriented. This study examined the effect of Competence-Based Approach to entrepreneurship education on the acquisition of relevant entrepreneurial skills.The study employed questionnaires and interviews to collect data and used percentages and graphs for the analysis. The results of the study revealed that...

HIV and AIDS has had a devastating social and economic impact in Africa. The continent is losing a lot of resources in form of reduced work productivity, absenteeism from work, deaths and funeral expenses, replacements and training of new personnel. The situation regarding the disabled and HIV and AIDS in Africa is in need of more attention because they are more susceptible to contracting HIV and AIDS compared to their nondisabled peers. Many programmes and campaigns to create awareness on...

Domestic sewage, solid waste, industrial activities, and excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides are the main sources of pollution that threaten the main groundwater aquifers of Tulkarem City of Palestine which add to the problem of water scarcity already experienced by the Palestinians in the West Bank.These aquifers are a vital groundwater resource that provides high quality water.This paper presents the findings of the "Pro Aquifer" project funded by the EU, which aims to reduce...

Observed Global positioning system coordinates of all post-primary schools in Yola North local Government Area were obtained These coordinates were used to create a digital map showing the location of post-primary schools within the study area. These coordinates were used to determine the distances from one point to its Nearest Neighbors in a particular unit area. The distances were computed using a computer program written in MATLAB 2009a programming language. The distances obtained were...

Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are responsible for a variety of health problems especially among the youth who engage in risky sexual behavior. There are few studies that describe STIs among the youths in Northern Nigeria. The objective of the study was to assess knowledge of STIs and risk factors among secondary school youth. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study in which structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on...

This conceptual paper explores racial microaggressions and their effects on African American and Hispanic students in urban schools. Microaggressions are pervasive in our society (Sue et al., 2007), and although often manifested in subtle ways, can be detrimental for their long-term effects on students’ psychological, socialemotional, and intellectual development. Our analysis utilizes extant literature to explore racial microaggressions on a macro level in terms of district/school level...