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Purpose: The study assessed the influence of both intrinsic and extrinsic factors and students perceptions. While student and teacher-related factors constitute the intrinsic factors, parents and the government on the other hand are examples of the extrinsic factors. This research project focuses on assessing the factors that contribute and influence KMTC students’ performance with an aim of establishing ways to improve their performances in examinations and assessments.
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The environmental effects of climate change have significantly decreased agricultural productivity. Agroforestry technologies have been applied as a solution to promote sustainable agricultural systems. This study evaluates the factors influencing the adoption of agroforestry technology in Kenya. A multistage sampling technique was employed to collect data from 239 households in West Pokot County, Kenya. A Probit model and K-means algorithm were used to analyze the factors affecting farmers’...

Abstract Maize production in Zambia is characterized by significant yield gaps attributed to nutrient management and climate change threatens to widen these gaps unless agronomic management is optimized. Insights in the impacts of climate change on maize yields and the potential to mitigate negative impacts by crop management is currently lacking for Zambia. Using five Global Circulation models and the WOFOST crop model, we assessed expected climate change and the impacts on maize yields at...

The research from which this paper is derived examined levels of Bloom's taxonomy displayed by secondary school students during their Religious Education lessons by teachers on teaching practice.Sixty teachers on their teaching practice for three months were observed as they presented their Religious Education lessons to these students.The key objectives of this investigation were: to: establish students' levels of the taxonomy displayed; examine the methods and instructional resources the...

This study investigated the relationship between school plant provision and students' academic performance in Government Technical Colleges in South West, Nigeria.One research question as well as one hypothesis guided the study.Descriptive, correlational, and ex-post facto research designs were adopted by the study.Two research instruments comprising test item and checklist were used to gather data through both primary and secondary sources.The test item comprised of a Records Observation...

The purpose of this study was to explore EFL teachers' perception and implementation of the speaking tasks in Koma and Jaragedo Secondary and Preparatory Schools.In order to answer the objectives of the study, descriptive survey research design was used.The data were gathered through questionnaire, interview and classroom observation.Comprehensive sampling was used to select teachers for questionnaire and random sampling technique was used to select teachers for interview.Besides, the four...

Entrepreneurship education is introduced in the polytechnics to provide students with basic skills and knowledge to be self-reliant after graduation.This study investigates the perception of polytechnic students towards entrepreneurship education.A descriptive study was conducted in three purposively selected Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria A structured questionnaire that employed 4-likert scale was the instrument used for data collection.A total number of 475 copies of questionnaire were...

Introduction Stigma, including beliefs about mental illness, can operate in different cultures in different ways, making Western theoretical bases considered “universal” on the stigmatization of theories not applicable to non-Western cultures; hence the need for international studies on this subject. Objectives This work aimed to assess knowledge of mental illness, available treatments and recovery in a non-clinical sample of Tunisian university students. Methods In a cross-sectional...

Excellent performance in network topology cannot be achieved without adequate comprehension of the concept and experimenting with real-life or simulated environment. Cisco packet tracer simulator as a tool for teaching and learning computer science concepts, provides simulation, visualization, authoring, collaboration capabilities, and assessment experiences for both teachers and students. Thus, this study determined the effect of using CISCO-packet-tracer on senior school students’ skill...

Developmental disorders are frequently overlooked in the developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Early identification of developmental delays (DDs) is critical to optimal outcomes. This study set out to determine the proportion of children who are at risk of DDs among infants attending immunization clinics at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. Infants 6 weeks to 12 months of age (median age 6 months) who presented for routine immunization were screened for...

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In these low-resource settings, effective triage of patients with TBI-including the decision of whether or not to perform neurosurgery-is critical in optimizing patient outcomes and healthcare resource utilization. Machine learning may allow for effective predictions of patient outcomes both with and without surgery. Data from patients with TBI was collected prospectively at Mulago National...

The academic achievement of deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) students depends on the interaction of many factors, including student and family characteristics and experiences inside and outside school. Several questionnaires have previously been designed for evaluating the listening skills of deaf English-speaking children in school environments. This study's objective was to validate an Arabic questionnaire to evaluate deaf Egyptian Arabic-speaking children's listening skills. The Arabic...

The increasing frequency of negative rainfall shocks presents households with the challenging choice of whether to send their children to school or to withdraw them in order for them to provide support in the household. We use high-resolution spatial rainfall data matched with the georeferenced Uganda National Panel Survey data to estimate the effect of negative rainfall shocks on children’s school attendance. We find that exposure to negative rainfall shocks significantly reduces children’s...

The study examined the availability, adequacy, functionality, utilization and management of ICT facilities in teaching of Vocational and Technical Education subjects in Kano State Senior Secondary Schools. The study adopted survey research design with 30 Senior Secondary Schools purposively selected from the three senatorial district of Kano State. Teachers of Vocational subjects formed the respondents with a sample of 320. The instrument used to elicit information from the respondents was...

Climate change adaptation strategies provide a cushion for smallholder farmers, especially in sub-Saharan Africa against the risks posed by climate hazards such as droughts and floods. However, the decision-making process in climate adaptation is complex. To better understand the dynamics of the process, we strive to answer this question: what are the potential trade-offs and synergies related to decision-making and implementation of climate adaptation strategies among smallholder farmers in...

The Coronavirus pandemic poses a significant threat to the healthcare sectors of some African countries due to poor healthcare organisation, financing, and reduced uptake of recent technological advancements. Surgical care of patients and surgical training of healthcare workers are considerably affected, due to the dearth of policies and strategic health plans, to ensure the provision of safe and affordable surgical care and continuity of training. The purpose of this study is to explore the...

Introduction Procrastination is a common phenomenon among students, defined by the tendency to delay tasks. Procrastination can have a negative impact not only on academic achievement but also on other areas of life. Objectives To assess students’ level of procrastination and associated psychological factors Methods We conducted a cross-sectional descriptive study in students from three different universities: a medical school, a law school and an engineering school. Socio-demographic,...

This study examines how and why decentralisation remained central to education reform in Egypt over the period 1990–2016 despite the mixed outcome at both the national and international levels. Three decentralisation models were examined: community schools, public-private partnerships and school-based management. Network analysis was combined with a process-tracing approach to identify the key actors and mechanisms causing policy persistence. Analysis revealed international agencies used...