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A research project submitted in partial fulfillment of The requirements for the award of the degree of Master of business administration (MBA), school of Business, university of Nairobi

Two schistosome species—Schistosoma haematobium and S. mansoni—with two very different pathological profiles (urogenital versus intestinal), are responsible for the majority of human schistosomiasis infections across sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this study was to determine whether coinfections have an impact on species-specific morbidity measures when compared to single species infections. Children from two neighbouring schools in Taveta, Kenya were grouped by infection status, i.e....

The study sought to investigate the attitudes of Zimbabwean secondary school pupils towards the teaching and learning of science. A randomized sample of 243 participants from eight (8) selected schools completed a 5 point Likert type scale. Factorial Analysis using principal components with Varimax Rotation, Kaiser Normalisation and Scree testing were used to determine validity of the scale. Variables with factor loading of 0.3 and above and Eigen values of 1 and above were considered to...

Child sexual abuse is a social and public health concern locally and worldwide because it is associated with numerous and serious short-and long-term devastating consequences. This study investigated the prevalence of child sexual abuse among day secondary school pupils in Gweru, Zimbabwe. The sample comprised 268 secondary pupils (50% female; mean age=15.42, standard deviation=1.376). Data were collected by administering the Child Abuse Screening Tool Children's Version (ICAST-C). The study...

Globally, chronic diseases place a tremendous burden on health care systems all over the world. The increased prevalence of chronic diseases is mainly influenced by industrialization and decreased levels of physical activity. A cross-sectional qualitative and quantitative pilot survey, using a self-administered questionnaire and focus group discussions, was conducted with 73 students to assess the need for and feasibility of a health promotion program for university students at a rural South...

The study sought to identify the long term plans of graduating physiotherapy students from a Nigerian university. Eighty-four graduating students participated in this study. Sample of convenience was used to recruit participants in this study. A structured three-part questionnaire was used to collect data which was analysed with descriptive statistics. Some important patterns of long term practice preference among graduating students of physiotherapy were identified. The issue of brain drain...

This paper presents a theoretical framework comprising components of teacher knowledge that can render effective learner understanding of mathematical and science concepts. Twelve mathematics teachers at the secondary school level were selected from both countries on the basis of their school consistent good performance for at least three years. The study adopted a qualitative research method. The data on the teachers’ PCK were collected through lesson observations, questionnaires,...

Science teacher education programmes need to be improved considering the vital role science teachers play in training scientists of tomorrow. This discussion focuses on teacher training programs in Zimbabwe and South Africa with special reference to Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE) in Zimbabwe and the University of South Africa (UNISA). Anecdotal documents from these two universities were compared to find similarities and differences and inferences made thereafter. The hope is...

Teacher learning is an imperative strategic goal for personal growth and development as well as for student learning and academic achievement. Knowledge, on which professionals base their teaching practice, has become less stable and secure and the ways in which it is acquired is diverse. This article outlines a qualitative study that used in-depth, semi-structured interviews to explore professional staff development for innovative teaching and learning at one institution of higher education...

Technical and Vocational Education TVE is the type of education which proved to have impacts on productivity and economic development of many developed societies.The study was conducted in

Four students at the James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, accompanied by a faculty member, traveled to Tanzania on an elective ambulatory care advanced pharmacy practice experience rotation to learn, provide care, and implement a schistosomiasis project in the village of Burere. We were part of a Village Life Outreach Project team that also included a U.S.-trained physician, an internal medicine resident, two nursing students, a nursing faculty member, and translators. School-age children...

The evidence base for rapid tranquillisation is small in higher-income countries but is even smaller in sub-Saharan Africa. We initiated the first ever survey on the use of rapid tranquillisation in Zambia in 2009; a further survey was then done in 2010, after a programme of teaching and training. It demonstrated an overall improvement in clinical practice, safety, awareness and use of medications within therapeutic doses. It also led to a reduction in inappropriate use of medications. These...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of multilingualism on the teaching and learning of English in upper primary schools in Marakwet East district. The study was carried out to: find out the languages spoken by pupils in upper primary school, find out the teachers' perceptions of languages used by learners outside class in primary school and how they influence the learning of English, investigate the languages used by teachers of English during instruction in upper...

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A research project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of master of business Administration, school of business, university of Nairobi

The South African education system has witnessed significant changes since 1994 when the democratically elected government began the process of dismantling the inherited apartheid order. The primary focus of the transformation process was to address the twin imperative of equity and quality in education, particularly for the historically marginalised black population. A key aspect of this transformation process remains the development of alternative assessment policies. This paper reviews...

Despite rapid economic growth, the numbers living in absolute poverty in Africa have grown. China's rapidly expanding presence in Africa is widely considered to be a prime source of this unequalization. However, at the same time, its presence also supports countervailing and unrecognized processes of equalization, although this varies by country, class, gender and age grouping. China has the capacity to help Africa move to a more sustainable and less unequal growth path by providing low-cost...