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Background Poor mental health literacy, misinformation about treatment and stigma result in low demand for mental health services in low-and middle-income countries. Community-based interventions that raise mental health awareness and facilitate detection of mental health conditions, are instrumental in increasing demand of available mental health services. The CMED tool was developed to provide psychoeducation on mental health conditions and identify people with potential mental health...

Background: Digital technology (DT) has already changed history, and it is transforming childhood as more and more children go online around the world.Aim: The aim of this article was to critically explore the potential of young children’s digital learning (DL), while concurrently assessing the constraints.Setting: Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) stakeholders’ environments formed the setting for this study.Methods: The critical theory of technology emphasizes the need for increased...

The issue of disability is a bone of contention in Zimbabwe and worldwide. People with disabilities (PWD) are looked down upon and are always viewed with a negative eye. Attempts have been made at both the international and national levels to address this problem. Internationally, Zimbabwe is a state party to the Convention of the Rights of People with Disabilities (CRPWD) (2006). The convention is an attempt by the United Nations (UN) to change attitudes and approaches to persons with...

Abstract Environmental pollution and its implications are widespread issues that require a comprehensive understanding of effective strategies that mitigate emissions. Given the unique challenges faced by Somalia, including social, political, and environmental challenges, it is crucial to assess the effects of social and political globalization, urbanization, and institutional quality on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Hence, the study aims to examine the relationship between these variables...

<ns4:p>Background Despite progressive policies and frameworks on school safety by the Department of Basic Education, safety remains a concern in South African schools. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive design was employed using the National School Safety Framework (NSSF) 152-question learner survey, exploring perceptions and experiences pertaining to eight safety domains: dangerous objects, drugs and alcohol, bullying, verbal abuse, physical violence, discrimination, sexual violence, and...

For a long time, the African savannah has been famous for its extremely rich biodiversity. However, the changed global climate is threatening this special and precious ecosystem and is predicted to cause a huge blow to plants and animals in this region. Recent research shows that the rising temperature, the changing pattern of extreme rainfall events, and woody encroachment have impacted the completeness and continuity of the food web in the African savannah--the decreasing of some plants...

Abstract For almost a century, several Egyptian comedies have set up cringe-worthy power-sensitive encounters between struggling low-paid teachers and spoiled rich and powerful students, often leading to negative portrayals of teachers and student-teacher relationship. One play, Madraset el-Moshaghbeen ‘School of the Rowdies’ (1971), has long been held accountable for student misconduct across the country. A 2008 film with a loosely similar theme, RamaDan Mabrouk Abul-Alamein Hamouda, has...

This study explores how digital story-telling (DST) is incorporated into ESL (English as a Second Language) schools in rural Palestine. The main object is to look at how DST activities affect ESL students' desire to study from both the teacher and the student's point of view. 35 students and seven ESL teachers participated in semistructured interviews and non-participant observations as part of a case study technique used to collect qualitative data. The results show that students thought...

Aim: Nypa fruticans Wurmb is a palm species found in mangrove ecosystems with moderate salt load which circumscribes well to the actual areas of its occurrence in the gradient from seawater habitats to inland sites. This study aimed at carrying out a baseline assessment of above ground carbon stock in stands of Nypa fruticans wurmb.&#x0D; Methods: Representative samples of seedlings, juveniles, adults and mature stands were harvested through a destructive sampling technique. These samples...

The gum acacia Senegalia senegal (L.) Britton (Fabales: Fabaceae) is a drought-tolerant plant belonging to the genus Acacia of the Leguminosae family, possessing significant economic and ecological value. Despite its importance, there is a knowledge gap regarding the potential impact of climate change on the distribution of S. senegal, crucial for the conservation of plant resources and optimizing its use in introductory silviculture. In this study, we selected 23 environmental variables and...

This study investigated the propensity for medical students to experience symptoms of depression, relative to other students, at West Bank Palestinian universities. In addition, the study evaluated the socio-demographic or academic factors that might influence this propensity. A quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted on 714 medical and non-medical students from Al-Quds and Al-Najah Universities. Data were generated through a questionnaire that included sociodemographic parameters...

Abstract The contribution of aquaculture to economic development cannot be overemphasized. Several factors affect aquaculture production. However, few studies document the impact of climate change, electricity and other macroeconomic covariates on aquaculture production in Africa. The present research's objective is to examine the impact of rainfall, temperature, access to electricity, per capita national income, renewable energy consumption, employment in agriculture, and carbon emissions...

Objective: To assess the obstacles affecting compliance with established hand hygiene protocols among medical students at university teaching hospitals Design and Methods: The study was conducted at Ndola Teaching Hospital, Kitwe Teaching Hospital, Copperbelt University Dental Clinic, and Arthur Davidson Children’s Hospital, serving as training sites for medical students at Copperbelt University School of Medicine in Zambia. The target population were Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of...

Abstract Accurate assessment of water resources at the watershed level is crucial for effective integrated watershed management. While semi-distributed/distributed models require complex structures and large amounts of input data, conceptual models have gained attention as an alternative to watershed modeling. In this paper, the performance of the GR4J conceptual model for runoff simulation in the Gambia watershed at Simenti station is analyzed over the calibration (1981–1990) and validation...

This research aimed to examine the link among contract management practices and Public procurement performance at MINEDUC during the period from 2020 up to 2022. Researcher stated research problems where the inadequate legal provision to regulate contract management for public procuring entities; several weaknesses in the management of public procurement contracts for works were identified. These included; improper signing of contracts in some cases, some of the contracts lacked important...

Climate risk assessment has emerged as a critical component in the sustainability efforts of petroleum operations, given the increasing frequency and severity of climate-related events. This paper provides a comprehensive review of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices employed in the United States and Africa to enhance sustainable resilience in the face of climate risks within the petroleum industry. In the United States, where stringent environmental regulations and public...

Students’ attitude towards mathematics has been a factor that is known to influence students’ achievement in mathematics. This paper explored factors influencing the attitude of students towards the study of mathematics in Nigeria. This study used a descriptive survey design. A simple random sampling technique was further applied to obtain Mathematics teachers, junior and senior staff, and principals targeted in this research, equal to 273 staff. The study sampled 162 respondents. The...

This study delved into the effect of Human Resource Management Practices on the performance of International Training &amp; Motivation Ltd Company. The focus was on examining the effect of human resource planning and training and development on the company's performance. The study employed a descriptive survey design, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative approaches. A sample of 242 respondents was chosen, and data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. Data analysis was...