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The concept of integrated water resource management requires an in-depth analysis of water inflows into a river basin. Population growth and the uncertainties associated with climate change are causing increased water stress and droughts, which are impacting agriculture. Hence the need for studies on the impact of climate change on demand-supply interactions in river basins. In this study, a generic decision support system, ModSim, was used; for the first time in the region; to examine the...

Abstract Background Recent data indicated an increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among adolescents. Adolescents are particularly susceptible to developing NCDs due to various risk factors such as hypertension, high cholesterol, blood glucose levels, Body Mass Index (BMI), poverty, and physical inactivity. Thus, it is crucial not only to identify risks for NCDs, but also to propose effective and sustainable intervention measures, necessitating an understanding of...

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Southern Africa has been experiencing long-term changes in its climate and future projections imply that droughts should last longer and become more intense in southern Africa. Already, the region has been experiencing an increase in consecutive drought years. This study contributes to the literature by using bio-economic modeling to simulate the impact of future droughts on food security in southern Africa and identify plausible pathways for enhancing regional food security under drought....

Abstract The need for renewable energy sources is recently necessitated by attaining sustainability and climate change mitigation. Accordingly, the use of renewable energy sources has been growing rapidly during the last two decades. Yet, the potentials of renewable energy sources are generally influenced by several climatic factors that either determine the source of energy such as wind speed in the case of wind power or affect the performance of system such as the reduction in solar PV...

Bambara groundnut is a legume mainly cultivated for these seeds in Africa. In the Sahelian zone, it sometimes suffered of significant yield losses linked to drought. The objective of this study is to identify the adapted genotypes to water deficit stress. The experimental design is randomly made up of four complete randomized blocks. Three variants of stress were applied during the growth of the plants, namely a water deficit stress for 14 days, a stress of 10 days and another stress of 7...

The use of contraceptive methods is still a controversial subject in the societies of developing countries. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of contraceptive methods among students, aged 15 to 25 years, in public and private schools in the district of Bonaberi, Douala, Cameroon. This research was modeled on the pattern of descriptive study. The population in this study was composed of students (N = 1649) from the five public and private high schools of...

The core of the educational system is students’ academic performance, which demands sensitive measures. In this situation, teacher-made tests (TMTs) are more promising, but they can be susceptible to measurement error if not well designed. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between the properties of TMTs and students’ academic performance in Ethiopian public universities, evidencing English language communicative skills courses. The research employs a postpositivist...

Purpose The study aims to assess the effectiveness of engaging tutors in designing and using ICT integrated lesson activities in strengthening their pedagogical use of ICT competences. Design/methodology/approach Survey data from an intervention group of 70 tutors from two teachers colleges (TCs) were used to compare their level of ICT competences and domains of professional practice before and after the intervention. Document analysis, lesson observations and feedback from the learning...

Background: Ultrasound is a crucial and effective diagnostic tool in medicine. Recent advancements in technology have led to the increased use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Access to ultrasound equipment and training programs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is limited. Despite the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendations for universal antenatal ultrasounds, POCUS for reproductive health has not been widely used in LMICs. We describe the implementation of...

Abstract Background Climate change poses a significant threat to communities across the globe. Whereas low and middle income countries contribute the least to this problem, they are often most affected by the consequences. In addition, women are often disproportionately affected by climate change-related occurrences. To address these issues, Women Climate Centers International (WCCI) Uganda initiated a project to empower women through the promotion of climate change solution enterprises in...

Meta-cognitive knowledge and skills play a prominent role in students' learning, retention, and overall success in science and non-science related fields. Proper utilization of students' meta-cognition assists in regulating their learning and building self-confidence in the learners. This, in turn, could contribute to self-learning for meaningful understanding of biological concepts. Hence, the need to explore the influence of meta-cognition, self-efficacy, and self-regulated strategies on...

Purpose: This study investigated the Knowledge readiness of head teachers to implement inclusive education policies for learners with visual impairments in primary schools in the North West Region of Cameroon. Given that inclusion, equity and social justice are emerging trends in education, there is need for headteachers and teachers to be ready to change the quality of services they offer in school. The main purpose of this study was: to find out how ready head teachers are in terms of...

Abstract This research study aims to investigate how Mozart's music impacts the reading and writing performance of primary school children in Nigeria. The study spanned six weeks and involved thirty children aged six to ten, whose reading and writing abilities were assessed. The participants were divided into two groups: an experimental group of fifteen children received English language lessons and test accompanied by Mozart's music as background for one month and two weeks, while the...

Abstract Background and purpose of the research: Hypothyroidism is defined as a disorder in the functioning of the thyroid gland in which it does not produce enough thyroid hormone, and it can cause a number of symptoms, such as: poor ability to tolerate cold, feeling tired, constipation, depression, low heart rate, and increased Weight: This study aims to know the awareness of medical students at the Syrian Private University about the symptoms of hypothyroidism. Methods and materials:...

The study sought to evaluate the influence of parental participation in school academic activities on learners’ motivation in public primary schools in Huye district. The study was guided by the following specific objectives; to assess the extent to which parents participate in school academic activities in public primary education in Huye district-Rwanda; to examine the level of learners’ motivation in public primary schools in Huye district, Rwanda and to determine the influence of...