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This study explored the prevalence of stress amongst teachers in rural-based primary school in South Africa.The purpose was to ascertain teachers' perception of stress, its causes, impact and coping strategies.To address the purpose of the study, a quantitative research design was employed.The sample for the study consisted of fifty respondents, five each from ten primary schools in Nzhelele Circuit.Data were generated using five-points Likert Scale questionnaires structured in the format,...

This paper highlights key barriers to the accessibility of basic education among pastoralist communities in Tanzania. It addresses the existing policy requirements in provision of basic education and the mismatch with actual practices which create a dilemma as far as learning for children in pastoralist communities is concerned. A number of factors have been addressed, which include inappropriate cultural values among parents in pastoralist communities as well as other systemic factors....

The Cameroon Volcanic Line (CVL) is located in the Gulf of Guinea. It is an alignment of volcanic islands and continental volcanoes that extend over a distance of nearly 1600 km. One of the hypotheses of its origin suggests that volcanism was guided by faults that are covered by lava flows, making it difficult to identify them. Moderate seismicity is associated with CVL, especially at the level of Mt Cameroon, an active volcano where damage has often been observed on buildings due to the...

Global climate change has recently received attention as it affects species distribution at all scales.Many species, including invasive species, have indicated a shift in their ecological ranges in response to climate change.However, little is known about the impacts of climate change on house crows (Corvus How to cite this paper:

Carrying out research using face-to-face interviews with students with disabilities has been most difficult in higher education during COVID-19 pandemic. This paper seeks to answer the question: what are the barriers confronted by researchers in conducting interview research with students with disabilities in South African higher education during the COVID-19 pandemic? Data were collected by analysing and synthesising South African and international literature available in Research Gate,...

This chapter presents physical barriers, lack of adequate funding, poor supervision, delay in feedback, communication difficulties, negative attitudes, and impairment-related disadvantages as the unique challenges confronted by students with disabilities when doing research in higher education in South Africa. Data were collected through scanning South African and international literature available on Google scholar, ProQuest, in books, journal articles, and online resources. Informed by...

The chapter presents the obstacles in supervision for students with disabilities at post-graduate level in South African higher education. Data were collected through scanning South African and international literature available on Google scholar, ProQuest, in books, journal articles, and online resources. Decolonial theory informed understanding of why the obstacles are confronted by the particular students. The findings revealed limited supervision is the main obstacle. The argument for...

The unexpected emergence of COVID-19 pandemic has had adverse effects on diverse students’ epistemic access in the context of South African higher education. While this has seen an increasing urge for research to understand epistemic access and success of disadvantaged students, there has not been a specific focus on the issue as it specifically relates to students with disabilities, who are unique in their own way, thereby requiring an intervention that considers their differences. Using...

History teachers impart knowledge and foster students' competencies required in the contemporary world using past experiences. Drawing from this perspective, this study explores how history teachers interpret competency-based curriculum and apply it in instructional practices. A hermeneutic phenomenology design was employed and data were collected using semi-structured interviews with History teachers in Tanzania secondary schools. Teaching processes were also observed. Data were analyzed...

Background: Tungiasis is a skin infestation caused by the female sand flea called Tunga penetrans.Associated with a significant morbidity, this ectoparasite is present in all tropical regions, such as Gabon.Unfortunately, in this country, no study has ever been undertaken on this disease.However, in both urban and rural areas of this country, it causes disfigurement and mutilation of the feet or hands in infested persons, and is sometimes responsible for the school dropout of many...

Background: It is estimated that above one billion people (15%) of the world's populations are living with disabilities.The poor and unfriendly infrastructure at health facilities is the core challenge for people with physical disabilities in accessing healthcare.This study aimed to explore at what extent the existing infrastructure and design of health facilities in Singida rural district, Tanzania supports people with physical disabilities to access healthcare.Methods: A cross sectional...

The paper established the relationship between training (training needs, training contents, training methods, training evaluation) and performance of employees in Microfinance Institutions located in North-Kivu.Using Slovin's formula, a sample size of 110 was derived from the total research population of 152 employees in microfinance institutions.The purposive sampling technique was used for this study.The tool used to collect data in this study was questionnaire and reliability of the...

This study aims to assess South African universities' adoption of online teaching and learning during COVID-19. The literature review and document analysis were used to analyze the data. The study found that the Department of Higher Education and Training worked with universities to develop a plan to implement online teaching and learning. Various stakeholders such as media and mobile companies supported the online teaching and learning through financial resources in the form of data...

This chapter assess the level of South African university implementation of The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 (ECTA) provision 27. The literature review from other countries was used as form analysis level of adoption of electronic filing. The research found that South African universities adopted information communication technologies; however, most students and academics were unfamiliar with ECTA provision 27 on filing in an electronic environment....

This chapter assesses the link between climate change and digitisation of archives in South Africa. The study found linkage between flooding, fire, and digitization of archives in the sense that records required long-term preservation to be accessible. The chapter focuses on converting paper-based records into digital platforms as a strategic role to prevent records from damage. Heritage institution such as the National Archives of South Africa is in the forefront of the preservation of...

Changes in healthcare environment require nurses to go through Continuing Professional Development in order to remain competent and skillful when responding to challenges in the field.Therefore, Continuing Professional Development is an active and proactive systematic maintenance, improvement, and broadening of knowledge and skills, and the development of personal qualities necessary for executing professional and technical duties throughout the individual's working life.This study aims to...

This article sought to review the literature on the effectiveness of the disaster preparedness plans in two provinces that were struck by climate-induced disasters in South Africa in 2022. Making use of a qualitative desktop study, the effects of urbanisation and infrastructure development on the deadly disasters of April 2022 were examined, using thematic analyses. The review reveals a complex combination of the causes of disaster in both KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, which included...

Abstract As schools closed during the Covid-19 pandemic, different digital platforms were available for remote teaching. However, the majority of the school teachers were not trained on how to use different digital technologies to continue their teaching. Rather than waiting for technology experts to provide such training, one approach is co-creation, that is, to identify teachers who are adept at using technology in their teaching and mentor them to create materials for training other...