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The objective of this study was to simulate future flows in Essaouira basin (Morocco) by 2050, using the two-variable Rural Engineering model at the monthly time step (GR2M). The quality criteria revealed very interesting values obtained from the model on the Igrounzar and Zelten stations of the Essaouira basin with Nash higher than 70% and R2 higher than 0.70. The results obtained by the GR2M model under Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) 2.6 and 8.5 scenarios of the fifth phase of...

This study aims to describe the meteorological conditions of the Bouregreg watershed, in order to answer the problematic dealing with the effect of climatic fluctuations on the forest resources, and also to describe the meteorological conditions of the sites favorable to the development of the forests, in order to address the issue dealing with the effect of climate fluctuations and climate change on the forest in the Bouregreg watershed, using climatological characterization, remote sensing...

The present study investigated the effects of training gaps on the effectiveness of the novice teachers in public secondary schools in Mbita Sub-county, Homabay County, Kenya. The study adopted Convergent Parallel research design. The target population was 120 novice teachers, and a sample size of 120 novice teachers was obtained using census sampling technique while 12 principals were obtained using stratified sampling technique. Questionnaires were used to obtain data from teachers while...

The present research paper tries to discover the effect of teachers' oral corrective feedback (OCF) on EFL learners' speaking skills (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and fluency).The study relies on the use of an experimental design and direct observations.20 participants formed the experimental group.All subjects are intermediate foreign language learners of English (EFL).They are given an initial pre-test.Then, this experimental group undergoes intensive oral corrective feedback...

The objective of the present research paper is to describe the beliefs and the perceptions of Tunisian EFL teachers regarding the nature and the purpose of oral corrective feedback (OCF) used in teaching speaking.The method relies on the use of a questionnaire survey which is made up of seven items.20 EFL teachers participated in this study and they were invited to fill in the questionnaire which seeks to elicit their opinions and preferences concerning the particular type of feedback they...

This study assessed students' personnel management and academic effectiveness in terms of punctuality to classes, time management, study habits, record keeping, attitudes during classes, note taking, attitudes towards assignment, examination results and attitudes towards co-curricular activities in Calabar Education Zone of Cross River State.Three null hypotheses were formulated accordingly to guide the study following a descriptive survey research design.Proportionate sampling technique was...

The focus of this study was to investigate “principals’ administrative competence and teachers work performance” in Calabar Education zone. Four null hypotheses were tested in the course of the study. Correlational research design was adopted, while purposive sampling technique was used in selecting a sample of 800 teachers. Two instruments were used for data collection including “Principals’ Administrative Competence Questionnaire (PACQ),” and Teachers’ Work Performance Questionnaire...

The study examined disciplinary management in public primary schools and teachers' job effectiveness in Yakurr Local Government Area, Cross River State. Three null hypotheses were formulated accordingly to guide the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Census technique was adopted in selecting the entire population of 98 primary school managers which comprised of 49 head teachers and 49 deputy head teachers across 49 public primary schools available in the area. A...

The present study investigated the psychological experiences of students who have nocturnal enuresis with their peers in boarding secondary schools in Kenya. This study employed phenomenological research design. Purposive sampling was adopted to sample 6 Principals and 6 teachers. The themes on psychological experiences with Peers included: Low self-esteem, increased aggressive behaviour, paranoid behaviour, increased stress levels, increased anxiety and feelings of anger. It’s recommended...

The present study explored the social experiences of students who have nocturnal enuresis with teachers in boarding secondary schools in Kisumu County of Kenya. Qualitative research approach was utilised and particularly the phenomenological research design was used. The researcher employed saturated sampling to select all the 6 boarding secondary schools because they are few. The schools were stratified into two strata as follows: Boys’ schools (3) and Girls’ schools (3). The present study...

A Thesis Submitted for the Award of Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Phd) in the School Of Education, Kenyatta University

Transnational Education (TNE) has often been used as a measure to support the economic sustainability of the institution of higher learning involved. But in recent times, TNE has become one of the important avenues for Higher Education Institutions (HEI) to improve their International Students Portfolios without bringing the students to the HEI host-country. But the bigger question is on the demand side of transnational education; what is pushing students in developing countries to enroll in...

Aquaculture has been identified to have potentials for adapting climate impacts, and it is being leveraged upon in some developing tropical African countries for food production, employment, food security and poverty eradication. However, it is also vulnerable to climate impacts, linked with certain ecological challenges and competition from anthropogenic factors. This chapter utilized secondary and primary data from various sources to address review questions bordering on the vulnerability...

Oral hygiene, which is measured by the status of plaque-free tooth surfaces, is essential for the promotion of oral health. This study aimed to determine the social predictors of good oral hygiene for children in a suburban population in Nigeria. This was a secondary analysis of data. The study participants were 8- to 16-year-old children who were residents in Ile-Ife, which is a suburban population in Nigeria. Information on the age, gender, socioeconomic status, family structure, number of...

A detailed method used for assessing and mapping noise pollution levels in Ota metropolis, Nigeria using ArcGIS 10.5 Software is presented in this paper. Noise readings were measured at a time interval of 30 min for each site considered using a precision grade sound level meter. The noise map developed was based on the computed values of average equivalent noise (LAeq) for the selected locations. Results of this study show that the A weighted sound level (LAeq), the background noise level...

This paper is a comparative study of the British and French colonial influences on African education, particularly in Nigeria and Senegal. The era of British and French colonialism had come and gone, yet the influences linger on in African education, politics, culture and economy. While Nigeria was colonised by the British; Senegal was colonised by the French. While some of the colonial influences are good and desirable some are not so good. Although they had different approaches to their...