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Universal primary and secondary education is a key target of the Sustainable Development Goals. While substantial gains have been made at the primary school level, progress towards universal secondary education has slowed, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. In this study, we aimed to determine perceived barriers of secondary schooling in rural Burkina Faso, where secondary school completion is among the lowest globally (<10%). We conducted a two-stage qualitative study using semi-structured...

Given the increasing blood cancer incidence in Tunisia and recent discoveries proving the involvement of environmental factors, this study examined the environmental health literacy (EHL) of Tunisian secondary school students concerning not only this disease, but also their emotional and behavioral attitudes towards leukemia risks.A cross-sectional survey was conducted among Tunisian youths (N = 372, 16-20 years; 68% females, 32% males). Data collection took place in four representative...

Northern Cameroon has been crossed for many decades by various ecological phenomena, including drought. This problem which has appeared in the world since the area of scientific and technical progress will spread to Africa (and in particular to Cameroon), climate warming and flood being the constant consequence of human action on the environment. These ecological phenomena (including drought) are responsible for social problems such as famine in the northern region of country as a priority....

Absract This study examined the effects of client‐centred therapy (CCT) on the coping strategies of sexually harassed students in tertiary institutions in Taraba State, Nigeria. It also looked for any gender differences in the effect of CCT on the coping strategies of sexually harassed students. We employed a quasi‐experimental and pretest–post‐test design with control group. The statistical population comprised 250 students who had experienced sexual harassment in tertiary institutions, of...

There is a need for the agricultural technical vocational education and training curriculum in Zimbabwe to be reformed so that it can respond to changes in farmer demographics, the expanding roles of agricultural extension officers (AEOs), changes in technology and climate change. The current agriculture curriculum was developed for a different context altogether; therefore, it now lacks relevance to the prevailing socio-economic, political and environmental changes. There is a need for the...

Abstract Climate change and variability contribute to exacerbating poverty and social unrest in poor countries. Therefore, it becomes important to assess vulnerability and adaptation measures to raise awareness and monitoring of climate change adaptation policy for better decision-making. This research examines how farmers perceive their vulnerability and how they respond to climate change in the semi-arid Far North Region of Cameroon. Using both quantitative and qualitative approaches, data...

Abstract Despite the growing number of empirical studies on foreign direct investment (FDI) and energy efficiency (EE) as they relate to green growth, there remains an empirical research gap with respect to whether EE can engender positive synergy with FDI to foster inclusive green growth (IGG) in Africa. Also, little has been done to show the IGG gains from improving EE in both the short and long terms. Thus, this paper aims to investigate whether there exists a relevant synergy between EE...

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the readiness of headteachers and teachers in integrating Digital Literacy Programme (DLP) in teaching and learning in public primary schools in Homa Bay County, Kenya. Digital Literacy Programme was a project that was introduced and funded by the Government of Kenya for all public primary schools in Kenya.&#x0D; Methodology: The study adopted both qualitative and quantitative survey research designs. A population of 845 head teachers and...

The study of ionospheric irregularities is important since many technological systems might be influenced by the ionosphere. In this work, we use data from the Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) receiver installed in Abuja, Nigeria, GPS Scintillation Network Decision Aid (SCINDA) TEC data from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) data archive, and the geomagnetic data from the World Data Center (WDC) in Kyoto, Japan, to investigate the relationship between geomagnetic storm and...

In this empirical article, we argue that while emergency remote teaching (ERT) may have achieved its goal of saving the academic years during the COVID-19 pandemic, it also constructed unintended pedagogical consequences that were possibly overlooked at the time of advocating for it. We also contend that students and lecturers from rural-based universities (RBUs) in South Africa experienced different unintended pedagogical consequences compared to their counterparts who belong to urban-based...

This study specifically explored the challenges that hinder the attainment of secondary education curriculum objectives towards preparing students for industrialisation in Nyamagana District, Mwanza, Tanzania. The study employed a mixed research method under a convergent parallel design. A sample size of 119 was drawn from a population of 44,448 using both probability and non-probability sampling. The sample included 47 teachers, 64 students, 5 heads of schools, 1 ward education officer, 1...

Abstract Variations in precipitation that affect water resources have drawn a lot of attention to climate change-related water quality issues in recent years. Point and non-point source contaminants have an impact on water quality due to seasonal rainfall variability, and rainfall events are crucial in spreading these pollutants. Sub-Saharan Africa has the least stable access to freshwater supplies. Numerous academics have undertaken extensive research on the connection between climate...

As the only research-intensive university in South Africa outside a metropolitan area, Rhodes University’s mission has foregrounded community engagement (CE) for over a decade, in order to contribute to the development of the surrounding region. This involves building stronger social compacts with community partners through meaningful student engagement in socially accountable ways. In Psychology as a discipline within South Africa, there are strong imperatives for transformation, and...

Lukoye Atwoli; Gregory E. Erhabor; Aiah A. Gbakima; Abraham Haileamlak; Jean-Marie Kayembe Ntumba; James Kigera; Laurie Laybourn-Langton; Bob Mash; Joy Muhia; Fhumulani Mavis Mulaudzi; David Ofori-Adjei; Friday Okonofua; Arash Rashidian; Maha El-Adawy; Siaka Sidibé; Abdelmadjid Snouber; James Tumwine; Mohammad Sahar Yassien; Paul Yonga; Lilia Zakhama; Chris Zielinski

Since the change to a democratic society and government in South Africa, lecturers and students in higher education have collaborated with community partners to establish sustainable initiatives to enhance students’ social responsibility and benefit communities. This chapter shares insights on a collaborative service-learning project where different arts-based literacies, including art, reading, poetry, human movement and writing were used to enhance reading and writing, culminating in an...

There are interactions and feedbacks between air pollution as a driver of environmental change, climate change, and overall ecosystem health. Air pollution is a major environmental problem, particularly in developing countries where regulations may be lax. This paper explores the nexus between air pollution, climate change and overall ecosystem health in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. It brings novelty by exploring these issues with an environmental justice lens. This is particularly...

Recently, the World Health Organization reported that 20% of all global maternal deaths happened in Nigeria between 2005 and 2015. In developing countries, these maternal deaths are mainly from air pollution. Due to poor facilities and documentation, the extent of danger is not known. This research seeks to estimate the available pollutants and its direct and indirect impact on maternal mortality. Ten (10) years (2010-2019) datasets of black carbon, sulfur dioxide, dust, carbon monoxide,...