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Abstract Using a high‐frequency survey in Yemen, we demonstrate how school attendance responds to a series of conflict‐related shocks. First, there are a number of plausibly exogenous events that significantly change the severity of violence but have limited impacts on school attendance. These events include the capture of the southern capital by secessionist forces, an unexpected partial ceasefire, and the capture of a governorate from the internationally recognized government by Houthi...

The aim of this study was to examine the role of individual, familial and school factors in predicting students’ academic achievement. The study employed correlational design to undertake the analysis. The participants of the study were 461 grade ten students which were selected using systematic random sampling technique. Self-reported questionnaire was used to gather data. Descriptive and inferential statistics were utilized so as to analyze the data. Among the inferential statistics...

This analytical study delves into Nigeria's significant growth and proliferation of private schools. It aims to explore the factors contributing to this phenomenon and its implications for education in the country. By analysing various factors such as government policies, socio-economic dynamics, and parental preferences, this study provides a comprehensive understanding of the rise of private schools in Nigeria. Nigeria is witnessing a drastic rise in privately owned primary and secondary...

Climate and LULC changes have a great influence on the hydrological processes which include evapotranspiration, infiltration, surface runoff, groundwater flow, and stream discharge regime. This study aims to review the existing literature on the impacts of climate, and LULC changes on the sustainability of irrigation water in West Africa. The future of irrigation in West Africa will be driven by strong external factors, such as rapid population growth, climate change, and LULC change. The...

Despite efforts at achieving the SDG goal of education for all, a critical issue remains an increased exclusion of female child from education. This study explored the perceptions and experiences of female learners on girl-child exclusion from primary education. The study employed a concurrent parallel mixed methods research design. The study's population are all female learners in Kastina State primary schools. Data was collected using In-depth interviews, Focus Group Discussions, and a...

Approaches to improved resilience of small-farmers due to the effects of climate change are of critical concern. This study investigates the socio-economic factors that influence small-scale farmers’ on-farm resilience in northern Ghana using seven resilient approaches adopted in the study area. Using a multi-stage sampling approach, a total of 300 small-scale farmers were interviewed. A bivariate analysis encompassing Pearson’s Chi-square and Cramer’s V and multivariate...

Abstract: Long-term rainfall, temperature and solar radiation time series data are required to simulate crop yield and yield variability. A field experiment conducted at Mount Makulu was used to simulate the interactive effect of planting dates (SD1, SD2, SD3), maize varieties (PIO30G19, PIO30B50, ZMS606), and nitrogen fertilizer application levels (N1 = 66; N2 = 132; N3 = 198 kg N ha-1) on strategic and economic assessment. Statistical downscaled climate datasets from three GCMs from...

Engaging in physical activity within school settings improves early adolescents overall health status as well as their academic achievements. Therefore, the current study, aimed at primary schools, has been considered an essential medicine for promoting physical activity among older children. Eight hundred thirty-five older children aged 11 to 14 with a mean age of 12.95 ±0.937 SD were selected. A cross-sectional study was utilized to achieve the objective of this survey. Self-reported...

In the twenty-first century, parents face the most intense competition in raising gifted kids with high STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) quality who are prepared to take on difficulties, and kindergarten is the foundation for this holistic life of the child. However, there can be no meaningful social development without parental involvement in the child's STEAM education. The current study examines how parents view STEAM education for young children in Asmara,...

Abstract Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the gold standard treatment for gallstones disease. In limited resources hospitals in low and middle-income countries (LMIC) it had been under investigation; likewise, mini-cholecystectomy (MC) was not defined. This study arouses adaptation to reality. Objectives: To demonstrate the experience of surgical training in a limited resources health facility, to assess the trainer selection of cases for training and supervision in, and to...

The article, “Redressing the Declining Fortunes of the English- Speaking Subsystem of Education in Cameroon”, written by Dr. Kenneth Ngu Foncha is a concise, scientific and in-depth review of the current state of Anglophone education in Cameroon which, as he states, is at the root of an ongoing armed conflict.

Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) is seen as a key instrument through which to affect behaviour and improve sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes amongst adolescents. However, few studies have to date evaluated key SRH outcomes following exposure to CSE within a school setting. This study estimates the association between CSE and HIV testing and HIV testing self-efficacy amongst HIV positive adolescent girls. Data were collected from a cross-sectional survey administered in...

This study investigated the strategies of teaching English as a Second Language in multilingual classrooms at Lower Grades in primary schools in Meheba Refugee Settlement in Kalumbila District of Zambia. The objectives were to establish the strategies employed in teaching of English as a second language in multilingual classrooms; analyze how the strategies are used and investigate materials used with the strategies. To address these objectives, a phenomenological qualitative descriptive...

The socioeconomic vulnerability of youths in developing economies is a challenge that can be mitigated by quality education and digital learning skills. However, it is increasingly demanding for developing economies still struggling with universal access to preadult education to provide their youths with quality education. Mitigating this challenge, therefore, will require a social reengineering of the educational system of developing economies. Critical to this, reengineering is a...

This study aims to establish the significance of intercultural competence (IC) as a perceived predictor of cooperative EFL learning and classroom life among Ethiopian higher education students. In so doing, a quantitative correlational design was employed to answer the research questions. The data were gathered through Intercultural Competence Scale (ICS) and Classroom Life Measure (CLM) questionnaires administered to 292 randomly sampled undergraduate Communicative English Skills students....

Purpose: Corporate artefacts are those things that are visible, obvious expressions, manifestations and processes of culture in an organization. They give implicit cues to users about the meaning of the place and norms expectation for behaviour in a place. They are an essential ingredient for superior organizational performance and have been linked to school performance. The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of corporate artefacts on customer satisfaction in public secondary...