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Climate change threatens vulnerable smallholder farmers in rural areas across Nigeria. While increasing climate resilience is important, there are few quantitative studies of community resilience. This study addressed this gap by analysing and comparing the climate resilience of 300 smallholder farmers each in Enugu and Oyo states of Nigeria using the Resilience Capacity Index is much higher. Regression modelling showed positive associations of higher resiliency education, access to...

Abstract The study aimed to evaluate food handling practices and assess the maize-bean supply chain in selected boarding schools of western Uganda. Additionally, it sought to determine the extent of aflatoxin exposure in the maize-bean meal consumed by students within the age range of 5 to 24. A cross-sectional study was conducted in two districts of Bushenyi and Sheema to gather 95 samples (31 beans, 32 maize flour, and 32 cooked maize flour- posho ). In addition, 262 individual interviews...

Introduction: Tanzania has a high adolescent birth rate and many sexually active adolescents do not have access to effective contraception. Teenage pregnancy is considered a high-risk pregnancy. Furthermore, it leads to social inequalities for both mother and offspring. Methods: We conducted semistructured interviews with 12 adolescent mothers during their stay in the postnatal ward of the maternity department of a tertiary hospital in Zanzibar. The study took place between November and...

The aim of the following article is to improve the methodology used to teach Spanish in Tunisian universities. We will analyze current teaching methods and approaches and identify the limitations faced by both teachers and students. Based on this evaluation, we will propose more efficient pedagogical strategies to improve the quality of Spanish teaching. The implementation of these strategies will lead to greater success in language learning, as well as increased interest from students in studying Spanish in Tunisia.

This study analyses artificial intelligence (AI's) impact on education in Africa, focusing on personalized learning, technology integration, and challenges in educational development. This review explores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in reshaping educational landscapes across Africa. As the continent strives for inclusive and quality education, AI emerges as a potent tool with the potential to address educational challenges, enhance learning outcomes, and bridge...

In an era where technological and scientific advancements are pivotal to national development, this paper meticulously examines the state of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education in Nigeria. It aims to dissect the complexities, challenges, and opportunities within this educational sector, particularly in the context of global educational trends and national developmental imperatives. The study's scope encompasses a critical analysis of the historical evolution,...

Climate change, driven by its effects of increasing greenhouse gas emissions, refers to systematic and long-term changes in the planet's climate system. These changes manifest themselves with various effects, such as the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and higher surface temperatures. Beyond being an environmental issue, climate change has political, economic, and social dimensions. The African continent, where poverty rates are high, is the...

The English Language has been an official Language Since British ruled settle in Sudan. It argued that it is rooted early 18th century. English language came to existence in Sudan through British Colony and Christian missionaries. It said that it was a tool of evangelizing in Sudan. Some claimed it is a tool of colonization, therefore, Muslim Brotherhood rejected the English Language and Literature because they misinterpreted that it carries soul and ideology of the west which is based on...

This study was carried out on the effects of guided discovery method on student’s attitude to and achievement in social studies in College of Education (Pre-service) students in Nigeria. Three research questions were raised and three null hypotheses were formulated. The research design was quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group. The study was carried out in four randomly selected Colleges of Education in Ekiti, Edo, Ondo and Ogun State in Nigeria. The sample size was 240 students...

Due to the increased level of international competition, expatriates must continue their cross-cultural training because international jobs are likely to require more frequent cross-border job shifts and assignments. Thus, this study looked into how American expatriates working in Nigeria are affected by cross-cultural training. The study's specific goal was to investigate how language training and cultural sensitivity training affected American expatriates' performance in Nigeria. Survey...

Going by the language provisions of the National Policy on Education (NPE), every Nigerian child in school is bilingual. Bilingual in the sense that the NPE provides for mother tongue (MT) or Language of the immediate environment/community (LIE/LIC) medium of instruction at the first three years of primary education otherwise called the Early Basic and transition into the English medium from primary 4 (The Middle Basic). The implication is that at the early basic, both the MT or the LIE/LIC...

Background: Diversity in the diet is essential for preserving people's general health and well-being. The nutritional status and dietary diversity of teachers in Yewa North Local Government, Ogun State, Nigeria, are evaluated in this study.
 Materials and Methods: Data from a sample of 390 teachers, ages 25 to 60, was gathered using a cross-sectional study approach. Questionnaires given by interviewers were used to collect data on demographics, socioeconomic status, and dietary...

The paper argues that climate change has become a threat to human survival and life sustaining ecosystems. It argues that Large-scale infrastural projects’ activities accelerates drivers of climate change. Three major objectives were pursued; to identify drivers of climate change at LAPSSET project area; to assess how LAPSSET activities impact on critical ecologically significant Areas (CESA) and to determine possible adoption options by people affected by climate changes in LAPSSET areas....

Abstract The presence of expansive subgrade soil in road construction causes a series of damage events because of its susceptibility to differential settlement, low load bearing capacity, high compressibility, cracking and low strength. In this study, the use of volcanic ash alone (with a concentration ranging from 10%-40%) or as an enhancement to lime (5%) was investigated. To evaluate the effects of these additives on expansive subgrade soil stabilization, laboratory tests, namely,...

This paper investigates perception and awareness of secondary schools’ students towards ecotourism in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo state, Nigeria. Stratified random and purposive sampling techniques were employed for the study. A total of two hundred and forty students (240) were selected from 12 schools (six public and six private) for the study. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings from this study showed that 55.8% of the students were female, 80.4% and...

Teacher placement is a major challenge in South Africa, with limited school placements available for student teachers. This conceptual research studied how data-driven strategies may be used to tackle this problem, with a focus on legal and pedagogical problems to promote inclusive education. The article proposed that the use of data analytics may improve evidence-based decision-making in teacher placement. It focussed on providing equal access to education for all learners. Based on a...

The study, premised on the interpretive paradigm explored the experiences of First Year students from a historically disadvantaged university in South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was underpinned by one research question namely, what are the experiences of first-year students from a historically disadvantaged university during the COVID-19 pandemic? Convenience sampling was used to select 52 students from one diploma programme. Data was generated through open-ended online...

In South Africa, there is a general agreement among main stakeholders about the significance of teacher induction, and a well-defined policy objective by the government to commence a process of teacher induction. Lamentably the intent of the government is proceeding at a slow pace, and with no attention given to the induction of newly appointed Departmental Heads (DHs), let alone a formal induction programme to address their transition. The current article aimed to confer attention to the...

This study investigated the influence of school environment on physics teacher effectiveness in secondary schools in Kigezi Sub-region, Uganda. The focus of the study was to establish the influence of administrative support on physics teacher effectiveness; to establish the influence of collegiality of teachers on physics teacher effectiveness and to find out the influence of professional development like workshops, seminars on physics teacher effectiveness. This study employed both...

Background: In a competition for scarce resources, higher education institutions in developing countries have lost to other priorities. The article examines specific barriers to innovation in the higher education context. A thorough understanding and removal of these impediments paves a way to innovation in developing countries, specifically Zimbabwe. Objectives: Firstly, the study sought to evaluate the barriers to innovation in higher education and secondly recommend strategies to improve...