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Abstract Background Leprosy, podoconiosis and lymphatic filariasis (LF) may adversely affect the social, economic and psychological well-being of persons affected and their families. The objectives of this study were to assess and compare family quality of life of persons affected and their family members, explore the relationship between family quality of life and perceived stigma and activity limitations and explore what factors influence family quality of life. Methods A cross-sectional...

This study reviews the challenges of students and lecturers towards the implementation of Computer-Based Test (CBT) in Nigerian higher education institutions. In Nigeria, quite a large number of Polytechnics have either developed their portal or have one portal deployed for them for the purpose of computer-based test (CBT). It has tremendous positive effect on teaching, learning and assessments of students. Increased access to IT and ICT in the home; at work and in educational establishments...

This research investigated the effectiveness of hands-on and minds-on activities on Junior Secondary Basic Science Students’ Learning outcomes in Ogun State Junior Secondary Schools. A 2x2 quasi experimental research design was used. The target population was the Junior Secondary School students in Ijebu-Ode local government area of Ogun state. The sample for this study was a total number of one hundred and sixty (160) students in their intact classes from three selected co-educational...

This study assessed students’ preference among e-learning, m-learning and d-learning during Covid-19 lockdown experience in Nigeria. The study targeted all SS3 students in all public and private secondary schools in Kaduna metropolis. This is a descriptive survey research and a total of 200 SS3 students were purposively sampled for the study but 194 questionnaire were retrieved for the study. Questionnaire was the instrument used to collect data from the respodents. The administration of the...

This paper examined the pedagogical approaches to the teacher learning of English language in Nigerian secondary schools. However, the paper identified the concepts and types of pedagogical approaches. The factors affecting pedagogical approach for effective teaching and learning of English language. It was therefore concluded that the most effective pedagogical approach for the teaching-learning process of English language is the use of child centredness approach, activity oriented...

Examination cheating remains one of the most serious threats to the validity and reliability of examination results and certification at all levels of Nigeria education system. Several approaches in the past to ameliorate the problem had not given the expected result, hence, the roles of assessment. The study investigated the effect of perceived purpose of assessment on cheating tendency of secondary school students.Quasi experimental design of the pre-test and post-test control group were...

The Rosetta Branch (Nile River, Egypt) is one of the main sources of freshwater for drinking, agricultural, and industrial activities in the Nile Delta. However, this water supply is compromised because it receives heavy loads of domestic, agricultural and industrial waste from several sources. Water samples were collected seasonally from ten sites along the Rosetta Branch during 2014–2015. The current study aimed to assess the water quality of Rosetta Branch using the Nile Chemical...

During the transition from school to university, students are faced with many challenges to their well-being. This is especially true in resource constrained societies like South Africa. While there is extensive research linking well-being with gratitude, less is known qualitatively about what individuals are grateful for. A sample of 933 undergraduate students submitted gratitude lists, resulting in over 9,000 unique “gratitude items.” Thematic analysis revealed several prominent themes,...

Background/aim: There is a need to assess students" reflective work to identify learning enhancers and barriers to improve nurse training.Although reflective writing has been an ongoing clinical nurse education practice globally, analysis of journal reflections to identify student nurses" clinical experiences is scanty, especially in the local Kenyan setting.Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the lived clinical experiences of student nurses to identify learning enhancers...

With the deteriorating situation during the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers and medical students posted in wards are also supposed to be at risk of getting infected. This study aimed to evaluate knowledge, risk perception, and preventive behaviors related to the COVID-19 pandemic among undergraduate medical students in Egypt. This is a cross-sectional observational study using an anonymous online questionnaire. The survey was conducted through a link shared on social networking sites....

The study was on the provision and management of teaching facilities in secondary schools in Zaria Education Zone, Kaduna state, Nigeria. The descriptive survey research design was used. The population of the study consists of teachers and school administrators of secondary schools in Zaria Education Zone numbering 1055 and 152 respectively. However, 292 respondents were purposively selected using Research Advisor Table of sample selection. The instrument for data collection is called...

Purpose: The aim of the study was to identify the strategies required in improving industrial training programs between local businesses and Technical colleges in Enugu State in Nigeria. Approach/Methodology/Design: Three Research questions and hypotheses guided the study. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study was 125 students from Government Technical College Enugu and Government Technical College in Nsukka, 23 owners of local...

The integration of recent cloud-based tools and web 2.0 technologies into mainstream ELT curricula has reshaped the way we construct and disseminate knowledge. It has equally provided new circumstances for students’ active learning. Based on this premise, a substantial amount of research has been carried out on educational technology in an effort to corroborate how effective mobile learning platforms are at fostering learners’ autonomy, motivation, and self-paced learning.  Adopting a mixed...

Crime escalation in Africa has been associated with politics. Statistics reveal that to some extent, secondary school dropouts are a trigger to crime in Kenya. The period between 2009 and 2012 had seen the number of children aged between 15 years to 19 years in conflict with the law steadily rise in Vihiga County, Kenya. It was against that background that the current study sought to examine the relationship between secondary school dropouts and crime escalation in Vihiga County, Kenya. The...

This paper reports on a research study that aimed to investigate the literature teaching approaches used by English Department faculty at higher education in Djillali Liabes University in Sidi Bel Abbes. More specifically, this study focuses on the use of learner-centered techniques and methods. For this purpose, a combination of both qualitative and quantitative methods was utilized to collect data from the sample population. Results revealed that regardless of the shift in educational...

The study examined factors influencing the choice of climate change adaptation strategies among rural farming households in Lokoja Local Government Area, Kogi State, Nigeria. A total of 115 rural farmers constitute the sample size for this study. Descriptive and relevant inferential statistics such as multivariate probit model were used. The perceived effects of climate change in the study area were erosion/flooding, increase in rainfall, scarce of resources, increase in temperature, and...

Abstract The drought tolerance of Cabbage, Brassica oleracea var capitata (Oxylus) was investigated by subjecting the initial, development and mid growth stages to varying drought lengths of 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15 days in a 7 × 3 factorial experiment to determine the effect of each drought period at each growth stage on growth and yield. Data on number of opened leaves/plant, leaf area index (LAI), leaf chlorophyll content, head size and yield/ha were recorded due to drought effect at each...

Abstract Background Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in men. Evaluating knowledge, practice and attitudes towards the condition is important to identify key areas where interventions can be instituted. Methods This was a hospital-based descriptive cross-sectional study aimed at assessing knowledge, practice and attitude towards prostate cancer screening among male patients aged 40 years and above at Kitwe Teaching Hospital, Zambia. Results A total of 200 men took part in...

Background: Progesterone only injectable contraceptives (POICs) are long acting reversible method of contraception used worldwide. Menstrual abnormalities are recognized side effects that can lead to discontinuation of these highly effective and safe contraceptives.
 Objectives: To determine the prevalence rate, side effects, discontinuation rate and indications for discontinuation of Norethisteroneenanthate (noristerat) and Depot Medroxyprogesterone acetate (depoprovera) at Rivers...