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This study sought the perspectives of South African lecturers on the impact of COVID-19 on teaching and learning. In this study, 28 university teachers in three South African provinces were interviewed using a qualitative research method and phenomenological case study design. Utilizing a series of verified interviews, qualitative data were gathered. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data that were gathered. According to the study's findings, faculty members in the field of education...

This comprehensive study employs a dual-method research approach, encompassing qualitative and quantitative methods, to meticulously explore the intricate dynamics linking climate change and food security within Somalia. Through an extensive survey involving 80 participants – spanning farmers, agricultural educators, students, and environmental professionals – the investigation illuminates the profound ramifications of shifting climatic patterns on the country's agricultural landscape....

The general objective of the study was to assess the effect of training on employee performance in the public sector of Rwanda. The specific Objectives under this study were to determine the effect of training design on employee performance of Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, establish the effect of training policies on employee performance of Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning and assess the effect of evaluation of training on employee performance of Ministry of Finance and...

This chapter is intended to identify the issues and challenges of medical education in Somalia. Improving medical education has been aspirational aim for the countries around the world over the past century to realize the universal health coverage. Through the continuous endeavors of the world countries and their learning institutions, tremendous advances have taken place in the field of medical education over the last five decades. However, being a low-resource and fragile country afflicted...

The article presents an analysis of the current situation in the field of higher education in Syria. In the context of the prolonged military conflict and political instability that has engulfed the country, the Syrian higher education system has faced serious challenges. The author highlights the most important problems of Syrian higher edu-cation, including its accessibility, the quality of educational programs, financing and infrastructure of educa-tional institutions. The impact of the...

Abstract This research article examines emotional responses to the earthquake in Turkey and Syria using Twitter data. The study utilizes NRCLex classification for experiment-wise emotion analysis, binary sentiment analysis with Transformers , and experiment-wise sentiment counts with percentages using Vader. The results indicate a prevalence of negative emotions and consistent levels of positive emotions across the experiments, revealing the dynamic nature of emotional responses. The...

This review explores the crucial nexus between financial management and the learning environment within government-aided primary schools in Ibanda Municipality, Uganda. Education in developing nations heavily depends on the efficient allocation and utilization of funds, directly impacting the quality of education and overall learning experience for students. Drawing upon a comprehensive analysis of selected schools in Ibanda Municipality, this review investigates the diverse financial...

Increase in disaster incidences have been witnessed in secondary schools in recent years, its frequency and impact hampering education process. For instance, besides loss of lives, and injuries, school properties have been damaged and closing and often with children having to leave school for long periods in recovery period. Continued occurrence and magnitude of disaster have prompted international organizations especially the United Nations agencies and other countries to come up with best...

It is widely understood in development circles that poverty alleviation is elusive unless local economies operate productively with limited resources and existing technology. With a high rate of poverty on the back of weak output growth at municipality level in South Africa since 1994, this background makes it necessary to establish factors that could increase the pace of economic development and help local economies produce at full capacity. Using a stochastic frontier analysis of South...

The importance of vocational education for improving national human capital cannot be underscored. Yet, its objective of improving the quality and quantity of human capital has yet to be fully achieved due to its shortcomings. The training system's significant challenges have yet to be determined and explored to develop appropriate interventions. This study examined the challenges bedevilling vocational education in Botswana, leading to its failure to execute its mandate fully. The paper...

Abstract: Background: To assess the self-reported quality of education received by undergraduate pharmacy students and to explore factors influencing career choice. Materials and Methods: A pretested questionnaire was administered to a convenient sample of 2090 pharmacy students in their professional years from selected universities in Nigeria. Respondent’s characteristics and responses were reported as simple proportions and percentages. Results: The response rate was 71%. Only 1028 (69.3%)...

The use of assistive technology (AT) reduces each of these limitations. Blind people no longer have to wait for someone else to translate braille from conventional printed language for them. Those who are blind can access the Internet, read online publications, check their emails, use their chosen tablet computer programs, etc. They can directly access material that is available to their sighted peers by downloading the papers. Blind students can utilize talking maps, screen-reading...

The residents of Thika Town in Kenya have long grappled with environmental degradation, primarily driven by its status as an industrial hub housing over 20 factories engaged in local and international productions. This industrial activities coupled with urban expansion to accommodate a growing population has adversely affected the town's environmental sustainability. This study investigates the role of community participation in addressing environmental pollution in Thika town. The study's...

This research is part of the integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the Moroccan education system, our objective being to evaluate the use of computer-assisted experimentation (CAEx) in learning to encourage the authorities of the Ministry of National Education, Vocational Training and Sports to adopt the CAEx program in the teaching and learning of physics so that it becomes compulsory for all high schools. To evaluate the impact of using CAEx in the study of...

Early warning systems (EWS) facilitate societies’ preparedness and effective response capabilities to climate risks. Climate risks embody hazards, exposure, and vulnerability associated with a particular geographical area. Building an effective EWS requires consideration of the factors above to help people with coping mechanisms. The objective of this paper is to propose an approach that can enhance EWSs and ensure an effective climate risk resilience development. The paper focuses on the...