Diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance in an Asian community in Tanzania - Swai, A. B. M.; McLarty, D.G.; Sherrif, F.; Chuwa, L.M.; Maro, E E; Lukmanji, Zohra; Kermali, W.; Makene, W. J.; Alberti, K. G. M. M. (Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 1990)
The prevalence of diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance has been determined in an Asian Muslim community in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. Two-h oral glucose (75 g) tolerance tests were performed on 1049 subjects over 14 years old, who were fasting, from a random sample of families. The overall age and sex-adjusted prevalence of diabetes was 7.1% (4.4% known, 2.7% previously undiagnosed) with a steady increase from 0.8% at 15–24 years and 3.0% at 25–34 years, to 24.9% for 65 years and over. Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) rates ranged from 11.4% (15–24 years) to 22.3% (over 64 years). The overall age-adjusted prevalence of IGT was 21.5%. The mean body indices (BMIs) were 24.3 and 26.4 for males and females, respectively, but age-adjusted diabetes rates were similar in the two sexes (7.0% and 7.6%, respectively). Diabetes and IGT were commoner in those with BMI > 25 only in the older age groups. Diabetes and IGT were commoner in those with a family history of diabetes. Increasing parity was also associated with a higher diabetes prevalence. Diabetes and IGT are thus common in Asians in Tanzania, in contrast to the indigenous community. Rates are indeed higher than in most other immigrant Asian communities.
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Population information, education, and communication activities in Ethiopia: a short survey - Teffera, Negussie (1990)
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Lesotho teachers' strike of 1990: a window into government's perception of education - Thabane, Mphoto (Southern Africa political and economic monthly, 1990)
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African student protests and government responses in the 1970's and 80's in South Africa : an analysis and evaluation of the educational dimensions - Thema, Elias Wilfrid Sello (1990)
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Agricultural faculties in sub-Saharan Africa: teaching, research, cooperation. - Thimm, H. U. (Entwicklung and Landlicher Raum, 1990)
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A Poem for Africans at Hastings Law School - Thompson, Lisa B. (Hastings women's law journal, 1990)
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External Debt and Public Investment in Education in Sub-Saharan Africa. - Tilak, Jandhyala B. G. (Journal of Education Finance, 1990)
gion. The 1980s formed a more difficult period. Out of thirtytwo African countries on which data were analyzed, twenty-three were found to have experienced negative rates of growth in GDP per capita during 1 980-85. l The agricultural sector was hurt by drought, deterioration in terms of trade, and unfavorable national policies. Economies were also characterized by economic stagnation with low rates of investments and high rates of unemployment. Further rapid growth of population added to the problem. As a result, most countries felt serious strain on scanty public investments in development.2 The worsening economic conditions in the Sub-Saharan African countries in the late 1970s and the 1980s forced those countries to borrow huge amounts from outside to finance their budget deficits, which led to worsening of their debt situation. The total external debt of the region increased by more than ten times from $5 billion (US) in 1970 to $55.5 billion in 1984. As a proportion of GNP, on (weighted) average, the total external debt increased from 15 percent to 36
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INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON CLIMATIC FLUCTUATIONS AND WATER MANAGEMENT, CAIRO, EGYPT, 11–14 DECEMBER, 1989. CLIMATE CHANGE AND WATER MANAGEMENT - Tolba, Mostafa K. (Water International, 1990)
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INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON CLIMATIC FLUCTUATIONS AND WATER MANAGEMENT, CAIRO, EGYPT, 11–14 DECEMBER, 1989. CLIMATE CHANGE AND WATER MANAGEMENT - Tolba, Mostafa K. (Water International, 1990)
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University students, government and politics in Zimbabwe - Tshuma, Lawrence (1990)
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Teaching Statistics for Future Government Statistical Services in Africa - Tulya-Muhika, Sam (1990)
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Natural hazards associated with Lake Kivu and adjoining areas of the Birunga volcanic field, Rwanda and Zaire, Central Africa; final report - Tuttle, Michele L.; Lockwood, John P.; Evans, William C. (Open-file report (United States Geological Survey. 1978), 1990)
The Birunga Volcanic zone (Western African Rift Valley), is a site of complex extentional rifting that has resulted in episodic basaltic volcanism.Large amounts of carbon dioxide (CC>2) associated with the volcanism discharge from springs and dry vents (mazukus).When the springs discharge into nearby Lake Kivu, the CC>2 accumulates in saline, bottom waters were it is biologically cycled.Hazards associated with earthquakes, volcanism, and CO2~buildup in Lake Kivu are the primary geologic hazards in the Rift Valley near the boundaries of Rwanda, Zaire, and Uganda.A volcanologist and geochemist were sent to this area for two weeks to evaluate the hazards associated with the Birunga volcanism and the dissolved gases in Lake Kivu.The results of the field and laboratory investigations are: Lake Kivu is the only lake sampled that contains a sufficient amount of dissolved gas (CC>2 and CH4) to pose a threat to human lives if released.Concentrations of these gases are in part controlled by biologic processes, and may change dramatically over short intervals of time.* Mazukus (terrestrial gas vents) are common around Lake Kivu and discharge CC>2 that can accumulate in low lying areas (e.g.basements, sunken gardens, depressions in lava flows, etc.).Concentrations are high enough in these depressions to kill animals and, presumably people.* Volcanic hazards in the Lake Kivu area include lava flows, littoral eruptive vents, and subaqueous eruptive vents.The lava flows from the Virunga volcanoes are extremely fluid and travel long distances very quickly, leaving little or no time for evacuation.Future eruptive activity near Lake Kivu would undoubtedly result in extremely destructive explosions because of the interaction of magma and groundwater.Eruptive activity into the bottom waters of Lake Kivu could initiate degassing of dissolved gases in the lake by destabilizing the water column.Recommendations for remediating these hazards include monitoring of the chemistry of dissolved gases and water in Lake Kivu especially if CH4 mining is initiated; monitoring volcanic activity (both short-term and longterm plans considered); educating the local population about geologic hazards; establishing a warning system and evacuation plan in the event of a disaster, and providing specialized training for local scientists and technicians.
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The communicative approach and EFL teaching in Rwanda - Twahirwa, Francois (1990)
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Teaching English in Rwandan secondary schools through groupwork - Urunaniye, Cyprien (1990)
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The 1990 Biennial National Conference for the South African society for history teaching. - Verner, Jimmy (1990)
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Polders in Lake Chad: a special example of measures to combat drought and guarantee agricultural production. - Visentini, G.; Linoli, A. (1990)
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[Polders in lake Chad. A special example of measures to combat drought and guarantee agricultural production [in Central Africa]] - Visentini, G.; Linoli, A. (1990)
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[Polders in lake Chad. A special example of measures to combat drought and guarantee agricultural production [in Central Africa]]. [Italian] - Visentini, G.; Linoli, A. (1990)
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Polders in the lake Chad area: a special example of measures to combat drought and guarentee agricultural production. - Visentini, G.; Linoli, A. (1990)
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Ethnoscience and Science Teacher Training in Papua New Guinea - Vlaardingerbroek, Barend (Journal of Education for Teaching, 1990)
ABSTRACT Trainee Papua New Guinean secondary science teachers were asked for their opinions on ethnoscience and its actual and potential role in Science Education through a questionnaire and group discussion‐type interviews. In spite of the presence of a significant minority with very negative views towards traditional knowledge, it was found that a great deal of potential positive feelings towards a more active role for ethnoscience in high school Science teaching existed amongst the trainee body. Pre‐service and in‐service courses on ethnoscience are now being developed at Goroka Teachers College by the author.
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Intellectual and academic levels of new first year students at the University of Namibia: a preliminary report - Vorster, Carien; Scheepers, Elize (Logos, 1990)
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Indoor air pollution in a Kenyan village. - Wafula, E M; Onyango, Francis; Thairu, H.; Boleij, J.S.M.; Hoek, F.; Ruigewaard, P.; Kagwanja, S; Koning, Henk de; Pio, A; Kimani-Murage, Elizabeth (PubMed, 1990)
In April 1986, a study was carried out within rural households in Maragua area, Muranga District, Republic of Kenya, to assess the degree of indoor air pollution and to find its relationship, if any, to acute respiratory infections (ARI) among children aged below 5 years within the study. This study was carried out within an ongoing aetiological and epidemiological community study on ARI as a collaborative effort between the Department of Paediatrics, University of Nairobi; the Department of Chemistry, Kenyatta University; the Department of Environmental Sciences, Agricultural University, Wagenigen, The Netherlands; the World Health Organization; and the Ministry of Health, Republic of Kenya. Repeated 24 hour measurements of respirable suspended particles (RSP) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), were carried out in 36 randomly selected houses where most of the cooking was done on open fires using firewood and crop residues as fuel. Data on house characteristics and activity in the study were gathered by questionnaire. The mean of 24 hour average RSP concentration (1400mg/m3), average during the 7 hours of daily burning (3000-4000mg/m3), and evening peak levels (up to 3600mg/m3) indicate that deleterious health effects due to exposure to excessive levels of toxic pollutants in smoke from biomass combustion are likely to occur especially among pre-school children and women. Concentrations of selected polycyclic hydrocarbons in the particulate material were found to be high. It was not possible to demonstrate a relationship between the indoor air pollution and episodes of ARI partly because of small sample size and also the more or less homogeneous nature of pollution among all the households.
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Archaeology and education in Kenya - Wandibba, Simiyu (1990)
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Preparing the African-American student for corporate success: A focus on cooperative education - Waters, Harry (International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 1990)
The case is presented that African-American managers, as well as managers from other minority groups, face a significantly different organizational context than that faced by Anglo managers. Consequently, in order to be successful these minority managers must develop superior interpersonal and intercultural communication skills. The argument is made that cooperative learning is an ideal educational mechanism whereby minority students can develop and hone their skills in communication. Nous sommes présentés devant le cas où les directeurs africo-américains, ainsi que les directeurs d'autres minorités, font face à un ensemble de structures sensiblement différent de celui des directeurs anglo-saxons. Par conséquent, afin de réussir, ces directeurs de minorités doivent développer des compétences ainsi que des connaissances en communication interculturelle et interpersonnelle. Nous posons donc l'argument que l'apprentissage coopératif est un procédé pédagogique idéal par lequel les étudiants minoritaires peuvent développer et perfectionner leurs compétences en communication. (author-supplied abstract) Se presenta el caso que los gerentes afro-aroericanos, al igual que los gerentes de otros grupos minoritarios, se enfrentar con un contexto administratiro bastante distinto al que confrontan los gerentes anglo-americanos. Por consiguiente, estos gerentes minoritarios se ven obligados a desarrollar destrezas de communieacion interpersonal e intercultural superiores a las del grup majoritario. Se propone que el aprendizaje dentro de contextes “cooperatives” es el mecanismo pedagogico ideal por medio del cual estudiantes minoritarios pueden desarrollar y perfeccionar sus destrezas de communicación. (author-supplied abstract)
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Djibouti, centre sous-régional de lutte contre la pollution du milieu marin dans le golfe d'Aden - Weiss, Ernst (1990)
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IT training for Information Managers in Kenya, London, British Library Association, 1990 - Were, Jacinta (1990)
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Education, inequality and social change in the Rai Coast District of Papua New Guinea. - White, Janine; Connell, Joanne (1990)
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Assessment of the Status of African-Americans. Volume III: The Education of African-Americans. - Willie, Charles V.; Garibaldi, Antoine M.; Reed, Wornie L. (1990)
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Recruitment and retention practices for African American students in music units of selected colleges and universities - Wilson, Lorraine P. (1990)
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The use of African-American music as the core of general music instruction for fifth-grade African-American students living in the inner-city of Grand Rapids, Michigan. - Winn, Jack Dale (1990)
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Education for Adult Mozambican Refugees in Swaziland. - Wooldridge, Helen (Convergence, 1990)
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How Kenyan Women's Roles Have Been Affected by Education - Wright, Mia (1990)
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An evaluation of local social development training programmes in Papua New Guinea. - Yeates, Donald (1990)
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A behavioural observation scale for primary school children in Botswana: finding children at risk - Yoder, John H. (1990)
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The Role and Status of Distance Education in the Teacher Education Programs of Zimbabwe - Zvacek, Susan; Simonson, Michael (1990)
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Science, Education, And Development In Sub-Sahara Africa - Zymelman, Manuel (RePEc: Research Papers in Economics, 1990)
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Science, Education, and Development in Sub-Saharan Africa. Africa Technical Department Series. World Bank Technical Paper No. 124. - Zymelman, Manuel (1990)
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