ABSTRACT Blogging has become a major tool for people to interact and make known their various perspectives on life and the world at large. The study investigates the usage and practice of blogging by Ghanaian women. Using the theory of technology diffusion and adoption, liberal feminist theory and the sense of agency and community, the study establishes that Ghanaian women are actively engaging with blogs by creating personal journal blogs, writing on diverse themes but predominantly on love...
ABSTRACT This research was born out of the desire to investigate the extent to which the second and fourth republic political parties impacted on national integration. As the great philosopher, Aristotle posited “man is a political animal”. This means that in every society, there must exist individual diverse interest and that of Nigeria is no exception Political parties are there to aggregate these diverse interests to make way for stability and national integration. To what extent have ...
Abstract: The present study investigates trap success, species richness, community structure, capture-recapture ratios, sex, population estimates, climatic effects, diversity, age structure, signs of reproduction, and seasonal changes in the body biomass in seven broad vegetation communities in the Bankenveld Grasslands of Telperion in Mpumalanga Province, and Ezemvelo Nature Reserve in Gauteng Province, South Africa. This study focuses on the effect of past management influences on diversit...
INTRODUCTION Behaviour is a function of both the persons and the environment (Lewin, 1943). According to Vee and Skitmore (2003), Ethics generally comprise system of moral principles- by which human actions and proposals may be judged good or bad, or being right or wrong-, the rules of conduct recognized in respect of a particular class of human actions, and Moral principles as of an individual. Behavior that is right in one culture may be considered wrong in another. Even within the same cul...
ABSTRACT Around 5.1% of the worldwide disease burden and injury, as well as 5.9% of all fatalities are linked to alcohol abuse. In Kenya, Kiambu County is one of the leading counties in alcohol abuse and alcohol-related physical injuries. The study established the types and management of alcohol-related physical injuries among 383 persons with alcohol use disorder in Githunguri Sub-county, Kiambu County. The crosssectional survey specifically occurred from March-November 2015 in Githiga and ...
ABSTRACT This study investigated the parenting styles and how they influence the behavior . of children at school in Marani division Kisi1 central district in Kenya. The following objectives guided the study/ to assess the role of parents have played in nurturing their children. to assess the dimensions of child parent interactions which are prevalent in some families of pupils we teach in class and to investigate the influence of parenting on pupils academic capability. This study used a de...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to examine the impact of girl child drop out on academic performance of learners. The objectives were to establish the relationship between girl child drop out and academic performance of learners. The study also examined the causes of girl child drop out among learners. The study used across -sectional survey design to analyze both quantitative and qualitative. The researcher coHected data from 3 schools with a population of 150 respondents. The research...
TABLE OF CONTENTDECLARATION IAPPROVAL IIDEDICATION IIIACKNOWLEDGMENTS IVTABLE OF CONTENT VLIST OF FIGURES VIIILIST OF TABLES IXACRONYMS XABSTRACT XIICHAPTER ONE 11.0 INTRoDUCTION 11.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY 11.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEMS 31.3 OI~wCTIvEs OF THE STUDY 51.3.1 General Objectives: 51.3.2 Specific Objectives: S1.3.3 Research Questions S1.4 ScOPE OFTHE STUDY~ 51.5 SIGNIFIcANCE/JUSTIFICATION 6CHAPTER TWO: 7LITERARURE REVIEW 72.1 INTRoDUCTION 72.2 THE CONCEPT OF HUMAN RIGHTS; 72.4.1 ...
BACKGROUND OF STUDY Chandrasekhar (2001). Information Communication Technology are defined, for the purposes of this primer, as a “diverse set of technological tools and resources used to communicate, and to create, disseminate, store, and manage information.” These technologies include computers, the Internet, broadcasting technologies (radio and television), and telephony. Information and communications technology is often used as an extended synonym for information technology , but...
Elite politics in Ethiopia remains a critical factor in the country's governance and development. The competition for power, resources, and influence among different elite groups, fueled by ethnic and regional interests, can both shape and hinder political processes and socioeconomic progress. Addressing the challenges associated with elite politics requires efforts to foster inclusive governance, promote dialogue, and encourage the emergence of a shared national identity that transcends ethn...
Abstract A topological index is a numerical quantity associated with the molecular structure of a chemical compound. This number remains fixed with respect to the symmetry of a molecular graph. Diverse research studies have shown that the topological indices of symmetrical graphs are interrelated with several physiochemical properties such as boiling point, density, and heat of formation. Peripherality is also an important tool to study topological aspects of molecular graphs. Recently, a bo...
The Humanities primarily deal with the human condition and its various manifestations and dimensions. Now, the human experience is rich, diverse and complex. It involves the whole human experience from the distant pre-historic past when man used to live in the cave until the present day where he now goes to space and is technologically advanced. The arts and humanities basically analyze the human phenomenon and in the process of doing this, there is a need for the scientific methodology. �...
ABSTRACT The Upper-East which was predominantly indigenous and Islamic prone region is now a mission field for many Churches. Different Churches have registered their contributions towards the expansion of Christianity in the Upper-East Region of Ghana. The Church of Pentecost (CoP), being the largest Pentecostal Church in Ghana, is the second largest Christian denomination in the region after the Roman Catholic Church. The study in this light, tends to investigate the diverse impact of the ...
ABSTRACT Noticing the complexity of inclusive education in theory and practice, this study is aimed at finding out the nature and types of Inclusive Education (IE) practices employed in the Engela cluster in the Ohangwena region, Namibia. A mixed research design was employed to solicit information using a quantitative survey and a qualitative case study. A criterion sampling procedure was used to select a sample of six school principals, 48 teachers and 120 learners to share their experiences...
ABSTRACT Turkana North region has witnessed perennial insecurity more than any other region in East Africa. This study sought to establish the role of multiple actors in the security dilemma that engulfed the Turkana North region, with the aim of identifying the security actors, establish the causes of insecurity; examine the challenges faced in security provision and thereafter establish the strategies/measures that can minimize insecurity in the region. Through the use of an exploratory res...