ABSTRACT Background: Childhood cancers, although rare, are the leading cause of disease-related mortality in children and adolescents in developed nations, with most African countries having the least surviving rate. The development of effective interventions to reduce delays that may occur along the pathway to cancer care, demands an understanding of their predictors. Few studies on childhood cancers have been published on the factors that influence the time it takes for patients to get a fi...
The poultry industry worldwide suffers significantly due to climate change, which may affect the chicken protein source. The study examined backyard poultry farmers' awareness, perceptions, and responses to climate change in Tonkolili, Sierra Leone. Data were collected from 232 backyard poultry farmers using a semi-structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS 23.0 Software. According to the respondents' socioeconomic profiles, the majority of farmers (53.4%) were between the ag...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between implementation of Vision Umurenge Program and Poverty Reduction in Nyarugenge district, Rwanda. In fulfilling the purpose of the study, the study determined the profile of the respondents; extent of effectiveness of Vision Umurenge Program; level of poverty reduction; and lastly, relationship between implementation of Vision Umurenge Program and poverty reduction in Nyarugenge district was established. Descriptive ...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between women entrepreneurship development programs and growth of women entrepreneurs in Kimironko Central Market, Gasabo district, Rwanda. While establishing the purpose of the study, the study determined the profile of the respondents; level of effectiveness of women entrepreneurship development programs; level of growth of women entrepreneurs; and lastly, the study established the relationship between women entrepreneursh...
Abstract: Water is an essential natural resource, vital for any development to take place. However, not more than one percent of the water is freely available for human needs including agricultural production in the entire world. Arid and semi-arid lands globally are facing water scarcity challenges. Rain- fed agricultural system is the major farming method in these areas, but this has been challenged greatly by aridity and climatic uncertainty. Kitui County is an ASAL where farmers are expe...
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to identify factors that affect staff turnover and staff turnover intention at Haramaya University. Both primary and secondary sources of data were used and the primary data was gathered through questionnaires and interviews. Data was collected from both academic and administrative staff that are currently on their jobs, employees that quitted their jobs and from available compiled documents. To achieve the research objectives, mixed research design qu...
Abstract: The potential of solar energy in addressing global energy challenges, particularly in regions like Ethiopia with abundant sunlight, cannot be overstated. This study investigates the potential of solar energy adoption, particularly through solar rooftops, as a solution to address energy challenges in regions with abundant sunlight, such as Ethiopia. Focusing on urban households in Harar town, Ethiopia, the study assess their readiness to adopt solar rooftops for electricity generati...
Abstract Financial inclusion has been found to play a critical role in poverty and unemployment reduction through household investments. This has seen countries put concerted efforts towards enhancing financial inclusion with the main objective of reducing poverty and unemployment. Kenya has also put efforts and has seen notable levels of increase of financial inclusion. Majority of the citizens can now access wide range of financial services. Contrary to high levels of financial inclusion i...
Abstract Financial inclusion has been found to play a critical role in poverty and unemployment reduction through household investments. This has seen countries put concerted efforts towards enhancing financial inclusion with the main objective of reducing poverty and unemployment. Kenya has also put efforts and has seen notable levels of increase of financial inclusion. Majority of the citizens can now access wide range of financial services. Contrary to high levels of financial inclusion i...
Abstract The study employed a survey research design and a multinomial ordinal logistic regression analysis to establish users’ perception on the effectiveness of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system in enhancing the performance of the accounting information system (AIS) through reliability, accuracy and timeliness of information generated. The target population comprised of 56 employees drawn from the selected seven public universities which had implemented ERP systems for at lea...
ABSTRACT Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is one major cause of illness and death worldwide especially in Asia and Africa. Globally, tuberculosis is one of the leading causes of death (WHO, 2017). However, TB is curable. The National TB Control Programme introduced the Directly Observed Treatment, Short Course (DOTS) to improve treatment success rates. Despite these efforts, the number of Multiple Drug Resistance Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) cases is increasing at a fast rate. Objective: The study as...
EXTENDED ABSTRACT Legal Aid Services (LAS) providers have paid much attention to advocating women’s human right issues. Yet, violation of women rights manifested in various forms of Gender Based Violence (GBV) against Women is still rampant. Experience shows that, in most cases, victims remain silent and therefore perpetrators of violence are not reported to formal or informal institutions for legal actions. Since most of the perpetrators are men, violation of women rights is one of the mo...
EXTENDED ABSTRACT The government of Tanzania adopted the use of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model as a development strategy for service delivery improvement particularly education since the late 1970s. Despite the adoption and long use of the model for fostering socioeconomic development through improving education services in Kilimanjaro Region, the quality of primary education in schools under PPP model has not yet greatly improved. The overall objective of this study was to asses...
Introduction: Adolescents aged 10 and 19 years constitute about 1.2 billion of the global population. In Ghana, adolescents form about a quarter of the population. The developmental changes that occurs during adolescence predisposes them to some health risks. In all regions in the world, young people are reaching puberty earlier; this influences them to engage in sexual activity at a younger age while delaying marriage. This increases the risk of exposure to HIV and other sexually trans...
This study was intended to determine the relationship between teaching aids and academic performance of pupils in selected schools in Bahari division, Kilifi District. In the review of related information, all sources viewed relevant were made of use. The study adopted a descripte design and questionnaires and interview guides wwere used in the collection of data from the key respondents. Data collected was processed, analyzed and interpreted relating it to the objectives of the study and the...