Abstract: Background: Organisms typically face infection by diverse pathogens, and hosts are thought to have developed specific responses to each type of pathogen they encounter. The advent of transcriptomics now makes it possible to test this hypothesis and compare host gene expression responses to multiple pathogens at a genome-wide scale. Here, we performed a meta-analysis of multiple published and new transcriptomes using a newly developed bioinformatics approach that filters genes based...
ABSTRACT This phenomenological case study documents teachers‟ perception and practice of inclusive education and the barriers they encounter in twelve public secondary schools in Tabora municipality. The study is framed with socio-cultural theory and paradigm shift model. Questionnaires, structured interview schedule and focus group discussions with teachers elicited data on: teachers‟ perception; strategies they use; and the challenges they encounter as they practice inclusive education...
Abstract: Background: The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith)) is a highly polyphagous agricultural pest with long-distance migratory behavior threatening food security worldwide. This pest has a host range of > 80 plant species, but two host strains are recognized based on their association with corn (C-strain) or rice and smaller grasses (R-strain). The population genomics of the United States (USA) fall armyworm remains poorly characterized to date despite its agricultural t...
ABSTRACT This study investigated the Christian response to single-parenthood in selected churches in Nairobi County. Specifically, the study analyzed the causes of single-parenthood and their socio-religious implications. It also evaluated the doctrine and social teaching of the church on inclusivity. The study further examined the role of the church as a potential network of support for Christian single-parents. Finally, it explored the possibilities of Christian single-parents acceptance in...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of home environment on pupils‟ academic achievement. It investigated how parents‟ educational level, house hold chores, family income, learning materials at home and divorce as home factors influence pupils academic achievement in primary schools in Kaskazini B District of Unguja in Zanzibar. The study employed a case study design and data were collected through interviews, focus group discussions and questionnaires. Resp...
This research work is on the, “Impact of Single Parenting on Child’s Spiritual Development and its effects on the Society using Ohafia Community”. Single Parent homes are increasing in our society. The major causes of this are divorce, death and choice to remain single either as a lesbian or gayest. This is almost applicable in some communities in Igbo land even in Ohafia. This has a lot of negative impacts and effects on the child’s spiritual development and the society with little p...
ABSTRACT This study sought to examine family type and academic performance among secondary school students in Shomolu Local Government Area of Lagos State. It looks at variables such as gender of single parent, divorce, parental separation and step parent family as factors influencing academic performance among secondary school students. The study further examined existing literature of various scholars; three theories were used to explain family size and academic performance. The theories a...
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GENERAL INTRODUCTION Matrimonial property is property owned or obtained by either or both married spouses before or during their marriage. Matrimonial property in Uganda has not yet been clearly defined either by statutory law or case law. However courts have provided a starting point for determination of what constitutes matrimonial property. In the ease of Julius Rwabinumi vs. Hope Bahimbisomwc 1 , Justice Twinomujuni held that: ··~-latrimonial property is joint property between husband ...
Abstract: Landscape fragmentation and habitat loss at multiple scales directly affect species abundance, diversity, and productivity. There is a paucity of information about the effect of the landscape structure and diversity on honey bee colony strength in Africa. Here, we present new insights into the relationship between landscape metrics such as patch size, shape, connectivity, composition, and configuration and honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony strength characteristics. Remote-sensing-b...
Abstract A single parent is one either a man or woman who is living independently with his children without the other partner they have had children or a child with. Single-parent-families are now very common to many societies today particularly Kapchorwa and this may be caused by separation of the parents or divorce and death. This study seeks to investigate the influence of single-parent-families on academic performance of secondary school students in Kapchorwa town council and it was found...
ABSTRACT The study was set to examine the effect of parental separation and child upbringing in selected families of Muyenga, Makindye division~ The study had three specific objectives 1) to examine the consequences of parental separation on health of children of selected families of Muyenga, Makindye division, ii) to examine the effects of parental separation on education and morals of children of selected families of Muyenga, Makindye division and to examine the relationship between pa...
EXTENDED ABSTRACT One hundred maize genotypes of different categories were evaluated for Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease (MLND) resistance in three locations under natural infestation. Sixty inbred lines, thirty landraces and ten improved varieties were subjected to disease hot spot areas. Experiment was conducted at Ngaramtoni in Arusha municipality, Mlangarini in Arumeru District and Kiru six in Babati Rural Distriduring 2014 and 2015 seasons. The trial was laid down in Randomized Incomplete...
Abstract Internal audit is a management tool used in ensuring transparency in conduct of business. Auditing took the entire stage after the industrial revolution since before this period, transactions increased, precipitated by the development of large corporations, limited liability companies, there became the need for divorce of ownership from control. Hence mangers and shareholders became two different partners. Then it became apparent for mangers to render accounts of their stewardship to...
Marital satisfaction has remained a topic of great interest worldwide, and a relationship has been advanced between marital satisfaction, job satisfaction and life satisfaction. Studies have shown that the often competing demands of the occupational structure and those of a rich family life present a number of challenges for married career individuals. There was, however, a paucity of research on marital satisfaction in Kericho, particularly in relation to the role of marriage and family...