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- ItemFemale genital mutilation and girl child education in selected schools Namanga Division, Kajiado District, Kenya(College of Education, Open & Distance Learning, 2007-11) Koin, Jackline; NkamaloThe purpose of this study was to bring to light the effects of Female Genital Mutilation on the girl child education. In particular, the study sought to find a correlation between girl’s admission, retention performance and the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The objectives of the study were to examine the prevalence of FGM among Primary school girls and its effects on their education, identify the girls’ attitude towards their education after FGM, examine early pregnancies and early marriage in relation to FGM and to examine girls’ health in relation to FGM.
- ItemAttitudes of parents towards education of hearing impaired children in an inclusive setting of selected primary schools: A case study of Rimoi primary school, Keiyo district-Kenya(College of Education, Open & Distance Learning, 2008-11) Chepchieng, M. SirmaThe purpose of the study was to find out whether attitudes of Keiyo’s towards education of the children with hearing impairment was positive or negative...
- ItemPromotion and discipline of employees in private Universities in Uganda(Integrity Research Journals, 2017-05-12) Emurugat, Immaculate Azabo; Sol, Sofia Gaite; Wunti, Yakubu IbrahimThe study analyzed the relationship between promotion and discipline of employees in private universities in Uganda. It involved 385 respondents from seven private chartered and accredited universities. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire whose validity and reliability was confirmed through Factor Analysis and Cronbach Alpha test. Descriptive analysis involved the use of means (Averages), while Pearson Linear Correlation Coefficient was used to test the hypothesis. The results revealed that promotion was a positive significant determinant of discipline of employees. In conclusion, promotion was an important element in that it influenced the discipline of employees in private universities. It was recommended that managers of Organizations such as private universities should put emphasis on their promotion strategies which will influence the discipline of their employees and thus their rentation.
- ItemEmployee benefits and discipline in private universities in Uganda(Integrity Research Journals, 2017-06-14) Emurugat, Immaculate Azabo; Gaite, Sofia Sol; Wunti, Yakubu IbrahimOrganizations are operating in a highly competitive environment and to remain relevant they have to be able to respond quickly to ever changing customer demands. Employee benefits is one of the ways used by organizations for attracting and retaining suitable employees as well as facilitating them to improve their performance and thus ensure quality service. This study endeavours to analyze the relationship between employee benefits and discipline in private universities in Uganda. It involved 385 respondents from seven private chartered and accredited universities. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire whose validity and reliability was confirmed through Factor Analysis and Cronbach Alpha Test. Descriptive analysis involved the use of means (averages), while Pearson Linear Correlation Coefficient was used to test the hypothesis. The results revealed that employee benefit was a positive significant determinant of discipline of employees. In conclusion employee benefit was an important element in that it influenced the discipline of employees in private universities. It was recommended that managers of organizations such as private universities should put emphasis on employee benefit which will influence the discipline of their employees and thus their retention.
- ItemAdoption of E-Learning technologies in education Institutions/organizations: A Literature Review(Kampala International University, 2017-10-25) Kimwise, AloneAlthough the advent of E-Learning Technologies presents the best cost effective strategy to teaching and learning, the success of these innovations primarily depends on their adoption. Investment in E-Learning Technologies alone by different institutions/organizations is not enough as its full benefits can only be realized from their full utilization. E-Learning Technologies if well utilized have the capacity to enhance students critical thinking, eliminate geographical barriers, support lifelong learning, reduce costs and increase efficiency at education institutions. E-Learning Technologies are technologies which are based on the backbone of ICT infrastructure. For this reason the Information & Communication Technology adoption models are useful in explaining E-Learning Technologies adoption. A number of models/theories which explain and predict user behaviors and intentions to adopt technologies have been advanced. For this discussion the following models were selected and analyzed, Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA), the origin technology acceptance model (TAM), the TOE framework & the revised TAM model.
- ItemRelationship between reward management strategies and discipline of employees in private universities Uganda.(IJAR, 2018-04) Emurugat, ImmaculateIn private universities, like any other organisation reward management is one of the strategies used by Human Resource Managers for attracting and retaining suitable employees as well as facilitating them to improve their performance through motivation and to comply with employment legislation and regulation. This study investigated the relationship between reward management strategies and employee discipline in private universities in Uganda. The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional survey research design. Qualitative and Quantitative approaches were also employed. The sampled universities are the sampling units and lecturers, University administrators and the human resource personnel formed the sampling frame. A sample size of 380 respondents was obtained from a population of 7,184 using Krejcie and Morgan formula. Purposive, Cluster and simple random sampling techniques were used to obtain the respondents. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data. Quantitative data were analysed using frequencies, Percentages, Pearson correlation and regression analysis while qualitative data were arranged thematically and reported as narrations. The findings were The findings revealed that there was a significant positive correlation between remuneration and employee discipline (r = .341; p =.000), employee benefits and employee discipline (r = .590; p = .000) and promotion and discipline of employees (r=.679; p=.010). The conclusions showed that there was a significant correlation between remuneration and employee discipline. There was a significant positive correlation between employee benefits and employee discipline. The study further found out that there was a significant and positive correlation between promotion and discipline of employees. The study recommended that better remuneration of employees in an organization have influence on employee discipline. Therefore, private universities need to embrace better ways of remunerating employees as this improves commitment to work and discipline.
- ItemA Cultural-Pragmatic Investigation of Tattoos among the Youth in Kampala-Uganda(2019) Akinkurolere Susan Olajoke, Masereka DavidIt is increasingly becoming a common practice to get people with tattoos, especially the youth, in Uganda today. In the past, tattoos were reserved for special subgroups like seamen (sailors), and motorcycle riders (bikers). However, it is now prevalent in other segments of the population, especially the young people. To many, tattoos are still strange and mysterious. It is, therefore, imperative to investigate perceptions of such an act in order to bring to fore meanings that either justify or invalidate the trend. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative methods in the analysis. It was discovered that tattooing is premised on deep-root cultural meaning and beliefs. This study, therefore, concluded that ancient tattooing was intricately woven around the cultural perception of tattoos among the young people and their underlying reasons for the practice, which is generally accepted, whereas, modern tattooing is a practice that majority of the youth do not seem to embrace, considering it foreign, merely imported and obscene, relating it mostly to negative behaviours or vices in the society
- ItemDISTANCE EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA(2019-07-31) Osigwe, Menwo Ukechi; Ben, Idoli Nwachukwu; Uzorka, AfamThis paper looked at Distance Education and Human Resource Development in Nigeria. It examined the history of distance education in Nigeria and its features. It also examined the benefits of distance education as well as its problems. It suggested various ways in which distance education can be improved in Nigeria in order to achieve a large quantum of human resource development, then the conclusion
- ItemQuality Assurance in Sub-Saharan Africa Tertiary Institution: Towards Attainment of Sustanable Development Goal (SDGs)(2019-11-25) Osigwe, Menwo Ukechi; Ben, Idoli Nwachukwu; Uzorka, AfamThe educational sector is the largest enterprise whose function remains indispensable. It is the centre for research, human resource development and highly dependable to proffer solutions to global needs therefore, quality assurance in this industry cannot be compromised. In order to ensure a peak performance by these institutions of higher learning there is need for modalities that will enhance quality output. In this paper, some of the strategies for enhancing quality tertiary education were discussed.
- ItemSTAFF DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC STAFF OUTPUT AT THE UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-SOUTH GEO-POLITICAL ZONE OF NIGERIA(2020-02-19) Menwoukechiosigwe; Ben, Idoli, Nwachukwu; Nwogbo, David; Uzorka, AfamThis study dealt with staff development and academic staff output at the universities in South-South geo-political zone of Nigeria. It was an Ex-post facto design study, carried out specifically in three federal universities in the area of study.These were: University of Port Harcourt, Choba; University of Uyo, Uyo and University of Calabar, Calabar.Two hypotheses based on the variables were formulated to guide and direct the study.These were: staff in-service training and staff ICT training, respectively. Two self-constructed questionnaires called staff development questionnaire (SDQ) and academic staff output questionnaire (ASOQ) were used for data collection. The first instrument was administered to 800 academic staff.The second instrument, three copies were administered one each to three students to assess each individual academic staff.Data collected were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and independent t-test. The results revealed among other things that; there existed an influence of in-service training on academic staff output, which is not significant. Statistically, there existed a difference between output of staff who received ICT training and that of those who had not; but the difference is not statistically significant.
- ItemCultural factors and sexual practices of women living with HIV / AIDS in South West, Nigeria.(2020-05-25) Christianah Olufunbi, Akinbebije; Blessing Ijeoma, Anumkaka; Dahiru, AbbaThe study examined the cultural factors and sexual practices of women living with HIV/AIDS in South West, Nigeria. Three states were chosen out of the six states in South West. One hundred and Eighty Three women living with HIV/AIDS were drawn from the three states. Descriptive survey research design was used for the study. A questionnaire titled “Questionnaire on women living with HIV/AIDS (QWLH/A)” was administered on the respondents. The findings revealed that there is high significant relationship between cultural factor and sexual practices in placing women on the risk of contracting HIV/AIDS. Based on the findings, it was recommended that government should introduce sex education for young Nigerians. The practice of widow inheritance can die slowly by testing both parties involved before the inheritance is carried out.
- ItemAcademic Challenges faced by Students in Higher Education during COVID-19 Pandemic(2020-07) Uzorka, Afam; Makeri, Yakubu AjijiThis research examines academic challenges faced by students in Higher Education during COVID-19 pandemic. The population of the study consisted of undergraduates, postgraduates and lecturers in selected universities in Uganda. The researchers adopted qualitative approach which involved the use of questionnaire and interview. 120 students and 10 lecturers participated in the study. Questionnaires using a 5 point Likert-scale were administered to all 120 respondents while interviews were conducted with 5 undergraduates, 5 postgraduates and 10 lecturers. Data analyses indicated seven main academic challenges faced by students in higher education during COVID-19 pandemic namely: lack of e-learning facilities, financial constrain, Conducive environment, teachers attitude, learning new skills, lack of interest and stress and anxiety. Based on the findings, there is need for adjustment requiring all tiers of education to respond to a new and evolving strategy in order to have a continuous flow in education process, making education accessible, affordable, anytime and anywhere, mitigating and restraining the effects of any gaps created by any form of disruption in education system
- ItemAdjusting to Deliver Quality Education in Response to COVID-19(2020-07) Uzorka Afam, Ajiji Makere YakubuWith school closure across the globe due to coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), students can continue their education through e-learning platforms.