Stated preference experiments are become an increasingly popular survey methodology for investigating air traveler's choices. Analysis of this behaviour, which is an element of the demand prediction, helps for a better future planning and development of competing airlines. In this paper, emphasis is stressed on the stated preferences of passengers in choosing between low cost carriers (LCC) and full service carriers (FSC). A binary logit, probit and latent class models were employed on the primary data collected from departing air passengers at Eros and Hosea Kotako International airport in Windhoek, Namibia, to model passengers' stated preferences and examine the determinants of carrier choice between LCC and FSC in Namibia. Major findings show that airfare, age, income, and purpose of travel are significantly important with respect to passenger choice. Furthermore, it was observed that passengers have different preferences for different destination region be it domestic, regional and international. For domestic and regional flights (short haul) they prefer LCC, while for international flights (long haul) they opted for FSC. In addition, majority of the passengers were travelling for business purposes, hence their tickets were bought by their respective employers. Most passengers indicated that they were willing to fly LCC if it was available in Namibia because of it's low fares. There was an indication that air tickets were not affordable and these are a big concern to passengers. Presumably, if ticket prices can come down or introduce a LCC in Namibia then many consider flying. This study concluded that, based on the interviewed passengers' profiles, the best and appropriate carrier in Namibia is a low-cost carrier. Introducing a LCC in Namibia might be a viable alternative which may ensure sustainability.
{"title":"Modelling state preferences among airline travellers in Namibia: a case study at Eros airport and Hosea Kutako international airport","authors":"Alisa M. Amwaama, Opeoluwa Oyedele, L. Kazembe","doi":"10.54421/njrst.v4i1.80","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54421/njrst.v4i1.80","url":null,"abstract":"Stated preference experiments are become an increasingly popular survey methodology for investigating air traveler's choices. Analysis of this behaviour, which is an element of the demand prediction, helps for a better future planning and development of competing airlines. In this paper, emphasis is stressed on the stated preferences of passengers in choosing between low cost carriers (LCC) and full service carriers (FSC). A binary logit, probit and latent class models were employed on the primary data collected from departing air passengers at Eros and Hosea Kotako International airport in Windhoek, Namibia, to model passengers' stated preferences and examine the determinants of carrier choice between LCC and FSC in Namibia. Major findings show that airfare, age, income, and purpose of travel are significantly important with respect to passenger choice. Furthermore, it was observed that passengers have different preferences for different destination region be it domestic, regional and international. For domestic and regional flights (short haul) they prefer LCC, while for international flights (long haul) they opted for FSC. In addition, majority of the passengers were travelling for business purposes, hence their tickets were bought by their respective employers. Most passengers indicated that they were willing to fly LCC if it was available in Namibia because of it's low fares. There was an indication that air tickets were not affordable and these are a big concern to passengers. Presumably, if ticket prices can come down or introduce a LCC in Namibia then many consider flying. This study concluded that, based on the interviewed passengers' profiles, the best and appropriate carrier in Namibia is a low-cost carrier. Introducing a LCC in Namibia might be a viable alternative which may ensure sustainability.","PeriodicalId":314128,"journal":{"name":"Namibian Journal for Research, Science and Technology","volume":"65 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132469480","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This paper assessed the operational efficiency as well as the use of valuable resources and strategic capabilities within the rail transport industry/sector in Namibia, with specific reference to TransNamib Holdings Limited. This paper also focuses on the long-term direction of the rail transport sector as well as the causes of poor performance in the sector. The researchers analysed the questionnaires using descriptive statistics. The researchers explored and presented the individual variables to show specific values, highest and lowest values, trends, propositions and distribution values. The major findings from the data collected revealed that available resources and strategic capabilities are effectively utilized to optimize operational efficiency and that the top management does not pay much attention to development of strategic capabilities, customer value, new strategies, corporate governance, risk management, communication, benchmarking, knowledge management etc. It is also evident from that findings that the main causes of poor performance are the lack of strategic direction and long-term objectives, decline in volumes transported, lack of new technologies to create value, lack of funding or financial assistance from the shareholders, lack of performance agreements and measures as well as the aging and poor rail transport infrastructure. It is recommendable that TransNamib Holdings Limited develop strategies to turn around the current situation to transform the company into self-sustaining and profitable organization. The rail transport sector needs restructuring to streamline the business operations, with more focus on core business, secure funding, enhanced customer services, enhance value proposition for road-to-rail strategy, and enhancing stakeholder and shareholder relations.
{"title":"Assessing operational efficiency and the use of strategic capabilities in the rail transport industry in Namibia","authors":"Michael Ochurub, A. Jeremiah","doi":"10.54421/njrst.v3i2.56","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54421/njrst.v3i2.56","url":null,"abstract":"This paper assessed the operational efficiency as well as the use of valuable resources and strategic capabilities within the rail transport industry/sector in Namibia, with specific reference to TransNamib Holdings Limited. This paper also focuses on the long-term direction of the rail transport sector as well as the causes of poor performance in the sector. The researchers analysed the questionnaires using descriptive statistics. The researchers explored and presented the individual variables to show specific values, highest and lowest values, trends, propositions and distribution values. The major findings from the data collected revealed that available resources and strategic capabilities are effectively utilized to optimize operational efficiency and that the top management does not pay much attention to development of strategic capabilities, customer value, new strategies, corporate governance, risk management, communication, benchmarking, knowledge management etc. It is also evident from that findings that the main causes of poor performance are the lack of strategic direction and long-term objectives, decline in volumes transported, lack of new technologies to create value, lack of funding or financial assistance from the shareholders, lack of performance agreements and measures as well as the aging and poor rail transport infrastructure. It is recommendable that TransNamib Holdings Limited develop strategies to turn around the current situation to transform the company into self-sustaining and profitable organization. The rail transport sector needs restructuring to streamline the business operations, with more focus on core business, secure funding, enhanced customer services, enhance value proposition for road-to-rail strategy, and enhancing stakeholder and shareholder relations.","PeriodicalId":314128,"journal":{"name":"Namibian Journal for Research, Science and Technology","volume":"27 Pt 6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115467316","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Turnover, in the nursing profession seems to be problematic and this jeopardized the mandate of delivering safe and effective care. The nursing sector has one of the highest in employee turnover around the world. Looking into work engagement and work meaningfulness can be used as mitigating factors which organisations can consider to curb turnover. In the Namibian context literature on nurses’ engagement and work meaningfulness is inadequate. A cross-sectional survey design was used. A total of n=168 nurses from Rundu hospitals and clinics, participated in the study. Findings revealed that there is no statistically significant relationship between turnover and work-engagement (r=0.095; p=0.222) of nurses in Rundu, Namibia. Findings also revealed that there is no statistically significant relationship between turnover and work-meaningfulness (r=-0.003; p=0.966) of nurses in Rundu, Namibia. A positive and statistically significant relationship between work-engagement and work-meaningfulness (r=0.587**; p=<.0001) was confirmed. Additionally, work meaningfulness was statistically found to moderate the relationship between turnover and work engagement (F = 43.589; df = 2; P = <.000; R2 = 0.589). Stakeholders concerned (.i.e. Ministry of Health and Social Services) should devise strategies to enhance employee level of engagement and work meaningfulness which inevitably will foster positive work outcomes for the health sector.
{"title":"The role of work engagement and work meaningfulness on turnover of nurses in Rundu, Namibia","authors":"S. Moyo, C. K. Hlatywayo, A. Murangi","doi":"10.54421/njrst.v3i2.57","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54421/njrst.v3i2.57","url":null,"abstract":"Turnover, in the nursing profession seems to be problematic and this jeopardized the mandate of delivering safe and effective care. The nursing sector has one of the highest in employee turnover around the world. Looking into work engagement and work meaningfulness can be used as mitigating factors which organisations can consider to curb turnover. In the Namibian context literature on nurses’ engagement and work meaningfulness is inadequate. A cross-sectional survey design was used. A total of n=168 nurses from Rundu hospitals and clinics, participated in the study. Findings revealed that there is no statistically significant relationship between turnover and work-engagement (r=0.095; p=0.222) of nurses in Rundu, Namibia. Findings also revealed that there is no statistically significant relationship between turnover and work-meaningfulness (r=-0.003; p=0.966) of nurses in Rundu, Namibia. A positive and statistically significant relationship between work-engagement and work-meaningfulness (r=0.587**; p=<.0001) was confirmed. Additionally, work meaningfulness was statistically found to moderate the relationship between turnover and work engagement (F = 43.589; df = 2; P = <.000; R2 = 0.589). Stakeholders concerned (.i.e. Ministry of Health and Social Services) should devise strategies to enhance employee level of engagement and work meaningfulness which inevitably will foster positive work outcomes for the health sector.","PeriodicalId":314128,"journal":{"name":"Namibian Journal for Research, Science and Technology","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126296109","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Decentralisation, in the Namibian public sector, was aimed at improving service delivery by regional and local authorities to the communities in Namibia. This research paper evaluates accountability of service delivery in the educational sector of the Directorate in Khomas Regional Council. This research paper used the qualitative approach and followed a triangulated method of data collection by using open and closed ended questions only. The findings of the research revealed that the understanding of the decentralisation policy and concepts are different among the participants. The paper recommends more sensitization, advocacy and training on the purpose and benefits of decentralization.
{"title":"Qualitative approach in evaluating service delivery in Namibia: The case of the decentralized Khomas Basic Education Directorate","authors":"S. B. Lwendo, A. Isaacs","doi":"10.54421/njrst.v3i2.70","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54421/njrst.v3i2.70","url":null,"abstract":"Decentralisation, in the Namibian public sector, was aimed at improving service delivery by regional and local authorities to the communities in Namibia. This research paper evaluates accountability of service delivery in the educational sector of the Directorate in Khomas Regional Council. This research paper used the qualitative approach and followed a triangulated method of data collection by using open and closed ended questions only. The findings of the research revealed that the understanding of the decentralisation policy and concepts are different among the participants. The paper recommends more sensitization, advocacy and training on the purpose and benefits of decentralization.","PeriodicalId":314128,"journal":{"name":"Namibian Journal for Research, Science and Technology","volume":"60 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134319814","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The past three decades have been characterised by massive restructuring of public universities within Southern Africa. In line with the neo-liberal policy framework adopted in many countries, service provision in most public universities has become privatised and highly commercialised. As a result, outsourcing of support service functions to private service providers has become a widely entrenched feature of public universities in Southern Africa, reflective of the global trends. This has largely resulted in poor welfare for workers and escalating costs of service provision. Given the profit motive which is the primary driver for companies bidding for contracts to provide services in universities, the compromised welfare of workers and students will remain an ‘achilles heel’ of outsourcing. In this paper I argue that, the social enterprise can be adopted as a cheaper and effective alternative economic model to outsourcing in Universities
{"title":"Social enterprises as an alternative model to outsourcing in Universities: A theoretical premise.","authors":"Victor Chikadzi","doi":"10.54421/njrst.v3i2.42","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54421/njrst.v3i2.42","url":null,"abstract":"The past three decades have been characterised by massive restructuring of public universities within Southern Africa. In line with the neo-liberal policy framework adopted in many countries, service provision in most public universities has become privatised and highly commercialised. As a result, outsourcing of support service functions to private service providers has become a widely entrenched feature of public universities in Southern Africa, reflective of the global trends. This has largely resulted in poor welfare for workers and escalating costs of service provision. Given the profit motive which is the primary driver for companies bidding for contracts to provide services in universities, the compromised welfare of workers and students will remain an ‘achilles heel’ of outsourcing. In this paper I argue that, the social enterprise can be adopted as a cheaper and effective alternative economic model to outsourcing in Universities","PeriodicalId":314128,"journal":{"name":"Namibian Journal for Research, Science and Technology","volume":"75 6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127183741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This research investigated the diversity and distribution of macroinvertebrate assemblages of a sub-tropical high-pressure belt man-made lake, the Goreangab Dam, in Windhoek, Namibia in order to develop a respective index of biotic integrity as a baseline of determining and monitoring the health status of the dam. Macroinvertebrates samples were collected biweekly, over a period of two months (August and September 2019) from 8 stations along the bank of the dam. Collected macroinvertebrate samples were sorted live, counted and identified to the lowest taxonomic level possible. The Shannon Weiner index (H'), Simpson’s index (D) and Pielou Evenness index (J’) were used in analysing macroinvertebrates diversity. A total of nine different macroinvertebrate species belonging to different orders were recorded during the sampling period. Chironomus plusmosus (larvae), had the highest composition (19%) and Arctocorisa arguta with the lowest composition (6%). Anthropogenic activities have a huge impact on the distributions of the macroinvertebrate assemblages according to the tolerance of water pollution. The fact that the Chironomus plusmosus (larvae) are the highest in composition shows that the waterbody is unhealthy and at this stage only supports the life of species that are tolerant to water pollution.
{"title":"Macroinvertebrate diversity in a Subtropical High-Pressure Zone (SHPZ) man-made lake: Goreangab Dam, Windhoek, Namibia","authors":"Omoregie Edosa, S. Ngatajosi","doi":"10.54421/njrst.v3i2.43","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54421/njrst.v3i2.43","url":null,"abstract":"This research investigated the diversity and distribution of macroinvertebrate assemblages of a sub-tropical high-pressure belt man-made lake, the Goreangab Dam, in Windhoek, Namibia in order to develop a respective index of biotic integrity as a baseline of determining and monitoring the health status of the dam. Macroinvertebrates samples were collected biweekly, over a period of two months (August and September 2019) from 8 stations along the bank of the dam. Collected macroinvertebrate samples were sorted live, counted and identified to the lowest taxonomic level possible. The Shannon Weiner index (H'), Simpson’s index (D) and Pielou Evenness index (J’) were used in analysing macroinvertebrates diversity. A total of nine different macroinvertebrate species belonging to different orders were recorded during the sampling period. Chironomus plusmosus (larvae), had the highest composition (19%) and Arctocorisa arguta with the lowest composition (6%). Anthropogenic activities have a huge impact on the distributions of the macroinvertebrate assemblages according to the tolerance of water pollution. The fact that the Chironomus plusmosus (larvae) are the highest in composition shows that the waterbody is unhealthy and at this stage only supports the life of species that are tolerant to water pollution.","PeriodicalId":314128,"journal":{"name":"Namibian Journal for Research, Science and Technology","volume":"152 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130244611","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
In December 2019, the SARS-CoV-2 virus emerged in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, and later spread rapidly to other parts of China and eventually across all countries around the world, including Namibia. Despite causing severe to fatal acute respiratory syndrome, there are no known cures for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, only preventive measures such as social distancing, hands sanitizing, hands washing, wearing masks, and full-dosed COVID-19 vaccination. For this reason, this study was aimed at assessing the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) towards COVID-19 prevention measures among private clinic patients in Windhoek during 1 October to 30 November 2021. A cross-sectional analytic study using quantitative method was used with data collected in a single roundamong patients visiting two private clinics in Windhoek. Results showed that more than half (62%) were females, 58.5% were single and 70% attended tertiary education and 71% were employedas of 30 November 2021. In addition, at least 90% of the participants knew each of the COVID-19 prevention measures, while more than three-quarters (79%) had comprehensive knowledge of the measures, with 65% of them knowing that one needs two shots of theCOVID-19 vaccine for immune protection against the virus. At least 90% of the participants were in favour of practicing each COVID-19 prevention measure, while more than three-quarters (81.5%) had comprehensive positive attitude towards the measures in general. However, less than half (48%) of the participants believed that the COVID-19 vaccines can prevent one from the virus. Moreover, more than 95% of the participants were practicing each COVID-19 prevention measures, with 90% practicing all the prevention measures at the same time, with the exception of the COVID-19 vaccination as only 37% of the participants were vaccinated. Seeing as the participantshad very good knowledge, attitudes and practices towards COVID-19 prevention measures, with barely more than a quarter of them vaccinated against COVID-19, the health education and awareness of COVID-19 in the country must continue in order to maintain the very good KAP of its prevention measures in Windhoek.
{"title":"Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards COVID-19 prevention measures among private clinic patients in Windhoek, Namibia","authors":"A. Ntumba, L. Kazembe, Opeoluwa Oyedele","doi":"10.54421/njrst.v3i2.72","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54421/njrst.v3i2.72","url":null,"abstract":"In December 2019, the SARS-CoV-2 virus emerged in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, and later spread rapidly to other parts of China and eventually across all countries around the world, including Namibia. Despite causing severe to fatal acute respiratory syndrome, there are no known cures for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, only preventive measures such as social distancing, hands sanitizing, hands washing, wearing masks, and full-dosed COVID-19 vaccination. For this reason, this study was aimed at assessing the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) towards COVID-19 prevention measures among private clinic patients in Windhoek during 1 October to 30 November 2021. A cross-sectional analytic study using quantitative method was used with data collected in a single roundamong patients visiting two private clinics in Windhoek. Results showed that more than half (62%) were females, 58.5% were single and 70% attended tertiary education and 71% were employedas of 30 November 2021. In addition, at least 90% of the participants knew each of the COVID-19 prevention measures, while more than three-quarters (79%) had comprehensive knowledge of the measures, with 65% of them knowing that one needs two shots of theCOVID-19 vaccine for immune protection against the virus. At least 90% of the participants were in favour of practicing each COVID-19 prevention measure, while more than three-quarters (81.5%) had comprehensive positive attitude towards the measures in general. However, less than half (48%) of the participants believed that the COVID-19 vaccines can prevent one from the virus. Moreover, more than 95% of the participants were practicing each COVID-19 prevention measures, with 90% practicing all the prevention measures at the same time, with the exception of the COVID-19 vaccination as only 37% of the participants were vaccinated. Seeing as the participantshad very good knowledge, attitudes and practices towards COVID-19 prevention measures, with barely more than a quarter of them vaccinated against COVID-19, the health education and awareness of COVID-19 in the country must continue in order to maintain the very good KAP of its prevention measures in Windhoek.","PeriodicalId":314128,"journal":{"name":"Namibian Journal for Research, Science and Technology","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130047301","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The main aim of this study was to compare the performance of the two National Systems of Innovation for Namibia and Botswana and how they influence national economic development & competitiveness. A mixed method research approach was applied to conduct a comparative analysis of Namibia and Botswana’s National Systems of Innovation for national economic competitiveness. Two phases were adopted, namely, quantitative research through survey questionnaire and qualitative research from generated thematic areas, i.e. characteristics of an effective national system of innovation; Namibia-Botswana Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Framework and Strategies; Science, Technology and Innovation Resources linked to Wealth Creation. It also established the Challenges faced by the two countries in implanting STI Policies & Strategies; Solutions needed to improve STI Policies and Strategies for Namibia and Botswana; the natural endowment for Namibia and Botswana; the role of Governments in improving economic competitiveness Furthermore, the study managed to establish the following key policy recommendation and suggested areas of further research to build an effective and efficient National System of Innovation, which is economically viable and helps build a nation’s competitive advantage.
{"title":"Comparative analysis of Namibia and Botswana’s national innovation systems","authors":"John Sifani, J. Mugabe, K. Matengu","doi":"10.54421/njrst.v3i2.48","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54421/njrst.v3i2.48","url":null,"abstract":"The main aim of this study was to compare the performance of the two National Systems of Innovation for Namibia and Botswana and how they influence national economic development & competitiveness. A mixed method research approach was applied to conduct a comparative analysis of Namibia and Botswana’s National Systems of Innovation for national economic competitiveness. Two phases were adopted, namely, quantitative research through survey questionnaire and qualitative research from generated thematic areas, i.e. characteristics of an effective national system of innovation; Namibia-Botswana Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Framework and Strategies; Science, Technology and Innovation Resources linked to Wealth Creation. It also established the Challenges faced by the two countries in implanting STI Policies & Strategies; Solutions needed to improve STI Policies and Strategies for Namibia and Botswana; the natural endowment for Namibia and Botswana; the role of Governments in improving economic competitiveness Furthermore, the study managed to establish the following key policy recommendation and suggested areas of further research to build an effective and efficient National System of Innovation, which is economically viable and helps build a nation’s competitive advantage.","PeriodicalId":314128,"journal":{"name":"Namibian Journal for Research, Science and Technology","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116568059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: Many studies have demonstrated the impact of research in many spheres of life. With the scientific knowledge on the rise, we postulated that impact of research is evident in different scientific fields, which includes education. It is not easy to provide a scholarly definition of the term impact of research as it lacks a standard definition and has various applications. Its uses ranges measuring specific measures to measuring different phenomena. However, impact of research is a demonstrable contribution outside academia. It is a benefit that society gets because of research activities and one way of archiving this benefit can be through the addition of value and improvement of the quality of life as a consequence of research. From the education perspective, the meaning of the impact of research may include the development of skills, knowledge, values, and cultural norms of a people. It is equally alluded to the ability to transform the art of teaching, which might lead to useful lessons that explain the curriculum to the benefit of the students. The impact of research can also mean the ability to influence the modification of educational policies to align them with the global educational trends. This critical systematic review addresses the gap in knowledge about the impact of research in basic education. It further provides a broader understanding of how the research impact affects teaching approaches, education policy, and how it influences education management. Method: the authors carried out a systematic literature review of peer-reviewed journal articles about the impact of research. Results: it has been demonstrated from the reviewed literature that research has an impact on the teaching approaches, education policy, and education management. Keywords: research, impact, output, evidenced-based, teaching-approaches Paper type: A systematic literature review
{"title":"A Critical Analysis of the Impact of Research in Education: A Systematic Review","authors":"K. Katukula, Linus Kambeyo","doi":"10.54421/njrst.v3i2.35","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54421/njrst.v3i2.35","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Many studies have demonstrated the impact of research in many spheres of life. With the scientific knowledge on the rise, we postulated that impact of research is evident in different scientific fields, which includes education. It is not easy to provide a scholarly definition of the term impact of research as it lacks a standard definition and has various applications. Its uses ranges measuring specific measures to measuring different phenomena. However, impact of research is a demonstrable contribution outside academia. It is a benefit that society gets because of research activities and one way of archiving this benefit can be through the addition of value and improvement of the quality of life as a consequence of research. From the education perspective, the meaning of the impact of research may include the development of skills, knowledge, values, and cultural norms of a people. It is equally alluded to the ability to transform the art of teaching, which might lead to useful lessons that explain the curriculum to the benefit of the students. The impact of research can also mean the ability to influence the modification of educational policies to align them with the global educational trends. This critical systematic review addresses the gap in knowledge about the impact of research in basic education. It further provides a broader understanding of how the research impact affects teaching approaches, education policy, and how it influences education management. Method: the authors carried out a systematic literature review of peer-reviewed journal articles about the impact of research. Results: it has been demonstrated from the reviewed literature that research has an impact on the teaching approaches, education policy, and education management. Keywords: research, impact, output, evidenced-based, teaching-approaches Paper type: A systematic literature review","PeriodicalId":314128,"journal":{"name":"Namibian Journal for Research, Science and Technology","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116235418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Investigating the role of emotional intelligence to mitigate the impact of burnout on employees in the Khomas region, Namibia.
调查情绪智力在减轻倦怠对纳米比亚霍玛斯地区员工影响中的作用。
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