Pub Date : 2024-03-04DOI: 10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i41317
V. Sucharita
The term ‘quality’ has remained an elusive concept in the educational discourse due to its broad nature, thus leading to varied interpretations. This diverse understanding of quality is due to different approaches which interpret ‘quality’ in different ways. These approaches themselves have underpinnings in different theories concerning the role of education in the society. On one hand, education is viewed as a catalyst in upward social and economic mobility while on the other hand, it is viewed as a socially conservative force perpetuating the existing social inequalities. The present paper investigates different approaches that have played a critical role and influenced the way ‘quality’ is understood within the domain of school education. It then situates the quality debate in the Indian context and highlights the criticality of both tangible and tacit aspects of quality to gain a holistic understanding of the term instead of being confined only to a few quantifiable parameters.
{"title":"What Entails Quality of Education in India? Unpacking the Quality Conundrum","authors":"V. Sucharita","doi":"10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i41317","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i41317","url":null,"abstract":"The term ‘quality’ has remained an elusive concept in the educational discourse due to its broad nature, thus leading to varied interpretations. This diverse understanding of quality is due to different approaches which interpret ‘quality’ in different ways. These approaches themselves have underpinnings in different theories concerning the role of education in the society. On one hand, education is viewed as a catalyst in upward social and economic mobility while on the other hand, it is viewed as a socially conservative force perpetuating the existing social inequalities. The present paper investigates different approaches that have played a critical role and influenced the way ‘quality’ is understood within the domain of school education. It then situates the quality debate in the Indian context and highlights the criticality of both tangible and tacit aspects of quality to gain a holistic understanding of the term instead of being confined only to a few quantifiable parameters.","PeriodicalId":502349,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies","volume":"72 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140266353","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}
Pub Date : 2024-02-28DOI: 10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i41312
Piyali Roy Chowdhury, Indrajit Ghosal, Monika Arora
The level of international business is highly dependent on the numerous macroeconomic and sustainable development factors that play their respective roles in defining a developing nation's economic progress. While examining the long-term growth of an economy, the consistency of the performance of the various elements in terms of their sustainability is a crucial matter to investigate. Moreover, it is known that the sustainable development of an economy is strongly associated with environmental impacts. Finally, the focus on new development patterns must be the highest concern for emerging economies. Considering this, the current study speculates on the relationship between foreign direct investment and the interaction effect of carbon emissions and poverty with control variables such as per capita income and education in BRICS economies. It concentrates on panel data ranging from 1993 to 2019 to explore the association among the said variables. It identifies the unique and definite macroeconomic parameters that are crucial for encouraging foreign direct investment in different countries. Applying the Panel Auto Regressive Distributed Lag Model, the study finds a positive interaction effect between carbon emissions and poverty that focuses on improving foreign direct investment in the long run. In the short run, an increase in per capita income always proves that BRICS will demonstrate less dependence on FDI net flows. The study also concentrates on the unit root measurement of the data by applying Panel Unit Root Test. Finally, to check the direction of causality, Pairwise Dumitrescu Hurlin Panel Causality Tests have been performed. The most recent update from these countries demonstrates that the strategy for achieving future sustainable economic growth is clear and swift. Hence, it emphasises the requirement of separate and exclusive policy-making to promote long-term sustainable economic growth in BRICS.
{"title":"Can International Business Perspective Measure Sustainable Development of BRICS Countries? A Panel Data Analysis","authors":"Piyali Roy Chowdhury, Indrajit Ghosal, Monika Arora","doi":"10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i41312","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i41312","url":null,"abstract":"The level of international business is highly dependent on the numerous macroeconomic and sustainable development factors that play their respective roles in defining a developing nation's economic progress. While examining the long-term growth of an economy, the consistency of the performance of the various elements in terms of their sustainability is a crucial matter to investigate. Moreover, it is known that the sustainable development of an economy is strongly associated with environmental impacts. Finally, the focus on new development patterns must be the highest concern for emerging economies. Considering this, the current study speculates on the relationship between foreign direct investment and the interaction effect of carbon emissions and poverty with control variables such as per capita income and education in BRICS economies. It concentrates on panel data ranging from 1993 to 2019 to explore the association among the said variables. It identifies the unique and definite macroeconomic parameters that are crucial for encouraging foreign direct investment in different countries. Applying the Panel Auto Regressive Distributed Lag Model, the study finds a positive interaction effect between carbon emissions and poverty that focuses on improving foreign direct investment in the long run. In the short run, an increase in per capita income always proves that BRICS will demonstrate less dependence on FDI net flows. The study also concentrates on the unit root measurement of the data by applying Panel Unit Root Test. Finally, to check the direction of causality, Pairwise Dumitrescu Hurlin Panel Causality Tests have been performed. The most recent update from these countries demonstrates that the strategy for achieving future sustainable economic growth is clear and swift. Hence, it emphasises the requirement of separate and exclusive policy-making to promote long-term sustainable economic growth in BRICS.","PeriodicalId":502349,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies","volume":"78 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140421242","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}
Pub Date : 2024-02-28DOI: 10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i41311
Jonne Rey L. Gulle, Mohammad H. Casser, Ainie P. H. Rakim, Mark M. Alipio
Rising temperatures and intensifying storms have characterized the past decade in Iligan City, Philippines, demonstrably increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. This poses a growing threat to children's health and well-being. To gain an in-depth understanding of local experiences, a qualitative study was employed using purposive sampling of 15 parents and barangay health workers. Extreme heat, heavy rain, flooding and landslides were identified as the most frequent climate-related disasters, leading to injuries, displacement, and outbreaks of waterborne diseases among children. Vulnerabilities stem from living in flood-prone areas, children's underdeveloped immune systems, and existing health issues, amplifying their risks. The proposed framework emphasizes early warning systems and climate-resilient infrastructure (e.g., flood protection measures) to address geographic vulnerabilities. It also incorporates nutrition programs, child-friendly health services, and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) to tackle children's physical and mental health needs. By implementing these interventions based on local needs and vulnerabilities identified in this study, the Local Government Unit (LGU) can effectively mitigate the impact of climate change on children's health in Iligan City.
{"title":"Childhood Health Risks and Vulnerabilities Associated with Climate Change in the Philippines: Basis for Child Health Vulnerability Framework","authors":"Jonne Rey L. Gulle, Mohammad H. Casser, Ainie P. H. Rakim, Mark M. Alipio","doi":"10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i41311","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i41311","url":null,"abstract":"Rising temperatures and intensifying storms have characterized the past decade in Iligan City, Philippines, demonstrably increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. This poses a growing threat to children's health and well-being. To gain an in-depth understanding of local experiences, a qualitative study was employed using purposive sampling of 15 parents and barangay health workers. Extreme heat, heavy rain, flooding and landslides were identified as the most frequent climate-related disasters, leading to injuries, displacement, and outbreaks of waterborne diseases among children. Vulnerabilities stem from living in flood-prone areas, children's underdeveloped immune systems, and existing health issues, amplifying their risks. The proposed framework emphasizes early warning systems and climate-resilient infrastructure (e.g., flood protection measures) to address geographic vulnerabilities. It also incorporates nutrition programs, child-friendly health services, and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) to tackle children's physical and mental health needs. By implementing these interventions based on local needs and vulnerabilities identified in this study, the Local Government Unit (LGU) can effectively mitigate the impact of climate change on children's health in Iligan City.","PeriodicalId":502349,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies","volume":"2 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140418550","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}
Pub Date : 2024-02-27DOI: 10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i41310
Hazel Mae C. Llorente, Paulino P. Tado
This research aimed to determine whether problem-based learning significantly mediates the relationship between technology integration and the engagement of first-year college students. A quantitative approach with descriptive and correlational designs was employed. The respondents of the study were 133 first-year college students in three state colleges in the Division of Davao del Norte. They were chosen through stratified random sampling. Mean, Pearson-r, regression, and mediation analysis were used to analyze the data, which were obtained through the use of three adapted questionnaires. The findings revealed that technology integration is manifested in the students’ learning. In mathematics, student engagement is observed, and problem- based learning is evident among the students. It is also found out that there is a significant relationship among technology integration, problem-based learning, and student engagement. Additionally, problem-based learning partially mediated the relationship between technology integration and student engagement. The findings suggested that CHED officials should encourage and support the integration of technology into the mathematics curriculum to foster increased student engagement. School administrators can work to maximize student engagement by focusing on the integration of technology and employing problem-based learning methods. Teachers may integrate technology into their lessons and incorporate problem-based learning, and college students may consider integrating technology into their learning environment. Future researchers should explore the effects of technology integration and problem-based learning on student engagement in mathematics.
{"title":"The Mediating Effect of Problem-based Learning on the Relationship between Technology Integration and Student Engagement in Mathematics","authors":"Hazel Mae C. Llorente, Paulino P. Tado","doi":"10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i41310","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i41310","url":null,"abstract":"This research aimed to determine whether problem-based learning significantly mediates the relationship between technology integration and the engagement of first-year college students. A quantitative approach with descriptive and correlational designs was employed. The respondents of the study were 133 first-year college students in three state colleges in the Division of Davao del Norte. They were chosen through stratified random sampling. Mean, Pearson-r, regression, and mediation analysis were used to analyze the data, which were obtained through the use of three adapted questionnaires. The findings revealed that technology integration is manifested in the students’ learning. In mathematics, student engagement is observed, and problem- based learning is evident among the students. It is also found out that there is a significant relationship among technology integration, problem-based learning, and student engagement. Additionally, problem-based learning partially mediated the relationship between technology integration and student engagement. The findings suggested that CHED officials should encourage and support the integration of technology into the mathematics curriculum to foster increased student engagement. School administrators can work to maximize student engagement by focusing on the integration of technology and employing problem-based learning methods. Teachers may integrate technology into their lessons and incorporate problem-based learning, and college students may consider integrating technology into their learning environment. Future researchers should explore the effects of technology integration and problem-based learning on student engagement in mathematics.","PeriodicalId":502349,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies","volume":"16 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140426912","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}
Pub Date : 2024-02-27DOI: 10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i41309
Denise Audrey B. Cruz, Eula Sara A. Campomanes, Erlryn Ella L. Belleno, Mark M. Alipio
Academic stress among Radiologic Technology students in Iligan City, Philippines, significantly impacts their well-being and academic success. This research aims to measure and address this stress by developing tailored stress management activities. The study utilizes an exploratory sequential mixed-methods design, combining qualitative and quantitative approaches. Qualitative interviews with Radiologic Technology students identify the key stressors, including academic demands, interpersonal conflicts, and societal expectations. Based on the qualitative findings, a stress management program is developed, that incorporates self-awareness, self-care, and goal setting. Stress levels are measured using questionnaires before and after participating in stress management activities. Participants include second-, third-, and fourth-year Radiologic Technology students who have completed at least one semester in the Radiologic Technology program. Sampling methods include simple random and purposive sampling. Thematic analysis identifies coping mechanisms such as binge eating, exercise, and entertainment. Quantitative analysis shows a significant decrease in stress levels post-intervention, highlighting the effectiveness of stress management activities. Students express positive feedback, acknowledging the benefits of the stress management workshop. This study contributes to understanding academic stress among Radiologic Technology students and highlights the importance of tailored stress management strategies. It emphasizes the significance of self-awareness, self-care, and goal-setting, and emphasizes the need for targeted interventions.
{"title":"Academic Stress Measurement and Management of Radiologic Technology Students","authors":"Denise Audrey B. Cruz, Eula Sara A. Campomanes, Erlryn Ella L. Belleno, Mark M. Alipio","doi":"10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i41309","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i41309","url":null,"abstract":"Academic stress among Radiologic Technology students in Iligan City, Philippines, significantly impacts their well-being and academic success. This research aims to measure and address this stress by developing tailored stress management activities. The study utilizes an exploratory sequential mixed-methods design, combining qualitative and quantitative approaches. Qualitative interviews with Radiologic Technology students identify the key stressors, including academic demands, interpersonal conflicts, and societal expectations. Based on the qualitative findings, a stress management program is developed, that incorporates self-awareness, self-care, and goal setting. Stress levels are measured using questionnaires before and after participating in stress management activities. Participants include second-, third-, and fourth-year Radiologic Technology students who have completed at least one semester in the Radiologic Technology program. Sampling methods include simple random and purposive sampling. Thematic analysis identifies coping mechanisms such as binge eating, exercise, and entertainment. Quantitative analysis shows a significant decrease in stress levels post-intervention, highlighting the effectiveness of stress management activities. Students express positive feedback, acknowledging the benefits of the stress management workshop. This study contributes to understanding academic stress among Radiologic Technology students and highlights the importance of tailored stress management strategies. It emphasizes the significance of self-awareness, self-care, and goal-setting, and emphasizes the need for targeted interventions.","PeriodicalId":502349,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies","volume":"32 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140424882","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}
Pub Date : 2024-02-27DOI: 10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i41307
Joseph D. Moroni, Betty M. Mtilu
The main purpose of the study was scrutinize the socio- cultural aspects on academic performance in public secondary schools in Tana River County. The study employed the Socio-cultural theory as well as System Theory. The study employed descriptive study design. The study was carried out in public secondary schools in Tana River County with a target population of 253 respondents. A census of sample size of 155 participants. The researcher applied primary data. Questionnaires were applied to gather information from principals whereas interview schedule was applied to gather gen from parents. Expert opinion was used to ensure data validity and reliability. The data was analysed descriptively by means and the standard deviation, while multiple regression analysis was used to establish the influence between the variables. The researcher applied SPSS version 25 to examine facts. Regression, ANOVA, correlation as well as model summary was created in addition, facts were presented in tables. The correlation between the independent variables (home chores activities, community activities, parents’ level of edification besides learners’ engrossment in early marriages) besides the dependent variable (academic performance) outcomes showed that all are positive as well as momentous. Particularly, home chores activities is positively as well as significantly correlated (r=.033, p<.05). Likewise, learner’s involvement in community activities (r=.203, p<.05), parents’ level of education (r=.075, p<.05), and learners involvement in early marriages (r=.230, p<.05) are positively as well as ominously interrelated with academic performance in public secondary schools in Tana River. The constant of fortitude infers that the set of independent variables in this research is in lieu of 51.8% of disparities in the academic recital in public secondary schools. The ANOVA outcomes demonstrate that the F_ ratio is 32.048 with a conforming p-value of .000. The projected model linking the social cultural factors to academic performance in public secondary schools is a decent model. Parents’ participation in edification takes various methods comprising the provision of safe as well as steady environment, scholarly imitations, parent to youngster conversation, good replicas of constructive communal as well as scholastic standards and high ambitions connecting to personal contentment, contact with school to pass gen, contribution in school proceedings as well as school work and governance.
{"title":"Influence of Social Cultural Factors on Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Tana River County","authors":"Joseph D. Moroni, Betty M. Mtilu","doi":"10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i41307","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i41307","url":null,"abstract":"The main purpose of the study was scrutinize the socio- cultural aspects on academic performance in public secondary schools in Tana River County. The study employed the Socio-cultural theory as well as System Theory. The study employed descriptive study design. The study was carried out in public secondary schools in Tana River County with a target population of 253 respondents. A census of sample size of 155 participants. The researcher applied primary data. Questionnaires were applied to gather information from principals whereas interview schedule was applied to gather gen from parents. Expert opinion was used to ensure data validity and reliability. The data was analysed descriptively by means and the standard deviation, while multiple regression analysis was used to establish the influence between the variables. The researcher applied SPSS version 25 to examine facts. Regression, ANOVA, correlation as well as model summary was created in addition, facts were presented in tables. The correlation between the independent variables (home chores activities, community activities, parents’ level of edification besides learners’ engrossment in early marriages) besides the dependent variable (academic performance) outcomes showed that all are positive as well as momentous. Particularly, home chores activities is positively as well as significantly correlated (r=.033, p<.05). Likewise, learner’s involvement in community activities (r=.203, p<.05), parents’ level of education (r=.075, p<.05), and learners involvement in early marriages (r=.230, p<.05) are positively as well as ominously interrelated with academic performance in public secondary schools in Tana River. The constant of fortitude infers that the set of independent variables in this research is in lieu of 51.8% of disparities in the academic recital in public secondary schools. The ANOVA outcomes demonstrate that the F_ ratio is 32.048 with a conforming p-value of .000. The projected model linking the social cultural factors to academic performance in public secondary schools is a decent model. Parents’ participation in edification takes various methods comprising the provision of safe as well as steady environment, scholarly imitations, parent to youngster conversation, good replicas of constructive communal as well as scholastic standards and high ambitions connecting to personal contentment, contact with school to pass gen, contribution in school proceedings as well as school work and governance.","PeriodicalId":502349,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies","volume":"59 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140427721","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}
Pub Date : 2024-02-27DOI: 10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i41308
Yilun Yang, Liping Chen
Postgraduate students majoring in non-English disciplines require expert academic discourse ability for effective communication and career success. However, limited research exists on the current status of this ability. This survey aims to explore these postgraduates’ academic discourse strategy ability, including language use, argumentation, critical thinking, and discussion engagement. It also aims to identify challenges and areas for improvement among these students. The results will inform educational institutions and policymakers of the need for targeted interventions to support the development of this crucial skill. The findings will also provide practical guidance for teachers and students on improving their academic discourse strategy ability.
{"title":"A Survey of Academic Discourse Strategy Ability of Non-English Major Postgraduates in China","authors":"Yilun Yang, Liping Chen","doi":"10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i41308","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i41308","url":null,"abstract":"Postgraduate students majoring in non-English disciplines require expert academic discourse ability for effective communication and career success. However, limited research exists on the current status of this ability. This survey aims to explore these postgraduates’ academic discourse strategy ability, including language use, argumentation, critical thinking, and discussion engagement. It also aims to identify challenges and areas for improvement among these students. The results will inform educational institutions and policymakers of the need for targeted interventions to support the development of this crucial skill. The findings will also provide practical guidance for teachers and students on improving their academic discourse strategy ability.","PeriodicalId":502349,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies","volume":"1 s1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140426242","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}
Pub Date : 2024-02-24DOI: 10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i41306
K. A. Mbunda, Fredy E. Ndunguru
Introduction: This study examines household dietary diversity in Mbinga District, Tanzania, focusing on under-fives, examining sources of household food, gender relations, and differences in dietary scores among female-headed and male-headed households. Methodology: The study adopted a cross sectional research design where by a total of 150 heads of households whose children aged 0 - 59 months were assessed. A structured questionnaire and interview checklist were administered to collect data from heads of the households and key informants respectively. Data were coded and analysed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) programme and STATA. An Independent two-sample t-test was used to differentiate the sources of household food and status of dietary diversity between the female-headed and male-headed households. Results: Out of 150 households, 74% secure food from farm harvests, 26% rely on purchase, and starchy staple foods are the most consumed, while poultry, milk, dairy, and flesh foods are least consumed. Cereals, roots, and tubers were the most common staple foods in the studied community, and they had the highest score of 98.7%, whereas poultry products scored 3.3%. The independent sample t-test revealed that, there was a significant difference in the consumption score of flesh foods in male-headed households (M = 4.39, SD = 1.74), and female-headed households (M = 1.26, SD = 0.44); t = 5.28, p = 0.000. Similarly, there was a significant difference in the consumption score of poultry products in female-headed households (M = 2.65, SD = 0.44), and male-headed households (M = 5.26, SD = 1.71); t = 6.34, p = 0.000. Moreover, a significant difference in the consumption of milk and dairy products such as chicken and eggs was found in female-headed households (M = 1.54, SD = 0.30) and male-headed households (M = 4.54, SD = 1.80) (t = 2.014, p = 0.010). Conclusion and Recommendations: The study comes to the conclusion that, in the Mbinga District, there are variations in the dietary diversity of households according to household headship. Female-headed households had low dietary diversity as compared to male-headed households. The primary food source for households was the harvest from farms, with male-headed households making up the majority of purchases due to their relative economic wellness compared to female-headed households. As a result, nutritional diversity in households varied according to family headship. The Tanzanian government should develop gender-responsive sensitization programs to ensure equal access to food, resources, education, and economic opportunities for both men and women. Addressing insufficient household dietary diversity requires collecting and integrating data on national food security and nutrition statistics, fostering collaboration, and empowering unprivileged women. Additionally, the Tanzania Social Action Fund should support female-headed households, particularly those with abandoned male heads.
{"title":"A Gendered Perspective on Household Dietary Diversity Status in Mbinga District, Tanzania","authors":"K. A. Mbunda, Fredy E. Ndunguru","doi":"10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i41306","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i41306","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: This study examines household dietary diversity in Mbinga District, Tanzania, focusing on under-fives, examining sources of household food, gender relations, and differences in dietary scores among female-headed and male-headed households. \u0000Methodology: The study adopted a cross sectional research design where by a total of 150 heads of households whose children aged 0 - 59 months were assessed. A structured questionnaire and interview checklist were administered to collect data from heads of the households and key informants respectively. Data were coded and analysed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) programme and STATA. An Independent two-sample t-test was used to differentiate the sources of household food and status of dietary diversity between the female-headed and male-headed households. \u0000Results: Out of 150 households, 74% secure food from farm harvests, 26% rely on purchase, and starchy staple foods are the most consumed, while poultry, milk, dairy, and flesh foods are least consumed. Cereals, roots, and tubers were the most common staple foods in the studied community, and they had the highest score of 98.7%, whereas poultry products scored 3.3%. The independent sample t-test revealed that, there was a significant difference in the consumption score of flesh foods in male-headed households (M = 4.39, SD = 1.74), and female-headed households (M = 1.26, SD = 0.44); t = 5.28, p = 0.000. Similarly, there was a significant difference in the consumption score of poultry products in female-headed households (M = 2.65, SD = 0.44), and male-headed households (M = 5.26, SD = 1.71); t = 6.34, p = 0.000. Moreover, a significant difference in the consumption of milk and dairy products such as chicken and eggs was found in female-headed households (M = 1.54, SD = 0.30) and male-headed households (M = 4.54, SD = 1.80) (t = 2.014, p = 0.010). \u0000Conclusion and Recommendations: The study comes to the conclusion that, in the Mbinga District, there are variations in the dietary diversity of households according to household headship. Female-headed households had low dietary diversity as compared to male-headed households. The primary food source for households was the harvest from farms, with male-headed households making up the majority of purchases due to their relative economic wellness compared to female-headed households. As a result, nutritional diversity in households varied according to family headship. The Tanzanian government should develop gender-responsive sensitization programs to ensure equal access to food, resources, education, and economic opportunities for both men and women. Addressing insufficient household dietary diversity requires collecting and integrating data on national food security and nutrition statistics, fostering collaboration, and empowering unprivileged women. Additionally, the Tanzania Social Action Fund should support female-headed households, particularly those with abandoned male heads.","PeriodicalId":502349,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies","volume":"88 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140433783","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}
Pub Date : 2024-02-23DOI: 10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i31305
Dennis Dagatan, Kizel Faiy Nadera, Aileen J. Sinang
An earthquake is a natural disaster that has been part of history, causing catastrophic events that lead to social and economic losses. As a result, there is a pressing need for a change toward earthquake readiness, with earthquake preparedness playing a significant role in fostering this study. Despite the significant role of earthquake preparedness in lessening the impact of this natural catastrophe, challenges are present that disable the people and the concerned agencies from entirely benefiting from its implication. The extent of each component is examined and correlated in the current study on teacher education students; level of risk communication effectiveness and level of earthquake preparedness. To achieve the study’s objectives, descriptive correlation analysis was utilized. Generated 330 University of Mindanao-Main teacher education students as respondents and used convenience sampling methods to gather data. The findings revealed a statistically significant relationship between risk communication effectiveness and earthquake preparedness. Furthermore, the effectiveness of risk communication is frequently observed by the students and the students’ earthquake preparedness; both variables showed a High overall mean. Consequently, the research is significant to future educators and individuals as it will equip them with the necessary skills and resources to prepare for an earthquake and communicate risk information within and outside the institution. The institution, concerned agencies, and countries with similar experiences and challenges will also benefit by strengthening and improving risk communication systems and earthquake preparedness measures.
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Aims: The Drug Education Program aims to impart knowledge about the dangers of drug abuse, especially among Generation Z tertiary students. Understanding the intricacies of drug abuse is imperative for personal well-being and catalyses the dissemination of critical information within the community. Despite the widespread existence of educational programs, there is an existing research gap regarding their effectiveness in improving the knowledge level of Generation Z tertiary students. Consequently, this study aims to assess the level of knowledge on drug abuse among Generation Z tertiary students. Methodology: This cross-sectional study involving 296 participants explores the knowledge levels of Generation Z tertiary students across seven drug categories. Participants engaged in student development programs were randomly selected, and a specially designed questionnaire was utilized for data collection through Google Forms. Descriptive data, presented as percentages, revealed gender-based disparities in knowledge and lack of knowledge about various drugs. Results: The analysis indicates that males generally possess a greater understanding of stimulants (30.16%) compared to females (15.9%), with marginal gender disparities in depressants (17.9% for males and 19.24% for females). Males exhibit slightly higher knowledge (17.64%) than females (14.34%) for hallucinogens, while knowledge levels about opium are comparable between males (35.55%) and females (33.52%). Moreover, males surpass females in understanding cannabis (27.3% to 19.46%), inhalants (33.88% to 29.82%), and kratom (15.3% to 9%). Conclusion: These findings highlight the overarching strategy recommends that educators adapt teaching methods by integrating real-life scenarios, grasping Generation Z's characteristics, and leveraging technology to establish an effective and resonant learning environment for this generation.
目的：毒品教育计划旨在传授有关吸毒危害的知识，尤其是在 Z 世代大专学生中。了解药物滥用的复杂性对个人福祉至关重要，并能促进关键信息在社区内的传播。尽管教育计划广泛存在，但在提高 Z 世代大专生的知识水平方面，目前还存在研究空白。因此，本研究旨在评估 Z 世代大专生对药物滥用的认知水平。研究方法：这项横断面研究涉及 296 名参与者，探讨了 Z 世代大专学生对七类毒品的认知水平。随机抽取参与学生发展项目的参与者，并通过谷歌表格使用专门设计的问卷收集数据。以百分比表示的描述性数据显示了不同性别学生对各类药物的了解和缺乏程度的差异。结果显示分析表明，男性对兴奋剂的了解程度（30.16%）普遍高于女性（15.9%）。男性对致幻剂的了解程度（17.64%）略高于女性（14.34%），而男性对鸦片的了解程度（35.55%）与女性（33.52%）相当。此外，男性对大麻（27.3% 对 19.46%）、吸入剂（33.88% 对 29.82%）和桔梗（15.3% 对 9%）的了解程度超过了女性。结论这些研究结果强调了一个总体战略，即建议教育工作者调整教学方法，结合现实生活场景，把握 Z 世代的特点，并利用技术为这一代人建立一个有效且能产生共鸣的学习环境。
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