Pub Date : 2023-10-07DOI: 10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i8/ojsaug23004
John Mutunda, Dr. Victorini Salema, Dr. Timothy Mandila
The study examined the extent to which secondary school teachers ensure the validity of the tests in accordance with the 2021 NECTA guidelines in Ukerewe District -Tanzania. The researcher adopted Validity theory to guide the study. A parallel convergent design under mixed methods research approach was used. The probability and probability sampling technique was used to obtain 56 respondents from 479 populations. The categories of the sample involved 6 public secondary schools, 6 Head of Schools, 42 teachers, 1 Chief District School Quality Assurer and 1 District Secondary Education Officer. For data collection, the study utilized a questionnaire and interview guide. To ensure the validity of the data collection tools, research experts from MWECAU validated them. The reliability of the questionnaire, specifically for the Likert scale items, was estimated using the Cronbach Alpha technique, yielding a coefficient of 0.768. The trustworthiness of the qualitative data was maintained through the use of triangulation of instruments and peer debriefing. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were coded, analyzed thematically, and presented through direct quotations. The study found that public secondary school teachers are alert of the important aspects of valid and quality test construction as stipulated by the 2021 NECTA guidelines. Also, the study concludes that 2021 NECTA guidelines are moderately practiced by secondary school teachers in ensuring the validity of tests in school-based continuous assessment practices. But they are negatively affected by a lack of proper understanding and require skills in linking the practices with competency-based outcomes. The study recommends that the NECTA organize and mobilize in-service training for public secondary school teachers, heads of schools, District Secondary Education Officers, and District Quality Assurance Officers on implementing and using the 2021 NECTA guidelines for continuous assessment in secondary schools.
{"title":"Extensiveness of Teachers’ Use of the 2021 National Examinations Council of Tanzania Guidelines in Ensuring Validity of Tests in Public Secondary Schools in Ukerewe District, Tanzania","authors":"John Mutunda, Dr. Victorini Salema, Dr. Timothy Mandila","doi":"10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i8/ojsaug23004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i8/ojsaug23004","url":null,"abstract":"The study examined the extent to which secondary school teachers ensure the validity of the tests in accordance with the 2021 NECTA guidelines in Ukerewe District -Tanzania. The researcher adopted Validity theory to guide the study. A parallel convergent design under mixed methods research approach was used. The probability and probability sampling technique was used to obtain 56 respondents from 479 populations. The categories of the sample involved 6 public secondary schools, 6 Head of Schools, 42 teachers, 1 Chief District School Quality Assurer and 1 District Secondary Education Officer. For data collection, the study utilized a questionnaire and interview guide. To ensure the validity of the data collection tools, research experts from MWECAU validated them. The reliability of the questionnaire, specifically for the Likert scale items, was estimated using the Cronbach Alpha technique, yielding a coefficient of 0.768. The trustworthiness of the qualitative data was maintained through the use of triangulation of instruments and peer debriefing. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were coded, analyzed thematically, and presented through direct quotations. The study found that public secondary school teachers are alert of the important aspects of valid and quality test construction as stipulated by the 2021 NECTA guidelines. Also, the study concludes that 2021 NECTA guidelines are moderately practiced by secondary school teachers in ensuring the validity of tests in school-based continuous assessment practices. But they are negatively affected by a lack of proper understanding and require skills in linking the practices with competency-based outcomes. The study recommends that the NECTA organize and mobilize in-service training for public secondary school teachers, heads of schools, District Secondary Education Officers, and District Quality Assurance Officers on implementing and using the 2021 NECTA guidelines for continuous assessment in secondary schools.","PeriodicalId":503137,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovative Research and Development","volume":"299 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139322076","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 : 2023-10-06DOI: 10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i8/aug23015
Collins Dauda Amadu, Karim Alhassan Ali, Joseph Dominic Andoh-Kesson, Anankabiik Joseph Awonbiik, Charles Kojo Assuah
This study examined the factors affecting the implementation of the four-year bachelor of education (B.Ed) science curriculum in the colleges of education in Ghana. The study was a qualitative one that focused mainly on the account of science tutors who have been implementing the new curriculum since its inception in 2018. Data were collected from 2 colleges of education in the Tamale Metropolis in the Northern Region. The instrument used in collecting data was an observation checklist, which focused on the facilities in the colleges for effective implementation in relation to the benchmarks set by Rogan and Grayson's (2003) Framework for Science Curriculum Implementation. The other instrument was a semi-structured interview guide, which sought to find out the tutors' perspectives regarding the issue affecting the implementation. The study found that the college tutors have had some support, such as workshops, seminars and materials from external agencies for the implementation of the curriculum. However, the colleges lacked critical facilities such as well-equipped laboratories and libraries. The tutors recounted several challenges, such as heavy workload, lack of motivation, and unstable academic calendars, among others, which adversely affected the successful implementation of the curriculum. The study recommended that the science laboratories and libraries should be properly resourced to ensure effective teaching and learning of science. Furthermore, the study urged the Ghanaian Government to provide the needed infrastructure, such as dormitories and classrooms, to end the multi-phased semester system that interrupts academic work in the colleges of education.
{"title":"Tutors’ Perspectives of Factors Affecting the Implementation of the Four-Year Bachelor of Education Science Curriculum in the Colleges of Education in Ghana","authors":"Collins Dauda Amadu, Karim Alhassan Ali, Joseph Dominic Andoh-Kesson, Anankabiik Joseph Awonbiik, Charles Kojo Assuah","doi":"10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i8/aug23015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i8/aug23015","url":null,"abstract":"This study examined the factors affecting the implementation of the four-year bachelor of education (B.Ed) science curriculum in the colleges of education in Ghana. The study was a qualitative one that focused mainly on the account of science tutors who have been implementing the new curriculum since its inception in 2018. Data were collected from 2 colleges of education in the Tamale Metropolis in the Northern Region. The instrument used in collecting data was an observation checklist, which focused on the facilities in the colleges for effective implementation in relation to the benchmarks set by Rogan and Grayson's (2003) Framework for Science Curriculum Implementation. The other instrument was a semi-structured interview guide, which sought to find out the tutors' perspectives regarding the issue affecting the implementation. The study found that the college tutors have had some support, such as workshops, seminars and materials from external agencies for the implementation of the curriculum. However, the colleges lacked critical facilities such as well-equipped laboratories and libraries. The tutors recounted several challenges, such as heavy workload, lack of motivation, and unstable academic calendars, among others, which adversely affected the successful implementation of the curriculum. The study recommended that the science laboratories and libraries should be properly resourced to ensure effective teaching and learning of science. Furthermore, the study urged the Ghanaian Government to provide the needed infrastructure, such as dormitories and classrooms, to end the multi-phased semester system that interrupts academic work in the colleges of education.","PeriodicalId":503137,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovative Research and Development","volume":"124 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139322146","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: The knowledge of the physiotherapy profession for future doctors is important, They must have a good knowledge about physiotherapy to be able to work in an intra-disciplinary team to achieve optimal patient care. Objectives: To investigate the knowledge of physiotherapy among final year students that study medicine in universities at Khartoum State. To determine the sources where they get their knowledge about physiotherapy. To investigate the extent of student's awareness of physiotherapy. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted, with a total of 330 participants, who are final year students studying medicine from different universities at Khartoum State. An online questionnaire designed via Google form consists of a 29-item closed-ended questionnaire. It was sent to participate in their batch group chat. The data was collected and statistically analyzed. Results: This study showed that there was a lack of awareness about physiotherapy specialties, specifically Cardiopulmonary, Oncology, Pediatrics, Geriatrics and Women's Health. Also, the results found there was a misconception about physiotherapy practitioners. 44.5% of respondents believed that massagers are one kind of physiotherapy practitioners. 87.9% of participants thought that physiotherapists can not be first-contact practitioners. A majority of participants did not acquire knowledge about physiotherapy from their university. Conclusion: The findings indicated that final-year students do not have complete awareness of physiotherapy. The results also showed that the common sources of information are the Internet and social media. It is recommended that students studying medicine should be given education about physiotherapy and it can be integrated into their study.
{"title":"Knowledge of Physiotherapy among Final Year Students Faculty of Medicine in Universities at Khartoum State, Sudan","authors":"Balsam Mohamed Abdallha Fadlallha, Rashed Aladwan, Hassan Abdelnour","doi":"10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i8/aug23013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i8/aug23013","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The knowledge of the physiotherapy profession for future doctors is important, They must have a good knowledge about physiotherapy to be able to work in an intra-disciplinary team to achieve optimal patient care. Objectives: To investigate the knowledge of physiotherapy among final year students that study medicine in universities at Khartoum State. To determine the sources where they get their knowledge about physiotherapy. To investigate the extent of student's awareness of physiotherapy. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted, with a total of 330 participants, who are final year students studying medicine from different universities at Khartoum State. An online questionnaire designed via Google form consists of a 29-item closed-ended questionnaire. It was sent to participate in their batch group chat. The data was collected and statistically analyzed. Results: This study showed that there was a lack of awareness about physiotherapy specialties, specifically Cardiopulmonary, Oncology, Pediatrics, Geriatrics and Women's Health. Also, the results found there was a misconception about physiotherapy practitioners. 44.5% of respondents believed that massagers are one kind of physiotherapy practitioners. 87.9% of participants thought that physiotherapists can not be first-contact practitioners. A majority of participants did not acquire knowledge about physiotherapy from their university. Conclusion: The findings indicated that final-year students do not have complete awareness of physiotherapy. The results also showed that the common sources of information are the Internet and social media. It is recommended that students studying medicine should be given education about physiotherapy and it can be integrated into their study.","PeriodicalId":503137,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovative Research and Development","volume":"15 5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139324285","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: Gender issues and inequalities in eye care service utilization are global concerns. Everyone has a right to sight and access to appropriate eye care.Objectives: • To identify any gender inequality in the utilization of eye care services in Awka, Anambra State, South-East Nigeria.• To furnish facts for Strategic corrective measures for gender inequality in the utilization of eye care services.Methods: This is a retrospective hospital-based study of all new patients seen in the outpatient Eye clinic department of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Awka, within a 5-year period. From the Eye clinic, data on the age and gender of patients were obtained. Results were analysed using a statistical package for social sciences version 20 and presented in tables and charts.Results: Within the 5-year period, a total of 8123 patients utilized the eye care services. Out of these, 3307 (40.7%) were males, while 4816 (59.3%) were females with a male-female ratio of 1:1.5, respectively. There was female preponderance in all ages except in the ≤ 10 years and ≥ 91 years, where males were more. There was a statistically significant association between the age of the patient and the number of clinic attendance (P =0.000). Younger patients aged ≤ 40 years attended the eye clinic more than the older ones who are > 40 years old, with the age group of 21-30 years being the highest in attendance. Conclusion: Our study shows gender inequality, with more females than males utilizing the eye care facility. There is a need to: • Define potential barriers to utilization of eye care services by especially adult males but also their female counterparts over 40 years of age in the environment. • Develop strategies to promote gender equity in the utilization of the available eye care services.
{"title":"Gender and Eye Care Services Utilization in Awka, Anambra State, South-East, Nigeria","authors":"Udeaja Anthonia Chinyelu, Ochiogu Benard Chukwunonyerem","doi":"10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i7/jul23018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i7/jul23018","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Gender issues and inequalities in eye care service utilization are global concerns. Everyone has a right to sight and access to appropriate eye care.Objectives: • To identify any gender inequality in the utilization of eye care services in Awka, Anambra State, South-East Nigeria.• To furnish facts for Strategic corrective measures for gender inequality in the utilization of eye care services.Methods: This is a retrospective hospital-based study of all new patients seen in the outpatient Eye clinic department of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Awka, within a 5-year period. From the Eye clinic, data on the age and gender of patients were obtained. Results were analysed using a statistical package for social sciences version 20 and presented in tables and charts.Results: Within the 5-year period, a total of 8123 patients utilized the eye care services. Out of these, 3307 (40.7%) were males, while 4816 (59.3%) were females with a male-female ratio of 1:1.5, respectively. There was female preponderance in all ages except in the ≤ 10 years and ≥ 91 years, where males were more. There was a statistically significant association between the age of the patient and the number of clinic attendance (P =0.000). Younger patients aged ≤ 40 years attended the eye clinic more than the older ones who are > 40 years old, with the age group of 21-30 years being the highest in attendance. Conclusion: Our study shows gender inequality, with more females than males utilizing the eye care facility. There is a need to: • Define potential barriers to utilization of eye care services by especially adult males but also their female counterparts over 40 years of age in the environment. • Develop strategies to promote gender equity in the utilization of the available eye care services.","PeriodicalId":503137,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovative Research and Development","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139338720","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 : 2023-08-28DOI: 10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i7/jul23010
Jermaine O. Omulami, Patrick K. Tum, Rachael E. N. Njogu, Dickson M. Andala, George O. Achieng’
In this study, the transportation and dispersion of particulate matter (TSP, PM 10 and PM 2.5) from two cement milling and grinding facilities (Cement Factory 1, CF1 and Cement Factory 2, CF2) was determined using AERMOD software. Isokinetic sampling based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standard methods 1 through 5 was used to determine the emission rates from the stationary emission sources. The results showed that the peak maximum concentration of particulate matter (TSP, PM 10 and PM 2.5) was below the permissible limits under the EMCA, 2014 and WHO Air Quality Guidelines, 2021.
{"title":"Evaluation of the Downwind Dispersion of Particulate Matter from Cement Manufacturing Facilities in Athi River, Machakos County, Kenya","authors":"Jermaine O. Omulami, Patrick K. Tum, Rachael E. N. Njogu, Dickson M. Andala, George O. Achieng’","doi":"10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i7/jul23010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i7/jul23010","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, the transportation and dispersion of particulate matter (TSP, PM 10 and PM 2.5) from two cement milling and grinding facilities (Cement Factory 1, CF1 and Cement Factory 2, CF2) was determined using AERMOD software. Isokinetic sampling based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standard methods 1 through 5 was used to determine the emission rates from the stationary emission sources. The results showed that the peak maximum concentration of particulate matter (TSP, PM 10 and PM 2.5) was below the permissible limits under the EMCA, 2014 and WHO Air Quality Guidelines, 2021.","PeriodicalId":503137,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovative Research and Development","volume":"7 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139348657","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 : 2023-08-28DOI: 10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i7/jul23006
Dr. Sunday Esosuakpo
In ceramics, slab method is one of the three basic techniques adopted in the production of wares. The use of the method and mass production of slab wares is easily achievable through the use of equipment such as the slab-strips extruder. The non-availability of the equipment in Nigeria for slab-strips production discourages ceramists from the production of wares that requires the use of slab-strips. Therefore, to curb this challenge, this paper takes a look at enhancing slab-ware production through the design and fabrication of ceramic slab-strips extruders in Nigeria. To guide the fabrication, a technical drawing of the equipment is made, materials for fabrication are locally sourced from junk sites to reduce cost, and parts are fabricated to sizes and shapes and assembled to form the complete slab-strips extruder. In carrying out a trial test, the equipment successfully produced slab-strips. The paper provided insight into the possibilities of fabricating ceramic equipment locally and expanding the frontiers of knowledge of waste materials to fabricate ceramic equipment, thus improving our economy. It concluded by recommending, among others, that indigenous fabrications should be encouraged as it will improve studio ceramic practice, reduce the rigour of slab-strips production, reduce dependency on foreign-made equipment, provide employment for our graduates, enhance technological development in Nigeria and improve our national economy.
{"title":"Enhancing Slab-Ware Production through Design and Fabrication of Ceramic Slab-Srtips Extruder in Nigeria","authors":"Dr. Sunday Esosuakpo","doi":"10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i7/jul23006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i7/jul23006","url":null,"abstract":"In ceramics, slab method is one of the three basic techniques adopted in the production of wares. The use of the method and mass production of slab wares is easily achievable through the use of equipment such as the slab-strips extruder. The non-availability of the equipment in Nigeria for slab-strips production discourages ceramists from the production of wares that requires the use of slab-strips. Therefore, to curb this challenge, this paper takes a look at enhancing slab-ware production through the design and fabrication of ceramic slab-strips extruders in Nigeria. To guide the fabrication, a technical drawing of the equipment is made, materials for fabrication are locally sourced from junk sites to reduce cost, and parts are fabricated to sizes and shapes and assembled to form the complete slab-strips extruder. In carrying out a trial test, the equipment successfully produced slab-strips. The paper provided insight into the possibilities of fabricating ceramic equipment locally and expanding the frontiers of knowledge of waste materials to fabricate ceramic equipment, thus improving our economy. It concluded by recommending, among others, that indigenous fabrications should be encouraged as it will improve studio ceramic practice, reduce the rigour of slab-strips production, reduce dependency on foreign-made equipment, provide employment for our graduates, enhance technological development in Nigeria and improve our national economy.","PeriodicalId":503137,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovative Research and Development","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139348752","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 : 2023-08-28DOI: 10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i7/jul23013
Burabari Akpe Nwako, Kindness Ebubechi Esom, Isaac Taiwo Afuye
This research sought to examine the interpersonal conflict in the Nigerian construction industry, specifically in Port Harcourt, South-South region, and to proffer solutions for dealing with such conflicts. A mixed-method approach was adopted, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data collection. The study found that differences among team professionals were the major cause of conflict in construction projects. In addition, it was further revealed that conflict mainly occurs at the post-contract stage (the construction Phase). From the analysis of data collected, the most frequently adopted management strategy for conflict resolution within the study area was "Negotiation and Re-negotiation." More so, the "Definition of roles and responsibilities" ranked highest. The study concluded that the major cause of interpersonal conflict is Differences among team members. Hence, there should be clearly defined roles and responsibilities and strict adherence to relevant conflict management strategies by the stakeholders at all stages of the projects.
{"title":"Managing Interpersonal Conflict in the Nigerian Construction Industry: A Study of Port Harcourt in South-South Region of Nigeria","authors":"Burabari Akpe Nwako, Kindness Ebubechi Esom, Isaac Taiwo Afuye","doi":"10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i7/jul23013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i7/jul23013","url":null,"abstract":"This research sought to examine the interpersonal conflict in the Nigerian construction industry, specifically in Port Harcourt, South-South region, and to proffer solutions for dealing with such conflicts. A mixed-method approach was adopted, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data collection. The study found that differences among team professionals were the major cause of conflict in construction projects. In addition, it was further revealed that conflict mainly occurs at the post-contract stage (the construction Phase). From the analysis of data collected, the most frequently adopted management strategy for conflict resolution within the study area was \"Negotiation and Re-negotiation.\" More so, the \"Definition of roles and responsibilities\" ranked highest. The study concluded that the major cause of interpersonal conflict is Differences among team members. Hence, there should be clearly defined roles and responsibilities and strict adherence to relevant conflict management strategies by the stakeholders at all stages of the projects.","PeriodicalId":503137,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovative Research and Development","volume":"118 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139348665","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 : 2023-08-28DOI: 10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i7/jul23007
Methu Alex Mirara, T. E. Maitho, Ursulla A. Okoth
This study investigated the moderating role of monitoring and evaluation on the relationship between post-privatization management practices and the quality of artificial insemination services in Nyeri County, Kenya. A cross-sectional survey with 204 farmers and 65 inseminators was carried out. The response rates were 92.2% and 87.7% respectively. This was complemented by a key informant interview involving 8 Veterinary Officers. A regression analysis on the moderating effects showed β coefficient of 0.166 with a significance level of 0.00 for farmers and -0.006 with a significance level of 0.602 for service providers and farmers, respectively. The study, therefore, concluded that monitoring and evaluation had a significant positive influence on the relationship between post-privatization management practices and the quality of services when assessed by farmers who are consumers of artificial insemination services. However, when assessed by the service providers, monitoring and evaluation did not have a significant influence on the relationship. This strengthens the construct that consumers of commodities and services are the best arbiters of quality.
{"title":"Moderating Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Strategies on the Quality of Privatized Artificial Insemination Services in Cattle in Nyeri County, Kenya","authors":"Methu Alex Mirara, T. E. Maitho, Ursulla A. Okoth","doi":"10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i7/jul23007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i7/jul23007","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigated the moderating role of monitoring and evaluation on the relationship between post-privatization management practices and the quality of artificial insemination services in Nyeri County, Kenya. A cross-sectional survey with 204 farmers and 65 inseminators was carried out. The response rates were 92.2% and 87.7% respectively. This was complemented by a key informant interview involving 8 Veterinary Officers. A regression analysis on the moderating effects showed β coefficient of 0.166 with a significance level of 0.00 for farmers and -0.006 with a significance level of 0.602 for service providers and farmers, respectively. The study, therefore, concluded that monitoring and evaluation had a significant positive influence on the relationship between post-privatization management practices and the quality of services when assessed by farmers who are consumers of artificial insemination services. However, when assessed by the service providers, monitoring and evaluation did not have a significant influence on the relationship. This strengthens the construct that consumers of commodities and services are the best arbiters of quality.","PeriodicalId":503137,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovative Research and Development","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139348731","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 : 2023-08-28DOI: 10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i7/jul23014
Hardi Abdul Rahaman, Abdulai Boare Iddrisu, Christopher Saaha Bornaa, Stephen Atepor
Students at all educational levels often suffer from the common and frequently crippling condition known as mathematics anxiety, which has a negative impact on academic performance, the ability of students to solve mathematical problems, and their general attitude toward mathematics. Studies have examined the variables that impact math anxiety. However, there is little information on how students' background influences their level of anxiety. Therefore, this study aimed to determine whether or not demographic characteristics such as age, class, field of study, and parents' education level affect students' level of math fear. 385 students were selected to participate in the study using simple random sampling, which employed a quantitative technique and an analytical cross-sectional design. In addition to the primary data collection, which includes a questionnaire (Mathematics Anxiety Scale), a complete literature review was carried out. Chi-Square was used to analyse the field data collected. The investigation's findings demonstrated that students' levels of mathematics anxiety are influenced by their class, study program, and kind of school. However, age and the educational level of the parents have no bearing on the Mathematics Anxiety Level. It is, therefore, recommended for policymakers, educators, parents, and all necessary stakeholders to promote a positive learning environment to foster resilience, confidence, and a positive mindset toward mathematics to enhance performance.
{"title":"Demographic Characteristics of Students and Their Level of Mathematics Anxiety","authors":"Hardi Abdul Rahaman, Abdulai Boare Iddrisu, Christopher Saaha Bornaa, Stephen Atepor","doi":"10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i7/jul23014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i7/jul23014","url":null,"abstract":"Students at all educational levels often suffer from the common and frequently crippling condition known as mathematics anxiety, which has a negative impact on academic performance, the ability of students to solve mathematical problems, and their general attitude toward mathematics. Studies have examined the variables that impact math anxiety. However, there is little information on how students' background influences their level of anxiety. Therefore, this study aimed to determine whether or not demographic characteristics such as age, class, field of study, and parents' education level affect students' level of math fear. 385 students were selected to participate in the study using simple random sampling, which employed a quantitative technique and an analytical cross-sectional design. In addition to the primary data collection, which includes a questionnaire (Mathematics Anxiety Scale), a complete literature review was carried out. Chi-Square was used to analyse the field data collected. The investigation's findings demonstrated that students' levels of mathematics anxiety are influenced by their class, study program, and kind of school. However, age and the educational level of the parents have no bearing on the Mathematics Anxiety Level. It is, therefore, recommended for policymakers, educators, parents, and all necessary stakeholders to promote a positive learning environment to foster resilience, confidence, and a positive mindset toward mathematics to enhance performance.","PeriodicalId":503137,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovative Research and Development","volume":"46 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139348644","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 : 2023-08-28DOI: 10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i7/jul23002
Mary Boafoa Asare, Amenyeku Akuvi, Benjamin Nyarko, Emmanuel Panyin Bondzie
Educating deaf people has become one of the utmost issues of concern to many stakeholders of education in Ghana. Several studies have been conducted on how people with profound hearing loss are educated in Ghana. However, scholarly thought is yet to explore deaf students in distance education programs. Hence, this qualitative study was conducted to find out support services available for deaf students in the distance education program at Bagabaga College of Education study center. Eight deaf students pursuing diplomas and bachelor's degrees were used as samples for the study. Although many of the deaf students indicated that they receive support during tutorials, examinations and from classmates who are not deaf, inadequate note-takers and interpreters affected the quality of support given to them during tutorials. Furthermore, interpreters performing the role of invigilators and the lack of additional time given to deaf students affected the quality of assessment. Also, the use of unconventional sign language affected the quality of support service from their classmates. It was, therefore, recommended that sign language should be introduced as a core course for all hearing students to aid them in communicating effectively with their deaf classmates. Also, interpreters should be made to perform their roles as interpreters and not invigilators during assessments. Furthermore, additional time should be given to deaf students during the assessment.
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