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Evaluating Guidance Services in Senior High Schools in Sagnarigu Municipality, Ghana.
Full text linkThis investigation aimed to evaluate guidance services in senior high schools in the Sagnarigu Municipality. The research design was a descriptive survey. The sample size was 345 respondents. The multi-stage sampling procedure was used to choose the participants for the research. The tool used for the study was a questionnaire based on a 4-point Likert-type scale. The data analysis used descriptive statistical measurements like, percentage, mean, and standard deviations. Independent sample t-test was employed to test the hypothesis at a significant level of 0.05. The investigation results indicated that students perceived guidance services as effective in improving their behaviour and discipline, identifying talents and potentials, building a positive self-image, and developing a positive attitude towards education. The research revealed that all the guidance services are effectively executed in the schools. It was also revealed that there was no statistically significant variation between male and female students in the delivery of guidance services in senior high schools. Given the results and conclusions, the researchers recommended that the Ministry of Education, school administrators, and other stakeholders of education should continue to provide adequate resources for guidance programs for all educational institutions to ensure the effective delivery of guidance services. Keywords: Counselling, Descriptive Survey, Evaluation, Guidance services, Senior high students. DOI: 10.7176/JEP/16-2-07 Publication date: February 28th 202
Generation Gaps in Special Education: A Literature Review
Full text linkThis review is meant to understand the generational gaps of special education teachers. As the field changes, so must the educators, but the field of special education encompasses four different generations of people as of 2024, so the amount of change per educator is vast. Identifying the gaps within these generations of educators will enlighten administrators as to what the strengths and weaknesses are in the groups of teachers that they employ. Districts can use this information to encourage their teachers in varying generations to teach to their strengths and collaborate with others to build upon the skills they need to strengthen. To acquire the literature, several education-based journals were searched, as well as a university’s library. The key terms listed below were used, and themes were found in the results. Only literature that was peer-reviewed and published within the last ten years was considered. The results of the research were limited; there is not as much research done on this topic as there is for other topics surrounding special education. As a result of the findings, there should be more efforts from public schools to close the generational gaps that are described in the review to create a more cohesive education setting for students who receive special education services. Keywords: generation gaps, age, special education, teachers, assistive technology, teaching methods, experience, mental health DOI: 10.7176/JEP/16-2-09 Publication date: February 28th 2025
Assessing the Integration of Sustainable Development Goal 13(Climate Action) in Ghana’s Standards-Based Curriculum
Full text linkThis study examines the extent to which Sustainable Development Goal 13 (Climate Action) is integrated into Ghana's Standards-Based Curriculum (SBC), launched in 2019. Using content analysis, the study systematically reviews curriculum documents across ten subjects to identify explicit and implicit references to SDG 13 themes, such as climate change mitigation, adaptation, and environmental resilience. The findings reveal an uneven distribution of climate action concepts, with subjects like English and Our World Our People (OWOP) showing moderate integration, while Mathematics, Computing, and History exhibit no mention of SDG 13. The study highlights the lack of intentional integration of climate action in the SBC, despite Ghana's vulnerability to climate change impacts such as rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and coastal erosion. The results underscore the need for curriculum reform to align with global sustainability priorities and equip students with the knowledge and skills to address climate challenges. Recommendations include enhancing teacher training, incorporating SDG 13 across all subjects, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to promote climate action education. This study contributes to the growing body of literature on SDG integration in education systems, particularly in developing countries, and offers actionable insights for policymakers and educators in Ghana and beyond. Keywords: Sustainable Development Goal, Standards-Based Curriculum, Ghana, Climate Action DOI: 10.7176/JEP/16-3-03 Publication date: March 30th 202
Assessment Strategies and Career Choices Among Students In Secondary Schools in Uganda
Full text linkThis study sought to investigate the influence of assessment strategies on career choices among students in secondary schools in Wakiso District in central Uganda. The study adopted the descriptive research design with both qualitative and quantitative approaches to gather data from 315 respondents who included the District Education Department staff, headteachers, deputy headteachers, career-teachers, student leaders in both public and private secondary schools, student leaders, and students in the selected secondary schools. Additional data was collected from staff of UNEB and NCDC. The respondents were selected using purposive and simple-random sampling techniques. Data was collected using validated and pre-tested SAQs, interview guides and document analysis. The quantitative data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings showed that according to the respondent teachers, assessment strategies account for 11.3% of the decisions relating to career choice among students and at .11.3; p=.011 < .05; while according to respondent students, assessment strategies account for 37.2% of the decisions relating to career choice among students and at .372; p=.001 < .05. The study concluded that there is a strong significant influence of assessment strategies used in teaching career choice among students. The study recommended, among other things, that teachers in secondary schools should always adopt assessment strategies that bring out students’ expectations for each subject area Keywords: Assessment strategies, Career choice, Students, Secondary schools, Uganda. DOI: 10.7176/JEP/16-3-04 Publication date: March 30th 202
Curriculum Reform Exploration in Applied Psychology Majors at Normal Universities: A Case Study of the "Group Psychological Counseling" Course
Full text linkNormal universities' applied psychology programs are undergoing transformation and reform toward application-oriented undergraduate institutions, with curriculum reform at its core. Group Psychological Counseling, a representative course integrating theoretical and practical aspects, has undergone curriculum reform aligned with application-oriented talent development requirements. This reform emphasizes cultivating "specialized talents" in curriculum objectives, developing "professional competencies" in instructional content design, prioritizing practical experiences and blended learning approaches in teaching methods, and emphasizing knowledge application and diversity in assessment. This study provides reference for developing effective curriculum reform models in applied psychology programs at normal universities. Keywords: Applied Psychology, Group Psychological Counseling, Curriculum Reform DOI: 10.7176/JEP/16-3-06 Publication date: March 30th 202
Exploration of Curriculum Reform for "Principles of Chemical Engineering Experiments" in Applied Chemistry under the Background of Emerging Engineering
Full text linkThis paper analyzes the necessity of further strengthening the position of "Principles of Chemical Engineering Experiments" as a foundational core course in applied chemistry majors at local undergraduate universities. Based on the characteristics of the course, the pedagogical requirements of applied chemistry programs, and the core competency standards for professionals under the emerging engineering framework, reform strategies and recommendations are proposed to construct an organically integrated knowledge system for principles of chemical engineering experiments. These suggestions align with the educational reform practices of Yancheng Teachers University. Keywords: Applied Chemistry major, Strengthening, Emerging Engineering DOI: 10.7176/JEP/16-3-07 Publication date: March 30th 202
Cardioesophageal Cancer in Liver Cirrhosis and PV Thrombosis – Case Report
Full text linkBackground Liver cirrhosis is often a concomitant condition in oncological patients. This paper concerns surgical patients with non-hepatobiliary gastrointestinal tumors complicated with liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension. The challenge of comorbidity is significant and requires the involvement of a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, hepatologists, radiologists and oncologists. Chronic liver injury manifests with fibrosis, and in late stages liver cirrhosis. It is an alteration of liver architecture, with nodule formation and blood flow impairment. The decompensated stage of liver cirrhosis develops ascites, variceal bleeding, hepatorenal syndrome and encephalopathy. Despite advances in surgical technique and intensive care, patients with liver cirrhosis undergoing major surgery are at a high risk of mortality or significant complications. Case presentation Our patient is a 52 years old man post COVID-19, with Diabetes Mellitus, liver cirrhosis, portal vein thrombosis and bleeding esophageal varices. He was diagnosed with cardi-esophageal cancer and biopsy confirms adenocarcinoma. The patient was consulted by the oncologists, who decide in favour of surgery prior to chemo-radiotherapy, given the serious comorbidities. After a consensus was reached, the patients underwent the Ivor-Lewis procedure successfully and was discharged in good health. Discussion Current studies and meta-analyses highlight the importance of Child-Turcotte-Pugh classification of cirrhotic patients in estimating the post-operative complications. Child A and B liver cirrhosis may in itself not contraindicate surgical esophagectomy, but patient selection is paramount as esophageal cancer is associated with a high rate of early post-operative complications. Child A patients with an adequately compensated liver cirrhosis may respond to radio-chemotherapy similarly to patients with esophageal cancer without cirrhosis. Conversely, Child B patients do not tolerate well the appropriate chemo-radiotherapy protocols, and are at risk of serious systemic complications. Conclusion In conclusion, patients undergoing major surgery with concomitant liver cirrhosis are at a greater risk of developing serious complications, such as hepato-renal syndrome, ascites, haemorrhage, anastomotic fistula and have a high mortality rate. The multidisciplinary team should thoroughly assess the patient and provide a mature decision in the selection of surgery as a treatment modality for esophageal and gastric cancer, especially in cirrhotic patients of various degrees. Keywords: General Surgery, Eosphageal Cancer, Ivor-Lewis, Liver Cirrhosis, Portal Vein Thrombosis. DOI: 10.7176/JEP/16-3-11 Publication date: March 30th 202
Examining the Relationship Between Foreign Direct Investment and Export Performance: A Panel Data Approach
Full text linkForeign Direct Investment (FDI) significantly strengthens the export capacity of host countries by providing financial resources, facilitating technology transfer, and enhancing workforce skills and managerial capabilities. Given the importance of FDI in boosting export capacity, governments often offer incentives to attract FDI, particularly in developing countries. Recently, many developing economies have received increased FDI inflows. The relevant policy question is whether these incentives are truly effective. One way to assess this is by examining the impact of FDI on key economic performance indicators in host countries. This study investigates the interrelationship between FDI inflows and export performance in four Sub-Saharan African countries using an econometric method of panel regression. It also includes control variables such as trade openness, gross domestic product (GDP), and exchange rates. The empirical results indicate that FDI inflows have a positive and significant effect on export performance. Moreover, trade openness and economic growth also positively influence exports, while exchange rates have a negative impact.These findings have important implications for policymakers, highlighting the need to attract FDI to strengthen export capabilities. Additionally, promoting trade openness and economic growth is crucial for enhancing export performance, while effectively managing exchange rate dynamics is necessary to mitigate their negative impact on exports. Keywords: Foreign Direct Investment, Export Performance DOI: 10.7176/JESD/15-9-04 Publication date: November 30th 202
The impact of external public debt on economic growth: an economic study: the case of Morocco
Full text linkThis study examines the impact of external public debt on Morocco's economic growth from 1998 to 2022, using gross domestic product (GDP) as the dependent variable. Key explanatory variables include external public debt, gross national savings, external public debt service, and the investment rate. Employing annual time series data, the study adopts advanced econometric techniques such as the Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) and Phillips-Perron (PP) tests to assess stationarity, Johansen cointegration to identify long-run relationships, and the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) to analyze both short- and long-term dynamics. The results show a significant long-run equilibrium relationship between the variables. External public debt and debt servicing negatively affect GDP, highlighting their detrimental impact on Morocco’s economy. Conversely, gross national savings and the investment rate show potential for positive growth contributions. These findings align with global evidence and emphasize the critical need for effective external debt management. To enhance growth, policymakers should focus on optimizing debt allocation toward productive investments, diversifying exports to bolster foreign exchange reserves, and encouraging domestic savings to reduce external borrowing reliance. This study provides valuable insights into debt sustainability challenges and contributes to the discourse on public finance strategies for developing economies like Morocco. Keywords: Economic Growth, Gross Domestic Product, External Debt Public, External Debt Public Service, VECM, Johansen Cointegration approach, Morocco. DOI: 10.7176/JESD/16-1-03 Publication date: January 30th 202
Modernity, a hazard Fueling Indigenous Social Risk Expositions of the Talensis Kingdom in Ghana
Full text linkThe current generation in their quest to explore other social settings in the name of modernity, overlooks social and/or cultural values. This has rendered most indigenous methods of protecting and preserving natural resources, and cultural and social values superannuated even in our rural settlements. This study assesses respondents' perceptions of the influence of modernity as a hazard in their everyday lives. The study adopted the exploratory sequential method of the mixed research design. The sample was stratified into four groups. In each group, five communities were selected. In each selected community, 20 individuals were sampled. These gave a total of 400 respondents aged above 16 years and of sound mind. Interviews, observations, and questionnaires were the data instruments. The key findings of the study indicate that modernity adversely affects the Talensi Indigenous human-centered socio-cultural settings, lending and borrowing, their fight against promiscuity, their sacred declarations, and their taboos and belief systems. They acknowledged modernity as having a double-edged impact on their socio-cultural systems. Admittedly they perceived the negative influences as having a grievous futuristic impact that is hazardous and has the potential to perpetuate the derailment of various indigenous social systems. Rigorous effort is needed to reposition the worldviews of the younger generations to the human-centered indigenous values over the materialistic values of the Western cultures. Keywords: Talensi Indigenous Risks Management, Modernity Hazards, Social Risks, Socio-Cultural Systems DOI: 10.7176/JESD/16-1-05 Publication date: January 30th 202