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CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN THE CITY OF MASVINGO, ZIMBABWE
Get PDFMunicipal solid waste (MSW) management constitutes one of the most crucial service provision challenges facing African towns and cities (Achankeng, 2003). Due to the economic meltdown experienced in Zimbabwe during the ten years, between 2000 and 2010, many challenges militated against sound urban solid waste management. These challenges included the inability of municipalities to supply safe water to residents, the inability to dispose of sewage, and the breakdown of infrastructure and service delivery in MSW management activities from waste generation, storing, collection, and safe disposal. The cholera outbreak of 2008-2009, which claimed over 3,500 human lives in Zimbabwe, was a direct consequence of a breakdown of municipality services, including irregular refuse collection, among other factors (Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent, 2010). MSW management involves five stages. They include waste generation, storage, collection, transportation, and disposal. This research sought to establish the extent of the breakdown of the solid waste management system in Masvingo City. It establishes the challenges faced throughout the MSW management activities. Solid waste management across the globe now focuses on waste reduction and recycling before disposal. Diverting waste away from dumping sites and landfills towards reuse, recycling, and recovery can improve the livelihoods of thousands of informal waste re-claimers while also creating new jobs. Improving the standards of landfills and their life span can reduce the use of red flags to Masvingo city council by EMA. The study highlights the challenges in waste disposal by the municipality and makes recommendations on waste reduction and recycling opportunities. Article visualizations
L1 LESSON PLANNING: INVESTIGATING THE EXPERIENCES, PRACTICES, AND PERSPECTIVES OF GREEK TEACHERS
Get PDFThe aim of this research is to investigate the extent to which Greek primary school teachers plan the L1 (first language) lesson, the teaching approaches they use as well as the teachers’ opinions regarding ways to strengthen the students’ interest in the lesson. For this purpose, an individual questionnaire was created and distributed to teachers at primary schools in order to research the way in which they plan the L1 lesson and the criteria they use for the selection of the teaching objectives and teaching content. The analysis of the data obtained shows that teachers plan their lessons based on the everyday life and the needs of their students and, to a lesser extent, on the teaching objectives of the Curriculum. The inclusion of both their teaching identities and those of their students is considered an important factor in lesson planning. Digital literacy, constructive collaboration, interdisciplinarity and experiential learning emerge as crucial aspects that contribute to strengthening the students’ involvement in language learning. Article visualizations
POLITICAL PARTICIPATION OF RURAL WOMEN IN BANGLADESH AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIETY
Get PDFThe present study explored the current status of women. Women’s participation in rural areas seriously impacts on society. The study head first found two categories of women. There are four types of data sources Jhalokathi upazila porishad, court police, several NGOs, and local and national newspapers. The study found that dead gender with power and money were significant motives. Women’s participation focuses mainly on gender equality and explores genuine democracy. They are deprived of public decision-making and accountabilities. Women’s participation in political terms basically creates gender equality and affects another complication. These complications are considered for solutions that are referred to in research. Gender equality is the primary function. Male and female Functions create policy priorities. Supporting women to grow up in leadership functions or participate in decision-making creates equality. Mainly, supporting women and men is essential to creating a beautiful society. This equality should be related to wealth and power and promote women’s rights. Women are the backbone of families and communities. They provide care, support, and nourishment to their families and are essential to the development of children. Women also play a significant role in community building and often take on leadership roles in community organizations. Article visualizations
BREAKING THE SILENCE: A DICHOTOMY PREVALENCE AND PROTECTION CHALLENGES OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN ZAMBIA
Get PDFThis analysis, titled "Breaking the Silence: A Dichotomy of Child Sexual Abuse Prevalence and Protection Challenges in Zambia," examines the trends and challenges associated with child sexual abuse in Zambia from 2017 to 2023. The study aims to explore the prevalence of child sexual abuse over the specified period and evaluate the effectiveness of Zambia's legal framework in protecting children from such abuse. Utilising a qualitative research design, the methodology involved document analysis of Zambia Police Victim Support Unit reports and an assessment of the legal framework. Quantitative data were analysed using SPSS to identify trends and differences across pre-pandemic, pandemic, and post-pandemic periods, while qualitative content analysis was used to examine the legal context. The findings reveal fluctuating abuse rates, with notable increases in 2019 and persistently high levels during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gender disparities were observed, with girls disproportionately affected. The study highlights significant gaps in the legal framework, including inadequate protection for older adolescents and limited statutory definitions of abuse. Challenges such as cultural taboos, socio-economic issues, and legal inefficiencies continue to hinder effective child protection. The analysis stresses the need for enhanced reporting mechanisms and legal reforms to safeguard children better and address the complexities of child sexual abuse in Zambia. Article visualizations
THE ROLE OF INFORMAL CONNECTIONS IN REALIZING RIGHTS FOR INDONESIAN CITIZENS
Get PDFThis article aims to analyze the role of informal connections as a form of community citizenship informality in Sidomulyo Hamlet RW 003 Sumberberas Village, Muncar District, Banyuwangi Regency, in an effort to realize the rights of citizens in Indonesia. The method used is library research, where activities such as reading, taking notes, processing or reviewing written references in books, journals or other research, which are connected to civic phenomena occurring in society, will be carried out. This study produces findings that citizenship is described as various formal and informal aspects of civic engagement as a depiction of citizens' interactions with the state. The context of informality, which in this study is described as the personal social connections of citizens, is one way to accelerate public virtue which is not limited to a negative perspective, but can also be directed into a more positive aspect. Article visualizations
PEER OBSERVATION OF TEACHERS: EXPLORING TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Get PDFThis paper examines teachers' experiences with classroom peer observation of teaching. Participating teachers shared their insights into teaching experience and skills, providing valuable perspectives on practices that could enhance the teaching and learning process. The results revealed both common strengths and areas where teachers can further develop their skills. Additionally, the study identifies critical success factors for ongoing peer observation. It proposes establishing a systematic approach to classroom peer observation for the school's teaching community, fostering continuous improvement in teaching and learning. Article visualizations
THESIS INTRODUCTION OF THE COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION: A GENRE ANALYSIS
Get PDFThis study aims to describe the characteristics and identify the non-conformance of the corpora of the thesis introduction of the College of Teacher Education, University of Mindanao. This study employed descriptive-qualitative research design utilizing genre analysis with reference to Swales' 1990's Creating a Research Space (CARS) model, a three-move model. Through random selection, twenty articles were analyzed and described from Bachelor of Secondary Education specialized in Filipino, English, and Social Studies. Results showed that Move 2, which is establishing a niche, was not included in most of the research introductions analyzed in this study. Most of the thesis introduction has moves 1 and 3, which establish a territory and occupy a niche. Implications of the study findings are presented at the end of the paper. Article visualizations
THE PHILOSOPHICAL ASPECTS OF EYGENIOS VOULGARIS IN HIS TREATISE ON MUSIC. THE INFLUENCES OF ANCIENT GREEK PHILOSOPHERS AND WRITERS ON HIS THOUGHT
Get PDFThe Treatise on Music by Eugenios Voulgaris is a short work of 28 pages that presents his views on the power, virtue, and use of music. The treatise reflects the spirit of the European Enlightenment. Rousseau and ancient Greek philosophers, such as Plato and Aristotle, are the basic sources for Voulgaris' Treatise. His views concern the importance of music on all living organisms, on all aspects of human life, on the praise of God, on education, on work, on intellectual entertainment, on therapy, and on social harmony. Music can also be an indicator of the spiritual and physical state of man. Furthermore, the Treatise on Music highlights the interest that existed at that time among enlightened people in art issues. Article visualizations
GESTION DES DÉCHETS SOLIDES MÉNAGERS DANS LE QUARTIER MASANGA MBILA, COMMUNE DE MONT-NGAFULA À KINSHASA, RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO / MANAGEMENT OF HOUSEHOLD SOLID WASTE IN THE MASANGA MBILA DISTRICT, MONT-NGAFULA COMMUNE IN KINSHASA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
No full textLa gestion des déchets solides dans le quartier Masanga Mbila est l’un des problèmes auxquels font face les autorités urbaines. Le quartier ne dispose d’aucun plan de gestion intégrée des déchets solides entrainant des conséquences néfastes sur la santé humaine et l’environnement. Ce travail a pour objectif général d’étudier les modes de gestion des déchets solides dans la zone sous étude. De manière spécifique (i) Analyser le système d’assainissement actuel des déchets solides, et (ii) Sensibiliser la population sur l’impact de la mauvaise gestion des déchets sur l’environnement et la santé humaine. Une enquête a été effectuée sur un échantillon de 250 ménages choisis de manière aléatoire. Les données collectées ont été traitées avec les logiciels EpiData 3.0, Microsoft Excel 2016 et SPSS 22. Les résultats obtenus ont montré que, 70% des ménages sont au courant de l’existence des services de collecte des déchets et 30% l’ignorent. Par contre, 30% des ménages enquêtés déversent leurs déchets dans les ravins, 25% les enfouissent dans leurs parcelles, 20% font l’incinération, 15% font le rejet dans les rues et 10% les jettent dans les caniveaux. En ce qui concerne la composition des déchets dans les ménages, 80% de matières organiques, 12% de papiers et cartons, 7% de plastiques et 1% de verres. La gestion des déchets solides constitue l’un des enjeux majeurs dans la commune de Mont Ngafula en général et dans le quartier Masanga Mbila en particulier. La question exige d’autant plus l’attention que des contraintes croissantes qui pèsent sur l’environnement. La gestion des déchets solides requiert une réflexion globale qui prend en compte l’ensemble des problèmes et des enjeux dans la zone sous étude. Les déchets produits au quotidien par la population constituent les principales sources de pollution et de prolifération de microbes. Solid waste management in the Masanga Mbila district is one of the problems facing urban authorities. The district has no integrated solid waste management plan leading to harmful consequences on human health and the environment. The general objective of this work is to study the methods of solid waste management in the area under study. In a specific way analyze the current solid waste sanitation system and raise awareness among the population about the impact of poor management on the environment and human health. A survey was carried out on a sample of 250 households chosen randomly. The data collected were processed with Epidata 3.0, Microsolft Excel 2016 and SPSS 22 software. The results obtained showed that 70% of households are aware of the existence of waste collection services and 30% are unaware of it. On the other hand, 30% of the households surveyed dump their waste in ravines, 25% bury it in their plots, 20% incinerate it, 15% dispose of it in the streets and 10% throw it in the gutters. Regarding the composition of waste in households, 80% organic matter, 12% paper and cardboard, 7% plastics, and 1% glass. Solid waste management constitutes one of the major issues in the commune of Mont Ngafula in general and in the Masanga Mbila district in particular. The issue demands all the more attention given the increasing constraints weighing on the environment. Solid waste management requires global thinking that takes into account all the problems and issues in the area under study. The waste produced on a daily basis by the population constitutes the main source of pollution and the proliferation of microbes. Article visualizations
IMPACTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS ON CONSUMER BEHAVIOR: A CASE STUDY IN DAVAO CITY, PHILIPPINES
Get PDFThe researcher aims to understand how the public perceives advertisements and the influence of social media influencers on consumer behavior in Davao City, Philippines. By using a quantitative research approach, they conducted a questionnaire survey using a snowball sampling method, involving 156 respondents, mainly cyber-consumers aged 17 and above. The study discovered that online word-of-mouth advertising significantly impacts consumers' decision-making processes, with social media influencers playing an important role in shaping consumers' views on products. This study adds to existing literature by providing notes on the impact of contemporary advertising and validating the effectiveness of social media influencer marketing in influencing consumer behavior. Article visualizations