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AN ANALYTICAL DISCUSSION ON METHODOLOGICAL RELEVANCE OF DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE’S EVALUATION CRITERIA
Get PDFMonitoring and evaluation are modern approaches used to study project logic and these help in solving project problems. Taking a few muscles and bones from social research these studies are growing in the fields. Monitoring and evaluation studies take key methods and tools from social research, particularly operational research. Therefore, these are deemed identical to social research but monitoring and evaluation are not social research. These are deserted children of social research who are growing independently in the fields based on needs. This discussion paper doesn’t explore the history of evaluation but explains the conceptual trajectory of evaluation starting from its mandate to the practice. Development or humanitarian sector is not running based on the theory of demand and supply. The development sector is based on the logic of need and fulfillment. Therefore, evaluation in the development sector is also grounded in need. While explaining the conceptual roots and practices of evaluation in the development sector. Commonly used OECD/DAC evaluation criteria are taken for discussion. Hence the evaluation is an abductive approach of study that focuses on project logic and helps in solving project problems or measuring project results. Therefore, an abductive approach to examination is used in this paper. Coming with the deductive approach, the review starts with theory and ends at practice, and following the inductive approach review starts with practice to help generalizing concepts. Both approaches have limitations when applied to examine evaluation practices and mandate. Because the practices and mandate are already existing in the vacuum of evaluation. Therefore, this specific analysis is an attempt to cognize the linkages between existing evaluation theory and practice. Vivid cognition in building trajectory between evaluation ideology and practice. Leads to recognize the scope of evaluation that ultimately contributes to sophisticated evaluation practices. The journey of this analysis embarks with fundamental questions, why the OECD/DAC criteria are being used for evaluations in the development sector, and considered useful? What are the logical links among evaluation mandate, evaluation approach, evaluation frame “OECD/DAC criteria”, and evaluation methods? Article visualizations
CRAVING LOYALTY: EXAMINING THE INFLUENCE OF LOYALTY PROGRAMS ON CUSTOMER RETENTION IN SOUTH AFRICA’S FAST-FOOD LANDSCAPE
Get PDFThis study investigates the dynamics of customer loyalty within South African fast-food restaurants, focusing on the influence of loyalty programs on customer retention. The background highlights the rapid growth of the South African fast-food industry and the need for a nuanced understanding of customer behavior in this context. Employing a quantitative methods approach employed a cross-sectional design; the methodology includes a comprehensive situational analysis and addresses three research questions: customer motivations for loyalty program participation, factors beyond loyalty programs affecting retention, and the impact of existing loyalty programs on retention. Findings reveal that emotional connections, trustworthiness, and perceived value are key motivators for program participation. Beyond loyalty initiatives, service quality, menu variety, and overall customer experience significantly impact retention. Loyalty program metrics, including participation rates and reward perceived value, play a crucial role in customer loyalty. The study concludes that businesses should tailor loyalty programs to local preferences, adopt a holistic approach to customer retention, and optimize program metrics. The practical implications emphasize the need for clear communication and cultural sensitivity. This research contributes to the academic literature by addressing gaps specific to the South African context and provides actionable insights for businesses aiming to enhance customer loyalty in this dynamic and competitive market. Article visualizations
THE INFLUENCE OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE OF LEVEL FIVE HOSPITALS IN KENYA - THE CASE OF VIHIGA COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL
Get PDFThe main objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of career development strategy on employee performance of level V hospital, case study of Vihiga referral hospital. The study was carried out in Vihiga county referral hospital. The study was guided by a two-factor theory of motivation-hygiene The study used a descriptive research design. The study employed a census sampling technique where the target population was used in the study. Primary data was collected by use of questionnaires. The data was analyzed through inferential statistics. Inferential statistics were represented through regression analysis and correlation analysis to determine the quality of the relationship between the dependent and independent variables. The findings of the study were presented using tables. The study results indicated that career development strategy has a positive and significant effect on the employee performance of level V hospitals in Kenya. Article visualizations
TITRE EN FRANÇAIS : SUIVI PARENTAL DES APPRENANTS DU PRIMAIRE AU SECONDAIRE : TENDANCES ET INCIDENCES SUR LE RENDEMENT SCOLAIRE / PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN STUDENTS’ WORK FROM PRIMARY TO SECONDARY SCHOOLS: TRENDS AND EFFECTS ON SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
No full textLe présent papier coordonne les résultats de deux études sur le suivi parental pour en dégager l’incidence sur rendement scolaire d’une part, et examiner les tendances de suivi parental selon l’évolution des enfants du cours primaire au cours secondaire, de l’autre. Combinant les approches mixtes de recherche quantitative et qualitative, l’étude a découvert que les pratiques de suivi parental tendent à relâcher à mesure qu’évoluent les apprenants dans leur parcours scolaire, et en fonction de la situation socio-économique des parents. En examinant les pratiques de suivi parental, l’étude a pu distinguer les types d’intervention ayant des incidences positives sur le rendement scolaire et a fait cas de la résilience comme facteur déterminant pour des apprenants qui réussissent sans suivi parental proprement dit.The current study relates the results of two pieces of research on parental follow-up so as to find out the effect on student performance on one hand, and to examine how the practices of parental follow-up tend to change as students’ progress from primary school to secondary school, on the other. Mixing techniques of both quantitative and qualitative research, the study discovers that practices of parental follow-up tend to diminish as students’ progress in their academic path, and also in function of the socio-economic situations of their parents. While examining the practices of parental-follow-up, this research discovered the kinds of interventions that yield positive effect on student performance, and identified resilience as a strong determinant of performance with students who succeed in school without proper parental follow-up. Article visualizations
REASON AND FEELING: THE CHALLENGING JOURNEY OF PAULIN HOUNTONDJI
Get PDF« Hountondji ? He is a white man » (Combats pour le sens. Un itinéraire africain, 1997 :172). So was he described by the great Rwandese philosopher Alexis Kagame. Many other African scholars, though they do not express it, would agree with Kagame. But who is really Hountondji? What has been so far his main intellectual focus? Has his commitment to the defense of reason as universality been relevant to Africa and to the world at large? As an African, has he ever made any place for feeling and for Africa in his thought? Those are the questions which have been examined in this reflection. The analytical and deductive method we have used in this paper has led us to two main results. Firstly, though Hountondji is one of the most outstanding African philosophers, there is a lot of feeling in his life and in his thought. Secondly, far from being a Eurocentric thinker, Hountondji is really concerned and engaged with the well-being of the African continent.« Hountondji ? Mais… C’est un Blanc » (Combats pour le sens. Un itinéraire africain, 1997, p.172). Telle fut la description que le philosophe rwandais Alexis Kagame a faite de Paulin Hountondji. Bien d’autres intellectuels africains, même s’ils ne s’expriment pas ouvertement, seraient tentés de dire la même chose que Kagame. Mais qui est réellement Hountondji ? Sur quoi sa recherche a-t-elle essentiellement porté? Son engagement pour la défense de la raison comme universalité a-t-il vraiment été pertinent pour le monde et pour l’Afrique en particulier ? En tant qu’Africain, a-t-il jamais, dans sa pensée, fait une place au sentiment et à l’Afrique ? Telles sont les interrogations que nous avons examinées dans cette réflexion. La méthode analytico-déductive que nous avons utilisée dans cet article nous a conduit à deux résultats majeurs. Premièrement, en dépit du fait que Hountondji est l’un des philosophes africains les plus importants, on retrouve beaucoup de sentiment dans sa vie et dans sa pensée. Deuxièmement, loin d’être un penseur eurocentré, Hountondji est très préoccupé et engagé pour le bien-être du continent africain. Article visualizations
REVITALIZING EDUCATION THROUGH ICT: A SHORT OVERVIEW OF JAPAN'S CURRENT LANDSCAPE
Get PDFThe domain of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) education has garnered significant consideration in recent times. However, several challenges are inherent to this area of study, including monetary expense, temporal factors, pedagogical environment, teacher training programs, incentive, syllabus design, and health-related concerns. This paper presents an analysis of the difficulties encountered in the realm of ICT education in Japan, taking into account ten different perspectives. Article visualizations
PLASTIC WASTE RECYCLING AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN MBARE, HARARE, ZIMBABWE
Get PDFThis study examines the alternatives for recycling of plastic waste and gives a general overview of the main environmental issues related to plastic disposal. It gives a rundown of the amounts and sorts of plastics in the waste stream and furthermore the primary impacts of recycling on the plastic material itself, the environment and also the national economy. The two main types of recycling are mechanical and chemical recycling. The research also compares the methods of recycling which are already in use and selecting the best in a bid to save the environment from pollution. The study also seeks to discover the challenges and benefits associated with plastic waste recycling. Questionnaires, interviews and observations were used to conduct the study. Data was analysed through hand tallying in the form of tables, graphs and pie charts. From the main findings, there is a lot of plastic waste in Mbare (Harare) because of the shortage of bins and an ineffective waste collection system. However, the plastic waste collection system should be complimented by the Harare city council which should register waste collectors and recyclers for incentives by signing agreement contract terms with them. Mbare has become the most ideal urban area to develop a waste collection centre as plastic waste has become a major problem. Article visualizations
FACTORS OF HIGHER EDUCATION CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SUSTAINABILITY IN JIANGSU, CHINA
Get PDFThis study examines the sustainable growth of China’s curriculum management system for higher education. As a literature review, this research examines various aspects of the Chinese curriculum management system for higher education. China, a rapidly developing nation, strives to enhance its educational system. After a thirty-year conflict that inflicted unimaginable suffering, the country must be rebuilt. Higher education is essential for satisfying the needs of the country. The structure of observed learning outcomes may be used to build a curriculum centred on learning outcomes, so enhancing the quality and alignment of national education. Curriculum designers facilitate education within the context of developing methodologies, subject matter, and course selections. Concerns over pedagogy and curriculum among curriculum writers have increased in this era of rapid change. Most importantly, it provides curriculum authors with classroom experience-based data. Curriculum designers and college administrators will profit from the results. Article visualizations
CO-INTEGRATION ANALYSIS OF REMITTANCES, EXPORTS, AND GDP IN BANGLADESH: IMPLICATIONS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT REDUCTION
Get PDFRemittances and exports are significant sources of foreign exchange earnings for developing nations. This study explores the relationship between remittances, exports, and economic development in Bangladesh. Using the Johansen co-integration approach, the study finds evidence of co-integration among the variables. The results also show that remittances have a significant positive effect on the gross domestic product (GDP) of Bangladesh, while exports do not have a direct impact on GDP. Furthermore, the Granger causality test reveals that there is no significant and positive relationship between remittances and exports. The study suggests that remittances play a vital role in the economic development of Bangladesh by creating employment opportunities, increasing the level of reserves amount, making payments on imports, balancing the balance of payments, and developing other socio-economic aspects. This is especially important in a country where unemployment is a significant issue, and every day the rate of unemployment is increasing. Therefore, policymakers should take into consideration the potential risks and benefits of migration and remittances and adopt appropriate policies to mitigate any negative impacts. Overall, this study contributes to the literature on the impact of remittances and exports on economic development and provides important policy implications for reducing unemployment in Bangladesh. JEL: F02; F14; F24 Article visualizations
RELATIONSHIP MARKETING STRATEGIES APPLIED TO DIGITAL MEDIA: TRENDS AND IMPLICATION
Get PDFPurpose: To develop strategies that enable bars and restaurants to improve their relationship marketing with their consumers using digital media as auxiliary tools. Method: This is an applied research, with a problem approach configured as quantitative, whose objectives present a descriptive character, having as technical procedures the survey, it was conceived non-probabilistic sampling by convenience. Originality/Relevance: Makes visible the possibility of measuring and understanding the desires and expectations of consumers in relation to the target companies, which in turn can provide a scientific bias to the fulfilment of certain market demands, as in the case of the formulation of relationship marketing strategies directed to the expectations and desires of the consumer public. Results: The sample researched has a greater appreciation for the bars and restaurants that are present in the digital media and that, mainly, relate to their customers through them; still, it was observed the importance of good reviews linked to the bars and restaurants in the consumers' perspective; and lastly, it was noted the predisposition of consumers about the use of the social networks Instagram and WhatsApp. Finally, from the strategies developed, it was realized the too much relevance of performing relationship marketing based on the tastes and preferences of the one whose attention you want to get. JEL: M30; M13 Article visualizations