International Journal of Research in Social Science and Humanities (IJRSS) ISSN:2582-6220, DOI: 10.47505/IJRSS
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Project Planning and Performance of Livestock Commercialization Projects in Kenya
Get PDFThe performance of livestock commercialization projects plays a critical role in enhancing food security, boosting rural incomes, and driving economic growth in Kenya. Despite the livestock sector’s substantial contribution to livelihoods and agricultural GDP, numerous donor- and government-supported initiatives have faced delays, unmet targets, and limited sustainability. For example, the Smallholder Dairy Commercialization Program did not achieve its household and group objectives, largely due to inadequate planning, logistical inefficiencies, and weak coordination. This study therefore examined the influence of project planning on the performance of livestock commercialization projects, focusing on the Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project (KeLCoP). The study was anchored on transformational leadership theory. A descriptive survey design was adopted, targeting 56 staff members drawn from the Project Management and Coordination Unit (PMCU) and County Project Management and Coordination Units (CPMCUs) across 10 counties. The results revealed a significant relationship between project planning and performance of livestock commercialization projects (r = 0.806, p = 0.000). The coefficient of determination was R2=0.650, hence project planning accounted for 65% variation in project performance. The results establishes that performance of livestock commercialization projects is influenced by project planning. The study concludes that effective and well-coordinated project planning is a key driver of performance in livestock commercialization projects. By shaping how resources, time, and human efforts are managed, planning emerges as a decisive factor in achieving meaningful and sustainable project outcomes. The study recommends that the State Department of Livestock Development and county livestock departments adopt comprehensive and structured planning to enhance efficiency, minimize delays, and improve the performance of commercialization projects.
Operational Restructuring and the Performance of Insurance Firms in Nakuru County, Kenya
Get PDFThe insurance industry in Kenya exhibits serious performance challenges including low penetration rate of 2.17% against a global average of 7.4%. To address these challenges and improve performance, insurance companies have begun pursuing different restructuring strategies with the view of enhancing efficiency and improving competitiveness. However, there is little evidence that a systematic study has been conducted to examine their impact on organizational performance. It is in this regard that this study sought to examine the influence of operational restructuring on the performance of insurance firms in Nakuru County. The study was guided by the Porter's Theory of Competitive Advantage and adopted a descriptive research design. The study targeted a population of 30 branch managers from the study area obtained but only 19 were able to complete the study. Pre-tested questionnaires were used for data collection. Both descriptive statistics and the Fisher exact test were used for analysis. Descriptive results indicated active engagement in operational restructuring activities including effective delegation of duties, promoting leadership qualities, encouraging employee involvement, maintaining sufficient staffing levels, adopting new information technology, and outsourcing non-core functions. The Fisher’s exact test (p=.023) revealed a strong, positive, and statistically significant relationship between operational restructuring and performance of the insurance firms. The study concludes that operational restructuring is vital for enhancing performance of insurance firms. The study recommends firms to prioritize operational efficiency initiatives. Managers should invest in upgrading technology, optimizing processes, and expanding outsourcing of non-core functions to improve productivity and cost-effectiveness. Policymakers are encouraged to a conducive environment for operational restructuring. Future research should examine long-term effects, compare across sectors, and incorporate qualitative methods to deepen understanding of contextual influences on operational restructuring outcome
The Factors Influence the Poverty in the Districts of West Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia
Get PDFThe aims of this research is to investigate and analyze the effects of economic growth, average length of schooling, open unemployment rate, and total population on the poverty rate in the districts or cities of West Nusa Tenggara Province. The method used is panel data regression using a combination of time series data from 10 districts/cities and cross-sectional data from 2016 to 2022. There are three models in panel data regression: PLS, FEM, and REM. Based on the Hausman test, the model used in this study is the Random Effect Model (REM). The results of the research indicate that simultaneously, economic growth, education, unemployment, and population significantly affect the poverty rate. Partially, economic growth and average length of schooling have a negative effect, while the population has a positive effect on the poverty rate. However, the open unemployment rate variable does not have a significant effect on the poverty rate
Algebra Walk as a Classroom Activity: Effects on the Achievement and Motivation Levels of Grade 8 Learners in Algebra
Get PDFThis quantitative study examined the effects of the Algebra Walk as a classroom activity on the achievement and motivationlevels of Grade 8 learners in graphing linear equations. Two groups participated: an experimental group exposed to the AlgebraWalk and a control group was taught using traditional paper-and-pencil activities. A researcher-made, validated achievement testand a motivation questionnaire were administered before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using descriptivestatistics, paired samples t-test, independent samples t-test, ANCOVA, and thematic analysis for qualitative responses. Resultsrevealed that while both groups improved significantly, the experimental group demonstrated higher posttest scores (M = 28.18,SD = 5.35) and gain scores (M = 14.25, SD = 5.72) compared with the control group (M = 22.46, SD = 5.42; gain score M =8.61). Motivation findings showed higher ratings in intrinsic motivation, self-regulation, utility value, and test anxiety for theexperimental group. ANCOVA confirmed a significant effect of the intervention on achievement after controlling for pretestscores. These results indicate that the Algebra Walk is an effective strategy in enhancing both achievement and motivation inalgebra
A Quantitative Analysis of Over-Schooling and Early Childhood Development
Get PDFThis study investigated the effects of over-schooling on early childhood development, with a specific focus on behavioural, cognitive, and social domains. Guided by Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory and developmental readiness perspectives, the research employed a descriptive survey design with a sample of 350 respondents (parents, teachers, administrators, and community stakeholders). Data were collected using a structured 4-point Likert-scale questionnaire. Analysis using ANOVA and descriptive statistics revealed that over-schooling significantly affects behavioural outcomes (F = 5.62, p < 0.05), cognitive development (F = 7.84, p < 0.01), and social relationships (F = 6.47, p < 0.05). The findings demonstrate that excessive academic pressure, extended school hours, and limited play opportunities compromise children’s attention spans, creativity, and family bonding. The study concludes that while academic learning is crucial, over-schooling disrupts holistic development. It recommends balanced curricula, policy reforms limiting excessive schooling, and increased parental and community engagement.
 
The Influence of Audit Committee Activities, Audit Committee Independence, Audit Committee Competence, and Female Audit Committee Members on Audit Quality in Palm Oil Companies
Get PDFThis study aims to analyze the effect of audit committee activities on audit quality, analyze the effect of audit committee independence on audit quality, analyze the effect of audit committee competence on audit quality, and analyze the effect of female audit committees on audit quality. The number of samples in this study was 12 companies for 6 years, namely 2018 to 2023, so that the total number of observations was 72 samples. The data analysis technique used multiple regression. The results of the analysis show that audit committee activities have a positive and significant effect on audit quality. This indicates that a more active audit committee supervises the audit process and ensures that auditors carry out their duties independently and objectively encourages auditors to carry out audits more carefully and produce quality audits. Audit committee independence has no effect on audit quality. This shows that audit committee independence cannot affect the quality of audits produced by external audits. Supervision related to audit results carried out by an independent audit committee if not balanced with competence and experience related to the related field to supervise external audit performance to produce quality audit reports. Audit committee competence has no effect on audit quality. This shows that audit committee competence cannot affect the quality of audits from external auditors. Auditors in carrying out their audits must remain in accordance with procedures and must improve their audit quality so that the audited financial statements can reflect the true value. The existence of a female audit committee does not affect audit quality. This shows that the presence of women in the audit committee does not affect the audit quality of external auditors. External auditors in carrying out the audit process are not influenced by the gender of the audit committee in carrying out the supervisory function and the audit results made by the external auditor
Political Behavior of Millennial Voters: A Social Reality Study on the 2024 Legislative Election in Lowokwaru District, Malang City
Get PDFPolitical behavior of voters is one of the issues that is always interesting to discuss by both experts and political practitioners. Political behavior determines whether or not a legislative candidate is elected in the election, and also determines the victory of a political party. One of the voter groups with a very large number is millennial voters. Millennial voters are generation Y or the middle group of generation X and generation Z voters who have different political behavior from other groups. This study was conducted to describe and analyze the political behavior of millennial voters in Lowokwaru District, Malang City in the 2024 election. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Meanwhile, data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews with many millennial voters from various educational backgrounds, jobs, and places of residence. The theory used to analyze this study is the theory of political behavior proposed by (Harrop & Miller 1987). According to both of them, the political behavior of voters is shaped by three factors; sociological, economic, and political factors. This study describes the existence of sociological, economic, and political factors in the behavior of millennial voters in Lowokwaru District, Malang City in the 2024 election. However, this study also found that there are other factors that shape voter behavior, namely psychological factors and political communication, especially social media that shape the behavior of millennial voters. Empirically, this study contributes to election implementation policies, especially for political parties and the General Election Commission, millennial voters can have their political behavior shaped based on the five things above. Theoretically, this study corrects the theory of political behavior of Harrop & Miller 1987 voters which states that there are only three factors that shape voter behavior, namely social, economic and political. Meanwhile, for millennial voters in Lowokwaru, Malang City, there are also other factors that shape the political behavior of voters, namely psychological factors such as the attitudes and actions of legislative candidates, and political communication carried out, especially on social media
Exploring Entrepreneurial Inclination among Female Students in Colleges of National Capital Delhi: An Analysis of the Role of Higher Educational Institutions in Nurturing Entrepreneurship
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The purpose of this study is to explore the factors influencing entrepreneurial inclination among female students. Specifically, it critically evaluates the role of higher educational institutions, particularly colleges in the National Capital, Delhi, as platforms for promoting female entrepreneurship. The study analyzes the linkage between entrepreneurial inclination and various factors, including the syllabi and pedagogy offered by the colleges, industry internship programs, entrepreneurial motivation, resource constraints, curriculum gaps, and the demographic characteristics of female students.
Design/methodology/approach
To achieve the objectives, a well-designed questionnaire was distributed among female students. A sample size of 896 students, enrolled in various courses across twelve randomly selected colleges was chosen. The students were asked to complete the questionnaire by self-rating on a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree for each statement. After data compilation, factor analysis using the principal component method was conducted in SPSS, which extracted five variables based on the factor loadings. The data was further analyzed using ANOVA, correlation, and regression analysis.
Findings
The study finds that the internship programs offered by colleges motivate female students to incline towards entrepreneurship. However, the syllabus and pedagogy require thorough revision. Despite having a positive relationship with entrepreneurial inclination, the current syllabus and pedagogy do not effectively motivate female students to pursue entrepreneurship. There is a lack of motivational factors. An interaction program with successful female entrepreneurs, lectures by top industry icons, and a coordinated effort by the government, financial institutions, and colleges to implement promotional and motivational policies for female entrepreneurship can help motivate female students. Additionally, modern teaching techniques and simulation programs should be introduced to enhance the learning process and inspire female students to become entrepreneurs. The dearth of resources remains one of the biggest demotivating factors for female entrepreneurship.
Originality/value
The study identifies the gaps in syllabi and pedagogy, resources needed for promoting entrepreneurship, gaps in planning and implementation, and lack of coordination among the agencies involved in promoting women entrepreneurship. It suggests that revision of syllabi, adopting modern teaching learning methodology including AI, incorporating more motivational factors, coordinated efforts from higher institutions, government agencies and financial institutions to promote women entrepreneurship.
Key Words: Inclination, Entrepreneurship, Internship Programs, Curriculu
Harmonizing Education: A Case Study on the Constructive Alignment Approach to Crisis in Teacher Education Curriculum and Licensure Examination Competencies
Get PDFThis qualitative research examined how teacher education program coordinators address the misalignment between the teacher education curriculum and licensure examination competencies through the Constructive Alignment Approach, focusing on the intended learning outcomes, teaching and learning activities, and assessment methods. Through an in-depth interview with these coordinators from tertiary institutions who were selected through a purposive sampling technique, several themes emerged on how program coordinators deal with this crisis. The findings of this study highlight the multifaceted challenges encountered by the program coordinators that include misalignment of learning outcomes and standards due to conflicting directives, outdated and fragmented curriculum content, resource limitations, ineffective assessment methods, and difficulties in syllabus alignment. To address these issues, coordinators employ strategies such as prioritizing educational standards, continuously reviewing and revising curricula, seeking external assistance to fill resource gaps, tailoring assessments to better reflect competencies, and fostering collaboration among faculty members. They also adopt proactive and adaptive approaches by staying updated with policy changes, leveraging data and feedback for curriculum improvement, involving stakeholders in curriculum design, and promoting continuous professional development through training and expert consultations. We recommend a joint CHED-PRC-higher institution committee be organized to harmonize specifications and guidelines using constructive alignment to improve coherence and licensure exam preparation. Program coordinators must adopt flexible, feedback-driven curriculum reviews, engage in professional development, and update assessments to ensure relevance and alignment with evolving educational standards, while future researchers should explore comparative studies across board courses
The Role of Social Actors in the Character Resilience of Former Drug Offenders in Surakarta City, Central Java
Get PDFThe role of social actors is crucial in building the character resilience of former drug offenders in Surakarta, a city marked by its diversity and progress. Social actors must support the reintegration of ex-drug offenders, who often experience feelings of inferiority and face difficulties reintegrating into society after their release from prison. This support can be provided through various means, including moral and emotional support, social and life skills training, and assistance in finding employment or developing entrepreneurial ventures. This research aims to examine the role of social actors—comprising family and friends, government, the private sector, and civil society organizations—in fostering the character resilience of former drug offenders in Surakarta, Central Java. The study employs social roles and actors as analytical tools to understand these phenomena. In essence, qualitative research is used to explain how individuals perceive, describe, or interpret their social world, drawing meaning from their interactions. The findings reveal that the role of social actors in enhancing the character resilience of former drug offenders remains suboptimal. Rehabilitation and reintegration efforts led by these social actors have not been effectively implemented to build self-confidence among former drug offenders. There is a clear need for continued assistance and supervision, education and training, and personal engagement from community or religious leaders to combat negative societal stigma. Strategies to improve the effectiveness of social actors in building character resilience have not been thoroughly developed, such as organizing mental resilience training integrated with spiritual guidance. The rehabilitation process should involve families through education and assistance to provide emotional support. Several social and environmental barriers to build the character resilience of former drug offenders persist, such as the enduring negative stigma of being labeled as an addict, which hampers support for the rehabilitation process. Former offenders frequently face social rejection and discriminatory attitudes, particularly in employment contexts, which diminishes their self-esteem and motivation. However, social support from families and the community can offer an essential sense of security for former drug offenders. Encouragement from the social environment has not been fully realized; many families fail to provide the emotional support necessary for community acceptance, and effective communication to resolve issues remains lacking. Meanwhile, close friends play a role in promoting societal acceptance and providing positive oversight. Additionally, social media can be a powerful tool in educating the public about the dangers of drug abuse and supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of former drug offenders