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CLERGY VARIABLES AS DETERMINATES OF JOB STRESS AMONG CLERGYMEN IN ONDO AND EKITI STATES, NIGERIA
Get PDFThis study investigated clergy variables as determinants of job stress among clergymen in Ondo and Ekiti States, Nigeria. Descriptive research design of the survey type was adopted for the study. The study population was 2,350 stipendiary clergy in Ondo and Ekiti States. The sample is made up of 612 respondents selected through Multi stage sampling technique. Two research questions and three hypotheses were raised to guide the study. Data were analyzed using ANOVA, statistics at 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed that transfer and relocation is the job stress experienced by most clergymen. The study further revealed that there was no significant difference in job stress experienced among clergymen based on their marital status. The study advised the Clergy to always seek counselling interventions
CHALLENGES FACED BY STUDENTS WHEN USING PHET SIMULATIONS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY IN HAI PHONG CITY
Get PDFThis study investigates the challenges faced by secondary school students in Hai Phong, Vietnam, when using PhET simulations in science education. PhET simulations are widely recognized for their ability to enhance students' understanding of scientific concepts through interactive and hands-on experiences. However, the effective implementation of these tools in classrooms can be hindered by various obstacles. The primary objectives of this research were to identify the specific challenges students encounter, assess the impact of these challenges on learning outcomes, and propose solutions to improve the effectiveness of PhET simulations in science education. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to gather comprehensive data from 265 students across multiple grade levels. The findings reveal that students experience significant technical difficulties, such as issues with device compatibility and unstable internet connections. Additionally, cognitive challenges were identified, with students reporting difficulties in understanding the scientific concepts presented in the simulations. A considerable number of students also expressed the need for additional guidance from teachers, indicating that insufficient instructional support is a key barrier to the effective use of PhET simulations.
These challenges have important implications for science education. Without addressing these obstacles, the potential benefits of PhET simulations may be limited, leading to reduced student engagement and suboptimal learning outcomes. The study concludes by recommending strategies to mitigate these challenges, including enhancing technical infrastructure, providing targeted teacher training, and developing supplementary instructional materials. By implementing these solutions, educators can better integrate PhET simulations into their teaching practices, thereby maximizing their educational value. while PhET simulations hold great promise for improving science education, their effectiveness is contingent on overcoming technical, cognitive, and instructional barriers. This study contributes valuable insights to the discourse on technology integration in education and offers practical recommendations for enhancing the use of educational simulations in diverse learning environments
Le jeu dramatique au service de la compétence communicationnelle, cas du cycle secondaire qualifiant
Get PDFCommuniquer dans une langue étrangère désigne, de prime abord, une appropriation active de la compétence communicative. En effet, pour estimer le degré de maitrise d’une langue étrangère chez un élève, ce dernier est tenu d’être capable de véhiculer ses pensées, de défendre son point de vue et aussi et surtout d’établir une discussion avec ses camarades de classe.
Toutefois, l’enseignement du français langue étrangère dans les lycées marocains présente différents défis. Les élèves trouvent des difficultés pour s’exprimer, aussi bien à l’oral qu’à l’écrit, dans une langue qui n’est pas la leur.
Par ailleurs, cet article va mettre au clair la dimension orale de l’enseignement du FLE (Français langue étrangère) vu qu’elle est le pôle le plus craint et qui constitue l’obstacle fréquemment rencontré par les élèves lycéens. (Un constat confirmé à partir des questionnaires émis aux élèves des troncs communs).L’enseignement de l’oral peut s’avérer, dès lors, une tâche superlativement délicate d’autant plus que l’enseignant devrait choisir avec soin les activités orales qui puissent permettre aux élèves l’épanouissement de leurs expressions orales.
Le choix de ce sujet s’expliquepar la volonté de rendre de la classe d’activité orale un espace de dynamise et d’épanouissement tant artistique que communicatif. Notre objectif consiste par ailleurs à sensibiliser l’enseignant quant à la pertinence et à l'emploi du jeu dramatique comme moyen pédagogique d'affermissement des compétences langagières orales des élèves. Il est donc essentiel de se demander : Dans quelle mesure le jeu dramatique favorise-t-il la compétence communicative chez les élèves lycéens
Effect of team teaching strategy on secondary school students' achievement and interest in linear equations
Get PDFThe study examined the effect of Team- Teaching Strategy (TTS) on secondary school students’ Achievement and Interest in Linear Equation. It adopted a quasi- experimental, non- randomized control group design. The study was guided by six research questions and six null hypotheses. The population of the study consisted of 4670 mathematics students in Onitsha Education Zone of Anambra State of Nigeria. A sample of 230(68males and 72 females)senior secondary school students was drawn from six co-educational schools drawn from a population of 14 co-educational secondary schools within the specified area. A flip of coin was used to assign three of the schools to experimental group and the other three to control group. Linear Equation Achievement Test (LEAT) of 50 multiple choice items structured by the researcher and Linear Equation Interest Scale (LEIS) of 20 items formed the instrument for data collection. The instruments were duly validated by experts and reliability index of 0.89 was obtained for LEAT using KR-20 while 0.87 was obtained for LEIS using Cronbach alpha reliability. Mean and Standard Deviation were used to answer the research questions while ANCOVA was used to test the null hypothesis at 0.05level of significance. The findings of the study showed a significant difference between students taught using TTS and those taught using Single Teacher Teaching Strategy (SSTT) in favor of TTS. Also there was a significant difference in students’ interest in linear equation when taught with the two methods infavor of TTS, among other findings. The study concluded that TTS is a better strategy for improved students’ achievement than STTS. It was recommended among others that TTS should be adopted for effective teaching of mathematics in secondary schools. Mathematics teacher- trainees should be trained on the use of TTS and serving teachers should be encouraged to use it in teaching
Perpetual Inventory Control and Supply Chain Performance of Cement Companies in Rivers State
Get PDFThis study investigated the relationship between perpetual inventory and supply chain performance of cement companies in rivers state. The design of the study was cross-sectional survey. Questionnaires was distributed to the mangers, departmental heads and supervisors of these companies. The study embraced census since the study population was little and known. Questionnaire was the major instrument for data collection. Cronbach’s alpha test was used to measure the reliability of the questionnaire with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Responses obtain was recorded on a five-point Likert’s scale, varying from “Strongly Agree, Agree, Don’t know, Disagree, Strongly Disagree. The Spearman Ranking Correlation Coefficient with the aid of statistical package for social science was used to test proposed hypotheses. The study concluded that there is association between perpetual inventory on-time delivery and customer’s satisfaction in cement companies in Rivers State.It was recommended that; cement companies should develop contingency plans to effectively manage unexpected disruptions and proactively respond to disruptions, mitigate their impact, and ensure continuity of operations leading to on-time delivery of cement to meet customer satisfaction and preserve supply chain performance
Enhancement of Communication Abilities in Learners with Autistic Spectrum Disorder via the use of Nature-Expo Therapy in Buea, Cameroon; stakeholders’ perspectives
Get PDFCommunication is a naturally acquired ability, but it is an uphill task for most learners with autistic spectrum disorders. Absence of time in nature fosters deficiency in areas such as language development and communication skills. This study examined the effect of nature expo therapy on the enhancement of communication abilities in pupils 9-11years with autistic spectrum disorders in the Buea municipality, Southwest Region of Cameroon. The study sought to answer the following questions: how would you describe your child’s communication abilities before the intervention, what kind of natural environment did you expose your client to and what constituted the therapeutic activities and the duration and how does nature-expo therapy impact the communication ability of children with ASD?The study adopted the descriptive survey with a qualitative paradigm where parents and therapists of children with autistic spectrum disorders were interviewed and given opened ended questionnaire to decipher their opinion on the children’s communication abilities. Five Parents and five therapists of five children with ASD of both genders, from the Buea Municipality of the Southwest regions of Cameroon, aged six to eleven years participated in this research. Data collection was done from April till September 2024. It was done simultaneously between parents and therapist to avoid differences in responses in relation to time. Children’s communication deficits were established, and interventions given by therapists. The intervention adopted was nature expo therapy. Parents and therapists reported positive changes in verbal non-verbal and pragmatic language ability for all the children with autism who took the intervention. The study recommended the integration of nature-expo therapy and nature-expo teaching into the everyday activities for children with autistic spectrum disorders
Effect of simulation-aided flipped classroom model on secondary school students’ interest and achievement in genetics
Get PDFThe study was on effect of simulation aided flipped classroom model on secondary school students’ interest and achievement genetics in Anambra State. Six research questions and six hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance guided the study. A quasi experimental design, specifically the non - equivalent group design was adopted for the study. The population of the study consisted of 13, 596 SS3 Biology students that registered for the 2023/2024 academic session in the Anambra State post primary schools. A total of 300 Biology students formed the respondents of the study. A researcher made Biology achievement test and an interest scale structured and validated at a reliability coefficient of 0.92 and 0.85 respectively served as both achievement and interest instrument. Meanwhile, mean and standard deviation was used to answer research questions while ANCOVA was used to test the hypotheses. The study revealed that simulation aided flipped classroom was significant in improving secondary school students’ interest and achievement in biology. Among others, the study recommended a swift implementation of the simulation flipped classroom in teaching and learning of genetics. By implication, the study contributed that biology students learn more outside the classroom. Hence, such knowledge gained outside the classroom becomes basis of the new experience and can be extended to real life situations particularly in problem solving
NEW PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP NUANCES OF NIGERIAN EXAMINATION BODIES: THE MAGGOT-INFECTED FISH PHENOMENON
Get PDFThis study examined the influence of new public management on the leadership nuances of Nigerian examination bodies. The main aim was to ascertain whether or not the influence exists and empirically verify its significance or otherwise. Quantitative and correlational research design using cross-sectional survey was adopted. The study population was 120 respondents obtained from JAMB offices in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and Port Harcourt, Rivers State all in Nigeria. Krejcie and Morgan’s sample size determination formula was applied to deduce 92 respondents which constituted the sampling frame selected using apurposeful non-probabilistic sampling technique. The validity of the research instrument was established on the basis of face and content approaches subject to exploratory and confirmatory tests of sample adequacy. The reliability was (α) ≥ 0.70 being acceptable threshold in line with Nunnally’s benchmark. The primary data obtained by means of structured questionnaire were analysed using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Co-efficient. The findings showed that all the four hypotheses were both positive and significant in their interactions. Based on these findings, it was concluded that new public management has positive and significant influence on leadership nuances of JAMB. Therefore, it was recommended that the management team of JAMB should adopt new public management to provide leadership at all the JAMB offices in the study. Moreover, further study of other branches of JAMB, other examination bodies and public sectors of the Nigerian economy can be replicated
Rites Associated with Owho-nu-ogwu (Deified Symbols of Justice) in Ikwerre of Niger Delta
Get PDFOwho-nu-ogwu are two different deified ritual symbols which complement each other in Ikwerre worldview. These two ritual symbols occupy a central and unique place in Ikwerre ritual balance. This is because the people believe that these two cultic symbols can vindicate anyone who is accused falsely as well as punish any offender in line with their customs and traditions, but the belief and practices associated with them are gradually going into extinction as a result of modern forces of change such as westernization. This article, therefore, re-examines the rites associated with these symbols in Ikwerre religious thought. The article adopted the symbolic interactionism theory as its frame work which states that the meaning of symbols is imposed on what the users interpret them to mean. The article adopted both the analytical and descriptive approaches. Our findings so far revealed that the belief in these cultic symbols is still relevant to the people in-spite of the devastating effects of modern changes. The work therefore, recommends that the socio-cultural values of these symbols should not be misconceived as “fetish” as most Christians see it, but rather be seen as institutionalised practice which they inherited from their forebears. The work also recommended that these practices should not go into extinction, but a way through which their culture is kept
Pattern of Childhood Mortality at Benghazi Children Hospital
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تعتبر وفيات الأطفال مصدر قلق كبير للصحة العامة، وخاصة في البلدان النامية. وهو أحد أهم مؤشرات التنمية وعامل في تحديد متوسط العمر المتوقع.الهدف: هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى التعرف على نمط وأسباب وفيات الأطفال في المستشفى العام (مستشفى الأطفال بنغازي) على مدى 3 سنوات.طرق البحث: أجريت دراسة بأثر رجعي في مستشفى الأطفال بنغازي على مدى ثلاث سنوات (يناير 2018 - ديسمبر 2020). تم جمع البيانات من السجلات الطبية للرضع والأطفال (الذين تتراوح أعمارهم بين شهر واحد إلى 16 سنة) الذين توفوا في المستشفى المستهدف. وتم استعراض التفاصيل الديموغرافية والأسباب الرئيسية للوفيات.النتائج: تم تسجيل إجمالي 691 حالة وفاة خلال فترة الدراسة، أي بمعدل وفيات قدره 1.4%. وشكل الذكور 353 (51.1%) والإناث 338 (48.9%). وكان معدل الوفيات في الغالب في الفئة العمرية أقل من سنة واحدة (58.7٪). وكانت الأمراض المعدية (21.7%) والجهاز العصبي (19.8%) والجهاز التنفسي (19.4%) هي الأسباب الجوهرية الأكثر شيوعاً للوفيات. وكانت الأسباب الخارجية مسؤولة عن أقل عدد من الوفيات. وكان الالتهاب الرئوي هو السبب المباشر الرئيسي لوفيات الأطفال في المستشفيات من جميع الأعمار.الخلاصة: تمثل الأمراض المعدية السبب الأكثر شيوعاً لوفيات الأطفال. ويلزم بذل جهود خاصة (وقائية وعلاجية) لمكافحة خطر وفيات الأطفال.
الكلمات المفتاحية: أسباب الوفاة، وفيات الأطفال، ليبيا، نمط الوفيات، وفيات الأطفال دون سن 5 سنوات.
Abstract
Children mortality is a major public health concern, particularly in developing countries. It is one of the most important indicators of development and a factor in determining life expectancy. It can also inform health services policy makers about matters to prioritize. This study aimed to identify the pattern and causes of childhood mortality in a tertiary public hospital (Benghazi Children Hospital) over a 3- year period. Retrospective study was undertaken at the Benghazi Children Hospital over a three-year period (January 2018-December 2020). Data was gathered from the medical records of infant and children (aged 1 month to 16 years) of age that died in the Benghazi Children Hospital. Demographic details and the main causes of deaths were reviewed.The result of this study indicated that, atotal of 691 mortalities were recorded during the study period, giving a mortality rate of 1.4%. Males constituted 353 (51.1%) and females constituted 338 (48.9%). The mortality rate was the highest in the age group of less than 1 year (58.7%).Infectious diseases (21.7%), nervous system disorders (19.8%) and disease of the respiratory system (19.4%) were the most common intrinsic causes of deaths. Extrinsic causes were responsible for smaller number of deaths (1.2%).Pneumonia was the leading immediate cause of deaths in hospitalized children among all ages.
Study results concluded that infectious diseases represented as the most common systemic cause of child mortality. Special efforts (preventive and curative) to combat the risk of childhood mortality are needed