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Artificial Intelligence in Early Childhood Education: Opportunities and Challenges
No full textWith the continuous advancement of artificial intelligence AI its application within the field of education is becoming increasingly widespread particularly in early childhood education This article first explores the various applications of AI in this domain AI enhances early childhood education by providing a richer and more adaptive learning experience through tools such as intelligent toys and smart learning platforms which offer personalized learning paths interactive educational resources and data analytics The integration of AI not only fosters children s cognitive development language skills and social abilities but also equips educators with powerful tools to enhance their teaching effectiveness and classroom management However incorporating AI into early childhood education presents several challeng es Data privacy and security concerns are paramount underscoring the critical importance of safeguarding children s information Furthermore effectively integrating technology into educational practices necessitates interdisciplinary expertise along with ongoing professional development for teachers Additionally there is a risk that children may become overly reliant on technology thus it is essential to strike a balance between technological use and real-world interaction
Security Implication of Crimes Committed by Police Officers, in Nairobi County, Kenya
No full textThis study sought to examine the security implication of crime committed by police officers in Nairobi County This was necessitated by the fact that police officers have been committing crimes yet hardly any data has been collected maintained disseminated or made available to inform crime management The study assessed the nature of crimes committed by serving police officers recorded at the Milimani Criminal Courts between 2017 and 2020 and their implications on insecurity in Nairobi County established prevalence of crimes committed by dismissed police officers recorded at the Milimani Criminal Courts between 2017 and 2020 and their implications on insecurity in Nairobi County and established police officers perceptions on the relationship between the causal factors of crimes committed by police officers and insecurity in Nairobi County Kenya The study used mixed methods study design Questionnaires were used to collect data from 90 primary respondents and 30 Key informants Qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis and presented thematically using verbatim quote
Governance for Strategic Procurement: A Case Study in the Federal Prosecution Service
No full textLaw N 14 133 2021 assigned senior management the responsibility of implementing a governance model for public procurement However recently introduced governance policies fail to provide clear guidelines to support the selection of procurement portfolios leaving this decision to the manager s discretion This article proposes a governance model tailored to the strategic procurement processes of the Federal Prosecution Service MPF aligned with the objectives of the bidding process as established by the legislation The study adopted applied nature and qualitative approach exploratory and descriptive objectives and was conducted as a single and holistic case study The analysis focused on governance of MPF procurement supported by a literature review on public governance and strategic procurement alongside the examination of institutional documents and archival records As a result an initial normative model was developed and evaluated by experts using the Delphi method The study s key contribution is the draft of a regulation to establish the Strategic Procurement Committee within the MPF introducing the Strategic Procurement Plan a multi-year tool This innovation applicable both to the MPF and the broader public administration fulfills the objectives of Article 11 of Law N 14 133 2021 by defining criteria to ensure the selection of proposals that deliver the most advantageous outcomes for the administratio
Media Influence on Child Socialization: Analyzing the Communicative Power of Television Cartoons in Bangladesh
No full textThis research examines the impact of television cartoons on the socialization of youngsters in metropolitan Bangladesh Grounded in Cultivation Theory Social Learning Theory and Reception Theory it investigates the impact of sustained exposure to foreign and Hindi-dubbed cartoons on language utilization behaviour cognition and health A mixed-methods approach was employed to collect data via questionnaires from 130 parents supplemented by qualitative case studies Research indicates elevated levels of daily cartoon consumption 76 15 predominantly through mobile devices resulting in bilingual language usage 56 15 character imitation 40 heightened aggressiveness 36 92 and health issues including fast food cravings and screen addiction Notwithstanding the acknowledgement of negative consequences just 29 of parents impose restrictions on viewing The research underscores an urgent necessity for age-appropriate programming organized media literacy initiatives and more parental engagement It enhances comprehension of how mediated messages influence early experiences and necessitates immediate policy and educational reforms in media-saturated environment
Framing of Natural Disasters News in National Daily Newspapers of Bangladesh
No full textBangladesh is among the most disaster-prone nations in the world right now The fact that it is the world s most densely inhabited nation makes the situation worse This article aims to analyze the role of print media during disaster period and how they use frames on it The study was conducted in the four selected newspapers of Dhaka city By using framing theory and qualitative approach of research it is focused on the presentation of disaster news coverage in the time of cyclone Mokha 2023 Findings show that newspapers use different types of frames and Bangla newspapers are more serious about cyclone Mokha than English newspapers The print media has become more powerful than before so how they are serving the country in a disaster situation it is viewed here It concludes with strong documents and examples that print media is very concern about natural disasters and they try to collect all information for the society and its peopl
Interconnections Between Socio-Spatial Justice Theories and Social Housing Production in Brazil
No full textThis paper reflects on the interconnections between socio-spatial justice theories and housing policies implemented in Brazil over recent decades Drawing from key works that address the concept of justice in and for geography we conduct a critical review to analyze the trajectory of Brazilian housing policy The study highlights potential elements for rethinking strategies and proposals aimed at fostering more equitable citie
Human Resource Practices Implementation and Compliance with Laws and Policies of the Hotel Industry in General Santos City
No full textThis study examines the implementation of Human Resource HR practices and compliance with government laws and policies in the hotel industry of General Santos City Specifically it evaluates seven HR practice dimensions and three key areas of legal compliance across six Department of Tourism-accredited hotels Using a descriptive correlational research design data was collected from 200 respondents through validated questionnaires Results revealed that HR practices and compliance levels are generally very high with significant correlations found between HR practices and legal compliance The study highlights the importance of structured HR systems in promoting lawful productive and sustainable hotel operations Recommendations include enhancing employee benefits and succession planning and scaling best practices to other hotel establishment
Delivery Capability as a Key Driver of PPP Geothermal Energy Project Completion: Evidence from Kenya
No full textPurpose This study examines how delivery capability which encompasses technical expertise project governance and management practices and organizational agility influences the Public-Private Partnership PPP geothermal energy project completion outcomes in Kenya It is assumed that there is no PPP without either government support or private sector participation rather the issue of utmost research interest would be their effectiveness and or optimization The current research therefore aims to address critical knowledge and research gaps identified in existing literature regarding the operational determinants of PPP project completion in the renewable energy sector particularly geothermal in the Sub- Saharan Africa SSA region Case Study The geothermal industry in Kenya serves as a suitable choice for the case study since the country is globally recognized as a leading geothermal energy developer in Africa Also there is published literature on its geothermal evolution story traceable to the 1980s Research Philosophy Design and Methodology Relying on both the positivist and pragmatic research philosophies mixed methods were used to undertake a cross-sectional census survey of 48 PPP geothermal energy projects licensed in Kenya as of June 2023 A structured questionnaire was used to collect project data from project managers leaders working for both private and public sector developers Responses were measured using an Agree-Disagree A-D Likert scale across the main study themes A key informant interview guide was used to gather qualitative insights from relevant geothermal industry actors including government officials private investors development financing institutions civil society academic and other subject matter experts A pilot study was conducted on a PPP wind power project in Kenya Quantitative project completion metrics were analyzed along with qualitative insights to assess the relative influence of delivery capability on PPP financing structure and project completion A combination of tools was used to analyze descriptive inferential and qualitative data sets culminating in data triangulatio
Preventing Corruption in Sports: Russian Experience
No full textThis article explores Russia s comprehensive approach to preventing corruption in sports It outlines key legal mechanisms including mandatory compliance frameworks prosecutorial oversight administrative and criminal sanctions and anti-corruption review of legal acts Drawing on case studies and legislative analysis the paper highlights the Russian Federation s efforts to strengthen institutional integrity and protect the fairness of competition The article contributes to the global discourse on sports governance by presenting the Russian model as an example of holistic anti-corruption policy in practic
Out of Sync: The Emotional and Social Cost of Living Ahead or Behind One’s Time
No full textThis study deals with the emotional and social outcomes brought upon individuals who consider themselves as temporally misaligned either behind or ahead of the prevalent cultural and ideological standards at that time Based on the cultural lag theory and existential psychology this study examines the influence of temporal dissonance on identity belonging and well-being The paper adopted a phenomenological research design in the form of in-depth semi-structured interviews with sixteen respondents divided into two groups those who consider themselves traditionalists and are finding it challenging to adjust to the changes of modern times and those who consider themselves visionaries and are getting upset about the pace of social change A thematic analysis unveiled these five major findings temporal alienation social misrecognition emotional burden tension in identity and coping mechanisms wherein different belief systems led to identical underlying experiences of psychic pain and marginalization Many also showed strength by creating different value systems and support groups These results suggest that time not being in line is a meaningful way of looking at who a person is and how they feel and it should be studied more in the fields of culture and psycholog