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Teachers’ Use of MTB-MLE Strategies in Multilingual Lower Primary School Grades of Chongwe Rural District
Get PDFThis study investigated the use of Mother Tongue Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) strategies by teachers at Primary school level in Chongwe Rural District. The study is informed by Ruiz’s three language orientation theory which views language as either being a resource, problem or a as a right depending on the users’ language ideologies and conceptualizations. Adopting a descriptive research design, the study used qualitative research approach through focus group discussions, classroom lesson observations and document analysis. The sample size was thirty teachers of Primary from ten schools of Chongwe District. The participants were sampled using purposive sampling while thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. The findings revealed that most teachers in Chongwe District used a variety of MTB-MLE strategies in the classroom including translanguaging, picture stories, songs and real objects to engender learners’ multilingual identities. Based on these strategies, it was clear that majority of teachers recognized learners’ multilingual backgrounds and used these strategies in order to help diverse learners to access learning. In so doing, teachers negotiated the monoglossic language policy in an attempt to make their lessons learner centric. The study recommended that Ministry of Education (MOE) should come up with a deliberate policy where teachers from time to time are capacity built on how to handle learners in multilingual contexts. In addition, teachers should be more liberal and innovative in the classroom by making use of other minority languages in their multilingual language practices rather than limiting multilingualism to official languages
FOSTERING NORMATIVE COMMITMENT: THE IMPACT OF BUSINESS WISDOM ON STAFF ENGAGEMENT IN THE HORN OF AFRICA
Get PDFThe aim of this study is to assess the consequence of business wisdom on staffs The objective of this study is to examine the impact of business wisdom on staff normative commitment. The researchers employed an explanatory research design with a quantitative approach. A probability sampling method was used to select participants, resulting in a sample of 245 respondents from various strata through Stratified Random Sampling Technique. Data were collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire, with 230 questionnaires ultimately analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The Pearson correlation analysis revealed a statistically significant positive relationship between all four dimensions of business wisdom—namely involvement, consistency, adaptability, and mission—and staff normative commitment. Notably, adaptability demonstrated the strongest positive and statistically significant correlation with normative commitment, while the mission dimension showed a positive but statistically insignificant effect. Based on these findings, the researchers recommend that organizations maintain business wisdom to enhance normative commitment. This can be achieved by recognizing and responding to both external environments and internal stakeholders, as well as involving staff in the decision-making process. Additionally, encouraging innovation through rewards can foster creativity among staff members
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEAN PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF PARASTATALS IN KENYA
Get PDFThe ability to identify changes in an environment and appropriately respond by choosing a convenient management approach is critical to the success of parastatals. Globally, lean is one of the management concepts that ensure this. There is limited evidence linking these in Africa, and particularly in Kenya. From several financial performance reports including 2021/2022, the performance of some parastatals in Kenya is below average (2.40). They register low performance yearly thus suggesting insufficient implementation of lean practices. Past studies investigated the effect of individual constructs of lean, leaving the composite effect unattended. This study sought to analyse impact of Lean Practices on performance of parastatals, and was guided by Institutional theory.
A census approach was applied with a target population of 34, comprising 102 respondents, out of which 12 respondents were sampled using a cluster technique and 86 for the actual study. Questionnaires were administered to collect data and were analysed using descriptive statistics. Cronbach’s alpha tested reliability as content validity tested validity. Sample results show a coefficient of 0.818, implying that the instrument is reliable. The findings reveal that Lean had 71.7% significant effect on performance. The study concludes that lean has a significant and positive impact on the performance of parastatals in Kenya and recommends that parastatals in Kenya should continue to prioritize the implementation of lean practices as a key strategy for enhancing performance
Social Media and Political Propaganda: A double-edged Sword for Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria
No full textSocial media serves as a powerful tool for politicians to engage with voters and drive the conversation in their favor. Still, the authenticity and accuracy of online information can be questionable as there are currently no mechanisms in place to regulate or sanction the spread of false or misleading information on social media, making it even more challenging to combat the proliferation of political propaganda. Also, the prevalent availability and lack of mechanisms to checkmate it allows individuals and political actors to spread misleading information which causes a significant problem. Therefore, the trust of this paper was to examine the role of social media platforms specifically Facebook and Twitter, as well as the gaps and challenges in identifying the dissemination and amplification of political propaganda in Nigeria. The study utilized qualitative research and was analyzed descriptively. The study revealed that social media promotes political propaganda and manipulates the perception of the electorate which changes the outcome of elections. Ultimately, the paper argues that a comprehensive approach is needed to regulate the spread of political propaganda on social media platforms in Nigeria, which include; the creation of digital literacy programs that focuses on media literacy and online etiquette, deeper cooperation between the Nigerian government and social media platforms to curb the spread of political propaganda, the establishment of legal frameworks to punish offenders, mitigating political propaganda are some of the recommendations highlighted in this study
Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on Organizational Sustainability in Ethiopia
Get PDFThis study examines the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) factors and organizational sustainability. The regression analysis is conducted using data from a survey conducted in 2024. The CSR factors investigated include economic responsibility, legal responsibility, ethical responsibility, and philanthropic responsibility. The results demonstrate that all four CSR factors have a significant impact on organizational sustainability. Specifically, economic responsibility and legal responsibility positively influence sustainability, highlighting the importance of financial stability and fulfilling legal obligations. Ethical responsibility emerges as a strong predictor of sustainability, indicating that organizations practicing ethical behavior have higher levels of sustainability. Moreover, philanthropic responsibility, involving contributions to society, is found to be positively associated with sustainability. These findings underscore the importance of comprehensive CSR practices in promoting organizational sustainability and providing valuable insights for businesses seeking to enhance their performance and long-term viability
FORECASTING OF SECTOR-WISE CONTRIBUTIONS OF GVA IN ODISHA: A LINEAR REGRESSION ANALYSIS APPROACH
Get PDFGross Value Added (GVA), a crucial GDP-derived metric, reflects a nation\u27s financial health and captivates researchers in business and economics. GVA\u27s significance in macroeconomics makes it a prime concern, serving as a key index for national development assessment and macroeconomic evaluation. Moreover, it underpins government economic strategies. Precisely predicting GVA is vital for insightful future economic health understanding. GVA\u27s summarized past data inadequately informs effective economic strategies, policies, and resource allocation. Reliable GVA estimates through forecasting, like Linear regression used here for Odisha, enable sector-wise insights, growth analysis, and projection for informed decision-makin
ENVIRONMENTAL-BASED TOURISM VILLAGE MANAGEMENT: CASE STUDIES ON TARO TOURISM VILLAGE BALI
Get PDFThis study aimed to analyze environmental-based tourism village management, from the perspective of managers and government to support sustainable tourism. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and focus group discussions. interviews were held with the Head of Tourism Village Management in Bali, focusing on three districts: Bangli Regency (Pengelipuran), Tabanan Regency (Pinge), and Gianyar Regency (Taro). Informants were purposefully chosen, comprising the village head or government head in charge of the tourism village under study. To develop a suitable model, a focus group discussion with the informants was conducted, and the collected data were analyzed through qualitative descriptive analysis. The results showed that by implementing all indicators or sections of GSTC and by designing a model modified from the GSTC, tourist village can increase the implementation of Village SDGs as directed from the central government, especially in Bali and also across Indonesia
COMPARATIVE CASE STUDIES ON THE DIFFERENT APPROACHES IN APPLYING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN SMART CITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Get PDFUrbanization is a prevailing trend globally. More than 50% of the world’s population currently live in cities and the proportion is likely to grow to 70% by 2050 (World Bank Group, 2023). Amid this urbanization wave, smart cities have seen a noticeable rise since the 2010s (Almihat et al., 2022). Two other trends are picking up pace alongside the growth of smart cities. Firstly, there is greater focus on sustainable development since all United Nations (UN) member states adopted the seventeen global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015. Secondly, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) transforms how people go about their daily lives and how cities function, including in pursuing the SDGs. Against this backdrop, there is value to study how AI could augment sustainability outcomes in smart cities. Specifically, this paper hypothesizes there are differences in how smart cities across regions apply AI to pursue sustainable development and seeks to uncover potential factors influencing such differences. The main methodology in this research is a set of comparative case studies involving three regions that have made notable progress in smart cities development – China, Singapore, and the United States. The findings from the comparative case studies validate the hypothesis that there are perceptible differences in how smart cities across regions deploy AI to pursue the SGDs. A potential factor for such differences could be regional sociocultural influences – an aspect that urban planners and policymakers should pay more attention to when applying AI in smart cities to improve sustainable development outcomes. 
FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY, AND ECONOMIC GROWTH: EVIDENCE FROM GCC COUNTRIES
Get PDFThis paper studies the link between information and communication technology (ICT) diffusion, financial development and economic growth in the panel of 3 Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, namely, Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates from 2008 to 2021. Using the system GMM in a panel data analysis, we showed evidence of a positive association between financial development and economic growth. We also showed that ICT acted as a complement in the finance-growth relationship. The study recommends harmonizing public and private sector investments for a synergistic impact on ICT infrastructure and investing adequately in the financial system to promote economic growth in GCC countries. Economic policies would be approved to provide incentives and subsidies to guarantee affordable ICT services to disadvantaged peoples. In addition, training programs focused on improving digital literacy to enable all population groups to use digital platforms for financial services are recommended
Livestock Marketing Effect on Pastoralist Community\u27s Economic Status in Ethiopia: Mediation by Market Intermediaries
Get PDFLivestock marketing is a critical component of pastoralist communities, offering opportunities for economic growth and livelihood improvement. Understanding the relationships between Livestock Marketing, Marketing Intermediaries, and Pastoralist Economic Status is essential for effective policy-making and interventions. This study examines these relationships using data collected through surveys and interviews within pastoralist communities. Advanced statistical techniques, including mediation analysis, were employed to analyze the data. The findings reveal a strong and positive direct relationship between Livestock Marketing and both Marketing Intermediaries and Pastoralist Economic Status. Additionally, Marketing Intermediaries have a positive direct relationship with Pastoralist Economic Status. These results emphasize the importance of Livestock Marketing and the role of Marketing Intermediaries in supporting economic growth and empowering pastoralist communities. The implications of these findings for managers, policymakers, and practitioners are discussed, highlighting the need for interventions to enhance Livestock Marketing and support Marketing Intermediaries. Future research directions are also outlined, including longitudinal studies and investigations into contextual factors and sustainability aspects. Overall, this study contributes to the understanding of Livestock Marketing in pastoralist communities and provides insights for effective strategies to promote economic development and sustainable livelihoods