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Influence of Information and Communication Technology on Teaching and Learning. A case of Rwanda Polytechnic-IPRC Tumba
No full textThe advancement and the rapid growth of information and communication technologies (ICTs) have facilitated teaching and learning effectively. Practicing ICT plays a big role in the facilitation, improvement of pedagogy and content knowledge. This study investigates the influence of ICT on teaching and learning in Rwanda polytechnics a case of Rwanda Polytechnic-IPRC-Tumba. The study used mixed methods approach research design and targeted 682 respondents that included 643 students and 39 lecturers. A sample size of 88 respondents of target population was sampled using simple random sampling method. Stratified sampling technique was used to identify students and lecturers. A questionnaire instrument was used to collect data from both students and lecturers. Gathered data were coded and processed by mean of SPSS. Quantitative data was analyzed by means of descriptive statistics and regression analysis, such as percentages, Durbin-Watson, tolerance, and VIF. Qualitative data was analyzed thematically harmonized with the objectives of the study. The study findings were reported in summary form using tables. About the findings, Durbin-Watson on ICT resources availability, ICT resources usage, and users ICT support on teaching and learning was 1.731 and ICT resources scored tolerance of 0.735 and VIF of 1.360, ICT resources usage scored tolerance of 0.533 and VIF of 1.878 and users ICT support scored tolerance of 0.531and VIF of 1.883. The study finally concluded ICT had a significant influence on ICT capacity in Rwanda polytechnic- IPRC Tumba (Rulindo district-Rwanda). Therefore, the ministries of education and Rwanda Polytechnic administrators were recommended to deploy ICT in teaching and learning.
Keywords: Information Technologies (IT), Rwanda Polytechnic (RP), Education Sector, ICT (Information Communication Technology), IPRC Tumb
Health Information System
No full textThe majority of low and middle-income countries (LMICs) have frequently implemented health information systems (HIS) in response to international pressure to account for health care investments. Health information can facilitate better planning and monitoring health services, which may lead to improved health outcomes, which is the concept behind robust and effective HIS. However, the use of health information systems (HIS) as accountability tools has frequently been criticized for being counterproductive because they give health information more significance to international organizations and national governments than to those in charge of local health services. This paper aims to examine how HIS influence the development of local accountability practices and their effects on health care delivery. The technology domain of HIS is combined with a theoretical perspective derived from structuration theory. A case study of HIS in Kenya is analyzed from this point of view. The findings have implications for the application of structuration theory to comprehending accountability and the significance of IT materiality in structuration processes. It contributes to a deeper comprehension of how HIS can foster enhanced human development and health care. It also contributes to the comprehension of IS as a means of socialization through which users can negotiate multiple accountability goals as well as a means of governing people's behavior.
Keywords: Health, Information systems, Health Management Information System, Healthcar
The Challenges in the Provision of Informal Hospitality Services to Socio-Economic Well-Being of Women Entrepreneurs in Kenya
No full textWomen experience various challenges as they undertake entrepreneurship in both developed and developing worlds. Similar experiences have been reported in Kenya in this study where the objective was to understand the challenges in the provision of informal hospitality services to socio-economic well-being of women entrepreneurs in Kenya. The study used a qualitative approach with women from Muranga, Kakamega, Nakuru, and Kisumu Counties who work in informal hospitality and are registered with the Social Services Offices. Purposive sampling method was used to pick the 8 women entrepreneurs from the target population for key informant interviews, and 1 Focus Group Discussion was carried out with 8 participants. The study revealed that women in informal hospitality services in the 4 Counties faced many challenges in the provision of these services: records keeping, customers’ management, government registrations, drawing action plans, completion, getting loans and business locations. Women entrepreneurs have developed coping mechanisms to deal with these challenges with the help of the government.
Keywords: Socio-Economic Well-Being, Women Enterpreneurs, Informal Hospitality Services, Challenge
Analysis of Food Management Practices and Safe Provision in Unclassified Restaurants in Nairobi City County, Kenya
No full textThe aim of the research was to establish how food safety practices influence safe food provision by unclassified restaurants in Nairobi City County. The Particular goals of the study were to: assess the influence of food handling practices on safe food provision, observe the role of food hygiene training on safe food provision, determine the effect of food legislation compliance on safe food provision and establish the role of management in ensuring that safety standards are achieved on safe food provision by unclassified restaurants in Nairobi City County. Descriptive survey design was employed as the blue print to guide the study. The study population was 124 unclassified restaurants in Nairobi Central Business District. Questionnaires were used in data collection, an in-depth interview guide and observation checklist. Quantitative data were analyzed through means, standard deviation, inferential models and presented in form of tables and figures. The study established that food handling practices on safe food provision by unclassified restaurants was statistically significant (χ=8.988; p value of .003<0.05), food hygiene training and safe food provision by unclassified restaurants have a significant association (χ= 5.094, p value of .019<0.05, food legislation compliance and safe food provision by unclassified restaurants have a significant association as supported (χ=4.544; p value of .025<0.05) while the role of management and safe food provision by unclassified restaurants have a significant association (χ=11.107, p value of .001<0.05). This paper concludes that food handling practices, food hygiene training, food legislation compliance and role of management impacts the safe food provision by unclassified restaurants. The study recommends for the need to periodically train restaurant workers on proper food handling practices. There is need for restaurant management to provide workers with sufficient clean dress code. The restaurant management needs to organize periodic training programs in form of short workshops, seminars and conferences with key stakeholders in the hospitality sector and food safety authorities.
Keywords: Food management practices, food handling practices, food hygiene training, food legislation compliance, safe provision, unclassified restaurants
Adoption of Halal Tourism Concept in Star Rated Hotels in Mombasa County, Kenya: The Role of Perceived Benefits
No full textGlobally, halal tourism has been acknowledged as one of the tourisms segment whose growth is exponential. Halal tourism has been identified as one of the highest spending tourist markets. The hospitality industry is recognising the need to adopt Halal-compliant facilities around the globe. Halal tourism can be understood as the offer of tourist services designed to meet the needs of Muslim tourists following their religious commitments. Halal destinations serve Halal food, have a no-alcohol policy and have gender-segregated swimming and spa areas, among other Halal compliant products. Consequently, in Kenya, the hospitality industry is gradually embracing the Halal tourism concept. Mombasa County has identified Halal tourism as a key growth area. Its rich Islamic influence would make it a preferred Halal destination for Halal tourists worldwide. However, Mombasa County has some restaurants currently only providing Halal food. Subsequently, the country is missing out on the growing global Halal tourism. Hence, the study sought to examine the influence of perceived benefits on the intention to adopt the Halal tourism concept in star-rated hotels. The study population was 15 star-rated hotels in Mombasa County. The respondents consisted of hotel managers, supervisors and operatives. The study embraced a cross-sectional research design where primary data were collected using questionnaires and interviews. Data were analysed using descriptive analysis by computing frequencies and means and inferential analysis using correlation and multiple regression analyses. The coefficient of determination from the multiple regression model showed that perceived benefits explain 62.2% of the intention to adopt the Halal tourism concept. The study found that perceived benefits is a significant determinant of the intention by star hotels to adopt Halal tourism. The study recommended the need for the hotels to undertake a cost-benefit analysis before adopting Halal products and services.
Keywords: Halal tourism, halal concept adoption, perceived benefit
Diabetes and Kidney Failure among Older Adults in India
No full textDiabetes is a severe disease. It happens when the body cannot generate the needed amount of insulin and when the body does not utilize the insulin it produces. Thus, the study sought to examine whether diabetes impacts kidney failure among older adults in India. The study adopted the experimental research design. The data was collected from the doctors and nurses in Halasuru Referral Hospital. The study used the purposive sampling technique and collected the data. Notably, the researcher was able to get a sample size of 168 respondents. The collection of the data was done using questionnaires. The analysis of the data was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. It was found that when someone has diabetes, the blood glucose or blood sugar levels are too high. Over time, this can damage the kidneys. Kidney damage from diabetes is called diabetic nephropathy. Poorly controlled diabetes can cause damage to blood vessel clusters in your kidneys that filter waste from your blood. The study concluded that diabetes is positively and significantly related to kidney failure. High blood glucose levels, known as hyperglycemia, affect many central organ systems, particularly the kidney. The study recommended that high blood sugar be regulated to prevent damaging other body parts like the kidney. The elderly should be given tender care and ensure they eat foods with a low possibility if none that can lead to high blood sugar. People with diabetes should get regular screenings for kidney disease. Tests should be conducted regularly to examine how well the kidneys work. Effective communication between healthcare providers and people with diabetes is essential.
Keywords: Diabetes, Kidney Failure, Older Adults, Indi
Contributions of Agriculture to the Rural Development in Mexico
No full textMaize is the most extensive crop grown in Mexico. It is estimated that 3 million farmers cultivate maize, 67 percent is grown on small farms mainly for self-consumption, 23 percent on medium-sized farms and only 10 percent on commercial farms. Thus, the study sought to examine the contributions of agriculture to rural development in Mexico. The study was literature-based and the findings were based on the findings from the previous studies. The study results show that agriculture is one of the critical factors that increase the economic development of a country. In most developing countries, agriculture is considered a back born for development. It was noted that in some the countries such as Mexico, agriculture contributes more than 13% to the GDP. The study noted that maize farming is one most practiced in Mexico. Concentrating and putting more effort into agriculture and rural development is necessary for making it possible for growing nations to tackle the essential concerns of food security, reducing poverty and economic growth. The study discovered that the increasing agricultural surplus triggered by improvement in agricultural production and productivity tends to boost social welfare, especially in rural areas. The study concluded that farming and particularly maize farming increases productivity. In addition, the study concluded that agriculture is a reliable driver for development and an essential basis for prosperous income for the majority of nations that depend on agriculture. Consequently, the study recommended that more efforts need to be put into farming. The government needs to increase subsidies to the farmers. The farmers need to be trained on the most effective inputs to be used during the farming. Proper measures are required to strengthen agriculture and attain greater development. The government and policymakers ought to start a diversity and increase appropriation in terms of budgeting for the farming sector. Also, there is a need to guarantee rural farmers a ready market for their agricultural products to avoid wastage and encourage them to do more in the agricultural sector.
Keywords: Agriculture, rural development, Mexic
A comparative Analysis of Pure Bufflow and Cow Milk: Pespetive from Pakistan
No full textBuffalo is playing a critical role in the national economy by creating milk, meat and draft power. Out of all out milk delivered in the Pakistan in 2020, buffalo contributed approximately 68 %, trailed by steers (27%) and sheep/goat/camel (5%). Because of high fat substance of bison milk, it is the most favored species in Pakistan. In any case, there are sure issues identified with this species, for example, late period of development, long calving stretch and quiet warmth. In Pakistan, Pure Buffalo milk is sold by the local dairy farmers in the form of loose milk only. This study discussed the importance and benefits of buffalo milk in comparison of cow’s milk and the real opportunities for the new entrepreneurs and startups who want to setup their own business in Pakistan. Pakistan's yearly milk creation in 2015-16 was around 54 million tones, making it one of the world's significant milk makers. Buffaloes and cows are the significant milk delivering creatures, with 62% milk delivered by buffaloes and 34% by dairy animals. In the course of recent years, milk creation in Pakistan has ascended by 36 %. Farmers are not well equipped to avail benefits. India and Pakistan produce about 80% of all buffalo milk worldwide, followed by china, Egypt, and Nepal, where you find more dairy buffaloes than cows (Ariane Lang, 2020). Buffalo is viewed as the dairy creature for 21 century because of its higher flexibility and efficiency in the changing climatic conditions. There is a huge assorted variety in the Buffalo hereditary assets and south Asia is the home of profoundly yielding source promising bison type of Murrah and Nail Ravi. The analysis has shown that milk produced by buffalos is the best, as it carries 60% less cholesterol compared to cow milk.There is a strong reason why large companies only sell cow milk in packaged form even there is a huge demand for buffalo milk. The study concludes that Buffalo milk has a higher fat, protein, lactose, vitamin, and mineral content than cow's milk. It's also whiter and has a thicker consistency, which makes it perfect for the production of fat-based dairy products. Moreover, Cow milk differs from buffalo milk in richness and composition. Buffalo milk has lower cholesterol but more calories and fat compared with cow's milk.
Keywords: Buffalo milk, Cow milk, Cholesterol, Packaging, Marketin
Cargo Handling Equipment and Ports Performance in Nigeria
No full textThis study examined the relationship between cargo handling equipment and Ports Performance in Nigeria. The study adopted the cross-sectional survey in its investigation of the variables. The primary source of data was generated through a structured questionnaire. The population of the study was 2,416 employees of six ports in Nigeria including the Abuja office. The sample size of 344 was determined using Taro Yamane’s formula for sample size determination. The research instrument was validated through the supervisor’s vetting and approval while the reliability of the instrument was achieved by the use of the Cronbach Alpha coefficient with all the items scoring above 0.70. Data generated were analyzed and presented using both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The hypotheses were tested using Spearman’s Rank Order Correlation Statistics. The tests were carried out at a 95% confidence interval and a 0.05 level of significance. The study findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between cargo handling equipment and Ports Performance in Nigeria. The study recommends that the management of ports in Nigeria should seek to have modern cargo handling equipment should be taken as a step toward delivering efficient and timely port capacity.
Keywords: Cargo Handling Equipment, Ports Performance, Cargo Turnaround, Vessel Turnaround
 
Stock Exchange Market Capitalization and Financial Performance of Firms in Rwanda Stock Exchange: A Survey of Listed Firms in Rwanda
No full textCapital markets contribute enormously to economic development as they give room to amassing capital for investment and growth. Financial markets are considered to be the long-term sources of funds for most firms and thus the backbone of the economy of most developing countries. Hence, the study assessed the effect of stock exchange capitalization on the financial performance of the public companies listed in Rwanda Stock Exchange Market. The study was focused on the effect of share price, share value and financial literacy on the financial growth of listed firms in Rwanda Stock Exchange. This research used descriptive research design. The companies under consideration were the primary stakeholder of the RSE totaling to 14 firms, which included Capital Market Authority, Rwanda Stock Exchange, the 9-brokerage firms and the 3 cross listed firms in the RSE employing 97 workers. A sample size of 67 participants were selected from the 97 workers, 100 other informants identified purposively. The study used both primary and secondary data. The primary data was collected using structured questionnaires both open and closed. The data was analyzed using qualitative and quantitative method. SPSS was used to analyze data. Research findings showed that share value had a moderate negative correlation (-0.572 and P value =0.00) with financial performance. Financial literacy has moderate positive correlation (0.568 and P value =0.00) with financial performance. It was indicated that share value, share price and financial literacy contributes to 67.2% of the variations in the financial performance of firms in Rwanda stock exchange Kigali. The market capitalization of the domestic companies was larger than that of cross-listed, and return on equity of the domestic firms was better than for the cross-listed companies. Generally, the Rwanda stock exchange did not perform any better than the domestic firms though overall the public awareness, technology and regulation framework positively correlated with financial performance of the Rwanda stock exchange. The recommendation is that more awareness strategy needed to be devised to increase public awareness of investors and Rwanda stock exchange need to be motivated by other factors.
Keywords: Stock exchange market, financial performance, Rwanda stock exchange, listed firms, Rwand