Kabale University Interdisciplinary Research Journal (KURJ)
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Influence of pre-marital sexual behaviour and dating on biology students’ academic performance in Ilorin West Local Government Area, Kwara State
Get PDFDrawing on previous research indicating a rise in premarital sexual activities among Nigerian youth, coupled with the challenges posed by dating behaviors, the study aims to explore the implications of these phenomena on students' academic success. This study investigated the influence of premarital sexual behavior and dating on the academic performance of biology students in Ilorin West Local Government Area, Kwara State. The research employed a survey design, sampling 320 biology students from eight randomly selected public secondary schools in the region. A self-designed questionnaire was used for data collection, the data obtained was analysed using percentage and mean. The findings indicated a significant difference premarital sexual activities among students in Ilorin West, Kwara State, Nigeria, It also has influence on students’ academic performance negatively. Similarly, dating behaviors have effect on time management skills, leading to shifts in academic priorities and potential distractions. The study concludes with recommendations aimed at addressing these challenges, emphasizing the implementation of school policies and workshop or seminar to promote positive relationship skills and healthier dating experiences and reduce potential stressors
Development of a fuzzy-based predictive model for the risk of postpartum hypertension in nursing mothers
Get PDFFuzzy Logic has grown in prominence in recent years as its capacity to address a variety of problems in the field of medicine has been demonstrated to be exceptional. This study developed a model to predict risk of postpartum hypertension among nursing mothers. In this study, the variables associated with the risk of postpartum hypertension were identified, formulated a fuzzy-logic model and simulated the predictive model. The variables that were common symptoms associated with the risk of postpartum hypertension were elicited by review of related works on the body of knowledge of postpartum hypertension following which the variables were validated by mental health experts at a Nigerian hospital using the interview method. The variables identified were classified into their respective linguistic labels based on the crisp values assigned to them within the interval of acceptable values while the risk of postpartum hypertension was classified as low, moderate and high risk. Fuzzy-based related functions were used to formulate the fuzzy model for the input variables and the risk of postpartum hypertension. It was also observed that the number of triangular membership function formulated for each variable is a function of the number of classified labels for each variable. The results also showed that a total number of 288 rules were defined by the IF-THEN statements created from the variables identified by the experts. The predictive model developed and simulated can be utilized to aid expert obstetricians in the early detection and treatment of postpartum hypertension in the future
Cart abandonment rate and service quality of on-line merchandisers: a case study of Jumia Uganda
Get PDFThe study examined electronic marketing and service quality of on-line merchandisers, a case study of Jumia Uganda. The specific objective was to find out the relationship between cart abandonment rate and service quality in Jumia Uganda. The research employed a cross-sectional survey design to investigate the association between electronic marketing efforts and service quality. A mixed-methods research approach, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, was deemed highly relevant for this study. In addition, from the 255 target respondents, a definite sample size of 101 was determined using William G. Cochran (1997) formula. The study revealed significant correlations between various factors in the context of Jumia Uganda's electronic marketing. The study revealed that a moderate positive correlation (r = 0.422**) was identified between cart abandonment rate and service quality, emphasizing the critical role of service quality in customer retention and reducing cart abandonment. It was recommended that: Jumia should launch remarketing campaigns to re-engage customers who abandoned their carts. Personalized messages and incentives should be used to encourage them to return and finalize their transactions
An examination of the correlation between website traffi c and the quality of services provided by Jumia Uganda
Get PDFAn attempt to divorce E-marketing from current business operations is a futile one worldwide presently. The two are like Siamese twins since a strong digital marketing platform benefits from current business operations very well. Website development became fundamental following the discovery of the internet in the early 1983 and world wide web in 1989.It is on such background that Jumia Uganda, an online business platform was conceived. The research employed a cross-sectional survey design to investigate the association between electronic marketing efforts and service quality. A mixed-methods research approach, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, was deemed highly relevant for this study. In addition, from the 255 target respondents, a definite sample size of 101 was determined using William G. Cochran (1997) formula. However, just like any usual business, web-based businesses like the ones of Jumia Uganda are not short of incapacitations which among others is low website traffic which impacts on the sales of such business directly. The paper provides detailed literature review concentrating on the nexus between website traffic and quality services. Based on empirical evidence, we conclude that the moderate positive correlation coefficient of (r=0.390**) suggests a correlation between website traffic and service quality. As website traffic increases, there is a tendency for service quality to improve. The significance level for both correlations was 0.000, indicating that the correlation coefficients were highly significant at the 0.01 level (2-tailed). This positive correlation implies a connection between website traffic and service quality. From the empirical conclusion, we are in position to come up with a key recommendation stating that to enhance its online presence, Jumia should consider diversifying its website content with engaging formats such as blog posts, videos, and infographics to appeal to a broader audience. Consistent updates and the regular refreshment of content are crucial for maintaining visitor interest
Supporting underprivileged children on their livelihood in communities of Kabale district: a case of Kabale child development program
Get PDFThis paper discusses the impact of supporting underprivileged children in Kabale District, specifically through the Kabale Child Development Project (KCDP) in Bugongi, southwestern Uganda. It focuses on two main objectives: understanding how KCDP supports these children and assessing the effects of this support on their livelihoods. To achieve these objectives, a targeted population of underprivileged children in Kabale District, particularly those benefiting from KCDP, was identified. Employing a purposive sampling technique, participants were selected to represent this population, ensuring direct experience with KCDP's support initiatives. The sample size was dynamically determined throughout the study to ensure saturation of themes and perspectives. Data collection involved qualitative surveys with key stakeholders, including KCDP representatives, governmental and non-governmental organizations, parents, caregivers, and community members. These surveys explored the various forms of support provided and their impact on livelihoods. Secondary data from recent reports, magazines, newspapers, and related records supplemented the surveys, providing additional insights into support initiatives for underprivileged children. Thematic analysis techniques, such as transcription, coding, and categorization, were used to analyze qualitative data. This approach helped identify recurring themes and patterns related to support provision and its effects on livelihoods. The analysis revealed potential policies and activities to enhance underprivileged children's livelihoods in Kabale District communities. For example, there is a need for training programs targeting parents and caregivers, particularly in small business ventures, to improve income stability. Additionally, addressing the gap in positive parenting education, especially among fathers, is crucial for redistributing caregiving roles within households
Unlocking human potential for institutional excellence: an examination of talent management practices and employee productivity in Ogun State universities, Nigeria
Get PDFThis study examines the relationship between talent management practices and employee productivity in Ogun State universities, Nigeria. The study aimed to investigate the influence of talent management on employee productivity and identify strategies for unlocking human potential and driving institutional excellence. A survey research design was used, and data were collected with a self-structured questionnaire from 586 academic and non-academic employees of four selected universities in Ogun State and simple random sampling technique was employed, the research instrument was validated by the average variance (0.831). Cronbach’s alpha of the scale for the variable was greater than 0.70, which suggest that instrument was reliable and data gathered was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (simple linear regression analysis). The result showed there was a positive influence talent management on employee productivity in universities in Ogun State at the value of (β= .517, t = 14.791, p< 0.05), supporting previous research that effective talent management practices improve employee productivity. The study also showed a significant relationship between talent management and organizational performance, emphasizing the importance of talent management in achieving organizational objectives. The study recommends that universities in Ogun State should develop and implement effective talent management programs, invest in training and development programs, and conduct regular assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of their talent management practices
Christian doctrines and the death of Osinachi: social work intervention with women in intimate partner violence in Nigeria
Get PDFThis paper x-rayed the spate of Christian doctrines as a resistance for Christian women to stay in violent intimate relationship using Mrs. Osinachi as our case study. It espoused the counsels and teaching of the Christian doctrines and how these are employed to manipulate women to accept and continue to endure the harsh and intimidating relationships with their partner. The paper also established that the custodians of the Christian doctrines who are mainly men amplify the verses of the Bible that focus primarily on women to be submissive while they are silent about the areas that command men not to abuse their wives. The paper adopted literature scoping research method alongside reflexive research method togather the required data. Content analysis was use to analyzed secondary data which were comprehensively reviewed and important themes isolated and analyzed based on the aim of the study. The paper recommends social work profession that is capable of providing effective intervention to empower and liberate to women from abuse and all forms of religious and cultural oppression which has in the past rendered them voiceless and helpless
The impact of covid-19 pandemic on the management of higher education in Nigeria
Get PDFThe emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a downturn in the global economy, and has had different and far-reaching effects on the higher education system. The abrupt closure of educational institutions as a measure to forestall the transmission of the coronavirus compelled the face-to-face method of teaching to transform to the virtual mode. The pandemic has uncovered the strengths and flaws of the contemporary higher education system. This study examined the impact of the pandemic on the management of higher education in Nigeria. It traced the historical development of pandemics in the world, and analysed the distinct but related areas where higher education institutions have been impacted by COVID-19: students’ assessment; planning of the examination system; cost of higher education; accreditation of academic programmes; teaching and learning as well as research and organization and attendance of academic conferences. Higher education institutions need to plan education in the post-COVID-19 era as well as take on new strategies to guarantee the desired education outcomes. This could be achieved through the adoption of blended learning which emphasizes a combination of traditional face-to-face and online learning
The effect of risk management on fi nancial performance in Uganda. A case of Kabale municipal council, Kabale district
Get PDFTo examine the effect of risk management on financial performance in Uganda. We explored literature on risk management and the relationships with financial performance in public sector organizations. We designed a theoretical relationship between risk management and financial performance. A descriptive research design was adopted and a sample size of 169, which constituted council employees and beneficiaries was used. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. The study found a significant effect of risk management on financial performance. The study also established positive and significant relationships between risk management and financial performance at (r = .627; sig. <.05). Generally, risk management accounts for 39.3% of the total variations in the financial performance of Kabale municipality. The study shows that local governments in Uganda have strong risk management systems and are likely to register a 50% variation in their financial performance. The study recommends to both public and private organizations improve their risk management systems for high financial performance. The audit departments should strengthen risk management and control activities at the department level
Fraud detection model for illegitimate transactions
Get PDFDue to advancements in network technologies, digital security is becoming a top priority worldwide. This project aims to study how machine learning techniques can be used to learn patterns in fraudulent and legitimate transactions in order to detect fraudulent transactions using Python programming language on Jupyter notebook as the integrated development environment (IDE). Scikit-learn was used to process the algorithm, and Streamlit and Heroku platforms were used for deployment of the algorithms. This was incorporated into a web application that allows the user to upload data that is analyzed by the system to detect fraud. The Classification report and Confusion matrix are used to evaluate each model’s accuracy. The random forest model gave an accuracy of 99.95 %. At the end of this study, a web-based application was developed to allow users upload data and also to detect fraudulent online based transaction