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ORAL NARRATIVE TECHNIQUES IN LES SOLEILS DES INDEPENDENCES AND ALLAH H’EST PAS OBLIGE
No full text The study of oral narrative techniques is a stylistic exercise; a study of style. The usage of some narrative techniques whether oral or literary by an author in preference to other ones, is a stylistic choice. Each writer chooses devices from a set of alternatives. Style is according to Marouzeau (1963:9-10).” The attitude the writer adopts vis-à-vis the material that language supplies to him.... a preference given to this or that expression.
Dichotomies and Dynamics in Linguistic Pan-Africanism
No full textThe language question in Pan-Africanism is as complex as the tortuous historical journey of the black continent is. The age-long efforts at arriving at a single or a very few pan-African languages have been confronted with strong and undeniable realities. This paper examines the complexities, through tree major areas of: the language question itself, the multiple nationalism consciousness, and the centrality of language to not only identity but also development. It concludes that, varied and mountainous as the dichotomies and dynamics of linguistic pan-Africanism may appear, the fact remains that Africa may not get its developmental efforts right until the language issue, vis-Ã -vis education, science and technology, is fixed.
Keywords: Language question, dichotomies, dynamics, indigenous languages, development
Humour and Irony in Kourouma’s Novels
No full textIn a flavour of humour, Kourouma draws a trajectory of the lives of his heroes to portray the irony of life in each case. From Fama in Les soleils des indépendances to Birahima in Allah n’est pas obligé, including the King of Soba in Monnè, outrages et défis, as well as President Koyaga in En attendant le vote des bêtes sauvages, the life story of the protagonist in each case ended the opposite way to their initial expectations. This is in spite of all their efforts put in, both in the overt and in the covert, to achieve target. And in all the cases, the protagonists kept hoping for the best until their eventual ironic turn of events. This is the thrust of irony and humour in the four novels which this study has highlighted: the irony of the disillusionment being experienced by Africans as against the high hopes and expectations promised by the independence of the1960s.
Keywords: Kourouma, humour, irony, satire, African literature
The Challenges of Globalization to Linguistic Pan-Africanism and African Development
No full textThe latest but not the least of the challenges that confront efforts in linguistic pan-Africanism is that of globalization. This study underlines the importance of language in development and highlights efforts being made at different levels towards achieving linguistic pan-Africanism. While being conscious of the dangers of narrow nationalism, the study recognizes a much more damaging danger in the imperialistic and neo-colonial phenomenon called globalization. Working in concert with multinational and world organizations such as World Bank, International Monitory Fund (IMF), World Trade Organization (WTO), globalization seeks to build a world system in which languages of lesser economies and powers have no relevance. Africa would have to navigate through these realities as it seeks to arrive at pan-African language(s) that would be truly African and serve as springboard for its much needed development.
Keywords: Language, pan-Africanism, Globalization, Development, Nationalism
Attitudes of Students towards Peers with Disability in an Inclusive School in Nigeria
No full textPurpose: The majority of children and young people with disabilities live in developing countries where they face inequalities in education and other opportunities. Negative attitudes constitute one of the major barriers to the development of their potential. This study aimed to describe the attitudes of students without disability towards their peers with disability, and to assess the role that gender and interpersonal contact play in shaping these attitudes. Method: A cross-sectional study involving 107 students was carried out at an inclusive secondary school located in a peri-urban area in South Western Nigeria. Participants were recruited from a group of 118 students in the three junior classes and senior class one (JSS 1 to SSS 1). A semi-structured questionnaire containing items on the “Chedoke-McMaster Attitudes Towards Children with Handicaps (CATCH) scale”, which elicits responses on a Likert scale numbered 0 to 4 (0-strongly disagree, 4-strongly agree), was administered. Data analysis was done using Stata version 12. Descriptive analysis was carried out and association between variables was determined using independent two-tailed t-tests.Results: The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of the scale was 0.83. The attitudes of students in the school were generally positive (M = 22.55, SD = 3.79). Female students had higher total scores (M = 24.76, SD = 2.78) than their male contemporaries (M = 19.84, SD = 3.05), t (103) = 8.55, p = .000. Having a friend/relative with a disability was associated with more positive attitudes among female students.Conclusions: In this inclusive setting, the attitudes of students towards their peers with disability were generally positive. Since interpersonal contact was associated with positive attitudes towards students with disabilities, interventions should be directed towards promoting interpersonal relationships in order to build an integrated society.doi: 10.5463/dcid.v23i3.136</p
JOURNAL OF HUMAN KINETICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION PEDAGOGY
No full text© Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education Faculty of Education,
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti Nigeria.
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All right reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the written permission of the Editor-in-Chief.
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Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
EDITORIAL
Publishing of well researched papers in reputable journals has become an indispensable culture that must necessarily be adhered to by all academics in the university system. Now that the publishing market has been proliferated by all manners of seemingly "International Journals" the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, EKSU has decided to float a journal that will attain all the attributes of Real International Standards.
The birth of this journal, (Journal of Human Kinetics and Health Education Pedagogy), did not come out of the blues, but came as a result of deliberate efforts of some members of the Department, who used their many years of vast experiences in editing, reviewing and publishing quality papers in many renowned, local and international journals.
The maiden edition ensures the publication of articles from different segments of human kinetics, health education and related issues. The journal also enjoys wide- spread patronage from different authors to ascertain its global outlook.
Members of the Editorial Board wish to assure the reading public and intending authors that this journal shall be published on regular basis in conformity with the dynamic trend in academic world. Our appreciation goes to the Heads of Department, past and present, the Professors and other members of the Department for their contributions to the successful launch of this journal.
Professor Isaac Olusola AKINDUTIRE,
Editor- In- Chief
EDITORIAL BOARD
Editor –in-Chief - Professor I. O. Akindutire
Managing Editor - Professor J. A. Adegboyega
Acting Head of Department - Dr. O.M. Bolarinwa
Consulting Editors
Prof. A. L. Toriola - Tehwane University of Technology,South Africa Prof. E. B. Okunrotifa - Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
Prof. J. F. Babalola - University of Ibadan, Ibadan
Prof. Pat Oyeniyi - Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
Prof. J. A. Adegun - Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
Prof. O. O. Obiyemi - University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State
Prof. C. A. Ajibola - University of Calabar
Prof. L. O. Eboh - Delta State University, Abraka
Prof. A. O. Akeredolu - Lagos State University, Ojoo, Lagos
Prof. B. O. Ogundele - University of Ibadan, Ibadan
Publication Committee
Prof. J. A. Adegboyega - Chairman
Prof. O. B. Ajayi-Vincent - Member
Dr. (Mrs.) E. O. Adeloye - Member
Mrs. O. O. Aina - Member
Dr (Mrs.) A. O. Awosusi - Secretary
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Editor-In-Chief Editor:
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& Health Education, & Health Education,
Faculty of Education, Faculty of Education,
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
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Dr. (Mrs.) A. O. Awosusi Dr. O.M. Bolarinwa
Department of Human Kinetics Department of Human Kinetics
& Health Education, & Health Education,
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JOURNAL OF HUMAN KINETICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION PEDAGOGY: Exploring the Environment for Sustainable Development: The Plight of Nigerian Children
No full textDepartment of Human Kinetics and Health Education Faculty of Education,
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti Nigeria.
Website: www.humankineticsedu.com
All right reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the written permission of the Editor-in-Chief.
A publication of the:
Department of Human Kinetics & Health Education Faculty of Education,
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
EDITORIAL
Publishing of well researched papers in reputable journals has become an indispensable culture that must necessarily be adhered to by all academics in the university system. Now that the publishing market has been proliferated by all manners of seemingly "International Journals" the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, EKSU has decided to float a journal that will attain all the attributes of Real International Standards.
The birth of this journal, (Journal of Human Kinetics and Health Education Pedagogy), did not come out of the blues, but came as a result of deliberate efforts of some members of the Department, who used their many years of vast experiences in editing, reviewing and publishing quality papers in many renowned, local and international journals.
The maiden edition ensures the publication of articles from different segments of human kinetics, health education and related issues. The journal also enjoys wide- spread patronage from different authors to ascertain its global outlook.
Members of the Editorial Board wish to assure the reading public and intending authors that this journal shall be published on regular basis in conformity with the dynamic trend in academic world. Our appreciation goes to the Heads of Department, past and present, the Professors and other members of the Department for their contributions to the successful launch of this journal.
Professor Isaac Olusola AKINDUTIRE, Editor- In- Chief
EDITORIAL BOARD
Editor –in-Chief - Professor I. O. Akindutire
Managing Editor - Professor J. A. Adegboyega Acting Head of Department - Dr. (Mrs.) P. E. Konwea
Consulting Editors
Prof. A. L. Toriola - Tehwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
Prof. E. B. Okunrotifa - Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
Prof. J. F. Babalola - University of Ibadan, Ibadan
Prof. J. B. Omonu - Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria
Prof. J. A. Adegun - Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
Prof. O. O. Obiyemi - University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State
Prof. C. A. Ajibola - University of Calabar
Prof. L. O. Eboh - Delta State University, Abraka
Prof. A. O. Akeredolu - Lagos State University, Ojoo, Lagos
Prof. B. O. Ogundele - University of Ibadan, Ibadan
Publication Committee
Prof. J. A. Adegboyega - Chairman
Prof. O. B. Ajayi -Vincent - Member
Dr. (Mrs.) E. O. Adeloye - Member
Mrs. O. O. Aina - Member
Dr (Mrs.) A. O. Awosusi - Secretary
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The manuscript should be typed in double line space on A4 size paper with Microsoft words, Times New Roman, 12 point font size, preferred manuscript length is 12 typewritten pages.
The title of article, author\u27s name and affiliation and the full address, showing e-mail address and mobile phone number to which correspondence should be sent must be submitted on a separate
The abstract must not be more than 200 italicized words with focus on the purpose, methods, findings and recommendations; and a maximum of five key words.
Tables and figures are to be fixed appropriately in the manuscript. Tables should be in 2 decimal places and levels of significance clearly stated, where applicable.
Materials forwarded to the Journal for consideration should be original and not have been submitted to another publication or published elsewhere.
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Paper acceptance notification will be made known to contributors within 2 weeks after paper
The Journal does not charge submission fee like other
It is expected that the publication will be out by July,
Papers for publication should be submitted electronically as attachment, preferably in word document file, to the editor via the e-mail below:
[email protected]; Copy: [email protected], [email protected]
FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES
All Correspondence address to:
Editor-In-Chief Editor:
Prof. I. O. Akindutire Prof. J. A. Adegboyega,
Department of Human Kinetics Department of Human Kinetics
& Health Education, & Health Education,
Faculty of Education, Faculty of Education,
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
+2348033738145 +2348037400188
Assistant Editor Ag. Head of Department
Dr. (Mrs.) A. O. Awosusi Dr. (Mrs.) P.E. Konwea
Department of Human Kinetics Department of Human Kinetics
& Health Education, & Health Education,
Faculty of Education, Faculty of Education,
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
+2348030707463 +2348033952887
 
Use of Telemedicine for Post-discharge Assessment of the Surgical Wound: International Cohort Study, and Systematic Review with Meta-analysis
No full textObjective: This study aimed to determine whether remote wound reviews using telemedicine can be safely upscaled, and if standardised assessment tools are needed. Summary background data: Surgical site infection is the most common complication of surgery worldwide, and frequently occurs after hospital discharge. Evidence to support implementation of telemedicine during postoperative recovery will be an essential component of pandemic recovery. Methods: The primary outcome of this study was surgical site infection reported up to 30-days after surgery (SSI), comparing rates reported using telemedicine (telephone and/or video assessment) to those with in-person review. The first part of this study analysed primary data from an international cohort study of adult patients undergoing abdominal surgery who were discharged from hospital before 30-days after surgery. The second part combined this data with the results of a systematic review to perform a meta-analysis of all available data conducted in accordance with PRIMSA guidelines (PROSPERO:192596). Results: The cohort study included 15,358 patients from 66 countries (8069 high, 4448 middle, 1744 low income). Of these, 6907 (45.0%) were followed up using telemedicine. The SSI rate reported using telemedicine was slightly lower than with in-person follow-up (13.4% vs. 11.1%, P<0.001), which persisted after risk adjustment in a mixed-effects model (adjusted odds ratio: 0.73, 95% confidence interval 0.63-0.84, P<0.001). This association was consistent across sensitivity and subgroup analyses, including a propensity-score matched model. In nine eligible non-randomised studies identified, a pooled mean of 64% of patients underwent telemedicine follow-up. Upon meta-analysis, the SSI rate reported was lower with telemedicine (odds ratio: 0.67, 0.47-0.94) than in-person (reference) follow-up (I2=0.45, P=0.12), although there a high risk of bias in included studies. Conclusions: Use of telemedicine to assess the surgical wound post-discharge is feasible, but risks underreporting of SSI. Standardised tools for remote assessment of SSI must be evaluated and adopted as telemedicine is upscaled globally
Accuracy of the Wound Healing Questionnaire in the diagnosis of surgical-site infection after abdominal surgery in low- and middle-income countries
No full textIntroductionTelemedicine is being adopted for postoperative surveillance but requires evaluation for efficacy. This study tested a telephone Wound Healing Questionnaire (WHQ) to diagnose surgical site infection (SSI) after abdominal surgery in low- and middle-income countries.MethodA multi-centre, international, prospective study was embedded in the FALCON trial; a factorial RCT testing measures to reduce SSI in seven low- and middle-income countries (NCT03700749). It was conducted according to a pre-registered protocol (SWAT126) and reported according to STARD guidelines. The reference test was in-person review by a trained clinician at 30 postoperative days according to US Centres for Disease Control criteria. The index test was telephone administration of an adapted WHQ at 27 to 30 postoperative days by a researcher blinded to the outcome of in-person review. The sum of item response scores generated an overall score between 0 and 29. The primary outcome was the diagnostic accuracy of the WHQ, defined as the proportion of SSI correctly identified by the telephone WHQ, and summarized using the area under the receiving operator characteristic curve (AUROC) and diagnostic test accuracy statistics.ResultsPatients were included from three upper-middle income (396 patients, 13 hospitals), three lower-middle income (746 patients, 19 hospitals), and one low-income country (54 patients, 4 hospitals). 90.3% (1088 of 1196) patients were successfully contacted. Those with non-midline incisions (adjusted odds ratio: 0.36, 95% c.i. 0.17 to 0.73, P=0.005) or a confirmed diagnosis of SSI on in-person assessment (odds ratio: 0.42, 95% c.i. 0.20 to 0.92, P=0.006) were harder to reach. The questionnaire correctly discriminated between most patients with and without SSI (AUROC 0.869, 95% c.i. 0.824 to 0.914), which was consistent across subgroups. A representative cut-off score of ≥4 displayed a sensitivity of 0.701 (0.610-0.792), specificity of 0.911 (0.878-0.943), positive predictive value of 0.723 (0.633-0.814) and negative predictive value of 0.901 (0.867-0.935).ConclusionSSI can be diagnosed using a telephone questionnaire (obviating in-person assessment) in low resource settings
Adaptation of the Wound Healing Questionnaire universal-reporter outcome measure for use in global surgery trials (TALON-1 study): mixed-methods study and Rasch analysis
No full textBackground: The Bluebelle Wound Healing Questionnaire (WHQ) is a universal-reporter outcome measure developed in the UK for remote detection of surgical-site infection after abdominal surgery. This study aimed to explore cross-cultural equivalence, acceptability, and content validity of the WHQ for use across low- and middle-income countries, and to make recommendations for its adaptation. Methods: This was a mixed-methods study within a trial (SWAT) embedded in an international randomized trial, conducted according to best practice guidelines, and co-produced with community and patient partners (TALON-1). Structured interviews and focus groups were used to gather data regarding cross-cultural, cross-contextual equivalence of the individual items and scale, and conduct a translatability assessment. Translation was completed into five languages in accordance with Mapi recommendations. Next, data from a prospective cohort (SWAT) were interpreted using Rasch analysis to explore scaling and measurement properties of the WHQ. Finally, qualitative and quantitative data were triangulated using a modified, exploratory, instrumental design model. Results: In the qualitative phase, 10 structured interviews and six focus groups took place with a total of 47 investigators across six countries. Themes related to comprehension, response mapping, retrieval, and judgement were identified with rich cross-cultural insights. In the quantitative phase, an exploratory Rasch model was fitted to data from 537 patients (369 excluding extremes). Owing to the number of extreme (floor) values, the overall level of power was low. The single WHQ scale satisfied tests of unidimensionality, indicating validity of the ordinal total WHQ score. There was significant overall model misfit of five items (5, 9, 14, 15, 16) and local dependency in 11 item pairs. The person separation index was estimated as 0.48 suggesting weak discrimination between classes, whereas Cronbach's α was high at 0.86. Triangulation of qualitative data with the Rasch analysis supported recommendations for cross-cultural adaptation of the WHQ items 1 (redness), 3 (clear fluid), 7 (deep wound opening), 10 (pain), 11 (fever), 15 (antibiotics), 16 (debridement), 18 (drainage), and 19 (reoperation). Changes to three item response categories (1, not at all; 2, a little; 3, a lot) were adopted for symptom items 1 to 10, and two categories (0, no; 1, yes) for item 11 (fever). Conclusion: This study made recommendations for cross-cultural adaptation of the WHQ for use in global surgical research and practice, using co-produced mixed-methods data from three continents. Translations are now available for implementation into remote wound assessment pathways
