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{"title":"Extent of the Usage of Behavioural Counselling in the Management of Bullying among Secondary School Students in Enugu Education Zone of Enugu State, Nigeria","authors":"Dikenta, Mirian Chiamaka","doi":"10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i9/sep23023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i9/sep23023","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of the study was to examine the extent of the utilization of behavioural counselling in the management of bullying among secondary school students in Enugu Educational Zone of Enugu State. The study was guided by Krumboltz and Thoresen's (1969) behavioural theory and Albert Bandura's (1986) social learning theory. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study was two thousand, one hundred and seventy-one qualified teachers (2, 171), while random sampling was used to acquire a sample of 217 respondents made up of 22 Director of Academics, 21 Counsellors and 174 teachers all spread across the 31-government owned secondary schools in Enugu Educational Zone. Questionnaires and scheduled interviews were used as the major instruments for data collection. The study reliability coefficient of 0.68 was obtained. The analysis of the data was done using descriptive statistics. The findings of the study showed that school counsellors' systemic approach, befriending strategy, peer mentoring and group therapy as behavioural counselling techniques in the management of bullying. From the findings of the study, collaboration is required between parents and the school in the all-round formation of their children, while students, on their part, are required to make their voices heard and stand up for each other in situations of bullying. There is also the need for more trained professionals for counselling activities in schools.","PeriodicalId":14101,"journal":{"name":"International journal of innovative research and development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139009420","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Mothers attending Primary Healthcare Facilities in South-east Nigeria towards Prevention of Childhood Anaemia","authors":"Daniel Akubueze, Dr. Johnson John Omale","doi":"10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i9/sep23011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i9/sep23011","url":null,"abstract":"Studies carried out in the past have shown that the incidence and prevalence of childhood anaemia in Enugu, south-east Nigeria, is high despite various intervention programs carried out in the past by the Federal government to reduce the prevalence. A cross-sectional study investigating knowledge, attitude and practices was carried out among the mothers of reproductive age 15-49 attending Abakpa health centre located in Abakpa district, Enugu, South East Nigeria. A total of one hundred and fifty-nine mothers attending Abakpa health centre consented and participated in the study. The sample was selected using the purposive sample method. Participants were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Analysis of the data was done using a statistical package for social science software (SPSS) version 23.0. Analysis of the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants and their children was done, evaluation of knowledge, attitude and practices of the participants towards childhood anaemia was done. They revealed that the majority of the participant had heard about childhood anaemia in the past. However, they still indulged in wrong practices and negligence that can lead to childhood anaemia. The majority of the participants do not practice exclusive breastfeeding, malaria chemoprophylaxis and good hygiene, which is one the major preventive measures for childhood anaemia. The study also revealed there is a positive moderate correlation between knowledge and practice using Pearson (r) correlation at 0.649 and there is no significant level between knowledge and practice at 0.236. Reduction in childhood anaemia can be achieved if proper training and enlightenment programs are organized for mothers, which help to close the knowledge gap that will result in better practices and reduction in the incidence of childhood anaemia in Enugu.","PeriodicalId":14101,"journal":{"name":"International journal of innovative research and development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139009510","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"‘Biblo-Musical’ Approach To Music Therapy, Saul and David: A Case Study","authors":"Samuel Olusegun Onimisi AUDA","doi":"10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i9/sep23022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i9/sep23022","url":null,"abstract":"‘Biblo-musical' approach to music therapy is the biblical, spiritual approach to music therapy. It is well-known that music therapy is not a new field or genre. There are various ways by which music can be used in the lives of human beings. This paper seeks to focus on the spiritual, biblical dimension of music therapy, using Saul and David (1Sam. 16:13-23) as a case study. \u0000The paper will give some definitions of terms in the introduction. It will also look into the current trend of music therapy, especially in the church, with some practical examples. Third, the paper will look into the case of Saul and David and deduce some issues as implications for the church today. There are some spiritual principles in Saul and David's biblical case that the contemporary church can apply to make music therapy in church music more impactful and more effective.","PeriodicalId":14101,"journal":{"name":"International journal of innovative research and development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139007264","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Irregular Migration: Factors and Policies That Influence Irregular Migration from Sub-Saharan Africa to the EU","authors":"Fred Egwu","doi":"10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i9/jul23020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i9/jul23020","url":null,"abstract":"Over the past decades, there has been an increase in the number of African asylum seekers applying for international protection in the European Union (EU). In 2015, more than one million people crossed the Mediterranean Sea, risking their lives to reach European soil. African asylum seekers and other irregular migrants now find themselves at the centre of the political debate on immigration in Europe. Although human migration is not a new development in our world today, how people migrate, where people migrate to, the routes people migrate by, and the consequences of their migration have generated different perspectives on migration, especially irregular migration. This article aims to explore the causes and motivations of African asylum-seekers who enter Europe to seek international protection. The study will then robustly examine the EU policies that seek to reduce the number of African asylum seekers who arrive in the EU, focusing on the EU Border Management Agency (FRONTEX) and the European Union Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF). It proceeds to consider these policies in light of the experiences of asylum seekers who have encountered them firsthand. The study will conclude by dismissing financial aid as a means of reducing the number of African asylum seekers arriving in the EU and will make a recommendation as to how the EU might address this issue.","PeriodicalId":14101,"journal":{"name":"International journal of innovative research and development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139008128","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Heads of Schools’ Motivational Strategies Used to Improve Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Korogwe Town Council, Tanzania","authors":"Gabriel K. Nassary, Dr. Gadi Koda, Herme Mosha","doi":"10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i9/ojssep23001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i9/ojssep23001","url":null,"abstract":"The main aim of this study was to research the motivational strategies employed by heads of schools to improve students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Korogwe Town Council. The study was guided by the ARCS Model of Motivational created by Keller (1990), which presumes that people are motivated to learn if there is value in the knowledge presented and if there is an optimistic expectation for success. The study used a convergent parallel research design under a mixed approach. A study used simple random sampling and automatic techniques to get participants of the study who were students, teachers, heads of Schools, and Ward Educational Officers. The sample for the study was 3 Ward educational officers, 3 heads of schools, fifty-four (54) teachers, making a total of 60 participants. The total population was 9 schools, 9 heads of schools, and 344 teachers in public secondary schools, and 5907 made a total population of 6269 in Korogwe Town Council. The instruments for data collection were questionnaires and an interview guide. A questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data, while an interview guide was used to collect qualitative data. The instruments were validated by two experts from the faculty of education in educational planning and administration (MWECAU). The reliability of quantitative data was established through Cronbach Alpha (r=0.82 for teachers' questionnaire), while the reliability of the qualitative data was established through Persistent Engagement and Triangulation of data. The quantitative data were coded and analyzed into percentages and frequencies using Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS) version 25. Qualitative data were analyzed by coding contents into themes and presented in narrative form. The quantitative data were presented in figures and tables. The research findings revealed that HoS motivational strategies were inadequate and, therefore, affected students' academic performance. The study concluded that heads of public secondary schools should insist on intrinsic motivational strategies as they cost less than extrinsic motivational strategies. The study recommended that HoS should insist on the use of intrinsic motivational strategies and adjustment of strategies according to needs and time.","PeriodicalId":14101,"journal":{"name":"International journal of innovative research and development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139009913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing the Knowledge, Practice, and Attitudes of Healthcare Workers on E-Health Systems in Oshakati District, Namibia","authors":"Takura Bhila, Kamati Joan, Elias M Nghiiki, Jomin George","doi":"10.54536/jir.v1i3.2105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54536/jir.v1i3.2105","url":null,"abstract":"The study aimed to assess healthcare workers’ knowledge, practice, and attitudes on e-Health systems in Oshakati district. There were 56 healthcare workers from different health facilities (Ekamba clinic, Ongwediva Health Center, Eluwa clinic, Oshakati state hospital - PHC) Oshakati district. The educational backgrounds of many healthcare workers regarding electronic health are little in many developing countries. Many healthcare professionals in the health industry find it difficult to use and it takes time for them to adapt to the e-health systems and thus contributing to ignorance behaviors, which leads to digitized data discrepancy. e-Health in developing countries are challenging, as there are no sufficient funds to keep such developments (e-Health systems) running and active all the time. Conclusively Limited power and internet connectivity is accessible in developing countries’ rural areas. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, practice, and attitudes of healthcare workers on e-Health systems. The study design for this study was a cross-sectional study design that falls under descriptive studies. The sample size consisted of 56 respondents from 5 different health facilities in Oshakati district. A simple random sampling method was used, and quantitative method which is a self-administered questionnaire was used as a data collection tool.","PeriodicalId":14101,"journal":{"name":"International journal of innovative research and development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134908070","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Developing “Guess-Huwhat?” Strategic Intervention Material to Engage Grade 12 STEM Students in Understanding the Sound Terminologies","authors":"Nikko Lorenz P Lawsin, Missy Jane A Cammayo, Cindy D Diaz, Keene P Alberastine, Sally A De Vera, Chona Mae Tabucon","doi":"10.54536/jir.v1i3.2161","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54536/jir.v1i3.2161","url":null,"abstract":"Teaching of sound concepts must be improved and presented in new ways to lessen misconceptions. One of the efficient teaching methods for sciences is the use of strategic intervention material (SIM) because it assists students in enhancing their learning towards the least-learned subjects or competencies. This research aimed to develop a strategic intervention material, Guess HuWhat?, in teaching the concepts of sounds to STEM senior high school students. It also aimed to lessen the misconceptions about the concepts of sounds and improve the students’ conceptual understanding of sounds. The study adapted Branch’s ADDIE model, which stands for Assess, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate, as the basis for developing the actuarial mathematics course materials. This developed strategic intervention material was evaluated by Science Content Experts and was further utilized by some of the Grade 12 STEM students at Muntinlupa National High School to find out its effectiveness as a learning supplementary material and based on the data gathered, the Guess HuWhat? Strategic Intervention Material improved grade 12 STEM students’ understanding of sound terminologies. By repetitive actions, the developed game-based SIM can be an effective intervention material to deepen students’ comprehension of sound concepts and strengthen camaraderie among learners. This study recommends Guess HuWhat? Game in grade 12 science classes for continuous enhancement of teachers’ craft as well as innovation of the game itself. Moreover, it is highly recommended that teachers design and develop other game-based activities containing concepts that they perceive students are struggling with promoting that learning is indeed fun.","PeriodicalId":14101,"journal":{"name":"International journal of innovative research and development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135170802","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"English Language Teaching (ELT) Appraisal in the Trifocal System of the Philippine Education - Basis for Policy and Advancement Program","authors":"Xenia S Baesa-Alfelor, Darrel M Ocampo","doi":"10.54536/jir.v1i3.2026","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54536/jir.v1i3.2026","url":null,"abstract":"This study explored the English Language Teaching appraisal of teachers in the trifocal Philippine education system in the Bicol Region as a basis for policy and advancement programs. This study used the descriptive-comparative-associational method using a content-validated and reliability-tested questionnaire. The frequency and percentage technique, weighted mean, Chi-Square, and Anova Test of Variance were used in the data treatment. Findings revealed that ELT teachers were predominantly females with 73.97%, CHED, 80.21%, DepEd, and 71.43% TESDA along age groups of early and mid-30s and 46 years above. They served the agencies for less than 10 years, mostly married. Professionally, these teachers were still pursuing post-graduate education and attending training. Along with appraisals on their professional and work responsibility, ELT Trifocal teachers very evidently performed their professional and work responsibilities; on the delivery system, respondents conveyed the mastery and application of theoretical and pedagogical knowledge; on their communicative competencies, they were classified as experts. Meanwhile, there was no significant difference among ELT teachers’ appraisal in the three systems (F–value 2.21< t-value 3.35; 5% level of significance). It follows that Philippine education has maintained an undeviating quality of ELT teachers regardless of which system of education they belong. The result showed no variations in ELT competencies despite differences in modalities, urgencies, and the attainment of quality education. Findings also unveiled that the ELT teachers’ appraisal and integration of ICT to language teaching are directly associated with their age, sex and civil status, and educational attainment. The higher the educational attainment, the higher the integration of ICT in language teaching. With these results, a policy development for the Professional Advancement Program in ELT was crafted.","PeriodicalId":14101,"journal":{"name":"International journal of innovative research and development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135094973","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reconsidering the Distinction between English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and English for General Purposes (EGP) - Towards a Unified Perspective","authors":"Nor Eddine Azalmad","doi":"10.54536/jir.v1i3.2010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54536/jir.v1i3.2010","url":null,"abstract":"This article critically examines the distinction between English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and English for General Purposes (EGP) within language teaching contexts. It argues that the traditional dichotomy between ESP and EGP is inadequate and proposes a unified perspective. The rationale behind this argument is that all English language teaching experiences involve specificity, as learners’ language needs are influenced by their particular goals, domains, and contexts. The article challenges the prevailing assumptions and highlights the limitations of the ESP vs. EGP dichotomy. The key findings reveal that the boundaries between ESP and EGP are blurred and that considering all English language teaching as ESP provides a more comprehensive and inclusive approach. This reevaluation has significant implications for language pedagogy, curriculum design, and teacher training, urging a shift in perspective toward recognizing the specific nature of all language learning and teaching contexts.","PeriodicalId":14101,"journal":{"name":"International journal of innovative research and development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135254742","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Performance Evaluation of Engine-Operated Weeding Machine","authors":"Degefa Woyessa","doi":"10.54536/jir.v1i3.1544","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54536/jir.v1i3.1544","url":null,"abstract":"Weeds constitute a serious problem to wheat crops and cause a great loss to the yield. Manual weeding is labor-intensive and time-consuming. Chemical weed control has a negative impact on both the environment and humans. Today the agricultural sector requires non-chemical weed control that safeguards consumers demand for high quality food products and pay special attention to food safety. The objectives of the study was to evaluate the performance of an-engine operated weeder by evaluating the weeding efficiency, plant damage, effective field capacity, field efficiency, fuel consumption, performance index, energy consumption, and cost economics of engine operated weeder in wheat crop. The experimental design was a randomized complete block design and evaluation was conducted at three weeder forward speeds (1.5, 2, and 2.5 km/hr), two depths of operation (from 0 to 20 and from 0 to 40 mm), and three levels of soil moisture content (9.4, 12.34 and 15.25%). The performance of the weeder was found to be optimum at 15.25 percent soil moisture content with 0 to 40 mm depth of operation at a forward speed of 1.5 km/hr. The results revealed that maximum weeding efficiency of 90.1 percent was obtained with lower plant damage of 3.31 percent whereas the effective field capacity, field efficiency, fuel consumption, performance index, and energy consumption were found to be 0.052 ha/hr, 85.99%, 0.41 l/hr, 276.78 ha/hp, and 481.71 MJ/ha, respectively. The analysis revealed that forward speed, depth of operation, and soil moisture had significant effects on weeding efficiency, plant damage, effective field capacity, and fuel consumption at P<0.05 level of significance. The cost of weeding per hectare were 758 and 1920 ETB/ha for engine-operated weeders and traditional weeding methods, respectively. Based on the performance results, it can be concluded that the weeding machine is efficient, effective, and economically viable option with high scope for acceptability among small and medium scale farmers.","PeriodicalId":14101,"journal":{"name":"International journal of innovative research and development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136280350","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}