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{"title":"Antecedents of Attitude of Mobile Phone Users towards Short Messaging Service (SMS) Advertising in Eswatini","authors":"Alex Sipho Lashaba, J. Kule","doi":"10.59765/aiew150y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59765/aiew150y","url":null,"abstract":"This study determined the effect of antecedents of attitudes of mobile phone uses towards short messaging service advertising in Eswatini. Two hypotheses: the informativeness of SMS significantly influence attitudes towards SMS advertising, and the entertainment nature of SMS’ significantly influences attitudes toward SMS advertising were tested. A cross-sectional design for the study was selected. The use of cross-sectional design is supported by Levin (2006), Wang and Cheng (2020), Zangirolami-Raimundo, Echeimberg, and Leone (2018) who advance that cross-sectional research design collects data at one point in time and enhances the establishment of preliminary evidence for future studies. The study adopted a non-probability sampling technique, targeting 500 Facebook users. To collect data, a research instrument(questionnaire) was administered using a digital survey, whereby a digital link was sent to Facebook users. To test for reliability, the study constructed a reliability analysis test to ascertain the presence of internal consistency. Informativeness, and entertainment reliability coefficients were found to be higher than 0.7 which indicates the existence of high internal consistency, and the overall reliability coefficient indicates an acceptable (0.834) internal consistency across all the variables when combined. The Analysis of variation was used to ascertain whether informativeness and entertainment were significant predictors of attitudes towards SMS advertising. The results from the ANOVA output revealed that informativeness and entertainment have a significant influence on mobile phone users’ attitudes towards SMS advertising (F(2, 154)=12.602, p=.000). The study concludes that SMS advertising is a credible route to convey entertainment news via mobile phone devices. In essence, mobile phone consumers' attitudes towards SMS advertising are mainly dependent on entertainment nature of SMS adverts contained in a message, which further implies that mobile phone consumers are enticed by entertainment mature of SMS advertisements","PeriodicalId":305882,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128739303","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":"Listening to Students: The Experiences of Disabled Students of Learning in a Selected University in Zimbabwe","authors":"R. Manungo, Tatenda Dohwe","doi":"10.59765/szar3410","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59765/szar3410","url":null,"abstract":"Disability is one of the most neglected forms of diversity, which usually results in the different forms of discrimination at community level. Nonetheless, more institutions of higher education are making an effort toward creating more inclusive settings for the students and staff. This study examined the lived experiences of the students with disabilities in an institution of higher education in Zimbabwe. Student experiences and disability are the main themes in this study. This study is phenomenological research that was carried out with a questionnaire survey which was conducted among seven participants. This was triangulated by interviews that involved two participants. Overall results showed that physical disability is the most prevalent amongst the students in the institution considered for the study. Moreover, the disabled students faced challenges at home and in their life at university, which affected them psychologically. In addition, while the students were conscious of the existing international and national protocols that promote their welfare, they were not well aware of those embedded within their university policies. Results also reveal that the disabled students suffered socially from stigma and negligence from their able-bodied counterparts and staff. Further, they had limited access to some of the physical structures that lacked ramps and lifts. To promote full participation of the disabled students in academic life, the institution is expected to formulate and implement a binding disability policy that promotes diversity and inclusive education. In addition, infrastructure, especially the old structures need to be refurbished with the disabled in mind.","PeriodicalId":305882,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126643921","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":"Influence of Primary Schools’ Infrastructure on the Implementation of Competency Based Curriculum: A Case of Bomet Central Sub-County, Kenya","authors":"Philemon Kibet Keter","doi":"10.59765/ksun8141","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59765/ksun8141","url":null,"abstract":"Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) is an educational approach that focuses on developing specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes among learners. The implementation of CBC in Kenya has been a major focus in the country's education sector in recent years. This paper investigated the influence of primary schools' infrastructure in the implementation of CBC in Bomet Central Sub County. The study targeted 124 respondents comprising of teachers, Board of management and curriculum support staff. The sample size of this study was 95 respondents achieved using Yamane (1967) formula. Descriptive survey design was used and data was collected data using questionnaires and interviews. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics in the form of frequencies and percentages, whereas qualitative data was analyzed using thematic and sub-thematic content analysis. The study found out that 53.7% of the schools had 11 -15 classrooms. In addition, 86.3% of the schools lacked ICT laboratories and had no access to ICT facilities. Similarly, 82.1% of the schools lacked functional libraries hindering the effective implementation of CBC. Furthermore, 70.5% of the schools had playgrounds but lacked play materials and equipment for their learners. It was concluded that most of the schools had partially implemented CBC. It was recommended that the Ministry of Education needs to provide adequate resources and continuously train teachers for effective implementation of CBC. The findings of this study will provide insights into the role of infrastructure in the successful implementation of CBC and inform recommendations for improving the infrastructure in primary schools.","PeriodicalId":305882,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education","volume":"595 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122934660","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":"Gender Inclusion and Provision of Security Services by The Uganda Police Force","authors":"Francis Tumwesigye","doi":"10.59765/rcza7612.","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59765/rcza7612.","url":null,"abstract":"The paper examined the association of gender inclusion and provision of services by the Uganda Police Force. The paper used the mixed methods research approach for data collection and analysis. A sample of 225 participants was used from a population of 528 from the different departments, with a response rate of 91.1%. The paper used survey, interview, focus group discussion, observation, and document review methods of research. Respondents were selected using purposive, simple random and quota sampling techniques. The study found a positive relationship between gender inclusion and effective provision of services in Uganda Police Force. The paper concluded that gender equality in Uganda police force, has not been fully effective due to challenges and reluctance in the implementation of the policy which poses a big gap that needs to be filled in order to have balanced service provision by the Uganda police force.","PeriodicalId":305882,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education","volume":"88 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131749001","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":"Gender and Developing Entrepreneurial Skills among Entrepreneurs in Juba City, South Sudan","authors":"Suzy Anong Lomoro Muras","doi":"10.59765/azqs1007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59765/azqs1007","url":null,"abstract":"Women's business has received more attention in recent years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The literature suggests that women can significantly contribute to entrepreneurship. This study examined gender and developing entrepreneurial skills in Juba City, South Sudan. The study was guided by Entrepreneurship Theory. A descriptive survey design was used. The target population was 100 men and women entrepreneurs in Juba City. A non-probability sampling technique was used to choose 100 entrepreneurs for the study. Questionnaires were used to collect data. This study ensured construct validity through relevant representative questions for the study objective. Further, research instruments were developed in close consultation with the research experts for their expertise approval. Cronbach Alpha was used to ascertain the reliability of the study. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics like measures of central tendency using SPSS (version 25). The analyzed data was presented in tabulation form. In the findings, gender has a significant influence on entrepreneurship for socio-economic development in Juba. Another finding was that women’s engagement in business has been growing through awareness creation that targets gender and economic development. Finally support given to women in their entrepreneurial management by the South Sudanese state helps in the thriving of business. In recommendation, the national Government, local leaders, and all entrepreneurs should work together by formulating business-friendly policies which are inclusive to both genders without any form of discrimination to promote the endeavors of the entrepreneurs in the social and economic growth of both individuals and the country.","PeriodicalId":305882,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education","volume":"50 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126548822","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":"Teachers’ Use of Instructional Materials in the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics in private Secondary Schools of Gasabo District, Rwanda","authors":"T. Usai, R. Nyoka, Gospel Chingwaru, Norma Ndhovu, W. Pote, B. Mutonhodza","doi":"10.59765/otiz1723.","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59765/otiz1723.","url":null,"abstract":"Low birth weight (LBW) is one of the leading causes of infant mortality, a pivotal indicator of maternal and child health, and a serious public health issue that can cause complications even in adulthood. The study focused on determining the factors that are associated with low birth weight in Hopley farm, Harare. The study participants consisted of 90 cases and 90 controls. Delivery registers were reviewed to obtain participants’ physio-demographic, medical, and obstetric data. Phone calls were used to obtain socioeconomic and nutritional data from participants and a structured questionnaire was used to document information. Univariate logistic regression analysis was used to calculate odds ratios and p-values in order to determine the association at 95% confidence interval. Household Dietary Diversity Score (HDDS) was calculated to determine food consumption related indicators. Controls had a higher dietary diversity score than cases. The prevalence of LBW in Hopley was 13%. The study identified getting pregnant at age below 20 years, gravida 1 status, parity, lack of nutritional / counselling education, history of delivering low birth weight infants, affiliation to an African apostolic church, low income less than USD20, vending and eating mound to be significant predictors of LBW. LBW was found to be related to socioeconomic, medical, nutritive, and demographic factors. The study recommends more exploration on the impact of the level of nutritional education on LBW problem in Zimbabwe and the possibility of offering incentives to encourage childbearing women to acquire nutritional education.","PeriodicalId":305882,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121810867","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":"“Dokoro” Nutrient Dense Porridge Formulated from Fruits, Legumes and Cereal","authors":"T. Usai, R. Nyoka, Faith Badza, B. Mutonhodza","doi":"10.59765/ytka9317.","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59765/ytka9317.","url":null,"abstract":"The study aimed at determining the possibility of offering an alternative to the common maize meal porridge with a porridge formulated from a mixture of fruits, legumes and cereals. It was underpinned by a positivist research paradigm which followed an experimental research design. The conveniently selected panellists for product testing consisted of 30 primary school pupils who were conveniently selected in Grade 7 from one school and were willing to participate. Composite flours consisting of fruits, cereals and legumes were used to produce a porridge which was compared with unrefined maize meal porridge for acceptability. This was followed by the evaluation of nutrient composition for both dokoro and maize meal. The mean acceptance score for dokoro porridge (Mean = 7.6, SD = 0.26) was significantly higher (p≤001) than the acceptance score for maize porridge (Mean = 5.8, SD = 0.14), t (58) = -3.75, p = 0.000. Moreover, dokoro composite powder had a significantly higher content values for moisture (p≤0.001), ash (p≤0.003), protein (p≤0.014), crude fibre (p≤0.001), vitamin C, energy, zinc and iron (p≤0.001) than maize powder. The study concludes that Dokoro porridge is a healthier food product that is more acceptable and contains significantly higher nutrient values than the common maize meal porridge. It is recommended to replicate the study using a larger sample of participants of different age groups from various locations in the country to determine the potential of using the dokora product nationwide.","PeriodicalId":305882,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116041002","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":"Influence of Deforestation Activities on Sustainable Livelihoods of the Inhabitants in Mount Elgon Forest Reserve, Bungoma County, Kenya","authors":"Robert Simiyu Kakai, M. L. Fedha, Denis Mamboleo, G. T. Ekisa","doi":"10.59765/ishr9371","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59765/ishr9371","url":null,"abstract":"In the last three decades, the Mount Elgon Forest in Kenya has declined primarily due to anthropogenic activities as a result of overdependence of forest products and services for livelihoods. This paper aimed at investigating the influence of deforestation activities on sustainable livelihoods of the inhabitants in mount Elgon Forest. This study used cross-sectional research design and mixed methodology where both quantitative and qualitative approaches of data collection and analysis was used. The target population was 12842 household heads, 4 ward administrators, 12 chiefs, 1 Kenya Forest service personnel and 1 NEMA official. A sample of 373 household heads,4 ward administrators, 12 chiefs, 1 Kenya Forest Service Personnel and 1 NEMA official took part in the study. Questionnaires, interview guides and Focus Group Discussions were used to collect data. Validity was determined by consulting supervisors while reliability was ascertained using Cronbach Alpha Coefficient. The quantitative data was analysed using frequencies, percentages, mean and Standard deviation. Pearson Correlation analysis was employed to determine relationship that exists between the independent and dependent variables. Qualitative data was thematically classified and arranged before they are reported in narrations and quotations. Analyzed data was presented using tables and figures. The study found out that there was a significant positive correlation between deforestation activities and sustainable households’ livelihoods (r = .682; p = .000) showing that deforestation activities affect sustainable livelihoods. It was recommended that there is need for the community and the government agencies to devise strategies of enhancing sustainable use of forest resources.","PeriodicalId":305882,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education","volume":"248 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123357796","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":"Effect of Real-life Application-based Classroom Activities on Engineering Students’ Conceptual Understanding of Electromagnetism: A Case of Rwanda Polytechnic, Huye Campus","authors":"Janvier Kabalisa","doi":"10.59765/wsbd2974","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59765/wsbd2974","url":null,"abstract":"The abstract and microscopic character of some physics concepts, make it difficult for pupils to acquire them conceptually. The current study sought to determine how engineering students' conceptual grasp of electromagnetism was affected by learning through real-life application-based classroom activities. Seventy-three (73) students successfully completed the study at IPRC Huye, with 35 in the experimental group and 38 in the control group. In experimental group, the teaching intervention used real-world applications, whereas the control got conventional instruction. Two physics teachers gave lectures on magnetostatics, current electricity, electrostatics, and electromagnetic induction. The conceptual assessment of electricity and magnetism. Independent sample t-test and normalized learning gain were all used in the analysis. Mean mark in pre-test for both control and experimental group are 31.5 and 33.5 respectively and significant value p=0.679 which meant that there was no significant different in conceptual understanding between the groups before the treatment. The mean mark after treatment was found to be 52.44 and 68.5 respectively and significant value p= 0.00 which indicated that there was a significant different in conceptual understanding of electromagnetism between control and experimental group after intervention. Despite being both categorized as being in the medium category, the major findings showed that students in the experimental group increased their conceptual knowledge of electromagnetism more than those in the control group (g_av=0.520>g_av=0.31).The findings of this study concluded that hands-on exercises that linked ideas of electricity and magnetism were noted as the most interesting by students and physics teachers.","PeriodicalId":305882,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116892852","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":"Contract Management and Operational Performance of the Road Construction Sector in Uganda: Evidence from the Uganda National Roads Authority","authors":"Alex Muheesi, Martin Kasenge, Cyprian Ssebagala, Josephine Namuli","doi":"10.59765/jcvs2811","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59765/jcvs2811","url":null,"abstract":"The study examined the effect of contract management on operational performance of the road construction sector in Uganda, a case of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) paying attention to three objectives: to examine the effect of contract administration; relationship management and contract monitoring on operational performance of UNRA. A cross sectional research design was used on a sample of 108 participants from whom questionnaires were used to collect data. SPSS (version 25) was adopted to process data while analysis was done through descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that all tenets of contract management studied are positively related to operational performance (contract administration: r = 0.53; p < 0.01, relationship management: r = 0.644; p < 0.01 and contract monitoring: r = 0.469; p <0.01). Results revealed that contract management explains 41.3% of the variation in operational performance of UNRA and that contract administration, relationship management and contract monitoring have a positive effect on operational performance with net contributions of 42%, 34.7% and 24.6% respectively. The researchers conclude that contract management positively predicts operational performance. The researchers recommend that the authorities at UNRA should pay keen attention to all dimensions of contract management adopted in the study since they all positively relate with and equally positively influence operational performance of the organization. By doing so, any occurrences that would jeopardize smooth flow of activities and works will be eliminated, hence harnessing operational efficiency.","PeriodicalId":305882,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124415290","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}