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{"title":"Principal’s Involvement of Parents in Student’s Discipline; Assessing its Relationship with Teenage Pregnancy in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya","authors":"J. M. Musyoka, Cheloti Selpher K., Gideon M. Kasivu","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0481","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0481","url":null,"abstract":"Teenage pregnancy remains a persistent global crisis that profoundly affects the socio-economic wellbeing of nations, citizens and families. The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between principals’ involvement of parents in students discipline and teenage pregnancy in public secondary schools in Kenya. The article is an extract of a study done in public secondary schools in Machakos County, Kenya. The study was guided by the social learning theory postulated by Albert Bandura. The research utilized a descriptive research design. The research target population comprised of 360 principals, 360 Heads of Department (HoDs) Guidance and Counseling (G&C), 360 Parent Association (PA) chairpersons and, 103,517 students. The study sample size was 450 comprising of 189 principals, 189 HoDs G&C, 36 PA chairpersons and 36 FGD. Questionnaires were used to collect data from the principal’s and HoDs G&C. Interview schedules collected data from the PA chairperson while Focused Group Discussions (FGD) collected data from form three students. Data was analyzed using SPSS software version 25.The correlational analysis findings from the principal and HoDs G&C responses showed a positive and significant relationship between principal’s engagement of parents in student’s discipline and teenage pregnancy (rp =.379 & rh = 0.564; p≤ .01). The study concludes that involving parents enhances learner discipline and can help curb cases of teenage pregnancies. The study recommended that PAs should work collaboratively with principals to make sure that parents are engaged in all matters affecting their children.","PeriodicalId":503935,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":" 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140994709","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":"Citizens’ Perception on Effects of Kidnapping on Security in Edo South Senatorial District","authors":"Nelson Agbi, Maria Nkonyeasua Osadema","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0480","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0480","url":null,"abstract":"The cases of kidnapping in Nigeria and in Edo State in particular are rising, and taking dangerous dimensions. What exists in the literature is an ample of research reports on the causes and socioeconomic implications of kidnapping. The general objective of this study is to explore citizens’ perception of the effects of the rising incidence of kidnapping on the security situations in Edo South Senatorial District of Edo State. The exploratory research design operated with the cross sectional research design was adopted for this study.  The calculated sample size for this study was placed at approximately 816. For the collection of qualitative data, the purposive sampling techniques were used to select two interviewees from each of the local government areas. Hence, there were 14 interviewees for the collection of qualitative data that complemented the quantitative data. The majority of respondents (54.7%) believe that the death of victims during kidnappings is avoidable or preventable. There was statistically significant difference in the perception of the level of panic due to kidnapping in Edo South according to the age groups. There is statistically significant association between educational qualification and the tendency to get the Police involved in cases of kidnapping. There was statistically significant difference in perceived police effectiveness in the fight against kidnapping in Edo South according the respondents’ nature of employment. In conclusion, there is a significant number of people who are concerned about kidnapping in their area, with most of affirming a high level of panic due to kidnapping. Kidnapping has a negative impact on society and is a source of fear and concern for many people. The lack of proper security measures adds to the problem, and people are left to take precautions to avoid being kidnapped. The citizens are adjusting to the panic caused by kidnapping by taking practical measures to ensure their safety and seeking solace through spiritual practices. It is recommended that the police should take proactive measures to prevent kidnappings, have the necessary resources and training to handle kidnapping cases, and work with other security agencies and organizations to provide support and services to victims after their release.","PeriodicalId":503935,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":" 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140996662","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":"Consumer Purchase Behavior: A Systematic Literature Review","authors":"Elson Adalberto Teixeira, Rodrigo Moreira Kallas, Murillo de Oliveira Dias","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0472","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0472","url":null,"abstract":"This article is a comprehensive literature review that examines the current understanding of Consumer Purchase Behavior. The goal is to trace the development of the key ideas in these fields over 124 years. A total of 1,000 publication records were obtained from Google Scholar and Scopus using keyword search. These data yielded almost 1,676,475 citations. The research conducted bibliometric analysis using these records Moreover, the number of citations on both subjects has increased by more than 2.5 times in the last two decades and is projected to double in the future decades. This study also provides suggestions for further research.","PeriodicalId":503935,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"100 s2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141015982","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":"Healthcare in Brazil: An Overview","authors":"Juliana Pan, Murillo de Oliveira Dias","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0475","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0475","url":null,"abstract":"This study examines the present comprehension of healthcare in Brazil, which accounts for 9.3% of GDP and is not viable in the long term. The research enhances the caliber and triumph of private healthcare initiatives in Brazil, as well as the entire Brazilian healthcare system. Our findings indicate that there are consistent concerns about the public healthcare system deteriorating due to the pandemic while the private healthcare system is seen as costly and a \"necessary evil.\" Professionals in the Brazilian private healthcare system is encountering widespread discontent due to inadequate resources to meet the needs of the people. This research offers recommendations for future investigations.","PeriodicalId":503935,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"15 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141014587","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":"The Antibiotic Era: A Golden Age and Its Challenges","authors":"E. Lawani-Luwaji","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0474","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0474","url":null,"abstract":"Antibiotics have revolutionised medicine, helping to reduce infection-related deaths and increase life expectancy globally. They have enabled life-prolonging medical procedures and the foundation for advancements in medicine. This review explores the historical significance of antibiotics in healthcare, underscores the challenges of antibiotic resistance, and emphasises the importance of responsible antibiotic usage. It advocates for developing new antibiotics to combat resistant bacteria and ensure the continued effectiveness of antibiotic therapy in healthcare. A comprehensive search was conducted using academic databases like PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, Science Direct and other search engines. The results were refined using filters, advanced search options, and relevant articles retrieved from the search. Antibiotics target and destroy bacterial cells, and each antibiotic type functions differently. However, the overuse and misuse of antibiotics, along with reduced economic incentives and challenging regulatory requirements, have resulted in antibiotic-resistant bacteria emerging, which is a cause for concern worldwide. The rapid emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria endangers the effectiveness of antibiotics that have saved millions of lives and transformed medicine. Antibiotics are essential in medicine, but resistance is a growing concern. New antibiotics need to be developed, and using them wisely is key to maintaining their effectiveness and positive impact on healthcare.","PeriodicalId":503935,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"103 13","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141016214","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":"Governance of Higher Education Institutions through Faculty Perspectives","authors":"Aaron Smith, Soyhan Egitim","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0473","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0473","url":null,"abstract":"The present study investigated the factors influencing faculty satisfaction within higher education institutions. A quantitative survey with 30 items was administered online to faculty members (n=72) from diverse disciplines and institutional roles. Specifically, the study examined the effects of top-down leadership, hierarchical organizational culture, and the current challenges faced by academic institutions. The results showed that faculty satisfaction was significantly influenced by the leadership style at the institutional level while institutions with rigid hierarchical cultures tended to have lower faculty satisfaction. The study also identified several challenges faced by academic institutions, including budget constraints, increased workload, and shifting educational paradigms. These challenges also directly impacted faculty satisfaction in a negative way. In conclusion, to enhance faculty satisfaction, institutions should foster transparent leadership, promote a participatory organizational culture, and proactively address the challenges posed by the evolving higher education landscape.","PeriodicalId":503935,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"83 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141016286","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":"Private and Public Investment: Are they Substitute or Complementary in Driving Economic Growth in Nigeria?","authors":"O. E. Falade, Opeyemi. A. Adeosun","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0453","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0453","url":null,"abstract":"The paper investigates the relationship between government and private investment with a view to ascertaining their complementarity or substitutability in driving economic growth in Nigeria for the period of 1981-2021. To achieve the objective, nonlinear autoregressive distributed lags (ARDL) models and nonlinear Granger causality tests were employed to analyze annual secondary data which were sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin. Findings show that government investment expenditure displayed a positive and long-term influence on private investment, suggesting a “crowding-in” effect where increased public investment stimulates private investment thereby fostering overall economic growth. Economic adversities or reduced public investment exerted a substantial negative impact on private investment, underscoring the complementarity of government investment expenditure in driving economic growth in Nigeria. Also, the nonlinear Granger causality tests reveal unidirectional relationship as government investment expenditure causes private investment across various embedding dimensions, emphasizing the positive influence of government investment on private investment. The findings generally suggest the need for balanced fiscal policies, prioritizing productive government investments, encouraging private investment, controlling inflation, and making time-sensitive policy decisions to promote economic growth in Nigeria.","PeriodicalId":503935,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":" 0","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140386950","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":"Preventive Nursing, Community Engagement, Health Promotion: The Pathway to Improving Health Care in Nigeria","authors":"Legborsi Robinson-Mbato","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0426","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0426","url":null,"abstract":"The article explores the many obstacles that the Nigerian healthcare system encounters and suggests a holistic strategy that includes preventive nursing, health promotion, and community participation to improve healthcare provision. The research underscores the significance of community participation, emphasising its function in cultivating a feeling of affiliation and possession, as well as establishing a connection between the community and healthcare programmes. The text extensively examines the notion of preventative nursing, highlighting its multiple character as both a specialised nursing practice and a subject rooted in public health. The objectives and constituents of preventive nursing are delineated, highlighting its function in timely identification, proactive interventions, and its influence on national health results. Health promotion is presented as a vital component of healthcare reforms, with the goal of enabling people to make knowledgeable decisions about their well-being. The article outlines the objectives of health promotion, with a particular focus on minimising risk factors and encouraging a proactive approach to maintaining good health. The text discusses strategies for efficacious health promotion in Nigeria, including the engagement of community leaders and the use of both conventional and digital approaches. The text examines the notion of community participation, characterising it as a multifaceted and all-encompassing process that entails a dynamic interchange of ideas and resources among many stakeholders. The research highlights the significance of active community engagement in decision-making processes, emphasising its role in fostering inclusivity and collaborative decision-making. The paper finishes by underscoring the crucial significance of nurses in the domains of preventive nursing, health promotion, and community involvement. This highlights the need of adopting a comprehensive and interdisciplinary strategy to tackle the difficulties encountered by the healthcare system in Nigeria. The report promotes urgent and cooperative measures, emphasising the potential of the suggested ways to improve healthcare in Nigeria.","PeriodicalId":503935,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"210 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140437885","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":"Virtual Versus in-Person Physiotherapy Consultations Following Shoulder Pain","authors":"L. Chetty","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0427","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0427","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this evaluation was to analyse and compare the outcomes of virtual physiotherapy consultations versus in-person physiotherapy consultations following shoulder pain. The outcomes of 104 patients (49 virtual vs. 55 in-person) were reviewed. Shoulder function and pain scores were captured. Comparative analysis was performed using a two-tailed Student’s t-test. Total number of physiotherapy sessions and patient satisfaction scores were also recorded. Both modes of consultations showed significant improvements in shoulder function and pain scores when analyse separately, and when compared virtual physiotherapy consultations led to significant improvements in shoulder function and in-person physiotherapy consultations led to significant improvements in pain scores. Future research should focus on randomised controlled trials to directly compare virtual physiotherapy consultations and in-person physiotherapy consultations to confirm the findings of this evaluation.","PeriodicalId":503935,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"17 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140436622","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":"Improving Female Basketball Shooting Accuracy Using Corrective and Stability Exercises","authors":"Vera Marie A. Barataman, Oliver N. Gomez","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0424","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0424","url":null,"abstract":"Developing effective training methods to enhance shooting accuracy in women’s basketball provides key insights into precision fundamentals, thus elevating the gameplay quality and competitiveness. This study evaluated the effectiveness of targeted corrective and stability exercises in enhancing shooting accuracy among female basketball players. The quasi-experimental study involved 70 female students, from a public middle school in Villanueva North District, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. They were divided into two groups: Corrective Exercises and Stability Exercises groups. The participants’ pretest and posttest scores were analyzed using descriptive statistics and T-tests. The results indicated that before the intervention, participants in both groups demonstrated poor shooting accuracy with slight improvement following the intervention. The comparable levels of improvement between the two groups suggest that each type of exercise is equally effective in improving basketball shooting accuracy. Results suggest that an exercise program grounded in the Principle of Motor Learning, which breaks down complex actions for more effective practice, can enhance basketball shooting accuracy despite physical asymmetries and balance issues. The study recommends that educators and coaches implement structured physical activities to boost students’ shooting accuracy. It also urges future research to explore comprehensive training programs and demographics of shooting accuracy using corrective and stability exercises.","PeriodicalId":503935,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"27 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140436400","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}