scholarly journals Availability of Reformative Education Programmes for Prisoners in North West Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-24
Author(s):  
Suleiman Ismaila
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Prison Inmates ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
North West ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Reading Materials ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study investigated the availability of reformative education programs for prisoners in northwest Nigeria. A descriptive survey was the adopted research design. The target population comprised the stakeholders (prison inmates, prison officials, lawyers, and human rights activists) from four states (Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa, and Kano) northwest Nigeria. A total of 13 prisons, 1338 respondents (1068 inmates; 200 prison officials; 50 lawyers; and 20 human rights activists) were selected using multi-stage sampling. Four questionnaires designed by the researcher were used for data collection dedicating one questionnaire to each of the stakeholders. The validity of the instruments was ascertained using content and construct validity. The calculated value of Cronbach Alpha was 0.87. The data collected from the study were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The hypotheses were tested using chi-square. The findings of the study revealed that out of the five indicators of prisoners' reformative education, only one was available, that is, religious education. However, the other four, facilities, personnel, and reading materials; educational continuity and motivation; remedial and adult education, and vocational education were unavailable. The study recommended that prisons should be equipped with modern facilities for valuable reformative education. There should be training and retraining of prison personnel, and a well-stocked library with current and updated materials containing textbooks, periodicals and computers be provided in all prisons for the use of both inmates and prison officials, among others.

scholarly journals Influence of Principals’ Perception of Computers on Their Use in Administration of Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (31) ◽  
pp. 178
Author(s):  
Samuel N. Njathi ◽  
Boniface Ngaruiya ◽  
Paul Maithya
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Computer Use ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Computer Application ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
The Relationship

This paper is a report of a study carried out to establish the relationship that existed between principals’ Perception towards computer application and the actual computer use by principals in public secondary schools in Kiambu County. Computer use in schools administration is a contemporary issue in the improvement of quality leadership in schools. The study was triggered by the need for effective leadership in schools which would lead to improved academic performance in Kiambu County, a county surrounding the Kenyan capital city of Nairobi.. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The target population for this study was 307 principals of public secondary schools in Kiambu County. The study sample comprised of 205 principals which translated to 67% of the target population. Simple randomand purposive sampling techniques were used in the selection of the respondents. A questionnaire was used for data collection. Relationship between the two variables under study was established by use of spearman rho. Descriptive statistics and Pearson’s Chi- square test of independence through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) were used to test the null hypotheses. The study found out that principal’s attitude towards use of computers influenced the use of computers among school principals. The study recommended that the MOE in collaboration TSC to mount regular ICT workshops to sensitize school principals on the need to use computers in school administration with a view of changing their attitudes towards computer use.

scholarly journals The effect of women’s bargaining power within couples on contraceptive use in Cameroon

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Dimitri Tchakounté Tchuimi ◽  
Benjamin Fomba Kamga
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Death ◽  
Bargaining Power ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Multiple Correspondence Analysis ◽  
Composite Index ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Death Rates

Background: The prevalence of contraception among married women, evaluated at 23%, is low in Cameroon. Maternal death rates, estimated at 782 deaths per 100,000 live births, are very worrying. The National Strategic Plan for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (2015-2020) focuses on increasing contraceptive prevalence as a means to reduce maternal death. This paper identifies women’s bargaining power as a factor that may stimulate contraceptive use. The objective of this study is to measure the effect of women's bargaining power within couples on contraceptive use. Methods: The data used come from the Demographic and Health Survey and Multiple Indicators (DHS-MICS) conducted in 2011. Women’s bargaining power within couples is measured by a Woman Bargaining Power Composite Index (WBPCI) built through a multiple correspondence analysis. Descriptive statistics (frequency distribution, cross tabulation, chi-square test) and the probit model were used to analyze the relationship between WBPCI and contraceptive use. Additionally, since the target population for this study is couples in which women were not pregnant, a Heckman probit model was also estimated to address the potential selection bias. Results: The results of the descriptive statistics show that women's bargaining power is higher among women who use contraception than for those who do not. The results of the probit model show that women's bargaining power significantly increases the probability of contraceptive use by 3.4%. In addition, the probability of using contraception also increases with the education of women. The estimation of the Heckman probit model illustrates that the effect of women's bargaining power on the probability of contraceptive use remains virtually unchanged. Conclusions: To reduce high maternal death rates in Cameroon, public health policies should not only focus on the health system itself but should also focus on social policies to empower women in the household.

scholarly journals Management of Biodegradable Waste among Rural Residents in Southern Nigeria: Implications for Environmental Public Health

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 321-326
Author(s):  
Jacinta A. Opara ◽  
Veronica O. Charles-Unadike
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Health Educators ◽  
Biodegradable Waste ◽  
Environmental Public Health ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Bare Hand ◽  
Southern Nigeria ◽  
The Common ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Abstract This work investigated the management of biodegradable waste among residents in a South-East Locality of Nigeria. The design adopted was descriptive survey design. The population size was 270,902 residents in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area. The sample for the study consisted of 840 respondents selected using a multi-stage procedure. Four objectives guided the study. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency tables and simple percentages. The study revealed that majority(706; 84&%) of the residents agreed on the common types of biodegradable waste generated; majority use broom and bare hand (hand picking) to collect biodegradable waste with the frequencies of 648 (77%) and 560 (67%)respectively; majority agreed on the methods of transporting biodegradable waste with an overall frequency of 584 (70%) and that majority agreed the methods of disposal of biodegradable waste with an overall frequency of 632 (75%). Based on these, it was recommended among others that health educators should be employed in the ministry of environment with mandate of organizing health talks for the residents to enlighten them on the management of biodegradable and that government should provide adequate means and facilities for the management of waste in our surroundings.

Influence of Globalization on Mathematics Content, Teaching Methods, and Resource Materials in Colleges of Education in Oyo State

2019 ◽  
pp. 15-28
Author(s):  
Gbolagade Olosunde
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Mathematics Teaching ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Mathematics Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Mathematics Teaching Methods ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The chapter examined the influence of globalization of mathematics contents, teaching methods, and resource materials in colleges of education in Oyo state. One hundred mathematics students—46 from Emmanuel Alayande College of Education and 54 from Federal College of Education (Special), Oy—were sampled for the study. Descriptive survey type of design was adopted for the study. Three questionnaires were used: influence of globalization on mathematics content questionnaire (IGMCQ, r= 0.87), influence of globalization on mathematics teaching methods (IGMTM r= 0.78), and influence of globalization on mathematics resource materials (IGMRM r= 0.89) scales. Three research hypotheses were tested in this study. The data were analyzed using frequency count, for descriptive statistics. Chi-square statistics was used to test the hypotheses. The results show that there is no significant association between globalization and mathematics contents, teaching methods, and resource materials.

Assessing the Challenges Facing the Laity in their Participation in Evangelisation in Njoro Parish of Nakuru County Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-133
Author(s):  
Paul K. Gakuna; Fredrick O. Juma; Joshua O. Ayiemba; Rose, A. Mwonya
Keyword(s):  
Survey Research ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
New Vision ◽  
Analyse Data ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Collaborative Ministry

This study assessed the challenges facing the laity in their participation in evangelisation in Njoro Parish of Nakuru County Kenya. The study employed a descriptive survey research design. The target population included the Catholic faithful and the priests. The 181 participants were selected using purposive sampling. Data was collected using group discussions, questionnaires and interviews. Different questionnaires were administered for priests (PQ), catechists (CQ) and the laity (LQ). Reliability of the tools was tested using split-half method. A reliability coefficient of 0.5 and above was accepted. Descriptive statistics was used. SPSS programme was used to analyse data and was presented using frequency tables, percentages and charts. The study found out that evangelisation by the laity needs strengthening and that collaborative ministry is necessary for Njoro parish to realise its goal of evangelisation. The results also showed that some of the Christians are passive mainly due to lack of training and reluctance of the laity and the clergy to involve them in evangelisation process. The study observed that the laity needs training in pastoral field so that they could be actively engaged in pastoral activities of the parish. The clergy also needs to sensitise the laity on their role in evangelisation so that they can be effective. The study concludes that challenges of evangelisation calls for a new vision of understanding in order to concretely impact the faith.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Headteachers’ Supervision of Professional Documents and Academic Performance in Primary Schools in Embu and Murang’a Counties

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 92
Author(s):  
Muchiri Jane Muthoni ◽  
Margaret Wanjiru Gitumu ◽  
John Mwaruvie
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Education Administration ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
The Relationship

<div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span>Supervision is a vital administrative tool employed by headteachers in ensuring </span><span>teachers’ effectiveness and competence in teaching and learning in schools. Over </span><span>time, pupils</span><span>’ </span><span>academic performance in examinations has been consistently low in public primary schools and has created concern among education stakeholders in Kenya and the world over. The objective of this study is assess the relationship </span><span>between headteachers’ supervision of professional documents and academic </span><span>performance in primary schools in </span><span>Embu and Murang’a counties. </span><span>A descriptive survey research design was used. The target population was 14,786 respondents; simple random sampling was used to select 256 of these. Data were collected using questionnaires, interviews and an observation checklist. To ascertain reliability, the instrument was piloted, a</span><span>nd Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was </span><span>calculated as 0.93. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics involving frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations and inferential statistics, precisely, correlation. The results show that the development of professional documents was common in primary schools and that the best documents supervised by headteachers were schemes of work. The null hypothesis tested was not rejected based on the correlation of r=-.044&lt;0.05 and P=0.732&gt;0.05 between headteachers</span><span>’ </span><span>supervision of professional documents and academic performance. The study recommends that headteachers should guide teachers on the importance of consistency in professional documents. However, h</span><span>eadteachers’ supervision of teachers’ preparat</span><span>ion of professional documents did </span><span>not impact positively on pupils’ academic performance at KCPE in </span><span>Embu and </span><span>Murang’a counties. </span><span>The findings of the study will serve as a reference for similar studies in education administration and management. </span></p></div></div></div>

Effect of Rewards and Compensation on Job Satisfaction among Church Workers in Nakuru West Sub County

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 212-217
Author(s):  
Shadrack Rotich
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Church Workers ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The main purpose of the study was to determine how reward and compensation affect job satisfaction among church workers in Nakuru West Sub County. Herzberg’s Two-Factor and the expectancy theories guided the study. The study employed descriptive survey research design. The target population for the study were the pastoral and other church employees in all the 4 mainstream churches in Nakuru West Sub County. These churches have combined staff population of 188 staff comprising of the pastors, evangelists, secretaries, administrators, caretakers and other staffs recruited depending on the needs and capability of the churches. The study used the primary data where questionnaires were used to collect data after being subjected to Cronbach test for reliability and judgmental test for validity. The study conducted a piloting study, Data was analysed using SPSS version and will initially be analysed using descriptive statistics, and thereon, inferential statistics such Pearson product moment correlation and multiple linear regression analysis. Results was presented in the form of tables and figures. From the research findings, the study concluded that, the study found that factors including salary, benefits, organisational policies, supervision, working conditions and relationships. On the other hand, motivators such as achievement, recognition, promotion, responsibility and work itself promote motivation and consequently satisfaction. The study concludes that employer should demonstrate equal and fair employee handling mechanisms based on their performance evaluation.

scholarly journals Demographics of Students in Their Perspectives on Examination Cheating in Basic Education in Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. p225
Author(s):  
Millicent Adhiambo Ojwan’g
Keyword(s):  
Moral Development ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Faith Based ◽  
Subject Examination ◽  
Severe Punishment ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Academic Year

This study sought to find out in depth the demographics of students in their perspectives on examination cheating in Basic education in Kenya. The target population was 838 university freshmen of 2018/2019 academic year in a selected faith-based University in Kenya. The sample was 272 students. This study was guided by Kohlberg’s theory of moral development and Ajzen’s theory of planned behavior. Descriptive survey research design was used. Questionnaires comprising both closed and open-ended questions were administered. Data was analyzed by the use of descriptive statistics. Findings reveal that lack of preparedness and an excessive emphasis on grades are the main causes of cheating, while punishment is a critical deterrent to cheating in examinations. The study recommends that schools should ensure that students are adequately prepared for examinations; emphasize mastery of content as opposed to grades; and subject examination offenders to more severe punishment.

scholarly journals Domestic Violence on Women and its Implications on their Health

sjesr ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 380-385
Author(s):  
Saira Siddiqui ◽  
Nabeela Farah ◽  
Syed Kazam Hussain Shah
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Human Rights Abuse ◽  
Stage Process

Violence against women is a severe violation of human rights and ranging from domestic and intimate partner violence to sexual harassment and assault. It is widely recognized as a serious human rights abuse. Violence has substantial consequences on women’s health. To evaluate the effects of domestic abuse and violence on the physical and mental health of women a study was conducted in district Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. Data were drawn from 222 women. Sampling was carried out using the multi-stage process of random sampling. Survey method was used for data collection and Statistical methods such as chi-square, correlation, linear and multiple regressions were used to analyze the data in this study. The findings showed a significant relationship between the physical and mental health of women due to domestic violence. This study emphasizes the need for justified women empowerment and a multidisciplinary approach to develop health measures, which will effectively address the problem of domestic violence.

scholarly journals Budgeting practices and absorption rate of devolved funds by County Government of Nyeri

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 146-151
Author(s):  
Rhoda Kawira Ngai ◽  
Antony Kimathi ◽  
Moses Kithinji
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Absorption Rate ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Economic Planning ◽  
County Government ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Senior Officers ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Absorption rate is a vital tool in determining the efficiency and general performance of the counties as regards utilization of the intended funds. A majority of counties absorbed less than 50 percent of their budgets in the first nine months of the 2018-2019 financial year. Nyeri County had a development absorption rate of only 21.1%. This study therefore sought to establish the influence of budgeting practices on absorption rate of devolved funds by county government of Nyeri. This study used descriptive survey design. The target population for this study comprised 34 senior officers in the department of finance and economic planning in Nyeri County. A census of all 34 senior officers in the department of finance and economic planning was conducted. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviation was used to describe the results in the study. Chi-square tests were used to find the relationships with the help of statistical package for social sciences. The findings show that the county government of Nyeri had good budgeting practices. There was a significant relationship (χ2= 44.316, df=21, p=0.02) between budgeting practices and absorption rate of devolved funds by county government of Nyeri. The study concludes that budgeting practices influence absorption rate of devolved funds by county government of Nyeri. The study therefore recommends that the county government ought to pass budgets in conformity with the cash disbursement schedules.

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