Consequences of corruption in a public university and records as a tool for concealing malpractice

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-64
Author(s):  
Peterson Dewah ◽  
Ndlelenhle Mpala ◽  
Patience Huni
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Ethics Education ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Public University ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Records Management ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Higher Institution ◽  
Critical Issues

Corruption has emerged as one of the critical issues in institutions of higher learning. The fight against corruption has become increasingly sophisticated and as such requires a multi-disciplinary approach. Records are key in providing evidence that can be used to convict perpetrators. However, while records are supposed to provide evidence of malpractices, some records are manipulated to supply wrong information and by so doing, corruption is concealed and perpetuated in universities. The study aimed at establishing how corruption is hidden and perpetuated through the use of some records in a public university in Zimbabwe, yet records should serve as proof of malpractices. The study was underpinned by the post-positivist paradigm, and the quantitative research approach was used. The study adopted a survey design with questionnaires administered to the four administrative sections of the university. The results indicated that abuse of authority, favouritism and tribalism were common forms of corruption in this higher institution of learning. The study concluded that while corruption is cancerous and evil, and tarnishes the image of this institution, it is the poor records management practices that contribute immensely to higher levels of malpractices. The study recommends improved records management and that there should be civics and ethics education on corruption in order to curb the cancerous spread of malpractices in this university.

scholarly journals Assessing records management in municipalities with adverse audit opinions in Limpopo Province, South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 24-42
Author(s):  
Lefose Makgahlela ◽  
Zawedde Nsibirwa
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Records Management ◽  
Audit Opinions ◽  
High Level ◽  
Audit Reports

This article assesses records management in municipalities with adverse audit opinions in the Limpopo province, South Africa. Audit reports issued by the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) yearly indicate that poor recordkeeping is one of the factors contributing to adverse audit opinions in the public sector. The high level of corruption and maladministration, and lack of accountability and transparency in municipalities have become endemic and are a cause for concern in South Africa. Access to relevant and comprehensive information from records is essential for municipalities to perform their constitutional duties effectively. For this study, a quantitative research approach was employed using the survey design. Six municipalities in Limpopo that had adverse audit outcomes in the auditor-general’s report of 2015/2016 were targeted. A total of 92 questionnaires were distributed to registry staff employed in the municipalities and 86 of these were completed and returned. Findings revealed that the selected municipalities in the province face numerous challenges relating to records management practices, including staff shortages, lack of training and poor storage facilities. The study recommends that municipalities’ management and political office-bearers take all the necessary steps to prioritise records management by employing more people. The study further recommends that more universities in South Africa should provide formal qualifications in records management, and government officials should make funding available for records management practices.

scholarly journals Football Spectator Violence During Matches at the Zimbabwe Football Association Division One Level in Gweru District

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-23
Author(s):  
Nemerai Pedzisai ◽  
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Edmore Nhamo ◽  
Simbarashe Magonde ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Football Clubs ◽  
Entry Points ◽  
Midlands Province ◽  
Spectator Violence

Background: A number of football matches in Gweru district have been characterised by undesirable acts of spectator violence resulting in injury and malicious damage to property. Football spectator violence is a very negative phenomenon in football because it chases away sponsors who do not want their organisations and brands to be associated with hooliganism. Violence also discourages spectators from attending football matches as they fear for their safety. This status quo precipitated the need to identify football stakeholders’ perceptions on the causes of spectator violence during football matches at Division One level in Gweru District. Aims: The primary aim and focus of this study was to investigate spectator violence among football spectators in Gweru district in Zimbabwe. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to identify the main causes of football spectator violence and recommend strategies to mitigate or even eliminate this scourge. Study Setting: The study was conducted in Gweru district in the midlands province of Zimbabwe. Materials and Methods: The study adopted the quantitative research approach utilising the descriptive survey design. Closed questionnaires were used to collect data from, twenty division one footballers from four Gweru division one football clubs, twenty spectators, six football referees and four coaches. This resulted in a total sample of fifty (50) respondents. Simple random sampling (Gold Fish Bowl procedure) was used to select the twenty players and six referees. Purposive sampling was used to select the four coaches and twenty football spectators. Statistics: Data was analysed statistically using simple frequency tables. Results and Conclusion: The study revealed that spectator violence during football matches at division one level in Gweru is mainly a result of hooliganism, controversial refereeing, lack of fair play by footballers in the field of play, outcome of matches, rivalry between clubs and euphoria. Factors such as use of juju, prestige seeking by spectators and reporting of violence by the media were found to be minor contributors towards football spectator violence during football matches in Gweru district. Recommendations: The study recommends that the Zimbabwe republic police who provide security during these violent matches should tighten security at football matches by searching all fans thoroughly for dangerous weapons and alcohol at stadia entry points. ZIFA and PSL should educate all football clubs on the negative effects of violence and punish offending teams severely. The clubs should educate their fans to shun violence. Sponsors should include funds in their sponsorship packages for purposes of educating fans on violence. Soccer players should lead by example and avoid provoking other team’s fans

Performance measurement and its impact on Brazilian public academic libraries

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 579-590
Author(s):  
Milena Celere ◽  
Glauco Henrique de Sousa Mendes ◽  
Gilberto Miller Devós Ganga ◽  
Roberto Antonio Martins
Keyword(s):  
Performance Measurement ◽  
Performance Management ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Performance Measurement System ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Performance Management Systems ◽  
Library Management

Assessment and measurement of performance in academic libraries are well established. However, in developing countries such as Brazil, this has not been fully explored. This study aims to contribute to the knowledge by investigating practices of measuring library performance in Brazilian public academic libraries and analyzing their relationship with managerial processes. It employs a survey method with a descriptive-explanatory objective and follows a quantitative research approach. Data was gathered from 149 libraries. Results indicate that performance measurement system at academic libraries in Brazil lack systematic methods. However, libraries with implemented performance management systems have better management practices, reflecting in their library management maturity.

E-records readiness at Karonga District Council in Malawi

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 482-491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald Flywell Malanga ◽  
Benard CG Kamanga
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Records Management ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
District Council ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Regular Training

This study assessed e-records readiness at Karonga District Council (KDC) as one of the local government authorities in Malawi. The study employed a descriptive survey design where a survey questionnaire was used to collect data. Altogether, 56 staff were sampled randomly and purposively. The staff comprised principal officers, records clerks, ICT personnel and other action officers. The study revealed that e-records readiness at KDC was low and evolving as evident by the presence of e-record products and technologies, which were largely inadequate and obsolete. The study also established that there was inadequate and poor adherence to policies, standards and procedures for e-records management practices. Furthermore, responsibilities for e-records management were not clear. There was no established records management programme. Therefore, the study recommends the development of e-records management policy; recruitment of more staff; regular training in e-records products and other emerging technologies; mobilization of more resources required for management of records; and increasing awareness of the role of records management. This should be supported by the top management at the District Council and the Ministry of Local Government at large.

scholarly journals Knowledge and practices regarding pesticide application and handling among farmers in selected community areas of Uttarakhand

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1187
Author(s):  
Atul Kumar ◽  
Sanchita Pugazhendi ◽  
Chandan Kumar ◽  
John Davidson ◽  
Jyoti Rawat
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Agricultural Area ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Pesticide Application ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge

Background: In South Asia region, India is the biggest country manufacturing pesticides for agricultural production and ranks10th in world where farmers use pesticides in agricultural area. In India, farmers have less knowledge regarding pesticide application and very rarely they get opportunity to attend formal training program regarding handling of hazardous pesticides. In developing countries, farmers have unsafe pesticide application and handling practices due to which pesticide poisoning has a major health problems among famers. Indian farmers who practice unsafe use of pesticides also experience different health problems. Hence there is a necessity to find out knowledge and practices of farmers while handling dangerous pesticides in day to day life.Methods: A quantitative research approach and cross sectional survey design was used in present study. Total of 302 farmers residing in rural area of Doiwala block were selected by using purposive sampling technique. Ethical permission was obtained from institutional ethical committee and informed consent was taken from study participants. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.Results: A total of 125 (41.5%) farmers were using pesticide two times in a year and 180(59.8%) farmers used it for protection of crops. It was expressed by 223 (73.8%) farmers that they read the labels on the pesticide containers before using it but only 182(60.3%) farmers followed the instructions on the label.Conclusions: Farmers did not have adequate knowledge about frequency and reasons of using pesticide in farming. Majority of the farmers did not have adequate knowledge and practices regarding use of pesticide in agricultural area. 

scholarly journals Faculty’s and Postgraduate Students’ Awareness of and Attitudes to Using the Institutional Repository

Mousaion ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nokuphila Saulus ◽  
Stephen Mutula
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Essential Role ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Research Practice ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Institutional Repositories ◽  
The Poor ◽  
The University

Institutional repositories (IRs) play an essential role in preserving universities’ intellectual output, enhancing access to research, and increasing the visibility of scholars and their institutions. IRs are therefore expected to be accepted and optimally utilised by scholars. However, the literature reveals that IRs are growing at a slower pace than anticipated, and that it has not been easy to convince faculty members to contribute their work to IRs. Therefore, this study examined the awareness of the faculty and postgraduate students at the University of Swaziland (UNISWA) of their IR, and also assessed their attitudes to using their IR. The study was underpinned by the post-positivist paradigm, and the quantitative research approach was used. The study adopted a survey design with questionnaires administered to the faculty and postgraduate students. The results of the study revealed that most of UNISWA’s faculty knew about the existence of the IR, whereas the majority of the postgraduate students were not aware of it. It was established that the most popular sources of hearing about the IR were colleagues, institutional emails, and seminars and/or workshops. The results further revealed that even though the majority of the faculty was aware of the IR, very few contributed their research. The reasons cited for the poor uptake of the university’s IR included lack of awareness, few or no publications to contribute, and no time to access the IR due to heavy workloads. The faculty and postgraduate students also preferred to be assisted by librarians in archiving content in the IR. The issues discussed in this article have implications for the enhancement of research, practice, and policy in the context of developing countries.

Perception of Undergraduate Physical Therapy Students of Dual Role of Clinical Educator As A Mentor or Assessor: Influence on The Teaching-Learning Relationship

2021 ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
Muhammad Sameer ◽  
Ashfaq Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Education ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Dual Role ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Clinical Educator ◽  
One Year ◽  
Teaching Learning

Academics clinical education is significant backbone of physiotherapy professionals' schooling and it is express as vital components w h i c h m a k e s r e a d y p r o f e s s i o n a l s o f physiotherapy for experience in clinical set-up.Objective: To investigate understudies' view of how the dual role of CEs as mentor and evaluator affected T-L relationship.Methodology: Self-oriented questionnaire was used using the quantitative research approach. A crosssectional survey design was used in this study. Consenting undergraduate physiotherapy clinical students from university of Lahore, Pakistan who had clinical education for at least one year completed the questionnaire. Consecutive sampling was used to recruit samples of 225 understudies.Results: The difficulties were noticed when CE needed tobehave and acting as the two evaluator and guider to the necessity of understudies. They change their behavior. This affected the relationship of teaching and learning thus affected the studying of undergrad learners. Desires for understudies and CE were frequently not satisfied.Conclusions: Discoveries found out in investigation, based onthe perspectives or the encounters that understudies have of double job of their CEs, become featured. This situation become critical to think about difficulties which are faced by understudies so as to limit possible harmful impacts on understudies' studying environment caused by difficulties

A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES REGARDING CULTURAL BELIEFS OF POSTNATAL CARE AMONG WOMEN IN SELECTED VILLAGES OF AMBALA, HARYANA.

2021 ◽  
pp. 29-30
Author(s):  
Manpreet Kaur ◽  
Jyoti Phougat
Keyword(s):  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Postnatal Period ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Knowledge And Beliefs ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

BACKGROUND: Cultural and traditional practices, values and beliefs play an important role in the medical attentionseeking behavior of postpartum mothers as well as in newborn babies during the postnatal period. There are various traditional and cultural practices followed which affect the newborn. OBJECTIVE: 1) To assess the knowledge and practices regarding cultural beliefs of postnatal care among women in selected villages of Ambala. 2) To determine the correlation between knowledge and practices of women regarding postnatal care cultural beliefs. METHOD: The research approach adopted for the study was Quantitative Research Approach. The research design adopted for the study was Descriptive Survey Design. Total 200 women were selected by using purposive sampling technique from selected villages. The tools developed and used for data collection were structured knowledge questionnaire and practice scale, tools were prepared by focusing on knowledge and beliefs respectively. RESULTS: The nding shows that the majority of women had good level of knowledge (81%) and (18.5%) women had average level of knowledge regarding postnatal care. The ndings further show the majority (51.5%) of women residing in villages has good practices. The data further show that (48.5%) of women had average practices regarding postnatal care and beliefs. There was a weak positive correlation between knowledge and practices of women.

ASSOCIATION BETWEEN UTILIZATION OF NEONATAL RESUSCITATION PROGRAM (NRP) & PERSONAL PROFILE OF NURSES

2021 ◽  
pp. 15-18
Author(s):  
Dipti Y. Sorte ◽  
Anurag Bhai Patidar
Keyword(s):  
Death Rate ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Neonatal Resuscitation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Initial Time ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Professional Career

INTRODUCTION:The child age and newborn death rate lower down substantially in the last 10 years. Still if we see the death rate of new born is at top. We are losing roughly three out of two newborns every year in rst four week of their life therefore, initial time in newborns transition very crucial in survival of newborns specially those who are birth asphyxiated. Purposes: Overall resolution of this research is to recognize an “Utilization, means, effective use of workshop in the professional career” among the nurses working in various healthcare establishment and factors affecting poor utilization therefore, it will help to develop any new measures or modify current workshop protocols study was conceptualized based on The health promotion model presented by Nola J Pender (1982, revised 1996). Materials & methods: This is crosssectional study used Quantitative research approach, to identify the utilization and association between Personal prole of nurses & Utilization of the NRPTraining Programme. Non-experimental cross – sectional research and Exploratory survey design was used where entire tool was made in Google form and send to participants mail id. study was conducted in different national healthcare establishments. The population under this study are registered nurses working in selected healthcare establishments. samples are Staff Nurses working in different Health establishments. Sample size was 278 nurses was taken from a Actual population, 300 nurses was Selected and administrated the tool and 1000 nurses was a Target population. Purposive Sampling technique was used. Tool contains Part 1 for Questionnaire for Socio-demographic assessment. Part 2 for Structured Questionnaire Utilization of NRPtraining Programme. The reliability of a tool was conducted for the degree of steadiness with which it measures the qualities it is supposed to quantify, Cronbach alpha (r = 0.91), split half correlation (0.90), Spearman-brown prophecy (0.94), Mean for test (81.7) & SD for test is 18.83. Pretesting was done 30 samples to establish the clearness of items, considerate of the linguistic and period required to ample the item. Pilot testing was conducted on nurses of different health establishments on for 30 participants. Administrative permission was obtained from NRP President Main study collected on 278 samples Proceeds for Data Analysis (Descriptive & Inferential) as per objectives. Conclusion: The study concluded with nding Association between utilization with selected Socio-demographic (Personal prole) where Age and primary education of the participants came signicant results and Participants exposure to related work area after or before NRP training are associated with the utilization NRPskills.

Does Knowledge Management Lead to Innovation? an Empirical Study on SMEs in Rwanda

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (9) ◽  
pp. 7-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugenie Byukusenge ◽  
John C. Munene ◽  
Laura Orobia
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Innovation Capability ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether knowledge management under its three dimensions of knowledge acquisition, knowledge sharing and responsiveness to knowledge lead to innovation in Rwandan SMEs. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design to collect data used to examine that relationship. The results revealed that only knowledge sharing was found positive and significant predictor of innovation. This implies that effective knowledge management through knowledge sharing may lead to innovation.This study used a cross-sectional research design combined with a quantitative research approach. Future researchers could employ a longitudinal method to investigate any possibility of variations in the results. Qualitative studies could equally be used to supplement the quantitative findings. Lastly, this study focused on manufacturing SMEs only. Future research might focus on other types of businesses. Owners-managers of SMEs may sustain their competitive position and survive longer when knowledge is effectively and efficiently shared in order to increase their innovation capability. The study generated empirical evidence on less studied phenomena in the SMEs sector. The evidence highlighted the powerful influence of knowledge sharing in predicting innovation in SMEs.

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