scholarly journals Effect of Mindfulness Meditation Practices on Students’ Behavior Change in Secondary Schools in Trashigang District, Bhutan

2021 ◽  
pp. 13-20
Author(s):  
Namgyal Tshering
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Meditation Practice

This research primarily focused on mindfulness meditation affecting students’ behaviour change in secondary schools, Trashigang district, Bhutan. The objectives of the research were to study the levels of students’ mindfulness meditation practice, to identify students’ behaviour change, and to examine mindfulness meditation practice affecting students’ behaviour change in secondary schools in Trashigang, Bhutan. The study administered questionnaires on mindfulness meditation and behaviour change to 367 students in two higher secondary schools and interviewed two students and two teachers in May 2013. The quantitative data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were analysed by content analysis.

scholarly journals Youth Enterprise Development Funds Services and Youth Empowerment in Wajir County, Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (II) ◽  
pp. 280-292
Author(s):  
Hassan Adow Mohamud ◽  
Fredrick Ndede
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Theory Of Change ◽  
Youth Empowerment ◽  
Enterprise Development ◽  
Market Linkages ◽  
The Government

Youth empowerment is vital for any nation. Most Kenyan youths aspire to get white-collar jobs after completing education in order to build self and the nation. To most, achieving their career goals after the 8-4-4 education system is the most critical thing hence they will not settle for anything less than what they have trained for. The Government of Kenya has made efforts over the years to empower the youth by coming up with policies that enable the youth to venture in education as well as create opportunity for income generating projects. It is on this basis that this study therefore sought to examine the effect of YEDF services on youth empowerment in Wajir County. The study objectives were: to assess the effect of YEDF entrepreneurial training on job creation, to examine the effect of YEDF provision of loans on income and to determine the effect of YEDF provision of market linkages on youth enterprise development in Wajir County. The study adopted social capital, theory of change and reform theory to assess relationship among the various factors that have been identified as important to the study problem. This study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The target population of the study consists of the 200 youth groups in Wajir County. This study used a closed and open – ended questionnaire to administer to the sample since time may be limited and information needed could easily be described in writing. The data was coded and entered on a Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software that aids in analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data. The researcher adopted content analysis to analyse the qualitative data based on the objectives. The descriptive statistics was used in analysing quantitative data. The researcher adopted content analysis to analyse the qualitative data based on the objectives. The descriptive statistics was used in analysing quantitative data. In analysing the relationship between variable (YEDF services and youth empowerment) the study used regression analysis. The study found out that attending the entrepreneurship training is important in improving business performance. The youths are trained on ways of improving and retaining customers. The researcher found out that most youths in the county have loan accessibility and have been accessing it for the past one year. The study found out that most youths have attended market linkages program. By attending the programs, they have learnt various ways of improving their business performance and sharing of business ideas. Finally, the study found out that there is a significant relationship between market linkages and youth’s empowerment in the County. The study recommended that the government and stakeholders to promote entrepreneur training, offering of loans and market linkages to equip youths with business skills. The study took a year to be completed, the researcher started in June 2017 and ended in July 2018. This is an open-access article published and distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License of United States unless otherwise stated. Access, citation and distribution of this article is allowed with full recognition of the authors and the source.

scholarly journals An Evaluation of Peace Building Strategies in Southwestern Nigeria: Quantitative and Qualitative Examples

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazeem Oyedele Lamidi
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Peace Building ◽  
Southwestern Nigeria

This paper evaluated the peace building architecture by United Nations using Southwestern Nigeria as a reference point. Quantitative data were generated from responses to the questionnaire. In addition, the qualitative data were gathered from two sources: interview response and theme coding of Focus Group Discussion. Data collected were analysed using frequency, percentage, mean value and standard deviation as well as content analysis methods. From the descriptive statistics, this paper found out that quick intervention, cross-examination, negotiation, and mediation of differences were evaluated to be the key building strategies adopted for the enhancement of peaceful co-existence in local communities within Southwestern Nigeria. In spite of those good remarks, poor nature of ethnic cooperation underlines the causal reason for incessant communal conflicts in Southwestern Nigeria. It therefore concluded that peace building strategies in Southwestern Nigeria were evidently operationalised with observable inconsistencies from the qualitative data.

scholarly journals Perception towards formative assessment in selected English pronunciation classes among English majors

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-108
Author(s):  
Nguyen Dinh Nhu Ha ◽  
Nguyen Dinh Nhu Huu
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Formative Assessment ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Analysis Approach ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Assessment Tasks

This research aimed at discovering the students’ perception towards formative assessment conducted in the pronunciation classes at Mien Dong University of Technology (MUT). A total of one hundred and eighteen university freshmen participated in answering the questionnaire and semi-structured interview questions. The quantitative data gained from the questionnaire were analyzed by SPSS in terms of descriptive statistics, while the qualitative data were analyzed using the content analysis approach. The results showed the students’ proper awareness of formative assessment in general and their positive perception towards the application of formative assessment tasks. However, despite the advantages, this application was still admitted containing some disadvantages.

Boards of Governors' Roles and Management of Government Aided Secondary Schools in Kyenjojo District, Uganda

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-150
Author(s):  
Hellen Kabasinguzi Wataba ◽  
Nafiu Lukman Abiodun
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Major Predictor ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Relationship

This study sought to establish the relationship between boards of governors' (BOGs) roles and management of government aided secondary schools in Kyenjojo District. The objectives were to establish the relationship between BOGs' planning role and management of government aided secondary schools, to establish the relationship between BOGs' supervisory role and management of government aided secondary schools, to establish the relationship between BOGs' control role and management of government aided secondary schools; and to determine the major predictor of management of government aided secondary schools out of the three aspects of BOGs' roles. A correlational research design was used. A total of 90 respondents drawn from 108 BOGs and nine head teachers were selected as sample for the study using stratified random sampling and census inquiry respectively. The instruments used were questionnaire and interview guide. Quantitative data was analysed using Pearson product-moment correlation and regression, while thematic analysis was used on qualitative data. The study found a statistically moderate positive and significant relationship between BOGs' planning role and management of government aided secondary schools (r=.626, p=.000); a statistically moderate positive and significant relationship between BOGs' supervisory role and management of government aided secondary schools(r=.591, p=.000); and a statistically weak positive and significant relationship between BOGs' control role and management of government aided secondary schools(r=.280, p=.015). All the three aspects of BOGs roles account for 38.4% of the influence on management of government aided secondary schools in Kyenjojo district (adjusted r2=0.384, p=.000). The researchers recommend that BOGs should be well trained in management of schools in order to be effective in their work. Head teachers should not be dictators but create a conducive climate for planning, supervision and control by the BOGs.

scholarly journals Professional Growth Opportunities and Its Influence on Job Performance of Deputy Principals of Public Secondary Schools in Lugari Sub-County, Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-128
Author(s):  
Nancy Maino ◽  
Stephen Tomno Cheboi
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Growth Opportunities ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Service Training

This study sought to explore the influence of professional growth opportunities on the job performance of deputy principals of public secondary schools in Lugari Sub-County, Kenya. Adopting the descriptive research design, the study utilised mixed methods approach engaging both questionnaires and interview guide. The focus population for the study included 28 principals, 28 deputy principals and 420 teachers of public secondary schools within Lugari Sub- County. All the 28 principals and 28 deputy principals were purposively sampled for study whereas, 200 teachers were identified for study by simple random sampling technique. A pilot test-retest study was conducted in three public secondary schools from nearby Uasin Gishu County and a reliable Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient of 0.79 and 0.81 was obtained for the deputy principal response questionnaire and teacher response questionnaire, respectively. Supervisors and researchers from Mount Kenya University School of education were engaged to ascertain the validity of the research instruments and necessary adjustments effected on the tools before use. The questionnaires gathered quantitative data from teachers and deputy principals whilst the interview guide assembled qualitative data from the principals. The statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23.0 was used for the analysis of quantitative data yielding frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviation. Qualitative data were analysed thematically based on the objectives and presented along with the quantitative data. The findings established that schools in Lugari Sub County hardly support deputy principals for in-service training, the majority of deputy principals perceived unfairness in promotion procedures and that the position of deputy principal did not adequately prepare deputy principals for principal-ship. The study recommends that deputy principals need to be supported by the school management to collaborate and improve their requisite skills to discharge their duties effectively.

scholarly journals Evaluating the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Dental Academics and the Future of Dental Education Across India

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rameshwari Singhal ◽  
Anil Chandra ◽  
Shuchi Tripathi ◽  
Pavitra Rastogi ◽  
Richa Khanna
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Dental Education ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
The Future ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Dental Schools ◽  
The Impact ◽  
New Situation

Background: The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to the transition of dental education from chair-side clinical teachings to virtual didactic lectures. The future of dental education is not clear in these uncertain times. Objectives: This survey-based study aimed to evaluate the current scenario and preparedness of dental colleges/universities and faculty in adapting to the new situation and understanding the challenges faced during this phase. The survey also explored the opinions, limitations, and possible solutions in dental academics through open-ended qualitative questions. Methods: This survey-based study utilized exploratory mixed methods through both open- and closed-ended questions. The survey was distributed electronically to the majority of dental colleges across India to be answered voluntarily by the dental academicians involved in COVID-19 planning. The survey was inspired by the pre-existing questionnaire proposed by the Association of Dental Education in Europe (ADEE), and it was modified by the committee consisting of the study authors. Validation and piloting of the study were done through in-house dental faculty. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and expressed in percentages. Broad themes for qualitative data were derived by two independent authors and collated by the third author to finalize the results. Results: The questionnaire was answered by 89 dental schools from all parts of the country with varying stages of COVID-19 prevalence. Quantitative data revealed 100% adaptation of dental schools to online teaching, uncertainty regarding online (31.46%) and offline (10.11%) exams, and assessment of clinical competence. Qualitative analysis indicated uncertainty, ambiguity, and lack of direction among study respondents regarding how best to deal with the current situation. Conclusions: According to our results, collaborative effort from governing bodies was urgently required at this point to prevent dental education from being divided into multi-directional, incoherent, and isolated units.

An investigation of pre-school children’s and their parents’ outdoor play experiences

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 373-398
Author(s):  
Yaşare Aktaş Arnas ◽  
Şule Sarıbaş Deniz
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Safety Concern ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Outdoor Play ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Tablet Pc ◽  
Related Literature

The purpose of this study is to investigate outdoor play experiences of preschool children in Turkey and to compare the experiences of these children with previous generation. The sample of the study consists of 398 parents with children aged 3-6 years old attending to a pre-school education institution in the province of Adana, a city located in the south of Turkey. The questionnaire of “the parents and children’s outdoor play experiences”, which was based on the study of Clements (2004) was adapted by the researchers and was used as the data collection tool. While the quantitative data were analysed through frequency and percentage, the qualitative data were analysed by means of content analysis. Results revealed that today’s children got involved in outdoor play activities significantly less than their parents did. Health conditions, safety concern, lack of environmental opportunities and use of technological device (computer, television, tablet pc etc.) were reported as the main reasons of the findings in the present study by parents. The results show similarity with the related literature.

Role and Clinical Significance of Il-33 in Patients with Asthma

2017 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-55
Author(s):  
Elena Jovanovska Janeva ◽  
Angelko Gjorchev ◽  
Biserka Kaeva ◽  
Gorica Breskovska ◽  
Zlatica Goseva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Targeted Therapy ◽  
Clinical Significance ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Reference Value ◽  
Chronic Inflammatory Disease ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Elisa Method ◽  
Asthma Patients ◽  
Kolmogorov Smirnov

Abstract Introduction. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways in which many cells play a role with secreting a variety of mediators responsible for the clinical manifestation of asthma. It is assumed that IL-33 is one of the earliest-released mediators and can orchestrate the immune cascade of the disease. The aim of this study was to examine the role and clinical significance of IL-33 as a new and insufficiently explored mediator of inflammation in patients with uncontrolled moderate asthma. Methods. The study included 87 patients with asthma. Serum IL-33 was measured in all patients by ELISA method. The obtained data were statistically analyzedusing the Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Shapiro-Wilk's test. Qualitative data were presented in absolute and relative numbers, and quantitative data were presented with measures of descriptive statistics. Statistically significant values were considered forp <0.05. Results. Majority of included patients were female (75.86%). The average age of patientswas 42.3±15.9 years. The results of IL-33 in all patients were significantly increased compared to the reference value of IL-33 which is 0pg/ml. The average values of IL-33 ranged from 6.47±29.3 and they were insignificantly higher in the group with female patients compared to males (p=0.27), and insignificantly correlated with age (p=0.26). Conclusion. Even though a limited number of studies haveexplored the IL-33, results have shown higher serum level of IL-33 in asthma patients compared to healthy people, emphasizing the factthat IL-33 is an attrac tive candidate for targeted therapy and prognosis inasthma patients.

scholarly journals Development of Learning Methods through Songs and Movements to Improve Children’s Cognitive and Psychomotor Aspects

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tri Supartini ◽  
Ivan Thorstein Weismann ◽  
Hengki Wijaya ◽  
Helaluddin Helaluddin
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Product Development ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Analysis Techniques

Cognitive and psychomotor are two aspects that play an important role in children’s development, especially at the preschool age. This study aims to create and test products in the form of learning methods with song and movement to improve children's cognitive and psychomotor aspects. This research is a research and development using 4D theory from Thiagarajan, Semmel, and Semmel. There are four phases in this research, namely the define phase, product design, product development, and dissemination. Data analysis used in this study was a qualitative and quantitative approach using instruments in the form of questionnaires, product validation sheets, and techniques: (1) qualitative data with content analysis techniques and (2) quantitative data analyzed statistically with the help of SPSS. The results showed that this learning method was proven to have a level of validity, practicality, and effectiveness above the standard to improve children’s cognitive and psychomotor aspects

scholarly journals Accountability Complexities in Non-governmental Organisation: A Reflection of Practical Mechanisms for Instilling Accountability in Selected Tanzania's Non-governmental Organisations

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (05) ◽  
pp. 2196-2210
Author(s):  
Richard Sikira
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Dar Es Salaam ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Term Basis ◽  
Complex Phenomena

Non-governmental Organisations are key development partners who receive funds and other support from various stakeholders for supporting human development. Receiving funds and other supports require a well-established accountability framework to which most NGOs do not adhere. The downward and upward accountability phenomena seem overly complicated for NGOs to strike a balance as they have diverse and antagonistic interests. Given that scenario, it was imperative to examine how the existing mechanisms, influence the accountability of NGOs with the bias of ANSAF, UCS and HAWA. The study used Dar es Salaam as the case study employing the case study research design with a sample size of 30. Data were gathered through interviews and semi-structured questionnaires and analysed through content analysis for qualitative data. Quantitative data were analysed through simple descriptive statistics. This study aims to examine the mechanisms selected NGOs employ to instil accountability in Tanzania. The study found that the selected NGOs apply various accountability mechanisms, while the most used one is performance assessment based on a short-term basis, followed by disclosure of funding sources. The study concludes that upward and downward accountabilities are overly complex phenomena in actual practice. Thus, NGOs need a proper dedicated balance between the two.

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