Vol 7 Issue 1 January 2019-March 2019

Abstract: This paper is concerned with the guardianship and protection of unaccompanied children in Cyprus. A qualitative research inquiry was implemented to collect data from policy makers, service managers, practitioners and children. The results revealed that the relevant legislation has been fragmented and scattered in a number of laws, government decrees, ministerial directives and circulars lacking coordination and unity. Furthermore, there are no comprehensive guidelines for their standardized implementation, often resulting in different interpretation of guidelines and extreme heterogeneity of practices and procedures application. In this light the acting role of social work practice within the current child protection system is discussed as an attempt to place the background for reflection and change in the future for both social services provision and social workers’ role. Both policy and practice changes are required as to promote a safe environment for children. 

Keywords: separated children, social work practice, guardianship system, asylum, Cyprus.

Title: Guardianship Experiences of Unaccompanied Children in Cyprus

Author: Despina Cochliou, Stefanos Spaneas

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Abstract: Choice makes our lives. Whether to make it or not is personal, but the result could complicate and complex one’s lives. Even now, the exercise of ‘personal’ is not entirely personal at all. In order to be acceptable, choices has to be observed and agree with the parameters or the norms and conditions of the society. When identity is also embedded with choices one makes, whether one entails it with confidence or hides it to fall under ‘normalcy’ is a subject of importance. Choices could end in disastrous results also. In short, it decides our lives for better or for the worst. Sangeetha Sreenivasan in her novel, Acid talks about choices – the one fails to make- and its consequences on the life of closed ones. The novel explores how an individual caught enmeshed in the societal expectations and multiple responsibilities, and fails to live life. This paper analyses how an external stimuli for survival, use of psychedelic drugs, would end in self- annihilation. And also, it examines how exercise of personal choice and preferences are important in an individual’s pursuit of happiness. 

Keywords: Acid, trips, identity, motherhood, society.

Title: Acid: A Psychedelic Journey for Survival

Author: Kabani R.

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Abstract: The main objective of this study was to assess the effect of the board composition on the financial performance of supermarkets in Kenya. The study used descriptive research design. The total target population was 30 supermarkets in Nairobi County selected based on monthly sales of Ksh.150, 000 and above and with a minimum of two branches. This study collected primary data by use of semi-structured questionnaires. Purposive sampling technique was used to pick respondents from the management of these supermarkets as they were deemed to be the ones with crucial information for this study. Validity and reliability of the instruments for research was tested through a pre-test. Cronbach alpha test was utilized to test for reliability of this paper. The analysis of Multiple Regression (Standard), Descriptive Statistics and Inferential statistics was used to analyze data. SPSS software (version 21.0) was adopted to assist in data analysis and presentation. The study used tables and charts to present the findings. The study found out that board size and financial performance are negatively related and significant and therefore the study concluded that a shrink in board size means an increase in supermarkets’ financial performance and an increase in board size means a decrease in supermarkets’ financial performance.

Keywords: Board Size, Financial Performance, Supermarkets, Corporate Governance.

Title: EFFECT OF BOARD SIZE ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SUPERMARKETS IN KENYA: A CASE OF NAIROBI COUNTY

Author: Micah Kipkirui Cheruiyot, Antony Sije

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Abstract: One of the topics that have been used in Iranian studies and cultural Anthropology is local Chronology. In this connection Laki Chronology is disputable. tribes calendar, and various geographical regions, in order that, this matter hasn’t been addressed as proper as it should be in respect to scientific view at some vast territories and data and information had been rare regarding to this and most of the subjects is being transferred orally among generations. One of the tribes, which are rich in respect to its manner and olden elements, is Laki tribe. Laks are independent group from Aryan race that are inhabitant through Lorestan, Kermanshah, Ilam, and Hamedanan sporadically through different regions in Iran and also at Karkock, Khaneghin, and some other parts of Iraq. Chronology is based on the way of time evaluation, dates counting, weeks, months, or particular Chronometry expressions that is based on culture and civilization of this tribe, which has inseparable link with Iranian culture, and it went to show far reaching history of Iran and march of the events, in order that, the scope of cultural richness hasn’t fallen victim to decadence and transformation. The aim of this this paper is to investigate the Lack review of literature based on identifying Chronometry structure of this tribe and its characteristics. The main subject of this paper is that what aspects of Laki peoples’ life lead to the fundamentals underpinning forming of Chronology? Achievement of this research indicates that this Chronology structure and fundamentals underpinning forming of Chronometry is based on this tribe lifestyle and a close connection is seen among them. Range of study is the geographic area of three city dwellers Lak in Lorestan province, the Noorabad, Alashtar and koohdasht.

Keywords: Laki language, ethnic, social life, Chronology, Astronomy, Nowruz, Iranian calendar.

Title: New Year’s calculation & time measurement   between Iranian (Case Study Laki people in Lorestan western province of Iran)

Author: Reza Yousefvand

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Abstract: “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself,” 1said Leo Tolstoy. Vethathiri Maharishi is a real philosopher with the tendency of a real thinker who thinks about heart of life and its core values. The aim of Vethathiri is to establish a global philosophy with the result that man cultivates the characteristics of world citizenship, the ideal of one world, one religion and one truth. These in turn pave the way for “World-Peace and Harmony”. In order to achieve this, Maharishi lays down certain principles on which human personality has to be developed. These principles like world without war, economic justice, fair judiciary, one world federal government, reformation of culture, living under the guidance of intellectuals, respect for womanhood, living in tune with the law of nature, sports to be made non-commercial, significance of the law of cause and effect and basic amenities to be available to all.

The paper examines and discusses how maharishi has given practical ways of providing justice and harmony for establishing social ethics in his philosophy.

Title: Relevance of Vethathiri Maharishi’s Social Philosophy and Ethics-A Study

Author: Dr.B.Sekhar Babu

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Abstract: The alumni are the reliable source of feedback on the relevance of a program in the current labour market (Orejana, A., et al., 2010). This study aimed to determine the profile of the graduates of Master of Arts in Education in School Administration and Supervision of CCSPC for the school year 2012-2017, extent of how CCSPC developed and honed teaching and competency skills and the benefits earned upon completion of the program. This study utilized descriptive-survey method. It was conducted among 106 respondents which took 94% of the total number of graduates for the school year 2012-2017.

On the profile of the respondents, findings revealed that 73 or 68.9% were married, 85 or 80.2% were females, 106 or 100% were employed, and 102 or 96.23% were in the field of teaching. In terms of years of employment experience, 41 or 38.7% of the respondents were working for 6-10 years. For respondents working in public institutions in terms of past employment status, 57 or 80% were working as permanent employees and for those working in private institutions, 29 or 83% were working as contractual employees. For respondents working in public institutions in terms of present employment status, 105 or 100% were working as permanent employees; whereas, 1 or 100% was working as a permanent employee in a private institution. In terms of past salary, 49 or 46.2% received a salary of P15, 000.00 to less than P20, 000.00 and 69 or 65.1% received a salary of P20, 000.00 to less than P25, 000.00 in terms of current salary. In their current position titles held, 102 or 96.2% were in rank and file positions and 65 or 61.3% did not pursue doctorate or take other similar/equivalent degree with regards to graduate studies pursued after graduation.

On the other hand, the respondents were highly developed in terms of the extent in developing teaching and competency skills with a grand mean of 3.99. Further, “critical thinking skills” ranked first with a mean point of 4.12, described as highly developed and “lesson planning” ranked eighth with a mean point of 3.73, described as highly developed. The respondents answered “promotion” as the first benefit of pursuing MAEd program.

It was concluded that the program Master of Arts in Education in School Administration and Supervision benefited the graduates in terms of promotion. A number of recommendations were underscored in response to the identified problems and concerns of the program.

Keywords: CCSPC Cotabato City, Tracer Study, MAEd Program.

Title: WHERE ARE THE EDUCATORS: A TRACER STUDY

Author: MICHAEL LYOD MATOS, MARILYN G. BILLONES

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Abstract: For a long period of time, Garissa and Baringo counties have continued to experience increased religious, ethnic and political conflicts. Research so far conducted indicates that increased radicalization of the youth and frequent attacks by the Al-shabaab and their affiliated groups have compounded the already existing conflict situation in Garissa County. Baringo County also has been severely affected by ethnic conflicts exacerbating radicalization of the youths resulting to conflicts. In its mandate of maintaining law and order, the Kenya National Police Service has focused on conflict management and the radicalization. The purpose of this study therefore is to examine the forms of radicalization and the National Police Service conflict management in both Garissa and Baringo counties. The study adopts integrated research design composed of descriptive and correlational dispositions. The target population of the study was 697 village elders,415 local chiefs and Assistant Chiefs, 55 Muslim clergies, 100 police reservists, 48 county police commanders, 65 Christian clergies, 8 Anti-terrorist Police unit operational Commanders, and 6 national Crime research centre  officers. Purposive and simple Random sampling techniques were used to sample the study respondents. Questionnaires, interviews and Focus Group Discussions were used to collect data. Qualitative data was analysed based on study objectives. The findings reviewed three main forms of radicalisation as follows; Islamic radicalisation, ethnic radicalisation and political radicalisation. Islamic radicalisation was found to be prevalent in Garissa County, while ethnic radicalisation was found to be prevalent in Baringo County.  Political radicalisation is experienced in both counties but to a great extent in Garissa County as compared to Baringo. All the three forms of radicalisation causes various forms of conflict, which compounds the management approaches by the Kenya National Police Service. The causes of each form of radicalisation is unique and culturally based.

Study findings also inform policy on National Police strategies unique to each county due to the uniqueness of the forms of radicalization. Finally the study adds knowledge on the influence of radicalization on crime management in the two counties.

Keywords: Forms of Radicalization, Conflict Management, counter Radicalization, Reconciliation, Radicalization. 

Title: FORMS OF RADICALISATION AND NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN GARISSA AND BARINGO COUNTIES, KENYA

Author: DR. KANAMPIU JULIUS K, DR. KIBAARA TARSILLAH M

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Abstract: This paper addresses some of the major issues of Peace Education in schools and relates music and music education to this field of knowledge. Music can be a tool to contribute to building peace. Throughout history, music and musical practices have been used to enhance relationships; learning and sharing music has been used to transform realities in diverse ways. In this regard, the paper aims to review major concerns of Peace Education in relation to music in schools, to encourage teachers to promote musical practices aimed at transforming societies and to offer examples of different projects that have made use of music education to contribute to peacebuilding.

Keywords: Music, Peace Education, School Curriculum, Music Education, Peacebuilding.

Title: THE ROLE OF MUSIC IN PEACE EDUCATION IN THE SCHOOLS

Author: BR. JOSE ARNOLD L. ALFEREZ OCDS

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Abstract: There is a growing awareness in today’s workplaces that employees do not give up their lives for work. Employers have realized that the quality of an employee’s personal and family life impact work quality and that there are concrete business reasons to promote work and non-work integration. Work and life remain the two most important domains in the life of an employed individual. The study examined the influence of recreational services on employee retention of commercial banks in Kenya. The study was supported by theoretical foundations of enrichment theory which states that when resources (skills and perspectives, flexibility, psychological and physical social-capital, and material resources) gained from one role either directly improves performance in the other role by the instrumental path, or indirectly through their influence on positive affect by the affective path. A descriptive survey was used to gather quantitative and qualitative data. The target population was 4,054 employees in Nairobi County from all the 40 listed and operating commercial banks in Kenya. Stratified random sampling design was used to select a sample size of 364 respondents. Primary data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. Quantitative data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics and analysis was done by use of SPSS as a statistical package and qualitative data was analyzed by use of content analysis approach.  The results of regression analysis revealed that there is a significant positive influence (β= 1.163, p< 0.001) of recreational services on employee retention. The study recommends that there is need to develop recreational program aimed at fostering a work life balance.

Keywords: Employee Retention, Enrichment Theory, Resource Drain, Work life Balance, Workplace Recreation.

Title: INFLUENCE OF RECREATIONAL SERVICES ON EMPLOYEE RETENTION OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA

Author: Linnet Kintu Mogeni, Dr. Patrick K. Ngugi, Prof. Romanus Odhiambo

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Abstract: There is a growing awareness in today’s workplaces that employees do not give up their lives for work. Employers have realized that the quality of an employee’s personal and family life impact work quality and that there are concrete business reasons to promote work and non-work integration. Work and life remain the two most important domains in the life of an employed individual. The study assessed the influence of child care services on employee retention of commercial banks in Kenya. The study was supported by theoretical foundations of spill over theory which refers to the experiences (attitude, behavior, environment, demands, emotions, responsibilities, resources) of one role spilling over or affecting the other role. A descriptive survey was used to gather quantitative and qualitative data. The target population was 4,054 employees in Nairobi County from all the 40 listed and operating commercial banks in Kenya. Stratified random sampling design was used to select a sample size of 364 respondents. Primary data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. Quantitative data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics and analysis was done by use of SPSS as a statistical package. Qualitative data was analyzed by use of content analysis approach. The results of regression analysis revealed there was a significant positive influence (β= 1.705, p< 0.001) of child care services on employee retention. The study recommends that there is need to develop child care programmes aimed at fostering a work life balance and specifically put in place lactation units as expected by law.

Keywords: Employee Retention, Spill over, Work life Balance, On-site ESCC, lactation stations, baby crèches.

Title: INFLUENCE OF CHILD CARE SERVICES ON EMPLOYEE RETENTION OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA

Author: Linnet Kintu Mogeni, Dr. Patrick K. Ngugi, Prof. Romanus Odhiambo

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Abstract: William Shakespeare is one of the most important English figure of the British literature. Reading most his works leads to dealing with the sensational theme of love in all its forms. In Romeo and Juliette by Shakespeare love is the central issue and has been a down fall of the main protagonists. Love is what we all need it is the main essence of our existence. It is a necessity but can also be a source of our downfall. The main objective of the paper is to highlight how destructive jealous, misunderstanding, and sterile quarrels can be not only for family members but also for the whole society. Fruit of a documentary research, the results revealed that hatred, misunderstanding could be sources of tragedy they should be replaced from individuals’ hearts by true love for sustainable peace.

Keywords: love, hatred, downfall, Romeo and Juliette, William Shakespeare.

Title: THE PARADOX OF LOVE AS A DOWNFALL OF MAN AND AS A SYMBOL OF UNITY THROUGH WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S ROMEO & JULIETTE

Author: Ibourahima Boro Alidou Razakou

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Abstract: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study where the researchers attempted to establish the respondents’ disaster preparedness. An interview schedule was devised in order to survey the information needed in this research undertaking. Four hundred twelve (412) individuals aged 18 to 65 years participated in this study.

The researchers administered the interview to the randomly selected individuals who conformed to the informed consent required from each barangay. The head of the household was preferred to be the interviewee. Data collected were recorded in a spreadsheet and uploaded in Stata MP version 14. Descriptive statistics were generated and survey data analysis module was used in estimating the proportions required.

The researchers were able to establish that only seventeen per cent (17%) of families in Bustos, Bulacan are not prepared for disasters as perceived by the head of the family. Furthermore, an estimated 70% or 7 for every 10 families in Bustos, Bulacan do not have available “go bag”. Out of the 41 families with at least 1 available “go-bag”, only 37 families updated their “go-bags” on a regular basis. About 99% (95% CI: 96.80% - 99.35%) of the respondents do not have any available fire extinguisher at home. Lastly, only 30% or 3 in very 10 respondents claim that at least one member in their family was able to participate in a fire drill.

Keywords: disaster preparedness, risk reduction, “go-bag” and Bustos, Bulacan.

Title: Disaster Preparedness among the Residents of Bustos, Bulacan, Philippines

Author: Feliciano B. Santos, Jr. ,Joseph V. Bartolome, Gladys S. Cruz, Edwin A. Estrella, Edric A. Estrella

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Abstract: This study pertained to the grammatical errors in news casting of the two networks in the country. This documented the errors, believing that Television News casting will help enrich the Filipino Language because of its influence. Corder’s (1971, 1986) error analysis was used to construct descriptive taxonomy from the narratives of TV Patrol and 24 Oras. The initial procedure was monitoring and documentation; then news was transcribed and kept in the data bank. The errors were analyzed and classified into word omission, addition, reduplication, misuse, including fossilization and double pluralization, and wrong placement of words. Triangulation was done through, personal analysis, Focus Group Discussion, and critiquing by experts in the Filipino Language and news casting, and from this, language rules were created.

Keywords: Grammar, Error Analysis, Television Newscasting, Descriptive Taxonomy, Language Rules for Filipino Broadcasting.

Title: TELEVISION NEWSCASTING ANALYSIS: TOWARDS ESTABLISHING LANGUAGE RULES FOR BROADCAST MEDIA

Author: Maria Santos-Bulaong

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Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of service quality, school image and teacher professionalism on student loyalty in several public high schools in the city of Makassar, and to examine the effect of service quality on student loyalty through student satisfaction, to examine the effect of school image on student loyalty through student satisfaction and to examine the effect of teacher professionalism on student loyalty through student satisfaction in several public high schools in the city of Makassar. To implement this objective, data collection techniques are used through questionnaires, using data analysis techniques is SEM. The results showed that the quality of services provided to students in several public high schools in the city of Makassar could mediate a significant effect on increasing student loyalty. The results of the analysis found that the school image can have a significant / real influence on increasing student loyalty in several public high schools in the city of Makassar. The results of the analysis of the influence of teacher professionalism have a significant / real influence on increasing student loyalty in the Public High School in the city of Makassar. The results of the analysis that service quality has a significant effect on student satisfaction. So that it has an impact on student loyalty. The results of the influence analysis show that student satisfaction cannot mediate the influence of school image on student loyalty. The results of the research data analysis found that teacher professionalism had an effect on student satisfaction on the impact on student loyalty in several public high schools in the city of Makassar.

Keywords: Service Quality, School Image, Teacher Professionalism, Student Satisfaction and Student Loyalty.

Title: THE EFFECT OF QUALITY OF SERVICE, SCHOOL IMAGE AND TEACHER PROFESSIONALISM TOWARD LOYALITY THROUGH STUDENT SATISFACTION (EMPIRICAL STUDY IN SOME OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL OF MAKASSAR)

Author: Sudirman Kadir, Mattalatta, Nur Fadjrih Asyik

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Abstract: The passage of Republic Act 9344 or Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act on April 28, 2005 was hailed as watershed event in promoting the rights and well-being of children. But five years on, the law’s implementation continued to be dogged by resource limitation, readiness of stakeholders to undertake it and the negligent parents who did not care for their children. This study was conducted to know and discuss the people’s perspectives on the child welfare act. Specifically, it sought to answer the following queries: How do people of Barangay Leon Garcia Sr., Agdao, Davao City feel about Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (R. A. 9344)? and What are the recommendations of the people on the implementation of Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (R. A. 9344)? This qualitative inquiry underwent community integration and survey, summarizing each set of inputs, ideas and views which had been provided by respondents. It appeared that most of the residents of the community were opposed to the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 (RA 9344) considering its flaws. Thus, results showed the need for parental training for parents, training skills for workers, more facilities for children in conflict with the law as well as for the victims and the most importantly the budget to materialize the enumerated recommendations for the betterment and effectiveness of the program.

Keywords: Qualitative Inquiry, Juvenile Justice, Welfare Act (R.V. 9344), Davao City.

Title: Qualitative Inquiry on the Pulse of the Community towards Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (R.A. 9344)

Author: DANICA FAITH R. TASIC, CHELO M. BUNAO

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