Vol 14 Issue 1 January 2026-March 2026

Abstract: Teacher retention is an enduring difficulty in public secondary schools, especially in rural and resource-constrained situations. This research evaluated the contribution of school head teachers’ administrative support to teacher retention, focusing on a case study of a public secondary school in Rwanda. With Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, motivation, instruction, profession, and environment support approaches were evaluated to assess their contribution to retaining teachers in schools. A qualitative research strategy was followed, employing purposeful sampling of three head teachers and nine teachers in Nyagatare, Rwanda. Data collection through interviews revealed the findings, which noted that head teachers’ administrative support is an essential factor for teacher retention in public secondary schools. Instructional support via supervision, mentoring, and positive feedback helped build teachers’ self-confidence and competence in different settings in Nyagatare. There was also the provision of motivational and emotional support, which boosted the morale and sense of belonging among the teachers. However, some of the challenges that were identified, which posed threats to effective administrative support, included inadequate financial resources, inadequate teaching materials, and excessive administrative work for the head teachers, among others. Conclusion: The main conclusion of this study is that enhancing support for head teachers in terms of administrative support would be essential in enhancing the retention of teachers in public secondary schools.

Keywords: Teacher retention, Administrative support, School leadership.

Title: Headteachers’ Administrative Support in Enhancing Teacher Retention: A qualitative Case Study of Public Secondary Schools in Nyagatare District, Rwanda

Author: Mr. Theoneste Nkurunziza, Mr. Pascal Ndayisaba, Mr. Ignace Habakwizera, Mr. Jean Habonimana, Ms . Marie Chantal Umumararungu

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Vol. 14, Issue 1, January 2026 - March 2026

Page No: 112-122

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Published Date: 11-February-2026

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Abstract: Learner-centered pedagogy (LCP) is a cornerstone of Rwanda’s competence-based curriculum within the Twelve-Year Basic Education (12YBE) system. However, its effective implementation largely depends on teachers’ motivation. This study examined the motivational influences shaping teachers’ adoption of learner-centered pedagogical practices in 12YBE schools in Kirehe District, Rwanda. Guided by Self-Determination Theory and Social Cognitive Theory, the study employed a mixed-methods approach involving questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and classroom observations. Findings revealed that intrinsic motivation, teacher self-efficacy, professional development opportunities, leadership support, and recognition significantly influenced teachers’ implementation of LCP. Conversely, heavy workloads, limited instructional resources, and large class sizes undermined motivation. The study concludes that sustained motivational support is essential for translating curriculum reforms into classroom practice. It recommends strengthening continuous professional development, enhancing school leadership support, and improving teaching conditions to foster effective learner-centered instruction.

Keywords: Learner-centered pedagogy; Teacher motivation; Twelve-Year Basic Education; Self-efficacy; Rwanda.

Title: Motivational Influences on Teachers’ Implementation of Learner-Centered Pedagogy in Twelve-Year Basic Education Schools: Evidence from Kirehe District, Rwanda

Author: Enock Panganayi Mawuye, Mariane Uwamariya

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Vol. 14, Issue 1, January 2026 - March 2026

Page No: 104-111

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Published Date: 09-February-2026

Abstract: The West Bengal Land Reforms Act-1955 imposed a restriction on sale of land owned by a Scheduled Tribe to a non- Scheduled Tribe person. Not only West Bengal, but most of the Indian states (which have Scheduled area) imposed this type of restriction to protect the Rights of Land to the Scheduled Tribes as well as from unwanted and distress sale of land by the Scheduled Tribes. This paper tries to explore the economic impact of this restriction theoretically. This restriction divides the entire land market into two segments. One segment is for Scheduled Tribes and another segment is for non-Scheduled Tribes. Imposition of this restriction makes the Scheduled Tribes land owner a lame duck. Non-Scheduled Tribes land owner also loses from this restriction. Only difference is that the extent of per unit loss is higher for Scheduled Tribes land owner. In this act a discretionary power is given to the land Revenue Officer regarding permission to sale a piece of land to a non- Scheduled Tribes by the Scheduled Tribes. That opens up the broad avenue of corruption. The Land Revenue Officer may take a bribe for granting permission to sale a piece of land owned by a Scheduled Tribe to a non- Scheduled Tribe. In that case the policy originates a source of corruption with/without prohibiting unwanted and distress sale of land of Scheduled Tribes land owner. The policy makes land acquisition more difficult and retarding economic development of the country by slowing down industrialisation, urbanisation etc.

Keywords: West Bengal Land Reforms Act-1955, Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Tribe person. slowing down industrialisation, urbanisation etc.

Title: Economic Impact of Prohibition of Sale of Land Owned by Scheduled Tribes to Non- Scheduled Tribes in India

Author: Dr. Manas Ghose

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Vol. 14, Issue 1, January 2026 - March 2026

Page No: 98-103

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Published Date: 31-January-2026

Abstract: Livelihood Restoration Programmes, refers to documented measures aimed at addressing loss of livelihoods arising from land acquisition for projects. Tanzania land laws do not support the implementation of the livelihood restoration programmes however, these programmes have been implemented to meet lenders conditions for accessing the loans for project developments. The construction of the SGR Lot 1 and 2 requires land acquisition and compensation to comply with IFC Performance Standard No 5 on Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement. In Tanzania, this demand is implemented even in cases land acquisition is not a component of the loans.

In this paper, desk top review of the secondary information together with the analysis, interpretation of data and drawing from professional knowledge and experience working on the SGR projects were used to assess the success and challenges of implementing livelihood restoration programmes in Tanzania.

The review revealed that Tanzania’s experience in implementing these programmes is characterized with a mixture of successes and challenges, which include limited changes in project affected persons livelihoods post land acquisition stage and existing challenges such as legal, limited human capacity, inadequate financial resources and inadequate strategic choices of the programmes.  Recommendations to address the challenges are provided in this paper.

Keywords: Land acquisition, compensation, livelihoods restoration, project affected persons, legal.

Title: Lessons from the Implementation of Livelihood Restoration Programmes in Tanzania’s Standard Gauge Railway Project – Lot 1 and 2.

Author: Hussein Sosovele

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Vol. 14, Issue 1, January 2026 - March 2026

Page No: 88-97

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Published Date: 31-January-2026

Abstract: The delivery of service in immigration department relies on its ability to manage records through a good record management practice. This study examines the influence of record management on service delivery in the immigration Department, Awka, Anambra state. The objectives were to ascertain the effects of records management practices on service delivery Immigration Department, Awka, Anambra state and establish record management practice that enhance effective service delivery in Immigration Department, Awka chapter, Anambra state. The study adopted a survey approach and purposive sampling technique for sample selection. Structured questionnaire was employed specifically designed to solicit their view about the study and analyse the scoring response. Frequency counts, percentage and mean scores were used to answer the research questions while inferential statistics such as Pearson Correlation coefficient and Chi-square analyses was adopted to test hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. Findings of the study were that there is a relationship between record management practices and service delivery of Federal Polytechnics in South-East Nigeria and   record management practices have significant contributions on the transparency and accountability of Federal Polytechnics in South-East Nigeria.

Keywords: Record, Record Management, Service Delivery, Transparency and Accountability.

Title: INFLUENCE OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT ON SERVICE DELIVERY IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR IN NIGERIA; A STUDY OF IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE

Author: AFUECHETA EDITH CHIBUGO, PROF. NWANKWO BASIL CHUKWUEMEKA

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Vol. 14, Issue 1, January 2026 - March 2026

Page No: 79-87

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Published Date: 29-January-2026

Abstract: From ancient times, humans learned language to communicate, exchange knowledge and develop their society, and with the development of language, literature developed so that people could enjoy the language in more than one field, such as poetry, drama and novels, from here language was able to include all aspects of expression and intellectual.

There are even basic rules to make the language more effective in novels, such as that the sentences be simple and specific and not ambiguous as they carry a specific purpose or meaning appropriate with the entirety of the novel, as well as the need to formulate the language in an aesthetic way that contributes to strengthening the general image, so that the reader can navigate between words as if opening doors and windows to different and dazzling worlds.

Keywords: English language, literary work, Shakespeare, creative writing, King Lear, playwriting.

Title: The Use of Language in Creative Literary Work

Author: Reem Al-Nouri, Basmah AlShammar

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Vol. 14, Issue 1, January 2026 - March 2026

Page No: 70-78

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Published Date: 28-January-2026

Abstract: The performance of NGOs operating within Kenya has been a challenge due to the constant changing internal and external factors that hinder the effectiveness and efficiency of these organizations. Therefore, this study investigated the influence of communication strategy on performance of non-governmental organizations in Garissa County, Kenya. The research used a descriptive research design. The population consisted of 3 selected NGOs operating in Garissa County. Specifically, the sample size was 347 employees working in the selected 3 non-governmental organizations. Each stratum was represented by respondents selected through a simple random sampling method. The sample comprised 186 employees from three non-governmental organizations. All participants received questionnaires. From the three NGOs chosen in Wajir County, 18 individuals were selected for the pilot study. A content validity, criterion validity, and face validity were used in determining the validity. The reliability of the data was assessed using a Cronbach's alpha (α) test. Tables and figures were used to display the results of the quantitative data analysis, which made use of descriptive statistical techniques. Regression analysis and other inferential statistics were also carried out. The finding indicated that the communication strategy adopted by the NGOs within Garissa County, Kenya had contributed to a positive significant influence on their performance. The research concludes communication strategy employed by these NGOs has had a significantly positive influence on their overall performance. The recommendations made were that the organizations should enhance their employee training and development programs to enable the employees to learn the cultural backgrounds of various stakeholders they are serving within the County for effective communication.

Keywords: Communication strategy, Organizational Performance.

Title: INFLUENCE OF COMMUNICATION STRATEGY ON PERFORMANCE OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN GARISSA COUNTY, KENYA

Author: Abdisalan Ali Salat, Dr. Reuben Kinyuru Njuguna

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Vol. 14, Issue 1, January 2026 - March 2026

Page No: 63-69

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Published Date: 28-January-2026

Abstract: This phenomenological study covered the lived experiences of Filipino transnational families in Taiwan on how they have been keeping their Filipino identities in the context of sociocultural perdurability on various themes like habitus, beliefs, food, practices, language, to name a few. The theoretical frameworks of the study utilized the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), Acculturation, Enculturation, and Sociocultural Theories. In the field of Applied Cosmic Anthropology, it is guided by Wilber’s Integral Vision or Theory of Everything, Campbell’s Hero’s Journey, Matthew Fox’s Creation Spirituality, and Berger and Luckmann’s Social Construction of Reality. Two families with a total of six co- researchers were interviewed, and the researcher’s inputs, and observations during the immersion resulted in the following insights: that me and my co-researchers never failed to keep our identities afloat despite the need to regulate them when we’re around the locals; that our social identities remain intact whether we are in the Philippines or overseas as our social behaviors depend on our relationships and aspirations that somehow move our social life on constant decisions guided by our ethos; that our cultural identities respond greatly to our traditional   and   indigenous   ways   of   living   which   make   our   Filipino  traits layered doubly enabling our cultural identities remain enduring, and that there is a strong socio-cultural perdurability of Filipino transnational families maintained and protected by their distinct Filipino characteristics and by their instinctive and developed values, pride, relationship, experience, and spirituality. The eidetic insight of the meaning of the lived experiences of Filipino transnational families in Taiwan is: the continuity and flow of our consciousness and being is molded by our traits and aspirations.

Keywords: Filipino transnational families, sociocultural perdurability, Taiwan.

Title: THE SOCIOCULTURAL PERDURABILITY OF FILIPINO TRANSNATIONAL FAMILIES IN TAIWAN

Author: Clarencia Padoyao Eddio, Dr. Leopoldo J. Dejillas, Jr.

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Vol. 14, Issue 1, January 2026 - March 2026

Page No: 43-62

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Published Date: 22-January-2026

Abstract: Women play multiple roles within households and communities, making them central to societal development. Despite this, rural women in India often remain marginalized, particularly in terms of health, economic opportunities, and decision-making autonomy. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), launched by the Government of India, aims to empower women by providing subsidized Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) connections to households Below the Poverty Line (BPL). The transition from traditional biomass fuels to LPG has substantial implications for women’s health, time use, and economic productivity. This study assesses the impact of PMUY on the behavioral and lifestyle changes of rural women in two villages of Pusa Block, Samastipur district, Bihar. A sample of 100 women beneficiaries was selected using random sampling techniques. Findings reveal that PMUY had a medium level of impact on 65%, a high impact on 25%, and a low impact on 10% of respondents. The scheme significantly enhanced health awareness, reduced drudgery, and encouraged cleaner cooking practices among rural women.

Keywords: PMUY, Rural Women, LPG Adoption, Behavioral Change, Women Empowerment.

Title: Impact of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana on Behavioral Changes among Rural Women

Author: Runi Kumari, Dr. Kusum Kumari, Dr. Vidisha Mishra, Dr. Shweta Priyadarshini, Dr. Renu Kumari, Dr. Sangeeta Rani

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Vol. 14, Issue 1, January 2026 - March 2026

Page No: 39-42

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Published Date: 20-January-2026

Abstract: Quan ho Bac Ninh folk songs are a distinctive intangible cultural heritage, embodying profound humanistic values, aesthetic principles, and codes of conduct of the Kinh Bac - Bac Ninh region. However, amid rapid digitalization and the expansion of modern entertainment, high school students’ interest and engagement in Quan ho has gradually declined. This paper aims to analyze the current state of awareness, attitudes, and interest of high school students toward Quan ho folk songs, and to propose measures to stimulate their interest and engagement in the digital era. The findings indicate that experiential, interactive, and technology-integrated approaches lead to noticeable positive changes in students’ attitudes and behaviors toward Quan ho, thereby improving the effectiveness of traditional cultural education within schools.

Keywords: measures, interest, high school students, folk songs, Quan ho Bac Ninh.

Title: MEASURES TO STIMULATE INTEREST AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN QUAN HO BAC NINH FOLK SONGS IN THE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY ERA

Author: Ngo Thi Quyen, Nguyen Thi Thu, Nguyen Ngoc Ngan, Nguyen Gia Huy

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Vol. 14, Issue 1, January 2026 - March 2026

Page No: 34-38

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Published Date: 19-January-2026

Abstract: Post-traditional learners frequently experience elevated academic stress due to competing work, family, and financial responsibilities, which can undermine persistence in higher education. Grounded in logotherapy, this study examined whether meaning-centered teaching (MCT) predicts perceived academic stress (PAS) and intent to persist (IP), and whether PAS mediates the relationship between MCT and IP. A quantitative, non-experimental correlational design was employed using survey data from 200 post-traditional learners enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs. Reliable Likert-type instruments were used to measure MCT, PAS, and IP. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlations, hierarchical multiple regression, and regression-based mediation analysis with bootstrapped confidence intervals. Results indicated that meaning-centered teaching was significantly associated with lower perceived academic stress (r = −.42, p < .01) and higher intent to persist (r = .49, p < .01). Hierarchical regression analyses demonstrated that MCT significantly predicted PAS after controlling for demographics (PAS = β₀ − .42·MCT + ε; ΔR² = .17, p < .001) and IP (IP = β₀ + .49·MCT + ε; ΔR² = .24, p < .001), reflecting medium-to-large effect sizes. Mediation analysis supported a partial mediation model in which MCT reduced PAS (a = −.51, p < .001), PAS negatively predicted IP (b = −.36, p < .001), and the indirect effect was significant (ab = .18, 95% CI [.11, .27]), while the direct effect remained significant (c′ = .39, p < .001). These findings indicate that meaning-centered teaching functions as both a motivational and stress-buffering pedagogical mechanism for post-traditional learners. By integrating logotherapy with persistence and instructional research, this study advances a meaning-based explanation of persistence and identifies meaning-centered pedagogy as a practical, evidence-based strategy for improving retention among adult learners.

Keywords: logotherapy, meaning-centered teaching, post-traditional learners, academic stress, persistence, higher education pedagogy.

Title: Meaning-Centered Teaching: Integrating Logotherapy into Higher Education Pedagogy to Improve Persistence Among Post-Traditional Learners

Author: David Bull

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Vol. 14, Issue 1, January 2026 - March 2026

Page No: 14-33

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Published Date: 12-January-2026

Abstract: This study examines the function of political parties in Kenya and their influence on the nation's ongoing democratic issues. Democratic consolidation is undermined by persistent problems including electoral irregularities, political cronyism, and low public involvement, even in the face of constitutional improvements and a multiparty system. Internal disputes and strategic interests further impede the formation of true democratic institutions. The study examines how party practices, such as power consolidation, opposition repression, and accountability deficits, lead to democratic inadequacies. The study offers complex insights on party dynamics and their impact on governance by utilizing a qualitative case study technique in conjunction with mixed methodologies, such as focus groups, interviews, content analysis, and document review. In order to promote true democratic resilience in Kenya, it is imperative to improve party accountability and internal democratic processes. The findings of the study show that weak party structures and a lack of internal democracy seriously impede democratic advancement.

Keywords: Political parties, democracy, autocracy, democratic governance, electoral processes.

Title: THE ROLE OF POLITICAL PARTIES IN SHAPING DEMOCRACY AND AUTOCRACY IN KENYA

Author: Omwoa Khakori Peris

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Vol. 14, Issue 1, January 2026 - March 2026

Page No: 9-13

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Published Date: 05-January-2026

Abstract: Lack of nationality is a global problem with approximately 12 million population being stateless. Stateless persons often find themselves in vulnerable situations in their host country which is occasioned by their lack of nationality. The lack of nationality commonly results in discrimination against stateless persons. Such discrimination is frequently made worse by the fact that minorities rarely have the same influence as the majority. Attempts have been made to address statelessness in Kenya. This study sought to explore the nationality, identity, and citizenship of the Makonde people in Kenya. The Makonde people came to Kenya from Mozambique in 1936 as labourers in European plantations in coastal Kenya. Legislative and policy shortcomings made it difficult to recognize the Makonde as Kenyan citizens both before and after independence. This made the Makonde live as stateless persons for over 50 years. After Kenya gained independence, each successive government kept on promising them nationality, however, they were never granted. The journey for Makonde identity began in 2014 through efforts of human rights and Makonde people trekking from coast to statehouse Nairobi. Following the petition by the county of Kwale to the president in 2015, the Makonde were granted citizenship in 2016 after a struggle for several decades. Although granting of citizenship should result in stateless persons enjoying their full rights, this necessarily does not happen in most cases. Despite the Makonde acquiring citizenship, they still face some challenges in enjoying full citizenship rights such as ownership of property and political representation in the government.

Keywords: Nationality, Citizenship, Statelessness, Stateless, Identity.

Title: THE STRUGGLE FOR CITIZENSHIP BY THE MAKONDE PEOPLE OF KENYA

Author: Omwoa Khakori Peris

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Vol. 14, Issue 1, January 2026 - March 2026

Page No: 1-8

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Published Date: 05-January-2026