Vol 6 Issue 2 April 2018-June 2018

Abstract: New technologies present opportunities to improve the manner in which the criminal justice system operates. One of the problems faced in the criminal justice system is the overcrowding in the prisons across the world. Through a literature review, this paper sought to investigate the available technologies that the Kenyan prisons can adopt to solve the current overcrowding situation. The technologies identified include the electronic monitoring through the use of global positioning and radio frequency systems, video technologies, and automated and integrated information system.

Keywords: Automated and Integrated Information System, Decongest, Electronic Monitoring, Global Positioning System, Overcrowding, Prisons, Radio Frequency.

Title: Embracing the New Technologies to Decongest Kenyan Prisons

Author: Simon Kamau Irungu, Samuel Mwangi Muchori

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Abstract: Life is, day by day, becoming complex and complicated. Crisis in character and loss of values are reflected now in every sphere of human life in Indian society. Standards of moral and social life of our people are gradually declining. The norms of family, society, politics, professional ethics, secularism, democracy etc. is going down and coming under strain. Many people believe that the only remedy for all maladies in the society is the generation of high ideals and values in man. On the other hand in our country and culture, the teacher is held in great honour and respect. He is the face of the formation of ideal society. If the teacher shares his ideas and values with a few hundred students every year, it means he will have a life-long impact on thousands of them during the period of his service. But the present teacher education programme provides the teacher very little awareness of the role of education can play in transforming the present Indian society into a truly democratic, socialistic and secular society that we wish to build up in this country. For that value oriented teacher education is so much important at present scenario.

Keywords: Values, Teacher, Value crises, Teacher Education.

Title: Teacher Education Should be Value Oriented: an Analytical Study

Author: Dr. TAPAS GHOSHAL

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Abstract: Southern Travancore covers most of modern day central and southern Kerala as well as Kanyakumari District of Tamilnadu. The present study deals with the martial arts in South Travancore.

Martial Art means various sports of self-defence and attack such as Varma Ati, Kalarippayattu, Theyyam, Poorakkalai and Varmakala. In general martial arts involve fighting techniques, mental discipline, physical exercise and various philosophical components. Most of them embody intellectual concepts as well. All properly practiced martial arts can bring about a number of beneficial physical and psychological effects. They are mainly practiced for various reasons such as self-defence, military and law enforcement applications, as competitions, physical fitness, mental and spiritual development. Ancient people were engaged in fishing and hunting. Thus each and every civilization is subscribed to a version of martial arts or combats all of their own.

Title: MARTIAL ARTS IN SOUTH TRAVANCORE

Author: Miss. J. Sharmila

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Abstract: The research sought to find out the relationship between turnover and organisational performance. The study was qualitative. In-depth face to face interviews were carried out. The sample included employees, former employees, the community i.e. parents of the students and the students. For the employees, parents and students convenience sampling was used.  The researcher managed to access the parents, students and teachers during sports breaks on a sports day.  In order to access the former employees snowballing sampling was used.  This is a non probability technique where existing participants help to recruit the other participants from their network ( Rossman and Rallis 2003) .The advantage of this sampling technique is that after interviewing the initial subject the researcher is able to identify people with similar traits, interests, experiences and knowledge. The interviews were recorded by an audio tape recorder, later transcribed, presented and analysed. For data presentation and analysis the data was presented in themes and analysed using thematic content analysis. The sample was saturated at a total of 57, 15 former employees, 12 current staff members, 21 students and 9 parents. If staff turnover is ignored the organisation may suffer from bad image through grievances from dissatisfied customers and demotivated employees. This will cause the organisation not to achieve its objectives. Employees must be given salaries that are market related in the case that the employer is facing challenges he must clearly communicate to the employees and other relevant stakeholders. The study recommends that the college must reduce staff turnover. It must come up with retention strategies that must be communicated to every employee and adhered to. The organisation must also offer working conditions that motivate the staff. If the employees have low morale their attitude towards work will result in poor performance. The employer must always involve the employees in decision making especially on matters that affect the employee. They should also come up with a performance based pay.

Keywords: Employee turnover, organisational performance, private college, service delivery.

Title: Employee Turnover and Organisational Performance: A Case study of a Private College

Author: Sekai Noreen Gore, Kudakwashe Sithole, Kudzanayi Gondo

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Abstract: The powerloom industry is an important segment of the cotton textile industry in India. The powerloom industry mainly depends on weavers but they are always facing problems on finance, electricity, health etc. Also they do not get any support from the Government. This results in low productivity and their economic conditions is very pathetic. Present study is concerned with only the problems of workers engaged in small-scale powerloom sector of Vellore District. The study is based on primary data collected from 50 weavers from Kangeyanellur area of Vellore District. The study reveals that the weavers have problems on finance and health. This results in dwindling wages and poverty. Hence there is an urgent need of government support, electricity supply at low cost, and proper wage system to improve the conditions of the powerloom weavers.

Keywords: powerloom industry, problems, weavers, government support, Vellore Distirct.

Title: A STUDY ON PROBLEMS FACED BY POWERLOOM WEAVERS IN VELLORE DISTRICT

Author: Dr. J Ramola Premalatha

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Abstract: Groundwater is widely distributed than surface water and is used for domestic, industrial and agricultural purpose throughout the world. More than 95% of rural population depends on ground water for all needs. The present study was carried out on Groundwater quality Assessment of Kanchipuram district in Tamil Nadu, India. A total of 43 ground water samples were collected in the study area. The groundwater quality assessment has been carried out for pH, EC, TH, TDS, Ca, Mg, Na, K, HCO3, Cl, SO4, NO3, and F. The spatial variations of physio- chemical properties of water were plotted using GIS (Geographical Information Systems). The quality of water is evaluated using Piper and Wilcox Diagram. The results will give the clear cut information about the Groundwater Quality of the study area.

Keywords: physio-chemical, water quality, GIS, Piper diagram, Wilcox.

Title: GROUNDWATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT IN KANCHIPURAM DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU

Author: Dr.R.Shymala, E.Hemavathy

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Abstract: This paper is an attempt to study the impact of school library environment  on knowledge acquisition of students in Federal University of Technology, Owerri with a view to unravel, the environmental comfort needs of the library users and also if there is any significant relationship between environmental comfort needs and level of knowledge acquisition of students of FUTO. A test-retest reliability method of two weeks interval was conducted, responses obtained were subjected to Pearson Products Moment Correlation (PPMC) method and a reliability coefficient of 0.78 was obtained. Multistage sampling technique was employed, 1656 respondents were selected for the study, with 88% response rate. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed in the study, the study found that Majority of the respondents needs an environment with computer access (3.71±526.30, RII=4), Space to spread out (3.54±393.39 RII=6), Quiet place (3.87±589.08 RII=2), Physical comfort (3.69±458.18 RII=5), Proper room temperature (3.88±588.25 RII =1) colourful surrounding (3.81±558.53 RII=3), Art on walls (3.25±297.84 RII=8) and view of nature (3.43±393.53 RII=7)  as it helps them to achieve high level of knowledge while studying however only few of the respondents indicated that music helps them achieve high level of knowledge while studying. However significant relationship was found to exist between the respondents environmental needs and level of knowledge acquisition (r=0.879, p=0.02<0.05). Therefore, as the library users comfort needs are been met, there level of knowledge acquisition increases It was recommended that more school libraries should apply the environmental comfort needs of the library users to help them achieve high level of knowledge acquisition.

Keywords: Acquisition Environment, Knowledge, Library, promoting.

Title: IMPACT OF SCHOOL LIBRARY ENVIRONMENT ON KNOWLEDGE ACQUISITION OF STUDENTS; A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, OWERRI

Author: Umunnakwe Getrude Chinwendu, Opara, Genevieve Chinedu, Blessing Okoye, Francisca C. Mbagwu

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Abstract: India and Sri Lanka are the countries charectrised by great socio-economic, political and cultural similarities. Both the countries also share identical views on most of the international problems and issues. They had trade relations during the chola period. Rajaraja Chola defeated the king of Ceylon and subdued the country for sometimes. During the British rule many people from India, especially from Tamil Nadu went and settled there in Ceylon and worked in tea plantations. The people of Indian origin in Ceylon irritated the Sinhalese who waited for an opportunity to throw them away. This problem existed since 1949 when Sri Lanka got independence. The ethnic discrimination was followed by a lot of refugees swarming into the Indian sub-continent. The two governments have held protracted negotiations to find a solution of this problem but without much success. The presence of large number of Tamilian refugees in India was felt by the native people who began to raise their voice against the central government to intervene. The political parties in Tamil Nadu played a vital role in screwing the congress party in Tamil Nadu to settle the issue. The legislators belonging the Communist Party, Dravida Munnerra Kazhagam ,Anna Dravida Munerra Kazhagam raised the issue of the refugees during the question hour to get the attention of the government. This paper is based on the primary sources like the Debates of the Madras Legislative Assembly and Tamilnadu Legislative Asssembly. This paper deals with the questions raised by the legislators and the replies given by the ruling party. Later the issue of the refugees were utilized by the politicians for vote bank.

Keywords: Refugees, Question Hour, Communists, DMK, ADMK, Evasive Reply, Under Consideration, Tamilians, Geo-Politics, Election Manifesto.

Title: A CRY FOR CEYLON REFUGEES WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO QUESTION HOUR

Author: Dr. A. Theeba

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Abstract: The focus of this study was to investigate the influence of family on college students coping with stress. Data was collected in a campus classroom setting among N=202 adult undergraduate students with an age range of 18-64 years; 120 males and 82 females participants. The participants completed two instruments: Ways of Coping (WOC) Scale with 66 items and the Family Quality of Life (FQOL) Scale with 16 items. A One-Way ANOVA was used for data analysis that indicated participants with low social support, dissatisfied with life scored lower in family interaction, parenting and emotional well-being. Female participants used accepting responsibility, escape avoidance and positive reappraisal stress coping strategies than male participants. Participants satisfied with life used cofrontive coping, seeking social support and accepting responsibility stress coping strategies than those dissatisfied with life. Participants from high parenting families used confrontive coping, painful problem solving and positive reappraisal than those from low parenting families.

Keywords: Stress, coping, Social support, Life satisfaction, Parenting, Family Interaction.

Title: Influence of Family on College Students Coping with Stress

Author: Abel Gitimu Waithaka, Timeka Gayles

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Abstract: The purpose of this study was to establish the extent of caregivers’ involvement on early intervention of children with speech and language disorders in Tenwek Hospital, Bomet County. The involvement of caregivers and families of children with communication disorders is vital for any effective early intervention services. The study was guided by Normalization Process Theory by May, (2006).The study adopted a case study research design and used accessible population of 62 respondents comprising of caregivers and two Tenwek outpatient clinic therapists in Bomet County. The study employed purposive sampling technique and utilized all the accessible population. Data was collected by administering questionnaires to the caregivers and interview guides to therapists. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics in form of frequency counts, percentages and tables with the aid of SPSS computer program while qualitative data was analysed thematically. The study found that Caregivers were involved in the intervention mainly by attending therapy appointments, communicating with staff in decision making and parent-child therapy. In conclusion, caregiver empowerment and participation at all levels need to become an integral component of early intervention services for young children with speech and language disorders. The study recommends need for more speech therapist, public sensitization on the cause, signs, prevention mechanisms and accessible treatment programs for children with speech and language disorders. It is hoped that the study findings will give an insight on the best approach to caregivers’ involvement and the extent of involvement in planning and implementation of early intervention programs on speech and language disorders in Kenya.

Keywords: caregivers, extent, involvement, early intervention, speech and language disorders, Kenya.

Title: Caregivers’ Extent of Involvement in Early Intervention Program for Children with Speech and Language Disorders in Tenwek Hospital, Bomet County, Kenya

Author: Sianyo E.Obure, Mathew Karia, Tom O. Abuom

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Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate caregivers’ wants and needs for involvement in early intervention program for children with speech and language disorders in Tenwek Hospital. The effort to consider caregivers wants and needs enhances good practices values. It gives an insight that caregivers’ wants and needs are integral components in determining an early intervention plan for the children with speech and language disorders. The study was guided by Normalization Process Theory by May, (2006).

Method and Materials: The study adopted a case study research design and used accessible population of 62 respondents comprising of caregivers and two Tenwek outpatient clinic therapists in Bomet County. The study employed purposive sampling technique and utilised all the accessible population. Data was collected by administering questionnaires to the caregivers and interview guides to therapists. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics in form of frequency counts, percentages and tables with the aid of SPSS computer program while qualitative data was analysed thematically.

Results: The study found that Caregivers needed financial empowerment to a large extent, capacity building through training, frequent access to therapists in the hospital and at least some level of family support in order to successfully get involved in the intervention of their children with speech and language disorders.

Conclusion: It is evident that each caregiver has inherent strengths and weaknesses and must be encouraged and empowered in those traits for better participation at all levels. The study recommends that clinicians should consider caregivers wants and needs when determining an intervention plan for the children with speech and language disorders. There is also need to involve all stakeholders in the ministry of health to subsidize medication and financial bill associated with children speech and language disorders.

Keywords: caregivers, needs, involvement, early intervention, speech and language disorders, Kenya.

Title: Caregivers’ Needs for Involvement in Early Intervention for Children with Speech and Language Disorders in Tenwek Hospital, Bomet County, Kenya

Author: Sianyo E.Obure, Tom O. Abuom, Mathew Karia

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Abstract: Politics in developing countries remain a huge concern in terms of development actualization. The types of politics practiced in this part of the world (global South) tells the type of developmental progress countries make.  This article on an analysis in relation to how political parties economically operate try to bring out things that underscore political parties activities focusing on ruling parties and how they manage in handling national economy that which will bring transparency and accountability in party politics that will manifest in the national platform. In doing this, this paper tries to explain how political parties should address and handle issues of financial concerns within political parties activities and if given the chance to govern the country how they can manifest the good parts of handling finances when it comes to public financial management. This article will try to articulate issues that will analyse clear political financial management alongside transparency and accountability within parties which could be easily seen in the three arms of government and other public offices when a political party is being mandated to serve as governing party.

This paper therefore, examines the extant role that the governing parties have played in many developing countries in influencing government policies through public finances in the sustenance of positive democratic governance and release options of sound political management for sustainable democratic growth.

Keywords: Development, Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL), Transparency and Accountability.

Title: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN PARTY POLITICS TO ENHANCE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN DEVELOPING NATIONS

Author: SOVULA TEHGORMEH GBORTIMA SOVULA, IBRAHIM ABDULAI SAWANEH, UMARU PETER KAMARA

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