Vol 12 Issue 2 April 2024-June 2024

Abstract: Many developing and developed countries recognize the great role played by SMEs in manufacturing sector, which includes economic development, and job creation. Despite the role SMEs has played, it has been experiencing challenges. The study sought to find out the influence of organizational resources on performance of small and medium enterprises in manufacturing sector post-Covid-19 in Kenya. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design where both quantitative and qualitative data were collected, analyzed, and conclusions drawn. The target population was 716 organizations in manufacturing sector. The sample size of 250 manufacturing organizations was selected using stratified and simple random sampling techniques. The tool used to collect data was semi-structured questionnaires. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26. The study results revealed a relationship between organizational resources and performance of small and medium enterprises in manufacturing sector post-Covid-19 in Kenya. The analysis of the regression model and correlation showed that there was a statistically positive and significant correlation between the organizational resources and performance of SMEs in manufacturing sector post-Covid-19 in Kenya. The Descriptive statistics analysis on organizational resources revealed they were well entrenched in the operations of the manufacturing sector in Kenya. The study therefore concludes that organizational resources influence performance of small and medium enterprises in manufacturing sector post-Covid-19 in Kenya. The finding of the study further supports the Resource-based Entrepreneurship Theory.

Keywords: Organizational resources, Performance, SMEs, Manufacturing sector.  

Title: Influence of Organizational Resources on Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Manufacturing Sector Post-Covid-19 in Kenya

Author: Livingstone Njoora, Jane Queen Omwenga, Joseph Ndururi

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Vol. 12, Issue 2, April 2024 - June 2024

Page No: 74-87

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Published Date: 03-May-2024

Abstract: The Managed Equipment Services (MES) health project adopted in 2015 by the Kenyan government has not conclusively solved the challenge of health equipment financing and availing specialized medical care to all citizens in the forty-seven counties. It has faced a myriad of challenges with stakeholders raising many concerns such as non-delivery or late delivery of equipment, cost overruns and idle equipment. Approximately 50 percent of public projects in Kenya perform dismally due to several reasons including inadequate stakeholder participation. Therefore, this study sought to investigate the influence of stakeholder involvement in project planning on managed equipment services health project performance at selected level 5 public hospitals in Kenya. Descriptive survey design was applied. The study was conducted in five selected level V hospital MES projects. A census of all the selected five projects was done with a target population of 90 respondents, encompassing 15 county executive members, 20 hospital administrators and 55 departmental staff heads. Data collection was done using structured questionnaires that were given to participants. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used with assistance of the SPSS software tool. Descriptive techniques that include standard deviation and mean were used. Pearson Correlation and multiple linear regression were used for inferential techniques. The study found that stakeholder participation in planning of the MES project positively and significantly affected project performance. The study concluded that stakeholder involvement is important in project performance and it should be properly done in project planning, financing, implementation and M & E. The study suggested that stakeholder analysis and participation ought to be done in complex projects undertaken by many stakeholders.

Keywords: Stakeholder Involvement, Project Planning, Project Performance.

Title: INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT IN PROJECT PLANNING ON MANAGED EQUIPMENT SERVICES HEALTH PROJECT PERFORMANCE AT SELECTED LEVEL V PUBLIC HOSPITALS IN KENYA

Author: Kelvin Cheruiyot Rotich, Dr. Perris Chege

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Vol. 12, Issue 2, April 2024 - June 2024

Page No: 67-73

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Published Date: 02-May-2024

Abstract: Menopausal symptoms though well tolerated by some women, may be troublesome to others. Symptoms experienced with the menopausal transition and early post menopause are varied and span in both physical and psychological domains. There is a difference on menopause crises for different women based on different psychological symptoms. This study examined the psychological implications of menopause crisis for public primary schools’ female teachers in Laikipia County. The study utilized ex post facto research design because it was not possible or acceptable to manipulate the characteristics of human participants. The target populations were 600 female teachers, 50 teacher counselors, 5 Sub County Directors of Education in the Ministry of Education, giving a total of 655 respondents in Laikipia County. The researcher used stratified sampling, two stage clustered sampling, random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. The sample of the study was 289 respondents. The statistical analysis entailed the computation of frequencies and percentages. The Findings revealed that there are psychological implications on menopause crises. From the findings of the study, it can be concluded that there are psychological implications on menopause crisis among female teachers in public primary schools in Laikipia County. The study recommended that the school administrators should encourage open communication as a way of boosting menopausal women to be more open and to share their psychological experiences.

Keywords: Menopausal symptoms, menopausal transition, psychological domains, boosting menopausal women.

Title: PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS OF MENOPAUSE CRISES

Author: Wangui Ndung’u,M

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Vol. 12, Issue 2, April 2024 - June 2024

Page No: 61-66

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Published Date: 29-April-2024

Abstract: This research paper delves into the multifaceted challenges encountered by art and design educators at Mabei Middle School, situated in China. Through a qualitative approach, the study investigates the intricacies of teaching art and design within the context of the school's unique socio-cultural environment. Utilizing interviews and observations, the research explores the diverse array of obstacles faced by teachers, ranging from institutional constraints to pedagogical dilemmas. The findings reveal a complex maze of challenges, including limited resources, standardized testing pressures, and cultural perceptions of the arts. Moreover, the study uncovers the personal struggles of teachers in balancing traditional and innovative teaching methods while fostering creativity in students. By illuminating these challenges, this paper aims to provide insights into the lived experiences of art and design educators in Chinese middle schools. Ultimately, it seeks to contribute to the development of strategies and support systems that can empower teachers to navigate the maze of obstacles and enhance the quality of art education in Mabei Middle School and similar educational contexts.

Keywords: Art pedagogy；Institutional constraints；Cultural perceptions；Teacher experiences；Creativity development；Educational context.

Title: Navigating the Maze: Challenges Faced by Art and Design Teachers at Mabei Middle School

Author: Wang Junfeng, Paul Louie B. Serrano

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Vol. 12, Issue 2, April 2024 - June 2024

Page No: 55-60

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Published Date: 29-April-2024

Abstract: Conscientiousness is a higher order personality trait that incorporates ideals such as competence, orderliness and self-control .Conscientiousness concerns the way in which we control, regulate and direct our impulses This study examined the influence of conscientiousness  personality traits on menopause crisis for public primary schools’ female teachers in Laikipia County. The study utilized ex post facto research design because it was not possible or acceptable to manipulate the characteristics of human participants. The study was based on the Big Five theory of personality. The target populations were 600 female teachers, 50 teacher counselors, 5 Sub County Directors of Education in the Ministry of Education, giving a total of 655 respondents in Laikipia County. The researcher used stratified sampling, two stage clustered sampling, random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. The sample of the study was 289 respondents. The statistical analysis entailed the computation of frequencies and percentages. The Findings revealed that conscientiousness personality trait have a statistically significant influence on menopause crisis with a Linear Regression analysis where by (r²=0.650; p>0.033) which was significant at 0.05 level of confidence. From the findings of the study, it can be concluded that conscientiousness personality trait influence menopause crisis. It is recommended that counselors should aim at helping menopausal female teachers deal with their emotional instability.

Keywords: conscientiousness, personality traits, menopause crisis, big five theory of personality.

Title: Influence of Conscientiousness Personality Trait on Menopause Crises

Author: Wangui Ndung’u,M

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Vol. 12, Issue 2, April 2024 - June 2024

Page No: 52-54

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Published Date: 29-April-2024

Abstract: Deconstructing legitimation strategies in political discourse is a means to analyse specific ways in which language represents an instrument of control (Hodge & Kress, 1993) and manifests symbolic power (Bourdieu, 2001). This is even more evident in a case of conflict where political actors flex power and seek to influence perceptions of the populace while justifying their actions. This study examined the linguistic features deployed in legitimising the speeches of President Bola Tinubu (BAT) and General Abdourahamane Tchiani (GAT) on Niger coup. The study appropriated the transitivity system of Halliday’s Systemic Functional Grammar and van Leeuwen’s (1996) Grammar of Legitimation Theory. It incorporated insights from the Critical Discourse Analysis using van Dijk’s Socio-cognition model to delineate identity construction. The four speeches that constituted our data were obtained online and were quantitatively and qualitatively analysed. Findings revealed four legitimation strategies that were used by BAT, namely authorization, rationalization, moral evaluation and mythopoesis. GAT only used two strategies (rationalization and mythopoesis). The legitimation structures were formed using two processes of the transitivity system – material process and relational process. Two legitimate strategies were employed using material process, namely mythopoesis and rationalization. Three legitimate structures were presented using relational attributive process – rationalization, moral evaluation and authorization. The paper concluded by maintaining a position that a thorough analysis of linguistic features and identity construction in legitimation portends a rich model in investigating political discourse in crisis situation.

Keywords: legitimation, legitimation strategies, political discourse, systemic functional grammar, linguistic features, speeches, critical discourse analysis, transitivity system, identity construction.

Title: LEGITIMATION IN SPEECHES OF PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU AND GENERAL ABDOURAHAMANE TCHIANI ON NIGER COUP D’ETAT

Author: Abiodun Jombadi

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Vol. 12, Issue 2, April 2024 - June 2024

Page No: 42-51

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Published Date: 20-April-2024

Abstract: This article aims to provide more information and collect key ideas for educational intervention with students who have dyslexia. To this end, keys are given for the detection, diagnosis and intervention for students who have special educational needs, specifically dyslexia. Dyslexia is defined as a specific neurobiologically based reading learning disorder that persistently affects phonological decoding and/or word recognition, interfering with academic performance with a reading delay of at least two years. This work is intended for future teachers or education professionals who will have to provide an appropriate educational response to these students. In this work you will find its definition, classification, etiology, instruments for psycho-pedagogical evaluation, educational response and a section intended for guidance for families or legal guardians.

Keywords: dyslexia, educational-intervention, students, detection, diagnosis, intervention, teachers.

Title: DETECTION, DIAGNOSIS AND INTERVENTION IN STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA. GUIDE FOR STUDENTS OF EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES

Author: Mari Carmen Flores-Piñero, Javier Mula, Javier de la Hoz-Ruiz

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Vol. 12, Issue 2, April 2024 - June 2024

Page No: 38-41

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Published Date: 18-April-2024

Abstract: During the history of the nation, teachers always play an important role in the social life of the country. Thus, building the teachers who are not only skilled, professional, dedicated and committed but also be constantly renewed and creative in education, are the key points for the development of education in particular, and the development of the country in general. Started from the above meaning, in this article, from the presentation of Ho Chi Minh's views of educating teacher, the author pointed out some requirements for educating the teacher to meet the changing requirements of new basic, comprehensive renewal in today education.

Keywords: Ho Chi Minh, educating teacher, the basic, comprehensive renewal in education, Vietnam.

Title: THE VIEW OF HO CHI MINH IN TRAINING TEACHER IN THE BASIC EFFECTIVE RENEWAL OF EDUCATION IN VIETNAM TODAY

Author: Ngo Thi Phuong Thao, Truong Vu Long, Tong Thi Phuong Thao

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Vol. 12, Issue 2, April 2024 - June 2024

Page No: 18-22

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Published Date: 15-April-2024

Abstract: Manufacturing sector is a major player in the development of various economies in developed and developing countries. The study sought to determine the influence of entrepreneurial networking on performance of small and medium enterprises in manufacturing sector post-Covid-19 in Kenya. The study used a cross-sectional research design where both quantitative and qualitative data were collected and analyzed, and conclusions were drawn. The target population was 716 organizations in manufacturing sector. The sample size of 250 organizations of manufacturing organizations was selected using stratified and simple random sampling techniques. The tool used to collect data was semi-structured questionnaires. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were computed, summarized, and presented using tables and figures. The study revealed that there exists a relationship between entrepreneurial networking and performance of small and medium enterprises in manufacturing sector post-Covid-19 in Kenya. The analysis of the regression model and correlation showed that there was a statistically positive and significant correlation between entrepreneurial networking and performance of SMEs in manufacturing sector post-Covid-19 in Kenya. The Descriptive Statistics analysis on entrepreneurial networking showed that it was well embraced in the manufacturing sector in Kenya. The study therefore concludes that entrepreneurial networking influences performance of small and medium enterprises in manufacturing sector post-Covid-19 in Kenya.

Keywords: Entrepreneurial Networking, Performance, SMEs, Manufacturing sector.

Title: Influence of Entrepreneurial Networking on Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Manufacturing Sector Post-Covid-19 in Kenya

Author: Livingstone Njoora, Jane Queen Omwenga, Joseph Ndururi

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Vol. 12, Issue 2, April 2024 - June 2024

Page No: 23-37

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Published Date: 16-April-2024

Abstract: Digital banking, including technologies such as mobile banking, online banking, and electronic payments, has transformed the financial landscape worldwide, including in Kenya. Although there is an increasingly growing body of literature on digital finance in Kenya this review is a relevant and timely topic of research due to the increasing adoption of digital financial services in the country. This paper, therefore, reviewed existing literature on digital banking with a focus on mobile, online and internet banking and their relation to the performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The researchers utilized a significant body of literature focusing on 15 articles concerning select aspects of digital banking on the financial performance of commercial banks. The findings of this paper will be relevant to policymakers, regulators, commercial banks, and other stakeholders in the Kenyan financial sector. Overall, this study contributes to the growing body of literature on the effect of digital banking on the performance of commercial banks in emerging economies, specifically in the context of Kenya. Based on literature reviewed, more research on other digital banking services such as online commodities and currency trading, where commercial banks and other financial institutions have previously dominated, and fintech in Kenya is required.

Keywords: digital banking, mobile banking, online banking, electronic payments, commercial banks.

Title: A Literature Review of the Effect of Digital Banking on the Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya

Author: Mbatiah M. John, Nyakeri M. Wilfred

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Vol. 12, Issue 2, April 2024 - June 2024

Page No: 6-17

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Published Date: 12-April-2024

Abstract: Digital Storytelling is an innovative educational tool that mixes storytelling with the use of new technologies. Specifically, it consists of the creation of a short video (between three to five minutes) in which the subjects express and reflect on specific topics using different digital or technological resources. This educational technique is intended to achieve different objectives such as analyzing the topics studied, promoting personal reflection, contributing to the empowerment of participants, promoting digital skills, improving expressive skills, working on emotional education, developing teamwork, among other secondary objectives. The success of the technique lies in the expressive and reflective capacity resulting from its step-by-step approach. In this work, in addition to establishing previous theoretical notions, a five-phase approach is proposed to be applied in classrooms of any educational level. Finally, some real experiences of the use of this technique are extracted. 

Keywords: Digital Storytelling, Active methodology, educational technologies, didactic guidelines, education.

Title: Using Digital Story telling as an educational tool: Didactic Guidelines for Education Science Students

Author: Javier Mula-Falcón, Javier de la Hoz-Ruiz, Maria del Carmen Flores-Piñero

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Vol. 12, Issue 2, April 2024 - June 2024

Page No: 1-5

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Published Date: 12-April-2024