Vol 6 Issue 3 July 2018-September 2018

Abstract: The need for institutions to achieve high rate of passing for examinees in Licensure Examination for Teachers is a great demand, which may be realized by improving the competencies of teachers prior to Commission on Higher Education standards. This study aimed to analyze the implications for teachers’ instructional competencies in addressing the need for improved Professional Standards. Results show that students and faculty members perceived themselves to always manifest the indicators of the instructional competencies under nine standards of Commission on Higher Education, however it is noted that their perception manifest a significant difference. The implications of teachers instructional competencies is to hit the target of the College of Education to achieve 95 percent, passing percentage in the Licensure Examination for Teachers. It is recommended that Dean and Assistant Dean in the College of Education may prepare a short term plan of identifying the competencies in all subjects in order to align to the nine standards of Commission on Higher Education.

Keywords: instructional competencies, professional standards, licensure examination for teachers.

Title: IMPLICATIONS FOR TEACHERS’ INSTRUCTIONAL COMPETENCIES: ADDRESSING THE NEED FOR IMPROVED PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

Author: Pedro D. Abanador

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Abstract: The multiplicity of Legal Systems is a fact, but it is still necessary to specify the extent of this phenomenon and its true meaning. Each State has its own Legal System in our world, and sometimes, even different Legal Systems can be enforced concurrently within the same State. Some non-State Communities have also their own Systems, such as Canon Law, Muslim Law, Hindu Law, and Jewish Law. There is also an International Law which aims to regulate the relations between States or those of International Trade. The Study sought to conduct a Comparative Study of the two Principal Legal Systems and determine their effect on Conflict Resolution Practice at the African Court on Human and Peoples ‘Rights. The aim is to provide a guide through diversity and to facilitate the task of the Jurist or any individual who, for one reason or another, may be interested to know this or that foreign Legal System. The Study revealed that the African Court on Human and Peoples ‘Rights is mainly applying International Law and International Humanitarian Law in its Dispute Resolution Practice. In addition, the Court is considering the application of the African Charter on Human and Peoples ‘Rights, the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples ‘Rights on the Establishment of an African Court on Human and Peoples ‘Rights, the Court Rules of Procedure and any other Relevant International Legal Instrument ratified by the State-Parties. Talking about the two Principal Legal Systems, it has been observed that many of the Principles of the Common Law System are recognized under International Law and International Human Rights Norms which the Court upholds. Regarding the respective influence of the two Principal Legal Systems, the tendency is that the Common Law System predominates. The Court is drawing inspiration more from Common Law System than from the Civil Law System. In other words, the Court does not directly apply any of the two Systems. It is inspired by them case by case. On another note, it has been proven that a combination of both Common Law System and Civil Law System creates flexibility and at the same time legal certainty.

Keywords: Legal Systems, Common Law System, Civil Law System, Conflict Resolution Practice, Legal Instruments, The Charter, The Protocol, Rules of the Court, International Law, International Humanitarian Law, Comparative Analysis.

Title: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE TWO PRINCIPAL LEGAL TRADITIONS AND THEIR EFFECT ON CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN AFRICA; CASE STUDY OF THE AFRICAN COURT ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS

Author: Alice Nijimbere, Dr. Samuel Obino Mokaya

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Abstract: The main objective of this study was to find out the attitude towards NEET of higher secondary students. NEET is an entrance examination in India for entering into the medical course. Attitudes are often the result of experience or upbringing, and they can have a powerful influence over behavior. Attitude towards NEET scale developed by investigator was used to collect the relevant data. The sample size consists of 260 XII standard students of whom 127 are male and 133 are female. The investigator was selected the sample by randomly in Tirunelveli district. Survey method was adopted for the study. The investigator was collected the data in government and aided schools. Data was analyzed by F- test. The findings of the study revealed that there is significant association was found in the demographic variables such as in nature of school and parental educational status with regard to the attitude towards NEET among higher secondary students.

Keywords: attitude, association, examination, NEET, Higher Secondary Student.

Title: Attitude towards NEET among Higher Secondary Students with select to the Demographic variables

Author: R. Porkodi, Dr.A.Veliappan

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Abstract: This article endeavors to shed light to the freedom of association in general and professionals’ association in particular by providing a thorough descriptive overview of sources of the freedom of association both at national and international level. In addition, the article further attempted to establish strong link between freedom of association and the right to form and join professional association. It also devotes to amplify the far reaching significance of professional association to attain full-fledged freedom of association at the end of the day. In a sense, it illustrates the means-end relationship between the right to form and join professional association and the freedom of association. And once again, the article also tries to highlight the peculiar features of professional association in light with labor or trade union. This article also explores the roles, responsibilities and contributions of professional associations and unions- as typical group organizations- toward achieving the ultimate realization of fundamental right to freedom of association. To this end, the article will discuss the origin, development, challenges and prospect of freedom of association in general and particularly the right to form and join to professional association in Ethiopia. Finally, the article assess critical legal impediments which are stumbling blocks with respect to the right to freedom of association and the right to form and join professional association under the three successive regimes in Ethiopian jurisdiction. Toward this end, the article thoroughly scrutinizes the legal basis of the subject matter with reference to both national legislations enacted and international instruments which Ethiopia adopted to the effect.

Keywords: Freedom of Association, Professional Association, Trade Union, Civil Society Organizations.

Title: Freedom of Association under Ethiopian Laws: A Case in Professionals’ Association

Author: Yesuneh Aweke Kabtiyemer

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Abstract: Similar to other regions, the proportion of women working in the formal sector in Sub-Saharan Africa has increased in recent years but their share of household and family responsibilities have not changed when compared to their male counterparts who are employed. Most of the time, women  are the ones who undertake household work and other family responsibilities such as parenting, but their  hectic work is often un-recognised, under-valued and uncompensated. Combining employment with family responsibilities is quite demanding on women’s time, energy, resources and health. Women’s ability to balance the demands of work and family would go a long way in improving their quality of life. Guided by social learning theory and rational choice theory, the paper discusses the women’s experiences with work demands, family responsibilities, challenges and their efforts to balance work and family responsibilities in the context of Botswana. The article emphasises among other things the need to provide gender responsive labour market policies that will recognise women’s multiple roles and create a conducive environment that will recognise their contributions in both the paid work and their unpaid work at family and community levels.

Keywords: family responsibilities, women working, Women’s ability, contributions.

Title: Women balancing work and family responsibilities in Botswana: Challenges and the way forward

Author: P. N. Ntshwarang, T. Maundeni, D. Kgwatalala, N. M. Seboni

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Abstract: This study sought to determine the influence of community participation on the implementation of CDF funded projects. The target population comprised of 159 projects that had been undertaken using CDF in both public educational institutions and public health centers within the period between 2013 to 2017. Questionnaires were used for the purpose of collecting primary data. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The study established that community participation had a positive and significant influence on the implementation CDF funded projects in Kericho County, Kenya. The study concludes that community participation during implementation of CDF funded projects is a vital as it leads to better outcomes for all stakeholders, community ownership. Community participation is crucial to the long-term success of project implementation. Therefore, the study recommends that strict investigation of people involved in projects to be done to guarantee proper presentation of the community members in order to implement a project that meets their needs.

Keywords: Community Participation, Project Implementation.

Title: COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CDF FUNDED PROJECTS IN KERICHO COUNTY, KENYA

Author: Henry Pkania Kiboi, Dr. Caleb Kirui

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Abstract: This study attempts to analyze and determine the causes behind writing errors made by EFL Majors in Najran University. The study took place by the end of the second semester of the educational year 2017/ 2018. The tools for collecting the data are scripts of classroom assignments, quizzes, and final examinations written by undergraduate EFL majors studying in the Faculty of Science and Arts in Sharorah.

The research adopted an analytical descriptive approach. The findings have revealed that the most common writing errors are Auxiliary omission/ misuse of possessives and pronouns, subject-verb disagreement, misuse of tenses, sentence disorder, preposition errors, punctuation errors, word choice, spelling errors, article errors.

Keywords: EFL majors, writing errors, applied linguistics, competence.

Title: Linguistic Analysis of Writing Errors Made by EFL Majors in Najran University

Author: Aref Ali Aldeibani

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Abstract: This pre-experimental study aims to find out the effectiveness of Quipper School in the enhancement of the reading comprehension competencies in English 8 (3rd Quarter). The researcher uses the research instrument, 50-item researcher-made entry and exit tests to determine the reading performance level of the students.  The researcher conducts a 6-week Quipper School exposure in the implementation of the study. Research revealed that Tisa National High School respondents’ reading performance exposed in Quipper School belongs to “Did not Meet Expectation” scale based on the DepEd’s Grading Scale. However, it is evidently shown that there is an increase in mean from the TNHS respondents’ entry level reading performance to the exit level reading performance. Thus, this study concludes that Quipper School enhances the reading comprehension competencies of the students. Moreover, the instructional guide proposed is necessary to guide teachers on what to do during the Quipper School implementation.

Keywords: Quipper School, Reading Comprehension, Reading Performance, Effectiveness, Instructional Guide.

Title: QUIPPER SCHOOL-BASED ENGLISH TEACHING

Author: Jeoffrey G. Guillen

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Abstract: This study investigated the effect of Word Boxes on second grade pupils´ spelling in English. The sample consisted of two second grade sections from Douqarah Co-educational Basic School in Irbid City, Jordan. (N= 33 male students and 29 female students) in the first semester of the academic year. 25 words spelling test was administered twice; once before the study to establish the equivalence between the control and the experimental groups and another at the end of the study to investigate the effect of using Word Boxes on students' spelling. Moreover, the results of the study revealed statistically significant differences between the students' scores on the spelling test due to the teaching technique in favor of word boxes. There were statistically significant differences between students' scores on the spelling test due to gender, in favor of the female group. No statistically significant interaction between the teaching technique and gender were found.

Keywords: word boxes, spelling, Jordanian second grade students, teaching techniques.

Title: The Effect of Word Boxes on Jordanian Second Grade Pupils' Spelling in English

Author: Na'ela Al-Mahdawi, Abdallah Baniabdelrahman

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Abstract: The study sort to establish the influence of electricity government policy on small businesses in Obunga Informal settlements in Kisumu Kenya. Diffusion Innovation Theory and Social Influence Theory were selected to anchor the study. This study employed the descriptive survey research design. The scope of this research is to use content analysis as a research tool for studying electrification, in order to support their efforts for a steady flow of investors. The sample size of the survey, n=376, which is stratified, gives a wide variety of answers, used for an expanded analysis. The findings offer implications for managers concerning investment priorities, product differentiation and marketing actions. The limited use of this approach in this kind of destinations makes this study a contribution to the research field.  According to the Kenya Power, the company sought to benefit from the displacements of illegal electricity vendors in informal settlements, resulting to reduction of commercial losses partly attributed to illegal connections that perpetuate electrocutions and slum fires. The study sought views from the business owners and managers of Food vendors and hotels, retail shops & minimarkets, health providers and pharmacies, entertainment spots, fuel providers, cosmetics, beauty and boutique. The study used questionnaires that were researcher administrated, they comprised closed-end and open-end questions. The closed-end questions captured the demographic data whereas the open-end questions captured the respondent’s opinions about advantages, disadvantages and suggestions for improvements. 376 questionnaires were administered in which as Mugenda and Mugenda (2003) recommends, 10% to get a random sample size of the users of slum electricity used in businesses was applied.   The observation helped to obtain information from direct observation on the field with regards types of electricity use. Numerical data analysis was done using SPSS version 20. Descriptive statistics such as mean, mode and percentages were calculated. For inferences, correlation coefficient was calculated. Conventional content analysis was used to analyze narrative data.  The study findings indicated that there was a weak positive correlation between stakeholders’ use of electricity policies in place by government and implementation in the Obunga Slum area, of Kisumu County in Kenya.

Keywords:  Diversity, Grid Power, Informal settlements, Small and Micro Enterprises.

Title: INFLUENCE OF ELECTRICITY GOVERNMENT POLICY ON SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBUNGA INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS, KISUMU COUNTY, KENYA

Author: EMMA ANYANGO OBONYO, Prof. Fredrick Mvumbi

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Abstract: The most complex and pressing challenge of our time is how to train and develop the power of human capital to ensure that individuals at all stages of life are well  equipped to fully realise their potential and shape their own path. Child’s development is one of the biggest challenges faced by mostly the developing economies such as Nigeria. Child labour, identified to be a world-wide economic problem is seen as a threat to childhood, child’s growth and development. Children are considered as the potential future of any economy. This paper examined the effect of child labour on child’s education, health and economy. Hence, recommend applicable aspect of Marx theory of labour on the development of the social and physical wellbeing of the children. Data used were primarily sourced and a descriptive statistics was employed in finding out the effect of child labour on the children. It was revealed that child labour is majorly caused by poverty, low wages earned by parent and poor quality of life. The consequent of child labour was shown its adverse educational, health and economic effects. These include teenage pregnancy, body pains, disabilities, social vices, rape, illiteracy, school dropout and untimely death. Therefore, the paper recommends the application of Karl Marx theory of labour, especially his view on education to the training, educating and employment of children as varies in age. The government on it part can support the non-governmental organisations to strengthen the existing laws on violence against children and also curb activities that foster child labour in Nigeria.

Keywords: Child labour; Capitalism; Exploitation; Economic; Education; Health.

Title: The Relevance of Karl Marx Theory of Labour to the Development of the Nigerian Child

Author: Professor Idisi P.O., Dr Ogwu I. J., Leweke N.

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Abstract: The project of human right has become relevant in this century as that which promotes unhindered human freedom and liberty of humankind regardless of a person’s socio-culture, economic or religious background. This article focuses on the influence of the moral ethics in the Judeo-Christian religion as a foundation for modern human rights. The idea is influenced by Jewish Rabbi Jonathan Magonet (b.1942), who considers the impact of early the Torah or Talmudic laws in the Judeo-Christian in today’s global human right ethics. Magonet’s theology unveils the relationship between a global human right ethics and Biblical-Jewish laws of the Torah or Talmudic laws.

Keywords: Ten Commandments, moral, human rights, freedom, ethics.

Title: The Judeo-Christian Ethics of Human Rights

Author: Alexander Kokobili

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Abstract: Recent studies however, indicate that there has been a soaring poverty incidence rate among financial cooperative members owing to various factors. These factors have considerably reduced the level of wealth formation and accumulation ending in elevated poverty levels. Against this backdrop, this study sought to establish how financial literacy influence economic empowerment among members of Mwalimu National Sacco working with the county government of Bungoma. This study adopted a descriptive research design. The study was conducted in Bungoma South sub-County. The study targeted 1500 members comprising of 1348 older members and 135 fairly new members. Three hundred and sixteen members were selected purposively comprising of 270 older members and 46 fairly new members. Using a questionnaire data was collected from the Sacco members working with the County Government of Bungoma. The collected data was then analyzed using both inferential and descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that there is significant relationship between financial literacy and economic empowerment. Financial literacy was found to be a significant predicator of economic empowerment as it significantly (P=0.001) accounted up to 16.5% (R²=0.165) of variance. It was therefore recommended that Saccos need to enhance financial literacy so as to help their members reap maximum benefits from credit advanced to them. SACCO managers should ensure that entrepreneurship training becomes a core part of the financial education sessions so as to increase the knowledge of Sacco members in running their businesses.

Keywords: Financial Literacy, economic empowerment, Bungoma County, SACCO members, Determinants.

Title: DETERMINANTS OF ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AMONG MWALIMU NATIONAL SACCO MEMBERS IN THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF BUNGOMA, KENYA

Author: Innocent Namusonge, Dr. Mbithi Mutua

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Abstract: Main intention of this article is to analyze the operational patterns of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the process of livelihood empowerment in community development and to study about the effects of programmes which have been implemented by NGOs for the uplifting sustainability of standards of living of the people. This is an empirical study which was conducted in a rural area in Sri Lanka based on survey method and functional method. Data have been collected based on questionnaire, semi-structured interviews and observations. Mainly using empirical data, the author have further analyzed the main operational fields of NGOs, their techniques and programmes related to enhance the stability of livelihood activities and income generating process. Based on findings, it has suggested some recommendations regarding government and NGOs’ interventions to achieve true sense of community development objectives in a sustainable manner.

Keywords: Non-Governmental Organizations, Community Development, Livelihood, Empowerment, Stability.

Title: Role of Non-Governmental Organizations in the Community Development Process – With Special Reference to the Empowerment of Livelihood Activities in Rural Areas in Sri Lanka

Author: Panampitiya W.M.G.N

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Abstract: Osteoporosis does not only causes increase economic burden, it also leads to social, physical and psychological consequences. The incidence of osteoporosis has been increasing particularly due to increase in life expectancy of general population which affects women to a greater extent than men. Despite of availability treatment for osteoporosis, prevention is still preferable to combat this disease. A good knowledge and awareness of a disease are pre-requisites for the success of preventive measures, modifications in life styles and treatment adherence. This cross-sectional study was conducted with the purpose of assessing the level of knowledge, belief and self-efficacy regarding osteoporosis among female academician in a public university in Malaysia. Total 212 respondents were agreed to participate. Data was collection by a structured questionnaire consisting of Osteoporosis Knowledge Test (OKT); Osteoporosis Health Belief Scale (OHBS); Osteoporosis Self-Efficacy Scale (OSES). Participants had low level of knowledge on osteoporosis; low level of belief of susceptibility but higher self-efficacy. Public wakefulness of osteoporosis remains low, health education is effective in improving awareness among female which can be one of the best choices for increasing knowledge of osteoporosis and inducing behavioral change in the period of peak bone density.

Keywords: Osteoporosis, Knowledge, Belief, Self-efficacy, Malaysia.

Title: ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, BELIEF AND SELF-EFFICACY REGARDING OSTEOPOROSIS AMONG FEMALE ACADEMICIAN IN MALAYSIA

Author: Amin, Samia, Abdul Rahman Hejar, Ismail Suriani, Zainal Abidin Emilia

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