Research Paper Archive
Application Of The Normal Curve In Learners' Educational Assessment: An Epistemological Fallacy That Requires A Paradigm Shift To Continuous Trilogic Assessment (cta) | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Education | Nov,2017
Ritualistic application of the bell curve in learners’ educational assessment is probably an epistemological fallacy that has unnecessarily persisted for decades. Determining learning outcome of learners cannot fit the description depicted by a bell curve because human behaviour is multifaceted and each human being is a unique personality. The persistent
Factors Influencing Teachers' Resistance To Performance Contracting And Appraisal In Public Secondary Schools In Selected Counties In Kenya | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Education | Nov,2017 premium
Teachers occupy a vital position in education in that their commitment and attitudes towards service delivery bring about effective teaching and learning. The Teachers Service Commission in Kenya has introduced Performance contracts and appraisals as controls to ensure teachers’ quality services by evaluating their performance against the targets set. This
The Future Of Science In Ghana-west Africa | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Education | Nov,2017
The poor performance in Integrated Science leading to replacement of it, for social studies in order to gain admission, has continued to be a major concern for science tutors in the colleges of Education, since every country grows through science and technology. The aim of this study was to draw
Entrepreneurship And Strategic Management Theoretical Nexus: A Multi-disciplinary Amplification | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Entrepreneurship | Nov,2017
This paper explores entrepreneurship and strategic management theoretical nexus as a multi-disciplinary re-orientation. A critical and in-depth diagnostic analysis was carried out through the lens of strategic entrepreneurship literature. The paper proposes a blend between opportunity-seeking and advantage-seeking behaviour as a means of achieving business prosperity. The paper also presents
Plant Species Composition, Structure And Diversity In Nabkoi Forest Reserve (kenya)| Researchjournali's Journal Of Forestry | Nov,2017 super premium
Better management of forests; require an up-to-date data on various aspects of the forest including the vegetation composition, abundance and diversity. In many parts of the tropical areas, there is an absence of data and especially so for the smaller and often fragmented forests. This study determined the species composition,
Exploratory Analysis Of Spatial Distribution Of Micro Project Programme In The South-south Region Of Nigeria | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Geography | Nov,2017
One of the shortcomings in addressing rural infrastructure development problems in Nigeria is the lack of spatial focus in rural development planning. This inadvertently impeded rural infrastructural programmes from delivering its expected output and fully meeting needs of the people. The key objective of this paper is to explore the
A Review Of Web-based Gis Usability Elements | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Information Technology | Nov,2017
The application of WebGIS [Geographic Information System] has increased tremendously during the last decades. These applications have today become more advanced, with more diversity and functionality. The need to improve usability in GIS should include consider that most users are not trained on how to use the new elements and
The Influence That Leadership Styles Have On The Growth Of Pentecostal Churches In Zimbabwe | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Management | Nov,2017 premium
African Pentecostal churches have been marginalized in management circles as well as with other religious groups and yet Pentecostals are the fastest growing movement within Christianity today. Most research on leadership styles has focused on effective leadership style on profit making organizations and very little has been done to
Perceptions Among Staff In The Ministry Of Health In Taita-taveta County On The Implementation Of Rapid Result Initiative As A Strategic Planning Tool | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Management | Nov,2017
The practice of strategic planning within organizations, departments, and sectors are increasing in anticipation that it would translate to improved performance. One key strategy is by use of Rapid Result Initiatives (RRIs) tool by the County Government of Taita-Taveta. The specific objective of the study was to assess the perceptions
Ontological And Epistemological Philosophies Underlying Theory Building In Social Sciences | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Management | Nov,2017
This study critically examines the ontological and epistemological philosophies underlying theory building. Ontologies and epistemologies are the basis of theory building and underpinning the advancement of knowledge. This research activism investigated these philosophical paradigms through exploratory and descriptive research methods were critical examination and assessment of the existing literature exposed
