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Bridging Gaps In Rwanda’s Higher Education: A Strategic Analysis Of Program Availability, Delivery Models, And Regional Competitiveness
This study analyzes Rwanda's higher education system, identifying critical gaps in program offerings, delivery modes, and regional competitiveness. Rwanda's gross tertiary enrollment ratio is approximately 8%, indicating that only about 8% of the eligible population is enrolled in tertiary education, which is low compared to other African nations. Most institutions and students are concentrated in undergraduate programs, with postgraduate (Master's/PhD)
Perceived Brand Authenticity And Smartphone Price Premium Tolerance By Millenials And Gen-z In Busia Town
This study investigates how specific dimensions of brand authenticity affect Millennials' and Generation Z's tolerance for smartphone price premiums in Busia Town, Kenya. As these generational cohorts increasingly shape market trends, understanding how authenticity influences their purchasing decisions is essential for smartphone brands seeking competitive advantage. The study was guided by two objectives brand credibility and brand symbolism on Smartphone
Mediation Effect Of Firm Culture On Relationship Between Technical Dynamics And Sustainability Of Commercial Building Projects In Nairobi City County, Kenya
Rapid urbanisation has pushed the construction industry to become a major economic sector worldwide. However, the construction process can potentially impact the natural environment negatively besides consuming enormous amounts of energy and other natural resources. To mitigate these negative impacts, the industry can adopt sustainable construction practices to develop sustainable building projects. Although the practice has documented benefits, the industry
Design And Development Of V2 Xtreme: Using Telematics And Cloud Messaging For Alert System
Addressing the persistent problem of vehicle theft in the Philippines where traditional security measures are often insufficient, this study details the design and development of V2 XTREME, a low-cost, telematics-based alert system. The chief purpose was to create a real-time system integrating cloud messaging to send instant call, SMS, and Gmail notifications to vehicle owners upon detecting a security breach,
Modeling Inflation Jumps And Regimes In Ghana: Evidence From Hidden Markov Models, Hawkes Processes, And Jump Dependence Tests
This paper examines Ghana's inflation dynamics using a combination of regime switching and self-exciting point process models, complemented with formal jump-dependence tests. A Gaussian Hidden Markov Model (HMM) is applied to monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) year-on-year changes to identify latent inflation regimes. Structural jump events are detected using change-point methods, and their temporal dependence is analyzed through a univariate
Teachers’ Perception Of The Determinants Of Primary Education Outcomes In Nigeria Primary Education: A Study Of Zone C Educational Zone, Niger State
Primary education serves as the foundation for lifelong learning and national development, and understanding the determinants of its outcomes is essential for improving quality and effectiveness in Nigeria's educational system. This paper investigated the teachers' perception of the determinants of primary education outcomes in the Zone C Educational Zone, Niger State. Two research questions and two research objectives were raised
The Issues Emanating From Land Use Planning (from An Engineering - Geological Context): Causes, Consequences, And Remedies - Evidence From Bayelsa State, Niger Delta, Nigeria
Land-use planning in Bayelsa State (Niger Delta, Nigeria) faces persistent problems that reduce the resilience and sustainability of urban development. This paper examines four hypothesized root causes from an engineering-geological perspective: (1) Ignorance among town planners of the importance of engineering-geological factors; (2) Poor communication and knowledge-transfer between earth scientists and planners; (3) Delays, gaps or fragmentation in quantifying and
Comparative Analysis Of Federal Government Allocation Across Southwestern Nigeria: A Statistical Investigation
This study examines the patterns, disparities, and statistical significance of Federal Government allocations (FAAC disbursements) across the six Southwestern states of Nigeria (Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti) between January 2016 and June 2025. Anchored on Fiscal Federalism Theory, it explores how intergovernmental fiscal relations influence subnational autonomy and development. Using secondary data from the Federation Account Allocation Committee
