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Environmental Management Systems And Environmental Performance Of Manufacturing Firms In Kenya
The implication of Environmental degradation far reaching to human health, animals and plants through pollution of air, water and soil. To mitigate this pollution standard guidelines on management of the environment have been developed. This study investigated the influence of environmental management systems on environmental performance of manufacturing firms in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive
Impact Of Social Media Usage On Academic Performance; Mediating Role Of Attitude Towards Learning - An Empirical Study Of Private University Students In Ghana
The study assessed the impact of social media on academic performance, the mediating role of attitude towards learning. The study was conducted on a total of 600 students selected from 6 private universities in Ghana out of which 421 responses were useable representing 70.16% response rate. Purposive and convenience sampling techniques were adopted in selecting respondents and 7 point likert
Nutrition And Morbidity Status Of Male Prisoners Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus At Selected Prisons In Kenya
Background: Prisoners are a population recognized as vulnerable and socially excluded and poor nutrition status has been a hindrance to providing adequate treatment to those among them living with HIV. HIV and AIDS is associated with biological and social factors that affect the individual’s ability to acquire, consume and utilize food. These factors lead to poor Nutrition status and weight
Educating For Entrepreneurship? Align Teaching, Learning And Assessment With Learning Outcomes
Purpose – This paper reviews the literature on entrepreneurship education, aligning teaching, learning and assessment with learning outcomes, so as to prepare university graduates for business start-ups.
Design/methodology/approach – The study used a systematic literature review approach to review publications on the keywords: entrepreneurship education objectives, teaching and learning methods and student assessment methods. Searches were conducted in Scopus and
Evaluation Of Growth And Yield Of Garden Eggs (solanum Melongena) Grown Under Different Spacing In Techiman Municipality Of Ghana
This experiment was carried out at Valley View University Agribusiness research farm to study the growth and yield of garden egg (Solanum melongena) using a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD). The seedlings were planted at four different spacings, 50cm x 40cm, 60cm x 45cm, 60cm x 60cm and 75cm x 60cm. The results showed that 75cm x 60cm spacing produced
Stigma And Discrimination Against People Living With Hiv/aids (plwha) In Nigeria
Stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria
Stigma and discrimination has been a barrier to implementing HIV interventions in communities. The analysis assesses the level of stigmatization and discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). A secondary data analysis of the National AIDS and Reproductive Health Survey NARHS 2013 was carried out. The data collected was analyzed using
Epidemiology And Perception Of Malaria In Selected Rural Communities In Ila-orangun, South Western Nigeria
The menace of malaria is preventable where people in the endemic areas are adequately exposed to proper education on its causes, management, prevention and control. Here, we assessed the level of knowledge and perception of the inhabitants in a rural area towards malaria transmission, symptoms/signs, management and preventive measures. A cross sectional community-based study was carried out between May
Rural Farmers Poverty Level In Okogbe In Ahoada West Local Government Area Of Rivers State, Nigeria
This study measured level of poverty among rural farmers in Okogbe in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. Data were collected through well structured questionnaires to randomly sample 125 respondents. Descriptive and inferential statistical (Foster-Greer-Thorbeck-FGT decomposable class of poverty measures) were used, to measure data on poverty headcount (Po), poverty gap (P1) and poverty severity (P2) considering
Influence Of Ethics On Financial Performance In Tanzanian Local Government Authorities
Financial misconducts in Tanzania Local Government Authorities (hereafter named LGAs) have been recurring for years despite efforts taken to offset them. In this paper level of financial performance in Tanzanian LGAs and influence of ethics on financial performance in Tanzanian LGAs are reported on. A questionnaire, focus group discussions and key informant interviews were used in data collection. The study
Does Participatory Forest Management Practices Lead To Forest Regeneration And Improved Community Livelihood? Successes And Challenges In Nabkoi Forest, Kenya
Participatory Forest Management (PFM) in Kenya was initiated in 2007 to engage forest adjacent communities in forest conservation and in return benefit from timber, non timber and environmental services. Studies were therefore carried out to understand the success and challenges of PFM practices on forest regeneration and community livelihood in Nabkoi forest, Kenya. Four administrative sub-locations adjacent to Nabkoi forest
