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A Critical Analysis On Psychosocial Dynamics Influencing Radicalization Of Students In Public Secondary Schools In Kenya
Secondary schools in Kenya are under siege of neo-criminal activities which are building up as observed by Ministry of Education (2013). The purpose of this study was to critically analyze main psychosocial dynamics contributing to radicalization of students in public secondary schools Kenya. The study adopted Conflict Theory by Carl Marx (1971). The theory emphasizes existence of opposing forces between
Embedment Of Ubuntu Philosophy In Zimbabwe’s Public Enterprises: Does It Matter?
There is a serious challenge of performance in public enterprises in Zimbabwe. The authors argue that the ubuntu philosophy is an essential component of management and that its incorporation in all structures and processes of the organisation is expected to meliorate the problem in the public enterprises. Using SPSS version 21, factor and correlation analysis of data were employed. The
Prevalence Of Ticks On Camels And Cattles Brought To Dodoru Market Kebbi State, Nigeria
Dodoru Market is popular for its weekly Market day in Kebbi State. People converge at the market every Monday from various places to buy or sell. Survey of ticks on Camels and Cattles brought to Dodoru Market was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of Camel and Cattle ticks. A total of 90 animals (40 Camels and 50 Cattles) were examined.
The Analysis Of The Technical Efficiency Of Rain-fed Rice Farmers In Taraba State, Nigeria
This paper analyses technical efficiency of the rain-fed rice farmers in Taraba State, Nigeria. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 234 rain-fed rice farmers through multi-stage and proportionate random sampling. Stochastic frontier production function was employed in the data analysis. The result reveals that majority (82%) of the respondents were males, 84% were in their active ages (21-50
Corporate Governance Mechanisms And Dividend Policy: Evidence From Nigeria
Dividend payments are deemed to be an effective instrument that minimizes agency problems between managers and shareholders by increasing potential default risk of firms and thereby reducing the available funds to managers. This study examines the impact of corporate governance mechanisms on dividend policy in Nigerian food product firms. The study employed the ordinary least square regression in analyzing the
Gender Differences In Academic Performance Among University Athletes In Ghana: A Case Study Of University Of Cape Coast
The study examined the academic performance records of student-athletes in the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Ghana, to find out if there were any gender differences, using a comparative descriptive research design. The population for the study comprised all UCC registered athletes from 2008 to 2013, which was 866. Purposive sampling technique was used to select all 239 athletes who
Comparative Analysis Of Convergence Times Between Rip And Eigrp Routing Protocols In A Network
The convergence time of a network is very essential to a network. Networks that converge faster are considered to be very reliable. Users of the network appreciate it when they are always able to access resources. The research was carried out to compare the convergence of two routing protocols namely RIP and EIGRP. Network scenarios were created and a simulation
Assessment Of Salary Adminstration In Bauchi State Public Service
Remuneration strategies and systems of rewards have undergone speedy challenges over the years due to incessant demand by labour unions and instability in prices of goods and service in Nigeria. The study examined salary and wage administration in Bauchi State Public Service. Bauchi State Public service has witnesses’ series of salary scales which has tended to create disharmony and
An Investigation Into Factors That Influence The Choice Of Physics By Secondary School Learners A Case Of Central Division, Machakos Sub County Kenya
The purpose of the study was to identify the factors that influence selection of Physics as an examination subject by secondary school learners as they enter form three. The study was guided by the following objectives: to determine the influence of students related factors on the choice of Physics and to investigate the influence of school related factors on the
