Vol 6 Issue 4 October 2018-December 2018

Abstract: The following research papers discuss how the Middle Years Programme (MYP) focusses with a strong emphasis on collaboration within the various Expressive Arts Departments including Music, Drama, Art, and Visual Arts and how these are used to conceptualize the learning for students through being natural inquiries within the Baccalaureate programme. How the International Baccalaureate programme is structured with reference to the Middle Years Programme and what provisions should be catered for and adhered to in terms of assessments and the four criteria’s, which evaluated twice per year for Knowing, Understanding, Developing Skills, Thinking Creatively and Responding. Concluding that most educators have to incorporate stimulating and interesting lessons for students to follow and conclude their personal projects, which could be a composition, a performance to the wider audience and community through public performances. They can also annotate their work in their project journals and show their progress and understanding over a period of time. Thinking independently and developing these skills contributes to the students emotional and academic needs, which allows them to flourish into responsible life-long learners, understanding how to respond to their own ideas, questions and allowing them to see the bigger picture within a global context. The conclusion that the Middle Years Programme, especially within the Creative Arts Departments, allows students to progress and conclude their International Baccalaureate Programme and encompasses inquiry-based learning. The purpose of these aims is to allow each individual student to flourish and expand their understanding of the importance of Arts programme and how it relates within a Global context whether creating music, performing a drama play or being a genuine human being through exploring their creative talents and expressing themselves.

Keywords: Assessment Criteria, Composition, Creating, Middle Years Progaramme (MYP) & Performing.

Title: Understanding how the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for music works within an International School and Expressive Arts Faculty

Author: MARIO MAXWELL MÜLLER

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Abstract: This study aims at exploring the extent of using Educational Techniques through teaching speaking skills activities when students participate in oral interactive which leads to communicative language. The other objective is that the effective use of modern technology devices to encourage the learner's autonomy, and all these help facilitating English language in teaching speaking skills in Sudanese Secondary schools. An Interview was used for data collection. The researcher after ten expert teachers responded honestly about ten questions presented by the researcher to strengthen and support some areas cannot be covered by the questionnaire as well as check list observations. From ten different State schools, at those schools a rapport was seen during interview between interviewer and interviewees the discussion went spontaneously, regardless, the researcher as neutral, and honestly explained the aim of the research, and his hope to interview each teacher, to get data needed. Since the interviewees had been teaching for at least 15 years, some of them are even more than 25 years, their responses went beyond answering questions to include facts recalled from their rich previous experiences. The interview conducted during free time so those interviewees not teaching , in all interviews the relationship was simple, respectable and informal. Finally the interviews were treated by the researcher in a brief account which helps the study reaching some findings congenial with solving the main problem of effectiveness of using educational techniques in developing students' speaking skills and the addressing the questions and hypotheses. The study moreover is concluded with some recommendations and suggestions for further similar studies.

Keywords: speaking skills activities.

Title: The Effectiveness of Using Educational Techniques in Developing Students' Speaking Skills

Author: Amir Birair Alfadil Mansour

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Abstract: The study investigated the socio-economic challenges faced by parents of children with autism in Zimbabwe. Four research questions were raised and the related literature was reviewed. The study was guided by the Family Systems Theory. The study employed Qualitative Research Design. The target population was very small and it constituted a sample. In-depth interview schedules were used to collect data from 20 parents of children with autism who are members of Autism Support Network. Key informants and documentary review were used to validate the study. Purposive sampling was also used to select key informants and Key informant guides were used to collect further data from key informants. Data analysis was done using thematic content analysis. The results showed that special education and supervision, good health and social inclusion are special needs of children with autism. Their parents face stigma and discrimination, communication problems, high financial costs and lack of resources, challenges to access social services, marital and unemployment problems. These parents use both positive and negative coping strategies. The study concluded that there are many socio-economic challenges in raising a child with autism in Zimbabwe. Many people lack knowledge about autism and the existing laws and policies are not fully executed to improve the welfare of children with autism in Zimbabwe. The study recommended the establishment of special facilities to improve the education of children with autism, improvising related policies and laws, formalising autism support groups, initiating national training of care givers of children with autism, subsidising and ensuring access to social services and spreading autism awareness.

Keywords: Socio-economic challenges, parents, children and autism spectrum.

Title: The Socio-economic Challenges Faced by Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum in Zimbabwe

Author: Overson Musopero

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Abstract: The focus of this study is to investigate family functioning on family quality of life among college students. The study used three scales, Family Functioning Scale (FFS) with 20 items, Family Quality of Life scale (FQOL), with 16 items and Perpetual Indicators of Family Life Quality with 35 items. A total of 182 undergraduate students participated in the study with an average age of 18-56 years. The sample of the study was made up of 46 (25%) males and 136 (75%) females’ participants. Data was collected in a classroom setting during class time in spring 2018 in a university college. The findings indicate participants who had low social support scored lower on the family functioning scale in the area of Intimacy and parenting style, but higher in conflict . Participants who were not satisfied with their quality of life scored lower in family interaction and parenting and emotional well- being . On the perpetual indictors of family life quality, participants who received low social support scored lower in love, status, services, information, goods, and money.

Keywords: Social Support, Family Function, Family Interaction, Parenting Style, Intimacy.                

Title: Family Functioning on Family Quality of life Among College Students

Author: Abel Gitimu Waithaka, Adrianne Boudrey

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Abstract: Welfare Economics is concerned with allocative and social efficiency which is the evaluation of alternative economic situations from the point of view of the society’s well being. This review attempts to look at the various criteria of social welfare that have been suggested by economists at different times, these include; Growth of GNP as a Criterion of Welfare, Bentham’s Criterion, a Cardinalist Criterion, the Pareto-Optimality Criterion, the Kaldor-Hicks ‘Compensation Criterion’ and the Bergson Criterion: the Social Welfare Function.

Keywords: Welfare, Well-Being, Equilibrium, Utility, Exchange, Economy, Production.

Title: Welfare and Social Welfare Maximization: A Review

Author: Idisi P.O, Ogwu I.J, Allah-kayi A, M.

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Abstract: In Kenya, the inefficiency and ineptness in the application of public procurement regulations has resulted to increased cases of procurement regulation non-compliances. Overall, the implementation of procurement practices in many public entities contributes to loss of over Kenya Shillings twenty million annually. In addition, in over thirty five percent of parastatals, continuous violation of procurement regulation is imminent as a result of partial compliance. Parastatals in Kenya spends two hundred billion annually with a twenty five percent loss attributed to poor procurement legislation compliance. The existence of procurement related scandals, despite the presence of clear procurement reforms, have pointed to inadequate compliances with public procurement regulations.The general objective of the study is to determine the antecedents of public procurement regulation compliance in parastatals in Kenya. The specific objectives of the study are; to establish the influence of procurement professional competence on the public procurement regulation compliance Parastatals, to assess the effect of top-level management support on public procurement regulation compliance in Parastatals, to determine the effect of organization culture on public procurement regulation compliance in Kenyan Parastatals, and to explore the influence of organizational systems on public procurement compliance in Parastatals in Kenya. A descriptive census survey research design was used targeting 110 parastatal. Questionnaires were used as the main data collection instruments through drop and pick method. During the study, 97 parastatals responded by turning in their filled questions which translated to about 85.7% response rate. The study revealed that the greatest majorities believe procurement professional competence was the strongest variable in enhancing the level of compliance with public procurement regulations. The study resulted to an adjusted R-Square of 0.993. All variable in the study indicated a strong positive relations with dependent variable.

Keywords: Antecedent, Organizational culture, Organizational system, Procurement policies, Procurement professional competence, Procurement, Public procurement regulation compliance, Public Procurement, and Top level management support.

Title: Antecedents of Public Procurement Regulation Compliance in Parastatals in Kenya

Author: Benson Mugoh Miano, Dr. Makori Moronge, Dr. John Achuora

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Abstract: This study aims to identify and understand factors that affect to acceptance e-government in Saudi Arabia. This study integrates technology acceptance model (TAM) with trust and social influence factors. The primary data were collected from 384 valid questionnaires, which were distributed, to random Saudi Arabia users. The analyses of the gathered data employed the SPSS. The validity of the final overall model was evaluated using the statistics and acceptable fit of the measurement model to the data has been demonstrated. Based on the outcomes, the factors with the highest direct effect on Intention to use e-government appeared to be Attitude toward using e-government, while the factor with the highest indirect effect on Intention to use e-government appeared to be Compatibility. The main findings of the study are: trust factor has a positive and significant impact on perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness. Ease of use and Trust, Social influence perceived usefulness has the stronger impact on user’s attitude, which in turn influences customers' intention to use e-government services.

Keywords: e-government, Perceived ease of use, Perceived usefulness, Trust, Social Influence.

Title: DETERMINANTS OF E-GOVERNMENT ACCEPTANCE: AN EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION IN SAUDI ARABIA

Author: Abdulhavidh.Gh Alzhrany, Mohammad Mahmoud Alzubi

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Abstract: The study examined the impact of gender on leadership style of selected manufacturing firms in Anambra state. The objectives inter alia sought to examine the nature and extent of relationship existing between male and autocratic leadership style; ascertain the nature and extent of relationship existing between female and transformational leadership style; and to verify the nature and extent of relationship existing between ascribed gender and laissez faire leadership style. Survey research method was adopted and primary and secondary data were used for the study. The population of the study consists of employees of manufacturing firms under review. The questionnaire was analyzed in with the aid of Statistical Packages for Social Sciences. Findings revealed that there was a positive and significant relationship between male and autocratic leadership style. It was also discovered that there is a significant positive relationship between female and transformational leadership. The study also shows that there is a significant positive relationship between ascribed gender and laissez faire leadership style. The study concluded that gender affects the leadership style in the selected firms. The study recommends that male managers should be positioned to organizational areas where subordinates are likely to be unproductive and lackadaisical in order to promote increased productivity and ensure positive behaviour and attitudes necessary for realization of organizational desired goals, that organizations should invest in the right type of female workers to and as well put them in managerial positions where diagnosis, problem solving and interpersonal skills are needed.

Keywords: Gender, Leadership Styles, Transformational Leaders, Lassie faire Managers.

Title: EFFECT OF GENDER ON LEADERSHIP STYLE OF SELECTED MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

Author: Nkwonta, Nkechi C., Ghasi, Nwanneka.C., Onyejiaku, Chinyere C.

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Abstract: What started since man/woman made their dwellings in caves spread.  It absorbs most of our lives, music, but most importantly, dance. This methodological writing intends to expose are the origins of the dance. Furthermore, focusing on the importance of these dances worldwide and why in human history, many dances can be invented; however, few can reach a status that literally conquers the world. A society will always invent/make a dance known around the globe every century or two. The dances showcased are the following five: waltz, tango, cha-cha, samba and rock-n-roll.

Keywords: dance, waltz, tango, cha-cha, samba and rock-n-roll.

Title: The Art of the Dance

Author: Daniel Otero

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Abstract: This study investigated the impact of credit channel of monetary transmission mechanism in executing monetary policies in Rwanda, during the period 2007-2017. The study employed a VAR methodology using impulse response graphs and variance decomposition to test the relative impact of the different variables tested being repo rate, money supply (M3), consumer price index (CPI), gross domestic products (GDP) and savings and investment, the data set was quarterly collected from national bank of Rwanda. And finding out whether credit channel is more effective or ineffective. The empirical analysis found two captivating results. Firstly, all variables were stationary at level I (0) using Eviews version 8. Secondly, with exception of innovation (M3), there exists significant influence of credit channel of monetary transmission shock to GDP and CPI, despite of being weak and a strong significant influence on economic growth. The overall result reveals that R-squared is 0.83 and adjusted R-squared is 0.69 indicating that 69 percent of the variations in inflation could be explained by the combined effect of changes in all independent variables and the overall result reveals that R-squared is 0.67 and adjusted R-squared is 0.75 indicating that 75 percent of the variations in credit to private sector could be explained by the combined effect of changes in all independent variables.

Keywords: credit channels, monetary transmission, VAR.

Title: MODELING THE EFFECTS OF CREDIT CHANNEL OF MONETARY TRANSMISSION MECHANISM IN RWANDA

Author: Mugisha Robinson

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Abstract: This paper elucidates the relationship between approaches of community development, participation and P.E.A.C.E paradigm. Participation and P.E.A.C.E. paradigms are important concepts of community development. The final goal of community development is empowering the communities and improving the quality of their lives. But, it is impossible to achieve this goal without participation and involvement of the community in particular projects. On the other hand, there are many definitions, types and models of participation. Thus, the questions are: what type of participation that leads to empower the people in the community? Do every type and model of participation leads to community development? This paper emphasizes on participation as medium of P.E.A.C.E. paradigms. It will try to demonstrate that which types of this participation that can lead to the development of the community. Since in participation the people directly involve in the project and they can take the control of decision affecting on their lives, it is concluded that participation as medium of P.E.A.C.E paradigms would lead to the community development. Furthermore, there are many approaches in community development, namely top-down, bottom-up and partnership. Finally, this paper concludes that P.E.A.C.E. paradigms and type of participation as an end in bottom-up approach of community development will be high, and consequently the particular community will access to a sustainable development.

Keywords: Participation, P.E.A.C.E paradigms, bottom-up approach, top-down approach, partnership approach, community development.

Title: Participation as Medium of P.E.A.C.E Paradigm in Community Development

Author: Bro. Jose Arnold L. Alferez

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Abstract: Using a dual coding theory, which proposes that verbal and non-verbal information is processed through different mental sub-systems, the authors investigate the effects of cognitive dissonance in cases when the audio-visual media content communicates contradictory symbolic meanings. Although conventional wisdom suggests that a television program which highlights the negative effects of unhealthy foods would decrease consumers’ loyalty to harmful products, we argue that the sight of food trumps other information and drives up the consumption. Contradictory effects were tested in a two-group posttest-only randomized experiment involving sixty-six participants and a clip from a popular BBC documentary called The Men Who Made Us Fat (MMF). The auditory information in the clip advocates the decrease in consumption of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) but uses images of unhealthy foods and drinks to illustrate the topic. Results show that viewing the documentary increased the participants’ knowledge about the harmful effects of HFCS while at the same failing to change their attitudes and consumption patterns. Further testing showed that audiences with prior affinity for HFCS products were more likely to choose them after exposure to the stimulus. Such results are consistent with predictions of the dual coding theory and highlight the importance of congruency in media’s verbal and non-verbal information in promoting healthy habits.

Keywords: dual coding theory, documentary, mass media, food choices, health communication, consumerism, high fructose corn syrup.

Title: Consumer Behavior and Popular Media: Multimodal Effects of a Documentary “The Men Who Made Us Fat”

Author: Bruno Lovric, Bingjie Liu, Valentina Scialpi

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Abstract: Over the years Garissa County in Kenya has experienced increased religious and ethnic conflicts. Research conducted indicate that increased radicalization of the youth and attacks by Al-Shabaab in the county has compounded the conflict situation in Garissa. In Baringo County ethnic conflict has escalated radicalization of the youth resulting to increased conflicts. The Kenya National Police Service has a mandate to maintain law and order hence the focus on conflict management and radicalization in the two counties. The purpose of this study is to access the effectiveness of Kenya National Police Service strategies and mechanisms in managing conflict in Garissa and Baringo counties in the context of radicalization. The study adopts integrated research design composed of descriptive and correlational dispositions. The target population of the study was 697 Village Elders, 415 Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs, 55 County Muslim clergies, 100 Police Reservists, 48 County Police Commanders, 65 Christian clergies, 8 Ant-Terrorist Police Unit Operational Commanders and 6 National Crime Research Center field managers. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used to sample the study respondents. Questionnaires, interviews and Focus Group Discussions were used to collect data. Qualitative data was analyzed based on study objectives. The study findings revealed that radicalization in both counties led to violent conflicts influencing the police to use violent approaches. Study findings also inform policy on National Police strategies unique to each county due to the uniqueness of the forms of radicalization. The study also inform policy on government’s provision of adequate personnel and equipment for conflict management in the two counties. Finally, the study adds knowledge on the influence of radicalization on crime management in the two counties.

Keywords: Mechanisms, Conflict, Counter Radicalization, Conflict Management, Reconciliation.

Title: CHALLENGES FACED BY KENYA NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE IN CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN GARISSA AND BARINGO COUNTIES, KENYA

Author: Julius Kanampiu Kibaara, Kennedy Onkware

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Abstract: Over the years Garissa County in Kenya has experienced increased religious and ethnic conflicts. Research conducted indicate that increased radicalization of the youth and attacks by Al-Shabaab in the county has compounded the conflict situation. In Baringo County ethnic conflict has escalated radicalization of the youth resulting to increased conflicts. The Kenya National Police Service has a mandate to maintain law and order hence the focus on conflict management and radicalization in the two counties. The purpose of this study is to access the effectiveness of Kenya National Police Service’s strategies and mechanisms in managing conflict in Garissa and Baringo counties in the context of radicalization. The study adopts integrated research design composed of descriptive and correlational dispositions. The target population of the study was 697 Village Elders, 415 Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs, 55 County Muslim clergies, 100 Police Reservists, 48 County Police Commanders, 65 Christian clergies, 8 Anti-Terrorist Police Unit Operational Commanders and 6 National Crime Research Center field managers. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used to sample the study respondents. Questionnaires, interviews and Focus Group Discussions were used to collect data. Qualitative data was analyzed based on study objectives. The study findings revealed that radicalization in both counties led to violent conflicts influencing the police to use violent approaches.

Study findings also inform policy on National Police strategies unique to each county due to the uniqueness of the forms of radicalization. The study also inform policy on government’s provision of adequate personnel and equipment for conflict management in the two counties. Finally, the study adds knowledge on the influence of radicalization on crime management in the two counties.

Keywords: Mechanisms, Conflict, Counter Radicalization, Conflict Management, Reconciliation.

Title: EFFECTIVENESS OF NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE MECHANISMS IN CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN GARISSA AND BARINGO COUNTIES, KENYA

Author: Kanampiu Julius Kibaara, Crispinous Iteyo

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Abstract: This study sought to establish the influence of monitoring and evaluation tools usage on agricultural project success. The main tools that study focused on were; Mobile Application, Logical Framework, Monitoring and Evaluation plan, and Data Dashboard. The four main objective that guided the study includes: To establish how Mobile Application usage influences agricultural project success in NGO`s, in Kenya, To determine how Logical framework usage influences agricultural project success in NGO`s, in Kenya, To establish how Monitoring and evaluation plan usage influences agricultural project success in NGO`s, in Kenya and To find out how Data dashboard usage influences agricultural project success in NGO`s, in Kenya. The study adopted descriptive research design while targeting 56 Project and Monitoring and Evaluation employees at Farm Africa.  Questionnaire was used to collect data. Final collected data was analyzed using qualitative and quantitative methods together will linear regression model. Qualitative data was coded to their respective variable in the study for easier analysis while quantitative was summarized by obtaining descriptive statistics. The data was presented inform of tables and graphs. The SPSS and Excel software’s was used to model and obtain summary tables and graphs. The multiple linear regression and Pearson pairwise correlation was used to model the data. On average 79% of the respondents, revealed monitoring and evaluation had high extent influence on project success. All the five monitoring and evalation tools, Mobile applications, Logical framework, monitoring and evaluation plan and data dashbord shown strong positive correlation with project success. Further Study revealed evidence of positive influence of monitoring and evaluation tools on agricultural project success. From the results 83.2% of the changes in project success can be explained by monitoring and evaluation tools studied while the remaining 16.8% can be explained using other factors which are not part of  the regression model. The study concluded the strength of Mobile applications, Logical framework, monitoring and evaluation plan and data dashbord is very important for the poject success and management should incorporate these tools during project implementation.

Keywords: Data Dashboard, Mobile Applications, Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, Logical Framework and project success.

Title: INFLUENCE OF MONITORING AND EVALUATION TOOLS USAGE ON AGRICULTURAL PROJECT SUCCESS IN NGO`S IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF FARM AFRICA, KENYA

Author: Kithinji Charles, Dr. Anaya W. Senelwa

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