Category: Volume 9, Issue 4.
A Study of Expired Laboratory Chemicals Stockpiles, Storage Facilities and Their Disposal Patterns in Zanzibar’s Secondary Schools

A Study of Expired Laboratory Chemicals Stockpiles, Storage Facilities and Their Disposal Patterns in Zanzibar’s Secondary Schools

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Ochieng O. Anthony, Hemed Shabaan Moh’d & Hassan S. Hassanhttps://orcid.org/000-0002-1463-5280 – WEB of Science: AFK-9191-2022Lecturers, Faculty of Science, Department of Life Sciences, Chemistry Unit, Zanzibar UniversityEmail: d_norbatus@yahoo.com/ hemedsmohd@hotmail.com/ hshassan9@gmail.com Abstract: The prolonged storage of expired laboratory chemicals in Zanzibar’s secondary schools presents a largely undocumented environmental and public health risk. In many institutions, inventory audits…

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A Semantic Analysis of Conceptual Metaphor Expressions Drawn from Kisukuma Spatial Prepositions

A Semantic Analysis of Conceptual Metaphor Expressions Drawn from Kisukuma Spatial Prepositions

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Thobias Jackson MwogelaDepartment of General ManagementTanzania Institute of Accountancyhttps://orcid.org/0009-0009-3246-2713Email: thobiasmogella@yahoo.com Abstract: This paper analyzes the conceptual metaphors derived from Kisukuma spatial prepositions. Image schema theory and conceptual metaphor theory were employed to characterise various figurative expressions and conceptual metaphors used in conversations among the Sukuma people. This qualitative study utilised a self-data generation method for…

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Examining the Contribution of Continuous Professional Development on Students’ Academic Performance in Mathematics in Rwanda Secondary Schools

Examining the Contribution of Continuous Professional Development on Students’ Academic Performance in Mathematics in Rwanda Secondary Schools

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Ernest NtawuzibyimanikoraAfrican Center of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science, University ofRwanda-College of Education, Rwanda, https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1943-8269Email: ntawuzibyimanikoraernest@gmail.com Abstract: This study investigated the contribution of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to students’ academic performance in mathematics in selected secondary schools in Rwanda. Recognizing the pivotal role of teacher quality in student learning, the research…

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Level of Awareness and Adoption of Project Management Tools on Building Projects by Construction Professionals in Niger Estate and Federal Capital Territory, Abuja

Level of Awareness and Adoption of Project Management Tools on Building Projects by Construction Professionals in Niger Estate and Federal Capital Territory, Abuja

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Musa Muhammad Bawa – Department of Building Technology, Niger State Polytechnic Zungeru, Nigeria Zakari U Dodo – Department of Estate Management and Valuation, Niger State Polytechnic Zungeru, Nigeria Hashimu Abdullahi – Department of Quantity Surveying, Niger State Polytechnic Zungeru, Nigeria Email: musabawa1983@gmail.com Abstract: The study examined the level of awareness and adoption of building project…

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Challenges Facing the Usability of Information Communication and Technology in Adult Education through Open and Distance Learning in Dodoma, Tanzania

Challenges Facing the Usability of Information Communication and Technology in Adult Education through Open and Distance Learning in Dodoma, Tanzania

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Rehema SongambeleInstitute of Adult EducationEmail: songambeler@gmail.com Abstract: The researcher aimed to examine the challenge encrusting the usability of Information Communication and Technology in Adult Education through Open and Distance Learning. The study used qualitative research approach as well as case study design with the Regional resident tutor, instructor and learners as the research population. Researcher…

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Assessing the Impact of Persistent Identifiers (PIDs) in Building Trust in Research and Science: A Case of Three Zimbabwean Universities

Assessing the Impact of Persistent Identifiers (PIDs) in Building Trust in Research and Science: A Case of Three Zimbabwean Universities

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Nomazulu Tshongwe & Fine BhebheSolusi University, ZimbabweEmail: shongwen@solusi.ac.zw. Abstract: Intellectual property ownership is a serious issue, particularly when authors share the same names, making it hard to identify rightful owners. This obstacle extends to research institutions with similar acronyms, undermining trust in research and science. The study aimed at assessing the benefits and opportunities of…

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System-Level Constraints on School Administrators’ Capacity to Foster Teacher Commitment in Competency- Based Curriculum Implementation in Secondary Schools: A Narrative Review

System-Level Constraints on School Administrators’ Capacity to Foster Teacher Commitment in Competency- Based Curriculum Implementation in Secondary Schools: A Narrative Review

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Luben Elia Mugarura, Denis Sekiwu, Fredrick Ssempala & Athanansio BashaijaKabale University, Ugandahttps://orcid.org/0009-0008-9525-0366Email: lubenelia@gmail.com Abstract: School administrators play a pivotal role in shaping the conditions under which teachers implement competency-based curricula (CBC), particularly through leadership practices, resource allocation, and institutional support that influence teacher commitment. In Sub-Saharan Africa, CBC reforms have expanded rapidly over the past…

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The Effect of ChatGPT on Academic Work among University Students: A Systematic Literature Review

The Effect of ChatGPT on Academic Work among University Students: A Systematic Literature Review

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Barnabas Ndunguru Manyahi – Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Arusha Technical College, Tanzania David Philemon Mang’ehe – Department of Electrical Engineering, Arusha Technical College, Tanzania Email: barnabas.manyahi@atc.ac.tz Abstract: The rapid rise of ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools has significantly reshaped academic practices in higher education, influencing how students learn, write,…

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Socio-Demographic Determinants of Teacher Commitment in Implementing the Competency-Based Curriculum in Secondary Schools: A Narrative Review

Socio-Demographic Determinants of Teacher Commitment in Implementing the Competency-Based Curriculum in Secondary Schools: A Narrative Review

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Luben Elia Mugarura, Denis Sekiwu, Fredrick Ssempala & Athanansio BashaijaKabale University, Ugandahttps://orcid.org/0009-0008-9525-0366Email: lubenelia@gmail.com Abstract: The transition to competency-based curricula (CBC) has intensified expectations placed on teachers as central agents of curriculum reform, requiring sustained professional commitment alongside pedagogical competence. While institutional factors influencing CBC implementation have received considerable attention, less synthesis exists on how teachers’…

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Exploring Students’ Perceptions of Administrators’ Leadership Styles on Academic Performance in Selected Secondary Schools in Mukono District-Uganda

Exploring Students’ Perceptions of Administrators’ Leadership Styles on Academic Performance in Selected Secondary Schools in Mukono District-Uganda

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Ssembirige Patrice – National Curriculum Development Centre, Uganda, https://orcid.org/0009-0865-0374 Wambi Moses – Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education, https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2828-2654 Tebenkana Timothy – Makerere University Tamale Victoria Kaggwa Email: patrice.ssembirige@ncdc.go.ug Abstract: This study explored students’ perceptions of administrators’ leadership styles and how these influence academic motivation and performance in selected secondary schools in Mukono District, Uganda.…

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