Policy reform – Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education

The Interplay of Drug and Substance Abuse, on Academic Performance Among Secondary School Pupils in Zimbabwe: A Syndemic Analysis

By JRIIE | February 24, 2026

Mercy Kurebwa & Raphinos ChabayaZimbabwe Open UniversityEmail: kurebwam@zou.ac.zw/ mtkurebwa@gmail.com/ chabayar@zou.ac.zw Abstract: This qualitative study applies a syndemic theoretical framework to examine the complex relationship between drug and substance abuse and academic performance among secondary school pupils in Zimbabwe. Drawing from Bronfenbrenner’s Social Ecological Model, the research investigates how substance abuse, economic instability, and educational disruptions…

A Comparative Analysis of Policy Processes in Education amongst Selected Political Parties in Tanzania

By JRIIE | May 2, 2022

Newton M. Kyando – Open University of TanzaniaNorman A. S. King – University of Iringa Abstract: The study focused on the educational policy process in the Tanzanian Political Parties. The area of interest was the manifesto and policy establishing processes with a special focus on issues in education. The theoretical framework guiding this study was…