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INFLUENCE OF GREEN OPERATIONS STRATEGY ON PERFORMANCE OF TEA PROCESSING FIRMS IN KENYA
Authors: Syanda Kennedy Kyalo , Getuno Dr. Pamela
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The study sought to establish the influence of green operations strategy on performance of tea processing firms in Kenya.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach. The researcher preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. The target population was heads of procurement and heads of finance in the 66 tea processing firms in Kenya. The study conducted a census since the number of respondents was less than 200, which is a rule of the thumb. The study combined two methods in its data collection, that is, questionnaires and key informant interviews. After data collection, quantitative data was coded using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20.Results: The independent variables reported R value of 0.846 indicating that there was perfect relationship between dependent variable and independent variables. R square value of 0.715 means that 71.5% of the corresponding variation in performance of tea processing firms can be explained or predicted by (green product design, green distribution and transportation, green warehousing and reverse logistics) which indicated that the model fitted the study data. The results of regression analysis revealed that there was a significant positive relationship between dependent variable and independent variable at (β = 0.715), p=0.000 <0.05).Conclusion: The findings of the study indicated that green product design, green distribution and transportation, green warehousing and reverse logistics have a positive relationship with performance of tea processing firms.Policy recommendation: The study recommends that tea processing firms should embrace green operations strategy so as to improve performance and further researches should to be carried out in other institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.
THE INFLUENCE OF ORGANIZATIONAL CAPABILITY ON EFFECTIVE STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION AMONG SACCOS IN KENYA
Authors: Chepkwei Ambrose Kipruto , Wanyoike Dr. Daniel , Koima Dr. Joel
Published: October 2020

Purpose: To establish the influence of organizational capability on effective strategy implementation among SACCOs in Kenya.Methodology: Survey research design while both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies were used in the study. The target population of the study was all 176 Deposit Taking SACCOs in Kenya. Purposive sampling was used to sample at least three employees of the SACCO which includes one top level manager one middle level manager and one low level manage. The sample size was 192 respondents. Questionnaires were uses to collect the data. Descriptive analysis, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and multiple regressions were used in analyzing the data.Results: The results of the study indicate that organization capability is a key determinant of effective strategy implementation.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Every organization has a potential capability that it employs in order to achieve stable competitive advantage and productivity. As long as these capabilities and potential capacities are neither unknown nor realized, it cannot be such efficient to provide barriers for competitors while allowing the organization to surpass competitors.
EFFECT OF TECHNOLOGICAL ADOPTION STRATEGY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SACCOS IN KENYA
Authors: Kavulya Paul Wambua , Muturi Prof. Willy , Rotich Dr. Gladys , Ogollah Dr. Kennedy
Published: October 2020

Purpose: To examine the effect of technological adoption strategy on the Performance of SACCOs in KenyaMethodology: The study was a cross-sectional survey with a descriptive research design. This design is appropriate because it is considered suitable for gathering information and generating appropriate conclusions with respect to the research questions. The target population of this study was the 181 authorized deposit taking SACCOs in Kenya that have been in existence for at least the last 5 years SASRA (2014). The firms which have been there for 5 years are considered to have adequate knowledge and have deposit mobilization strategies in place. The number of respondents was 181 CEOs and Business development managers, who are in charge of strategies. The study used questionnaires as the main data collection instrument that contained both open and closed ended questions. Questionnaires were preferred because they are effective data collection instruments that allow respondents to give much of their opinions pertaining to the research problem. Primary data was collected through administering of questionnaires to Members of the SACCOs, senior staff of the SACCOs and Cooperative Ministry/regulatory officials. The study employed descriptive analysis technique on the collected data. Multiple regression analysis was used to establish the relationship between the dependent and independent variables.  Results were presented using frequency tables and figures.Results: Correlation analysis showed that technological adoption strategy and performance of Saccos are positively and significantly associated. Regression analysis indicated that technological adoption strategy has a positive and significant effect on performance of Saccos in Kenya. The hypotheses results indicated that there is a significant relationship between technological adoption strategy and performance of Saccos in Kenya. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: From the study findings, it was recommended that Saccos should lay out procedures and strategies such as product innovation, market innovation, technological innovation and process innovation so as to enhance their penetration in the market. Further, the study recommended the need for the firms to invest in technological advancement by equipping their staff with technical skills and also providing them with the necessary facilities.
EFFECT OF DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIES ON GROWTH OF SMALL MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS DISTRIBUTION IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Ngochi Benson Njuguna , Kihara Dr. Allan
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The currents research sought to establish the effects of digital marketing strategies on growth of SMEs in LPG distribution in Nairobi County, Kenya.The research specificifically sought to establish the effects of mobile marketing, search engine marketing, media marketing and email marketing on the growth of SMEs in LPG distribution in Nairobi County, Kenya.Methodology: The research was anchored on Technology Acceptance Theory, Transaction Cost Innovative Theory, Expectation Confirmation Theory and Resource Based View Theory.The target population comprisedof 895 SMEs dealing with LPG distribution in Nairobi County. Fisher’s sampling formula was adopted in acquiring a sample of 268 SMEs. The unit of observation comprised of owners/managers of the SMEs under examination.The instrument for primary data collection in this research was a numerical 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. The research used Cronbach alpha threshold value of 0.7 for internal consistency of the research instrument. The information collected was analyzed by employing descriptive statistics and inferential analysis using statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 21 and MS Excel Software. Descriptive statistics involved calculation of the mean, frequency, percentages and standard deviation while Pearson correlation coefficient and a multiple regression was the inferential statistics applied in the study. The results and findings were presented in tables, figures and charts.Results:The study found that most of SME ensures timely sending of messages to their customers on availability of products and contacts both existing and prospective customers directly to inform them on the availability of their products. The study also found that most of SMEs have a Facebook page for advertising their products, have a twitter account for their SME and post their range of products to various Facebook pages to enhance their customer reachability. The study concluded that mobile marketing had the greatest influence on growth of SMEs in LPG distribution in Nairobi County, Kenya followed by email marketing, then search engine marketing while social media marketing had the least influence on the growth of SMEs in LPG distribution in Nairobi County, Kenya.Contribution to theory, policy and practice: The study recommends that management of SMES in LPG distribution should make sure that the application on which the content is created should be versatile and compatible with mobile devices, that SMES in LPG distribution in Nairobi County should mix and match various mediums such emails, social media and mobile phones to reach their desired target audience and that SMES in LPG distribution should make use of social media such as Twitter for promoting their products and services and offering real time response to customers’ complaints.
FACTORS AFFECTING ACCESS TO HEALTH INSURANCE PRODUCTS PROVIDED BY MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN WESTERN PROVINCE OF KENYA
Authors: Mbakaya Busolo Mediatrix , Wawire Dr. Nelson , Kabiru Mr. John
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that affect access to health insurance products offered by Microfinance institutions in Western KenyaMethodology: The research focused on all the registered MFIs operating in Western province of Kenya and their clients. A sample of two hundred respondents both insured and uninsured was selected. Interviews and review of administrative records were used to gather relevant information for the study. The research employed a descriptive and non-experimental design in which both qualitative and qualitative methods were used to analyse data. The data gathered was analysed using MS-excel and summarized using descriptive statistics in form of tables, percentage and graphs. Textual data was analysed qualitatively using frequency tables.Results: The study found that most members of the MFIs were earning less than a dollar a day. The study also found sixty eight percent of the respondents did not have healthcare insurance for themselves or members of their households. The respondents indicated that the main impediment to their uptake of healthcare insurance products was lack of funds to pay the premiums. The respondents also indicated that there was failure by the MFIs to carry out awareness programmes for the healthcare products. The study also found out that women are the majority clients of the MFIs at 78%.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that MFIs should strive to bring in the men into their net. The study also recommends that the MFIs need to liaise with strategic partners in the grassroots in the regions they operate in like the churches and schools to raise awareness of the healthcare insurance products. The study further recommended that future research be conducted to investigate the specific effect of each of the factors identified in this study. A future study could be for example conducted on the effects of education or culture on the adoption of healthcare insurance products offered by the MFIs. Future research could be conducted in other geographical regions using similar or different methodology to assess the verifiability of the findings of this study. Such a study would confirm or contest the findings of this study.
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SYSTEM IN THE SMES SECTOR
Authors: Kiarie James , Wanyama Mr. Walter
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influence ERP systems adoption and implementation in SMEs in Kenya.Methodology: The research adopted a descriptive design. The target population was 4560 SMEs in Kenya. A sample size of 87 SMEs was selected. The respondents were identified through probability sampling in the form of stratified sampling.  The collection of data was conducted through the use of questionnaires and thereafter data coding was done then followed by data presentation via graphs, tables as well as pie charts. These were then analyzed through both descriptive statistics (frequencies and means as well as inferential statistics (correlations).Results: The findings revealed that organization resources bring about success of ERP related organization change. The findings on the influence of internal factors on ERP system implementation revealed that indeed the internal factors influencing the adoption of ERPs in SMEs in Kenya include; the top management of SMEs, project team constitution as well as the above average knowledge requirements.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that SMEs in Kenya need to put into consideration, continuous introduction of ERP systems. Additionally, the study recommends that the government regulations as well as the other external factors should be aligned in a way that ensures that there is room for companies to explore means of adopting and implementing ERP systems so as to be able attain sustainable competitive advantage.
CHALLENGES OF IMPLEMENTING CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY STRATEGIES BY COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
Authors: Mbogoh Elizabeth , Ogutu Professor Martin
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine the challenges faced by commercial banks in Kenya in implementing corporate social responsibility strategies.Methodology: The research design was descriptive survey design. The population was 43 commercial banks in Kenya. Study was a census that is all the 43 duly licensed and operational commercial banking institutions within the country were used. The data collection instrument was a questionnaire.  The data analysis method was quantitative in nature.  Descriptive statistics was used. The particular descriptive statistics used were means scores and percentages. The software for analysis was SPSS Version 20.Results: Results indicated that a the macro-environment challenges affecting the implementation of corporate social responsibility strategies by commercial banks were overwhelming poverty, culture of a community and high tax rates. Results also indicated that the industry specific challenges affecting the implementation of corporate social responsibility strategies by commercial banks were: ability of customers to bargain for particular CSR projects and bargaining power of suppliers. Results also indicated that the other challenges affecting the implementation of corporate social responsibility strategies by commercial banks were incompetent human resources and lack of clear guidelines in the bank.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Recommendations are that that in order to tackle the challenges faced by commercial banks in Kenya in implementing corporate social responsibility strategies then, the banks should ensure community participation before CSR implementation and the banks should understand the culture of a community. Bank should also ensure that it has structures on CSR implementation and the budgets on CSR should be made to facilitate effective resource allocation. Banks should carry out thorough market analysis on the CSR project. For effective implementation of CSR the government should tackle the problem of overwhelming poverty and high tax rates. The banks should employ competent human resources and give clear guidelines of CSR implementation.
AN ASSESSMENT OF PROVISION, FUNCTIONALITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ODO-OTIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OSUN STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Oyekale John O.
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to investigate the provision, functionality and accessibility of School Libraries in public secondary schools in Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria.Methodology: A qualitative research method was adopted. Evidence was gathered through semi-structured interviews with principals, staff members, teachers in charge of the library, as well as students in all the 17 public schools being investigated. A Local Inspector of Education was also interviewed at Okuku, the headquarters of the Local Government are, who gave further insight into the issues and challenges faced by public school libraries. Observations were made and recorded on a checklist as to how the libraries in schools visited were resourced and laid out. The checklist was created according to the resources one would expect to find in a well-resourced library as described in the literature. It was used to indicate the type of resources available in the library. No attempt was made to count the number of resources that were available; it was only used to determine if the resource was present. All the seventeen (17) public secondary schools in Local Government were visited and data was collected over a period of one month in 2017. Data collected was analysed using frequency counts and simple percentages. The findings were presented tabulated according to the research objectives.Findings: The study revealed that school libraries are not provided in most schools in Odo-Otin Local Government Area. It also revealed that the few libraries that existed are majorly housed in converted classrooms, with no certified professional staff, inadequate furniture, and grossly inadequate information resources; and that accessibility to the few libraries that exist depends on the staff members that equally use them as their staff rooms. It also revealed that two schools in the Odo-Otin had benefited from Federal Government of Nigeria’s SchoolUnique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study revealed that a tier of Government in the Country is not fully implementing the National Policy on Education (2004); and that the learning environment in public secondary schools in Odo-otin is breach of Nigeria constitution on right to quality education.
Improving Research Competence Through Practical SPSS Training Among Postgraduate Students in Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) CBD Campus
Authors: Kimani John Githii , Guyo Dr Wario , Rotich Dr. Gladys
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of the paper is to assess the effectiveness of the practical SPSS training to students’ research competency among postgraduate students in JKUAT CBD Campus.Methodology: An explanatory research design was used to establish the relationship between practical SPSS training and research competence of students. The population was 173  students and a census of the full population was taken. A questionnaire was administered at the end of the training to capture the pre and post training experience and test the effectiveness of the training. The analysis of the data was conducted through descriptive and inferential statistics. In particular, frequencies, means, standard deviations and paired t-test were used.Results: The post training evaluation results reveal that majority of the respondents had low knowledge in data entry, descriptive statistics, regression and correlation analysis, parametric and non-parametric analysis, and journal article extraction and publication. Results also reveal that the level of knowledge significantly increased after the training. This is supported by the paired t-tests conducted on each aspect of training.Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: It was recommended to the campus director that frequent trainings be organized at the convenience of the campus. It was suggested that university to consider supporting the training financially or the students to be requested to pay a token fee to make the training sustainable. Other financing approaches to enhance sustainability included having the consultant seeking funding from the National Research Fund. It was suggested that the training can be made compulsory for all students undertaking Business Research Methods and points to accrue once they attend the training. The results were useful in theory building as they validated the efficacy of practical training pedagogical approaches.
THE INFLUENCE OF CLASS LEVEL ON PARENTAL DEMANDINGNESS, MALE ADOLESCENT REBELLIOUS BEHAVIOUR AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Authors: Macharia Jane , M. Shikuku Dr. Mulambula
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of class level on PD, male adolescent rebellious behavior and academic performance in public secondary schools in Kiambu district. Methodology: The study used ex-post facto research design. Stratified sampling was used to select the participants in the study. Schools were stratified into single sex and co-education schools.  Systematic sampling using the class lists was used to identify the students who constituted the sample. The research instruments were the students’ questionnaire, the deputy principal’s and the teacher counsellor’s interview guide. The sample constituted 240 male students, six deputy principles and six teacher counselors. A pilot study was done to pre-test the research instruments so as to estimate their reliability and validity. Data collected was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings were presented using descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics included, frequency distribution, means, bar graphs, and tabulated according to the research objectives. Inferential statistics used included Chi Square and pearson correlation to test the hypotheses at 90% and 95% level of confidence; correlation coefficient was used to measure the strength of linear relationship between the variables of the study.Results: Class level was found to have no significant relationship with PD and rebellion but it had a significant relationship with academic performance.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study came up with a model that is recommended to schools for adoption by guidance and counselling teachers to help create awareness and understanding to both the students and parents with the aim of improving or bettering their relationship, academic performance and prevent rebellion in public secondary schools.
PRINCIPAL’S TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND TEACHERS’ PERFORMANCE AMONG PUBLIC COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NYANDARUA COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Kariuki John Karoki , Piliyesi Dr. Sr. , Ateka Ms. Florence
Published: October 2020

Purpose: School performance is a global issue. There is a great need for the quality education all over the world. To achieve this, school leadership and teachers’ performance have been put to focus. In this quintessence, the study aimed at establishing the influence of the transformational leadership on the teachers’ performance in public county schools in Nyandarua County. Methodology: The study used both qualitative and quantitative research approaches. The cross-sectional survey and the phenomenology design were used to collect the data. Stratified, simple random sampling was employed to select the schools while stratified and systematic random was used to select the teachers and the students.  Academic deans, the principals of selected schools and Education County Director were automatically included. Data was collected using questionnaires, document analysis guide and interview guide. Qualitative and quantitative data were concurrently collected and analysed. Descriptive (frequencies, percentage, mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (independent t-test, ANOVA) methods were used to analyse the quantitative data. Findings: The study upheld the non-maleficence, benefice and truthfulness as the research ethics requires. The study found that principal scored lowest in individualised consideration. The study concluded that teachers’ performance was important for the school perfomance and principals play key roles in the enhancement of teachers’ performance especially through challenging teachers by their actions. Unique contribution to the theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that principals should challenge teachers with their performance. The county should have induction training at school level for the newly emplored teachers.
Principal’s Computer Application Skills as a Determinant of Computer Use in Administration of Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya
Authors: Njathi Samuel N. , Ngaruiya Dr. Boniface , Maithya Dr. Paul
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship that existed between principals’ computer application skills and computer use in administration of public secondary schools in Kiambu County. Computer use in schools administration is a contemporary issue in the improvement of quality leadership in schools. The study was triggered by the need for effective leadership in schools which would lead to improved academic performance in Kiambu County.Methodology: The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The target population for this study was all the 307 principals of public secondary schools in Kiambu County. The study sample comprised of 205 principals which translated to 67% of the target population. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used in the selection of the respondents. A questionnaire was used for data collection. Relationship between the two variables under study was established by use of spearman rho. Pearson’s Chi- square test of independence with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to test the null hypotheses. Findings: The study found out that principals’ possession of computer skills influenced the use of computers among school principals.  Unique contribution to the theory, practice and policy: The study recommended provision of computer skill courses relevant to administration work, and ICT technical support to advise school principals on usage and maintenance of computers and review of both teacher preparation and staff development programs to ensure that universities and Teacher Training Colleges provide pre-service and in-service training programs to enable school principals to successfully use computers carrying out administrative tasks. The study further recommended that the government should develop a policy framework for training all educators/education officers on computers and ICT applications in Schools.
THE NECESSITY FOR PARENTS TO WATCH ANIMATED CARTOONS WITH CHILDREN AGED SEVEN TO ELEVEN YEARS
Authors: Kidenda Dr. Mary Claire Akinyi
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the necessity for parents to watch televised animated cartoons with children aged seven to eleven years.Methodology: The study used a descriptive survey method to collect information through casual interviews and self-administered questionnaires.Results: The study found out that the amount of time children spend watching animated cartoons on television can make them retract from social interactions with visitors, parents or other siblings when the television is on. Animated cartoons have an impact on children in respect to acquired or "borrowed" language and dressing styles and attitudes towards role types. These relations may be imperceptible to the casual observer but data show that the best (Kim Possible, Ben 10 and American Dragon) cartoon characters are idols, image ideals and role models to children in Nairobi, yet both the two cartoon characters are not representative of children they interact with every day. This study found that it is prudent animated cartoons affect the perceptions and attitudes that are being reinforced in children and the implication of this on how they construct their worldview and self-worth.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Parents should be concerned and watch animated cartoons with children because animated cartoons have become an institution through which society is using to bring up children and use to teach values. Media practitioners should air animated cartoons that have no violence or bad morals but are still popular with children. The government should set policies governing the content in animated cartoons aired by the media houses
GRATIFICATION DERIVED BY CHILDREN AGED SEVEN TO ELEVEN YEARS FROM WATCHING TELEVISED ANIMATED CARTOONS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Kidenda Mary Claire Akinyi
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the gratification derived by children aged seven to eleven years from watching televised animated cartoons in Nairobi County, Kenya.Methodology: The study used descriptive survey method to collect information through casual interviews and self-administered questionnaires. The data was analyzed through straight tabulations and generated tables, graphs, and charts such as measures of central tendency such as means and modes and measures of dispersion such as the standard deviations.Findings: The study concluded that most children watch cartoons mainly for entertainment purposes. Boys admire Ben’s super-human imagination and would like to identify with him. Girls like Kim possible because she is a young girl like them, and they are able to identify with her character, as all the other super-heroes are men. Girls like magic, power and action in cartoons such as Kim Possible. She is young and strong and can protect herself and others. They find Kim interesting because of the action and fighting scenes. The girls also like her dress code, shoes and hairstyle.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Parents should limit screen time, including animated cartoons, movies, video games and computer time to less than two hours a day and provide alternative means of relaxation and entertainment rather than the passive leisure of watching animated cartoons. The media practitioners should also think about the impact that watching some of these animated cartoons may have, especially on special audience like children. The government is recommended to develop a legal framework for classifying animated cartoons should be developed.
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMMES TO TEACHERS' PERFORMANCE IN A PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOL IN KYENJOJO DISTRICT, WESTERN UGANDA
Authors: Achana Morris , Adhiambo Dr. Jacinta M. , Ndeke Dr. Florentina
Published: October 2020

Purpose: In-service training programmes in educational planning and administration are indispensable for enhancing teachers’ performance. In Uganda, the schools’ administrators and educational policy makers consider investing in in-service training of teachers. The study was purposed to develop workable recommendations, to address the continued poor performance of students in private secondary schools in Kyenjojo District in Western Uganda. The study was guided by four research objective; to find out the types of in-service training programmes provided at St. Joseph’s Hill Secondary School in Kyenjojo district; to determine the contributions of in-service training programmes to teachers’ performance at St. Joseph’s Hill Secondary School in Kyenjojo District; to gauge on how effective the in-service training programmes are promoting effective supervision of students by teachers at St. Joseph’s Hill Secondary School in Kyenjojo District and to find out how teachers’ service delivery affect students’ performance at St. Joseph’s Hill Secondary school in Kyenjojo District. Expectancy theory guided the study.Methodology: The study employed qualitative research method and it was guided by a case study design. The study employed a non-probability sampling procedure. A total of 8 administrators, 26 teachers, 30 students, 1 District Education Officer and 1 District Inspector of Schools were selected. In data collection, the study used Interview guide and Focused Group Discussions for the selected sample. Face to face Interviews were conducted. The data collected was analyzed qualitatively.Results: The findings revealed that in-service training programmes for teachers exist though not consistent but once or twice in a year. The in-service training programmes have contributed to the improvement of teachers’ welfare in regards to acquisition of skills that helped the teachers in teaching. There are different types of in-service programmes offered to teachers. These programmes have contributed to teachers’ performance in the areas of providing exposure to teachers, lesson planning, handling learners, building relations with learners, marking and setting of exams, improvement in time and classroom management, plus inspiring learners to achieve their academic potential and many others.Recommendations: Based on the research findings, the researcher recommends that in-service training providers and school administration put extra efforts on teachers’ supervision.
PEDAGOGICAL STRATEGIES AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN UGANDA
Authors: Ludigo Harriet , Mugimu C. B. , Mugagga A. M.
Published: October 2020

Purpose: This study analysed the relationship between pedagogical strategies and academic achievement of students in public universities in Uganda. Specifically, the study analysed the relationship between student-centred, teacher-centred and teacher-student pedagogical strategies with academic achievement of students.Methodology: The study adopted a correlational design and data were collected using a questionnaire on a sample of 383. Quality control of data was ensured by carrying out Confirmatory Factor Analysis and calculating Cronbach’s alpha. Data analysis involved descriptive and inferential analyses.Findings: Regression results revealed that the student-centred strategy had a positive and significant influence on academic achievement of students but the teacher-centred and teacher-student interaction strategies did not.  Therefore, the student-centred pedagogical strategy is essential for academic achievement of students, the teacher-centred pedagogical strategy is less affective teaching strategy for academic achievement of students and the teacher-student pedagogical strategy is not the most important teaching strategy for academic achievement of students.Contribution to policy, practice and policy: The study suggests that lecturers in the universities should prioritise the student-centred pedagogical strategy when teaching students, should give least priority to teacher-centred pedagogical strategy when teaching students, and should not over prioritise the teacher-student pedagogical strategy when carrying teaching of students.
CAREER PLATEAUING AND IT’S RELATIONSHIP WITH SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ PURSUIT OF POST-GRADUATE STUDIES IN NYANDARUA AND MURANG’A COUNTIES, KENYA
Authors: Wangechi HSC Dr. Gaturu Mary , Njuguna Dr. Felista , Ogeta Dr. Norbert
Published: October 2020

Purpose: Teachers in Kenya exhibit signs of career plateauing, and are registering for post-graduate courses in large numbers. This study investigated whether teachers’ pursuit of post-graduate studies is a result of career plateauing. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between career plateauing and secondary school teachers’ pursuit of post-graduate studies in Nyandarua and Murang’a counties, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to: determine types and levels of career plateauing experienced by secondary school teachers of public schools in Nyandarua and Murang’a Counties; determine the relationship between career plateauing and teachers’ decisions to pursue various Post-Graduate courses; and find out whether the structural or job content type of career plateau predicts teachers’ decisions to pursue various Post-Graduate courses among secondary schools teachers in public schools in Kenya.Methodology: The study employed the correlational research design. The target population of the study comprised of all the 5,022 teachers (3,581 in Murang’a County and 1,441 in Nyandarua County) in all the public schools in Nyandarua and Murang’a Counties except those which were used in the pilot. From this population, the sample size for each county was computed using the sample size computation formula by Krejcie & Morgan (Cohen, Manion & and Morrison, 2007), which gave 304 teachers from Nyandarua County and 348 teachers in Murang’a County. Stratified random sampling was used to select 304 teachers from Nyandarua County and 348 teachers from Murang’a County giving a total of 652 teachers. In Nyandarua County, the sample size was 152 male and 152 female teachers, while in Murang’a County there was 174 male and 174 female teachers. A questionnaire designed for teachers was used as the main tool for data collection. The study generated quantitative data, which was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Qualitative data was reported according to themes and involved the use of frequencies and percentages. Linear progression and Analysis of Variance were also used.Results: Decisions to pursue post-graduate studies is expected to increase 0.014 when structural plateauing rises by one and decrease by 0.012 when job content plateauing goes up by one. Both structural and job content plateauing were found to predict decisions to pursue post-graduate studies significantly at p<0.05.Contributions to theory, policy and practice: The Teachers Service Commission should develop a clear road map for career advancement of the teachers to reduce career plateauing. The Teachers Service Commission in collaboration with the ministry of education should design a skills upgrade for teachers through capacity development programmes which should be a requirement for those joining the profession and which should form a basis for promotion
AN EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE DRIVERS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL FUNDING DISPARITIES AND THEIR EFFECTS ON SCHOOL PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM SELECTED PUBLIC SECONDARY GENERAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS IN THE NORTH WEST REGION OF CAMEROON
Authors: Christopher Millah , Fabien Sundjo
Published: October 2020

Purpose: School funding has been and remains a source of worry to governments of many countries in the world. The government of Cameroon in an attempt to attend to this worry spends huge financial resources each year as funding to the school system. This study attempted to investigate into the appropriateness of government funding to public secondary general education schools in Cameroon, using the North West Region as a case study. Specifically, the study aimed at: (a) investigating the causes of funding disparities between schools, (b) scrutinizing the effects of funding on school performance, and (c) elucidating the grass root perspectives on appropriate measures to enhance funding to schools.Methodology: The study made use of the stratified random sampling technique to select a total of 115 schools, and data was collected using questionnaires. To ascertain the reliability of the instrument used, a pilot test was carried out. The data was analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The probit and ordered logistic regression models were employed to test the hypotheses of the study.Findings: The findings from the study reveal among others that: (a) school enrolment, school needs, influence by some stakeholders and age of school all have significant effects on funding, (b) that funding in the form of infrastructure, running credits and staffing all affect school performance, and (c) that schools should be funded based on their actual needs.Contribution to policy, practice and policy: These results policy-wise suggest that funding to schools should take into consideration the enrolment, needs, and age of the school. Also, that adequate infrastructure, running credits and staff should be provided to schools since these affect academic performance.
Influence of Selected Psychosocial Factors on Parents and Learners’ Mental Wellbeing During the Long School Holiday Due to Corona Virus (Covid-19): A Perception of Parents and Learners in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
Authors: Sarah Dr. Bundotich
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The aim of study was to establish whether there was any influence of Selected Psychosocial Factors on Parents and Learners Mental Wellbeing during the long school holiday Due to Corona Virus (COVID-19). School seemed to plays an important role in protecting children from various psychosocial harm and the sudden closure worried parents.Methodology: The study adopted an explanatory survey design and a mixed method approach. Sampling techniques included purposive and stratified sampling methods. The target populations were all learners in the county aged between 10-19 years old totaling up to 278,791 and 1080 parents. Data collection instruments were sets of questionnaire and focus group discussion. Findings: After computing data statistically, the findings of the study were (r = 0. 592, p < 0.05) physical aspects; (r=0. 596, p<0.05) social aspects and (r=0.685, ρ<0.05) psychological aspect and observed positive and significant effect on the relationship between selected psychosocial factors on parents and learner’s mental wellbeing during the long school holiday due to (COVID-19).Conclusion: The study concluded that the sudden closure of schools strained parents and learners physically, socially and psychologically causing psychosocial distress. Therefore, parents and learners need to nurture resilience to recover quickly from difficulties. The physical, social and emotional security of children needs to be prioritized by all parents.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that parents and learners need to nurture resilience which is the capacity to recover quickly or spring back into normal from difficulties. This means as the Ministry of Health update the public on the status of COVID -19, there is need to have psychologists to offer advice to the public on how to cope and manage the situation mentally and socially as a way of building resilience.
Influence of Parental Involvement on Learning Outcomes at Public Early Childhood Centres in Nairobi City County, Kenya
Authors: Nyakundi Orpha , Nyagah Grace , Kalai Jeremiah , Munayi Simon
Published: October 2020

Purpose: Parental support is essential in achieving pupils’ learning outcomes. The purpose of this article is to discuss how parental involvement in pupils’ learning programmes influences pupils’ learning outcomes. The study was conducted in public Early Childhood centres in Nairobi City County, Kenya, to investigate the influence of parental involvement in pupils’ learning programmes on children’s learning outcomes. The problem is that, despite that parents have a responsibility and an influence in the education of their children, not all parents are involved in the learning programmes at the early childhood centres. The objectives of the study were to assess the extent of parental involvement in pupils’ learning programmes and to determine the influence of parental involvement in children’s learning programmes on learning outcomes.Methodology: The study employed descriptive survey targeting the 21 public stand-alone early childhood education centres, 2243 children aged 3-5 years, 21 head teachers and all teachers at the learning centres. Quantitative and qualitative data was collected by using structured interview schedules for head teachers, closed questionnaires for teachers and document analysis guide to process pupils’ learning outcomes (performance).  Records of Pupils of PP1 and PP2 levels from each centre were simple randomly sampled for review. By purposive sampling, 48 teachers were sampled, at least one teacher for each of the levels from the 21 institutions. The study employed, means, percentages and the coefficients in the analysis of the data.Findings: The study revealed that 38.1 percent of the learning centres had parents who gave less than 50 percent of the expected support and that centres that involved parents in the learning programmes had higher learning outcomes. The conclusion is that parental involvement in the education of their children leads to high learning outcomes.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that The County Government should develop and implement a policy to support establishment and enforcement of a framework through which parents can work in partnership with the teachers at the learning centres. There is need for government instituted structures for sensitization of the parents on their role in the education of their children.
PENGARUH PROFITABILITAS, STRUKTUR KEPEMILIKAN KUALITAS AUDITOR TERHADAP KETEPATAN WAKTU PELAPORAN KEUANGAN PADA PERUSAHAAN PERBANKAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA TAHUN 2014-2016
Authors: Nurniati Dita , . Sarsiti
Published: October 2020

The Industrial Revolution 4.0 is an opportunity for the banking industry in Indonesia to be more innovative in providing excellent service to all customers. Service innovation in the use of information technology encourages banks to enter the era of digital banking services. The purpose of this study is to determine the development of digital banking industry services in Indonesia. The rapid development of digital banking technology is a new challenge for the banking world. The banking industry as a service industry that is developing and capable of driving Indonesia's economic growth is faced with two choices, namely adopting digital technology so that banks can survive or remain conventional, but slowly die.
Chilean History and the Sine Wave
Authors: Wyndham Marivic , Read Peter
Published: October 2020

Continuing their studies of post-Pinochet memorials in Chile, the authors analyse a recent trend in the interpretation of trauma sites in Santiago which regards the need to resolve the tensions raised by the Pinochet years as more important than dwelling in detail on what was visited upon the victims. We argue that this significant shift from previous interpretations is carried by the younger generation of guides who did not undergo the repression personally. We note these changes with approbation, while noting that the desire not to discuss the worst excesses of the Pinochet regime has led to to a corresponding downplay of the highest points of human experience manifested by the victims themselves. We cite several instances that mark a peak of human experience in Chilean history, and suggest that several might well be used by the site interpreters to further instil a sense of pride among Chilean young people, rather than despair.