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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Infleunce Of Students And Teachers Attitudes On Students Enrollment In Physics In Secondary Schools In Imenti South Constituency , Meru County, Kenya |
Country | : | Kenya |
Authors | : | Ms .Edith Mugito Kiruki || Prof. John Aluko Orodho |
Abstract: The study examined the influence of students and teachers attitudes on students' enrolment in Physics in secondary schools in Imenti South constituency of Meru County. This study was premised on the component theory of attitudes and self-efficacy theory. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The target population was composed of 138 physics teachers 1,864 students and 61 principals from 61 public secondary schools in Imenti South Constituency. Purposive sampling was used to select six principals whereas simple random sampling was used to select 14 Physics teachers and 220 students, yielding a total of 240 respondents. The instruments used in this research were questionnaires for students and Physics teachers as well as interview guidelines for principals in the selected schools.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Awareness on the Problems and Issues of Children in Difficult Circumstances among Women in SHGs |
Country | : | India |
Authors | : | M C Sandhyarani |
Abstract: There are situations where children are in difficult circumstances due to they are vulnerable, powerless, helpless and they are exposed to different types of abuse. Such children sufferings have been neglected and there is very little awareness on the problems and issues of children among public in general and SHG women's group in particular. Hence the present study aimed at understanding the SHG women's awareness on the problems and issues of children in difficult circumstances such as abused children, children on the street, child trafficking, juvenile in conflict with law, child labours, destitute, orphans, neglected, institutionalized children, female infanticide, child marriage.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Portrayal of Lasciviousness; an Analysis of Indian TV Ads |
Country | : | India |
Authors | : | Juhi P. Pathak |
Abstract: Advertisement is the process of communicating the most persuasive selling message possible, to the right potential consumer of products or services at the right time and place, at least possible cost. Advertisement acts as a bridge between potential seller and buyer. Advertising is a pervasive, powerful force shaping the attitudes and behaviour of the present society. The modern market economy has also seen a boom in the Advertising industry. In order to beat the competitors in the highly competitive and fast market; combined with the motive of grabbing eyeballs in an instant and getting talked about at large even for not-so-good reasons, at times advertisers goes beyond the traditional role of "fair and truthful‟ information and portraits obscene, undesirable and unethical scenes that have a detrimental effect on the society. The researcher cites elaborate instances of such violations of advertising ethics in context of Indian Television. The researcher also highlights the laws and codes already in place but their lack of implementation and specifically, the lack of awareness on the part of the viewers have made the scene worse. The research paper concludes with effective suggestions through which the problem can be dealt with in an efficient way.
Keywords: Television advertisements, obscenity, Media, ethics, violation.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Challenges of Social and Spill-Over Benefits as Motivating Factors to Investment in Formal Education in selected countries of Ghana, Kenya and Rwanda |
Country | : | Kenya |
Authors | : | Irénée Ndayambaje || S. Y. Ampofo || B. Bizimana || M. A. Otieno || N.O. Ogeta || J . A. Orodho |
Abstract: This study sought to examine the challenges of social and spill-over benefits as motivating factors to investment in formal education in selected countries of Ghana, Kenya and Rwanda. The main argument in the paper is that investment in education is serious business and is an imperative led by the fact that education holds returns and externalities to society at large. The study was premised on human capital theory. A desk research design that reviewed secondary data from local and international publications on social and spill over benefits of education was adopted focusing on Ghana, Kenya and Rwanda.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Challenges Facing Implementation of Inclusive Education in Public Secondary Schools in Rongo Sub- County, Migori County, Kenya |
Country | : | Kenya |
Authors | : | Ms. Lucy Akinyi Eunice || Mr. Ezekiel Onyango Nyangia || Prof. John Aluko Orodho |
Abstract: The thrust of this study was to investigate the challenges facing the implementation of inclusive education programme in public secondary schools in Rongo Sub-County, Migori County. The study had two fold objectives, namely (i) To analyze the factors hindering the implementation of the inclusion process for all the school-going-age children and, (ii) to examine the copping strategies to challenges facing implementation special needs education curriculum. It was premised on the classical liberal theory of equal opportunities advanced by Sherman and Wood (1982).
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Important Fertility symbols and Rites (Northern India) |
Country | : | India |
Authors | : | Neha Soni |
Abstract: Man has always been fascinated by miscellaneous elements in nature. Amongst them all, the most astonishing is the principle of world i.e. ' seed' and 'womb', and the vital role played for their existence is by 'prana' or breath. This theory led to the evolution of the cult of fertility. In almost all religious practices fertility is represented with symbols, rituals and prayers. In plain language symbols used to depict fertility , can be living or no-living , diagrams or may be just gestures.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Living Arrangements among the Chakhesang Elders |
Country | : | India |
Authors | : | Sezolu Khamu || B.T. Langstieh |
Abstract: This paper assays an insight into the living arrangement among the Chakhesang elders, a tribal community in Nagaland, India. The study was conducted among 912 individuals with age ranging from 60-101 years. Living arrangements were compared with Standard of Living Index (SLI) for the purpose of understanding the socioeconomic status and Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) for assessing the degree of depression among the elderly. It was found that, 17.9% of the elders reportedly live alone. Widowhood was the underlying factor which compelled the elders to live alone, both among the men (7.5%) and women (20.7%). Those who live alone belonged to the lowest level of the living index (88.4%) and experienced higher prevalence of depression (72.7%). On the other hand, the most prevalent type of living arrangement was the co-residential type. It was found that 63.3% of the elders were living with a child (including adopted children), child-in-law or grandchild. It was also revealed that, those who were co-residing with children experienced lesser depression and also enjoyed a better standard of living.
Key Words: Chakhesang, Elders, Geriatric Depression Scale, Living arrangement, Standard of Living Index.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Dynamics of Macro-Sociological Theories: A Critical Reflection in Indian Context |
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Authors | : | Dr. Rabindra Garada |
Abstract: The structural-functional and conflict theories have been the most dominating macro-sociological theories since the conception of the subject "Sociology" in the western world. Addition to their intellectual par excellence the emergence of neo-functionalism and critical theory has been exceptional in the academic world. Now all four macro-sociological theories epitomise a store house of knowledge by which the sociologists can comprehend the social reality more easily, appropriately and objectively than before. However, coming of neo-functionalism and critical theory has reshaped the inherent limitations built in the structural-functional and conflict perspectives in sociology.
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