Author: Festus Kipyego Bett Author Email: fekibe@amail.com Abstract In recent years, the most frequently used tools in financial research is event study methodology. It was initially established as a statistical tool for empirical research in finance and accounting, but it has since been applied to other disciplines as well, including political science, law, history, economics…
Category: RESEARCH IN EDUCATION
The following include the Journal’s publications in the field of Education. These papers are geared towards theory development, policy formulation, and action planning. The focus is on addressing educational issues within Africa’s context.
Status of Strategic Planning in Public Secondary Schools in Kajiado County, Kenya
Okonya Alice Getrude Atieno Department of Educational policy and Curriculum studies, Kenyatta University, P. O Box 43844-00100, Nairobi. Email: aliceokonya@gmail.com Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the status of strategic planning in public secondary schools in Kajiado County. The main objective that guided the study was to analyze the status of strategic…
Influence of the Board of Management Involvement of the Community on Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Nyamira County, Kenya
Authors: Kennedy Ondara Okemwa, Marcella Momanyi and Jared Anyona Ntabo Faculty of Education, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, P O Box 62157 – 00200, Nairobi, Kenya Email: kokemwa18@gmail.com Abstract This study investigated influence of the Board of Management (BOM) involvement of the community on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Nyamira County, Kenya….
Effects of Motivational Interviewing Treatment on Alcohol Consumption among Selected third Year Students at the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
Author: Christian Evadzi University of Cape Coast, Ghana E-mail Address: evadjii@yahoo.co.uk Abstract Universities are major hub for skills development. Similarly, industries engage graduates as floor, middle and top level personnel to occupy different roles and make critical decisions. There is however, evidence to the effect that, risky alcohol consumption exist among university students. It is…
Psychological Effects in relation to Social Networking Usage among Daystar University Students
Authors: Sharleen W. Karanja, Susan Muringi and Jared Menecha Department of Clinical Psychology, Daystar University, P.O. Box 44400-00100 Nairobi Author E-mail address: wakonyosharleen@gmail.com Abstract The use of social media sites has revolutionised global communication. However; it has brought with it profound side effects that include addiction amongst other psychological problems. This study set out to establish…
Education Technology: A Study on the Success of Using Technology in Teaching
Author: Douglas Ayega University of North Texas, Denton USA Department of Learning Technologies, douglasayega@my.unt.edu Abstract This study investigates the hype that is linked with the success of integrating technology in teaching. Without considering other factors that impact a successful education process, the role of educational technologies in improving educational practices need to be investigated. The…
Influence of Selected Parental Characteristics on Children’s Academic Performance in Public Pre- Schools in Tigania, Meru County, Kenya
Authors: Stella Karimi Muthomi and Boniface Njuguna Mwangi Africa Nazarene University, Box 53067-00200, Nairobi Email: stellakarimi1234@gmail.com Abstract Previous studies point out that parents play an important role in the academic performance of learners in ECD, however, they fall short of delineating how the specific parental characteristics such as educational background, occupation, attitude and involvement influence…
Political Parties Manifesto and its Contributions to Educational Policy Development and Management in Kenya
David Kipkasi Kessio, Moi University, Kenya, P.O Box 3900-30100, Eldoret, Kenya. Author E-mail Contact: dkessio@gmail.com Abstract Education of any country is an integral tool for the general developmental process of that particular nation. There are myriad factors that influence national systems of education. They inevitably range from social, economical, technological to political influences. This paper…
The Impact of Eurocentrism towards the Language Problem in Africa
Robert Dambala Jillo, Simon Njuguna and James Kabata. The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, P.O. BOX 62157 – 00200, Nairobi – Kenya Email: jillodambala@gmail.com Abstract The contact between Africa and the Western world has had monumental influences in Africa’s self-definition and assertion. The linguistic problem in Africa manifests itself as an inherent incapacity of Africans…
Emotional Intelligence in Relation to Gender among Secondary School Students in Athi-river Sub-County, Kenya
Authors: Rose Ngondi 1, Lincoln Khasakhala 2, Philemon Yugi 3 1Department of Counselling Psychology, Daystar University P.O Box 44400 -00100, Nairobi – Kenya Email: rosekngondi@gmail.com 2Department of Psychiatric, University of Nairobi P.O Box 19676 -00202, Nairobi – Kenya Email: Lincoln.khasakhala@uonbi.ac.ke 3Department of Development Studies, Daystar University P.O Box 44400-00100, Nairobi – Kenya Email. pyugi@daystar.ac.ke Abstract…