African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 9 (3), 58-70, 2022 Authors: Edwin Oluoch K’oyoo1, Leah Onyango2 and Emmanuel Midheme3 Department of Urban & Regional Planning, Maseno University P.O Box 3275-40100, Kisumu, Kenya Corresponding author email: edwinkoyoo@gmail.com ABSTRACT Urban development has overtime spread into areas where mining/quarrying activities were once carried out. This…
Category: RESEARCH IN SOCIAL SCIENCES
The following include the Journal’s publications in the field of Social Sciences. The papers emphasize critical inquiry into societal issues, promoting evidence-based understanding and solutions. They contribute to theory development, policy formulation, and practical interventions within Africa’s context.
A Review of Place, Urban and Landscape Identity: Key Concepts and Methodologies of Study
This study covered a desk review to collect and classify key concepts on the different types of identity that is place/urban/landscape identity and the different research designs that have been used in understanding them.
Acts of Violence Experienced by Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence in Kenya: Gendered Differences
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a global human rights violation and a significant public health issue. This study aimed to find out the gender differences in experienced acts of IPV among survivors in Nyeri County, Kenya
Assessing Community Perception of Post-mine Brownfield’s Effect on the Social Environment and Visual quality of Urban Landscapes in Kisumu city, Kenya
The purpose of this paper is to fill a gap in terms of assessing the public perception of the social effects and visual quality of post-mine brownfields within the urban landscapes.
Influence of Socio-Demographic Characteristics on PTSD and Depression Prevalence among Female Survivors of Sexual Violence in Nairobi County, Kenya
African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 9 (2), 16-28, August 2022 Authors: Isabella K. Osiemo1, Ruthie C. Rono2 and Charity W. Waithima3 1,2,3United States International University, Africa P.O. Box 14634 – 00800, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa Corresponding Author E-mail: isabellaosiemo@yahoo.com ABSTRACT This study examined the Influence of Socio-Demographic Characteristics on PTSD and…
Indigenous Food Management Practices and Climate Change Adaptation in Serere District, Uganda
Climate change continues to be the single greatest threat to humanity with its blunt effects, affecting mostly the indigenous and local communities whose livelihoods are hinged on climate friendliness and dependent activities, thus the need for their involvement in shaping climate change adaptation and consequently its mitigation. For a very long time, indigenous communities have interacted with their environment and as a result, acquired immense information about it. Thus, the need for their involvement in climate change adaptation and mitigation discourse
Effect of Organizational Justice on Counterproductive Work Behavior among Employees in Public Universities in Western Region, Kenya
The objective of this study was to establish the effect of organizational justice on counterproductive work behavior (CWB) among employees in public universities in the Western region of Kenya
Examining the Impact of Inter-religious Dialogue on Jewish Christian Intolerance
This paper examines the impact of inter-religious dialogue on Jewish Christian intolerance in the light of globalization since the beginning of the 20th century.
Examining the Adjustment of the Use of Modern Technology by Theological Education by Extension in Administering Programs in Africa Gospel Church in Kericho County, Kenya
Author: Kennedy Kimutai Kirui Africa Nazarene University, P.O. Box 53067 – 00200 Nairobi, Kenya Author E-mail Address: kenrui2002@gmail.com Abstract: the purpose of this study was to examine how Theological Education by Extension (TEE) has adjusted to the use of modern technology in administering programs in Africa Gospel Church (AGC) in Kericho County, Kenya. The study…
Effectiveness of Theological Education by Extension in Training Church Workers in Africa Gospel Church in Kericho County, Kenya
Author: Kennedy Kimutai Kirui Africa Nazarene University, P.O. Box 53067 – 00200 Nairobi, Kenya Author E-mail Address: kenrui2002@gmail.com Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine effectiveness of theological education by extension in training church workers in Africa gospel church in Kericho County, Kenya. The study adopted cross-sectional survey research design. The study targeted…