Social Studies

The alarming statistics of school dropouts also have different reasons that need to be studied holistically to t. The non-completion of high school termination of education can adversely impact health, shorten lifespan, and increase stress on the healthcare system. High school graduation rates have often received extensive analysis and discourse by the Toronto District School Board and the Ministry of Education, however the absence of research and data, the strategies and challenges to improve graduation rates as they relate to public health in a Canadian context is a knowledge gap. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the perceptions of liaison public health nurses, who worked directly with the Toronto District School Board, regarding influencing students in Toronto, Ontario to complete high school. Bronfenbrenner’s development ecological model was the underlying theoretical lens and conceptual framework for the study. The purposive sampling of 10 public health nurses who were interviewed regarding their role and involvement in high schools was the approach adopted to undertake this study. Data was analyzed to gain an understanding of the possible reasons for dropping out from school from the perspective of the interviewed nurses. The findings from this study indicated that liaison public health nurses believed that high school dropouts are a public health issue and that collaboration between the Ministry of Education and Public Health is an ongoing challenge that warrants ongoing attention to address this challenge. The derived recommendations from the analysis of the study data are that the exploration of connection between health and school achievements and the expanded role of public health nurses in Canadian high schools must be more rigorous and ongoing. With continued monitoring and dedicated research and resources to addressing the high dropout in the identified population demographics of school students in Ontario, improving the success of students may be expected.

India is a famous country all over the world for its culture and tradition. It is the land of various culture and tradition. It is the country of oldest civilizations in the world. The vital components of the Indian culture are good manners, etiquette, civilized communication, rituals, beliefs, values, etc. Even after the life styles of everyone has been modernized, Indian people have not changed their traditions and values. The property of togetherness among people of various cultures and traditions has made India, a unique country. People here live peacefully in India by following their own culture and traditions. Indian cultural history has been derived by the absorbing customs, traditions, and rituals from both invaders and immigrants. Many Indian customs, cultural practices and languages are examples of this co-mingling over centuries. It was the birthplace of many religious systems like Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism which influenced not only this country but also the neighboring countries. With the following invasion of the Islamic rulers the culture of India was heavily influenced by Persian, Arabic, Turkish cultures. The 5000 years old Indian culture is both ancient and varied. But unity in diversity which is the main mantra of Indian civilization can be seen if any one monitors its various art forms and traditional diversity. With this context, the researcher has studied this topic to anlayse the Indian Traditional and Modern Culture.

Feeding piglets in the maternity ward is essential for late weaning at 45 days. The objective of this study was to verify the hypothesis according to which the ration and the breed can improve the zootechnical performances on the increase of the breeds of piglets at weaning. A sample of 45 piglets (15 piglets of the local breed, 15 crossbreeds and 15 Large white) were distributed between three batches: piglets fed only the local ration (lot 1, control), piglets having consumed an unbalanced local ration (lot 2), piglets receiving a balanced ration (lot 3). Individual weighings were carried out upon entry to the piglets to know the live weights and finally to find their growth weights. Piglets receiving the types of food gave better performances (p < 0.05) on live weight at 45 days of age (±8 kg to select a piglet) the daily feed consumption was (1.5 kg/d) and the average weight gain was (2.592 kg). In conclusion, the distribution of solid foods significantly (p < 0.05) improves feed intake and growth rate of piglets on the 45th day at 9 weeks. This study showed the need to distribute 1st and 2nd age foods in farms practicing late weaning. This practice opens up prospects for improving zootechnical performance on increasing weight in pig farming in the City of Kindu.

This paper takes an apriori look at media convergence through the eyes and recommends that apostoriorily these convergences must continue to avert the death of some media even in our modern challenges of not only mass communication as a whole but broadcasting in particular with a focus on Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN).

Suspension Polymerization was used for the synthesizing of cross-linked polystyrene-divinylbenzene (PS-DVB) containing 16% DVB. For application of these resins as columns’ filler in ion-exchange chromatography; the sulfonation reactions were done by acetyl sulfate and in the presence of methylene chloride as solvent at 60°C. The exchange capacities of cation exchange resins X-16 (CE=225 meq/100g) was determined by titration procedure. The structure of PS-DVB resin was investigated by scanning electron microscope (SEM) technique. The SEM images showed that the porous structure of PS-DVB resin was approximately maintained intact after sulfonation reaction. TGA and FTIR techniques were used to investigate the thermo gravimetric analysis and structures of obtained resins, respectively.

Interruptions in hydroelectric energy damage equipment and reduce worker productivity. Manufacturing leaders in Zambia who fail to implement strategies to manage hydroelectricity interruptions risk financial losses. Grounded in the contingency theory (CT), the purpose of this qualitative multiple-case study was to explore strategies that some manufacturing leaders use to manage hydroelectricity interruptions. The participants were six managers from different manufacturing industries based in Lusaka, Zambia, who implemented strategies to manage hydropower interruptions. Data collection involved semi-structured interviews and reviews of company documents, company websites, and publications from the Zambia Association of Manufacturers related to managing hydroelectricity power interruptions. Thematic analysis was used to understand and discern the data. The important emergent theme was the importance of investment in stabilizers and storage facilities. A key recommendation from the findings, is to ensure an appropriate level of investment in alternative power-generating equipment and upgrading of plant transformers. The investment and the strategic outcomes from substantive investments in preventing energy disruptions are in the impetus for job creation, and the consequent positive social change with arising from fueling the local economy and subsequent tax base.

Reading is a valuable source of input and plays a major role in the process of language learning. It helps learners gain information, broadens their understanding of different subjects, and thus assists them in achieving their academic goals (Renandya & Jacobs, 2002). One of the main methods to enhance easy, joyful and active reading is through the utilization of reading strategies. The present article is a synthesis and review of the most recent studies in the field of reading strategies in Iran.

The main purpose for this study was to evaluate the efficacy of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) among children with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) in selected primary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya. The rise in defiance cases among children in schools in Kenya and the social, educational and economic impact it has on the children and their families have led for need for proper diagnosis and effective intervention. The objective of this study was to determine the risk factors associated with oppositional defiant disorder among children. Quasi experimental research design was used in the study with a sample of 180 participants .The study involved children aged between 9 to 14 years. Purposive sampling was used in selecting the two schools. 315 respondents completed the demographic questionnaires; the respondent’s parents also completed the social-demographic questionnaires. Teachers and parents completed the CADBI after a baseline assessment to identify those with symptoms of ODD. Systematic sampling method was applied on 249 participants who met the criteria for ODD because the number exceeded the required sample size. Risk factors associated with ODD were; religion, educational level of the respondents, conflicted relationship with parents, punishment in school, social- economic status and suspension from school, respondents whose parents were casual laborers, the level of education of the respondent’s parents. Significance was reported at p < 0.05. In conclusion, primary schools children need to have professional psychologists to provide counseling services to the children presenting with ODD symptoms and devise intervention that will help in the management of ODD which will help the children function well both socially and academically. This will also stop the progression ODD to other mental disorders when they are adults for example; Depression, anxiety, antisocial disorder which causes problems with adjustment in the community.

Social media is recognized by the innovatively minded, as an excellent means to increase business, as the ever-increasing use of social media by populations around the world presents many points of engagement with existing and new customers. The outreach may an imperative for businesses to increase consumer engagement as an additional communication channel to market products and services, as the disruptions with inflation, decreased consumer confidence, and the ravages of the pandemic have wreaked significant losses to businesses worldwide. The barrier to consumer engagement however may be sub-optimal, when social media marketing (SMM) strategies fail to innovatively and unreservedly lag in the adeptness to engage consumers, which may present missed opportunities for small business managers (SBMs) to generate sales. Keeping pace with technological and consumer trends is vital to increase business success and lower risks in sustainability, reinforced by the theoretical lens that the theory of diffusion of innovation (DOI), provided, the purpose of this qualitative exploratory multiple case study was to study the strategies that SBMs use to develop and effectively implement SMM strategies, in increasing existing and prospective customer engagement. The sample purposively drawn from the study population, was six business managers and owners from six different successful small businesses in Maryland. The participation criteria of study participants were demonstrable and verifiable success in using social media marketing strategies successfully for five years, in marketing to existing and new customers. Semi-structured interviews were used in data collection, and with the invocation of a multiple case study design, the analysis also involved the examination of financial and other documents of industry and company respectively. The findings of this study may be of value to SBMs as the knowledge of the SMM strategies discerned from the study may provide insights into formulating and executing social media business and marketing strategies, which advance customer engagement. Business knowledge and the judicious implementation of it can contribute to economic success, which usually translates into positive benefits for society

The deleterious effects of interruptions of hydroelectric energy damage on equipment are profound, and the adverse effect is also on worker productivity. This exploratory study was on understanding the strategies of manufacturing leaders in Zambia strategies to manage hydroelectricity interruptions and thereby also mitigate risks and reduce financial losses. Grounded in the contingency theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies that some manufacturing leaders use to manage hydroelectricity interruptions. The study participants for this study were six managers from different manufacturing industries based in Lusaka, Zambia, who implemented strategies to manage hydropower interruptions. Data collection involved semistructured interviews and a review of secondary sources, from the company and externally, and these ranged from company websites, and publications from the Zambia Association of Manufacturers related to managing hydroelectricity power interruptions. The analysis of data was thematic from which Four themes emerged: managing stock gaps, use of generators (turn-time), managing cost of labor input, and investment in stabilizers and storage facilities. Key recommendations include investment in alternative power-generating equipment and upgrading plant transformers. The implication for positive social change includes the potential to create jobs and improve the local economy and subsequent tax base