Sustainable Education and Development

✍ Scribed by Joseph N. Mojekwu (editor), Wellington Thwala (editor), Clinton Aigbavboa (editor), Lawrence Atepor (editor), Samuel Sackey (editor)

• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2021
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 548
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book presents papers from the 9^th Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA), showcasing the latest research on sustainable education and development. The conference is focused on applied research discussion and its dissemination, developing understanding about the role of research and researchers in the development of the continent.

ARCA gathers papers which explain how key education is to transforming lives, eradicating poverty and driving sustainable development in Africa. Presenting high quality research about developing economies, construction, education and sustainability, this proceedings will be of interest to academics, postgraduate students, and industry professionals.

✦ Table of Contents

Contents
The Implication of Societal Perception and Value on Quality Education: The Nigeria Example, 1999–2019
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Framework for Analysis
3 Conceptual Clarification
3.1 Society
3.2 Societal Perception
3.3 Societal Value
4 The State of Education in Nigeria Between 1999 and 2019
5 The Relevance of the Societal Perspective and Value to the State of Education Nigeria, 1999–2019
5.1 Government
5.2 Parents/Guardians
5.3 The Students
6 Conclusion
References
Impact of TETfund Intervention on Quality Assurance of Basic Education in Plateau State, Nigeria
1 Introduction
2 Statement of Problem
3 Research Questions
4 Theoretical Framework
5 Conceptual Discuss on TETFund Intervention and Quality Assurance of Basic Education in Nigeria
6 Methodology
7 Results
8 Discussion of Findings
9 Conclusion
10 Recommendations
References
Multiculturalism, Multidisciplinarity and Inclusivity in African Education and Healthcare
1 Introduction
2 Inclusivity in Multuculturalism and Multidisciplinarity
3 Uses and Applications
4 Theoretical Framework of Intersubjective Multiculturalism
5 Inclusivity in Education
6 Anticipating and Addressing Challenges
7 Inclusion in Healthcare Industry
8 Recommendations and Conclusion
References
The Challenges of Girl Child Education in Sokoto State, Nigeria and Its Implications for National Development
1 Introduction
2 Conceptual Definition of Terms
3 Statement of the Problem
4 Theoretical Framework
5 The Concept of Girl Child Education
6 Research Methodology
7 Population
8 Sampling Technique and Sample Size
9 Instrumentation
10 Validity of the Instrument
11 Reliability of the Instrument
12 Summary of the Major findings
13 Conclusion
14 Recommendation
References
Implementation of Design Thinking and Innovation Strategies by Ghanaian Companies: A Case of CPC
1 Introduction
2 Review of Related Literature
3 Methodology
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusion and Recommendations
References
Assessment of Some Management Strategies in Resolving Labour Dispute in Colleges of Education in the North-West Nigeria
1 Introduction
2 Statement of the Problem
3 Theoretical Framework
4 Conceptual Framework
5 Research Methodology
6 Findings
7 Conclusion
References
Application of Social Science Theories for Effective Teaching and Learning of History in Nigeria: Example of Dialectical Materialism
1 Introduction
2 Conceptual Clarification of Marxist Dialectical Materialism
3 Extant Literature on Historical Dialectical Materialism
4 How the Marxist Dialectical Materialism Can Facilitate Effective Teaching and Learning of History in Nigeria
5 Conclusion
References
Women Perceptions on Factors Contributing to Job Transition in Higher Learning Institutions in Tanzania: A Phenomenological Approach
1 Introduction
2 The Theoretical and Conceptual Framework
3 Methodology
3.1 Research Approach and Design
3.2 Population, Sampling and Sample Size
3.3 Data Collection and Ethics
3.4 Data Analysis and Trustworthiness
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 What Are the Women Experiences Regarding Their Past and Present Job?
4.2 Why Women Shift from One Job to Another?
4.3 What Should Be Done to Ensure Women Stay in Their Job?
5 Conclusion and Implication
References
Re-engineering Indigenous Education for Equality and Global Competitiveness of Nigeria Secondary Education
1 Introduction
2 The Characteristics of the Indigenous Education for Equity and Global Competitiveness
3 Concepts and Measures of Quality Education in Secondary Education
4 Factors Affecting Quality of Nigerian Secondary Education
5 Indigenous Education, Equality and Global Competitiveness of Nigerian Secondary Education.
6 Conclusion
7 Suggestions
References
The Practice of Industrial and Labour Relations in Higher Learning Institutions: A Case of Mwanza City Council
1 Introduction
1.1 Background of the Practice of Industrial Relations in the Institutions
2 Theoretical Framework
2.1 Industrial Relations Theory
2.2 Conceptual Framework Indicating the Relationship Between Key Players of Industrial Relations and Work Performance
3 Methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Target Population
3.3 Sampling Techniques
3.4 Data Collection Techniques
3.5 Methods of Data Analysis
3.6 The Statistical Measurement Model Used in the Analysis
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Demographics of Respondents
4.2 Conditions Indicating the Existence of Industrial Relations in Higher Learning Institutions
4.3 The Practice of Industrial and Labour Relations in Higher Learning Institutions
4.4 The Effects of Practicing Industrial Relations in High Learning Institutions
5 Conclusion and Recommendations
5.1 Conclusion
5.2 Recommendations
References
Time and Cost Model for Road Construction Projects in Nigeria
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Framework
2.1 Time and Cost Performance of Construction Projects
2.2 Time and Cost Model
3 Research Methodology
4 Findings
4.1 Cost and Time Performance of Road Construction Projects in Ondo State
4.2 Cost and Time Performance of Road Construction Projects in Ekiti State, Nigeria
5 Recommendation and Conclusion
References
Impact of Work-Based Conditions on Labour Productivity of Construction Workers in Ghana
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Framework on Labour Productivity of Labour Intensive Works
3 Research Methodology
4 Findings and Discussion
4.1 Results from Exploratory Factor Analysis
5 Conclusion and Recommendation
References
Developing Description Onion: A Tool for Improving Communication Effectiveness in Bills of Quantities for Construction Works
1 Introduction
2 Position of Previous Research on Nature of Descriptions and Measurement
3 The Research Method
4 Identification of Descriptors
5 Relevance Assessment of Descriptors
6 Description Onion
7 Test of Description Onion
8 Conclusion
ANNEX
References
Theoretical Framework for Assessing Self-help Housing Projects Affordability
1 Introduction
2 The Case For Self-help Housing Affordability Measurement
3 Research Methodology
3.1 Identification of Journal for the SHH Affordability Criteria
3.2 Selecting Target Journal Papers Relevant to the Study
3.3 Examination of Target Papers Related to Criteria for SHH Affordability
4 Result and Discussion
4.1 List of Journal for the SHH Affordability Criteria
4.2 Status and Credibility of Selected Papers
4.3 Classification of SHH Affordability Measurement Criteria
5 Research Implication
6 Conclusion
References
Isohyperthermic Temperature Regime on Productivity of Labour Intensive Works on Construction in Ghana
1 Introduction
1.1 Theoretical Framework
1.2 Findings on Climatic Heat Stress on Construction Sites
2 Conclusion
References
Modeling Efficiency in the Presence of Volunteering Agency Hospitals and Council Designated Hospitals in Tanzania: An Application of Non Parametric Approach
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 Data Envelopment Model and Variables Specification
2.2 Hypothesis Development and Testing
3 Findings and Discussion
4 Conclusion and Recommendations
Appendix 1: Variables Used in the Previous Similar Studies
References
Equality and Access to Urban Public Open Spaces by the Poor Urban Street Vendors in Dar Es Salaam
1 Introduction and Background to the Problem
1.1 Objectives of the Study
2 Theoretical Framework of the Study
3 Methodology
4 Presentation of Findings and Discussion
4.1 Factors Influencing Uneven Access to Public Open Spaces by the Urban Poor Street Vendors
4.2 Sustainability of the State of Vendors in the Country
5 Conclusion and Recommendations
6 Implication of the Study
References
Customers’ Satisfaction on Bus Rapid Transit Services in Tanzania: The Servqual Model Perspective
1 Introduction
1.1 Problem Statement
1.2 Aim
2 Theoretical Framework
2.1 Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction
2.2 The SERVQUAL Model
2.3 The Conceptual Model
3 Methodology
3.1 Data Analysis
3.2 Ethical Consideration
4 Results, and Discussions
4.1 Respondents’ Demographic Characteristics
4.2 Descriptive Analysis
4.3 Reliability and Validity
4.4 Multiple Regression Analysis
4.5 Hypotheses Results
5 Conclusion, Implications, and Further Studies
References
Evaluating Customers’ Satisfaction of Service Quality of State-Owned Transport Company: A Case of Kano State Transport Authority (Kano Line), Nigeria
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical and Conceptual Framework
3 Conceptual Issues
3.1 The MORI Model of Customer Satisfaction
4 Empirical Issues
5 Methodology
6 Findings and Discussion
6.1 Validity and Reliability of the Scale
6.2 Relationship Between Satisfaction of Customer and Service Quality Indicators
7 Conclusion
8 Recommendations
References
Effect of Service Quality of Weights and Measures Agency on Customer Satisfaction in Dodoma City, Tanzania
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Literature Review
3 Empirical Literature Review
4 Methodology
5 Findings and Discussion
5.1 Service Quality Gap
6 The Influence of Service Quality Dimensions on Customers Satisfaction
6.1 Findings from Binary Logistic Regression
7 Conclusion and Recommendations
References
Determinants of Airline Selection at Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja-Nigeria- A Researchers’ Perspective
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Framework
2.1 Theory of Planned Behaviour
3 Review on Airline Service Quality, Customer Behavior and Decision Criteria
4 Methodology
5 Results and Discussion of Findings
6 Test of Hypothesis
7 Recommendations and Conclusion
References
Characterizing Street Vendors in the Urban Settings of Tanzania: Towards Sustainable Solutions to Vendors’ Challenges
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Framework
2.1 The Structuralism and Neoliberal Theory
2.2 The Relationship Between the Study and the Existing Studies
2.3 Challenges Facing Street Vendors
3 Methodology
4 Findings and Discussion
4.1 The Main Characteristics of Street Vendors Operating in Dar es Salaam
4.2 Categories of Street Vendors’ Operations and Their Salient Features
4.3 Classifying Challenges Facing Each Group of Vendors in Discharging Its Activities in Dar Es Salaam
5 Conclusion and Recommendations
References
Cluster Development Initiatives in Promoting Small and Medium Enterprises in Tanzania
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Framework
3 Research Methodology
4 Results and Discussion
5 Technological Support
6 Training Support
7 Networking Support
8 Capital Support
9 Conclusion and Recommendations
References
The Influence of Firm Leverage on Performance Among Listed Firms in Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange
1 Introduction
2 Leverage and Firm Performance
2.1 The Tanzanian Context
3 Methodology
4 Results
4.1 Discussion of the Findings
5 Conclusion
6 Appendices
Appendix 1: Eviews Output of the Regression of ROA on STDRATIO, LTDRATIO, SGROWTH, LIQD and LSIZE
Appendix 2: Eviews Output of the Regression of ROE on STDRATIO, LTDRATIO, SGROWTH, LIQD and LSIZE
Appendix 3: Eviews Output of the Hausman Test on the Choice of Random or Fixed Effect Regression Analysis for the Panel Data on 10 listed Firms at DSE
References
External Factors Influencing Performance of Listed Firms on Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Framework
3 Methodology
3.1 Operationalization of the Variables
3.2 Model Specification
3.3 Diagnostic Tests
4 Findings and Discussion
4.1 Descriptive Statistics
4.2 Regression Results
5 Conclusion and Recommendations
5.1 Conclusion
5.2 Recommendations
References
Online Marketing Strategies in Creating Loyalty Among ALAF LTD Customers in Tanzania
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 Data
3 Analytical Model
4 Findings and Discussion
4.1 Online Marketing Strategies Used by ALAF Ltd
5 Customer’s Perception Toward ALAF Online Marketing Strategies
6 Findings from Binary Logistic Regression
7 Rating of the Online Marketing Strategies According to Loyalty
8 Challenges Facing ALAF Customers in Adoption of Online Marketing Strategies
9 Conclusion and Recommendations
9.1 Conclusion
9.2 Recommendations
9.3 Recommendation for Further Study
References
Assessment of the Effects of ICT on Supply Chain Management Practices in Public Institutions in Tanzania – A Case Study at a Utility Company in Tanzania
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Framework
3 Methodology
3.1 Modeling
4 Findings and Discussion
5 Effects of ICT in SCM Practices of the Company
6 Challenges Encountered by the Company When Integrating ICT into SCM Practices
7 Extent of Usage of ICT in Supply Chain Management Practices of the Company
8 Regression Analysis of the Effect of ICT on SCM
9 Challenges Encountered by the Company When Integrating ICT into SCM Practices
10 Effects of the Usage of ICT on SCM at the Company
11 Conclusion
References
Adoption of Employment and Labour Relation Act (ELRA) No. 6 of 2004 by Private Organizations – in Mwanza City Council, Tanzania
1 Introduction
1.1 Background and Functions of Employment and Labour Relations Act No. 6 of 2004
1.2 Problem Statement
1.3 Theoretical Framework
1.4 Theories of Management
2 Research Methodology
2.1 Research Study Area
2.2 Sampling Size
2.3 Target Population
2.4 Data Collection
2.5 Methods of Data Analysis
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Private Employers’ Compliance to the ELRA No. 6 of 2004
3.2 Outcomes of Private Employers to Align Their Operations Towards Minimum Working Standards Set by the Act
3.3 Private Employers’ Views on About the Act
3.4 Employees’ Voices on Their Employment Condition
4 Conclusion and Recommendations
4.1 Conclusion
5 Recommendations
References
Characterization of Palm Oil Mill Wastewater: The Case of Small-Scale Mills in Ghana
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Study Context
2.2 Sampling Sources and Preservation
2.3 Analytical Methods
2.4 Statistical Analysis
3 Results and Discussions
3.1 Characteristics of Palm Oil Mill Wastewater
3.2 Characteristics of Different Wastewater Streams
4 Conclusion
References
The Effect of Concentration and Heat Treatment on Optical Properties of Zinc Sulphide and Aluminum Doped Zinc Sulphide Thin Solid Films
1 Introduction
1.1 Theoretical and Conceptual Framework
2 Experimental
2.1 Slide Preparation
2.2 Preparation of Chemicals
2.3 Deposition of ZnS Thin Films
2.4 Deposition of Al-Doped ZnS Thin Films
3 Results and Discussion
4 Summary and Conclusion
5 Contributions to Knowledge
References
The Effect of Bitter Kola (Garcinia) Biodiesel and n-Octanol Additives on Performance, Emission and Combustion Characteristics of Diesel Engines
1 Introduction
2 Engine Test Equipment and Methods
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Emissions
3.2 Brake Specific Fuel Consumption
3.3 Brake Thermal Efficiency
3.4 Exhaust Gas Temperature
4 Summary and Conclusion
References
Decomposing Total Factor Productivity of Non-life Insurance Firms in Tanzania
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 Inputs and Outputs Variables
2.2 DEA-Based Malmquist Productivity Index Model
3 Findings and Discussion
4 Conclusion and Recommendations
References
Value Chain Factors Influencing the Adoption of Improved Bean Varieties Among Smallholder Farmers in Misenyi District, Tanzania
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical and Conceptual Framework
3 Methodology
4 Findings and Discussion
4.1 Demographic Characteristics
5 Value Chain Factors Influencing Adoption of Improved Bean Varieties
6 Conclusion and Recommendations
References
Prediction of Financial Distress of Listed Commercial Banks in Tanzania and Kenya: A Comparative Study
1 Introduction and Background of the Study
1.1 Financial Distress and Bankruptcy as Experienced in Different Countries
1.2 Performance of the Banking Sector in Tanzania and Kenya
1.3 The objective of the Study
2 Review of Literature
3 Research Methodology
3.1 Data Collection
3.2 Altman Z-Score and Its Application in Financial Distress
4 Findings and Discussion
5 Conclusion and Recommendations
References
The Determinants of Non-performing Loans in Commercial Banks
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Framework
2.1 The Theory of Asymmetric Information
2.2 A Review of Related Empirical Literature
2.3 Conceptual Framework
3 Research Methodology
4 Findings and Discussions
4.1 Result of Regression Analysis
5 Conclusion and Recommendations
References
Barriers to Good Governance for Maize Farmers’ Groups in Southern Highlands of Tanzania
1 Introduction and Background
2 Theoretical Framework
3 Barriers to Good Governance
4 Methodology
4.1 Findings and Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
Economic Burden of Non-communicable Diseases and Poverty in Nigeria: A Cross-sectional Study
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 Study Setting
2.2 Data
2.3 Sample Size and the Study Time Frame
2.4 Data Collection
2.5 Definition of the Study Variables
2.6 Analysis
2.7 Ethical Consideration
3 Result
3.1 Descriptive Statistics of the Study Participants
3.2 Poverty Outcomes of the Study Population
3.3 Out-of-Pocket Expenses
3.4 Poverty and Catastrophic Health Expenditure
3.5 Impoverishment
4 Strengths and Limitations
5 Conclusion and Recommendation
References
Vendors’ Willingness Drivers for Participation in Public Electronic Procurement System, Ilala District, Tanzania
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Review
2.1 Diffusion of Innovation Theory (DOI)
2.2 Participation Theory
3 Methodology
4 Findings and Discussions
4.1 Vendors’ Willingness Drivers and Public e-procurement System Participation.
4.2 The Influence of Vendors’ Willingness Drivers on Public e-procurement System Participation
4.3 Implications of the Findings on the Guiding Theories
5 Conclusion and Recommendations
References
Transforming the e-waste Management Sector in Ghana: Progress on Regulatory and Institutional Strengthening
1 Introduction
2 Overview of e-waste Management Process
2.1 Collection
2.2 Repairs/Refurbishment
2.3 Recycling
2.4 Final Disposal
3 Methodology
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 E-Waste-Specific Policies and Regulations
4.2 Institutional Strengthening
5 The Way Forward
5.1 Formalize the e-waste Sector
5.2 Enforce e-waste Policies, Regulations and Guidelines
5.3 Intensify Public Education
5.4 Promote Private-Public Partnership and Extended Producer Responsibility
6 Conclusion
References
An Appraisal of Electric Energy Supply Security in Residential Estates of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
1 Introduction
2 Situation Perspective to Electricity Demand and Supply in Nigeria
3 The Research Methodology
4 Data Collection Method
5 Research Findings
6 Recommendation and Conclusion
References
Deep Learning for Automatic Parasitemia Identification from Peripheral Blood Smear Images
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Framework on Identification of Malaria Parasites
3 Experiments
3.1 Dataset Description
4 Results
4.1 Discussion of Results
5 Conclusion and Future Work
References
The Digital Diplomacy (DD) Apparatus and the Conduct of Diplomacy in Tanzania
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 Research Design
2.2 Description of the Research Area
2.3 The Target Population
2.4 Sampling Techniques and Sample Size
3 Data Collection Methods and Apparatus
3.1 Survey Data Collection Method
3.2 Interview Data Collection Method
3.3 Documentary Review Method
3.4 Data Processing, Analysis, and Presentation
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Status of Diplomacy Conduct
4.2 Experience of both Offline and Digital Diplomacy Apparatus
4.3 Best Mode
4.4 Participation in Conducting Diplomacy Using DD Apparatus
5 Impacts of Digital Diplomacy Apparatuss on the Conduct of Diplomacy
5.1 Digital Diplomacy Apparatus Improve the Practice of Diplomacy
5.2 Digital Diplomacy Apparatus Make Diplomacy Conduct Easier
5.3 Digital Diplomacy Apparatus Make Diplomacy Conduct Viable
6 Conclusion And Recommendations
References
Improving “Werewere” (Cucumeropsis Mannii N.,) Oil Biodiesel Fuel Characteristics Using Diethyl Ether Additives
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Method
2.1 Engine Test Equipment
3 Results and Discussions
3.1 Analysis of Biodiesel Properties
3.2 Density Results
3.3 Pour Point and Cloud Point Results
3.4 Kinematic Viscosity Results
3.5 Calorific Value Results
3.6 Acid Value Results
4 Conclusion
References
Exploration of the Patterns of Child-Caregivers Interactions Leading to Improved Children’s Cognitive Abilities
1 Introduction
2 Research Methodology
3 Findings
3.1 Reactions to Children’s Behaviour
3.2 Engagement in Children’s Activities
3.3 Support on Children’s Activities
4 Discussion
4.1 Reactions on Children’s Behaviours
4.2 AN
4.3 Support for Children’s Activities
4.4 Recommendations
5 Conclusion
References
Breaking Patriarchal Chains in Nwapa’s Women Are Different and One Is Enough
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Framework
3 African Feminist Theory
4 Methodology
5 Findings
5.1 Changing the Mindset or Perception of the Community About Women
6 Breaking Traditional Chains Fettering Women
7 Unleashing Different Potentials of Women
8 Alternative Lifestyles of Women
9 Conclusion and Contribution to the Body of Knowledge
References
Correction to: Characterization of Palm Oil Mill Wastewater: The Case of Small-Scale Mills in Ghana
Correction to: Chapter “Characterization of Palm Oil Mill Wastewater: The Case of Small-Scale Mills in Ghana” in: J. N. Mojekwu et al. (Eds.): Sustainable Education and Development, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-68836-3_29
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