Vol 8 Issue 4 October 2020-December 2020

Abstract: The research includes studying the relationship between closed and Open Composition, and its beginning as a formative method, identifying the works of contemporary artists, the effect of Open Composition on shaping their artistic style, and trying to determine the appearance of open Composition in every work.

Through the successive ages, we notice that the change of perception towards the artist is a product of an evolutionary thought in life in general, and the arts in particular. The researcher noticed that interest in art and its forms was always associated with these changes, as it is tantamount to a discourse directed to the people, directly or indirectly. Then its goal expanded to become an art of self, which led with it to produce different forms of painting that differ in formal treatments (closed or open), through experimentation and self-perception, Therefore, the researcher sought to identify some forms of open formation in the contemporary painting, and to discover the new Composition values, to reduce the gap between contemporary art and the public.

Keywords: The Aesthetics, Open Composition, Close Composition, Contemporary Painting, Postmodernism, Modernity.

Title: The Aesthetic and Intellectual Dimensions of Open Composition in Contemporary Painting

Author: Eslam Ahmed Mohamed Ismail

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Abstract: The sustainability of projects is a never ending preoccupation for all organisations given that it is the life-blood of the same projects. This is particularly so for projects undertaken for the benefit of rural communities. In order to ensure the sustainability of the projects, it is imperative that such communities need to take active participation in the projects. On the other hand the organisations running the projects need to conduct effective monitoring and evaluation so as to determine the impact of their initiatives. This study sought to investigate the influence of participatory monitoring and evaluation on the sustainability of community based projects in Kenya. The Samburu Vigurungani Water Project (SVWP) is located in Kwale District specifically Samburu, Makamini and Puma locations. The specific objectives of the study included: to determine the influence of participatory appraisal on the sustainability of community based projects in Kenya; to establish the influence of participatory planning and project design on the sustainability of community based projects in Kenya; to find out the influence of participatory baseline data collection on the sustainability of community based projects in Kenya; and to ascertain the influence of feedback and participatory decision-making on the sustainability of community based projects in Kenya.. The study was limited to the Samburu-Vigurungani Water Project. The target population was 300 members of the community from the three locations (Samburu, Makamini and Puma) and 9 staff of the implementing organization. This study applied a descriptive research design because it attempted to describe the attributes of individuals and groups at the Samburu-Vigurungani Water Project as clearly as possible focusing on what was to be measured, the measurement methods, and defining the target population.  This study coded the data in a form that was more easily understood by applying a Likert Scale. It then used SPSS (version 20) to conduct regression analysis, descriptive data analysis using measures of central tendency such as standard deviation and mean. The presentation of the results was then done using a combination of graphs and tables. The results from the descriptive statistics indicated that the majority of respondents felt that their organisations had effectively applied the various aspects of participatory monitoring and evaluation. Nonetheless, the most influential aspects of PM&E for community based projects were Participatory Planning, followed by Participatory Baseline Data Collection, Feedback and Participatory Decision Making and Participatory Appraisal, respectively. Additionally, the respondents agreed that the sustainability of community based projects had been conducted appropriately. According to the Pearson Correlation Coefficients, all the independent variables have influenced the dependent variable positively. The multiple regression analysis demonstrated that the results explained 71.9% of the variation in the Sustainability of Community Based Projects whenever there was a one percent change in the four independent variables. Further, according to the ANOVA statistics, there is a significant relationship between all the independent variables and the dependent variable; while the p-value implied that there is a statistically significant relationship between all the independent variables and Sustainability of Community Based Projects which demonstrated the goodness of fit of the model. The study recommended that community based organisations should focus their efforts on the incorporation of budgets in the appraisal plans by involving representatives of the intended beneficiary communities in the initial budgetary discussions so as to better understand the priority items that need to be included in the budget. Additionally, the organisations should improve their involvement of community members in the data collection exercise as a form of triangulation so as to enhance the credibility of the findings.

Keywords: The author gives 4 – 10 keywords which are related to the major part of their research work.

Title: INFLUENCE OF PARTICIPATORY MONITORING AND EVALUATION ON THE SUSTAINABILITY OF COMMUNITY BASED PROJECTS IN KENYA; A CASE OF SAMBURU-VIGURUNGANI WATER PROJECT, KWALE COUNTY

Author: Rose Mwikali Mutiso, Dr Jane Omwenga

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Abstract: This research paper highlights the geopolitical, socio-economical, and the key happenings in the three nuclear powers of Southeast Asia in amid COVID – 19 pandemic. After accessing numerous Online News, Print Articles, National & International Debates, and Interviews of Political Analyst I understand Southeast Asian Countries were no exceptions, 5 – 6 months span of the deadly pandemic bought the real faces, hidden agendas, socio-political, socio-economic positioning of Southeast Asian Countries before the world & the most lethal and controversial I.P.C – India, Pakistan, China deteriorating relations exposed.   

Throughout my research on this grave situation, thoughts that crossed my mind were that even when Corona virus was ravaging the economic foundations of the world, still few countries accepted the doctrine of an eye for an eye on its borders. Was this obligatory or everyone was trying to be an opportunist taking advantage of the state to thumbs down each other, anti-globalization pomposity venom is now expanded.    

The research briefly put across the historic moments taken place and the tense issues within Indian, China & Pakistan. The finishing part of the research put forward the upcoming situation as the United States withdraws from Afganistan and the West's influence in the region declines, this triangular strategic relationship will become more complicated nevertheless the two major powers India & China can define their parameters of a new regional order. India must view the region from a wider, long-term strategic perspective and avoid disputes with its neighbouring countries because such an initiative could lead to peaceful coexistence and conciliatory management of the region’s problems and it would bring first signs of peaceful Southeast Asian ‘ Superpower ’ on the rise.

Keywords: India, China, Pakistan, Southeast Asian, COVID – 19.

Title: COVID – 19 & THE NEW I.P.C India, Pakistan, China

Author: DR. VINAY P. RAUT

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Abstract: The main objective of the study was to examine the relationship between Automated teller machine services and financial performance of deposit taking SACCOS in Nairobi County, Kenya. The descriptive sample survey was adopted on a target population of 210 respondents across 3-tier savings and credit cooperatives and in all selected departments, from which a stratified random sample of 111 respondents was sampled. Questionnaires were used to collect primary data from the study sample while monthly reports provided secondary data and the relationship between variables was determined using inferential statistics. Results demonstrate a significant association between automated teller machine services and financial performance. This study recommends that deposit-taking savings and credit cooperatives; strategically position automated teller machines such that  members do not have to use a third-party facility to access automated financial services. The study will benefit ICT policy makers from state department of cooperatives under ministry of trade and industrialization and from individual deposit-taking savings and credit cooperatives in re-aligning their ICT policy decisions.

Keywords: Automated Teller Machine, Financial Performance, and Deposit taking SACCOS.

Title: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE SERVICES AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF DEPOSIT TAKING SACCOS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA

Author: Geoffrey Obingo Okello, Thomas Senaji, Peter Kamaku

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Abstract: Over the time.  Academic achievement of student behaviour, the student behaviour and its relationship on academic achievement.  Academic achievement in Obia/Akpor local government area of River state, the study used a sample of 170 populations, 120 for the student in Obia/Akpor local government area of River state and 50 for the teachers and counsellors. The total simple size was 170 populations as a part of this research and the statistical package for social science (spss) was used to carry out the analysis. Data were analysed using the regression of the correlation to own the t-test hypotheses.  The findings of the study showed that  exists positive relationship between the study behaviour and academic achievement of the students in Obia/Akpor local government area of River state. It was recommended that students be aided to develop effective study behaviour, so as to improve their academic achievement.

Keywords: Academic achievement, student behaviour, teachers, students.

Title: The student behavior and its relationship on academic achievement: A Study of Nigeria High Schools

Author: BUNENGI HENRY DAGOGO

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Abstract: It assumes that not only discursive writings but also creative ones engage in cultural debates and exchanges and that it is profitable to explore a literary culture through such oblique debates uncharted in literary histories. Of late such debates are gaining centrality in literary discourses under the overarching studies in intertextuality. One such debate in Indian English short Story concerning the large scale migration which characterizes the contemporary globalized world. It would be to juxtapose a few recent Indian English short stories by authors who have stayed back home to foreground the contours of the debate in the stories.

Keywords: cultural debates, Indian English short Story, literary histories.

Title: Cultural Debates in Recent Indian English Short Stories

Author: Pratibha Bhat, Dr. Kavita Kusugal

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Abstract: The focus of this study is to investigate parenting styles and their effect on conflict resolution and family quality of life among college students. The study used three scales. The Parenting Styles & Dimension Questionnaire- Short Form (PSDQ-Short) with 32 items, Family Quality of Life scale (FQOL) with 16 items and Conflict Resolution Style Inventory (CRSI) with 16 items. A total of 230 undergraduate students participated in this study. The sample was made up of 73 (32%) males and 157 (68%) females’ participants. Data was collected in a classroom setting during class time in a university college. The results of the study showed that students that were dissatisfied with life, concerned financially, and have low social support scored lower in parenting styles (warmth & support, reasoning/induction, and democratic participation).  Results also showed that students dissatisfied with life, concerned financially, and that have low social support scored lower on family quality of life.

Keywords: Parenting styles, Parenting, warm-support, reasoning-induction, family interaction.

Title: Parenting Styles: An Effect on Conflict Resolution & Family Quality of life of College Students

Author: Abel Gitimu Waithaka, Tara Fusco, Priscilla N Gitimu

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Abstract: Overcrowding is defined to be the total number of persons in a unit, regardless of unit size; the ratio of persons to floor space in square feet; and the person-to-size ratio adjusted for household composition, structure type, location, or lot size. It is believed that failure to adequately meet the housing need might have led to the children’s low participation in the early year’s education and subsequently affecting other levels of education in Meru County and the country at large. It is for this reason, that this study was designed.  It will document the extent to which, children’s housing need, and in particular, the crowding aspect, is addressed in Meru County. This is because large number children, 52% of them in the early year’s education age levels did not participate in the early year’s education. The main objective of this study was to establish the relationship between household size and participation in early year’s education. The independent variable was household size. The dependent variable was children’s participation in early year’s education. The target population for this study comprised 78, 201 school age going children of early years education level from whom an actual sample size of 390 children was selected and their parents participated in the study. Children’s households were systematically sampled whereas Meru County was sampled purposively. The researcher administered the questionnaire to parents of children at the age of early year’s education.  Those who participated in the early year’s education and those who did not participate in the early year’s education were considered for the study. The t-test (two tailed) for testing equality of means for independent samples was used to test H01 a t-test (two tailed) for independent samples found no relationship between household size and participation in early years education. This study concludes that housing need is important and unless it is met we will continue to have large numbers of children at the age for early year’s education not participating in this education continuing to multiply.

Keywords: Early year’s education, household size, household overcrowding, education, participation in learning, family type, covid era.

Title: WHAT IS HOUSEHOLD CROWDING? AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT CHILDREN’S ENROLMENT RATES IN THE EARLY YEAR’S EDUCATION (EYE): THE CASE OF KENYA IN THE COVID ERA

Author: Catherine Gakii Murungi

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Abstract: With the increase of e-commerce, online shopping has become the preferred method of shopping for many individuals. However, new ways of living also means the onset of new disorders such as compulsive buying disorder (CB). A form of compulsive-obsessive disorder, online shopping at extreme levels is a compulsive act that requires its own treatment strategies, most notably Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI). Other comorbid disorders include depression and anxiety in which buying material goods and services online can provide instant gratification. Low self-esteem has also been associated with CB as addicts recognize their problem but struggle to control their behavior. CBI, which is a group therapy form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, provides patients with accountability and feedback with logical explanations needed to help control their behavior. One major tragedy of CB is the exorbitant amount of money spent to keep up with their addiction which can act as a stressor in family dynamics. As online shopping addiction has increased around the world, researchers in China have created internet-based interventions through an ES system that records how long an individual spent online along with pertinent statistical information related to sites often visited. This literature review paper will take a closer look at the onset of CB and online shopping addiction as well as the reasons behind why CBI is considered a successful treatment method for CB.

Keywords: Compulsive buying disorder, online shopping addiction, mental health and online shopping, treatments for compulsive buying, cognitive behavioral intervention, Internet-based intervention.

Title: Understanding Compulsive Buying Disorder and New Treatment Methods for Online Shopping Addiction

Author: Christopher Im

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Abstract: Construction is one of the sectors that contribute to economic wellbeing of a country. However, when a building collapses, it results in the loss of lives and investment. This is counterproductive when the construction product not only does not fulfill its objective but results in severe loss. The study was conducted to evaluate the effects of risk management instruments of sustainability of construction in Nairobi, Kenya. The research problems were formulated from the concern that there exists risk management instruments namely professional indemnity, why does the construction industry continue to suffer severe losses due to collapsed buildings? Case study and empirical reviews was used to conduct the study; Whereby various studies on risk management and sustainability were reviewed. From the studies it was established there is diversity with regards to sustainability concept which increases its scope of application. However, research gaps were found from the studies. Both the empirical and case studies supported the objective that project professionals have a role to play in vice of collapsed building. A conceptual framework was proposed with corruption identified as mediating variable.

Keywords: Project Team, Project Sustainability, Construction Projects, Risks, Risk Management.

Title: Effectiveness of Risk Management Instruments by Project Team for Sustainable Construction Projects in Nairobi Kenya

Author: Carolyne Atieno Kounah, Paul Sang

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Abstract: Online consultation or telemedicine is one of the major methodology utilized by physicians to see their patients who opted to stay at their respective homes because of fear of COVID-19. There are some advantages and disadvantages using this platform and perceptions from different groups of people may vary. As cited by Menon et al. (2016), there are burdens in the implementation of telemedicine but there are also advocates of its good effect that is expected to increase patient’s satisfaction and the good assistance to the family. For many of the private patients, telemedicine is the only safest way they could connect and seek consultation from their physicians but how about their perception on the prompt enactment of these telemedicine?  It is important therefore to document the perspective of the recipients of telemedicine, the private patients, and be able to find out how prepared they are in this platform of healthcare service delivery. To determine their perception on the level of preparedness, a validated questionnaire was used. The result of the study shows that private patients are prepared for telemedicine, however, there are certain parameters that needs to be improved for a more steadfast online consultation experienced. They perceived that internet connectivity and the quality of service are fractions that needs to be evaluated while comfort, safety, and affordability are the perceived benefits they could get. They also perceived that telemedicine is applicable only for non-critical patients and for follow-up consultation.

Keywords: Online consultation, telemedicine, private patient perception, COVID-19 pandemic.

Title: Private Patients Perspective on the Use of Telemedicine at Times of COVID-19 Pandemic

Author: Danilo Andro S. Garcia Jr., Sheila T. Marino, Juan Eugenio Fidel B. Villanueva

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Abstract: The main objective of this study was to examine the influence of availability of ICT-based technology innovation on ICT innovation and creation of competitive advantage among commercial banks in Kenya.  The target population for this study comprised of all 43 commercial banks in Kenya. The study targeted the Head of operations and IT, IT Managers, Customer service managers and Marketing managers as they are directly involved in the ICT innovations in the commercial banks and other services to customers, who also gave the insight to ICT innovation and creation of competitive advantage among the commercial banks. Structured questionnaire, secondary data analysis, interviews and observations were used as data collection tools to bring out the knowledge gaps. Illustrative and deductive data was instrumental in the analysis of data. These included frequency tables, percentiles, and means, Pearson product moment coefficient. The figures were coded then evaluated by means of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Results acquired formed the basis for interpretation, discussion, conclusion, and recommendations of this research project. 

Keywords: Innovation, Information and Communications Technology, Competitive Advantage, Commercial Banks.

Title: INFLUENCE OF ICT-BASED TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS ON ICT INNOVATION AND THE CREATION OF COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE AMONG COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA

Author: Stephen Elvis Akilimali, Thomas Senaji

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Abstract: Many EFL learners wonders if English language has the same grammatical and lexical features in its various writings. Therefore, this paper will signal the grammatical and lexical features of scientific writing, and if these features differ from general English. We will try to identify and distinguish features of the scientific writing in order to understand its style and genre. This research will signals the most frequent structures that have been classified and explained by many researchers as a scientific style of writing. we will try analyse the set task in order to differentiate it from everyday writing. Finally, we will suggest some useful implications for teaching ESP.

Keywords: English language, scientific writing, scientific style, teaching ESP.

Title: Grammar & Lexical of Scientific Writing

Author: Naser M Alsubaiei

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Abstract: The study assessed the contribution of JICA Comprehensive Capacity Development Project (CCDP) in the promotion of peace and development in the Bangsamoro areas. Specifically, it sought to determine the extent of the contribution of JICA CCDP and the extent of the promotion of peace and development. The result revealed that JICA CCDP on infrastructure project in terms of quick impact projects and livelihood project in terms of upland rice-based farming technology project have high contribution while human resource development project in terms of trainings on governance has only moderate contribution. As to the extent of the promotion of peace and development, it was found out that it is “highly promoted.”  Moreover, there is a significant relationship between the contribution of JICA CCDP and promotion of peace and development. Among the three predictors of peace and development only two came out to have significant contribution to the promotion of peace and development namely, infrastructure project and livelihood Project. Thus, if infrastructure and livelihood projects will be implemented fully, there is a wide possibility of the promotion of peace and development in the Bangsamoro areas.

All the projects of the JICA CCDP had contributed to peace and development in the Bangsamoro areas. The projects were successfully done because of the best practices employed during the implementation. Although there were challenges during the implementation but these would serve as lessons for further improvement in the future.

Keywords: Peace and Development, Bangsamoro, JICA Comprehensive Capacity Development Project.

Title: PROMOTION OF PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT IN BANGSAMORO AREAS: THE CASE OF THE CONTRIBUTION OF JICA COMPREHENSIVE CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Author: MUSA K. DAMAO

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Abstract: Capacity building in key areas such as data management, analysis, monitoring and evaluation techniques and contraceptive forecasting methodologies are critical to strengthening the sexual and reproductive health (SRH), and Contraceptive Logistics Management Information System (CLMIS) platforms, especially considering the context of sustainable development.  Within the time-line of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the World has the opportunity to achieve a grand convergence between the developed and developing World, ending preventable child and maternal deaths and achieving relative parity in meeting the family planning needs of women, men, couples, and adolescents who want to space or limit childbearing.  Such august knowledge, has over the years, helped the National Family Planning Board (NFPB) and its national and international partners to be better able to execute evidence-based policy-programme decision-making and mission critical policy-research interface.

This paper aims to highlight the findings from (a) two specific trainings that were delivered by the Monitoring, Evaluation and Research team of the NFPB; and (b) a two-fold evaluation of the said trainings.

Healthcare professionals (N=270) were trained in Qualitative and Quantitative Data Management,  Monitoring, Evaluation, the Use of Pivot Table for Quality Reporting; and Contraceptive Forecasting Methodologies across the four health regions of Jamaica.

An assessment of the Qualitative and Quantitative Data Management, Monitoring, Evaluation, the Use of Pivot Table for Quality Reporting revealed that 81% of the trainees formally postulated that they benefitted from the techniques taught. The overall assessment of the contraceptive forecasting training showed that there was statistically significant improvement in the scores between the pre-assessment and post-assessment of the trainees (p=0.000). These values highlight the success of the objectives from the training sessions being achieved. Evidence of improvement in the wider array of the SRH and CLMIS platforms was noted, per the evaluation results.

Keywords: Capacity Building, Sustainable Development, Data Management, Contraceptive Forecasting, Healthcare Professionals.

Title: Capacity Building of Healthcare Professionals within the Context of Sustainable Development

Author: Tazhmoye V. Crawford, Damion C. Grant, Andre D. Black, Marvin Z. Joseph, Collin A. Dosunmu, Jermaine Martin, Kimalie F. Parchment

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