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Exploration of factors that motivate small and medium enterprises to practice corporate social responsibility in Uganda: A case study of Arua City
(International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, 2024-07) Angunye, Martha May; Aitaa, Sam Kilimvi
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are silent drivers of economic development that are vital to most economies worldwide, particularly in developing and emerging economies. The SMEs have gained prominence as a potential solution in stimulating economic growth and social responsibility practices. However, there has been inadequate attention on assessing the factors that motivate these SMEs to practice Corporate Social Responsibility thus forming a basis for this study. The study focuses on exploring the internal and external factors that motivate SMEs to practice CSR in Arua City. Cross-sectional research design was employed hinging on a quantitative approach. A sample of 400 participants was picked from the various SMEs using a stratified random sampling method and data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. The findings showed that both internal and external factors influence SMEs to engage in CSR practices. The respondents acknowledged that competitor effors, stakeholder expectations and societal demands motivate SMEs to practice CSR. It is recommended that: SMEs should develop a well-defined CSR strategy that outlines their goals, target areas, and key performance indicators. This strategy should be aligned with the company’s core values and business objectives to ensure sustainability in their business operations.
Application of developmental supervision model in secondary schools in greater Arua, Uganda
(International Journal of Education and Social Science Research, 2023-07-18) Omara, Polycarp; Naluwemba, Frances; Ssetumba, John Bosco
The quality of any education system largely depends on the level of teacher competence and teacher competence enhancement depends on the support systems provided by the school-based supervisors. However, literature show that not all teachers especially in developing countries like Uganda demonstrate high level of competence. The study was conducted to examine the application of the different dimensions of developmental supervision in secondary schools in Arua, Uganda. The study employed a concurrent mixed method design. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were employed. Data were collected from 270 teachers using self-administered questionnaires while 20 head teachers and 20 directors of studies participated in semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis techniques were used to analyse qualitative data while descriptive statistics were used to analyse quantitative data. The findings revealed that school-based supervisors employed directive supervision, collaborative and non-directive supervision. However, directive supervision was commonly applied compared to collaborative and non-directive supervision. Head teachers preferred directive supervision to be applied to all categories of teachers. On the other hand, teachers preferred directive supervision to be applied to novice teachers while collaborative and non-directive supervision to be applied to experienced teachers. Binary logistic regression model revealed that there was no significant difference in application of supervisory approaches according to participants demographics. The study recommends training of school-based supervisors, harmonisation of policy on supervision and encourage head teachers to delegate supervisory roles to senior teachers and John Bosco Ssetumba
The effect of direct infrastructure utilization on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Zombo District, Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2024-06-19) Thombu, Johnson Obedling; Picho, Epiphany Odubuker; Aliga, Alex
The study examined the effect of direct infrastructure utilization on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Zombo district of Uganda. The study aimed to examine the effect of direct infrastructure utilization on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Zombo district of Uganda. A cross-sectional study design was used. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were adopted with a sample of 150 out of 224 target population. A simple random sampling technique was used to select amongst the students, while purposive sampling was used to determine the headteachers and director of studies. Quantitative data analysis consisted of descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages) and inferential statistics (Pearson correlation) and regression, while qualitative research used a thematic approach. Findings revealed a moderate positive correlation (r = .503) between direct infrastructure utilization and students’ academic performance. Results of regression analysis of direct infrastructure utilization revealed that a unit increase in direct infrastructure utilization leads to an improvement in students’ academic performance by 30.3% and was statistically significant at 1%. Thus, it was concluded that direct infrastructure utilization significantly affected academic performance in selected public secondary schools in the Zombo district of Uganda. It is recommended that secondary schools in Zombo district of Uganda should focus on direct infrastructure to improve students’ academic performance.
Missed diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus due to selective screening: Evidence from a cross-sectional study in the West Nile Sub-Region, Uganda
(Taylor & Francis, 2024-03-13) Abindu, Vincent; Hope, Derick; Aleni, Mary; Andru, Monicah; Mangwi, Richard Ayiasi; Afayo, Victor; Oyet, Caesar; Kiconco, Ritah
Purpose: To ascertain the prevalence and risk factors of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in pregnant women receiving antenatal care (ANC) services within the West Nile subregion of Uganda. An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted on 233 pregnant women who are within 24–28 weeks of gestation and are receiving ANC services in selected hospitals. GDM was diagnosed according to the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria (2013). A questionnaire and anthropometric measurements were used to obtain relevant data. The chi-square test and logistic regression were used to determine the association between GDM and the study variables, including participants’ sociodemographic and medical characteristics. The prevalence of hyperglycemia first detected in pregnancy among the participants tested was 8%. Overall, 7.45% had GDM and 0.53% had diabetes mellitus in pregnancy. The fasting plasma glucose test alone was positive in 86.7% of the GDM cases. The factors that were significantly associated with GDM included age ≥25 years (p = 0.017, AOR = 3.51) and body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m2 (p = 0.024, AOR = 2.67). Out of the participants diagnosed with GDM, 28.6% did not have a known risk factor. Of the pregnant women with GDM, 57% would have been missed if the selective screening in the national clinical guidelines had been followed. Urinary tract infection (UTI) and Candida were detected in 36.36% and 13.85% of the participants, respectively. Conclusion: The study provides new data on the prevalence of GDM in rural settings in the West Nile subregion of Uganda. Of the participants, 7.5% were diagnosed with GDM, of which 57% would have been missed based on the selective screening of the national clinical guidelines. The study findings support the universal screening of GDM in pregnant women.
Influence of students leaders’ selection criteria on management of student discipline in public secondary schools in Tigania West Sub-County, Kenya
(East African Journal of Education Studies, 2023-06-19) Itamunya, John Mburung’a; Edabu, Paul
The success of the teaching-learning process in school is dependent upon the quality of students’ discipline. However, indiscipline among students is on the rise in public secondary schools. The issue of student strikes, fear of examinations, leading to cheating and the burning of school property has become one of the serious problems being faced by the country’s school principals. In light of this, the study sought to investigate selection criteria for the management of student discipline in public secondary schools in Tigania West Sub-County, Kenya. The study is based on Douglas Murray McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y. The research employed a descriptive survey study. The population of the study consisted of 10 principals, 44 teachers and 80 student leaders to a total of 134 respondents, stratified random sampling was used to categorise schools into four: mixed day schools, boarding boys, boarding girls, and mixed boarding schools. Then 30% of principals were selected, while other categories were 10% each. The main research instrument was a questionnaire. The researcher piloted the questionnaires in one public secondary school, and the test-retest technique was used to assess the reliability of the research instrument. Quantitative data collected was analysed with the aid of the statistical package for social sciences version 21 to get the percentages and generate tables, charts, and figures for interpretation. The study established that the selection is mainly based on the academic performance and discipline of the individual, and this allows the selection of disciplined individuals with academic merit and good personality as leaders. The study concluded that the selection of student leaders by involving both teachers and students could enhance the ability of student leaders to promote student discipline. The study recommends that the selection of student leaders should involve both teachers and students in a democratic manner to avoid any disruption of academic work due to students feeling short-changed.