Authors:Dagne Tafa Gemechu Abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of instructors’ knowledge and attitude toward the implementation of continuous assessment (CA). The study was conducted on a total of 273 instructors. The pertinent data were collected mainly using close-ended questionnaires. The collected data were analyzed using quantitative methods such as mean, standard deviation, correlation and regression. The result of the analysis disclosed that although participants have developed sufficient knowledge on some aspects of CA, they were found to have inappropriate view towards other aspects of CA. the finding also shows that the two variables such as awareness and attitude are found to be potential variables that certainly determine instructor’s level of CA implementation. Relatively, knowledge accounted more variation (59.4%) in the total CA practice (y). It can be concluded that positive attitude toward CA and adequate awareness of CA enhances CA practices. Thus, I recommend that meaningful efforts should be made by all concerned bodies of the university so as to bring about the expected interest of instructors and learners towards CA with particular reference to its usefulness to pupils’ learning progress. Keywords: Continuous Assessment, Instructors, Knowledge, Attitude, Implementation DOI : 10.7176/IKM/12-3-01 Publication date:May 31st 2022 Issue No:Vol. 12
Authors:Babalola D. A, Owolabi Adenike Aarinola, Babalola Y.T, Madukoma Ezinwanye Abstract: Background: existing body of literature has established that contraceptive use among the Nigeria women is very poor. A major mitigating factors is also said to be lack of proper family planning contraceptive information, as a result, contraceptive prevalent rate is low in Nigeria.Objective: This paper sought to bring out certain factors that are inhibiting the adoption of contraceptive especially among female farmers of reproductive age (15 – 49) in Ekiti state Nigeria. Methods: focus group discussion was employed to gather data among the study population with a sample size of 350 in 16 LGAs/ ADPs of Ekiti State.Conclusion: the study concluded that many of the female farmers and other women in their community have scanty proper contraceptive information and this gap has contributed to wrong mind sets and reluctance to adopt the use of family planning contraceptive methods, especially the long-lasting methods. Keywords:Contraceptive, Contraceptive Adoption, Contraceptive Prevalent Rate, Family Planning, Reproductive Health Information, Female Farmers, DOI : 10.7176/IKM/12-3-02 Publication date:May 31st 2022 Issue No:Vol. 12
Authors:Saleh Mohammed Mashehdul Islam Abstract: Whistleblowing can be termed as an exposure of information by an employee who contends for intended wrongdoing carried out by anyone within a company. Whistleblowing can be carried out through inside or outside networks. This can fortify an organization’s extensive policy and program. Offering monetary incentives for whistleblowers is one of the crucial initiatives to support whistleblowing. The study argues the vital issues in whistleblowing from practical and theoretical points of view. It includes basis of whistleblowing for drawing some common guidelines to put into practice of whistleblowing in an organization. The application of whistleblowing has some constraints from both formal and moral perspectives. The paper recognizes some aspects that assist or restrict real whistleblowing. It finishes with some thoughts of different ways to endorse a constructive whistleblowing practice against any wrongdoing within a company. Keywords:Whistleblowing and its policy, whistleblower, corporate inside and outside network. DOI : 10.7176/IKM/12-3-03 Publication date:May 31st 2022 Issue No:Vol. 12
Authors:Awadh Alharbi, Talal Alazemi, Dakhil Alhouti Abstract: This study aims to explore librarians’ perspectives regarding the present status of public libraries and their activities to serve the community in Kuwait. To achieve the objectives of the study, a descriptive analytical method was used. A random sample of 262 librarians was chosen to answer 42 questions in a questionnaire that was divided into six dimensions: the role and reality of public libraries (9 questions), the availability of information services (6 questions), the use of IT (6 questions), the library environment (7 questions), the administration and financial level (6 questions), and awareness of whole library activities (8 questions). The data were analyzed using SPSS Statistics to calculate correlations. The study found that public libraries must support users and offer advanced materials to meet a wide range of print and digital needs. Attention must be given to these materials, and the libraries’ valuable contribution to society should be acknowledged. The value of this study lies in the exploration and understanding of librarians’ perspectives, which are indispensable for improving the services and resources provided by public libraries. Keywords: public library, librarians, librarians’ perspectives, library status, Kuwait DOI : 10.7176/IKM/12-3-04 Publication date:May 31st 2022 Issue No:Vol. 12
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