Social Sciences Program Research Articles

Coverage of English syllabus in secondary schools in Kenya: A comparative study in Nairobi City County, Kenya

Education delivers large, consistent returns in terms of income, and is the most important factor to ensure equality of opportunities. Having education in an area helps people think, feel, and behave in a way that contributes to their success, and improves not only their personal satisfaction but also their community. Worldwide, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular SDG4 calls for access to quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all by 2030. A Syllabus is an important tool in a bid to acquire quality education. Firstly, it delineates the responsibilities of students and the instructors. It offers information about what should be discussed, what students are supposed to do, and how these results are evaluated. In the Kenyan Education system, all the learning processes depends crucially upon the mastery of the fundamental skills of English Language, which is vital not only for educational purpose but also for economic competitiveness. The government of Kenya has come up with policies that ensure that at the end of secondary school, students are able to communicate competitively using the English language. However, there has been a worrying concern from both employers and educationists that the employees and graduates, respectively, have poor English language skills. The aim of this study was to establish the existing gaps between stated government policies on the syllabus coverage in teaching of English in secondary schools in Kenya on one hand and on the other the actual school practices during the implementation of these policies. This study was based on structural functionalism theory by Durkheim. It adopted descriptive research design which was carried out in public secondary schools in Nairobi County. The study had a target population of 480 from 60 Schools which included: the heads of English department and teachers of English. The study employed purposive sampling where the schools’ Heads of English Department (HODs) and teachers of English were purposively sampled into 62 respondents composed of 8 HODs and 56 teachers. Questionnaires and observation checklists were used to collect data. The qualitative data was grouped into different categories depending on the responses given by the respondents. Those categories helped in establishing themes. Through the use of the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) program, quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics percentages, frequencies, and tables where appropriate. The Key finding in this study was that all the government policies on coverage of syllabus during teaching of English were not being fully implemented as required. The study recommended that teachers of English access regular professional development programs to enhance their teaching and acquire skills to enable them overcome some of the challenges they were facing during the coverage of the English syllabus during teaching; The Kenya National Examination council (KNEC) is to come up with an oral exam and a listening exam to help students achieve communication competence in English.

PENGARUH KOMUNIKASI VERBAL BERBENTUK SINDIRAN ORANG TUA TERHADAP PERUBAHAN PERILAKU PEMUDA DI PERUMAHAN TAMAN ALAMANDA KABUPATEN BEKASI

The communication between parents and their childern can be affected to their behavior, especially to the childern in the youth age. Verbal communication between parents and their childern often do not achieve the desired goal, and one of the verbal communication used is satire. Satire is a figurative language style that does not show its true meaning. This study focuses on parental communication of satire that affects changes in children's behavior. This research uses quantitative methods, which is 54,2% respondent are women 45,8% are men, respondents are young man at age 19-24 th, in Taman Alamanda Block F. A total of 59 samples were used from the results of calculations through the method probability sampling, with technique simple random sampling. Measuring instrumet were used is Statistical Program for Social Science(SPSS) ver 25 with a reliability 0,85., such as the results of the determination test which showed that 18,8% verbal communication of parental satire has influence on children, as well as the results of hypothesis testing stating that thitung>ttabel, (3,628 > 2,002) which is Ho rejected, H1 accepted and the results of the significance test of 0.001 is smaller than the value of alpha (a) 0.05, which means that there is an influence of verbal communication in satire on behavior change over.

Pengaruh Infeksi Virus Kerupuk terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Tanaman Tembakau Payakumbuh

Limapuluh Kota Regency and Payakumbuh City, West Sumatra Province are the centers for the cultivation of Payakumbuh tobacco plants. The average Payakumbuh tobacco production is still low, namely 0.701 tonnes/ha. One of the causes of low productivity is disease caused by the cracker virus. This research aims to see the effect of naturally infected cracker virus infection on the growth and production of tobacco plants. This research is an observational study, carried out from June to September 2023, at the Payakumbuh State Agricultural Polytechnic experimental garden. The data obtained were processed using the T test at the 5%, level using the Statistical Program for Social Science (SPSS) Version 23 software. From observation and data processing it was found that cracker virus infection caused low levels of chlorophyll A, high levels of chlorophyll B and total leaf chlorophyll levels. plant, leaf length, petiole length, leaf length, leaf width, leaf fresh weight, and root fresh weight, but had no effect on the number of leaves and leaf thickness compared to uninfected plants. From this it can be concluded that cracker virus infection can reduce the growth and yield of Payakumbuh tobacco.

PENGARUH INTEGRITAS, BEBAN KERJA, DAN TEKANAN ANGGARAN WAKTU AUDITOR TERHADAP KUALITAS AUDIT (STUDI EMPIRIS PADA KANTOR AKUNTAN PUBLIK DI WILAYAH KOTA BEKASI DAN DKI JAKARTA)

The purpose of this study was to find information and determine the effect of integrity, workload and auditor time budget pressure on audit quality. The data used in this study are primary data. The approach used is quantitative. The sample used in this study were auditors who worked at the Public Accounting Firm in Bekasi City and DKI Jakarta as many as 100 respondents. The sampling technique used in this study was purposive sampling. The data obtained is then processed with a data processing tool, namely the Statistical Program for Social Science (SPSS) Version 25. The conclusion from the results of this study is that integrity has a positive effect on audit quality, workload has no effect on audit quality and auditor time budget pressure has a positive effect on audit quality.

ANALISIS PENGARUH HARGA, KUALITAS PRODUK DAN CITRA MEREK TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN SMARTPHONE SAMSUNG

ANALISIS PENGARUH HARGA, KUALITAS PRODUK DAN CITRA MEREK TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN SMARTPHONE SAMSUNG

PENGARUH KUALITAS INFORMASI, ELECTRONIC WORD OF MOUTH DAN PENGALAMAN BELANJA ONLINE TERHADAP MINAT BELI ULANG PRODUK FASHION GEN Z PADA MARKETPLACE SHOPEE DI KABUPATEN SUMBAWA

This research aims to examine the influence of information quality, electronic word of mouth, and online shopping experience on interest in repurchasing Gen Z fashion products at the Shopee Marketplace in Sumbawa Regency. This research uses a quantitative method with an associative approach with data collection techniques through distributing questionnaires. The research sample involved 100 respondents, selected using the Paul Leedy formula and the Non Probability Sampling method with a Purposive Sampling approach. Data analysis was carried out using the Statistical Program for Social Science (SPSS) version 26 application. The research results concluded that: 1) The quality of information has a positive effect on repurchase interest. 2) Electronoc word of mouth has a positive effect on repurchase interest. 3) The online shopping experience has a positive effect onrepurchase interest.

أثر استخدام الخدمات المصرفية الإلكترونية عبر الهاتف النقال لتحقيق الشمول المالي وانعكاساتها على التنمية المستدامة

The study aimed to investigate the impact of using mobile banking services through mobile phones on achieving financial inclusion and its implications for sustainable development. The descriptive analytical approach was employed and a questionnaire was used as a data collection tool from 439)) users of mobile banking services (Mobile Money) at the Cooperative and Agricultural Credit Bank. The data was statistically analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The results showed the significance of the study's multiple models in representing the relationship between the independent variable (use of mobile banking services), the intermediate variable (financial inclusion) and the dependent variable (sustainable development). The findings revealed that customers' use of mobile banking services has a positive effect on achieving financial inclusion and positively reflects on sustainable development as well. The study's model explained about 65% of the variance in sustainable development goals. It was found that there is a significant positive relationship between all the variables. To assess the strength of relationships in the assumed model, a statistical analysis of the Survey data was done according to the structural equation model (SEM) using the Analysis Moment of Structures program (AMOS) supported by the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences program (SPSS). The study recommended enhancing cooperation between banks and relevant entities to expand financial inclusion and achieve sustainable development. In conclusion, the study provided empirical evidence on the role of mobile banking in promoting financial inclusion and its contributions towards realizing sustainable development targets.

PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROBLEM BASED LEARNING UNTUK MENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR EKONOMI PESERTA DIDIK KELAS XI SMA NEGERI 1 TOMA

This research aims to improve the learning outcomes of Economics among students of the eleventh-grade Social Sciences program at SMA Negeri 1 Toma through the implementation of the PBL cooperative learning model. The research method employed is action research involving 21 eleventh-grade Social Sciences students as the research subjects. The research is conducted in two cycles by collecting data through learning outcome tests, which are then analyzed using qualitative descriptive techniques. The results indicate that the implementation of the cooperative learning model effectively enhances students' learning outcomes significantly. The average learning outcomes of students increased from 76.77 in the first cycle to 82.97 in the second cycle, indicating an improvement of 6.22 points. This improvement reflects a significant enhancement in students' learning achievement from the category of fairly high in the first cycle to high in the second cycle. Consequently, it can be concluded that the application of the cooperative learning model has a positive impact on enhancing students' learning outcomes in Economics at SMA Negeri 1 Toma.

Promoting Student Engagement in Online Education: Online Learning Experiences of Dutch University Students

AbstractStudent engagement is an important factor in higher education learning, but engaging students in online learning settings has been found to be challenging. Little research has been conducted yet into how online learning activities can engage students. In this study, students’ experiences with online education were examined during the COVID-19 pandemic to find out what online learning activities promoted their engagement and what underlying engagement mechanisms informed those activities. Six online focus groups were held via Zoom with students (N = 25) from different social sciences programs at the University of Amsterdam. Findings revealed synchronous and asynchronous online learning activities that stimulated three dimensions of engagement and their underlying mechanisms. Behavioral engagement was stimulated through activities that promote attention and focus, inspire effort, break barriers, and provide flexibility. Affective engagement was stimulated through activities that promote a group feeling, encourage interaction, and create a sense of empathy and trust. And cognitive engagement was stimulated through activities that generate discussion and personalization. This research provides teachers with insights into how to promote student engagement in online education.

A Gendered Perspective on Household Dietary Diversity Status in Mbinga District, Tanzania

Introduction: This study examines household dietary diversity in Mbinga District, Tanzania, focusing on under-fives, examining sources of household food, gender relations, and differences in dietary scores among female-headed and male-headed households.
 Methodology: The study adopted a cross sectional research design where by a total of 150 heads of households whose children aged 0 - 59 months were assessed. A structured questionnaire and interview checklist were administered to collect data from heads of the households and key informants respectively. Data were coded and analysed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) programme and STATA. An Independent two-sample t-test was used to differentiate the sources of household food and status of dietary diversity between the female-headed and male-headed households.
 Results: Out of 150 households, 74% secure food from farm harvests, 26% rely on purchase, and starchy staple foods are the most consumed, while poultry, milk, dairy, and flesh foods are least consumed. Cereals, roots, and tubers were the most common staple foods in the studied community, and they had the highest score of 98.7%, whereas poultry products scored 3.3%. The independent sample t-test revealed that, there was a significant difference in the consumption score of flesh foods in male-headed households (M = 4.39, SD = 1.74), and female-headed households (M = 1.26, SD = 0.44); t = 5.28, p = 0.000. Similarly, there was a significant difference in the consumption score of poultry products in female-headed households (M = 2.65, SD = 0.44), and male-headed households (M = 5.26, SD = 1.71); t = 6.34, p = 0.000. Moreover, a significant difference in the consumption of milk and dairy products such as chicken and eggs was found in female-headed households (M = 1.54, SD = 0.30) and male-headed households (M = 4.54, SD = 1.80) (t = 2.014, p = 0.010).
 Conclusion and Recommendations: The study comes to the conclusion that, in the Mbinga District, there are variations in the dietary diversity of households according to household headship. Female-headed households had low dietary diversity as compared to male-headed households. The primary food source for households was the harvest from farms, with male-headed households making up the majority of purchases due to their relative economic wellness compared to female-headed households. As a result, nutritional diversity in households varied according to family headship. The Tanzanian government should develop gender-responsive sensitization programs to ensure equal access to food, resources, education, and economic opportunities for both men and women. Addressing insufficient household dietary diversity requires collecting and integrating data on national food security and nutrition statistics, fostering collaboration, and empowering unprivileged women. Additionally, the Tanzania Social Action Fund should support female-headed households, particularly those with abandoned male heads.

Emotional Intelligence: Linkage between Some Variables in Terms of University Students

Why some youths introverted while some extroverts? Why some guys sad when get A and the others happy when C+? Why some teenagers date a different opposite sex in every weak while others date same partner from secondary school to graduation from university? Answers to these questions are seems to be hidden in emotional intelligence. 356 university students answered Bar-On E.I. (1997) 133 items questioner with indicating gander, program, class drama course taken. Female students seem to be more emotional intelligent than their male counter parts. Freshman, sophomores’ classes have more E.I. point than junior, and seniors. Social science program’ students are more emotional intelligent that science students. And the last one student who took drama course are seems to be more emotionally intelligent. These findings are parallel with other many research findings. These predictable results bring us to the question of what we can do for university students with insufficient emotional intelligence. Cultural excursions, student clubs, theater and drama activities are ready suggestions. However, further research should focus on whether these activities are in fact sufficient to develop emotional intelligence. Future studies should be conduct on experimental studies that explore effectiveness of emotional intelligence programs.

The Influence of Product Innovation and Pricing on Purchasing Decisions at Rotte Bakery Bukit Barisan Pekanbaru

This research aims to determine the influence of product innovation and pricing on purchasing decisions at Rotte Bakery Bukit Barisan Pekanbaru. This research is quantitative research with a population and sample of 100 respondents. The data sources for this research were obtained from secondary and primary data. Collection and research use observation methods and distributing questionnaires. The instrument used was a questionnaire provided by researchers to assess using rating scale guidelines. The data obtained was processed then by carrying out a linearity test. The data analysis technique uses Statistical Program for Social Science (SPSS) version 23.0 analysis and hypothesis testing using the product moment correlation technique. The research results concluded that product innovation and pricing have a significant influence on purchasing decisions at Rotte Bakery Bukit Barisan Pekanbaru.

Assessing the impact of occupational health and safety, work environment, organizational culture, transformational leadership, and motivation on employee performance in the post-COVID-19 Malawi

The Covid-19 pandemic suffocated operations of organizations globally. Individually, employees were affected in the way they executed their daily duties. This paper attempted to assess the effect of occupational health and safety, work environment, organizational culture, transformational leadership and motivation on employee performance in the post Covid-19 pandemic among civil servants in Malawi. It’s a quantitative research method that has used saturation sampling technique to have a sample size of 170 respondents. Data was collected through an on-line structured questionnaire. The analysis technique used was multiple linear regression analysis through Statistical Program for Social Science (SPSS) program version 26. On the one hand, the research results show that occupational health and safety has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, similarly, work environment has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. On the other hand, organizational culture has no effect on employee performance among civil servants in Malawi. In the same vein, transformational leadership has no effect on employee performance and motivation has no effect on civil servants’ performance in the post Covid-19 pandemic Malawi. Most importantly, this study gives treasured insights into the features prompting employee performance in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic Malawi. The outcomes of this study guide organizations to understand the aspects of occupational health and safety, work environment, organizational culture, leadership style and motivation that contribute to improved employee performance during and after the pandemic in the public sector.

Analysis The Effect Of Profitability, Liquidity, Company Size, And Sales Growth On Capital Structure

This study aims to determine and analyze the influence between Profitability, Liquidity, Company Size, and Sales Growth on Capital Structure in public companies in the property and real estate sub-sector on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2011-2015. In this study, four variables were taken that allegedly affect Capital Structure, namely Profitability, Liquidity, Company Size, and Sales Growth with multiple linear regression analysis equations using the Stepwise method, classical assumption testing consisting of normality tests, multicollinearity tests, heteroscedasticity tests and autocorrelation tests using the Statistical Product for Social Science (SPSS) program version 22.0 for windows and Microsoft Excel 2016. The sample of companies was taken as many as 33 companies from 49 populations of property and real estate sub-sector companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The results of this study show that partially, Liquidity, and Company Size have a significant influence on Capital Structure. Meanwhile, in terms of model feasibility there is a significant influence between Liquidity, Company Size, and Sales Growth on Capital Structure. Should be able to pay more attention to the movement or change of Capital Structure based on the variables of Profitability, Liquidity, Company Size, and Sales Growth. Because these variables can affect the rise or fall of the Capital Structure in public companies, propert and real estate sub-sectors.

Brand Image, Price, and Repurchase Intention of Powercat Cat Food Customers in Bandung City

This study aims to analyze the brand image and price of customers' repurchase intention of Powercat cat food products in Bandung City. The population in this study consisted of customers who had shopped for Powercat cat food products who are ≥17 years old and domiciled in Bandung City. The sample size of this study is 90 respondents, selected using purposive sampling. This study exerts a quantitative approach using a five-point Likert of online questionnaires and was conducted in Bandung City in November 2023. This study utilizes analytical techniques like validity and reliability assessments for instruments, tests for classical assumptions, and hypothesis testing by multiple linear regression. This study is backed by the Statistical Program for Social Science (SPSS) version 25. All hypotheses regarding this study’s variable relationship that leads to repurchase intention are supported. Hence, the customer repurchase intention of Powercat cat food products has two main triggering factors: brand image and customer perception of price. Furthermore, the results show that brand image has the biggest impact on forming customer repurchase intention. The results of this study provide a practical implication for Powercat to focus on developing strategies that can increase customer perceptions of brand image, and price to increase repurchase intention among Powercat customers.

Assessment of nutritional status with its associated factors in pregnant women attending antenatal care at Ambo Health Centers, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Nutritional status during pregnancy, maternal nutrition requires considerable attention; however, pregnant women’s nutritional knowledge and practices are less understood. The objective of this study was to assess nutritional knowledge and practices among pregnant women who attend antenatal care at Ambo and Awaro Health Center of Ambo Town, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. The study was conducted from January to May of the year 2022, using a cross-sectional descriptive study on a sample of 284 pregnant women who attended antenatal care services in Awaro and Ambo health centers. Systematic sampling techniques were used to select pregnant mothers by using Health center registration lists. Socio-demographic and socio-economic data were collected using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) was measured by standard nonstretchable MUAC tape. Binary and multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) program version 20 for further analysis. The finding of associated factors that affect the nutritional status of mothers was the income level of the family has a strong statistical association with the nutritional status of mothers (p<0.001), occupational status of the respondent has a significant association with nutritional status (p<0.05) and also knowledge about the importance of food for growth and development of fetus of mother have significant association (p<0.05). Hence, the government in collaboration with concerned bodies should focus on nutritional education and information of pregnant mothers on maternal nutrition during pregnancy in the study area.

Pengaruh Self Efficacy, Pengetahuan Perpajakan, Pertimbangan Pasar Kerja, dan Pengaruh Orang Tua terhadap Minat Karir Mahasiswa Akuntansi menjadi Konsultan Pajak

This research examines the influence of self-efficacy, tax knowledge, labor market considerations, and parental impact on accounting students' interest in becoming tax consultants. The research sample comprises 224 accounting students from Bengkulu University, Muhammadiyah Bengkulu University, Dehasen University, and UNIHAZ who have taken taxation courses. The primary data was collected using a questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Program for Social Science (SPSS) 26. The study results indicate that self-efficacy does not have a significant partial effect on the career interest of accounting students in becoming tax consultants. Meanwhile, tax knowledge, labor market considerations, and parental influence partially have a positive and significant effect on accounting students' career interest in becoming tax consultants. However, self-efficacy, tax knowledge, labor market considerations, and stimulant parental influence, as stimulants affect the career interest of accounting students in becoming tax consultants.

Commentary: Criminology and Criminal Justice Education and the Search for Quality: Then and Now

Prospects for the ACJS “Quest for Quality in Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCJ)“ should be understood in light of three contextual forces: changes in faculty training and orientation, dynamics affecting higher education generally, and similarities between CCJ and other social science programs. Many of the original objectives of the “Quest” have been achieved, and the fact that the ACJS process faces an uncertain future is unlikely to undermine the continuing advancement of CCJ programs.

REHABILITEES WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS’ CANE SKILLS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON INDEPENDENT TRAVEL IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA

<p>The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of rehabilitees with visual impairment cane skills on their independent travel. The study was based on Bandura’s social cognitive learning theory. The researcher used a case study research design. The study was carried out at Kenya Institute for the Blind located in Nairobi County, Kenya. The target population was two orientation and mobility trainers and fifty rehabilitees with visual impairment who lost sight between the years 2011 and 2016 and who underwent rehabilitation at KIB. A purposive sampling technique was used to select KIB for the study. Snowball sampling technique was used to locate thirty-seven rehabilitees with visual impairment. Data was collected using questionnaires. The pilot study was conducted at Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind because of its similar characteristics in the admission of rehabilitees with visual impairment. The researcher ensured the content validity of the research instruments through discussion with supervisors and lecturers in the Department of early childhood and Special Needs Education. Quantitative data was gathered using questionnaires and processed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) program. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and presented using tables. The findings revealed that mobility canes were the main device used at Kenya Institute for the Blind for orientation and mobility. Worldwide, canes were the most used device for orientation and mobility for individuals with visual impairment. In KIB, the device was limited in supply and not readily available. Cane skills were the most popular orientation and mobility techniques among rehabilitees in KIB. The study concluded that rehabilitees were not adequately trained since a substantial period of time has elapsed yet they have not indicated favourable independent travel to their places of work. Orientation and mobility training at KIB led to the acquisition of necessary skills relevant to independent travel of individuals with visual impairment. The study recommended that there is a need for Kenya Government to facilitate the production of cheap locally made long canes suitable for our Kenyan roads.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0758/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

PENGARUH BAHAN BAKU TERHADAP TINGKAT PRODUKSI GULA MERAH DI DESA SALUTA KECAMATAN GALELA UTARA

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of raw materials on the level of brown sugar production in Saluta Village, Galela Utara District. This type of research is a quantitative research with a descriptive approach. This study uses primary data by distributing questionnaires to respondents. The sample technique used in this study was a simple random sampling method (Simple Random Sampling), that is, all populations have the same opportunity to be selected as samples. The sample in this study consisted of 85 respondents. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis and data testing was performed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) program. The results showed that raw materials had a positive and significant effect on brown sugar production. The results of the statistical analysis show that the tcount is 4.028 which is greater than the ttable 1.992 and the significant value is 0.000 which is less than 0.05.