International Journal of Social Science Research and Review

Scrutinizing the Effects of ChatGPT on Writing Skills among Rwandan University Students: The Case of AUCA

Jean Baptiste Manirakiza — 2024-09-03

A language serves the role of passing across messages. It is a tool without which communication among people is broken. Whether it is in technology, business, and whatever, languages play an important role in propelling what is done in these areas. In this framework, the study at hand assessed the fructification of language education in the era of AI Technology. The researcher was interested more in whether AI contributes more to the teaching of languages or whether it maims the expected results in language teaching. The focus was on the impartment of language writing skills. As it should be understood, languages are the backbones of any development humans may rejoice for. The study used the descriptive research design with quantitative and qualitative methodologies. A questionnaire was given to 115 respondents who were purposively sampled to take part in the study. Apart from this, the unstructured interview was also used. The results revealed that overreliance on AI may affects students’ critical thinking and creativity. It was recommended that students should use ChatGPT responsibly to avoid falling victims of addiction.

Directions for Effective Use of Modern Marketing Research in Increasing the Export of Leguminous Products

Aziza Valieva — 2024-09-03

This paper explores the pivotal role of modern marketing research methodologies in augmenting the export potential of leguminous products. In a global marketplace, the demand for legumes continues to rise, creating an opportune moment for exporters. However, realizing this potential necessitates a nuanced understanding of market dynamics, consumer preferences, and effective marketing strategies. The paper begins by delineating the current landscape of leguminous product exports, highlighting the challenges faced by exporters in penetrating diverse international markets. It then delves into the multifaceted benefits of employing modern marketing research techniques, emphasizing their role in identifying target markets, understanding consumer behavior, and crafting tailored marketing campaigns. Moreover, the research delineates various modern marketing research methodologies, including data analytics, consumer surveys, and trend analysis, elucidating their practical applications in the leguminous export industry. By integrating these methodologies, exporters can gain insights into market trends, competitive positioning, and consumer perceptions, enabling them to develop innovative strategies for market expansion. Furthermore, the paper offers a strategic framework for the effective utilization of modern marketing research in the context of leguminous exports. It emphasizes the significance of data-driven decision-making, adaptive marketing strategies, and agile market responsiveness. In conclusion, this paper underscores the indispensable role of modern marketing research in enhancing the export prospects of leguminous products. By leveraging these methodologies effectively, exporters can navigate the complexities of global markets, capitalize on emerging trends, and foster sustained growth in the leguminous product export industry.

Career Environment Dynamics and Employee Career Development in Star-Rated Hotels in Nairobi City County, Kenya. An Empirical Evidence.

Joseph Musyoki Musyoki Mbuvi — 2024-09-03

The progression of an individual's career is determined by the professional roles and activities they pursue throughout time, as well as the corresponding attitudes, skills, and knowledge which usually change with time. Career development encompasses an individual's personal and professional life as well as the relationships that exist between them. The process of developing one's career is influenced by the person, the organization, the management, the position among others. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of career environmental dynamics on employee career development in star rated hotels in Nairobi City County. The objectives were; to establish the influence of career orientation environment, teamwork and goodwill for careers on employee career development. Explanatory and descriptive research designs were used. The target population was 3114 hotel employees out of which 341 formed the sample. Purposive, stratified and systematic random sampling techniques were used to select the research participants. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The data was analyzed via structural equation modeling using SPSS in conjunction with AMOS v24 to test the hypothesis. The fit indices for the structural model fell within the acceptable range (CMIN=326.711, DF=134.000, CMIN/DF=2.438, CFI=0.934, TLI= 0.916, SRMR=0.071, RMSEA=0.072) R²=0.21, and was used to test the hypothesis. career orientation environment on employee career development was negative and significant (β=-0.482, p<0.05) H_o1 was not supported. teamwork on employee career development was negative but not significant (β=-0.215, p>0.05) H_o2 was supported. good will for career on employee career development was positive but significant (β=-0.542, p<0.05) H_o3 was not supported. the researcher concluded that career orientation environment and good will for career are instrumental in helping the employees in developing their careers in the hotels. It was recommended that managers need to create conducive work environment to support employees to develop their careers.

Importance of Internship Programs as a Strategy to Impart Experiential Learning on Graduate

Tlangelani Ngobeni Tlangelani — 2024-09-03

Orientation: Internship prgrma is a training programs designed to equip students and graduates with work experience and skills. Internship programs has been implemented in various fields and has proved to be effectiveal also in public administration. Research purpose: The stusy proposes using internship programs as a strategt to provide experiential learning to graduates in the Limpopo Department of Education. Motivation of the study: There is a need to understand the role internship programs plays in graduates careers, as it will inform the policy makers in the Department to influenve a planning strategy for effectoive internshop programs. Research approach/design and method: The study used a Mixed Methods Approach, which included both qualitative and quantitative methods. A convergent parallel design was used, allowing data to be collected using both methods to gain a comprehensice understanding of the phenomenon. The study's participants include officials and interns from the Limpopo Department of Education's head office in Polokwane. The sample consists of 190 respondents. Data were gathered through close-ended questonnaire and open-ended interview questions. Dara were analysed thematically and descriptive statistics. Main findings: Research results indicate that 47% of respondents believe that internship programs are crucila for the Department in facilitating experientiallearning for graduates. The styd also found that interns can gain skills and experience that will help them kand a job at the end of internship program. Practical implications: The study concludes that effecrive internships require strategic department planning, as they significantly shape futureskilled and competent employees. Contribution/add value: The study adds value to ehnace PublicADministrayion in policy making by generaring and dissemenating new knowlese and ideas about internship programs.

Ghana’s Free Senior High School Policy within the Spectrum of the Focal Points of Curriculum Development

Atar Alphaa Mohammed — 2024-09-03

This study performs a meticulous examination of Ghana's Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy, considering the focal points of curriculum development. Ghana has significantly augmented its financial commitment to the educational sector, recognising the pivotal importance of education in sustainable development. Despite this monetary dedication, the government has implemented the FSHS policy to guarantee the extensive availability of high-quality education. The study seeks to thoroughly analyse the policies of curriculum development, assessing its influence on access, fairness, curriculum content, educational excellence, stakeholder engagement, and long-term viability. The research aims to provide detailed insights into the effectiveness of the FSHS policy by thoroughly examining various aspects. It goes beyond just looking at enrollment numbers and evaluates how the policy contributes to a well-rounded educational experience that aligns with both national and global educational goals. The expected results are positioned to offer useful insights for policymakers, educators, and stakeholders, enabling continuous improvements to the Free Senior High School project and the overall educational environment in Ghana.

An Analysis of Factors That Influence the Success of Flood Risk Management in Selected River Basins (FMSRB) Program in Banten Province and Maluku Province

Owin Jamasy — 2024-09-03

FMSRB Program, under CPIU Directorate General of Regional Development Ministry of Home Affairs has successfully built 2,907 units of infrastructure, consisting of: (1) 152 units of retaining walls; (2) 24 units of reservoirs; (3) 265 units of drainages; (4) 56 units of rainfall harvesting system; (5) 46 units of retention wells; (6) 2,351 units of biopori; and (7) 13 units evacuation routes. The construction of infrastructure is in collaboration with the establishment of 4 KMSB forums in the regency, 140 KMSBs, and 140 waste banks in the community level. The success of program is primarily determined by 4 factors, including the success in the human resources management, collaboration among stakeholders, collaboration of structural and non-structural approaches, as well as the partnership development. Quantitatively, it is discovered that 55.70% of impact value indicates a very significant influence on flood control, whereas 36.80% states influential. For the construction of reservoir 57.50% of respondents state that it is high influence, whereas 33% state influential. In terms of rainfall harvesting system, 54.70% of respondents state highly influential, while 31.10% state influential. In Biopori, 60.40% of respondents state highly influential, whereas only 28.30% state influential. For retention well, 52.80% of respondents state very influential and only 38.70% states influential. In the meantime, the status of constructed infrastructure assets indicates that 65.10% are very good and 17.90% are good. Furthermore, the human resources management contributes β 0.141 with the influence of p-0,038 to the sustainability empowerment mediation. Collaboration among stakeholder is very good (59.40%) and good (25.50%). About gender and empowerment-based collaboration model, 65% of respondents fully agree and confirm, whereas only 35% agree. Meanwhile, collaboration among stakeholders is very helpful according to 65% of respondents and only 35% state helpful. As for structural and non-structural approaches collaboration, 82% of respondents state very helpful, and only 18% state helpful. For partnership, 59% of respondents fully agree with the partnership developed by FMSRB Program that uses the collaboration principle, and 41% agree. For sustainable program, advanced facilitation from the stakeholders to KMSB Forum, KMSB and Waste Bank is necessary. They will oversee utilization, maintenance, and development of the infrastructure for controlling flood.

Assessment of Risk Management Practices in Public Higher Learning Institutions: A Case of Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

Catherine John Haule — 2024-09-03

This study explores the risk management practices at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) in Tanzania. It examines employees' perceptions, the challenges faced by management during the implementation of risk management programs, and the efforts made to address these challenges. Findings indicate a significant gap in awareness regarding risk management policies, substantial resistance to change, and financial constraints. The study underscores the need for enhanced communication, continuous training, and strategic resource allocation to improve risk management practices at MUHAS.

Cultural Survival and Rights: The Unfinished Journey of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord

Kaniz Kakon — 2024-09-03

The signing of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord (CHTPA) in 1997 pledged to end a decades-old violent armed struggle while giving several reparations to the indigenous people of Bangladesh's southern hill zone. The agreement has not yet produced fallouts after 25 years; has not been implemented, and indigenous peoples' grief, desolation, servitude, and mistreatment continued. Communities are losing their identities, cultures, languages, livelihoods, and assets and becoming increasingly vulnerable and disadvantaged. This paper aims to examine why peace agreements have been ineffective in protecting Indigenous peoples from violence and harassment and to explore how institutional and legal mechanisms have failed to restore their lost dignity and rights actively.

Advancing Sociology in Portuguese-Speaking African Countries (PALOPs): Perspectives and Challenges

Rodrigo de Souza Pain — 2024-09-03

This paper highlights some of the challenges faced by the Portuguese-speaking African Countries (PALOPs) to consolidate Sociology as a relevant area of knowledge, both at university and school level. For this purpose, we will rely on part of the scarce existing bibliography on the subject, as well as on interviews with African teachers and students. Decolonial thinking inspires the elaboration of this article, as it criticizes the perspective of the modernity of knowledge solely linked to Eurocentric or American thinking. In these young countries, the university and this field of knowledge are new and lack institutionalization. The lack of investment by the State, the precarious structure, the difficulty of academic cooperation, the persistence of a strong coloniality in the production of knowledge and linguistic obstacles further complicate the process. It is important to seek synergy between countries, with exchanges of experiences and international cooperation - including Brazil - and also between professors and students in the struggle for the consolidation of the discipline.

Evaluating the Impact of Social Media on Consumers’ Online Shopping Behavior: A Mediated-Moderation Model

Veny Veny — 2024-09-03

Social commerce has rapidly become a new field of study for both professionals and academics, indicating the possible influence of social media in shaping online commercial avenues. People spend a significant amount of time on social media, presenting online businesses with the chance to gain a comprehensive understanding of their customers' shopping behaviors. Consequently, it is essential to explore the factors that affect consumers' online shopping behavior. This research, conducted in Indonesia, seeks to identify the factors influencing consumer online shopping behavior. Analyzing data from 375 customers, the study employs Smart PLS to explore the relationships within the proposed model. The results indicated that live streaming, promotional tools, celebrity endorsements and perceived credibility are factors that impact consumer online shopping behavior in social commerce. The study verified the mediating role of promotional tools. However, perceived credibility did not moderate the association amid promotional tools and consumer online shopping behavior. The findings offer clearer insights into the factors affecting consumer online shopping behavior, aiding entrepreneurs in developing more effective strategies. This research brings fresh perspectives on consumer online shopping behavior by examining it empirically within the Indonesian context. This is significant due to the previous lack of studies focused on consumer behavior in social commerce and the scarcity of empirical evidence in this area.

Digital Transformation Framework for Higher Education: Principles, Guidelines, and Actionable Recommendations

Siddhartha Paul Tiwari — 2024-09-03

Transforming higher education through technology does not simply mean adopting new technologies; rather, it involves reimagining educational models in order to enhance learning, accessibility, and institutional efficiency. In order to integrate digital tools into their curricula and administrative functions, universities and colleges require a comprehensive framework. The author presents a structured approach to navigate this transformational process. An integrated approach to curriculum development, teaching methods, student engagement, and administrative activities is provided through this framework. With actionable insights tailored to the specific needs of educational institutions, this paper lays out principles, guidelines, and actionable recommendations along with a digital transformation framework for higher education that serves as the foundation for successful digital integration into higher education. This framework and paper will enable higher education institutions and educational administrators to respond not only to immediate technological trends, but also to shape the educational practices of the future.

A Study on the Impact of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Psychological Disorders: A Meta-Analysis Based on 32 Experimental Studies

Yinan Zhang — 2024-09-03

Objective: Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the most mainstream psychological intervention methods at present. However, there are few studies on the differences in the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy for different psychological disorders, as well as the differences between the effectiveness of online and offline cognitive behavioral therapy. Method: This paper makes a systematic quantitative analysis of 32 CBT experimental studies by using the meta-analysis method. Results: The results showed that the combined effect size of the random effects model was 0.373. Conclusions: The statistically significant level, indicating that cognitive behavioral therapy had a moderate positive effect on psychological disorders. There is no significant difference in the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on different psychological disorders. Online CBT was less effective than offline CBT for anxiety disorders, and there was no significant difference in the effectiveness of online and offline CBT interventions for other psychological disorders. Therefore, CBT can be an effective option to intervene in psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression.

Gender Disparity and Obstacles Faced by Female Musicians in Iran's Music Industry

Zahra Rahimi — 2024-09-03

Iranian female musicians face numerous obstacles that hinder their entry and growth in the music market despite having the potential to flourish. These challenges include limited access to resources, fewer performing opportunities, and societal biases that favor male artists. This study aims to investigate the gender-related challenges that women artists in Iran face, particularly emphasizing the significant inequities that exist for musicians. Combining qualitative data from in-depth interviews and document analysis with quantitative data from structured surveys, the primary study investigates the gender-related challenges that function as barriers to entry and prevent female musicians' active participation and success in Iran's art market. The objective also hopes to offer valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders regarding the promotion of gender equality and the provision of support for female artists in Iran, especially in the music sector. The research findings articulate four significant barriers to entry to the music market for Iranian female artists: cultural norms, societal pressures, economic concerns, and governmental rules.

The Assessment of Factors Influencing Employees` Performance in Local Government Authorities

Laurent Cheche — 2024-09-03

the study assessing factors affecting an employee for masters study