Research & Development

Volume 2, Issue 1, March 2021

  • Affordance-based Approach with Loose Play Items for Children’s Restoration in Nigerian Paediatric Settings

    Usman Bukar Wakawa, Aminu Umar, Abdul Anakobe Isa, Henry Ojobo

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, March 2021
    Pages: 1-7
    Received: 17 December 2020
    Accepted: 12 January 2021
    Published: 25 January 2021
    DOI: 10.11648/j.rd.20210201.11
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    Abstract: Studies on children’s hospital play in both indoor and outdoor settings have indicated relative degrees of psychological support for children's health restoration process. This Paediatric-centered action research with children in ambulatory and non-ambulatory care employs an affordance-based approach with loose play items, termed features-user affo... Show More
  • The Impact of Capacity Building on Career Development at Hope University Staff in Mogadishu-Somalia

    Mohamed Dahir Ali

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, March 2021
    Pages: 8-13
    Received: 17 December 2020
    Accepted: 11 January 2021
    Published: 25 January 2021
    DOI: 10.11648/j.rd.20210201.12
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    Abstract: The aim of this article is to determine the impact o capacity building on career development at Hope University staff in Mogadishu-Somalia. Methods: the study area was the staff of Hope University, Mogadishu-Campus. The study was descriptive research with specifically cross-sectional survey using designed questionnaires. The target population was 6... Show More
  • Effects of Plant Spacing and Fertilizer Level on Agronomic Performance and Forage Yield of Hybrid Brachiaria cv. Mulato II Grass, in Chagni Ranch, Awi Zone, Ethiopia

    Wondimagegn Tadesse, Berhanu Alemu, Mesganaw Addis

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, March 2021
    Pages: 14-19
    Received: 5 January 2021
    Accepted: 29 January 2021
    Published: 10 March 2021
    DOI: 10.11648/j.rd.20210201.13
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    Abstract: Livestock are an important component of nearly all farming systems in Ethiopia. Despite the importance of livestock in the country, productivity is low due to shortage of feed in terms of both quantity and quality, especially during the dry season. A study was conducted to evaluate the effects of plant spacing and N fertilizer application on agrono... Show More
  • Challenges in Introducing Islamic Insurance (Takaful) into the Tanzania Financial Market: A case of Zanzibar

    Saadat Imam Makame, Mohammed Hafidh, Abdalla Ussi Hamad

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, March 2021
    Pages: 20-26
    Received: 19 February 2021
    Accepted: 19 March 2021
    Published: 30 March 2021
    DOI: 10.11648/j.rd.20210201.14
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    Abstract: Since Zanzibar it has 99% of Muslims populations; Islamic Insurance (Takaful) seems to be the best alternative to increase financial protection. The main objective of this study was to examine challenges facing insurance operators in introducing Islamic insurance (takaful) in Zanzibar. Quantitative approach was adopted in this study and data was an... Show More