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Lack Of Cd8+ T-Cell Co-Localization With Kaposi’S Sarcoma- Associated Herpesvirus Infected Cells In Kaposi’S Sarcoma Tumors, Salum J. Lidenge, For Yue Tso, Owen Ngalamika, Jaydeep Kolape, John R. Ngowi, Julius Mwaiselage, Charles Wood, John T. West

Nebraska Center for Virology: Faculty Publications

Despite the close association between Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) and immune dysfunction, it remains unclear whether tumor infiltrating immune cells (TIIC), by their absence, presence, or dysfunction, are mechanistically correlated with KS pathogenesis. Therefore, their potential capacity to serve as prognostic biomarkers of KS disease progression or control is unclear. Because epidemic-KS (EpKS) occurs with HIV-1 co-infection, it is particularly important to compare TIIC between EpKS and HIV-negative African endemic-KS (EnKS) to dissect the roles of HIV-1 and Kaposi Sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) in KS pathogenesis. This cross-sectional study of 13 advanced KS (4 EnKS, 9 EpKS) patients and 3 healthy controls …

Prevalence Of Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus And Transfusion-Transmissible Infections In Tanzanian Blood Donors, Salum J. Lidenge, Tara Tran, For Yue Tso, John R. Ngowi, Danielle M. Shea, Julius Mwaiselage, Charles Wood, John T. West

Nebraska Center for Virology: Faculty Publications

Objective: Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) is the causative agent for Kaposi's sarcoma (KS), one of the most common cancers in Tanzania. We have investigated KSHV prevalence and factors associated with KSHV infection in Tanzania.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of voluntary blood-donors from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Plasma was screened for KSHV, HIV-1, HBV, HCV and Treponema pallidum (syphilis). Associations between KSHV sero-status and risk factors were analyzed. Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) are reported to evaluate risk factors of KSHV infection. All tests were 2-tailed, and P-values <0.05 were considered statistically significant.

Results: The overall KSHV seroprevalence was 56.9%. Significantly …

Viral And Immunological Analytes Are Poor Predictors Of The Clinical Treatment Response In Kaposi’S Sarcoma Patients, Salum J. Lidenge, For Yue Tso, Yasaman Mortazavi, John R. Ngowi, Danielle M. Shea, Julius Mwaiselage, Charles Wood, John T. West

Nebraska Center for Virology: Faculty Publications

Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpes virus (KSHV) is the etiologic agent for Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS). The prognostic utility of KSHV and HIV-1 (human immunodeficiency virus) viremia as well as immunological parameters in clinical management of participants with KS is unclear. The objective of this study was to investigate viral and immunological parameters as predictors of KS treatment responses in participants with KS from sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Plasma KSHV-DNA, HIV-1 viral load, total anti-KSHV antibody, KSHV-neutralizing antibody (nAb), cytokine/chemokine levels, and T-cell differentiation subsets were quantified before and after KS treatment in 13 participants with KS and in 13 KSHV-infected asymptomatic control individuals. …

Mathematical Symbolization: Students’ Proficiency In Using Symbols, Peter Okoth Oyoo

Master of Education

This study examined the students’ proficiency in using mathematical symbols. The study objectives explored how learners connect symbols and their meanings, find out how learners use mathematical symbols in problem solving and ways in which learners’ problem-solving goals, activities and organization of results are influenced by mathematical symbols. The study was conducted in a public secondary school in Rarieda Sub-county in Western part of Kenya. It employed a qualitative approach with case study research design. The sampling techniques used to identify research location and recruit participants included convenience, purposive and stratified sampling where 2 secondary mathematics teachers and 8 secondary …

Mobile Application For Summative Assessment Of Language Literacies In Primary Education In Tanzania, Musa Saimon

Master of Education

Summative assessment of language literacies in Tanzanian primary education is based on paper-pencil. This kind of assessment limits learners from being assessed in other significant aspects of literacies such as oral, digital, and listening skills, which results in learners‟ lack of proficiency in using language, especially the English language. As an effort to improve the current situation, the present study explored the possibility of using mobile applications in summative language assessment of primary education in Tanzania. The study adopted a qualitative research approach and participatory action research design in which the researcher underwent three stages: reconnaissance, planning, and action. The …

Examining The Integration Of Information And Communication Technology By Chemistry Teachers In Ndhiwa Sub-County, Kenya, David Omondi Olela

Master of Education

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can transform teaching and learning. It can improve collaborative learning, creative and critical thinking, active learning environment, and transform the classroom into a learner-centred environment for active knowledge acquisition and deepening of understanding. However, the pace of integrating ICT in education has been relatively slow compared to other sectors such as banking and financial services. This study explored how chemistry teachers integrate ICT in teaching and learning in Ndhiwa Sub-County, Kenya using a mixed-methods research design. In phase one data on ICT implementation strategies, learning activities, and challenges teachers faced while integrating ICT in education …

The Effects Of Streaming Secondary School Students According To Their Academic Performance In Hai District, Kilimanjaro, Tunzoely Kikaho

Master of Education

This study explored the effects of streaming students according to their academic abilities by assessing the positive and negative effects associated with such conduct. A qualitative research approach with a case study design was adopted. The study sample size comprised of three teachers (One academic teacher, and two classroom teachers) who were purposively sampled; and 16 form two students who were stratified sampled. The interview guide, focus group discussion guide and document analysis protocol were employed as data collection instruments. The study found that streaming increases inequalities between students as students in lower classes are being labeled hence feel inferior …

Investigating Primary School Teacher’S Knowledge Of Creating And Using Rubrics To Improve Learning: A Case Of Public Primary Schools, Kisumu County In Kenya, Cecilia Awuor

Master of Education

Assessing learners using rubrics is an essential tool in the current competency-based curriculum being rolled out in Kenya. There are however limited studies in Kenya investigating teacher's knowledge of creating and using rubrics for assessment. To fill this gap, a case study of two primary schools was conducted in Kisumu Central Zone. This study aimed to investigate primary school teacher's knowledge of creating and using rubrics to improve learning in public primary schools. The study's research questions were framed to find out if teachers knew about creating and using rubrics. Data was collected using unstructured questions on the interview guide …

Exploring Teachers’ Formative Assessment Practices In Improving Biology Learning And Performance: A Case Of Selected Community Secondary School In Moshi Municpality, Beatitude Jackson Mrema

Master of Education

The purpose of the study was to explore current formative assessment practices by Biology teachers and how these practices influence learning and performance in Biology. The study involved a case study in a single selected community ordinary level secondary school in Moshi municipality. It purposively involved two biology teachers from non-examination classes and twenty students. Qualitative data was collected through semi-structured interviews which involved the teachers, classroom observations, focus group discussion with the students and document review and analysis. The data was transcribed verbatim, then coded and themes generated through thematic analysis. The study findings revealed that: biology teachers use …

An Exploration Of How Teachers Deal With Secondary School Students’ Errors And Misconceptions In Mathematics Teaching And Learning In Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Zaituni Otindo Ali

Master of Education

Errors are a common phenomenon in the mathematics classroom. It is therefore, important that the teacher has the knowledge of being able to unravel the errors in the course of curriculum implementation as well as employ strategies that are appropriate in alleviating these errors. This study explored how mathematics teachers deal with students’ errors and misconceptions in the teaching and learning of mathematics in secondary schools in Tanzania. The research questions guiding data collection sought to establish some of the error’s students make, ways in which teachers identify those errors and the instructional strategies that teachers employ to alleviate those …

Head Teachers’ Views Of Instructional Leadership: A Case Study Of Four Primary School Head Teachers In Kitgum Municipal Council, Uganda, Olanya Michael West

Master of Education

Instructional leadership practice has become a widely acknowledged leadership approach in the 21st century which is said to have impressive effect in improving academic achievements of learners. This study sought to explore primary school head teachers’ views of their instructional leadership practices in Kitgum Municipal Council, Uganda. The study employed a qualitative research approach and adopted a case study design in which purposeful sampling of four primary school head teachers was done for investigation from four primary schools in Kitgum Municipal Council, Uganda. Data collection methods included one on one semi structured interviews, document analysis and observations. The findings revealed …

Exploring The Influence Of Language Teachers’ Experiences Of Learning Language On Their Teaching Practices, Paul Kinuthia Mwangi

Master of Education

Numerous studies have been conducted to understand why teachers teach in the way to do. Whilst a number of reasons have been given, none has been emphatically conclusive about what influences teachers to adopt certain teaching practices. Even though initial teacher preparation has been identified as a core influencing factor, it has also been observed that teachers teach in ways that do not take into account their teacher preparation experiences. This study therefore, explored how Kiswahili and English language teachers’ experiences of learning language have influenced their teaching practices. The study employed a qualitative approach and adopted a narrative inquiry …

An Exploration Of The Use Of Spoken English In Diploma Teacher Education Colleges: A Case Of Southern Highlands Zone Of Tanzania, Rizick Nyambo Onani

Master of Education

This study explored the use of spoken English in the context of a Tanzanian Diploma Teacher Education and preparation College (DTEC) where English mediates instruction and communications. Through a rapid ethnographic case study, it interviewed the College Principal, Academic Dean, Student Teachers’ Representatives, observed lessons and shadowed teacher trainees for interaction for data collection. The findings show that the use of spoken English in the DTEC is deterred by the persistent use of Kiswahili, Kiswahili/English codeswitching, noninteractive teaching methods and poor English language background. However, the college has initiated programs for promoting the use and speaking in English such as …

Investigating Classroom Practices: Development Of Learners’ Social And Emotional Oracy Skills. A Case Of One Secondary School In Iringa District – Tanzania, Joel Wanguba

Master of Education

Schools represent the first interactional environment after home. Teachers signify a point of reference for learners and impact their social and emotional development through the way teachers display social and emotional skills in the classroom, encourage student-teacher interaction, and manage and organise the classroom. The main objective of this study was to investigate how teachers develop social and emotional oracy skills in a Form One classroom. Specifically, the study investigated teachers’ perceptions on the social and emotional oracy skills, factors that facilitate the development of learners’ social and emotional oracy skills in the classroom, strategies teachers use to develop students’ …

Evaluating Students Information System Success Using Delone And Mclean’S Model: Student’S Perspective, Majaliwa Mkinga, Herman Mandari

Journal of International Technology and Information Management

System success is considered to be an important element in accomplishing the goals of the organization; therefore evaluation of system success needs to be done in order to ensure that investment in Information System is successful. Most of Higher Learning Institutions (HLIs) in Tanzania have adopted the use of IS in providing service to their customers. Nevertheless, there is less evidence that system success evaluation has been done in order to identify the desired characteristics which could make IS more effective. Due to that, this study evaluates the effectiveness of Student Information System (SIS) used at the Institute of Finance …

Exemplary Legal Writing 2019: Five Recommendations, G. Edward White, Sarah Seo

Faculty Scholarship

In the song “Natalie Cook” from the musical podcast “36 Questions,” a married couple deals with the fallout from the husband’s discovery that his wife is really an individual named Judith, who “built a past / Made up a history / Details that fit this person named / Natalie.” When the husband accuses the wife, “You’re the one who made her up,” Natalie/Judith responds, “It was a bit more collaborative than you’re remembering.”

Managing Science Teachers’ Adoption Of The 2005 Tanzanian Inquiry And Student-Centred Curriculum: Revealing Schoolbased Leaders’ Practices And Achievements, Noel Mark Makwinya

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

Many countries have made considerable changes to their education systems in response to the forces of globalisation. Tanzania is no exception. The most recent educational change attempt in Tanzania relates to the introduction of the 2005 Tanzanian Inquiry and Student- Centred Curriculum.

Sound change-leadership is a necessary condition for the realisation of change, particularly in influencing its adoption. Within the descriptive qualitative research paradigm, this study employed a Type IV (embedded and multiple) case-study design to examine and describe science teachers’ lived experiences in dealing with this latest Tanzanian curriculum and the role played by school-based leaders in influencing such …

Revisiting Caroli Syndrome In A Tanzanian Patient, Casmir Wambura, Munish Sharma, Salim Surani

Internal Medicine, East Africa

Caroli disease and Caroli syndrome are two rare congenital diseases of the intrahepatic bile ducts. Caroli syndrome is characterized by the saccular dilatation of intrahepatic bile ducts associated with congenital hepatic fibrosis. It is rarely diagnosed in childhood. We hereby describe a case of Caroli syndrome in a young Tanzanian female who had abdominal pain and distension since childhood. Her history suggested the presence of portal hypertension possibly from congenital hepatic fibrosis. The diagnosis was reached based on ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen, and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)

An Investigation On The Causes Of Student’S Poor Performance Of Bookkeeping Subject In Form Four National Examinations: A Case Of Ubungo Municipal Council, Mshindo Idd

Master of Education

The form four national examination results in bookkeeping subject for years have been going down. Many students are performing poorly in their national examinations. However, students' performance in bookkeeping subjects is very good when students are in form two. This research investigates the causes of student’s poor performance of bookkeeping subject in form four national examinations. The research was a case study design and used purposive sampling in getting research participants. Data for this research were collected through a semi-structured interview and document analysis. The research involved 17 participants who are; Students, Subject teachers, Academic teachers, and Head of schools. …

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Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

ในช่วงไม่กี่ปีที่ผ่านมานี้ ธุรกิจแบ่งปันรถเช่าทั่วโลกเติบโตขึ้นอย่างมาก แต่การเช่ารถยนต์นั้นยังมีปัญหาอยู่สองข้อคือความไม่สะดวกต่อการทำสัญญาเช่ารถยนต์และการที่ไม่สามารถติดตามสถานะของรถยนต์ได้ เพื่อที่จะติดตามสถานะของถยนต์ เราต้องการระบบที่สามารถดึงข้อมูลดิบจากรถยนต์ส่งขึ้นสู่คลาวเซิฟเวอร์ในเวลาจริง ในช่วงเวลาเดียวกัน เทคโนโลยีอินเทอร์เน็ตทุกสรรพสิ่งได้ถูกนำไปใช้ในหลายๆอุตสาหกรรมเพื่อเพิ่มศักยภาพในการทำงาน เช่นอุตสาหกรรมการแพทย์ การเกษตร และการขนส่งอัจฉริยะ ดังนั้นธุรกิจแบ่งปันรถเช่านั้นจึงยังมีช่องว่างสำหรับการพัฒนาเพิ่มเติมด้วยเทคโนโลยีนี้เช่นกัน งานวิจัยนี้ได้ทำการพัฒนาอุปกรณ์สำหรับเชื่อมต่อภายในรถยนต์เรียกว่ากล่องโคบอกซ์ อุปกรณ์สามารถดึงข้อมูลที่ต้องการจากรถยนต์และสั่งล้อคหรือปลดล้อคได้ด้วยช่องโอบีดีทู อุปกรณ์สามารถรับสัญญาณตำแหน่งจีพีเอสและส่งข้อมูลที่ต้องการสู่คลาวไฟร์เบสเซิฟเวอร์ได้บนเวลาจริง อย่างไรก็ตาม ระบบติดตามสถานะของรถยนต์นี้สามารถทำงานได้ดีในรถยนต์ Toyota Altis 2016 เท่านั้น ผู้วิจัยจึงมีแผนในการพัฒนาระบบติดตามเพื่อรองรับกับรถยนต์รุ่นต่างๆต่อไปในอนาคต

Time And Consumption Poverty Among Mainland Tanzanian Children: Material Conditions To Secure Stated Rights, Marokey Sawo

Theses - Graduate Programs in Economic Theory and Policy

This paper examines the differences in how Tanzanian children across various socioeconomic axes spend their time across schooling, unpaid care work, and income-generating activities. Previous research and theory have primarily focused on child employment and its dynamics with education, neglecting a substantial amount of work borne by some children to maintain their households’ livelihoods. Using time use and consumption survey data, this paper fills the current gap in the literature by applying a multidimensional framework called the Levy Institute Measure of Time and Consumption Poverty. The results indicate that child employment is quite prevalent in mainland Tanzania across different tiers …

Understanding Male Perpetrated Intimate Partner Violence And Women’S Demands For Condom Use, Linda Musu Edwards

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Sub-Saharan Africa is host to more than 70% (25.5 million) of people with HIV/AIDS. More than half of the reported cases of people living with HIV/AIDS are women who are twice as likely to contract HIV than males in sub-Saharan Africa. The purpose of this study guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior was to determine if a relationship between female demands for male partner condom use and male perpetrated intimate partner violence (MPIPV) in opposite sex cohabitating or married couples, as well as examine the relationship between the risk factors of age, education level, socioeconomic status, history of MPIPV, …

Information Needs Of Women Market Vendors In Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso District, Uganda, Caroline Nankinga, Walter Omona, Joyce Bukirwa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information needs are an awareness of the information gap that exist among a group of people and differ from one group to another. The purpose of this study was to establish the information needs of women market vendors in Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso District in Uganda by establishing the information needs of women market vendors, sources of information that are available, barriers faced when accessing information, and making recommendations on the possible measures that can be put in place to address the information needs barriers. The study used a qualitative exploratory research design. Data was collected using interviews and observation, …

Parents Perception Of Early Childhood Education: A Case Study Of Mahango A Rural Sub-County In Kasese District-Uganda, Eria Sukutha

Master of Education

Parental Perception on Early Childhood Education means how the parents view and understand the education children acquire from Early Childhood Centers. Early Childhood Education involves engaging children in developmental activities that help them to thrive throughout the aspects of growth and development. The major focus of this study was basically the school education that children gain in the early years of life from early childhood centers also known as pre-schools. When parents positively perceive the early education of their children, they do not only influence the academic acquisition but also the holistic development. The study used a case study design …

Tangaza Magazine: A Publication Dedicated To Highlighting East Africa's Urban And Contemporary Music Scene, Monica Savanne

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A Document Analysis Of The Implementation Of Competency-Based Curriculum: Investigating The Role Of Head Teachers In Kenya., Patience Wabosha Mnengwa

Master of Education

Primary education is basic education level in Kenya and has faced various reforms, UPE, FPE and the Competency-Based Curriculum. The study was carried on document analysis on CBC implementation; to investigate the roles of headteachers. The headteacher being the leader at the school level, the study sought to know the considerations for them, lessons learned from the initial experiences of the reform implementation, and the best practices that ought to be developed to improve implementation at the school level. The study investigated the reform implementation, the curriculum framework, and the guidelines availed for the headteachers in the improvement of schooling …

Exploring Quality Classroom Questioning As Practiced By Teachers In The Teaching And Learning Process: A Case Of A Secondary School In Siaya, Kenya., Samuel Ojode Oluoch

Master of Education

Classroom questioning as one of the practices and tools at a teacher’s disposal in the teaching and learning process can be considered the strongest tool to teach students how to think. The purpose of this study is to explore quality classroom questioning practices manifested in the teaching and learning process in a form four class. The study used the Bloom’s taxonomy and the Information Processing model as theoretical framework for the study. The study was based on interpretivist paradigm that is exploratory in nature taking a qualitative approach. The study involved use of classroom observation, semi-structured interviews involving four teachers …

“Classroom Practices Of Primary School Teachers Of English: Examining The Potential Application Of Post Method Pedagogy In Kenya”, Karanja Paul Kabogo

Master of Education

This study aimed to examine the classroom practices of primary school teachers of English that reflect application of post method pedagogy in teaching of English language. The teacher in the context of Post Method Pedagogy is a researcher and a facilitator in the teaching process, leading to the development of teachers’ own theory of practice and learner autonomy. Specifically the study was guided by the following three objectives; examine the classroom practices of teachers of English in teaching of English which overlap with the construct of post method pedagogy, examine the role of the primary school teacher of English in …

Mathematics Teachers’ Preparedness To Teach In A Virtual Classroom: Focus On Covid-19 Impact On Education, Jemimah Wangui Ng'ang'a

Master of Education

Virtual classroom is a “web-based online environment that delivers course materials to learners and provides collaboration and interaction” (Subramaniam & Kandasamy, 2011, p.1) opportunity as well as support the learners’ independent study. Virtual classroom facilitates virtual learning in a virtual learning environment (VLE). In the recent times virtual learning has become inevitable especially considering the situation where learners are supposed to be home for a longer period than usual. This has been evident with the outbreak of corona virus COVID-19, by the beginning of the year 2020 the disease had spread to other parts of the world thus paralyzing a …