Research and Analysis Journal

Echoes of Ubuntu Capacity in The Realization of Child Rights Through Ujamaa Intersections – A Case of a Parasocial Work Model in Tanzania

Meinrad Haule Lembuka — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Child rights abuse has become a serious global concern in the 21^st century as it has been reflected in the global agenda of SDGs. Tanzania like other developing countries experienced significant child rights abuse in the 1990s due to the influx of the number of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) which was highly influenced by the HIV and AIDS pandemic, poverty, urbanization, etc. OVC was exposed to the high risk of being deprived of their rights following the failure of the formal systems and the shortage of childcare workforce that necessitated the government to involve the key child welfare stakeholders to revitalize and capacitate among the Ujamaa Intersections Models (UIM) under Ubuntu philosophy. Ultimate the country successfully designed an Indigenous cadre of para-social work (PSW) that advocated for and addressed the multiple rights of vulnerable children from 2007. Initiation and operation of PSW are embedded in the Ujamaa sections from side to side with social work and Ubuntu competence, this combination capacitated existing Ujamaa Intersections in the community such as family, extended families, neighborhood, local leadership, ecology, spirituality, and wider attributes in realizing child rights. The relevance of Ubuntu values and social work enabled para-social workers to identify the special needs of vulnerable children, increase community child protection awareness, create alarm systems for abused children, and sometimes link them to temporary self-shelters or social welfare services, etc. Despite the challenges, PSW succeeded in advocating for children's rights and improved the quality of life of children and their families. PSW has rendered evidence based on how the Indigenous models can offer relevant and sustainable solutions in addressing the rights of vulnerable populations in the community. Over time, several African countries adopted the PSW model and the model calls for child rights stakeholders and global decision-makers to revisit and relearn the capacity of the PSW model in the realization of SDG including protecting children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and violence. Also, it has relevant sustainable opportunities that ensure children attain inclusive and equitable quality social welfare services.

The CFO financial performance and the financial market scenario: A Review

Leonardo Pereira, Murillo Dias — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This article introduces a literature review on the CFO's financial performance in the ever-challenging Brazilian financial market scenario. Key findings pointed out that the CFO of unlisted companies shows a lower inclination to estimate the cost of equity. The study also highlighted the need for technical and organizational solutions to agency problems, such as sound corporate governance practices, computer-aided accounting systems, incentive-based compensation, clear performance goals, and delegation of operational decisions. The study also examined the CFO's perspective and the companies' strategic ecosystem, finding that duality in the roles can negatively impact financial reporting quality.

The Case of Distance Learning Modalities Among Technical Vocational Students in One State College in The Philippines

Donn Raymond L. Bermundo — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study discusses the perception of the Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education (BTVTEd) students during the implementation of distance learning along with their specialization courses in Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges (CSPC). This study aimed to generate students' learning experience and determine factors affecting the teaching-learning process and the implementation of the distance learning modality of CSPC. This study utilized a descriptive method of research. An adapted survey questionnaire was used to gather the data, and a weighted mean was employed to analyze and determine the factors affecting students’ performance in the distance learning modality.

This study revealed that the students rated an overall rating of 2.95 with a verbal interpretation of Agree along with computer expertise, the flexibility of distance learning, the usefulness of distance learning, and distance learning satisfaction. This means they were satisfied with the teaching-learning process they experienced in their major courses. Thus, the researcher recommended reinforcing its programs along with the new normal approaches in education to achieve its vision of providing the best polytechnic education to its students by continuously creating opportunities such as training and seminars for the teaching staff and students to be fully equipped with the necessary skills for distance learning and the digital advancements in education.