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Background: Stroke is a neurological deficit resulted from a sudden decline in blood flow to a localized area of the brain. Worldwide someone every two seconds complain from a symptomatic stroke. According to American Stroke Association 2014, worldwide prevalence was 33 million strokes in 2010 which represent 11.13% of total deaths worldwide. Aim of the study: the study aims to assess the quality of life of cerebrovascular stroke patients. Subject& Methods: a descriptive research design was followed, the study was held in in Al-Hussein Hospital, (80 adult patients). Result: the main result of study revealed that, there was a highly significant relation between socio-demographic characteristics and the patients QOL especially age, employment status, and the monthly income, the overall QOL (P<0.05). Conclusions: There were a significants relation between socio-demographic characteristics and the patients QOL especially age, employment status, and monthly income, the overall QOL (P<0.05). Recommendation: the study recommended that, design health education program to raise stroke patient QOL, design program to improve care giver attitude toward stroke patient, collaborative efforts among the governmental agencies to improve the educational level of the citizens, further studies to examine QOL on larger group of patients to generalize the results.

The study examined the role of Human Resource Management Practices (HRMPs) on entrepreneurial firms' growth in South West Nigeria. This was to entrenching a set of adequate human resource management practices that can enhance the growth objective of entrepreneurial firms. A structured questionnaire was used to elicit information on relevant variables of the study. Data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the aid of IBM SPSS statistics version 21. The results revealed that employees' training ( = 31.03, s=8.6405); controlling ( = 25.95, s= 6.721)); organizing manpower ( = 23.20, s = 5.760); job analysis and design ( = 23.10, s = 5.883) were reasonably practiced among the firms under the study. Whereas motivating strategies ( = 21.5, s = 5.2905; recruitment and selection ( = 20.45, s = 4.831); and manpower planning ( = 18.72, s = 4.786) fell below the agreement criterion ( = 23.0). However, it was established that there was a statistically significant influence of the predictor variables on the outcome variable (R2 = 0.837, adjusted R2 = 0.825). Therefore, the study concluded that Human Resources Management Practices as an omnibus concept have significant influence on Entrepreneurial firms 'growth. The study suggested that Human Resource Management Practices should be considered as a process by entrepreneurs as it galvanizes entrepreneurial firms' growth objectives.

The study examined the effect of working capital management on profitability of consumer goods manufacturing firms in Nigeria between the periods 2009 to 2018. The study adopted ex-post-facto design to generate data from the audited financial statements of the selected companies. The population of the study comprised 24 listed consumer goods manufacturing companies, out of which 10 were purposively selected based on the availability of data. The surrogates for independent variables were Account Payable Period (APP), Account Receivable Period (ARP), Inventory Turnover Period (INVTP), Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) and Sales Growth (SG) as a control variable while the proxy for profitability was Return on Asset (ROA). Descriptive and inferential statistics coupled with multiple regressions were adopted to analyze the data. The Random Effects Generalized Least Square showed that ARP, INVTP, CCC had a negative and significant relationship with ROA while APP, SG had a positive and insignificant relationship with ROA. The study concluded that timely collection of debts and shorter inventory turnover period with cash conversion cycle enhance profitability of consumer goods manufacturing companies. Hence, the study suggested that the management of the companies should implement efficient working capital management for improved profitability.

The paper innovates on the existing literature and field data by assessing the socio-economic factors influencing the enrolment decisions of students, to tourism programs among 12 selected Kenyan public universities. The study uses a descriptive design. A structured questionnaire and an interview guide were used to gather data from 192 students and 12 departmental heads. The study used a multi-sampling technique; purposive sampling was adopted to select the universities, while simple random sampling was used to determine students pursuing a degree in tourism management. Data collected were analyzed using SPSS. A structural equation model was used for data analysis, following exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factors analysis. The logit regression results reveal the existence of a statistically significant relationship between socioeconomic factors and students' choice to enroll in tourism programs. The most important reasons influencing the student's tourism degree choice are tuition fees, employment prospects, and parents/family background. The study recommends that education practitioners, scholars, governments, and private sectors allocate resources and dedicate efforts to improving and tourism awareness among high school students. Future research should investigate the same study variables using longitudinal and in-depth approaches to minimize generalizability concerns related to the study findings.

Javanese society has an interesting life philosophy, all their behaviours are regulated based on ideas and principles that are formed to achieve a harmonious life, both physically and mentally calm. Another interesting thing is when the Javanese philosophy is loaded through novels. This study aims to describe the form of culture in the form of ideas in the novel Be Purnamaku Ning by Khilma Anis. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative, the data is in the form of Javanese cultural ideas. The data source is a document in the form of the novel "Jadilah Purnamaku Ning". Data analysis techniques used in this study is content analysis. The data validity technique used in this study is theoretical triangulation. The data analysis technique used an interactive model. The results of the study found fourteen forms of culture in the form of ideas. It covers the principles of Javanese life, proverbs, Javanese proverbs, Javanese philosophy and rituals that are believed by Javanese people. The existence of ideas found in the "Jadilah Purnamaku Ning" novel can be used as a reference to increase knowledge and a reminder for Javanese people to maintain Javanese philosophy in their life.

This study aimed to describe the form of tolerance values in the novel Bulan Terbelah di Langit Amerika by Hanum Salsabiela Rais and Rangga Almahendra. The research method which was used is descriptive qualitative. The data collection used reading and note-taking techniques. The data in this study was a novel entitled Bulan Terbelah di Langit Amerika. The data source in this study were quotes which were contained in the novel. The analysis technique which was used is the content analysis technique. The theory used is the theory of tolerance values found in each text by paying attention to the elements of tolerance values. The results of this study indicated that there was a tolerance value that included in four elements. The first element was to give freedom or independence. The second element was recognizing the rights of each individual, then the third element was respecting the beliefs of others, and the fourth element is mutual understanding. One aspect of character education was a tolerance. For this reason, the results of this study could be used as material for character education. That was because the research results of the novel entitled the Bulan Terbelah di Langit Amerika were in accordance with the four elements of tolerance values.

Despite sufficient research studies in the field of drug abuse, drug relapse remains one of the salient aspects that has received less attention among research experts. This study thus investigated the prevalence of drug relapse among clients in NDLEA (National Drug Law Enforcement Agency) rehabilitation centres in North Central, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted for this study. Censors sampling method, that is, only the available clients or respondents (during the conduct of the study) at the rehabilitation centres in the North Central region participated in the study. A researcher-designed questionnaire on "Prevalence of Drug Relapse" was used to collect the relevant data. The instrument had a reliability co-efficient of 0.69 using the test re-test method. All hypotheses were tested using t-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) statistics at a 0.05 level of significance. The main findings of the study revealed that drug relapse is moderately prevalent among clients in NDLEA rehabilitation centres in North Central, Nigeria. In view of this, it was recommended that NDLEA and other stakeholders should intensify efforts in identifying more addicted individuals so that they can go through the rehabilitation process and adjust effectively to their environment and avoid returning to drug/substance use after treatment.

The study aims to assess the saving and investment pattern of women rice farmers in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. The study was conducted in the rice-producing barangays of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, namely: Mabini, Mapaya, and Mangarin from February to July 2017. The study population included all women farmers who were involved in different rice farming activities from production to marketing. The 48 respondents were randomly selected. Informed consent was sought before the conduct of the study. Descriptive statistics like mean, percentages, and frequency distribution were used to assess the women farmers' profile. While Pearson Moment Correlation was used to test the relationship between the variables. The result shows that the small-scale women farmers have a small household size and small farm sizes with an income above the poverty threshold. They "sometimes" save through cash and "frequently" save through non-cash. They "frequently" encountered problems in saving capacity. Further, farm size is significantly related to the savings pattern of women rice farmers. Socio-economic characteristics have no relationship with constraints to saving capacity. The study suggests using other variables to further determine the saving pattern and saving capacity of the women rice farmers.

The purpose of the study was to investigate the school related factors influencing parental choice of private schools in the city of Bangalore. The study intended to analyze factors affecting parents' choice of private schools in Bangalore, to discuss the extent to which various factors influence parents' choice of private schools. The study used descriptive survey design. The target population of this study consisted of all parents of students studying in private primary schools in the city of Bangalore. A total sample of 180 parents was drawn purposively from Bangalore. The tool used for collecting the data was a self-constructed questionnaire which included 32 statements were prepared on the basis of a 5-point Likert scale. The study identified seven distinct factors affecting the parents' decision of choosing a private school. Among these the factor that was seen to have most significant influence on parent's decision to choose a private was school environment. The second most important factor that parent's considered was the School quality. Third, parents considered curricular activities offered by school. Next, parents considered Quality of instruction while choosing a school. However, student welfare, parental involvement and proximity to the area of residence were considered less important by parents when choosing a school.

The study investigated the relationship among socio-economic background, peer-group and students' academic performance in public secondary schools in Ogun State, Nigeria. Academic performance of secondary schools' students has been traced to so many factors such as government policy, teachers' factor and so on. But this study aimed at finding relationship socio-economic background, peer-group and students' academic performance. The study adopted the descriptive survey research of the ex-post facto type research design. Six hundred and seventeen (617) respondents were used to carry out the study. A self designed questionnaire titled "Questionnaire on Relationship among Socio-Economic Background, Peer-Group and Student Academic Performance in Secondary Schools", (QISEBPGSAPSS) was used to get data while an achievement test was used to measure the academic performance. The reliability of the instrument was given as r = 0.79. Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed that the following were not significant family income (r = -0.032; P > 0.05); parental educational background (r = -0.012; P > 0.05) and family background (r = 0.242; P 0.05) and peer group (r = 0.137; P < 0.05). Based on the findings, it was recommended that parents should be actively involved in the concern and welfare of their children.

Since Covid-19 pandemic occurred, the government and authorities in Indonesia have restricted almost all community activities in Indonesia, including various activities in houses of worship having an impact on the socio-economic vulnerability of Muslims. This study was to describe the phenomenon of the condition of Muslims affected by the pandemic, by providing a Muslim perspective as well as explaining how Islam responds to the epidemic phenomenon, restriction policies, and socio-economics. This study applied a literature study with a qualitative approach to obtain descriptive and qualitative analytical data. The data were collected through reviewing literature and data about the current situation of Covid -19 pandemic and the ongoing dynamics of Muslim people. This study was a literature study collaborating between Islamic perspectives with contemporary phenomena and theories so that they contributed to strengthening the argument that Islam and its experiences were still very relevant to today's conditions. The result showed that: first, Islam provided jabariyah and qadariyah perspectives for Muslims in responding to the pandemic phenomenon; second, Islam provided relevant perspectives in policy formulation during the pandemic, and; third, Islam emphasized that Maqasid Asy-Sharia was a strategy and concept in overcoming the economic vulnerability of the community during and after the pandemic.

This study aimed to determine the effect of teacher qualification on implementation of Pre-primary Mathematics Curriculum in Central Division, Trans-Nzoia County. The study's objective was to determine the effect of teacher qualification, on implementing pre-primary learners' Mathematics curriculum in Trans-Nzoia County. The study was anchored on Skinner and Erickson's Psychosocial Development and Needs Assessment theory. The researcher used a descriptive survey design. The sample size was drawn using the Fishers formula and constituted 112 respondents. Stratified sampling was used to get respondents from each sector as follows; 74 Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers, 36 primary head teachers.The researcher used a saturated sample to select the only three educational officers. A pilot study to test reliability and validity of research instruments and the reliability were above 0.70 Cronbatch Alphas. The apparatus for data collection were the questionnaires and interview, and observation schedules. Quantitative data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 11.5, and results presented using percentages, means, frequencies, and p-values, while qualitative data were analyzed using themes.The study findings indicated a significant relationship between teacher's qualifications. The study recommends that the government should formulate a policy to always take into consideration teachers' qualifications.

Political discourse is one of language domains that has attracted the interests of researchers for a long while. This is because political discourse is a complex human activity that deserves critical study particularly because of its central place in the organization and management of society. The political system in Kenya is prone to conflicts and show of power that is usually common during campaigns. This study investigates linguistics features of selected political speeches of President Uhuru and Honourable Raila Odinga in Kenya after the handshake on 9th March 2018 as pieces of discourse through the framework of critical discourse analysis as propounded by Fairclough (1989, 1993, and 1995). The research design for the study was descriptive research design. A sample size of 20 speeches was selected using the down sampling technique. The study was a desktop research and therefore the method of collecting data was through a checklist. The analysis of linguistic features of speech acts revealed that leaders in post handshake speeches use language uniquely to construct a certain ideology. The findings of the study demonstrate how lexical items, textual features, modality and use of rhetoric questions were used as a form persuasive process to represent the idea of handshake and building bridges initiatives.

One of the government's policies to stop the spread of the covid-19 pandemic is to shift face-to-face learning at school to distance learning at home. Online learning is not easy to do, it is different from conventional learning. In online classes, students were reluctant to participate in the in-class activities. This kind of reluctance made students lose motivation to learn languages. This study aims to see how the online learning model is to find out the students' involvement in EFL online classes during the Covid-19 Pandemic at Senior High School in Bengkalis. This present study employs a descriptive case study as the research design. To collect the data, researchers used observation, video documentation, and interviews. Meanwhile, the data analysis technique used in this study were used qualitative data analysis techniques which include three activities, namely: data reduction, data presentation, concluding. The results of this study revealed that. Students could not see the screen display, teacher and student communicating to solve problems, there is a network disruption, students late response to teacher, the class leader is the student who always actively responds to the teacher, students do not respond to teacher directions, students sign in and sign out the zoom meeting

One of the government's policies to stop the spread of the covid-19 pandemic is to shift face-to-face learning at school to distance learning at home. Online learning is not easy to do, it is different from conventional learning. In online classes, students were reluctant to participate in the in-class activities. This kind of reluctance made students lose motivation to learn languages. This study aims to see how the online learning model is to find out the students' involvement in EFL online classes during the Covid-19 Pandemic at Senior High School in Bengkalis. This present study employs a descriptive case study as the research design. To collect the data, researchers used observation, video documentation, and interviews. Meanwhile, the data analysis technique used in this study were used qualitative data analysis techniques which include three activities, namely: data reduction, data presentation, concluding. The results of this study revealed that. Students could not see the screen display, teacher and student communicating to solve problems, there is a network disruption, students late response to teacher, the class leader is the student who always actively responds to the teacher, students do not respond to teacher directions, students sign in and sign out the zoom meeting