Smartphones have become essential tools for students, offering numerous benefits. However, their widespread use has raised concerns about negative impacts on academic performance and overall well-being. This study examines the impact of smartphone use on secondary school students in Jalalaqsi…
This study examines Somali parents' experiences with school-home cooperation in Norwegian primary schools, highlighting systemic barriers to meaningful participation. Through focus group interviews, the research reveals how language challenges, cultural misunderstandings, and exclusion from decision-making structures hinder effective collaboration. Despite…
This study explores the role of education in promoting peace and state- building in Somalia, a country emerging from decades of conflict. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research combines a descriptive survey of 360 Somali respondents with a content analysis…
A single parent is an individual who raises one or more children without the support of a partner or spouse, whether due to separation, divorce, widowhood, or personal choice. In Somalia, single parenting is becoming increasingly common because of factors…
Global digital literacy is vital for navigating today's interconnected world, requiring skills in critical thinking, technology use, and cultural understanding. Nations like Uganda and Somalia are working to enhance digital skills through policies and infrastructure. Strong digital platforms and connectivity…
Somalia is preparing for its first one-person-one-vote election since independence in 1960, marking a significant political transformation. The shift from clan-based politics to a direct voting system aims to promote equal representation and address long-standing conflicts, but faces security threats…
Remittances are a vital component of Somalia’s economy, contributing significantly to household income, poverty reduction, and access to essential services. While they offer financial stability, over-reliance on remittances poses risks. Remittances serve as a crucial financial lifeline, helping Somali families…
Somalia adopted a federal system in 2012, after more than fifty years of centralized government since 1960. Four regional states were formed amid legal and political controversy between 2013 and 2016. This study examines how the federal government sets state…
Human capital development refers to the process of acquiring and increasing the number of people who have the skills, education, and experience that are crucial for economic growth (Eigbiremolen, 2014). Human capital refers to the abilities and skills of a…
Since its invention, journalism has been required to do at least three things at the same time as outlined by McNair (2005 ). These are the provision of information required for people to mon itor their social environments, a resource…