Vol. 6 (2024): Interdisciplinary Journal of Rural & Community Studies

Rural and Community Articles

• The dynamics of foster care in the Kingdom of Eswatini: Benefits, challenges, and strategies for effective foster parenting

  Phumuzani Mpofu, Tatenda Thelma Machingauta

  1-16

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• Affordability of electricity to rural consumers in Tanzania: An elephant in the room?

  Bikolimana Giliadi Muhihi

  1-20

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• Rural tourism in South Africa: A local economic development strategy

  Takalani Ramukumba

  1-16

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• A model to reconstruct lecturer dilemma in balancing research and teaching responsibilities: A case of one rural university in South Africa

  Cias Thapelo Tsotetsi; Akinlolu Ademola Onaolapo

  1-16

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• Mathematics discourse in instruction during functions lessons in grade 10 rural classrooms

  Hlamulo Wiseman Mbhiza, Matobako Sempe

  1-20

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• Wealth and learning achievement of pupils in primary schools in Uganda: Implications for government economic empowerment programs

  Ronald Kyagulanyi, Joseph Rwothumio, John Baptist Mpoza

  1-12

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• Navigating the road home: Challenges hindering the reintegration of street children with their families in Harare, Zimbabwe

  Mugove Kudenga , Prem Heeralal , Ntokozo Ndwandwe

  1-13

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• Socio-cultural practices and improved cooking stove technology choices among agro-pastoral communities in Arumeru District, Tanzania

  Luka Njau, George Matto

  1-14

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• Transforming pedagogical frontiers- harnessing the potential of school libraries as catalysts for teacher professional development: Reflections from six rural schools

  Lulama Mdodana-Zide

  1-13

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• Policy, access, and resource factors as correlates of functionality of secondary education in rural communities

  John Olayemi Okunlola

  1-13

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• The need for skills development among SMTEs in Mnquma Municipality, South Africa

  Siyabonga Mxunyelwa

  1-10

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• Review of community development initiatives for poverty reduction in Southern Africa

  Malose Moses Tjale, Shadreck Muchaku, Grey Magaiza, Durga Dass Sharma, Gopal Krishan Sharma, Yashwant Singh Negi, Marizvikuru Mwale

  1-21

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• Enhancing service delivery via Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) at uMzimkhulu Local Municipality, South Africa

  Sikhona Cornelius Nkosi, Linah Mahlahla, Kunle Oparinde

  1-14

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• Small rural tourism businesses’ experience of the COVID-19 Tourism Relief Fund: A case of Coffee Bay

  Tshepiso Jonathan Setokoe

  1-16

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• Stakeholder dynamics and territorial disputes in nature reserves management: A case of Cwebe community, Eastern Cape, South Africa

  James Donald Nyamahono

  1-17

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• Gender differences in banana productivity in Tanzania

  Hildo Ladislaus Mrema, Razack Bakari Lokina, Onesmo Selejio

  1-15

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• Exploring multifaceted impacts of El Niño driven drought on child-headed rural learners' well-being in drought-prone Chivi, Zimbabwe

  Munyaradzi Chidarikire, Munyaradzi Saruchera

  1-13

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• Qualitative exploration of self-assessment in natural science: Grade 6 learners' experiences in rural Kwa-Zulu Natal classrooms

  Preya Pillay

  1-17

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• A participatory lens to enhance collaborative learning among university students in rural South Africa

  Bunmi Isaiah Omodan, Andy Mafunda, Enathi Mbebe, Somikazi Mdolota

  1-14

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• Pitfalls of PTOs in land ownership and control: Rethinking access for rural development in South Africa

  Chitja Twala, Hope Luke Vhiga

  1-11

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