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Item Bioeconomy for sustainable environment management practices(Springer, 2024) Kadhila, Timoteus; Amesho, Kassian; Shangdiar, Sumarlin; Shihomeka, Sadrag P.; Shopati, Abner K.; Edoun, E.I.; Mohan, ChandraThe bioeconomy has the potential to play a key role in sustainable environmental management practices by utilizing bio-based resources, reducing environmental impact, and promoting biodiversity and ecosystem services. In this chapter, we explore the principles of sustainable environmental management practices and their application in the bioeconomy. We discuss the use of bio-based solutions for environmental challenges, the circular economy and its relationship with the bioeconomy, and the importance of social and environmental responsibility in the bioeconomy. Additionally, we examine current policy and regulatory frameworks related to bioeconomy and sustainable environment management practices and the future prospects for the fieldItem Sustainable bioeconomy for next-generation industrial ecology(Springer, 2024) Kadhila, Timoteus; Amesho, Kassian; Shangdiar, Sumarlin; Shihomeka, Sadrag P.; Shopati, Abner K.; Edoun, E.I.The sustainable bioeconomy is becoming an increasingly important aspect of industrial ecology as we seek to reduce our dependence on finite resources and shift toward more sustainable production and consumption practices. In this chapter, we explore the principles of sustainable bioeconomy and their application in next-generation industrial ecology. We discuss the use of bio-based feedstocks in industrial processes, sustainable manufacturing processes, circular economy and industrial symbiosis, and the importance of social and environmental responsibility in the bioeconomy. Finally, we examine the future directions of sustainable bioeconomy, including technological advancements, policy and regulatory frameworks, and collaboration and partnershipsItem The impact of job satisfaction on employee retention in the power sector(IGI Global, 2024) Nghilalulwa, Jesaya Mutileni; Shihomeka, Sadrag P.The main subject of this research was to explore the impact of job satisfaction on employee retention in Oshakati Premier Electric. Forty-four respondents were selected for this research by employing a simple random sampling strategy. A self-administered survey questionnaire was designed to collect data from the respondents. The key findings from this research were that of extrinsic and intrinsic factors that impact employee job satisfaction on employee retention. Furthermore, the research reveals that factors such as training and developmental opportunities, employee benefits, rewards and salaries, conducive working environment, a good relationship with co-employees, and fair treatment from management and supervisors were ranked as the utmost important factors that led to employee job satisfaction and employee retention. It is recommended that management should afford an atmosphere for the attainment of high sensation of employee job satisfaction with the main responsibility of employee retention in the long-term period of the organizationItem The relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership styles of managers in small and medium enterprises(IGI Global, 2023) Shihomeka, Sadrag P.; Nyathi, AshlyThis study investigated the relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership styles of managers in small and medium enterprises at Dog Forces Security Services (DFSS), Namibia. The study used a quantitative correlation research design and a case study strategy. The results show a positive correlation between emotional intelligence and transformational (SD=2.06), transactional (SD=1.59), and laissez-faire leadership styles (SD=0.49). Further confirmation was done using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) by creating a path analysis, and to confirm the hypotheses where a comparative fix index of .748 between emotional intelligence and transformational, .770 between emotional intelligence and transactional, .183 between emotional intelligence and laissez-faire was found resulting in the acceptance of all hypotheses. The study recommended that DFSS management should strengthen leadership initiatives that promote emotional intelligence and leadership styles in order to achieve their goals and intentionsItem Green school leadership: Towards an effective leadership model for achieving sustainability in Namibian secondary schools(IGI Global, 2019) Shaimemanya, Cornelia Ndahambelela S.; Shihomeka, Sadrag P.The purpose of the chapter was to examine the leadership practices of school principals whose agenda is to green the schools in an effort to achieve sustainability in Namibia and build environmental knowledge of the Namibian secondary school learners. The study was qualitative and used a purposive sampling of eight teachers and environmental clubs at three selected schools in the Khomas education region. The results revealed that these teachers hold a non-remunerative position of coordinating for the Environmental Club as an extra-mural responsibility and they were doing it because of their natural love for the environment and interest in educating the young and future generations about sustainability/sustainable living. The chapter recommends that the school management should provide maximum support to the practicing and responsible green school project coordinators at various schools to motivate and guide them when necessaryItem Social media integration in educational administration as information and smart systems: Digital literacy for economic, social, and political engagement in Namibia(IGI Global, 2020) Shihomeka, Sadrag P.; Amadhila Helena N.The proliferation and access to social media platforms that allow easy access to information systems and services, content creation, and sharing, in a convenient form, has taken education administration and management by storm. Facebook is one of the many online media that can let education administrators and managers interact with each other or their subordinates by sharing information about themselves or any topical community issue via personal profiles or institutional profiles. Furthermore, it is noted that social media applications by their nature have the capabilities of educating, informing, entertaining (leisure), and socializing the audience. The research revealed that there are various groups on Facebook where youthful education administrators can use to post educational information and discuss pertinent issues concerning their institutions. Indeed, social media are being used as channels to foster economic, social, and political development education among Namibian educational administratorsItem Characterization of online learners or students in Namibia(IGI Global, 2021) Shihomeka, Sadrag P.The purpose of this chapter is to present the characteristics of online learners or students in the Global South and specifically in Namibia. The characteristics were identified by using an autobiographical narrative enquiry of over 17 years of teaching experience in the field of distance education, secondary school teaching, university teaching, and online facilitation. The chapter presents four key characteristics of online learners or students that are likely to be found in the Global South. These characteristics should be taken into consideration before a final decision as to whether use online learning, blended learning, or offline learning. These are technologically-endowed (TE) student/learner, moderate technologically-exposed (MTE) student/learner, severe technologically disadvantaged (STD) student/learner, and acute technologically marginalized (ATM) student/learner. The chapter proposes that a rubric with grading criteria should be developed so that at the end the institution will be able to tell how many students/learners fall under each categoryItem Effectiveness information communication technology systems and its impact on organizational performance: Case of the Evangelical Lutheran Church In Namibia(IGI Global, 2023) Hainane, Wilhelm; Shihomeka, Sadrag P.This chapter evaluated the effectiveness of the current information communication technology systems in use by ELCIN and its impact on overall performance in the administration of the church. The study utilised a quantitative approach with a randomly selected sample . The findings reveal that only 14% of ELCIN staff had PCs. On ICT skills competences, the digital illiteracy rates are high with databases (illiterate= 85%, literate=0%), PowerPoint (illiterate=87%, literate =13%), and Excel (illiterate=20%, literate=20%, not sure=60%). The study further reveals that there is generally non-usage (f=27, 90%) of specialised administrative software such as Oracle, Pastel, and SAP. The research also showed that there are varied reasons for the low adoption of ICT in ELCIN that include inadequate hardware and software and low skills capacitation among others. It is therefore recommended that ELCIN sends the staff members to refresher courses in basic ICT and to strengthen the digital literacy training. Also, proper system implementation should be accompanied by appropriate expertise