Abstract: Emotional Maturity is the process of impulse control through the agency of self. Emotional Maturity means to balance the emotions produced in person’s mind at a particular time. To face any problem of happiness or unhappiness with patience are the symptoms of emotional maturity. Neurocognitive process includes a number of human functions through neural network. Neurobiologists distinguish emotions as a subjective sentiments - the emotions that one feel of physiological arousal that it provokes with its procession of somatic reaction and associated action (e.g defence or attack when faced with danger).  Neurocognitive strategies will be helpful to bring out the secrets of neural network involving in emotional maturity.

Title: Neuroconitive Perspectives on Emotional Maturity
Author: P. Nirmala Devi, Dr. M. Parimala Fathima
ISSN 2394-9686
International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning
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Abstract: This paper discusses the functionality of Kosovo mathematics textbooks for lower secondary school. An horizontal analysis is performed, which focuses on some key elements of the textbook content. In particular, it focuses on their potential in enhancing student’s motivation and comprehension to engage in mathematical learning. Further on, the organizing structure of content and the range of used or proposed teaching and learning activities throughout the textbooks is discussed, as well as their potential in the representing of the problem solving and problem solving strategies. At the end, the use of modern technologies is reviewed. The article has provided valuable data regarding the functionality level of the above mentioned textbooks.

Keywords: Lower secondary school, Mathematics textbooks, Motivational and comprehension factors, Pedagogical factors, Problem solving factors, Technological factors.
Title: The General Characteristics Of Mathematics Textbooks For Lower Secondary School In Kosovo
Author: Valbone Berisha
ISSN 2394-9686
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Abstract: The general objective of carrying out this study was to establish the effects of access to mass-media on the academic development of children in primary schools in Kenya. This study was based at the St. Alloys Academy, Nairobi. The objective of the study was to establish the effect of the too much access to mass media, on children’s development in academic performance and addiction. This study is beneficial to St. Alloys Academy, government, other school and other researchers who shall use it as a foundation for further studies. The researchers applied a descriptive research design. The target population was  35 members of staff from St. Alloys Academy, Nairobi. The study adopted census sampling where the whole population was used as a sample. The data collected was edited and analyzed using descriptive statistic and presented using tables, graphs, and charts. As per the findings, 85% acknowledged the effect of mass media and children and 67% acknowledged that mass media have some impact on a child’s development. The study recommended that children should be limited too much access to mass media as parents and teachers should be their controllers and encourage them to watch and listen to programs that are educative. Parents should be aware of the positive and negative impact of access to mass media on children. Parents, teachers and guardians should ensure that children spend most of their time reading, playing with others and doing their homework in order to ensure high performances.

Keywords: Addiction, Academic improvement, Children, Mass media.
Title: Effects of Mass Media on the Academic Development of Children in Primary Schools in Kenya: A Case Study of St. Alloys Junior Academy
Author: Momanyi Charles Ocharo, Sarah Elphine  Karani
ISSN 2394-9686
International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning
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Abstract: The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of early marriages on transition rates of girls from primary to secondary schools in Nyamusi Division, Nyamira County, Kenya. Evidence collected from education offices in Nyamira County and in Nyamusi Division indicates low transition rates of girls from primary to secondary schools. This study used descriptive research design. The study targeted 61 public primary schools and 14 public secondary schools in the division, 567 teachers, 75 headteachers and 3,728 girls and Area Education Officer in Nyamusi Division. Therefore, the accessible population was 4,371. In this study, public primary and secondary schools were stratified into three educational Zones from which stratified simple random sampling was used to select a total of 45 schools to participate in this study. Simple random sampling was used to select the schools from each zone. All the 45 headteachers of the selected schools were purposively selected to participate in this study. This study used questionnaires, interview schedules and documents analysis to collect data for the study. The validity and reliability of the research instruments were tested before being used in data collection. Data in this study were collected by use of both closed-ended and open-ended questionnaire items. Quantitative data was presented by use of frequency tables and analyzed by use of percentages. The qualitative data was categorized into distinct themes as shown by the responses of the respondents. The results were presented by use of frequency tables and analyzed and interpreted by use of percentages. Based on the findings of this study, it was established that early marriages are practiced within the division and it affects girls from proceeding to secondary schools. It also leads to girls dropping out of school. It was also established that early marriages has led to repetition of the girls once they go back to school and also lowers completion and graduation rates of the girls.  This leads to repetition and dropout rates to be high as the girls are engaged on socio-economic activities at tender age. Based on the findings of this study, the following recommendations were made:- the National and County Governments to reinforce the Children Act that discourages early marriages to ensure that all children attain basic education, the parents should be sensitized about the provision of free secondary education to enable girls attend school. Sponsors and well wishers to assist girls from economically challenged backgrounds to enable proceed and complete the education and the Basic Education Act No. 14 of 2013 should be reinforced for all children to get basic education. The findings of this study may be useful to the government to curb the wastage of resources by improving transition rates of the girls to reduce gender parity in secondary schools. The field officers including the Area Education Officers (AEOs), the Quality assurance and standards officers (QASOs), the school and other local government administrators and teachers may use the findings of this study to come up with ways of encouraging girls to further their education and avoid wastage.        

Keywords: Early Marriages, Transition rates, dropout and repetition rates
Title: Effect of Early Marriage on Transition Rates of Girls from Primary to Secondary Schools in Nyamusi Division of Nyamira County, Kenya,
Author: Benard Ondieki Momanyi, Charles Momanyi Ocharo, Elijah Sokobe Ogoti, James Ondieki Ratemo, Rev. Eliud Nyakundi
ISSN 2394-9686
International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning
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