Abstract: Intersex persons are born with variations in sex characteristics, including chromosomal, gonadal, hormonal, anatomical, or reproductive traits that do not fit conventional binary definitions of male and female bodies. Although Kenya has become one of the most visible African jurisdictions in the formal recognition of intersex persons through litigation, the 2019 national census, statutory recognition of intersex children, and draft... [...] Read more

Abstract: This study examines the development, applications, and controversies of nudge theory, with particular emphasis on its role in financial decision-making and public policy. It seeks to clarify how nudge-based interventions influence behavior, where they are most effective, and what ethical and practical limitations shape their application. The study adopts a narrative review approach within the interdisciplinary framework of behavioral... [...] Read more

Abstract: As an initial step toward developing a responsive and adequate service delivery to the victims of GBVF, this exploratory formative research was conducted to examine perspectives of GBVF among the South African Police Service (SAPS) and community members in the Kwazulu-Natal (KZN) policing area. A cross-sectional mixed-methods design was used for a bigger study, to evaluate a comprehensive case-management intervention in the KZN. This paper... [...] Read more

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of social skills training in enhancing the self-concept of teenage mothers in Kibera, a population often marginalized and vulnerable due to societal stigma, rejection, and isolation following teenage pregnancy. The study employed a mixed-method sequential explanatory design, anchored on Carl Rogers' person-centered theory and Bandura's social cognitive theory. The research... [...] Read more

Abstract: This study investigates the relationship between strategic human resource management (SHRM) practices and the ongoing brain drain of skilled professionals in Nigeria. Drawing on Human Capital Theory and Strategic HRM frameworks, the research employs a mixed-methods design that integrates quantitative labor market data from 2020 to 2024 with qualitative insights from 80 participants, including HR professionals and expatriates. The findings... [...] Read more

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to assess the legal and institutional basis and practice of restorative justice in Ethiopia. Unlike the traditional Ethiopian criminal justice system, which views crime as an offence against the state and often excludes victim and community participation, restorative justice views crime as a violation of relationships among victims, offenders, and the community. This study employs a qualitative research approach... [...] Read more