Udeme Samuel Jacob
Biographic Data
| ID | 8434350 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Udeme Samuel Jacob |
| GIVEN NAMES | Udeme Samuel |
| FAMILY NAME | Jacob |
| SIGNATURE | JACOB U S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Johannesburg |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3234-8226 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Sports and physical activity interventions in autism spectrum disorder
Background Physical activity (PA) interventions have been explored as a means of improving motor, social, executive, behavioural, and psychosocial outcomes in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, variability in study designs and methodological quality raises questions about the consistency and reliability of reported effects. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted, including studies publishe…
Global prevalence of depression among university students
Introduction Depression is one of the leading causes of disability globally, ranking after cardiovascular and respiratory diseases in its contribution to functional impairment and reduced quality of life. University students constitute a particularly vulnerable population due to academic pressure, financial stress, social adjustment difficulties, and transitional life challenges associated with higher education. Despite being regarded as a social…
Exploring perspectives
Given the growing demand to produce PhD holders in Africa, it is crucial to grasp the intricacies faced by PhD candidates. This review aimed to synthesise the existing studies that explore the perspectives of candidates pursuing or completing a PhD in Africa. In conjunction with the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology for scoping reviews, a scoping review guide developed by Arksey and O’Malley (2005) was used. Multiple databases were search…
A systematic review of physical activity
The inactivity of people with intellectual disabilities (PwID) is a major contributor to ill health. Probably because people with intellectual disabilities are not adequately informed about physical activity and intervention programs required to enhance their fitness. This study critically reviewed physical activity: benefits and needs for maintenance of quality of life among adults with intellectual disability. An extensive search of bibliograph…
A comparative study of pre-service teachers’ knowledge and perceptions of, and attitudes toward, inclusive education
This study examined pre-service teachers’ knowledge and perceptions of, and attitudes toward, inclusive education. A total of 131 pre-service teachers from two programs—one at a College of Education and a university program through the Faculty of Education—were surveyed using a cross-sectional survey research design. Data were collected using a self-developed questionnaire. The questionnaire was pilot tested among pre-service teachers from the Fa…
Social Skills Development Among Adolescents with Mild Intellectual Disability
Family therapy as predictor of wellbeing and recovery among patients with schizophrenia
The study investigated family therapy as a predictor of well-being among Schizophrenic patients. Family therapy is a therapeutic approach used to help people with schizophrenia deepen their family connections to get through stressful times. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Two hundred and ninety-seven (297) schizophrenic patients participated in the study. An adapted and validated questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of r = …
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A comparative study of pre-service teachers’ knowledge and perceptions of, and attitudes toward, inclusive education
This study examined pre-service teachers’ knowledge and perceptions of, and attitudes toward, inclusive education. A total of 131 pre-service teachers from two programs—one at a College of Education and a university program through the Faculty of Education—were surveyed using a cross-sectional survey research design. Data were collected using a self-developed questionnaire. The questionnaire was pilot tested among pre-service teachers from the Fa…
Social Skills Development Among Adolescents with Mild Intellectual Disability
Family therapy as predictor of wellbeing and recovery among patients with schizophrenia
The study investigated family therapy as a predictor of well-being among Schizophrenic patients. Family therapy is a therapeutic approach used to help people with schizophrenia deepen their family connections to get through stressful times. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Two hundred and ninety-seven (297) schizophrenic patients participated in the study. An adapted and validated questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of r = …
A systematic review of physical activity
The inactivity of people with intellectual disabilities (PwID) is a major contributor to ill health. Probably because people with intellectual disabilities are not adequately informed about physical activity and intervention programs required to enhance their fitness. This study critically reviewed physical activity: benefits and needs for maintenance of quality of life among adults with intellectual disability. An extensive search of bibliograph…
Exploring perspectives
Given the growing demand to produce PhD holders in Africa, it is crucial to grasp the intricacies faced by PhD candidates. This review aimed to synthesise the existing studies that explore the perspectives of candidates pursuing or completing a PhD in Africa. In conjunction with the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology for scoping reviews, a scoping review guide developed by Arksey and O’Malley (2005) was used. Multiple databases were search…
Sports and physical activity interventions in autism spectrum disorder
Background Physical activity (PA) interventions have been explored as a means of improving motor, social, executive, behavioural, and psychosocial outcomes in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, variability in study designs and methodological quality raises questions about the consistency and reliability of reported effects. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted, including studies publishe…
Global prevalence of depression among university students
Introduction Depression is one of the leading causes of disability globally, ranking after cardiovascular and respiratory diseases in its contribution to functional impairment and reduced quality of life. University students constitute a particularly vulnerable population due to academic pressure, financial stress, social adjustment difficulties, and transitional life challenges associated with higher education. Despite being regarded as a social…
Psychology (4 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Children's Physical and Motor Development (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Descriptive statistics (2 works) · Higher education (2 works) · Medical education (2 works) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (2 works) · Psychiatry (2 works) · Systematic review (2 works)