Showing papers in "Cogent Social Sciences in 2019"
TL;DR: In spite of its pervasiveness and the massive popularity it has garnered over the years, sustainable development has become a popular catchphrase in contemporary development discourse as mentioned in this paper, however, it has not yet achieved sustainable development.
Abstract: Sustainable development (SD) has become a popular catchphrase in contemporary development discourse. However, in spite of its pervasiveness and the massive popularity it has garnered over the years...
566 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors identify the factors influencing women participation in politics in the SADC region and draw from the fact that the 30% average woman participation rate is still only half way to the goal.
Abstract: This paper identifies the factors influencing women participation in politics in the SADC region. The paper drew from the fact that the 30% average woman participation rate is still only half way t...
35 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a synthesis of the empirical literature on the effectiveness of foreign aid on poverty reduction through a review of empirical studies, which is done through a survey of empirical literature.
Abstract: This main objective of this paper is to present a synthesis of the empirical literature on the effectiveness of foreign aid on poverty reduction. This is done through a review of empirical studies ...
31 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors aim to understand why smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe are "resisting" to adopt small grains as a strategy for adapting to the negative effects of climate change.
Abstract: This paper aims to understand why smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe are “resisting” to adopt small grains as a strategy for adapting to the negative effects of climate change. The uptake of small gra...
30 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the application of federal character principle (FCP) in Nigerian civil service for inclusive representation and national unity is reviewed, which draws on case studies and empirical works.
Abstract: This paper reviews the application of federal character principle (FCP) in Nigerian civil service for inclusive representation and national unity. It draws on case studies and empirical works on th...
27 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the effects of using opinion-gap, reasoning-gap and information-gap tasks on Iranian EFL learners' speaking fluency were compared using 140 intermediat...
Abstract: This study was an attempt to compare the effects of using opinion-gap, reasoning-gap, and information-gap tasks on Iranian EFL learners’ speaking fluency. To fulfill this objective, 140 intermediat...
26 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors assesses the perception and adaptation strategies employed by smallholder farmers to abate the effect of climate variability using a mixed method cross-sectional research approach on sm...
Abstract: This paper assesses the perception and adaptation strategies employed by smallholder farmers to abate the effect of climate variability. Using a mixed method cross-sectional research approach on sm...
26 citations
TL;DR: The deteriorating state of municipal wastewater and sewage treatment management in South Africa is one of the largest contributing factors to the numerous pollution problems experienced in most par... as discussed by the authors, which can be classified into three categories:
Abstract: The deteriorating state of municipal wastewater and sewage treatment management in South Africa is one of the largest contributing factors to the numerous pollution problems experienced in most par...
26 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the determinants of household energy consumption and how that relates to general poverty and energy poverty were investigated, and the authors extended the Multidimensional Energy Poverty Index (MEPI) by estima...
Abstract: The study looks at the determinants of household energy consumption and how that relates to general poverty and energy poverty. It extends the Multidimensional Energy Poverty Index (MEPI) by estima...
25 citations
TL;DR: Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) is a flagship programme of the National Social Protection Strategy (NSPS) targeted at the vulnerable and extremely poor in Ghana as mentioned in this paper. And it is based on the peculiar...
Abstract: Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) is a flagship programme of the National Social Protection Strategy (NSPS) targeted at the vulnerable and extremely poor in Ghana. Based on the peculiar...
24 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors report that communities across the Arctic are experiencing growth in transiting, destination and domestic ship traffic, and environmental impacts resulting from Arctic shipping have been well documented.
Abstract: Communities across the Arctic are experiencing growth in transiting, destination and domestic ship traffic. Environmental impacts resulting from Arctic shipping have been well documented, but littl...
TL;DR: There is a need for health education, sensitization and campaigns in other to enhance health-seeking behaviour amongst men in the academia and the Courtenay's relational theory of gender and men’s health is the most suitable theory that puts the discourse in proper perspective.
Abstract: The nexus between masculinity and men’s health-seeking behaviour is a multifaceted global discourse which has been quite enlightening when viewed from varying perspectives. Remarkably, cultural and...
TL;DR: Water hyacinth invasion has been highlighted to be a source of problem to riparian communities as mentioned in this paper, and they are known to reduce the velocity of water bodies, thereby serving as suitable breeding grounds f...
Abstract: Water hyacinth invasion has been highlighted to be a source of problem to riparian communities. They are known to reduce the velocity of water bodies, thereby serving as suitable breeding grounds f...
TL;DR: Informal sector (IFS) activities are viable in reducing poverty among women as mentioned in this paper. Yet, the full potential of IFS in developing countries may not be realised when women encounter challenges which...
Abstract: Informal sector (IFS) activities are viable in reducing poverty among women. Yet, the full potential of IFS in reducing poverty among women may not be realised when women encounter challenges which...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors identify factors influencing smallholder farmers' decision to switch to sustainable agro-processing value chains and link them successfully to sustainable value chains, in South Africa.
Abstract: Smallholder farmers in South Africa have not been linked successfully to sustainable agro-processing value chains. This study aimed to identify factors influencing smallholder farmers’ decision to ...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated the influence of national culture on organizational culture of multinational companies in Ghana by conducting a survey of 269 managers from Accra, Tema, Takoradi and Kumasi.
Abstract: The study investigated the influence of national culture on organizational culture of multinational companies in Ghana. A survey of 269 managers was sampled from Accra, Tema, Takoradi and Kumasi. S...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the construction of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) through corpus-based critical discourse analysis of news in the Pakistani press, and concluded that Pakistani newspapers show Ch...
Abstract: The paper examines the construction of China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) through corpus-based critical discourse analysis of news in the Pakistani press. Overall, Pakistani newspapers show Ch...
TL;DR: The community-based natural resources management (CBNRM) programme in Botswana was developed to facilitate a partnership between local communities and government for the conservation of natural resources as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: The community-based natural resources management (CBNRM) programme in Botswana was developed to facilitate a partnership between local communities and government for the conservation of natural res...
TL;DR: In this paper, the effects of gender on poverty reduction efforts in South Africa have been investigated, where gender plays a huge role in the household decision-making process, as a result, it can determine if women should participate in poverty reduction.
Abstract: In this article, we elicit the effects of gender on poverty reduction efforts in South Africa. Gender plays a huge role in the household decision-making process, as a result, it can determine if wh...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined factors that influence citizens' adoption of e-government applications in Malaysia and their satisfaction with the e-Government applications in addition to their satisfaction in Malaysia.
Abstract: The aim of this research is to examine factors that influence citizens’ adoption of the e-government applications in Malaysia. In addition, their satisfaction is also analyzed. The research model w...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated the role of perceived customer value in promoting customer satisfaction in the South African leafy vegetable market and examined the antecedents of perceived value in customer satisfaction.
Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the role of perceived customer value in promoting customer satisfaction in the South African leafy vegetable market. The study also examined the antecedents...
TL;DR: Gender differences have been widely observed among developing countries whenever it comes to investigate the position of women on research grounds as mentioned in this paper, and therefore, in current research, the relationship between gender differences and the role of women in research has been examined.
Abstract: Gender differences have been widely observed among developing countries whenever it comes to investigate the position of women on research grounds. Therefore, in current research, the relationship ...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors established a direct relationship between recidivism and ex-offenders’ unemployment, while the consequences of exoffender unemployment to society are known, the lived experienc...
Abstract: Several researchers established a direct relationship between recidivism and ex-offenders’ unemployment. While the consequences of ex-offender unemployment to society are known, the lived experienc...
TL;DR: Although Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is an important health and social issue, less is known about IPV among sexual orientation and gender-minoritized (SOGI) populations such as Lesbian, Gay, Bi... as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Although Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is an important health and social issue, less is known about IPV among sexual orientation and gender-minoritized (SOGI) populations such as Lesbian, Gay, Bi...
TL;DR: For over a decade, scholars of Critical Terrorism Studies (CTS) as mentioned in this paper have persuaded scholars of International Relations (IR) identifying with the widening and deepening era of international relations (IR).
Abstract: For over a decade, scholars of Critical Terrorism Studies (CTS) – a subset of terrorism studies identifying with the widening and deepening era of International Relations (IR) – have persuaded scho...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors provide perspective regarding the true prevalence of serial murderers in modern society and address the conflict between the evidenced decline in serial homicide and the vie..., and
Abstract: The current research provides perspective regarding the true prevalence of serial murderers in modern society and addresses the conflict between the evidenced decline in serial homicide and the vie...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examine how alpine skiers evaluate various ski resort and weather-related characteristics using a conjoint framework, based on survey data from 400 existing skiers.
Abstract: In this paper, we examine how alpine skiers evaluate various ski resort- and weather-related characteristics using a conjoint framework. The analysis is based on survey data from 400 existing skier...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors focused on household living in rural areas of developing countries rely on rain-fed agriculture for their livelihoods and, as such, are highly dependent on climatic conditions.
Abstract: Households living in rural areas of developing countries rely on rain-fed agriculture for their livelihoods and, as such, are highly dependent on climatic conditions. The study is located in Gwanda...
TL;DR: The roles of hate speech, ethnicity and region were very central to the 2015 general elections in Nigeria as discussed by the authors, and the elections created "mobilisational gaps" built around religion and ethnic...
Abstract: The roles of hate speech, ethnicity and region were very central to the 2015 general elections in Nigeria. Essentially, the elections created “mobilisational gaps”, built around religion and ethnic...
TL;DR: In the labour market framework, gender inequalities penalizing women in participation, remuneration and career still persist almost everywhere, even though there are remarkable differences between the genders as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: In the labour market framework, gender inequalities penalizing women in participation, remuneration and career still persist almost everywhere, even though there are remarkable differences between ...