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{"title":"Humanizing Globalization in the Context of Remaking the South: A Pragmatic Dialectics Explored","authors":"Alex Igho Ovie-d’leone","doi":"10.15580/GJSS.2014.5.1202131005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15580/GJSS.2014.5.1202131005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":145745,"journal":{"name":"Greener Journal of Social Sciences","volume":"60 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127205039","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Community Perceptions on Marriage and Family Counselling: A Survey on Married Couples in Hintonville Community of Chegutu in Mashonaland West Province of Zimbabwe","authors":"Mutanana Ngonidzashe, G. Douglas","doi":"10.15580/GJSS.2014.5.012914074","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15580/GJSS.2014.5.012914074","url":null,"abstract":"The study investigated the perceptions of the Chegutu Town community on marriage counselling, using different modes of counselling, namely, traditional counselling, pastoral counselling, counselling by police officers from the Victim Friendly Unit and professional counselling. The researchers targeted the population of married couples in Hintonville Low Density Suburbs, a location that is situated in Chegutu Town in Zimbabwe. A sample of 30 married respondents comprising 17 married men and 13 married women of various ages ranging from 21 years upwards who had plus/minus eleven years of experience in marriage, were conveniently selected. The descriptive survey and structured questionnaires with closed and open ended questions were used to collect data. A pilot study was carried out to ensure validity and reliability of the research instrument. The study findings revealed that married couples generally have a positive perception on all the four modes of counselling. However, of the above mentioned modes of counselling, the community in question prefers pastoral counselling most because of the spiritual guidance associated with it. The community also supports traditional counselling though some married couples are of the view that elders are too harsh, unlike pastoral counselling and professional counselling. The results also suggest that the community is not fully conversant with professional counselling as evidenced by the low rate of respondents who prefer professional counselling as compared to pastoral counselling and traditional counselling.","PeriodicalId":145745,"journal":{"name":"Greener Journal of Social Sciences","volume":"61 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115621032","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Potential of Municipal Solid Waste as a Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Project in Kano Metropolis, Nigeria","authors":"A. B. Nabegu","doi":"10.15580/GJSS.2014.4.012914075","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15580/GJSS.2014.4.012914075","url":null,"abstract":"This paper assesses the potential of the CDM mechanism in the municipal solid waste disposal sector in Kano metropolis, Nigeria, where population growth of about 3%per annum and unprecedented urbanization of 40% per anum has resulted in high waste generation. The waste typical of developing countries consist mainly of organic matter and poor management due to a number of factors has meant less than 30% of the waste is actually managed and the waste that is managed is also deposited in unsanitary landfill to decompose and produce methane. Methane capture from landfills in Kano metropolis can be a good CMD project which now accounts for about 22% of CDM projects in countries like India, Brazil and Indonesia. Its popularity is due to its benefits of improved sanitation, renewable energy generation and the fact that methane has a global warming potential 21 times that of CO2. Data for this study was collected through fieldwork, questionnaire surveys and informal interviews conducted with senior officials of the agency responsible for waste management on the existing solid wastes management practices, and status of landfill management. Secondary data were collected through reviews of the Kyoto protocols, relevant documents on UNFCC and Nigeria’s communication to UNFCC.","PeriodicalId":145745,"journal":{"name":"Greener Journal of Social Sciences","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133045970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Family Planning Knowledge, Use and Non-use: A Cross Sectional Study in Meghalaya, India","authors":"N. Thapliyal","doi":"10.15580/GJSS.2014.4.011314033","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15580/GJSS.2014.4.011314033","url":null,"abstract":"Family planning method first started in India. There are different schemes and programme implemented in rural and urban areas of India on Family planning and target population showed good response and awareness on its uses. The study with this approach on its beneficial uses and sociological pattern of matrilineal society in Meghalaya was conducted in Meghalaya. The study uses the probability proportional to size method and sample size was 540. In each cluster of 30 was chosen in random pattern. From the result it was reflected that women participation is more in its uses and follow the common method of uses like pills but not going for modern method due to unmet of contraceptives.","PeriodicalId":145745,"journal":{"name":"Greener Journal of Social Sciences","volume":"90 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132508568","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of Market Potential for Horticultural Produce for Smallholder Farmers around Mutare City, Eastern Zimbabwe","authors":"C. Mashapa, T. Matenda, E. Mudyazvivi, P. Mhuriro-Mashapa, Wonder Mufunda, Lighton Dube, P. Zisadza-Gandiwa, B. Mashayamombe, E. Gandiwa, N. Muboko","doi":"10.15580/GJSS.2014.3.012414062","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15580/GJSS.2014.3.012414062","url":null,"abstract":"We carried out a market assessment to understand horticulture market dynamics around Mutare City, eastern Zimbabwe. We used the value chain development approach of starting from understanding what the market wants then using information gathered to inform producers of horticultural produce. This approach is underpinned by market-led production concept. Our study results highlighted opportunities for the participation of smallholder farmers in the horticulture sub-sector value chain; it provides horticulture market intelligence to smallholder farmers as to which crops to grow, when and for which market niche. There are opportunities for smallholder farmers to fill the identified horticultural produce demand gap around Mutare City, eastern Zimbabwe. Smallholder farmers could capitalize on the opportunity of horticulture produce scarcity that exists across Mutare City, so as to engage in market-led horticulture production. Our study contributes to a knowledge base of horticulture value chain development around Mutare City, eastern Zimbabwe and related areas aimed at economic development and peri-urban and urban household poverty reduction, which involves addressing the major constraints and opportunities faced between farmers and traders at marketing systems along the given horticultural value chain.","PeriodicalId":145745,"journal":{"name":"Greener Journal of Social Sciences","volume":"114 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122355342","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impacts of Mining on the Natural Environment and Wellbeing of Mining-Fringe Communities in Prestea, Ghana","authors":"M. Erdiaw‐Kwasie, R. Dinye, Matthew Mabunyewah","doi":"10.15580/GJSS.2014.3.010614020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15580/GJSS.2014.3.010614020","url":null,"abstract":"Although Small Scale surface mining has grown significantly in the developing world in recent decades, the hive of environmental and socio-economic discontents that accompanies large-scale surface mining activities are very much unprecedented. This paper therefore examines the operations of large scale mining group in the context of such discontents, in the case of Prestea, a vibrant mining town in the Prestea-Huni Valley District Assembly Area in the Western Region of Ghana. Case study approach within a naturalistic and interpretivist paradigm is the research design for this proposed study. The specific case involves the activities of BGL within the context of community safety and sustainability. Both quantitative and qualitative primary dataset were used in this study, coupled with observations and site visits. In-community survey was carried out with a total of seventy respondents (including mining employees) and SPSS analysis was done on the gathered data. The qualitative primary data were collected using in-depth, semistructured interviews with representatives of case company and stakeholder institutions and departments. Secondary data from case company and stakeholder institutions were subjected to content analysis. The findings of the study reveal that although the economic contribution of the mining sector towards the area’s economy is significant, the environmental and social wellbeing of host communities do not received equal enthusiasm and attention from the case company. The paper therefore critically assesses the effectiveness of the current remedial measures by the case company and makes policy recommendations to promote cleaner and safer production.","PeriodicalId":145745,"journal":{"name":"Greener Journal of Social Sciences","volume":"62 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115288129","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of Self Help Community Development Projects In Zungeru in Niger State, Nigeria","authors":"I. Shaibu","doi":"10.15580/GJSS.2014.3.072513754","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15580/GJSS.2014.3.072513754","url":null,"abstract":"Community infrastructural projects are basic requirements by any settlement for its effective and proper functioning and vital for the overall regional development of the area. The objectives of this study are to appraise the physical community projects by social groups/organization and government in Zungeru, examine the impact of self help community development efforts in the area, review problems associated with community development organizations and finally attempt physical planning measures to ensure effective CBOs development efforts in the study area. Data were procured through primary and secondary source and simple analytical statistical frequency methods were utilized. Various community based projects were found to have been executed by both the private organizations and the government but with little impact. To resolve the problems of effective community facility provision in the study area, it is recommended among other things that physical planning must be embraced since it involves the creation of functionally efficient and aesthetically friendly environment for living, working, circulation and recreation, the government should make available institutions that extend credit facilities at very low interest rate to CBOs for projects development and above all, the Federal government should encourage and assist the states, local government areas and communities in infrastructural development drives.","PeriodicalId":145745,"journal":{"name":"Greener Journal of Social Sciences","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128368745","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Socio-cultural Implications and Livelihoods Displacement of the moved Communities as a result of the Construction of the Tokwe Mukosi Dam, Masvingo","authors":"G. T. Mutangi, Wellington Mutari","doi":"10.15580/GJSS.2014.2.1202131009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15580/GJSS.2014.2.1202131009","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of the research was to examine the socio-cultural implications of forced migration and the changes in livelihoods as a result of the relocation paving way for the construction of the Tokwe Mukosi Dam in Masvingo. Qualitative methodology was used and unstructured interviews, focused group discussions and transect walks were used as data gathering instruments. The paper unveiled that in most cases when development is to take place, displacement also occurs especially for the nearby communities and this have profound consequences on the sociocultural aspects of the communities concerned. It was discovered that as result of the construction of Tokwe Mukosi Dam, there has been disintegration of family tie, destruction of shrines, graves, and cultural values of the locals were not considered. Relocation has also resulted in changes in the livelihoods of the moved communities because some of the practices which used to sustain them were affected. Women were not spared by the effects of displacement because most of the projects like gardening which they used to practice were disturbed as well and they were left with many duties and responsibilities and had to think outside the box for them to earn out a living and to feed the family.","PeriodicalId":145745,"journal":{"name":"Greener Journal of Social Sciences","volume":"100 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114596031","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sanitary provisions for persons with disabilities in the 21St century and bridging the gap through collaborative researches","authors":"G. Chigunwe","doi":"10.15580/GJSS.2014.2.1202131000","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15580/GJSS.2014.2.1202131000","url":null,"abstract":"The study intended to explore as to what extend persons with disabilities are included in sanitary accessibility, disaster management and prevention as well as in mitigating against environment hazards. To achieve this, the following questions were formulated; Are people with disabilities rehabilitated or habilitated in environmental sustainability? Do people with disabilities participate in the environmental sustainability planning and programmes implementation? To what extend are they included in educational campaigns against environmental sustainability? Do they access basic services of safe water and toilets? Descriptive survey method was used for this research and data was analysed in a narrative form. Convenient sampling and snow bowling method was used to select persons with disabilities and their families who participated in this study. Literature review showed that people with disabilities are among the most vulnerable and least equipped to deal with environmental hazards and impact of climate change in most African and Asian countries. Findings indicated that people with disabilities in Zimbabwe are excluded from accessing sanitary infrastructures and participating in planning and implementation of environmental sustainability programmes. They have relatively poor access to basic services and these include accessibility to safe water and toilets. Collaborative research by universities can go a long way in alleviating challenges faced by vulnerable persons in the communities that they serve. Combating life threatening diseases is one of the global Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to be achieved by the year 2015. Thus through various researches on appropriate sanitary provisions, universities can do much to inform policy as well as to help their government to pursue objectives and strategies that will guarantee the delivery of optimal outcomes of MDGS in the shortest time possible and at a reasonable cost. Through research conferences and other collaborative approaches, universities can facilitate the formulation of appropriate and sensitive sanitary facilities.","PeriodicalId":145745,"journal":{"name":"Greener Journal of Social Sciences","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129044131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Monetary Policy Adjustments under Alternative Inflationary Conditions: The Nigerian Case","authors":"J. Opue, B. Bankong","doi":"10.15580/GJSS.2014.2.052713639","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15580/GJSS.2014.2.052713639","url":null,"abstract":"This work provides an answer to the question: what should be the appropriate monetary policy under different inflationary conditions (that is, demand-pull and cost-push inflations) and what should be the effect of this nondistinction in the direction of monetary policy? Since no modern economy is autarky, the Nigerian economy is considered and examined analytically. Therefore, a conclusion that the problem of macroeconomic instability faced-with in countries like Nigeria, is as a result of the applications of inappropriate adjustments in monetary policy under different inflationary conditions is drawn. Thus, a recommendation that expansionary monetary policy be adopted for such countries is prescribed, but to an extent where a unit increase in cost must correspond with a unit increase in broad money supply. Likewise, such economies like Nigeria are encouraged to increase their exports and reduce imports in order to redress the problems of cost-push (imported) inflation.","PeriodicalId":145745,"journal":{"name":"Greener Journal of Social Sciences","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125566451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}