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The Views of Amakrwala on the Usage of Umqombothi and Commercial Alcohol during the Initiation Ceremonies Amakrwala 对在入会仪式上使用 Umqombothi 和商业酒精的看法

African journal of social sciences and humanities research Pub Date : 2024-04-03 DOI: 10.52589/ajsshr-qnqcjpbs

Mzoli M., Zurina A., Zoleka S., Thanduxolo N.

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The Experiences and Challenges Of LGBTQ+ Individuals in Accessing Social Work Practices in Nigeria 尼日利亚女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋、变性者和跨性别者（LGBTQ+）在参与社会工作实践中的经历和挑战

African journal of social sciences and humanities research Pub Date : 2024-03-27 DOI: 10.52589/ajsshr-bvmkk508

Olawale James Olaogun

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Perceived Problems and Coping Strategies of Retirees in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria 尼日利亚埃努古州恩苏卡地方政府地区退休人员感知到的问题和应对策略

African journal of social sciences and humanities research Pub Date : 2024-03-27 DOI: 10.52589/ajsshr-1tax3yic

Ugwu F.A., Ohuakanwa C.E.

{"title":"Perceived Problems and Coping Strategies of Retirees in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria","authors":"Ugwu F.A., Ohuakanwa C.E.","doi":"10.52589/ajsshr-1tax3yic","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52589/ajsshr-1tax3yic","url":null,"abstract":"This study focused on some perceived problems of retirees in the Nsukka local government area of Enugu state and the strategies they adopted in coping with retirement. A descriptive survey was the design of the study. The population of the study comprised 3,000 retired males and females from nine towns that make up the Nsukka local government area, while the sample was 132 males and 148 females totaling 280 retirees as the sample. A simple random sampling technique was adopted with 31 from each of the nine towns except Nsukka town with 32 retirees. Two research questions were raised and two hypotheses for the study were tested at a 0.05 level of significance. The instrument for data collection was a researchers’ designed rating titled “retirees’ related problems and coping strategies rating scale”. The instrument was in three clusters to elicit information from the retirees on perceived problems they face and strategies they adopt to cope with the retirement problems to generate data analyzed using simple percentage mean and t-test statistics. Findings among others, showed that retirees in the Nsukka local government area have problems with low savings to sustain themselves after retirement. They also suffer problems of low self-esteem, being insulted by members of society, being deserted by old friends and non-payment of retirement benefits by the government. Based on the findings, it was recommended that there should be adequate information concerning the utilisation of available coping strategies for retirees. It was also recommended that the Nigerian government pay attention to the plight of retirees and pay them regularly their retirement benefits.","PeriodicalId":472401,"journal":{"name":"African journal of social sciences and humanities research","volume":"29 13","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140375731","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}

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Barriers to the Participation of Persons with Disabilities in Rural Local Governance: The Case of Bikita District, Zimbabwe 残疾人参与农村地方治理的障碍：津巴布韦比基塔区的案例

African journal of social sciences and humanities research Pub Date : 2024-03-26 DOI: 10.52589/ajsshr-i19bubf6

Zenzo L. D., Shamiso Z.

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The Efficiency of Management Control Systems: Does Implementing Management Control Systems Affect How Well a Company Performs? 管理控制系统的效率：实施管理控制系统会影响公司业绩吗？

African journal of social sciences and humanities research Pub Date : 2024-03-26 DOI: 10.52589/ajsshr-sg4mz3mx

Iyobhebhe I., Haruna A. M.

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Adapting Theories of Pro-environmental Behaviours to Environmental Activism: A Review of Relevant Theoretical Frameworks 将亲环境行为理论应用于环境行动主义：相关理论框架综述

African journal of social sciences and humanities research Pub Date : 2024-03-18 DOI: 10.52589/ajsshr-qv4mgoxg

Wisdom Chidiebere Obioha

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Value Addition of Recyclable Solid Waste Materials: The Case of Namibia 可回收固体废物材料的增值：纳米比亚案例

African journal of social sciences and humanities research Pub Date : 2024-03-18 DOI: 10.52589/ajsshr-mnkk2swm

Tandiwe M., William C.

{"title":"Value Addition of Recyclable Solid Waste Materials: The Case of Namibia","authors":"Tandiwe M., William C.","doi":"10.52589/ajsshr-mnkk2swm","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52589/ajsshr-mnkk2swm","url":null,"abstract":"Solid waste recycling is an important component of sustainable economic development. Research indicates that the growing need for raw materials and the difficulties associated with managing solid waste have led to the development of recycling as a rational strategy for advancing sustainability in the twenty-first century. While value-addition processes are highlighted in various research on solid waste management carried out in Namibia and other parts of southern Africa the focus has been on single waste streams, actors industry, waste reduction options or recommendations on recycling processing systems. This paper aims to highlight value chains of a variety of recyclable materials in the Namibian recycling industry an endeavour which may assist policymakers in understanding how the industry can contribute to sustainable industrial growth and employment creation. The study was a descriptive case study design, which was qualitative. Results indicate that in Namibia recycling industry processes a wide range of recyclable products such as plastic, paper and glass bottles. Except for plastic, the value addition of recovered materials was limited to the pre-processing stage. The full growth of the industry is still to be realised. Policy and intervention programs should promote more value addition in raw materials in the country as a whole considering the benefits to sustainable economic growth.","PeriodicalId":472401,"journal":{"name":"African journal of social sciences and humanities research","volume":"202 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140234083","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}

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Attitude and Perception as Associated Risk Factors of Sexual Harassment of Secondary School Girls in Abak Lga, Akwa Ibom State 阿夸伊博姆州 Abak Lga 中学女生遭受性骚扰的相关风险因素--态度和观念

African journal of social sciences and humanities research Pub Date : 2024-03-13 DOI: 10.52589/ajsshr-bfl1j7yk

Wisdom M. A., Edidiong A. E., Anne E. E., Inimfon J. O.

{"title":"Attitude and Perception as Associated Risk Factors of Sexual Harassment of Secondary School Girls in Abak Lga, Akwa Ibom State","authors":"Wisdom M. A., Edidiong A. E., Anne E. E., Inimfon J. O.","doi":"10.52589/ajsshr-bfl1j7yk","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52589/ajsshr-bfl1j7yk","url":null,"abstract":"Sexual harassment occurs when people are targets of unwanted sexual comments, sexual gestures, or sexual actions and, for many years, this has been a major challenge among secondary school girls. School girls have been plagued by sexual harassment occurring in school; a place which was meant to be a safe environment where girls acquire knowledge needed for future development has become an unsafe environment where girls are sexually harassed. This study therefore examined how the perception and attitude of secondary school girls predict the possibility of their sexual harassment. To achieve the purpose of this study, 384 questionnaires were administered to secondary school girls through a 3 stage multi sampling. The data were analyzed using simple percentage and chi-square P≤0.05. The study found that students have poor perception and negative attitudes toward sexual harassment and these are risk factors of sexual harassment. The study recommends that students develop and maintain a positive perception and attitude so as to help them to avoid being sexually harassed. Students should report any case of sexual harassment in school and such complaints should be made to people in authority not just to friends and fellow students.","PeriodicalId":472401,"journal":{"name":"African journal of social sciences and humanities research","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140245743","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}

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Social Studies and Citizenship Education: Its Role in Entrenching Right Democratic Values in Students 社会研究与公民教育：社会研究与公民教育：它在巩固学生正确的民主价值观方面的作用

African journal of social sciences and humanities research Pub Date : 2024-03-06 DOI: 10.52589/ajsshr-afzlk50u

Uzamere Rasak Okunzuwa

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The Nature and Scope of Diplomatic History 外交史的性质和范围

African journal of social sciences and humanities research Pub Date : 2024-02-26 DOI: 10.52589/ajsshr-uqsv4qlj

Danyaya M. S., Suwaiba M. B., Rashida M.

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