IOSR-JHSS   Volume-30 ~ Issue-2 ~ February 2025

Abstract: Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have been playing a vital role as catalyst for all round development of both the developed and developing countries of the world. However, the role of ICTs in development and addressing the needs of the poor, especially in developing countries, has become the subject of a heated debate. In this study an effort has been made to examine the role of information and communication technology in rural-urban linkage to boost rural development on the basis of field based study consisting of four development blocks.....

Keywords: ICTs, rural, urban, development

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Abstract: This study observes the sociological determinants that influence gamophobia and women’s changing attitude towards marriage and aims to delve into the interactions between social, economic, cultural and personal factors that mold women’s perspectives and approaches to the institution of marriage. In modern society, women’s views regarding marriage are becoming more complex and are shaped by a variety of variables such as changing gender roles, economic independence and personal aspirations. The main aim of this study is to identify the underlying causes of gamophobia.....

Keywords: Gamophobia, women, sociological determinants, changing trends

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Abstract:Resumo: Este estudo investiga a vivência de estudantes LGBT+s no Instituto Federal Goiano – Campus Ceres, analisando desafios educacionais e as consequências da discriminação no ambiente escolar. A pesquisa, de abordagem quanti-qualitativa e descritiva, foi conduzida por meio de um questionário diagnóstico aplicado a estudantes LGBT+s maiores de 18 anos. Os resultados indicam que, embora ainda existam relatos de insegurança e discriminação, os esforços da instituição no combate ao preconceito têm desempenhado um papel fundamental na promoção.......

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Abstract: Drug abuse has emerged as a significant public health challenge in India, particularly since the early 2000s. The rise in substance use is driven by multiple factors, including socioeconomic conditions, increased accessibility, and the influence of global drug markets. This paper aims to provide an in-depth analysis of drug abuse trends in India, exploring the increasing prevalence of narcotics like heroin, cannabis, and synthetic drugs. Special emphasis is placed on vulnerable demographics, including the youth, as well as the role of border states such as Punjab and Manipur in drug trafficking....

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Abstract: Background: This study aims to explore the experiences and actual impact of student loans among college students in Korean society, where population decline and the reduction in school-age populations have made support for future generations extremely urgent. Materials and Methods: By identifying various methods to improve academic performance and quality of life, it seeks to provide foundational data for youth welfare and future welfare—resources critical to the nation's future. A survey was conducted on 100.....

Keywords: Student Loans; University Students; Academic Stress; Youth Unemployment; Youth Welfare

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[2]. Dong-Jin Choi, Knowledge-Based Assessment System For Investment Conformity, World Journal Of Accounting, Finance And Engineering. 2019;3(1):19-26.
[3]. Oecd, Education Briefly. 2024[4]. Lim Eunjung, Kim Ga Ram, Joung Soon Hee, Ethical Consumerism In Global Perspective: Generalized Linear Model Of Interactions Between Individual-Level Predictors And Country Level Affluence, World Journal Of Accounting, Finance And Engineering. 2018; 2(2):9-18.

Abstract: Comparative case studies indicate that the practice of tourism operational programming by local authorities has been influenced by the structural resources available from the European Union (EU), the partnership relationship, guidelines provided by the relevant European agencies during the planning of their development programs, and the limited development of program evaluation. The main question that arises relates to the search for the actual results of the financing of regional structural policies for tourism development interventions by municipalities.....

Keywords: Regional, Local tourism programming, Evaluation, Structural funds, Effectiveness, Consultation

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Abstract: This study assesses Higher Education in Brazil using data from the 2022 Higher Education Census by Inep/MEC. Employing a mixed-method approach that combines qualitative and quantitative analyses, the study identifies significant disparities in education, particularly in the North and Northeast regions, reflecting socioeconomic and racial inequalities. Enrollment rates fall short of the targets set by the National Education Plan, and there are pronounced differences between public and private institutions, especially in terms of dropout rates and quality in distance learning (EaD) courses, as well as gender disparities. However, there are advancements such....

Keywords: Higher Education; Undergraduate; Censup; Higher Education Census; Brazil.
Date of Submission: 10-02-2025

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Abstract: The traditional farming (Jhum) practices in Eastern and West Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya hold significant cultural and economic importance in the twenty-first century for the local communities. The region's indigenous methods, including jhum (shifting) cultivation, are deeply rooted in ancestral knowledge and promote a symbiotic relationship with nature. These practices, driven by population pressures and economic demands, have led to deforestation, soil erosion, and biodiversity loss. This study examines the environmental effects of traditional farming in the regions....

Keywords: Traditional Farming, Traditional Influences, Jhum Cultivation, Deforestation, Global Warning, Employment.

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Abstract: This article aims to analyze the environmental protection established in the Constitution of the Federative Republic of Brazil from the perspective of Ecodevelopment, a theory developed by Ignacy Sachs, focusing on the following question: Is ecological environmental protection in Brazil in line with Ignacy Sachs' criterion of ecological sustainability? Thus, a qualitative approach was used, with a bibliographic procedure, and the objective was explanatory. Initially, environmental protection was only instituted by the Federal Constitution of 1988, since discussions.....

Keywords: environmental protection; eco-development; sovereignty; environmental laws

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Abstract: Political leadership plays a crucial role in shaping the efficiency of public administration in Nigeria. This research article investigates how different leadership styles and decisions impact the effectiveness of public institutions and government operations. Political leaders influence the direction of policies, administrative practices, and overall governance. The study examines how leadership quality, stability, and transparency affect public administration efficiency by analyzing various case studies in Nigeria. Historically.....

Keywords: Accountability, Administration, Corruption, Efficiency, Governance, Leadership, Policies

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