IOSR-JHSS   Volume-19 ~ Issue-1 ~ Jan-2014

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	A Study of Demographic Indicators of Mental Health amongst Middle Aged Indian Women
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Dr. Zeba Aqil
	:	10.9790/0837-191110104

Abstract: Mental health is a term used to describe either a level of cognitive or emotional well being or an absence of a mental disorder. From the perspective of positive psychology or holism mental health may include an individuals ability to enjoy life and procure a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience. The World Health Organization defines mental health as "a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community". The concept of mental health has a long developed process starting with the mental illness from the dark age of barbarism in going through the humanitarian enlightment and ultimately reaching the modern scientific level.

[1]. Archana Singh Paul Clarke and Michal Marmort (2002) :-Multiple measures of socio economic position and psychosocial health : proximal and distal measures.
[2]. Beautrais et al (1998) :-Prevalence and co morbidity of mental disorders in persons making serious suicide attempts : a case control study.
[3]. Good man, E (1999) :-The role of socio economic status gradients in explaining differences in US adolescent‟s health. Public Health, 89, 1522-1528.
[4]. Hawton et al (2007) :-The influence of the economic and social environment on deliberate suicide : an ecological and person – based study. Psychological Medicine, 31, 827, 836.
[5]. Kohn et al (1998) :- Epidemiological findings on selected psychiatric disorders in the persons. In Adversity, Stress and Psychopathology (ed B, Dohrenwend), pp 235-284 New York : Oxford University, Press.

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Microfinance: State-of-the-art Paradigm for Women's Empowerment in Bihar
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Vishal Anand
	:	10.9790/0837-191110508

Abstract: This paper is a study of various aspects of women's empowerment in Bihar. A number of scholars agree that microfinance is an effective tool of women's empowerment. An attempt has been made to assess Socio-economic impact of microfinance on empowerment of women. This paper also sheds light on the role of empowered women in their families and societies. The findings of this paper are based on secondary sources of data.
Keywords: Empowerment, Jeevika, microcredit, potential, transformative.

[1]. Economic survey 2012-13 Government of Bihar, Finance Department.
[2]. All India Debt and Investment Survey, NSS 59th Round, Report No. 501
[3]. A Study on SHG-Bank Linkage and Status of MFI in Bihar: By Bhartiya Samruddhi Investments and Consulting Services Ltd. (BASICS Ltd)
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[5]. 2010 Report: Women Entrepreneurs Worldwide by Global Entrepreneurs Monitor.

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Women as Their Own Worst Enemies: Rewriting the Stepmother and Mother-In-Law Archetypes in Adimora-Ezeigbo'sRoses and Bullets
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Anthonia Makwemoisa Yakubu
	:	10.9790/0837-191110915

Abstract: The paper carries out an examination of the common saying that women are their own worst enemies, analysing the intimidating statures of two social figures – the stepmother and the mother-in-law - and the complexities that exist in the relationships these have with "lesser‟ women. It argues that even though the novel re-inscribes the general myth about these two archetypal types, the author also throws up contrastive characters that reflect the balance in all human relationships, as no society is made up of entirely good (roses) or bad (bullets) people. Applying the feminist theory of subjectivity, the paper critiques gender relations that demonise one sex in favour of the other, and the deliberate righting of this myth through positive character portrayals of women.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Institutional Digital Repositories in Nigerian: Issues and Challenges
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Musa, Aminu Umar; Shittu Musa, Abdulkadir Aliyu
	:	10.9790/0837-191111621

Abstract: This paper explores the historical development, current practices and the challenges affecting the institutional digital repositories in Nigeria; it identifies the various universities that establish digital repositories. The paper further highlight the prospect of Nigerian University Libraries in the implementing institutional digital repositories as it holds great promise for preservation of materials, sharing of resources, and visibility of Nigerian libraries and institutions across the globe.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Egypt Revolution 2.0: Tweets and trends from Egypt
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Juby John Eipe
	:	10.9790/0837-191112227

Abstract: Social Media like Twitter were first recognized as a powerful tool in the fight for political transformation at the global level during the Iranian election uprising in 2009, which was successfully muted by the government. These Web 2.0 tools were used effectively in the recent revolution in Egypt with a positive outcome.

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[4]. Boyd, Danah, and Nicole Ellison. "Social network sites: Definition, history, and scholarship." Journal of Computer–Mediated Communication. 13.1 (2008): 210-230. Print.
[5]. Dahlberg, Lincoln. "The Internet and Democratic Discourse: Exploring the prospects of online deliberative forums extending the public sphere." Information, Communication and Society. 4.4 (2001): 615-633. Print.
[6]. Habermas, Jürgen. The structural transformation of the public sphere: An inquiry into a category of bourgeois society. 1989. Cambridge MA: MIT Press, 1991. Print.
[7]. Honeycutt, Courtenay, and Susan Herring. "Beyond Microblogging: Conversation and Collaboration via Twitter." 42nd Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, 2009. 2009. Hawaii: 2009. 1-10. Print.
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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Students' Difficulties in Writing Report Text at Grade IX of SMP Negeri 5 Tanjungbalai
Country	:	Indonesia
Authors	:	Friska Pestaria, Bloner Sinurat, Selviana Napitupulu
	:	10.9790/0837-191112834

Abstract: This paper is about the students' difficulties in writing report text. Report text means a text which can be written out with descriptive technique. The elements of report text are generic structure and significant lexicogrammatical features.The methodology used in this paperwas qualitative research. It iwas used to identify the generic structure and the significant lexicogrammatical features which were conducted in student's writing report text. Thesubjects were the students of the IX-1 class of SMP N 5Tanjungbalai. The data were collectedby the observation. Then, they were analyzed by identifying, and classifying the generic structure and lexicogrammatical features of students' writing.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	"Study of Social Activism in Arundhati Roy's Work."
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Anup Baul, Dr. Reena Sanasam
	:	10.9790/0837-191113538

Abstract: Indian English Literature written during the pre-independence period and post-independence period is the representation of its periods, where more or less the writers penned down the social issues in their writings. Writers of every genre are the representatives of their age. Some worth mentioning authors of the contemporary period to be mentioned here like Salman Rushdie, Kamala Markandaya, Arundhati Roy, Mulk Raj Anad, Anita Desai, Manju Kapoor and many more of the contemporary literature who represents the age through their specific works. Their writing deals with the major issues of the society of every age. That is why the literature of earlier times cast a new picture of socio-political thought to the modern itself. Today our society faces tremendous problem under the influence of politics and power.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Closing Gender Asset Gap in Land Access and Control in A1 Schemes in Zimbabwe
Country	:	Zimbabwe
Authors	:	Tavonga Njaya
	:	10.9790/0837-191113951

Abstract: The study reflected on the impact of the fast track land reform programme, 2000-2002 on the distribution of land between men and women in A1 resettlement areas in Zimbabwe. Throughout the discourse on the land reform programme, the virtues of land transfer have been extensively extolled while ignoring its impact on gender relations and gender asset gap.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Appraisal of the Enforcement of Human Rights in Selected African States
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Dr. Abiodun Odusote
	:	10.9790/0837-191115265

Abstract: The human rights practices across many contemporary African states is in many respects similar to what was obtainable under the colonial rule, this paper critically evaluates the human rights practices across African States, focusing particularly on Zimbabwe, South Africa, Nigeria and Sudan. The result is abysmal failure of African States to deliver on their respective obligations under the various, and many existing human rights treaties and covenants. The paper assesses the impact of the violation, by African states on human conditions on the continent. It asks whether there is compliance of state parties to the African Charter. The paper reveals that hunger, derivation, ill-health and illiteracy have plagued humans across African states, human rights violations produces unrest, rebellion and internal conflict, which itself produces and encourages child abuse, violence against women and slavery. This paper shows there is a mounting evidence of human rights violations across Africa states. There seems to be no hope of abatement in sight. Finally, it discusses ways in which the African human rights system can be adapted to deliver the protection and enjoyments of human rights

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	The Impact of Indian Dramas on Language and Dressing of Females
Country	:	Pakistan
Authors	:	Arshad Ali , Ammarah Khalid (M S Fellow) , Syed Ali Hassan
	:	10.9790/0837-191116671

Abstract: This study investigates the "Impact of Indian dramas on language and dressing of females of village Sehowal district Sialkot" through survey using a questionnaire as a tool of data collection. It targeted 100 women aged16-30 years and viewing cable television for a minimum two years. The study recorded the respondent's consumption patterns, level of viewing, preferred channels, favorite watching time, and control over remote. It checked the above factors with the age group and marital status with demographic characteristics of the respondents. Results show that Indian media trying to cultivate their culture in our society, females even in the village area like Indian dresses and use Hindi words Intentionally or unintentionally but there is the slight changes occur in Interaction pattern.

Key words: females, Indian dramas, language, dressing, interaction, cultivation, impact of dramas

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Community Share Ownership Trust scheme and empowerment: The case of Gwanda Rural district, Matabeleland South Province in Zimbabwe.
Country	:	Zimbabwe
Authors	:	Dr Clifford Mabhena, Mr Funa Moyo
	:	10.9790/0837-191117285

Abstract: The article primarily analyses the effectiveness of social and economic empowerment strategies targeted at the community of Gwanda Rural district. Despite abundant mineral resources, the indigenous communities living close to the mines have been deprived of the right to directly or indirectly benefit from the mineral resources. The study utilised a descriptive survey to collect data. The article gives a strong indication of how communities of Gwanda Rural district can utilise the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act and the Statutory Instrument 21 of 2010 (Community Share Ownership Trust) to empower themselves.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Fifa World Cup Finals: Catalyst for Infrastructural Development? A Case Study of South Africa 2010
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Ezeibe Christian Chukwuebuka Ike Cyril Chinedu
	:	10.9790/0837-191118695

Abstract: This article explored how the dynamics of the global political economy influences international games, such as, the FIFA World Cup. It further examined the extent of exaggeration of myths and benefits of the 2010 FIFA World Cup to South Africans, neighboring states, FIFA officials and the global community in the post game period. To effectively explain and understand the article, we adopted the Theory of Commercial Liberalism and argued that whenever nations compete for the hosting right for such tournament, they are mainly but not exclusively driven by the benefits that accrue. The relevance of this theory as forming the theoretical framework is based on the simple understanding that man´s fundamental reasoning is cooperation in order to prosper.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	The Muslims of Assam---A critical study
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Rabindra Das
	:	10.9790/0837-1911196100

Abstract: The penetration of Muslims into Assam from 12th century A.D. is one of the important chapters in the history of Assamese society. Assamese Muslims like other Muslims in India reflect significant variations in terms of culture, caste, class, language, occupation, geographical distribution and ideology which all become the basic components for the formation of boarder Assamese society. Various Muslim invasions, propagation and conversion, import of Muslims Artisans and learned men by the Ahom rulers, migrations and immigrations, etc, are the important factors for the origin and growth of the Muslims population in Assam.

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