IOSR-JHSS   Volume-19 ~ Issue-10 ~ Oct-2014

Abstract: This paper is an exploratory type effort to explain the connection between the sense of community and social well-being through a case study of revival of johads due to the efforts made by Mr. Rajendra Singh , his team members and people of Alwar and Sikar districts of Rajasthan which resulted into the improved levels of social well-being .

Keywords: Social Well-being, Johads, revitalization, environment

[1] Enrico Giovannini , H.Jon, Marco Mira d'Ercole (2006) Measuring Well- Being and Societal Progress, OECD , Paris.
[2] Frey, B.S.and A.Stutzer (2002) Happiness and Economics, Princeton University Press, Princeton and Oxford.
[3] Jeewan P. Thanju and Bashanta D. Sherstha, Miracle in Rajasthan: Traditional Practice of Rainwater Harvesting .
[4] K.M. Kulkarni, Geographical Patterns of social well-being, concept publishing company, New Delhi- 110059
[5] OECD (2006a), "Measuring Well-Being: What Role for Social Indicators",Chapter2 in Society at a Glance- OECD Social Indicators, OECD, Paris.

Abstract: The present Fourth Republic came into being on 29th May, 1999 when the then military head of state General Abdulsalam Abubakar handed over the rein of government to a democratically elected civilian president in person of Chief Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo. Democracy was embraced by Nigerians because of the belief that it would improve their living conditions. But alas! Since restoration of democratic rule, the body politic has become over heated by lots of challenges among which are insecurity, ethno-religious crises, corruption, electoral malpractice among others. This paper takes a critical look at democracy and democratic consolidation in Nigerian Fourth Republic. The paper relying on qualitative approach, using data obtained from secondary sources such as text book, journal articles, etc., analyses the challenges confronting democratic consolidation in the country. The paper contends that these challenges have negative effects on democratic stability and consolidation. The paper recommends among others, good governance which encompasses accountability, responsiveness and transparency on the part of the ruler; provision of employment to the teeming youth who are unemployed, among others.

Key words: democracy, democratic consolidation, political violence, prebendal politics, civil society

[1]. Ademola, A. (2011), Endangering good governance for sustainable democracy: The continuing struggle against corruption in Nigeria. Journal of Research on Peace, Gender and Development 1(11). December. Pp- 307-314.
[2]. Akinyemi, B (2008), Corruption a battle Nigeria must win. Thisday, August 22. P22.
[3]. Alli, Y. (2013) N255 million car scandal: Oduah's 12 sins by reps panel. The Nation on Sunday November. 10, P.5
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[5]. Asirvatham, E. & Misra, K.K. (2009), Political Theory. New Delhi: S. Chard & Company Ltd.
[6]. Awoyemi, O. (2012), Revenue allocation, insecurity and poverty in Northern Nigeria Retrieved on 17th October, 2013 from www.proshaven com/news/16703.

Abstract: Ala names or anthroponyms used to be personal names given to male children. These names bear testimonies to the overwhelming influence of Ala over the various aspects of Igbo life. The Ala names in this study were collected from various parts of Igboland, within the south east of Nigeria. The Igbo world view is examined so as to place the study in proper perspective. The names are then categorized to reflect the various dispositions of the name givers. A de-sentential source is postulated for each name, while samples are selected for linguistic analysis. The analysis shows that the processes of simplification tend to obscure the meanings of some Ala names. The study notes that Ala names have ceased to be borne as forenames since the advent of Christianity. The names are now used as patronyms by those whose fore-bearers had Ala names as forenames.

Key words: Ala, anthroponym, forename, patronym, fore-bearer

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Abstract: The article studies the evolution of press (newspapers and magazines) in Sikkim. The study focused on the origin of press and its subsequent growth and for the study, the researcher applied Historical Method. This article discusses how Kanchenjunga, first Nepali monthly magazine which started its publication in 1957contributed to setting the path for journalism in Sikkim. The article also tries to place the process of building of public opinion in Sikkim from a historical perspective. It has been the attempt to find out the newspaper tried to shape public opinion and tried to develop societal consensus towards a more democratic narrative during Chogiyal era and subsequent merger of Sikkim with India.

Keywords: Press, Sikkim, King, Kanchenjunga, Sikkim Herald

[1] Edited by Mahendra P. Lama (1994) Sikkim: Society, Polity, Economy, Environment, Indus Publishing, New Delhi
[2] Government of India, Census of India 1981 & 1991
[3] Government of Sikkim (1992) Printing & Stationary Department Booklet, Printing & Stationary Department, Gangtok
[4] HANSA Research (2012), Indian Readership Survey 2012, Retrieved on May 20, 2013
< http://mruc.net/irs2012q3_topline_findings.pdf >
[5] HANSA Research (2011), Indian Readership Survey 2011, Retrieved on May 20, 2013
< http://www.mruc.net/irs2011q2-topline-finding.pdf>

Abstract: Nigerian democratic process has endured a cheaqured history is irrefutable, as research has shown, Nigerian political and electoral process is characterized by banditry, rigging, ballot stuffing, candidate imposition and other vices. This research highlights factors that are responsible for this state of affairs. It examines the inextricable link between democracy, good governance, political and electoral process and argues that they have impact on national stability and development. It addresses factors inhibiting the political and electoral process from amalgamation till date. It identifies and explores the broad consequences of continued circumventions of the electoral system by the political elites. In the light of present and enduring interest in the role of a credible political and electoral system, it is argues that an assessment is needed of the potential for change in existing arrangements. This research reveals that democracy, political and electoral processes must be sensitive to the heterogeneity and variations of interest in Nigeria. The paper concludes by making recommendations and proposals.

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Abstract: The era of globalization has been marked by dramatic advances in technology, trade and investment-and an impressive increase in prosperity. Comparatively the gains in Human Development (HD) have been less impressive. Large parts of developing world are being left behind. HD gaps between rich and poor countries, already large are widening. The fruits of globalization have been reaped by a number of countries, but they have not been able to translate their rising prosperity into HD. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which stress on right to education, gender equality, infant mortality and decent standard of living are universal in nature. The progress towards the MDGs will be possible only if the benefits from economic growth are invested in the social sectors. This study aims at scrutinizing the lessons from other nations of South Asia and compares the levels of human development in India.

Keywords: Human development, Millennium Development Goals, economic growth, social sectors

[1] UNDP, Human Development Reports, 1991, 2000 – 2014

[2] Ranis, G.,et al.,2005.Economic Growth and Human Development, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, pp.62,65,74

[3] The World Bank, 2000.India: Reducing Poverty, Accelerating Development, Oxford University Press, New Delhi

[4] UNICEF, 2013. Levels and Trends in Child Mortality, New York, USA

[5] Deolalikar, A.B.,2005.Attaining the Millennium Development Goals in India , The World Bank, Oxford University Press, Delhi

[6] Council for Social Development, 2006.INDIA: Social Development Report, Oxford University Press, New Delhi

Abstract:Language is essential in humans' lives; it is what takes to differentiate between animals and humans, it is what we use to understand ourselves. Upon all its status in human life, people are still crying of language disappearance, because many died and some are endangered. There are some questions that supposed to be asked, but only few were raised. We tried to look at major areas such as: the importance of languages, the statistics of languages, what really caused the endangerment, and a way out (solution). Though, the issue is very vast, but we tried and narrowed ourselves down to the minimal level just not to confuse readers.
Key words: Language, death, endangered, and revitalization

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[3]. MiroslavČerný (2010) "Language Death versus Language Survival: A Global Perspective"University of Ostrava Czech Republic, accessed on www.conference.osu.eu/globalization/publ/06-cerny.pdf
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[5]. RidhaHarwan (2012) "Language shift, Language Death, and Language Loss", accessed on www.ridhaharwan.blogspot.co.uk
[6]. Tsunoda, T. (2012) "Language endangered and Language revitalization"

Abstract: Human trafficking is an extreme human rights violation that impacts all populations across the globe and is characterized by force, fraud, and coercion intended for exploitation Research indicates that trafficked persons are typically poor, have few job prospects, limited access to education and may come from rural areas, depending on the country of origin. Although existing research easily identifies the vital role of economics in human trafficking, it has failed to probe the complex relationship between poverty, discrimination, and other socio-cultural factors such as minority status. It is against this backdrop that this paper intends to evaluate the relationship between human trafficking and poverty in Nigeria.

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Abstract: This article1 aims at hypothesizing about existing correlations between interactivity and subsequent learning in Moroccan class and interactivity and consumers' purchase intent in Tunisia. On the one hand, it investigates whether and to what extent any sociolinguistic view to language will be needed or should be applicable to the classroom situation, whether students indeed constitute an entity that owes much of its language success to the degree of sociability among the learners and the type of activity and interaction/interactivity that take place during the learning process. On the other hand and in parallel to this classroom investigation, although the importance of interactivity in website design is well recognized in Tunisia, the attention paid to understanding the impact of interactivity on consumers remains mixed. This study, therefore, draws a coextending analysis to understand how the interactivity of web commerce sites can influence the purchase intent of consumers through cognitive and emotional involvement to the website. The results indicate that the active control, reciprocal communication and synchronicity lead to cognitive and emotional involvement of the users. The general framework for investigation is founded both on a Pragmatic-Linguistic Perception (PLP) to language and on a Stimulus -Organism -Response (SOR) paradigm highlighting, thus, how research on the area of perceived interaction/interactivity2 may lead to answers to fundamental questions raised through research on teacher's feedback, interaction and subsequent learning in class on one hand and internet users' emotional and cognitive involvement and ultimate purchase intent on the other

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Abstract: This study focuses on the impact of income distribution on Political Knowledge of the citizens of Ulipur Municipality. Political Knowledge is one of the important components of civic orientation. Civic orientation of the people meant here their knowledge on some critical issues of public concern i.e., leadership, form of government, care taker government system and the Constitution. In this paper, it is intended to examine the impact of income distribution on such dimensions of political knowledge of the citizens of Ulipur municipality. It appears that the impact of income distribution on the knowledge of the citizens of this municipality on these basic political information is poor in some cases; it is medium in some other cases while still in other cases, it is high or very high.

Key Words: Civic orientation, political knowledge, Income Distribution, Leadership.

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Abstract: Inspite of various governments' efforts to combat the social menace of unemployed youths, the rate of unemployment is still on the increase in Nigeria. It is as if the system has defiled all developmental principles and theories that have worked perfectly well in other countries. This paper sees technical teachers' education programmes as possessing the potent power of transforming the Nigerian society to a greater height if properly planned and executed. Consequently, the paper exposes the major lapses in the planning and organization of technical teachers' education programmes and suggests strategies for their improvement. It was concluded that unless these programmes are refocused towards youths empowerment, the bitter stories of underdevelopment have just stared in Nigeria literature.

Keywords: Refocusing, Technical Teacher, Education Programmes, Youth Empowerment

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