IOSR-JHSS   Volume-22 ~ Issue-2 ~ February-2017

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Factors of Gender Inequality and Development among Selected Low Human Development Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Azuh Dominic || Lanre Amodu || Akunna Ebere Azuh || Oresanya Toluwalope || Matthew A. Oluwatoyin
	:	10.9790/0837-2202040107

Abstract: Gender inequality and poor women empowerment retard improvement in living standards of women and act as a clog in their contributions to governance and economic development. Gender inequality lower quality of life and culminates in limited productivity, hinder economic efficiency and growth. For over three decades, gender issues have been at the front burner of international summits. In spite of much progress in recent times, gender inequalities remain pervasive in many dimensions of life in various regions around the world particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).............

Keywords: Economic development, gender inequality, governance, women empowerment, socio-cultural

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Performance of Health Strategies in Reducing Hiv/Aids Prevalence in the Catholic Diocese of Homa Bay, Kenya
Country	:	Kenya
Authors	:	Ayieko John Abraham
	:	10.9790/0837-2202040820

Abstract: HIV/AIDS prevalence within the two counties that constitute the Catholic Diocese of Homa Bay remains high despite numerous interventions and generous resource allocation both from the central and devolved governments as well as donor agencies. This study assessed the performance of health strategies in reducing Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome prevalence as enshrined in the 2012 – 2016 Strategic Plan of the Catholic Diocese of Homa Bay. The four strategies are; health education awareness, health nutrition training, disease prevention practices and promotion of safe motherhood.............

Keywords: Terms Strategy Implementation, Organizational Strategy, Health Strategies, Strategy

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	A Study on Women EntrepreneurshipIn Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Shakunthala Devi Jakkula || Dr.K.Dhana Lakshmi
	:	10.9790/0837-2202042124

Abstract: Entrepreneurship is an essential forerunning factor for national development. Nurturing an individual's natural spirit of entrepreneurship is a powerful key to economic development, which takes its major share in the developing countries. Small and medium enterprises provide enormous employment opportunities to people. Moreover, small enterprise is frequently involved as a key player in the process of local economic development and the re-organisation of national economies. "Women Entrepreneur" is a person who accepts challenging role to meet her personal needs and become economically independent.............

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	The Effect of Gender and School Climate on Job Satisfaction of Government Secondary School Teachers in Sidama Zone, Snnpr
Country	:	Ethiopia
Authors	:	Sintayehu Mebrate || Solomon Lemma
	:	10.9790/0837-2202042532

Abstract: The Study Investigated Effect Of Gender And School Climate On Job Satisfaction Of Teachers In Government Secondary Schools Of Sidama Zone. It Covered School Climate Facets That Affect Teacher Job Satisfaction: Working Environment, Work Itself, Relation With Co Workers, Pay, Opportunity For Promotion And Support From Supervisor. A Total Of 214 Teachers From Six (6) Secondary Schools Of Sidama Zone Were Randomly Selected For The Study. The Descriptive Survey Research Design Was Employed. Questionnaire Was Used As The Major Research Data Collection Instrument. Descriptive And Inferential Data Analysis Techniques Were Used For Data Analysis...............

Keywords: - Job Satisfaction, Gender, School Climate, Secondary school, teachers

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	The Nigeria Criminal Justice System And Its Effectiveness In Criminal Behaviour Control: A Social-Psychological Analysis
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Tosin T. Olonisakin || Adedeji J. Ogunleye || Sulaiman O. Adebayo
	:	10.9790/0837-2202043348

Abstract: In the wake of seemingly normalized criminality and its unabated wave in Nigeria and the need for concerted efforts to understand its pervasiveness, this paper examines the role of the Nigeria criminal justice system (CJS) in criminal behavior control. The effectiveness of the CJS was analyzed as an instrument of socialjustice and criminal behavior control. From the point of view of some social-psychological theories and concepts, the paper submitted that the lack of credibility on the part of the communicators,the Nigeria CJS (i. e. the police, lawyers, judges, and the prisons), in their administration of justice and the laws has been responsible............

Key words :- Criminal Justice System, Credibility, Criminal Behavior Control, Nigeria.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Achievements and Implications of HIV Prevention Programme Among Out of School Youths: A Systematic Evaluation of HAF II Project in Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Ademola L. Adelekan || Temple R. Iluma || Nwodo P. Onyema || Nnamani U. Maranatha || Prosper Okafor || Kizito Andah || Lawrence E. Clever || Enuma Charles || Adeyimika T. Desmennu || Oladipupo Olaleye || Diepreye Alagoa || Eunice Sammy-Boy || Blessing Emmanuel || Olusegun Adeoye || Michael Olugbile
	:	10.9790/0837-2202044955

Abstract: Background: Youths who do not attend school or who drop out are vulnerable to misinformation from unreliable sources or possibly never learn about the issues at all. In many communities, programs to reduce young people's risk of HIV infection and sexually transmitted diseases have been recommended. This paper presents achievements of HIV prevention programme among OSYs in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Methods: The project was interventional in design conducted among OSYs in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Bayelsa State Agency for the Control of AIDS engaged five civil society organizations and funded under the HIV and AIDS fund (HAF) II project..............

Keywords: HAF II project, Minimum prevention package for intervention, Out of school youths, HIV/AIDS

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Ethics and Economics of Tobacco Farming: A Case Study of Rural Bangladesh
Country	:	Bangladesh
Authors	:	Habibur Rahman || Jani Parvin
	:	10.9790/0837-2202045665

Abstract: Tobacco is being dealt as one of the major cash crops which are largely grown in Kushtia, Chittagong Hill, and northern regions of Bangladesh. Actually it is a non‐food plant used as a basic raw material for products that is proved to be harmful for health, environment and society. Tobacco is both dangerous and addictive. Its production thus raises ethical questions. The study is aimed to estimate the factors affecting tobacco yield and investigate whether any ethical issues influence the production behavior of tobacco farmer in Lalmonirhat district. Both primary and secondary data are used in this paper. Primary data is collected from 100 farmers using simple random sampling method from Aditmari..........

Keywords: Ethics, farmers, rural, tobacco farming, and tobacco yield.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Teaching and learning practical subjects in primary schools in Swaziland: The case of a school in the Hhohho region
Country	:	Swaziland
Authors	:	Sithulisiwe Bhebhe || Zodwa Gcinaphi Nxumalo
	:	10.9790/0837-2202046674

Abstract: This study sought to examine the teaching and learning of practical subjects in primary schools. The main focus of this study was how the practical subjects are taught in one school in the Hhohho region of Swaziland. The study examined the experiences and perceptions of learners and teachers. A qualitative approach case study research design in which one-on-one interviews and observations were used to collect data was used. Data were analysed for content and conclusions were drawn. The main conclusions of the study were that practical subjects are timetabled to be taught in primary schools. The study also concluded that practical subjects sharpen the brains of the learners............

Key words: Practical subjects; primary schools; teaching and learning; teachers; learners

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Co-relation Between Pulmonary Function Test and Quality Of Life In ObeseChildren
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Dr. Sneha. D. Ghuman || Dr. Sumitra Sakhwalkar || Dr. Snehal Ghodey
	:	10.9790/0837-2202047578

Abstract: Obesity is a chronic disease characterized by excessive body fat that cause damage to the individual's health and is associated with co-morbidities. Obesity can cause various deleterious effects to respiratory function.Obese children are at risk for psychological and social adjustment problems, including lower perceived competencies than normative samples on social , athletic and appearance domain as well as overall self worth.A trend towards decreased physical activity levels due to the increasingly sedentary nature of recreation, changing modes of transportation, and increasing urbanization...............

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	A View To Philosophy On The Process Of Artistic Creation
Country	:	Turkey
Authors	:	Prof. Dr.Ömür BÜTEV DOLĞUN
	:	10.9790/0837-2202047981

Abstract: The phenomenon of art has always been one of the primary subjects that philosophers preoccupied, ever since the early ages. Along with how and under which circumstances the process of creation is being occurred and the reason of people's need for it; it is also the reason of people's sympathy and the meanings that people assigned to it that always catches the attention of people. This phenomenon has also drawn the attention of many philosophers since Plato and the philosophers had also expressed different opinions on this topic. While Plato approaches the art as "the reflection of the idea.............

Keywords: Music, philosophy, philosophy of music, philosophy of art, work of art

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	The Comprehensive Study of Working Conditions In The BPO Sector Employees Lifestyle Within Small, Large and MNC Company
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Dr. Binod Pratap Singh || Dr. Smriti Shishir
	:	10.9790/0837-2202048291

Abstract: The BPOs are now a day's entry options for the fresher's as the good companies does not higher the direct students or in other words the fresher's were not at the mark of being selected in good companies because of lack of experience. So most of them were start their career with the BPO as the starting point to gain the experience about the company working culture and environment. But the rising stress and career imbalance driven them towards depression.

Keywords: depression, job security, BPO, MNC

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