IOSR-JHSS   Volume-23 ~ Issue-1 ~ January -2018

Abstract: In Bangladesh as in other regions of the world, the population ages 60 years and older is growing faster than the total population and they are being neglected by their family. They are not treated even with basic human courtesy.As family traditions weaken, many elderly people now live apart from their children. As per Bangladesh constitution, the needy elderly people have a right to social security. This is one of the fundamental principles of state policy (article 15d of Bangladesh Constitution) and fundamental rights (article 26-47A). This study examines the aging problem in legal and ethical perspectives with their relevance in the case of elderly population in Bangladesh highlighting the needs and problems encountered by the elderly. At the same time this study reviews the Parents Maintenance Act of 2013(Act no 49 of 2013) and the services for the elderly and their limitations in Bangladesh. This article recommends some guidelines with the emphasis on social worker`s roles for the welfare of the elderly in Bangladesh.

Keywords: The Parents Maintenance Act, Fundamental Rights, Human Rights, Constitution, State Responsibility to Elder People.

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Abstract: The present study was an attempt to find out the prevalence of sexual abuse among children and prevalence of gender disparities in abuse across three socio economic groups in Allahabad district. A total sample of 180 children in the age group of 9-18 years from three socio economic status families using stratified random sampling technique comprising 60 respondents and their parents from each socio economic group (30 boys and 30 girls respectively) were selected for the study. Socio economic status scale was used to assess the socio economic status of the respondents and a self made interview schedule for parents and children was used to assess the prevalence of sexual abuse. Results indicated that children reported a higher incidence of sexual abuse as compared to that reported by their parents.............

Keyword: Abuse, children, parents, prevalence.

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Abstract: Workplace violence has been documented in all sectors and healthcare workers are at increased risk than the other sectors. It affects not only the emotional or mental well being of the victims but also negatively affect quality of healthcare. The aim of this study is to determine the frequency, consequences and causes of workplace violence in a medical college in Manipur. A cross sectional survey was conducted among all the junior doctors. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire assessing the type and frequency, causes and impact of workplace violence...............

Keyword: Aggression, Assault, Healthcare workers, Workplace violence.

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Abstract: Change is a constant element in human lives. Thus many factors are very instrumental to behavioural change at any stage in human development and growth. This paper examines the relevance of social interactions and their differentiated patterns in behavioural change of female Muslim students in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The paper argues that the layers of factors of interactionshave varying implications on the behavioural change among female Muslim students. These layers of interactions must, therefore, be positively manipulated and exploited to make positive impact on the behaviours of female Muslim Students of tertiary institutions in Nigeria. And, if negatively exploited, these patterns of social interactions would tremendous negative implications on the already vulnerable female Muslim students.

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Abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome is an illness characterized by profound disabling fatigue lasting at least 6 months and accompanied by numerous rheumatological, infectious, and neuropsychiatric symptoms (Fukuda K. et al.1994). As the name implies, chronic fatigue syndrome is a symptom-based or clinical diagnosis without distinguishing physical examination or routine laboratory findings. Infectious, immunological, neuroendocrine, sleep, and psychiatric mechanisms have been investigated; however, a unifying etiology for chronic fatigue syndrome has yet to emerge. It seems likely that chronic fatigue syndrome is a heterogeneous disease with different pathophysiological disturbances that manifest with similar symptoms. Regardless of the pathogenesis, persons with chronic fatigue syndrome, like those with other chronic diseases, have a substantially impaired functional status that results in............

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Abstract: This conceptual paper studies the relationship between parental cultural and religious beliefs and students‟ dropout from government secondary schools of Zamfara, Nigeria. The paper reviews the studies on relationship between parental cultural and religious beliefs and students‟ dropouts. In addition, the paper also examines literature related to parental cultural and religious beliefs and students‟ dropout from government secondary schools in both Nigeria and other countries. The discussion in the paper is based on the theoretical framework of ecological theory of Bronfenbrenner (1979). This theory is appropriate for the study because it allows the reader to understand how children‟s education is significantly affected by the parental cultural and religious beliefs. Finally, the paper provides and presents some suggestions and recommendations on how to improve student‟s retention and minimize the problem of dropout. Conclusions from the literature were drawn, and the paper concludes that parental cultural and religious beliefs are related to students‟ dropout.

Keywords: Relationship, Parental Cultural and Religious Beliefs, Students‟ Dropouts, Zamfara, Nigeria

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Abstract: A lot of controversies have arisen in recent times, as corporate leaders are brought under scrutiny by the media and other stakeholders. This has changed the game for a lot of them and it is no longer business as usual. What would have been ignored in times past would make headlines especially when it comes to ethical issues. As a leader of an organization, one is no longer responsible to just the shareholders in terms of maximizing profit. But as ethical leadership is concerned, the responsibility of ensuring that there is a clear line between what is acceptable and what is not acceptable while driving the organization to reaching set goals becomes paramount. The pitfall for several leaders is that, in the bid to achieve short-term goals, they cross the ethical lines which has major repercussions for the entire organization. This paper takes a holistic review of literature at the concepts..........

Keywords: Leadership, ethics, ethical leadership, social learning, social exchange

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Abstract: The main objective of this study was to investigate students‟ perceptions of learning writing and teachers‟ practices of teaching writing with reference to four selected secondary schools in Hawassa City Administration. To achieve this objective, the researcher employed a descriptive methods design. Two hundred thirty-six grade eleven and twelve students were made to fill in a close-ended questionnaire, and 12 students were interviewed. The students were selected using random sampling technique. Moreover, 12 English language teachers were selected using random sampling technique and were interviewed. Classroom observation was also conducted. Quantitative and qualitative data were obtained and analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. Thus, this study employed a mixed approach. The findings of the study revealed that majority of secondary schools students have no good perception..........

Key terms: Perceptions, learning, writing, practices, teaching

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Abstract: The present study focused on the nature and extent of diversification of small farmers owning land below two hectares. For the present study, district Sonipat of Haryana state was purposively selected. Furthers, for the empirical analysis; three villages were selected for conducting household survey of farmer. All data pertaining to study like area, production, input use and user perception were analyzed to identify the constraints and potential of small farmers while producing High Value Commodities (HVC) like fruits, vegetables, dairy and poultry product etc. The extent of diversification was assessed using "Herfindahl Index Method". The study revealed that the extent of diversification amongst small farmers is high as compared to larger farmers. It is found that Small farmers have abundant family labour and they tend to put more area under HVC crops of their total land availability. However, Farmers owning land between 2 to 4 acres are more flexible & access to required facility like credit, formal agricultural training etc. which shows their positive impact on diversification.

Keywords: Constraints, Diversification, High Value Commodities, Household Survey, Small Farmer

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Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine and analyze the application of perma no. 2 year 2015 in Bantaeng District Court, and to know and analyze the factors that influence the application of Supreme Court Regulation no. 2 years 2015. The type of research undertaken in this study is empirical law research (non-doctrinal legal research) which is a legal research method that focuses attention on the reality of law in society, or serves to see the law in the real sense and examines how the law in the community. The effectiveness of the law is the legislation of lower and higher level aims so that the public and law enforcement officials can implement consistently and without distinguishing between one community and the other.The application of Supreme Court regulation no. 2 year 2015 in the District Court has not been effective.

Keyword: Effectiveness, Supreme Court , Simple Settlemen

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Abstract: Hitherto many countries especially the developing and underdeveloped countries depend on out-of-pocket (OOP) to finance the health care of the citizens. However, many households fall into poverty trap and become debt ridden due to huge OOP expenditure. Not every household can finance the OOP expenditure from current income and savings. Therefore, households have to either borrow or sell assets to make the expenditure. Knowledge on coping mechanisms of health care cost provides important information on how households respond to health shocks and how expenditure may affect their future welfare. The objective of this paper is to explore how households in rural Assam cope with, or arrange the necessary resources to pay for the OOP expenditure. This will give knowledge on how strategies differ between financing inpatient care and outpatient care and between different demographic and economic categories of the households.......

Keyword: Out-of-Pocket, Health Care Coping Mechanism, Assam, Outpatient Care, Inpatient Care. Borrowing, Current Income and Savings

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Abstract: savings motive differs from individual to individual. In most of the household sectors saving behavior perceives as not so important, However, it is shown that education is highly ranked in all countries as the most preferred savings motive with old-age savings motive ranking the least. It is also understood from many studies that the savings patterns are perhaps the motto is to gain greater profits and invest in expansion of new ventures or existing businesses. This paper empirically studied the significance of behavioural finance, investor /shareholder behavior related to investment patterns are analyzed and the results of the same have been concluded accordingly.

Keyword: saving patterns, investor, shareholder, behavior, business, perception

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