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Abstract: In the heat of the scramble of externally injected fund- Foreign Direct Investment- especially among developing economies, a mound body of literature has sprung up to investigate and unravel the theoretical plausibility of the rationale behind FDI; the traditional, or contemporary, determinants of FDI; and, of recent, the causative pattern of FDI and some core macro-variables., This paper took an interesting turn to investigating the impact of domestic investment on FDI inflows in Nigeria. Adopting a decomposed, single-linear econometric model estimated by the OLS methodology within four decade {1970-2009}, and after subjecting the data set through series of preliminary tests, the findings were robust: private and public domestic investments as well as human capital and market size are negatively related to FDI inflows; while trade openness and natural resource are positively linked to FDI. Thus, being proponents advocating for more FDI, the policy implications engendered by this findings, in a peculiar manner of writing, is summarized in the triple-recommendation letters FDI.
Keywords: FDI, Private Domestic Investment, Public Domestic Investment, Cost-Reducing and Heighten Competition hypothesis, Nigeria.
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Abstract: This study examined the effects of gender and socio-economic status on academic achievement of higher secondary school students of Lucknow city. The sample consists of 102 males and 98 females in age range of 15 to 19 from five higher secondary schools of Lucknow city Uttar Pradesh (India).Socio economic status scale developed by R.L.Bharadwaj (2005) was used for data collection, while the total mark obtained by the students in the previous class i.e. standard X was used as an achievement criteria. Mean(M),Standard Deviation(S.D),Standard Error of the mean(S.E.M),t-test were used. This study shows that gender does not influence the achievement in science at higher secondary school (Standard -XI) level. Also the result of this study showed the difference between high and low socio-economic status groups. It is found that the academic achievement was influenced by the socio-economic status and those who belonged to high socio-economic status showed better performance. Based on these findings some recommendation was given with great implication for both practice and further studies. Keywords: Academic Achievement, Gender, Higher Secondary School, Socio-Economic Status.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Using Puppets Making To Promote Engagement and Motivating In Educational Study |
Country | : | India |
Authors | : | Simanta Sarma, Binita Devi |
: | 10.9790/0837-1362128 | |
Abstract: The PUPPETS uses puppets as a stimulus for children to engage in conversations involving reasoning in education. Data were gathered using technically a variety of methods, including audio and video recording, and analysed using an open coding approach based on grounded theory. The data indicate that puppets are engaging and motivating for children; that they promote talk involving reasoning; that they can be particularly effective with reluctant speakers; that they appear to be effective across the whole primary age range; and that they promote significant changes in teachers' professional practice. We discuss different types of puppet dance & making process. This process style developed of new generation. We examined scientifically & technically modernized in puppet dance.
Keyword: String Puppet, Rod Puppet, Glove Puppet, Shadow Puppet, Water Puppet, Paper Puppet, Making of Puppet, Stage Show, Vandana, Sutradhar, Putla Nach.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Physical & Psychological Hazards Faced by Child Labour – A Review Article |
Country | : | India |
Authors | : | Sarita Bharti, Dr. Shalini Agarwal |
: | 10.9790/0837-1362933 | |
Abstract: Child labour is a worldwide phenomenon but more focus is required on developing countries. The policy framework of International Labour Organization (ILO) to eliminate child labour is based on United Nations (UN) Declaration of Fundamental Principles and Rights at work (1998). Over 170 million children worldwide still work in order to sustain their basic needs. About 22000 working children die due to occupational hazards every year, as per ILO estimates. Indian population has more than 17.5 million working children in different industries (Child Labour in India 1994; Tiwari 2005), and maximum are in agricultural sector, leather industry, mining and match making industries etc. As per provisions in the Constitution of India, "the State shall direct its policy towards protection of childhood and youth against exploitation and they shall not be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any hazardous employment"; but unfortunately India has the largest number of urban and rural child workers in the world (Fyfe, 1994)) India being a developing nation is faced with traditional public health problems like communicable diseases, malnutrition, poor environmental sanitation and inadequate medical care. However, globalization and rapid industrial growth in the last few years has resulted in emergence of occupational health related issues. The major occupational diseases/morbidity of concern in India are silicosis, musculo-skeletal injuries, coal workers' pneumoconiosis, chronic obstructive lung diseases, asbestosis, by sinuses, pesticide poisoning and noise induced hearing loss. There are many agencies like National Institute of Occupational Health, Industrial Toxicology Research Centre, Central Labour Institute, etc. are working on researchable issues like Asbestos and asbestos related diseases, Pesticide poisoning, Silica related diseases other than silicosis and Musculoskeletal disorders. Still much more is to be done for improving the occupational health research. The measures such as creation of advanced research facilities, human resources development, creation of environmental and occupational health cells and development of database and information system should be taken.
Keywords: Child labour, Physical hazard, Psychological hazard.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Angst in Rainer Maria Rilke's Duino Elegies |
Country | : | Nigeria |
Authors | : | Amechi Nicholas Akwanya |
: | 10.9790/0837-1363441 | |
Abstract: Rilke's Duino Elegies is rarely studied as one work. There are studies of some individual Elegies, especially the First and the Second, which are undoubtedly extraordinarily powerful poems. But the power of the whole is not dependent on these alone or on the few others which are also discussed. What is attempted in this paper is a study of the set as one work of art. Close reading of the poems hereis guided by the question, what is the loss or the wrack of which the poem as a whole or in its individual parts is the response; and itreveals a character with an anguished state of consciousness regarding his place in the world. The analysis of the Speaker's condition is based on concepts derived from Heidegger's Being and Time, mainly Angst and Sorge. But there is need first of all to pin down this Speaker and to characterize him. A grammatical analysis is undertaken in this paper for that purpose.
Key concepts: Angst, consciousness, disclosedness, dramatic monologue, hero, soliloquy, Sorge, transference.
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Abstract: In day to day life, children encounter many problems related to general well being. Emotional intelligence is essential for every child to handle their problems by recognizing and managing their emotions, being able to motivate oneself and restrain one's impulses, recognizing and managing others' emotions and handling interpersonal relationships in an effective manner. The objective of this study is to know the influence of emotional intelligence on general well being of the children in the government welfare residential schools in Dharumapuri district. The samples for the study were collected from 5 different government welfare residential schools of Dharumapuri districts in Tamil Nadu. A total 100 students were selected out which 55 are male and 45 are female. The sample for this study was collected using simple random sampling technique. The data was analyzed using appropriate statistical techniques. The results elucidate emotional intelligence is not significantly related to general well-being of government welfare residential school children, there is no significant difference in emotional intelligence and general well-being of students based on their gender of government welfare residential school children, there is a significant difference in emotional intelligence based on their type of family of government welfare residential school children and also there is no significant difference in general well-being based on their type of family of government welfare residential school children.
Key words: emotional intelligence, general well being, government residential school students, dharumapuri.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Subjective Happiness among the Elderly across Various Groups |
Country | : | India |
Authors | : | Pallavi Shukla, U. V. Kiran |
: | 10.9790/0837-1364649 | |
Abstract: Adjustment in old age is difficult because of the limited capacity of the old, their diminishing energy and declining mental abilities. The degree of success depends upon the individual's adaptability. The needs and problems of the elderly vary significantly according to their age , health, home, social, marital emotional and financial aspect. The present study is an attempt to study the patterns of adjustment among elderly. The sample comprised of 200 elderly people (100 male, 100 female) of Lucknow city in the age group of 60 years and above. Multistage random sampling technique was employed for sample selection. Interview schedule was framed to collect the required information given by the respondent. From the findings of the study its can be seen that subjective happiness among urban elderly is higher in male and female in comparison to elderly staying in rural area. The subjective happiness of male elderly staying in nuclear families is higher in comparison to elderly staying in joint families. Nonworking females generally were happy in comparison to working elderly.
Key words: Subjective happiness, elderly.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | No Easy Walk Through Primary Elections for Rural Women in Zimbabwe |
Country | : | Zimbabwe |
Authors | : | Cowen Dziva, Peter Makaye, Brian Dube |
: | 10.9790/0837-1365057 | |
Abstract:This research paper seeks to analyse rural gender imbalances in political participation during primary elections of major political parties in Zimbabwe.The study investigated factors militating against women‟s active participation in rural party politics, as voters and candidates in Mberengwa rural district. Regardless of the fact that women are the majority, who contribute a considerable share in rural economy, their meaningful participation and representation in decision-making processes is still very low. Rural women face challenges within and outside rural institutions that perpetuate inequality and protect the privileges enjoyed by men. Through secondary data review, as well as primary data collected through structured interviews and participant observations, this research found that the political, cultural, economic and social dynamics like inadequate education, lack of financial resources, cultural discrimination, low self-esteem, political party malpractices among others, account for low political participation of rural women in 2013 party primary elections. In order for Zimbabwe to comply with the constitution and international human rights obligations on improving women‟s political participation, the paper suggests, inter alia, full implementation of quota systems by parties, intra-party democracy and non-violence, gender-sensitive funding and political education programmes by government, political parties and advocacy NGOs.
Keywords: elections, participation, rural women, politics.
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Abstract: Climate is very important physical condition of any area for the production of flora and fauna. Bangladesh is a tropical monsoon climate characterized by wide seasonal variation in rainfall, high temperature & high humidity. That's why we enjoyed the beauty of six seasons in a year. Day by day the climatic elements like temperature, pressure, precipitation etc. are changed abruptly. As the result climate is also changed as the outcome of greenhouse effect. The term "green house effect" came from the Swedish Chemist Arrhenius in 1896. After that some evolution was seen in this terminology like as green house effect global warming climate change. This climate changed affects the total floral and faunal system of the earth. The environment or these systems can not supply the main ingredient of life. The food crisis is the outcome of climate change. Day by day the production of agriculture is decreasing and the seeds are being genetically weaken. For better survive we have to ensure our life danger free. These survive may be deterministic way or possibilistic way. For leading a better life adaptation to the climate change is very important. At the same time all types of indicator climate change should be reduced immediately. In the study area Kalapara the production of different crops are increasing. Awareness of the people, HYV crops, saline tolerant variety of crops, etc. are responsible for this positive situation. Though there are these types of positive scenario but the food security condition of the area is not satisfactory. Day by day the food security condition of the area is degrading. So some pragmatic steps should be taken to ensure the food security.
Keywords:Adaptation, Agricultural Production, Climate change, Food security, GIS, Remote Sensing.
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Abstract: This study critically evaluates the communication strategies used in the campaign for social mobilization for the National Programme on Immunization in Nigeria. Its objective is to determine the communication factors that contributed to the participation of individuals and groups in the programme at the federal, state and local government levels. Fifty four (54,) subjects, consisting of 5 policy and decision makers in health, information and education sectors, 5 community leaders, 15 media personnel, 15 state health officials, 20 LGA officials, 12 representatives of non-governmental organizations, 5 opinion leaders, 7 clinic staff, 6 state health officials and 8 mothers were purposively selected from the federal level and two states; Imo and Kano states of Nigeria. Methodology used for data collection includes individual and group interviews and critical evaluation instruments. Findings show that the mass campaign strategy proved to be the most effective strategy for reaching both rural and urban dwellers and specific groups with immunization messages. The alliance between the health workers and community leaders, social groups, NGOs and the information education sectors, had a multiplier effect on the campaign and helped to create feelings of solidarity. The ubiquitous channels of traditional and religious leaders and youth groups helped to spread immunization messages and gain support for the programme. Women and women groups were adequately involved at the federal level and in Imo State, a Christian state in the South-East. This was not the case in Kano State, a muslim state in the north due to sociocuitural factors. The sustainability of the programme lies in more integration, more intersectoral collaboration, more institutionalization, more quality verification, more decentralization, greater local political commitment and a multistrategic approach to campaign planning and implementation.
Keywords: Communication for child survival, childhood immunization, social mobilization.
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Abstract:This study examines the relationship among EFL students' five personality traits and predictability of their critical thinking ability. A group of 211 male and female students, between 20 and 30 years old, majoring in English Translation and English Literature, were randomly selected and given two questionnaires: The NEO-FFI, which provides measure of five well-established domains of personality, and Peter Honey Critical Thinking Appraisal to evaluate cognitive ability of students. According to the results, there was a significant relationship between CT and Domains of personality. Also running multiple regression revealed that conscientiousness can predict 4 percent of critical thinking score, Openness to experience can predict 7.2, and finally the third best predictor, neuroticism increased the predictive power to 9.8 percent So based on the obtained results, educators are advised to consider diversity of students' personality traits and their possible influences on fostering CT when designing learning and teaching materials.
Keywords: Big-five personality traits, critical thinking, effective learning, individual differences
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