IOSR-JHSS   Volume-9 ~ Issue-2 ~ Mar-Apr-2013

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Impact of flood hazard on settlement distribution pattern on active flood plains of CHEJ interfluves Punjab Pakistan (1951-1998)
Country	:	Pakistan
Authors	:	Sajid Mahmood Farooqi, Prof. Dr AzraParveen Azad
	:	10.9790/0837-0920107

Abstract: Analysis of the spatial patterns of natural and human phenomena makes the core of geographical researches possess both academic and practical values. Research in the pattern of settlement distribution is one such study analysing the point distribution patterns. In this paper, an effort has been made to study the settlement distribution pattern and the factors influencing and controlling such distribution and growth of settlement on the CHEJ interfluve in general, and on the Active Flood Plains (AFP) in particular.

Key Words: Settlement Distribution Pattern, CHEJinterfluve, Active Flood Plains

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Unequal Access to Tertiary Education; Implication for National Security
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Oludeyi Olukunle Saheed
	:	10.9790/0837-0920817

Abstract: This paper examines the growing rate of unequal access to tertiary education among Nigerian youths and its implication for national security. Although bias has existed during the colonial era, recent events reveal high waves of access-inequality and prejudice. Following the trend of violence, terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria today, this paper contends that youth education, reorientation and empowerment organized through unbiased processes are fundamental requisites for socio-economic, political and national security. The paper argues further that the number of youths who enjoy unrestricted access to tertiary education is unequal to the number of those who find it as privilege rather than rights. A significant number of Nigerian youths are illiterate and resultantly gullible to anti-social cajoles courtesy of rapacious and nefarious political leaders who use them as tools for disrupting the nation‟s political and democratic stability. This is done through rigging, thuggery, and religious violence which are detrimental to national peace and security. The paper therefore, concludes that there is urgent need for government, educational policy makers and stakeholders to repackage educational priorities in such a way to removing all biases preventing youths, especially the poor, from enjoying educational opportunities. This will help, a great deal, in curbing youth‟s involvement in activities that are inimical to national security.

Key words; Access, Crime, Education, Inequality, Security, Youth

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Challenges of Ethics and Accountability in Nigeria Civil Service: Implication for Counseling.
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Beetseh, Kwaghga, Kohol, Beatrice (PhD)
	:	10.9790/0837-0921823

Abstract: Ethics and accountability remains the major challenges confronting the Nigerian Civil Service. It can be observed that rules and regulations are no longer observed in the civil and public service. This may perhaps be as a result of the kind of people recruited into the civil and public service and also the human personality that brought them for employment. The Nigerian civil and public service has lost its image and productivity as many staff come to work late and close early not minding whether government losses or not but to get their salary at the end of the month. These attitudes have seriously affected the Nigerian civil service system. The system no longer works as it was before as a result of nonchalant attitude of staffs towards work and Government policies. It is in the light of the above that, this paper is poised to examine the problems confronting the civil service and the counseling interventions that could help to build a strong and viable civil service.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Women and Domestic Violence: Reflections on Biological and Socio-Cultural Arguments
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Grace Reuben Etuk*, MagdaleneAgborIgbolo, Austin EzeBassey
	:	10.9790/0837-0922428

Abstract: Of the different violatory practices women are confronted with, domestic violence happens to be one of the few that occurs across societies. It transcends social and cultural boundaries and can be found in practically every human society, possibly because of the universality of the family institution, where the mayhem is perpetrated. This form of violence has been a major reason why many women have been, and continue to be brutalized, maimed, traumatized and even killed. Unfortunately, the problem, though widespread, has remained largely hidden, again due to its familial nature. A major concern relating to domestic violence, that has occupied the attention of scholars has been that of unearthing the cause of the persistence of this monstrous phenomenon. In response, Sociologists, Feminists and other scholars have attempted several explanations. One of such is the argument that domestic violence is biologically motivated. But is biology enough explanation for the countless attacks women suffer in the hands of their partners?

Key Words: Domestic Violence, Biology, Society, Culture, Women.

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