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The quest for sustainable peace building in Guji-Burji protracted inter-ethnic conflict Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Kefelegn Tesfaye Abate
Perpetual peacebuilding needs inclusive, participatory, and transformative approaches. The practice of conflict approach determines the resolution and relapse of conflicts. This study focuses on th...
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Journalism ethics: the dilemma, social and contextual constraints Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Lai Oso, Raheemat Adeniran, Olasunkanmi Arowolo
Journalism, with its claim to professionalism, is guided in its practice by ethical codes which prescribe what is considered ‘good work’. This theoretical article argues that, though based on certa...
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Planting for food and jobs participation and its impact on maize productivity in Ghana: implications for research and policy Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Edward A. Awafo, Ernest Christlieb Amrago, Emmanuel Amankwah, Gilbert Ayine Akolgo
To foster maize productivity and advance agricultural development, the Government of Ghana (GoG) has enacted several flagship programmes as a response to the pressing need to improve the sector. Pl...
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‘They have deliberately left us to kill each other’: dehumanisation and gang violence in African* townships Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-18 G. Nokukhanya Ndhlovu
This article discusses the dehumanisation experienced by marginalised South African ekasi (African township) youths. More particularly, it explores how dehumanisation in the two African townships o...
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Analyzing the changing dynamics of Tariqah Khalwatiah Samman (TKS) political influence in South Sulawesi, Indonesia Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Muhaemin Latif, Husnul Fahimah Ilyas
This article deals with the changing dynamics of Tariqah Khalwatiah Samman (TKS) political influence in South Sulawesi since its formation. It examines how TKS got involved in political relations f...
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Resilience of families with the elderly amid the COVID-19 pandemic: lesson learned from two tourism villages in Yogyakarta, Indonesia Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Aswatini Anaf, Sri Sunarti Purwaningsih, Mita Noveria, Dewi Harfina, Destha Titi Raharjana, Dian Wahyu Utami
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting family members of all age groups in tourism villages in the Yogyakarta Special Region (Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta – DI Yogyakarta), Indonesia, due to the interrup...
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Colonial policing and police administration in erstwhile Northwest Frontier Province and tribal areas of British India Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Farhat Ullah
Police were utilised in British India to put down resistance to colonial rule. The role of the police varied from region to region. This article discusses the style of policing and police administr...
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Road transport infrastructure and supply chain asset management: evidence from manufacturing firms in the Sub-Saharan African market Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-13 James Peprah Adu, Nirmala Dorasamy, Solomon Abekah Keelson
Transport is critical to the smooth operation of economic operations as well as to guarantee social well-being and demographic cohesion. Transport facilitates people’s daily mobility and is critica...
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Does monetary poverty reduction through gender empowerment work? Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Isaac Boadi, Ernest Sogah, Erick Kofi Boadi, Freeman Christian Gborse, John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor
Monetary poverty, characterized by the lack of financial resources necessary to meet basic human needs and participate fully in society, continues to be a pressing issue on a global scale. Despite ...
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Identifying the actual beneficiaries of toll road development policies in rural communities: ex-ante evaluation approaches Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Mochamad Naim, Agus Mufariq, Alex Winarno, Deni Hermana
This paper focuses on policy evaluation, which is rarely conducted, particularly ex-ante evaluations. In Indonesia, evaluation of policy ideas before they implement the main objective for toll road...
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Knowledge creation and economic growth: the importance of basic research Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Clement Moyo, Andrew Phiri
Economic growth continues to be a crucial determinant of the achievement of socioeconomic goals. Therefore, the observed declines in economic growth and productivity levels over the last few decade...
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Impact of police effectiveness on public trust and public cooperation with the Somalia police service: exploring the mediating role of citizen satisfaction Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Ahmed-Nor Mohamed Abdi, Mohamed Bile Hashi
Extensive research has been conducted in Western countries on the impact of police effectiveness and how it influences citizens’ perceptions and attitudes toward police institutions. However, knowl...
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Cryptocurrency mining policy to protect the environment Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Jamal Wiwoho, Irwan Trinugroho, Dona Budi Kharisma, Pujiyono Suwadi
This article analyzes the negative impact of cryptocurrency mining activities on the environment and analyzes the urgency of cryptocurrency mining policy to protect the environment. This analysis w...
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Characteristics of potential buyers of low-pollution vehicles: the case of Santiago de Chile Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Jorge Urrutia-Mosquera, Luz Flórez-Calderón
Due to the high emissions produced by the transport sector, one of the most implemented initiatives in developed countries in the last decade is the electrification of the public transport fleet an...
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Digitalisation and efficient humanitarian logistical operations in Zimbabwe Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Runoziva Vhikai, Ernest Mugoni, Abednico Pride Mataka, Fanny Saruchera
This study explores the transformative impact of digitalisation on the efficiency of humanitarian logistical operations in Zimbabwe. Drawing on survey responses from 286 participants in humanitaria...
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Exploring the Arabic animation film landscape: filmmaker perspectives from seven nations Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Ghanem Ayed Elhersh, M. Laeeq Khan, Haneen Khaled Alqawasmeh
This study investigates the insights of ten Arab animators who are actively involved in the production of animated content in seven Arab countries. The research endeavors to shed light on two signi...
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Implications of perceived tenure security and property rights protection in Burkina Faso Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Ibrahim Musah, Michael Ayerter Nanor, Kwasi Kwafo Adarkwa
The study examines perceived tenure security in Burkina Faso, focusing on socio-cultural factors, authority relations, state politics, and gender dynamics. It identifies challenges in tenure securi...
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Impact of political uncertainty on stock market returns: the case of post-revolution Tunisia Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Wafa Souffargi, Adel Boubaker
This study examines whether and how political uncertainty affects the returns of the TUNINDEX index. The impact of the main political events is supported by parametric and non-parametric tests with...
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The influence of procurement skills on the cross-functional coordination in public procurement: evidence from Tanzania Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Gift Onesmo Mushi, Ismail Juma Ismail, Alban Dismas Mchopa
Currently, there is a growing focus on procurement skills as one of the key variables in explaining crucial outcomes in public procurement. Despite such observations, the relationship between procu...
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Ethiopian women experiencing infertility: sociocultural challenges and coping strategies Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Tinisaie Biadigie Adane, Kelemu Zelalem Berhanu, Abatihun Alehegn Sewagegn
The main purpose of this study was to explore the social and cultural challenges and coping strategies of women experiencing infertility in Bichena Town, Ethiopia. This study followed a qualitative...
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Why do cocoa farmers use unapproved pesticides? Empirical evidence from Obuasi Municipality, Ghana Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Wilhemina Hyde-Cooper, Prince Asiedu, Enoch Kwame Tham-Agyekum, Prince Amoako, John-Eudes Andivi Bakang, Akua Yeboah Oduro-Owusu
To address the growing demand for increased crop yields while mitigating the adverse environmental impacts of agricultural practices, a comprehensive understanding of unapproved pesticide usage amo...
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Effects of physical activity breaks on cognitive function in undergraduate students: a pilot study Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Juan Carlos Pastor-Vicedo, María Pilar León, Francisco Tomás González-Fernández, Alejandro Prieto-Ayuso
Physical activity is known to have several cognitive benefits. As a result, many teachers introduce short bouts of physical activity (active breaks) during their lessons. However, active breaks are...
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Abiy’s legitimacy crisis and the Northern armed conflict: re-establish the base or coerce legitimacy? Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Abyssinia Abay Mengistu
This paper investigates Abiy’s legitimacy crisis and resolution of his legitimacy on the way to the Northern Armed Conflict. It is claimed that Abiy lost popularity shortly after his premiership bu...
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Marketing capability and firm performance: the mediating role of resource orchestration capability Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Frank Agyemang Duah, Bylon Abeeku Bamfo, John Serbe Marfo
This study investigates the intricate relationship between marketing capabilities, resource orchestration capacity, and firm performance within the context of contemporary business environments. A ...
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Poverty in the global south: does the geographical theory offer any new insight to understanding penury? Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Moses Naiim Fuseini, Francis Enu-Kwesi, Ibrahim Abu Abdulai, Mohammed Sulemana, Thaddeus Arkum Aasoglenang, Maxmillian Kolbe Domapielle
Poverty is a global development challenge. However, its incidence and prevalence rates are higher in specific regions of the Global South. To this end, one of the ways to appreciate the dynamics of...
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The mediating role of organizational structure in the relationship between organizational culture and good sport governance in selected Ethiopian Olympic sports federations Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Mengistu Galcho Garmamo, Tesfay Asgedom Haddera, Zeru Bekele Tola, Matiwos Ensermu Jaleta
The purpose of this study was to examine the mediating role of organizational structure in the relationship between organizational culture and good sport governance in selected Ethiopian Olympic sp...
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Attitude of stakeholders towards the organic law for the Bangsamoro autonomous region in Muslim Mindanao (OLBARMM) Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Yasmira P. Moner, Sittie Akima A. Ali, Safa D. Manala-O
This study aims to contribute to the policy discourse on the Bangsamoro peace process by examining the affect, behavior, cognition and attitude of stakeholders towards the Organic Law for the Bangs...
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The dynamics between soil erosion, nutrient variability, land use, topography, and implications for food security in Southern Ethiopia Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Zewde Sufara Yagaso, Teshome Yirgu Bayu, Mulugeta Debele Bedane
Understanding the complex interplay between soil erosion, nutrient variability, land use and topography is crucial for sustainable agriculture. However, attempts to link these environmental factors...
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Improving financial wellbeing in Indonesia: the role of social media as a mediating factor in financial behavior Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Taufik Faturohman, Tarada Berlian Megananda, Henndy Ginting
This research examines the impact of an external locus of control, financial literacy, financial self-efficacy, an internal locus of control, and social media on financial well-being, focusing on t...
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Using social network analysis to understand the impact of systems integration efforts: a case study from Thunder Bay Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Rebecca Schiff, K. Arnold, A. Wilkinson
Over the past two decades Canadian municipalities have seen the emergence of formalised systems-level collaborative approaches to addressing homelessness and housing issues. The implementation of s...
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Exploring the inhibitors and triggers of social media users’ motivation for food photo sharing Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Haoran Chen, Tianqi Chen, Chieh Yun Yang, Chen Kuo Pai, Yiming Gao
In the current Internet era, Internet users can obtain and share information in various ways. Sharing photos with friends and other Internet users is one of the popular ways. Particularly, food pho...
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Negotiating cultural and legal demands in child protection cases: Experiences and lessons from Ghanaian social workers Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-04 John Boulard Forkuor, Alice Konadu-Yiadom, Eric Agyemang, Charles Selorm Deku, Douglas Attoh Odongo
Within the context of globalization, social workers need to ensure that international-level professional knowledge and practice do not lead to the oppression of the local people that the profession...
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Qualitatively beyond the ledger: unravelling the interplay of organisational control, whistleblowing systems, fraud awareness, and religiosity Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Ach Maulidi, Muhammad Wisnu Girindratama, Anton Robiansyah Putra, Rida Perwita Sari, Dian Anita Nuswantara
This study endeavours to qualitatively examine the intricate interplay between organisational control, whistleblowing systems, fraud awareness, and religiosity from the unique perspective of intern...
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Existing understanding of geographic profiling principles within UK policing Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-03 Susanne Knabe-Nicol, Laurence Alison
The purpose of this study was to ascertain the existing level of geographic understanding and the ability to integrate geographic considerations into investigations within the police (without prior...
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Understanding the indigenous knowledge-based Tub and griddle pan handcrafting business in Dessie, Ethiopia Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-03 Abebe Arega Mekonen, Amogne Asfaw Eshetu
One of the earliest forms of cultural and economic support for people worldwide, especially in Ethiopia, is indigenous knowledge-based handcrafting. This study uses exploratory, descriptive researc...
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Impact of Volcanoes National Park conservation on local food security Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Madeleine Nyiratuza, Aristide Maniriho, Felix L. M. Ming’ate, Caleb Mireri
This study employed mixed methods, including a survey of 400 households, 21 key informants, and 10 focus groups conducted in January-March 2019, to evaluate the contribution of Volcanoes National P...
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Factors affecting the successful implementation of customer relationship management in 3-to-5-star hotels in Viet Nam Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Nguyen Viet Thai, Bui Thi Quynh Trang, Nguyen Le Dinh Quy, Nguyen Thi Quynh Huong, Vu Thi Thu Huyen
The study aims to assess the factors affecting the successful implementation of customer relationship management (CRM), as well as the relationship between the successful implementation of CRM and ...
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Should I stay or leave? The effect of remittances in the sub-Saharan region Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Dachen Sheng, Suhayb Abdi Hussein, Clement Likomba
This research provides empirical evidence that the socioeconomic improvement effect of remittances is dependent on the local status in recipient countries. Using regression and the two-stage least ...
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Tourism and wellbeing: curating a new dimension for future research Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Komal Jenifer DSouza, Ankitha Shetty
Evidence from literature shows that wellbeing has been considerably picking the drift for a decade as a path to find oneself in a chaotic world. Complimentary to this, the tourism industry is inves...
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Determinants of child schooling in Kwara State, North Central Nigeria Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Adebayo Mohammed Ojuolape, Saidatulakmal Mohd
Nigeria has one of the largest out-of-school populations in the world and the largest in Africa. This study analyses the determinants of socioeconomic issue of out-of-school children. This issue is...
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The role of social media marketing in Ethiopian tourism and hospitality organizations: Applying the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology model Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Kassegn Berhanu, Sahil Raj
Being one of the modern marketing technologies, social media marketing is effective to reach the right target market and it is widely utilized by business entities and tourism destinations to promo...
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Driving forces of social media and its impact on tourists’ destination decisions: a uses and gratification theory Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Solomon A. Keelson, Emmanuel Bruce, Sulemana Bankuoru Egala, John Amoah, Abdul Bashiru Jibril
This study investigates the impact of social media on tourists’ destination decisions in a less digitalized economy through the lens of the uses and gratification theory. Data was collected from 42...
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Is ethical packaging the right way to go? The impact of green packaging on consumer legitimacy in cosmetics industry Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-02-29 David Amani
The purpose of this study is to examine and understand the impact of green packaging on consumer legitimacy through green perceived value. Data were collected from 331 customers of cosmetic product...
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Social capital and economic mobility in tourism: a systematic literature review Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Norliza Aminudin, Salamiah A. Jamal
The existing literature mapping the state of social capital and economic mobility in tourism does not provide in-depth information concerning the post-pandemic challenge that caused a mismatch betw...
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Becoming father negatively affects professional road cycling performance Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Anke Baetens, Jeroen Belien, Filip Van den Bossche
This study examines the impact of becoming father on the performance of professional road cyclists. Fixed effects panel regression is used to compare cycling performance over a period after having ...
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The analysis and competition strategy of the uncrowned king of badminton Lee Chong Wei’s key points Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Shuzhen Ma, Kim Geok Soh, Salimah Binti Japar, Yang, Yanqi Xu
The skill and tactical application of key stages of badminton usually show a decisive impact on the competition results. In this research, the skill and tactical performances of Lee Chong Wei in 10...
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Exploring contact theory in intergroup dialogue: an examination of attitudes and experiences in secular-religious discourse across diverse socio-religious subgroups Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Lipaz Shamoa-Nir
In educational settings, intergroup dialogues often tackle intricate social issues, fostering student identity development. Religious discourse, specifically, has the potential to positively influe...
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The pitfalls of Ethiopian road developments: socio-economic impacts Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Mulugeta Getu Sisay
The desire to make transport infrastructure a universal good that all who need it could use has stimulated research works on assessing the impact of transport decisions on social welfare and equita...
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When we can’t see the wood for the trees: the lurking effect of sustainability on corruption Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Malek F. Abduljaber, Mehmet Onder
Sustainability is the preservation of existing resources for future generations. Part of this process is curbing corruption to not only save the planet, but also enhance healthy economic and instit...
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Quantifying food insecurity in Ethiopia: Prevalence, drivers, and policy implications Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Henok Fasil Telila, Elsa Abebe Sima
Food insecurity remains persistent challenges in Ethiopia. This study analyzed secondary data to examine the prevalence and drivers of these issues. Food insecurity was assessed using 2014-2019 Gal...
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Tourists satisfaction in destination selection determinants and revisit intentions; perspectives from Ghana Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Stephen Mahama Braimah, Emmanuel Nii-Ayi Solomon, Robert Ebo Hinson
This paper aimed to investigate destination selection determinants and revisit intentions of international leisure tourists to southern Ghana. It tested the direct paths between destination selecti...
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Gendering sugarcane farming: understanding the plight of sugarcane block farmers in Batangas, Philippines Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Pamela Joyce M. Eleazar, Sarah P. Cardey, Henny Osbahr, Maria Stella C. Tirol, Maria Ana T. Quimbo
In the Philippines, sugarcane farming is perceived to be a male occupation, meaning female smallholder farmers tend to be overlooked by extension and policy. While research on sugarcane farming and...
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Beyond tokenism, toward resilience: furthering a paradigmatic shift from intersecting narratives of disaster and disability realities in East Java, Indonesia Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Erna Setijaningrum, Asiyah Kassim, Agie Nugroho Soegiono, Putu Aditya Ferdian Ariawantara
The often-neglected intersection between disaster and disability in disaster management initiatives perpetuates a disproportionate impact on people with disabilities, reinforcing existing barriers ...
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The place of UAE’s food security in the national legislation and its role in supporting global food security Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Enas Mohammed Al-Qodsi, Iyad Mohammad Jadalhaq, Mohammed El Hadi El-Maknouzi
This research analyzed the place of UAE’s food security in the national legislation and its role in supporting global food security. Besides, it examined the significant role played by the United A...
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Impact of foreign aid on Nigerian economy Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Stanislav Rojík, Mansoor Maitah, Karel Malec, Kamal Tasiu Abdullahi
The study critically assessed the impact of foreign aid on the Nigerian economy with a specific interest in official development assistance from 1980 to 2019. It employed the ARDL bounds testing ap...
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Stakeholders’ views about consequences of COVID-19 epidemic on the tourism industry of Bangladesh: reconciliation policy framework Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Mohammed Shahedul Quader, Mohammed Javed Hossain, H. M. Kamrul Hassan
Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the tourism industry in Bangladesh has caused massive disruption in both inbound and outbound tourism, where all interdependent tourism supply chain activities (hotels...
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Monitoring emotions throughout the onboard customer journey – evidence from the travel and tourism industry Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Anastasia Gerou
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate passengers’ emotions throughout different stages of their onboard customer journey to determine whether assessing passengers’ emotions at a single...
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The empirical analysis on dynamics of currency devaluation, external debt to GDP ratio, and output growth: evidence from Ethiopia Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Tesfahun Ayanaw, Samuel Godadaw, Yigermal Maru, Mesele Belay, Tilahun Getnet
This paper aimed to examine the empirical analysis of currency devaluation, external debt to GDP growth rate and output growth dynamics in Ethiopia. To achieve this objective, time series data cove...
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Selling Loyalist and Republican memories: the prospects for Dark (Troubles) Tourism in Northern Ireland Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Greg Ironside, Kieran James
The purpose of this article is to investigate the Northern Ireland tourism industry with a special focus on Dark (Troubles) Tourism. The method is two surveys one of Northern Ireland residents and ...
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The social consequences of climate change: a qualitative analysis of early girl child marriage as an informal adaptation strategy among rural communities in Northern Ghana Cogent Social Sciences Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Loretta Adowaa Asare, John Boulard Forkuor
Farming communities confronted with climate change adopt formal and informal adaptation strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change. While the environmental and social effects of climate c...