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Influence of Climate Variability on Mosquitoes Bite in Orlu Area of Imo state Nigeria
Fidelis Chinazor Okorie,
Cyprain Ezedike
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 6, December 2014
Pages:
183-188
Received:
3 September 2014
Accepted:
22 September 2014
Published:
24 November 2014
Abstract: Climate change is expected to exacerbate the already serious challenges to human health, food security and economic development, especially in African continent where people are already struggling to meet the challenges posed by existing climate variability. Climate, more especially temperature has a strong and direct influence on development, reproduction and survival of tropic insects such as ‘mosquitoes’. Insect population growth potentials are mainly temperature driven, so a rise in temperature may either increase or decrease insect development, likewise rainfall. This paper highlights the rate of mosquitoes bite as evidence by malaria incidence in the study area, which is attributed to the influence of local climate invariability. The study employed the use of 20 years (1991-2010) climate (rainfall and temperature) data of Orlu from Nigerian Meteorological Agency with 20 years data also on malaria cases in Orlu collected from the health centers in the area. Results of the study show variability in the climate of the area, and further reveal that more than 50% of malaria incidence is caused by temperature increase alone in the area. However, suggestions were made on how to avoid mosquitoes bite and other impacts of climate variability.
Abstract: Climate change is expected to exacerbate the already serious challenges to human health, food security and economic development, especially in African continent where people are already struggling to meet the challenges posed by existing climate variability. Climate, more especially temperature has a strong and direct influence on development, repr...
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Empowering Marginalized People by Maximizing Reflective Intelligence: A Pragmatist Problem Solving Approach
Alireza Moula,
Hamideh Addelyan Rasi
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 6, December 2014
Pages:
189-198
Received:
18 October 2014
Accepted:
16 November 2014
Published:
24 November 2014
Abstract: This paper considers how to catalyze marginalized people’s thinking by instilling habits to maximize their use of reflective intelligence. Authors explain intelligence from the viewpoint of American pragmatism and present tools that can empower Iranian single mothers in their daily lives. The case of a single mother who participated in an empowerment project in Iran suggests that reflective intelligence is a dynamic process that can be strengthened by using pedagogical tools. The authors present a model of the intelligent method for further evaluation and application in empowerment-oriented social work practice among poor and marginalized groups.
Abstract: This paper considers how to catalyze marginalized people’s thinking by instilling habits to maximize their use of reflective intelligence. Authors explain intelligence from the viewpoint of American pragmatism and present tools that can empower Iranian single mothers in their daily lives. The case of a single mother who participated in an empowerme...
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Corporate Social Responsibility of Telecom Industries in Bangladesh: Rhetoric vs. Realities
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 6, December 2014
Pages:
199-207
Received:
20 November 2014
Accepted:
4 December 2014
Published:
8 December 2014
Abstract: This empirical study examines the current CSR practices of Telecom organizations in Bangladesh such as Grameenphone Ltd, Banglalink, and Teletalk Bangladesh Ltd. It documents the common people’s perception and evaluation about the CSR practices of telecom industries in Bangladesh. By focusing on the current boom of mobile operators and their ever increasing subscribers in Bangladesh, this paper further analyzes what has currently been practiced as part of CSR activities and what ordinary people think and evaluate these practices. Such analysis will reveal the rhetoric vs. realities of CSR practices of the booming telecom industries in Bangladesh with millions of subscribers and billion-dollar revenue earnings each year. Although CSR practices have been considered as part of a major business ethics globally, this paper documents a very glaring picture of such practices in Bangladesh. Many common people just believe that CSR practices are just cosmetic, rhetoric, and in paper only without any substantial impact in real life. This paper highlights some expectations of the common people from the telecom organizations in Bangladesh, thereby suggesting some propositions for further strengthening their CSR activities. Methodologically, this study has incorporated views from different stakeholders and beneficiaries of telecom industries in Bangladesh. A mixed method, using both qualitative and quantitative techniques has been adopted to have desirable outcomes. This study suggests that a real sharing of revenue earned from telecom industries through CSR activities may contribute towards a more livable, sustainable and equitable society.
Abstract: This empirical study examines the current CSR practices of Telecom organizations in Bangladesh such as Grameenphone Ltd, Banglalink, and Teletalk Bangladesh Ltd. It documents the common people’s perception and evaluation about the CSR practices of telecom industries in Bangladesh. By focusing on the current boom of mobile operators and their ever i...
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Educational Intervention to Sensitize Future Retirees and Work Colleagues about Retirement from Work
Marie Angels Aguilera-Velasco,
Joseph Jesus Perez-Solis,
White Elizabeth Pozos-Radillo
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 6, December 2014
Pages:
208-216
Received:
21 September 2014
Accepted:
14 October 2014
Published:
16 December 2014
Abstract: A two-phase comprehensive evaluation study for the purpose of evaluating lessons learned by and expectations of future retirees and their work colleagues by means of an educational sensitization strategy towards an understanding of retirement, by Aguilera et al., (2013). 20 employees (11 pre-retirees and nine colleagues) from a Mexican hospital participated in 2013. Date was gathered with the SQA-E form. The analysis implied an initial and final naturalist criterion evaluation. None, limited, clear and practical previous knowledge was found as well as personal, learning, political-economical and procedural interests. After the conference, theoretical, practical, and practical-theoretical knowledge was obtained and political-economical, economical-political, personal, preventive, contextual, physical health and no expectations were created. Understanding and empathy by work colleagues were achieved as well as the need to become prepared, plan and have political-economic awareness in all participants. Sensitizing the general public to understand retirement is recommended.
Abstract: A two-phase comprehensive evaluation study for the purpose of evaluating lessons learned by and expectations of future retirees and their work colleagues by means of an educational sensitization strategy towards an understanding of retirement, by Aguilera et al., (2013). 20 employees (11 pre-retirees and nine colleagues) from a Mexican hospital par...
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