Social Sciences

Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2018

  • Peacebuilding: The Challenges of and Prospects for a Steady-state Society

    Ryotaro Katsura

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2018
    Pages: 1-6
    Received: Oct. 18, 2017
    Accepted: Nov. 02, 2017
    Published: Dec. 05, 2017
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    Abstract: Peace is not merely the state of not being at war. It is a state without violence, prejudice, or discrimination. Peacebuilding includes all the steps toward constructing such a state of affairs. On the other hand, a steady-state society is one that is attained when humanity accepts limits on the growth of its population and its economy. It is the c... Show More
  • Macroeconomic Implications of Low Life Expectancy in Sub-Saharan Africa Nations: A Panel Technique Approach

    Popoola Oladayo Timothy

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2018
    Pages: 7-12
    Received: Oct. 20, 2017
    Accepted: Nov. 06, 2017
    Published: Dec. 05, 2017
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    Abstract: This paper concerned with the understanding of major determinants of life expectancy in selected Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries (Angola, Cameroon, Chad, Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria and Congo Republic) for the period of 2000–2015. The study found that improved water supply and its quality; sanitation, access to toilet facili... Show More
  • Impact of Tax Administration Towards Government Revenue in Tanzania- Case of Dar-es Salaam Region

    Theobald Francis Kipilimba

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2018
    Pages: 13-21
    Received: Sep. 14, 2017
    Accepted: Oct. 14, 2017
    Published: Dec. 06, 2017
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    Abstract: Purpose of this study was to assess the impacts of tax administration on government revenue in Tanzania- case of Dar es Salaam region. This study is more scientific and effective, whereby questionnaires have been used to access the required information. Researcher has been able to collect information from 85 respondents out of 100 targeted responde... Show More
  • The Development of English Conversation Training Course for Front Office Staff: A Case Study of Baiyok Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand

    Nongyao Bousri

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2018
    Pages: 22-28
    Received: Aug. 23, 2017
    Accepted: Sep. 27, 2017
    Published: Dec. 14, 2017
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    Abstract: The purpose of research were to analyze the current working situation (after training) of English conversational skills (listening and speaking) for front office staff of Baiyok Hotel and to develop training course to achieve 70% up effectiveness criteria. In addition, need to survey the front office staff’s satisfaction toward the training course.... Show More
  • Intersections Between Western and Indian Childhoods

    Mariam John Meynert

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2018
    Pages: 29-35
    Received: Oct. 23, 2017
    Accepted: Nov. 06, 2017
    Published: Dec. 14, 2017
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    Abstract: This article explores the intersections between discourses on children from the North and South (India as a case in point). Some similarities can be seen between Western and Indian conceptualizations with the child occupying subaltern spaces. Both in the North and South children are marginalized in sociological discourses; there is a perceived emer... Show More
  • Seniors and Volunteering: An Italian Study into Gender Differences

    Lucia Boccacin, Linda Lombi

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2018
    Pages: 36-42
    Received: Nov. 16, 2017
    Accepted: Nov. 23, 2017
    Published: Dec. 23, 2017
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    Abstract: Various studies on active ageing have focused on social participation as an element in the promotion of related policies. Literature on the subject reveals that the participation in voluntary activities is a factor which contributes positively to the process of active ageing. This article explores gender disparities related to active volunteerism a... Show More
  • Long Wars: Demonstrating the Corrosive Effects of Irregular Wars on Dominant States

    Phil W. Reynolds

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2018
    Pages: 43-54
    Received: Nov. 21, 2017
    Accepted: Dec. 04, 2017
    Published: Jan. 02, 2018
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    Abstract: Great powers overextend their security apparatus attempting to maintain an international system from which they benefit. Costly expenditures of internally mobilized hard power in irregular wars increases the the decline of relative power while externally mobilized power in the form of partisans may delay or defeat power transition. This paper exami... Show More