Social Sciences and Humanities

Religion and politics: examining the life and contribution of bishop alexander muge to the struggle for social justice in kenya in the 1980s; biographical and historical perspectives

The late Bishop Alexander Muge, of the Diocese of Eldoret, made remarkable contribution to the struggle and attainment of social justice in Kenya in the 1980s. The unexamined life and contribution of Alexander Muge, who risked and eventually lost his life in the struggle for political reforms and social justice in Kenya in the 1980s under the regime of KANU Government, is the problematic area.

A study on performance of sensex and evaluation of investing lump sum or monthly regular investment in equity on risk and return for investor

Investment in equity has always been consider  as risky investment by investor  and its high volatility and fear of erosion of principle has evaded many  investors  from venturing into it. Most of the investors have maintained a very conservative approach for investment and for their financial planning and thus at time are falling short for their financial goal.

Risk evaluation of warehouse operations by using FMEA and combined AHP-Topsis approaches under fuzzy environment

In this study, we investigate the effects of supply chain operations and supply chain risks on supply chain performance. Operationally, warehouse processes contain various risks which lead to a poor supply chain performance. In order to avoid supply chain breakdown, risk analysis in warehouse operations is a challenging task to enhance both the supply chain efficiency and the customer satisfaction. In this context, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) is a useful risk assessment tool and therefore, this study is a novel approach towards risk evaluation of warehouse operations.

International politics of technology and its implications for development in Africa

The fundamental uses of technology range widely, from the processing of natural resources for development to the creation of state infrastructures. These uses have made it a well sought after instrument. This work thus examines Africa’s road map for technology acquisition with a view to looking at the way forward. The work notes that Africa is the most affected by the shortage of technology. It accentuates the point that the struggle by African states for technology acquisition is dominated by two approaches, namely; technology transfer and partnership.

Problems of development of strategic plans for secondary schools’ improvement in Anambra state

Background: This study investigated the extent of problems of strategic plans development for secondary schools’ improvement in Anambra State, Nigeria for quality education provision.
Method: The study used a descriptive survey design paradigm. Respondents comprised 217 principals. There was no sampling. All the principals were used. Data were collected using ‘Schools’ Strategic Plan Development Problems Questionnaire’ (SSPDPQ).

Study revealed significant prevalence of depression in the elderly of the countryside

In Brazil, a study conducted with elderly enrolled in the Family Health Unit showed that 52% had depressive symptoms, of which 48% had mild to moderate depression and 4% severe depression. From the perspective of the presence of depressive symptoms, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of elderly indicative of depression, living in the countryside.

Financialization, international capital mobility and primitive accumulation: triple monsters eating up livelihoods

Using the basic principles of Marxist economics, this paper portrays how financialisation of capital and international capital mobility have come about, over the last thirty years, for capital to make super profits. The paper also explains how in the process these two phenomena have worsened the plight of labour.

The roles of price perception and physical environment in determining customer loyalty: evidence from fast food restaurant of Malaysia

Over the last decade, fast food restaurant in Malaysia has witnessed immense growth and it is now catering to almost 100 million profits. In order to sustain customer loyalty, fast food restaurants are striving to achieve high customers’ satisfaction through improved of facilities and better price. This study investigated the impact of physical environment and price perception on customer’s loyalty in fast food restaurant of Malaysia.