by Blessing Essien, Department of Sociology and Anthropology University of Uyo, Nigeria Essienblessing99@yahoo.com Nsikan Senam Department of Communication Arts University of Uyo, Nigeria nsikansenam@yahoo.com Emmanuel A. Umana, Department of Sociology Obong University Akwa Ibom State emmanumana@yahoo.com Abstract It is palpable that the Nigeria’s Criminal Justice System is facing issues and […]
Category Archives: IJSS. Vol. 12, No. 1, January – March, 2018
Religion practice, Personality Traits and Spiritual Wellbeing Among Adults in Ilorin, Nigeria.
by A.S. Opayemi; L. Mba, & R. Oguntayo University of Ilorin, Nigeria. Corresponding Author: remiopayemi@gmail.com Abstract This study investigated religious practice and personality traits as predictors of spiritual wellbeing among adults in Ilorin. It adopted ex-post facto design. The independent variables were Personality traits and religious practice while the dependent variable was […]
Electoral Violence and Democratic Consolidation: The Experience of Nigeria
by Gabriel F. Eke and Henry I. Oghoator Department of Political Science and Sociology Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria. ekegabrielfavour@gmail.com; henry.oghoator@wdu.edu.ng, oghoator@yahoo.com +2348056175436; +2348023453968 Abstract The problems of violence in the electoral processes, with particular reference to Nigeria were investigated in this research. The aggression and State fragility theories were employed. The authors […]
Mainstreaming Commercial Motorcycle as Sustainable Source of Economic Survival
by Damilola J. Micah, and Gabriel O. Owagbemi, Department Sociology, Faculty of Social & Management Sciences Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko Ondo State Nigeria damilolamicah@yahoo.com, damilola.micah@aaua.edu.ng, angel.gabreal@yahoo.com Abstract This study examined the contributions of commercial motorcycle to economic survival of people that engaged in the sector. The study was anchored on Talcott Parson’s functionalism model […]
The Politics of Brexit in Neo-liberal Economic Order: Implications for British Trade Relations with the World Trade Organisation
by Umoh A. Kofi and Uko E. Uwak Department of Political Science and Public Administration University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria umoh_kofi@yahoo.com, 08063229712 Abstract This reseach set to achieve a- three-fold objectives as follows: to examine the dynamics of British domestic politics as elixir to its exit from the European Union, to appraise […]
Impact of Land Cover Conversion on the Biophysical Environment and Livelihood in Uruan Local Government Area
by Usenekong P. Ntuk, Uwem J. Ituen Department of Geography and Natural Resources Management University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria. uwemituen@gmail.com & Unwana S. Koffi Marine Biology Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, Akwa Ibom State University, Nigeria Abstract This study assessed the impact of land cover conversion and its implications on the biophysical environment as well […]
Human Rights, Health and Environment
by Kemfon A. Essien and Utibe E. Ikot Department of Geography and Natural Resource Management, University of Uyo, Uyo ekpokemfon2013@gmail.com, etudoikot@gmail.com Abstract The objectives of this paper were two-fold: to explore the critical linkages between environment, health and human rights; and to explore the human rights-based approach to health and environment. Environment, health and human […]
Adaptation Strategies and Benefits of Flooding in the Rural Communities of Rivers State, Nigeria
by Aloma T. Cookey and Imoh E. Ukpong, Department of Geography and Natural Resource Management University of Uyo cookeytammy@gmail.com,+234 703 754 9003 Abstract The purpose of the study was to investigate the adaptation strategies and benefits of flooding in some rural communities of Rivers state, Nigeria. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were utilized to collect […]
An Investigation of Tourism Structure in Rural Areas of Select States of South-South Nigeria
by Aniedi U. Essien and Augustine M. Imikan Department of Geography/Natural Resources Management, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria E-mail: aniediudoessien@gmail.com Abstract This study aimed at investigating tourism structure in the rural areas of Nigeria with a view to assessing the relative advantage of each tourism point and also advancing regional tourism in the area. […]
Spatio-Temporal Assessment of Degraded Marine Wetlands and its Remediation Measures in Southern Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
by Unwana S. Koffi Marine Biology Unit, Department of Biological Sciences Akwa Ibom State University, Nigeria & Uwem J. Ituen Department of Geography and Natural Resources Management University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria Abstract This study was based on the assessed degraded marine wetlands as well as its remediation measures in Southern Akwa Ibom State, […]