Vol 6 Issue 3 July 2018-September 2018

Abstract: This study sought to identify Socio-economic challenges faced by the elderly in general, with focus on L’Avie foundation in Kibera, Nairobi County, Kenya. Descriptive survey was used as the key method investigation in this research. Data was collected using Questionnaires and Observation guide which were concisely analyzed and interpreted. Key findings indicate that the elderly of L “Avie” Foundation face major challenges such as changes in family structure, lack of consultation or involvement in decision making, lack recreational facilities, sharing of inadequate pit latrines and the practice of poor garbage disposal. Economic challenges include lack of social security protection such as NHIF, NSSF, lack of Capital assets. Causes of social economic challenges include migration to urban areas, unemployment, social exclusion from economic activities and poor hygiene. The study makes several recommendations such as more mobilization and involvement of the neighboring communities, as a way self sustenance.

Keywords: Socio-Economic Challenges, Elderly, L “Avie” foundation, social security.

Title: SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED BY THE ELDERLY: A CASE OF L “AVIE” FOUNDATION IN KIBERA- KENYA

Author: Jackline Moraa Ombasa, Elvis Omondi Kauka

International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research 

ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)

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Abstract: The objective of the study is to examine the effect of institutional quality on investment and economic growth in Nigeria from 1990 to 2016. The study used annual time series data collected from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin, the Freedom House, and  Heritage Foundation a. A functional model of the relationship between institutional quality, investment and Economic Growth was specified and estimated as Error Correction Model using Eigen Granger approach. The unit root test result reveals that all the variables were not stationary at level. However they all became stationary after first differencing. The co-integration analysis of the differenced variables shows that the variables are co-integrated. The result from the Error Correction Model revealed that institutional quality measured as corruption perception index has negative and significant effect on investment and economic growth; while the institutional quality measured as economic freedom and financial system efficiency has positive and significant effect on investment and economic growth. It is therefore recommended that the Nigerian government should put in place quality institutions to make the economy conducive for investment and economic growth.

Keywords: Institution, Corruption, Perception, Financial System Efficiency, Economic Growth, Investment.

Title: Institutional Quality, Investment and Economic Growth in Nigeria, 1990- 2017

Author: Boma Cookey, Good Wilson, Monfred Baribor, Kuluma Beredugo

International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research 

ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)

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Abstract: This study aims to identify relapse and strategies to cope with among observation cases in District of Kinta, Ipoh, Malaysia. Qualitative approach using Hermeneutics method and also descriptive analysis was done to 20 observation cases in district of Kinta. Research instrument, such that interview were used. Purposive sampling of 20 research subjects from observation cases were involved. The research subjects were interviewed individually and their answers were recorded. Questions was asked regarding the relapse issues to answer the research questions. For this purpose semi structure and open ended questions are created. Hermeneutics approach was used and were analyse through descriptive ways. The findings Highlighted that the dominant factors contributing to relapse is peer influence; 17 (85%), addicts port; 11 (55%), lack of family love or support; 10 (50%),  their own weakness; 10 (50%), having plenty of money; 5 (25%) and the dominant strategies suggested by them such as get support from family & community; 11 (55%), increased faith in God; 9 (45%), restrain from meeting peers; 8 (40%), strengthen self mentally & emotionally; 8 (40%) and migrate or shift; 7 (35%). The implication of this study shows that the government through lead agency, National Antidrug Agency (NADA) and the parties responsible should carry out proper action to prevent the relapse rate among observation cases in District of Kinta effectively.       

Keywords: relapse, observation cases, community, hermeneutic approach.

Title: Relapse and Strategies to Cope With Among Observation Cases in Community: Case Study in District of Kinta, Perak, Malaysia

Author: Uthayasoorian Shanmugam, Dr. Suppiah Nachiappan, Dr. Ramlah Binti Jantan

International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research 

ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)

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