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Analysis of Ecological Footprint at Educational Institute Scale (A Case of an Iranian High School)

K. Habibi, A. Rahimi, B. Shahmoradi & H. Abdi · Advances in Research · 2015

Aim: Ecological Footprint Assessment (EFA) is one of the suitable indices helping decision makers and authorities in general and environmental scientists in particular in assessing sustainable development. Schools are one of the educational institutes, where measuring this index...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/13042

Sustainable Utilization of Forest Resources: A Step to Sustainable Agriculture

E. Unanaonwi · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2014

Aims: This paper discusses some interventions that could lead to wise use of forest resources as a step towards sustainable agriculture. Forest resources provide various materials that meet the basic human needs such as food and health-care. However, the use of these resources an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2015/14631

Fiscal Federalism in Nigeria: Implication for Growth

Ojide MakuaChukwu Gabriel & Ogbodo Joseph Charles · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

Aims: This paper examines growth evidence of federal government allocation share, state governments’ allocation share, and state governments’ internally generated revenue in Nigeria. Study Design: Dynamic Model and Correlation were used. Methodology: We used aggregate annual data...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2015/5859

Improving Education Opportunity, Health, and Quality of Life of Orphans and Vulnerable Children: The Sustainable Action against HIV and AIDS in Communities (SAHACOM)

Siyan Yi, Pheak Chhoun, Samantha Brant, Kelley Kita & Sovannary Tuot · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Aims: This study evaluated the impact of the Sustainable Action against HIV and AIDS in Communities (SAHACOM) project in improving education opportunity, health, and quality of life of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in Cambodia. Study Design: Operational intervention study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2015/13535

Forest Resource Degradation and Sustainable Practices in Plateau State, Nigeria

M. E. Ikehi, S. P. Paradang & L. O. Ayeh · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2014

Aims: The study was carried out to determine the causes of degradation and sustainable practices for forest and its resources in Plateau state of Nigeria. Study Design: Descriptive survey research design. Place and Duration of Study: Kanke, Langtang, Quan Pan, Shendam, and Wase L...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2015/12173

Challenges Facing Pasture In The Context of Agricultural Multifunctionality In Brazil

D. J. Ferreira & A. M. Zanine · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

The concept of multi functionality of agriculture, of European origin, is an expanded form of addressing agriculture in relation to the traditional perspective, which in turn, focuses on the economic aspect, the production of food and fiber for the market, whose values are regula...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2014/12597

Application of Humus obtained from the Anaerobic Decomposition of Aquatic Plants in the Soil Fertilization of Traditional Cultures of the Amazon

F. M Aprile, A. J Darwich, P. A. S Mera, B. A Robertson & K. K. do A. Serique · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2014

This research aimed to develop a technique for the humus production from anaerobic decomposition of aquatic plants to improve soil fertility in traditional communities in the floodplain Amazon. Texture and grain size analysis, pH, total organic matter, organic carbon, nitrogen an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2014/11256

Analysis of Market Integration and Price Variation in Rice Marketing in Osun State, Nigeria

C. O. Emokaro & A. A. Ayantoyinbo · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

Aims: The aim of the study was to examine market integration and price variation in local rice marketing in Osun State, Nigeria. Specific issues addressed in the study were the determination of existence of co-integration between the rural and urban markets and the leading market...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2014/7639

Estimating Household Willingness to Pay for Improved Electricity Supply in Lagos Metropolis

G. K. Babawale & A. O. Awosanya · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

Nigeria’s per capita electricity consumption is one of the lowest in Africa; with the residential sector being the worst hit. The supply from the state owned Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) is often erratic forcing most households to resort to the use of generators with i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/5396

Hydrogen Strategic Complement of Oil, Coal, Gas and Renewable Energy

Edward H. Jiménez & Esteban Jiménez Chacón · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2013

Aims: The main objective of this study is to demonstrate the technical and economic future of hydrogen energy compared to oil. Study Design: Simulation and Game Theory. Place and Duration of Study: This research was developed during 2012 in public company EP Petroecuador and Nati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/5042

The Effects of Climate Change on Agricultural Sustainability in Southeast Nigeria – Implications for Food Security

I. U. O. Nwaiwu, J. S. Orebiyi, D. O. Ohajianya, U. C. Ibekwe, S. U. O. Onyeagocha, A. Henri-Ukoha, M. N. Osuji & C. M. Tasie · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2013

Considering the alarming predictions of researchers and policy makers concerning the natural phenomenon climate change, this study “Effects of Climate Change on Agricultural Sustainability – Implications for Food Security” was carried out in southeast Nigeria to untie some of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2014/6310