Familiarity in Systemic Structures: Institutions as vectors for Human Resource Partitioning, Ethno-Nepotism, and Conflict Prediction.
ABSTRACT Institutions both reflect and reinforce sociopolitical divisions, shaping and being shaped by the identities that engage with them. This study examines how institutional structures operate as vectors for conflict by embedding in-group biases, conceptualized as ethno-nepotism or extended familial preference, into systemic governance. Focusing on courts and policing, banking and finance, and education and […]
Health Workers’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Infection Prevention and Control During Recurrent Lassa Fever Outbreaks in Kaduna State, Nigeria
ABSTRACT Kaduna State in northern Nigeria has experienced recurrent Lassa fever outbreaks, with rising morbidity and mortality over the past five years. Contributing factors include open drying of grains, storage in non-rat-proof containers, poor sanitation, rodent consumption, low health worker suspicion, inadequate infection prevention and control (IPC) practices, and low public risk perception. A sequential […]
ABSTRACT This study examines the use of international arbitration in resolving construction disputes within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), drawing on the author’s doctoral research. Using a qualitative approach based on document analysis and expert interviews, it assesses procedural gaps, legal and administrative barriers, institutional challenges, international legal integration, and technological adoption in GCC arbitration […]
Assessment of Carbon Trading Incentives for Advancing a Low-Carbon Economy in the Dryland Region of Matabeleland South
ABSTRACT This study critically examines the effectiveness of carbon-trading incentives in fostering a low-carbon economy in the dryland region of Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe. Employing a mixed-methods approach, it analyses policy frameworks, institutional arrangements, and empirical outcomes from recent carbon credit initiatives, including the Kariba REDD+ pilot project. Key findings reveal that while carbon trading mechanisms, […]
Demographic, Socioeconomic, and Geographic Disparities in Pediatric Cancer Outcomes: Insights from Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER)
ABSTRACT: Pediatric cancer survival has improved, while disparities persist. We examined the associations between demographic, socioeconomic, and geographical resident factors and overall pediatric cancer survival, identifying disparities among strata and highlighting groups that may be underserved or have poorer outcomes. We used Cox proportional hazards regression to estimate hazard ratios (HRs) and identify the associations […]
Determinants of the Agroecological Transition in Togo in a Context of Climate Change: A Multi-level Analysis
ABSTRACT Faced with the worsening effects of climate change in West Africa, agroecology is emerging as a sustainable alternative to strengthen the resilience of agricultural systems. In Togo, where rainfed agriculture is the economic pillar, this transition remains unevenly underway. The objective of this study is to identify the factors that determine the adoption of […]
Understanding Climate Finance Performance through Territorial Governance and Multi-Method Statistical Analysis: Insights from Agroecological Transitions in Togo
ABSTRACT This study examines the interactions between the agroecological transition and the effectiveness of international climate finance mechanisms in Togo, within a context of high agricultural vulnerability to climate change. It begins with the observation that, despite the presence of instruments such as the Green Climate Fund and the Global Environment Facility, their impact […]
Vulnerability, adaptation, and resilience to floods: a case study from Sindh, Pakistan
ABSTRACT Since 2010, Pakistan has faced repeated and severe floods driven by heavy monsoon rains, melting snow, cyclones, and human-induced factors. These disasters caused extensive destruction across the country, displacing millions. Sindh province has been among the most affected, with significant losses including millions of acres of agricultural land, over a million homes, and […]
Linking Climate Finance and Territorial Governance: A Proposal for an Integrated Investment Model to Foster Sustainable and Resilient Agriculture in Togo
ABSTRACT This study analyzes the current limitations of territorial governance of climate finance in Togo and proposes an integrated investment model tailored to local contexts to strengthen agricultural resilience to climate change. Using a systemic approach that combines a literature review, qualitative analysis, and conceptual modeling, the research examines the structural weaknesses of existing […]
Soft Power Diplomacy and Sustainable Agriculture: An Interdisciplinary Framework for Evaluating Taiwan’s Contribution to Achieving SDG-2 (Zero Hunger) in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
ABSTRACT Small Island Developing States (SIDS) such as St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) face significant challenges to achieving SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) due to climate disasters, economic fragility, and limited agricultural capacity. Over recent years, SVG has endured a pandemic, volcanic eruption, and multiple hurricanes, worsening food insecurity. Taiwan’s soft power diplomacy, delivered through […]