Juniper Publishers Annals of Social Sciences and Management studies

Juniper Publishers-Journal of Social Science Abstract The built environment can encourage or limit and restrict the behaviour of individuals within that space. A lived-in space is one where the experiences of inhabitants, their interactions and their representations are condensed together. That does not only entail defining a theoretical point of view, but also, and more importantly, reflecting on the criteria for innovation projects and being able to respond to the challenges that the future poses for society. In this respect, Human/nature design (HND) represents a change in perspective: this is because it is based on re-establishing a connection between people and nature (with its frameworks, shapes and materials), which leads to improved psycho-physical well-being, and because the individual becomes a central player within the space and moulds it according to their wants and needs. Keywords:  Urban studies; Nature; Design; Space; Relationships Go to Mini Revie...

Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Social Sciences & Management studies Introduction Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States (22.2 million people have used it in the past month) according to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health [1]. Marijuana use is more prevalent among males compared to females and more likely to be used by adolescents and young adults. [2]. The overall prevalence of marijuana use has remained stable in the United States at 4%, but the prevalence of cannabis related disorders has continued to increase [3]. As of December 2016, more than half of all states in the United States have a law legalizing marijuana for recreational or medical use. [4]. In 2007, New Mexico became the 12th state to allow the use of cannabis for medical use with the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act. Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) was first described in 2004 by Allen and colleagues [5], and is characterize...

Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Social Sciences & Management studies Opinion On November 8, 2016, Donald Trump received 304 electoral votes to Hilary Clinton’s 227 votes. However, Clinton won both the popular vote and a higher percentage of victory than her opponent. Clinton received 65,794,399 (48.2%) of the vote to Trump’s 62,955,202 (46.1%) of the vote, a difference of nearly 2.9 million votes [1]. While this was not the first presidential candidate to lose an election by winning the popular vote, it was a loss by the largest popular margin of any candidate in an election. Further, this election outcome has been discussed, debated, reviewed, and rehashed extensively as to what occurred. This was an election that many pundits and pollsters had Clinton winning by a fairly significant margin. After all, her opponent had held no elective office, had no political experience, and Clinton was up against an individual who had winnowed his way to t...

Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Social Sciences & Management studies Introduction dynamics of complex systems into their analyses. These approaches diverge from the classic, deterministic methods that have dominated the social sciences since the 1960s. An exemplar of these new models is Effectuation [1]. which emphasizes the resources an entrepreneur has, and builds on those step by step, until a unique outcome comes into focus. Such outcomes are not predictable but may be far beyond what was originally expected. Another exemplar is computational complexity science; all the models affiliated with the Santa Fe Institute [2,3]. These include NK Landscapes [4]. Complex Adaptive Systems [5]. Genetic Algorithms and other systems [6]. which have helped reveal the interdependence of agents in simulated environments. A more recent example is Imagineering, a book in press by which examines a special emergent state called Collective Creativity, in whic...

Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Social Sciences & Management studies Introduction The ultimate objective is to examine the roles and priorities of the International Development Agencies or organisations in education and research to African countries. And the research question is how good, or important such supports given to African governments, projects the growth of African continent? The essence of this study is to review the challenges faced by Africa Democratic Governments in a short change of staggering education and research delivery policies and systems, hence, confounding the development of specific educational and research policies. This is to establish scholarship challenges at the advance stage of nation building where access to scholarship or government sponsorship at national level is poorly managed by delivery. Human Resource Management Troubles in Education Sector Teaching staff absenteeism is due to low pay, the brain drains of q...

Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Social Sciences & Management studies Authored by  Shagufta Jabeen Introduction The following study seeks to explain to what extent men role orientation influences by male perceptions of masculine imagery and their attitude towards women are according to culture and family environment. Usually meanings of masculinity are created, modified and put into action by individuals during the process of social interaction. Attributes such as being a provider for the family (the bread winner), a hard worker, good leader (decisive), a problem solver, being knowledgeable correspond to this category of masculinity. Men are often influenced by their religion and opinions gained from their parents’ roles, especially the father’s role [1] Some male follows accept the concept of traditional masculinity for example; traditionally masculine men should be strong, aggressive, confident, etc. They hesitate to share their pro...