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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleINVESTIGATION OF SOCIAL BASED COOPERATIVES ON SOCIAL HEALTH OF FEMALE HEADED HOUSEHOLDSHoda FotovvatThis study aims to evaluate the influence of participation in society-based cooperatives on social health of female households, which is an important factor in the life of these women. The statistical society of this research is all female headed households who have visited the Social Services Center of Region 3 of Tehran Municipality since early 2011. The participation of female … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 4 · 9 Jan 2014 · 7,391 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleImpact of Human Immune Deficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome on Farm HouseholdsOkezie Chukwukere Austin, Athenesius Onyekanma, Amir Hussin BaharuddinProblem statement: The impact of HIV/AIDS in Africa cut across all sectors of human development and it poses serious challenge to the survival of several vulnerable poor, whose livelihood depends solely on agriculture. This study is an attempt to contribute to the understanding of HIV/AIDS by investigating household vulnerablity and its impact on production variability in farm households. Approach: A … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 17 Sep 2011 · 8,001 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleRising Food Insecurity: Dimensions in Farm HouseholdsOkezie Chukwukere Austin, Aloysius Chidi Nwosu, Amir Hussin BaharuddinProblem statement: Nigeria runs the risk of slowing further progress toward the achievement of MDG-1 to eradicate extreme hunger and poverty; the fourth goal, to reduce child mortality since over 30% of child deaths are attributable to malnutrition and the fifth goal relating to reduction in maternal mortality. This study evaluated the manifestation of food insecurity in households in Abia … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 16 Aug 2011 · 8,089 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAnalysis of the Operation of DC Interconnected Households PV under Weather ConditionsGilbert Ngoma, Maryse Dadina Nkoua Ngavouka et al.Installing Photovoltaic (PV) systems is becoming a viable solution for rural areas, with an innovative approach consisting of interconnecting autonomous PV-powered households. This study analyses the performance of interconnected autonomous PV households under different weather conditions using the Matlab Simulink R2016a software. Over and above this interconnection analysis, in this study, a new mathematical model to predict PV power is … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 1 · 4 Jan 2025 · 6,207 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleLivelihood and Resource Interaction of Households in Itu Wetland, NigeriaDaniel Etim Jacob, Imaobong Ufot Nelson, Juliet Oluwaseun DicksonThe study empirically assessed theinteractions between the Itu wetland resource of Akwa Ibom State and thelivelihoods of the communities within it. A two-stagesampling method involving purposive sampling of 30% (6 communities) based onproximity to the resource and random selection of 30 households from the selectedcommunities was utilized. In addition, 118 respondents were sampled using asemi-structured questionnaire. The outcome of the … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 5 · 3 Nov 2022 · 5,841 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleFormal Credit and its Impact on Income - Evidence from the Poor Households in VietnamLe Trung Hieu, Pham Tien ThanhThe poor households are normally financial constrained, which inhibits them from income-generating activities. Formal credit market in Vietnam has been more and more improved and thus the poor households can be more accessible to formal sources. Thenceforth, they can relax their financial constraint and then invest in on-farm or off-farm activities to generate income and escape poverty in longer run. … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 7 · 20 Jul 2017 · 8,300 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleFood Security among Households: Evidence from Rice Consumers in Igbemo RegionJ. O. BasorunProblem Statement: Less than half the rice consumed in Nigeria was produced locally. Following the sudden rise in the price of imported rice since 2007, Nigerians, no doubt, have faced great risk of increase in the number of hungry by many millions of people. This study unveiled the challenges faced by rice consumers in a rice producing region in Ekiti … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2010 · 7,997 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsThe Socio-Cultural and Economic Significance of Goats Among the amaXhosa People of South Africa: A ReviewEmrobowansan Monday Idamokoro, Augustine Suh NibaThe interplay between the traditional utility of goats and cultural beliefs influencing their economic and social significance has been largely overlooked in research, including in South Africa. Factually, studies have been inclined to ignore the intricate relationships that exist in goat keeping and the economic as well as the socio-cultural impact among households and subsistence farmers of the “amaXhosa” people. … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 6 May 2026 · 1,614 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsSocial Protection Cash Transfers and Gendered Equality: An Analysis of Gendered Differences in Poverty Reduction and Income DistributionJulius OkelloThis research investigates key determinants of poverty reduction and income distribution in eastern Uganda's Teso sub-region. Regression analysis reveals significant negative coefficients for access to healthcare (β = -0.414, p = 0.029) and road infrastructure (β = -0.363, p = 0.014), indicating lower poverty levels in communities with better access. Employment (β = -2.8, p = 0.000) and income (β … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 17, Issue 1 · 5 Aug 2026 · 942 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsCharacterization and Evaluation of Charcoal Briquettes Using Banana Peel and Banana Bunch Waste for Household HeatingSumrit Mopoung, Vijitr UdeyeThe charcoal briquettes from banana peel and banana bunch wastes from dried banana industry for household heating were characterized and evaluated. A 200 L pyrolyzer was used for charcoal and wood vinegar production at 350°C pyrolysis temperature. The percent yield of charcoal and wood vinegar were determined. The effects of clay binder (0-15% w/w) on the properties of charcoal briquettes … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 2 · 12 Apr 2017 · 23,049 accessesView PDFCite