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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleSub-National Legislature and Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria's Fourth Republic: Lessons from Osun State House of AssemblyBolaji Omitola, Olusola R. OgunnubiThis paper examines the contribution of sub-national legislature in reinforcing democratic consolidation in Nigeria by drawing lessons from the Osun state legislature in South-West Nigeria. Specifically, the authors interrogate changing party composition, oversight actions and executive reactions and constituencies' activities of members of the Assembly across three terms of twelve years: 1999-2003; 2003-2007 and 2007-2011. The analysis presented in the … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 4 · 5 Nov 2016 · 8,435 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsSeparation of Powers and Institutional Autonomy at the Subnational Level in Nigeria (1999-2011)Ibraheem Oladipo Muheeb, Emmanuel Remi AiyedeSub-national legislatures have remained largely underdeveloped and until recently, they have not been accorded adequate attention in Nigeria. This article highlights the performances of two sub-national assemblies 1999-2011. The study from which the article was derived involved a survey, supplemented with exploratory designs and content analysis. Sub-national legislatures possessed the requisite constitutional powers to function effectively but lack the complimentary … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 1 · 5 Jan 2018 · 8,551 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsFrequency, Substance and Procedural Shortcomings of State Level Impeachment Campaigns in an Emerging Federal DemocracyIbraheem Oladipo MuheebNigeria’s 1999 Constitution encompasses separation of powers and checks and balances. It enjoins institutional autonomy in specific spheres, and systemic mutual inter-dependence of the legislature, executive and judiciary. The legislature has unfettered right to be self-regulatory including intra-institutional changes in leadership. Such right must be exercised responsibly and in conformity with the Constitution. Erring executive official could be impeached by … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 2 · 17 Jun 2016 · 8,461 accessesView PDF Cite

EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractChoice Meaning and Context: Two Sides of the Same Coin?Saadettin Sel, Joachim Storsberg, Mark A. Brown, Christian SchmidtThe human intellect is a powerful instrument to be applied to problems. Expressed differently, sharpening one’s acumen by regular exposure to conundra can be likened to exercising a muscle or refining a tool such as creating brushes to suit certain tasks. Such applications hinge on a reasonable understanding of a given problem and the presentation of opposing viewpoints of the … …American Journal of Immunology, Vol. 13, Issue 2 · 24 May 2017 · 6,923 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractLegislative Strengthening and Empowerment: Efforts to Strengthen Local Governance and Accountability through Provincial Parliaments in IndonesiaCecep DarmawanThis paper is about the performance of legislators at the provincial level in Indonesia. The study was conducted in the West Java Province to establish efforts made to strengthen local governments and improve accountability through provincial parliaments. There are several socio-polictical factors which make this research essential, among them include corruption, transparency and accountability, intellectual abilities and the legislature's responsibilities … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 11 · 6 Nov 2015 · 7,061 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCompensating Companion Animal Owners for Veterinary Malpractice Through an Alternative Dispute Resolution MechanismTerence J. Centner, Nikita SmeshkoProblem statement: Many people own pets for companionship and become attached to their animals. Given this attachment, some owners contract for veterinary services to extend the lives of their pets and may spend more money for veterinary care than their animals are worth. If their pet dies due to veterinary malpractice, they only receive a nominal sum for damages. Approach: … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 16 Sep 2011 · 8,114 accessesView PDF Cite