GPH-International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
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<p><strong><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: 'Aptos', serif;"><span style="aptos: Arial, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: 'Aptos', serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">(e-ISSN 2795-3248 p-ISSN 2795-3222) </span></span></span><span style="aptos: Arial, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: 'Aptos', serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">Some of the major topics include (but are not limited to) are </span></span></span><span style="helvetica: Arial, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: 'Aptos', serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">Law, Anthropology, Archaeology, Geography, and Regional Planning, Terrorism, Business Management, Business Studies, Communication studies, Corporate Governance, Corporate organization, Criminology, Cross-cultural, studies, Demography, Development Studies, Economics, English, Literature, Entrepreneurship, ethics, General History, Geography, History, Human, human Tribes, Industrial relations, Information Science, International relations, International studies, Law, Legal Management, Library Science, Linguistics, literature, Local Languages, Market Management, Media studies, Music, Operational Management. </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a title="Journal Impact Factor" href="http://www.gphjournal.org/index.php/index/jif"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua', serif;"><span style="helvetica: Arial, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua', serif;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 1.5em;"><span style="text-shadow: #FF0000 0px 0px 2px;">Impact Factor: 2.435</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></span></strong></p>GLOBAL PUBLICATION HOUSEen-USGPH-International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research<p>Author(s) and co-author(s) jointly and severally represent and warrant that the Article is original with the author(s) and does not infringe any copyright or violate any other right of any third parties, and that the Article has not been published elsewhere. Author(s) agree to the terms that the <strong>GPH Journal</strong> will have the full right to remove the published article on any misconduct found in the published article.</p>The Nexus between Unsustainable Mining, Livelihood and Environmental Degradation: A Case of Tin and Columbite Mining on Jos Plateau Nigeria
https://gphjournal.org/index.php/ssh/article/view/1223
<p><strong>Tin and columbite have been extensively mined on the Jos plateau since the time of the colonial era. Tin and columbite mining were characterized by many unsustainable practices that adversely impacts on the environment. The study examines the nexus between the unsustainable practices associated with the mining activities, the livelihood opportunities it provided to the residents and the environmental degradation that results from the mining activities in the study area. The study is based on field visit to some of the active and abandoned mine sites and reclaimed mine sites. During the fieldwork, observation and measurement were made and recorded. Interviews of some artisanal miners, mine supervisors and staff of mineral processing company were made and the data collected analyzed using content analysis method. The findings of the study reveals that tin and columbite mining activities degrade the land thereby reducing land needed for farming and building of residential houses. Despite the risk associated with it, tin mining provide a lucrative source of livelihood to many natives in the area. The laborers were paid between ₦50,000 to ₦100,000 daily according to some of the people interviewed. Although this depends on the amount of tin extracted, the earning of ₦50,000 daily is more than the national minimum wage of N33,000 per month. Despite the risk associated with mine openings, effort to reclaim the abandoned mine has been very slow. Based on the findings, the study recommends the need for surface mining control and reclamation Act, abandoned mine reclamation fund and the need to tie ecological fund to specific projects that promote ecological restoration, conservation and preservation.</strong></p>E.D. OruonyeD.G. MusaL.S. BombomR.T. AngerY.M. AhmedB.B. EzekielG.F. AngyeJ. Emmanuel
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2024-02-192024-02-19702011210.5281/zenodo.10677781Simulation: A Tool for System Design and Analysis
https://gphjournal.org/index.php/ssh/article/view/1260
<p><strong>In order to explain how simulation may be used to build and analyze systems within the framework of systems theory, this research article explores the mutually beneficial connection between simulation and systems theory. In order to understand complex systems, systems theory provides a fundamental viewpoint that emphasizes holism, interconnectedness, emergence, feedback loops, hierarchy, adaptation, and boundary delineation. Because it captures the intricacy of real-world systems, simulations are crucial for thorough examination. By using the framework of systems theory, simulation examines feedback loops, reveals emergent phenomena, and examines interdependencies while allowing for flexibility in response to changing circumstances. The essential idea of creating limits for systems is important for systems theory and simulation as well as for ensuring that researchers concentrate on the most relevant aspects of their studies. This theoretical framework has broad applications in a variety of fields, including environmental science, industry, healthcare, and urban planning. Simulation models are used in manufacturing to improve operations by taking into account the overall structure of production systems. Systems theory and simulation help healthcare providers make evidence-based decisions that improve patient outcomes. Simulation models handle complex connections in traffic management in urban planning, and they evaluate ecosystem dynamics in environmental research under dynamic situations. In summary, this study highlights the complementary nature of systems theory and simulation, demonstrating how this partnership enhances our understanding of intricate systems and facilitates well-informed decision-making in a dynamic environment.</strong></p>OFOEGBU, Wilson ChukwuemekaLAGUO, Livingstone Gilbert
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2024-03-152024-03-15702132510.5281/zenodo.10823095Predictors of Athletic Performance of University Athletes in Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) in South-East Nigeria
https://gphjournal.org/index.php/ssh/article/view/1269
<p><strong>This study determined predictors of athletic performance of university athletes in Nigerian university games association in South East Nigeria. Three null hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The correlational survey research design was adopted. The population of the study comprised all the 1,895 athletes from Zone G of the Nigerian university sports administrative zones. The sample size consisted of 600 athletes using the multi-stage sampling technique was adopted for this study. Four instruments were used to collect data for the study. The instrumentswere subjected to face validity by three experts. Cronbach’s Alpha method was used to determine the internal consistency and co-efficients of 0.92, 0.67, 0.84 and 0.65were obtained. The researcher with five research assistants helped in the administration and collection of the instruments. Regression analysis was used to analyze data for the study. It was found that adequacy of funding, and adequacy of facilities and equipment were significant predictors of athletic performance, with adequacy of facilities making the highest contribution to athletic performance. Based on the findings, it was recommended, among other things, that universities in South East Nigeria should invest in the sports and athletic facilities and equipment to enhance athletic performance, growth in sports and wellbeing within the universities and their external environment.</strong></p>Victor Tobechukwu AjiboProf. Okey Charles Ogu
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2024-03-172024-03-17702263310.5281/zenodo.10827173