Advances in Sciences and Humanities

Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2019

  • The Politics of Environment in Ethiopia: The Policies and Practices Appraisal Since 1991

    Sebsib Hadis, Mulugeta Tesfaye, Shimellis Hailu

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2019
    Pages: 88-97
    Received: Jul. 08, 2019
    Accepted: Jul. 30, 2019
    Published: Aug. 13, 2019
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    Abstract: This article analyzes the Ethiopian environmental policy and practices since 1991. This paper employs a set of principles and frameworks that Weimer &Vining developed as grand principles of environmental policy and practices. The review is an attempt to analyze the international environmental engagements of Ethiopia vis-à-vis the domestic environme... Show More
  • River Governance and Human Security Topics in Ethiopia: An Examination of the Catchment Area Residents’ Anxiety

    Mulugeta Tesfaye Teshome, Sebsib Haddis Woldie, Shimellis Hailu Dessie

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2019
    Pages: 98-104
    Received: Jul. 15, 2019
    Accepted: Aug. 07, 2019
    Published: Aug. 29, 2019
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    Abstract: This paper discussed the human security issue induced from poor river governance in Ethiopia by selecting Borkena River as a show case. To address the problem at hand qualitative Case study research design is employed and primary data were collected through in-depth interview and field observation. Though rivers in Ethiopia in general and Borkena R... Show More
  • Social Media and Female Body Image: A Study on the Imposition of Body Characterization in Tobago

    Sharon Campbell Phillips, Deb Proshad Halder

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2019
    Pages: 105-113
    Received: Aug. 11, 2019
    Accepted: Aug. 26, 2019
    Published: Sep. 06, 2019
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    Abstract: The popularity of social media has grown considerably over the past few years and has taken a foothold in society. This study examined the connection between extensive social media use and the way people view their bodies in relation to what is seen in the images and messages portrayed on social media. Emphasis is placed on social media and whether... Show More