Humanities and Social Sciences

Volume 1, Issue 1, July 2013

  • Facing Urban Vulnerability through Kampung Development, Case Study of Kampungs in Surabaya

    Rita Ernawati, Happy Ratna Santosa, Purwanita Setijanti

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, July 2013
    Pages: 1-6
    Received: 4 May 2013
    Published: 10 June 2013
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    Abstract: Urban is a settlement area that has been untouched by the detailed planning, and be the largest population concentration where the human development done. Urban vulnerability is an indicator of high pressure to the city due to urbanization and globalization. Kampungs have become a key feature of cities in Indonesia. It is important to understand th... Show More
  • Race and Religion: The Hindu Perspectives

    Arjun Dubey

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, July 2013
    Pages: 7-10
    Received: 8 May 2013
    Published: 10 June 2013
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    Abstract: The author’s attempt in the paper is to present race and religion in global context on the one hand and to analyse the same in Indian perspectives in general and the Hindu outlook in particular on theother hand. The quotes and references from Hindu Scriptures are given in the paper to clearly illustrate the values and ethics in Sanatana Dharma, a s... Show More
  • Egyptian Revolution as Source in Printing Fashion Designs

    Manal Mohamady Taha Eladwy, Maha Mohamady Taha Eladwi

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, July 2013
    Pages: 11-20
    Received: 29 May 2013
    Published: 30 June 2013
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    Abstract: Welcome to our revolution. It's the same perpetual bewilderment between faith and unbelief, action and inertia, perseverance and despair; as always, victory will come only to the believers, to the dreamers, to those willing to bare their breast to the fire, not to die but to prevail with their bodies and remain steadfast. Protesters evoke Egyptian ... Show More
  • Digital Exclusion in Later Life: A Maltese Case Study

    Marvin Formosa

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, July 2013
    Pages: 21-27
    Received: 14 June 2013
    Published: 30 June 2013
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    Abstract: Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are driving profound changes in the way in which individuals, organizations and governments interact. In particular, the internet has been a major force behind the development towards a more globalized, knowledge-based economy. However, in terms of access to computer access and internet usage, a dig... Show More
  • State Responsibility as a Panacea to International Terrorism

    Tobiloba O. Awotoye

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, July 2013
    Pages: 28-45
    Received: 3 June 2013
    Published: 10 July 2013
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    Abstract: The ultimate dream and goal of every State under the membership of the United Nations is to live every single day in peace without any fear of terror. As reflected in the aims and objectives of the United Nations in its Charter, this is one of the major reasons why the Organization was in fact established. Unfortunately, we now live in a world wher... Show More
  • The Effectiveness of Using Puzzles in Developing Palestinian Tenth Graders' Vocabulary Achievement and Retention

    Awad Soliman Keshta, Fikry Kamel Al-Faleet

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, July 2013
    Pages: 46-57
    Received: 23 June 2013
    Published: 10 July 2013
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    Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of using puzzles in developing tenth graders vocabulary achievement. It also examined the long-term effect of the puzzles on the retention of the vocabulary. The researchers purposively chose 80 tenth graders from Abdul Kareem Al-Aklook secondary School for boys in Dair Al Balah for the experiment a... Show More
  • Women and Peace Initiative in Igbo Traditional Society: A Viable Option for Peace Building in Modern Africa

    Okoro, Kingsley N.

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, July 2013
    Pages: 58-69
    Received: 28 June 2013
    Published: 10 July 2013
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    Abstract: Peace, the pristine aspiration of humanity seems to have evaded the contemporary age. Therefore, bloody conflicts have ravaged human race from dateless past to the present. However, humanity has attempted to put in place certain socio-political mechanism to grapple with this insidious phenomenon. In spite of the various mechanisms, war has continue... Show More