Humanities and Social Sciences

Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2014

  • Analysis of Tourism Facilities’ Distribution and its Optimization Based upon Ashworth-Tunbridge and Getz Models Using GIS; Case Study: Semnan in Historical Silk Route

    Issa Ebrahimzadeh, Marzie Daraei

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2014
    Pages: 47-56
    Received: 23 April 2014
    Accepted: 28 April 2014
    Published: 10 May 2014
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    Abstract: This paper highlights distribution of tourism facilities in Semnan and compares them based upon Ashworth, Tunbridge and Getz models. Data analyzed by SPSS and T-test shows that despite of the existing many historical and cultural attractions of the Semnan and its location in the path of ancient Silk Road and also modern Tehran-Mashhad railway, opti... Show More
  • Challenges Facing Local NGOs in Resource Mobilization

    Rehema C. Batti

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2014
    Pages: 57-64
    Received: 12 May 2014
    Accepted: 21 May 2014
    Published: 30 May 2014
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    Abstract: Development organizations need resources to help them continue providing services to the community. Non Govermental Organizations (NGOs) for a long time have relied on the generosity of donors to support their project activities through grants and donations. However organizations have realized that such funding sources are often insufficient to mee... Show More
  • The Hidden Transcripts of the Slums

    Sribas Goswami

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2014
    Pages: 65-74
    Received: 09 May 2014
    Accepted: 22 May 2014
    Published: 30 May 2014
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    Abstract: A slum is a compact area of overcrowded population, poorly built congested dwelling condition, unhygienic environment usually with inadequate infrastructure and lacking in proper sanitary and drinking water facilities. Living conditions in slums have a direct impact on people’s health. One of the major challenges that face urban planners globally i... Show More
  • Demographic and Socioeconomic Determinants of Women Begging in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, 2007

    Kerebih Asrese, Tizita Tilahun, Alemtsehay Mekonnen

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2014
    Pages: 75-80
    Received: 04 May 2014
    Accepted: 22 May 2014
    Published: 10 June 2014
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    Abstract: Background: Begging is a last resort of coping mechanisms of poverty, disability and various political, social and environmental crises. It is practiced to obtain from others. Objective: This study is attempted to investigate the demographic and socio-economic determinants of begging at Bahir Dar. Methods: case-control study design was used with a ... Show More
  • Strategic planning: Between Shaping Organization Action and Emerging from Organizational Action

    Nikolaus Salo, M. Ed

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2014
    Pages: 81-86
    Received: 21 May 2014
    Accepted: 09 June 2014
    Published: 20 June 2014
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    Abstract: A wide range of knowledge and concepts on strategic planning has been exploring and analyzing substantially and qualitatively in indicating the contemporary understandings of the nature and the philosophy of strategic planning. These understandings based on the contemporary literatures and experts that investigating and personal reflection on the t... Show More