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Behaviors and Patterns of Searching Care Among Fulani's Children Living in Rural Area, in a Context of Therapeutic Pluralism in the Ferlo, Senegal
Ndèye Marème Sougou,
Gilles Boetsch,
Anta Tal-Dia
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 4, August 2018
Pages:
152-160
Received:
12 June 2018
Accepted:
2 July 2018
Published:
23 July 2018
Abstract: The diversity of therapeutic offers is a proven fact in the contemporary world. In a still traditional society that is the Ferlo, there is a therapeutic diversity that encompasses a wide range of people in a nomadic community. In a context of medical pluralism, this article was contributing to the comprehension of how the structuring of social structures and health systems and the inter-functionality of its components can influence therapeutic remedies. This was a case study. The case studied was the logic of care-seeking behaviour of deseased children in a context of therapeutic pluralism. A total of 30 peoples were interviewed. These included 20 mothers and caregivers aged 6 to 59 months, 8 traditional healers and 2 health providers from the Widou thiengholi health post. Semi-directive interview guides were used for the survey. Interviews with informants were conducted in the local language of the participants. The data obtained through each in-depth individual interview were analyzed separately through the thematic content analysis. Data analysis was performed using NVivo 11 software. In the Ferlo, in the gender relations in the management of the disease in the child, the grandmother had a predominant place in the therapeutic decision-making process. The representations of diseases allowed a binary typology of diseases into "doctors" and "healers" diseases. These representations determined the type of recourse. There were other reasons for the choice of the type of remedy. The quality of the caregiver-patient relationship was one of the main reasons that influenced the choice of the health care facility as a use of care. The poor quality of the reception and the bad behavior of the providers discourage the communities to go to the health post. Despite the fact that the communities recognize the effectiveness of the treatment provided there. This study showed that disease representations play an important role in defining care-seeking behavior. Thus the “singular representations” relating to the types of illness condition the type of recourse to care. Nevertheless, there were characteristics specific to a type of remedy which contributed to the underutilization of this type of remedy. In this study, it was the quality of the care-patient relationship that was judged to be of insufficient quality and that was a factor of the underutilization of modern health services.
Abstract: The diversity of therapeutic offers is a proven fact in the contemporary world. In a still traditional society that is the Ferlo, there is a therapeutic diversity that encompasses a wide range of people in a nomadic community. In a context of medical pluralism, this article was contributing to the comprehension of how the structuring of social stru...
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Black Consciousness, Agenda Setting and Public Policy in South Africa
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 4, August 2018
Pages:
161-164
Received:
20 June 2018
Accepted:
5 July 2018
Published:
27 July 2018
Abstract: The central focus of this textual analysis and research is to provide an overview and theoretical explanation of how public policy in South Africa has been chosen for inclusion based on the agenda setting practices of local media and government. The suggested notion behind the agenda setting practices is that they are instituted at the social, political and economic marginalization of the grass roots population which in fact comprises nearly 65 percent of the South African population. In addition, there is an examination of the Black Consciousness ideology of Stephen Bantu Biko and its historical and fundamental foundations in an attempt to address the social, political and economic empowerment of the grass roots population in South Africa. By offering Black Consciousness as development policy through a specific public and political agenda; economic and political equality in South Africa can be achieved.
Abstract: The central focus of this textual analysis and research is to provide an overview and theoretical explanation of how public policy in South Africa has been chosen for inclusion based on the agenda setting practices of local media and government. The suggested notion behind the agenda setting practices is that they are instituted at the social, poli...
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The Search for Inflation on a Constant Basis at 2%
Dott Giovanni Antonio Cossiga
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 4, August 2018
Pages:
165-181
Received:
7 June 2018
Accepted:
2 July 2018
Published:
31 July 2018
Abstract: The major Central Banks consider as more stable the economy horizon, when the base value of inflation close to 2% has been reached. It is assumed that a low inflation is affecting the economy efficiency, while a greater balance between the two variables is an advantage. It must be added that basic inflation close to 2% is an abstract value, undefined, because it defines the healthy global economy evolving within the natural system compatibility. In the current global economy, achieving this level of balance is out of reach. This does not mean that an approach to the inflation basic values shouldn’t be pursued, given that a balanced relationship between price inflation and GDP may indicate a tendency to the economic system rebalance. On the other hand, a correlation between Inflation and GDP is a sign of economic instability. A signal of instability due to the debt excess affecting the world economy. Unfortunately, ten years after the serious post-speculation financial crisis, the debt burden has worsened due to the pervasive use of ultra-Keynesian policies to alleviate the side effects of the severe 2008-2012 recession. In fact the post-speculation recessionary crisis did not mitigate the problem of debt excess, but did worsen it instead due to the consequences produced by the cycle support policies. The “sword of Damocles” of excessive debt, therefore, remains hanging over the global economy. In these circumstances, trying to accelerate the economic cycle could lead to a rerun of the speculative boom already experienced. While a global economy proceeding with the aim of a contained but prolonged growth, could certainly avoid to follow the “sirens” of a growing global indebtedness. Provided that monetary and fiscal policy would not derail from the right path of economy compatible growth.
Abstract: The major Central Banks consider as more stable the economy horizon, when the base value of inflation close to 2% has been reached. It is assumed that a low inflation is affecting the economy efficiency, while a greater balance between the two variables is an advantage. It must be added that basic inflation close to 2% is an abstract value, undefin...
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The Conflict and Coordination Between the Procuratorial Organ Bringing Civil Public Interest Litigation and Its Responsibilities of Trail Supervision
Liu Xiaochun,
Techophat Pornwarin
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 4, August 2018
Pages:
182-187
Received:
7 June 2018
Accepted:
9 July 2018
Published:
6 August 2018
Abstract: The establishment of public interest litigation system in China, it is a great significance to strengthen the protection of social public interests. However, when the procuratorial organ bringing civil public interest litigation, there is a certain degree of conflict with the trial supervision duties that it undertakes. This kind of conflict is manifested in a conflict of the dual identity, the conflict of the nature of the role and the conflict of value pursuit. These three kinds of conflicts not only affected the balance of civil litigation structure but also affected the credibility of civil trial results. Therefore, there is an urgent need to restrict the relevant litigation rights and litigation obligations of procuratorial organs in civil public interest litigation, adjust the time for performing its trial supervision duties, etc., in order to construct a reasonable system to coordinate these conflicts, giving full performance to the role of procuratorial organs in protecting social public interests.
Abstract: The establishment of public interest litigation system in China, it is a great significance to strengthen the protection of social public interests. However, when the procuratorial organ bringing civil public interest litigation, there is a certain degree of conflict with the trial supervision duties that it undertakes. This kind of conflict is man...
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Female Circumcision Between Extinction and Diffusion in Red Sea State, Sudan
Ahmed Mohamed Bilal,
I’timad Gaafer Alfadil,
Abd Elrahman Mustafa Abd Elrahman
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 4, August 2018
Pages:
188-192
Received:
26 May 2018
Accepted:
7 June 2018
Published:
15 August 2018
Abstract: The Study aims at identifying the quantitative rate of female circumcision in the Red Sea State during June 2016, where the diffusion of such phenomenon expresses the characteristics of the local community. The methodology of the study aimed at recognizing the extent of the diffusion of female circumcision in the ten localities through exploratory survey targeted at the female teachers and the mothers of the girls at the basic level and kindergarten age. The sample of the study consisted of (1060) items taken from (166) kindergarten and (198) basic level schools. The study arrived at main results which are summarized in the extinction of this phenomenon in certain housing units in Portsudan locality (Deim Medina and Darasalam). There are indicators that point to the fact that this phenomenon is dominating rural areas. If we made a comparison between last decade and the existing study, we find that there is remarkable development in the extinction indicator (68-72%). The study presented a number of recommendations; the most important are forming pressing community currencies for the purpose of close surveillance of rural areas, particularly Haya and Dordeib. In conclusion Female genital circumcision is still a serious problem in Red Sea State not only in rural area, but also among people living in urban areas. Elimination of poverty and improvement of education level will contribute to end this harmful phenomenon. Empowerment of people and polices is highly needed and effort should made to end terrible social and cultural norms which indigenize this practice.
Abstract: The Study aims at identifying the quantitative rate of female circumcision in the Red Sea State during June 2016, where the diffusion of such phenomenon expresses the characteristics of the local community. The methodology of the study aimed at recognizing the extent of the diffusion of female circumcision in the ten localities through exploratory ...
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Study on the Countermeasures of Preventing and Controlling Terrorist Attacks in the Urban Rail Transit
Wang Zhenhua,
Yuan Shuangzhu
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 4, August 2018
Pages:
193-198
Received:
27 June 2018
Accepted:
17 July 2018
Published:
6 September 2018
Abstract: In recent years, there have been frequent terrorist attacks on urban rail transit systems around the world, which have exposed loopholes in such measures as security inspection and prevention. The urban rail transit system is easily targeted due to its relative openness, unthoroughness of security inspection and seriousness of the damage consequences. It is also a risk zone of non-traditional security and a perfect place for terrorists to create indiscriminate killing cases. Based on field research and combining with the practical problems of rail transit at home and abroad, this paper analyzes the terrorist risks such as in urban rail transit platforms, surrounding areas and stations, and puts forward the mechanism construction and security technology prevention system of perfecting the urban rail transit operation department and related early warning countermeasures. At the same time, by exploring ways to prevent and control terrorist attacks, and improving the sensitivity and effectiveness of prevention and control, this study has certain reference significance for guiding China in the fight against terrorism in cities.
Abstract: In recent years, there have been frequent terrorist attacks on urban rail transit systems around the world, which have exposed loopholes in such measures as security inspection and prevention. The urban rail transit system is easily targeted due to its relative openness, unthoroughness of security inspection and seriousness of the damage consequenc...
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The Impacts of Culture on Vietnamese Consumer Behavior Towards Foreign Products
Vo Minh Duc,
Vo Trong Cang
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 4, August 2018
Pages:
199-202
Received:
5 August 2018
Accepted:
20 August 2018
Published:
21 September 2018
Abstract: Purpose of the research is to point out the impacts of culture to Vietnamese consumer behavior towards foreign products. By using literature review combined with a practical research method, after performing a hands-on analysis, the article lists out the features of culture as well as confirms the importance of culture to Vietnamese consumer behavior towards foreign products. The research also clearifies the importance of culture to consumer behavior of people around the world towards foreign products. This article is just the basis for further in-depth researchs about Vietnamese’s culture. This article can be helpful for researchers who want to find out the way to magnify the impact of Vietnamese’s culture on people’s consumer behavior so as to encourage people use Vietnamese products and bring back more profits.
Abstract: Purpose of the research is to point out the impacts of culture to Vietnamese consumer behavior towards foreign products. By using literature review combined with a practical research method, after performing a hands-on analysis, the article lists out the features of culture as well as confirms the importance of culture to Vietnamese consumer behavi...
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