Hybrid journal (It can contain Open Access articles) ISSN (Print) 1756-2538 - ISSN (Online) 1756-2546 Published by Inderscience Publishers[439 journals]
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Authors:Suzan Odabaşı, Valentina M. Hartarska Pages: 91 - 106 Abstract: Recent data show that about 40% of all crimes in the USA occur in the southeast. A growing body of literature indicates that the Southeastern US region is the most affected by climate change. This study investigates to what extent variations in temperature relate to crime rates in the southeastern states within a typical empirical crime model framework where crime rates are function of standard controls. We use county-level panel data for the period from 2010 to 2014 for all southeastern states. This analysis utilises the two-stage least squares (2SLS) regression analysis to address the possible endogeneity of police presence and alcohol consumption in the crime rate supply equation. The results show that higher average maximum and minimum daily temperature is associated with higher robbery, property, and grand larceny. Additionally, alcohol consumption seems to accelerate crime rates and is associated with increase in violence, robbery, assault, grand larceny, and motor vehicle theft. Keywords: crime; climate variability; panel data models; USA Citation: International Journal of Sustainable Society, Vol. 16, No. 2 (2024) pp. 91 - 106 PubDate: 2024-07-03T23:20:50-05:00 DOI: 10.1504/IJSSOC.2024.139499 Issue No:Vol. 16, No. 2 (2024)
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Authors:Nguyen Van Thanh, Hoang Gia Hung, Le Van Nam, Duong Ngoc Phuoc, Le Thi Hong Phuong, Ho Le Phi Khanh, Mai Thu Giang Pages: 107 - 124 Abstract: This study investigates the determinants of farmers' adoption of sustainable land management (SLM) practices in the case of Central Vietnam. The data was collected from 300 randomly selected households using a survey questionnaire and analysed using duration analysis. The results indicate knowledge of SLM, participation in extension training courses, technological attributes, and physical distance from home to fields have positive effects on the adoption speed of intercropping, crop rotation, and mulching practices. Meanwhile, small farm size, length of farming experience, and low education of household heads are factors delaying the adoption speed of these practices. The findings suggest improving farmers' knowledge of SLM practices and investing in agricultural road infrastructure for agricultural production would enhance the adoption speed of SLM practices in the Vietnamese uplands. The study provides vital empirical evidence that should be considered when enacting development policies for the adoption of SLM in the uplands of developing countries. Keywords: adoption; determinants; duration analysis; DA; practices; uplands; smallholder farmers; SLM; sustainable land management; Vietnam; crop rotation; intercropping; mulching Citation: International Journal of Sustainable Society, Vol. 16, No. 2 (2024) pp. 107 - 124 PubDate: 2024-07-03T23:20:50-05:00 DOI: 10.1504/IJSSOC.2024.139498 Issue No:Vol. 16, No. 2 (2024)
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Authors:Priyanka Garg, Ashish Kumar, Raj Kumar Mittal Pages: 125 - 149 Abstract: The present study investigates households' sustainable food consumption behaviour (SFCB) using the extended theory of planned behaviour (TPB) which incorporates three additional variables (environmental knowledge, personal norms, and product attributes) in the original TPB model. Using a self-administered questionnaire, data were collected from a sample of 440 Indian households, and hypotheses were tested using structural equation modelling (SEM). The results reveal a positive impact of additional factors on behavioural intention (BI), signifying that the TPB can be extended and utilised to determine households' SFCB. Product attributes emerge as the strongest predictor of SFCB followed by perceived behavioural control (PBC) whereas social norms' impact was found to be the weakest. The findings of the study could provide meaningful insights to producers, marketers, government agencies, and policymakers. Keywords: attitude; behavioural intention; BI; consumption; environmental knowledge; norms; perceived behavioural control; PBC; product attributes; sustainable food consumption behaviour; SFCB; theory of planned behaviour; structural equation modelling; SEM Citation: International Journal of Sustainable Society, Vol. 16, No. 2 (2024) pp. 125 - 149 PubDate: 2024-07-03T23:20:50-05:00 DOI: 10.1504/IJSSOC.2024.139496 Issue No:Vol. 16, No. 2 (2024)
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Authors:Fatima Eshun, Fatima Denton Pages: 150 - 176 Abstract: It has been estimated that cities harbour most of the urban poor who usually reside in slum areas and experience deplorable environmental conditions. To survive the city, it is crucial to enhance the asset adaptation strategies of the urban poor. However, studies on assets enhancement focus on a few aspects of assets whilst a detailed approach to assets enhancement such as human, physical, social, financial, and natural remain under research. To address this knowledge gap, this study employs both quantitative and qualitative approaches to investigate the phenomenon. The results indicate that the assets of the urban poor cannot stand their strategic needs and disempowers them. Enhancing the human assets of the urban poor can help in acquiring other forms of assets. The study recommends that private and public institutions should intensify efforts to enhance the asset adaptation strategies of the urban poor to become resilient. Keywords: sustainable cities; vulnerabilities; resilient; climate change; COVID-19; livelihoods; Ghana Citation: International Journal of Sustainable Society, Vol. 16, No. 2 (2024) pp. 150 - 176 PubDate: 2024-07-03T23:20:50-05:00 DOI: 10.1504/IJSSOC.2024.139495 Issue No:Vol. 16, No. 2 (2024)
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Authors:Segun Oshewolo, Rotimi Ajayi, Kareem Jimba Pages: 177 - 191 Abstract: Studies on the Nigerian middle class are barely adequate. The central objective of this study is to explain the distinct defining elements of the Nigerian middle class, particularly as they relate to political activism and interface with government. To achieve this central objective, three research questions are formulated. How has the Nigerian middle class evolved particularly in relation to social protest? What are the middle class instruments of social engagement and how have they been deployed in contemporary Nigeria? How effective are these instruments in terms of eliciting the anticipated or appropriate response from government? Following the discussions around these questions, a number of core issues defining middle class political activism in Nigeria have emerged. First, although middle class groups in Nigeria have a high mobilising capacity as demonstrated by their constant interface with government, the deliverables have been little. Second, discordant opinions sometimes frustrate internal cohesion. Third, the mobilising platforms and instruments have been transformed as a result of the opportunities offered by the new digital technologies. These key findings will enable future studies to formulate more specific research questions and hypotheses about the political activism of the Nigerian middle class. Keywords: Nigeria; middle class; engagement; governance Citation: International Journal of Sustainable Society, Vol. 16, No. 2 (2024) pp. 177 - 191 PubDate: 2024-07-03T23:20:50-05:00 DOI: 10.1504/IJSSOC.2024.139497 Issue No:Vol. 16, No. 2 (2024)
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