Ankur Ratnam Tewari (2018) Assessment of Reasons for Poor Academic Performance of African Female Students in Accounting Studies at University of Zululand (UNIZULU)
Abstract Accounting is a male dominated profession historically. Females underperform and are thus dissuaded from taking up this profession. It is hence the need of the hour to understand the … Continue reading
Ehsan U. Syed, Nargis Asad, Murad M Khan, Mohammad Zaman and Shahina Pirani (2018) On the pathway to suicide: suicidal ideation in young people in Karachi, Pakistan
Abstract Background: Suicidal behaviors (completed suicide, deliberate self-harm, suicidal ideation) are global public health issues. Suicidal ideation is the first step on the suicide ‘pathway’ and an important area of … Continue reading
Thulane Gxubane (2018) Reintegration challenges of youth who were diverted into a residential sex offenders’ programme in South Africa
Abstract This article explores the reintegration of youth subsequent to their release on completion of their residential sex offenders’ diversion programme and the role of social workers in this regard. … Continue reading
Niyi Awofeso, Zahour Al Haj Rabih, Fatima Al Odaini, Amina Abdulrazzaq, Maram Youssef, Mohammed Guleid, Abdul Rahman Al-Maflehi, and Moyosola Bamidele (2018) Findings from 2017 anthropometry and nutrition survey of youths (18-35 years) resident in UAE
Abstract Background: In the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2015, 13.5% of children aged 5 – 17 years were determined to be obese. Anthropometric tools, combined with the dietary and … Continue reading
Daphne Catherine Spyropoulos (2018) Young Refugees as Peer Mentors to European Foster Children: A Suggestion for Integration
Abstract The aim of this paper is to suggest that European communities integrate young refugees as peer mentors to indigenous foster children. This proposal relies on the idea that policy … Continue reading
Gerry L. Small and Adrian Worrell (2018) Contextualizing the Black Male experience within Education and its Socio-Cultural Impact
Abstract “Contextualizing the Black Male experience within Education and its Socio-Cultural Impact” is part two of the “Rose” tale told and insinuated by North American mainstream media to help produce … Continue reading
Robert W Spires (2018) Hong Kong youth identity and self-presentation in the New Territories: A qualitative study on letters from youth and teachers to an NGO internship program
Abstract Hong Kong youth issues have gained increased attention in recent years, particularly in light of youth protests and political involvement. In Hong Kong, NGOs are one avenue of intervention … Continue reading
Sunday Olawale Olaniran (2018) Engaging University Students for Community Development Initiatives
Abstract This paper present a case study of a tertiary education students’ led community intervention strategy by considering a newly formed Literacy Fellowship Programme, introduced by a local NGO in … Continue reading
Paul Pounder (2018) Addressing Youth Entrepreneurship: Challenges and Prospects Sourcing Micro-finance in the Caribbean Economy
Abstract Purpose of this paper: The purpose of this paper is to examine youth entrepreneurship and the extent to which the current status of micro-financing is available in the Caribbean. … Continue reading
