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    Predictors of Pro-Environmental Behavior: A Comparison of University Students in the United States and China
    Canadian Center of Science and Education ; 2018
    In:  Journal of Management and Sustainability Vol. 8, No. 1 ( 2018-02-26), p. 127-
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    In: Journal of Management and Sustainability, Canadian Center of Science and Education, Vol. 8, No. 1 ( 2018-02-26), p. 127-
    Abstract: Understanding and managing University student’s environmental and sustainable behavior is critical to reducing global environmental problems and influencing pro-environmental behaviors. Survey data obtained from University students in different cities in the United States (n = 75) and Chinese Students in Jiangsu Province, China (n = 109) were investigated and analyzed to identify major predictors of pro-environmental behaviors using the Comprehensive Action Determination Model. The results confirmed multiple factors such as Social norms, Intention to Act, Information Need and Situational factors significantly influence and shape the nature of pro-environmental behavior in the US and sets of Social norms, Intention to act, Environmental awareness, Information need and Situational factor in China. These findings are in consonance with the tenets of theory of planned behavior, norm activation theory; though the loading and effects differ in their local environment. University students in US showed higher level of pro-environmental behavior despite their individualistic society compared to Chinese students in China. The findings confirms the complexity of human behavior through the robustness of the comprehensive action determination model by showing that using unitary construct to predict environmental behavior is context specific and using different combinations of predictor variables exert significant influences in different local environments.
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    ISSN: 1925-4733 , 1925-4725
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.5539/jms.v8n1p127
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    Publisher: Canadian Center of Science and Education
    Publication Date: 2018
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    The Effect of Stress Management on Occupational Stress and Satisfaction among Midwives in Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital Wards in Iran
    Canadian Center of Science and Education ; 2016
    In:  Global Journal of Health Science Vol. 8, No. 9 ( 2016-01-04), p. 91-
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    In: Global Journal of Health Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, Vol. 8, No. 9 ( 2016-01-04), p. 91-
    Abstract: 〈 p 〉 〈 strong 〉 INTRODUCTION: 〈 /strong 〉 Occupational stress is one of the major problems of health care staff, substantially affecting their professional and personal performance. This research has been conducted with the aim of determining the effect of stress management on occupational stress and satisfaction among the Midwives in Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital wards at Motahari Hospital in Jahrom, Iran 2013-2014. 〈 /p 〉 〈 p 〉 〈 strong 〉 METHODS: 〈 /strong 〉 This is a Quasi-experimental study of the pre- and post-clinical trials type. The study population included midwives employed in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital wards selected trough census. The samples were categorized into two groups randomly. The intervention group participated in the short-term training workshop of stress management. The studied samples were measured in terms of occupational stress and satisfaction before, right after, and one month after the workshop. Occupational stress measurement was measured by Toft-Anderson occupational stress questionnaire (1981). Similarly, the occupational satisfaction was measured by JDI checklist developed by Stephen Robins (1994). In order to analyze the information, SPSS 16 together with descriptive statistics tests (frequency, percentile, mean, and standard deviation), independent sample t-tests, iterative measurement and Spearman correlation coefficient were used.  〈 /p 〉 〈 p 〉 〈 strong 〉 RESULTS: 〈 /strong 〉 A total of 70 people (two 35-person groups) of midwives participated in this study. The findings revealed that there was a significant difference between the mean of scores of occupational stress between the two groups before and after the workshop (p=0.001). There was, however, no significant difference between the scores of satisfactions across the two groups. 〈 /p 〉 〈 p 〉 〈 strong 〉 DISCUSSION: 〈 /strong 〉 Training of skills of coping with stress including stress management can be effective in diminishing level of occupational stress. Mitigation of stress without catering for professional, occupational, organizational, and environmental factors would not lead to development of job satisfaction. 〈 /p 〉
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    ISSN: 1916-9744 , 1916-9736
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.5539/gjhs.v8n9p91
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    Publisher: Canadian Center of Science and Education
    Publication Date: 2016
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    Sustainable CSR in Global Supply Chains
    Canadian Center of Science and Education ; 2019
    In:  Journal of Management and Sustainability Vol. 9, No. 1 ( 2019-03-24), p. 82-
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    In: Journal of Management and Sustainability, Canadian Center of Science and Education, Vol. 9, No. 1 ( 2019-03-24), p. 82-
    Abstract: Multinational firms face many challenges in extending sustainability practices to their global supply chains. Establishing standards for environmental practices and working conditions for suppliers through codes of conduct, and then monitoring their performance with audits, is the common method used by MNEs. However, this approach has proven deficient in many cases as the suppliers are often not capable or unwilling to make the changes necessary to assure long-term sustainability of their operations. Audits often are insufficient in uncovering practices that do not meet the codes of conduct, and in any case, do not usually reveal if the firm is on a path to continue to improve their sustainability practices. Drawing upon the experiences of firms that have implemented productivity and quality improvement programs in their global supply chains, some implications for how to implement successful sustainability programs can be found. The challenges that MNEs and their suppliers must overcome to achieve this are discussed and suggestions made on how to achieve real sustainability in global supply chains.
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    ISSN: 1925-4733 , 1925-4725
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.5539/jms.v9n1p82
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    Factors Contributing to Poor Environmental Hygiene in Kehemu location, Rundu, Namibia
    Canadian Center of Science and Education ; 2019
    In:  Global Journal of Health Science Vol. 11, No. 7 ( 2019-06-25), p. 176-
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    In: Global Journal of Health Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, Vol. 11, No. 7 ( 2019-06-25), p. 176-
    Abstract: Solid waste management in Rundu, Namibia, is a major challenge, resulting in significant environmental health hazards. The purpose of this study was therefore to identify and describe the factors contributing to poor environmental hygiene specifically in Kehemu location in Rundu, while the objectives were to explore the factors contributing to poor environmental hygiene in the area. A qualitative approach was employed comprising an explorative and descriptive design. The research population for this particular study consisted of residents of Kehemu location and a sample was drawn from this population using purposive sampling. Data were collected from focus group discussions conducted with 15 (fifteen) residents. The transcribed interviews and narratives from the research notes were organised into codes, main themes and sub-themes. The results from this study revealed, among other things, that the methods used by most households for disposing of waste included digging holes, burning the waste and dumping it in open areas. In addition, factors contributing to poor environmental hygiene in Kehemu location include a lack of dumping sites, dustbins and refuse removal services. The findings of this study call for well-articulated actions to address the factors identified as being associated with poor environmental hygiene in Kehemu. The study recommends that the town council should empower the community by providing dustbins, initiating clean-up campaigns and providing education and awareness-raising as some measures for curbing problems related to environmental health.
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    ISSN: 1916-9744 , 1916-9736
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.5539/gjhs.v11n7p176
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    Publisher: Canadian Center of Science and Education
    Publication Date: 2019
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    Best Irrigation Practices Designed for Pesticides Use to Reduce Environmental Impact on Groundwater Resource in the Tunisian Context
    Canadian Center of Science and Education ; 2016
    In:  Journal of Agricultural Science Vol. 8, No. 7 ( 2016-06-08), p. 142-
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    In: Journal of Agricultural Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, Vol. 8, No. 7 ( 2016-06-08), p. 142-
    Abstract: 〈 p 〉 The irrigated areas in Tunisia were esteemed in 2010 to over 420 thousand hectares and represents 8% of farmland, this little area providing 35% of the total crop production. This situation makes it exert enormous pressure on the irrigated sector that his intensification is very associated to increased inputs including especially pesticides. However, the irrational use and abuse of pesticides associated with an inadequate irrigation system management are a great threat of contamination to groundwater resources and constitute one of the greatest challenges facing Tunisian government today. According to FAO, 2013, the adoption of the concept of best practices can meet this challenge. These best practices are not only a practice that are best, but a practices that have been proven to work well and produce good results, and are therefore recommended as a model. This paper aims to analyze in a framework of global environmental approach, the role of the best irrigation practices (BIPs) to reduce environmental impact on groundwater resource. Finally, it was proposed a set of best irrigation practices completed by the technical recommendations for limiting the environmental impact of pesticide in groundwater resource. 〈 /p 〉
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    ISSN: 1916-9760 , 1916-9752
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.5539/jas.v8n7p142
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    Publisher: Canadian Center of Science and Education
    Publication Date: 2016
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    Coastal Zone Management: Resolving Climate Change Issues Through a Statutory Framework
    Canadian Center of Science and Education ; 2016
    In:  Journal of Management and Sustainability Vol. 6, No. 3 ( 2016-08-30), p. 114-
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    In: Journal of Management and Sustainability, Canadian Center of Science and Education, Vol. 6, No. 3 ( 2016-08-30), p. 114-
    Abstract: 〈 p 〉 The coastline of India is part of its valuable natural heritage that has since been severely impacted by unregulated human activities, indiscriminate urbanization and unsustainable models of development for coastal infrastructure. Climate change impacts have added to numerous causes that have left marine areas distressed and struggling for survival. Overwhelming scientific evidence suggests that undeterred by curbs on rise in global temperatures, sea levels along India’s coast has continued to rise at the rate of 1.3mm per year. India’s coastal management program is undermined by the absence of a primary legislation, the ensuing laxity in enforcement of and compliance with regulatory norms. The present legal regime denotes a clear absence of measures to protect the natural heritage of India’s coastline and coastal ecosystems. Industrial activities affecting India’s coastal areas are governed by a set of legislative instruments that are sectoral in their approach and therefore seem fragmented for a cohesive battle against climate change impacts. The Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2011(CRZ) issued under the Environment Protection Act, 1986 does not provide adequate measures to protect threatened shorelines and marine areas. The delegated legislation falls short in regulating industrial activities along the coasts, monitoring unsustainable development of coastal infrastructure and preventing pollution at source. There is an undeniable need to constitute a legal regime for coastal management that in its core serves an agenda to address climate change impacts, enhanced by a mandate for adaptation programs. This paper will attempt to present an argument in favor of a statutory framework that will enhance the existing integrated coastal zone management plan in India and resolve conflicts arising out of economic, social and environmental issues encompassing coastal zone regulation. Climate change is forcing developing nations to usher in requisite legal reforms within their regulatory regimes that rise up to meet international standards for coastal and ocean governance. 〈 /p 〉
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    ISSN: 1925-4733 , 1925-4725
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.5539/jms.v6n3p114
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    Socio-Economic Status, Hygiene Practices and Microbial Exposure of the Waste Collectors of Dhaka City in Bangladesh
    Canadian Center of Science and Education ; 2018
    In:  Global Journal of Health Science Vol. 10, No. 12 ( 2018-11-15), p. 96-
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    In: Global Journal of Health Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, Vol. 10, No. 12 ( 2018-11-15), p. 96-
    Abstract: Waste is a discarded part generated from primary use of a material. In most cases, waste is very much unwanted and unusable but may be usable and beneficial for our economy and environment. Waste collectors are playing vital roles for the management of wastes though they are deprived of their basic needs. They are involved directly or indirectly to our economy and environmental development. However, whether waste collection activity has any effect on the socioeconomic status, hygiene practices, and microbial exposure of waste collectors remain unknown. Here we investigated socio-economic status, hygiene practices and microbial exposure of the waste collectors of Dhaka city in Bangladesh. This study included two types of waste collectors in Dhaka city. One is the household waste collectors (HWCs) who belong to the formal waste management system of the city corporation and the other is the street waste collectors (SWCs) who belong to the informal waste management system that is executed mainly by the vulnerable groups of people locally called & quot;Tokai & quot;. The total sample size was 150 (75 HWCs and 75 SWCs) who were randomly selected from 15 different sites (clusters) of the city. The research findings showed that 20% waste collectors were children and 76.67% were illiterate. The majority (72.7%) earned less than 150 BDT/day but the lion & rsquo;s share was spent on food. The coverage of sanitary toilet facility was 42.0% whereas 70.7% SWCs had no toilet facility. The majority (82.7%) used to drink untreated water and 41.3% had disease episode in previous 30 days of data collection time. Only 28.0% waste collectors had bathing facility at home. Noticeably, no waste collector was wearing mask, gloves and apron while handling the waste. Analysis found that the status of HWCs was better than that of SWCs. Association among the variables showed that significant relationship existed between income level and percentage of expenditure on foods, types of drinking water and disease episode in previous 30 days, types of toilet used and hand washing practices. Microbiological analysis showed that the waste collectors were more exposed to the microbial hazards than the normal people. HWCs and SWCs included in this study belong to vulnerable groups of Bangladesh. They are playing vital roles for cleaning and developing environmental conditions and living standards of Dhaka city though their contributions were mostly unrecognized. The present results suggested that socio-economic status, hygiene practices and microbial exposure of waste collectors of Dhaka city in Bangladesh are in poor and critical conditions. To address the present needs, proper measures should be taken by the coordinated activities (short and long-term) of both govt. and non-govt. organizations.
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    ISSN: 1916-9744 , 1916-9736
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    DOI: 10.5539/gjhs.v10n12p96
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    Publisher: Canadian Center of Science and Education
    Publication Date: 2018
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    Emerging Nigerian Megacities and Sustainable Development: Case Study of Lagos and Abuja
    Canadian Center of Science and Education ; 2016
    In:  Journal of Sustainable Development Vol. 9, No. 2 ( 2016-02-15), p. 27-
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    In: Journal of Sustainable Development, Canadian Center of Science and Education, Vol. 9, No. 2 ( 2016-02-15), p. 27-
    Abstract: 〈 p 〉 It is estimated that by 2020 half of Nigerians shall live in urban centres. Nigeria has scores of such centres, with many showing the tendency of becoming megacities in a no distant future. One of these cities, Lagos (already a megacity), shall by projection, have a population of 24 million persons by 2020. The other, Abuja, is one of the fastest growing cities on earth. Generally, the world is now known to parade far larger cities than history has ever recorded. Some of these cities are quite magnificent and glorious - London, Paris, Tokyo and New York. On the other hand, Lagos and Mumbai are classic examples of urban failures. What separate the two classes of cities are the approaches to the design of their urban fabrics and management of their ecology. Whereas the former cities have adopted robust sustainability principles in their architecture and urban design/regeneration as well as efficient urban management programmes, the latter appear to be partially or totally non-committal. This paper examines the evolving Nigerian mega cities and their potentials for sustainable survival, with particular reference to Lagos and Abuja, using indices of economic productivity, social equity and environmental concerns. The result shows that the two cities failed these sustainability tests. The cause is traceable to unsustainable architecture being practiced. About half of the total global energy consumption comes from buildings. Eco-design prescriptions of the architect would guarantee urban sustainability. Thus, this paper recommends a national green building code for Nigeria. 〈 /p 〉
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1913-9071 , 1913-9063
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.5539/jsd.v9n2p27
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    Publisher: Canadian Center of Science and Education
    Publication Date: 2016
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    The Influence of Alliance Innovation Network Structure upon Enterprise Innovation: A Case Study of China’s Energy-Saving and Environment-protection Industry
    Canadian Center of Science and Education ; 2018
    In:  International Journal of Business and Management Vol. 13, No. 2 ( 2018-01-14), p. 208-
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    In: International Journal of Business and Management, Canadian Center of Science and Education, Vol. 13, No. 2 ( 2018-01-14), p. 208-
    Abstract: The Energy-saving and environment-protection industry, an important strategic and emerging industry in China, will develop into a pillar industry. In view of global climate change, environmental pollution, resource depletion and the defects and deficiencies in traditional technology, technology and product innovation constitute the lifeline of energy-saving and environment-protection industry. The alliance network of enterprises will influence, stimulate, and regulate enterprise innovation greatly. A comprehensive analysis of alliance data of China's energy-saving and environment-protection industry from 2000 to 2013 by using Ucinet software can reveal the network structure parameters such as degree, clique number, average path length, clustering coefficient, and betweenness centrality, which reflects different types of enterprise networks and different positions of enterprises in different types of networks. A negative regression analysis of enterprise patent data and network structure parameters by using Stata software can make some conclusions that the influences of network characteristics on enterprise innovation reach the maximum in the second year of the window period end, that innovation accumulation, clustering coefficient, betweenness centrality are related to the enterprise innovation, that clique number, network density are negatively related to the enterprise innovation, and that there is an inverted U relationship between average path length and enterprise innovation. It is suggested to increase the accumulation level of innovation, appropriately control the network density, reduce the average path length, improve the betweenness centrality and clustering coefficient of enterprises, so as to improve the overall innovation level. 
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    ISSN: 1833-8119 , 1833-3850
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.5539/ijbm.v13n2p208
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    Publisher: Canadian Center of Science and Education
    Publication Date: 2018
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    Land Use Change and Urban Ecosystem Services: A Case Study of Urban Wetlands in a Rapidly Sprawling City in the Highlands of Chiapas, Mexico
    Canadian Center of Science and Education ; 2019
    In:  Journal of Management and Sustainability Vol. 9, No. 1 ( 2019-03-19), p. 67-
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    In: Journal of Management and Sustainability, Canadian Center of Science and Education, Vol. 9, No. 1 ( 2019-03-19), p. 67-
    Abstract: Urban wetlands provide a wide range of ecosystem services that are important for human-well-being. Despite their social and environmental importance, the degradation of urban wetlands continues mainly due to land use changes induced by rapid urbanization. Estimating the impact of these changes on ecosystem services is crucial to support the decision-making process of city planners at different levels. In this study, the spatial extents of the urban wetlands of San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico were determined for the years 2001 and 2018 in order to relate the spatial changes between these years with the provision and economic value of ecosystem services. Google Earth and SPOT imagery were used to evaluate land use/land cover changes while international coefficients were used to assess the value of the ecosystem services by category. Findings reveal a 7.3% decrease in the urban wetland area and a 12.5% increase of urban areas during the study period. The ecosystem service valuation shows that the total value flow decreased around $5 million (2007 USD) during the 17-year period, mainly due to decreases in the potential for regulating and cultural services. The use of freely available land use/land cover data together with global ecosystem service estimates reduce the cost of ground data collection and provides quick and reliable information that could help decision makers with land use planning in the context of data-scarce regions.
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    ISSN: 1925-4733 , 1925-4725
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.5539/jms.v9n1p67
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    Publisher: Canadian Center of Science and Education
    Publication Date: 2019
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