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Designing the Human Right to Peace: The U.N. Perspective and Challenges for Democratic Nations
Get PDFThe United Nations Charter’s purpose is to maintain international peace and security and ensure that armed force shall not be used except in the common interest. The Charter has one primary objective, i.e., to take appropriate measures to strengthen universal peace and prevent another war on a large scale. This is ensured by giving entry to only members who are peace-loving states and who accept the obligations contained in the Charter. For this purpose, the Charter has designed the Security Council so that any threat to peace, breach of peace, or act of aggression can be successfully contained. After the Charter, the United Nations introduced and advanced various declarations, conventions and committees, which raised the idea of peace and the right to peace into the mainstream of human rights. This article critically analyses the right to peace. It looks at the idea of peace being celebrated as an end in itself, within the national framework and the development of the Right to Peace as a Human Right. The paper concludes by emphasising on the relevance of democracy and constitutional framework within nation states
Urban Space and Social Identity Production: A Study of Vasant Kunj in Delhi
Get PDFBased on Socio-Spatial Perspective, this paper portrays how residents socially construct meaning in their settlement spaces, and how the built environment shapes social life via a qualitative case study of Vasant Kunj settlement area in Delhi. This is useful to understand the intersectionality of space and identity in burgeoning urban areas to answer the most difficult question in social sciences of whether and how social, economic, and identity integration can be achieved
An Analysis on the Trend and Pattern of Tourism in India with Special Reference to Medical Tourism
No full textTourism in India has not received the due attention both in macro policy formulation and research. The present study tries to make an attempt to analyse the trend and pattern of domestic tourism based on the unit level data of NSSO. Medical tourism, which is an important component of tourism in India, shows a comparatively higher growth over the years, but especially after 2006 a lower growth rate and the covid pandemic accentuated this trend. Wide disparity could be seen among the states as well as across socio-economic groups in India. A higher share for health and medical tourists was visible among the vulnerable group. The marginalized groups like old age groups, tourism from rural area, SC/ST groups, lowest MPCE group and disabled persons had a higher chance to report medical tourism compared to their counterparts. As against the findings of the previous studies, the present study confirms comparatively higher participation of vulnerable groups
Bibliometric Analysis of Sustainable Practices in the Hotel Industry: Current Trends and Future Research Directions
No full textThis research was conducted with the purpose of providing a bibliometric overview of sustainable practices in hotels. Following the PRISMA framework and using the Scopus database, a total of 228 articles were selected to analyse the trends and developments in sustainable practices in hotels. The results revealed that the International Journal of Hospitality Management is the prominent source of choice for the authors to publish the hotel’s sustainability practice research. Additionally, the findings of prolific authors showed that Acampora A was the leading author. The thematic analysis identified three themes based on various aspects of sustainable hotel practices. Based on the findings, implications and future research suggestions were provided
Redefining the refugee crisis: Examining the status of climate-induced refugees and internally displaced persons with special reference to India
Get PDFClimate change is causing drastic impacts across the world. Temperature change, rising sea levels, and frequent disasters like floods are increasing. People are forced to flee their homeland since their place becomes inhabitable, leaving them homeless as refugees. But policies have yet to be created specifically to deal with climate refugees. Although terminologies like "climate refugee" and "environmental refugee" have been used interchangeably, this research uses the term "climate refugee" to call attention to the social, economic, and political variables and how displaced people are moved and resettled. South Asian countries are highly prone to climate change impacts and produce climate refugees. In particular, this paper will examine India, where highly vulnerable populations are left homeless due to climate change impacts. This study is historical, descriptive and analytical in nature and has depended on primary sources like documents from the Government of India and secondary sources like books, journals for the purpose of analysis. The study concludes that the legal status of climate refugees is still a cliffhanger and recommends a more inclusive definition of refugees in international laws
Management of Biomedical Waste in India: A Holistic Approach Towards Environmental Protection, Human Rights, and Judicial Oversight with reference to the Pandemic
Get PDFThe management of biomedical waste in India has implicit critical significance, especially in the context of the global pandemic. There is an urgent need for a comprehensive strategy that not only safeguards the environment but also ensures basic human rights and effective judicial oversight. The management of biomedical waste involves a multifaceted nuance, including sensitizing healthcare professionals, establishing robust waste disposal facilities, and adhering to stringent guidelines. As the pandemic has intensified the generation of biomedical waste, there has to be a paramount emphasis on the implementation of environmentally responsible practices, considering the potential impact on ecosystems. Furthermore, this research paper delves into the legal dimensions of biomedical waste management, examining the role of the judicial approach in enforcing regulations and the accountability of the regulatory authorities. The interplay of environmental protection, human rights, and legal frameworks provides a nuanced understanding of the challenges posed in the management of biomedical waste in India. This paper advocates for a collaborative approach that harmonizes the imperatives of environmental sustainability, ensuring human rights, and effective judicial perspective, offering a comprehensive and adaptable model for the management of biomedical waste in India and globally as well
The Role of Governments, International Organisations and Non-Governmental Organisations on Xenophobia in South Africa: Impact of Xenophobia
No full textThis literary study argues that South Africa’s three government tiers have failed the majority of the country’s citizens in their efforts to provide adequate security and combat xenophobia. The study upon which this article is based focused on non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and some international organisations (IOs) collaborating with governments to address xenophobia, particularly in South Africa. The study aimed to critically analyse and discuss the government’s, IOs’ and NGOs’ role in combating xenophobia in South Africa. The study utilised a qualitative approach with a historical design. Data were collected from secondary sources, which included books, journals and the Internet and were discussed in themes after performing textual analysis. The available published, reviewed articles were utilised to debate, argue and discuss governments’, IOs’ and NGOs’ role in xenophobia in some African countries. The results revealed that governments, NGOs, IOs and other stakeholders have provided support to ensure economic and social stability, but xenophobia persists in South Africa and several other African countries. One of the government's roles in preventing xenophobia is the provision of adequate security where xenophobic violence occurs. The study explained governments’, IOs’ and NGOs’ role in addressing xenophobia in South Africa and other African countries with a focus on issues relevant to addressing xenophobia in South Africa. The study was anticipated to inform government programmes and IOs’ and NGOs’ efforts to alleviate poverty among local citizens in South Africa and prevent hostility towards foreign nationals
Carrying Capacity Assessment in Complex Systems: A Comprehensive Revisit with Enhanced Elements
Get PDFThe rapid growth of tourism necessitates sustainable resource management and effective strategies to ensure sustainable development and minimize detrimental impacts on destinations. By synthesizing existing research, this article contributes to a holistic understanding of Tourism Carrying Capacity (TCC) and its various components, aiding policymakers, planners, and stakeholders in making informed decisions for sustainable development. This research reviews CC assessment methods and formulas, focusing on Physical Carrying Capacity (PCC), Effective Carrying Capacity (ECC), and Real Carrying Capacity (RCC). Moreover, this study delves into the evolving notion of limiting factors, examining how factors such as infrastructure, resource availability, socio-cultural aspects, and environmental resilience interact to determine carrying capacity thresholds in various research realms. By synthesizing existing methodologies and formulas, this research bridges the gap between theoretical frameworks and practical implementation, fostering sustainable tourism practices that preserve natural and cultural assets while fostering economic growth. This work further advances the existing formula of TCC calculation in complex systems by providing a fresh set of correction factors (Cf) and Management capacities (Mc) and provides all possible values for calculating space for the displacement(V/A) of tourists in different types of destinations
Factors Influencing the Development of Ecotourism in and Around Kanha National Park, India
No full textThe Kanha National Park has high potential of Ecotourism Development. The Present Study was Carried out to explain the Factors Influencing Ecotourism Development in and Around Kanha National Park, India. Data were collected using an offline survey of each household and Business Enterprise located near Kanha National Park and 365 Responses were considered to meet the selection criteria. Structured Equation Model (SEM) and Path Analysis were used to test the Proposed Research Model. The Results of the Structured Equation Model Show that Infrastructure Facilities, Managerial Factors and Potential Attractions along with Socioeconomic Factors were Positively associated with the Ecotourism Development in and Around Kanha National Park and the model has better predictive Power for the Development of Ecotourism in the Area. The Study Proposed a model from the factors that influence Ecotourism development in the area. The model has its Empirical Value. Sustainable development of ecotourism in Kanha National Park requires a balanced approach that considers ecological conservation, Local Community Participation and responsible tourism practices