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Exploring the relationship between inflation and unemployment in South Africa: A historical, theoretical, and empirical review
Get PDFJournal Article, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, Teaching & Learning-- North West UniversityThe paper investigates the relationship between inflation and unemployment in the South African setting, encompassing a comprehensive analysis of historical, theoretical, and empirical evidence. Existing literature surveys demonstrate that several studies have been conducted in multiple countries to ascertain the correlation between inflation and unemployment. The review incorporated the postulations of many economic schools of thought as they are applied to South Africa. The Phillips Curve was examined in accordance with the research purpose. The process involves gathering secondary data from reputable sources such as Statistics South Africa, the South African Reserve Bank, and other reliable secondary sources to analyse this relationship. The findings are presented using linear regression, tables, and figures. The study utilised annual inflation and unemployment data in South Africa spanning from 2000 to 2022 to elucidate the correlation between inflation and unemployment. The study discovered that the link was nonlinear and did not exhibit any meaningful association or correlation.Acknowledgement
Author Contributions: Conceptualization, Methodology, Data Collection, Formal Analysis, Writing—Original Draft Preparation, Writing—Review And Editing by authors with equal participation. All authors have read and agreed to the published the final version of the manuscript
Empowering women farmers through livelihood strengthening model in eastern Nigeria
No full textImprovement in livelihood capitals of vulnerable women farmers has been a concern in the developing countries. Governments around the world particularly in the developing countries try various policies and models to enhance the productivity of these vulnerable women farmers, they do this to protect them against shocks and loses considering that rural food production contribute significantly to national food security. Such is the case in Nigeria, where Adopted Village Model (AVM) was initiated in 2009. The objective of the study includes but not limited to protect, improve and sustain food production in Nigeria through capacitating the rural women rice farmers. AVM was initiated and women farmers where provided information, farm equipment, training, seedlings and subsidized fertilizers. Structured questionnaires and interviews were the basic instruments applied in the data collection. The methodology was guided by sustainable livelihood framework theories. Structured questionnaire was used to extract desired information from the women farmers. The data was analysed with spss version 25, interpreted and presented for public consumption. The study found that AVM was introduced to the women farmers at the right time when yield and livelihood capitals of the rice women farmers where very low.Keywords: Livelihood; Rice; Women farmers; Model; AgricultureA melhoria nas capitais de subsistência de mulheres vulneráveis agricultoras tem sido uma preocupação nos países em desenvolvimento. Governos de todo o mundo, particularmente nos países em desenvolvimento, tentam várias políticas e modelos para aumentar a produtividade dessas mulheres vulneráveis, elas fazem isso para protegê-las contra choques e perdas, considerando que a produção de alimentos rurais contribui significativamente para a segurança alimentar nacional. É o caso da Nigéria, onde o Modelo de Aldeia Adotada (AVM) foi iniciado em 2009. O objetivo do estudo inclui, entre outros, proteger, melhorar e sustentar a produção de alimentos na Nigéria, capacitando as mulheres rurais que cultivam arroz. A AVM foi iniciada e as mulheres agricultoras forneceram informações, equipamentos agrícolas, treinamento, mudas e fertilizantes subsidiados. Questionários estruturados e entrevistas foram os instrumentos básicos aplicados na coleta de dados. A metodologia foi guiada por teorias da estrutura de meios de vida sustentáveis. Questionário estruturado foi usado para extrair as informações desejadas das mulheres agricultoras. Os dados foram analisados com o spss versão 25, interpretados e apresentados para consumo público. O estudo constatou que a AVM foi apresentada às mulheres agricultoras no momento certo, quando as capitais de rendimento e subsistência das mulheres agricultoras de arroz eram muito baixas.La mejora en los capitales de subsistencia de las mujeres campesinas vulnerables ha sido una preocupación en los países en desarrollo. Los gobiernos de todo el mundo, particularmente en los países en desarrollo, prueban diversas políticas y modelos para mejorar la productividad de estas mujeres agricultoras vulnerables, lo hacen para protegerlas de los golpes y las pérdidas, teniendo en cuenta que la producción de alimentos en el medio rural contribuye significativamente a la seguridad alimentaria nacional. Tal es el caso de Nigeria, donde el Modelo de aldea adoptada (AVM) se inició en 2009. El objetivo del estudio incluye, entre otros, proteger, mejorar y mantener la producción de alimentos en Nigeria mediante la capacitación de las mujeres campesinas de arroz. Se inició AVM y las mujeres agricultoras proporcionaron información, equipo agrícola, capacitación, plántulas y fertilizantes subsidiados. Cuestionarios estructurados y entrevistas fueron los instrumentos básicos aplicados en la recopilación de datos. La metodología se guió por las teorías del marco de medios de vida sostenibles. Se utilizó un cuestionario estructurado para extraer la información deseada de las mujeres agricultoras. Los datos fueron analizados con spss versión 25, interpretados y presentados para consumo público. El estudio descubrió que AVM se presentó a las mujeres agricultoras en el momento adecuado cuando el rendimiento y las capitales de sustento de las mujeres productoras de arroz eran muy bajas
Empoderando as mulheres agrícolas através do modelo de fortalecimento da vida na Nigéria oriental
Get PDFImprovement in livelihood capitals of vulnerable women farmers has been a concern in the developing countries. Governments around the world particularly in the developing countries try various policies and models to enhance the productivity of these vulnerable women farmers, they do this to protect them against shocks and loses considering that rural food production contribute significantly to national food security. Such is the case in Nigeria, where Adopted Village Model (AVM) was initiated in 2009. The objective of the study includes but not limited to protect, improve and sustain food production in Nigeria through capacitating the rural women rice farmers. AVM was initiated and women farmers where provided information, farm equipment, training, seedlings and subsidized fertilizers. Structured questionnaires and interviews were the basic instruments applied in the data collection. The methodology was guided by sustainable livelihood framework theories. Structured questionnaire was used to extract desired information from the women farmers. The data was analysed with spss version 25, interpreted and presented for public consumption. The study found that AVM was introduced to the women farmers at the right time when yield and livelihood capitals of the rice women farmers where very low.Keywords: Livelihood; Rice; Women farmers; Model; AgricultureLa mejora en los capitales de subsistencia de las mujeres campesinas vulnerables ha sido una preocupación en los países en desarrollo. Los gobiernos de todo el mundo, particularmente en los países en desarrollo, prueban diversas políticas y modelos para mejorar la productividad de estas mujeres agricultoras vulnerables, lo hacen para protegerlas de los golpes y las pérdidas, teniendo en cuenta que la producción de alimentos en el medio rural contribuye significativamente a la seguridad alimentaria nacional. Tal es el caso de Nigeria, donde el Modelo de aldea adoptada (AVM) se inició en 2009. El objetivo del estudio incluye, entre otros, proteger, mejorar y mantener la producción de alimentos en Nigeria mediante la capacitación de las mujeres campesinas de arroz. Se inició AVM y las mujeres agricultoras proporcionaron información, equipo agrícola, capacitación, plántulas y fertilizantes subsidiados. Cuestionarios estructurados y entrevistas fueron los instrumentos básicos aplicados en la recopilación de datos. La metodología se guió por las teorías del marco de medios de vida sostenibles. Se utilizó un cuestionario estructurado para extraer la información deseada de las mujeres agricultoras. Los datos fueron analizados con spss versión 25, interpretados y presentados para consumo público. El estudio descubrió que AVM se presentó a las mujeres agricultoras en el momento adecuado cuando el rendimiento y las capitales de sustento de las mujeres productoras de arroz eran muy bajas.A melhoria nas capitais de subsistência de mulheres vulneráveis agricultoras tem sido uma preocupação nos países em desenvolvimento. Governos de todo o mundo, particularmente nos países em desenvolvimento, tentam várias políticas e modelos para aumentar a produtividade dessas mulheres vulneráveis, elas fazem isso para protegê-las contra choques e perdas, considerando que a produção de alimentos rurais contribui significativamente para a segurança alimentar nacional. É o caso da Nigéria, onde o Modelo de Aldeia Adotada (AVM) foi iniciado em 2009. O objetivo do estudo inclui, entre outros, proteger, melhorar e sustentar a produção de alimentos na Nigéria, capacitando as mulheres rurais que cultivam arroz. A AVM foi iniciada e as mulheres agricultoras forneceram informações, equipamentos agrícolas, treinamento, mudas e fertilizantes subsidiados. Questionários estruturados e entrevistas foram os instrumentos básicos aplicados na coleta de dados. A metodologia foi guiada por teorias da estrutura de meios de vida sustentáveis. Questionário estruturado foi usado para extrair as informações desejadas das mulheres agricultoras. Os dados foram analisados com o spss versão 25, interpretados e apresentados para consumo público. O estudo constatou que a AVM foi apresentada às mulheres agricultoras no momento certo, quando as capitais de rendimento e subsistência das mulheres agricultoras de arroz eram muito baixas
Young participation in elctoral processes of Mafikeng Local Municipality in the North-West Province of South Africa
No full textMSc (Development Studies), North-West University, Mafikeng Campus, 2013The study was carried out to provide an understanding of the participation of the Municipality's youth in the local electoral processes. The objective of the study was to examine the extent to which the youth participate in the local electoral processes of the Mafikeng Local Municipality and to investigate and identify factors that prevent the youth from participating in electoral processes within the Mafikeng Local Municipality. The study applied a qualitative research methodology to collect data. The study found that there were a number of factors that pose challenges to the youth and hinder their participation in electoral processes. Such factors included
poor education background, poverty and unemployment. The study recommends that the youth in the Mafikeng Local Municipality should be educated by their parents, teachers, church elders and the Mafikeng community to enable them to acquire skills and a positive attitude towards participating in the local electoral
processes.Master
Exploring the relationship between inflation and unemployment in South Africa: A historical, theoretical, and empirical review
Get PDFThe paper investigates the relationship between inflation and unemployment in the South African setting, encompassing a comprehensive analysis of historical, theoretical, and empirical evidence. Existing literature surveys demonstrate that several studies have been conducted in multiple countries to ascertain the correlation between inflation and unemployment. The review incorporated the postulations of many economic schools of thought as they are applied to South Africa. The Phillips Curve was examined in accordance with the research purpose. The process involves gathering secondary data from reputable sources such as Statistics South Africa, the South African Reserve Bank, and other reliable secondary sources to analyse this relationship. The findings are presented using linear regression, tables, and figures. The study utilised annual inflation and unemployment data in South Africa spanning from 2000 to 2022 to elucidate the correlation between inflation and unemployment. The study discovered that the link was nonlinear and did not exhibit any meaningful association or correlation
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Get PDFThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Variations on the Author
Get PDF“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
Appropriate Similarity Measures for Author Cocitation Analysis
Get PDFWe provide a number of new insights into the methodological discussion about author cocitation analysis. We first argue that the use of the Pearson correlation for measuring the similarity between authors’ cocitation profiles is not very satisfactory. We then discuss what kind of similarity measures may be used as an alternative to the Pearson correlation. We consider three similarity measures in particular. One is the well-known cosine. The other two similarity measures have not been used before in the bibliometric literature. Finally, we show by means of an example that our findings have a high practical relevance.information science;Pearson correlation;cosine;similarity measure;author cocitation analysis
Dispelling the Myths Behind First-author Citation Counts
Get PDFWe conducted a full-scale evaluative citation analysis study of scholars in the XML research field to explore just how different from each other author rankings resulting from different citation counting methods actually are, and to demonstrate the capability of emerging data and tools on the Web in supporting more realistic citation counting methods. Our results contest some common arguments for the continued
use of first-author citation counts in the evaluation of scholars, such as high correlations between author rankings by first-author citation counts and other citation
counting methods, and high costs of using more realistic citation counting methods that are not well-supported by the ISI databases. It is argued that increasingly available digital full text research papers make it possible for citation analysis studies to go beyond what the ISI databases have directly supported and to employ more
sophisticated methods
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