Aim/Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the extent to which conflict-resolution empowerment influences sustainability of forest conservation projects Background: The study was undertaken in Taita-Taveta County in Kenya within Mbololo and Mwambirwa forest areas. It targeted 28,984 residents of the county. A sample size of 365 respondents was obtained using Yamane formula. Methodolog ...

Aim/Purpose: This study examined self-help provision and maintenance of infrastructure in two communities in Akure, to identify the current modes and nature of infrastructure development in those communities. Background: Community participation is the involvement of people in community projects to solve their own problems. In developing countries like Nigeria, communities have resorted to self-he ...

Aim/Purpose: The purpose of this study was to garner a more in-depth understanding of the environmental impacts that current-day industry has on the post-industrial Rust Belt. Background: The study was undertaken in three identified counties in Southwestern Pennsylvania. It analyzed 11 years of data assessing violations cited against the oil and gas industry and county annual particle pollutio ...

Aim/Purpose: Industrial revolution 4.0 and drone-based technology usage has eased paddy farmers. This technology has minimized the cost of labour and time use. Paddy Oryza Sativa L. is the most leading cultivated in the world. However, Malaysia's paddy production has decreased because of country's quick urbanization. This study aims to examine farmers’ intention towards the application of drone-ba ...