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The International Relations Theory and Revolution: Epistemological Debates and Impacts on International Relations
Leyde Ernesto Rodríguez Hernández
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 6, November 2019
Pages:
137-143
Received:
2 July 2019
Accepted:
6 August 2019
Published:
25 November 2019
Abstract: The importance of the study of revolutions and the impact they have had on the evolution and dynamics of international relations, from its theoretical and conceptual aspect and its significance for the system of international relations, is explained. It is argued that the concept of Revolution has been approached with relative systematization by social theory and that there are different visions of the term, according to different ideological, classist and historical interpretations. It is also analyzed from the thinking logic of the different classical schools of International Relations Theory. The author considers that, one hundred years after the October Revolution, it is of vital importance for peoples, in an era characterized by the systemic crisis of the contemporary capitalist economy, which generates serious global problems: climate crises, food crises and political crises. With the multiple crises that humanity is going through, the international scenario could be marked by new revolutionary processes that Lenin called the weakest links in the imperialist chain. The specific characteristics of these changes could contribute qualitatively new elements for the construction of a pluripolar international system, as an alternative to the multipolar recomposition of international relations on the initiative of the United States and the European Union, powers interested in achieving a world balance of power, which serves to perpetuate the domination over the weakest states of the system and the practice of a coordinated policy towards the containment or regression of the global revolutionary phenomenon.
Abstract: The importance of the study of revolutions and the impact they have had on the evolution and dynamics of international relations, from its theoretical and conceptual aspect and its significance for the system of international relations, is explained. It is argued that the concept of Revolution has been approached with relative systematization by so...
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Effect of Indiscriminate Charcoal Production on Nigeria Forest Estate
Odunayo James Rotowa,
Zaccheaus Tunde Egbwole,
Ayobami Akorede Adeagbo,
Oluwasessin Moyinolwa Blessing
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 6, November 2019
Pages:
144-149
Received:
30 May 2019
Accepted:
3 July 2019
Published:
2 December 2019
Abstract: Half of the world’s population, and up to 95 percent in poor countries, rely on solid fuel including biomass fuel and charcoal to meet their energy needs. Fuel wood and charcoal are by far the most heavily consumed energy sources in Nigeria, rural dwellers who are the custodians of forests resources depend solely on it for livelihood and increase in demand for charcoal. Nigeria ranked the highest producer of charcoal in Africa and second in the world and the production trend of charcoal in Nigeria has over the years shown a steady increase yet Nigeria is not among the world leading nations in the exporting of charcoal which means the nation consumes a larger percentage of its annual produce locally. The continuous production is promotional to continuous deforestation and desertification which in-turns are a threat to sustainable environment. Thus the uses of forest trees for charcoal production still represent a threat to the future of the resources in local terms, especially in certain situations with high demand. With adequate forest management, supervision and control practices, however, the growth of charcoal use will no longer have serious impact on forested areas that supply consumption centers. Also, if measures are introduced to improve the supply of raw materials for charcoal production (through tree planting initiatives and participatory forest management), unsustainable production would gradually be replaced by regulated production on a sustainable basis.
Abstract: Half of the world’s population, and up to 95 percent in poor countries, rely on solid fuel including biomass fuel and charcoal to meet their energy needs. Fuel wood and charcoal are by far the most heavily consumed energy sources in Nigeria, rural dwellers who are the custodians of forests resources depend solely on it for livelihood and increase i...
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Effects of Solid Waste on the Surface Water Quality of Usuma River, Phase IV, Kubwa – Abuja, Nigeria
Ogechukwu Franca Eze,
Jibrin Ahmadu,
Bessie Hanis
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 6, November 2019
Pages:
150-160
Received:
2 November 2019
Accepted:
11 December 2019
Published:
23 December 2019
Abstract: This study has investigated the Effects of Solid Waste on the Surface Water Quality of Usuma River, Phase IV, Kubwa – Abuja. Indiscriminate dump of Municipal Solid Waste generated by households, Phase IV mini market and wastes from parks and hotels around the study area is the major source of pollution of the river. Large tons of wastes dumped at the river bank has often rendered these natural resources unsuitable for both primary and/or secondary usage. Increased agricultural and domestic activities have led to pollution stress on the surface water of this river. This study assessed the impacts of waste disposal on the River Usuma in Phase IV Kubwa, assess the variation in the physio-chemical and biological properties and compare the water quality with WHO standards. Field methods included consultation with Health and Water Quality Expert, collection of water samples at varying distance, laboratory analysis of water samples using standard techniques. The analysis revealed the presence of nitrite (0.2mg/L), magnesium (0.2mg/L), fluoride (1.0mg/L), manganese (0.2mg/L) and cadmium (0.003mg/L) in higher concentration which is above the WHO benchmark (7.1mg/L, 0.28mg/L, 1.04mg/L, 0.61mg/L and 0.013mg/L). The presence of these physio-chemical components are indications that the surface water of the study area is likely to be responsible for diseases such as typhoid fever, diarhorea and cholera if it is used for the purpose of drinking. The study also revealed a high Alkalinity with slight changes in turbidity. The contamination varies from one point of the river to another, indicating that the water is unfit for human consumption as a result of the pollution. Accordingly, consultation made with the Health and Water Quality Expert expressed the health implications associated with consumption of water from Usuma River in Phase IV, Kubwa – Abuja. The study has also made recommendations to address the problems revealed such as; improvement of sanitation of the study area, provision of adequate waste management facilities while sensitization of the people is given priority, ensuring clean water in the area and efforts to stop dumping of refuse at the river bank.
Abstract: This study has investigated the Effects of Solid Waste on the Surface Water Quality of Usuma River, Phase IV, Kubwa – Abuja. Indiscriminate dump of Municipal Solid Waste generated by households, Phase IV mini market and wastes from parks and hotels around the study area is the major source of pollution of the river. Large tons of wastes dumped at t...
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Study on the Impacts of the World’s Carbon Emission Trading Market on the Performance of China’s Electric Power Enterprises
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 6, November 2019
Pages:
161-167
Received:
20 August 2019
Published:
23 December 2019
Abstract: In recent decade, in order to cope with global climate change, carbon emissions trading markets have emerged around the world. As one of the important industries of the carbon trading market, power companies contributes a lot to the carbon emission mechanism. This paper systematically elaborates the current status of carbon emission trading markets at home and abroad. Taking electric power companies as an example, the authors of this paper analyze the performance system structure of power companies under the context of carbon emissions trading. Through data analysis, under the low-carbon green development policy in China, the carbon emissions trading market is important to the performance development of power companies. This article proposes in the end that the power companies should strive to strengthen internal cost management, actively introduce asset business management systems, and improve asset operation capabilities. At the same time, they should strengthen the development of low-carbon technologies, promote clean energy, and focus on sustainable development, in order to better adapt to carbon emissions trading markets and improve its corporate performance.
Abstract: In recent decade, in order to cope with global climate change, carbon emissions trading markets have emerged around the world. As one of the important industries of the carbon trading market, power companies contributes a lot to the carbon emission mechanism. This paper systematically elaborates the current status of carbon emission trading markets...
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