IOSR-JHSS   Volume-20 ~ Issue-5 ~ May-2015

Abstract:This research examined the analysis of volcanic craters on the Biu plateau and their socioeconomic importance. The objectives of the study are to identify the craters;determine the socio-economic relevance of the craters and examine the impact of these activities on the craters. Data used for this study were generated from field observations, topographic map and group interview. Three sampled craters namely Kumba, Tilla and Jali Tagurmi were purposively selected for the study. Geomorphic processes, vegetation types and human activities were observed in relations to slope gradient.

[1]. Amaza, P.S., Olayemi,J.K., Adejibi, A.O., Bila, Y., and Iheanacho,I. (2007). Baseline socio- Economic survey report: agriculture in Borno, Nigeria. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria.
[2]. Barfod,D.N., Ballentine,C.J.,Halliday, A.N. & Fitton, J.G. (1999). Noble gases in the Cameroon Line and the He. Ne, and Ar isotopic compositions of high u (HIMU) mantle. Journal of Geophysical Research- Solid Earth 104 (B12).
[3]. Bwala, A.A.B.(2011). Domestic water resources availability and utilization in the Biu plateau Region of Borno State. Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Geography, Federal University of Technology, Yola.
[4]. Davies, J.G. (1954) The Biu Book. Zaria, Gaskiya Printing Press.
[5]. Fitto, J.G. (1980). The Benue trough and Cameroon Line-a migrating rift system in West Africa Earth and planetary Science Letters 51 (1), 132-138.

Abstract: This paper is the report of an academic research largely carried out in 2012 based on flowers as a source of inspiration for creating metal sculptures. The work took place in the sculpture studios of the Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria. It is focused on the relevance of the Nigerian artist to this present age of global warming. This is in view of Kleiner (2013) who asserts that artists and architects can affect history by reinforcing or challenging cultural values and practices through the objects they create. There is a dire need for Nigerian artists, especially sculptors, to consider flowers as a relevant subject matter for the execution of their works as against the general assumption that flowers are not African. In a philosophical way, this study also addresses the issue of less representation of flowers in the art of Africa as proposed by Mazrui in 2004. A number of metal sculptures which attempt to fill this floral gap as it were, have been illustrated and analyzed in line with the ideological thrust of the paper and a few conclusions and recommendations drawn up. Key words: Flowers, Floral Gap, Nigerian Artist, Hibiscus, Metal, Sculpture.

[1]. Adams S. (2006). Art Across Time, McGraw Hill, Boston, Pp 81-107

[2]. Adams L.S (2007). The Making and Meaning of Art, Pearson educ. Inc, New Jersey, pp 21, 22,112

[3]. African Art Museum. The Legend of the Chiwara. Retrieved October 20, 2012, from http://www.smafathers.org/museum/.../the-legend-of-chi-war... - United States 132-138.

Abstract: With the changing environment many different strategies have been adopted by banking sector to remain efficient and to surge ahead in the global arena. By the way of mergers and acquisitions in the banking sector, the banks can achieve significant growth in their operations, minimize their expenses to a considerable extent and also competition is reduced because merger eliminates competitors from the banking industry. The analysis of before and after merger of Centurion Bank of Punjab with HDFC bank indicates that after merger, Gross Profit Margin, Net Profit Margin, Return on Capital Employed, Return on Equity and Debit-Equity Ratio shows an increasing trend, but Operating Profit Margin shows mixed trend. The results also show that there is a significant difference in Gross Profit Margin, Net Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, Return on Equity and Debt-Equity Ratio between before and after merger.

Key Words: Financial Performance, Merger, Paired t-test.

[1]. Devarajappa, S. (2012). Mergers in Indian Banks: A Study on Mergers of HDFC Bank Ltd and Centurion Bank of Punjab Ltd. International Journal of Marketing, Financial Services & Management Research,1(9): 33-42.
[2]. Radha Naga Sai, V. and Syed Tabassum Sultana.(2013). Financial Performance Analysis In Banking Sector – A Pre & Post Merger Perspective. International Monthly Refereed Journal of Research In Management & Technology, 2(1): 56-66.
[3]. Mehta Jay and Kakani Ram Kumar. (2006). Motives for Mergers and Acquisitions in the Indian Banking Sector – A Note on Opportunities & Imperatives. SPJCM Working Paper: 6-10.
[4]. Mantravadi Pramod and Reddy A. Vidyadhar. (2007). Relative Size In Mergers And Operating Performance: Indian Experience. Economic and Political Weekly, September 29: 12-13.
[5]. Anand, Manoj and Singh Jagandeep. (2008). Impact of Merger Announcements on Shareholders Wealth: Evidence from Indian Private Sector Banks. Vikalpa The Journal for Decision Makers, 33(1): 35-54.

Abstract: This paper focuses on the relationship between television, culture and religion. It explores how television can be of benefit to culture and religion as well as how culture and religion can be gainfully utilized by television. It also shows how the three entities, television, culture and religion can be mutually harmful to one another. It concludes on the position that the benefits and or harm accruable to each of the entities from one another are dependent on the ability of those who use them to employ them to such ends. It then makes recommendations that the government at all levels should be more proactive when issues of religion, culture and television are brought before them. That the three entities and their proponents should ensure that what goes on air is what would not hurt the society and that the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) should employ its telescopic lens when dealing with cultural and religious matters that appear on television, among others.

Keywords: Television, Culture, Religion, Violence, Broadcasting.

[1]. Adefuye, A. (1992) Culture and Foreign Policy: The Nigerian Example, Lagos. NIIA
[2]. Amadi, E. (2005) Ethics in Nigerian culture. Ibadan, Heinemann
[3]. Bello, S. (ed.1991) Culture and Decision Making In Nigeria. Lagos. NCAC
[4]. Berry, R. (1971) Communication through the Mass media: a reader in Communications, London Edward Arnold.
[5]. Bielak, M. (1995) Television Production Today 3rd Ed. Lincolnwood. National Textbook
[6]. Brown, A. J. & Ward, L. Q. (1998) Radio/TV-Cable Management, Boston McGraw Hill
[7]. Campbell, R., Christopher, R. M. & Bettina F. (2009 update) Media and Culture: An Introduction to Mass Communication, Boston, Bedford/St. Martin‟s 132-138.

Abstract:The Mid-Ganga Plains cover an area of approximately 160,000sq. km, extending from the confluence of the Ganga and the Yamuna at Allahabad in the west to Rajmahal in the east, where the Ganga takes a turn to the south1. Specifically, eastern U.P. and north Bihar were the regions, which are part of the Mid-Gang Plain. During the fifth century BCE, this area called as the Majjhimdesa2.
Geographically, The Middle Gangetic Valley lies in the middle of 24 º 30‟, 27 º 50‟ northern latitude, 81 º 27‟, and 87 º 50‟ eastern longitude3. The maximum length of this area from east to west is 600 km and from north to south width is 330 km. It has no physical boundary as such4

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Abstract: Advertisement is the process of communicating the most persuasive selling message possible, to the right potential consumer of products or services at the right time and place, at least possible cost. Advertisement acts as a bridge between potential seller and buyer. Advertising is a pervasive, powerful force shaping the attitudes and behaviour of the present society. The modern market economy has also seen a boom in the Advertising industry. In order to beat the competitors in the highly competitive and fast market; at times advertisers go beyond the traditional role of portraying 'fair and truthful' information; and showcases undesirable and unethical messages that have a detrimental effect on the society. The researcher, through this paper, cites elaborate instances of colour discrimination; and thereby the violation of advertising ethics in context of Indian Television.

[1]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discrimination_based_on_skin_colour#India
[2]. http://darkisbeautiful.blogspot.in/2014/01/emami-says-no-to-leading-change-against.html
[3]. http://digiday.com/brands/four-ads-wont-see-indian-television-ever/
[4]. http://www.dhakatribune.com/juris/2014/jul/17/addressing-skin-colour-discrimination-ads
[5]. http://www.cracked.com/article/182_8-racist-ads-you-wont-believe-are-from-last-few-years/
[6]. https://www.change.org/p/stop-racism-in-indian-media
[7]. http://women.asiaone.com/women/beauty/ads-india-lauding-fair-skin-degrading

Abstract: Sri Lanka is a diverse country, and home to many religions, ethnicities and languages, all community members lived in peace and harmony with good social integration with one another. Each community practised and preserved its own religious and cultural life. There were historical records of ethnic relation and ethnic harmony in Sri Lanka. The relationship between the Sinhalese (Buddhists) and the Muslims developed over a period of thousand years, that is, from the time of Sri Lanka's first known contacts with Islamic world onward. Sinhalese and Muslims have interacted with one another culturally, politically, economically, and sometimes militarily for the above centuries. However, in post-war context of Sri Lanka, a series of tense situations has been observed in the relationship between the Sinhalese and the Muslim communities. On the above backdrop, therefore, this study reviews the existing literature on the relationship between the Sinhalese and the Muslims in Sri Lanka from the early Arab-Muslim settlements onward.
Keywords: relationship, Sinhalese, Muslims, history

[1]. Department of Census and Statistics-Sri Lanka, (2011). Statistical Abstract of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. [Online] Available: http://www.statistics.gov.lk/PopHouSat/CPH2012Visualization/htdocs/index.php?usecase=indicator&action=DSMap&indld=10&district=Moneragala&Legend=3# (April12, 2015).
[2]. Dewaraja, L. (1994). The Muslims of Sri Lanka One Thousand Years of Ethnic Harmony 900-1915. Colombo: The Lanka Islamic Foundation.
[3]. Farook, L. (2014). Muslims of Sri Lanka under Siege. Colombo: Latheef Farook.
[4]. Haris, H. L. M. (2010). Buddhists' perceptions of Islam and Muslims in Sri Lanka: An empirical study in the context of Da'wah. Unpublished PhD Thesis. Malaysia: International Islamic University Malaysia.
[5]. Haniffa, R. (2010). The Sri Lankan Muslim minority: A bridge to harmony. [Online] Available: http://dbsjeyaraj.com/dbsj/archives/1706. (December12, 2014).
[6]. Hussein, A. (2010). The Unbreakable Bond Why Sinhalese-Muslim relations have stood the test of time. [Online] Available: http://www.sailanmuslim.com/news/wpcontent/themes/newspress/images/Sinhalese-Muslim%20Relations.pdf (December 14, 2014).

Abstract:The purpose of this paper is to provide a qualitative explanation of the cultural dynamics of the causes of child labour in Yobe state which is regarded as one of Nigeria's educationally less developed states. The study is limited to the reasons for girls involvement in child labour (with specific attention to street hawking largely seen regarded as another form of child labour). This will add to the growing literature on child labour in developing countries and also provides the policy makers with inclusive policies and programmes for girls' development. The study described the socio-cultural setting of the State, the nature of street hawking prevalent among girls and the reasons for their engagement. The research design, methodology, and approach involved qualitative approach using case study which specifically focused on the girl hawkers in Yobe State, Nigeria. The state has 17 LGAs; however, this study focuses on Potiskum

[1]. Ajiboye, J. O., & Oladiti, A. A. (2008). A Profile of Activities of Street Children in a Junction City in Nigeria. Journal of Poverty, 12(1), 124–132.
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[3]. Bradley, T., & Saigol, R. (2012). Religious values and beliefs and education for women in Pakistan. Development in Practice.
[4]. Bussu, Baba Baba, & Kawu, A. M. (2009). Education, Self-Help and Rural Development in Niger State, Nigeria. Environ: Journal of Environmental Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, 2, 56–65.
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Abstract: While the state has gradually withdrawn from its welfare responsibility, NGOs have tried to fill in the void by trying to focus on development of local people. Through an empirical study in two blocks of Koraput district in Odisha, an effort has been made in the present article to examine NGO's contribution to livelihoods development. It is argued that though NGO intervention has helped people in development process, sustainability of such development practices still remains a concern.

Keywords: CYSD, Development, Livelihoods, NGO, Odisha

[1] Sangeeta Kamat, NGOs and the new democracy: the false saviors of international development, Harvard International Relations Council, Inc., http://www.mywire.com/pubs/HarvardInternationalReview/2003/03/22/1353559?page=2, Accessed on 12.12.2007.

[2] Usha Ramkumar, Women‟s education in Western Ghats regions of Karnataka, Economic and Political Weekly, 37 (21), 2002, 2076-2080. [3] Arvind Virmani, A new development paradigm: Employment, entitlement and empowerment, Economic and Political Weekly, 37 (22), 2002, 2151-2160.

[4] D. Bandyopadhyay, Rayagada story retold: Destitutes of development, Economic and Political Weekly, 39 (05), 2004, 408-411.

[5] Cathryn Turton and John Farrington, Enhancing rural livelihoods through participatory watershed development in India, Natural Resource Perspectives, 34, 1998.