Journal of Research in Social Science and Humanities

Assessing the Impact of Flooding on Food Security in Ahoada East/Ahoada West Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria

Chinago Budnukaeku Alexander, Sam Mokie Bikume Frank, Glory Victor Ukwoma — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study investigates the impact of flooding on food security and agricultural livelihoods in Ahoada East and Ahoada West Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Rivers State, Nigeria. Employing a mixed-methods approach, data was collected through structured questionnaires administered to 400 farming households (200 per LGA) and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings reveal that flooding significantly reduces crop yields, disrupts livestock farming, hinders market access, and exacerbates food shortages, thereby undermining the livelihoods of agrarian communities. The interview data indicated that farmers face challenges related to increased livestock diseases, contamination of feed and water, and high transportation costs due to damaged infrastructure. Additionally, the study reveals limited access to effective coping strategies and widespread dissatisfaction with institutional support and government assistance. These results underscore the urgent need for integrated flood management strategies that encompass infrastructural development, agricultural adaptation, enhanced early warning systems, and strengthened social protection mechanisms. Implementing these recommendations requires coordinated efforts among government agencies, NGOs, and local communities to build resilience and ensure sustainable food security in the flood-prone areas of Ahoada East and Ahoada West. The study concludes by advocating for holistic, multi-sectorial approaches that integrate climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture, and robust governance to safeguard the well-being of farming communities in the Niger Delta.

Challenges to the Appropriate and Adequate Implementation of Environmental Protection Measures for the Achievement of a Healthy Environment in Cameroon

Amah Alphonse Ake — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Cameroon faces significant environmental challenges, including deforestation, pollution, and climate change, which threaten the health and well-being of its citizens. Despite the existence of environmental laws and regulations, the implementation of environmental protection measures remains inadequate. This paper examines the challenges hindering the effective implementation of environmental protection measures in Cameroon. In a bit to realize the objective of this paper, the researcher makes use of the qualitative research methodology with unstructured interviews and observations as key methods. Hence, the ensuing results identifies weak institutional capacity, lack of enforcement, inadequate funding, and limited public awareness as major obstacles. The paper also highlights the impact of corruption, poor governance, and conflicting interests on environmental protection efforts. To address these challenges, the paper recommends strengthening institutional capacity, increasing public awareness and participation, and ensuring effective enforcement of environmental laws. Additionally, it suggests exploring innovative financing mechanisms and promoting sustainable development practices to achieve a healthy environment in Cameroon. The findings of this paper have implications for policymakers, environmental stakeholders, and the general public, emphasizing the need for collective action to protect Cameroon’s environment and promote sustainable development.

An Analysis of Oregon’s Process of Defending Right to Die in Its Death with Dignity Act: From Tackling External Challenges to Making Internal Changes

Kening Li — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The right to die movement in the United States has evolved through two distinct phases: initially recognizing the right of terminally ill patients to refuse treatment, followed by the advocacy for death with dignity, often involving physician-assisted suicide. While the right to refuse treatment gained acceptance in the 1980s, the concept of death with dignity remains contentious to this day. Oregon has been a pioneer in this field, enacting the Death with Dignity Act, the world’s first law allowing physician-assisted death. Nevertheless, research has predominantly focused on the act’s impacts rather than its evolution and new changes. Thus, this study aims to explore two key questions: What are the changes in Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act? And what has made these changes possible? This study reveals that for one thing, from Lee v. Oregon (1994-1997) to Oregon v. Gonzales (2001-2006), Oregon has consistently upheld death with dignity and secured favorable outcomes in Supreme Court rulings; for another, amendments to the act, such as Senate Bill 579 (2019-2020) to House Bill 2279 (2023), have prioritized the interests of Oregon’s residents while effectively countering challenges from the federal government. This study suggests that these transformations involve individual, state, and federal levels, emphasizing individual rights, legal precedents, and federalism. However, the Death with Dignity Act only applies to patients capable of communication, indicating ongoing efforts needed.

Culture of the Urban Poor in Port Harcourt Metropolis

Douglas Sokeipirim Godstime, Fiinor Harcourt Aadum — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The social disparity and economic inequality created the gap between the inhabitants of both urban and rural areas. The lack of relevant skills and academic qualification(s) further created and gave birth to the word, urban poor. The drive for survival has created an urban environmental and socio-economic issues. This paper is aimed at unmasking the culture of the urban poor in Port Harcourt metropolis, investigate the activities of the urban poor in urban areas, and ascertain if their dream is achieved as they migrated. The purposive sampling technique was used. Data was collected through questionnaire administration, analyzed. And presented in a tabular form and simple percentage. The paper revealed that though most of the urban poor are unemployed, others are into businesses of all sorts and menial jobs. The study further revealed that government employees are far less than those employed by private organizations. The paper recommended, business friendly and enabling environment should be created by the government, develop and cultivate an entrepreneurial culture, in the urban area.

Narrating Conflict in the Sahel: A Comparative Analysis of Nigerian Newspapers’ Coverage of the Boko Haram Insurgency

Amina Yusuf-Bello — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This paper explores how major Nigerian newspapers construct narratives around the Boko Haram insurgency through framing and evaluative language. Drawing on a ten-year corpus (2013–2022) of news articles from The Punch, Daily Trust, Vanguard, and ThisDay, the study analyzes how conflict is discursively represented, ideologically framed, and regionally emphasized. Through thematic mapping and appraisal theory, we find significant variation in narrative tone, attribution of moral responsibility, and engagement with humanitarian consequences. Southern newspapers tend to adopt more sensationalist and state-critical framings, while northern-based media prioritize pragmatic concerns and local experiences. Linguistic strategies such as judgment, engagement modulation, and affective scaling reveal how journalism in times of insurgency is both a site of meaning-making and an instrument of power. The study concludes by advocating for more contextually grounded, ethically reflective, and community-centered journalism in the reporting of complex national security crises.