Explore Project Topics on: Socioeconomic and environmental impact of mining

ABSTRACT Cage aquaculture involves fish farming in floating cages in an existing water body that permits exchange of water, nutrients and waste materials between the cage and the water environment. While some experts claim that cage aquaculture negatively impacts on water quality, others found no significant impacts of fish farming in floating... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT With the focus of the mining companies remaining on profit making, environmental pollution on the surrounding communities is what has characterized mining in Zambia. It is for this reason that study aimed at determining the environmental effects of mining on local communities in the Copperbelt province of Zambia. The study was guided by... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study investigated best practice of environmental accounting among companies currently operating in Chiadzwa Mutare specifically Marange Resources (Pvt) Ltd. Precisely, the study assessed the level of independence of tracking of costs impacting on the environment; level of efficiency and appropriateness of environmental costs and... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Sand mining is one of the major economic activities in and around the wetlands of Wakiso District and is an important Source of income among smallholder communities in many parts of the country. The gray-white sand type (Placitas) and yellow-brown sand type (Nyanjja) are commonly harvested. However, the gray-white sand dominates the... Continue Reading

My research study puts the Baptist Missionaries forward by giving an historical assessment of their contributory roles to the growth and development of Ogbomoso, Oyo State, between 1855 to 1920. This study serves as an historical appraisal of their respective efforts.... Continue Reading

(A Case Study of MTN and Chevron Nigeria Plc). ABSTRACT This research was conducted after a thorough work at environmental accounting and its impact assessment on business organization. The shift in business economics towards environmental issues has led to the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study examined the impact of the Karamojong Cattle rustling on the Socio Economic Development of Sironko District, taking the case of Bunambutye Sub County. Development was treated on four dimensions of primary school education, Health service delivery, Agricultural Productivity and Infrastructural development. Using semi structured... Continue Reading

Abstract This research explores the socio-ecological impacts in Rongo district caused by artisanal small scale gold mining. The International LabourOrganisation (ILO) acknowledges gold mining by itinerant miners as the means of livelihood for more than 13 million people in the developing world. Although there are many potential socio-economic... Continue Reading

Abstract The impacts on diamond mining in Chiadzwa have been under research by historians, individuals, humanitarian groups and many civil society organisations. However, my research unpacked the impacts of diamond mining by the Chinese companies, how they affected the community socio-economic, political and environmental. This research revealed... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  Small scale mining provided employment to many Namibians and has played an  important role through throughout the mining history of Namibia (Namibian Mining  Report, 2006).  When independence dawned on Namibia in 1990, about 5% made up the  total mining industry employment from the small-scale mining sector.    This study main... Continue Reading

. A CASE STUDY OF BOKO HARAM IN MAIDUGURI AND BORNO STATE   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Terrorism and insurgency is globally becoming a household word as there is no nation that is completely absolved from its effect. This is the reason why Rourke... Continue Reading

THE EFFECT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUND ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS ABSTRACT This project work was undertaken to survey the influence of socio-economic background in the academic performance of students a case study of some selected secondary schools in Oredo local government area of Edo State. To find solution to the problems, which... Continue Reading

The Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis is a presumption that environmental degradation follows an inverted U-shaped trajectory in relation to economic growth. The thorny question of whether economic growth could provide a cure to environmental degradation has sparked off a large body of empirical studies in the last decade. The... Continue Reading

The Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis is a presumption that environmental degradation follows an inverted U-shaped trajectory in relation to economic growth. The thorny question of whether economic growth could provide a cure to environmental degradation has sparked off a large body of empirical studies in the last decade. The... Continue Reading

C HAPTER ONE 1.0 BACKGROUND OF STUDY The hope that parents hold for their children’s success in life is often first vetted through their children’s success in school. Indeed, doing well academically is related to doing well in life economically (Butler, Beach, & Winfree, 2008). Yet for many children, chances of academic success are... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 BACKGROUND OF STUDY The hope that parents hold for their children’s success in life is often first vetted through their children’s success in school. Indeed, doing well academically is related to doing well in life economically (Butler, Beach, & Winfree, 2008). Yet for many children, chances of academic success are... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE: Introduction What is Environmental Degradation The Emergence of Environmental Degradation Classifications of Environmental Degradation Notable forms of Environmental Degradation Challenges posed by Environmental... Continue Reading

ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION AND OIL SPILLAGES: AN INDICTMENT TO HUMAN RIGHT AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE: Introduction What is Environmental Degradation The Emergence of Environmental Degradation Classifications of Environmental Degradation Notable forms of Environmental Degradation Challenges posed by Environmental... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Adolescence is the transitory period the individual passes through in his /her growth from childhood to Adulthood. Studies have shown that the period consists of pressure which may be either internal or external to the young adult (Adams, 2006 & Schneider, 2010). Besides being a transitory... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study             Children from different socioeconomic backgrounds have divergent academic, language, and social emotional outcomes yet there are no universally accepted mechanisms to explain this association between maternal socioeconomic status and children’s development. Many children... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ............................................................................................................................. i APPROVAL ................................................................................................................................... ii TABLE OF CONTENTS... Continue Reading

SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1      Background of the study Education not only provides knowledge and skills, but also inculcates values, training of instincts, fostering right attitude and habits.... Continue Reading

Participatory Forest Management is a framework that has widely been adopted in management of forests because it includes community and other stakeholders in forest management. The Forest Act (2005) provided way in which PFM would be implemented in Kenya to provide a solution to the problems facing the forestry sector. It provided an opportunity... Continue Reading

Abstract This report is a socioeconomic study of multi-towns Water treatment system project in Afar Regional State. It is prepared by Bright Research Consultants outsourced from Beles engineering. The project proponent is Afar National Regional State Water and Energy Bureau. The project lies along the program target towns of Samara, Logia, Dubti,... Continue Reading

PATH ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF PARENTAL SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS AND HOME EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT ON STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study In this era of globalization and technological revolution, education is considered as a first step for every human activity. Education plays a vital role in the development... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1    OVERVIEW Acid rain is a wide spread term used to describe all forms of acid precipitation (rain, snow, hail and fog) Atmospheric pollutants particularly oxides of sulphur, oxides of Nitrogen and carbonic acid can cause precipitation to become more acidic when converted to... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 Introduction Data Mining (DM) really gained a lot of prominence in the society as it helped make prediction methodologies easier in various fields. Data mining may be viewed as the extraction of patterns and models from observed data. Data mining tools aid the discovery of patterns in data. Gartner, the global leader... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study examine impact of environmental planning on rural development , This study was undertaken majorly to evaluate the impact of environmental planning on rural development and to determine if environmental planning help in the development of rural communities. Concerning methodology for this study, data for this study was collected... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) can broadly be defined as a study of the effects of a proposed project, plan or program on the environment. The legal, methodological and procedural foundations of EIA were established in 1970 by the enactment of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in the USA. At the international level,... Continue Reading

(A CASE STUDY OF SEVEN UP BOTTING CO. PLC ENUGU  PLANT) ABSTRACT This research work provide broad introduction to the impact of manufacturing companies on its environment. It is written with all forms of simplicity, clarity and straightforward fashion without including unnecessary... Continue Reading