A comparison between voluntary work done within the framework of clubs and associations and withins the framework of civic initiatives. Are they different or are they complementary? and how do they contribute to the wellbeing in rural areas.

Beekeeping and honey production are beneficial to rural and urban people, the economy, and the environment (bees help pollinate wildflower species). This study examines honey production and processing practices of beekeepers in Abia State, South-East Nigeria, and how these practices affect the quantity …

Historically, rice production in Liberia can be traced far after the decline of the Mali Empire in 1375 and Songhay in 1591 respectively. Currently, rice is the first staple food crop in Liberia for livelihood and income generation for rice farming communities.

Adopted on the fifteenth anniversary of resolution 1325, Security Council resolution 2242 has recognized for the first time the substantial link between climate change and the “Women, Peace and Security” (WPS) framework. Despite this landmark resolution, the intersections of environmental factors, conflict …

The study was carried out to investigate the capacity of farmers, knowledge, and skills on ethnoveterinary practices. The main research question being addressed is, what is the capacity of the rural livestock farmers in maintaining the health and welfare of their livestock using ethnoveterinary medicine …

This research study aimed to investigate the impact for sustainable development in food security of “Tah kue“ a rural female smallholder rice farmer living in Kollie town a little village located Bong county , Liberia. This study constitutes a an important element in achieving self-sustainability in …

An emerging body of research indicates that active arts engagement can enhance older adults’ health and experienced well‐being, but scientific evidence is still fragmented. There is a research gap in understanding arts engagement grounded in a multidimensional conceptualization of the value of health …

Although social frailty has been described from a theoretical perspective, the lived experiences of older adults regarding social frailty are yet unknown. In this paper, we aim to (a) gain more in-depth insights into community-dwelling and assisted-living older adults' experiences of social frailty and …

Smallholders are a substantial part of the oil palm sector and thus key to achieve more sustainable production. However, so far their yields remain below potential. The Roundtable on Sustainable Oil Palm (RSPO) aims to include smallholders in sustainability certification to strengthen rural livelihoods …

How can the stewards of our planet be rewarded and become an existential part of a brand-experience? Is our “Consumer mindset” actually able to always take our planet Earth’s viability in consideration while we’re consuming or buying products? Erwin van Woudenberg is a professor at HAS University of …