Social Sciences and Humanities

Zero sum is a situation in game theory in which one person’s gain is equivalent to another’s loss, so the net change in wealth or benefit is zero. There are two types of interest rates charged by banks; one is on borrowers loans and the other is on customers savings. It is expected that the two interest rates should be treated equally since both are benefits to the receivers and in conformity with the zero sum theory. However, this seemed not to have been the case.

The solid economy of any nation relies on its spending effectiveness. SAARC nations (Pakistan, Bhutan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Maldives) are for the most part creating nations. The exploration examines the reasons for spending shortages in SAARC nations and furthermore gauges factually the reasons of spending shortfalls in SAARC nations. Spending shortfall influenced by swelling, defilement, botch of regular assets, bank credits, charge framework and government plans.

This paper investigates the role of Human Capital (HC) to inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Algeria and the ways to improve it and used annual time series secondary data over the period of 1998-2017. The literature determines the importance of HC, determinants of FDI and the relationship between HC and inward FDI in Algeria. A multiple regression model is employed to estimate the relationship between the role of HC and inward FDI in Algeria.

Nigerian cities are hubs of development producing abundant returns for urban Government and providing revenue for people to meet their wellbeing necessities. However, poverty has eaten deep into Nigerian housing situation both at city centers and the countryside area causing diverse health challenges while the poor are disproportionately situated in slumps areas. The urban poor in sub – Saharan Africa especially in the West African region experiences difficult time. This research work examined the impact of poverty on housing condition in Ado – Ekiti, Nigeria.

According to Karl Marx, in one of his postulations; religion is an opium of the masses. Religion has been part of Nigerians indigenous culture and tradition. In respect to this paper, titled Moral Decadence and Multiplicity of Religious Centres in Nigeria: A case study of Christian churches and ministries in South-East and South-West; the focus would be on the imported religion of Christianity. Before the coming of Christianity, there were several practices which are deemed to be dehumanising and traumatic.

This paper focuses on the Role of Turkey for Central Asian Countries and its influence on China. As of now, there is another active Great Game in the nations of Central Asia, connecting with different actors and foundations who go after impact in Central Asia. China's tyrant government, local issues, and immense vitality demands hold on possible dangers for the security of Central Asian nations. Turkey, as a channel nation among West and East, is in a situation to adjust the potential long-period animosity of China in Central Asia.

Preschool is also known as "nursery school", "pre-primary school", and "play school". Therefore, game activities among children are appropriate to begin since the preschool level. This article will discuss steps taken to encourage children to actively involve in game activities. The discussion focuses on the role of parents and teachers in encouraging children to actively involve in game activities at preschool level. In conclusion, parents are important people who are often with their children at home. Meanwhile, teachers are important people who are often with children in preschool.

This paper examines China's policies towards Xinjiang and its effect on the region. Xinjiang is wealthy in natural assets, is geologically important, and has a unique economic zone. China is also financing in Central Asia to additionally fulfil its energy needs. A system of pipelines and significant rail systems associate sources from China to Central Asia. Xinjiang's economy will profit by the setup because it is the corridor and gateway to Central Asia and a centre for the traffic of Silk Road.

The United Nations Convention on Contracts of Carriage ratified by the UN General Assembly in December 2008. The convention, known as "International goods in total or in part by sea", was published in September 2009. The rules governing the maritime transport of goods internationally are of particular importance to the owners of the goods and to the owners of the maritime fleet in terms of its numerous effects.

The article reflects on the reformation of tax system as well as the repercussions of “tax cut” during the reign of Muhammad Rahimkhan I. Negative influence of aforementioned system on social life is revealed.