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Volume 57, Issue 304, April, 2021

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In the history of human development, women have been playing a pivotal role. In fact women works and breakthroughs are portends of development. Without the contribution of women in the social, economic, political and other activities, national development will be at standstill. But, ironically, women employees generally are been discriminated by their supervisors, colleagues, and even the society. This is the same similitude in healthcare. Thus, this paper intends to find out the challenges and problems faced by working women in the healthcare system of Sokoto state. A structured questionnaire was used in a survey fashion. The result obtained was analyzed to yield descriptive statistics. The most (83.3%) spotted challenges faced by women working in healthcare were: a. Lack of acceptance by the society b. Long working hours c. Lack of support systems at workplace d. Lack of promotion e. Lack of freedom of speech f. Lack of security during transport to workplace g.Lack of safety at workplace. These are the major challenges admitted by the respondents. 66.7% of the respondents said " lack of role model " is a challenge that women face while working in healthcare in Sokoto state. It is the third most agreed response. Whereas, the fourth set of challenges were : difficult work, lack of support from the family, and being married ". The fifth set of challenges were : "male dominant society, injustice from males, and conflicts with family responsibilities”.

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SOCIAL SCIENCE

Sustainable Empowerment Initiatives among Rural Women through Microfinance Activities in Rural District Achham in Nepal

Nischal Risal, Govind Bahadur Shahi

The aim of the research paper is to analyze the sustainable empowerment initiatives taken by microfinance in improving the living standard of rural women

Discovery, 2021, 57(304), 319-326

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Determination of factors that hinders girl-child Education in Kware local government, Sokoto State, Nigeria

Ahmad Ibrahim, Yusuf Sarkingobir, Mustapha Sahabi, Ibrahim Salihu, Muideen Oladeji Salami

This study aims to find out the factors hindering girl-child Education in Kware local government Sokoto Nigeria and the possible solutions.

Discovery, 2021, 57(304), 327-335

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How Residential Mortgage-backed Securities is affecting Financial Performance of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya

Stephen Ndungu, Paul Gichohi

Mortgage-backed security is a type of marketable security that is issued through notes and collateralized by mortgage receivables. These receivables are sold to investment banks who pack the loans together into securities that investors buy

Discovery, 2021, 57(304), 336-344

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External Debt and it Impact on Nigerian Economy

Ponjul Bulus Gonji, Kamsen Mordecai Dapim, Isaiah Ogalegwu Obande

This study investigates the impact of external debts on the growth of the Nigerian economy from 1999 to 2019. The variables used for the study are external debts, debt servicing and foreign reserve

Discovery, 2021, 57(304), 345-352

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SCIENCE

Potential Human Health and Environmental Risks Index of Organic Pollutants with References to Anthropogenicity Sources

Ikpesu TO, Ariyo AB

The sorption of nonionic compounds in sediments influences by organic matters can be used to ascertain the hygienic condition of an abattoir and the surrounding aquatic habitat

Discovery, 2021, 57(304), 353-360

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Forest carbon dynamic according to altitudinal gradient in Nepal

Bijaya Gautam, Ram Asheshwar Mandal, Satish Bhushal, Dipika Badal

The carbon stock is importantly being an issue under the Reducing Emission from Deforestation and Degradation. However, the study related to this is limited in Nepal

Discovery, 2021, 57(304), 361-371

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Removal of fluoride by using Passiflora Foetida fruits as natural coagulant

Gandhi N, Sirisha D

There is increasing interest in developing low cost water and wastewater treatment processes particularly in poor countries

Discovery, 2021, 57(304), 372-389

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SOCIAL SCIENCE

Determination of challenges faced by women working in healthcare facilities in Sokoto state, Nigeria

Yusuf Sarkingobir, Safina Abdullahi Yarima, Mustapha Sahabi

In the history of human development, women have been playing a pivotal role. In fact women works and breakthroughs are portends of development

Discovery, 2021, 57(304), 390-394

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