This study investigated the impact of social capital on farm productivity and food security
among cocoa-based farming households in Southwestern, Nigeria. A multistage sampling …

This paper deals with the global challenge of enhancing the health and, ultimately, quality of
life (QoL) of the ageing population. Recent studies have shown a shift of research focus on …

In this study, we examine the relationship between neighborhood-based social capital and
residents' life satisfaction by considering resident heterogeneity. Using a database of the city …

The use of EU-approved pesticides is low in Ondo State, especially among smallholder
cocoa farmers. Perhaps, trade credit, being one of the most important sources of credit …

Given the importance of the neighbourhood context for residents' social cohesion, the
current study examines the association between types of social and non-social places on …

The importance of neighbors is highlighted in times of crisis, such as the COVID-19
pandemic: they offer support by providing small services and a sense of community. Using …

Agricultural extension is an important policy instrument utilized to diffuse knowledge and
increase profitability among farmers. However, analyses on impact are subject to …

Solitude is a rising phenomenon in the western world. The share of people affected by
solitude has been rising for some time and the Covid-19 pandemic has further brought this …

This study explores the effect of international trade measured by trade openness and foreign
direct investment flows on environmental quality measured by ecological footprint in 23 Sub …

This article demonstrates how the unemployment of neighbours can ameliorate the
psychological costs of unemployment. In support of this premise, we find that while …