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Geospatial characterisation and distribution of Illegal gold mining (galamsey) operations in Upper West Region, Ghana
Recent interest by governmental, non-governmental and civil society organisations in monitoring, tracing, tracking and flushing out illegal mining...
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On the Normalization of Illegal Practices
An analytical three-step process – the “institutionalization”, the “rationalization” as well as the “socialization” of the deeds and perpetrators –...
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What Should Be the Consequences for Illegal Immigration?
While there’s little question that entering or remaining in a country without official authorization is unlawful, considerable controversy exists...
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Assessing the strategic applications of remote sensing for addressing illicit artisanal and small-scale gold mining activities
Global demand for gold is growing through the manufacture of jewellery and electronic products. The growing demand for gold is met through both large...
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Hong Kong Adolescents’ Participation in Political Activities: Correlates of Violent Political Participation
The present study aimed to examine Hong Kong junior secondary school students’ participation in different types of political activities, to identify...
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Strategies for Survival in an Informal Economy: Illegalities of Zimbabwean Informal Cross Border Traders at Ports of Entries in Southern Africa
Informal Cross Border Trade (ICBT) is mostly conducted by poor, vulnerable, small and unregistered traders who end up practising illegal activities...
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Is illegal mining socio-politically entrenched? An opinion piece of the interaction between formal politics and chief dominance in mineral governance, and its influence on fighting Galamsey in Ghana
Gold mining has been the backbone of Ghana's development since pre-colonial times. It has been essential in revenue mobilisation and the provision of...
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Activities and Religious Practices
The content in this chapter primarily focuses on many of the psychosocial aspects that impact resident quality of life in long-term care settings...
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Intertwined realities — hybrid institutions in the Peruvian fisheries and aquaculture sectors
Following pro-market policies, the Peruvian state has aimed to regulate profitable fisheries and aquaculture activities in order to increase their...
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Disaggregating illegal fishing losses for the 22 countries of the West African Coast
The 22 countries of the Western African coast constitute one of the world’s most vulnerable regions for illegal fishing. Much is known about the...
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Comparative analysis of the activities of authorities to ensure the prevention of offenses in the Republic of Kazakhstan and other world countries
The relevance of this topic is due to the increase in the level of crime in Kazakhstan, as well as in foreign countries amid the global crisis,...
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Moving within and beyond illegal crustacean fishery: why do Indonesian fishermen not comply with the crustacean catch ban rule?
Illegal wild capture fisheries undermine crustacean (e.g., crabs, lobsters, and swimming crabs) stock and their habitats. In a search for a new...
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Theoretical analysis of the linkages between the IOCs’ oil exploration activities and piracy in Nigeria
Environmental pollution due to oil exploration leads to piracy. Hence, the International Oil Companies’ (IOCs) oil exploration activities contribute...
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Towards develo** a framework to manage mining-induced land degradation in rural areas of Zimbabwe: a review
Mining significantly contributes to the development of local communities across the globe. However, mining activities present various detrimental...
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Occupational health risks of informal e-waste activities on major landfills and e-village in Lagos State, Nigeria
The study examines occupational health risks of informal e-waste activities on major landfills and e-village in Lagos state, Nigeria. The concept of...
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The State and Criminalization of Artisanal Oil Refining in Nigeria
The contamination of large water bodies through crude oil production led the people of Nigeria’s oil-bearing Niger Delta to seek new means of...
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Green crime in West Africa: uncovering the threats to human security and ecosystem integrity in Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, and Senegal
The perpetration and negative consequences of green crime in West Africa are not a recent development. The recent emergence of discussions on the...
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The Materiality of Lake Kariba Water, Livelihoods, Belonging and Conservation
This book is an exploration of one of the world’s largest man-made reservoirs, Lake Kariba, created along the Zambezi River in central Africa....
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Making a living out of illegality: effects of street vending on the livelihoods of street vendors in the central business district of Accra
The activities of street vendors in the city setting is a complex issue in the global south. Over the years, researchers have focused on the negative...
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Food Security Amidst Crime: Harm of Illegal Fishing and Fish Fraud on Sustainable Oceans
Blue economy goals emerged to harness the ocean’s benefits. Goals differ between regions and countries, though establishing and maintaining the...