Multi-Faceted Traditional and Ritual Resources of Africa
Exploring Second Screening Behaviors of Participants in Blantyre, Malawi: Motivations and Gratification Implications
Factors of Negative Psychic State, Anxiety, and Depression of Waterlogged Farmers in Bangladesh: A Farming Disaster
Transforming Innovative Educational Practices for Environmental Sustainability
Categorizing and Defining the Dominance and Suppression into Positive and Negative Conscious, Subconscious and Unconscious Mind States
Importance of Universal Human Values in Education System: An Overview
Competing Gender Discourses: A Multi-modal Analysis of Gender Representations and Femininity in a Philippine Magazine
Self - Esteem and Body Image: A Correlational Study
Technology and Pottery Evolution: Pottery Practices in South Western Nigeria
Awareness of Human Rights, Legal Literacy, and Social Well being of Secondary School Students of Srinagar And Budgam Districts of Jammu and Kashmir
Episodic Medication Adherence among Adolescents with Human Immuno Deficiency Virus (HIV): Roles of Parental Involvement and Peer Pressure in Receiving Treatments in Lagos, Nigeria
Competing Gender Discourses: A Multi-modal Analysis of Gender Representations and Femininity in a Philippine Magazine
Categorizing and Defining the Dominance and Suppression into Positive and Negative Conscious, Subconscious and Unconscious Mind States
Qualitative Case Study on HBCU Students' Perceptions of the Sources of Academic Self-Efficacy in Online Learning
Women in Panchayats: The History, the Perspective and the Background
People who wrote about Africa had western-mindedness pushing their history back from the real stories all through the years till the twentieth century. The Africans were mentioned by the earlier writers as barbarians and animals. The real history of the black continent is unearthed by African historians and scholars with proper proof and authentication. The bias notion on the African ancient races could be washed off by the significant documents produced from archeological and historical evidence. The objective of this paper is to display the historically hidden treasures of African tradition and the rituals practiced in African regions that could play a different role in rethinking the study of the African continent.
This study explores second screening behavior in Blantyre, Malawi, where individuals engage with secondary devices such as mobile phones or tablets while watching television. This study aims to uncover the motivations and gratifications behind second screen usage among Blantyre residents, offering insights into the convergence of digital and traditional media in everyday media practices and behavioral outcomes. Participants, aged between 15 and 79 years old, were selected through purposive sampling to ensure diversity across age, gender, and socio-economic status, residing in neighborhoods with high demographic representation such as Bangwe, Chilomoni, Manase, Manja, Mbayani, and Zingwangwa. Data collection included semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions, focusing on participants' multi-screening habits, types of content consumed, and devices used. The study involved 10 in-depth interviews and 55 focus group participants, all of whom regularly used a mobile device with Internet access while watching television, providing a comprehensive exploration of electronic multi-screen consumption behaviors across different age groups in urban Blantyre. Results indicate that second screening behavior was prevalent among the study participants, demonstrating varied second screening characteristics. It is recommended that future research conduct a representative study to generalize these findings across the broader population.
Farmers undergo severe mental pressure due to socioeconomic crises during waterlogging. This study explores the factors of mental agonies of waterlogged farmers. It was a quantitative study, and a survey research design was employed. Data were collected from 480 waterlogged farmers from March to May 2023 based on simple random sampling. A five-point Likert scale for negative psychic states and a four-point Likert scale for anxiety and depression were used to understand the measurement of the mental health state of the farmers. Data were analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics such as the Mann-Whitney U and the Kruskal-Wallis H tests to indicate the differences in negative psychic state, anxiety, and depression of the waterlogged farmers. The study revealed that 99% of the farmers were worried, nearly 72% were anxious about heavy rainfall, and more than 81% fell asleep while working during waterlogging. The negative psychic state of the farmers was moderate (19-29), anxiety was high (12≥), and depression was mild (≤7). Aged farmers were more nervous (z = -5.93) and tired (z = -5.08). Farmers living in Kaccha houses were found to be more restless (H = 15.89). Anxiety with heavy rainfall (z = -9.23) was more prevalent among those farmers who suffered from waterlogging for 6 months a year. Farmers who suffered ≤6 months of waterlogging (z = -5.41) were more depressed with poor appetite. Different types of psychosocial health problems (i.e., anxiety and depression) were prevalent among the waterlogged farmers, and heavy rainfall, living houses, and duration of waterlogging assisted these. The opportunities for employment and arrangements for medical treatment during waterlogging should be available for them. GO-NGO intervention can alleviate the waterlogged farmers' vulnerable situations.
This study investigates integrating pedagogical practices to foster environmental sustainability within educational settings. A mixed method was adopted to conduct in various schools across Kerala, India, from 2023 to 2024. This study examines a diverse sample of nine educational institutions selected through random sampling, focusing on experiential learning, project-based learning, interdisciplinary approaches, and the use of technology to enhance environmental education. This study identifies best practices and effective strategies for embedding sustainability concepts across the curriculum by employing a comprehensive review of the literature and analyzing case studies. The findings emphasize the role of collaborative learning, critical thinking, and service learning in promoting sustainability. This paper highlights the importance of creating eco-schools and green campuses, involving families and communities, and providing professional development for educators. This study concludes that a multi-faceted approach, incorporating ethical discussions, personal responsibility, and continuous assessment and feedback, is crucial for cultivating a generation of environmentally conscious individuals. These pedagogical practices not only enhance students' knowledge and skills but also instill a deep sense of sustainability, preparing them to tackle the complex challenges of sustainability in their personal and professional lives.
This study investigates biological interactions and social structures within psychological frameworks in different manifestations of dominance and suppression classifying into conscious, subconscious, and unconscious mind states by looking at empirical research and theoretical models. This paper then details their mechanisms and impacts on individual and group behavior by looking into intentional, semi-intentional, and non-intentional mechanisms, respectively. This study explores the role that dominance and suppression play in forming social and biological hierarchies as well as individual psychologies, in addition to outlining the traits and outcomes of each type. The results are intended to advance knowledge of power relations in various contexts and offer new perspectives on the advantages and disadvantages of dominance and suppression.
