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Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Science
ISSN 3006-9491 · Stecab Publishing · 245 articles in the index
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Conceptual Metaphors in Selected Nigerian Newspapers Discourses on Paternity Fraud
Paternity fraud has become a recurring theme in Nigerian media, tapping into deep social anxieties about trust, masculinity, gender relations, and what holds families together. This study examines how Nigerian newspapers report paternity fraud through conceptual metaphors. It draws on eighteen…
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Perceptions of Ethical and Sustainable Fashion in Japan: A Questionnaire Survey
Ethical and sustainable fashion has attracted increasing attention in discussions of the environmental and social impacts of the fashion-related industry. However, empirical evidence regarding Japanese consumers remains limited. This study conducted a questionnaire survey of 520 consumers (aged…
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A Lived Experience of Solid Waste Disposal in Pit Latrine: A Hermeneutic Approach
The study is significant as it contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal number 6. The study is significant as it contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal number six (SDG No.6) which aspires to ensure sanitation service provision for all citizens by 2030…
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Strategic Thinking Deficits in Resource Governance: Evidence from Zambia's Mining Sector
In many emerging markets, strategic governance of resource-based sectors remains hindered by gaps between National Policy ambitions and sectoral implementation. Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development (MMMD) illustrates this challenge: its 2022–2026 Strategic Plan lacks full alignment…
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The Social Construction of Kwame Nkrumah: Collective Memory and Colonial Persistence in Cape Coast, Ghana
While Kwame Nkrumah's achievements in promoting African identity and self-reliance have been positively explored by some scholars, others criticize his governance for perpetuating centralized power structures reminiscent of colonial administration. This dual concern informs the purpose of this…
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Regulated Autonomy: Stakeholder Interpretations of Privatisation as a Shift of Burden in Zambia’s Public Universities
This study explores the understanding and experience of leaders and policy makers on the privatisation concepts regarding Zambia’s public universities. The study interrogates the relevancy of continued state funding to public universities whose management reforms and increased regulatory demands…
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Virtual Vessels for Divine Connection: Stakeholders’ Perception of Digital Tools in Zambia's Church’s Discourse Communication Post-COVID-19
Digital media has influenced organizational discourse communication by becoming a dynamic tool for real-time knowledge sharing, reaching large audiences more effectively than traditional media. Religious organizations, such as the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Zambia, have adopted social media…
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Healthcare Innovations For Street Children in Developing Countries: A Systematic Review
This study presents a systematic review of healthcare innovations targeting street children in developing countries, examining how the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion shapes health services for these children. Street children in developing countries face persistent health challenges driven by…
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Bridging the Digital Divide: Exploring ICT Applications for Inclusive Education of Pupils with Special Educational Needs in Rural Zambia
This qualitative case study explores how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are applied to support inclusive education for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in Sinazongwe District, a low-resourced rural setting in Zambia. Guided by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the…
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Health-Seeking Behaviour and Self-Medication among Street Children in Dodoma City, Tanzania
This study investigated street children’s access to health services, health-seeking behavior, and self-medication practices in Dodoma City, Tanzania. Employing a qualitative phenomenological approach, data were collected through three focus group discussions with street children and ten in-depth…
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“Oil in Which Words Are Eaten”: Tiv Proverbs and The Construction of Womanhood
The Tiv of North-central Nigeria are a group of people with a rich cultural heritage, and Tiv orature, which is essentially oral, is an integral aspect of their culture. The lore is carefully organised, preserved, and transmitted through the oral traditions of communication, and is owned by the…
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Mapping Imbalances: A Bibliometric Analysis of Stakeholder Engagement in Climate Action Decision-Making (2014-2024)
This bibliometric analysis explores stakeholder engagement in climate action decision-making from 2014 to 2024, addressing gaps in understanding its complex, cross-sectoral role. Utilizing a rigorous PRISMA framework, 842 journal articles were systematically reviewed and analyzed with Biblioshiny…
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Disability Friendly Sanitation Facilities in George Compound in Lusaka, Zambia: A Stakeholders Perspective
Sanitation interventions in most peri-urban areas are being implemented without taking into consideration the special needs for the people living with vulnerabilities. In most cases, the sanitation technologies and designs are being developed without buy in of the vulnerable categories, such as the…
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The Evolution of Classical Music During the Mughal Period (1556–1605 CE): The Context of Subah Bengal
The Mughal period, especially the reign of Emperor Akbar (1556–1605 CE), was a time of creative and aesthetic renaissance in the history of Indian classical music. This paper analyses the continuous development of musical practice during this golden age and its social, cultural, and political…
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Manifesto of the Doctor as Drama Director: Medicine as Performance, Care as Theatre
This article proposes the figure of the doctor–director as a manifesto-level metaphor for reimagining clinical care through the lens of performance and the medical humanities. Drawing on performance studies, dramaturgy, narrative medicine, psychosomatic thinking, and research on clinical empathy…
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Reduplication and Tone Realisation in the Nambya Language of Hwange District in Matabeleland North Province in Zimbabwe
This paper presents the perspective on how reduplication influences tone realisation in the Nambya language. Despite reduplication being common in Bantu, tone-reduplication interaction in Nambya remains understudied. Reduplication interacts with verbal tone patterns in diverse ways in Nambya. The…
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Reframing Sacred Dialogue: A Systematic Review of Organizational Discourse Communication Practices in Church Contexts
In this paper we present a systematic literature review (SLR) analyzing the established organizational discourse and communication customs in a religious organizational setting examining how these practices drive legitimacy, identity, and effectiveness in an organization. Drawing from…
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Attitudes Toward Abortion and Risk Propensity in Relation to Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Among In-School Adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria
Adolescence is a critical developmental period marked by significant physical, psychological, and social changes, during which health-related behaviors are established. In Nigeria, abortion remains a highly sensitive issue shaped by cultural, religious, and legal contexts, yet empirical evidence on…
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Linking Employee Green Behaviour and Organizational Effectiveness for Sustainable Development: A Conceptual Review of Public Sector Institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa
This conceptual piece examines how Employee Green Behaviour (EGB), Green Human Resource Management (GHRM), and their combined effect on organizational efficiency contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the public sector in developing nations (especially sub-Saharan…
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Identifying Sustainable Tourism Opportunities and Levels of Development in The Kafue River Catchment in Zambia
The Kafue River Catchment is among the most ecologically and culturally significant in Zambia, but development of tourism within the basin has been patchy, slow, and poorly linked to principles of sustainability. Notwithstanding policy pronouncements in favour of sustainable tourism, there is poor…