IOSR-JHSS   Volume-21 ~ Issue-5 ~ May-2016

Abstract:This study examined the effect of learning methods on retrieval of learned materials. A total of 60 participants were randomly drawn from SS II class in Izzi Secondary School, Ebonyi state. They are within the age range of 15 – 19 years with the mean age of 17 years. The participants were randomly assigned to groups named group A, Visual and group B, Auditory. Group A was exposed to visual aided learning method and group B was exposed to auditory learning method...........

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[2] Block, R.I; Ghoneim, M.M (2000) Effects of Frequent Marijuana use on Brain Tissue Volume and Composition. Neuro Report 11: 491-496.
[3] Coffield, F., Moseley, D., Hall, E., & Ecclestone, K. (2004). Learning Styles and Pedagogy in post-16 Learning; A Systematic and Critical Review. London: Learning and Skills Research Centre.
[4] Cohen, R.L. (1989). The Effects of Interference tasks on Recency in the free Recall of Action Events. Psychology Research 51: 4.
[5] Deimann, M. & Keller, J. (2006). Volitional Aspects of Multimedia Learning. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia. 15 (2), pp. 137-158.

Abstract: This paper attempt to know the perception of the residents of Jos metropolis on the internal security management of Jos crises from 2001-2014 the years that witnessed the violent expression of ethno-religious and political crises and the implication for the recurring breach of peace in the state capital and environs. The growing erosion of internal security in Jos and the responses it elicited from the people raise several pertinent questions regarding the management of internal security in Nigeria and Jos in particular..........

Key Words:- Security, Internal Security Management, Public Perception.

[1] Abba, M.A. (2008). Jos mayhem, a grand plan politicians. NFJ. Daily Trust 11th December. Internet edition.
[2] Abdulrahman, D.A. (2001). Ethnic violence in Nigeria. A paper presented at the Annual National Conference on "Social Sciences and Administration in the 21st century" organized by the Faculty of Social and Administration, UsmanuDanfodiyo University Sokot0 22nd-24th April.
[3] Achumba, I.C, Ighomereho, O.S, and Akpo-Robaro, M.O.M., (2013). Security challenges in Nigeria and the implications for business activities and sustainable development.Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 4(2), 79-99.
[4] A.F.P (Agence France-Presse)(2004). Cash-for-gun carrot dangled before warriors in Nigerian strife-torn state.22 May.
[5] Africa Security Brief, (2011). Nigeria‟s pernicious drivers of ethno-religious conflict. A Publication of the Africa Center for Strategic Studies. Washington DC, USA.

Abstract: The psychological state of the human mind has been contentious and prone to sensitive decisions when subjected to the interpretations of communications especially in advertising messages. The process of dissonance and its reduction constitute one of such issues which have to do with inconsistencies in beliefs, attitudes, behaviours and perceptions resulting from conflicts of ideas. The objectives were to determine the role of communication biases and message distortions in the cause of dissonance in the advertisements of products in Nigeria.........

Key words: Cognitive dissonance, message distortions, advertising, communication bias.

[1] AAker, D. A., & Batra, R., Myers, J. G. 1992. Advertising Management. Englewood, Cliffs: Prentice-Hall.
[2] Alport, G. W. 1935. "Attitudes" in C. A. Murchinson (Ed.). A Handbook of Social Psycholog. Worcester, Mass: Clark University Press.
[3] Berkowitz, L. 1969. Advances in Experimental Social Psychology. New York: Academy Press Inc.
[4] Blythe, J. 2006. Principles of Marketing. Engage Learning. EMEA Publishers, Google Books.
[5] Broockman, D. E. & Skovan, C. 2013."What Politicians Believe about their Constituencies; Asymmetric Misperceptions and Prospects for Constituency Control." Working Paper, University of California Berkeley.

Abstract: The educational achievement of womenfolk and under-aged in Northern Nigeria has been extremely low for many decades. People misconceive religious doctrines due to illiteracy and gender insensitivity thereby, denying women and under-aged education. This paper introspects into the association between religiosity and educational achievement of under-aged and women in North-eastern Nigeria. Interviews were conducted with 20 respondents, including- teachers (principals and headmasters), traditional leaders, a medical personnel, and a cleric..........

Key words: Belief, Educational Achievement, Women, Under-Aged.

[1] Aderinto, A. A. (2000). Social correlates and coping measures of street-children: a comparative

[2] studyof street and non-street children in south-western Nigeria. Child abuse & neglect, 24(9), 1199-1213. Akinyele, 1996; Mofoke, Adewumi, Babatunde, Mudiare&Ramalan, 2006).
[3] Alabi T., Bahah M. and Alabi S.O. (2014). The girl-child: a sociological view on the problems of girl-child education in Nigeria

[4] Aptel, C. (2016). Child Slaves and Child Brides. Journal of International Criminal Justice, mqv078.

[5] Aronowitz, A. A. (2009). Human trafficking, human misery: The global trade in human beings. Greenwood Publishing Group.

Abstract:This study shed light on the empowerment status of women entrepreneurs in Rangpur City of Bangladesh, finding obstacles, challenges and constraints of them. It tries to analyze the change in socio-economic status of the women entrepreneurs in terms of their empowerment ;utilization and control over the initial capital and over the loans and financing provided by Banks and/or Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and the role of family in promoting the activities of the women entrepreneurs..........

[1] Sadan, Elisheva, Empowerment and Community Planning: Theory and Practice of People-Focused Social Solutions. Tel Aviv: Hakibbutz Hameuchad Publishers [in Hebrew]. E-book translated in English in 2004 by Richard Flantz. 1997
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[4] Bangladesh Bank, A Primary Survey on Banks in Promoting Women Entrepreneurship in Bangladesh. Monetary Policy Department and Research Department, Head Office, Bangladesh Bank. Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2014.
[5] Khatun, F., Access to Credit by Women Entrepreneurs in Bangladesh: Challenges, Obstacles and Way Forward, Seminar paper presented at Bangladesh Bank Training Academy Auditorium, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 2014.

Abstract: The present study is an attempt to investigate and compare children with intellectual disability (ID) and average intelligence (AI) in terms of various neuropsychological strength and deficit. Two independent samples each consisting of 15 children with age ranging from 8 to 12 years were selected. The statistical analysis of data included on chi square with the main focus on qualitative interpretation. Results indicated that there is a significant difference between children with ID and AI in terms of various neuropsychological strength and deficit.........

Key words: Intellectual disability, compare, average intelligence, neuropsychological strength and deficit

[1] Barker, R.M., Sevcik, R.A., Morris, R.D., Romski, M. (2013). A model of phonological processing, language and reading for students with mild intellectual disability. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 118(5), 365-380.
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[4] Daunhauer, L.A., Fidler, D.J., Hahn, L., Will, E., Lee, N.R., Hepburn, S. (2014). Profiles of everyday executive functioning in young children with Down syndrome. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 119(4), 303-318.
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Abstract: Vyasa the story teller of the great epic Mahabharata has disclosed a wide range of topics through his embedded narratives. His kings in the epic have addressed in a very cosmic and holistic manner the acceptable social practices and policies. This attitude of the scribe has resulted in a culture survive and has given rise to speculative retelling of one of the core texts of the world with a new approach which is current and relevant. The poet born on an island and fondly called Krishna Dwaipayana has discussed multitudes of events like floods which resulted in ecological imbalance and short term strains........

Key words: Ecology, Environment, Dharma, Culture, Practices, Change

[1] Diamond, Jared: Collapse; How societies choose to fail or succeed. New York: Viking Books, 2005.
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[3] Various, Rigveda edited by Krishna DvaipayanaVyasaVol 1.4, Vols. Takshashila 3150 BCE.
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Abstract: Sound health systems are anchored on absolute wellbeing of societal members, such that they enjoy cautious freewill in selecting from an array of viable alternatives provided by the system for healthier livelihood. Herbal medicine has, in the face of systemic challenges, presented a viable alternative in a largely pluralizing health system. This paper therefore, examined factors affecting the utilization of herbal medicine as a livelihood alternative and the role human service professionals, like social workers, can play in enhancing utilization among residents of Imo state, Nigeria............

Keywords: Herbal Medicine, Livelihood, Health System, Utilization and Social work.

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[2] Abubakar, M.S., Musa, A.M., Ahmed, A., &Hussaini, I.M. (2007).The perception and practice of traditional medicine in the treatment of cancers by the Hausa and Fulani tribes of Northern Nigeria.Journal of Ethno-pharmacology; 111 pp 625-629.
[3] Adebisi, L.A. (2008).Nature's pharmacy in man's immediate environment: Implication for primary health care delivery.2007/2008 Faculty lecture, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
[4] Adefolaju, T. (2011).The Dynamics and Changing Structure of Traditional Healing System in Nigeria.International Journal of Health Research. 4(2): 99-106
[5] Adesina, I.O.A. (2011) Functionalism; the ideas, prospects and problems in pectives in Sociology, (ed) Ado-Ekiti, Kaycee publishers.

Abstract: Theory is one of the most important words in the lexicon of contemporary Sociology. Yet, its formation, content and application often create confusion, misrepresentation and miscommunication among its users. Taking it from ontological and epistemological foundations, this paper provided clarity of thought and simplicity of theoretical application in sociological discourse.........

Key words: Theory Construction, Forms of Theory, Theory Application, Philosophy

[1] Abdulrahman, D. (2014): "Sociology without Boundary", Ibadan Journal of Sociology (1):5-27.
[2] Audi, R. (2000): Epistemology: A Contemporary Introduction to Theory of Knowledge, London,
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[5] U.S.A, University of Maine.

Abstract: Abstract: How do we bring justice in this world? Why can we not create a society of equals? How do we attain this condition politically? Does emancipation require politics? These questions, other than those elaborately addressed by Terry Eagleton in his book Why Marx Was Right, brings us back to the same fundamental question: after all, what is the problem with Utopian imagination? The essay centers around this argument:........

Key words:Utopia, hope, Marxism, Socialism, capitalist-triumphalism, ideology

[1] Eduardo Mandieta, Utopia, Dystopia, Utopistics, or the End of Utopia: On Wallerstein‟s Critique of Historical Materialism, Review, 25(3), 2002, 225-243.
[2] Ruth Kinna, Politics, Ideology and Utopia: A Defense of Eutopian Worlds, Journal of Political Ideologies, 16(3), Oct 2011, 279-294.
[3] Leszek Kolakowski, The Death of Utopia Reconsidered, Tanner Lectures on Human Values, Delivered at the Australian National University, June 22, 1982.
[4] Michael K. Shim, Descartes and Husserl: The Philosophical Project of Radical Beginnings (Book Review), Journal of History of Philosophy, 38.4, October 2000, 593-595.

Abstract: Government and tribals have always been at loggerheads with respect to land. During the British era, there was a diminished sense of ownership among tribals since there was no law to protect their ownership title. After independence, our Government aimed at replacing the British policies of exclusion with those of integration. Our Constitution provides for certain provisions which are aimed at safeguarding the interest of the tribals. These provisions ensure that tribals are not deprived of their land ownership titles. This paper seeks to examine the efficacy of some of these provisions as well as other measures undertaken by the legislature and the judiciary for tribal welfare.........

Key words: Tribals, Land, Ownership, Title, Welfare

[1] M Chaturvedi, 'Securing Land Rights for India‟s Tribes'

[2] CR Bijoy, 'Policy brief on Panchayat Raj (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act of 1996'

[3] GoodPal, 'Tribal People in India: Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Areas and Tribal Self-Rule'

[4] MA Kumar, "Decentralised Governance in Tribal India: Negotiating Space between the State, Community and Civil Society‟ (Cambridge Scholars Publishing)
[5] AIR 1997 SC 3297

Abstract: The practice of Female Genital Mutilation has been carried out amongst the community members in Mandera East Constituency from time immemorial. The Kenyan government has introduced many measures, throughout the country, including enacting the Children Act 2001 to contain the practice. This study sought to establish the level of awareness of the Children Act amongst the community members and if the introduction of the Act has led to a reduction in the prevalence of FGM........

Key words:Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Children Act 2001, Law Awareness, Mandera East Constituency

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