INTEGRITY JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Integrity Research Journals

ISSN: 2811-2407
Model: Open Access/Peer Reviewed
DOI: 10.31248/IJAH
Start Year: 2020
Email: ijah@integrityresjournals.org


ISSUE (Vol.5 (3) - October 30th, 2024)


Perceived Ideological Conflicts Between Widowhood Practices Among The Igbo Ethnic Group And Human Rights In Nigeria: A Challenge To The Religious Understanding Of The Dignity And Sanctity Of Human Life
The ideological conflicts between widowhood practices and human rights in Nigeria pose significant challenges to religious understandings of the dignity and sanctity of human life. This study aims to examine the traditional widowhood practices among the Igbo ethnic group, analyse religious interpretations influencing these practices, and evaluate the impact of... Continue here

Ludenism And Stephenson’s Play Theory: Illuminating Notions Of Mass Entertainment
Communication plays a vital role in human existence, because of the importance and effects of communication on the interrelationship of man and its environment, attempts have been made by scholars and philosophers to explain the effects and roles of communication on various man's activities, phenomena and events. And this has resulted in theories and... Continue here

School And Home Languages In Africa
This paper delves into the complex issue of language policies within African education systems, focusing particularly on the disparities between languages spoken at home and those used in schools. Drawing from a variety of research and real-world examples, it emphasizes the pivotal role of mother tongue-based education in improving literacy rates and overall... Continue here

Corruption And National Development: A Study Of Nigeria (2015-2023)
Corruption is often recognized as a global issue, yet its intensity varies significantly across different regions. A major challenge confronting many developing nations, including Nigeria, is the pervasive nature of corruption, which substantially hinders progress. In Nigeria, this issue has become so ingrained that it permeates the very structure of society.... Continue here

Creative Forms Of Expression In Times Of Crisis: A Critical Analysis Of Selected Children’s Drawings In Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria
Creativity is a part of every individual regardless of age. It begins at a very early age in children where they use both conscious and unconscious effort in dealing with feelings and ideas; this comes into realization when producing desired forms of expression. To a child, creation is personalized; it is personal in the sense that one’s experience is... Continue here

Unconstitutional Power Shifts In Contemporary Africa: Causes, Consequences, And The Path Forward
This paper critically examines the resurgence of unconstitutional changes in government (UCG) in contemporary Africa, focusing on the underlying causes, consequences, and the African Union's (AU) responses to these developments. The study highlights the ongoing challenges of democratisation on the continent. The ideal of good governance, characterised by... Continue here

Artistic Practices As Resistance In Contemporary Nigeria: The Nelson Edewor’s Sculpture
Over the years several Nigerian artists have undertaken socially engaging visual artworks that seek to redress societal challenges and rebuild communities. They engaged in visual art practices that interface with and expose the ills and injustices that the people undergo in contemporary Nigeria. They have interrogated these challenges artistically, employing... Continue here

Echoes Of Injustice And False Standards Of Worship In Nigerian Christians: A Socio-ethical Study Of Isaiah 1:10-20
Religion and its practice and praxis in Nigeria have had a chequered history. Despite its openness to the general public, religion is still a puzzle and arcane to the outsider. It is perhaps in this light that one can appreciate Isaiah’s stunning polemic against unacceptable worship. This paper using the descriptive survey method discovered that Isaiah... Continue here

Body Piercing Trends And Motivations Among Students At The University Of Cape Coast, Ghana
This paper explores the cultural meaning and implications of body piercings among the university students of Cape Coast, Ghana, relative to indigenous traditions and global processes; in so doing, it comes to understanding how such practices work as tools for peer alliance and identity construction. The paper reviews the literature on the current topic and... Continue here

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