ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
A Priests’ Chant: Healing Traditions amongst the Galo tribe, Arunachal Pradesh, India
Tajen Dabi
Page no 1058-1061 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.6
The main practitioner of indigenous healing and cure depends from
culture to culture. Among most of the tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, the
shaman/priest is the main functionary. The priest is the centre of indigenous rite,
rituals and social memory. Indigenous healing systems face challenges from
multiple fronts in the contemporary world. This article is devoted to portray a short
sketch of a priest (Nyibb) who belongs to Galo tribe of Arunachal Pradesh.
Through the lived experiences of the priest, a brief exposition of the contemporary
relevance of indigenous system of cure and healing through rituals and religion in
general is made.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
A Syntactic Analysis of Ambiguity in Nigerian Newspaper Headlines
Ayoola Moses Olusanya
Page no 1153-1162 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.18
This study is set out to present a syntactic analysis of ambiguous
structures the headlines of political news reports in selected newspapers in Nigeria.
The analysis aims at presenting what could be described as linguistic features of
the ambiguous structures and as well determining the causes of the ambiguities. A
total number of ten ambiguous structures taken from selected newspapers were
analysed syntactically using the theory and sub theories of X-Bar syntax. An
attempt is also made to categorize and characterise the ambiguities into types as
revealed by the theory of syntax used. It was found out that most of the ambiguous
structures were made ambiguous through the deletion or omission of certain
sentential elements. The study concludes that, ambiguity, though a linguistic
phenomenon, could be used deliberately and creatively by a writer as an instrument
of humour and aesthetics in language use.
The need to communicate with the other members of the society for
different purposes leaded to the need to learn a foreign language, a second
language. Thus the people who spoke two or more languages have more access on
communication. The easy way to communicate that was as the result of knowing a
foreign language, had a lot of advantages in every field of life. Nowadays speaking
and writing another language is more than a necessity. The following paper treat
the effectiveness of bilingual education as a theoretical concept, how help the
young learners and the benefit in the Albanian education system. The Albanian
education system now days have changed and these are reflected even in accepting
and entering a foreign language to the school system. Classes have pupils/ learners
of different background and teachers use several methods and programs. According
to the level of the classes there are used different programs.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
The Rohingya Crisis in Myanmar: Origin and Emergence
Md. Salman Sohel
Page no 1007-1018 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.1
A Rohingya young boy with the diplomat magazine 2014, named
Mohammad rafique said that Burmese view to them simply, as ―animals,‖ ―nonhuman‖ or ―aliens.‖ Many inflammatory Burmese politicians and authors refer to
the Rohingya as a ―virus.‖ Ordinary Burmese people view us as ―Illegal Bengali‖.
Actually there have been decades of propaganda and brainwashing of the general
public against Rohingya by various government and non-government
organizations. History witnesses that they are being persecuted long after day by
Burmese military. Rohingya often faces deadly discrimination since 1962. The
Myanmar government treats with them as a ugly animals. Despite world authority‘s
evocation, they are driving persecution bulldozer on Rohingya minor community.
Recently united nation has defined this killing as a textbook example of ethnic
cleansing. Whatever, this paper focuses the conflict and Massacre which is running
on Rohingya Muslims community. It also examines the origin and emergence of
this crisis and current situation of Rohingya dearth. It discuss about ongoing
military campaign against Rohingya ethnic community. This paper illustrates how
Myanmar government implicating ethnic cleansing day after day .It also analyzes
international response to protect Rohingya Muslims .This paper describe major
clash between Myanmar and Rohingya group since 1962.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Strategic Management of STAI Ibnu Sina Batam Leaders in Dealing with Asean Economic Society (AEC)
Afi Parnawi
Page no 1019-1027 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.2
Management uses strategic concepts to make the allocation of resources
more effective in achieving educational goals. The process that plays an important
role in determining strategic objectives is developed by various conflictive forces
from within and outside. Like STAI Chairman Ibnu Sina, lecturers, stakeholders,
students, parents, campus supply providers, central and provincial governments,
municipalities and social groups are paying attention to campus programs.
Educational institutions need to identify competitors' strategies, objectives,
strengths, weaknesses, and patterns of reaction, they also need to know how to
design effective information systems.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Effect of Gender and Nationality on Mathematics Achievement of Public and Private School Students of India, Pakistan and Zimbabwe
Ambalika Dogra
Page no 1028-1035 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.3
This paper aims to investigate the effect of gender and nationality of 9th
and 10th grade students in public and private schools of India, Pakistan and
Zimbabwe on their achievement in mathematics based upon achievement data
(n=5996) for session 2012-2013 which was gathered manually in 2013 from the
participated schools of all the countries (India, Pakistan & Zimbabwe) where each
country contributed 2000 sample of students collected from 20 schools and data of
four students from Zimbabwe was lost, so total sample of the study was 5996
students. The influence of public and private schools was also examined on
students’ achievement for the total sample. Data was analyzed by using t-test,
analysis of variance and results of the study indicated that significant differences
existed on the mathematics achievement of public and private school students of all
the three countries and private school students achieved better in mathematics than
public school students indicating private school students still achieve better than
students of public schools. Besides, male and female students in public and private
schools of each country achieved equal in mathematics indicating no gender
disparity even in public and private schools which provides new insight that male
and female students achieve equal in public schools as well as in private schools,
although, private school students achieve more scores in mathematics than public
school students. In addition, analysis of variance indicated that Indian public
school and private school students achieve more than students of other two
countries. Indian male students of public schools achieved more than public school
students of Pakistan and Zimbabwe. Similarly, performance of Indian female
students of public schools in mathematics was better than Pakistan and Zimbabwe
public school students. Furthermore, both male and female students of private
schools of India achieved better in mathematics than male and female private
school students of Pakistan and Zimbabwe. Findings show that there was no gender
disparity in public and private schools of the examined countries while nationality
had significant effect on mathematics achievement of students as Indian students
achieved highest in public and private schools than students of other two countries.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Islamic Political Thought: A Study of the Diverse Interpretations of Medieval Muslim Political Thinkers
Mohd Younus Kumar
Page no 1050-1057 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.5
Islamic political thought has remained the most contentious subject from
the 7th century C.E. of Islamic civilisation. The thought witnessed the diverse
interpretations throughout the ages. During Medieval Islamic history hereditary
succession, decline in spirituality, and alien influences in socio-political thought
and cultural affairs of Muslims obliged Muslim political thinkers to come forward
in order to present an appropriate political thought of Islam in their respective ages,
so that the legacy of Islam would be maintained.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
First Industrial Revolution and Second Industrial Revolution: Technological Differences and the Differences in Banking and Financing of the Firms
Harshit Agarwal, Rashi Agarwal
Page no 1062-1066 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.7
The industrial revolution is explained in many different ways. It is
explained as a rapid growth of the manufacturing industry, it is explained as the
structural shift in the economy, the shift in which large population moved away
from agriculture sector to the mining and manufacturing sector between mideighteenth and mid-nineteenth centuries. One other explanation is that industrial
revolution is something where there was a continuous advancement in the national
income. There were two industrial revolutions, first industrial revolution stayed
from late eighteenth century to early nineteenth century. Then after 1825, the pace
of the path-breaking inventions slowed down which marked the end of the first
industrial revolution. The major technological developments again picked up in the
late nineteenth century which led to the second industrial revolution. In this paper,
major technological differences and differences in terms of banking and financing
of firms between first and second industrial revolution were analyzed. It was
concluded that technological developments like the invention of power loom and
stream engine and improvement in the technology of iron making became the
major reason behind the first industrial revolution. Technological developments in
the industries of gas lightning, chemicals, glass making, transport machine and the
paper machine played a major role the second industrial revolution. During the first
industrial revolution increase in the number of country banks, the increased
network of the joint and country banks and the coming of Bill-workers changed the
banking and financing of firms. During second industrial revolution emergence of
clearing banks and cheques, declining of bills and the institutions in which people
could deposit their savings emerged which revolutionized the banking and
financing of firms.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Effective School Management and Its Implications for Community Participation in Education at Jambi Province
H. Ahmad Syukri, H. Hidayat, Opi Teci Darisma Putri
Page no 1136-1145 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.16
The purpose of this study is to identify and find community participation
in education which is part of effective school management implementation through
leadership of principal in making effective school in Jambi Province. Effective
school management describes schools that have good, transparent and accountable
management that are able to empower all school components to effectively achieve
school goals. The research methodology used is descriptive qualitative approach.
The data collection techniques using observation, interview and documentation.
For validity technique of data using triangulation in three research locations,
Senior High School 1 Jambi City, Senior High School 1 Bungo and Senior High
School 1 Merangin The results research of the study are: (1) effective school
management at three high schools in Jambi Province (Senior High School 1 Kota
Jambi, Senior High School 1 Bungo and Senior High School 1 Merangin) has been
implemented through management function, (2) of the three schools, its found that
the community participation to support of effective school at Senior High School 1
Jambi city is relatively low, (3) community participation at the three schools is
evident, in which they successfully achieve the educational objectives and targets
that have been established with the involvement of school committees and
stakeholders. The conclusion of this study is that the minimum level of community
participation at schools seems to be the result of unclear procedures of school
committee recruitment. In most cases, the members of school committees are on
the basis of familiarity and popularity. In addition, poor communication between
school committees and school as well as unclear roles and responsibility contribute
to the low level of community participation in education.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
The Influence of Egyptian Novel on the Emergence of the First Modern Malaysian Novel
Rosni B. Samah, Fariza bt. Puteh-Behak, Zainul Rijal bin Abdul Razak, Wan Azura bt. Wan Ahmad, Aisyah bt. Ishak
Page no 1067-1075 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.8
Zainab’ novel written by Al- Haikal was the first novel in modern
Egyptian literature. The theme tells about women's freedom from the shackles of
life traditions. Similar theme is found in Faridah Hanom‟s novel which is
Malaysia's first novel, by Syed Syeikh al-Hadi. The plot of Faridah Hanom
revolves around the above issue which takes the backdrop of Cairo and its
surroundings. The current study aims to identify the similarities between Zainab's
novel and Faridah Hanom's novel in terms of themes, characters, plots and
backgrounds. The comparison and analysis carried out between the two novels
clearly indicate that there are similarities in the selection of themes, characters, plot
construction structures and depicted background images. The main theme of both
novels is freedom of women from the grip of tradition that does not allow women
the right to go out to work, to study and to choose a life partner. Both characters
are similarly played by female characters and assisted by male characters. The only
difference is the number of angles. From the point of the plot, both revolve around
the love relationship between two teenagers as a result of love at first sight. The
similarity of background, however, can be seen through the plots that occur in the
Egyptian states, the cities of Alexandria and Sudan. In addition, the novels portray
the village cultural lives. This equivalences show that the Zainab‟s novel has
influenced the creation of Faridah Hanom's novel through adaptation form.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Evaluating Access and Use of Community Information Services by Informal Urban Settlers in Nairobi County: The Case of Kibera Slums
Audrey Kemunto Bandari, Andrew Chege, Duncan Amoth
Page no 1076-1084 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.9
Access and use to the right kind of information and possession of correct
and relevant information resolves various problems faced by individuals in the
slum and also helps them in decision making. Limited access to the right
information at the right time deprives the slum dwellers the right to development.
The information needs of the slum dwellers are not adequately identified and
therefore the limited information resources they access and use are usually based
on the assumption of information provided, through the public, from among
themselves, NGOs, CBOs, the churches and the private sector. Therefore the aim
of the study was to evaluate access and use of community information services to
Kibera slum dwellers and to suggest the ways in which these services could be
enhanced. Examine Information seeking habits of the slum dwellers in Kibera
i. Assess the existing information resources and services
ii. Establish the extent to which information resources and services meet user
needs
iii. Identify the format in which information is repackaged
iv. Find out Challenges faced by accessing and using of information
v. Suggest how access of information services by slum dwellers can be
enhanced
The major findings of the study were that Kibera slum dwellers faced various
challenges which include high cost of information materials, Poor knowledge of
existing information resources, poor marketing of information, lack of internet
access, distance, language barrier, inadequate and outdated information sources
that inhibited effective access and use of information. Recommendations were
made based on the research findings.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Access to Quality Education: Assessing Science Learning Resources in Kenyan Universities
John Kamau Njoroge, Erastus Muchimuti Wekesa
Page no 1085-1091 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.10
Today, Kenya Government is pursuing Vision 2030. Kenya Vision 2030
is the country’s new development blueprint covering the period 2008 to 2030. It
aims to transform Kenya into a newly industrializing, “middle-income country
aims to ensure gender equity in power and resource distribution and increase
participation of women in all economic, social and political decision making
process. Further more education may also contribute to raising the quality of the
labour force and hence increased productivity within a lifespan. The purpose of the
study was to carry out an in-depth analysis on performance of women with that of
men in relation to equity to University learning resources. Second to examine
alternative strategic plans for enhance university student performance in science,
mathematics and technology programmes. The theory used in this study was
Liberal feminism. It is rooted in the tradition of 16th- and 17th-century liberal
philosophy, which focused on the ideals of equality and liberty. The research
design used in this study is ex post facto. The study was carried out in 3 Kenyan
public and 3 private universities. Chi-square statistical test was used to establish
relationships and variable traits while themes were derived from narrative data. The
findings of this study revealed that in lower levels of education tier boys outdo girls
in SMTs in terms of performance. However, at university level, men and women
perform equally well. Contrary to general misconception that transition of women
is not at same the rate as men, the study has shown that the difference is
insignificant. The study has also established that there is no correlation between
gender and preference of SMT programmes at university level. Government should
set aside lots of capital to equip the SMTs facilities at all the universities.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Acculturation the Southeast Asian Countries Creat the Asean Cultural Identity to Promote the Regional Interests in the Course of Globalization
Nguyễn Văn Sơn, Bui Thi Minh Thu
Page no 1092-1096 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.11
Globalization nowaday is not only a trend but has become the flow that
attracts all nations, gradually breaks the restless or more closure of these systems
and will turn them into the part systems open completely that become the attached
modules and mutual dependencies within a system of allocation of labor and the
global market. One of the reasons that have a strong impact on the development of
ASEAN is the origin of the cultural identity of the region. The first side of
globalization process is an important factor contributing to the development of the
ASEAN region strong; on the other hand, it also impacts on the cultural identity of
the area. Acculturation Southeast Asian countries creat the ASEAN cultural
identity, and promotes the interests of the countries of Southeast Asia.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
The Contours of Omission in South Sudan’s Higher Education System
Joseph Ladu Eluzai Mogga
Page no 1097-1106 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.12
In this paper, I argue that there is clear evidence of neglect of higher
education in post-independent South Sudan. The study, therefore, interrogates the
scope of the higher education crisis in the country and assesses prospects for
change from the standpoint of equity and quality using institutionalism as a
theoretical framework. The study points out that the crisis of the system runs
through the tapestry of South Sudan’s history of state formation against which the
variable of nation-building at the dawn of Independence in 2011 has failed to
assign adequate value for higher education in the pursuit of the objectives of
national transformation in particular, and modernisation in general. It remains to be
seen if the political leadership and the academic community could define the
payload of South Sudan’s higher education system as the country transitions into a
constitutional democracy capable of according greater autonomy and initiative to
its universities; and revisiting the whole gamut of post-secondary education in
order to render it more responsive to addressing the needs of society, particularly in
non-academic streams of learning. Besides the historical and institutional
challenges, the higher education system of South Sudan must expedite its
internationalisation as its formative years wane out. The fundamental requirement
is for its competent and dynamic scholars to lead a spirited dialogue and concerted
action that should not be broken off by recurrent political violence. This is a must if
South Sudan is to stand on the cusp of real transformation in its higher education
landscape.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Power and Knowledge of Decisions Foreign Judicial Penalties
Adrian LEKA
Page no 1107-1110 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.13
One of the most worrying issues around the world has been and remains
the growth of criminality. Faced with the principle of territorial sovereignty, states
were unable to prosecute persons who were already in the jurisdiction of another
state. The only option was the application of the principle of territoriality which
allowed States to apply their criminal legislation for offenses committed within that
territory irrespective of the nationality of the author. Faced with such a situation,
the states were more than aware that there was a need for international co-operation
to put the perpetrators accountable. The interest to cooperate in this area emerged
early after World War I and this cooperation became concrete after World War II.
Initially as a co-operation to condemn war crimes and then other crimes.
International criminal policies for combating and preventing criminality of criminal
offenses have been numerous, but due to the increase of cross-border criminality,
the practical implementation of these policies has become difficult. To avoid this,
the states began to cooperate with each other through bilateral agreements in the
criminal field. International co-operation dates back to mid-century. XVIII with the
First Mutual Assistance Treaty between Italy and Monaco, which was later
followed by other bilateral and tripartite treaties, mainly in the area of extradition.
In addition to the extradition there was another disturbing problem, the punishment
twice for the same offense as the perpetrator was punished by the state where he
committed the basic crime of the principle of territoriality and by the state whose
nationality he was based on the principle of active personality. Here was the cooperation for the recognition of foreign court decisions. The lines of cooperation in
the field of the power of foreign court decisions date later than the extradition, the
most important conventions that reflect this co-operation are: the European
Convention on the International Validity of Judgments of Criminal Matters of 1970
and the Convention on Transfer Of prisoners with deprivation of liberty. "1983. In
Albania, the beginnings of international cooperation in the criminal field are
evidenced around 1925 with the adoption of the First Criminal Code.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Regulating the Military Action in International Law: A Diplomatic Solution Approach - The Iraqi War
Shadi A. Alshdaifat SJD
Page no 1111-1125 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.14
Debates about the role and relevance of international law in
contemporary world have acquired new intensity in light of the U.S. coalition's
decision to invade Iraq in March 2003 without a clear legal basis or even
exhausting a diplomatic solution. Some have interpreted the lack of compliance in
this case as proof of irrelevance of the U.N. Charter use of force paradigm.
Motivated by certain debates, this paper takes a deeper look at how international
law regulates the military action on the use of force operates in the broader context
of international politics and in what ways it may affect political processes and
outcomes in this highly sensitive area. Integrating and building on different
perspectives, the first part of the paper explores the effect of using military action
on Iraq. The second part then examines the role of international relations in the
processes of shaping, justifying and evaluating the diplomatic solutions before
using military actions. Eventually, this paper confirms that international law on
regulating military action plays a significant role in contemporary international
relations.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Physicochemical Characteristics of Soils of Talapilli Taluk, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Shyju K, Kumaraswamy K
Page no 1126-1135 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.15
The importance of soil resources to attain sustainability in crop
production, eco-development and protection of environment is an established fact.
Management of soil on a scientific basis is essential for sustained and increased
agricultural production, on this prime perspective a study on physiochemical
characters of soils has been conducted in the Talapilli Taluk of Thrissur District,
India. Talapilli is the agricultural dominant area in the District and hence the study
help in more understanding of the quality of the soil for proper management
practices in agriculture and other sectors as well. The physiochemical characters
analyzed in the study are texture, soil depth, slope, erosion, pH, electrical
conductivity, primary nutrients like available nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium
and secondary nutrients like magnesium and sulphur. The result indicates that
Talapilli has gravelly clay loam and gravelly sandy clay loam soils in higher
proportion having moderate to deep soil depth with moderate slope and less to
moderate intensity of erosion. As far as chemical composition is concerned in
Talapilli Taluk major proportion of soil has pH ranges from 5.1 to 6, that which
shows the acidic nature of the soil. The nutrient status is appreciably good in the
Taluk except few places in the Taluk that is in the centre, north and northeast of the
Taluk. To consider the nutrients in specific available nitrogen and potassium is
medium in the Taluk among primary nutrients and magnesium is low and sulphur
is high among secondary nutrients.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Nov. 30, 2017
Dynamics of Information Communication Technology on Implementation of Strategic Plans in Public Secondary Schools, in Kenya
Sammy K. Chumba, Benjamin K. Wambua, Erastus Muchimuti Wekesa
Page no 1146-1152 |
10.21276/sjhss.2017.2.11.17
Effective communication is a fundamental requirement for any effective
strategic plan implementation; organizational communication plays an important
role in training, knowledge acquisition and retention during the process of strategic
plan implementation. This study examined dynamics of information
communication technology on implementation of strategic plans in public
secondary schools in Kenya. The study was anchored on goal setting theory. The
study was guided by a mixed method Research design. The study sample
comprised of 9 sub-county education officials, 85 chairs Board of management, 85
principals and 85 senior teachers. The study employed both probability and nonprobability sampling designs. Quantitative data was collected through
questionnaire while qualitative data using interview. Quantitative data was
analysed using descriptive, for inferential statistics was through theme and
narration. The findings of this study revealed that information communication
technology have a significant relationship on implementation of strategic plan in
public secondary schools. The study concluded that information communication
technology is an essential requires all levels, and all functions in the school should
be generated through communication, involvement and commitment of people in
school The study recommended that the management on public secondary schools
should consider adopting training programmes during strategic plans
implementation, this will help the institutions to gather valuable information that
will provide valuable insights in the strategic plans implementation. This study will
be useful in formulating and developing network that would enable the schools to
improve on strategic planning process.