International Journal of Humanity Studies (IJHS)
International Journal of Humanity Studies (IJHS), a double blind peer-reviewed journal, publishes scientific full papers written in English. IJHS is a biannual, published twice a year, namely in September and March.
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<![CDATA[COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND CHALLENGES OF REINTEGRATING CHILDREN, WOMEN, AND FAMILIES RETURNING FROM IDP CAMPS IN NORTH-EAST NIGERIA ]]>
<![CDATA[Nte, Ngboawaji Daniel]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanity Studies (IJHS) Vol 8, No 2 (2025): March 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.24071/ijhs.v8i2.8589
<![CDATA[This empirical paper examined support roles for communities and the challenges, risks, and barriers facing them in the reintegration of children, women and families returning from Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in North-east Nigeria. The methodology adopted by this study was a qualitative research method namely phenomenological research design that used a series of semi-structured Key Informant Interviews (KII) and Focused Group Discussions to gather data for the study. For the interviews, a semi-structured interview was adopted. Data analysis was done using the Thematic Analysis approach. The findings of the study identified the key support needs of children, women, and family IDP returnees to include local community/family support, psychological/counselling support, schooling support, economic support, and whole-of-family support, among others. The results also identified key roles for communities in supporting comprehensively and ensuring the reintegration efforts of the IDP returnees. The findings also highlighted that the communities need to provide significant support to the efforts at reintegration of the IDP returnees in terms of resources. Finally, the study recommends strong empowerment of the communities through information sharing and the provision of capacities and resources. The study also recommends that stakeholders strive to forge a strong bond of partnership that sees both the government and community role-players as important equal partners and co-drivers of the reintegration intervention.]]>
<![CDATA[FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT: TRANSCENDENCE IN THE SELECTED POEMS OF PHILIP LARKIN ]]>
<![CDATA[Tneh, David C.E.]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanity Studies (IJHS) Vol 8, No 2 (2025): March 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.24071/ijhs.v8i2.11466
<![CDATA[This paper explores the pervasive motifs of darkness and light in the selected poetry of Philip Larkin, examining how these images underscore the central themes and emotional landscapes within his works. Larkin’s use of light and dark imagery often reflects the dichotomy between hope and despair, life and death, and the transient nature of human existence. The study aims to analyse the symbolic significance of light and dark imagery in Larkin's poetry, investigate how these motifs contribute to the thematic depth and emotional resonance of his works and enhance the understanding of Larkin’s philosophical contemplations and the philosophical tradition of naturalism that is featured strongly in his poetry. Through a close reading of his selected poems, this study employed a qualitative analysis to delve into the poet’s nuanced portrayal of light as a symbol of fleeting joy and enlightenment, juxtaposed against the encroaching darkness that symbolises existential angst and inevitable mortality. The analysis reveals that Larkin has stayed true to the philosophical tradition of naturalism, and the analysis of the selected poems reveals the contrasting images of light and dark, which effectively capture the complexities of the human condition. Light is depicted as a transient source of joy and enlightenment, while darkness represents the inevitable presence of existential dread and mortality. This juxtaposition highlights Larkin’s introspective vision and his ability to convey profound philosophical insights through his poetic artistry. There is thus a movement towards positivity and hope despite the melancholic mood of Larkin’s poetry which is often pervasive in most of his poems. By analysing these contrasting images, the paper aims to show this progression from negativity to a certain positive transcendence, thus contributing to a deeper and newer understanding of Larkin’s poetic artistry and his philosophical contemplations on life’s ephemerality.]]>
<![CDATA[IMPLICATION OF THE USE OF REFERENCE USED BY K-POP FANS IN INSTAGRAM AND X ]]>
<![CDATA[Soedjarwo, Gabriella Novianty]]>;
<![CDATA[Retnoningsih, Emerentiana Ivana]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanity Studies (IJHS) Vol 8, No 2 (2025): March 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.24071/ijhs.v8i2.8293
<![CDATA[The K-pop industry has reached its peak. The influence of K-pop has been everywhere. Even in Korea itself, the K-pop industry has gained popularity among businessmen and youngsters who want to enter the K-pop industry. K-pop songs are also famous around the world. The fame of the song goes hand in hand with the fame of the singer. The singer, usually called an idol, has fandoms in other countries. The idols receive adoration from the fans by giving gifts, buying the album, and even defending the idols if they are “attacked” by another fandom. This kind of behaviour has resulted in the fans having a sort of behavioural disorder so-called celebrity worship syndrome. This study aims to reveal how the use of references by fans reveals their psychological state towards the idol. The data was taken from the comment session of the news about K-pop idols on Instagram and X. There were 100 data to be analysed. This research found that there are nine references used: pacar/ayank, sayang/love/cinta, oppa, suami/istri, king, prince/pangeran, my lord/ tuan, legend, and my life. Those references were analysed using the theory semantics to see the correlation between the choice of reference with the world the K-pop fans think they are in. The conclusion is that the fans see their idol as someone having an intimate relationship with them, and the fans also see the idols as someone they adore highly.]]>
<![CDATA[BETWEEN HINDU INDONESIA AND THE HARE KRISHNA MOVEMENT: A MINORITY PROBLEM ]]>
<![CDATA[Lemuel Christandi, Yohanes Babtista]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanity Studies (IJHS) Vol 8, No 2 (2025): March 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.24071/ijhs.v8i2.8164
<![CDATA[The conflict between Hindu Indonesia or Indonesian Hinduism and Hare Krishna movements in Indonesia is between two religious groups that are not solely about theological differences but also political. Under Parisada Hindu Dharma Indonesia (PHDI), Indonesian Hinduism gained recognition from the state after making several adjustments and changes. The entanglement of Indonesian Hinduism and Balinese cultures was knitted during the struggle for recognition. It led to a fixed, specific identity and character of Indonesian Hinduism. The case of a series of rejections toward the Hare Krishna movement sparked in the Hindu members who escalated with Desa Adat involvement and reached a deadlock with the statements of PHDI. This paper investigates the issues between Indonesian Hinduism and the Hare Krishna Movements through a literature review. It aims to answer questions about how the conflict between Indonesian Hinduism and the Hare Krishna movements presents the complexities of the socio-cultural politics of governing religion in Indonesia. Finally, it argues that the conflict between Indonesian Hinduism and the Hare Krishna movement reflects the effects of governing religious differences in Indonesia.]]>
<![CDATA[MODERNIST ELEMENTS, THEMES, AND REFLECTIONS IN THE SELECTED POEMS FROM A DRIFTING BOAT: AN ANTHOLOGY OF CHINESE ZEN POETRY ]]>
<![CDATA[Ledesma, Jan Raen Carlo Mijaro]]>;
<![CDATA[Manalastas, Aldrin Enciso]]>;
<![CDATA[Manalastas, Katya Enciso]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanity Studies (IJHS) Vol 8, No 2 (2025): March 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.24071/ijhs.v8i2.11180
<![CDATA[This paper is an attempt to examine the modernist poetic and aesthetic purviews of selected poems from the anthology “A Drifting Boat: An Anthology of Chinese Zen Poetry.” In the regimes created by the poems, we recognize a literariness racked by internal and external contradictions. Hence, the analysis of the transitions and shifts is to be correlated with a modest chronicling of the past to show how their very bearings on the literary schemata of the works result to the formation of their modernist axioms and dictums. The paper presents the image of literature in the pace of change affirming the idea that the repercussions brought by the wars and westernization are the forces that have completely devalued traditional Chinese society and its various conservative characteristics. Using the descriptive-analytical design, the poems disclosed modernist issues, themes and philosophies verging on individualism, experimentation (breaking the conventional practices in literature), sense of loss and exile and nostalgia, narrative authority as a reflection of the multiplicities of truth and diversification of realities, fragmentation and destruction effected by the arrival of the Western powers in their society, and the occurrence of the states of absurdism and existentialism brought by the rush of daily life.]]>
<![CDATA[GREEN ENERGY TRANSITIONS: CONGO'S 'MODERN-DAY SLAVERY' IN RAW MATERIALS DEMANDS ]]>
<![CDATA[Zulkarnain, Muhammad Fitrah]]>;
<![CDATA[Paksi, Arie Kusuma]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanity Studies (IJHS) Vol 8, No 2 (2025): March 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.24071/ijhs.v8i2.8166
<![CDATA[The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a country rich in cobalt and coltan—two elements necessary for renewable technologies—has come under greater investigation as a result of the worldwide shift to green energy, yet its miners are exploited. This qualitative study, which was based on the resource curse and human security theories, used document analysis of previous studies, policy reports, and current events to examine the conflicting reality of resource exploitation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the aspirations for green energy. The results show that although programs encouraging ethical production and responsible sourcing have promise, structural problems like child labor, forced labor, and dangerous working conditions still exist and threaten the fundamental safety and dignity of local people. In order to guarantee that the DRC's resource richness promotes equitable development rather than exploitation, this study highlights the necessity of international accountability systems and moral behavior that places a higher priority on human security and dignity.]]>
<![CDATA[THE IMPACT OF GREENWASHING IN THE COSMETIC INDUSTRY, PARTICULARLY FOCUSING ON A REAL-WORLD CASE (INNISFREE’S GREEN FOREST CAMPAIGN) ]]>
<![CDATA[Handoyo, Louis Priscilla Ribka]]>;
<![CDATA[Umayati, Dwi Khusnul]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanity Studies (IJHS) Vol 8, No 2 (2025): March 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.24071/ijhs.v8i2.10740
<![CDATA[Innisfree's Green Forest campaign promotes ecological awareness, but its sustainability claims are contradicted by the use of plastic in its packaging. Therefore, this study aims to expose the greenwashing practices employed by Innisfree. This study examines the impact of Innisfree’s greenwashing on its brand image. This case study used an ecolinguistics framework by Fill Mühlhäusler (2001) to reveal how Innisfree’s environmental narratives were constructed and what strategies they used to attract their customers back. As per the Method section, the data were Instagram comments and their sales performance data. The analysis was conducted in 4 steps: (1) examining Innisfree’s Instagram posts that had been targeted by netizen criticism, (2) categorizing netizens’ comments into deception, loss of trust, and demand for transparency, (3) evaluating the alignment between Innisfree’s environmental messaging and consumer responses, and (4) assessing the impact of greenwashing on sales. This study highlights that the environmentally friendly language used in advertisements—often disguised as campaigns—serves a specific purpose within the ecolinguistics conception, which is to persuade people to follow the advertisement's intended message. The findings indicate that greenwashing negatively impacted Innisfree’s brand image, however, the use of influencers successfully mitigated the damage caused by the scandal.]]>
<![CDATA[HUMANISM PERSPECTIVE OF INDONESIAN POP MUSIC ALBUM COVERS IN THE 1980S ERA ]]>
<![CDATA[Dewanto, Inko Sakti]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanity Studies (IJHS) Vol 8, No 2 (2025): March 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.24071/ijhs.v8i2.9693
<![CDATA[This study investigates the visual representation of Indonesian pop musicians on album covers from the 1980s and examines how these visual artifacts reflect and reinforce deeper humanistic values. During this period, pop culture in Indonesia experienced a significant transformation, with musicians gaining popularity through their music and the symbolic construction of their public image, especially via album covers. These covers functioned as powerful cultural texts, shaping public perception, constructing idealized identities, and influencing the emotional and aspirational relationships between idols and their fans. Employing a qualitative approach grounded in the humanism perspective, the study used five ontological elements of humanism—the self-interpreting animal, purposeful agent, language animal, dialoguing animal, and embodied subject—as analytical tools to unpack the visual strategies employed in these album covers. These elements helped explain how musicians were portrayed as entertainers and as representations of human ideals and existential values. The analysis reveals that album covers fostered a form of idolization that aligned with humanistic desires for identity, purpose, and self-fulfillment. These visual narratives supported the cult of personality and embedded ideological meanings that continue to resonate in contemporary pop culture. This research contributes to the broader discourse on design, cultural identity, and humanist thought in contemporary Indonesian visual culture.]]>
<![CDATA[POLITENESS STRATEGIES IN NBC’S “LITTLE BIG SHOTS” PROGRAM ]]>
<![CDATA[Majid, Fauzi Bin Abdul]]>;
<![CDATA[Sunarto, Emanuel]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanity Studies (IJHS) Vol 8, No 2 (2025): March 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.24071/ijhs.v8i2.11613
<![CDATA[This study explores politeness strategies in intergenerational media interactions, a conversational exchange between the host Steve Harvey and three-year-old James, the youngest mayor of Dorset, Minnesota, on NBC’s Little Big Shots TV program. The study is based on Brown-Levinson’s politeness theory (1987). Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the research examined how politeness strategies are employed in a media environment involving a child participant and shows the delicate balance among entertainment goals, institutional discourse, and face preservation. The results uncover sophisticated applications of the four strategies of politeness, namely bald on record, positive politeness, negative politeness, and off-record strategies that make communication across age differences effective while upholding audience engagement and participant comfort. The findings offer insights into how subtle communicative tactics are used to play social roles, uphold institutional esteem, and foster authentic adult-child interactions in television programming. ]]>
<![CDATA[PATRIARCHY AND THE NOTION OF CHILDLESSNESS IN AYOBAMI ADEBAYO’S STAY WITH ME ]]>
<![CDATA[Ibanga, Grace Itoro]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanity Studies (IJHS) Vol 8, No 2 (2025): March 2025 ]]>
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DOI: 10.24071/ijhs.v8i2.11498
<![CDATA[The essence of this study is to portray the patriarchal attitudes and tendencies towards the notion of childlessness in certain Nigerian families. The study used content analysis in Ayobami Adebayo’s novel Stay with Me (2017), employing the theoretical frameworks of patriarchy and childlessness to trace the extent to which the disease of childlessness in marriages hinges on the collective patriarchal domineering authority to impose psychological trauma on the “claimed barren woman”. Findings revealed that most infertility in marriages is more common in men than women. However, since the Nigerian cultures are biased against women, they compel them to tolerate the denunciations of sterility, even when there is substantial evidence of the man's sterility displayed all over. The study opines that although childlessness may acquire a sociological or cultural viewpoint, it is purely biological and medical problems, which should not attract superstition and diabolic means to proffer solutions. The study recommends that researchers in human health sciences proffer solutions by creating awareness and supplying adequate, comprehensive treatments to people living with sterility syndrome in Nigeria. Again, the Nigerian government should bring in medical experts from the international community to rehabilitate the victims of childlessness by proffering lasting solutions.]]>
