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Budapest International Research and Critics Institute-Journal (BIRCI-Journal): Humanities and Social Sciences
ISSN : 26151715     EISSN : 26153076     DOI : DOI: https://doi.org/10.33258/birci
Budapest International Research and Critics Institute (BIRCI-Journal) : Humanities and Social Sciences is a peer-reviewed journal published in February, May, August and November by Budapest International Research and Critics University Journal (BIRCU-Journal). BIRCI welcomes research papers in Humanities: Language and Linguistics, History, Literature, Performing Art, Philosophy, Religion, Visual Arts. Social Sciences: Economics, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Geography, Culture and Ethics Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Area Studies, Archaeology, and other related areas and it is published in both online and printed versions.
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Building Trust in Media Coverage of Security Issues in Nigeria Olulesi, Abimbola
Budapest International Research and Critics Institute-Journal (BIRCI-Journal) Vol 8, No 3 (2025): Budapest International Research and Critics Institute August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/birci.v8i3.8109

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The media in a democratic setting exists to inform, educate and entertain the general public. The media are referred to as the Fourth Estate of the nation with oversight functions on the activities of the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary. Despite the return to democratic governance in 1999, Nigeria has witnessed an increase in security challenges, from the Sharia based riots in 1999, Sagamu riots in 2000, the Jos riots in 2008, through the Chibok girls abduction by Boko Haram insurgents in 2014 to the Kaduna Shite clashes with the Army in 2015. Till date, majority of the over 200 secondary school girls abducted at Chibok still remain in captivity. The objective of this study is to examine to what extent the Nigerian media has played the role of agenda setting through media reports that adhere to objectivity, truth and balance. This study adopted the content analysis method of media reports on security challenges and discovered that, such issues as media ownership, poor remuneration of media practitioners, corruption, religion and ethnicity tend to colour media reports which negatively impacts on the quality of and adherence to ethics of media coverage. This results in  the discerning public treating such reports with little or no trust. This report recommends the improvement in the remuneration of media practitioners, effective implementation of freedom of information act, regular media summits on coverage of conflicts, co-operation of the security agencies with the media and a strict adherence to ethics of media as definitive steps that need to be urgently implemented in restoring the lost trust in media coverage of conflicts in Nigeria. In addition, media bodies such as the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) must lead the fight in ensuring ethical journalism thrives and ownership does not become an albatross to the industry.
The Effectiveness of Using Pictionary Game in Teaching Vocabulary at Junior High School Level Farma, Nicky Shiela Indira; Candraloka, Olyvia Revalita
Budapest International Research and Critics Institute-Journal (BIRCI-Journal) Vol 8, No 3 (2025): Budapest International Research and Critics Institute August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/birci.v8i3.8111

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The objective of this research is to evaluate the impact of Pictionary activities as a pedagogical tool for vocabulary acquisition among middle school learners. The investigative approach employed a quasi-experimental framework involving fifty-eight motivated seventh-grade pupils from MTs Al-Muttaqin Rengging, who were systematically allocated into treatment and comparison cohorts. Information gathering was conducted using initial and final assessments consisting of multiple-choice vocabulary items to monitor learners' academic development precisely. The treatment cohort experienced instruction via dynamic and entertaining Pictionary activities, whereas the comparison cohort followed traditional pedagogical approaches throughout six instructional sessions. The results showed a significant difference between the groups (p = 0.000 < 0.05), with the experimental group's average score (88.50) considerably higher than that of the control group (70.73). Both groups experienced significant improvement, but the experimental group showed greater overall improvement. The conclusion of the study clearly proves that the Pictionary game is significantly more effective than conventional methods in improving students' vocabulary mastery.
Exposing the Shadow of Technology and its Effects on Electoral Management in Nigeria: A Study of 2023 General Elections Adebogun, Olayinka Babatunde; Falobi, Funmi; Eboseremen, Ehikioya Nathaniel; Onyejelem, Timothy Ekeledirichukwu
Budapest International Research and Critics Institute-Journal (BIRCI-Journal) Vol 8, No 3 (2025): Budapest International Research and Critics Institute August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/birci.v8i3.8113

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The 2023 general elections in Nigeria marked a watershed moment in the country’s democratic trajectory, particularly with the adoption of technology-driven electoral management systems such as the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV). While these innovations were introduced to enhance transparency, reduce electoral fraud, and strengthen public trust, their deployment exposed significant challenges that highlighted the shadow side of technology in electoral processes. This study interrogates the effects of technological tools on the credibility, efficiency, and legitimacy of the 2023 elections, drawing on media reports, official election data, and scholarly analyses. The study made use of secondary sources of Data collection. Secondary data were sourced from academic journals, INEC reports, election observer reports, news, articles, and policy papers. Databases such as ResearchGate, Google Scholar, and reputable news outlets were utilized. Findings reveal a paradox: although technology improved aspects of voter accreditation and broadened access to election results, systemic failures, infrastructural limitations, cyber vulnerabilities, and perceived manipulation undermined confidence in the process. The paper argues that the reliance on technology without adequate infrastructural support, legal clarity, and institutional integrity risks deepening public distrust rather than consolidating democratic gains. The study concludes that the 2023 Nigerian general election represents a pivotal case study in the intersection of technology and democracy in a developing nation. The introduction of advanced electoral technologies, such as the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV), was a bold step toward mdernzing Nigeria’s electoral process.

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