International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
The International Journal of Humanities Education and Social Sciences (IJHESS) is a scholarly publication dedicated to advancing research, theories, and practices in the fields of humanities education and social sciences. The journal welcomes original research articles, literature reviews, case studies, and theoretical papers that contribute to the exploration, understanding, and dissemination of knowledge in the following areas: Humanities Education: Research in disciplines such as literature, philosophy, history, cultural studies, languages, arts, and humanities-based pedagogies, focusing on teaching and learning strategies, curriculum development, and the role of humanities in fostering critical thinking, cultural awareness, and ethical reasoning. Social Sciences Education: Studies in social sciences disciplines such as sociology, psychology, anthropology, political science, economics, geography, and interdisciplinary studies, examining educational practices, theories, methodologies, and innovations in social sciences education. Interdisciplinary Approaches: Exploration of interdisciplinary education, cross-disciplinary collaborations, integrative curriculum design, and the intersections between humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and professional fields in education. Cultural Studies: Research on cultural diversity, multicultural education, intercultural communication, cultural heritage preservation, identity formation, cultural policies, and the impact of globalization on cultures and societies. Ethics and Values Education: Examination of ethical education, moral reasoning, character development, values education, civic education, human rights education, and the integration of ethics across disciplines in educational contexts. Educational Psychology: Studies on educational psychology, learning theories, cognitive development, motivation, student engagement, social-emotional learning, resilience, and psychological factors influencing teaching and learning processes. Teacher Education and Professional Development: Research on teacher preparation, professional development programs, pedagogical training, mentorship, teacher identity, reflective practices, and the continuous improvement of teaching effectiveness. Educational Policies and Reform: Analysis of educational policies, reforms, governance structures, accountability measures, assessment practices, curriculum standards, and their impact on humanities education, social sciences education, and educational systems. IJHESS aims to promote interdisciplinary dialogue, critical inquiry, and evidence-based practices in humanities education and social sciences. The journal seeks to engage educators, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders to address educational challenges, enhance teaching and learning experiences, and contribute to the advancement of humanistic values, social understanding, and global citizenship through education.
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<![CDATA[تطبيق استراتيجيّة التّعليم (فكر- زاوج- شارك) في تعليم مادّة اللغة العربيّة في المدرسة الثّانويّة الإسلاميّة الحكوميّة ٤ آغام ]]>
<![CDATA[Fitrah, Yulinus]]>;
<![CDATA[Yusra, Oktarina]]>;
<![CDATA[Nurhasnah, Nurhasnah]]>;
<![CDATA[Febrianta, Rita]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Vol 1 No 1 (2023): International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences ]]>
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DOI: 10.58578/ijhess.v1i1.1559
<![CDATA[The problems of this research are the researcher notes when the teacher applies the education strategy (Think-Pair-Participate) in teaching the Arabic language subject in the Islamic State Secondary School 4 Agam. Which students possess, until he found difficulties in learning discussion. As for the objectives of this research, to find out the application of the education strategy (Think, Pair, Share) in teaching the Arabic language in the tenth semester of the Department of Natural Sciences at the Governmental Islamic Secondary School 4 Agam. In this research, the researcher used field research, that is, data collection takes place directly at the research site. This research is descriptive. The research community is the students of the tenth semester of the Department of Natural Sciences. Data analysis method: observation, interview, and documentation. The researcher found that a female teacher applied the education strategy (Think-Pair-Participate) in teaching the Arabic language in the tenth semester of the Department of Natural Sciences at the Governmental Islamic Secondary School 4 Agam well. But the discussion between pairs is still not ideal, because the discussions that should focus on the students are in fact centered on the teacher.]]>
<![CDATA[The Role of PAI Teachers' Social Competence in the Learning Process ]]>
<![CDATA[B.S, Iman Asroa]]>;
<![CDATA[Mastura, Lidiya Fadhlah]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Vol 1 No 1 (2023): International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences ]]>
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DOI: 10.58578/ijhess.v1i1.1802
<![CDATA[This study examines the role of social competence possessed by PAI teachers on the PAI learning process at SMP IT Insan Kamil Batusangkar. The background of this research is the influence caused as a result of the social competence of PAI teachers at SMP IT Insan Kamil Batusangkar. Based on these problems, a research question arises in the form of what is the role of the social competence of PAI teachers in the PAI learning process at SMP IT Insan Kamil Batusangkar? The research was conducted with a qualitative approach using field research methods. Data were collected by conducting field observations and interviews with PAI teachers and teacher and student councils. The data obtained were processed using the Miles & Huberman data analysis method by collecting data, reducing the data that had been collected, analyzing and presenting the results of data analysis. From the results of the analysis, it is concluded that the social competence of PAI teachers plays a very important role in the PAI learning process at SMP IT Insan Kamil Batusangkar. This role can be seen in the ongoing learning process, student achievement, and student social intelligence.]]>
<![CDATA[Students’ Perception of Using Humor in Teaching English at XI Grade in SMAN 2 Tilatang Kamang ]]>
<![CDATA[Yana, Rahma]]>;
<![CDATA[Syahrul, Syahrul]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Vol 1 No 1 (2023): International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences ]]>
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DOI: 10.58578/ijhess.v1i1.1841
<![CDATA[The goals of this research were to find out the students’ perception of using humor in teaching English class and to find out the difference between male and female students’ perceptions of using humor in teaching English at XI grade in SMAN 2 Tilatang Kamang. The researcher found several problems related to the use of humor in teaching English. First, some students were noisy in the classroom and did not focus on learning. Second, some students gave positive and negative responses to teachers who used humor in the classroom. Third, there were differences in responses between male and female students regarding the use of humor in the classroom. Last, some students didn't like humor in class. The researcher used a descriptive quantitative method. The researcher chose XI grade. In this study, the researcher used total sampling because the population was less than 100. The researcher used a closed questionnaire. Based on this research, it can be concluded that used humor in teaching had a positive category as marked by the average score of the 4 categories of humor in learning English such as caricature humor was 78.07%, short story or anecdotes humor was 78.58%, special humor was 74.13%. Unplanned was 74.13%. Then, female students more preferable to caricature humor which was 78.72%, and male students more preferable to a short story which was 78.39%. Next, female students had better perceptions than male students which was female was 75,73% while male were 73,81%.]]>
<![CDATA[The Influence of Teacher Ethics in Forming the Character of Primary School Students ]]>
<![CDATA[Nazifah, Rahadatul]]>;
<![CDATA[Khairat, Annisaul]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Vol 1 No 1 (2023): International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences ]]>
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DOI: 10.58578/ijhess.v1i1.1848
<![CDATA[Ethics involves principles, values, moral standards, and right and wrong actions in the context of human behavior. Ethics helps a person form moral views and understand contexts such as justice, right, wrong and responsibility. Teachers are role models for their students. The good and bad of the teacher's personality will influence the personality of the students. Because some students will imitate what they see, not what is said. Therefore, teachers must set good examples, both in the teaching process and outside. Because, a teacher's ethics greatly influence the character of his students. The purpose of this research is to determine the influence of teacher ethics in shaping student character. The method used in this research is a quantitative method, data obtained through distributing online questionnaires. The research results explain that teacher ethics plays a very important role in improving the character and quality of students, so that teachers can set good examples. The conclusion of this research explains that teacher ethics greatly influences the quality of students' character in the world of education and outside. The limitation of this research is that the researcher only conducted research on elementary school students so the data obtained was less relevant. The researcher hopes that future researchers can conduct research on middle school students. This research also recommends to future researchers that it be used as a benchmark in conducting research related to the influence of teacher ethics in shaping student character.]]>
<![CDATA[Big Brother ‘Titans’ Show and Cable Subscription: A Case Study of GOTV Subscribers in Uyo ]]>
<![CDATA[Udoudom, Uduak Imoh]]>;
<![CDATA[Pam, Christiana Chundung]]>;
<![CDATA[Igiri, Anthony Bassey]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Vol 1 No 1 (2023): International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences ]]>
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DOI: 10.58578/ijhess.v1i1.1877
<![CDATA[This study explored the impact of the popular reality TV show, Big Brother 'Titans', on cable subscriptions among GOTV subscribers in Uyo. A survey questionnaire was distributed among a representative sample of 322 GOTV subscribers in Uyo, focusing on their viewership habits, motivations for subscribing to GOTV, and the influence of Big Brother 'Titans' on their subscription decisions. The findings revealed that Big Brother 'Titans' has a significant impact on the cable subscription patterns of GOTV subscribers in Uyo. The majority of respondents reported watching the show regularly and acknowledged that it was a primary reason for their subscription. The captivating nature of the show, coupled with its interactive elements and the sense of community it fostered, emerged as key motivators for maintaining their GOTV subscriptions. The study concluded that "Big Brother Titans" show has become a major draw for viewers, prompting them to opt for cable subscriptions that offer access to the show. This demonstrates the power of compelling content in shaping consumer behavior and influencing market dynamics. Furthermore, the study recommended that GOTV should offer flexible subscription packages: This can include the ability to add or remove channels based on individual preferences. By allowing subscribers to customize their cable package, they can ensure access to the Big Brother Titans show without being constrained by unnecessary channels or costs.]]>
<![CDATA[Recontextualization of the Constitutional Court's Decision on the Presidential Age Limit in @Kompascom and @TVOneNews ]]>
<![CDATA[Arkida, Teisar]]>;
<![CDATA[Sumarlam, Sumarlam]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Vol 2 No 1 (2024): International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences ]]>
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DOI: 10.58578/ijhess.v2i1.2493
<![CDATA[This paper aims to analyze the recontextualization of reports on the Constitutional Court's decision regarding the requirements for presidential and vice presidential candidates on Twitter/ X accounts of @kompascom and @tvonenews. A qualitative analysis were conducted using Norman Fairclough's critical discourse analysis approach, which includes description, interpretation, and explanation. The text description analysis utilized appraisal framework. According to text analysis of @kompascom, the Constitutional Court's decision is portrayed negatively. The article describes negative happiness, negative satisfaction, and negative quality as reasons for people's sadness and anger. The decision is considered to be full of fabrications and is seen as paving the way for Gibran to become Prabowo's vice presidential candidate. The news report from @tvonenews describes the Constitutional Court's decision as interesting due to its positive impact on Gibran's opportunity to run as a vice presidential candidate. However, the report also indirectly highlights a negative aspect of the decision by reporting that Anwar Usman committed a serious ethical violation. (2) According to the discourse practice analysis, @kompascom connects the Constitutional Court's decision to Gibran's candidacy, while @tvonenews connects it more to Anwar Usman's ethical violations. (3) The analysis of social practices reveals changes and stabilizations of social values in various matters, including public opinion, political polarization, and youth involvement. The latter is key to achieving a balance between stability and change, as well as upholding the rule of law.]]>
<![CDATA[Impact of Symbolic Interactionism, Pragmatism and Social Constructionism on Communication and Media Practice ]]>
<![CDATA[Udoudom, Uduak]]>;
<![CDATA[Bassey, Borono]]>;
<![CDATA[George, Kufre]]>;
<![CDATA[Etifit, Samuel]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Vol 2 No 1 (2024): International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences ]]>
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DOI: 10.58578/ijhess.v2i1.2547
<![CDATA[As communication technologies and media platforms continue to evolve, there is a growing need to re-examine the theoretical paradigms underpinning our understanding of human interaction and meaning-making. This research elucidates the enduring relevance of three sociological perspectives—Symbolic Interactionism, Pragmatism, and Social Constructionism—for making sense of contemporary communication landscapes. Employing a qualitative meta-synthesis methodology, we analysed 50 academic articles and book chapters discussing applications of these perspectives within communication and media studies. Our analysis reveals how core concepts from each tradition—including symbolic meaning-making, practical consequences of communication, socially constructed representations—contain explanatory power for grasping new communication patterns and challenges brought by digitalization. Researchers apply Symbolic Interactionist notions of symbolic cues and improvised self-presentations to study computer-mediated communication and social media self-constructions. Pragmatist views on communicative actions as tools for desired ends inform critical analyses of fake news propagation and disinformation campaigns. Social Constructionist emphasis on mass media representations shaping shared realities has expanded to deconstructions of algorithmically-curated information environments. By elucidating these and other linkages, our study aims to revitalize engagement with forgotten or overlooked theoretical foundations in order to advance communication scholarship and enhance reflexivity within emergent media ecosystems. We conclude that integrating insights from Symbolic Interactionism, Pragmatism, and Social Constructionism remains vitally important, both for scholarly aims of explaining reality and practical aims of consciously shaping it.]]>
<![CDATA[Comparing Lecture and Discussion Methods: Assessment of Perception of Medical Laboratory Science Students at Sultan Abdurrahman School of Health Technology Gwadabawa, Nigeria ]]>
<![CDATA[Miya, Yusuf Yahaya]]>;
<![CDATA[Yusuf, Anas]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Vol 2 No 1 (2024): International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences ]]>
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DOI: 10.58578/ijhess.v2i1.2561
<![CDATA[Medical Laboratory Science skilled workers are needed at hospital and other settings more than ever. These workers are produced by schools through teaching and learning. Medical Laboratory scholars are on many occasions involved in training and teaching. Nevertheless, nowadays teaching is been centered towards the views of learners, thus the aim of those study was to compare lecture and discussion teaching methods among students at Medical Laboratory Science Department at Sultan Abdurrahman School of Health Technology Gwadabawa with a view to select better learning method. A survey of 60 participants using a semi-structured questionnaire was done and descriptive statistics aided the analysis. Best teaching method selected by the respondents was the lecture method (100.0%); while none of them (0.0%) submitted discussion method as the method they want in learning Medical Laboratory Science. Advantages or reasons for choosing lecture method than the discussion method as submitted by the respondents are stated. The most frequently stated was "Less cost (30.0%)" then, " No tedious efforts from students in understanding lectures (26.7%)" "Give room for more research (16.7%)," " No anxiety (13.3%), " "Give room for rehearsal (8.3%)" and " Teacher give important points (5.0%)". The disadvantages of discussion (presentation) method are: Some students are in anxiety (33.3%), time consuming (25.0%), students may have limited knowledge (20.0%), students spend more money (16.7%), and some students may easily not contribute (5.0%). Thus, lectures are suitable and better ways of making Medical Laboratory Science students that will become technicians and relations.]]>
<![CDATA[An Investigation of the Level of Heavy Metals Contamination of Goat Meat Roasted with Scrap Tyres in Wukari, Nigeria ]]>
<![CDATA[Joseph, Ikwebe]]>;
<![CDATA[David, Bando Christopher]]>;
<![CDATA[Agyo, David Ata]]>;
<![CDATA[Tadawus, Rejoice Habila]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Vol 2 No 1 (2024): International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences ]]>
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DOI: 10.58578/ijhess.v2i1.2563
<![CDATA[The present study was undertaken to investigate the potential for heavy metals (Fe, Cr, Cd, Pb, and Cu) contamination of goat meat roasted with scrap tyres in Wukari using atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS). Goat meat samples were obtained from two slaughter points (new market and Mammara). The results revealed the mean concentrations of Fe, Cr, and Cu in the unroasted goat meat samples (UMN and UMM) in both new market and Mammara slaughtering points as 1.7600 ± 1.4000, 0.0012 ±0.0000, 0.8700, 3.2500 ± 0.0000, 0.0025 ± 0.0000, and 0.7850 ± 0.0071 mg/kg respectively. Cd and Pb were not detected in any of the samples. The mean concentrations of Fe, Cr, Cd, and Cu in the goat meat roasted with scrap tyres (RMN1 and RMM1) in both slaughtering houses (new market and Mammara) were 4.1300 ± 0.0141, 0.0025 ± 0.0001, 0.0011 ± 0s.0000, 1.1250 ± 0.0071, 5.1500 ± 0.0000, 0.0035 ± 0.0001, 0.0012 ± 0.0000, and 1.0500 ± 0.0000 mg/kg respectively. Pb was not detected in all the samples. Also, the mean concentrations of Fe, Cr, and Cu in the goat meat roasted with firewood (RMN2 and RMM2) in slaughtering houses (new market and Mammara) were 3.7750 ± 0.0000 mg/kg, 0.0013 ± 0.0000, 0.9850 ± 0.0000, 4.9150 ± 0.0071, 0.0026 ± 0.0000, and 0.8650 ± 0.021 mg/kg respectively. Cd was detected in the samples obtained from Mammara (0.0012 ± 0.0000) but was not detected in the samples collected from new market. Pb was not detected in any of the samples obtained from both slaughtering houses. The mean concentrations of Fe and Cu in (UMN, UMM), (RMN1, RMM1), and (RMN2, RMM2) in both slaughtering points were above the maximum permissible level set by (FAO) and (WHO).The result of this present study show that the practice of roasting goat meat with scrap tyres is dangerous because the meat could accumulate high and unacceptable levels of heavy metals that could pose a threat to human lives, and hence, should be outlawed.]]>
<![CDATA[Mediatisation Dynamics and Broadcast News Selection Approaches in Nigeria During the Covid-19 Era ]]>
<![CDATA[Sam, Godwin]]>;
<![CDATA[Obong, Ubong Andem]]>;
<![CDATA[Shem, Woyopwa]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Vol 2 No 1 (2024): International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences ]]>
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DOI: 10.58578/ijhess.v2i1.2597
<![CDATA[This study examines how the dynamics surrounding mediatisation of COVID-19 narratives significantly impacted broadcast news selection among broadcast media professionals in Nigeria. It conceptually expounds on certain influences that mediatisation dynamics exert on broadcast news stories especially on how they were chosen, framed, and presented to the public. The theoretical foundation of this paper is provided by the Media System Dependency and Mediatisation theories. The study employs Hjarvard, Mortensen, and Eskjaer’s (2015) typologies of media dynamics: amplification, framing, performance avenues, and co-structuring to relate how mediatisation influences broadcast news selection. The study revealed that amplification entails the media’s power to magnify event, focusing predominantly on the negative aspects of the pandemic, such as death tolls and infection rates, which aligns with the typical newsworthiness criteria favouring the extraordinary and negative. Conversely, framing and performance avenues align with the broadcast media’s ability to shape how the pandemic was perceived by selecting terminology and emphasising specific issues. This includes sensitising the public on preventive measures and providing a platform for various stakeholders to communicate their actions. Co-structuring explores how the broadcast media, often controlled by the elite, influence the public agenda and prompt actions from authorities. The paper concludes that broadcast media not only influence society but are also influenced by the concept of mеdiatisation, acknowledging the vital role they play in providing information for societal well-being.]]>
