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[Routledge Handbook of Public Policy: A Review of the Book Edited by Araral et al., 2012 ]]>
<![CDATA[Regassa, Tolcha Eshete]]>;
<![CDATA[Debelo, Desalegn Beyene]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Vol 3 No 3 (2025): International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences ]]>
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DOI: 10.58578/ijhess.v3i3.7767
<![CDATA[Public policy has become an increasingly complex field of research and practice, requiring interdisciplinary perspectives and robust analytical frameworks. The Routledge Handbook of Public Policy, edited by Araral Jr. et al., offers a comprehensive overview of this complexity by reviewing public policy research and practice across 533 pages and 36 chapters organized into nine parts. Bringing together contributions from 58 authors, ranging from graduate students to seasoned professors, the volume explores the history, methods, analysis, and cyclical processes of public policy, including agenda-setting, formulation, decision-making, implementation, and evaluation. It also examines key analytical frameworks such as the advocacy coalition framework and the policy network model, alongside discussions of the influence of mass media and the role of policy design in policy transfer and diffusion. By synthesizing these diverse perspectives, the handbook serves as a valuable resource for understanding the intricacies of public policy formulation and evaluation, and it provides a substantive reference point for scholars and practitioners seeking to navigate contemporary policy debates and practices.]]>
<![CDATA[Peer Pressure and Discipline Management in the Nigerian Army: A Study of 8 Division, Sokoto State ]]>
<![CDATA[Lazarus, Meshack]]>;
<![CDATA[Fadahunsi, John A.]]>;
<![CDATA[Agboaye, Peter David]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Vol 3 No 3 (2025): International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences ]]>
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DOI: 10.58578/ijhess.v3i3.7786
<![CDATA[This study examined peer pressure and discipline management in the Nigerian Army, focusing on the 8 Division in Sokoto State. It specifically investigated the effects of peer conformity, peer coercion, and peer communication on indiscipline among soldiers in the 8 Division, Nigerian Army, Sokoto State. A cross-sectional research design was adopted, with a sample size of 372 respondents determined using the Taro Yamane formula. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and oral interviews. The research questions were analysed using descriptive statistics such as the mean, while the hypotheses were tested using analysis of variance (ANOVA). The results showed that peer conformity, peer coercion, and peer communication play a significant role in fostering indiscipline within the Division. The study concludes that interpersonal relationships among soldiers are critical in determining their behaviour and compliance with military requirements. It recommends that military leadership embrace systematic mentorship programmes, develop efficient communication strategies, and establish effective reporting systems to minimise the adverse effects of peer pressure and enhance the level of discipline within the force.]]>
<![CDATA[Communicating Educational Research to Policymakers and the Public: Strategies for Increasing Impact and Uptake ]]>
<![CDATA[Aruku, Kalita Joseph]]>;
<![CDATA[Utsu, Ushie Charles]]>;
<![CDATA[Obi, Anthony Nku]]>;
<![CDATA[Edim, Roselyn Edim]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Vol 3 No 3 (2025): International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences ]]>
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DOI: 10.58578/ijhess.v3i3.7802
<![CDATA[Educational research plays a critical role in identifying effective pedagogical approaches, understanding learning challenges, and informing policy decisions aimed at improving educational outcomes, yet a persistent gap remains between the production of research findings and their uptake by key stakeholders. This study investigates the challenges and effective strategies for communicating educational research findings to policymakers, educators, parents, and the general public in Nigeria. Employing a qualitative methodology based on the analysis of 80 online documents (reports, articles, policy papers, and websites), the research examines key communication barriers, successful strategies, researcher–stakeholder engagement mechanisms, and evaluation methods. The findings underscore the need for tailored communication approaches that emphasize visual aids, storytelling, and participatory methods to enhance understanding and uptake of research evidence in policy and practice. The study recommends establishing dedicated communication channels, fostering collaborations between researchers and stakeholders, and implementing robust evaluation frameworks to ensure the effectiveness and impact of educational research dissemination efforts.]]>
<![CDATA[Companionate Marriage: Mary Wollstonecraft's Vision as a Cure to Divorce in a Women Empowered Society ]]>
<![CDATA[Prahasan, Marimuthu]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Vol 4 No 1 (2026): International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences ]]>
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DOI: 10.58578/ijhess.v4i1.7853
<![CDATA[Historically, women have occupied a subordinate position, with marriage and family structures perpetuating their social and economic dependence on men. The long struggle for women’s liberation has centered on securing access to education, employment opportunities, and social and economic independence as foundations for social status. Within this trajectory, feminist activists have played a pivotal role, with Mary Wollstonecraft emerging as a key figure who emphasized women’s social responsibilities and argued that, by virtue of their rational capacities, women merit equal recognition in society. Her advocacy for equality within the family structure was particularly influential in proposing that the Aristotelian concept of high-level friendship be applied to marriage—identified as “companionate marriage”—thereby positioning egalitarian marital relationships as a pathway to women’s greater status and equality. In the contemporary context, women’s increased empowerment and capacity for independent action, including greater willingness to leave marriages that no longer serve their interests, signal the autonomy they have gained but also raise questions about the rising incidence of divorce. This study examines the historical concept of marriage as a form of high-level friendship—originally advanced as a means of promoting gender equality—and investigates its potential application as a strategy for addressing contemporary divorce in a society where women are increasingly empowered. Conducted as a qualitative study using secondary data, it analyzes the notion of friendship as articulated in works such as A Vindication of the Rights of Woman and The Nicomachean Ethics. The findings indicate that Mary Wollstonecraft’s model for women’s advancement remains normatively robust and socially relevant, providing a conceptual framework for reimagining marriage as an egalitarian partnership that can respond to current gender and relational tensions. This philosophical exploration of divorce further underscores the need to dismantle patriarchal ideologies embedded in social structures so that marriage can function as a space of mutual respect, reciprocity, and shared flourishing.]]>
<![CDATA[Infinitude in The Qur’an: A Rhetorical-Rational Approach to Qur’anic Exegesis ]]>
<![CDATA[Najib, Ahmad]]>;
<![CDATA[Klaina, Mekki]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Vol 4 No 1 (2026): International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences ]]>
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DOI: 10.58578/ijhess.v4i1.7977
<![CDATA[This study explores the concept of infinitude in the Qur’an from a rhetorical–rational perspective, emphasizing its significance for understanding the text and its theological and intellectual dimensions. Its importance lies in presenting, for the first time, an integrated treatment of infinitude within Qur’anic discourse, thereby uncovering foundational aspects central to creed and offering exegetical implications that enrich both method and interpretation. The research problem arises from the absence of comprehensive studies that combine rhetorical analysis with rational reasoning in tafsīr, a gap that has at times led to literalist readings or interpretations that appear to conflict with Islamic theological principles. Employing an inductive methodology, the study collects relevant verses, examines them through tafsīr and Qur’anic sciences, and analyzes them in dialogue with the views of exegetes and theologians to refine meanings and intentions. The findings reveal three main contributions. First, six principal themes of infinitude in Allah’s attributes are identified: pre-eternity and everlastingness, comprehensiveness of knowledge, absoluteness of power, transcendence beyond limit and place, vastness of mercy, and the comprehensive negation of all forms of limitation. Second, the Qur’an presents infinitude across three dimensions: divine attributes, eschatological realities such as the eternity of Paradise and Hell, and the discourse of obligation that magnifies divine words, blessings, and warnings. Third, the study underscores the necessity of integrating rhetorical and rational methodologies, as reliance on literal wording alone risks anthropomorphism or apparent contradiction, whereas a combined rhetorical–rational approach safeguards divine transcendence and clarifies the intended meaning.]]>
<![CDATA[Football Viewers’ Perception of In-Game Commercials: A Study of Selected Football Viewing Centres in Kano Metropolis ]]>
<![CDATA[Muhammad, Alamin Musa]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Vol 4 No 1 (2026): International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences ]]>
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DOI: 10.58578/ijhess.v4i1.7985
<![CDATA[Television networks depend heavily on advertising revenue, yet the placement of in-game commercials during football matches often disrupts the viewing experience and provokes negative audience reactions. This study investigates football viewers’ attitudes, perceptions, and retention of in-game commercials across selected viewing centers in Kano metropolis, Nigeria, anchored in expectancy–value theory. The research adopts a descriptive survey design with a sample of 269 respondents proportionally drawn from a population of 900 viewers. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings reveal low exposure to and weak recall of halftime and floating commercials, with the majority of viewers perceiving advertisements as excessive, intrusive, and irritating. Only a minority of respondents reported purchasing advertised products, indicating limited influence of in-game commercials on consumer behavior. Although some viewers acknowledged the relevance of certain advertisements, overall attitudes were predominantly negative, manifested in frequent channel switching, disengagement, and expressions of manipulation. The study concludes that in-game commercials are largely ineffective in sustaining audience attention or driving consumer action and recommends that broadcasters and advertisers adopt less obtrusive, more engaging, and contextually relevant advertising strategies to enhance message retention and mitigate viewer dissatisfaction, thereby improving advertising effectiveness in sports broadcasting.]]>
<![CDATA[Migration Patterns, Stability, and Socio-Economic Impacts in Himachal Pradesh: A Geo-Spatial Analysis ]]>
<![CDATA[Ram, Chet]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Vol 4 No 1 (2026): International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences ]]>
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DOI: 10.58578/ijhess.v4i1.8030
<![CDATA[This study analyzes district-level migration patterns in Himachal Pradesh, with particular attention to migrant volume, gender composition, duration of residence, and reasons for migration. Drawing on census data, Kangra and Shimla are identified as major destination districts, whereas remote mountainous districts such as Lahul and Spiti and Kinnaur record minimal inflows. The analysis shows that marriage is the predominant reason for female migration, accounting for nearly half of all moves, followed by employment and household relocation, while most migrants settle in rural areas and more than 50% reside for ten years or longer, indicating substantial community integration. Temporal and spatial comparisons across districts reveal considerable diversity in migrant profiles and settlement stability. The study introduces a Migration Stability Index to assess migrant permanence, providing a quantifiable measure that can inform policy design. Overall, the findings underscore the need for gender-sensitive social services and district-specific economic development programs that reflect local migration dynamics, thereby contributing to more balanced regional planning and inclusive growth in Himalayan contexts.]]>
<![CDATA[Assessing the Adherence to Ethical Principles of Accuracy and Fairness by Journalists in Rivers State: A Cursory Look at RHYTHM 93.7 FM ]]>
<![CDATA[Pepple, Ibituru Iwowari]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Vol 4 No 1 (2026): International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences ]]>
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DOI: 10.58578/ijhess.v4i1.8202
<![CDATA[Journalism codes of ethics provide normative principles to guide media practice, requiring journalists to act ethically, independently, fairly, and respectfully while reporting verifiable facts. However, the principles of accuracy and fairness are among the most frequently violated, leading to omission of crucial details and dissemination of misinformation that may trigger unnecessary public anxiety. This study examines the level of adherence to professional ethics, particularly the principles of accuracy and fairness—among journalists in Rivers State, Nigeria, with specific attention to Rhythm 93.7 FM Port Harcourt. Anchored in Absolutist and Social Responsibility theories, the research adopts a mixed-method design combining survey and in-depth interviews. The population comprises 500 registered journalists in Rivers State, approached using the census principle, with questionnaire schedules and in-depth interview guides as primary instruments for data collection. The findings indicate that a majority of journalists in Rivers State do not consistently adhere to the principles of accuracy and fairness in their reportage, partly due to pressures of strict deadlines that limit opportunities for thorough data verification. The study concludes that, although absolute accuracy may be difficult to attain under time constraints, media organisations must institute stronger editorial control mechanisms and support systems to enhance ethical compliance. It recommends that media organisations regularly organise training programmes, seminars, and workshops to reinforce journalists’ commitment to professional ethics, thereby strengthening the media’s responsibility to the public and improving the quality of news reporting.]]>
<![CDATA[Development of Anagram Flash Cards to Stimulate Early Literacy in Children Aged 5–6 Years ]]>
<![CDATA[Supriadi, Khusnul Mariyyah]]>;
<![CDATA[Utami, Winda Sherly]]>;
<![CDATA[Harianja, Sri Indriani]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Vol 4 No 1 (2026): International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences ]]>
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DOI: 10.58578/ijhess.v4i1.8437
<![CDATA[This study addresses the problem of low early literacy skills among children aged 5–6 years in early childhood education units in Suka Karya Village, Jambi City, and aims to develop anagram flash card media to stimulate early literacy skills, including recognition of letters a–z, initial letters, and emergent writing. Using the ADDIE development model, limited to the teacher practicality test stage (analysis, design, development, and implementation), data were collected through teacher interviews, expert validation, and teacher response questionnaires. The results show that the developed anagram flash card media are considered very feasible, practical, and effective in supporting early literacy learning for children aged 5–6 years, as evidenced by material and media expert validation scores that increased at each assessment stage. In material validation, expert validator 1 rated the media at 80.56% and 88.89% (both very feasible), while expert validator 2’s ratings increased from 63.83% (feasible) to 77.78% and 94.44% (both very feasible). In media validation, expert validator 1’s assessment rose from 91.67% to 100%, and expert validator 2’s ratings moved from 95% to 90% and then 98.33%, all within the very feasible category. Teacher responses further indicated very high practicality, with a feasibility rating of 91.67%. These findings indicate that the anagram flash card media underwent significant improvement throughout the development process and are highly suitable for classroom use, contributing to the enhancement of children’s early literacy skills and underscoring the importance of innovative, multisensory media tailored to developmental stages in early childhood education. Future research is recommended to apply this media to larger samples and conduct direct classroom trials to strengthen empirical evidence of its effectiveness.]]>
<![CDATA[Limitations of Conventional Entrepreneurship Education in Developing Students’ Social Entrepreneurship Competencies ]]>
<![CDATA[Rahmawati, Novianti]]>;
<![CDATA[Eriyanti, Ribut Wahyu]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Vol 4 No 1 (2026): International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences ]]>
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DOI: 10.58578/ijhess.v4i1.8943
<![CDATA[Although entrepreneurship education has been widely implemented in higher education, its effectiveness in developing students’ social entrepreneurship competencies remains limited. This study aims to examine the limitations of conventional entrepreneurship education in fostering students’ social entrepreneurship competencies and to identify areas requiring pedagogical strengthening. Employing a quantitative descriptive survey design, the research involved 120 undergraduate students who had completed entrepreneurship courses, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques. The findings indicate that entrepreneurship education is predominantly theory-oriented and classroom-based, with limited opportunities for community engagement and experiential learning. As a result, students’ social entrepreneurship competencies, particularly empathy, community leadership, and the ability to identify social problems were generally at moderate to low levels. The results further demonstrate a strong need to reorient entrepreneurship education toward more experiential, community-linked, and socially engaged learning approaches to better support the development of social entrepreneurship competencies. This study provides empirical evidence highlighting the limitations of conventional entrepreneurship education and contributes to the ongoing discourse on strengthening social entrepreneurship competencies within higher education through curriculum and pedagogical innovation.]]>
