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Matondang Journal
Published by Britain International for Academic Research Publisher
ISSN : -     EISSN : 28281942     DOI : https://doi.org/10.33258
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is an international journal using a peer-reviewed process that focuses on culture, religion, language, and also education published in January and July by Britain International for Academic Research Publisher (BIAR-Publisher). It is released both in online and printed versions.
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The Cosmic Descent of Falling Angles: Ethiopian Orthodox Teachings, Astronomical Insights, and Philosophical Reflections Belay Sitotaw Goshu; Muhammad Ridwan
Matondang Journal Vol 4 No 1 (2025): Màtondàng Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/matondang.v4i1.1249

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Religion, astronomy, and philosophy are just a few fields of human thought that have understood falling as a physical phenomenon and a symbolic idea. In the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition, falling is often viewed as a moral and spiritual descent, particularly in the narrative of the Book of Enoch, where the fall of angels represents disobedience and the corruption of humanity. Astronomically, falling is understood as the entry of meteors or meteorites into Earth’s atmosphere, governed by the laws of physics. Philosophically, falling is explored as a metaphor for existential struggles, with thinkers such as Plato, Sartre, and Nietzsche associating it with ignorance, despair, and the search for meaning. The objective is to examine the similarities and differences between the philosophical, astronomical, and theological perspectives on falling. The research adopts a qualitative methodology involving a thematic analysis of religious texts, scientific literature, and philosophical works. The findings reveal that while religious perspectives focus on the moral and spiritual aspects of falling, astronomical explanations offer a scientific understanding based on physical laws, and philosophical views use falling as a metaphor for human existential challenges. The study concludes a varied consideration of falling by providing insights from multiple intellectual traditions. The study recommends fostering interdisciplinary research to explore these views further, integrating spiritual and scientific perspectives, and promoting public education that bridges religious and scientific interpretations.
Impact of Conflict on Secondary School Education in Jos Jarawa Community of Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria Shittu Lukman Olayinka; Muhammad Ridwan
Matondang Journal Vol 4 No 1 (2025): Màtondàng Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/matondang.v4i1.1252

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This study investigated the impact of conflict on secondary school education in Jos Jarawa community of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. The study was guided by three objectives and three corresponding research questions were also answered in the study. The study adopted a mixed-method approach, integrating both qualitative and quantitative research designs. The research population included two public secondary schools, comprising 25 teachers and 315 students, from which 22 participants (2 teachers and 20 students) were purposively sampled for their direct experience with the conflict. The interviews provided in-depth qualitative insights, while the questionnaires captured structured quantitative data on educational resource availability and adequacy during and after the conflict. Experts validated the instruments to ensure content accuracy, and their reliability was tested using Cronbach's Alpha and KR-21 methods. Data collection was conducted in person, with questionnaire distribution and face-to-face interviews. The analysis of questionnaire data employed descriptive statistics through SPSS, while interview responses were transcribed and thematically analysed using NVivo software. The study revealed that, conflict significantly disrupts students’ academic performance by distorting the academic calendar, causing psychological trauma, and increasing school dropouts and also undermines the roles and productivity of teachers. It disrupts teaching schedules, increases their workload among others. The study recommended among other things that, teachers should be provided with continuous professional development opportunities, especially in conflict-sensitive education methods and Schools in conflict-affected areas should implement psychosocial support programmes for both students and teachers to help mitigate the trauma and psychological distress caused by conflict among others.
Integrating ICT to Enhance School Functioning: A Case Study of Lutheran Schools in Fianarantsoa, Madagascar Rakotomalalaridio Antsa Sahala; Ratiarimananjatovo Narindra; Razakatiana Andriamampitasoa Daniel José; Ratsimandisa Haritiana Zo; Rakotomalala Nivomboahangy Razanamiarisoa; Razafindrazanakolona Andrianjafimanjato Daniel; Ratsimbazafy; Robijaona Rahelivololoniaina Baholy
Matondang Journal Vol 4 No 1 (2025): Màtondàng Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/matondang.v4i1.1256

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This study investigates the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Lutheran schools in Fianarantsoa, Madagascar. Through classroom observations, interviews with teachers and school principals, and document analysis, the study examines the current level of ICT integration and identifies key challenges and opportunities. Findings reveal significant discrepancies between established best practices and actual classroom practices in areas such as administrative organization, pedagogical approaches, and didactic methods. Notably, teacher training in ICT integration is crucial, requiring a structured approach that addresses pedagogical skills, resource utilization, and the development of student-centered learning environments. The study emphasizes the importance of leveraging ICTs to enhance teaching and learning, foster student engagement, and improve overall educational outcomes in the context of Lutheran schools in Fianarantsoa.
The menace of get rich quick syndrome among some Nigerian Youths: Changing the narrative through Social Studies Education Bright Kelechi Uzoji; Muhammad Ridwan
Matondang Journal Vol 4 No 2 (2025): Màtondàng Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/matondang.v4i2.1349

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The desire to get rich quick and live a lavished life style among Nigerian youths is becoming an issue of great concern. Today, the Nigerian youth who is supposed to be a beacon of hope is engaged in all manner of fraudulent activities with its negative consequences just to make ends meet. Thus, this paper identifies major types of ‘get rich quick’ schemes among Nigerian youths, highlights factors responsible for this ugly trend, it also discusses the rationale for mitigating the menace of ‘get- rick- quick’ syndrome through social studies education and the role of social studies education in curbing this nefarious activity. The paper concludes by proffering recommendations that would help reduce the incidences of ‘get- rich- quick’ syndrome; social studies as a corrective subject should continue to emphasize and advocate for the dignity of labour, there is a dire need for national reorientation of the Nigerian youth such that ethical values of honest living and hard-work are promoted.
Influence of School Environment on Senior Secondary School History Students’ Academic Performance in In Jos South Lga of Plateau State, Nigeria Shittu Lukman Olayinka; Muhammad Ridwan
Matondang Journal Vol 4 No 2 (2025): Màtondàng Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/matondang.v4i2.1374

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This study investigated influence of school environment on senior secondary school history students’ academic performance in in Jos south LGA of Plateau State, Nigeria. The study formulated one aim and four specific objectives. In line with these objectives the study raised and answered four corresponding research questions. Two null hypotheses were also tested at 0.05 level of significance. Extensive literature was reviewed concerning the variables and issues in the study. Empirical studies were also reviewed and gaps in literature were identified. The study adopted a survey research design specifically cross-sectional survey research design. The study population consisted of 521 SS II history students across the 20 public schools in Jos South LGA for 2025 academic year. From the population a sample of 100 students were selected from 10 schools using simple random sampling technique. To generate data for the study the researcher used a structured questionnaire also referred to as close ended questionnaire. The questionnaire was titled Influence of school environment on academic performance of SS II History students in in Jos South” (ISEAPSH). Content validity was established by experts and reliability was determine at 0.71 using Cronbach Alpha method for internal consistency. Direct method of data collection was established and data collected was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed among other things that, types of Learning Environments Available: The study identified that students have access to varying forms of learning environments, which include physical infrastructure, classroom size, access to educational resources like libraries and ICT tools, and teacher-student interactions among others. The study concluded that school environment has significant influence on academic performance of History students in Jos South LGA. The study recommended among other things that, government and school proprietors should invest in classroom infrastructure, ensuring adequate space, proper seating, ventilation, and lighting.
Digital Journalism and Citizen Engagement in Nigeria Tari Johnson; Mmesomachukwu Chukwuemeka Iloh; Margaret Solo-Anaeto; Carol Dixon Odoyi
Matondang Journal Vol 4 No 2 (2025): Màtondàng Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/matondang.v4i2.1381

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This paper focuses on the place of digital journalism and citizen engagement in Nigeria. Digital journalism has maintained its relevance through the advent of digital media which has fostered citizen engagement. Digital media such as Facebook, Twitter, and so on has allowed various news organizations and individuals to own a page on their platforms which has made the citizens of Nigeria aware of the news going on in their locality via electronic means and allowed them to give any form of rebuttal to any policy or activities of the government that are not welcomed by them. The democratic participation and the uses and gratifications theories of the media were used to guide this paper. It was acknowledges that digital media which serves as a tool for digital journalism and citizen engagement possesses the potential to bring about online citizen engagement among Nigeria’s population through offering them a platform for acquiring information necessary for citizen participation; for engaging in political discussions/debates in an atmosphere of enhanced freedom of speech; for direct conversations with elected representatives; for pushing for change; and for achieving group mobilization. The paper, however, argues that before digital media could effectively perform these roles as a tool for digital journalism and citizen engagement, certain factors must first be addressed and these include the extent of the youth’s interest in politics, the conduciveness (or helpfulness) of the political environment and the responsiveness of the government of the day to the citizen engagement cause.
Review of Spousal Communication and the Increasing Rate of Divorce in Nigeria Society Joy Collins-Dike
Matondang Journal Vol 4 No 2 (2025): Màtondàng Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/matondang.v4i2.1383

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The home is frequently referred to be the fundamental building block of greater society. Hence, when the house is peaceful, so is society. The primary goal of this study was to determine how spousal communication affected divorce proceedings and family stability in Nigeria. The library research method was used for this study. This method allowed the researcher review secondary literatures and analyzed the positions of scholars to derive a conclusion. Symbolic interactionism theory formed the theoretical basis of the study and argues that interpersonal communication among people is the most humanizing activity engaged daily by people and is needed for daily sustenance of relationships. The paper concludes that divorce can most likely occur when two partners have lost communication or have exhausted all communication links and decided that the union should not go further. While some divorce cases might have other triggers such as abuse or other forms of unresolved conflicts, this paper posit that almost all divorce cases have communication effect whether directly or indirectly hence a couple with a high level of marital communication (without secrecy) stands a greater chance of staying longer together. It was argued also in this paper that money and financial communication is a key consideration in marriages if the couples want to enjoy bliss and avoid divorce. This paper recommends that couples should engage in constant communication to share their problems as they arise and ensure to deal with it from the foundation. Also, when choosing a life partner, intending couples need to ensure that the partner is someone they can easily communicate with on a balanced level where feedback is gotten in due time (almost immediately and not coerced). Furthermore, the issue of family finance should be discussed at length to avoid subsequent financial disputes due to lack of accountability and excessive secrecy.
Effects of Chat GPT Assisted Learning Technique on Upper Basic II Students’ Interest and Achievement in Social Studies in Jos North, Plateau State, Nigeria Shittu Lukman Olayinka; Sunday Jacob; Dauda A. Ariya
Matondang Journal Vol 4 No 2 (2025): Màtondàng Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/matondang.v4i2.1390

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This study investigated the effects of ChatGPT-assisted learning on upper basic II students’ interest and achievement in Social Studies in Jos North, Plateau State, Nigeria. The research addressed three research questions and tested one null hypothesis at a 0.05 level of significance. Guided by Lev Vygotsky’s Constructivist Learning Theory, which emphasizes active student participation, the study adopted a quasi-experimental research design. The population comprised 1,230 upper basic II students from 22 public schools in Jos North Local Government Area, from which a sample of 133 students was drawn. Two schools were randomly selected, with one assigned as the experimental group and the other as the control group. Two researcher-developed instruments were used for data collection: the Social Studies Interest Questionnaire (SSIQ) and the Social Studies Achievement Test (SSAT). Both instruments were validated for content and reliability, with reliability coefficients established through the test-retest method. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that students exposed to the ChatGPT-assisted learning technique showed significantly greater gains in both interest and achievement compared to those taught via conventional methods. The study concluded that ChatGPT-assisted learning is effective in enhancing students’ interest and achievement in Social Studies at the upper basic level. It recommended that educational institutions implement training programs to prepare teachers and students for the effective and ethical use of ChatGPT in classrooms.
Communication Discourse on Population Policy Dynamics and Development in Nigeria Ibrahim Abdulkadir; Yoserizal saragih; Muhammad Ridwan
Matondang Journal Vol 5 No 1 (2026): Màtondàng Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/matondang.v5i1.1428

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This paper examines the dynamics of population policy and its implications for national development in Nigeria from a communication perspective. Nigeria’s rapid population growth, youthful demographic structure, and persistent socio-economic challenges have made population policy a critical development concern. The paper discusses how communication processes shape the formulation, interpretation, and implementation of population policies, as well as public understanding and acceptance of policy objectives such as fertility regulation, reproductive health, family planning, and sustainable development. Drawing on policy documents, existing literature, and communication-for-development frameworks, the paper analyses the roles of government agencies, the media, civil society organisations, religious and traditional institutions, and development partners in population policy discourse. The paper argues that the technocrat elite accepted the policy largely on its own merits, national leaders negotiated the policy by it facilitated state-society relations, deflected blame for economic woes, and representatives of social and religious groups rejected the policy. Many wonder why Nigeria, a country in which population was highly politicized, adopted a policy aiming to limit fertility. Further, some groups tend to see prestige and strength in large numbers and suspect that western warnings about high growth rates are an imperialist conspiracy to keep them undeveloped. The paper points that population policy success in Nigeria is not only a matter of demographic targets but also of effective, culturally sensitive, and inclusive communication strategies that align population goals with citizens’ lived realities. It concludes that strengthening evidence-based communication, media advocacy, and stakeholder collaboration is essential for aligning population policy with sustainable development objectives in Nigeria.
Media Preferences on Nutrition Education among Nursing Mothers in Kazaure and Yankwashi LGAs, Jigawa State Hasiya Ibrahim Abdullahi; Hauwa Mohammed Kawo
Matondang Journal Vol 5 No 1 (2026): Màtondàng Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/matondang.v5i1.1429

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This study examined the media preferences of nursing mothers and their influence on nutrition education in Kazaure and Yankwashi Local Government Areas of Jigawa State, Nigeria. Adopting an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, quantitative data were collected from 384 nursing mothers using structured questionnaires, followed by four focus group discussions to provide contextual depth. Findings revealed that radio and interpersonal communication with health workers were the most preferred and trusted sources of nutrition information, while the use of digital media remained limited due to economic, infrastructural, and literacy constraints. Regression analysis demonstrated a strong and statistically significant relationship between media preferences and nutrition education (R² = 0.931, p < .001), indicating that preferred media channels substantially shape mothers’ nutrition knowledge. Qualitative findings further showed that cultural practices, family influence, and economic realities mediate how nutrition messages are interpreted and applied. Anchored in Development Media Theory and the Health Belief Model, the study concludes that nutrition education interventions are most effective when delivered through culturally relevant, accessible, and trusted media platforms. The study recommends prioritising radio-based and community-centred communication strategies while gradually integrating digital platforms to enhance maternal and child nutrition outcomes in rural northern Nigeria.

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