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Lakhomi Journal : Scientific Journal of Culture is an international journal using a peer-reviewed process published in December, March, June and September by Britain International for Academic Research Publisher (BIAR-Publisher). Lakhomi welcomes research papers in culture and other researches relating to culture, ancient and also modren culture. It is published in both online and printed version.
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Content Analysis of Celebrity Culture on News Values in Nigerian Journalism Ololade Olatunji Lateef; Muhammad Ridwan
Lakhomi Journal Scientific Journal of Culture Vol 6 No 2 (2025): Lakhomi Journal : Scientific Journal of Culture, June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/lakhomi.v6i2.1319

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This study explores the growing influence of celebrity culture on news values within Nigerian journalism. It investigates how media attention has increasingly shifted toward celebrity-related content, often at the expense of traditional journalistic priorities such as public interest, investigative depth, and civic responsibility. The study design is positivist while the research method is content analysis. The population of the study consists of the 310 newspapers operating in Nigeria while the sample size constitutes the three newspapers - The Nation, Daily Trust, and The Punch. Systematic random sampling is used for selecting articles for content analysis, ensuring every nth article within the selected timeframe is included in the sample. The main categories for analysis include story prominence (front page vs. other sections), tone (positive, negative, or neutral), framing (sensationalism, human interest, or factual reporting), and the type of celebrity featured (e.g., entertainers, athletes, politicians). The units of analysis will include individual articles, headlines, and the frequency of celebrity news. The data was presented using simple table, percentages and frequencies. Based on the findings, the study discovered that the types of celebrity stories on politics and business were not given prominent in the selected newspapers. The implication of the findings is that the selected newspapers pay more attention on other types of celebrity like sports and entertainment, which means that the surveillance function of the selected papers was not adequate as regards to celebrity stories within the study period.
Perspectives and Reflections on Media, Gender, Children and Culture in the Digital Age Timothy Ekeledirichukwu Onyejelem; Muhammad Ridwan
Lakhomi Journal Scientific Journal of Culture Vol 6 No 2 (2025): Lakhomi Journal : Scientific Journal of Culture, June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/lakhomi.v6i2.1321

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This paper explores the dynamic intersections of media, gender, children, and culture in the context of the digital media, where technological advancements have reshaped how identities are constructed, communicated, and contested. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives, the paper examines how digital media platforms influence the socialization of children, the reinforcement or disruption of gender norms, and the negotiation of cultural values. The paper reflects on how children are no longer passive recipients of media messages but active agents who engage with, interpret, and even produce content, often navigating complex terrains of gendered and cultural representation. It also considers how globalized digital media flows intersect with local cultural contexts, affecting how children perceive themselves and others. The paper argues that many feminists believe that media by its power and its agenda-setting role, which include giving prominence to people and events, have portrayed women in the most unfavorable terms whether as key players in the media industry or as recipients of media content. The power of the media extends not only to what is covered, but also what is omitted. Women have been omitted by the media despite their upliftment in the last half of a century from mothers and wives to professionals with expertise in many fields of human endeavour. The paper further interrogates the implications of algorithmic content delivery, media literacy gaps, and digital inequalities. Through critical reflections and analysis, the paper advocates for inclusive media policies and culturally sensitive media literacy approaches that recognize children’s agency while addressing structural constraints.
The Role of Nigeria Traditional Costumes in Cultural Heritage Preservation: A holistic study Babatunde Covenant Olugbenga; Deborah Adedeji; Muhammad Ridwan
Lakhomi Journal Scientific Journal of Culture Vol 6 No 2 (2025): Lakhomi Journal : Scientific Journal of Culture, June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/lakhomi.v6i2.1327

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Traditional Nigerian costumes are vital to the nation’s cultural heritage, embodying history, identity, and artistic expression. This study explores their role in cultural preservation, focusing on rituals, festivals, identity formation, and education. It examines textiles, embroidery, and symbolic attire from major ethnic groups in Nigeria, including the Yoruba’s Aso-Oke, the Igbo’s George wrapper and Ishi Agu, and the Hausa-Fulani’s Babban Riga. Using a qualitative approach, the study employs ethnographic fieldwork, interviews with cultural custodians, and a review of Nike Arts Gallery’s tie and dye techniques. Findings indicate that traditional costumes are more than decorative; they symbolize cultural identity, social hierarchy, and historical continuity. However, modernization, globalization, and mass production threaten indigenous textile-making and costume traditions. Museum exhibitions, educational programs, and collaborations with the fashion industry have emerged as effective preservation strategies. The study concludes that sustaining traditional Nigerian costumes requires a holistic approach, incorporating digital archiving, policy reinforcement, community engagement, and modern adaptations. Enhancing public awareness and supporting local artisans through sustainable initiatives will ensure the survival of these cultural symbols for future generations.
Ceramics of Power and Identity: The Ìjẹ̀bú Palace Assemblage in the Context of Yoruba Regional Networks Olanrewaju Lasisi; Robin Garcia
Lakhomi Journal Scientific Journal of Culture Vol 6 No 2 (2025): Lakhomi Journal : Scientific Journal of Culture, June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/lakhomi.v6i2.1332

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This study examines the ceramic assemblage from the Ìjẹ̀bú royal palace, a key archaeological dataset for understanding material culture, identity, and regional interaction at a Yorùbá frontier polity. Drawing on the analysis of over 22,000 ceramic sherds recovered from controlled excavations at the palace’s sacred precinct, the paper situates Ìjẹ̀bú ceramics within the broader framework of Yorùbá ceramic spheres while highlighting their distinctive characteristics. Quantitative analysis reveals a marked dominance of bowls (approximately 88%) over jars (12%), underscoring the palace’s functional emphasis on feasting, ritual consumption, and sacred hospitality rather than storage or redistribution. While vessel forms and decorative motifs—including applied bosses, cordons, grooves, punctates, and striations—reflect participation in regional ceramic traditions linked to Ife and Oyo, Ìjẹ̀bú ceramics are distinguished by their frequent integration of multiple motifs on single vessels, the use of carved wooden roulettes rather than twisted-string variants, and the unique presence of bronze-sheeted pottery. These features suggest a locally distinctive material tradition that creatively recombined regional styles and introduced technological and symbolic innovations. The Ìjẹ̀bú assemblage is best understood as a regionally distinctive variant or sub-complex within the Yorùbá ceramic sphere system, reflecting the kingdom’s political autonomy, cultural hybridity, and negotiated identity at the intersection of major regional networks. The findings invite a reconsideration of ceramic sphere theory and foreground the dynamic role of frontier polities in shaping the material landscape of precolonial Yorùbáland.
The Role of Culture in the Transformation of International Relations: Case Studies of the Iranian and U.S. Governments Syarifuddin Syarifuddin; Seyyed Mahmoud Seyyedi Damirchi
Lakhomi Journal Scientific Journal of Culture Vol 6 No 3 (2025): Lakhomi Journal : Scientific Journal of Culture, September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/lakhomi.v6i3.1338

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Culture, as a vital element in the field of international relations—particularly in shaping interactions among states with divergent ideologies and historical experiences—is gaining increasing significance. This article explores the role of cultural factors in foreign policymaking and intergovernmental relations, with a particular focus on the bilateral relationship between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. Drawing on the constructivist theory of international relations and the framework of cultural diplomacy, the study analyzes the historical evolution of cultural perceptions and misperceptions, ideological narratives, and the enduring impact of symbolic discourse on diplomatic practice. From the 1953 coup to the 1979 Islamic Revolution and the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA), cultural narratives have either intensified hostility or provided cautious grounds for cooperation. The article concludes that a nuanced understanding of cultural identities, historical grievances, and ideological systems is essential for sustainable conflict resolution and the promotion of international cooperation.
Cultural Differences, Economic Partnership and Its Implication for Diplomatic Effectiveness: A Study of Nigeria and China (2011-2024) Olayinka Babatunde Adebogun; Daniel Rejoicing; Sunday Ogbonna; Timothy Ekeledirichukwu Onyejelem
Lakhomi Journal Scientific Journal of Culture Vol 6 No 3 (2025): Lakhomi Journal : Scientific Journal of Culture, September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/lakhomi.v6i3.1342

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This study explores how cultural differences between Nigeria and China have influenced diplomatic effectiveness from 2011-2024. Both countries have different cultural values that is shaped by religion or social structures and this affects diplomacy, communication and negotiation. This study also focuses on the key cultural dimensions and how they shape diplomatic relations and trade. This study also highlights the challenges such as: misunderstandings or misinterpretation due to the difference in culture or negotiation styles and this brings about trade imbalance. This study examines strategies like cultural exchange programs and training skills that helped bridge cultural gaps. this study adopts the Complex interdependence theory that was propounded by Robert Keohane and Joseph Nye in 1977. Also, data was collected using qualitative method 7 interviewees were Interviewed while data was also collected from secondary sources. The result of this study reviews that cultural difference has a great impact on economic partnership and it has an implication for diplomatic effectiveness and this difference hinders cooperation due to the difference in communication style. This study concludes by emphasizing that policy makers, diplomats and business leaders should develop a more effective strategies to strengthen bilateral ties and promote a sustainable development between Nigeria and China. This study recommends trade imbalance should be addressed and both countries should invest in cultural exchange programs and creating a clear and transparent agreement that protects the interest of both countries.
From Sacrifice to Sacrament: A Christocentric Theology of the Cross Justifying the Sacramental Status of Protestant Marriage Lahadinirina Lucien Hajatiana; Robijaona Rahelivololoniaina Baholy
Lakhomi Journal Scientific Journal of Culture Vol 6 No 3 (2025): Lakhomi Journal : Scientific Journal of Culture, September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/lakhomi.v6i3.1378

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Marriage largely remains excluded from the acknowledged list of sacraments within Reformed Protestantism. This historical posture stems from sixteenth-century doctrinal controversies where Reformers, notably Luther and Calvin, redefined the concept of sacrament, limiting it to the two rites explicitly instituted by Christ : Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Nevertheless, contemporary theologians have increasingly challenged this exclusion, arguing that marriage, as a divinely willed and blessed union, merits reintegration into a revitalized understanding of sacramentality. Protestant scholars have proposed sophisticated models for inclusion, often relying on a Trinitarian and Christocentric interpretation of the conjugal mystery. This study adopts a distinct approach, centering reflection on the Cross of Christ and His earthly ministry as the supreme revelation of Divine Love. Employing the hermeneutical insights of Paul Ricœur and the dogmatic structure of Karl Barth, the investigation explores how Christ's sacrificial love profoundly grounds a theology where marriage functions as a visible sign of Grace and a genuine locus of Divine Presence. The argument hinges specifically on the theological density of John 3:16 and the Christological mandate of Ephesians 5:25. It has been demonstrated that, through a theology of the Cross centered on the incarnational ministry of Jesus, Christian marriage is legitimately recommended as a sacrament within the Reformed context. Matrimony embodies a dynamic of self-giving, redemption, and Trinitarian communion, perfectly mirroring the covenantal union between Christ and the Church. The doctrines of Solus Christus and Christus in medio serve to underscore the implicit sacramental character of marriage: it is an act rooted in biblical Revelation and the Divine Will. Ultimately, the sacramental revaluation of marriage affirms its triple dimension : it manifests the image of God, His presence, and the fulfillment of His salvific will in the daily experience of the faithful. Through a new Theology of the Cross focused on the broken Body of Jesus Christ, this thesis advocates for the sacramentality of Protestant marriage—a position faithful to the spirit of the Reformation yet enriched by a profound, contemporary reading of Revelation. Marriage is thereby established as an essential channel of grace, a primary space for sanctification, and a living testimony of Christian faith.
The Role of Ge'ez in Shaping Ethiopian Intellectual Traditions: Contributions to Science, Medicine, Astronomy, Religion, Culture, and Mathematical Thought Belay Sitotaw Goshu; Muhammad Ridwan
Lakhomi Journal Scientific Journal of Culture Vol 6 No 3 (2025): Lakhomi Journal : Scientific Journal of Culture, September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/lakhomi.v6i3.1394

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Ge'ez, one of the world’s oldest written languages, has shaped Ethiopia’s intellectual heritage since the Aksumite Kingdom, serving as the liturgical language of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and a medium for preserving knowledge across disciplines (Ullendorff, 1968). This study investigates Ge'ez’s contributions to science, traditional medicine, astronomy, religion, culture, and mathematical thought, emphasizing its role in Ethiopia’s development. Qualitative content analysis was conducted on 65 Ge'ez manuscripts from the Institute of Ethiopian Studies and digitized collections, supplemented by 12 semi-structured interviews with clergy and scholars. Thematic analysis identified Ge'ez’s impact across disciplines. Ge'ez preserved philosophical treatises, medical remedies, astronomical calculations, and religious texts, including the unique Ge'ez Bible. It facilitated cultural preservation through illuminated manuscripts and supported practical mathematics. Challenges included limited manuscript access and translation barriers. Ge'ez was instrumental in sustaining Ethiopia’s intellectual and cultural traditions, particularly within the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, positioning it as a vital component of African scholarship. Establish Ge'ez research centers, digitize manuscripts, integrate Ge'ez into curricula, and promote its global recognition through UNESCO and cultural programs.
Heritage and Rural Tourism from Municipal Museums: Perspectives for Local Development Lisbet Eunice Pérez Anzardo; Pedro Antonio Bruzón Sosa; Bertha M. Gómez Sedano; Irina Reyes Martínez
Lakhomi Journal Scientific Journal of Culture Vol 6 No 3 (2025): Lakhomi Journal : Scientific Journal of Culture, September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/lakhomi.v6i3.1424

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Municipal museums represent essential cultural institutions that connect heritage with the community and stimulate local development. Beyond their traditional functions of conservation and education, they hold significant potential to become strategic actors in rural tourism by engaging with community projects that integrate cultural, productive, and sustainable practices. This perspective opens the possibility for museums to serve as meeting spaces where heritage, identity, and local economy converge, fostering income diversification and the strengthening of community values. The study aims to analyze the genesis, evolution, and current situation of these institutions, in order to identify their methodological limitations and propose improvement actions that contribute to enhanced heritage management through the incorporation of rural tourism as a means of self-financing and local development. A qualitative approach was employed, based on documentary analysis, complemented by semi-structured interviews with community stakeholders and a comparative review of experiences in heritage management and rural tourism. In this way, municipal museums, through adequate articulation with rural initiatives, can significantly contribute to improving the quality of life of the population and consolidating the territory as an alternative tourism destination.
Integrating Ethiopian Indigenous Astronomical Knowledge with Modern Astrophysics: A Framework for Cultural Preservation and Scientific Discovery Belay Sitotaw Goshu; Muhammad Ridwan
Lakhomi Journal Scientific Journal of Culture Vol 6 No 4 (2025): Lakhomi Journal : Scientific Journal of Culture, December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/lakhomi.v6i4.1434

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Ethiopia’s rich ethnoastronomical heritage, particularly the Borana Oromo lunar-stellar calendar and similar systems among Amhara, Tigray, Afar, Somali, Konso, and other groups, integrates celestial observation with seasonal forecasting, pastoral mobility, ritual timing, and social organization (Gadaa cycles). These knowledge systems face accelerating threats from elder attrition, urbanization, modernization, and climate variability. Purpose: This study maps the contemporary distribution, linguistic and narrative structure, scientific validity, educational integration potential, and citizen-science documentation pathways of Ethiopian Indigenous Astronomical Knowledge (EIAK), aiming to provide evidence-based strategies for preservation and application. A mixed-methods design combined quantitative visualization (distribution maps, correlation matrices, time-series validation against modern meteorological records), qualitative semantic and narrative analysis, competency assessment in educational pilots, and participatory citizen-science metrics. Novelty: The work offers the first comprehensive synthesis integrating multi-ethnic holder distributions, narrative keyword networks, rigorous predictive validation (r = 0.889 for rain onset, RMSE = 3.3 days), culturally responsive STEM curriculum frameworks, and scalable citizen-science models for an African indigenous astronomy system. Findings: Knowledge is concentrated in Oromia, SNNPR, and Amhara; oral transmission dominates (64.3%); narratives emphasize time, weather, and navigation; predictive skill is high for rain onset and seasonal transitions; low-cost educational models (Community Elder, Cultural Exchange) achieve highest adoption and competency gains; citizen-science programs engaged >18,000 participants with strong sustainability in community-led formats. EIAK is a scientifically valid, adaptive knowledge system with proven forecasting utility and significant educational value, yet urgently requires safeguarding. Recommendations: Prioritize multi-ethnic documentation, large-scale validation, equitable educational scaling, sustainable citizen science, and policy integration.

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