IOSR-JHSS   Volume-31 ~ Issue-4 ~ April 2026

Abstract: Childhood in autobiographical narratives is frequently shown as a domain of fragility and restricted knowledge, subservient to the retrospective adult perspective. This article challenges that paradigm by providing an alternative perspective analyzing how southern African childhood memoirs portray the child as a credible and autonomous subject. Utilizing autobiography theory, specifically through the frameworks of the autobiographical...

Keywords: Agency, Narrative Authority, Character Transformation, Retrospective Narration, Childhood Memoirs.

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Abstract: This paper examines the persistent delays and contestations surrounding state police creation in Nigeria. The creation of state police in Nigeria has remained a recurring policy issue, resurfacing in political debates and legislative proposals over several decades without actual implementation. The study seeks to unpack the political, institutional, and governance factors that shape policy prioritization in Nigeria. Focusing on political dynamics, federal-state relations, institutional bottlenecks, and the interests of key stakeholders, the study interrogates why the agenda of.....

Keywords: Federalism, Governance, Policy Prioritization, State Police, Nigeria

[1]. Abraham, U. E., & Odivwri, J. E. (2025). Quest For State Police In Nigeria: Issues, Challenges, And Prospects. Fuoye Journal Of Criminology And Security Studies. 2(4), 32-40.
[2]. Okoli, A.C. (2019). Prebendal Politics And Public Service Delivery In Nigeria: Issues And Perspectives. African Research Review, 13(4), 1-12.
[3]. Akeredolu, O. F. (2025). Àmòtékùn Corps. International Journal Of Development And Sustainability, 4(8), 45-58.
[4]. Akinola, A. O. (2020). Governance And Political Accountability In Nigerian States: Patterns And Among Five Approaches (4th Ed.). Sage Publications.
[5]. Anyo, S. T. (2023). Interrogating The Prospects And Challenges Of State Policing System In Nigeria. Journal Legal Studies, 1(2), 1-25..

Abstract: The Tai-Khamti of Arunachal Pradesh, a small yet significant ethnic group, have preserved a rich tapestry of pre-Buddhist practices deeply rooted in their cultural heritage. These practices, intertwined with animism, ancestor worship, and nature reverence, offer a window into the community’s spiritual life before the advent of Theravada Buddhism among.....

Keywords: Indigenous belief system, Theravada Buddhism, Tradition and transformation

[1]. Das, N.K. (2009). Identity Politics, Cultural Pluralism And The State In South Asia: An Anthropological Reappraisal. In Das, N.K And V.R. Rao (Eds.). Identity, Cultural Pluralism And State - Southasia In Perspective. (Pp. 420-439). Delhi:Mac Millan Publishers India Ltd
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Abstract: The Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) stands as a milestone in India’s decentralization and tribal self-governance policy. It legally integrates traditional tribal administrative systems within the framework of the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), aiming to empower Gram Sabhas with larger governance in the grassroots in the Fifth Schedule areas of India. Nearly three decades after its enactment, the translation....

Keywords: PESA Act, Panchayati Raj Institutions, Knowledge–Attitude–Practice (KAP), Decentralization, Tribal Governance.

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Abstract: In contemporary justice studies, restorative justice (RJ) can be viewed as a paradigm shift in terms of how society responds to wrongdoings, shifting the focus away from punishment to healing, accountability, and relationship restoration. Contrary to retributive mechanisms, which rely on punishment and deterrence, RJ seeks to restore damage done by fostering dialogue among victims, offenders, and the surrounding community. This paper will consider the psychological basis of RJ from the perspective of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Applying an interdisciplinary....

Keywords: Restorative justice; social healing; alternative dispute resolution; empathy; capability approach; procedural justice

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Abstract: Constituents ordering, as a linguistic phenomenon, is largely underpinned by the word order typology. Languages from different families exhibit different word order typology in which the processes, participants, circumstances and attributes are patterned in given ways within their various categories of sentences. Dholuo, which belongs to the Western Nilo-Sahara family, is spoken not only in the Western part of Kenya by Joluo (the Luo) but also by the speakers of the language in other countries in parts of East Africa. The language has its unique configuration of constituents in its various categories of sentences which has not yet been conclusively studied. This paper sets out to describe,....

Keywords: Word order typology, constituent ordering, thematic roles

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Abstract: The development of technologies, has created the need to gain a better understanding of the nature of creativity and learning. Investigating the impact of the “digital creativity” and “giftedness and talents” holds the potential for gaining new insights that will assist with the development of learning to foster creativity. The author first explores some of the general beliefs that interfere with efforts to systematize the understanding of pedagogy, giftedness and......

Keywords: Pedagogies of the Possible, Giftedness and Talents, Creativity and Learning, Intelligent Learning Space

[1]. Aguilar, O. G.（2021）. Augmented Reality For Immersive Learning: Lessons Learnt From Educational Entrepreneurships. In A. Hui & C. Wagner（Ed.）, Creative And Collaborative Learning Through Immersion. Interdisciplinary And International Perspectives（Pp 167-182）. Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG. [2]. Albano, S., Meng, W., Xu, W., & Li, N.（2024）. Challenges And Opportunities In Using Digital Pedagogy For Game-Based Architecture Education: A Case In China. In G. Di Marco, D. Lombardi, & M. Tedjosaputro（Ed.）, Creativity In The Age Of Digital Reproduction. Xarch Symposium（Pp 95-102）. Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. [3]. Almela, T.（2023）. Impact Of The Industry 4.0 On Higher Education. In M. A. S A Al-Maadeed, A. Bouras, M. Al-Salem, & N. Younan（Ed.）, The Sustainable University Of The Future. Reimagining Higher Education And Research（Pp 149-164）. Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG. [4]. Alsharah, H. & Alsaeedi, A.（2024）. Digitalization Leading The Way For A Sustainable Future. In R. K. Hamdan, A. Hamdan, B. Alareeni, & R. E. Khoury（Ed.）, Information And Communication Technology In Technical And Vocational Education And Training For Sustainable And Equal Opportunity（Pp 259-270）. Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd...

Abstract: Early childhood (ages 4–8) represents a critical neurodevelopmental window characterized by heightened neuroplasticity and rapid formation of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns. However, contemporary developmental environments disproportionately emphasize cognitive performance while neglecting foundational regulatory capacities such as attention control, emotional modulation, and internal awareness. This imbalance has contributed to increasing prevalence of attentional instability, emotional dysregulation, and behavioral impulsivity in children.

Keywords: Early Childhood Development, Neuroplasticity, Emotional Regulation, Attention Systems, Habit Formation, Behavioral Science, Mindfulness

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Abstract: The menstrual cycle is associated with various physiological and psychological changes that may influence emotional regulation, behavior, and overall mental well-being in women. The present study aimed to examine differences in aggression, impulsiveness, and mental health among young women during the premenstrual and postmenstrual phases. A sample of 40 young women aged 18–25 years was selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected during two phases of the menstrual cycle: the seven days prior to menstruation (premenstrual phase) and the seven days following menstruation (postmenstrual phase). Aggression was assessed using the Aggression Scale developed by Dr.......

Keywords: Aggression, Impulsiveness, Mental health, young women

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Abstract: This article re-examines the rise and decline of Chandannagore, the principal French settlement in Bengal, in relation to the ascent of Kolkata (Calcutta). While scholarship has traditionally foregrounded British expansion, this study restores Chandannagore to the center of early modern Bengal’s contested colonial landscape. It argues that the French settlement represented a viable alternative model of European commercial urbanism, characterized by negotiated integration into Mughal trade networks, reliance on indigenous merchant intermediaries, and hybrid legal practices......

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Abstract: Investing in our children’s. development from the earliest stage, is the single most important contribution we can do so as to make our country strong and ready for facing new challenges emerging from time to time in the field of education There is an increasing recognition that Early childhood Education (ECE) provides the crucial foundation for learning and helps to develop cognitive and non cognitive skills important for the future success and learning.

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