Social Sciences and Humanities

The broom is a means of cleaning the yard, the bedroom, the environment, the human space and so on. It is used for many purposes, both ordinary and mystical. The aim of this research is to understand the different functions of this domestic cleaning tool. The reasoned choice technique was used. Empirical data was collected from 53 individuals who were interviewed. The sample consisted of ten dignitaries of the endogenous cult, housekeepers, fathers of families and resource persons.

The study focused on the weight-length relationship and condition factor of three species of fish in this river's collection. The biometric characterisation of three species (Enteromius holotaenia, Doumea typica and Chiloglanis cameronensis) from the river loulali was carried out. The standard length of E. holotaenia varied between 22.02 and 98.75 mm, with a mean of 61.46 ± 15.62 mm. The correlation coefficient r = 0.99, showing a strong correlation between the two parameters studied.

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) while addressing delegates of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Rivers State said that those who wanted to protest against bad governance in the country could go ahead while he and his colleagues would be eating. This video went viral and caused outrage among Nigerians.

This paper utilized Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) in order to identify the best model for Criminal Justice Practitioners’ employee engagement in relation to moral foundation, self-esteem and quality of work life. The study used a descriptive-predictive, quantitative, non-experimental research strategy. Using a stratified sampling procedure, 400 participants made up the sample size. Instruments that were adapted and standardized were used to survey these subjects.

On English writing skills amongst Indians, this study first critically reviews the role of major pan-Indian educational boards in imparting writing skills amongst the students and finds that the English writing curricula are not detailed, lack rigour and skills required in the contemporary world, andsubstantially differ across the educational boards.

Perception throughout the negotiating process is influenced by culture. One element that is frequently disregarded in international commercial discussions is the complexity of human perception. We are aware that culture shapes perception and that each of us processes and interprets the world through a cultural lens. Perception affects how we communicate, and our views about ourselves and other people mirror these communication experiences. Our cultural experiences in daily encounters are the source of the social component of social cognitions.

Research shows the use of learners’ L1 enables and channels the acquisition of L2/L3, for which Word Order serves as a canvas for learners to build the linguistic knowledge of any target language upon. This study tests the linguistic intuitions of participants in Basque with transitive constructions which involve full use of word order and morphological patterns necessary to test how participants elaborate their intuitions. Participants are newly-arrived migrants with no previous experience with Basque.

Lebanon is considered one of the countries experiencing difficult economic conditions that hinder economic development, especially since its economy relies primarily on small and medium-sized enterprises. The investment decisions in these enterprises are influenced by a number of factors that require study and analysis. Behavioural finance and financial choices during a severe economic crisis are examined in this study, providing useful insights for academic research and practical applications.

This qualitative study examined portfolio optimization techniques and its usage in the Nigerian capital market. The study compared portfolio optimization techniques of different selected stocks in the capital market. We optimize portfolios using each technique and evaluate their performance using risk-adjusted return metrics. The study found that while all three optimization techniques have their merits, the Genetic Algorithm shows superior performance in terms of risk-adjusted returns in the Nigerian capital market.

Rajasthan has emerged as a leader in India’s renewable energy sector, particularly in solar energy production, due to its vast desert landscapes, high solar irradiance, and supportive government policies. The Rajasthan Renewable Energy Policy (2023) builds upon earlier efforts by setting ambitious targets for renewable capacity expansion, green hydrogen development, and grid integration improvements. This study investigates the socio-economic impacts of the policy in Jodhpur and Bikaner, focusing on employment generation, rural energy access, and overall economic growth.