International Journal of Emerging Multidisciplinaries: Social Science

Interaction effect of concept mapping strategy on pupils' achievement in vocabulary across school type in Makurdi Local Govt. Area, Benue State

Gwadue Chieorga; Vika Tensaba Akafa; Ruth Doofan Chieorga-Gwadue — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The study investigated interaction effect of concept mapping strategy on pupils' achievement in vocabulary across school type in Makurdi Local Government Area, Benue State-Nigeria. It was guided by two research questions and two hypotheses. Quasi-experimental research design was adopted for the study. Proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used to sample 103 lower basic five pupils in four intact classes. Vocabulary Achievement Test (VAT) was used for data collection while lesson plans were used for treatment. Mean and standard deviation was used to analysed the data while Analysis of Covariance(ANCOVA) was used to test the two hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that pupils in public schools performed better than pupils in the private schools in vocabulary achievement when taught using concept mapping strategy. The study also showed that the interaction effect of concept mapping strategy and school type was not statistically significant. The study recommended among others that English Language teachers in both public and private schools shold refrain from limiting themselves to the use of conventional stategy of teaching pupils vocabulary.

Key words: Concept mapping, vocabulary, interaction, pupils, school type

THE MAMLUK SCHOLAR HASAN B. ABĪ BAKR AL-MAQDISĪ’S METHOD OF UNDERSTANDING RÜ'YATULLAH

Emin Yalcinkaya — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The theological scholar al-Maqdisī lived in the fifteenth century during the Mamluk period, a period of great scholarship in every aspect of scientific life. Although two of his works have survived to the present day, his only commentary on Bahr al-Kalām, entitled Gāyat al-Marām fī Sharḥ Bahr al-Kalām, is very important in terms of providing information about his understanding of theology and that of his period. In this study, al-Maqdisī's views on the issue of rü'yatullah will be analyzed in the context of Ghāyat al-Marām. In our country, it is seen that the studies on Mamluk scholarly life and especially the understanding of theology of this period are not at a sufficient level; however, it is known that academic works have been written and symposiums have been held in recent years. For this reason, our study aims to fill the gap in the literature on this field by showing what kind of a structure theology had in the Mamluks from the perspective of al-Maqdisī. Our article will be based primarily on the commentary entitled Ghāyat al-Marām, since it contains al-Maqdisī's views. In addition, for a better understanding of the subject, the views of the Māturīdī theological scholars who lived in the Mutaqaddimūn and Maturkhirūn periods will be included. In his commentary, al-Maqdisī explains the issue of rü'yatullah by taking the classical Māturīdī view into account; however, since he lived in the Maturahkhirūn period, it has been determined that he provided a better understanding of the subject by frequently referring to logical propositions. Especially in the subject we are studying, the verses cited as evidence are explained by logical arguments. As a result, the fact that he wrote his work with such a point of view at a time when logic and philosophy were distant reveals that he went to a different type of writing than other scholars.

The Role of Informal Credit Groups (ICGs) on the Economy of Rural Areas in Cross River State, Nigeria

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study explores the role of Informal Credit Groups (ICGs) on the economy of rural areas in Cross River State. The study employ the survey design to collect both quantitative and qualitative data from 567 respondents from 63 informal credit groups across various rural communities in Cross River State. Using frequency counts, mean ranking, percentages, standard deviation and ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) with Least Significant Difference (LSD) multiple comparison test to analyse data collected using questionnaire and interview schedule, among other findings, the study revealed that Informal Credit Groups attached high sense of responsibility and preference to married patrons as basis for collateral and its management. Respondents were more prominent in the usage of rotatory savings followed by fixed savings as forms of informal credit system; the relationship between the influence of patrons’ marital status and Informal Credit Groups’ usage among the various categories of Informal Credit Groups showed a significant usage in rotatory and fixed savings; higher demands and family responsibilities were found to be motivating factors for Informal Credit Groups’ patronage among married patrons; Result based on patrons response indicates that factors such as: fear (3.20), extortion (3.16%) and exploitation from executives (3.14), poor management (3.04), could constitute challenges to the effective patronage and utilization of ICGs in Cross River State. Recommendations that can improve the operations of Informal Credit Groups, alleviate poverty and foster rural development were made.

QUANTUM DIMENSIONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Zeynep Zekiye Öz — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

While the theory of relativity is considered to be the most important theory of modern physics concerning the macro realm, the most important theory concerning the micro realm is quantum theory. Quantum physics, which is also the subject of discussion in theology in the context of religion-science relationship, is important in terms of understanding the issues related to the metaphysical realm. This study examines whether it is possible to construct a quantum theology and reveals that a new paradigm is needed in the context of the relationship between physics and metaphysics. In this respect, this book, which we will introduce, is important in terms of understanding the relationship between quantum physics and metaphysics.