International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science

This systematic literature review examines the impact of teacher preparation, instructional materials, and assessment practices on the mathematical literacy of Filipino secondary students, framed by the PISA framework. Using the PRISMA methodology, a comprehensive search of the ERIC database with relevant keywords yielded 51 studies, which were screened and assessed for eligibility without duplic…

This study investigated socio-demographic variables and nutritional practices of pregnant women in Akwa Ibom North East Senatorial District. In order to achieve this purpose, five objectives, five research questions and five null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The study population comprised all 7,206 pregnant women from…

Religion is a part of the life of every community and a recognized form of the society that we must go through institutions. Form a religious point of view, Dergaon town and its nearby areas are inhabited by multi religious castes and tribes. There are various historical and mythical stories are associated to this place. Shaivism, Shaktism, and Vaishnavism under Hinduism are the major creeds, wit…

This article contends that the contemporary wave of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation represents a fundamental and irreversible turning point in the labor market, poised to triumph over a vast spectrum of traditional office-based jobs. Unlike previous technological disruptions, which primarily affected manual labor, the current AI revolution targets cognitive and administrative tasks th…

This paper has explored stakeholders’ perspectives on economic related interpersonal violence in Kasoa of Ghana, considering foremost, the inducers of interpersonal violence, and followed by stakeholders’ responses to the phenomenon. The paper was guided by the Human Needs theory, which elucidates to the effect that the needs of humans and the actions of others contribute in shaping human’s behav…

This study examines the extent to which local government interventions in farm-to-market infrastructure and cooperative financing enhance agricultural value-chain performance among smallholder farmers in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Anchored on the value-chain development framework, the study adopts a mixed-methods design, drawing on primary data from 412 farm households, 37 cooperative lea…

This research work investigates the dynamic and long-run relationships among institutional quality, innovation diffusion and income inequality in Nigeria and South Africa using annual time series data. In order to take care of the gradual structural shifts embedded in developing and emerging economies, this study incorporates the Fourier unit root test and Fourier Augmented Autoregressive Distrib…

This study investigates the determinants of AI adoption in higher education institutions in Malaysia and Indonesia using an integrated analytical framework that combines behavioral, institutional, and training-related factors. A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2025, yielding 748 valid responses from academic staff and students (response rate: 34%). The analysis employed logis…

This study aimed to examine the effect of Government Health Expenditure (GHE) on Infant Mortality Rates (IMR) in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, focusing on four countries, namely: Botswana, Eswatini, Namibia, and South Africa. Rooted in the Grossman Theory of Health Demand and the Wagstaff Model, the research employed a quantitative, longitudinal research design using p…

This paper explores the social and psychological impact of relationship slang used by Generation Z, examining how terms like “situationship,” “ghosting,” and “breadcrumbing” are changing the way young people approach romance. These slang terms reflect more fluid and less committed relationship structures, allowing for easier emotional regulation, boundary-setting, and detachment in a culture wher…

This study investigated the conceptual challenges faced by Grade 12 STEM learners in mastering the electronic structure of atoms, encompassing the quantum mechanical model, energy levels, orbitals, sublevels, electron configuration, and quantum numbers. The research also examines learners’ self-efficacy in understanding these topics. A needs assessment questionnaire, validated by both subject-mat…

The study examined employee exit-based communication and survival of quoted insurance firms in Nigeria. The study adopted contingency theory to build the literature. The study adopted cross-sectional survey design. The population of the study consists of quoted insurance companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange group (NGX) consisting of twenty three (23) companies in the financial industry in Ni…

This study addresses the urgent need for innovative strategies to tackle environmental challenges, focusing on the role of private corporations' corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in Nigeria. It examines how firms like Dangote Group and MTNN use CSR, alongside mainstream media agenda-setting functions, to raise environmental awareness and promote sustainability. A literature review…

Vaccination is a transformative public health intervention, yet vaccine hesitancy—the delay or refusal of vaccines despite availability—remains a significant barrier to achieving high immunization coverage and equitable health outcomes in Nigeria. The issue is a complex one, driven by cultural, religious, political, socioeconomic, and informational factors, including distrust in government and th…

The link between happiness and income has been widely studied, yet countries show different patterns as they grow. Higher income often improves people’s lives, but many findings also show that happiness does not rise at the same pace in richer nations. These varied results are often highlighted in debates like the Easterlin Paradox, which suggests that while happiness rises with income in the sho…

This study investigates the oral English needs of Grade 5 students and explores their perceptions of interactive technologies for supporting speaking development. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining a questionnaire completed by 109 students with follow-up interviews with 10 participants. The questionnaire examined learners’ background, self-assessed abilities, perceived problems, lea…

A flipped classroom, also known as an inverted classroom, has garnered significant attention from educational researchers and educators. In this instructional approach, traditional lecture content is delivered outside the classroom, while in-class time is dedicated to interactive and student-centered learning activities. However, despite its advantages, numerous studies have highlighted the chall…

This paper examines how data-driven marketing restructures consumer knowledge in the digital economy. At the micro level, recommendation systems, personalization, and dynamic pricing alter how consumers perceive options, make decisions, and learn about markets. At the meso level, firms adopt algorithms as infrastructures of knowledge production, embedding predictive models into strategy and innov…

Instructional planning in Senior High School chemistry is frequently informed by summative assessment outcomes, which offer limited diagnostic insight into students’ topic-specific learning needs. This study reports the development and preliminary validation of CHEM-LENS (Chemistry Learning Needs Survey), a curriculum-aligned diagnostic instrument designed to identify perceived learning difficult…

Despite the growing importance of Shariah compliance in Islamic finance, existing research on corporate governance through Shariah compliance remains fragmented across disciplines, jurisdictions, and methodological approaches, limiting theoretical integration and practical applicability. This study aims to systematically review and synthesise the literature on corporate governance through the len…