International Journal of Education Culture and Society

This study is motivated by the suboptimal use of public aspirations in decision-making processes within the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD), particularly in relation to weak management, documentation, follow-up mechanisms, and alignment with regional development priorities. This study aims to analyze the collection of public aspirations, their institutional processing within the DPRD, an…

Although social skills deficits are widely recognized as a core characteristic of intellectual disability and have been extensively examined in international scientific literature, knowledge on this issue remains limited and fragmented in Moroccan publications. This study aims to provide a focused overview of the major findings on social skills among individuals with intellectual disability, whil…

Although foreign aid has been widely used to support democratic processes in developing countries, its contribution to long-term democratic stability remains contested. This study examined the impact of foreign aid funding on democratic stability in Nigeria, with particular focus on the 2015 general election, which marked the country’s first successful transfer of power between rival political pa…

As cybercrime increasingly shapes contemporary digital life, media coverage plays a central role in constructing public understanding of digital threats and insecurity. This paper examines the media coverage and analytical treatment of cybercrime through key theoretical perspectives in media and communication studies, with particular attention to the discursive and narrative strategies used by me…

Civil–military relations remain a critical dimension of national cohesion and public trust, and broadcast media increasingly serve as a strategic platform for fostering mutual understanding between civilians and military institutions. This study assessed the impact of Armed Forces Radio programming on civil–military relations in the Federal Capital Territory. Guided by Agenda Setting Theory, the …

The proliferation of fake news, particularly through social media, has significantly reshaped public relations practice by challenging organizational credibility, reputation, and stakeholder communication in Nigeria. This study examined public relations in the era of fake news, with specific focus on how misinformation affects public relations practice in Aba, Abia State. The study was motivated …

Schools with complete facilities and those with limited resources face distinct challenges in implementing pedagogical leadership, thereby requiring adaptive and context-sensitive strategies. This study aims to analyze the principal’s pedagogical leadership in: (1) developing teachers’ pedagogical competence, (2) improving teachers’ professional competence, and (3) building a culture of teacher l…

The increasing use of digital technology by students has not been adequately oriented toward literacy activities, but is instead dominated by non-academic uses such as social media, digital entertainment, and online games. This study aims to describe: (1) the preparation of digital literacy initiatives to increase students’ reading interest; (2) strategies for implementing digital literacy to enh…

Although the use of instructional media in physical education has received increasing attention in prior studies, research specifically examining the challenges of utilizing traditional teaching aids in elementary school physical education remains limited, particularly in rural settings. This study aims to analyze the problems encountered in the use of traditional teaching aids in physical educat…

Although the Nigerian government has introduced a range of technological innovations between 2015 and 2023, including the Smart Card Reader, Bi-modal Accreditation Voter System (BVAS), the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV), and Result Transmission Platforms to curb electoral malpractice, concerns about electoral credibility persist. This study aims to assess the extent to which these technologies…

This exploratory study aims to analyze the relationship between patient satisfaction and therapeutic practices within the burn unit of the Mohammed V Military Instruction Hospital in Rabat. Framed within the field of health psychology, it focuses on care perception, communication quality, and healthcare staff competence. Using both qualitative and quantitative approaches, 10 patients, 10 doctors,…

The less-than-optimal readiness of elementary schools to implement a holistic deep learning approach—particularly in resource-limited settings—necessitates a comprehensive SWOT-based analysis to formulate strategies for strengthening institutional preparedness. This study aims to analyze (1) school readiness from internal factors related to the deep learning approach, (2) school readiness from ex…

This study investigates the implementation of the Storyline Approach in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) writing instruction, with a focus on teacher practices and student responses at SMP Negeri 2 Gorontalo. It aims to explore how the Storyline Approach is operationalized in classroom instruction and to examine its impact on students’ writing development and perceptions. Employing a qualitati…

This study addresses the limited research on the impact of Field Work Practice (Praktik Kerja Lapangan, PKL) on the development of students' personal attitudes and physical appearance, despite PKL’s critical role in preparing vocational high school students for professional environments. The objective of this study is to analyze the influence of PKL on behavioral changes, specifically in areas su…

This study examines the role of traditional rulers in peacebuilding efforts in Northeast Nigeria, focusing on the states of Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, and Gombe using a qualitative case study approach. The case study design allows for an in-depth exploration of real-life interactions, contextual factors, and lived experiences within conflict-affected communities. The study's population includes repres…

As celebrity endorsement is now a common factor among advertisers and brands, this study focuses on the influence of celebrity endorsement on brand perception of Tecno Mobile. The study anchored on the principles of the Source Credibility Theory, Social Influence Theory and the Elaboration. Likelihood model. Using the survey design, questionnaire was employed to collect data from 400 Tecno mobile…

The integration of local wisdom in education has become an important approach in shaping the character of students. One relevant local wisdom is the philosophy of Huma Betang, which reflects the values of togetherness, deliberation, tolerance, and brotherhood, and aligns with Islamic teachings, especially in the concepts of ukhuwah Islamiyah (Islamic brotherhood), tasamuh (tolerance), and ta'awun…

The holistic and balanced education implemented by Thursina IIBS Malang develops all basic human potential maximally and in balance, including spiritual, emotional, social, emotional, aesthetic, intellectual and physical potential. The aim of the research is to describe the evaluation of holistic and balanced education at Thursina IIBS Malang. Qualitative research method with case study type. Dat…