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A comparative semantic analysis of personal names in Igbo and Tiv
Get PDFThe study entitled ’A comparative semantic analysis of personal names in Igbo and Tiv’ is relevant because the available literature at the disposal of the researchers do not treat the semantics of Igbo and Tiv personal names from the comparative perspective. Hence, the present study is designed to examine the personal names in Igbo and Tiv with the aim of discovering the similarities and differences between Igbo and Tiv personal naming systems. The study is predicated on LoCatsro (2012) notion of Anthropological Pragmatics. LoCatsro notion holds that the interpretation of semantic elements and properties are based on cultural peculiarities that can only be understood using the link between culture and contextual meaning of words. The conceptual framework supports the present study because it accounts for the existing personal names in Igbo and Tiv. The personal names in Igbo and Tiv, which are means of group and individual identities, usually reflect the experiences, wishes, religious beliefs, expectations, opinions, advice and caution among the peoples. The findings of the study show that the naming systems for the Igbo and Tiv personal names share some similarities based on the belief in God Almighty, philosophy about life, importance of children, circumstances surrounding the birth of a baby or the parents at the time of the childbirth. On the contrary, the naming systems of Igbo and Tiv differ due to certain beliefs that are peculiar to the Igbo and the Tiv peoples respectively
A case study research on Justin Herald’s language development
Get PDFThe first language development of a 4-year-old was the subject of this case study. Additionally, it examines the problems and processes that influence L1 development. Over the span of two months, the researcher observed and documented the subject\u27s generated sounds, phrases, and sentences as well as how the learner responded to various linguistic stimuli to understand how the youngster internally interpreted them. According to the findings of the study, the child\u27s phonological development should be taken into account and more emphasis placed on assisting the child in coping with phonological awareness in the target language, particularly in critical vowels and diphthongs. The child also struggled with language and communication, which were greatly influenced by his environment. Undoubtedly, a child\u27s early language development is greatly influenced by the environment and its surroundings. To promote practical and meaningful language learning and growth, both parents and teachers should constructively profit from them at different phases of the process of learning
Alterations of the scholars’ routines in a new academic setting amidst the COVID-19
No full textThis Covid-19 pandemic is the evidence that nothing is constant in this world but change. No one had foreseen that in just a blink of an eye, everything has been revamp. Particularly, in the education realm; COVID-19 pandemic made consequential impact on how people specially the school administrators and students adjust and make changes on how possibilities and ways are must be operated without outlawing the interdicts of survival in this pandemic. At the moment, people around the world encounter hardships on how to process their daily routine during the pandemic. This article will talk about the challenges that educational scholars are facing and the changes of the daily routines of every student amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in order to meet their educational needs. Thus, the lawmakers in the educational realm will make a lengthy adjustment to address the needs of educators, students and parents to have a meaningful and better learning in the midst of this global crisis
Real sector performance amid financial globalization: The Nigeria growth prospects
Get PDFFinancial globalization has drawn so much attention and has been identified as the major cause of the global financial crisis. With clear evidence of financial globalization in Nigeria, agreement on the magnitude and net effect on the nation’s economic sectors has not received more research attention. This article aims to investigate how Nigeria\u27s sectoral performances are impacted by financial globalization. The sectors of interest include Trade, Agriculture, Construction, Industrial and Service. Annual Time series data for the period, 1981-2019 was analysed using a Classical Linear Regression Method in an Error Correction Framework. Results established a strong significant association between financial globalization, construction and trade sectors. It indicates the insignificant consequences of financial globalization on the industrial, service, and agricultural sectors, respectively. The result further finds that terms of payment impact the agricultural sector, while terms of trade impact the industrial sector, respectively. The exchange rate is the only variable that shows a significant negative impact on the five selected sectors. The article suggests that government and monetary authorities concentrate on stabilizing the currency rate since doing so improves terms of trade, builds local capacity, and boosts sectoral performances
"My Sculpture, My Life": An iconographic study of the contemporary Ghanaian sculptor, Isaac Opoku-Mensah
Get PDFThere is little information on Contemporary Ghanaian artists in the form of literary presentations and documentation. Isaac Opoku-Mensah is one great personality whose contribution to the development of Ghanaian sculpture and the field of bust sculpture deserves to be recognized, celebrated, and studied. This is a biographic study that focuses on his profile and contributions to academia as well as his sculptural art technique. It looks at some of his creative works, the techniques he used, and his influence on his students and the next generation of sculptural artists. The qualitative research design was used to conduct an iconographic analysis of three specific sculptural pieces as part of an empirical artistic study. Research instruments such as in-depth interviews, observation, and photography were utilised to gather the required data for the study. The paper also appreciates Isaac Opoku-Mensah\u27s sculptural pieces through Erwin Panofsky\u27s iconographic analysis, which has three levels: pre-iconographical description, iconographical analysis, and iconological interpretation. The findings among others indicated that there were detailed interpretations of the busts of three murdered Judges, a cocoa farmer, and academic graduands which aimed at comprehending the images’ visual elements and performing a formal analysis of its physical manifestation, followed by an iconographic analysis in which the images were linked to a known story or recognizable character, and finally, an iconological analysis in which the meaning of the artefacts was determined in relation to its social, cultural, and historical contexts
A qualitative inquiry into kete weaving as a developing culture in the Akatsi district
Get PDFIn Ghana, Kente or Kete weaving is known to be done predominantly in areas of Bonwire, Ashanti Region and Agotime, Volta Region however the art is gradually gaining prominence in other communities in the Volta Region. This paper investigates and documents Kete weaving as a developing culture within the Akatsi District in the Volta Region of Ghana through a qualitative inquiry. The study focused on the history, production and marketing of the art using narrative and descriptive designs and thematic analysis approaches. Using the purposive sampling method, a total of 20 respondents constituting elders, weavers and cloth sellers participated in the study. The study found that the origin of Kete weaving has no roots in the Akatsi District however the art is fast growing as an occupation among the male youth in the district whereas the females, both young and old en.gage in trading the woven fabric and its accessories. Sadly, the future of this occupation is blurred as the ingenious weavers are faced with challenges including a lack of capital and infrastructure to industrialise their craft. Through the findings, this paper establishes that the art of Kete weaving in the Akatsi District is a fertile industry that when expanded and sustained can help create more jobs, thus reducing the poverty rate and improving the standard of living. The Commission for Technical and Vocational Educational Training (CTVET) needs to provide the weavers with additional training on creativity for a wider market target. It is recommended that the Government of Ghana through the Akatsi District Assembly provide infrastructure and financial support for the weavers. Private investors within the fashion industry are entreated to extend their business acumen towards the weavers for expansion
Pragmeme of glamorizing material in Olu Maintain’s song, Yahooze
Get PDFThis paper investigates the preponderance of vulgar expressions in the selected song that glamorize materialism. Ostentatious living without a corresponding legitimate source of livelihood makes this study a compelling one as the song under reference seeks to glamorize Advance Fee Fraud otherwise referred to as ‘419’ in Nigeria parlance. This international crime derived its name from the section of the Nigeria Criminal Code in section 419. The study purposively selected the song as it meets the purposes and intentions of the paper while Pragmatic Acts Theory is chosen as its theoretical framework. This study purposively selected Olu Maintain’s song titled Yahooze on the basis of its conviction that it meets its preconceived bias of a song that thematizes and encourages materialism and crime. The study adopts the content analysis approach to discuss the identified lyrics that fit into the focus of this paper. Phrases and clauses in the song that are found to promote and glamorize illegal acquisition and flaunting of wealth are presented in a table and analyzed. Ostentatious living, globe-trotting, and mindless money-spending are evident in the song and highly promoted. The study concludes that Nigeria hip hop artistes should use their songs to mould the characters of Nigerian youths towards nation- building and imbibe the culture of dignity in labour
Factors influencing local production of rice (Oryza sativa) in Abakiliki L. G. A. of Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Get PDFThis study in Abakiliki L.G.A of Ebonyi State examined factors influencing the output of local rice. A research survey design was used for the study and fifty (50) local rice farmers were randomly selected from 17 different communities in Abakaliki LGA. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression were employed in the data analysis. Results showed that most of the rice farmers sampled were of their active age with an average of 35 years. The respondents possessed one educational qualification or the other. The Size of the farm, labour input, capital inputs, and cost of seeds exerted significant influence in explaining the variations in the quantity of local rice produced. The R2 (0.766), showed that 76.6% of the variations in the output of local rice were captured by the explanatory variables. It is recommended that local rice farmers increase their small farm sizes either through the acquisition of more lands directly or through government efforts at a fee. Furthermore, since labour input significantly influenced the output of Local rice it is recommended that skilled labour be attracted into local rice production through increased remuneration of labour in rice production. Capital inputs should be increased in the study area probably through credit liberalization or skewing of credit supply in favour of local rice production to enable the farmers to hire skilled labour needed to boost rice output
Improved Yuanpei computer science teaching: For secured development of developing countries
No full textThis paper digs into the developmental strides achieved by some countries through the use of skill-oriented computer education. The involvement of the various governments through policy making, implementation, monitoring, funding, curriculum amendments, liberalization of computer science undergraduate program structure, the introduction of skill-oriented projects, is x-rayed. These parameters provide insight into the successful outcomes of these economies through investments in Computer education. The methodology adopted is a review of literature on various Computer Education Policies, Implementation methods adopted, as well as monitoring methods for sustainability. Our findings show that three reviewed Countries were able to develop skills through the researcher’s computer education, that took over the technology world and helped advance their economies. While China focused on Hardware through task-free and funding of hardware-producing companies, the UK, through Raspberry Pi, focused on teacher and students’ training in Software development. The United States on the other hand focused on Research and development and making ICT passing a prerequisite for college. The researcher recommends: Redesign of computer curriculum to teach coding to primary and secondary school students, training of teachers in specialized computer areas, and have them replicate the knowledge to other teachers, federal funding and monitoring of new computer education policies, including a minimum of a credit pass in computer subject as a prerequisite for studying computer science. Finally, the adoption of accelerated skill-based teaching of Computer science in core areas of beneficial disruptive Technology, through an intensive program such as “Yuanpei” would transform and cause desired sustainable development
The thin line between earth and life
Get PDFThe Earth is reportedly perilously close to a tipping point that would drive the planet into an irreversible condition that might be catastrophic for humankind if it were to be reached. A group of scientists from all over the world has come together to make this claim. It is thought that the Earth is about to go through changes on a global scale, which would have an effect not only on the global ecosystems of animals and plants but also on the global water and food supply. In a conference, it was reported that within the next 40 years, there would be a 50% increase in the demand for potable water, a 70% increase in the demand for food, and a roughly 100% increase in the energy demand. All of these will take place at the same time as we need to take action to address issues such as climate change, the depletion of rivers and aquifers, and the destruction of forests. This article has proposed for a call to enlighten people in the academic community to be a part of the solution and, at the very least, perhaps undertake mitigation activities to bend the curve of constantly rising numbers for greenhouse gases, ecological footprint, and environmental damage