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A SYNTACTIC STUDY OF TRAUMA REPRESENTATION IN PAUL TRAN’S ALL THE FLOWERS KNEELING AND CATHY LINH CHE’S SPLIT
Full text linkThis study conducts a syntactic analysis of trauma representation in Paul
Tran’s All the Flowers Kneeling (2022) and Cathy Linh Che’s Split (2014), using Halliday’s
Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) as its theoretical framework. Focusing on
transitivity, passive constructions, agent suppression, and clause compression, the
research explores how poetic syntax encodes experiences of sexual violence,
intergenerational trauma, and diasporic marginality. Findings reveal that both poets
employ grammar not merely as stylistic embellishment but as a deliberate expressive tool:
Tran’s syntactic shift from passive to mental and verbal processes mirrors a reclamation
of agency, while Che’s fragmentary, agentless constructions embody emotional stasis and
cultural silencing. Through SFL, the study uncovers how grammatical choices reflect the
psychological logic of trauma—foregrounding the body over the actor, the aftermath over
the event, and silence over exposition. The analysis affirms that syntactic form in trauma
poetry functions as a narrative of survival, memory, and resistance. By positioning
grammar as a site of affective and political meaning, this study contributes to trauma
stylistics, intersectional poetics, and the evolving application of linguistic theory in literary
criticism
LANGUAGE DEATH IN VIRTUAL WORLDS: CAN AI-POWERED PLATFORMS PRESERVE ENDANGERED LANGUAGES THROUGH GAMIFICATION?
Full text linkLanguage death remains one of the most urgent cultural crises
of the 21st century, with thousands of languages at risk of extinction. This
paper explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and gamification in
addressing this challenge through the creation of virtual worlds that
preserve and revitalize endangered languages. Drawing on insights from
recent studies, the paper examines how AI-powered platforms enhance
engagement, personalization, and adaptability in language learning
while gamification sustains learner motivation through interactive
challenges and rewards. It argues that such platforms hold potential not
only for linguistic survival but also for cultural transmission when
designed with authenticity and inclusivity in mind. The theoretical
framework guiding the study emphasizes constructivist learning, where
users co-create meaning through active participation in culturally
relevant virtual environments. Key discussions center on the benefits and
risks of gamified AI tools, the importance of cultural authenticity in digital
platforms, and the necessity of sustainable preservation strategies.
Findings highlight that while technology offers innovative opportunities,
its long-term success depends on community involvement,
intergenerational collaboration, and sustainable funding and design. The
paper concludes that AI-powered gamification, when approached
responsibly, can transform endangered languages from vulnerable relics
into dynamic cultural assets, ensuring their continuity in both physical
and virtual spaces
Social Media Use Among Women For Political Participation During The 2023 Nigerian Election: The Scoresheet
Full text linkCucumeropsis mannii seed oil shields against cyclophosphamide-induced hepatorenal toxicity by modulating redox imbalance and iNOS/IL-β1 signalling in rats
Full text linkINTEGRATING SOCIOMETRIC TECHNIQUES IN ASSESSING THE AFFECTIVE DOMAIN IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Full text linkStudies have shown that educational assessment emphasizes more the
cognitive domain of learning. Educational experience has also shown that test
instruments are mainly used in the educational system for assessment of learning
than the use of non-test techniques which emphasize the affective domain of learning.
The affective domain is an aspect of the educational taxonomy that focuses on
attitudes, emotions, and values. The measurement or assessment of the affective
domain is oftentimes relegated to the background. Attention is not so much given to
how students emotionally engage with content and how they relate to their peers,
teachers and learning environment. Or how the affective domain helps the students
to collaborate with others, show kindness and engage in respectful interactions. In
higher institutions, there are deteriorating values of relationships, sometimes
arising from lack of character formation, misconstrued notion of social relationships
and negative societal influence which may affect students behaviour and academic
performance. A test instrument such as an achievement test cannot be used to
address these problems associated with the affective domain, but rather, a non-test
instrument such as sociometric techniques. Sociometric techniques are a powerful
tool for examining peer relationship and social interaction within a classroom. This
paper, therefore, explored the integration of sociometric techniques in assessing the
affective domain, highlighting their potential to improve students’ interactions,
promote integration and reinforce relationships among students. It recommended
among others, that teachers should adopt sociometric techniques to help support
students' emotional needs and encourage a more convivial and nurturing learning
environment
Anacardium occidentale L. nuts: an anti-sickling agent for sickle cell beta-thalassemia
No full textSickle cell disease (SCD) is among the most common hemoglobin (Hb) disorders globally. Current allopathic treatment
options are only palliative and costly and have huge adverse reactions. Presently, plants with therapeutic properties are being
explored for the management of SCD because while ofering a better treatment option, they have little or no side efects.
Anacardium occidentale L. has been utilized in traditional medicine for managing many life-threatening diseases and is suggested to be efective in managing SCD. This study seeks to explore the potential of A. occidentale nut for the treatment of
a form of SCD called sickle cell beta-thalassemia (SCD-S/β). The study comprises four groups: group 1 (the group without
treatment), group 2 (group administered the standard medication), group 3 (group administered 500 µg/mL of A. occidentale
nut extract), and group 4 (group administered 1000 µg/mL of A. occidentale nut extract). Analysis, such as reversibility test,
polymerization studies, osmotic fragility assay, and deoxygenation studies, was used to measure the anti-sickling properties
of A. occidentale nut extract on SCD-S/β. A. occidentale nut extract led to dose-dependent reversal of the sickled red blood
cells, decreased both the rate of polymerization and haemolysis, prevented deoxygenation of beta-thalassemia hemoglobin
(Hb-S/β), and increased the oxy-hemoglobin (Oxy-Hb) concentration. The present study suggests that A. occidentale nut
exhibit a therapeutic efect on SCD-S/β and can serve as an efective treatment for the management of SCD-S/β
REPOSITIONING EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT TO REVITALIZE TEACHER COMMITMENT AND ENROLLMENT IN EDUCATION FACULTIES: A STRATEGIC RESPONSE TO THE FUTURE OF TEACHING IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU STATE)
Full text linkThis study explores the declining interest in teaching and low enrollment into faculties of education in
Enugu State. Utilizing questionnaire-based data from students, teachers, and educational administrators, the
research investigates how educational management can be repositioned to rekindle passion for teaching. A total
of 120 respondents participated in the study. The responses were thematically analyzed and presented in tables
for clarity. Findings reveal that poor public perception of teaching, lack of mentorship, weak leadership, economic
disincentives, and outdated training curricula are significant deterrents. Strategic reforms in educational
management are recommended as a path toward revitalizing teacher commitment and enrollment
Antibiotic resistance and prevalence of bacterial contaminants in street-vended suya meat in Benin City, Nigeria
Full text linkThis study investigates the antibiotic resistance and prevalence of bacterial
contaminants in street-vended suya meat in Benin City, Nigeria. Suya
meat, a popular street food, is vulnerable to bacterial contamination due to
improper handling, storage, and environmental exposure. A total of fifty
(50) suya meat samples were collected from various vendors across the
city for microbiological analysis. Standard microbiological methods were
employed to isolate and identify bacterial pathogens, including Bacillus
spp., Citrobacter spp., Klebsiella spp., Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas spp.,
Salmonella spp., and Staphylococcus aureus. The prevalence of bacterial
contamination showed that 46% of samples were positive for Escherichia
coli, 38% for Staphylococcus aureus, and 30% for Pseudomonas spp.
Antibiotic susceptibility testing was performed using the disc diffusion
method, revealing a high resistance rate, particularly among E. coli (70%),
Klebsiella spp. (60%), and Pseudomonas spp. (55%) against ampicillin
and tetracycline. Salmonella spp. displayed resistance to ampicillin
(50%) and ciprofloxacin (40%). The analysis showed that Staphylococcus
aureus was resistant to penicillin (50%) and clindamycin (45%).
Statistical analysis conducted with SPSS version 23 revealed significant
differences in antibiotic resistance patterns across bacterial species (p <
0.05). The results showed high resistance to Pefloxacin, Gentamycin,
and Cotrimoxazole across most bacterial species, with Pseudomonas
and Klebsiella exhibiting the highest resistance rates. Statistical analysis
revealed significant correlations in antibiotic resistance between certain
bacterial species, notably between Citrobacter and Klebsiella (r = 0.939,
p = 0.0001) and between Pseudomonas and Salmonella (r = 0.773, p
= 0.015). The results showed that E. coli emerged as the predominant
pathogen, followed by Pseudomonas species and Staphylococcus aureus
as major contributors to contamination. This study underscores the public
health risk posed by bacterial contamination in street-vended suya meat,
emphasizing the need for improved food safety measures and regulatory
oversight to mitigate foodborne infections in Nigeria
NATIONALIZATION OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN POST-COLONIAL AFRICA: THE CASE OF ZIMBABWE, 1980-2008
Full text linkThe nationalization of resources in post-colonial Africa has been a contentious policy approach, particularly in
countries like Zimbabwe, where control over natural resources was viewed as a pathway to economic sovereignty
and development. In the decades following independence, Zimbabwe implemented policies aimed at redistributing
land and resources to the majority population, driven by the need to address inequalities inherited from the
colonial era. However, the outcomes of these policies have been mixed, sparking significant debates regarding
their impact on economic growth, investment and poverty reduction. This paper adopts historical research
methodology relying primarily on secondary sources to examine Zimbabwe’s experience with the nationalization
of resources with a focus on land reform and the mining sector. It assesses whether these policies have facilitated
sustainable development or exacerbated economic challenges. This paper concludes that, although
nationalization policies were intended to equitable wealth distribution and economic growth, their flawed
implementation- the fast track land reform resulted to international sanctions and withdrawal of foreign aid.
These consequences have had a detrimental impact on the country’s economy. The paper offered
recommendations aimed at aligning resource governance with long-term economic growth and social equity
EFFECT OF SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE ON PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN MANUFACTURING FIRM IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA
Full text linkThe study examined the effect of Sustainable Architecture on Project Management in a
Manufacturing Firm in South East Nigeria. The specific objectives were to; examine the effect of
Resource Efficiency on Project Management in a Manufacturing Firm, evaluate the effect of Waste
Reduction on Project Management in a Manufacturing Firm South East Nigeria. A descriptive survey
design was adopted for the study. A structure questionnaire design with a five-point Likert scale was
using to collect data for the study. The collected data were then coded and imported into SPSS 28.0;
the hypothesis results were evaluated through Multiple Regression analysis. The result revealed that
Resource Efficiency has a significant positive effect on Project Management in Manufacturing Firm
with a P-Value of (0.003<0.05). Waste Reduction has a significant positive effect on Project
Management in Manufacturing Firm with a P-Value of (0.003<0.05), South East Nigeria. The study
concluded that Sustainable Architecture has significant positive effect on Project Management in a
Manufacturing Firm in South East Nigeria. The study recommended among others that Manufacturing
firms should prioritize the implementation of resource-efficient practices. This can include investing in
advanced technologies and processes that optimize the use of materials and energy. Regular training
for employees on resource management can further enhance efficiency