Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
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description: AJASSE
language: en
publication name: Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
issn: 2705-2559
items: INFLUENCE OF IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL REALITY (IVR) AND AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) ON SENIOR SECONDARY STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND RETENTION IN BIOLOGY IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
items: EFFECT OF GEOBOARD ON PUPIL’S PERFORMANCE IN AREAS OF PLANE SHAPES AMONG PRIMARY 5 PUPILS IN IJUMU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
items: CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE EFFECT OF LARGE POPULATION ON THE TEACHERS AND THE STUDENTS IN ENGLISH GRAMMAR CLASSES OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OYO STATE
items: influence of accommodation facilities on the academic performance of secondary school students in Ijumu Local Government Area OF Kogi State
items: COMMUNICATION EFFECTIVENESS AS A CATALYST FOR PROMOTING TEACHER EDUCATION AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
items: ATTITUDE OF POLYTECHNIC STUDENTS TOWARDS CURBING INDECENT DRESSING IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
items: FACILITATION QUALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF OFF-THE-JOB PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS IN LAGOS STATE PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS
items: EFFECT OF SELF-EFFICACY ON MATHEMATICS STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT AND GOAL ORIENTATION IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EDUCATION DISTRICT IV, LAGOS STATE
items: CORRELATION OF NARCISSISM ON MENTAL HEALTH OF SPOUSES IN AFIJIO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE
items: THE ROLE OF GLOBALISATION IN PROMOTING TECHNOLOGY USE IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION SECONDARY SCHOOLS, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
items: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POOR CLASSROOM ACOUSTICS AND HEARING FATIGUE AMONG NIGERIAN UNDERGRADUATES: A HYBRID REVIEW
items: PSYCHOSOCIAL PREDICTORS OF RISK BAHAVIOURS AMONG ADOLESCENTS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT IN IBADAN, NIGERIA
items: SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT AND PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN LAGOS STATE
items: WEALTH, WELFARE, AND WORSHIP: EXAMINING ECONOMIC JUSTICE IN NIGERIA THROUGH ISLAMIC ETHICS
items: APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN TEACHING OF ARABIC LANGUAGE: A QUALITATIVE EXPLORATION OF OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
items: STUDIES OF ARABIC SYNTAX AND MORPHOLOGY IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES: CHALLENGES AND FUTURE PROSPECTS
items: POWER OF INCLUSION: INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF WOMEN AND YOUTH IN ENHANCING DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE AND POLITICAL STABILITY IN NIGERIA
items: EFFECTS OF FLIPPED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACH ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, RETENTION AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS HOME ECONOMICS, FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ZARIA-NIGERIA
items: EFFECTS OF AI-DRIVEN FINANCIAL LITERACY CHATBOT ON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS OF HOME ECONOMICS STUDENTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, ZARIA, NIGERIA
items: HARNESSING LANGUAGE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY AND ACTIVISM IN NIGERIA
items: A CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF PRESIDENT MUHAMMADUBUHARI'S 2019 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION POLITICAL ADVERTORIALS IN SELECTED NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS
items: PERCEPTION OF SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS ON THE INCLUSION OF SECURITYEDUCATION IN UPPER BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM
items: PERCEIVED RETENTION OF ISLAMIC STUDIES TEACHERS IN SENIOR SECONDARYSCHOOLS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
items: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND EFFICIENCY OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS
items: CHALLENGES TO THE UTILIZATION OF LEARNER-CENTERED PEDAGOGY FORBUSINESS STUDIES IN EBONYI STATE
items: ARABIC EDUCATION AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT TRENDS IN NIGERIA
items: INVESTIGATING THE FACTORS AFFECTING ISLAMIC STUDIES STUDENTS` SCHOOLWORK AMONG PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN TOLU COMPLEX, LAGOS STATE
items: GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING AND LIBRARY SERVICES AS CORRELATES OFSTUDENTS’ ACADEMIC BEHAVIOUR IN EKITI STATE TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
items: INFLUENCE OF PARENTS ON CHOICE OF CAREER AMONG SENIOR SECONDARYSCHOOL STUDENTS IN MINNA METROPOLIS OF NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

INFLUENCE OF IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL REALITY (IVR) AND AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) ON SENIOR SECONDARY STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND RETENTION IN BIOLOGY IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
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description: The rapid advancement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has necessitated a paradigm shift in pedagogical approaches, particularly in science education. This study empirically investigated the influence of Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) and Augmented Reality (AR) on the academic performance and retention of senior secondary school Biology students in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Adopting a pre-test, post-test, non-equivalent control group quasi-experimental design, the study sampled 215 Senior Secondary II (SS2) Biology students from four public schools using a multistage sampling technique. The students were assigned to experimental (n=110) and control (n=105) groups. The experimental group was taught using IVR and AR integrated lessons, while the control group received conventional lecture methods. Data were collected using the Biology Achievement Test (BAT) with a reliability coefficient of 0.86, established via the Kuder-Richardson 20 (KR-20) formula. Descriptive statistics (Mean and Standard Deviation) were used to answer the research questions, while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was employed to test the null hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed a significant main effect of the treatment on students' academic performance (F(1, 212) = 145.67, p < .05, η²p = .407) and retention (F(1, 212) = 112.34, p < .05, η²p = .346) in favor of the IVR/AR group. However, there was no significant main effect of gender on both performance and retention. The study concludes that the integration of immersive ICT technologies like VR and AR significantly enhances students' understanding of abstract biological concepts. It is recommended, among others, that the Kaduna State Ministry of Education should provide infrastructural support to facilitate the deployment of VR and AR in secondary schools.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Academic performance, Augmented reality, Biology, Retention and Virtual reality
  topic: keywords
creator: Bello Abdulhakeem
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 47
ending page: 53

EFFECT OF GEOBOARD ON PUPIL’S PERFORMANCE IN AREAS OF PLANE SHAPES AMONG PRIMARY 5 PUPILS IN IJUMU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
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description: This study investigated the effects of Geoboard on primary school pupils’ performance in Areas of Plane shapes. The study adopted quasi-experimental design. The population of the study were all the primary school pupils in Ijumu local government of Kogi state. The sample was 1400 pupils which were selected to participate in the study. Geometry Performance Test was the instruments used for data collection. The findings of the study reveals that primary school pupils taught areas of shapes using geoboard performed significantly better than their counterparts taught using the conventional methods. Hence it was recommended that mathematics teachers should use Geoboard when teaching Areas of plane shapes to enhance their performance in Mathematics.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Geoboard, Pupils, Performance, Areas and Plane shapes
  topic: keywords
creator: Isaac U. John
creator: Adebiyi Hannah Adebunmi
creator: Sunday Yomi
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 40
ending page: 46

CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE EFFECT OF LARGE POPULATION ON THE TEACHERS AND THE STUDENTS IN ENGLISH GRAMMAR CLASSES OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OYO STATE
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description: This study investigated the critical review of the effect of large population on the teachers and students in English grammar classes of senior secondary schools in Oyo State. Teaching and learning of grammar in our secondary schools have been largely affected by large population and this is a pointer to poor performance of students in English Language both in internal and external examinations. Teaching grammar especially a foreign language comes with adhering strictly to rules of the language but when the issue of large population is added, the situation becomes cumbersome. The study was a descriptive type using survey method. Two types of structured questionnaire were used to elicit information from the respondents. These were students' questionnaire and teachers' questionnaire. Information collated were analysed with percentage distribution. Some of the recommendations offered in this study are: the need to have between 30 and 45 students in the class; re-training of teachers; appointment of well qualified English teachers, provision of adequate facilities among others.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Large population, Grammar, Large class, Interaction theory and Communication
  topic: keywords
creator: Ojo, Olusoji Isaiah
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 34
ending page: 39

influence of accommodation facilities on the academic performance of secondary school students in Ijumu Local Government Area OF Kogi State
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description: This study investigated the influence of accommodation facilities on the academic performance of secondary school students in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria. A survey research design was adopted to systematically gather data from 120 students in both public and private secondary schools. The population comprised senior secondary students (SS1–SS3), particularly those residing in school accommodation, alongside input from teachers and administrators. A stratified random sampling technique ensured balanced representation across school type and gender. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, validated by experts and tested for reliability using the test-retest method, yielding an acceptable Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. Results revealed that accommodation quality significantly affects students' academic performance, particularly in areas of safety, cleanliness, quiet study environment, and adequate space. Students expressed strong agreement that poor living conditions negatively influenced their academic concentration, motivation, and exam outcomes. Further analysis showed that boarding students were more affected positively or negatively by accommodation quality than day students, likely due to their constant exposure to the facilities. Additionally, key accommodation factors identified as having the greatest impact on academic performance included safety/security, quietness for study, and cleanliness.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Accommodation, Students, Facilities, Residence and Academic performance
  topic: keywords
creator: Adebiyi H. Adebunmi
creator: Joshua Moses
creator: Sunday Yomi
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 25
ending page: 33

COMMUNICATION EFFECTIVENESS AS A CATALYST FOR PROMOTING TEACHER EDUCATION AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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description: This paper discusses communication effectiveness as a catalyst for promoting teacher education and national development. This becomes imperative because of the noise surrounding the falling standard of education. Such cankerworm extends its tentacles to national development. Therefore, this study touches concepts of effective communication, teacher education and national development. Recommendations are also given on what could be done to save teacher education programme and by extension promote national development. There is the need for adequate funding of teacher education while capable candidates should be given admission.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Communication effectiveness, Catalyst, Teacher education and National Development
  topic: keywords
creator: Ojo, Olusoji Isaiah
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 20
ending page: 24

ATTITUDE OF POLYTECHNIC STUDENTS TOWARDS CURBING INDECENT DRESSING IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
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description: Indecent dressing among polytechnic students poses a serious challenge to institutional efforts to enforce acceptable dress codes, particularly where students’ attitudes influence compliance. This study, therefore, investigated the attitudes of polytechnic students towards curbing indecent dressing in Southwest Nigeria. The study adopted a cross-sectional descriptive survey design. The population comprised 55,801 students from three polytechnics in Southwest Nigeria. A simple random sampling technique was used to select 422 respondents for the study. Data were analysed using mean and rank order to answer the research question, while four null hypotheses were tested using the independent-samples t-test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) at the .05 level of significance. Data were collected using a structured 15-item instrument titled Attitude Towards Curbing Indecent Dressing Questionnaire (ATCIDQ). The instrument was validated by five experts, while its reliability was established using the test–retest method, which yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.87. The findings revealed that polytechnic students had positive attitudes towards curbing indecent dressing. The students indicated that curbing indecent dressing improves the reputation of the school, promotes discipline among students, and helps to reduce sexual harassment. The study concluded that polytechnic students generally support efforts aimed at promoting decent dressing and maintaining acceptable standards of appearance within the school environment. Based on the findings, it was recommended that guidance counsellors should sustain students’ positive attitudes towards curbing indecent dressing through regular seminars, workshops, orientation programmes, group counselling, and awareness campaigns that promote discipline, self-respect, moral values, and acceptable dressing practices.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Attitude, Indecent dressing, Polytechnics, Students and Southwest Nigeria
  topic: keywords
creator: Rasaq Abimbola Fadipe
creator: Abidemi Olawale Olabiyi
creator: Lasiele Alabi Yahaya
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 10
ending page: 19

FACILITATION QUALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF OFF-THE-JOB PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS IN LAGOS STATE PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS
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description: This study investigated the influence of facilitation quality on effectiveness of off-the-job professional development (PD) programmes for teachers in public secondary schools in Lagos State, Nigeria. A descriptive-correlational research design was adopted, with data collected from 3,339 teachers across 13 programmes. Questionnaire titled “Teacher Development Programme Survey (TDPS)” was used for data collection. The questionnaire was validated through expert review, and internal reliability of the questionnaire was established using Cronbach's alpha and a coefficient of 0.87 was obtained. Descriptive statistics [median and interquartile range (IQR)] were computed to answer two research questions, and ordinal logistic regression was used to test the four hypotheses at the .05 level of significance. The findings showed that teachers generally perceived the programmes as ineffective (median = 2.0, IQR = 1.0), and facilitation quality was rated low (median = 2.0, IQR = 1.0). All three facilitation quality indices significantly influenced programme effectiveness: facilitator expertise (Exp(β) = 4.08, p < .001), technology integration (Exp(β) = 4.76, p < .001), and assessment coherence (Exp(β) = 4.49, p < .001). Technology integration emerged as the strongest predictor. The combined model confirmed that all three indices collectively influence effectiveness, with a Nagelkerke pseudo-R-square of .116. The study concludes that technology integration, assessment coherence, and facilitator expertise are critical determinants of PD programme effectiveness, with technology integration warranting the greatest investment. The study recommended among others that TESCOM should develop a facilitator certification programme covering andragogical practice, technology integration, and assessment design, with only certified facilitators permitted to deliver government-sponsored training.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Assessment coherence, Facilitation quality, Facilitator expertise, Teacher professional development and Technology integration
  topic: keywords
creator: Emmanuel Babajide Arulogun
creator: Stephen Adebanjo Oyebade
creator: Akeem A. Adekunle
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 1
ending page: 9

EFFECT OF SELF-EFFICACY ON MATHEMATICS STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT AND GOAL ORIENTATION IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EDUCATION DISTRICT IV, LAGOS STATE
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description: This study investigated effect of self-efficacy on mathematics students’ achievement and goal orientation in senior secondary schools in Education District IV, Lagos State. Five research questions and five research hypotheses guided this study. Quasi-experimental design was employed in this study. The sample size for the study was 60 participants, who were grouped into experimental and control groups of 30 participants each. These participants were selected from two senior secondary schools in the chosen Education District. Research instruments used for data collection were Mathematics Achievement Test (MAT) and Motivation Scale on Goal Orientation (MSGO). Data collected were analysed using independent t-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) at 0.05 level of significance. The study found among others that self-efficacy has significant effect on students’ academic achievement in mathematics in senior secondary schools; self-efficacy has significant effect on goal orientation among senior secondary schools Mathematics students; and significant difference exists in the academic achievement of Mathematics students exposed to self-efficacy and those in the control group. The study concluded that self-efficacy has significant effect on mathematics students’ achievement and goal orientation in senior secondary schools. The study recommended among others that Mathematics teachers should use learner-centred instructional methods that promote mastery learning for students’ better academic achievement; and school counsellors should encourage mathematics students to develop and adopt positive academic goals.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Goal Orientation, Mathematics, Secondary school, Self-Efficacy and Students’ achievement
  topic: keywords
creator: Hakeem Owolabi Showunmi
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 33
ending page: 39

CORRELATION OF NARCISSISM ON MENTAL HEALTH OF SPOUSES IN AFIJIO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE
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description: The current study investigates the correlation between narcissism and the mental health of spouses in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State. The study adopted a descriptive correlational research design. Four research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The population comprised all married men and women residing in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State. A sample of 50 respondents was selected using simple random and purposive sampling techniques. Data were collected using the Narcissism and Spousal Mental Health Questionnaire (NSMHQ), comprising adapted versions of the Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI-16) and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21). The reliability of the instrument was confirmed using Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient. Data were analysed using mean, standard deviation, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). Findings revealed that respondents exhibited moderate to high levels of narcissistic traits (M = 3.08). Mental health outcomes included moderate depression (M = 2.90), moderately high anxiety (M = 3.05), and high stress levels (M = 3.18). The results further indicated significant positive relationships between narcissism and depression (r = 0.49, p < 0.05), anxiety (r = 0.52, p < 0.05), and stress (r = 0.58, p < 0.05). It is recommended that counsellors, mental health professionals, and government agencies promote marital counselling, psychological awareness programmes, and emotional intelligence training to mitigate the adverse effects of narcissism on spousal mental health.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Narcissism, mental health, marital relationships, psychological distress, depression, anxiety
  topic: keywords
creator: Dr. Olaojo O. A
creator: Dr. Abdulrahmon M. O
creator: Omoboriowo J. G
creator: Oyewusi O. O
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 150
ending page: 156

THE ROLE OF GLOBALISATION IN PROMOTING TECHNOLOGY USE IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION SECONDARY SCHOOLS, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
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description: This study investigated the role of globalisation in promoting technology use in mathematics education in secondary schools in Kaduna State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The population comprised all public secondary school mathematics teachers in Kaduna State. A stratified random sample of 120 teachers was selected based on school location (urban and rural). Data were collected using a structured questionnaire titled Globalisation and Technology Integration in Mathematics Questionnaire (GTIMQ). The instrument was validated by experts in educational measurement and evaluation and yielded a Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient of .82, indicating high internal consistency. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) were used to answer the research questions. Findings revealed that globalisation positively influences technology adoption in mathematics classrooms through exposure to international digital tools and pedagogical innovations. However, infrastructural limitations, irregular power supply, and inadequate teacher training remain major barriers. Significant differences were found in technology use based on gender and teaching experience. The study recommends increased ICT infrastructure funding, continuous professional development, and policy-driven equitable access to global digital resources.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Globalisation, Technology integration, Mathematics education, ICT and Secondary schools
  topic: keywords
creator: Sagir Sulaiman
creator: Yusuf Lawal Sule
creator: Iliyasu Adamu
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 26
ending page: 32

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POOR CLASSROOM ACOUSTICS AND HEARING FATIGUE AMONG NIGERIAN UNDERGRADUATES: A HYBRID REVIEW
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description: This hybrid scoping and systematic review investigates the relationship between poor classroom acoustics and hearing fatigue among Nigerian undergraduates. Following PRISMA-ScR and PRISMA 2020 guidelines, we searched PubMed, AJOL, Scopus, and Web of Science for studies up to May 2024. The scoping phase mapped noise exposure across six geopolitical zones, revealing ambient levels consistently exceeding 70 dBA due to power generators and vehicular traffic. The systematic phase synthesized evidence linking these acoustic conditions to health outcomes using the ROBINS-E tool for quality assessment. Results indicate a significant correlation between chronic noise exposure, often exceeding 85 dBA, and physical fatigue, headaches, and impaired cognitive performance. While high noise levels are objectively detrimental, perceived listening difficulty emerges as a stronger predictor of fatigue than measured decibel levels. Furthermore, the cultural normalization of noise masks long term risks of burnout. The review concludes that substandard classroom acoustics represent a critical environmental determinant of academic burnout. We recommend institutional policies prioritizing acoustic interventions and salutogenic design frameworks to mitigate cognitive strain and preserve student mental health.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Classroom acoustics, Noise pollution, Hearing fatigue, Listening effort, Academic burnout, Higher education and Cognitive load
  topic: keywords
creator: Barnabas Bem Vangerwua
creator: Ajibola Abdulrahman Ishola
creator: Ibraheem Abiodun Salako
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 64
ending page: 70

PSYCHOSOCIAL PREDICTORS OF RISK BAHAVIOURS AMONG ADOLESCENTS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT IN IBADAN, NIGERIA
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description: This study examined psychosocial risk bahaviours, such as substance use, aggression, and delinquency, in adolescents with hearing impairment. The primary aim was to investigate the influence of self-esteem, peer pressure, and family type on these bahaviours. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 117 adolescents aged 11 to 17 years from special education schools in urban areas. Data were collected using adapted tools, including the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, the Peer Pressure Inventory, and a custom risky bahaviour checklist, all modified with visual aids and sign language support for accessibility. Results indicated a high prevalence of risk bahaviours, with a majority of participants frequently engaging in unprotected sex, marijuana use, and property damage. The analysis revealed that self-esteem was not a significant predictor of risk bahaviours. However, peer pressure and family type emerged as significant positive predictors. These results highlight the heightened psychosocial vulnerabilities associated with hearing impairment, driven largely by external social and familial factors rather than internal self-worth. The findings suggest that rehabilitation interventions should prioritize peer resistance training and family support systems.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Adolescents, Hearing impairment, Self-esteem, Peer pressure, Family type and Psychosocial risk bahaviours
  topic: keywords
creator: Barnabas Bem Vangerwua
creator: Ajibola Abdulrahman Ishola
creator: Ibraheem Abiodun Salako
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 57
ending page: 63

SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT AND PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN LAGOS STATE
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description: This paper investigated social environment and performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Lagos State. The study was guided by three research questions and three research hypotheses. Survey research design was employed in the study. The sample size for the study was 387 respondents out of a total population of 11,663 registered SMEs in Lagos State. These respondents were randomly selected in Ikeja, Yaba, Agege, Ikorodu, and Oshodi. A self-designed questionnaire titled “Social Environment and Business Performance Questionnaire (SEBPQ) was used for data collection. Data collected were analysed using simple regression at 0.05 level of significance. The results showed that interpersonal networks have significant effect on business performance among SMEs in Lagos State; relational social capital has significant impact on business performance among SMEs in Lagos State; and structural social capital has significant effect on business performance among SMEs in Lagos State. The study concluded that social environment has significantly positive impact on business performance among SMEs in Lagos State. The study recommended among others that SMEs owners should create and increase their interpersonal networks; and SMEs owners should embrace trust and integrity in their dealings with customers and members of the public.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Business performance, Interpersonal networks, Small and medium enterprises, Social environment, Structural social capital
  topic: keywords
creator: Yusuff Olatunji Adio, Ph.D
creator: Surajudeen Oladipo Odebunmi
creator: Adedoyin Abolarin
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 50
ending page: 56

WEALTH, WELFARE, AND WORSHIP: EXAMINING ECONOMIC JUSTICE IN NIGERIA THROUGH ISLAMIC ETHICS
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description: Nigeria faces persistent economic challenges marked by widespread poverty, income inequality, unemployment, and limited social welfare provision. These structural issues coexist with a deeply religious society in which Islamic ethical principles emphasise trusteeship, justice, and social responsibility. This paper examines economic justice in Nigeria through the lens of Islamic ethics, highlighting the moral and institutional imperatives that guide wealth distribution, welfare provision, and social accountability. Drawing on theoretical insights from Islamic jurisprudence and ethics, as well as empirical data from the National Bureau of Statistics, the United Nations Development Programme, and the World Bank, the paper critically analyses the contributions and limitations of faith-based welfare mechanisms such as Zakat, Sadaqah, and Waqf. It argues that while religious institutions play a vital role in alleviating immediate deprivation, their impact is constrained by scale, administrative inefficiencies, and structural inequalities. The study demonstrates that sustainable economic justice requires the integration of Islamic ethical principles into state-led policies, social protection frameworks, and community-based initiatives, combining moral guidance with structural reform. By bridging normative ethical perspectives and practical policy interventions, the paper offers a comprehensive framework for addressing economic inequality and promoting human dignity in Nigeria. The findings underscore the potential of religion particularly Islam to contribute constructively to social and economic transformation when combined with accountable institutional mechanisms. It is on this premise that this paper recommends that policymaker’s partner with Islamic institutions to advance social and economic transformation while enforcing strong accountability and transparent governance mechanisms.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Wealth, Welfare, Worship, Economic justice and Islamic ethics
  topic: keywords
creator: Mudasiru Nurudeen Olumide
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 18
ending page: 25

APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN TEACHING OF ARABIC LANGUAGE: A QUALITATIVE EXPLORATION OF OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
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description: This study investigates the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning Arabic language, exploring its benefits and challenges faced in the adoption process. We adopted qualitative study and purposive sampling was to select six Arabic/Islamic schools distributed across Ilorin Metropolis. The researchers selected three Arabic teachers per school, making a total of 18 teachers. We used the same selection process to select students who voluntarily participated in the study, have a total of 18 students. Semi-structured interview was used for data collection. The interview questions were validated by two independent experts in the field of Arabic Language through contents validity to ensure accuracy and consistency. Our study adhered to all ethical considerations guiding the ethics of research. Thematic analysis was used to analyze qualitative data via NVivo 14. We found that technical and poor accessibility barriers were widely reported, with teachers noting unstable internet, limited device availability, and lack of institutional infrastructure. This study concludes that artificial intelligence plays an increasingly significant role in the teaching and learning of Arabic, offering meaningful opportunities while presenting notable challenges. AI tools enhance engagement, personalize learning, and support language acquisition through instant feedback, pronunciation assistance, and adaptive vocabulary development. Our study calls strengthening teacher training, developing Arabic-specific AI policy, and improving infrastructure for effective AI integration.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Artificial intelligence, Teaching-learning, Arabic language, Opportunities and Challenges
  topic: keywords
creator: Muhammad, Soliu Ibrahim
creator: Jimoh, Kazeem Olanrewaju
creator: Sonde Samsideen Alao
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 11
ending page: 16

STUDIES OF ARABIC SYNTAX AND MORPHOLOGY IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES: CHALLENGES AND FUTURE PROSPECTS
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description: Arabic syntax and morphology hold significant importance in Nigerian universities, particularly due to their relevance in Islamic education, cultural heritage, and academic excellence. This paper examines the challenges and achievements related to the teaching and learning of Arabic syntax and morphology in Nigerian universities. It highlights the critical role of these linguistic components in enhancing students' understanding of classical and modern Arabic, as well as in fostering intellectual engagement with Arab and Islamic cultures. However, teaching Arabic grammar in African institutions is not without its difficulties. Challenges include inadequate resources, insufficiently trained instructors, and a lack of standardized curricula that can provide consistency in Arabic grammar instruction. In many Sub-Saharan African universities Nigerian universities inclusive, Arabic language programs are often underfunded, and students struggle to access modern learning tools or engage in meaningful language immersion experiences. Despite these obstacles, there are notable successes. Several Nigerian universities particularly in the Northern part of Nigeria have made significant strides in incorporating advanced Arabic grammar studies into their academic programs, and innovative teaching methods are being employed to address the needs of learners. Furthermore, academic collaborations with universities in the Arab world have helped to enrich Arabic language education, leading to greater knowledge-sharing and access to resources. This paper advocates for more robust institutional support, teacher training, and the integration of modern digital tools in the teaching of Arabic syntax and morphology, ultimately aiming to improve Arabic proficiency and foster greater cultural understanding across the continent.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Arabic syntax, Morphology, Nigerian universities, Language education, Challenges, Prospects, Curriculum development and Arabic language
  topic: keywords
creator: Jimoh Kazeem Olanrewaju
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 5
ending page: 10

POWER OF INCLUSION: INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF WOMEN AND YOUTH IN ENHANCING DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE AND POLITICAL STABILITY IN NIGERIA
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description: Democratic governance in Nigeria has faced persistent challenges of exclusion, elite domination, and weak institutional legitimacy. Women and youth, who together constitute the majority of Nigeria’s population, remain underrepresented in formal politics and governance. This paper examines the role of women and youth in strengthening Nigeria’s democratic governance and political stability. Drawing on feminist and participatory democratic theories, it highlights how inclusion promotes legitimacy, responsiveness, and accountability in governance. Empirical evidence from Nigeria demonstrates that despite policies like the National Gender Policy (2006) and the Not-Too-Young-to-Run Act (2018), the political space remains dominated by male elites, with cultural, institutional, and economic barriers hindering women and youth participation. The paper argues that meaningful inclusion of women and youth is critical for addressing democratic deficits, reducing political violence, and promoting stability. It concludes with recommendations including stronger implementation of quotas, capacity-building initiatives, and political culture transformation.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Nigeria, Women, youth, Inclusion, Democratic governance and Political stability
  topic: keywords
creator: Maryam Yakubu
creator: Prof. S.M. Niworu
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 1
ending page: 4

EFFECTS OF FLIPPED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACH ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, RETENTION AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS HOME ECONOMICS, FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ZARIA-NIGERIA
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description: This study investigated the effects of the Flipped Classroom (FC) instructional approach on the academic achievement, retention, and attitudes of Home Economics students at the Federal College of Education, Zaria, Nigeria. While Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is integral to modern education, its application in Nigerian tertiary institutions often lags, with many instructors still relying on traditional lecture methods that may not be optimal for practical subjects. This research aimed to determine if the FC model—where instructional content is delivered online for pre-class study, freeing in-class time for active, application-based learning—could offer a more effective alternative. A quasi-experimental, non-equivalent pre-test and post-test comparison group design was employed. A sample of 30 undergraduate students was purposively selected and assigned to either an experimental group (Flipped Classroom) or a control group (Conventional Lecture). Data were collected using the Home Economics Achievement Test (HEAT), Home Economics Retention Test (HERT), and Home Economics Attitude Scale (HEAS). The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and independent samples t-tests at a p<0.05 significance level. The findings revealed statistically significant differences between the two groups. The experimental group demonstrated significantly higher mean scores in academic achievement (t(28)=4.67,p<.001), knowledge retention (t(28)=3.98,p=.001), and positive attitude towards Home Economics (t(28)=5.21,p<.001) compared to the control group. The study concludes that the flipped classroom instructional approach is a significantly more effective pedagogical strategy than the conventional lecture method for improving student achievement, retention, and attitude in Home Economics. It is recommended that tertiary institutions encourage the adoption of this model and provide the necessary technological support and professional development for educators …
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Flipped classroom, Academic achievement, Retention, Attitude, Home economics, Blended learning and Education
  topic: keywords
creator: Maryam Muhammad Lawal
creator: Binta Muhammad Kabir
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 45
ending page: 49

EFFECTS OF AI-DRIVEN FINANCIAL LITERACY CHATBOT ON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS OF HOME ECONOMICS STUDENTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, ZARIA, NIGERIA
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description: This study investigated the effects of AI-driven financial literacy chatbot on financial management skills of Home Economics students in Federal University of Education, Zaria, Nigeria. The increasing complexity of financial markets and products necessitates innovative educational tools to equip young adults with essential financial competencies. A quasi-experimental, pre-test/post-test, non-equivalent control group design was adopted for the study. The population comprised all undergraduate Home Economics students, from which a sample of 120 students was selected using a purposive sampling technique and randomly assigned to an experimental group (n=60) and a control group (n=60). The instrument for data collection was a validated researcher-developed "Financial Management Skills Questionnaire" (FMSQ) with a Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient of 0.88. The experimental group interacted with a specially designed AI chatbot ("FinPAL") for six weeks, while the control group received no treatment. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). The findings revealed a significant positive effect of the AI-driven chatbot on students' financial management skills. The experimental group showed a statistically significant improvement in their post-test scores compared to their pre-test scores and also scored significantly higher than the control group in the post-test. The study concludes that AI-driven chatbots are effective tools for enhancing financial literacy and management skills among university students. It is recommended, among others, that tertiary institutions integrate AI-based learning tools into their curriculum to promote practical financial education.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Artificial intelligence, Chatbot, Financial literacy, Financial management skills, Home economics, Higher education and Educational technology
  topic: keywords
creator: Bako, Aishatu Haruna
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 40
ending page: 44

HARNESSING LANGUAGE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY AND ACTIVISM IN NIGERIA
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description: This paper conducts research into the linguistic techniques of the Nigerian environmental campaigns to promote climate and safe environment. The research study employed a qualitative research design, which involved the analysis of campaign materials in terms of posters, radio jingles, social media messages, and community outreach scripts in different regions in Nigeria. A content analysis was utilized to determine patterns of recurring language use, The study reveals that three major dimensions of language use are the application of emotional appeals, imperative statements and inclusion phrases to better appeal to the people; the use of storytelling, repetition of slogans and the use of scientific language to better understand the Nigerian diverse cultural and linguistic environment and the adaptability of the language style to the audience. Results highlight the necessity of culturally sensitive and audience-targeted communication to support environmental activism and mass action. The paper concludes that successful communications should be a balance between emotional appeal and technical comprehension, and should be adapted to the sociolinguistic realities of the audience targeted, to influence them to take a significant behavior change to more sustainable energy practice
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Language, Environmental Advocacy, Activism, Social media and Community outreach
  topic: keywords
creator: Awotayo Folasade Bukola
creator: Oki Oluwadare Timothy
creator: Awotayo Olagoke Oluwafemi, Ph.D
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 33
ending page: 39

A CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF PRESIDENT MUHAMMADUBUHARI'S 2019 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION POLITICAL ADVERTORIALS IN SELECTED NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS
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description: This study investigates the ideological strategies embedded in political campaign advertorials during Nigeria’s 2019 presidential election, with a particular focus on President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign. Drawing on Norman Fairclough’s model of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), the research aims to explore how language is used to project persuasive ideologies and influence public perception. This study was guided by three core objectives: first, to explore the types of ideology present in selected political advertorials; second, to examine the significance of the most frequently occurring ideology within the social context of communication; and third, to assess the impact of this dominant ideology on the electorate. To achieve these aims, twenty advertorials were randomly selected from five national newspapers and analyzed using Fairclough’s three-dimensional CDA framework. The analysis revealed a range of ideological expressions, including nationalism, security-focused narratives, and themes of economic revival. However, the transformational leadership ideology emerged as the most dominant, consistently portraying President Buhari as a reformer and anti-corruption advocate. This ideology resonated strongly with Nigeria’s socio-political climate, reflecting widespread public demand for integrity and change. Its strategic deployment in campaign messaging significantly shaped voter perception, reinforcing Buhari’s credibility and mobilizing electoral support. Based on these findings, the study recommends that political campaigns adopt ethical messaging practices that inform rather than manipulate the electorate. It also advocates for the implementation of media literacy programs to empower citizens to critically evaluate political discourse. Ultimately, the study urges regulatory bodies to enforce balanced and fair representation in political advertising, thereby ensuring that democratic integrity is maintained throughout the electoral process.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Critical discourse, Analysis, Political advertorial, Ideology and Newspaper
  topic: keywords
creator: Awotayo Folasade Bukola
creator: Akinbode Olufisayo
creator: Kehinde Akinbami Israel
creator: Akinbode Gospel
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-10-12
publication date: 2025-10-12
starting page: 24
ending page: 32

PERCEPTION OF SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS ON THE INCLUSION OF SECURITYEDUCATION IN UPPER BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM
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description: The study was conducted to ascertain the Perception of Social Studies Teachers on the Inclusion of Security Education in Upper Basic Education Curriculum. The study was guided by four purposes, research questions and hypotheses. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study consisted of 256 Social Studies Teachers. The data for the study was collected using a structured questionnaire with a 4-point rating scale. The instrument was validated by three experts and tested for reliability using Cronbach Alpha. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation and t-test to test the null hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that Social Studies teachers perceive their knowledge of Security Education to be negatively low, There was no significant difference in the mean responses of male and female teachers on their knowledge of Security Education, on their awareness of the demand of Security Education; there was a significant difference in the mean responses teachers on the need of Security Education and on their competence to teach the topics under Security Education. It was recommended that teachers should be exposed to security awareness programs which will help them in the teaching of Security Education.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Security Education
  topic: keywords
subject: Social Studies and Curriculum
  topic: keywords
creator: Okike, Daniel Chinaza
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-10-03
publication date: 2025-10-03

PERCEIVED RETENTION OF ISLAMIC STUDIES TEACHERS IN SENIOR SECONDARYSCHOOLS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
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description: This paper investigated the perceived retention of Islamic Studies teachers in senior secondary schools in Kwara State, Nigeria. In the course of this study, secondary data used for this work were sourced from journals, textbooks, articles, newspapers and other relevant materials that are germane to this study. The simple random sampling technique was used to select 60 senior secondary school teachers of Islamic studies, Kwara State, Nigeria. A researchers-designed questionnaire was used to gather data from the respondents. The instrument used was validated by three experts in Test and Measurement and found it appropriate for this study. The reliability of the instrument was determined using test re-test reliability technique within a two week interval. The scores of the two tests were correlated using the Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The value of the correlation coefficient obtained was 0.87. Two research questions were raised and answered using the percentages. The findings of the study revealed that lack of motivation, poor leadership style, lack of staff development, poor salary structure and lack of interest to work in rural areas are factors that contribute to Islamic studies teachers’ retention in senior secondary schools in Kwara state, Nigeria. Also, the study revealed that improved salary structure, investing more in staff development, training of effective leaders, creating a mentoring programme and improved welfare package for teachers’ working in rural areas are solutions to Islamic studies teachers’ retention in senior secondary schools in Kwara state, Nigeria. The study concluded that adequate attention should be channeled to the factors that may prompt teachers of Islamic studies retention to enhance effective teaching and learning of Islamic studies in senior secondary schools in Kwara State. Also, the study recommended that government, school heads and other relevant stakeholders should ensure that senior secondary school teachers’ …
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Retention
  topic: keywords
subject: Teachers
  topic: keywords
subject: Islamic studies
  topic: keywords
subject: Perceived
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creator: AYUBA Olaniyi Jibril Ph.D
creator: ABDULKAREEM Musa Kayode
creator: HAMID Mujab Abisola
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-10-03
publication date: 2025-10-03
starting page: 121
ending page: 126

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND EFFICIENCY OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS
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description: This research delves into the multifaceted impact of AI on the efficiency of a country’s business landscape. It explores how AI-driven technologies through high technology adoption, mobile cell subscription and public private partnerships impact business efficiency in the Gambia and Nigeria business environment. To achieve the objectives of this study, multiple regression technique was employed to provide a comprehensive overview of AI’s impact in shaping the business environment’s efficiency, offering valuable insights for policymakers, business leaders, and stakeholder. The differences in the impact of artificial intelligence adoption and subscription among the two countries do not undermine the significance of the general applications of AI to promoting business efficiency globally. This study recommends the need to embrace the high-tech adoption, increase in mobile subscription and public private partnership as components of AI in boosting global business efficiency.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Artificial intelligence
  topic: keywords
subject: Business efficiency
  topic: keywords
subject: Public private partnership and Mobile cell subscription
  topic: keywords
creator: Abubakar Idris
creator: Momoh Mohammad Kabir, O
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-10-03
publication date: 2025-10-03
starting page: 127
ending page: 135

CHALLENGES TO THE UTILIZATION OF LEARNER-CENTERED PEDAGOGY FORBUSINESS STUDIES IN EBONYI STATE
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description: This article ascertained the challenges to the utilization of learner-centred pedagogy for Business Studies in Ebonyi State. The design adopted for the study was a descriptive survey research design. The population for the study comprised (734) Business Studies teachers in 367 public and private secondary schools in Ebonyi State. The sample size of the study comprised 259 (male 117 and female 142) Business Studies teachers. Purposive sampling technique was used to draw only Business Studies teachers, who are core Business Educators out of the total population. The instrument for data collection for this study was a researcher designed 4-point rating scale questionnaire titled “Questionnaire on Challenges to the Utilization of Learner-centred Pedagogy” (OCULP). The instrument was validated by three experts and tested for using Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient which yielded an overall reliability index of 0.84. Data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation for the research questions and t-test statistics to test the research hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. For any of the hypotheses to be accepted, the calculated-t value must be less than the critical–t value. Findings indicated those inadequate facilities, overcrowded classrooms and students’ poor attitude towards learner-centred pedagogy. It was recommended among others that students should be encouraged to change their poor attitude to the utilization of learner-centre pedagogy.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Challenges
  topic: keywords
subject: Utilization
  topic: keywords
subject: Learner-centred,
  topic: keywords
subject: Pedagogy and Business Studies
  topic: keywords
creator: Dr. S.A. Igboke
creator: UZOR Ogbonnaya (Ph.D)
creator: Rev. Sis (Dr) P. A. Olom
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-10-03
publication date: 2025-10-03
starting page: 108
ending page: 115

ARABIC EDUCATION AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT TRENDS IN NIGERIA
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description: This paper discussed the concept and the programme of Arabic Education in Nigeria. It focused on its fundamental and historical development as well as practical dimensions. Furthermore, the paper followed the trends of Arabic curriculum development and innovation in the Basic and Post-Basic schools in Nigeria. The venues for the schools are majorly mosques, mallams’ residence and tree shades. The school is in two divisions: the lower and upper classes. The lower class is known as Quranic School, which is called ‘Makarantan Allo’ in the North and ‘Ileekewu Walaa’ in the West. Also, problems associated with Arabic curriculum implementation in Nigerian schools were identified and relevant solutions were suggested.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Arabic Education,
  topic: keywords
subject: Curriculum Development
  topic: keywords
subject: Curriculum Innovation
  topic: keywords
subject: Curriculum Implementation
  topic: keywords
creator: Abdul-Hamid Habibullahi (Ph. D)
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-10-03
publication date: 2025-10-03
starting page: 116
ending page: 120

INVESTIGATING THE FACTORS AFFECTING ISLAMIC STUDIES STUDENTS` SCHOOLWORK AMONG PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN TOLU COMPLEX, LAGOS STATE
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description: This study examined the factors influencing the academic performance of Islamic Studies students` school work in Tolu complex, Lagos, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive research design. Three research questions and corresponding hypotheses guided the study. The target population comprised all students offering Islamic Studies in the thirty-one (31) public secondary schools in the Tolu complex, Lagos. 140 Islamic Studies students formed the sample of the study. Data were collected using a self-developed questionnaire titled "Factors Affecting Islamic Studies Students' School work in Public Secondary Schools in Tolu complex, Lagos, Nigeria." Face and content validity were assessed, and the reliability coefficient was found to be 0.89. The findings revealed no significant relationship between teachers' teaching methods and the schoolwork of students. However, there was a significant impact of school environment overpopulation on the schoolwork of students. A significant relationship was observed between students' attitudes/interest and their schoolwork in Islamic Studies. The study recommends that parents/guardians should motivate their children to cultivate a positive attitude towards Islamic Studies
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Islamic Studies
  topic: keywords
subject: Schoolwork
  topic: keywords
subject: Secondary School Education
  topic: keywords
subject: Interest and Attitude
  topic: keywords
creator: YAHYA Isiaq Oluwatosin
creator: KEWULERE Adam Olasunkanmi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-10-03
publication date: 2025-10-03
starting page: 70
ending page: 76

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING AND LIBRARY SERVICES AS CORRELATES OFSTUDENTS’ ACADEMIC BEHAVIOUR IN EKITI STATE TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
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description: The study examined the relationship between guidance and counselling and library services as correlate of students’ academic behaviour in Ekiti State tertiary institutions. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of this study consisted of 119,204 students and 2,059 lecturers in public tertiary institutions in Ekiti State. The sample for the study consisted of 300 students from 3 public tertiary institutions in Ekiti State. The sample was selected using multistage sampling procedure. Two self-designed research instruments tagged “Guidance and Counselling and Library Services Questionnaire" (GCLSQ)" and "Students' Academic Behaviour Questionnaire (SABQ)” were used to collect relevant data for the study. The instruments used for the study were validated. GCLSQ and SABQ had a coefficient of 0.79 and 0.80. The data was analyzed using inferential statistics. The research hypotheses were tested using inferential statistics of Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC).The hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that there was significant relationship between guidance and counseling services and students’ academic behaviour. The findings revealed that there was no significant relationship between library services and students’ academic behaviour. It was concluded that guidance and counselling services was an important factor that influence students’ academic behaviour while library services did not influence students’ academic behaviour. It was recommended that guidance and counselling services should be handled by professionals such that students would have confidence and be free to share their problems and fears with the hope that such information would be treated confidentially. It was also recommended that library services will be given adequate attention so as to engage students’ in reading and thereby enhance their behaviour.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Guidance
  topic: keywords
subject: Counselling
  topic: keywords
subject: Library Services,
  topic: keywords
subject: Students
  topic: keywords
subject: Academic Behaviour,
  topic: keywords
subject: Tertiary Institutions
  topic: keywords
creator: Daramola, O. Rita
creator: Afolabi, O. Akinwumi Ph. D
creator: Jemilehin, F. Titilayo Ph. D
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-10-03
publication date: 2025-10-03
starting page: 55
ending page: 60

INFLUENCE OF PARENTS ON CHOICE OF CAREER AMONG SENIOR SECONDARYSCHOOL STUDENTS IN MINNA METROPOLIS OF NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
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description: The study investigated influence of parents on choice of career among senior secondary students’ in Minna Metropolis of Niger State. The relative influence of variables such as parents’ level of education, parents’ occupation and family types were examined using four objectives, one research question and three hypotheses. A descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The population for the study comprised of 4,658 students of (SSII) in Minna Metropolis with a sample size of 200 drawn using simple random, stratified, proportionate and random sampling techniques. Data were collected using a structured questionnaires tagged “Influence of Parents on Choice of Career among Senior Secondary School Students Questionnaire (IPCCSSSQ)”. Face and content validity of the instrument was established and the reliability coefficient of 0.82 was obtained to ensure consistency of the instrument. Data was analyzed using percentage and frequency, mean and rank order and One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) for all hypotheses that were tested at 0.05 alpha level. Findings of the study revealed that parents’ encouragement to students on making good career decisions, parents informing students about specific careers, and parents’ encouragement to students on considering different education and career options were significant influences of parents’ choice of career among senior secondary students in the Minna Metropolis. The research hypotheses tested revealed that there were no significant differences in the parental influence on choice of career among senior secondary school students in Minna Metropolis based on parents’ level of education, occupation and family type. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that school guidance counsellors should organize a meaningful career programme that will help to educate both parents and students on the career choice
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Parents
  topic: keywords
subject: Choice of Career
  topic: keywords
subject: Senior Secondary School Students,
  topic: keywords
subject: Minna Metropolis
  topic: keywords
creator: Ibrahim Nuhu Saidu
creator: Muazu Magaji
creator: Abdulganeey Abdulqadri Makengudu
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-10-03
publication date: 2025-10-03
starting page: 77
ending page: 84

PERCEPTION OF SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS ON THE INCLUSION OF SECURITYEDUCATION IN UPPER BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM
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description: The study was conducted to ascertain the Perception of Social Studies Teachers on the Inclusion of Security Education in Upper Basic Education Curriculum. The study was guided by four purposes, research questions and hypotheses. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study consisted of 256 Social Studies Teachers. The data for the study was collected using a structured questionnaire with a 4-point rating scale. The instrument was validated by three experts and tested for reliability using Cronbach Alpha. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation and t-test to test the null hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that Social Studies teachers perceive their knowledge of Security Education to be negatively low, There was no significant difference in the mean responses of male and female teachers on their knowledge of Security Education, on their awareness of the demand of Security Education; there was a significant difference in the mean responses teachers on the need of Security Education and on their competence to teach the topics under Security Education. It was recommended that teachers should be exposed to security awareness programs which will help them in the teaching of Security Education.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Security Education
  topic: keywords
subject: Social Studies and Curriculum
  topic: keywords
creator: Okike, Daniel Chinaza
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-10-03
publication date: 2025-10-03
starting page: 85
ending page: 93