International Research and Academic scholar society

IRASS Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Issue-10(October), Volume-2 2025

1. FACTORS INFLUENCING SELF-STIGMA AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS UTILIZATION OF C...
2

OMETHA LEWIS-JACK*
Bowie State University
1-4
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17244614

The current study examined college students’ attitudes towards utilization of professional mental health services and their self-stigma of seeking professional services at an HBCU. One hundred and forty-four students at Bowie State University (BSU) participated in the study. Students were between the ages of 18 and 47 years, with a mean age of 23 years. Students completed a Demographic Questionnaire, which included questions about alcohol and marijuana usage, amounts, and frequency, the Attitudes Towards Seeking Professional Help Scale (ATSPPH), and the Self-Stigma of Seeking Help Scale (SSOSH). Students were recruited from several classes across the campus and completed the surveys in person. Consistent with prior research, results indicated a significant negative relationship between the ATSPPH and the SSOSH scales. Students who held more favorable views of seeking mental health services were less likely to experience internalized stigma. Gender differences were found in attitudes towards seeking professional help and self-stigma towards seeking help, with females demonstrating more positive attitudes and less self-stigma than males. Student classification proved to be a significant factor impacting attitudes towards seeking professional help, where test scores increased progressively across classification levels. Juniors exhibited the most positive attitudes, followed by seniors, sophomores, and freshmen. Students’ age, alcohol, and marijuana use did not impact attitudes towards seeking help or self-stigma towards seeking professional help. However, Students who lived on campus did not differ in their attitudes towards seeking professional help from Commuter students, but had more of an internalized stigma towards seeking help than commuters. These findings highlight the importance of targeted mental health outreach, particularly for male students and underclassmen, who may be more vulnerable to negative attitudes and stigma.

2. Local Government Administrative Systems And The Relevance Of Tradition...
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Tyodzer Patrick PILLAH*, Princ...
Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Veritas University, ABUJA
5-27
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17271427

Local government administration in Nigeria is as old as history and its dated back precolonial era. It had been part of system of government among ethnic groups in Nigeria particularly the Yoruba in the West, Hausa/Fulani in the North and the Igbo in the East. Each ethnic group operating it as it suits their cultural value. Under colonial administration, it was known as indirect rule system. It was an attempt to govern the people through their chief. At independence and thereafter, the system has since been restructured and reorganized depending on the regime and the nature of government in power. These changes have made it to pass through series of uncertainties and with peculiar characteristics. The specific objectives of this study are to examines both the inherent weakness of the constitutional foundation and the contradictions created by the 1976 reforms, also examines the historical development of local government in Nigerian state. The research methodology is carried out through the use of secondary data. Using a theoretical analysis, the paper finds that the combined effects of constitutional gaps and reform contradictions have rendered Nigeria‘s system of local government an unfortunate ‗orphan‘, and that, lacking a strong constitutional foundation, local government in Nigeria has been subject to the whims of both state and federal governments. The paper argues that, despite numerous constitutional developments, current constitutional provisions for local government in Nigeria leave much to be desired. However, the paper find‘s out that, the current state of Local Government in Nigeria is characterised by unbridled interference of the State Government and therefore recommends that, there is need to review the Constitution to make Local Government autonomous especially on the issues of fiscal power, functions and responsibilities. The recommendations to improve the system include that: local government should be given the status of a federating unit in the constitution, with its powers and functions clearly spelt out; the constitutionally mandated State Joint Local Government Account (SJLGA) should be abolished; and the constitution should be amended to create a chapter which guarantees the identity and autonomy of local government as a third tier of government.

3. From Moral Discourse to Strategic Calculations: The United States’ Hum...
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Dr. Ozge Tenlik*
St Clements University
28-35
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17271554

U.S. foreign policy has long been constructed upon a tense balance between “universal values” and “national interests.” Human rights have frequently been highlighted as an instrument for Washington to claim moral superiority on the global stage; the promotion of democracy, the protection of freedoms, and the principles of international law have formed the core of American discourse. Yet this rhetoric has often clashed with strategic priorities and geopolitical interests-energy security, military alliances, and economic gains have frequently outweighed human rights. From the Cold War to the post-9/11 era and into today’s competition with China and Russia, the United States has been criticized for reacting strongly to human rights violations in some regions while remaining silent when strategic partnerships were at stake. This article analyzes the historical evolution, theoretical explanations, and practical contradictions of the human rights discourse in U.S. foreign policy. In particular, debates on double standards, the instrumentalization of human rights as a tool of hegemony, and the future configuration of the national interest-universal values balance constitute the core focus of the study.

4. Fedral Capital Territory Administration: Comparing Washington Dc, Nair...
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Tyodzer Patrick PILLAH*, Dorca...
Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Veritas University Abuja
36-52
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17272244

This paper presents a comparative analysis of local government administration in Nigeria, Brazil, and the United states, Nairobi, focusing on the structural, functional, and financial aspects of local governance in each country. It explores the varying levels of autonomy, community participation, funding mechanisms, and challenges that characterize local governments in these nations. The analysis reveals that while Nigeria's reliance on federal allocations limits local autonomy, Brazil's decentralized model empowers municipalities to respond effectively to community needs. The United States hybrid structure highlights the balance between central oversight and local independence. Key lessons from this comparative study emphasize the importance of local government autonomy, citizen engagement, diverse funding sources, and capacity building as essential factors for enhancing local governance effectiveness.

5. An Assessment of Media Channel Mostly Used in Receiving Information of...
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C.J. Ikpeama, PhD*, K.C. Izuog...
Department of Mass Communication Clifford University
53-58
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17283431

This study was centered on an Assessment of media channel mostly used in receiving information of tackle prostate cancer by South-East men. The major objective of the study was to find out the media channel mostly used by South-East Nigerian men, in accessing information to tackle prostate cancer. The study adopted social judgment theory. The study also adopted survey research method with questionnaire and interview as instruments for data collection. The sample size was made up of 385 respondents, out of a population of 5,068,566. Multi-stage sampling technique was adopted for the study. The major findings of the study showed that majority of men in South-East- Nigeria access more information to tackle prostate cancer through social media. It was also revealed that there is a high level of interest in getting more media information about tackle of prostate cancer. It was concluded that media campaign on tackle prostate cancer and sensitization of health benefits are serious campaigns on Social media. This is because of the high level of spread of the ailment and its deadly nature. It is therefore recommended that different media channels or platforms should constantly present and promote campaigns to tackle prostate cancer in our society and always present campaigns that will positively affect the health status of men in the country.

6. The Dignity of Work and the Silent Voices of the Unemployed Youths
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Blazio Mahaso Manobo (PhD)*
Catholic University of Zimbabwe
59-68
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17283945

The African youths have been subjected to massive Eurocentric narratives depicting them as unfortunate and destined for perennial life of want and pain due to their colour of skin. The continent of African has been depicted in negative terms and the leadership portrayed as beyond redemption. Young people see themselves as unfortunate to be born in Africa and hence the skills flight into diaspora. Neither the missionary theology of self-denial in order to win heaven nor the theological rhetoric of the Gospel of prosperity have the capacity to satisfy the 21st century youth. Frustrated by the burden of an education system that no longer provides opportunities for employment, African youths have found solace in drug and substance abuse, crime, sex, and violence among others vices. Using a phenomenological approach, this paper justifies the adoption of an African spirituality of work in the pastoral care of the unemployed youths. We argue in this paper that the silent voices of the unemployed youths is no longer the preserve of governments, private organizations or lay leaders, but an invitation for religious institutions to adopt approaches rooted in the solid African spirituality of work.

7. School Principal Leadership and Its Influence on Indonesian Teacher Mo...
1

Basilius Redan Werang*, I Gede...
Ganesha University of Education, Singaraja, Bali, Indonesia
69-72
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17385597

Background: The varying levels of teacher morale in elementary schools are particularly noteworthy, as they are closely linked not only to students’ engagement, behavior, and academic achievement, but also to teachers’ job satisfaction and emotional well-being. Objective: This study aimed to examine the influence of school principals’ leadership on teacher morale in Catholic elementary schools in Merauke, South Papua, Indonesia. Method: We employed a quantitative survey research approach to obtain data from 95 Catholic elementary school teachers in Merauke, South Papua, Indonesia. Obtained data were subjected to statistical analysis using simple linear regression analysis by employing Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 21. Findings: The results of data analysis reveal a positive and significant impact of school principal leadership on the morale of Catholic elementary school teachers in Merauke, South Papua, Indonesia. Implication for Practice and Research: This finding implies that effective leadership practices by school principals play a crucial role in fostering teachers’ motivation, satisfaction, and overall well-being, which may in turn enhance the quality of teaching and learning in Catholic elementary schools.

8. Systematic Review: The Role of Transport in Tourism Development
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Amen Osamede, JEGEDE*, Reagan...
Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of the Social Sciences, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, P.M.B. 5363, Ekiti State, Nigeria
73-81
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17411068

A major important and closely related aspect of tourism is transport, which has a significant impact on both accessibility and economic development. This study appraised the critical role of transportation in the tourism industry, identifying transport infrastructure as a key determinant of tourism. Key concepts explored in this study include accessibility of tourism and transport, connectivity, technology, and sustainability. Key findings in this synthesis revealed that transportation is crucial to the development of tourism as it promotes access to locations as well as the growth of tourist arrivals and economic benefits. The study also found out that, cutting-edge information technologies in transportation, such as intelligent ticketing and dynamic routing, helped to rationalize and personalize transportation. This research synthesis also emphasized the fact that transport system, particularly the carbon portion, presents sustainability challenges for tourism to operate. This study concludes that transportation plays an important part in the development of tourism industry, while also advocating for green transportation to assist the expansion of sustainable tourism.

9. CAN the FATHER COMPLEX BECOME INSTITUTIONALIZED? WOMEN’S ORGANIZATIONA...
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Assoc. Prof. Yesim Sirakaya*
St. Clements University UK
82-90
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17443232

This study examines the relationship between two key concepts of psychoanalytic theory-the father complex and the Electra complex-in the context of women employees’ industrial experiences. The research aims to understand the influence of these psychodynamic structures on organizational culture, perceptions of leadership, relationships with authority, and career advancement. In the literature, the father complex is defined as the reflection of an individual’s unconscious conflicts with the father figure on adult behavior and relationship patterns, while the Electra complex refers to a woman’s emotional and competitive orientation toward her father. The study discusses how these two concepts are reflected in “institutionalized” forms within organizational structures, particularly in male-dominated sectors, hierarchical organizations, and environments characterized by authoritarian leadership styles, and how they influence women’s decision-making processes, leadership roles, and workplace relationships. The findings indicate that women employees’ relationships with authority figures can be shaped by the unconscious father image and Electra dynamics, which in turn may affect organizational commitment, job satisfaction, and career motivation. The study argues for making the psychodynamic perspective more visible in the field of industrial and organizational psychology and, in this regard, offers both theoretical and practical recommendations for researchers and human resource professionals.

10. Turning English into the Second Language in Vietnam: A Critical Policy...
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Nguyen Hoang Cuong*
English Teacher, Nguyen Binh Khiem High School, Tam Ky City, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam And English Visiting Lecturer, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Quang Nam University, Tam Ky City, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam
91-99
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17434917

This study critically assesses Vietnam’s policy of turning English as a second language under Resolution 71-NQ/CP (2025). Based on Spolsky’s Tripartite Model and MultiLevel Policy Analysis, this study examines the interplay between national ideology, governance mechanisms and educational practices. The results show that although the policy demonstrates a strong commitment to global integration, regional disparities, limited teacher capacity, and uneven resource allocation reduce implementation effectiveness. Accordingly, the study proposes feasible recommendations: promoting localization strategies, enhancing teacher training, ensuring resource equity, leveraging educational technology and promoting social participation. The study affirms that to achieve long-term success, ESL policy needs to align national vision with context-specific actions at the grassroots level, promoting equity, inclusiveness, and sustainability in education reform.





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