International Research and Academic scholar society

IRASS Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Issue-12(December), Volume-2 2025

1. THE ROLE OF PERSONALITY TRAITS IN THE PROCESS OF ADAPTATION TO URBAN L...
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Dr. Nedret Keskin*

1-27
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17796900

Urban environments demand complex psychological, social and behavioral adjustments from individuals who relocate from rural or semi-urban areas. This study examines how personality traits, particularly the Big Five dimensions-extraversion, openness to experience, conscientiousness, agreeableness and neuroticism-shape individuals’ adaptation to urban life. Drawing on contemporary urban sociology and personality psychology, the research explores the mechanisms through which personality influences stress management, social integration, perceived crowding, environmental tolerance, and engagement with urban opportunities. Findings indicate that high openness and extraversion facilitate faster cultural and social adaptation, while conscientiousness supports structural adjustment such as time management and rule compliance. Conversely, high neuroticism is associated with elevated adaptation stress, reduced environmental satisfaction and a heightened sense of urban overload. The study underscores that urban adaptation is not solely a structural or socioeconomic process but is deeply intertwined with stable dispositional characteristics. These results contribute to a more nuanced understanding of urban adjustment and offer implications for urban planners, policymakers and migration psychologists.

2. The Impact of Artificial Intelligence Tools on Autonomous Learning amo...
1

Trinh Bao Phong*, Nguyen Dinh...
Faculty of Foreign Languages, Dong An Polytechnic, Dong Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
28-32
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17810096

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly used in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education to support personalized learning and learner autonomy. This study investigates how AI tools influence autonomous learning behaviors among EFL students at Dong An Polytechnic (DAP) in Vietnam. Using a mixed-methods design, data were collected from 112 students through a questionnaire and follow-up semi-structured interviews. The findings show that frequent users of AI tools including Grammarly, ChatGPT, ELSA Speak, and Duolingo demonstrated higher levels of goal-setting, self-monitoring, self-evaluation, and learning motivation. Students reported positive perceptions of AI, valuing its convenience, immediate feedback, and ability to build confidence. However, challenges such as digital literacy limitations, reliance on AI suggestions, and concerns regarding academic integrity were identified. The results highlight the need for structured AI integration, responsible use guidelines, and institutional support. The study provides implications for teachers, curriculum designers, and policymakers and suggests directions for future research.

3. Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment: A multiple applicati...
1

Leonidou Pagona*, Kartasidou L...
PhD student, Department of Educational Policy, University of Macedonia, Greece
33-43
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17827020

Objective: Α gap seems to exist in research concerning the implementation of Social Emotional Learning interventions for students with disabilities in special education schools. The aim of the particular paper, within the framework of a broader research, is to highlight the multiple applications of Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA) in a SEL Intervention in a Special Education School in Greece. Method: A mixed-method research design was applied, as with the combination of quantitative and qualitative methods the weak points of each method are compensated separately. In this paper, though, only the assessment process through ASEBA is going to be presented, so as to point out its multiple applications. In this multiple case study 3 teachers and a parent of each of the 3 students participated. Findings: So, an overall improvement was perceived concerning the behavior of all students, although different perceptions were noticed e.g. in terms of context, as it became evident in the social validity measures. Implication for Practice and Research: ASEBA is a valuable tool for screening procedure, assessing behavior change and social validity in SEL interventions through its multi-informant approach, detailed subscales and normative data. our findings contribute to both in-service and novice teachers’ or researchers’ knowledge about how to use a multipurpose tool like Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA) in the assessment process of a SEL intervention program. Furthermore, an important aspect of our article is that social validity is addressed, which is quite sidelined in research and in practice, even though it constitutes a crucial aspect of any intervention program.

4. Enhancing Inclusive Pedagogy: The Role of Instructional Materials in S...
2

Delphine Embi Achuo*, Maingari...
PhD Student Department of Curriculum and Evaluation (Curriculum Development), Faculty of Education, University of Yaounde 1.
44-49
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17921556

Inclusive education has emerged as a global priority, yet learners with visual impairments continue to face systemic barriers in mainstream classrooms, particularly in SubSaharan Africa. This study investigates the role of inclusive instructional materials in shaping pedagogy and learner engagement within Cameroon’s bilingual secondary education system, focusing on Government Bilingual High School, Mendong. A mixed methods design was employed, combining classroom observations, semi-structured teacher interviews, and learner surveys. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and correlation measures, while qualitative data were subjected to thematic analysis. Findings reveal that audio resources (78% availability) and teacher-produced aids (65%) are the most accessible and strongly correlated with learner engagement (r = +0.72 and +0.68) and teacher satisfaction. In contrast, Braille textbooks (32%) and tactile graphics (28%) remain scarce, with weaker correlations to engagement (r = +0.41 and +0.39), limiting independent study and equitable participation. Assistive technologies demonstrate moderate availability (40%) and potential impact, though teachers report insufficient training to integrate them effectively. Qualitative insights highlight challenges, including resource scarcity, high costs, bilingual adaptation difficulties, and time constraints in producing improvised aids. The study confirms that the availability of inclusive instructional materials enhances learner engagement and teacher effectiveness, while scarcity perpetuates exclusion. It underscores the need for systemic investment, teacher training, and integration of assistive technologies. By aligning with Cameroon’s Vision 2035 and international commitments under the CRPD and SDG4, the findings provide actionable recommendations for strengthening inclusive pedagogy and advancing equitable education for learners with visual impairments.

5. Travel Photography
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Vakhtang Egiazarov*
Photographer
50-51
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17925868

One of the most important and interesting places in photography in modern life is travel photography. Travel photographers travel to different places around the world, take interesting photographs and introduce them to the people of the world, and these works are included in the history of photographic art. Travel photography is a significant genre of modern photographic art that combines visual storytelling with cultural documentation. It goes beyond capturing well-known landmarks to represent landscapes, human life, traditions, and everyday experiences that define a place. This study explores the role of travel photography in preserving cultural identity and conveying the essence of diverse locations through ethical and creative photographic practices. Using a qualitative and descriptive approach, the paper examines planning strategies, composition techniques, lighting considerations, and the use of color versus black-and-white imagery in travel photography. Special emphasis is placed on cultural awareness, ethical responsibility, and the respectful inclusion of people to enhance narrative depth and authenticity. Through the discussion of influential photographers and iconic images, the study highlights how travel photography contributes to historical memory and global understanding. The findings suggest that effective travel photography relies on originality, careful observation, and ethical engagement with subjects, enabling photographers to create meaningful visual records that transcend mere documentation and foster cross-cultural appreciation.

6. Cinema and Intangible Cultural Heritage: The Contribution of Ndzobi to...
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Claude Giscard Makosso, Chris...
Lecturer - Associate Researcher, GREGLICADI & GRILA, Marien Ngouabi University, Republic of Congo, Faculty of Letters, Arts, and Human Sciences
52-57
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17927411

This study demonstrates how cinema can preserve and promote intangible cultural heritage through the film Ndzobi by Congolese director Mike Yombi (2021). In a context marked by the decline of initiatory practices threatened by modernity and urbanization, the film emerges as a strategic instrument for documenting and transmitting knowledge that is gradually disappearing. Ndzobi unveils the world of the eponymous initiatory society, integrating authentic ritual elements such as rites of passage, relations to the sacred, and community structures. Through the trajectory of Akouango, the work explores the tensions between collective traditions and individual aspirations. The analysis highlights the documentary, pedagogical, and symbolic functions of the film, reinforced by its visibility at FESPACO. By revealing the fragility of the rites and their risk of erasure, Ndzobi illustrates the capacity of African cinema to serve as a cultural mediator and a tool for safeguarding traditions.





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