Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal

The Role of Family in Mitigating Youth Social Violence from An Islamic Perspective

Thameem Ushama — 2024-12-06

This study examines within an Islamic framework while examining families’ vital role in preventing societal violence among young people. In Islam, parents are the primary instructors, and the child’s first school is the home. The research explores how families could stop the growth in juvenile social violence by looking at Islamic viewpoints on family structure, values, and teachings. Analytical and descriptive methods are used in this investigation. It explores the potential role of families as essential building blocks in fostering responsible and peaceful behaviour in the youths, highlighting the significance of family dynamics and values. It looks at how important it is to instil Islamic morals and social skills in the family to foster a feeling of belonging, compassion, and defiance of violent impulses. It offers a profound understanding of how families could function as preventative and corrective measures against social violence by fusing Islamic teachings with contemporary perspectives. The study’s conclusions provide light on the relationship between Islamic principles, family dynamics, and the prevention of social violence. These insights can be used in debates and real-world community well-being initiatives.

Language and Thought in Wittgenstein

Anselmo Orlando Pinto — 2024-12-12

Language and Thought in Wittgenstein – is the theme of this preparation and aims to highlight the contributions of Ludwig Wittgenstein in the reflection on the philosophy of language. Wittgenstein discusses the problems of language in two important works, (Tratactus and Philosophical Investigations) that comprise the phases of the development of his thought, that is, the First Wittgenstein and the Second Wittgenstein. In the Tractatus, language is analyzed outside the concrete circumstances in which it is used in the context of life, while in the Philosophical Investigations the emphasis is on stating that the meaning of linguistic statements is conferred by their use in the context of social practices. Wittgensteinian thought in its first phase speaks of language as a logical mirror of reality, fixed through elementary propositions that have their foundation in the theory of figuration. The second Wittgenstein conceives language based on its different uses, abandoning the essence of language and, therefore, its limits imposed by the logical world. For Wittgenstein, language fulfills a representative function, because through it people can represent their experiences in different ways, moreover, language is a social practice connected to a form of action in the world. Finally, given the influence of the environment on language, it is no longer separated from human life in its essence of creating, recreating and expressing thought. To carry out this study, the method of bibliographical review was preferred, which allowed us to conclude that the First Wittgenstein (Tratactus) constitutes a way of adapting language to the desire for metaphysical knowledge of reality and, with the Second Wittgenstein (Philosophical Investigations), the Language reveals the complex nature of man's being and his intellectual superiority.

Improving Child Outcomes and Quality in Early Childhood Education and Care Through Implementation of Professional Development: A Meta-Systematic Literature Review of Pre- and In-Service Approaches

Jesper Deding — 2024-12-12

This systematic literature review explores the developing landscape of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), highlighting its growing significance in contemporary society. It examines the complex dimensions of ECEC quality and its impact on children, with a particular focus on the critical role of staff education and training. Additionally, it reviews various tools and methods used to measure ECEC quality, framing the analysis around enhancing quality through comprehensive professional development (PD) initiatives. By conducting a meta-systematic literature review of meta-analyses and systematic reviews, this study synthesizes the characteristics and effects of both pre-service and in-service professional development for ECEC staff. Data extraction and cross-sectional analyses aim to identify patterns and differences in findings, ultimately informing effective PD strategies. The results show promising effects of in-service PD, particularly evidence-based practices such as coaching and mentoring, in improving educator practices and benefiting children's outcomes. Pre-service PD demonstrates positive, though varied, associations between educator qualifications and child outcomes, highlighting the need for policy interventions to improve staff education programs and raise ECEC quality. However, differences in international contexts and the diverse aims of outcomes limit generalizability. Factors such as duration, intensity, and alignment with targeted outcomes remain crucial for success. Tailored, collaborative, and context-specific PD interventions are recommended to enhance ECEC practices and child outcomes. Some PD elements, both pre- and in-service, show greater impact than others, suggesting that further research is necessary to refine approaches and clarify the variability in effects.

Impact of Authentic Leadership on Employee Well-Being in Commodity Market: A Case of Nigeria’s Cocoa Industry

Adekunle Michael Tayo — 2024-12-12

This study aims to investigate the relationship between authentic leadership and employee well-being in the Nigerian cocoa sector, a key commodity market in the country. Authentic leadership is characterized by self-awareness, relational transparency, balanced processing, and internalized moral perspective, and has been linked to positive employee outcomes in various contexts. Using a case study approach, this research examined the experiences of employees in the Nigerian cocoa industry to understand how authentic leadership behaviours exhibited by employers and managers influence factors such as organizational commitment, work-life balance, and overall well-being. Data were collected through interviews of Nigeria cocoa sector employees to gain a holistic perspective. Findings revealed that the Nigerian cocoa sectors comply with minimum legal requirements but do not proactively go beyond those standards, and that they provide basic healthcare benefits and adhere to safety regulations but lack comprehensive well-being programs. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the scholarly literature on authentic leadership and its application in non-Western, developing economy settings. It will also provide practical insights for Nigerian cocoa organisations and policymakers on fostering leadership practices that promote leaders’ authenticity, employee thriving and sustainable business performance. The results may have broader implications for leadership development and human resource management strategies in Nigeria's vital commodity markets.

The Challenges of Using ICT in the Teaching and Learning Process in Mozambique

Isabel Augusto Isabel — 2024-12-12

The Challenges of the Use of ICTs in the Teaching and Learning Process in Mozambique – is the subject of this study and arises in the context of the centrality that is attributed today to ICT as mediators of the teaching and learning process. The objective of this essay is to reflect on the challenges of using ICT in the teaching and learning process in Mozambique and to propose practices that guarantee the coherent use of digital resources, available at school and in the family, for pedagogical purposes. Methodologically, the study is based on a review of the existing literature on the subject. The pertinence of this study resides in the need to help teachers face the challenges imposed by the use of ICT in their work. The results reveal that educational practices demand from man an ability to adapt to changes in society. ICT have become indispensable in everyday school life in the 21st century alongside traditional methods. Therefore, it is necessary to equip educational institutions with technological equipment, as well as to make the teacher a critical, reflective and competent professional in the field of new technologies in order to help students to make the correct and intelligent use of ICT, allowing greater motivation for learning. Furthermore, each context must adapt the use of ICT according to its needs and particularities.