DETERMINING THE PSYCHOSOCIAL PROBLEMS OF STUDENTS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT IN PORT HARCOURT METROPOLIS OF RIVERS STATE

This study examined the psychosocial problems of students with hearing impairment in Port Harcourt Metropolis of Rivers State. The survey research design was adopted in carrying out the study, with the population of 1.080 students with hearing impairment from ten (10) Special Schools in Port Harcourt Metropolis of Rivers State. The sample size of 292 respondents, which was determined using

Authors: Egbuchu, Samuel, Alerachi (Ph.D) , Chidi-Belonwu, Obianuju Esther
Pages: 1-14

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.11520487

ECONOMIC GROWTH ON THE PLATE: UNVEILING DETERMINANTS OF ONLINE FOOD DELIVERY ADOPTION IN EMERGING MARKETS

The hotel industry holds a pivotal role in fostering development within emerging economies, contributing significantly to national budgets, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, the global hospitality sector has encountered formidable challenges due to the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the high mortality risk and human-to-human transmission associated

Authors: Delone, W. H, McLean, E. R
Pages: 15-37

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.11653726

SAVORING IDENTITY: EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF TRADITIONAL FOOD ON ZAMBIA'S HOSPITALITY SECTOR

This study delves into the intricate interplay between food, culture, and the hospitality and tourism industry, focusing on the case of Zambia. Food is not merely sustenance; it serves as a conduit for cultural expression and preservation. The utilization of traditional food in culinary practices has the power to define indigenous identities and attract tourists seeking authentic experiences.

Authors: Yu, Z, Khazanchi, D
Pages: 38-64

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.11653728

EXPLORING FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO LOWER FEMALE LITERACY IN PAKISTAN

Pakistan faces a daunting challenge in terms of female literacy, which remains low despite the country's efforts to promote education. The issue has several factors, including socioeconomic and religious concerns that continue to impede the progress of women education. Pakistani culture tends to view educating girls as a financial loss since parents expect them to marry and leave their

Authors: Syeda Tajwar Hussnain, Zahara Batool, Fatima Sabbir, Salma Yousaf
Pages: 65-70

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.11653730

EXPLORING THE MORPHOLOGICAL AND SYNTACTIC FEATURES OF JAPANESE ADVERTISING SLOGANS: IMPLICATIONS FOR COPYWRITING

This study applies mathematical linguistics to explore the morphological and syntactic features of Japanese advertising slogans and their correlation with popularity. The sample data includes 1,000 advertising slogans from the Tokyo Copywriters Yearbook spanning from 2018 to 2021 in twelve genres. Mean dependency distance (MDD) and entropy (ENTR) were used to calculate syntactic diversity,

Authors: Wenchao Li
Pages: 71-78

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.11653938

UNTOLD STORIES OF RURAL AGRICULTURAL ESTATES IN NORTHERN ISRAEL: INTEGRATING ANTHROPOLOGY AND HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY IN HISTORICAL RESEARCH

This article presents a mixed-methodology approach to historical research that combines oral history, anthropology, and historical geography in exploring the development of rural agricultural estates in Northern Israel during the late Ottoman and Mandate periods (1879-1948). The study uses GIS technologies, archival documents, and face-to-face interviews to identify and locate small and

Authors: Gerald Sack
Pages: 79-105

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.11653944