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A student under stress can become tired, sick and unable to concentrate or think clearly. This st... more A student under stress can become tired, sick and unable to concentrate or think clearly. This study examined the perceived impact of stress on the academic achievements of Biology students in Education District IV of Lagos state. The research design used is the descriptive survey design method. One hundred Biology students were randomly selected using ballot method from four schools in education District IV. Four research questions guided the study. The research instrument used for collecting data is the Stress Assessment Scale for students (SASS). Simple mean method was used to analyze data collected. Some of the findings are that students experience stress most at the end of the term and that students perceive stress as having negative impact on academic achievement. It was recommended that teachers should pace their work adequately in order not to rush students at the end of the term. Also students should be taught stress management skills.
Research on humanities and social sciences, 2014
There has been a consistent quest for higher education (especially university) in Nigeria, due to... more There has been a consistent quest for higher education (especially university) in Nigeria, due to epileptic academic system. Coupled with the total number of candidates seeking admission into the various higher institutions in Nigeria yearly. On the basis of this, it has become obvious that the existing higher institutions, which were mainly government- owned, cannot cope with the ever- increasing demand for higher education in Nigeria. One of the basic panaceas to this challenge is the liberalization of participation in the education sector. The study applied both historical and sociological methodology in its investigation. This study examined the history of higher education in Nigeria, from 1989 to 2012. In addition, it also examined the role played by the private sector in the Nigerian educational sector in this present dispensation. The writers recommended that there should be a consistent upsurge of private higher institutions in Nigeria to adequately address the challenge pos...
European Journal of Psychological Studies, 2014
B. F. Skinner's theory of reinforcement emphasizes on the relevance of reward and punishment. Thi... more B. F. Skinner's theory of reinforcement emphasizes on the relevance of reward and punishment. This has impacted, to a large extent on the promotion of teaching and learning. In effect, Skinner's theory has been applied often in most educational institutions. Students' educational outcomes can be improved upon on the basis of positive reinforcements. This paper therefore, examined the relevance of skinner's theory of reinforcement on school evaluation and effective school management. The paper applied psychological and sociological methodology in its research design. There is immense value in reinforcement (positive or negative) as a means of feedback to students, teachers and administrators. It is recommended that adequate feedback should be given to teachers to improve their output. And learners should be rewarded in order to improve their educational outcomes.
Европейский журнал психологических исследований, Dec 15, 2014
B. F. Skinner's theory of reinforcement emphasizes on the relevance of reward and punishment. Thi... more B. F. Skinner's theory of reinforcement emphasizes on the relevance of reward and punishment. This has impacted, to a large extent on the promotion of teaching and learning. In effect, Skinner's theory has been applied often in most educational institutions. Students' educational outcomes can be improved upon on the basis of positive reinforcements. This paper therefore, examined the relevance of skinner's theory of reinforcement on school evaluation and effective school management. The paper applied psychological and sociological methodology in its research design. There is immense value in reinforcement (positive or negative) as a means of feedback to students, teachers and administrators. It is recommended that adequate feedback should be given to teachers to improve their output. And learners should be rewarded in order to improve their educational outcomes.
Evropejskij Issledovatelʹ, 2014
It is commonly argued by a school of thought that there is no relationship between religion and s... more It is commonly argued by a school of thought that there is no relationship between religion and science. This extreme position has led to a lasting conflict, which has pitched religion against science and science against religion. The attempt in this paper is to articulate the fact that there can be an enduring consonance between religion and science. No doubt, the conflict and debate on the subject of religion and science has taken the front burner in both religious and philosophical discusses. Some scholars have argued that science has no role in religious or theological domain, while others contest that all religious concerns and considerations must be exposed to empirical investigations, and, proven by the dynamics of our intellect or reason. This paper, therefore, attempts to examine how religion and science complement each other. The author applied philosophical, sociological and historical methodology in his research. It is recommended that there is the need for dialogue betw...
Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Aug 11, 2021
The current spate of religious terrorism in Nigeria is concealed by the perpetrators as a desire ... more The current spate of religious terrorism in Nigeria is concealed by the perpetrators as a desire to "fight for God". It is often argued by the insurgents that they are "fighting for God". The present level of terrorism in Nigeria, occasioned by the Boko Haram insurgency, is commonly adjudged to be the most devastating in her religious and political history. The act of terrorism has affected economic, political and social development in Nigeria, amidst destruction of lives and property. The objectives of this study include an examination of some common causes of religious terrorism and the attendant panaceas. The study also examined the reinforcement of the perpetrators due to the conviction that they are "fighting for God". The study applied the historical research design method. The theories of B.F. Skinner and Abraham Maslow which address the principle of reinforcement and motivation respectively underpin the study. Findings from the study revealed that most of the terrorists are reinforced by the conviction that their act would be rewarded through easy opportunity to get to paradise since their actions were perpetrated in favour of God. The study also revealed the common causes of religious terrorism and some immediate panaceas. The recommendations include the education of the religious adherents by the church, mosque, family and other forms of mass enlightenment by the government and non-governmental organizations. The implications of the study include the unwillingness of international investors to come to the nation due to the unsafe state occasioned by the activities of the insurgents. In addition, the law-abiding citizens are faced with constant attacks on their lives and property by the terrorists who claim to be "fighting for God".
Research on humanities and social sciences, 2014
The African continent is commonly grouped under the main classification, third world or developin... more The African continent is commonly grouped under the main classification, third world or developing nations. It is popularly claimed that this consists basically of most nations that are grappling with the challenge of poverty and gender inequality. The paper addresses the issue of poverty and gender in African culture. It therefore, seeks to rekindle awareness with regards to this phenomenon around Africa with the aim of ameliorating the challenge. The consequence would be right growth in social, economic, political and other areas of life. For any marked growth to take place in Africa there is the need for a paradigm shift with regards to poverty and gender, the paper contends. The paper employed both sociological and historical methods of investigation. It is recommended that African nations should embrace an aggressive advocacy in respect of gender equality in various social, economic and cultural aspects. This can be achieved through equal opportunities to all, without gender di...
Global Journal of Human-Social Science Research, 2015
The study examined the perceptions of people about contemporary family and responsible parenting ... more The study examined the perceptions of people about contemporary family and responsible parenting using a descriptive survey design. The opinions of two hundred randomly selected participants made up of one hundred (100) males and one hundred (100) females were analyzed using frequency counts and percentages. A total of four churches from the mainland area of Lagos State was the population of the study. Four research questions were raised. Findings indicated that more of the respondents are in support of introducing courtship into the marriage institution. 100% of the respondents agree that the husband is the head of the family. Respondents also indicated their opinions about responsible parenting. 100% disagree that the husband’s career is more important than the family. They also agree that they will allow their children marry from other tribes. 90% agreed, while 10% disagreed. The respondents also indicated their opinion on same-sex-marriage. 100% will not recognize or permit this...
Journal of Advocacy, Research and Education, 2015
Nigeria is commonly adjudged as the ―Giant of Africa‖. No doubt, the African continent has witnes... more Nigeria is commonly adjudged as the ―Giant of Africa‖. No doubt, the African continent has witnessed drastic socio-political transformation between the periods 1960 to date. Ironically, since Nigeria became an independent nation on October, 1st 1960, she has been confronted with myriad of socio-political challenges. Notable among these, is religious fanaticism. This, in recent times, is encapsulated in grave religious insurgency, manifested in the ―Boko Haram‖ challenge. This paper therefore addresses the relationship between religious fanaticism and security, how they affect each other (positively or negatively). It also examined the present security challenge in Nigeria, and attempts to advance some panaceas in achieving true security. Thus, articulating the benefits of security as genuine precursors for sustainable development of Nigeria. The paper applied historical and sociological methodology in its investigation. It is recommended among others, that the adherents of the diffe...
Abrahamic faiths refer to the three most popular religions that traced their origin to Abraham. T... more Abrahamic faiths refer to the three most popular religions that traced their origin to Abraham. These religions are Judaism (the earliest of the three), Christianity and Islam (Islam is commonly adjudged as the most recent).This paper examined the common worship, customs and other religious ceremonies prevalent among the Abrahamic faiths. It also identified the common areas of agreement between the Abrahamic faiths with regards to the common religious related customs. It is on this strength that the paper argued that the Abrahamic faiths should emphasize on areas of unity rather than widen the gulf of disagreement. The paper employed the historical and sociological methods of investigation. It is recommended that the Abrahamic faiths should explore areas of unity in order to strengthen the cord of tolerance and peace in the world in general and Nigeria in particular.
The sanctity of human life is commonly adjudged as placing great moral burden on man. On this pre... more The sanctity of human life is commonly adjudged as placing great moral burden on man. On this premise, some philosophers opined that man has no right to terminate his life. While others argued that having received life as a gift, man has the right to reject the gift when he perceives that there is no value in remaining alive. This could be due to grave illness or other forms of dissatisfaction. There are various arguments presented both in favour and against suicide by these proponents. Notable among the protagonists are some philosophers. The study therefore, seeks to examine the philosophical perceptions of suicide and implications on the sanctity of human life. The writer applied philosophical, sociological and historical research methodology in his investigation. It is recommended that man should not necessary see suicide as the right option for escaping the vicissitudes of life, which are often likely to confront man. On the other hand, it is a tremendous moral burden on man if...
The Abrahamic faiths also referred to as Abrahamic religions, consist of Judaism, Christianity an... more The Abrahamic faiths also referred to as Abrahamic religions, consist of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. These religions commonly lay claim to the fact that they all originated from Abraham. They therefore contest that they are directly linked to Abraham. The earliest of the Abrahamic faiths is Judaism, closely followed by Christianity, while the most recent is Islam. The study attempts to examine the importance of the city of Jerusalem to the Abrahamic faiths. To a large extent they all claim some level of relationship with Jerusalem. It is the aim of this study to examine how their common relationship with Jerusalem can engender inter-faith dialogue and unity which stands out as one the major concerns in the world today. The study employed historical and sociological methodology in its investigation. It is recommended that the Abrahamic faiths should appreciate the fact that their relationship with Jerusalem should be explored as a formidable panacea for establishing unity and in...
The social miscreants have positioned themselves as anti-social agents as they continue to work a... more The social miscreants have positioned themselves as anti-social agents as they continue to work against the complete well being of the citizens as a whole and the state in particular. They have become ready tools in the hands of most politicians as they are hired as thugs to unleash harm on political opponents. They are also given to all forms of vices. Some of the criminal activities of the social miscreants range from outright killing to disruption of commercial life. They are also a threat to the law abiding citizens of the state. The study applied both sociological and historical methods in its investigation. It is recommended that it is quite expedient for all stakeholders to address the myriad of harm done by social miscreants in Lagos State. This, to a large extent, would drum the clarion call harder to all and sundry of the need to urgently ameliorate the situation. The government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the church should thus apply concerted efforts towar...
European Journal of Psychological Studies, Dec 15, 2014
B. F. Skinner's theory of reinforcement emphasizes on the relevance of reward and punishment. Thi... more B. F. Skinner's theory of reinforcement emphasizes on the relevance of reward and punishment. This has impacted, to a large extent on the promotion of teaching and learning. In effect, Skinner's theory has been applied often in most educational institutions. Students' educational outcomes can be improved upon on the basis of positive reinforcements. This paper therefore, examined the relevance of skinner's theory of reinforcement on school evaluation and effective school management. The paper applied psychological and sociological methodology in its research design. There is immense value in reinforcement (positive or negative) as a means of feedback to students, teachers and administrators. It is recommended that adequate feedback should be given to teachers to improve their output. And learners should be rewarded in order to improve their educational outcomes.
European Journal of Psychological Studies, 2014
Asia-Africa Journal of Mission and Ministry
The role of religion in contemporary suicide reduction advocacy cannot be overemphasized. Suicide... more The role of religion in contemporary suicide reduction advocacy cannot be overemphasized. Suicide, in most cases has lent itself to multidisciplinary considerations, although before now it had been largely scientific. This includes a combination of psychology, medicine, psychiatry, biomedicine, psychobiology, neurology, medical sociology and others. In most situations, religion, philosophy of religion and philosophy have not been given the rightful place in suicide consideration. This approach could be seen clearly as a negative oversight. The goal of this paper is to examine some common religious perceptions of suicide and consequently apply such in the quest for suicidology advocacy. The paper applied religious, philosophical, historical and sociological research methodologies. It is recommended that a clear understanding of some common religious perceptions of suicide would assist in formulating some panaceas for suicide reduction.
There has always been the challenge to examine the argument that man is free, therefore, could be... more There has always been the challenge to examine the argument that man is free, therefore, could be held responsible for whatever action. On the other hand, it is argued that man is not free and his actions are often predetermined. This sets off a sharp contradiction or paradox. The aim of this paper therefore, is to consider what freewill is, what determinism stands for, and examine the various philosophical positions taken with respect to the sharp debate. It will also attempt to identify the possibility of a consonance between freewill and determinism. In view of the aforementioned, the philosophical position of freewill and determinism will then be considered so as to articulate the challenges stirred by the debate.
It is generally argued by a school of thought that there is no relationship between faith and rea... more It is generally argued by a school of thought that there is no relationship between faith and reason. This extreme position has led to a lasting conflict, which has pitched faith against reason and reason against faith. The attempt in this paper is to establish the truism in the claim: that there can be an enduring consonance between faith and reason. No doubt, the conflict and debate on the subject of faith and reason has taken the front burner in both religious and philosophical discusses. Some scholars have argued that reason has no role in religion or theological sphere, while others contest that all religious concerns and considerations must be exposed to empirical investigations, and, proven by the dynamics of our intellect or reason. This has led to two major conflicting divide. That is, the faith-only group and the reason-only group. This paper, therefore, seeks how faith and reason relate, with an attempt to examining how they complement or contradict each other. This is with the view of establishing an enduring synthesis between them. It is recommended that there is need for dialogue between faith and reason. In addition the church in Nigeria should apply the dynamics of reason to her expression of faith. It should embrace the dictum of "faith with works"
Nigeria, is commonly adjudged as the "Giant of Africa". No doubt, the African continent has witne... more Nigeria, is commonly adjudged as the "Giant of Africa". No doubt, the African continent has witnessed drastic socio-political transformation between the period 1960 to date. Ironically, Nigeria became an independent nation on October, 1 st 1960. It is worth noting that since independence, she has been confronted with myriad of sociopolitical challenges. Notable amongst these, is religious fanaticism. This, in recent times, is encapsulated in grave religious insurgency, manifested in the "Boko Haram" challenge. This paper therefore addresses the relationship between religious fanaticism and security, how they affect each other (positively or negatively). It also examined the present security challenge in Nigeria, and attempts to advance some panaceas in achieving true security. Thus articulating the benefits of security as genuine precursors for sustainable development of Nigeria. It is recommended among others, that the adherents of the different religions should embrace dialogue and tolerance. The government should also pursue the challenge posed by youth unemployment with the right vigour.
A student under stress can become tired, sick and unable to concentrate or think clearly. This st... more A student under stress can become tired, sick and unable to concentrate or think clearly. This study examined the perceived impact of stress on the academic achievements of Biology students in Education District IV of Lagos state. The research design used is the descriptive survey design method. One hundred Biology students were randomly selected using ballot method from four schools in education District IV. Four research questions guided the study. The research instrument used for collecting data is the Stress Assessment Scale for students (SASS). Simple mean method was used to analyze data collected. Some of the findings are that students experience stress most at the end of the term and that students perceive stress as having negative impact on academic achievement. It was recommended that teachers should pace their work adequately in order not to rush students at the end of the term. Also students should be taught stress management skills.
Research on humanities and social sciences, 2014
There has been a consistent quest for higher education (especially university) in Nigeria, due to... more There has been a consistent quest for higher education (especially university) in Nigeria, due to epileptic academic system. Coupled with the total number of candidates seeking admission into the various higher institutions in Nigeria yearly. On the basis of this, it has become obvious that the existing higher institutions, which were mainly government- owned, cannot cope with the ever- increasing demand for higher education in Nigeria. One of the basic panaceas to this challenge is the liberalization of participation in the education sector. The study applied both historical and sociological methodology in its investigation. This study examined the history of higher education in Nigeria, from 1989 to 2012. In addition, it also examined the role played by the private sector in the Nigerian educational sector in this present dispensation. The writers recommended that there should be a consistent upsurge of private higher institutions in Nigeria to adequately address the challenge pos...
European Journal of Psychological Studies, 2014
B. F. Skinner's theory of reinforcement emphasizes on the relevance of reward and punishment. Thi... more B. F. Skinner's theory of reinforcement emphasizes on the relevance of reward and punishment. This has impacted, to a large extent on the promotion of teaching and learning. In effect, Skinner's theory has been applied often in most educational institutions. Students' educational outcomes can be improved upon on the basis of positive reinforcements. This paper therefore, examined the relevance of skinner's theory of reinforcement on school evaluation and effective school management. The paper applied psychological and sociological methodology in its research design. There is immense value in reinforcement (positive or negative) as a means of feedback to students, teachers and administrators. It is recommended that adequate feedback should be given to teachers to improve their output. And learners should be rewarded in order to improve their educational outcomes.
Европейский журнал психологических исследований, Dec 15, 2014
B. F. Skinner's theory of reinforcement emphasizes on the relevance of reward and punishment. Thi... more B. F. Skinner's theory of reinforcement emphasizes on the relevance of reward and punishment. This has impacted, to a large extent on the promotion of teaching and learning. In effect, Skinner's theory has been applied often in most educational institutions. Students' educational outcomes can be improved upon on the basis of positive reinforcements. This paper therefore, examined the relevance of skinner's theory of reinforcement on school evaluation and effective school management. The paper applied psychological and sociological methodology in its research design. There is immense value in reinforcement (positive or negative) as a means of feedback to students, teachers and administrators. It is recommended that adequate feedback should be given to teachers to improve their output. And learners should be rewarded in order to improve their educational outcomes.
Evropejskij Issledovatelʹ, 2014
It is commonly argued by a school of thought that there is no relationship between religion and s... more It is commonly argued by a school of thought that there is no relationship between religion and science. This extreme position has led to a lasting conflict, which has pitched religion against science and science against religion. The attempt in this paper is to articulate the fact that there can be an enduring consonance between religion and science. No doubt, the conflict and debate on the subject of religion and science has taken the front burner in both religious and philosophical discusses. Some scholars have argued that science has no role in religious or theological domain, while others contest that all religious concerns and considerations must be exposed to empirical investigations, and, proven by the dynamics of our intellect or reason. This paper, therefore, attempts to examine how religion and science complement each other. The author applied philosophical, sociological and historical methodology in his research. It is recommended that there is the need for dialogue betw...
Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Aug 11, 2021
The current spate of religious terrorism in Nigeria is concealed by the perpetrators as a desire ... more The current spate of religious terrorism in Nigeria is concealed by the perpetrators as a desire to "fight for God". It is often argued by the insurgents that they are "fighting for God". The present level of terrorism in Nigeria, occasioned by the Boko Haram insurgency, is commonly adjudged to be the most devastating in her religious and political history. The act of terrorism has affected economic, political and social development in Nigeria, amidst destruction of lives and property. The objectives of this study include an examination of some common causes of religious terrorism and the attendant panaceas. The study also examined the reinforcement of the perpetrators due to the conviction that they are "fighting for God". The study applied the historical research design method. The theories of B.F. Skinner and Abraham Maslow which address the principle of reinforcement and motivation respectively underpin the study. Findings from the study revealed that most of the terrorists are reinforced by the conviction that their act would be rewarded through easy opportunity to get to paradise since their actions were perpetrated in favour of God. The study also revealed the common causes of religious terrorism and some immediate panaceas. The recommendations include the education of the religious adherents by the church, mosque, family and other forms of mass enlightenment by the government and non-governmental organizations. The implications of the study include the unwillingness of international investors to come to the nation due to the unsafe state occasioned by the activities of the insurgents. In addition, the law-abiding citizens are faced with constant attacks on their lives and property by the terrorists who claim to be "fighting for God".
Research on humanities and social sciences, 2014
The African continent is commonly grouped under the main classification, third world or developin... more The African continent is commonly grouped under the main classification, third world or developing nations. It is popularly claimed that this consists basically of most nations that are grappling with the challenge of poverty and gender inequality. The paper addresses the issue of poverty and gender in African culture. It therefore, seeks to rekindle awareness with regards to this phenomenon around Africa with the aim of ameliorating the challenge. The consequence would be right growth in social, economic, political and other areas of life. For any marked growth to take place in Africa there is the need for a paradigm shift with regards to poverty and gender, the paper contends. The paper employed both sociological and historical methods of investigation. It is recommended that African nations should embrace an aggressive advocacy in respect of gender equality in various social, economic and cultural aspects. This can be achieved through equal opportunities to all, without gender di...
Global Journal of Human-Social Science Research, 2015
The study examined the perceptions of people about contemporary family and responsible parenting ... more The study examined the perceptions of people about contemporary family and responsible parenting using a descriptive survey design. The opinions of two hundred randomly selected participants made up of one hundred (100) males and one hundred (100) females were analyzed using frequency counts and percentages. A total of four churches from the mainland area of Lagos State was the population of the study. Four research questions were raised. Findings indicated that more of the respondents are in support of introducing courtship into the marriage institution. 100% of the respondents agree that the husband is the head of the family. Respondents also indicated their opinions about responsible parenting. 100% disagree that the husband’s career is more important than the family. They also agree that they will allow their children marry from other tribes. 90% agreed, while 10% disagreed. The respondents also indicated their opinion on same-sex-marriage. 100% will not recognize or permit this...
Journal of Advocacy, Research and Education, 2015
Nigeria is commonly adjudged as the ―Giant of Africa‖. No doubt, the African continent has witnes... more Nigeria is commonly adjudged as the ―Giant of Africa‖. No doubt, the African continent has witnessed drastic socio-political transformation between the periods 1960 to date. Ironically, since Nigeria became an independent nation on October, 1st 1960, she has been confronted with myriad of socio-political challenges. Notable among these, is religious fanaticism. This, in recent times, is encapsulated in grave religious insurgency, manifested in the ―Boko Haram‖ challenge. This paper therefore addresses the relationship between religious fanaticism and security, how they affect each other (positively or negatively). It also examined the present security challenge in Nigeria, and attempts to advance some panaceas in achieving true security. Thus, articulating the benefits of security as genuine precursors for sustainable development of Nigeria. The paper applied historical and sociological methodology in its investigation. It is recommended among others, that the adherents of the diffe...
Abrahamic faiths refer to the three most popular religions that traced their origin to Abraham. T... more Abrahamic faiths refer to the three most popular religions that traced their origin to Abraham. These religions are Judaism (the earliest of the three), Christianity and Islam (Islam is commonly adjudged as the most recent).This paper examined the common worship, customs and other religious ceremonies prevalent among the Abrahamic faiths. It also identified the common areas of agreement between the Abrahamic faiths with regards to the common religious related customs. It is on this strength that the paper argued that the Abrahamic faiths should emphasize on areas of unity rather than widen the gulf of disagreement. The paper employed the historical and sociological methods of investigation. It is recommended that the Abrahamic faiths should explore areas of unity in order to strengthen the cord of tolerance and peace in the world in general and Nigeria in particular.
The sanctity of human life is commonly adjudged as placing great moral burden on man. On this pre... more The sanctity of human life is commonly adjudged as placing great moral burden on man. On this premise, some philosophers opined that man has no right to terminate his life. While others argued that having received life as a gift, man has the right to reject the gift when he perceives that there is no value in remaining alive. This could be due to grave illness or other forms of dissatisfaction. There are various arguments presented both in favour and against suicide by these proponents. Notable among the protagonists are some philosophers. The study therefore, seeks to examine the philosophical perceptions of suicide and implications on the sanctity of human life. The writer applied philosophical, sociological and historical research methodology in his investigation. It is recommended that man should not necessary see suicide as the right option for escaping the vicissitudes of life, which are often likely to confront man. On the other hand, it is a tremendous moral burden on man if...
The Abrahamic faiths also referred to as Abrahamic religions, consist of Judaism, Christianity an... more The Abrahamic faiths also referred to as Abrahamic religions, consist of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. These religions commonly lay claim to the fact that they all originated from Abraham. They therefore contest that they are directly linked to Abraham. The earliest of the Abrahamic faiths is Judaism, closely followed by Christianity, while the most recent is Islam. The study attempts to examine the importance of the city of Jerusalem to the Abrahamic faiths. To a large extent they all claim some level of relationship with Jerusalem. It is the aim of this study to examine how their common relationship with Jerusalem can engender inter-faith dialogue and unity which stands out as one the major concerns in the world today. The study employed historical and sociological methodology in its investigation. It is recommended that the Abrahamic faiths should appreciate the fact that their relationship with Jerusalem should be explored as a formidable panacea for establishing unity and in...
The social miscreants have positioned themselves as anti-social agents as they continue to work a... more The social miscreants have positioned themselves as anti-social agents as they continue to work against the complete well being of the citizens as a whole and the state in particular. They have become ready tools in the hands of most politicians as they are hired as thugs to unleash harm on political opponents. They are also given to all forms of vices. Some of the criminal activities of the social miscreants range from outright killing to disruption of commercial life. They are also a threat to the law abiding citizens of the state. The study applied both sociological and historical methods in its investigation. It is recommended that it is quite expedient for all stakeholders to address the myriad of harm done by social miscreants in Lagos State. This, to a large extent, would drum the clarion call harder to all and sundry of the need to urgently ameliorate the situation. The government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the church should thus apply concerted efforts towar...
European Journal of Psychological Studies, Dec 15, 2014
B. F. Skinner's theory of reinforcement emphasizes on the relevance of reward and punishment. Thi... more B. F. Skinner's theory of reinforcement emphasizes on the relevance of reward and punishment. This has impacted, to a large extent on the promotion of teaching and learning. In effect, Skinner's theory has been applied often in most educational institutions. Students' educational outcomes can be improved upon on the basis of positive reinforcements. This paper therefore, examined the relevance of skinner's theory of reinforcement on school evaluation and effective school management. The paper applied psychological and sociological methodology in its research design. There is immense value in reinforcement (positive or negative) as a means of feedback to students, teachers and administrators. It is recommended that adequate feedback should be given to teachers to improve their output. And learners should be rewarded in order to improve their educational outcomes.
European Journal of Psychological Studies, 2014
Asia-Africa Journal of Mission and Ministry
The role of religion in contemporary suicide reduction advocacy cannot be overemphasized. Suicide... more The role of religion in contemporary suicide reduction advocacy cannot be overemphasized. Suicide, in most cases has lent itself to multidisciplinary considerations, although before now it had been largely scientific. This includes a combination of psychology, medicine, psychiatry, biomedicine, psychobiology, neurology, medical sociology and others. In most situations, religion, philosophy of religion and philosophy have not been given the rightful place in suicide consideration. This approach could be seen clearly as a negative oversight. The goal of this paper is to examine some common religious perceptions of suicide and consequently apply such in the quest for suicidology advocacy. The paper applied religious, philosophical, historical and sociological research methodologies. It is recommended that a clear understanding of some common religious perceptions of suicide would assist in formulating some panaceas for suicide reduction.
There has always been the challenge to examine the argument that man is free, therefore, could be... more There has always been the challenge to examine the argument that man is free, therefore, could be held responsible for whatever action. On the other hand, it is argued that man is not free and his actions are often predetermined. This sets off a sharp contradiction or paradox. The aim of this paper therefore, is to consider what freewill is, what determinism stands for, and examine the various philosophical positions taken with respect to the sharp debate. It will also attempt to identify the possibility of a consonance between freewill and determinism. In view of the aforementioned, the philosophical position of freewill and determinism will then be considered so as to articulate the challenges stirred by the debate.
It is generally argued by a school of thought that there is no relationship between faith and rea... more It is generally argued by a school of thought that there is no relationship between faith and reason. This extreme position has led to a lasting conflict, which has pitched faith against reason and reason against faith. The attempt in this paper is to establish the truism in the claim: that there can be an enduring consonance between faith and reason. No doubt, the conflict and debate on the subject of faith and reason has taken the front burner in both religious and philosophical discusses. Some scholars have argued that reason has no role in religion or theological sphere, while others contest that all religious concerns and considerations must be exposed to empirical investigations, and, proven by the dynamics of our intellect or reason. This has led to two major conflicting divide. That is, the faith-only group and the reason-only group. This paper, therefore, seeks how faith and reason relate, with an attempt to examining how they complement or contradict each other. This is with the view of establishing an enduring synthesis between them. It is recommended that there is need for dialogue between faith and reason. In addition the church in Nigeria should apply the dynamics of reason to her expression of faith. It should embrace the dictum of "faith with works"
Nigeria, is commonly adjudged as the "Giant of Africa". No doubt, the African continent has witne... more Nigeria, is commonly adjudged as the "Giant of Africa". No doubt, the African continent has witnessed drastic socio-political transformation between the period 1960 to date. Ironically, Nigeria became an independent nation on October, 1 st 1960. It is worth noting that since independence, she has been confronted with myriad of sociopolitical challenges. Notable amongst these, is religious fanaticism. This, in recent times, is encapsulated in grave religious insurgency, manifested in the "Boko Haram" challenge. This paper therefore addresses the relationship between religious fanaticism and security, how they affect each other (positively or negatively). It also examined the present security challenge in Nigeria, and attempts to advance some panaceas in achieving true security. Thus articulating the benefits of security as genuine precursors for sustainable development of Nigeria. It is recommended among others, that the adherents of the different religions should embrace dialogue and tolerance. The government should also pursue the challenge posed by youth unemployment with the right vigour.