International Journal of Humanities & Social Science: Insights & Transformations [ISSN: 2581-3587 (online)]

Good Governance in Public Administration: Principles, Tools, and Implementation

Pathum Sookaromdee, Viroj Wiwanitkit — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Good governance is a fundamental principle for effective public administration, ensuring transparency, accountability, and responsiveness to the needs of society. This article explores the key principles outlined in the Royal Decree on Good Governance (2003) and the Act on the Facilitation of Government Service (2015), emphasizing the 10 principles of good governance and their practical applications. It further examines principles like decentralization, participation, accountability, and legal integrity, highlighting how these concepts ensure efficient and equitable governance.

Influence of Social Media on the Practice of Journalism among Journalists of Punch Newspaper in Nigeria

Okechukwu Chukwuma, Ph.D. — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The study looked at theinfluence of social media on the practice of journalism among journalists of punch newspaper in Nigeria.The quantitative research approached was adopted for the study while the survey research design was used to carry out the study. A total of 34 journalists in Punch Newspaper were purposively selected and studied based on their willingness to participate in the study. Questionnaire was used to collect data for the study. The collected data were analyzed using frequency counts and percentages, and presented in tables. The study found that social media platforms have significantly improved newsgathering practices, breaking of news and the reception of audience feedback among journalists of Punch Newspaper. Accordingly, it was recommended that other media organizations and journalists who have not effectively start deploying social media for journalism practices should do so to remain relevant in this digital journalism era.

Systematic Literature Review: ‘Role of Listeners club in a Humanitarian Crisis situation' A Case study of Rohingya Camps, Bangladesh

Shefali Chaturvedi, Dr. Parvesh Lata, Dr. Meeta Ujjain — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Humanitarian emergencies, such as pandemics and natural disasters, have repeatedly exposed global vulnerabilities. While governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play critical roles in mitigating these crises, access to timely and accurate information is paramount. Such information enables affected communities to benefit from the assistance provided by humanitarian workers effectively.The 2017 Rohingya crisis is a significant example of such an emergency. Forced to flee persecution, over one million Rohingya people now reside in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, home to the world’s largest and most densely populated refugee camps. Despite the efforts of donor organizations, the community remains dependent on external aid and continues to face multiple challenges. Effective communication is essential in this context to inform individuals about available assistance, ensure security, and dispel harmful rumours.This study employs a Systematic Literature Review to examine the role and significance of ‘listener' s clubs in disseminating information and countering misinformation within Rohingya refugee camps. Drawing on frameworks such as the Two-Step Flow Model, and the KAP Model and Humanitarian Communication model, the research explores the nature, impact, and relevance of listeners' clubs during various phases of the humanitarian emergency.

The Dynamics of Language Change: An In-Depth Exploration

Pathum Sookaromdee, Viroj Wiwanitkit — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Language is not static; it evolves continuously through various mechanisms influenced by cultural, social, and cognitive factors. This article delves into the multiple dimensions of language change, including lexical, phonetic, grammatical, and semantic shifts. It examines the driving forces behind these transformations, such as anatomical and social influences, while also considering current trends in ongoing language changes.

Mahbubnagar through the Ages: Art, Heritage, and Folklore

Umarani P — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Mahbubnagar, a culturally rich district in Telangana, is renowned for its historical landmarks, artistic traditions, and vibrant folklore. The architectural splendor of Koilkonda Fort, Gadwal Fort, and the Jogulamba Temple in Alampur reflects the region’s deep-rooted heritage, while the exquisite Gadwal sarees, wood and stone carvings showcase its artistic excellence. Folklore remains a vital part of Mahbubnagar’s identity, with Oggu Katha ballads and Lambadi dance preserving age-old narratives of deities and legendary heroes. The district’s festivals, including Bathukamma, Bonalu, and Gadwal Jathara, serve as grand celebrations of faith and tradition, strengthening community bonds. However, with the impact of modernization, there is an urgent need for heritage conservation, cultural tourism, and digital documentation to safeguard these traditions. This article explores Mahbubnagar’s historical, artistic, and folkloric significance, emphasizing the importance of preserving its rich cultural legacy for future generations.

The Artist as Social Critic: The Musical Performances of Beautiful Nubia and his Roots Renaissance Band in Nigeria

ADEKUNLE, Idowu James — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Music is a pleasurable global Performance. Its therapeutic functions cannot be overemphasized. It is a succour and mirth to its audience. Existing studies have examined music from therapeutic functions without considering its deeper social functions. Therefore, this article examines the artist as a social critic in the musical performance of Beautiful Nubia and his Roots Renaissance Band in Nigeria. The artist's mental status, both conscious and unconscious, in the creation of his work was investigated. Closely allied with this is his intention about the work, as well as the factors that prompted the state of mind for example, the spirit of the age, the socio-economic conditions of the times he expresses feelings to his audiences, and so forth. Video recording texts of the Nigerian artist were used for the analyses. Schechner’s Performance theory and Psychoanalytical theory of Jung were used. Data were subject to Performance and literary analyses.

From Kool-Aid to Crack: Public Distraction, State Power, and the Weaponization of Forgetting in Jamaica

Zandy U. Elliott, PhD, DHSc, MPH, CIC — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This narrative exploratory research investigates the intricate dynamics of public distraction, state power, and the weaponization of forgetting in Jamaica, with a specific focus on the historical, social, and political context of the 1970s to the 1980s. Through a triangulated qualitative methodology that combines archival analysis, in-depth interviews, and media content examination, this study explores how the Jamaican state has systematically engineered historical amnesia to maintain hegemonic control, obscure accountability, and stifle collective memory. Utilizing critical discourse analysis (CDA) and constructivist grounded theory, the study identifies key themes of state violence, selective memory, and manufactured consent, while also revealing the resilience of counter-hegemonic memory practices embedded within Jamaican music, oral history, and cultural discourse.Findings suggest that the weaponization of forgetting has not only undermined the nation’s capacity for historical reckoning but has also sustained social and political inequalities by perpetuating a narrative of public distraction. The study highlights the role of the media in complicating public memory, demonstrating how news cycles and sensationalized reporting distract from deeper political crises. Moreover, the research emphasizes the significance of resistance memory in shaping national identity and public consciousness, offering insight into how communities continue to contest historical silences.By synthesizing these findings within the framework of state power, public health, and historical trauma, this paper calls for a renewed national dialogue on memory, justice, and collective responsibility, with practical recommendations for addressing the ongoing legacies of state violence in shaping public policy and societal health. Ultimately, this study contributes to a broader understanding of how historical narratives are constructed, contested, and manipulated, offering a critical lens through which to examine the politics of memory in post-colonial societies.

The Role of Positive Psychology in Enhancing Workplace Productivity and Employee Well-being

Dr. Priyanka Neeta Masih — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Positive psychology, as a contemporary psychological framework, emphasizes strengths, well-being, and optimal functioning rather than focusing solely on dysfunction. In the context of the workplace, this approach is gaining significant traction for its potential to improve both employee satisfaction and productivity. This study investigates the role of positive psychology in enhancing workplace productivity and employee well-being through a structured questionnaire distributed among 270 employees from diverse sectors across India. The results reveal a strong positive correlation between practices such as gratitude, resilience training, optimistic leadership, and mindfulness on employee morale, engagement, and performance. Findings also suggest that organizations investing in positive psychology interventions report reduced stress levels and higher retention rates. This paper contributes to the understanding of how psychological capital can serve as a strategic tool for human resource development in modern workplaces.