Ideal International

Ideal International Journal is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishing original research articles, reviews, and scholarly inquiries across arts, social sciences, education, and multidisciplinary global studies. Published by the Biafulu Igbo Scholars Forum.

THE IMPACT OF JOB LEVEL ON JOBSATISFACTION AMONG EMPLOYEES IN THEAPPAREL AND TEXTILE INDUSTRY IN SRILANKA

Author Ven Kumbukandana Rewatha TheroDepartment of Philosophy, University of Kelaniya,Kelaniya, Sri Lanka Abstract The present study examined job satisfaction amongemployees in the apparel and textile industry in SriLanka, with particular attention to differences associatedwith job level, gender, and marital status. A sample of120 employees was selected from Sumithra Garments(Pvt) Ltd., Polgahawela, Sri Lanka, using a

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THE DANGERS OF ARMING AND USING NONSTATE ACTORS IN THE FIGHT AGAINSTINSURGENCY AND TERRORISM IN NIGERIA

Author Cletus C.N. Nwadiogbu, PhDCommissioner of Police/Deputy CommandantThe Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil Kanocletusnwadiogbu@gmail.com +2348036014140 Abstract The deployment of non-state actors as auxiliary counterinsurgency forces has become a defining feature ofNigeria’s security responses to Boko Haram terrorism inthe northeast, armed banditry in the northwest andcommunal violence across the Middle Belt. Whilst sucharrangements offer short-term tactical advantages,including

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THE ENGLISH BIBLE: TRANSLATION ANDRELIGIOUS UNITY AMONG CHRISTIANS INMULTILINGUAL COMMUNITIES IN THE FCT,ABUJA

Authors Felix Emefiele Gbenoba, PhDDepartment of Englishfgbenoba@noun.edu.ng/+2347033279672 Michael Enyinwa Okoronkwo, PhDDepartment of Religious Studiesmeokoronkwo@noun.edu.ng/+2349058209200 Christopher Chinedu Nwike, PhDLinguistics and Nigerian LanguagesNational Open University of Nigeria, Abujacnwike@noun.edu.ng/+2348037054985 Abstract This study examines the role of the English Bible inpromoting religious unity among Christians fromdifferent linguistic backgrounds in multilingualcommunities across the six Area Councils of the FederalCapital Territory

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THE CATHOLIC MISSIONS AND MISSIONARYSCHOOLS IN ABAKALIKI, 1922–1982

Authors Ikechukwu O. OnuohaDepartment of History and International Relations, Ndubuisi M. MbamDepartment of History and International Relations Fidelia U. NwomeDepartment of History and International Relations, EbonyiState University, Abakaliki Abstract The history of Catholic missionary activities andmissionary education constitutes an important aspect ofthe social and educational transformation of Abakalikiand its surrounding communities in southeastern Nigeria.From 1922

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MMETỤTA NKWADO NDỊ NKUZI NA MMETANKE ỌMA ỤMỤ AKWỤKWỌ BEZIK DỊ ELUN’ASỤSỤ IGBO NA STEETI EBONYI

Author Nwigwe NwakaegoDepartment of Arts and Social Sciences Education,Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.nwakaegonwigwe@gmail.com +2348033727159 Ụmịedemede E mere nchọcha a iji chọpụta mmetụta nkwado ndị nkuzina mmeta nke ọma ụmụ akwụkwọ Bezik dị elu n’asụsụIgbo na steeti Ebonyi. Nchọcha a nwere ajụjụ atọ gbaraọkpụrụkpụ, gbasokwa usoro nchọcha adịm nke nkọwasị.Na nchọcha a, e nweghị ohere maka nsere

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ERRORS IN TENSE PATTERN USAGE AMONGJSS III AND SS I STUDENTS IN OKIGWE LOCALGOVERNMENT AREA OF IMO STATE

Author Edozie, Eucharia Mary-AnneDepartment of Linguistics and Igbo CommunicationAbia State University, UturuEuchariaedozie1@gmail.com Abstract This study investigated errors in tense pattern usageamong JSS III and SS I students in Okigwe LocalGovernment Area of Imo State taking into cognizancethe following variables: sex, location and academicclass. The general objective of the study is to investigateerrors in tense pattern

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INTERGROUP RELATIONS IN SOUTHEASTERNNIGERIA: THE ARO-IGBO AND THEIR CROSSRIVER BASIN NEIGHBOURS, 1700-1902

Authors Chukwuemeka Nwosu, Ph.DSenior LecturerDepartment Of History and International StudiesFaculty of HumanitiesImo State University,Owerri+2348037112023barrchukwuemekanwosu@yahoo.com Donatus Nath Uzoma OkwaraFederal University of Technology,Owerri+2349060132276uzomaomoore67@gmail.com Abstract The purpose of this essay is to examine the intergroupinteractions between the Aro-Igbo and their Cross RiverBasin neighbours, with particular reference togeography, migrations, trade links, conflicts and culturalborrowings spanning through decades and centuries.Aro-Igbo

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DIGITAL LITERACY, MISINFORMATION ANDNEWS VERIFICATION AMONG SOCIAL MEDIAUSERS IN ABAKALIKI URBAN

Author Blessing Ewa-Ibe (Ph.D)Department of Mass Communication,Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.https//orcid.org/0009-0001-8540-8376ewa-ibe.b@ebsu.edu.ng Ai Use Statement:AI-assisted tools were used solely to support languageediting, organization, and improvement of the clarity andreadability of this manuscript. The author reviewed,verified all AI-assisted content and remains fullyresponsible for the originality, accuracy, integrity, andfinal version of the work. Abstract The proliferation of misinformation on

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NZIPỤTA MMETỤTA ỌZỤZỤ NWAN’ỌGANIIHU AGỤMAKWỤKWỌ: NTỤLE ATỤỌRỌ ỌMARA NA NWAANYỊ DỊ URU

Author Anachunam Chinelo Chizoba PhD.Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State,Nigeria.cc.anachunam@unizik.edu.ng +2347062453336 Ụmiedemede Nchọcha a nyochara nzipụta mmetụta ọzụzụ nwan’ọganiihu agụmakwụkwọ n’iduuazị Igbo ndị a họọrọ; ATụọrọ Ọmara na Nwaanyị Dị Uru. Ebumnobi nchọcha abụ ịchọpụta etu ndị odee si zi ọrụ ọzụzụ nwa na nduziezinaụlọ n’ịkwalite ma ọ bụ igbochi ọganiihuagụmakwụkwọ ụmụaka. Ọ bụ ezie

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BEYOND ERROR: NON-STANDARD ENGLISH AS PRAGMATIC STRATEGY IN ABI DARE’S THE GIRL WITH THE LOUDING VOICE

Authors Olawumi Esther OladejoAdekunle Ajasin UniversityAkungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeriaestheroladejo3@gmail.com Oluwaseun Onaolapo AmusaAdekunle Ajasin UniversityAkungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria+2348039434380 oluwaseun.amusa@aaua.edu.ng Abstract This study reframes non-standard English in Abi Daré’sThe Girl with the Louding Voice as a pragmatic strategyrather than a linguistic error. Using Sperber andWilson’s (1986, 1995) Relevance Theory, it examineshow Adunni’s non-standard utterances achieve meaning,identity, and

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