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.

SYMBOLISM AND CULTURAL MEANING IN IZHIIGBO PROVERBS: A CONCEPTUAL METAPHOR APPROACH

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Author Jeremiah Anene NwankweguDepartment of Languages and linguisticsEbonyi State UniversityAbakaliki Abstract This study examines symbolism and cultural meaning inselected Izhi-Igbo proverbs using the framework ofConceptual Metaphor Theory (CMT). Proverbs occupy animportant position in African oral tradition as repositories ofcommunal wisdom, indigenous philosophy, and socialregulation. Within the Izhi-Igbo speech community of EbonyiState, proverbs are widely employed

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JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND THE SOCIALORDER IN NIGERIAN STATES: ISSUES AND PROSPECTS

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Authors Ndukwe, KaluDepartment of PoliticalAbia State University, Uturu Nwanoruo, MercyDepartment of PoliticalAbia State University, Uturu Okorocha C. MatthewDepartment of PoliticalAbia State University, Uturu Ikechi Victor C.Department of PoliticalAbia State University, Uturu Abstract Juvenile delinquency represents a significant threat tosocial order and sustainable development in Nigeria.This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of thenature, causes, consequences, and

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FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR SYSTEMATICINEQUALITY ACROSS AFRICAN CULTURES

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Author Innocent Opara, PhDAirforce Institute of Technology, Kadunaoparainnocent73@gmail.com+2349047208097 Abstract Discriminations against women have been a majorglobal concern and the 21stcentury has witnessedunprecedented rise in systematic discriminations againstwomen especially in Africa where women arehistorically unfairly treated. The concept of inequality isa complex and multifaceted one that has over the yearsproved difficult to resolve due to cultural

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NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION DETERRENCEFAILURE: PARADOXES OF PREVENTIVEMILITARY STRIKES IN THE IRANIAN CASE

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Authors Obike Hilary NDepartment of Political ScienceAbia State University, Uturu Iheonu Allens UDepartment of Political ScienceAbia State University, Uturu Ololo EjikeDepartment of Political ScienceAbia State University, Uturu Abstract This study examines the counterintuitive relationshipbetween preventive military strikes and nuclearproliferation outcomes, focusing on the 2024–2025 U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign against Iranian nuclearfacilities. Contrary to the deterrence logic

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INDIGENOUS DISCOURSE MARKERS INLIWHU BETIANG’S THE CRADLE ONTHESCALES

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Authors Uju Catherine NwankwoDepartment of EnglishNwafor Orizu College of EducationNsugbe Anambra State, Nigerianwankwouju23@gmail.com +2348035699995 Cecilia Amaoge EmeDepartment of LinguisticsFaculty of ArtsNnamdi Azikiwe University, AwkaAnambra State, Nigeriaca.eme@unizik.edu.ng +2348035611899 Abstract Discourse markers (DMs) are important pragmaticresources that facilitate communication, organizediscourse, and guide meaning interpretation withinspecific socio-cultural contexts. Although extensiveresearch has been conducted on DMs in conversational,media, and

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

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“` Biko mee ka m mara ọ bụrụ na ị ga-achọ ka m **gbanwee** ihe ọ bụla ma ọ bụ tinye **nkọwa ọzọ** dika nọmba ekwentị odee akwụkwọ a! 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

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THE MATRIX ON THE STREET:ETHNOMATHEMATICS, COMBINATORIALGAME THEORY, AND THE SPATIALDYNAMICS OF NIGERIAN DRAUGHTS(colloquially called DRAFT).

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Author Ujah, Patrick NdumDepartment of Educational FoundationsFaculty of Education, University of Nigeria,Nsukkapatiujah@gmail.com) Abstract This study investigated Nigerian draughts (“draft”) as acultural-mathematical system that encodes and transmitsvalues through play. Drawing on the frameworks ofethnomathematics, combinatorial game theory, andspatial dynamics, the research explores how the gamecultivates foresight, resilience, tactical intelligence,patience, and communal recognition. Ethnographicobservation revealed that players

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CYBER SECURITY RISKS AND ITS ASOCIALEFFECTS: THE WAY FORWARD

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Authors Ndukwe, KaluDepartment of PoliticalAbia State University, Uturu Nwanoruo, MercyDepartment of PoliticalAbia State University, Uturu Okorocha C. MatthewDepartment of PoliticalAbia State University, Uturu Ikechi Victor C.Department of PoliticalAbia State University, Uturu Abstract Cybersecurity has evolved from a technical concern intoa fundamental societal challenge affecting economicstability, national security, and individual well-being. InNigeria, the rapid digital transformation

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ETHNIC SOCIALIZATION AND ETHNICAWARENESS IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATION FORSOCIAL WORK PRACTICE.

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Author Oguamanam, Gabriel Onyebuchi PhDDepartment of sociology/AnthropologyNnamdi Azikwe University, Awka.gaboskiaz@yahoo.com +2348038728563 Abstract Nigeria by its composition is undoubtedly a nationcomprising of multi-ethnic groups and, therefore in theface of competition for scarce resource, ethnicityobviously is going to be encountered. Ethnicity inNigeria is rooted in the fact that Nigerians have since theamalgamation in 1914 been forced out

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AFRICAN CULTURE IN THE DIASPORA

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Authors Agbo, James Etta – Ph.DUniversity of CalabarCalabar, Cross River State – Nigeriajamesagbo64@gmail.com+2347034456531 Ndem, Affiong Kingsley – Ph.D (In view)University of CalabarCalabar, Cross River State – Nigeria+2348131963433 ndemaffiong@yahoo.com Abstract African culture in the diaspora represents a dynamic andevolving expression of heritage, identity, and resilienceshaped by historical migration, displacement, andglobalization. This study examines the transformation andcontinuity

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