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.

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

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Authors Obike Hilary N Iheonu Allens U Ololo Ejike 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 thatunderpinned Operation Rising Lion, empirical evidencesuggests that kinetic counter-proliferation strategies mayinadvertently accelerate rather than retard adversarialnuclear weapons programs.

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THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND AI ONRELIGIOUS PRACTICES, BELIEF FORMATION,AND COMMUNITY BUILDING IN THE 21STCENTURY

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Authors Ven Dr. Rex Chika KanuSt Paul’s Theological College Awka Revd Dr. Chukwunonso Joseph NosikeBusiness Administration,Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awkacj.nosike@unizik.edu.ng Abstract The pervasive integration of digital media and artificialintelligence (AI) into the social fabric of the 21st centuryhas precipitated a profound transformation in religiouslandscapes globally. This comprehensive paper examinesthe multifaceted impact of these technologies on religiouspractices,

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INNOVATION MANAGEMENT IN SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF DETERMINANTS, CHALLENGES,AND STRATEGIC IMPERATIVES

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Authors Revd Chukwunonso Joseph NosikeDepartment of Business AdmnistrationNnamdi Azikiwe University, Awkacj.nosike@unizik.edu.ng Dr. Okafor Ifeoma PathrolinaDepartment of Business Admnistration and ManagementFederal Polythecnic Okookaforifeoma95@yahoo.com Ajekwe Ogechukwu CordeliaDepartment of Business AdmnistrationNnamdi Azikiwe University, Awkaoc.pius@unizik.edu.ng Abstract Small and Medium Enterprises constitute the backbone ofglobal economies, contributing significantly toemployment, GDP growth, and regional development.However, their capacity to innovate remains constrainedby

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INNOVATION MANAGEMENT IN SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF DETERMINANTS, CHALLENGES,AND STRATEGIC IMPERATIVES

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Authors Revd Chukwunonso Joseph NosikeDepartment of Business AdmnistrationNnamdi Azikiwe University, Awkacj.nosike@unizik.edu.ng Dr. Okafor Ifeoma PathrolinaDepartment of Business Admnistration and ManagementFederal Polythecnic Okookaforifeoma95@yahoo.com Ajekwe Ogechukwu CordeliaDepartment of Business AdmnistrationNnamdi Azikiwe University, Awkaoc.pius@unizik.edu.ng Abstract Small and Medium Enterprises constitute the backbone ofglobal economies, contributing significantly toemployment, GDP growth, and regional development.However, their capacity to innovate remains constrainedby

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THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND AI ON RELIGIOUS PRACTICES, BELIEF FORMATION,AND COMMUNITY BUILDING IN THE 21ST CENTURY

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Authors Ven Dr. Rex Chika KanuSt Paul’s Theological College Awka Revd Dr. Chukwunonso Joseph NosikeBusiness Administration,Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awkacj.nosike@unizik.edu.ng Abstract The pervasive integration of digital media and artificialintelligence (AI) into the social fabric of the 21st centuryhas precipitated a profound transformation in religiouslandscapes globally. This comprehensive paper examinesthe multifaceted impact of these technologies on religiouspractices,

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A PSYCHOANALYTIC EXPLORATION OF FEAR AND HIDDEN MESSAGES INSELECT NOLLYWOOD HORROR FILMS.

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Author SOMTOO ARINZE-UMOBI, PhD Abstract Nollywood horror films use fear as a canvas to explore complex themes like tradition,modernity, and spirituality, revealing societal taboos and cultural anxieties. By applyingSigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic theory, this study analyses how fear is constructedpsychologically and culturally in two films: The Origin: Madam Koi Koi (2023) and Livingin Bondage: Breaking Free

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A FUSION OF AKWETE-IGBO WOVEN FABRICS AND BATIK INSPIRED BY ULI-IGBO MOTIFSFOR CONTEMPORARY FASHION:IMPERATIVE FOR ECONOMICSUSTAINABILITY

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Abstract The Akwete hand-woven fabrics produced by the Igbo andfound in the southeastern part of Nigeria celebrate a richtapestry of intricate and colourful designs that conveysignificant messages rooted in the Igbo worldview.Traditionally, these fabrics are reserved for special occasionsin Igbo culture, where women typically wear them as twowrappers paired with a lace blouse, while men

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GENDER AND SEXUALITY IN IGBO LAND: PATRIARCHY, GENDER FLUIDITY, AND COLONIAL TRANSFORMATIONS.

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Abstract This paper investigates the constructions of gender andsexuality in Igbo land, the homeland of the Igbo peopleof southeastern Nigeria, across the pre-colonial, colonial,and postcolonial periods. Drawing on the foundationalethnographic work of Ifi Amadiume, the political historyof Judith van Allen and Gloria Chuku, the oral historyscholarship of Nwando Achebe, and the sociologicalanalysis of Evelyn Nwachukwu

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KNOWLEDGE AND APPLICATION OF FACEBOOK COMMUNITY STANDARDS AMONG YOUNG ADULTS IN UGEP, CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA

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Abstract Many Nigerian young adults are using Facebook as a channel of social interactions and for dissemination of cherished messages. This message includes wide range of communication contents which include, but not limited, to text messages, pictures, drawings, video clips and cartoons. To become a Facebook user, one has to open an account with the

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