American Journal of Social and Humanitarian Research

The Pitfalls of Techno-Scientific Ideology and the Igbo Notion of Akonucheism

Cardinal Ihejirika — 2023-09-08

Since the last century, the techno-scientific enterprise has championed innovations that propel much progress in man’s domination and mastery of his environment. But this has not been without a concomitant increase in a worldview, which products heighten the probability of human extinction such as in wars etcetera. However, it is common knowledge that the fallibility of science, its lack of consideration of metaphysical realities, the controversy surrounding its methods and more importantly, the moral lacunae which characterize this epistemic enterprise, all refute the narrative that surround the ideology of techno-science. Yet, the rhetoric and ideologization projecting its “almighty” status as a repository of all knowledge and answers to man’s indeterminate situations and problems rage on and these smacks of a naïve and solipsistic epistemology. It is against this backdrop that this paper examines the pitfalls of the techno-scientific ideology against the Igbo notion of akonucheism. Our proposed notion recognizes the values in our culture/tradition and through its fusion with the merits of the techno-scientific endeavor, it produces relevant knowledge that is domesticated for problem solving purposes.

Blockchain in Social Media

Matthew N. O. Sadiku — 2023-09-10

Social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Whatsapp, Snapchat, etc. have changed our way of communication. They have become the center of the modern Internet. Blockchain has emerged as a viable solution for solving many issues, including social media. It is essentially a chain consisting of blocks of information. The main advantage of leveraging blockchain technology on to social media platforms is its decentralized nature. Blockchain technology offers a promising solution for a new social media architecture. The decentralized nature of blockchain allows for the creation of platforms where users control their data and have a stake in the network. This eliminates the need for a central authority or intermediary, promoting transparency and fairness. This paper provides a primer on the use of blockchain technology in social media.

International Relations and National Image

Bekmurodov Mansur Bobomurodovich — 2023-09-20

The article studies two trends in the development of international relations. Firstly, international relations serve for the comprehensive development of humanity and ensuring their lives from a financial point of view; the study of science and modern technology, and secondly, reviewed the history of the development of relations between the two countries. In addition, the paper studies the norms, principles and direction of international relations from the point of view of political scientists.

Distinctive Features of Manuals Created for Teaching and Learning German

Nafisaxon Nuriddinova Tolib kizi — 2023-09-22

Teaching a foreign language, like teaching any subject, is a system that “consists of the interaction of many elements, material and ideal subsystems.” In relation to teaching a foreign language, the system includes such elements as general learning goals, learning goals for a subject such as a foreign language, methods of teaching a foreign language, as well as the content of a specific educational process. The goals of teaching a foreign language are consistent with teaching strategies and methods, understood as the use of educational material, teaching techniques and methods of interaction between participants in educational activities. In this regard, a foreign language textbook plays a special role.

Full Mobilization of the Uzbekistan National Economy for the War against Fascism

Kendjaev Ya. Yu. — 2023-09-21

In this article, based on available scientific-historical literature and archival data, in the second half of 1941, the national economy of Uzbekistan was fully mobilized for the war against fascism, and the issues of self-sacrifice of the Uzbek people were highlighted.

Social Media Addiction and Aggressive Behavior among Secondary School Students in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State

Love Nwamadi — 2023-09-24

This study investigates social media addiction and aggressive behaviour among secondary school students in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. Correlational research design was adopted in the study. Three research questions and three corresponding null hypotheses were formulated to guide the conduct of this study. The population of the study consisted all the 2,418 public senior secondary schools’ students in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. The sample for the study will make up of 322 public senior secondary school students in the area. This sample size is gotten through the use of the Krejcie and Morgan (1970) table of sample size specification. The instruments for the study include self-designed questionnaires titled “Social Media Addiction Inventory (SMAI)” and “Aggressive Behaviour Inventory (ABI)”. A test-retest technique was used to determine the reliability of the instrument. A reliability coefficient r = 0.89 was established for Social Media Addiction Inventory, while a reliability coefficient r= 0.79 was established for Aggressive Behaviour Inventory using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation. Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to answer the research questions and test the null hypotheses. The findings of the study revealed that there is a relationship between Facebook, Instagram and TikTok addictions and aggressive behaviour among secondary school students in Etche Local Government Area. Based on the findings of the study the researcher recommends among others that the issue of Facebook addiction among public senior secondary school students in should be addressed to help reduce aggressive behavior among students in the area. Educators should encourage schools, parents, and community organizations to implement digital literacy programs and workshops that educate students about the responsible use of social media platforms.