BENEATH THE SURFACE: WHAT DOGVILLE REVEALS ABOUT US
Lars Von Trier has consistently challenged the boundaries of cinematic form, narrative, and aesthetics through his radical and emotionally charged films. This article explores his transformative impact on contemporary cinema, with a particular focus on Dogville (2003), a film that…
MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH MEDIA: INTEGRATING LOGO-CINEMATHERAPY INTO PRISON CLASSROOMS TO COMBAT DEPRESSION
This study examines the evolving influence of cinema on Filipino audiences, highlighting its role as both a mirror of cultural identity and a medium for emotional escape. Films allow viewers to momentarily suspend reality, offering idealized worlds where aspirations are…
FROM DISPLACEMENT TO INCLUSION: EXAMINING INTEGRATION OF BOSNIAN AND VIETNAMESE REFUGEES
The global refugee crisis has escalated to historic proportions, with nearly 80 million forcibly displaced individuals recorded worldwide by the end of 2019. Among them, over 26 million are refugees seeking safety, stability, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives.…
HOPE IN CLINICAL SETTINGS: MEASURING PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE IN AN ATHENS HEALTHCARE FACILITY
This study explores the concept of hope as a measurable psychological trait, focusing specifically on the application of the Snyder Hope Scale within a healthcare setting. Drawing from interdisciplinary theories spanning psychology, medicine, and organizational behavior, the research begins with…
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING APPROACHES TO ADDRESSING JUVENILE DELINQUENCY IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KOGI STATE
Juvenile delinquency remains a pressing social issue in contemporary Nigerian society. Despite the existence of societal norms designed to guide behaviour, many youths engage in acts that contravene these expectations. Juvenile delinquency, defined as offences or misconduct committed by children…
EXPLORING THE INFLUENCE OF FAMILY SUPPORT AND SELF-MASTERY ON ASSERTIVE BEHAVIOR IN YOUNG ADULTS
The study investigated family support and self-mastery as predictors of assertiveness among undergraduate. One hundred and thirteen (113) participants which comprised 70 females and 43 males between the ages of 24-50 years with a mean of 13.43 and standard deviation…
EDUCATION AS A CATALYST FOR UNITY: ADVANCING AFRICA’S CULTURAL AND SOCIAL INTEGRATION
The quests and advocacies for co-operations, alliances, integration and unity amongst African countries are quite historical, and are ever resonating in discourses on international relations. It is such advocacies that birthed the idea for the formation of the Organization of…
DIVERSITY-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP: ENHANCING EFFECTIVENESS IN MULTICULTURAL CONGREGATIONAL SETTINGS
As vital as pastoral leadership skill is to the spiritual growth of a multicultural church, likewise it becomes a problem when leaders are not efficient in demonstrating skills in moving the church forward. The situation of some pastors or church…