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| Read some of IJSA latest articles What Transformative Leaders do: Emerging Perspectives in the 21st Century This paper examines the call for transformative leadership in the 21st century. It explores recent published articles on the subject matter in order to establish the expectations of a transformative leader. The turn of the century heralded a call for the adoption of a transformative agenda on the African continent. Nonetheless, the turbulent political, dynamic economic shifts and disruptive global events, such as posed… Author(s): Allan D. M. Bukusi https://doi.org/10.5897/IJSA2020.0871 Article Number: D8BFAA764995 Abstract Jungle justice in Lagos metropolis, Nigeria Jungle justice has added another dimension to the neigbourhood insecurity challenge in Lagos metropolis. The reoccurring lynching of suspect(s) in a crime scene, in Lagos metropolis and Nigeria, as well as, the dearth of empirical studies on this heinous crime in Nigeria motivated this study. Thus, this study anchored on Social Disorganisation Theory (SDT) of the Chicago School of Criminology, which identified… Author(s): Ayomide Ilori https://doi.org/10.5897/IJSA2020.0845 Article Number: 217039964279 Abstract ‘They deceived us’: Narratives of Addis Ababa development-induced displaced peasants This paper explores the impacts of the fast spatial expansion of Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia, on the suburb small-scale farming community. Recently, combined with rapid population growth and booming economy, the city experienced a rapid physical expansion without proper urban planning. The sprawl of the city has dislocated small-scale farming communities in the suburbs and led to one of the major deadly… Author(s): Bula S. Wayessa https://doi.org/10.5897/IJSA2020.0862 Article Number: 44B3AF864483 Abstract Queer spirituality of black lesbians in Bloemfontein, South Africa Research on lesbian women and their sexuality has increased since the adoption of a democratic constitution in South Africa. Yet a large part of the research has focused more on the prevalence of rape on Black lesbians in South African townships, while a substantial amount focused more on the lived experiences of Christian gays. The available body of work above has been taken into consideration and, therefore, this… Author(s): Ntombana Luvuyo, Nombulelo Towa and Nobubele Phuza https://doi.org/10.5897/IJSA2020.0865 Article Number: D90225564489 Abstract Moral panic and social order: Analysis of Akwa Ibom street children The incidence of street children around the world had raised concern about social order. Scholars have paid attention to socioeconomic and psychological implications ignoring the cultural dynamics that contribute to this development. This paper focuses on a category of street children in Akwa-Ibom state of Nigeria. They are the child-witches, thrown to the street due to witchcraft label masterminded by parents and… Author(s): Lydia Isioma Chineyemba https://doi.org/10.5897/IJSA2019.0829 Article Number: F4FD98063378 Abstract Knowledge and perceptions of female genital mutilation among African immigrant women in Windsor, Canada The objective of this is to investigate African immigrant women’s perceptions of female genital mutilation (FGM) within the Canadian Criminal Code. Ten African immigrant women resident in Windsor, Canada were selected using snowball sampling for interviews. These women were of four African nationalities, namely Nigeria, Ghana, Somalia and Sudan. Semi-structured interview protocol with open answer possibilities… Author(s): Francisca Isi Omorodion https://doi.org/10.5897/IJSA2019.0839 Article Number: B83F93C63627 Abstract Challenges faced by the Bhotias for their livelihood and preservation of culture We frequently hear about the significance of cultural heritage. And while discussing humanitarian efforts, we might hear the phrase “cultural preservation.” The term encompasses several activities surrounding maintaining ancient cultures from large nations all the way down to small indigenous tribes. However, the meaning of cultural heritage and its preservation needs to be ascertained. Heritage is an asset,… Author(s): Nirmesh Sharma https://doi.org/10.5897/IJSA2020.0841 Article Number: 13DD4B963943 Abstract Possible selves of a hashtag: Moving from the theory of speech acts to cultural objects to interpret hashtags In recent years hashtag studies have increased their numbers. The role of hashtags becomes increasingly predominant in social media studies. Many researchers wonder how to study them, ending up treating them in an aggregate way and turning to big data and static-mathematical modeling. This type of studies seem to consider hashtags as tools, favoring a single analysis perspective. In fact, The studies and the research… Author(s): Gevisa La Rocca https://doi.org/10.5897/IJSA2019.0833 Article Number: 31E6E0B63132 Abstract Home truths behind closed doors: Reciting the lived experiences of child domestic workers in selected towns of Gedeo Zone, Southern Ethiopia This qualitative study was aimed at looking into the lived experiences of child domestic workers in the selected towns of Gedeo Zone. A triangulation of key informant interviews, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, informal conversations, non-participant observations, and life histories were employed to collect the required data from child domestic workers, brokers, urban residents, police officers, and… Author(s): Alemayehu Anja Aboye and Fekadu Israel Alambo https://doi.org/10.5897/IJSA2019.821 Article Number: C23EF1862536 Abstract Anthropometric measurements for young males in Saudi Arabia The purpose of this study was to fill the gap of not having enough anthropometric data for young males in Saudi Arabia. Developing an anthropometric database on Saudi adults will help the local designers, manufactures and producers to create more efficient industrial applications, and products for Saudi population. The study was performed in the Riyadh city, the capital and the largest city in Saudi Arabia, among a… Author(s): Waleed Basuliman https://doi.org/10.5897/IJSA2016.0693 Article Number: F3A257957952 Abstract Read full text of all IJSA Articles |