The impact of oil price shocks on the economy during emergency of Coronavirus has occupied the attention of researchers for almost four years. Though, most Nigeria-based studies are not like this, this paper explores alternative measures of oil price shocks that have been developed in the literature with a view to ascertaining the extent to which conclusions about oil price-growth depends on the definition of shocks adopted during pandemic. The relatively recent regime dependent logic regression threshold autoregressive model, together with impulse response functions and forecast error variance decomposition adopted in this study. One third data spanning from 2020 to 2024 was used, a non-linear model of oil price shocks and economic growth during the event of Coronavirus is estimated. The study findings indicate that oil price shocks are unaccounted for significant proportion of observed movements in macroeconomic aggregates during the Coronavirus pandemic. This pattern persists despite introduction of threshold effects by government. This implied the enclave nature of Nigeria’s oil sector with strong linkages to other sector. Therefore, the need to spend oil revenue productively is imperative if favourable effect on real output growth is envisaged in post COVID-19 period.

Background: Poverty remains a serious challenge in Narayanganj, Bangladesh, with complex socioeconomic and institutional causes. A thorough understanding of poverty from multiple perspectives is crucial for developing effective solutions and enhancing social welfare programs. Objective: This study examines poverty in Narayanganj by analyzing both income levels and broader poverty indicators (MPI) to identify key factors that can guide policy decisions. Methods: The study was conducted from January to June 2025 with 205 carefully selected households. Researchers collected information about family characteristics, earnings, jobs, education, housing conditions, sanitation, healthcare availability, and participation in social welfare programs. Poverty was measured both by income levels and through a multidimensional poverty index. Data was analyzed using SPSS software version 29.0, including statistical methods to identify prevalence, patterns, determinants and relationships. Results: This analysis revealed a multifaceted poverty profile within the sample. While 26% households in monetary poverty (below $2.15/day), a larger segment (39.1%) were multidimensionally poor (MPI >0.333), experiencing concurrent deprivations. For this group, the intensity of deprivation was severe at 58%, meaning the poor are, on average, deprived in over half of the indicators. Nearly half of households (47.8 percent) earned less than 15,000 BDT per month, while about one-third (34.1 percent) earned more than 20,000 BDT. The study found that poverty involved multiple challenges, including education gaps (32.5%), healthcare access problems (23.7%), and poor living conditions (41.8%). Important contributing factors included limited education, joblessness, poor housing quality, and lack of access to social welfare programs. Rural families and female-led households faced particularly severe challenges. Conclusion: Poverty in Narayanganj results from interconnected problems in education, employment, and living conditions. Effective solutions should combine job creation, expanded social services, and better housing. These findings can help guide efforts to reduce poverty in line with national development goals.

This qualitative study aimed to explore how students’ academic backgrounds affect their understanding of qualitative research in the context of a master's program in art therapy. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten students from diverse academic disciplines—ranging from art and education to social sciences and language studies—to investigate their perceptions and learning experiences during a qualitative research course. Findings revealed that a student's academic background significantly influences their pace of understanding and engagement with qualitative concepts. Those with educational or social science backgrounds appeared to have a relative advantage in grasping key ideas. At the same time, students across the board reported common challenges such as unfamiliar terminology, the academic language of the course, and limited prior research experience. Despite these challenges, participants expressed a growing appreciation for the value of qualitative research in their future professional practice. They also proposed several pedagogical improvements, including an introductory course, more hands-on learning opportunities, and stronger integration between research content and therapeutic practice. The study recommends revisiting the design of research methodology courses in multidisciplinary graduate programs.

The materiality of ceramics has emerged as a new frontier in the academic discourse because of its versatility in both traditional and modern use. Clay has been known for its resistance to corrosion and environmental conditions, and their ability to withstand high temperatures accounts for reasons why it became a point of reference for archeological research and in the study of the history of human evolution and civilization across time. The subject of the research is to determine the complex relationship existing amongst ceramics, art, and culture. It further discusses the means through which ceramics can be used via history to reflect cultural values and traditions. Additionally, the paper explores the emergence of contemporary artists and how they have used ceramics to interrogate established cultural norms by pushing boundaries with fresh perspectives and practices while simultaneously creating new meanings and interpretations. It also investigates the complex relationship amongst the three elements mentioned earlier and how these elements have contributed to the evolution of the world's art. Historical analysis and case study research was used in unfolding the intricacy of ceramics as a discipline and how it has facilitated modern art practice and its relationship with historical studies. Secondary data was effectively used for the research. The research findings show that the method and techniques of ceramics production cut across all world civilizations, and its significance in materiality cannot be over-emphasized.

This paper discusses the relevance and socio-economic values of Waqf in contemporary Nigeria. It provides clear expositions on the values of Waqf in the fields of education, economics and other social institutions like marriage etc., this paper, explains the general concept of Waqf in accordance with the opinions of the Muslim jurists at various levels. Therefore, the meaning of Waqf is conditions, its position in the law of property, who and how it should be administered have been discussed in this paper.

Understanding the drivers of land use and land cover change (LULCC) is important for sustainable land management. However, analyses of the effects of population growth on LULCC are limited in sub-Saharan Africa. This study assessed the impacts of population increases on LULCC in Abakaliki LGA, Nigeria from 2000 to 2022. Landsat imagery was classified using maximum likelihood to document LULCC, achieving over 95% accuracy. Census data revealed rapid population growth. Near-perfect correlations and regression modeling between population shifts and classified LULC conversions provided unequivocal evidence that population growth was the dominant factor reshaping the landscape. Integrating validated remote sensing and census methodology through quantitative analyses clearly demonstrated the transformative impacts of anthropogenic demographic pressures. Findings establish an empirically rigorous baseline for ongoing assessment of population-LULCC relationships. Prospectively, this integrated framework can support forecasting and policymaking to balance development and environmental protection under continued population growth across Africa and similar regions worldwide. Continued assessments at finer temporal scales will deepen understanding of ecosystem resilience to varied growth trajectories.

Abstract: This paper analyzes the role of ideological and cultural work in shaping a politically grounded, ethically sound, and culturally resilient generation of youth union members at Hung Vuong University. Drawing upon the guiding thoughts of General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng on building an advanced Vietnamese culture deeply rooted in national identity, the article evaluates the current state of ideological work, identifies existing shortcomings, and proposes a set of practical solutions. Empirical data and real-life examples are used to demonstrate both the effectiveness and limitations of political and ideological education, while also affirming the central role of the Youth Union in guiding and orienting the younger generation.