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Abstract: Though it was intended that secular and Islamic curricula be integrated in Kenya, the implementation of the Islamic Integrated Educational Program in the pre-schools in Ladgera Sub County, Garissa County, Kenya has faced some challenges. Consequently, this study assessed association between teachers’ competencies on the implementation of the Islamic Integrated Education Program in public pre-schools in Ladgera Sub County, Garissa County, Kenya. This study is based on Curriculum Implementation Theory. The study adopted descriptive survey design on a target population of 1019 preschool teachers in Ladgera Sub County. The study used purposive sampling for the respondents and key interview informants which resulted to 102 teachers and 12 seem headteachers. Questionnaire and interview schedule were used for data collection. Pre-test for validity of the questionnaire was done by content validity and reliability was done by internal consistency with the reliability value of Cronbach's alpha at 0.7. Verbatim was applied to the qualitative data to analyse the data and descriptive statistics was applied to the quantitative techniques. The strength and direction of the linear relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable were quantified by Pearsons (r) correlation coefficient.  The study concludes that; teachers’ competencies have a significant influence on implementation of IIEP in Lagdera Sub County, Garissa County, Kenya (r = 0.651, p<0.01). The study recommends that highly qualified and skilled scholars should be hired and that they should have a long experience in the teaching field and should participate in teacher trainings to enhance implementation of. the implementation of the Islamic Integrated Educational Program in school curricula..

Keywords:  Curriculum Implementation Theory, Islamic Integrated Education Program, Teachers’ Competencies.

Title: Teachers’ Competencies and the Implementation of Islamic Integrated Education Programme in Lagdera Sub-County, Garissa County, Kenya

Author: Abdi Mohamed Ahmed, Rosalia Mumo, Ahmed Osman Warfa

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Vol. 14, Issue 3, July 2026 - September 2026

Page No: 439-450

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Published Date: 30-September-2026

Abstract: The Zeme Nagas are an indigenous community living at the tri-junction of Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland. The customary laws and customs governing social interactions, property, inheritance, marriage, and the broader community life are fundamental to Zeme society. While customary law plays an important role in maintaining social order and preserving cultural identity, certain practices have implications for gender relations by limiting women's rights, participation, and autonomy. This article analyses the status of Zeme Naga women with special focused on the dynamics of change and continuity in inheritance, property, marriage, divorce, and women's social and economic participation. The study adopted a descriptive and analytical research approach integrating secondary sources with primary data collected through purposive interviews with selected respondents in Jalukie, Peren District, Nagaland. The findings indicate that the spread of Christianity, access to higher education, women-oriented programmes such as self-help groups (SHGs), and initiatives by civil society and churches have contributed to women's social, economic, and, to some extent, political empowerment. However, limited progress remains in inheritance and social rights, particularly in matters concerning divorce. Although property ownership can enhance women's autonomy and economic independence, significant barriers to accessing and controlling property continue to persist. The study argues that Zeme customary practices are selectively adapting to socioeconomic changes rather than remaining static or undergoing complete transformation. It concludes that the Zeme customary system remains positioned between cultural continuity and modernity, highlighting the need for community advocacy, legal awareness, and gender-responsive adaptation within customary institutions.

Keywords: Customary Law, Women’s Role, Patriarchy, Social Change, Tradition and Modernity.

Title: Zeme Naga Customary Law and Women’s Rights: Negotiating Change and Continuity

Author: Kerekulungle, Dr. Achanger, Dr. Moameren Pongen

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Vol. 14, Issue 3, July 2026 - September 2026

Page No: 429-438

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Published Date: 28-September-2026

Abstract: This study examined the role of corporate communication in promoting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives at the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). The study drew on Framing Theory, Stakeholder Theory, and Reputational Management Theory. A mixed-methods descriptive research design was adopted. The target population comprised 369 CA staff, from which a sample of 79 respondents was determined using Yamane’s formula. The study used proportionate stratified random sampling for quantitative respondents, while purposive sampling was used to select key informants. Data were collected using structured questionnaires, semi-structured interviews and document analysis. Quantitative data were analysed using frequencies, percentages, means, standard deviations, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically. A total of 72 questionnaires were returned, representing a 91.1% response rate. The findings showed that respondents generally understood the Authority’s CSR activities and received regular communication about its initiatives. CSR communication was also perceived to enhance the Authority’s credibility and stakeholder involvement in CSR planning. The findings further revealed positive relationships between corporate communication practices and CSR-related outcomes. Strategic CSR communication content had the strongest influence, while stakeholder engagement also made a significant contribution. The study concluded that effective corporate communication promotes CSR by enhancing stakeholder awareness, participation, credibility and positive perceptions. The study recommended strengthening clear, consistent and transparent CSR communication, increasing stakeholder participation, improving communication content, integrating digital and traditional channels, and continuously monitoring and evaluating CSR communication effectiveness.

Keywords: Corporate communication, Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR communication, stakeholder engagement, stakeholder awareness, Communications Authority of Kenya.

Title: Corporate Communication and the Promotion of Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives: Evidence from the Communications Authority of Kenya

Author: Anne Kalondu, Njenga Rossylyn, Wayumba Iddah

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Vol. 14, Issue 3, July 2026 - September 2026

Page No: 421-428

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Published Date: 25-September-2026

Abstract: Parenting style is widely theorised as a determinant of children's behavioural outcomes, yet evidence on whether authoritative parenting protects against delinquency is not uniform across contexts. This study examined the relationship between authoritative parenting style and children's delinquent behaviour among public primary school children in Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. Guided by Baumrind's parenting typology, the study adopted a descriptive survey design with a convergent quantitative-qualitative approach. Data were collected from 242 class seven and eight pupils using a Likert-scale questionnaire (Cronbach's alpha = 0.82) and complemented by interviews with 24 teachers and 24 parents. Descriptive statistics showed that children generally perceived their parents as practising authoritative behaviours, most strongly in providing rational direction and guidance (M = 3.88, SD = 1.31) and sharing household responsibilities (M = 3.82, SD = 1.32). However, multiple regression analysis found no statistically significant relationship between authoritative parenting and delinquent behaviour (unstandardised B = -0.017, standardised β = -0.019, t = -0.171, p = .865, 95% CI [-0.213, 0.179]), and the null hypothesis was retained. The direction of the coefficient matched a protective association reported elsewhere, but the effect did not reach significance in this sample. The finding is discussed against a wider literature in which authoritative parenting's protective effect on delinquency is well established in some samples but not detected in others, including recent Malaysian and Kenyan evidence. Implications for parenting interventions and school-based guidance and counselling programmes in Uasin Gishu County are discussed, alongside recommendations for future research with larger and more geographically representative samples.

Keywords: authoritative parenting; children's delinquent behaviour; Baumrind's typology; primary school; Eldoret; Kenya.

Title: The Influence of Authoritative Parenting Style on Delinquent Behaviour among Primary School Children in Eldoret Town, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

Author: Dr. Margaret Makale Chepgimis, Dr.  Florence K'Okul

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Vol. 14, Issue 3, July 2026 - September 2026

Page No: 413-420

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Published Date: 24-September-2026

Abstract: Adolescence is a developmental period in which family processes are widely rega rded as central to behavioural adjust ment, yet most existing studies examine parental monitoring, parent-child communication, family cohesion, and disciplinary practices separately rather than comparing their relative contribution within a single sample. This study compared four family-environment dimensions as correlates of behavioural outcomes among senior school students in Moiben Sub-County, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, a rural agricultural setting in which family-behaviour associations remain under-researched. A convergent parallel mixed-methods design combined a cross-sectional survey of 341 students with semi-structured interviews with 22 teachers and focus group discussions with 12 parents or guardians. All four dimensions were significantly and positively correlated with behavioural outcomes: family cohesion (r = .435), parental monitoring (r = .412), parent-child communication (r = .398), and disciplinary practices (r = .387), all p < .01, with overlapping confidence intervals. In a combined regression model, the four dimensions together accounted for 31.2% of the variance in behavioural outcomes (R² = .312), with family cohesion emerging as the largest standardised predictor (β = .245), followed by monitoring, communication, and discipline. Qualitative accounts converged with, and extended, these statistical patterns: participants described the erosion of communal child-rearing norms, a persistent gap between instrumental and emotional communication, and continuing tension between authoritative and physically punitive disciplinary practices. The findings suggest that family cohesion may be the single most promising point of leverage for adolescent-focused family interventions in comparable rural Kenyan settings, without displacing the complementary roles of monitoring, communication, and consistent discipline.

Keywords: family environment, family cohesion, parental monitoring, parent-child communication, adolescent behaviour, rural Kenya.

Title: Family Environment and Adolescent Behavioural Outcomes in Moiben Sub-County, Kenya

Author: Mary Mwelu Musuni, Dr. Betty Chewen, Dr. Lucy Kibet

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Vol. 14, Issue 3, July 2026 - September 2026

Page No: 405-412

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Published Date: 23-September-2026

Abstract: Occupational stress is increasingly recognised as a threat to clergy wellbeing and ministerial effectiveness, yet the pathways through which stress-management resources translate into pastoral performance remain under-examined in African dioceses. This study investigated the influence of four stress-management resources (psycho-spiritual support, self-care practices, work–life balance, and institutional support) on the pastoral performance of priests in the Catholic Diocese of Kitale, Kenya. A convergent parallel mixed-methods design combined an ex-post facto quantitative survey of 61 priests, drawn through stratified random sampling from a target population of 104, with in-depth interviews among eight purposively selected key informants. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and simple and multiple linear regression, interpreted against Erikson’s psychosocial development theory, Maslach’s burnout theory, role theory, and the transactional theory of stress and coping. The four predictors jointly explained 48.5% of the variance in pastoral performance, R² = .485, F(4, 55) = 12.977, p < .001. Institutional support was the strongest individual predictor (β = .381, p = .001), followed by work–life balance (β = .344, p = .003), self-care practices (β = .289, p = .009), and psycho-spiritual support (β = .267, p = .011). Priests relied more heavily on personally initiated resources, notably prayer and informal peer support, than on formalised diocesan structures. Sustaining pastoral effectiveness in resource-constrained dioceses appears to require deliberate institutional investment, including structured leave, accessible counselling, and workload management, rather than reliance on individual clergy resilience alone.

Keywords: occupational stress management; pastoral performance; institutional support; work–life balance; Catholic priests; Kenya.

Title: Occupational Stress Management and Pastoral Performance among Catholic Priests in the Diocese of Kitale, Kenya

Author: John K. Rotich, Prof. Jennifer K. Munyua, Dr. Richard Korir

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Vol. 14, Issue 3, July 2026 - September 2026

Page No: 398-404

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Published Date: 23-September-2026

Abstract: This study examined the effect of a structured emotional regulation skills module on mental wellness among youth aged 13-24 in Kapseret Sub-County, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, identified as the psychoeducation component with the strongest empirical support within a broader four-component parent study. A convergent parallel mixed-methods design combined a quasi-experimental comparison of an intervention group (n = 20) and a non-equivalent control group (n = 20) with phenomenological in-depth interviews (n = 5). The intervention group completed a five-week psychoeducation programme; both groups then completed a five-point Likert questionnaire (Cronbach's alpha = .96 for the emotional regulation subscale). Simple linear regression showed that emotional regulation skills significantly predicted mental wellness (beta = .54, t = 5.10, p < .001), the strongest association among the four psychoeducation components tested. The intervention group scored substantially higher on emotional regulation (M = 4.76, SD = 0.22) than the control group (M = 2.93, SD = 0.17), and interview data converged with this result, describing a shift from impulsive reaction to reflective pausing and constructive dialogue. Emotional regulation training appears to be a high-yield, low-cost component for youth mental health programming in similar Kenyan community settings, with direct relevance for teachers, counsellors, and programme administrators designing time- and resource-constrained interventions. The findings support prioritising emotional regulation content in community-delivered psychoeducation curricula for non-clinical, peri-urban youth populations in Kenya and comparable East African settings.

Keywords: Emotional regulation, Kenya, Mental wellness, Psychoeducation, Youth.

Title: Effects of Emotional Regulation Skills on Promoting Mental Wellness among Youth in Kapseret Sub-County, Kenya

Author: Otilia Chepkirui Kessio, Lucy J. Kibet, Peter Ngeny

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Vol. 14, Issue 3, July 2026 - September 2026

Page No: 390-397

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Published Date: 22-September-2026

Abstract: Teaching self-care skills to children with physical disabilities at home is important for promoting independence and reducing reliance on caregivers. However, parents may encounter difficulties that extend beyond instructional techniques and include psychological and physical strain, time constraints, and limited access to support resources. This study examined the difficulties reported by parents and caregivers of children with physical disabilities at Binh Minh Applied Psychology Center. A mixed-methods design was used, combining a questionnaire survey of 74 parents and caregivers with in-depth interviews. The findings showed that 78.4% of respondents lacked information about social welfare, health services, or support policies; 75.7% reported insufficient knowledge of appropriate teaching methods; and 75.7% reported insufficient time to provide consistent daily guidance. Psychological stress and loss of patience were reported by 70.3% of respondents, and the same proportion reported physical fatigue associated with continuous caregiving. The results indicate that parents' difficulties are multidimensional and arise at the intersection of caregiving capacity, family conditions, and access to formal support systems. From a social work perspective, effective support should combine practical capacity building, psychosocial support, peer and family support, and improved linkage to health, rehabilitation, education, and social welfare resources.

Keywords: parents; physical disabilities; self-care skills; family caregiving; social work.

Title: DIFFICULTIES FACED BY PARENTS IN TEACHING SELF-CARE SKILLS TO CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AT HOME: A STUDY AT BINH MINH APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY CENTER, VINH TRU COMMUNE, NINH BINH PROVINCE

Author: Le Ngoc Luat

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Vol. 14, Issue 3, July 2026 - September 2026

Page No: 384-389

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Published Date: 22-September-2026

Abstract: This paper proposes that regular meat consumption may have contributed to humanity’s psychological disconnection from nature. The repeated killing of animals may have created psychological distance between human beings and other living beings, nature, and ultimately our own natural identity. This paper argues that this disconnection may be a major overlooked root cause of environmental destruction and the climate crisis—not merely as unintended collateral consequences of human development, but as manifestations of a deeper psychological hostility toward animals and, by extension, toward nature and other living beings. Restoring our relationship with animals and, therefore, nature may be critical to preventing further destruction and recovering a sustainable relationship with the natural world.

Keywords: meat consumption, psychological dissociation from nature, human–animal relationship, psychological distance from animals, anthropocentrism, human–nature connectedness, animal killing and psychological desensitization, ecological alienation, environmental destruction, climate change.

Title: Meat Consumption as a Precursor to Environmental Destruction and the Climate Crisis

Author: Kenji Abe

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Vol. 14, Issue 3, July 2026 - September 2026

Page No: 379-383

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Published Date: 22-September-2026

Abstract: This paper proposes human dissociation from nature as a fundamental cause of the climate crisis and environmental destruction. It argues that treating animals as resources reinforced the belief that humans are separate from and superior to nature, fostering anthropocentrism and the exploitation of the natural world. Therefore, it suggests that reconnecting with animals as living manifestations of nature may be a promising path to restore our natural identity, reduce further environmental destruction, and attain psychological stability, peace, and happiness.

Keywords: human–nature relationship; nature connectedness; human–nature disconnection; anthropocentrism; human exceptionalism; ecological identity; human–animal relationship; animal commodification; animal exploitation; ecopsychology.

Title: Human Dissociation from Nature as the Fundamental Cause of the Climate Crisis and Environmental Destruction

Author: Kenji Abe

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Vol. 14, Issue 3, July 2026 - September 2026

Page No: 375-378

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Published Date: 22-September-2026

Abstract: This paper proposes a nature-centered way of living based on the understanding that humans are part of nature. It identifies basic principles of nature, practical rules for sustainable living, and criteria for environmentally responsible political leadership. Finally, it argues that living by these principles requires personal commitment under the pressures of capitalism and consumerism.

Keywords: Nature-centered living; Human–nature relationship; Ecological principles; Environmental ethics; Biocentrism; Consumerism; Anthropocentrism; Environmental leadership; Global governance; Intergenerational justice.

Title: How Exactly Should We Live According to the Principles of Nature? A Practical Framework for Human Life

Author: Kenji Abe

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Vol. 14, Issue 3, July 2026 - September 2026

Page No: 373-374

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Published Date: 21-September-2026

Abstract: Environmental destruction is pushing the Earth toward an Apocalypse, yet national leaders continue to act mainly in their national interests, competing against one another while ignoring global consequences. Humanity must therefore shift from national interests to globally conscious leadership. I propose Earth Nation (EN), a new global center designed to replace United Nations financially dependent on powerful nations to encourage national leaders to act for the global good and coordinate nations toward a shared vision. Through today’s Internet, such global cooperation is now within the range of possibility. Our top priority must be to protect our one and only living planet for ourselves and future generations.

Keywords: environmental destruction; climate crisis; global environmental governance; global governance; national interests; international cooperation; global leadership; global collective action; planetary sustainability; Earth Nation.

Title: From National Interests to Global Leadership: Establishing a New Center for Global Governance

Author: Kenji Abe

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Vol. 14, Issue 3, July 2026 - September 2026

Page No: 369-372

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Published Date: 21-September-2026

Abstract: This paper proposes the Critical Period Hypothesis: multiple murders may be rooted in maltreatment during the first three years of life, when attachment, emotional security, and basic trust are formed. Abuse may contribute to a serial-murder mindset, while neglect may contribute to a mass-murder mindset. Because such experiences may occur before conscious memory develops, they may explain why some offenders cannot identify the source of their destructive urges. And later adversarial experiences may not develop the same foundation but only shape the specific modus operandi. Thus, early emotional protection may be crucial for preventing serious violent behavior.

Keywords: early childhood maltreatment; childhood abuse and neglect; early-life adversity; childhood trauma; attachment; developmental psychopathology; critical period; violent behavior; serial homicide; mass murder.

Title: Multiple Murderers and Early-Life Maltreatment: The Critical Role of the First Three Years of Life

Author: Kenji Abe

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Vol. 14, Issue 3, July 2026 - September 2026

Page No: 364-368

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Published Date: 21-September-2026

Abstract: Corn is one of the leading commodities in the agricultural sector of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province and exhibits price linkages across markets. This study aims to analyze the horizontal integration of corn markets and identify reference markets in NTB Province. The data used are secondary data on weekly retail-level corn prices from seven regencies/cities covering the period from January 2021 to December 2023. Market integration was analyzed using the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM), while reference markets were identified using Variance Decomposition. The results show that horizontal integration of corn markets in the long run occurs across six areas, namely Mataram City, East Lombok, Dompu, Sumbawa, Bima City, and Bima. In the short run, Tente Market in Bima Regency and Aikmel Market in East Lombok Regency each influence three other market areas. The results of the Variance Decomposition analysis indicate that Aikmel Market, Seketeng Market in Sumbawa Regency, and Tente Market serve as reference markets in the formation of corn prices in NTB. These findings provide information on inter-market price linkages that can serve as a consideration in formulating corn price stabilization policies in NTB Province.

Keywords: Market Integration, Corn, VECM, Variance Decomposition, Reference Market.

Title: Analysis of Horizontal Integration of Corn Markets in West Nusa Tenggara

Author: Muhammad Amien Jundi, Suparmin, Muhamad Siddik

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Vol. 14, Issue 3, July 2026 - September 2026

Page No: 346-363

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Published Date: 21-September-2026

Abstract: This study focuses on analyzing the psychological difficulties experienced by pregnant women during inpatient treatment and based on the findings, developing and implementing a small-scale social group work intervention for pregnant women who met the participation criteria. The intervention was designed to address several prominent psychological difficulties identified through the initial assessment. The evaluation of the group intervention focused on members’ preliminary changes in areas directly related to the group’s objectives, including perceived levels of anxiety and stress, their ability to share, recognize and cope with unpleasant emotions as well as their ability to identify and utilize available sources of support.

Keywords: social group work, psychological support, pregnant women, hospital.

Title: APPLICATION OF SOCIAL GROUP WORK IN PROVIDING PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT TO PREGNANT WOMEN AT THE OBSTETRICS DEPARTMENT OF NINH BINH PROVINCIAL OBSTETRICS AND PEDIATRICS HOSPITAL

Author: Nguyen Thanh Binh, Lai Thi Ngoc Anh

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Vol. 14, Issue 3, July 2026 - September 2026

Page No: 338-345

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Published Date: 18-September-2026