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Social Isolation and Suicidal Ideation Among University Students in Enugu State, Nigeria: A Qualitative Perspective

Collins Chukwunonso Ezea — 2025-12-23

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 23 December 2025; doi:10.3844/jssp.2025.147.158

University students face growing mental health challenges, yet social isolation as a contributor to suicidal ideation remains understudied in Nigeria, particularly from the perspectives of students th...

Impacts of the Quota System on Afro-Brazilians/Indigenous Education and Brazil's National Interest

Clifford Jaylen Louime — 2025-11-24

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 24 November 2025; doi:10.3844/jssp.2025.99.112

Despite Brazil's cultural diversity and the significant presence of Afro-Brazilians and indigenous people, who collectively make up 56% of the population, disparities persist in economic empowerm...

Testing a Specific Deterrence Model on Drunk Driving Recidivism

Alyssa M. Sheeran — 2025-11-17

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 17 November 2025; doi:10.3844/jssp.2025.136.146

Driving under the influence of alcohol is a unique and significant public health issue. Wisconsin is of particular concern due to the high levels of binge drinking and incidences of drinking and drivi...

A Quantitative Analysis of Preparedness and Performance: Predictive Indicators in First-Year Tertiary Mathematics

Gurudeo Anand Tularam — 2025-10-10

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 10 October 2025; doi:10.3844/jssp.2025.113.119

Student preparedness at university entry plays a critical role in determining success in mathematics courses. This study investigates how three observable behaviours: (1) completion of weekly problem ...

Classroom Discipline, Why Teachers are Leaving, Because of Their Failure to Understand Methods of Discipline?

Gurudeo Anand Tularam — 2025-10-10

Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 10 October 2025; doi:10.3844/jssp.2025.120.135

Classroom discipline for secondary education is an indispensable way of creating inclusive learning environments. It encompasses theoretical perspectives, ranging from encouraging student engagement t...