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Humanities & Arts English 2025/12/31

The Problem of Witchcraft in African Development and How the Church and Faith Based Organization Can Position Themselves to Combat it

This paper examines the pervasive phenomenon of witchcraft in Africa, particularly in Sub-Saharan regions, where many Christian populations exhibit lives incongruent with their professed faith, often resorting to syncretic practices amid crises. Drawing on theological, anthropological, and socioecon …

Review Article DOI 10.15580/nsij.2025.1.122225200

Humanities & Arts English 2025/12/31

Pastoral Formation in the Caribbean: Reassessing Formal, Informal, and Non-Formal Theological Education in Contemporary Ministry

Pastoral formation in the Caribbean has long been shaped by a complex interplay of spiritual calling, communal recognition, and diverse educational pathways. Yet scholarly attention to how formal, informal, and non-formal theological education collectively contribute to ministerial formation within …

Research Article DOI 10.15580/nsij.2025.1.121825019

Humanities & Arts English 2025/12/31

An Investigation on the Contribution of the Church in Community Transformational Development; A Study of Kijabe Town in Kenya.

This study examines the role of the Church in promoting transformational community development in Kenya, with particular attention to the Africa Inland Church (AIC) and its long-standing influence in Kijabe Town. Despite notable economic growth since independence, Kenya continues to grapple with dee …

Review Article DOI 10.15580/nsij.2025.1.121825018

Health & Medical Sciences English 2025/12/22

The Impact of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Academic Performance and Mental Health in University Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial

University students worldwide are experiencing a growing mental health crisis, with anxiety, depression, and academic stress undermining well-being and learning outcomes (Auerbach et al., 2018). Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have gained empirical support for reducing psychological distress …

Research Article DOI 10.15580/nsij.2025.1.120725017

Education English 2025/12/22

Integrating Technology-Enhanced Learning into Clinical Psychology Training: A Mixed Methods Study on Student Outcomes and Perceptions.

This mixed-methods study investigates the integration of technology-enhanced learning (TEL) into clinical psychology training, examining both student outcomes and perceptions. It combines quantitative performance data with qualitative narratives, situating findings within African realities (Nigeria …

Research Article DOI 10.15580/nsij.2025.1.120725016