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Unisia publishes research articles devoted to social sciences and humanities. The journal publishes current research on a broad range of topics, including religion, law, political science, sociology, psychology, economics, history, language, social work, geography, international studies, and women's studies. The journal features articles illustrating the use of quantitative or qualitative methods to empirically analyze current issues in social sciences and humanities to solve society’s problems. The journal emphasizes research articles concerned with multidisciplinary studies in social sciences and humanities.

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Volume 41, Number : 2
December 31, 2023
Current Issue

Current Issue

Vol. 42 No. 1 (2024)

Cover Unisia Vol. 42 No. 1 (2024)

Published: June 24, 2024

Articles

The Effects of Institutional Quality and Human Capital Development on Economic Complexity in Africa: Empirical Evidence from Panel Data Analysis

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Obed I. Ojonta (1)
(1) Department of Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Review Reports
154

The Relationship Between Authoritarian Parenting and Psychological Well-Being in Adolescents

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Diva Widyawati Anggraeni Fajri (1), Fitri Ayu Kusumaningrum (2)
(1) Program Studi Psikologi (S1), Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta, Indonesia ,
(2) Program Studi Psikologi (S1), Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Review Reports
94

Re-Evaluating the Development of the Islamic Sciences: The Case Against the Classical Narrative and the Myth of Decline

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Adam Lucas (1)
(1) School of Humanities and Social Inquiry, Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Australia
Review Reports
294

Forgiveness as a Mediator of Neuroticism and Subjective Well-Being Among University Students in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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Fuad Nashori (1), Raden Rachmy Diana (2), Leonita Ikasari Saputri D (3), Subandi Subandi (4), Rahmat Aziz (5)
(1) Program Studi Psikologi Profesi (S2), Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta, Indonesia ,
(2) Program Studi Psikologi (S1), Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga, Yogyakarta, Indonesia ,
(3) Program Studi Psikologi (S1), Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta, Indonesia ,
(4) Program Studi Doktor Ilmu Psikologi (S3), Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia ,
(5) Program Studi Psikologi (S1), Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, Malang, Indonesia
Review Reports
113

Business Incubator and Incubatee: A Thematic Review of Challenges and Success in Africa

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Peter Ngek Shillie (1), Cordelia Wokwen (2)
(1) College of Technology, The University of Bamenda, Bamenda, Cameroon ,
(2) Faculty of Economics and Management, The University of Bamenda, Bamenda, Cameroon
Review Reports
39

The Relationship Between Emotional Expression and Marital Satisfaction Among Couples Living with Parents or In-Laws

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Arum Erlita Putri (1), Fitri Ayu Kusumaningrum (2)
(1) Program Studi Psikologi (S1), Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta, Indonesia ,
(2) Program Studi Psikologi (S1), Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Review Reports
33

The USA’s Ideological Globalism and Ghana’s Religious Frontier Since the 21st Century

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Charles Prempeh (1)
(1) Centre for Cultural and African Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
Review Reports
46

The Function of Language in Understanding Islamic Psychology in Islamic Educational Institutions: A Critical Literature Review

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Andi Musthafa Husain (1), Wantini Wantini (2), Muhammad Lathief Syaifussalam (3)
(1) Program Studi Pendidikan Agama Islam (S2), Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia ,
(2) Program Studi Pendidikan Agama Islam (S2), Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia ,
(3) Program Studi Psikologi (S1), Universitas Aisyah Pringsewu, Pringsewu, Indonesia
Review Reports
34

The Nationality Da’wah Method of Habib Luthfi Ali bin Yahya in Indonesia

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Achmad Tubagus Surur (1), Ahmad Anas (2), Agus Riyadi (3), Muhamad Shulthoni (4), Hendri Hermawan Adinugraha (5)
(1) Program Studi Akuntansi Syari`ah (S1), Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, Pekalongan, Indonesia ,
(2) Program Studi Manajemen Haji dan Umrah (S1), Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia ,
(3) Program Studi Pengembangan Masyarakat Islami (S1), Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia ,
(4) Program Studi Perbankan Syariah (S1), Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, Pekalongan, Indonesia ,
(5) Program Studi Ekonomi Syariah (S2), Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, Pekalongan, Indonesia
Review Reports
54

An Overview of Nigerian Government Policies on Combating Poverty and Food Insecurity in North East, Nigeria

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Sajoh Abdulazeez (1), Auwal Hamidu (2)
(1) Department of Public Administration, Adamawa State College of Agriculture, Ganye, Nigeria ,
(2) Department of Public Administration, Adamawa State College of Agriculture, Ganye, Nigeria
Review Reports
79

Singapore's Blueprint for Excellence: Crafting a World-Class Education System

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Jakhongir Shaturaev (1)
(1) Uzbek and Foreign Languages Teaching Center, Tashkent State University of Economics, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Review Reports
18

Social Construct of Nollywood Films and Ethnocentrism in Southern Nigeria

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Perpetua Ogechi Vitalis (1), Richard N. Amadi (2), Dike Harcourt White (3)
(1) Department of Cinematography and Broadcast Studies, Rivers State University, Rivers State, Nigeria ,
(2) Department of Public Relations and Advertising, Rivers State University, Rivers State, Nigeria ,
(3) Department of Cinematography and Broadcast Studies, Rivers State University, Rivers State, Nigeria
Review Reports
34

The Portrayal of Women in Social Media: Implications for Social Work Practice

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Manasa Gowda (1)
(1) School of Media Studies, Garden City University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Review Reports
48

Environmental Sustainability and Social Justice in Tourism: Towards a Holistic Approach

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Leo Bentley (1)
(1) School of Economics and Management, Chang’an University, Xi’an, China
Review Reports
15

Witchcraft Narratives among the Tallensi of Ghana

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Samuel Adu-Gyamfi (1), Dennis Tibil Bersong (2), Ali Yakubu Nyaaba (3)
(1) Department of History and Political Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana ,
(2) Department of History and Political Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana ,
(3) Department of History and Political Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
Review Reports
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Analysis of Fiscal Policy, Informality, and Economic Growth Nexus in Nigeria

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Chiamaka Lucy Okeke (1), Anthony Orji (2), Emmanuel Nwosu (3), Onyinye Anthony-Orji (4)
(1) Department of Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria ,
(2) Department of Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria ,
(3) Department of Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria ,
(4) Department of Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Review Reports
47

Building a Media Business: Case Study of the Journey of Kamiya Jani and ‘Curly Tales’

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Sreetama Mishra (1)
(1) School of Humanities, Social Sciences & Management, IIT Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, India
Review Reports
14

Presidential Threshold Constitutionality Dilemma in Indonesia: A Comparative Study with Brazil

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Shifa Anggreani (1)
(1) Program Studi Hukum Tatanegara (Siyasah Syar'iyyah) (S1), Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, Pekalongan, Indonesia
Review Reports
13

Impacts of Actors’ Behaviour on Policy Implementation: A Case of Waste Management in Sri Lanka

A Case of Municipal Solid Waste Management in Sri Lanka

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Nadeeka Damayanthi Mahamadachchi (1)
(1) Department of Political Science, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Review Reports
19

The Effect of Return on Asset, Earning per Share, Price Earnings Ratio, BI-Rate on Sharia Stock Prices Listed on Jakarta Islamic Index 70

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Lina Widyaningrum (1), Riyan Andni (2)
(1) Program Studi Ekonomi Syariah (S1), Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kudus, Kudus, Indonesia ,
(2) Program Studi Ekonomi Syariah (S1), Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kudus, Kudus, Indonesia
Review Reports
31
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